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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-11-16

DAVID A. WELLS on THE PROPER MODE
OF TAxATloN.-My answer is, first, abandon
at once and forever the popular idea that IN
order to tax justly and equltably it is neces-
sary to assess everything. The idea involves
an impossibilty, even though the ministers
of the law were vested with the despotic
powers of the Sultan of Turkey; aud sys-
TEN of taxation which starts with an &C.
acknowledgement that its execution must from
the necessity of the case be imperfect and
partial must Of necessity be an unjust system.
Such being the case, what is the alterna-
tive? My answer is, simply to select for
primary taxation comparatively few
things tangible property and fixed signs OF
propcrty-and then leave the taxes thus as
sessed to equate and dffuse themselves, as
they will by an esitable law and with UNI
erring certainty. Could have had time TO
prepare myself, would have much liked to
have endeayored to satisfy the committee on
this poiHt Of diffusion. 1t is the last thing
which one comes to understand clearly in
Investigating the subject of taxation, and
yet it is of the first Importance, and lies at
the foundation of all correct legislation IN
this department.
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The Victory of '76.

In m article in this paper few days since
we said that the victory over the Radical
party In this country was the occasion for
more rejoicing than any that had happened
since the triumph of American independence.
We said this in Difference to the general reTe-
renee felt for that epoch. But, indeed, we
might have gone further. Let us ask what
were the discomforts, the infringements OF
personal rights and those Of the community,
which led TO the American revolution COM
pared with the expressions aud outrages
committed By the American Government
upon the people Of the South? Per
fecily contemplate. Did our ancestors know
such Sufierings and sorrows as have been
visited upon us by the officers of the Fede'
raj Government Did they dream of such
laws as the cruel and mercenary Radical
party passed for our humiliation and pain
And for bulfhens what were the stamp-taS
and the tea.taX compared with those laid
upon us? The Bostonians threw the tef
overheard. Now, compare the contemptblt
duty laid on tea with the tobaccotaX. Fir
ginia alone pays more in tax upon tobacco
than the whole revenue in the Revolution
from all the Colonies.
We had hundredfold better reason to re-
ioicc, TO shake the skies with our shouts Il,
the idea of deiverauce from the tyrannica
Radicals than ever our forefathers had OF
account of separating from the mother coun
try.
Like the Alabama minister, for the frs
time in fourteen years we felt that the FLAG
was our fag," and, like him, we bowed be
fore it and revered it.
We are warmed towards the centennial
celebration in Philadelphia, and unless
Pennsylvania goes back on Us, on the Con
stitution, on every sentiment ard principle
made sacred by the day her people talk o
celebrating, il we are spared we shall more
than probably be there, and will most audi
bly, lift up our voice in jubilation.
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A Sketch Of Some of the Lucky Demo-
Gratis Of Massachusetts.

William CASTOR, Governor-elect, was borr
in kiliingly, Conn.,, October 3, 1920, an(
graduated at Brown University. Has served
three years in the House, one year in the
Senate, two years as Mayor of ROXbury, two
wears as Mayor of Boston,. He is one of tht
leaders of the Suffolk bar. In private life be
is most estmable gentleman. AS Demo
cratic Governor, working against Repu0ll'
can majority in both branches, and Repub
lican Council, ne can scarcely meet Demo
cratic expectations.
Johu X. TarboX, elected to Congress over
DR.. Aver, was born in Mcthucn, May g.
1888. de was chosen to the Legislature IL
1868, and twice since, and in lSIl-,l2 was
member Of the Senate. He is Row Mayor OF
Lawrence. He isl Democrat Of the intensest
stamp.
William Writ Warren, a Democrat, elected
in the Eighth district, is Il lawyer, was born
in Brighton, July -, 1884, and was gradu-
ated at Harvard in class of 1854. He was a
member of the Senate Of 1870, and made
some excellent speeches. He engineered the
annexation of Brighton TO Boston. but OF the
way in which it was done the less said the
more to his credit. Mr.. Warren enjoys the
respect Of his old class mafeS, and is gentle.
man who holds good position at the bar.
Charles Z. Thompson, elected TO Congress
in Buffers district, was born in Bralntree
July 80. 1927; was admitted to The Suffolk
bar on the motion of Hon. b. +. Hallet. IN
whose Office he studied. He has resided in
Gloucester since 1857, and has twice repre-.
scented that place in the Legislature. he Is
4 man of ability, good speaker, full OF
sharp wit, and honest.
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at seems that the devils dead"

So says The poem published by us Satur-
day, from the Boston Daily Advertiser, an.
nouncing the death of ''BEN." BUTLER. 1t
it capital poem, based upon the scrap from
PLuTARcu concerning the death of PAN"
1t reminded us OF Renaissance of child
hood: 1t was upon seeing PCSCu and JU-
pY "a joyous event. According to the
version we saw, Punch outwitted the devil
and hung him. Immediately thereafter he
announced the fact in the most Wanting
manner thus I" Ladies and Gentlemen,-
The devil is dead" The intelligence was
received with general joy. AS great as was
our inlaniie delight, it was not greater than
YVES the joy with which We received the
news that BEN" was dead. II there is
another who deserves more to represent the
"deyil" we don't know who it can be. This
delightful intelligence is the more satisfac.
tory because it comes from so good Repub-
lican newspaper as the Adcertiser. How
keen is the satire upon BEN"-that Ben
Of whom the skipper said:
1.-THE deity for whom you moan
Is nothing but tricky man;
He was. divine % fools alone"
SO tail. as purer faiths arise,
The gods that ruled In darker skies.
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Personal "reminiscences, anecdotes, and
Letters of General Robert E. Lee. BY
Rev. j. WILLIAM JONES. ID. d. New YORK: :
u. APPLETON IL Co. 1874.
This book comes before the public under
most favorable circumstances. The we'll
known publishing. house Of the ArPLEToNs
has brought it out in most crcditable man
ner. The binding, paper, type, and general
execution, are, good. There are six steel
eneravings and eleven wood illustrations.
The likenesses Of General aud Of Mrs. LEE
are excellent. General LEE is presented as
a young officer, as Confederate general, and
in his later years, when Time he'd furroWed
without marring the dignity and sweetness
of his striking facc.
The author, as soldier and chaplain, was
In the army from Manassas to Appomattox
Courthouse. Thoroughly in sympathy with
the "loSt cause" inqairing, intelligent, it,
deGatigable, he had opportunities during the
struggle to acquire abundant information,
| which retcntive memory and u ready pen
| preserved for future use. When General
LEE went to Lexington DR.. JONES had spe.
cial convenieuces for observing his life and
character, and "epjoyed in az unusual de-
| gree his favor and regard"
The faculty of Washington and Lee Uni
| yersity advised and furnished materials for
the publication. Mrs. LEE, before her death,
took the liyeliest interest in it, and gave the
author her fullest confidence and access to
the private papers of her husband. The sons
of General LEE, with praisewOrthy will
ipgness to let the public know the inner a>
we'll as the outer lie Of their great father
have turned over to DR.. JONES, for his exam
ination and culling, letters written between
the periods of their childhood and Genera
LEES death.
The book sustairs the prophecy of its
value. DR.. JONES writes con dmore. Nc
man could have gathered Important facts and
unconsidered trifles" with more affection.
ate interest. From full mind and loving
| heart, with prac:iced pen, he has given Us
work that meets q felt want. We have
| read it with unfagging interest. 1t is one
of the most charming semi-blogra phies in
the language. With happy discrimination
the author has selected from mass of ma.
terial what every person wants to know and
to have embodied in permanent form.
The book is not preientiOus life of Gen.
eral LEE, nor a history Of the war it is col.
lection Of "reminiscences, grouped under
such appropriate heads as "Tbe SoIdler,"a
J" The College President" Duty the Key
Note of Life, -" Spirit of SelfDenial for the
GOOD of Others" "Social Character, 2" Do
nestle Life, !. Love for. his Soldiers and for
Children" Christian Character &C., and
told With simplicity and earnestness. Without
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.purpose'y yindscaliEg General LEE ana DIS
cause, this book will do more to remove pre-.
judice, correct errors, and allay bitterness,
than any formal defence or elaborate history.
General LEE Is pictured as he was-smpIe,
gentle, genial, frank, firm, prudent, plous,
able. His moral standard was of the high
est, for it was that of the New Testament.
No disregard for principle or purity, no We;
nality, nor corruption. nor nepotism, nor sus-
picIon of them, stains his unblemisbed name.
What o contrast TO MARLBOROUGH, Eng
lands greatest captain, Who loved lucre more
than honest fame? While, unfortunately,
many leading spirits represent the baser,
General LEE represented the better side OF
human nature. In him were blended daunt-
less courage, unexcelled skill, winning man.
ncrs. chivalrous courtesy, humble Christian
| faith, and commanding powers Great in
! war. he seemed to be greater in peace. All
these traits are brought out with tact and
Judgment by DR.. JONES. We trust the
book may have large circulation in the
North and in Europe. 1t ought to be IN
every southern house, that our youth may
dress themselves in the mirror Of such per-
feet model. The unanimous sentiment OF
The South would choose General LEE as the
| fittest representative on whom to stake their
character, their principles, and their ciVlllza-
ton.
Life and Literature Of The Fduterldnd. BY
| JonH L. HURST. New York: ScRlBNER q
| Co.
| This book, we are inclined to think, is
pleasant ana iulormatory. The writer seems
TO be learned. and to possess talent for OBJ
>ervation and liberal criticism. His book
has IN index, which is Il feature only suited
to works containing information which one
may profit from.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON IL co.
The Moral System. With an Historical and
Critical Introduction. Having opeciai
Reference TO BP. BUFFERS Analogy"
| Designed as Textbook for Acduemles
and Colleges. BY 4. III. GlLLET, Professor
of The University Of New York, author
of Lille and Times of John HusS," dc.
New York: ScRIBSER, ARMSTRONG q 20.
For sale by RANDOLPH Il ENGLISH.
| ChaNen's Dime arabian Nights: Aladdin;
or, The Wonderful Lamp. Philadelphia :
HOWARD CHALLEN.
A very good idea this, of publishing sep
araeiy, at low price, the tales of the Ara
ban Nights. 1t suits young people pre-
| c:Sey.
For sale BY RANDOLPH e. ENGLISH.
We have from RANDOLPH s. ENGLISH
small box labelled darlington peterie," con-
tanning envelopes ard note paper of assorted
tiuts. Very good for dainty nole-scrbblers.
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The Press-Radical Propagandism.

A contemptibly corrupt part OF the kadica
plan for firmly fixing itself in power IN thus
country was the establishment of number
of press throughout the South with the
view OF converting the southern public mlnC
to what the party calls Republican prince
pies. These principles are nothing more
than "tivc loaves and two fishes" The
Offices, the power and patronage OF the Gov
ernment, the opportunity to drive their arm:
10 to the shoulders into the public treasure
that was what those principles meant ano
they meant enough more to cover up all the
measures that we're needed to keep them IL
place aud continue ad iniaitum the oppor
tunity for plumber. No consideration re-
strained them. Neither pity, fear, nor love
stood a bar between them and any cXpedienl
of cruelty or brutality that was deemed ne
ces>ary to carry out their purposes.
The press was a machine deemed highly
useful in their scheme. 1t was thought thai
an impoverished people, nearly half OF whom
neither bought newspapers nor read them
were unable to maintain spirited and indc-
perdent press, and that it would be easy,
with Government patronage, to organize
and keep alive press that would "edu'
cate"-as they called 1.-THE public mind.
and reform southern opinion.
Never was greater mistake made. The
Radicals would have done as well as they
did bad they hung as many dish-raSs. taken
from the Presidents kitchen, on bushes in
the South. The conception was foolish AID
the measure corrupt. 1t has been de.
spiseG. it has been frui,less, and the
moment the corrupt means BY which
these presses are supported shall be With
drawn they will he exinguished. The
southern press will be alGogctbe indspchd-
emit conducted and supported b5 the south
ern people. The Radical press of this city,
noticing a previous article in this paper on
this subject, inferred That we alluded to
Judge HUGHES when we spoke of secession
lists editing the Government presses. 1t Is
mistaken. We intended no such alluslon.
Judge HUGHES helped on the RcpudAc-a
paper established before the measure Tor Gre
ating press "to enlghten the South" was
organized. 1t was an able paper, and was
of different kidney from the seryile news
papers to which we have been abiding.
He was afterwards understood to have
been contributor for the Journal for a
limited time: but not at all responsible for
the doings Of that paper. We lave no IDEA
that he now in auy definite way is incul'
pated with the Journal. lie has his toi5es
political, but we do not understand that TO
be one Of them.
This, by the way. We wish to call public
attention TO this measure Of Radicalism,
which strikingly shows its abomnablc poll
tics, so yiolatiye Of every. principle of pro-
prety, justice, and humanity. Thank God,
in this country there is Il more powerful
press than that Of the GOVERNMENTS press
which the Government cannot buy, and
which will help to prolong the freedom and
independence Of the nation, the rights OF
the people, and the justice and impartiality
of the Government.
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The currcncy-A Commercial View.

The CurrencyA Commercial view
We published Saturday from Ihe nc"
yort .7ournai of Commerce some very sehs'-
BILE views upon the questions oil resonp''ou
and the currency which we're characteristic
of sound commercial experience. Inc Joa''
nnirenreseuts the merchants and traders, anu
understands their wants and how they are
affected by the currency. The othef s's"'
northern dailles, that are so often quo'eu' 'io
welded TO the opinions and interests o' INC
,noneyc6 class which shares ana speeu'a'es ~
n,ones-money which other classes use a.
the means OF carrying on their business pu''
suits.
The Journal proposes sort OF compro-
mise which Is almost Identical win Tue
views we have steadily maintained. IL
would leave resumption 10 come OF lis own
accord when The proper time arrives, just aS
I, has always done. For the present IL
would put no limitation to banks Win the'f
circulation based on national bonds, and
would by law declare the lcgal.tenders 10 De
10 longer cgal-tcnders, but only currency.
With these provisions the journal proposes
that the Government shall redeem the green
hacks. whenever offered, in bond bearing
an interest Of $50 per cent, and that the
banks shall be permitted for time TO redeem
their notes either in srccnbacks or In these
3.G5 bonds.
This. the Journal contends, would leave
the country eXaetlyas it used to stand IN the
time Of suspension of specie paymenis-the
business going on quietly and successfully,
and the preparation steadily progressing for
that resumption into which the country VIII
easily pass without shock or disturbance.
The Journal speaks the wisdom Of eXpe'
rence. Resumption cannot be forced. 1t
never has been. There should be DO cur
tailment of currency other than that which
naturally comes from the operations OF trade
in q regular way. Panic shows state OF te'
veslshness, followed by a low depression OF
energies which require stimulation. In
stead Of curtailmcnt we should have more
currency The patient should be well led
until there is time 10 recover strength-un-
til confidence is rlaspired.
We are gratifcd that this commercial
newspaper has spoken out in the manner II
has. 1t more thoroughly and innuentially
represents the mercantile classes than any
other paper in the country. We cannot see
why a good plan may not be matured by
Congress. Out Of the party which hvors
the largest increase of paper on ore eX-
IRENE, the hard-moncy gradgrnds on the
other, and the liberal and wise party that
avoids them both, certainly there is enough
material TO frame measure which will meet
the necessities and keep alive the enter
prisilg spirit of the country.
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ChimboraZo Park.

The question of buying the ragged and
desolate bill called ChmboraZo for the pur.
pose Of makiDga park of it will come be.
fore the second branch of the City Council
to-day. We trust that it will receive the
approval of that body.
We wonder that measures hsye not been
taken long since to improve the appearance
Of the eastern end of the city. 1t is horribly
quilted, and bare, and repulsiye. Our COM
meree causes a great part of those visiting
this city TO cast their eyes on this unprepos.
sessipg district first Of all parts of the city,
and the Sights by no means calculated to
produce favorable impression of Rich.
mond. This is bad. The city should appear
at oil points of approach to advantage. No
visitor ought be prompted by the signs of
neglect and decay atany point Of the city to !
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March, and sit awhile then they WIN w
journ till December, when they will Ia eel Il
full blast for the biggest row we ever b eafe
of in American politics"
"What will they fight about?"
Everything in Gods world. They are
not united In single point except opposi'
ton to the ,Repu blican party. They are Oh
vided on the negro question, the currency
question, the tariff question. and every other
question of Importance. They only agree
ia opposing what they call Radicalism
when the Radicals are in minority there
will be no RadicaIism to oppose, and they
will fall to fighting among themselves. LIE!
us only get them together in March, ana
they will be so badly split up before tne
presidential election comes round that II
will be the easiest thing in the world TO peat
them.
"Couldn't they raise row enough WITHOUT
a called session." inquired the Gfooe man
| to which the Judge responded that he ieareu
not. If they didn't meet till December, 1919
they would scarcely get into WORKING oroel
before the nominating conventions were
| called, and they would hardly do mlschle'
enough to attract popular attention between
| that time and the adjournment OF the,f nfs'
session. 'sWhat we want" sald ne, rs 70
give them plenty Of chance-plenty OF time
and they will elect Republican President
| for u.s."
BUTLER AGAIN.
The conversation here returned TO ben
Butler, by remark from Judge Polano,
| that he almost regretted that Ben was MOI
| to be member of the next House. He Is
a bad man for the majority party, because
he is always making trouble; he Is not BIT TO
! lead any party in power; but he Is q hrst'
rate fellow to be on the floor as minority
man and to bully the majority. He would
make splendid fight against the Demo
Gratis" -,
sis there any prospect that be Will GO
back to the Democratic party-Such thinS
has been talked about
COB, no." said Judge Poland, " the Demo
Gratis hate him TOO bad. they WOULDN'T
touch him, or have anything TO do with him..
do you know how he takes his defeat ~
81 haven't seen him since the election, but
| understand that he takes it pretty badly 10
heart. He was nominated with great enthtl'
siasm, in district which scarcely knows bow
to vote for Democrat, aud he was confident
of triumphant election" :,
The Globe reporter here thought II "oulo
be sufficient tax upon his memory to retain
all he had heard already, and he and the
Judge went throuyhthe process of friendly
narling.
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MARRIAGES.

Married, on Wednesday, November lin, by
Rev. j. &. Minnigerode, OF Cnlpeper county. at
the residence of the BRIDES father. W. A. SUB
LETT, of Goochland county. to Miss NJ: AZURE
LA HILL, Of Madison Courthouse, Va. No cards.
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VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE.
TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

SEALED PROPOSALS are hereby invited for
the erection of TW6 LARGE COLLEGE BUILD
iNGS and TWO DWEI.LiSG-HOUsEs. Plans
at the College, in slack sourg, or at the office OF a.
hYRRock. a.chitect. Richmond. The proposals 70
November. The estimates 10 be made on. sepa-
ately for each building. and In detail for the differ
| ont branches of the work--y1z., For brick work.
casrenters' work pastering, painting stating, &e
Tha right of rejecting all bids Is reserved.
no 1l-1w II. BLACK, Rector,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
MT SYCLE BROTHERS.

SYCLE BROTHERS have just received their
fourth supply Of WINTER GOODS. Ihey are
Offering now greater bargains than ever.
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T. r. PRICE 4 co.
nave received within day or two, and Oh the way
more,
BLACK ALPACAs at 80, 40, so. and SOC, &c. ;
BLACK MoHAIR ALPACAs-bargains
NAyY-BLUE SERGEs and DIAGoNALs:
GREEN and BROWN SRRGEs and DIAGoSALs;
CAMEL's. HAIR for Polonaises, &C..
PLAIDs for children; a
sArrINEs and PoPLINs at 25 and SOC. to 81;
New STRIPED and other SHAwLS;
BLACK LONG and SQUARE SHAwLs;
Elegant BEADED CLoAKs, MOURNING CLoAKs;
FELT and FLANNEL SKIRTS-embroidered;
Ladies' MERINo SHIRTS aud DRAWERS;
Gentlemen's MERISo SHIRTS and DRAWERS;
Boys and girls SHIRTS and DRAWERS;
COTTON and WOOL HALF-HosEi
CoTTos aud Wool LONG HOSE;
800 pieces NEW PRINTS, &c. no
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PROPOSALS.

CITY ENGINEERS OFFICER
RICHMOND, VA, November 14th, 1S74.}
NOTICE.-SEALED PROPOSALS will
IN be received 1T this office un,il WEDNESDAY
next, November II 9Th, at IL o'clock n: for FUR"
nishiug the city mules and horses with FEfD,
PROEENDER, &C., for the term of three months.
The Committee on Streets reserve the right 10 re-
ect any or all bids offered, snd OF giving the con-
tract for each article required 10 the lowest bidders
Forms of proposals can be obtained by applying
nj this office. ". X. CUTSnAW,
no 14.4t CITY Engineer.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ADJUSTMENTS.
D TCHMOND THEATRE.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18th.


pICHMOND THEATRE.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH.
Positively three nights only of Americas great
- MRS. f. w. LANDER,
supported by
Mr. JAMES Fl. TAYLOR ana Mr.. FRANK LAWLOR,
STAR COMPANY.
Stage Manager. MI. dEOBGE DEEh5.
In her great character.
ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND.
Reserved seats at G. f. JouNsroN's, 91S biain
street. Prices as usual. no I6-lLr
GRAND BALL srvrx ny
RESCUE CAMP, No. 1, JUNIOR ORDER
SOUTHERN CROSS BROTHERHOOD,
for The purpose of removing the remains OF the
Confederate dead fiO Arlington 10 TINS city,
AT VIRGINIA OPERA-HOUSE,
on MONDAY, November %, 1874.
Tick, Is. admitting one gentleman and lanies, -.
For sale by all the captains of the First virginia
rsginent. az Pizzini's confectionery store, the
opera-honse, at Volker's cigar store, 6lo broad
street md hy all the members Of the Camp.
Workers celebrated full String Orchestra mas oeen
secured for the occasion by the Committee OIL Ar
rangements. U,,r,o-
chairman: j. A. BIautigam, w. Wallner, j.
Wnster of Cerern0nieS.-O. F. Wise.
EIoor GOnl1nitee.-M Driscol, g. q. Guvcrna-
tor C. &. i.etier, A. DiacOnt.
Simcoe, +. j. PARSONS, J. III. Duesberry, c. w.
Muhly.
GRAND MARCH at 81 O'Clock.
no 1e-Af,S.&M3t*