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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-03

CHANcERy Court OF RICHMOND, THURS
DAY-Judge E. II. Fftzhugh Pres'ding.-The
following cases were disposed Of:
Wallace rs. Wallace: Decree referring
cause to commissioner for inquiry and re-
port.
Glazebrook's executrix us. Wilson & Jen.
kins : Wilson, &C., rs. Glazebrook's execu-
trix: Decree referring cause to- a commits
soner for inquiry, accounts, and report.
Sloan rs. Blackwell, &c: Decree in con-
formity with opinion Of court. dissolving in-
junction and dsmissing bill with costs.
Hancock Us. Woodward, &C.: Decree ad-
justing rights of parties and directing the
sale of the property therein mentioned.
Van Wrinkle Us. Ayres, &C.: Order rtlnsta-
ting cause and giving leave to plaintiff to tle
an amended bill.
Anderson Us. Anderson, &C.: Decree con-
firming report of commissioner and making
distribution of the fund on hand.
Smith, trustee, Us. Smith, &c.: Final de-
cree disposing OF all matters involved in the
cause.
Darracott's administrator Us. Darracott,
&C.: Decree making distribution of the fund
on hand.
Sheppard, &C., ps Sheppard, &C.: Decree
referring cause to commissioner Tor IN
quiry, accounts, and report.
Wooldrige'S administrator Us. Akers, &C.:
Decree confirming report of commissioner
and making partial distribution of the fund.
Memminger, trustee, Us. Bennett, DC.
Decree making final adjustment Of the rights
and liabilities of all parties in the cause.
Williams, trustee, Us. Tompkins, &c. !;
Tompkins, DC, rs. Maclarland, DC. Decree
directing commissioner to make conveyance
OF property as therein directed.
Harper rs. Harper, &c. Decree confirm
ing report as 10 investment OF fund belong.
ing to infant, and directing same to be made.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company cS. Harris, &c. Decree
confirming report of commissioner as to dis
position of the fund.
Beck Us. Beck, &C.: Decree referring cause
| to a commissioner for inquiry and report.
Cartwright Is. Smith, trustee, &C.: De-
| cree referring callse TO i commissioner for
| inquiry and report.
Burke, &C., Us. Burke, &c. 8: Decree con-
| frming report of commissioner aud making
disposition of the fund.
Harwood Us. Smith, &C.: Decree confirm
| ing report of commissioners and making q
partial distribution of the fund.
| Wannemacher & Co., US. Crew, &c. De-
4
inquiry and report.
Trent, trustee, Us. Hill, &C.: Decree con-
| firming report of commissioner and direct
ing sale Of the property in the bill and pro-
ceedinss mentioned.
Claiborne us. Schermerhorn, &C.: Decree
! In conformity with opinion of court con-
tirming report of commissioner except so
far as first exception of Schcrmerhorn's ad.
ministrator is sustained, and orerrulng all
other exceptions.
Poock'S administrator Us. Sutherl'n, &C.
Decree dismissing plaintiffs DILL.
Barret's administrator Us. BarrettS lega'
tees: Opinion Of court overrulinS motion
Of Robert Barrett to be allowed interest or
his legacy. Decree ordered accordingly.
Corkery & Millward, d., Us. Hill Il Mad
dux, &C.: Opinion Of court refusing to sci
aside order heretofore made sequestrlting
| rents. Decree ordered accordingly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Keepers Of Lighthouses.

The Civil Service Commission having
recommended certain rules to be present
ed 10y the President for the government
of the lighthouse service, the rules arc
now published, and their provisions are
to be enforced by the proper officers.
Admission shall not be made to such
service until after proof of good charac-
ter, loyalty, good health and physical
condition, and tests Of superior capacity
by examination. As women can. from
the nature of the lighthouse service, but
rarely, if ever, be allowed to enter it,
the regulations of the Lighthouse Board
will, as far as practicable, disseminate
such information as will prevent applica-
tons and examinations of women too
much in excess of those who can receive
appointments.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Progress in Japan.

Japan has progressed so far in the
ways Of civilization as to have had a
census taken rccently-the first in the
history of that empire. 1t gives a pop
ulation Of 30, ITO, SIS, or about 6 900, Z
900 less than that of the United States.
But of this number there arc 100, 900,
900 persons who have occupations, as
against IL, 900, 900 in this country
Rather more than half Of those reported
as having employmcntar are agriculturists,
and but very few are artisans The
people are also classified by their indivi-
dual and official rank, and the rules of
caste are clearly defined and rigidly adj
hercd to. The orders of dignity are
princes, mobiles, higher and lower grades
of the military, priests and shinto offici-
ais and the common people. The latter
classification numbers about thirty mil
lion, the mobiles and military two million,
and the priesthood three hundred thous-
and. The foreign trade of Japan for
1878 amounted to fifty million dollarsin
gold. Silk is the largest item of trade,
and it is noticeable that the production
Of this article is steadily increasing in
Japan, while it is as steadily declining
in China. The industries of the empire
are prosperous, and if it continues to
pursue its present liberal policy with re-
gard to foreign nations, and avoids the
threatened war with China. it needs
nothing more to secure the eventual de-
velopment of its great elements of
wealth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
independence.
pORT TOBNCCO.

The Baltimore Sun, in an editorial
upon the defeat of Judge Poland, of
Vermont, among other things, says -
but then, somehow, the doctrine of
slavish allegiance to party mandates, and
to the DEGREES of party conventions, for
tic most part the mouth pieces of few
selfish and scheming politicians, is grad
ually getting to be less popular than it
used tobe.' This will not be very popu-
lar doctrine with the nominees for Con-
gress of either Of the two great political
parties in this district. Each one will
think it very good doctrine to apply to
the opposite party, but very bad to his
own. 1t is nevertheless true. Men are
becoming more and more accustomed to
think and judge for themselves. They
are gradually beginning to look at things
and not names. They are, day by day.
looking more at measure itself than the
man or party who may be the author Of
it. This, in the estimation of party man
ayers, may be very bad, but it is never
thelcss very true, and in our opinion very
commendable.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

Eg' Last Saturday, the sixticth an
niversary of the Battle of North Point,
was observed in Baltimore. Flags were
displayed from public buildings and the
city offices of Baltimore were closed
The Association of Old Defenders spent
the day at Halls Springs, where there
was fine dinner. The monument in
Ashland Square, erected over the re-
mains of Wells and McComas, who are
credited with having killed Gen. Ross
and sacrificed their lives in the act was
handsomely decorated
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

Re Postmaster General Jewell, has
entered upon the duties of his Office with
a popularity at least equal to that of any
of his predecessors, and made fayora-
bic impression by the courtesy and free
dom with which he receives those having
business with him. He is now engaged
m acqainting himself with the official
and moral fitness of those holding i'm
Portant subordinate positions, and will
doubtless find occasion to make several
changes in order to secure better service.
A strong outside effort is being made to
effect change in the office of discussing
agent of the Department.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

RE"The survey of the northern
boundary of the United States, provided
for by the Treaty of Washington, has
been completed, and some of those of
the American party have reached Bis
marck, Dakota Territory, on the return
home. The work was conducted by a
joint engineering commission, represent
ing England and the United States, and
protected by strong military escort. -
As two years, and large amount of
money have been spent in the undertake
ing, we may hope that the vexed ques-
ton of our northern boundary is now
finally settled.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
MARYLAND Politics.


The Democratic Congressional Con-
vention for the First district of Mary
land met at Cambridge on "Wednesday
last. and after taking 12S ineffective
ballots, adjourned to meet at Salisbury
on the 23rd instant Mr.. beating of
Kent, Mr.. Fields Of Caroline, Mr.. Sui
liyane of Dorchester, Ex-Gov. Thomas
Of Talbot, and Mr.. Dennis of Somerset,
were the candidates voted for.
The political excitement for some time
prevailing in the Fourth Congressional
district, in Maryland, seemed to be some
what quoted on Saturday. The friends
Of Mr.. McLane and of Mr.. Swami are
both confident Of victory. The primary
election took place yesterday.
The Democratic nominating conven-
ton Of the Second Congressional district
met at Towsontown, and selected Chas.
B. Roberts, Esq, as the candidate for
Congress. The convention was in ses-
sion about FIVE hours, and the nOmina-
ton was effected on the three hundred
and seventh ballot. Notwithstanding
the conflicting personal interests at stake
the proceedings Of the convention were
entirely harmonious, and the nomination
was accepted with great satisfaction on
all hands, Hon. Stevenson Archer, the
present member, being the first to come
forward and testify to the excellence Of
character of his intended successor. Mr..
Roberts, like Mr. Lowndes, of Allegany
who has been renominated in the sixth
district, is young man. lie is not Over
thirty-three years of age, a lawyer by
profession, having been partner o
Hon. VIM. p, Maulsby, and has nevel
held public Office. He is a native o
Carroll county, having been born a
Uniontown, and resides at Westminster
The Republicans of the Sixth Mary
land Congressional district, at their con
vention held in Hagerstown ON the 10tI
Instant, renominated the present member
Hon. Lloyd Lowndes, Jr., of Allegany
for reelection to Congress. The Demo
Gratis having previously nominated Mr.
VIM. Walsh, also of Allegany, for Con-
gress from this district, the basis has
been laid on both sides for the campaign,
which viii no doubt be active and en-
crossing. Mr. Lowndes was the only
candidate before the Republican conven-
ton, and his selection for a second term
was unanimous. Both parties, it would
seem, have set in the field the most
available men, the Democratic candidate
having 1898 majority given for Mr..
Lowndcs at the last election to overcome.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

ES- Postmaster General Jewell adj
vertises through the papers in St. Louis
on Saturday reward of So, 900 for the
arrest of the parties who committed what
is known as the Gads-Hill robbery, in
on the 31st of January last,
and SO 900 reward for the arrest of the
robbers of the San Antonio stage, in
Texas, in April last.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
rgThe Commissioner of the Pens

ESThe Commissioner of the Pension
Office has decided preliminary to the
consideration of claim under the act of
June Is, 1874 (provision of pension for
fifty dollars per month"; alleging per-
manent and total disability, the applicant
must present evidence showing conclu-
siyely that he requires the regular aid
and attendance of another person.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
e. President Grant arrived in Wash

Ese President Grant arrived in Wash
ingtonon Saturday. On Thursday next
the President accompanied by Generals
Sherman and Sheridan, is expected to
attend the great Industrial Exhibition at
Cincinnati. From there the party will
proceed to Columbus, to take part in the
reunion of the Army of the Cumber-
land
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Rg-An intelligent officer attached to

Es-An intelligent officer attached to
General Clusters command in the Black
Hills expedition, says the newspaper
correspondents impaired undue impor-
lance to that country. representing it as
a paradise, when, in fact, its counter
part is found in many places west of the
Mississippi. 1t does not come up to the
commonest idea of paradise. Scarcely
any gold was found, and none in quartz.
Old miners with the expedition were not
enthusiastic over the results of their
labors. The rumors of rich gold de-
posits are simply untrue. There is fine
pasturage, good water, fine timber, and
the country would be desirable for
farmers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

The hrst honor was awarded to the
Knight Of the Grange The tie between
Canlslus and Ocean Wave was then rid
den off and resulted in favor of Canisius
who was awarded the honor Of browning
the First Maid cf Honor. and Ocean
Wave the Second Maid of Honor. The
tie between Misfortune, Hope, Snowdcn
and White Rose for the Third Maid Of
Honor was also ridden of. which was
won by White Rose, who was awarded
the honor
The honors having now been awarded
to the successful knights, there were
many anxious eyes looking forward. and
many hearts longing to know who were
the fortunate ones that would possess the
prizes. 1t was not long, however. be-
fore their curiosity was gratiGed by the
knights making known the names o.
those to whom they intended to present
the tokens of their affection, which pre-
sentation they decided would take place
in the ball room Three cheers were
then given for the ladies and three were
also given for the Knights, after which
the crowd dispersed and wendell their
way to the village. Our streets were
kept lively until, half-past seven p NJ. i,
with persons passing to and from the
Hotel, ladies chatting in regard to the
arrangement Of their toilets and gentle
men busily making preparations for The
ball 1t may be proper to state here,
that great praise is due to the committee
and particularly to Nh Robert Dudley
Digges, for the manly energy lie display
ed in arranging matters and promoting
success in affairs generally.
About eight o'clock P NJ. the ball
room was opened We walked over, be-
lieying in the old proverb that
Music hath charms to soothc the savage
breast
and ere we drew near the room the sweet
strains of melody greeted our ear, anC
we were drawn in by the spell. Our at
tention was then directed to the fair one,
who were to be seen gracefully gliding
in, supported on the arms of their gallant
escorts, with all the appearance of angelic
loveliness. The next in order was tht
browning. Mr.. Harris crowned Mis-,
Moilie Smms as Queen of Love ant
Beauty; Mr.. Posey crowned Miss Lizzi,
Hcbb as first Maid of Honor; Mr.. Bowl,
crowned Miss Blanche Ncale as SeconC
Maid of Honor, and Mr.. Hawkins crown
ed Miss Lizzie Stockctt as Third Maid o
Honor. The coronation address wa
most eloquently and ably delivered By
our ever ready and of-handod friend
Eugene Digges, Esq, who, we hav,
been told, made no preparation at all
owing to the fact that the Tournament
was hurriedly cotton up, and, indeed, i
was not definitely known that it woult
come off until that morning. The coro-
nation now being over, the strains OF
music were again heard and the ball room
was found to be in full blast. Hand.
some figures were seen moving abou
with graceful elegance, gaily enjoying
the dance We looked on with profounc
ecstacy until we imagined ourself in Fairy
Land. Having enjoyed ourself to oul
hearts content, and being aware Of tho
labor we had to perform the next day
we quietly left, en- route for our couch
there to enjoy our accustomed snooze
leaving the ball room and its inmates
alone lin their glory"
/ A ufuvuu
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

EgEx-United States District Judge
J. A. MINIS and ex-Congressman Buck
ley have united with other Republicans
Of Alabama in card denying the stories
of lawlessness and terrorism which have
circulated North to the prejudice of
Montgomery, Alabama.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
AIexandria. sept. u. 1874.
DIED

At her residence, near this village on Tues
day morning, September 18TH 1874, Mrs.
AMANDA L. d. BRAwNER, beloved wife Of Jas.
L. Brawncr Esq aged about 90 years.
Suddenly, at his residence in Baltimore, on
the 18th instant, at three clock A. ", Mr.
JAMES SosTRyAL, formerly Of this county.
AT her residence, in Pomonkey district on
Wednesday evening, September 9Th, 1874, Mrs
CECILIA A. MILES relict of the late DR.. Edward
Miles, aged So years.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

Es'Thc resignation of Whitley, Chief
of the Secret Service Division, takes
effect ON the Both instant in order to give
him an opportunity to close his business.
s. d. Benson, of Pennsylvania, has been
appointed Acting Chief to serve mean
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

We learn from the Baltimore San
q yesterday that Mr. James SomcwIl.
formerly a resident Of this county, died
suddenly at his residence in that city on
sunday morning last at three o'clock a
saturday night about eleven o'clock he
was IN his roou<alking with his wife,
and suddenly FIJI %rvard as fdcad He
renamed Unconscious for several hours,
and then died. DR.. Hartman and other
physicians who attended him were of the
opinion ~. the|causo Of his death was
appoplcxy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

EzrIt is unfortunate for the Rcpub-
liean cause in France that at nearly every
recent election for members of the As
sembly the Bonapartists have gained
ground In the Maine ct Loire depart
ment they have not succeeded i'll electing
their candidate, but they have defeated
the Republican incumbent for rc-elec
ton, and probably made new contest
necessary. Between now and the 9th of
October elections are to be held to fill
vacancies from seven departments, and
the canvass will fairly exhibit the rela-
tive strength of the two parties, between
which lies the contest for political supre-
macy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Personal.

Mr. Philip simms, native of this
county, but for many years a resident of
New Orleans, where lie has amassed a
princely fortune by his energy and bust
ness tact, is now on visit to his rela-
tiyos in this county, an4 was i'll our vii
lage ON Monday last.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Autumn.

The last days of rosy Summer have
fed, and Autumn, with its golden stores,
gladdens the heart of the toil-worn hus-
bandman. These are golden days The
branches of the fruit trees begin to bend
beneath the delicious fruit the growing
corn leaves rustic in the breezes like
vast company Of matrons attired in silk;
the flowers will soon be gone; the birds
are warbling their last farewell and all
nature is gliding down the smooth stream
Of time into the cherries vale Of Winter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Mexican War Veterans.

y large number of the survivors Of
the Mexican war and their families from
Washington aud Alexandria, made an
Excursion to Marshall Hall, on Monday
last, where they celebrated the anniyer-
sary Of the captureof the city Of Mexico.
Gen. Albert Pik4 delivered an Grafton,
and a poem, writ n by Mrs. Gen. Hen
ningsen, was redl'd by young lady
from Washington
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Something worth KNOWING.

Holes can be bored IN glass with
any hard steel instrument, if kept freely
wet with cauphordiss9lvcd in turpontma,
when bored the hole may be readily en-
larged by round file. The ragged
edges eff glass vessels may also be thus
easily smaothed with a fiat file. Flat
window glass can readily be sawed with
a watch spring saw by the aid of this So
luton In short the most brittle glas.
can be wrought almost as easy as brass
by the use Of cutting tools kept constant
ly moist with camphorizcd oil of turpen-
tine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

The drolfiit still a'tinucs, the
light rains Of R,t week hardly making
any perceptibls.aunge for the better in
the tobacco 90 Our farmers fully
realize ia. 49, Jroe,,.,-s-, head, not
ono in ten iftQJF as yet been able to
accomplish ANYTHING towards preparing
the ground-tor tie wheat crop. the seed
ing time Of which will soon be on hand.
On Tuesday night last we were visited
by coplous rain which lasted during
the entire night, and is still continuing
as we 60 to press. We hope it is gene
raj throughout the county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Ental affairs.
Time Table s0r3ort Tobacco Station.


death Of +" wehiy Lady.
" e regret announce the death Of
ars m. Alianda fD Brawner. who died
o' : n1Slay mfamg about < o'clock
was the wife Of Mr.. James l.. Brawner.
who has been tie Surveyor Of this
county Tor nuber Of years She was
an mestimable d., and was beloved by
az who knew A1 She had many re-
iations. IN Oils Q5inty ana in Washing
ton city WHO vii deeply mourn her
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
HOW to Make Hens Lay.

We have been Informed by a friend
in Nanjemoy, who mas had considerable
experience in the business, that the best
way to make hen lay is to tie her set
securely and then carefully place her On
the nest. Our informer emphaticang
says that he never knew it to fail.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Appointment to Free scholership

Miss Mary N Ward, who was APP
pointed to the flee scholarship in the
Baltimore Female College, having t4ro'
her father, Joseph T. Ward, declined to
accept. The appointment was rendered
to Miss Robey, daughter of Rufus
Robey, Esq, by the Orphans Court on
Tuesday last.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

The Knights were marched up to the
Judges stand in proud pagcantry by the
Chief Marshal, Capt Wan. f. Dement,,
and his Aids,
"Giying to honor grace, to danger pride
They were then halted and formed in
line in front Of the stand when Colonel
Samuel Cox, one Of the Judges, arose
and said, "Sir Knights. you have ladies
to look upon you and ladies to smile ON
you that he was very sorry and regret
ted exceedingly that the gentleman, Mr..
John Il. Mitchell, who was expected to
nave addressed them was not present, and
that he would only give the necessary
orders in regard to the fitting. The or
ders having been given the riding com.
menced each Knight being entitled tc
five rides, which resulted as follows:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Committed to Sail.

Augustus Digs, colored, was COM
mltted to Jail on Tuesday last, by Justice
Boswell, for committing an assault upon
his mother-in-law.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Base Ball.

The game of Bass Ball came off on
Friday last, between the Potomacs of
Aanjemoy and the Port Tobacco Rivals,
on the grounds of the former. We are
sorry that we cannot give all the par
tleulars. We have only been able to
learn that they were even up to the 7th
inning, and owing to the darkness, the
rivals yielded the game at the Sth in
ming, when the game stood 10 10 II in
favor of the Potamacs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16
Selected.

At a lneeting,f tho Maryland Hor-
ticultural Society held in Baltimore ON
Thursday last, Mlj. VIM. 3. Matthews,
Of this county, was selected as one of the
Vice Presidents Of said Society for the
ensuing year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-09-16

\ Special Train wiz leave Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue Station, Baltimore, at $40
p. VI. on Wednesday 10th. Friday 18th
and Tuesday 22d, to return visitors to
their homes after tie close Of the after
noon Performance.