The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-08-13

W. Yager, miller of long standing, is gene.
raj superintendent, and the entire es.qblsh-
ment has just been put in first-cla order
under the supervision Of Mr.. W. B. Bore
man, practical mllwright.
at the celebrated Manchester Flour Mills
Of Dunlop & McCance thorough overhaul
ing and reittiDg has just been completed,
and active operations, with new wheat, COM
menced yesterday. This mill bas sixteen
run of stone, with a capacity Of 700 barrels
daily. W. J.. Moody is head miller, with
able assistants.
The Marshall Cotton Mills are in the full
tide Of prosperity and sustaining their estab-
lished reputation. John L. Bacon is presi-
dent of this company, and &. A. Peple gene.
raj superintendent.
At the Manchester Corn Mills three hun
dred bushels OF meal are ground daily. G..
B. Stacy proprietor, with K. d. Hogan, an
old miller, as superintendent.
Matters were found brisk and lively at the
Manchester IRON Works of james S. Baird d
20. This establishment was founded over
thirty years ago, and is still ouc of our most
f1ouriShing manufactures.
The workmcn at Stacy's mattress factory
were found busy filling both Foreign and de-
mestic orders.
In addition to the above there are two
large cooper-shops contiguous to the water
line--one engaged in filing orders for the
Old Dominion Iron and Nail-W orks and the
otbcr for the tlonr-mil!s.
As these establishments employ Il large
capital, and furnish employment 10 number
Of our people, it is il pleasure 10 record the
TACT of their prosperity during the present
season, and hope f1r still greater SUCCESS i'll
time to come.
OTHER MASrFAcToRIEs.- Belle Island,
thus far, only the nail and plate factories are
at work, but hopes are entertained OF rc-
sumption of operations in full IN 4 very
short time.
The building and repair-shops Of both the
Richmond and Dauvillc and Richmond and
Petersburg railroads are located iu this city,
and both establishments are busy at this
time in refting and building engines and
passenger and ciSht.coaches, and the work
done Is equal to any turned out in northern
cities. John McI'arland is master machinlst
at the first named, aud John O'Brien At the
latter, each with compete Mt assistants.
THE COUNTY CoURT.- Rules were ycstcr-
day ordered to be served on the township
boards of Clover Hal, Manchester, and Mid
lothian townships TO show cause why they
should not be fined for failing to obey sum-
monseS heretofore issued against them.
The 9Th and 9th chapters Of section 80 Of
the Code of Virginia of 1874 was adopted
for this county. This prevents hunting aId
ranging along OIL the public highways or
private property without consent OF the
owners.
Judge Clopton decided adversely to peti-
tion of Andrews, Ordway 4 Green for abatc-
mcnt of taxes on sheds, &c, at Government
granteWorkS, on the ground that there
was no law eXcmptiug Government pro-
pcrty from taxation.
The court adjourned Yesterday for the
term.
ArroISTAgSTs.-The following additional
appointments are reported: John IL. Win
free, collector Of delinquent taxes for Man.
chester township: Sydenham Brooks, con-
stable for Glover Hill township; David
Moore, registrar at Torrance's store, utce
James +. Capron, removed.
New REG1sTRATloS.-S Since the incorpora-
ton Of Manchester as a city, persons residing
in the country, heretofore voting at the
town ball, have been ut loss where to vote.
II would be we'll for all such to remember
that they must rc-rcgistcr at Torrancc's
store this fall, and the Conservative Super
intrndent Of Manchester township and tie
Executive Committee should at once make
arrangements for thorough purGinS Of the
registration books and full registration OF
all Conservative voters.
PERSONAL Robert Atkinson, whose fear
full fall from n tree has been Doticcd William
CLAYTON, arm broken at DanyilIe car-Shops,
and Hugh Kidd, coIar-bone broken Il lew
days since, are all slowly improving.
SERIOUS AcclDEsr.-On Tuesday 4 little
son of Mr. Scott Gibbs, residing at Belle
Isle avenue and Bainbrid9e street, by mis-.
take swallowed Il small quantity of cOncen-
tratcd lyc, and the result came near being
ftal. Fortunately the accident was disco
vcred, and physician called in, and late yes
tcrday the little sufferer was doing well.
COMMITTEE MEETING.-The. Committee on
Cemetery have laid out grounds for the
burial of white and c2lored persons. and
have also laid aside certain portion Of the
cemetery for the intprmeht Of paupers, or
those unable to purchase sections.
WEAR PRoGREsSISG.-Th Committee on
Market yesterday rented stall in the city
market to butcher, and have under con-
sdera.ion the offer of another party for the
erection of stall especially for the sale OF
fish, oysters, DC.
No MAIL.-In consequence Of change ot
schedule yesterday on the Dauyilc railroad,
without notification TO our postmaster, nc
mail was received in the morning at our
post-oflice. In future the mail will be ready
ior delivery at 9:30 A. NJ, instead of 1O:l5
A. NJ, as heretofore.
BARBEcUE.-A number Of the dc-Awake
Club and friends indulge in grand Bruins
wick stew tshfry, and barbecue at War
wick's to-day.
RELIGIOUS MEETlSG.-A series OF meeting;
are being held at the Baptist church nightly
The attendance is large, and much interest i
manifested, and a number OF penl!ents have
already approached the altar.
No HusTINGs CorRr.-In accordance with
an order of the judge, there viii DC no teilf
of the Hastings Court this month.
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LkXISGroS, VA, May IA, 1STi.
KessrS. j. ". DdrifS d Son,