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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-05-12

LETTERS TO THE BLUEs.-The following
response to an invitation TO President Grant
to attend the Blues eighty.sixth anniversary
dinner was received yesterday:
"EXEcUTWE MANSION, Washington, May
10, lS75.-Sir.-Tbe President desires me to
acknowledge the receipt of your kind lnVl-
tation and express his thanks for the c0ur-
teouS attention.
"He regrets that bis engagements will not
permit him to be present on the interesting
occasion. Very respectfully, yours,
"LEvI 2. LUCKEY, Secretary.
d" Lieutenant John Z. Robinson, Richmond
Va"
Mayor Kciley's letter to the committee of
invitation, of which mention was omitted
Yesterday, Is as follows:
"UrrlcE OF THE MAYOR, RICHMOND. VA,
May 7, 1S75.-John L. Robinson, Esq, Chair
man Of the Committee Of limitation: Dear
Sir,-Please accept for the committee ana
The Blues my very sincere thanks Tor your
renewed remembrance Of me on the occa-
sion Of your anniversary dinner. Unhap'
ply, will not be in Richmond that DAY. or
you may rest assured nothing but sickness
would keep me away. Monday, however, l
expect 10 spend in Petersburg on business
whic0 cannot fail to challenge the sympathy
and respect of the Blues that is, in the re-
organization, on peace basis, OF Mahone>s
old brigade.
Visiting you. therefore, the agreeable
time which the Blues richly deserve, am
their and your friend, very truly,
"A. ri. Kelley"
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THE FIRST REVOLUTION IN VIRGINIA.
Aprop6s of centennial celebrations and ac-
counts Of early resistance to British tyranny
W. Noel Salisbury, who is making an index
of Virginia state papers contained in the
Public Record office Of Great Britain, writes
to Colonel Mcdonald, Secretary of State:
"The contents of this my sixth parcel EN-.
braces the period between 1925 and 1910, or
the governing portion of King Charles Frst's
reign-a period Of the greatest importance in
Virginia history. and embracing the two dis
tinct periods of government of Sir John
Harvey. The hope that the Virginia COM
pany would be restored seems, even as late
az 1G40, not to have been quite blotted out of
mems minds, which, perhaps, the names CT
some of those on the subcommittee for
foreign plantations helped 10 cherish. The
first revolution in Virginia took place in
April. 1856, which resulted in the forcible
deposition of Governor Harvey, he election
OF John West in his stead, and The sending OF
Sir John Harvey home 10 England, which
Captain Matthews hoped would be accept
able to God, not displeasing to bis Majesty,
and an assured happiness to this colony
The King sent Harvey back 10 his govern
ment the following year. II was only for a
brief period, for the veteran Sir Francis
Wyatt was appointed Governor in January,
lG3g. for the second time, after an absence OF
thirteen years from the colony"
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APPROVED STATEMENT.

CuARLESTOwN, MASS. March %. 1860.
Mr.. H. X. Herens:
Dear Sir,--In tine year 1860, while residing at
Portland, Me-, was afflicted with cancer my
nose, which made rapid progress. All of the best
ply sicians there consulted without any bene-
fit For period Of six years 1t continued to In.
crease and extend until 1t was invading my whole
system. I suffered the most exc1utiatiDg pains
until my nose was nearly gone, and ffound 1t was
approaching a fatal termination. Being burnt ont
of house and home by the great fire of 1856, |
moved here, when was entreated to Try the Indian
lood. Remedy, VEGETINE; and suff ring greatly,
without hope or confidence in relief by any medi-
cine, finally consented to try it and only those
who have u similar suffericg can realize my feel
ings WHEN, after go months, trial, found the
open sore commencing 10 heal. Gliding conf dcnce
that the disease was being successfully combated
by the VEGETINE fforI took no other uedicinel,
faithfully co5tinucd its use, and In six months the
cancer was healed and my health fully restored.
l am confident If had used VEGETINE In the
early stages of the disease it would have arrested its
progress and saved years of great suffering. de-
sire simply that others may BE- bene flied and atten-
lion called It's efulGes3 ani, in the Interest Of
suffering humanity only, cheerIully ad my lesi.
mouia 10 ITS entire success in my case: and though
have lost nearly all of my nose my fac. Is entirely
he aled und enjoy good health. My husband joins
with me in approving this statement.
Mrs. JOHN PATTERSON,
80 Everett street.
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ASSEMBLY HALL LAST NIGHT. 1t has been
long time siucc Assembly Hall held such q
large audience as filled it last night. Every
seat, including those of the gallery, had an
occupant. and considerable crowds Of ger
,lemep, for want of better accommodation,
stood up in the aisles. The audience was as
nexceptionabe in quality as it was great in
size, and the entertainment was all that was
promised. There was excellent singing, very
fine instrumental music. and admirable act
ing and burlesqunS.
Messrs. Redtord, Cowardp, Minor, starke,
Lubbock, Knowles, and the other gentlemen
taking part won laurels for themselves and
unfading glory for the Fourth.Street
CLUB, which in this concert happily intro
duced itself to the public and started bravely
forward in its reOrganizrd state. BY most
of those present the evening was erJoyably
spent, and If there were any not completely ,
satisfied it was more on account OF their
failure to provide themselves with palm.leal
iaus than because OF any shortcomings OF the
perform ers.
Tonight there will be another concert
with chunge OF programme. Many reserved
seals haye already been sold, and others will
20 of rupidly to-day, since the ph o
last night will encourage the wayerlng to
come forward.
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v,pc,s,, HOME INSURANCE CoMPANY.-A

VIRGINIA HOME INSURANCE CoMPANY.-A
meeting Of the stockholders of this company
was held at their Office yesterday evening.
MIR. r. William Pemberton was called TO the
chair, and Mr.. B. C. Wherry, Jr., acted as
secretary. The Committee on Proxies re-
ported large majority of the stock repre-
sen.cd in person and by proxy. The presi'
dents and directors report for the past year,
ending April 3O.b, was read, which showed
the company to be in very prosperous con-
dition.
The net cash receipts of the company
amounted to very nearly $4,000; losses, a
little over 5000. The company PAID us
regular semi.annual dividend for the year,
and added TO It's surplus fund over $50, ,ooo.
The following gentlemen were elected di-
rcc.ors of the company for the ensuing year-
viz, r. E. Blunkenship, George 5. Palmer,
p. w. arubbs. John Enders, j. G. Williams,
e, S. Turpu, ". b. Isaacs, w. &. Paine,
Parker mpbelI. George X. Crutchfeld, Z.
William Pemberton, and W. 81. Palmer.
After the adjournment of the stockholders
meeting the board OF directors met and
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year-yiz., d. J. Hartsonk. president; Is. {.
Wherry, Jr, secretary; and o. T.. Weisiger,
Sr., assistant secretary.
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A MODEL Prison EyuiBlTEp AT THE CITY
ESa,sssR's OFFICE. In view Of the interest
which has recently been manifested in the
CITY iail investigation. Judge Guigons rule,
ana the responses thereto by the members
of the City Couuct, the subject Of building
a new jail or repairing and en'argpg the ac.
commodations OF the present city prison has
been brought to public notice and freely dis
cussed. Yesterday Mr.J. w. Heath, who
served an apprenticeship at the Tredesar
Iron Works, in this city, but who is now the
proprietor Of an extensive establishment IN
Memphis, Tenu., and who returns to
tins city well recommended, exhibited
at the City Engineers office model
Of q prison he has patented, which IN
all respects Is one Of the most complete
and secure iails 10 be found anywhere. The
floor on which the cells are built consists OF
solid tier of joists laid close together ana
made level on the surface. The iron hoor-
plates are set in position on these joists. The
side plates and partitions are then erected
with the door-frames and windows IN
position. The ceiling-Plates are also put
on and bolted, and the whole IS mus
secured together. On the outside OF inc
metallic cells wooden bulk-beading Is
built, consisting of solid umber-work
StaDchly spiked. AFTER the SUES aie
built up the ceiIing.plates are bulk-headed:
the corners dove.tailed, and all joints well
secured. The cells being enclosed, the out
side walls are constructed of brick, or stone
masonry. bnilt around the wiGdow-frames
and the iron cells. In addition, there is
casing of wood between the brick and iron
wall which is filled up with sand or gravel,
so that if prisoner should -bore hole from
the inside the sand would continue to fall and
ill up the space as fast as ii could be posi-
ble for hun to take 1t out.
These prisons are intended for desperate
class OF prisoners but cells for less dan
gerous class are also shown in The excellent
model which was yesterday approved by the
Governor. superintendent of the peniten-
tary, City Engineer Cutshaw, aud other gen.
tIemen OF judgment 10 whom Messrs. COOK
& Heath's prison was shown.
Mr.. Heath is about to construct one OF his
prisons in the town of Danville, for which
that city has recently contracted. Elsewhere
in the Dispatch appcsrs an advertisement
for proposals for the Jail in DanYille which
Mr.. Heath Is TO build.
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CIRCUIT CoURT-Jud Weisiger presi-
ding.-In this court Yesterday the following g
business was transacted:
William Bachus was tried, found guilty
of assault, fined $50, and the court added
twelve months confinement in Jail.
Daniel Brown (colored), charged with
house breaking and stealing. was tried, found
guilty, and his term of confinement ascer-
tanned in the penitentiary at two years.
jack Mayo (colored) was tried for felony,
and his term of confinement ascertained at
three years in the penitentiary.
Branch Glenn tcolored) was tried for fel'
ony and acquitted.
COUNTY CouRT-Judge Clopton presiding.
Yesterday this court was iu session Tor a
short time, but nothing Of criminal nature
transpred.
HILLARY PAGE.-The case of Hillary Page,
the incendiary, will probably be called in the
Circuit Court to-day.
THE FREE BRIDGE.-The attention of the
commissioners has been called to danger
Gus place in the Free bridge in the shape OF
q broken plank.
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IMPORTANT STREET IMPROVEMENTS CoNTEM-
EAItD.-N ncu the Council Committee on
>II".iS made their last grand round nun.
~! "i important street improvements were
":>c->>ed and approved, ard will DC recon-
IL I-rd 20 the two branches for their adop-
kay. The most important alterations to be
i!'or ac On Cary street. The committee
iEsio,c 10 take foGr feet from the walkway
OIL The sou'h side Of Cary street from Thir-
'"a''I 10 Virginia street, and from Virginia
A!reI 10 Fourteenth one foot. II is also con-
'caAyt2ted 10 take two feet from the walk
way Oh tlc north side Of the street from
IuEt"enth 10 Fourteenth. The roadway
H"A Thirteenth 10 Virginia street will be
I-'"f"aew with granite spaceS, and the rdiG-
~: from virginia 10 Eighteenth street will
Z" :'t',''ed ":th c0bb!e-,lones. The cutters,
- - - practicable, will be dispensed WITH
LII afternoon at q u clock the committee
"" r.'.yi al the city Engineers office TO
"''i all expression Of the views of the pro-
4T!I!-nR!ers interested.
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FRANCIS T. ISBELL. IL NJ, real estate In Ches-
tcItield county and Manchester
WARREN 6 TUPPER, APP. NJ real estate on or
near Pleasant street near the eastern suburbs.
GRUBBS & VILLA Ms. AZ P. A., building lots
10 the plan Of magnolia aiso, icc &C., at
auction.
JANE S NJ. TAYLOR s. SON, 10H 4. NJ, at No.
IL east Clay street, household aud kitchen
furniture.
COOK &c LAUGHTON, P. b.. at factory No.
1884 Cary street, tObaccO-faoory fixtures, &c.
GRUBhS s WILL MS, IL NJ, four frame tene-
ments and lots ut the southwest corner Of Sixth
aud Marshall streets.
SQUIRE & CRAWFORD, =. NJ, building lot on
the west side or Fifth stree near jackson.
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FoLEY's STATUE OF SToNEwALL JACKSON
ANOTHER LETTER FROM Hon. A. j. b. BEREs'
FORD HorE.-Iu response to letter from
Governor Kemper to Hon. A. }. b. Beres'
ford Hope. enclosing the resolution OF the
General Assembly accepting the tender OF
Foey's statue of StoneWall Jackson from TIE
English subscribers, and acqualnting him
with the preparations being made for its re-
crption and erection, Mr.. Hope has written
the Governor the following:
"Arklo,r House. ConnaugM Place, Lon
don, W., Aprll25, 1S1j.-Slr,-l am anxious,
in my own name and in that of those for
whom | am acting, to convey TO you, ana
through you to the General Assembly OF
Virginia, tue assurance OF the high apprecla'
ton and much gratitude with which have
learnt the distinguished and munIhcent
manner in which you, sir, and the General
Assembly have received the communication
which | was privileged to make, that the
statue of General 7. G. Jackson, by Foley,
was complete, and was offered for the ac'
ccptancc of the Commonwealth OF Virginia.
The consequent arrangements which you
indicate appear to me to be perfect, and to
express all that the donors most glldly hoped
would be elected by their long-delayed but
no9; happy-fnished tribute. It IS hardly
necessary that should add that in response
to this ..;ud aud cordial action Of yourself
! and Of the Assembly l regard the offer and
| the acceptance As virtually complete. Will
take care previously TO the transmission OF
the statue to write TO your EXcellency in q
more formal manner, making the gift, and
should be glad for any suggestion you might
think eXpedien. to make regarding that let
ter.
II had previously to receiving your com.
munication sent 10 General Bradley L.
johnson On answer to his Informal reques')
the dimensions Of the statue and two
sketches by Mr.. Foley's representative,
which will be useful as hints towards the
pedestal. No doubt he will already have
placed these in your hands. l shall have
the pleasure OF forwarding by the next post
four photographs of the statue in various
positions and ere long propose to enclose
to you, so far rs | can compile it, list of the
subscribers. am sorry to say no autograph
| list exists.
"Thc invitation which your EXcellcncy
has conveyed TO me from the State of Nir.
ginia 10 be its guest on the memorable occa-
sion Of unyeiling the statue Is ineXpressibiy
fatterng, and | most heartily wish that il
were ip my power to accept so distinguished
an honor. But l very deeply regret to be
compelled reluctantly to come to the conclu
sion that my public engagements, my pri
vate affairs, and, | am sorry TO add, ques
tons of health in my own family, will com
pel me to forego the qualification.
II shall rely upon your EScellency's great
kindness to accept my excuses, and the re
cre,s with which | am compelled to ottel
them. ard also to make them known to th'
gentlemen Of the General Assembly. l have
The honor to remain, sir, your faithful ant
very obedient servant,
"a. j. B. BgREsFoRD HOPE.
" HIS Eccclency the Governor Of Virginia.
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PosTroSEMENT.-Owfng to The non-arrival OF
costumes and an unayo idable delay in the printing
Of programmes and tickets, which were ordered
especially for the occasion, am compelled re.
luctautly TO postpone my May Ball and Floral Fes-
tival TIL THURSDAY, May 20, 1875.
Tickets for gentleman and two ladies, ~. Extra
ticket: for ladies, SO cents each.
No tickets will be sold At the door. They must be
procured prev ious TO the evening of The festival.
Specimens of programmes can be seen ut Wyatts
Music Emporium. No. 920 Main street.
Respectfully, HENRY +. LAUBE.
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CHAroERY CoURT, TUEspAY.--Judge Ed.
,rdrd Il. Fttzhugke prestdin9.-The following
cases we're disposed Of.
Walsh Us. Walsh, &c. Decree finally set
tliDg all matters in controversy in the cause.
Govan's hers Us. Goddin, &c. Decree ia
conformity with opinion Of the court, set.
tling the rightof the parties and making q
distribution Of the. fund on hand.
Bowers, Us. .Gwalkin, &c. Decree for
amount OF plaintiffs claim and TO sequestrate
rents unless paid 10 time iu said decree men,
toned.
Fisher, trustee, Us. Norton, &C.; Nor
ton, &C., vs. Norton, &c. Decree confirm.
ing reports of special commissioners and
directing Investment of fund on band.
Westwood Us. Folkes, &c. Decree refer
ring cause to q com missioner for inquiry and
report.
Brummel Us. Walters. Decree confirm
ing report of commissioner and providing
for disposition of the fund. ~
Colgin's administrator us. Whitlock. Opin'
ion of court refusing leave to file bill OF
review.
Hyde os. O'Keefe. Order requiring notice
Of motion TO dissolve injunction, and in the
mean time continuing the Injunction.
Harwood rs. Smith. Decree confirming
report of commissioner in part of sale
therein reported, directing deed to pur.
chaser who has paid in full, and for reasons
stated in writing continuing case as to God.
din for further action. =
Davis, executor, Us. Crouch, dc. Opinion
of court as to propriety Of requiring execu'
tor to pay funds in his hands into court, and
directing discharge OF rule against him.
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ADJUSTMENTS IN THE EAST EHD.-Cu Tues
day and Thursday evenings, May 18th and
20tb, the Eureka Quartette Club and Trinity
Church Choir will give concert al the Third
Presbyterian tabernacle for the benefit Of
the Young Mems Missionary Society of that
church.
During the early part of the following
week there will be tabIeaux at the Leigh.
Street Baptist church, under the direction Of
Mr. Thomas Minor, for the benefit of the
Leigh-Street Sunday School Aid Society.
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susDAY REsoRTs.-The craving for large
public park not having been satisfied by the
city fathers. most people who want to get
fresh air visit the cemeteries. On Sunday
last, the weather being bright and bot,
thousands got in walking humor. Oak
wood and Shockoe cemeteries were visited by
many. but by far the greater number sought
the pleasant paths and inviting shades OF
HOLLYWOOD. From Hollywood to the Pump
House proved an easy step. since the Com
mi,,ee on Water has rea"ranged the stairs
leading to the tunnel. Not a few extended
their walks to the old reservoir, now so ad-
mirably kept by Mr.. Hunt, and to the new
reservoir, where gratifying evidences of pro.
eress are to be seen.. The flower gardens OF
W. A. j. Smith, near Hollywood gate; John
Morton, corner of Main and Reservoir
streets: and John Laird, on Grace and
Smith streets, were also viewed With de-
light, for, on account of the lateness OF the
season and recent frostS, few flowers are TO
be seen elsewhere than in hot-houseS ana
flower gardens.
A covered boat, freshly painted. and drawn
by one horse, commenced running between
the city ard Hollywood Sunday. and was
liberay patronized. All the boats OF this
sort that can be fitted up in the next two
weeks will hardly be able to accommodate
the public on Hollywood memorlal-day.
TIE canal route has grown in great favor.
It offers the very decided advantages OF
quick transit and freedom from dust.
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The Trouble Among the Miners.

WlLKEsBARRE, Pa, May 11.-About thirty
men went to work in Hutchinson's this
morning. They marched from their homes
in body, and were armed with rifles and
reyolverS. a crowd Of men, women, aud
boys followed them with threats and impre-
cations, and were only deferred from ac.s Of
violence by the weapons Of the worknen.
The women were particularly, bitter With
their ipyectives, and at one point in the
march nearly precipitated conflict.
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HoLLYwoop MgAoRIAL.DAT.--Tbe decorao
ton of the soldiers graves at Hollywood
Oeneery has been postponed from the 26Lh OF
May TO the I'd Of June In consequence OF the
International Convention OF The Young
Mems Christian Associations meeting here on
the day first designated and the desire OF
the ladies of the Hollywood Memorial Asso-
cation TO have nothing to conflict With
penera, Observance of The day.
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BoscHEN & BROTHER, sos aud 5I1 Broat.
street. have received their full spring supply ot
ladies', gentlemen's, mIsses', boys'.youths', and
chidens boots, shoes, brogzns, slippers. ties, &c.
Also, an elegant assortment of trunks vlIfses, rail-
road bags, and satchels, which they are Offering at
reduction Of former prices.
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FArRyLAND.-The cantata entitled " Fai-
ryland; or, The Court Of Love-" which
was produced at the Virginia Opera House
on Monday night and yesterday afternoon,
under the direction of Professor George 4.
Minor, afforded two delightful entertain.
ments. On each occasion large audience
was present, and the singing and acting were
very good considering the youtbfulness of
those taking part. No doubt Professor
Minor will be called upon to repeat the
IN antata AGAIN.
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THE LATE JosEpH B. GENTRY Orders
to which the late Joseph B. Gentry belonged
are making arrangements for grand concert
at the Theatre on Wednesday night, the pro-
ceeds to be given to the family OF the de-
ceased. The F0nrth.Street Club have volun'
teered their services, and the Committee Of
Arrangementsa are assured OF other help from
some Of the foremost amateurs and pro!es-
siouaIs OF the city.
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ARRESTED FOR STEALING POCKET Book.
| Policeman Parater arrested negro named
Lewis Sully yesterday afternoon, charged
with stealing pocket-book from Miss
Starke. The accused will be brought be-
| fore Justice White this morning.
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CRIMINAL NEGLECr.-Coroner Taylor made
a post-morten1 examination and held an in.
quest yesterday upon the body of the child
found in the dock. The jury decided that
death was caused by criminal neglect on the
part of persons unknown to the jury.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
The Whtskey Frauds.

Especial telegram 70 the UispItch.j
WASHINGTON. May LITTLE Treasury De-.
partment is actively pursuing its investiga1
tions into whiskey frauds. Numerous
seizures are reported to-day at points East
aud West. All the revenue officials who
have been on duty ct establishments that
have been seized for violation of law will be,
dismissed, and Secretary Bristow has re-
quested the arrest Of all engaged in the
frauds. /.
The new revenue commissioner, eg:
Senator Pratt, arrived here to-day.
TINOE IsSt