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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

NG>ATyE GRAHAM SENT ON.-Dcputy Ser
..aai Ilo'Hiugcr carried Senator Graham 10
Noitoway Yesterday, and he was examined
before Justice Henry Smith on the charge of
iur-ing :, ual"r E>an>> name to the petition
Of lourg Schooicrrtt for appointment aS
u4ya! cadet. The accused WAS sent on to the
Nay term "f the tIrcui. Court Of Nottoway
county, and i,ailci in the sum Of 5000.
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WHAT Is NEEDED.
Bssr0N, February l3, 1871.

Bssr9S> February 13, lS7I.t
HENRY r. STEVENS, Esq.
Dear Sir About orre. ycar'smceI i found myself
In a feeble condition from 1eberal debility. VICE.
TINE was strongly recommended TO me by fiend
who had bsen much benefited by It's use. | pto--
cured the article ard after using several bottles
was restored to health, and discontinued lis usg.
feel quite cOIHdeut that there is no medicine supe-
rinr 10 1t forlhose complaints tor which 1t Is espe-
ciaily prepared, and would eheerfully rec0InInend
1t to those who feel lh tbfy need something to re-
store them 10 perfect health. 49, -r'''-'.~ '
Respectfully yours, :. s..r, .;Igy .
T. h. PEiTENGILL..
frmof ). u. Pettengill SEQ, -.
No. II State street, Boston.
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THIEVES CAuGur.-The following parties
were arrested and taken to the First Station
house yesterday: Buck Oakley, charged
with stealing four boxes Of wine from Wm.
Harris Albert w. Rush, charged with steal
ing one pair Of boots valued at 81, the pro-
perty of w. :. Catiett; Fanny Taylor, charged
with receiving four dollars in United States
currency, the property Of Sarah Manlct:o,
knowing the same to have been stolen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

SENATOR CLAEK's SuCCESsoR.-Licutcnan
Governor Wlthers yesterday issued writ
OF election to fill the vacancy in the Senate
caused by the death Of Hon. NJ. II. Clark, Of
the Twcnty-sixth District. The election Is
| 10 be held on tue I'd Of March.
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SuRoyE-TrEsDAY.--Y Yesterday was Shrove-
Tuesday, or Pancake-Day. II was formerly
customary in England on that day for the
people to confess their sing, one by one, to
their parish priests; after which they dDed
on pancakes or fritters, and the occasion be-
came one of merrimcnt.
To-day is Ash-Wcdnesday tbe first day OF
Lcnt), and will be observed appropriately in
the Episcopal and Catholic churches.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

SPECIAL SALE FOR LADIES.-The attention OF
the ladies is respect fully called to our advertise
ment in the auction column Of sale for their bene-
At on THURSDAY next, ut our auction-rOom No.
10 Governor street. The goods are now ready for
their inspection, and we would be pleased TO have
them cali to-day. Cook e LACGuToN.
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CARPENTER Suor RoDBED.--Ephraim VIII.
kins (colored) was before the Police Justice
yesterday charged with breaking and enter
ing in the nighttime the carpcntcr.shop of
Mr.. Hooker and carrying away one iron
roller. On account Of the absence Of wit.
ncSses the eXamination was deferred until
TODAY. Accused was committed 10 Jail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

LEE GALLERY.-JOuS W. DAVIES & son, 92(
EAST MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, FA.-SOme re
cent specimens Of photography from this well
known gallery show steady improvement in STYLE
ard artistic skill, and we commend 1t 10 the patron
age of the public generally Central Presbyterian
February 4, 1874.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

LINENS, FINE MARSEILLES SPREADS, Broche
Sawls, Lace Curtains, Rugs, Laces, table and plano
Covers, Hassocks, Housc-furnishing Goods. &C., on
exhibition TO-DAY at ! O'Clock 1T COOK & LAl II-
TONS auction-roOm. No. 10 Governor street. DO
not fail to call and see the exhibition Zee adyer-
tisemcnt in another column.
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ssar,,t.Gras In Mobile.

MonLE, February 9.-The carnfvr.l was Gel.
ebrated in magnificent style. The da2-parade
was the finest ever witnessed here> AT night
the three mystic societies ps.ratsed. The
streets we're brilliantly illuHliRated. The
day and night was devoted 70 paea,ure, busi
ness being entirely suspeudGd> There were
many visitors in the city.
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SENT TO JAlL.-Beyerly Jetferds (colorcd),
4 very old man, charged with stealing one
piece of beet OF the value of fifty cents. the
property Of Christopher Keck, was ycster-
t.ay ordered by the Police Justice to be
confined in Jail for six hours George Viii
liams, charged with stealing three boxes OF
wine of the value Of 81, the property OF
William Harris, was found guilty and SEN
fenced to twelve months confinement In
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

"PERsoNAL REhlNIscENCEs" OF GENERAL
LEE.-The publishers of this book report
that they they have sold up to 1,t OF Febru-
ary eight thousand copies. This is an I'M.
mense sale for three mouths, and it is hoped
that l. is only beqia,llnq. ........ u r.. 7
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

O.;E DOLLAR WILL BUY 4 HEAVY MERISo
USpERsIuRT from +. B. SPENCE Il son, 1900
Main street, where You can find the lnedicated RED
flannel undershlrts and drawers and large and
well-ass rted stock Of ovcrcOas, ready-nade cloth
Ing, and gentlemen's furnishing goods. Call and
sc. the Mystery" scarf and other new goods just
received by +. b. SPESCE& & Son, merchant tailors,
1900 Main street. All of which will be sold q,
prices 10 suit the times.
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Nax I,aihosic Arch-Dioees ,es.

BosroS, February 9,-The Pilot states
that the Pope has raised the d'oeu.es OF hos'
ton, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, ana san to nc
tothe dignity of arch. dioceses ana tI,ir re.
speetive bishops to the rank Of archoi shops
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

HUSTISGs CoURT-In this court yesterday
(Judge Guigon presiding) the case Of John
Wren was called and postponed in consc
quence Of the absence Of Judge Crump, who
was prevented from attending on account o
the dangerous illness of Il member Of hi:
family.
The case Of c. n. BurrusS, charged with
IN unlawful assault, was continued because
of the absence Of M important witness.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

D TABLEAux.-A number of ladies and gen.
temen, residents of Church Hill, gave q pri-
yate exhibition Of tableauX on Monday
night to large number OF their friends.
There were some fifteen or twenty tableauX,
and the representations were well presented
and i(e-like. j.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

CoSyIcr William Louis, of
Fairfax county, convicted and sentenced to
confinement in the penitentiary for one year,
for assault and battery, was delivered at the
peatentary Yesterday.
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pawnhroker Robhea-EataI Fire.

BHooEys, February 9.-Three taen en-
tered a pawnbroker shop, gagged Our
uncle, 'add flched s., 200.
Hunters Point school.house was s'S rned
to. day, with one child. Three oIsssss ss's were
seriously burned IN rescuins tnes" idren'
Cause, incendiarism. ~ -rE .ts =!
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GIVES HEALTH, STRENGTH. AND .APPE--
"-. TITE. 80 '.'*'' 80
Ny daughter has received great bcneGt from the
use of the NESsETLNE. Her declining heal IN wasa
source Of great anxiety 70 all of her friends. few
bottles OF the VEGETINE restored her. healthy
strength, and appetite. n. II. TILDEN, 4, a..
Insurance and Renl Estate Agent,
No. 49 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
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tCANNUp BE EXCELLEu.
o ChAaursrows, March I s31sss.

II. r. SSRTKNS = .. at.-, f..a,,y-. --..tlr
Dear Sir;-This sto certify that have used your,
"Blood r Pnepar.iuon in my family for several
years, and tnink lhgt for scroful, or, cankerous-
humors. or rneumat 1a fteetioEe, 1t cinnot be cx-
1t Is the bet thing have cveT used; and. have
used almc St everything. CAN chetrfuiiy recoui--
mend 1t to any one c'need OF such n medicine, ~
Yours, respectfully;
...- MRS. 4. A. DINSMORF. b
10 Russell street.,
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+ Observation-Disclosures. James Hill and j
Fl. Cox were arrested and taken to The Sc
cond Station.bouse yesterday, charged with
being drunk aud disorderly in MaDly's sa'
loon. They were bailed to appear before
the Police Justice this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

SUPREME Court OF APPEALS, TUESDAY,
TompkIns rs. Jarvis's administrator, SC
Fully, argued by John Howard, Esq, and
Hon. James Lyons, and submitted.
McDearman's executor Us. Robertson.
Motion to dismiss partly argued By Major
kirkpatrick and John Howard, Esq, and
continued till to-day.
Whitehead's administrator ps. Coleman
&c. Writ Of supersedeas awarded to judg-
ment OF the Circuit Court Of Pittsylyania
county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

A HUSBANDS GRlEP OVER TIE Loss OF HIS
W1rg.-Johu Gaines, colored hack dryer.
was brought to the Second station-house
about 10 O'Clock last night by friends, who
represented that he had given evidences OF
insanity. 1t is said that his yong wife has
deserted him, and grief has destroyed MS
mental equilibrium. The officers have sils'
picion that whiskey has something TO DO With
his trouble.
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wounded. Don Carlos had issued con-
gratulatory proclamation.
MADRID. February 9.-The Cnrlist chief.
tain MeDdiri, reported killed by his own
mer, was shot for treason by order of Doa
Carlos.
The Alfonsists operating against The Car
lists In Navarro suffered II cheek. caused by
oVer.contidence OF the Alfonsist commander.
Count Yalnesada will be appointed Cap
tain General Of Cuba. ).
Important measures regarding Cuba are
pending. a-aaaE1>5 ~ ~ i'as ,sas5$
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the case around our present mavket-houses !;
besides, Broad street would be more accessi.
Bile to the country people than any other
street leading ont of the city. 1 hope that
Broad street may be selected by the Council
for the location Of the proposed market in
Clay Ward. .s,.g...-r. #l ,,1 g.,
Richmond. February 10, 1876. a..s Bill
|. EThe above fs from one Of the best OF our
ord residents.J fi'..iiE' 5. .sts,t.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

ALL KINDS, Of seasonable goods can be had at
LEVY BROTHERS, ut great bargains Good bed.
comforables at *l.25, $3.50, and S2.5U The
latter are manufactured in this city, Of the best ma
tcri4 and extra large Size. Also, great bargains In
blankets, tlaunes. and Car ton tlannels.
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tFr the Dispatch /

+ - 's' tFof the Dispatch.l
There are mary cases Of distress IN the
city-wounen wita children wanting both
food asd fuel. and sick persons Ia want. To
whoT must they be directed for immediate
relief-toi " whom apply? Organized eeort is
demanded bt the season. /. .12-4l 80 Z-..a
Fstrrsry 8, 1875 FL e. +. VAN LEW.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

EXTRAORDINARY INDUCEMENTS are now being
offered at LEVY BROTHERS In Black and ColoreG
silks, Alpa"aI. Cashmeres, Merinoes, and other
styles of ladies' dress goods.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

PALM-LEAF FANS are not in season. What yo,
need now Is comfortable Underwear and Bedding
which can be purchased to your advantage at LEV,
BROTHERS..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

FREE ExHIBITIoS.- The attention OF the ladies'
IS called to the exhibition Of hOuse-furnishiDg
goods, linens towelling, shaws lace curtains table
covers, &C., al our auction rooms THIS DAY from
IL 10 O'Clock. COOK & LACGIiroS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

1HE lNaiGRATlOs BILL.--The vote on the
Immigration bill is 10 be taken at l O'Clock
to'oay III The House Of Delegates, and the
!!ehas oi The bill are hunting up all the
aieAbeTs Who are favorable 10 tie hi!i,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

LOOK at the heavy, fl ne WAsu-PoPLISS, full
twenty seven inches wide, at 15c. per yard q;
LEVY BROTHERS,. If they are not worth 25c. per
yard uon't buy them. Bargains III other styles Of
drns
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

Ten THOUSAND yards of llambn 'gh edglngS and
inscrlings ut LEVY BROTHERS from 12Hc. up tt
S3 per yard. This embraces the largest, cheapest
and bcst.ussoI ted stock yet offered.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

VALENTINES, comic and serious suitable for al
ages, classes, and conditions, 1T ELLYSoN'S, III:
Main
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

.,ruy clKcU..AgION OF ThE DIS
-..,,,sr,KGER rHAN THE COMBINED
OF ALL THE OTHER DAihh
or THF CITY.
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SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND TASTY VAL
ESTINES we have ever seen are displayed this sea-
son by j. T. ELLYsoS, 1112 Main street, few
doors above lhe Dis patch office.
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THE 18th OF FEBRUARY, when valentines are
IN order, Is close NJ hand, and all who design inter
changing them as matters OF fun, or to express 8
deeper sentiment, should call and examine The
stock Of MIR. j. y. ELLYsoS, ll12 Main street,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

VALENTINES! VALENTINES The largest stock
OF valentines ever seen in Richmond at JOHN
ST0N's news and music store, 91S Main street, at
from C. 10 IL each. 49, .-.Lt.aL. :. y
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.

England.
LONDON, February a. It is showing in the
southern part Of England.
Spain.
LONDON, February s.-The Carlist commit
tee here have Intelligence Sl a great victory,
In which 1900 AllonsIts wero killed and
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

Tug uFATHrG rE>TtknAf was cleH ana
YER, cold. Iar tat" "' thc mercury - t"hch
---in q thermometer which hangs on the out
..!..o( The front door Of Our coun'in@'Foon !:
y,,g, NJ 7p,ru"n,fs7 al III, Dispntch c1ice
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

WE CHALLENGE THE WORLD TO produce cola
that will keep clean longer, without washing, than
the HAYWOOD. ..-... =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

Tns Wy,ruyE To.pAY.-Ffom On" ~
=: has mor,d>.7 hc probabilities are "'h
..,-,6fh~~ to.doy ,riN be pGr'iy cIo"dy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

FINED.--Police-Ju Justice White yesterday
fined James Hill 81 for being drunk ard
creating disturbance in the bar-roem of X.
f. Manly ...
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-10

j. I. ELLYsoN, ll12 Main street, has Oh han
an excellent assortment of valentines.
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GAINED FIFTEEN POUNDS oFjFLEsH.
sor7u BsRwIcK. Me-, Januaryt7a1s7.

.SouTn BERWICK, Me-, January Il S72..
II. II. STEVENS, ESD: ......... ..... .....Est,r
ear Sjr,-I have had Dyspepsia In its worst form
for the last ten years. ana have taken hupdredS Of
dollars worth OF medicine without Obtaining any
relief. In september last commences. taking the
VEGETLSE, since which time my health has steadi-y
ly improved. My food digesLs wer, and 1 haye
gained fifteen pounds of lash. There are several
others In this place taking VEGErfHE, ana all have
obtained relief. Yours. Truly, :. - Ht
THOMAS f., MOORE, .
... 80 Oyerseer OF Card-room. Portsmouth,
~. ~ v0aDaay's Mills. .
vEGETINE IS SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
fe 1O-WSS .'. '' 90
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>.g,ovS CnAEGE AGAINST STATE SENATOR
,s,,r..A.-UpOn the complaint OF Mr.. Robert
r...ir, prominent Republican OF Man
..,,r. Justice Waits Yesterday issued q
,..,..at a@a,u>t senator samuel +. Maddox,
.,,,rlf,ii charging him ~ ith taking and
..-,.:r. away $aS. III" property Of the com.
, .sn,. The following copies Of papers,
....". T." possession OF Mr. Samuel NJ.
-. e.auscI tor Mr.. Bea,,ic, show how The
,-..., .a question came to be the property of
". E.a..':
,nl-lfl.. tHE>TEKrI- COUNTY. NA-l
Stptcu,btT 23d, 1874.
= 0..rfS' -. >c:Iatc of Va:
.p.,,r. ..,l;.. To l. hn Amber Smith or order
...s.t.,. rar a>i .:ht days pay due ne IL senator
.r.rf4.ufh rt January S7o, last light day
...- IN f,tfu,rr. 1875 and Tor the last
"... INV !aH .h. uay be .O!nc cue 10 nc Tor SER
-',,,,.i ~ tUc month of March, ] SO. |
... .,;l'I, ~ lrn,d ana 81 over the same 10 his
.... : ,-t"" received.
W, respectfully, your ohat scrv't,
S,MIEl. r. MADDOX, =
SAT- Senator list distinct, Va.
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BgsINEss WANTS.

xx1ANTED,, TO REDUCE MY STOCK
wv OF ANTHRACITE, VEST vIRGLAIA,!
sPj.INT, T,CUMgERLANLSQ NJ LIZ .,.s,L
MA IUkE, and OAK ind PINE WOOD. All fur-e
nished a, 81 ton prices as money Is pretsfaD
10 sioeS Satlsfac. ION guaranteed. SlnsteSntn .no
Cary streets. lfe 5.eod4t Z. H.PAGE.
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NAMED, CUSTOMERS FOR
w - -, 1OaS OFFICE BARGAINS

M ANTED, ALL The LADIES Soi
crm s,psG NnS"I ISI,ASD DYEING.W0itkS, and, AHA
n1snared 10 receive all kinds Of Sork, asn -
sesses slauis, cicaks, Ytathsrs Sases. Af.a sESc
smii. ssNby ths celebrated French Ssstsss, xn1
Champion Gloves Cieaner, -. ~ = ~ ~ fssx
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ application will be made for the renewal OF the
scrip TOR ten shares OF the original stocS Oh te
ing in the name of H. L. Pon4"xter; n NV deceased
which has been accidentally lost or destroyed;
- - ALEX ANDER-R -R. OLLADA1, D."
n, avon Executor of Ii. +. PoindeAer
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WANTS..

XXTANTED, TO BUY Alarm, NOT
containing about so acres Irut have. dweiiingy
ouf .hou.cS. Stable, &C. Parties wishing TO sell VIII
give location, cash price, &c. Address :. Dts-
potch office. felQ-ll"l
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FEBRUARY 10. 1879.
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T,Osr srRAYED. AND FOUND.

+ 0ST on Monday night. at ST. Adams Hail
- or between there and S07 Franklin street q
GULD-AND-BLACK ENAMELLED BRs CE-
LET. liberal reward VIII be pald loT us return M
10 this otice or the above No. Z .,.z fe lO-It<
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w MASrED, to purchase, either now or in
w the next two or three mouths, o.: SMALL
RESIDENCE In Il good neighbOrho0d house
eouziDing Ave Sy six rooms will be- Large enough
Ssua location and lowest PRICE. AddFess .as
se6 as -17' EDWARD, Dtspatct o1ice.
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VIZ WANTED,a YOUNG. LADY to attend
w store None need apply without they can,
bring good references. Apply at
eIo-2t< - TOT Main street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-29
MISSISSIPPI
The War Of fhe Ia etIOns-Eight Ne
grOes Killed I'm n Vendetta between
Rival Radical Candidates

The War Of fhe Ia ctIOns-Eight Ne
grOes Killed I'm n Vendetta between
Rival Radical Candidates.
The Meridian Mercury of the 25th
gives some particulars Of the riot in
Noxubee county, Miss, that have not
yet reached US by telegraph, and which
go to show that the trouble which cul-
minated In the death Of six or eight
poor negroes, grew out of a wTangle
over the spOils Of Office. VIM. M. Con-
ner, an old citizen Of NOxubee county,
is the present Sheriff, and he was a can
didate for denomination. j. b. All
good, one of the meanest of the tribe
Of renegades, and general bondsman
for all Of the official thieves in Missisip-
pi, was also q candidate, and the sue
cessful one, for the nomination. There
being some cause Of dissatisfaction at
the action Of the nominating conven-
ton, Common announced himself an IN
dependent candidate. A letter from
the Hon. II. w. Foote, late Circuit
Judge, TO the Mercury, gives the follow
ing account of the commencement of
the difficulty:
MACON, Aug. 23.-Editor Mercury:
On Sunday, 22d inst, negroes were
beating drums and marching about Ed.
Corners place. He demonstrated and
a quarrel ensued. Negroes threatened
vengeance and collected in a large
crowd with arms. They say it was to
protect their president. The sheriff
summoned men to keep the peace.
They, under charge OF a deputy, went
to the place. Negroes had dispersed.
On the return Of the sheriff and posse
they came upon large armed assem-
bly, at New Hope Church. Deputy
Sheriff Lucas approached them aud
urged them to lay down their arms,
assuring them they should not be hurt.
They refused, and firing began on both
sides simultaneously. Six or seven
negroes shot; no whites hurt. / write
burriedly, and give you the informa-
ton as Lucas gave 1t to me-"
The Mercury sums mp as follows:
Among the prisoners lodged in jail
on Monday night, we heard the name
of DR.. AllgOOd mentioned. We know
the Doctor, and we know that he has
been running very low down with the
negros Of NOxubee county for long
time. He had degraded himself to
about the lowest level scallawaggeTy
could sink to. 1t has borne fruit for
him, and, instead Of rich and juicy, it
may turn out to be very bitter fruit
He was nominated for Sheriff by the
negroes in their county convention
Of Saturday week, beating Conner, the
present Sheriff, whsA Immediately an
himself as an independent
Out Of this grew the tur-
bulence Of Radical factions, which, as
we understand it, eliminated in the
bloody fight Of the FOX Trap Prairie |
On Monday e7ening.
1t may have some connection with |
this affair what, we are informed, &C.
CURED at Macon on Saturday, Sheriff |
Conner, independent Republican can
didate for the Office again, Is reported |
10 have spanked ex Gov. Powers Jaws
handsomely and vimly; and, about the !
same time, his ridiculous neyy, Rob- |
bins, who,runs a newspaper, Is reported
to have been kicked in q very genteel
manner
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-29
THE LATEST FORM OF FRAUD.
How Railroads Receive Double and
Triple Price for Carrying the

How Railroads Receive Double and
Triple Price for Carrying the
Mails.
Washington Special 10 the New York Times.
The postofice authorities express the
belief that excessive sums are being
paid many of the railroads for carry
ing the mails, the present prices for
that service being based on weighings
made by one Safely some time ago.
The pay for this service is determined
by weighings made for thirty cOnsecu-
tive days, the compensatOns for the
ensuing year beng fixed according to
weight thus ascertained. In making
these weighings it is believed Safely
fraudulently added to the weight
of the mails on one road
by withdrawing them for the time
being from parallel roads, and thus
transferring them backward and for
ward whenever the compensation of
road was directed to be determined.
Assistant Postmaster General Tyner
has been investigating this matter and
is perfecting arrangements to have the
mails on all leading railroads reweighed,
his purpose being to weigh the mails
carried by parallel roads upon the same
day and under the supervision Of a
confidential officer. Some Of the West
ern roads which are suspected of hav-
ing received such fraudulent favor from
Safely will be shortly examined by Mr..
Tyner.