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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

A shrewd Virginia politician who spends
much time in Washington says that Hen
bricks and Hancock are the names most in
favor for the sidency.-Dispatch.
That ticket sounds well and would run
well, but suppose it should be reversed and
made, Hancock and Hendricks. Petersburg
Post.
Read again. HENDRICKS and HANCOCK for
the presidency.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

mCOHEN BROTHERS, having become
which had been seized by revenue officials, ena
bled to sell 1t below any price known for mat
ting
They are also in receipt Of large quantity Of
FLOOR OIL-CLOTH below usual price. my3
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

RYsEGOND BAPTIST CHURCH tcor.
ncr Main and Sixth strcets).-ReY. c. @. BITTINo,
I'D, at II o'clock, and Rev. GEORGE w. SAMSON
D. ID. formerly president Of Columbian College)
win preach the fourteenth anniversary sermon be-
fore the Young Mems Missionary Society at 8 P. 81
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

me- THIRD PRESB TERI A n
CHURCH-Rey. j. M. P. ATKINSON, d. D., presi-
dent of Hampden Sidney College, Will preach on
SUNDAY MORNING at IL a. d., and Rev. 81. ID.
HoGE, u. D., at p. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

NE THE FOURTEENTH ANNIVER-
sARY SERVICES OF THE YOUNG MEMS MIS-
SIONARY SOCIETY OF THE SECOND BAP-
list CHURCH will take place in that church on
SUNDAY EVENING at o'clock. Rev. GEORGE W.
SAMSON, D. D. formerly president of Columbian
College,, will preach the anniversary sermon. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

Me- SECOND PRESBYTER I A N
CHURCH-services conducted by the pastor at II
a. N. and Az p. DT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

NAT ELBA PARK METHODIST EPIS-
COPAL CHURCH (west Marshall street near Han
cock)-Preaching at P. NJ. on " Need and Dangers
of the Sabbath" Preaching at s P. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

NE GRACE-sTREET B APT1sT
misunderstanding TOMORROW by the pastor,
Rev. WILLIAM e. HATCHER, D. D., at II A. d. and
q M
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06
ASTONISHING PRICES! DRY GOODS STILL
COMING DOWN!

Among the many thousand bargains are
BLACK GRENADINES, in the new Resille Mesh;
IRON GRENADINES;
BLACK and COLORED SILKS;
BLACK ALPACAS, the best make and at new prices
The largest stock of DRESS GOODS ever offered in
the city, from the owcst-prced to the finest goods
imported. See their great reduction in price:
500 pieces of the best PACIFIC LAWNS at price
they were never sold before;
$50 pieces Ga and 1914 SIIEETING;
1900 pieces HAMBURGER EDGING and INSERT
ING, in new designs and at new prices;
Another lot of 500 CORSETS just received;
Also. the latest productions In PARASOLS;
200 pieces CASSDiERES at fully half their value;
go pieces WHITE PIQUEs, from auction;
IT'S dozen KID GLOVES, the best and cheapest in
this city.
FRENCH and AMERICAN NAINSOOKS,
FRENCH ORGANIZES,
SWISS TARLATANS,
and every class Of WHITE GOODS ut still greater
reduction. my3
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EXCURSIONS.
PROPOSALS.
CITY ALMSHOUsE. RICHMOND, VA,
SUPERIS OFFICE,

CITY ALMSHOUsE. RICHMOND. FA..1
SUPERISTENDENT'S OFFICE, 7
May 9Th, 1876.
NOTICE.-SEALED PROPOSALS will
~ he received until ~ o'clock NJ. TUESDAY,
May 9th, 1876, for furnishing Almshousc with sup
plies of
BACON, SOAP,
FLOUR, SALT,
COFFEE, 01OLASSES,
SUGAR, IRISH POTATOES,
IIERRINGS,
for quarter ending TUESDAY, August 9Th, 1876.
The Committee for the Relief Of the Poor reserve
the right to reject any or all bids offered and Of CIV
ing the contract for each article required to the low
est bidder therefor.
Forms of proposals can be obtained at this Office
lSigncdl NJ. l.. STRAUS,
my 6-3t for Committee for Relief of the Poor
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE
4 II STOCKHOLDERS OF the VIRGINIA. HOME
INSURANCE COMPANY win be held at The Office
OF the company on TUESDAY the 9th of May next,
ut g O'Clock p. III. B. WHERRY, JR.,
ap 2S-td Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER,l
RICHMOND, VA. April 22, 1875.
NOTICE.-SEALED PROPOSALS will
~ be received at the City Engineers Office until
WEDNESDAY, May 10th, at II O'Clock NJ, for the
purchase of Clark's Spring property, adjoining
Hollywood Cemetery. containing 35 acres more or
less. This property may be used as cemetery or
otherwise subject to the approval OF the Council OF
the city OF Richmond, by which body any sale OF the
plat of the ground and description thereof can be
seen at the Engineers office. Bids must be endorsed
Proposal for the purchase of Clarks Spring prop
erty,'' and addressed to the undersigned The COM
mittce reserves the right to reject any all bids.
WILLIAM +. TANNER,
Chairman Joint Committee Public Grounds and
Buildings and Water ap 22-td
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adr sEvENTH.sTREET CHRISTIAN
By RsT. Z. A. CUTLER ut

@TFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Corner
Twelfth and Broad stseets) .-Rev. Z. W. WARREN,
ID. DAT IL a. NJ and 8 r. N.
Collection for State missions In the morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06
MEETINGS.
OFFICE OF COUNTY supER1sTENDEsT,3

OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT ]
Mny 2, 1876.
4 MEETING OF THE CONSERVA-
IN TIVE PARTY OF KENRICO COUNTY will
be held at the county courthouse MONDAY, May
8, 1875, for the purpose OF reorganization. and 20
determine whether delegates to the State Convention
shall be appointed ut that time or by district meet
ings. 80 III 81 q e JOHN N. HOPKINS,
I my 3-4tt ii County Superintendent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06
PRESIDENT MADISON

was absent six hundred and thirty-seven
days, and President Monroe was absent
seven hundred and eight days, independent
OF the year 1924, and two months Of 1926,
for which period no data was found. The
latter transacted public business wherever
he happened to be, and sometimes while
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
LORD & TAYLoRS HOLIDAY DISPLAY.

Lord g. Taylor excel in their display OF the
fancy hosiery that has become very important ana
expensive item IN lady's wardrobe SILK stockings rs
fine as cobweb are shown IN pale rose sky blue cream
navy blue and cardinal coors clocked with embroidery
on the sides and open lace work the ankles and down
over the nep These cost from 50 10 SlO Next these
are Balbriggaus In white, blue and cream color with the
clocks OF contrasting shade, rs navy blue clicked with
rod cream color with blue embroidery, and card
nal with blue Wool stockings OF finest cashmere or
mcrno are now adopted by many ladies who hitherto
dislked WOOL but soft and fine that they do
moi rlitate the most delicate skin. The prices range
from 81 % pair upward, and the cOlors are the pro-
nounced shades that now IN vogue. Inc SHOES mhde
Ia wear with these specially ut this house For
home wear are embroidered slippers, or else tue pretty
sandals with straps bars the hstel through
Which the coored stockings are shown For the street
are substantial gaiters which It IL now the Iashon 70
have thick heavy, and warm and TO these cork sOes
are added. For small gifts silk handkerchief, III
stylish colors, 10 either as mutiers or Tor
ihe pocket The newest white muslin handkerchieis
have the colOred ornaments In the middle ana on eac OF
n four corners. Others In pretty boxes are sheer me
linen with cOlOrcd initial long and SLENDER IN Japan
ese sylr and wrought In contrasting cOlOs thesc are
III each For seryceabe gifts the shawls at hls mouse
Gavc been reduced One-ha OF their original price, Degn
ming with India shawls and descending 10 the pam
Grn9cb ulaid long slaws. The heecy wool breakfast
sb9ws nj this house especially pretty For domes-
Tics for children and for those who Ike useful glits 10
eke ont their wardrobes are dress lengths Oh every
description sold at reduced prices.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
THE sANITARIUM FAIR.

The Sanitarium Fair, which is in progress
at the Academy Music has been attractyey arranged
and Grafulas band gives excellent music. The fair Is
for the benefit OF the West Side Relief Association
There everything which goes to make successful fair
except large crowd. The managers Thought last even
ing to draw large attendance by placing Mr. Hewtts
President elect exhibition, and getting industrial
school children to act foil for speech IL was
widely advertised that Gov Tilden would be present,
but either the bachelor candidate did not feel qualified TO
managers which very ambiguous for he did not ap-
pear Neither were the orphans and industrial scholars
who took conspicuous seat In the first gallery waS
singled Gov. TIden, and Immediately became the
cynosnre OF All the eyes in the house. bright young
woman In q scarlet sacque bestowed all her Dlandlsh-
mens upon him, presented the supposed Governor Win
bouquet and escorted him far as the ladies' shooting
gallery before discovered that he was not the Demo
cratic aspirant for the White House.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
THE RAILWAY WAR NOT SETTLED.

Wall-st. was flooded with rumors about the
settlement Of the railroad yesterday Careful in
oury ELECTED the statement from Trustworthy sources
that no such settlement had been made President Gar
rett Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad not in the
city. as repeatedly stated John King jr the Vice
President of the road here but stated TO
porter Of THE TRIBUNE that his visit did not have refer
ence TO the settlement OF freight rates between the East
and West rise I'm tariffs has been expected about this
ne bnt II ia said now that rise take place, be-
cause every shipper any importance has contract Tor
his freight until next July.
II announced that the Southern lines cOntendlng or
freight 10 and from Atlanta, Ga will to-day agree 10
Sitaiu Tgdy the present raesiwhich have heretofore
been only nominal
Tine New-York Central and Hudson River Railroad and
Yhe lake Shore lines have placed upon their
roufe a special st. Louis express train, advertised 10
make REMARKABLY fast time. The arrangement went into
.Noof Tlaa
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
TOLEDO AND WABASH SUIT.

The equipment bondholders of the Toledo
and Wabash Railroad, through their counsel, III. B.
Rennett have begun action against the directors OF
tho Toledo Wabash, and Western Railway Company,
and others TO obtain consolidated bonds to the amouns
~ rbe eauipmen bonds held by them The papers set
forth that the equipment bonds in question were issued
no the old Toledo and Wabash Road, which in 1869 was
merged into the Toledo, Wabash, and Western Rail
way Company, the latter assuming all the bonds
and obligations Of the former Consolidated convertible
honds OF the company were offered IN exchange IOr
these outstanding obligations, among whlch u claimed
,vcre the equipment bonds To the amount OF SoOOOOO.
iiut on some pTetext t s alleged, the equipment bond
nvc first lien the real estate OF the road while the
e1uument bonds simply evidences OF Indebtedness
without any security.
In 1870 the railway company created a gold bond
mortgage for $500000o. which was an inferior lien OF
the consolidated mortgage. Last year the company
failed 10 pay the coupons on the gold bonds, ana the
Metropotan Bank and others instituted prOceedi ~
for n foreclosure receiver was appointed and
a decree OF sale was issued. The equipment bond
holders and the shareholders OF the company fearing
oanized a protection committee 10 oppose the sale, al
giug among things that the company had only
ceyed In cash. so per cent Of the S50OOO0O that the
other half consumed In commissions, &c and that
The prosecutors in these foreclosure proceedings being
directors Of the company occupied the anomalous post
ton OF plaintiffs aud defendants IN the suit The sale
was made and the equipment b0ndhoers now ask for
mandamus compel the directors to issue to them
cons soudated bonds TO the amount OF the equipment
bonds.
Papers VIII also be served this morning In Toledo
upon the company, and Judge Beckwith has been re.
tanned I'm Chicago that proceedings may be stimuli
tapeous three States The will up for hear
ing in NowYork before the Supreme Court ON Dec 20
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
THE WORK OF SKILLED FoRGERs.

Regarding the forgery of the name of Wins
low Lanier Co.. bankers, at No 81 Pnest, to check
presented to the Third National Bank last week, IL was
stated yesterday by OF the officers Of the bank that
ON Friday last a messenger from H. c. Friedman Co.,
brokers' at No. wast, presented check OF Winslow'
Laner Co., for s26,95s 75 at the teilers desk The
check was thograph fac smie Of those used by Wins
low Lanier Co. in their dealings with the bank. The
forgery had well done that the check was imme
diately certified by the teller On Saturday q check
for $4,000 was presented In the same way,
which was, II possible, a closer imitation OF
the genuine checks than that presented the Gay Deo
but teers suspicious aroused and ne reiusea
certify it until he could hear from Winslow aner
Co. The forgery thus discovered and steps were a
taken find out the perpetrators 1t Is the heoy
OF officers of the Dank and OF the detectives tha te
forgery was committed by OF gang OF experts at
present operating this and other large cities by rs
obtaining the check of WInslOw, Lanier Co on tne
Third National Bank for o small sum- From TINS eheck
they were able TO make fac-simile hthOgraph plates
Mr. Friedman of H. c. Friedman & Co. declined yester
day TO give any explanation OF his connection with the
transactOn stating that he had promised not 10 say any
thing about IL at present
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
THE POLICE AND POOL SELLING.

The Police Commissioners said yesterday to
TRIBUNE reporter that they were exceedingly anxious
TO break up pooselng and had consulted with the Dis
trict-Attorney and Assistant DistrctAtorney Lyons
and Dorman b. Eaton and other prominent lawyers,
who had advised them that there was no existing Ia"
under which they could break up these pools All the
laws relating gambling enacted previous 10 me
time when pool-seDg began or was thought OIL an0 u
had been decided BY the courts that any game OF chance
must he mentioned by in order 70 bring IL undcr
the statute The commissioners declared that they were
doing nil I'm their power TO have law framed giving he
nOlic authority TO break up p0oseing Ihey sad tht
Mr. Nc the counsel TO the board was appointed D
Tho Cornoration Counsel and had connection with
Gov Ten or II he he would not be permitted 10 et
partisan feeling influence him in giving an opinion
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
OPENING THE HARLEM RIVER.

At a meeting of persons interested in the
opening Of the Harlem River and the improvement OF
Port Norris yesterday, at No. 81 Jauncey-court' O.
stoughton stated that interview with Gen. newton
that gentleman said the work OF opening tne river
should be done before the way was blockadeo Oy Dses
and the distance saved between this ana European pors
onld Ia twice the distance from Sandy Hook to Port
ors After taking into consideration the eject OF inc
tides with which vessels by the Sound would not have 70
eotend he thought II safe estimate that "a hours on
rnI,pd rip and Europe might DC saved ny
liz Sound passage If no only citizen OUT OF ihe
employmsnt Of The Government he ehouio strongly aoFe
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
prpoRTEp FLIGHT OF A MERCHANT.

Samuel +. Harris, wholesale dealer III cut
lery at No. IL Thomas-st, s reported TO nave ulsa
peared I'm order to evade arrest The officers in search OF
him have thus far been unable to find him. His liabilities
amount to S35 OOO and the creditors charge him with
business irregularities They alege that he obtained
goods on credit during the past month, ana teh sent
them out OF the city be disposed Of at auction Tor l
mediate realization and then his brother, Alexander M
Harris obtained Judgment for 81 300 Tor three years
salary upOn which the sheriff seized the stock ana sofa
part OF IL before restrained by injunction when
The creditors obtained when they discovered the Oec
OF the Judgment.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
HOME NEWS.
ERMoMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs. IN
BROADWAY.
o. m 40, Noon 44c y. m. 4S7. Midnight Az
Highest during the day, 49, Lowest. So
Average 42LG. same day, 1875, 25S''
ppoM1NENT ARRIVALS.

Buckinqham Attorney General GhaTles DssrsS -
Foircbd ~ AIbany Astor HOuseGen Robert ~ Schenck
Of Ohio and Trenor w. Park Of Vermont aV ApenTe fhn
t,i 1ov Person O. Cheney Of New Hampshre zen J9hn
uommonS ~ Grown Point N. Y; Col William Goddard OF
Rhode Island and f. Gordon Dexter OF Boston ans
L. Poakod OF Centennial Uo,se
Iyk UofeI-Co d. Woodruff, u - ARMY BreeCCIt a
John King IT, President Of the BaInore ann OI ~ nas
Nicholas Hotet-Co h9Oeto W. 81 JamSs H.et-
Eieutero Aviia OF the u and Mexican Claims
~ tronoIU1n HotSl-Senator Augustus scnoohmakeI, JI
NJ Kingston n .Gilsey HouseClato m Waot
Phiadephia Everett House-Proi John forSyeh vi "'
poin
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
LECTURES AND MEETINGS.

The Public Health Association nela lIs Iegu.-
lar meeting last evening at No IL West Thlrty-nrstst
Reports were read from the Committees on Yenilaton
Public Sewerage and Drainage, and Quaranthe'
paper was then read by James o. Bayles, wnlcn con
sdered the proper materials for service pipes piping
ana water distfibuon the protection OF pipes from
frost necessary precautions against stoppage OF Wate
service and the disposal Of leakage and overflow
A meeting of boat-Owners, members of the
Cheap Association and others was heId
Yesterday at No Southst at which the chairman was
authorized to appoint committee, after consultation
with the members OF the Boat Owners Associatlon 10
confer with like committees frOl merchants ana com
mercia associations in the city regarding the appoint
mont OF "A General superintendent OF the Canals, OF
State superintendent OF Public Works Ihe meeting
favored tine appointment OF aman who has had prctca
experience with the canals in preference to politician
At the first formal meeting of the. State
Charities Aid Association yesterday the Committee on
Children reported that, by reason OF compaint maue
by the National Prison Association, they had inyest
gated the plan OF sending children TO Western homes
and found that In Illinois. indiana, and Michigan not
only the complaint gr0undless, but out OF l0OOo
children sent from HewYOrk to homes In those states
only fve could he found in the prisons houses or refuge
and rcfOrmatOries AS TO the much ycxed question OF
outdoor relief, 1t reported that the number OF va
grants had decreased recently and the proportion sent
to Blackwes Island was not correspondingy greater
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
Union PACIFIC RAILROAD INTERESTS.

The regular quarterly meeting OF the di-
rectors of the Union Pacific Railroad Company was held
at No. % Nassaust yesterday In the Absence OF the
presdent the yice-president, Elisha Atkins Of Boston
presided The minutes of the Executive Committee
which included the declaration Of two per cent diy
derd, payable jan /, 1877, wero approved. IL was
stated at the Office Of the company after tue meeting tna
no other business 0f importance had been transacted
aud that no meeting with representatives OF the Central
Pacific had been held ak reported
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
NAVIGATION IN THE ,oHIo CLOSED.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 14.-Nayigation IN the
Ohio River here is closed The river fell several inches In
the mast SO hours At present the haOor in front OF Louis
Vile ia clear OF Ice but cannot long remain gorGes
exist above aud below the city and the weather turn
inR cnlnnr
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

President Phineas Jones; YicePresidents, George o.
swain T. g. Hyatt G. H. Hartison Secretary hopers1 o.
swords: Treasurer, John j.. Wakeman; ArDitrators'
Iohn BrisbIn Alexander Turnbul George WILKINSON,
John McGregor Resolutions were passed % reqtes.rs y, @
fhe incoming Common Council to do their utmost 70 re-
dnce city expenditures, and also to have careful IN
yestigaon OF the safety OF all churches ana paces VI
amusement.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

was arrested at the time upon suspicion, and who has
been ont on bail was rearrested last night by Capt
Murray aud Detective Case Of the Fourth Precinct
Matthew Mccartney, who was IN the saloon st 5ne se
assault also taken into CUSTODY bOtn prison
ers were locked up in the stati0nhouse.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

A Highland preacher, who found his con;
vreaation going 10 sleep one Sunday before he had
fairly begun, suddenly stopped and exclaimed: :
Brethren It's fair. Gle mon half chance; wait
iii get aang aud then Ii I'm worth listening TO-
gang 10 sleep But don't 20 before get commenced.
Gle "A mon "A chance"
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

HOLIDAY PRESENTS FROM THE CENTENNIAL.
Now ON exhibition and for sale at KNoxs Fifth Avenue
Hotel and 2l2 Broadway FutOn the celebrated
prize Co.. and the prize UMBRELLAS
and WALKING STICKS W. Martin London suitable pres
entn for lahY gentleman.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

cate the opening Of the river and the improvement o
Port Norris Mr. Stoughton Chairman. was instructor
to appoint an executive committee to be reported 10 the
adjourned meeting next Tuesday, for the purpose OF
taxing active measures An securing the cooperation OF the
business men of the city and legislators at Albany and
Washington In the movement.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

AN ORIGINAL HOLIDAY GIFT.
Roth usefu and ornamental -Falrbanks Family scales
FAIRBANKS U. =. Standard Postal scales A., ,,,-
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

CTRICTURE, Impotence, and Diseases OF the
- Goneratve Organs radically and speedily cured HENRY
A. DANIELS. NJ. d. l44 LexngtInaV OHce hOnrs 10 s.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

THE GRAND RETAIL auction sale OF real
IAce face Curtains SaCques general Fancy Goods
&C. continued day at II o'clock at I4O ana fsz
broadway.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

BRUMMELL is selling Fine MIXED CANDIES for
2se reT pound pound box ST. at 4O Grandst, near Chn
ton, and 6l6 broadway, near Houston ST.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15

REARREsT OF A SUSPECTED MURDERER
John Gleason, who was assaulted in the ga
loon at Roosevelt and Madisonsts on Dec 3, died In
Roosevelt Hospital yesterday Mortimer oConne,w who
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
AnnouncemenJs.I

For immediate relief of coughs and colds,
use tho popular remedy, PoRrERs BAIsAA
New-York tribune., 1876-12-15
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.

WHITE PLAINs.-A suit for $4,000 damages
was brought up trial Wednesday, Thomas Draper Of
Tarrytown the plaintiff, aud married man, charging
the defendant Jacob ID. odcll, also married. with adu
terry with his wife, The defendant, on being put upon
the stand as witness refused 10 the questions
The Testimony showed that odeil on one occasion had
taken DrapePs wife TO hotel In somers and remained
there all night The jury found verdict In favor OF the
plaintiff for 800, instead of $1,000.
AT the annual meeting of the Board of Trade,
ON "wednesday night the following officers were elected