The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-09-30
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CHARLOTTESVILLE.
TIRE CASES OF THE BANK 0FFICERs--AcTIpS
Il OF TIE covEctt.. IN REFERENCE 70 YEIs-
4 .Low-FEvER SUFFERERS-UNIvERsITY NAT
& DISAPPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT
4 OF, SUNDAY scE00Is--HIGH WATERPROOF
RENovATIoS--ATT4cK 0NA c0LoRED DEMO
CRAT--LARGE STOCKS OF GOODS THE JEWS.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
SIS SEPTEMBER %, 1876.
The cases OF the officials Of the Charlottes-
vile National Bank, in the United States
Court at Lynchburg, were continued, on
motion and by consent OF counsel, to the
March term, 1871 In the case OF John
Wood, Jr., the secretary Of the Albemarle
Insurance Company, who was charged with
being accessory to the embezzlement, q
rolle proSequi was entered, on motion Of
the District Attorney Uurty), the indict-
ment not having been sustained by the EVIL
dence. The friends of Mr.. Wood, without
knowing anything of the evidence, eS-
pected such n result as this; and II any
blame attaches to him in the premises it is
because OF his. careless discharge OF his
duties as director of said institution, and
too much confidence in its official manage
ment. s@,i.sttfs3 rs, .:,s,<sg
At meeting Of the Council on Tuesday
tain subscription for the relief Of the Sa-
vaDnah sufferers. The cry OF this scourged
city has touched the deepest chords. OF sym
pathy in the hearts Of our people, which will
be manifested by handsome subscription.
The examination Of students for matricu-
lation into the academic department Of the
| University, according to the requirements
of the appropriation bin, has been in pro-
gress for several days. I am pretty we'll
satisfied that students will not require col
legiate preparation to secure an entrance.
The students are coming in quite rapidly,
and many. are "new men, The museum
building is going up right fast; the base
ment story, which is OF stone, will probably
be completed this week, when the brick
work will be carried up with rapidly. 1t
will make very imposing edlfice.
Professor +. II. Smith, OF the University,
has been appointed by the District Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South superintendent OF the Sunday school
Of the church in this place. 1t is thought
he will accept it.
The recent rains caused the waters to
"cover the EARTH" and some streams were
unduly swollen. A young man named
Brimmer attempted to cross tributary OF
| Moore's creek, driving one-horse wagon,
in which was himself, dog, and calf,
when his vehicle suddenly went down in
quicksand, and he had great difficulty In
saving his own and the lives Of the animals.
have heard Of no great damage done to
crops 10y the high water,
Yesterday aud this morning frost was
! Plentiful, but it is thought no damage was
done by it. 1t is likely that the tobacco
which was uncut three days since is now
properly cared for. a., ....,..3
The lecture-room OF the Baptist church is
now undergoing thorough renovation.
John Barbour, the colored Democrat, was
attacked by several Radical negroes yester.
day, who attempted to wreak vengeance
upon him for his desertion () of the colored
race. Barbour, finding too many against
him, and having nothing to defend himself
with, retired, and in few minutes came
back with a four-pound weight, with which
he crushed the ribs OF the leader OF the
gang. Barbour will not only declare his
principles, but will fight for them. He has
received letters OF commentator from col
ored Democratic clubs in Richmond, and
the Radical negroes here would "cannl-
baliZc - him il they could. Lie Will be pro-
tected. ',s.o-,:. 49, ...a...
Our merchants are again laying in i'm
mense stocks Of goods in anticipation of q
revival OF business this fall 1t is to be
hoped they will not be disappointed.
Thursday was observed by our Jewish
fellow-citizens as the Day of Atonement.
The Jews are an important and valuable
element In the business circles Of this town.
Many of them are identified with the town
and its interests, being large property hold
ers, and are represented in the municipal
government.
Hon. j. T. Harris and Major John W.
Daniel are expected to be amongst those
who will address the people here on Mon
day next. r.. ..E~. r.......... QUIP.