The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-06
r.,,e- from Petersburg.

NJ TIE AcArBNY OF NrslC-PoLlTlcAL
oy.n,rs- ,npKgSs TO SCHOOL CHILDREN
ryy.ny,L fTsHS-THE DISTRICT GRANGE
-ry rurRcHgs. AND WEDDING SERVICES. &C.
PETERSBURG, April 5, 1876.
The Academy Of Music was sold at suc-
,iar today under deed of trust, and was
,,v-ro.sd hy Mr.. Charles Il. Cuth6ert Tor
e. 2nl-uot As much ~ the bricks alone used
:, no val, originally cost. The price 10
...r,srla',yy low considering the fact that the
tniitin, hen completed some years ago
w., Mo stockholders about $4,000. The
noo,,gga., on The house amount to nearly
en- ON Including interest. The sale was
ss'sII attended, and attracted much interes.,
fn, me nifding was spiritless. It is report
~ ,b,l Mr.. Cu;hoert vii! improve the pro-
rerty and keep it for purposes of public
amusement.
Among the latest political en-dits is one
that pr. Joseph .jorgenAen, the postmaster
IN hi, city. will probably be the Republican
nominee Tor Congress in this district next
fall rics >low"li.
In mi. connection il may also be mentioned
tina. Judge Robert II. Jones, Jr., is promi-
rsnlly spoken Of Us the Conservative candi.
date for Congress. lie wonld make an able
and acceptable representative. s.2'...
Rev. a. W. Wtddcll, Of Richmond, adj
dressed tie pupils Of St. Stephens church
school lco'oled) this morning. giving them
much good, sound. and practical advise.
This school, which is very large one, is
under the charge Of Rev. Giles B. Cook,
rector Of ST. stephens. who is doing great
and good work in the education and reli~
si0us training Of The coloIed children. He
is slso rapidly building up n congregation at
The church Of which he has charge, and next
week will prcsC ut good class for eonfrma-
ton during the visit of Bishop white.
Dr.. }. T. Watson, q welknown citizen,
leaves Tor Phade phia this evening with a
ricw Of making that city his place Of future
residence
In consequence o! the revival in the Metho-
dist church in Ettrick Rev. DR.. Blackw wells
lecture for the benefit OF the Sunday school
Of that church. which was TO have been de-
Ivcred tomorrow night, has been post
poned. ..-.....,
The Petersburg District Grange met In
annual season. yesterday, Worthy Master
Mann Page presiding. Forty-three sub.
graDges were represented by over one hum
State Grange, Brother BiaIton, and the
Chief OF Bureau. }. &. FeatherstOne, were
present, and addresses were delivered by
both. A goodly number Of ladies were pre-.
iant ~ delegates.
Al the night session the following officers
were elected tor The ensuing year Master,
Mann Page, Prince George; Overseer, f. c.
Powell, Diuwiddle ;sLecturer, J. r. Manson,
GEeensyl!!e; Steward, J. c.. Smith, Din
Wddle; Assistant Steward, G. E. Aberpa-
Thy, D'nwiddie; Chaplain, Rev. Vernon
Fhnson, SUSSEX; Treasurer, Thomas T.
RlVeF, DinwIdd!e; Secretary, I. A. Jackson,
SUSSEX; Gaieke,per, G. W. Smith, MOTTO.
way; Ceres, MIS-. Ainns Jones, Dinwiddie !;
Pomona, Miss Linda Cogo Diauiddie.;
ora, Miss Lsyinia Blow, Sussex: Lady As
ilsl,Dt Steward, Miss Matilda Manson,
Gteel.yIlIe. ..a... ..... sls
Al the session thi, morning, after a long
discussion, the Grange seeded to recon-.
noud Mr.. Peter F. Cogbill, OF this city, as
orange agent for Petersburg.
Inc following members were elected the
Executive COMMITTEE for the ensuing year :.
r. K. TurubulI, Brunswick Freeman Epss,
holloway j.. G. Smith, Dinuiddie; Thomas
d. hamIln, Dnwiddie; R. A. Blackwell,
LuhenbuIs; George McP. Bate, Prince
George. 81. s's
series OF resolutions were adopted con-
aelLlhng the repeal OF the 56th section of the
toosccs'lns pcclion laws, and much other.
Du'lneSs not made public was transacted.
me pody Was composed Of many of the
representative men OF the Southside, and
WAS one OF the mos! respectable and intell-
gent gatherings that baye assembled here for
long while, -,
Inc death OF the Rev. John W. Magill,
ta'e fectsr Of s.. Johns church, in this city,.
y announced. He visited his home in Ire.
iaau some months ago with the hope of im-
p,o''hs MS health, and died on the 21st Of
Na'co' he was ordained TO the ministry
soiue Two years ago by Bishop Johns, and
FAVE promise OF great usefulness il the
here. A1'nu'
ihe authorities Of sone Of the churches
~ Inns city have determined hereafter 70 I'd.
t-.s mo 'heir houses Of worship on wedding
y, only sucn persons as present CARDS
aviation at the door. This action ts
fra sa !or the protection OF the churches
nar1as 1e'Accineat and Injury by thoughtless
G cfn,os nao feel at liberty to visit the
~ ~, on such occasions, and who stand
Nv ,ue Cushions and backs OF the pews. Thst
~ convenience or additional expense may
.nsd iutoSeo, cards Of admission will be is-
S"e1 Oh application to the pastors. Il
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