The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-29


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A convention OF the manufacturers Of
confectionery throughout the country was
commenced in New York Thursday at the
Astor House. G. Miller, of Philadelphia,
was chosen president, and L. FL. Chase, OF
Boston, secretary. The object Of the meet
ing is to take such measures rs may be
deemed advisable for the protection and the
interests of the trade. The convention will
probably be in session two days.
The &c tire-fend" is abroad in New York
State. Wednesday night, at Jamestown, a
confagration swept away number OF the
principal business-houses, and on the same
night and early Thursday morning fires OF
less extent occurrcdsin NewburSh, Hyde
Park, charlottesville, Saratoga county, and
New York city.
John D. Sharp is appointed postmaster at
Jonesyille, Lee county, Va, ulce E. w.
Harris, not commissioned. The post-office
at Big Sycamore, Clay county, West Va, is
discontinued for want OF candidate. The
papers 90 to Lizemore's. The pOst-office at
Wayland, Scott county, Va, is reestablish-
ed, with Francis X. Elliott as postmaster.
The habeas corpus case of Nathan Ulman,
for whose extradition from New York to
Pennsylvania on charge Of false pretences
Governor Tilden gave warrant, was again
argued before Judge Westbrook, in New
York Thursday, who dismissed the suit and
turned the accused over to the Pennsylvania
officials.
A colored man named Crump, living In
Fluvanna, in attempting to put yoke upon
an unruly steer, one day this week, was ter
ribly gored. He received medical attention
shortly after the accident, and it is Thought
may recover, though it is doubtful CASE
Scottsville Courier.
Five physicians have made careful dag
nosis OF Rev. DR.. Wellons's case, and their
unanimous opinion is that he is suffering
with an abscess on the lungs. This disease,
combined with the prostitution resulting
from oyer-work, places him in most criti-
cal condition. He is now at Old Point.
The loss by the fire at Frederick's Hall
will probably amount to $4,000. There was
no insurance. 81. J. Parrish's storehouse
and part OF his stock Of goods were dam
aged. The tobacco factory used by Parrish
d Co. as a mandatory Of flour and meal,
belonging to n. w. Harris, was completely
destroyed.
On Monday last Professor j, A. Turner,
musical instructor at the Deaf, Dumb, and
for Spartanburg Courthouse, S. c., on 4
visit TO his venerable father, Samuel Tur-
ner. whom he has not seen for thirty-elght
years.
The operators OF the Shamokin coal region
met in Philadelphia Thursday for the pur-
pose of arranging price-list for the month
of August. It is understood that it was de-
cided to advance the prices fifteen cents per
ton for all sizes.
James Michaels, one OF the four prisoners
who threw pepper in the eyes OF the turn
kew and escaped from the Newburgh, n. Y,
iail fourteen months ago, was recaptured
"Wednesday. lie had been indicted for high
way robbery.
The Charlotte On. c. Observer states that
John Pool, of Pasquotank county, eX-Onltea
States senator, has been appointed TO the
vacant Office of Superintendent OF Public
| Instruction of North Carolina by Governor
Brogden.
A few days ago Major Scott sold ten acres
of land at Toddsburg, Orange county, near
Montpelier, on which there is marble
quarry, to Mr.. Primer, Of Buffalo, for
$1,000.
Mr.. Charles Mason, OF King George
county, who was so badly injured while
feeding threshing machine, is improving
fast.
Captain w. A. Bell, of Nansemond coun-
ty, died few days ago en- route to Will
mington, DEL, with vessel load OF water
melons.
John Domm, Pole, residing near Shen-
nandoah, Pa, shot and killed his wife
Thursday morning. Jealousy is supposed
to have actuated the deed.
Mr.. George Simpson has retired from the
editorial management of the Nelson E1dm-
iner, and has been succeeded by Mr.. l. Win
ter.
A young son OF Mercer Gray, OF Bedford.
on Saturday night while asleep walked out
OF q window and fell fifteen feet without
being much hurt.
Joseph G. Morens, United States consul
at Trinidad, died Tuesday the 25th instant,
of yellow fever.
Mr.. Rosser D. Bohannan has become pro-
fessor of mathematics in the Suffolk Cole
giate Institute.
Mrs. James A. Oates has received q pre-
sent Of q pair of diamond earrings worth
81, 200 from her Cincinnati admirers.
The bishops OF the Colored Methodist
Episcopal Church have appointed Friday,
August 4tb, as day of fasting and prayer.
CONTEMPORARIES, &c. dc.
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