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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

ROCKINGHAM HAS PAID UP.-Mr. s. r.
Sterling, treasurer OF the county OF Rock
in CHAM, came to Richmond short time
ago and paid to the State Treasurer $50, 900,
making $4,000 in all paid for the year 1876.
This was all of the taxes with which Rock
ingham was assessed, and she is one OF the
few counties that has paid up in full.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

CLEAgANcEs.-The following vessels
cleared at the crstom-house yesterday
German brig Adler, Hechtel, for Rio de
:yaneiro, with 3,569 whole and $50 halt bar
rels of fiour, shipped by Dunlop d McCance.
American schooner Mahaska, Williams,
for Sc; Johns, n. b., with 2oz tons OF coal,
shipped by Gervas storrs, agent,
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mcrciful God, we approach the throne OF
the lnfathomed majesty, and pray Vouct-
safe thy blessing unto these United States,
our beloved home and fatherland. So far.
thy mercy has been with us, thy grace has
not forsaken us, and thy spirit twill not
leave us forevcrmore. Grant in thy power
and wisdom that our Union may be union
not only established by compact and law,
but that it may be union OF brotherly
love, Of hands, and hearts, and sentiments,
indeed. Grant in thy might and love that
civil liberty, in the fullest and best sense Of
the word, may remain the inalienable treas
ure IN the diadem OF our land, and that we
all may follow out the noble sentiment, that
has become national creed, with malice
to none, with charity for all, with JUS
tice rs God understands it. We will see
Justice and righteousness administered to
all classes OF our fellow-citizens. Grant in
Thy goodness that religious liberty may
flourish and prosper as heretofore; that tol-
Grafton be vindicated, not only by the power
and majesty of the law, but that it be the
natural result of goodwill, of that brothery
love and OF that true religious sentiment
which glories in the common fatherland OF
Godan the common brotherhood OF men.
Bless him, the Chief Magistrate OF our land,
his counsellors, and the members OF Con-
gress. Give them Thy spirit that they all
in their proper sphere may cooperate Tor
the good of all; that justice, and liberty,
and peace may forever be the supreme ruler
of the land; that they may be the worthy
successors of those who with their blood
and treasure purchased for us the birthright
OF our freedom and independence.
On Thee we rely; in Thy might and good
ness we trust. Thou wilt watch oyer this
land Of promise, that year after year may
add to its glory and prosperity; that CEN
tennial following centennial will display
and exhibit new harvests OF blessings and
progress; and, unto Thee, heavenly father
OF all thy human children, we ascribe glory
and honor forevcrmore. Amen.
When the reverend gentleman concluded
he made the announcement that Mr.. Laza-
rus Silyerman,, OF Chicago, had made gift
OF three acres of land in Chicago to the
Union for the proposed ladies' seminary.
PLANTING A TREE.
After the ceremonies at the house the
party proceeded again to the tomb, and
performed the ceremony OF planting young
tree near the tomb. DR.. Wise made few
eloquent remarks on the occasion, and was
followed by Mr.. Simon Wolf and Mr.. Mo-
ritz 10th. The boat was then again boarded
and the party came home, reaching the city
about 1880 O'Clock in the evening.
AT THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE.
During the noon recess the delegates pro-
cecded in a body to the Executive mansion
to pay their respects to President Grant.
They were presented to the President by
Mr.. Simon Wolf, who spoke of the assem-
bly, as one working in the interests OF edu-
cation. No reference to sect was made.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

CHAIRMEN ELECTED. meeting OF the
Council Joint Committee on First Market,
held yesterday, Mr.. Christian thinner was
elected chairman.
DIR. O. f. Manson was yesterday elected
chairman OF the Committee on Health.
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vain for years among the millions oil sixlit-
seers in the big city Of magnificent dis
tances. Despite the excessive heat, &
people OF the city appear resigned and en-
ergetic. They will be perfectly happywhei
that period has arrived for the happiestoi
Virginia combinations melons, mig
gers, and mules.
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aANCHRsTER NEWS.

4 Your reporter, after o week OF Centennial
izine. visited old Manchester In harness yes
terday, and it was really crafty ying tos see the
dear old place once more after the bewiider.
fne sights OF tho big show. The people had
d home-look that one might search ior ID
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

b Lamp Bursted. The gas-lamp at the cor
ner OF Thirteenth and Perry streets ex-
ploded Wednesday night, and caused con-
siderable excitement for awhile. No dam-:
age was done, however.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

CoNvIcTs RECEIvED.-The following con-
victs were received at the penitentiary yes
terday: Curtis Banks (negro), fifteen years,
for grand larceny; Maria Brooks, thirteen
wears, for murder in the second degree.
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$780,
~~a
| 10.
Grand EX SION
TIUF CHEAPEST fET'

TO
r,rSr. NORFOLK, AND TIE CAPES
%ETis s.Sa EishSSa lassSaFen Sn s'SaSR sSTTRDaY, THS
>lLNt,Shn ~ 4 l. NJ, for the abovc-namcd points:
'@tH ~ s,,, fr the round trip returning MoNpA1
~ h Instant nsIndm: h ns'> -ctnrIinr nj nfeaS,aS oSax
:'th >yIvT>TEH leaves Norfolk every fair sun
80, .-,nn, NJ 1 o'clock Cor trip 10 The Capes.
ust n, - hnl,.iur rxcgr>ion tickets will he cnti-
''I., Ills delightful excursion FREE.
+" ..,Lr:, aud further information, apply 10 e..
.'rf,rlr Passenger Agent, or !" 81.
T." .H. TATTM. General Agent.
9OS Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

Buried at the Citys Expense. y Yesterday
morning Mayor Chiles gave orders that q
negro child about three years OF age be
buried at the city's expense, the parents
being unable to pay it. 8
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

have anaIyzed the wnIsKEY known under thu
brand Of "B SELECT" controlled by Messrs. WAL
TER D. BLAIR & Co., Richmond, Va, and find IL
FREE FROM FUsIL OIL and other impurities, anf
recommend Its use for medicinal and family pur.
pos.s.-J. B. MCCAw, NJ. D., late Professor Oh
Chemistry, Medical College Of Virginia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

Improvement. - The fine new. brick house
of Mr.. Frederick Lamb, on the corner OF
Thirteenth street and Belle Isle avenue, has
been completed, and wilt be occupied by
the owner in a few days. This is one OF the
finest residences in the city.
There are several other tine buildings In
course OF erection in the city which would
do credit to any place.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

Good Ne,cs.-Gentlemen from the lowe
end OF the county state that they have beet
blessed with plenty Of rain in the last few
days, and that vegetation is in prosperou;
condition.
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SONS OF ISRAEL.

VISIT TO THE TOMB OF wAsHINGToN-AD-
DRESS AND PRAYER AT MOUNT VERNON
IsRAELITISIE OPINION OF THE FATHER
OF HIS COUNTRY-A TREE PLANTED BY
TIE GRAVE OF WASHINGTON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

POLICE COURT, YEsTERDAT.-Police-Ju
tice White had only few trifing cases to
dispose Of yesterday. The weather affects
his business rs it does all other.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

Out Again.-NIr Ir.l e. Anderson, who.
was injured In running to the late fire, has
sufficiently recovered to be able to attend to
his fJYtias
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

WORK TO DE REsUMED.-The Gallego
Flour Mills are to commence grinding wheat
again next week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

SicknesS.-The doctors report that tierL
is great deal OF sickness throughout the
county Us we'll as in the city, especially
among the children.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14
OFFICE or CITY Ey0IyEER,}
RICHMOND, VA, July IA, 1879.
TO BRICK-MAKERS.

SEALED PROPOSALS viii bc received st L te,s- y
NJ for farnisi,ine the city Hith the best guAlisy
PAVING-BRiCKS tn.ade OF Rockets oaeayls 70 %
delivered at such points a. may be feqafe1
which brickg can be Furnished and exhibit specir
mems OF bricks proposed 20 ba delivered
The Committee on Streets reserves the right 20 re.
Forms OF proposals. can be obtafned and specifics.
i - - -. ~ M. + CUTHHAW,
fy I3.td City Engineer.
THE UNDERSIGNED invites PLANS
II And ESTIMATES for the Improvement Of the
FRONT BEuDISG, Shoekec Wsrsnoass.
Z, Ia \ &. OF 81 ssSEsf l1O3 Main Ezree4.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

THE DocK.-The dock ID flied with Yesr
sells on both sides, and business looks quite
lively along the wharves.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

S1s- ON all sales of Real Estate made 6etoee7s
ue Ist Of January and last Of June the taIes Jor
the present gear hare to spaid tythe purchaser.
On IN sales made bet,1ee the 1st 0f July Last
OF the near the tares have to be paid OF the scltt
fThis custom was adopted about fifteen years iss
by all the real estate agents In lsj nhono, anu "p
plies to Richmond and yIcinity.l
WELLINGTON GODDIN, 8 L. 81, commits s.oner's
sale OF household furniture.
rorIy W. WRIGHT. Sheriff, % 4. NJ. Mt lid
Main street, Domestic &C c!.sS-snachihc' nss'
almonds, sardines, &C.
ROBERT II. LYME, =. ~ framed oi,aha ann n1
= o;her rfmprovcircnts, with i've acres atacbcu, On
the New-Bridse or Ninc-Mile road.
cuasFIN, STAPLES q CO., Q Z: M., sals OF pro-
pcrty opposite Exchange Hotel iof diYbion.
!. r. ApPERsON, G r. 81, framed dwelling No S
north side OF Baker. between st. John ana 81.
.JaInes streets.
COOK 6 &LAUGHT0N, 10 A. 81, furniture, &c.
HILL & ANDERSON, 104 A. b., groceries.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

CUSTOM (hand-made) WORK to order, aud glaIi
autced to fit. Repairing neatly done by
BoscHEN & BROTHER,
500 and g. l Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at the
DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUsE. Good work, low
rrires and satisfaction guaranteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

TRUNKS, yALIsEs, AND SATcHELs reduced TO
very low prices at BoscHEN's, Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14
r<crRSIONS.

..,.,,,rr PICNIC EXCURSION, to be
s ?%1G%'iN;, ?~a%N s H5s1%" II f. s@''s-
st1sl. 81 tr,,,,sh and The fast tug-hoat .. a.
The HT 1yS .tn chartered for the occasion
,A- >choo'; ~, swimming match OF one mile for n
Thc;rt, VII. ri1~: ~, also inatrscchy experts
4%s,r T3S l1ass I'd %,SsSe:,sn SSs sn;laren G F.
&c. to br - ricar-stora, Main street; and
Vale, a. Of The scto" and the GO SEmn,ttss at
% % TS' ;n' n sGsFE scoSt OF 'ss Sa
scsm,h,s '''''''' iy ll-Tu,F,S&M
y..-,L,hrt!.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

The WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
hot. The mercury held its own with much
ability all day. Towards evening, however,
an unexpected but welcome cloud came up
from the West, and delightful shower cool
ed the atmosphere and laid the dust. AT 3
p. NJ. the mercury was at its maximum
90; but from that hour until the midnight
report it fell go. At midnight the mercury
was 76-the lowest it has been for several
weeks.
There were several cases Of sunstroke
during the day none proved fatal, how
ever.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: A. NJ, 75 !;
8 A. NJ, 81; noon, 96; 7. NJ, 90; 6 P.
NJ, 90; midnight, 7G.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14
PROPOSALS.
OrFIcE OF CRY EsGIgEER,l
RICHMOND, VA, July IL, 1873.
lToT1CE TO sTONE-CONTRACTORS

sEAr.ED PROPOSALS will be received as cal
os;cc mil TiIISDAY July 25th. at O'Clock
M. for furnishing and laying GRANITE CUhB,lSi
and AGiINCs for the term OF eight months .toa
the Ist OF August next & 8 76).
Isiddnrs viii exhibir specimens OF si0ne Hopose
TO be deli.cred aud viii receive fhe sonErscs siSs ILL.,
for such stone dcIIyerc remove fne satHe ~ eS
option. -s--6x.zS 10. ~. irr,ots Il, ~
Chc COMMITTEES on Streets reserves snc Ttsns W ~
ject any or all proposals offered. -, ..a.,-
Terms OF proposals can be 0btainc0 ana speeanSA-
! tion' S'ii " App''i.'o 90 W. &. CIsTsHkW,
iv ta.td City Engineer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

A DANGEROUS HoLE.--There Is q very
dangerous hole In Cary street at the c0rnef
OF Eighteenth. II ought to be fixed imme-.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

The Police Court had nothing before it
yesterday OF any importance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

"KIssENGEN AND VICHY" OH draught at
SCuGN's, Eleventh and Main streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14
WEATHER REPORT.

PROBABILITIES TODAY Washington,
July l3.-For the Middle States, areas OF
rain, with cast to south winds, stationary
or slowly falling barometer, and slight fall
Of temperature.
For the South Atlantic and Gull States,
local rains and no decided change in tenn
perature or barometer, with light winds
from the south and east. 1.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

DR.. G. B. STEEL. Dentist, No. 723 Main street,
may be found at his office daily from A. III. to Z.
NJ
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

SLIPPERS, TIES, AND BUsKINs In great variety
at BoscHEN's, 500 and 511 Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

"GINGER ALI" on draught at scHGN's, Eleventh
and Main.
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SARATOGA WATER" OH draught, fresh from
the Springs, at SCHGN's.
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X Or RE \ r, at $500, FRAME d.
nWELLlNG un Grace between Monroe Ea.a
ca" r henry seven ROOMS, kitchen gas, and water,
y A1-5t ROBERT R. LYME.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

A RARE CIlANCE.-Wanted. as 4 part
N urr a FlRST-CLASS DRUGGIST. Only
800 required i"r olc-nalf interest. The store Is
doing good business in the town OF Gordonsylle,
IA h,r,rr-> JOHN X. ENTUlSLE.
Is 13-nw. Gordousvlle, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

.ARcTIc soDA"-pure fruit-juice syrups-at
SCHGN's..
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT, that truly desirable, very G,
L handsome. and exceedingly well located ls:j
hr,!.si"s' ,ir!. DWELLING corner First and Grace
l'in!ms nine ROOMS. kitchen, &C., hot and cold wa
"F' splendid Sas-tiNtnres: stable &c. In fact, this
"hr ~ lie hest dwellings rented ont in Richmond,
aAd III Il most Gc:irable neigl,JOIhood. Possession
." 4St August, 1876. Rent low. Apply to
ROBERT T.. LYME,
y I4-F,S, ,IM. " & SIT Real Estate Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

"BEruEspA WATER y on drausht at scuGN's
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MEETINGS.

.,coylC NorICE.-Thc mem ~
NJ % ""s e s HsS on tSSssI sses
=, Ike }o,lcr-rI"in;t Tcmin. THIS tFriday) EVE
NING, LElI .Istcr Lodges and transient brcthren
arc frat"rnal'H, '.1a'W .Sr " NJ. BEN. T. AUGUST,
~ X, order q! t'' W. Secretary
--~
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AirIlu1oad 9ispatflt,

R8-TIlE CIRCULATION OF THE DISPATCH
is LARGER THAN THE COMBINED ClRCU-
LAT1oN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THE CITY
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

w ANTED, TO PURCHASE \ FARM
" withlu few miles of Richmond. Address,
s.ltu. I"caliou. size. aud lowest price.
"FARMER,''
iv vlO.cod3t Box 1873, Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14
RE-SrNESS WANTS.

WANTED. AGENTS IN THIS ClI1
W and every county III the State 10 sell one or
;y,,, article, that vii, sell M sight. Apply 10
ID. r. BRECADT,
NJ. % Twelfth street, next 20 -. James Hotel;
IL I4-roJ3,% from \. VI. Ia :; 3 10 6 L. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

tph KENT, SEVERAL OF THOSE o.
I,, t'ce ana convenient TESEMENTS In kS:I
~ ies ooch, Grace street near Jefferson street ;
'T' I",he Htshen, four rooms water, &c, wi h
., "nct hAlurc' complete. These tencments can be
Arhyto pnpEL,r | W Is WV
y li.F.S,W ,W&S4t "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

During the noon recess the delegates pro-
cecded in a body to the Executive mansion
to pay their respects to President Grant.
They were presented to the President by
Mr. Simon Wolf, who spoke Of the assem-
bly, as one working in the interests OF edu-
cation. No reference to sect was made.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

tVh KENT, that thorough1y-con- A.
NC S'rnctcd and desirable BRICK DWELL lee
iic v" ftahkiin street east OF Henry; eight rooms
,, n,tnch; nol aad cold water, and everything COM
y l4-2t '' - NE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-14

kok KENT, the pleasant and de- a.
sirsnNs BRICK DWELLING north side Of k:GE
lac @"ot ott"een Adains aud Jefferson streets, lately
~ |'leI ny IL Forbes, Esl.; nine rooms; kitchen,
naaf bathroom, &C., al II very moderate rent.
y t1-3t ROBERT b. LYME.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-20

determination by corrupt means, with
View, really. of preventing the cstab-
lishment of deep outlet from New Or
leans to the sea. 1t has, however, been
pleasant for those feeling an interest In
this city to trust the judgment OF Capt
Eads. and rely upon the great work he
has undertaken. Very eminent engi-
neers have given their cordial indorse-
ment to his plans, and 1t is difficult to
believe that be would become party to
a corrupt scheme which would necessari-
ly end in siillying his fame rs one OF the
greatest engineers OF modern times.
The country, however, has too deep an
interest in the success or failure of the
jetties to repose absolute confidence in
the capacity and purpose of any one,
and. Of course, before tho Government
pays the first installment on the work.
competent engineers will be sent to in
spect the jetties, and fully and satlsfac-
torily ascertain the results which have
been actually obtained.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-20

Our friends have no doubt noticed
that one OF the small houses on Camp,
near GirOd street, has been removed, to
give place to an elegant two
story brick store The change
Is one long desired, and II
it only embraced the remainder OF the
small buildings in that neighborhood 1t
would be great improvement to that
part of the city. The new store is being
erected through the energy and enter
prise OF Mr. John Bruins, who will short
" occupy it as hardware store. The
building Is two-story, built in the most
substantial manner, with a handsome
front, which will be surmounted with q
cornice of galvanized iron, a new, beau
tiful and inexpensive finish, made by
Mr.. Bruins himself, who is one OF the
most artistic workers in tin, copper and
sheet iron in our city Mr.. Bruins has
ordered direct from the manufacturers
fine stock Of shelf and heavy har O.
ware, and will soon be ready to supply
his friends with all articles in his line,
and by his promptness and courtesy
| will make his new store, No. 1H Camp
street, not only lively but popular
place of business.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-20

In November, 1879, the people Of
Livingston parish elected police jurors.
They were all indicted regularly into
office, and their terms will not expire
until November, 1876. We are glad to
see, by the subioined extract from the
Port Vincent Triune, that Mr.. Simpson,
who was appointed by Kellogg, with
two others, in place of three of the
police jurors whom the usurper lawless-
ly attempted to remove from office, has
refused to accept All honor to Mr.
Simpson for this patriotic and law
abiding act. We hope that the elected
officers will all refuse to vacate. The
people elected them, and they should
refuse to be removed We are glad to
know that such is their determination
Rev. J. l.. Simpson, one Of the late
appointed police jurors, has sent his
compliments, together with his commits
sion, to the de facto. He says, truth
fully, that religion and politics don t
mix we'll. This Tom Green Davidson
method OF recuperating a demoralized
clique has met with one noble rebuke at
the hands OF our popular clergyman. A
few more attempts to force compliance
with his mandates. few moro DAYS in
which to rally his staff about him. and
Honest Tom" will have ceased to
gather his "boys" within his fold.
Then will Livingston rejoice.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-20

This evening. at II o'clock, the State
Central Committee of the Democratic
Conservative party will meet at st,
patrick's Hall. 1t is to be hoped that
there will be a full attendance, as the
time and place for holding the State
Nominating Convention may be deter
mined upon. We presume, OF course,
the time will be fixed after the assem-
bling Of the National Convention at st
Louis. As to the place, we are in favor
Of some point in the country. We be-
lieve large portion Of the country peo-
pie prefer that the Convention shall moi
be held in the city, and we think their
wishes should be well weighed.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-20

We have received a number of com
munications pitching in" to our dele
cation in Congress for not pursuing a
more active course. Were we to print
these communications, we should do our
Representatives very gross injustice.
It is not in making speeches that men
can always best serve the public inte-
rests, and il our Congressman have been
quiet, they have also been doing hard
work, and good work. The Louisiana
case has been referred to q committee,
and all the ugly facts in it will again be
brought out. With the Senate and the
President against us, this is probably
all the Democratic House may do. A
thorough investigation will be made OF
Beckwith, Packard, Norton q Co., and
this will be Of immense consequence in
itself; it will break up the Federal
thieves dens in Louisiana, and utterly
demoralize the Radical party. Our
friends in Congress are doing all that is
In their power to do.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-20

Our Washington correspondent tele-
graphs us that West proposes to sue the
DEMOCRAT for libel. We are not in
formed, however, for what specific truth
we have told we are to be sued. Will
West sue us becaused we proved him to
be q forger, and published the evidence
OF the fact ? or will he sue us for print
Ing the truth about his villainous life In
California during the war? or will he
sue us because we exposed the fact that
he co-operated, for price. with Bah
cock and Porter to have Billings ap-
pointed Judge or will he sue us because
we have told OF his running off with the
funds of a New Orleans fire company
before the war? or will he sue us be-
cause we stated what every man In Lou
isiana believes to be a fact, that he
bought his election to the United States
Senate for thirty-six thousand dollars