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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-02-03

~ A correspondent of an exchange
says: II the crown in cattle is high
up, 1t is an indication of quiet and
mild disposition; if it is low down, it is
an indication of fractions disposition.
| have seen cattle with the crown two
or three inches above the line of the
eyes, and others two or three inches
he!ow. Thirty years experience has
confirmed me in the belief of the cor
RICHNESS of this test, although it NAV
not be infallible.. 1t is generally be
llcved to be correct by all who have
observed it. 1t applies equally as well
10 cows as to oxen. would not buy
ca tie with the crowns two or three
IN hes below the eyes on any consdcra-
ton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

TIE THEATRE LAST NIGHT.-The per-
formance at the Theatre last night was truly
delightful, as all OF those who composed the
audience will cheerfully attest. In the first
act there was momentary hitch caused by
a child not entering upon the stage accord
ing to programme, thereby causing one OF
the actors to lose his self-possession and for
get his lines: but after that everything
went on smoothly enough. Lemons" Is
full of ridiculous situations, charming love
scenes, and burlesqulng of the tender pas
sion; and opportunity is given the ladies
for display OF fine dressing, and they do
not neglect it, The company is by far the
best that has been here this season, and
great taste and skill is exhibited In the ar
rangement OF the stage. Miss Ada Gilman
;Is as captivating as Nelson. The house was
q very good one, and will be still better to-
night, when g Lemons y will be repeated.
The company Is most heartily commend
ed as worthy OF the largest patronage our
people can give.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

Fire alarm Telegraph for Manchester
Your reporter has frequently alluded IN the
Dispatch to the importance to the city OF
Manchester OF connecting with the Hieh-s
mond fire-alarm and police telegraph. Can-,
not or will not parties interested in the mat
ter make movement in the direction Of
having telegraphic communication with the
fre-alarm OF Richmondf The great neces-
sity for something Of the kind was never
more felt than Sunday night, during the.
prevalence OF the fire in Manchester, when
1t was found necessary to call upon the.
Richmond department for aid. With the
time taken in sending messenger across the
river to the residence of tie Chief Engineer
of that department., and the necessary delay
in that officers arrangements for furnishing
the aid asked, more than an hour was lost,
and when the Richmond steamer (A) came
upon the scene there was little for it to do
but eXtinguish burning debris. A wire
could be run across the river and made to
connect with the Richmond fire. and police
wires at small expense, and an arrange
ment made by which the nearest steamer
could be called for when actually needed to
stop conflagration without turning out
the whole Richmond department..
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MaNCH ESTER NEWS.

4 Big Fire.-It is seldom that our: quiet
and peaceful city is disturbed 80 much as it
was on Yesterday morning by the stirring
and startling cry Of Fire." which rang out
in the midnight cir and reused the sleeping
inhabitants worse than the announcement
OF any political result.
The alarm proved to be genuine one;
and as the fire had originated in the midst
OF lot of large frame buildings it seemed
of most dangerous nature. The flames
were first discovered in the rear part OF Mr..
S. w. Blankenship's grocery, on the corner
of Hull and Thirteenth streets. The fire
alarm bell commenced to ring soon after
wards, and the blaze aroused the whole city.
The Alerts were out in good time, and did
all they could uader Assistant, Commander
Writ; but as their hose were too short the
citizens generally were called upon to aid
in removing the stock and furniture from
the burning building.
The flames spread rapidly, doubtless
owing to the fact that there was large
quantity OF inflamrpabIe material in the
store first tired. II Is estimated that there
were thirty barrels of liquor in the store,
and quantity OF salt and shingles in the
back yard, ard OF course these added TO the
| flames. About o quarter to o'clock the
building occupied as grocery by Bowen 81
Bradley, opposite. Mr. Blankensbip's store,
caught fire from the heat, and in . very
short time thereafter it was in, full blaze.
A messenger on horseback had in the
mean time been dispatched to Richmond,
and Just as the fire seemed at its cuImina-
tiou for an extended eonhagration, Mr. W.
r. Lee tthe messenger) and Chief Il. A.
Ainslie, Of your Fire Department, appeared
upon the steamer A. The. Richmoad fire.
men at once went to work, and though 1t was
now too late to save tine. houses which were
burning, Mr.. Boyle's handsome brick build
+ ing was rescued from the flames by the
efforts of the fremen. The building occu-
pied by Mr. BLANK enahip was owned by Mr..
Il. b., Gersiey, and was insured Tor $4,000
in the London, Liverpool and Globe Com
pany.si It was totally destroy ed.
The small house occupied by Tabby Craw-
ford fcolored), and owned by Mr. Cersley,
was totally destroyed, rs was, alsoa good
stable in therear;oi the store. The build
ing occupied by Bowen q Bradley was
owned By Mr.. Bradley, and valued at about
$500. 1t was atotal loss, with no insurance.
Mr. Blankenship estimates that he had
about $4,000 worth OF stock. with an In.
surance Oh 81, GOO o'ia tho London, Liverpool
and Globe. a. very small portion of his
stock was rescued, and most OF bis papers
were burned.
Bowen y Bradley y'ss.oek was insured Tor
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Why GS Ht?.

Mcssrs. Editors,-The gas-lamp at the
northwest corner OF Franklin and Ninth
streets has had sheet OF tin substituted Tor
q pane OF glass on that side OF the lamp
which should give light up Ninth street.
The consequence is that the sidewalk and
street in that direction ID ever in darkness
at night, unless the moon gives the light to
the people which is cut off by that sheet OF
tin. By whose order and by what rlght
this is done is unknown to us; but the fact
that the residence, OF ole Of the city fathers
Is on that particular corner, and the lamp is
within close proximity to his front en-
trance, illuminating it with a glaring bril-
liancy, may account for the change. Will
not some one eXplain2
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DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUSE.-ln order 10 met
he constantly increasing demands OF. our trsle ne
aaye added weli-selected assortment OF NEW
TYPE, which, together with our improve: Ma
cHrs.EY and sKILrUL MECHANICAL TALENT,
warrant US in guaranteeing the VERY ERsI CLASS
OF WORK at moderate figures ami In the most sxpf-
dtious manner.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

FALSE PRETENCEs.-Horace Bachus (col-
ored} was before the Police Court yester-
day, charged with obtaining $64 from So
pbia Lightfoot on false pretences. He was
sent ON to the Hastings Court, and baiied in
the sum of $500. It. was represented that
this money was given to Bachus by Sophia
Ligbtfoot, rich resident Of Detroit. now
on visit here, to pay for q tombstone to go
over her husbands grave, which he pur-
chased, but never paid for, but used The
money for other purposes. Sophia, VEN
erabie colored woman, declares that Horace
Is not guilty.
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AN IMPosroR ExPosED.-Mr. W. d. Max
we'll, OF this city, has received a letter from
Mr.. William a.. Morgan, OF WoodVllie,
Miss, stating that the man recently arrest
ed here for stealing q shawl from l.. II.
Blair & CO., having previously pretended to
be country merchant, and ordered large
bills of goods from our wholesale dealers In
the name of W. FL. Morgan, is an impostor
and swindler. His right name is probably
w. 81. Pope, and he has travelled extern
siyely inthe West, living upon his own wits
and Others credulity. 1t is stated that he has
served term In some penitentiary for get
ting money on false pretences.
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WEATHER REPORT.

,..rc,rIoSs FOR To-DAY.-For the
,,;d6lc States. areas OF snow, followed by
Clearing and slightly warmer weather, east
crly winds shifting to southerly and west
erly and falling followed by rising ba-
For the South Atlantic States, clear or
,.ir weather and rising temperature. with
sou,herlv TO westerly winds and stationary
or falling barometer.
For the Gulf States. east TO south winds,
falling barometer, slight change in tempe
rat,,rc. and increasing cloudiness, with ram
in the Southwest.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
variable winds, shifting to east and south,
ri.,ng followed by falling barometer, slight
rise in temperature, aud partly cloudy
weather. followed by rain in the western
portion.
Cautionary signals continue at Cape Hat
teras. Kitty Hawk, Norfolk, Cape Henry,
Cane May, Atlantic City, Barnegat, Sandy
Hook. and New York.
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
cool. ..... ...
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY d y. NJ. IS 4;
Q 4. NJ, "a: noon, Sc; : Z. A.. IS; Z.
H.. ~: midnight, &c.
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LIST OF PRESIDING OFFICERS IN yIRG MIA 4.
D. 1907 TO A. d. l64l.
Edward Maria Wingfeld, May to Septem-
Der, 1907. Deposed.
John Ratclihe, September, 1907, to July,
1908. Deposed. 49,
Matthew Scriyener, July, 1908, to Sep
tember, 1908.
John Smith, September, 1908, to August,
1909. Sent to England for misdemeanor.
Francis West, August, 1909, to Septem-
Der, 1909. Temporary.
George Percy, september. 1909, to May,
1910. Temporary.
Sir Thomas Gates, May, 1910, to June,
1910.
Lord Delaware, June, 1910, to March,
1Gl1. Left on account OF i'll health.
George Percy, March, 1911, to May, l6ll.
Temporary.
Sir Thomas Dale, May, 1911, to August,
ls1l.
Sir Thomas Gates, August, 1911, to spring
Of 1914.
Sir Thomas Dale, spring of 1914, to spring
Of 1915.
Samuel Argall, May, 1917, to April, 1919,
inclusive.
Sir George Yeardley, May, 1919, to octo-
Der, 1921
Sir Francis Wyatt, October, 1921, to May.
1926. Visited England.
Sir George Yeardley. May. 1926, to No
rember, 1877. Died.
Francis West, November, 1927, to March,
1923. Temporary.
Dr. John Pot, A. NJ, March, 16ss, to
November, 1929.
Sir John Harvey, November, 1929, 10 May,
1896. Deposed.
~ John West, May, 1885, to January, 1887.
Temporary.
SIR John Harvey, January, 1887, to No
vember, 1889. Reinstated.
Sir Flan:is Wyatt, November, 1859, TO-
August, I941. z@
Sir William Berkeley, August, 1871.
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CHURCH NoTEs.-At Centenary Methodist
on sunday Rev. R. B. Beades preached in
the morning. and the pastor at night. at
Union Station Rev. George E. Booker
preached in the morning, and Rev. D. P.
Wills, presiding elder, at night. at Oregon
church Rev. John Bayley preached in the
morning, and Rev. G. NJ Wright at night.
One person was received on profession OF
faith. At Nicholson-Street church Rev
D. P. Wills preached at II A. NJ. At Park
Place church DR.. Edwards preached in the
morning. At night the church was closed.
At the Monumental Episcopal church
Rev. Mr.. Weaver read the service in the
morning, and layman read the service in
the afternoon. The pastor preached on both
occasions.
At Sidney Baptist church, after preach
ing by the pastor in the morning, two per.
sons we're received into the fellowship OF
the church.
At the First Baptist church, in the morn
ing, Rev. N. B. Williams, missionary to
China, preached on the "Rolling Away OF
the Stone from the Sepulchre," and at night
Rev. j. William Jones preached on the
"Young Mans Choice" from the choice o1
the Young Ruler, as contrasted with that Of
Saul OF Tarsus:
At Grace-Street Baptist church, after
preaching at night, the pastor Or. Hatcher
baptized two persons Ga gentleman and hi:
wife) into the fellowship OF the church.
At the First Presbyterian church in th'
morning DR.. Preston preached an impres
siye and comforting sermon from the words
'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace who's
mind is stayed on Thee; because he trustetl
in Thee" The communion OF the Lord
Supper followed, and several new member
were admitted to the church. In the after
noon a large meeting Of parents and chill
dren was held at 4 O'Clock, and interestin!
addresses delivered by the pastor and VII
liam T. Taylor, Esq, interspersed wit
singing by the Sabbath school. A Youn
Mems Christian Association has just bee
organized in the First Presbyterian church
having for its purposes mutual cultivatio
and home missionary work. The officer
elected are: President, j. D. Il. Sleight
| Vice President, James Lyon, Jr.; Secretar
and Treasurer, Alexander MeWilliam.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

INTERESTING TO RICHMOND COMMERCIAL
TRAvELLERs-HowN NORTH CAROLINA TAXES
DRUMMERs.- THE following section OF an act
to raise revenue, passed by the Legislature
of North Carolina and ratified by that State
on the 10th instant, is published for the infor-
nation OF our Richmond drummers. There
is a good deal OF trade between this city and
North Carolina, and it would be well for
parties interested to take due notice thereof
and govern themselves accordingly:
"Section "a, Schedule B. Every person
acting as a drummer in his own behalf,
or as agent for any other person, who shall
sell or attempt to sell goods, wares, or mer-
chandise not OF his own manufacture, or
any spirituous, vinous, or malt liquors, with
or without samples, except agricultural
implements or iruit-trees, and seeds OF all
kinds intended for the Improvement OF agri-
culture, shall, before soliciting orders or
making any such sale, obtain license to
sell one year, from the public Treasurer,
by paying said Treasurer an annual tax OF
fifty dollars, but shall not be liable to
be taxed by any county because OF his
sales. But any dealer shall pay, when
such articles are sold by the retail in
this State, the same taxes thereon as are now
required by law to be paid by merchants OF
every class doing business in this State, said
tax to be paid to the sheriff OF the county.
Any person violating the provisions OF this
paragraph shall be fined not exceeding fifty
dollars or imprisoned not exceeding thirty
DAYS, and shall forfeit and pay besides two
hundred dollars to the sheriff, to be collected
by distress or otherwise, one half OF which
shall be. accounted for as other taxes, thu
other half to the use ct the informer and tht
sheriff equally; and it shall be the duty o.
all county and township bonded officers te
prosecute for penalties under this section
The exemptions of the section have beer
enlarged, and are as follows: Goods, wares
or merchandise of manufacturer sold OF
attempted to be sold by himself or agent
agricultural implements or fruit-trees, anc
seeds OF all kinds intended for the improve
ment Of agriculture.
Manufacturers OF liquors are not exempt
Alicense, with the new section accompa
nying it, will be issued at the State Trea
surer's Office to every party applying for 1t
which must be in the possession OF tn
party while prosecuting his business, eithe
for himself or as agent, 30 as to secure hi
protection. The license will operate ON
| year from their date, tI.. /!
| A license can be used by only one person
at one time. Every person or house en-
| ploying more than one agent Mt the sam
time must procure license for each agent
and person cannot net for more than on
house under one license. . .ia
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DIRECT ApoRTATIoS OF SHERRY WiEE TO
RIcHMoND-Messrs. w. d. BLAIR & CO., 903 Main
street. have just received from W. d. G. Dua Cor
don Port, St. Marys, Spain, large supply OF differ
ent grade Sherries, Pale and Dry. These wines are
SUPERIOR, and are offered at very low figures.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

A NEW CHURcH.-Rey. A. e. Dickinson,
D. D., OF this city, preached last Sunday at
the opening of new Baptist church at
Hundley's mills, in Augusta county, va.
The church has been built largely through
the enterprise and generosity OF George A.
Hundley, Esq, OF this city.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
THE COMMON COUNCIL.

pERsoEAL-;vaRIoUs COMMITTEE RE-
PORTS BUSINESS FROM THE UPPER
BRANCH : FEES OF THE DEPUTY SER
GEANTs OF THECITY-A PROPOSITION TO
INCREASE THE BURDEN UPON THE TREA-
sURY-THE POLICE BOARD MEMBER
ELECTED, &C. &
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

Two RoauEs CAUGHT .-On Saturday
night Sergeant Hall arrested Moses Miller
and Wash. Edwards lcoloredl charged with
attempting 10 rob the store OF Robert ):
Jones, on Marshall near Sixth street, ana
with assaulting Mr.. Jones when he attempt
ed to take one OF them into custody. Be
fore che Police Court yesterday Mr.. Jones
fully identified accused, and they were sent
on to the grand jury.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY..

a4- ON all safes of.Redt Estate made befwss,
The lat Of January and last ol June the tdJssf.'
On al sales made bet1ee1l the 1St Of yuipandia5
OF the gear the tares h1pe 10 be patd b tbs seite,
(Thiscus was adopted about tfteen year9Aas
BY all the real estate agents In Richmond, and AZ
plies to Richmond aud vicinityJ
w. GODDIN, AZ r. NJ, old framed tenement snd
tween Mosby and Pickett streets.
N. II. LEE, 12 NJ, tract of heavily. tmbered And
in Hanover county, on the Richmond, ffece-
Ficksburg and Potomac railroad.
r. w. POWELL, At 10 O'Clock large assortment OF
standard fruit aud ornanenta-treeS. 81
JOHN MCCORMICK, 10 A. IL, pawnbrokers
clothing. .5E.5Ess
JAMES MACDoUGALL,1oA.M 10 A. d.. household fur
niture. .flt5tss{EJs& 80 isfss.
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$500 in the Virginia Home Insurance. Com

$500 In the Virginia Home Insurance Com
pany, which was several hundred dollars in
excess Of the loss. Mr. Bowen occupied
the upper story OF the store as residence.
His household furniture was saved. No one
slept in Blankensbip's store, although
family had occupied the upper portion OF 1t
until the 1st OF March.
A frame building belonging to Mrs.
Boyle, and located In the rear of her store,
was damaged to the extent Of several hun
dred dollars. 8 h s5GsssZ !.
It is estimated that the loss will reach be-
tween 81, 800 and $1,000, and the origin Il
enveloped in mystery, and our city Is more
indebted to mild winds for less extensive
confagration than to the extensive equip
ment Of her fire department. For gracious
sake let's havea good steamer and plenty
OF hose
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

DR.. WILLIAM f. SrEUART, Marine Hospital, Port
of Baltimore: ~ take pleasure In recon-
mending CoLDEE's LIEpIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF
BEEF as q most excellent tonic and invigoratoI Of
the system have tested 1t with universal success"
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Adjourned.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, MONDAY
Judge Hughes presading.-In the matter Of
H. I. Boiling and Robert B. cambridge.
Orders entered appointing John NJ. Hall
assignee.
In the case Of Samuel B. Major. C. H.
Cabaniss was allowed $50 for costs Of sale
paid by him; the petition Of Moore and
wife and Sarah Barksdale for review was
dismissed; the question as to the interest Of
E. Barksdale, Jr., was decided to belong to
the State court; the commissioner was re-
lieyed from depositing the balance in his
hand upon executing bond in the penalty
Of $1,500 conditioned to account for the
same, and c. H. Cabaniss, executor OF Sam
uel Carter, deceased, was allowed $386.S5
and costs on account OF his claim.
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THE POLICE BILE.
A New and Interesting Phase OF tho
sl Contest.

JOHNSON INTRODUCES A SUB
sTITUTE-THE POWER OF APPOINTING
COMMISSIONERS TO BE VESTED IN THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC, DELAY
UNTIL THURSDAY OBTAINED FROM THE
SENATE coMaIITTEE-TH THE COMPETING
PRoposITIoNs-THE DISCUSSION Tn THE
COUNCIL LAST NIGHT. ~:
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Hastings Court.-The following Is list
OF grand jurors drawn for this term Of the
Hastings Court: w. II. Garnett, John E.
Reams, A. Baxter. P. Fl. Gary, Ma. Eu-
bank, William Archer, G. W. Baugb, W.S.
Blankenship, #. W. Nelson, and w. g.
Lowell. 5a
The court convened yesterday, but adj
journed without transacting any business.
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REAPP0RTI0ENEET CAUCUs.-The legisla-
tive caucus last night finished work on the
reapportionment bill. and the committee
Will report it to the House to-day. II any
changes are needed in the Senate districts
they will be made In caucus this evening.
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SAVE MONEY by having your lrluting done ~ me
DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUSE. Good work. "w
prices. and satisfaction guaranteed.
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Church NoteS.-At the Methodist church
Sunday, Rev. George G. Vandersiice Off
ciated at II O'clock A. M. Subject: i" Gods
Protection OF those who Trust In his
Mercy" and at night, "Eliiah on Earth
after his Translation.
There were no special services at the
other churches. Y 5
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Funeral Services. funeral OF Philip
Mitchell took place from his residence on.
Cowardin avenue Sunday. Rev. Mr. VAN
derslice ofiiciated. The deceased had long:
been sufferer from palsy, and death came
as q welcome relief.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COUnT. Judge
Hughes presiding, was engaged yesterday
ia hearing the case OF Harvey Terry Us. The
Bank OF Phiuippi ct ais.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-20

NEEDa ATTENTION. : The pavement on the
south side OF Canal street betWeen Second
and Foushee is ID very bad condition, and
should be attended TO at once.
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MTLLxNERY GOODS.
MILLINERY GOODS
Deepening OF TIE ssSsa
PARIS MILLINERY COMPANY jgses
AT THEIR OLD STAND.
OVER LEVY BRoTHxns',
1ol7 AND 1919 MAIN STREET.
RICHMOND, VA.
RICHMOND. VA.

Ibeg to annonce that we are opening the Arxet snd
r,nst attractive stock or FRENCH MnsLINERY IN
the country, all manufactured and imported hy ns
Magnificent FRENCH HATS and HoGNETs,
STRAW GOODS, LhCES, yEiES Z
sIKs, RIBBONS. FLOWERS, q & i &
WREATHs, PL UMEs ORNAMENTS,
BRIDAL OUTFITS. - j s
An Article warranted rs represented AL ordexs
alled nron,psIy. Very respectfully,
IS. 2 & MpMs. Kate ELAF0RCE,
49, sSs Richmond Manager.
!. ......ssa -, : isi NH 6-lm
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New York,

NJ. ELLYsoN & Co., advertising agents, insert nd
vertiseInents In all Of the newspapers OF the United
States publishers rates. Orders LETT at the Dis
patch counting VIII receive prompt atten-