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The Virginia star., 1877-09-08
LETTER FROM HAMPTON.
MISSIONARIES, TEACHERS. REFUGEES,
SCHOOLS. ETC.

SCHOOLS. ETC.
HAMPTON, VA, Sept. 3, 1877.
As soon as Fortress Monroe and
Hampton had been taken by the
Federal army, many missionaries and
teachers, chiefly from New England,
came to teach the refugees religion
and morality, and among whom were
some Of the best intellect in the
country. Their main effort was to
teach the refugees how to spell
and read, especially the Bible; they
gave them good counsel; provided
clothes for the naked and destitute,
and medical aid for the sick, and
houses for the houseless. The school
work they push ed forward unremit-
tingly by night and day, until every
refugee was able to write and read
the Bible, and know that he was
mortal and destined to a world un-
known. cir schools were open to
both white and colOred alike, and
were, perhaps, as good as any schools
which have been opened IN Hampton
before OF since, and were kept in full
operation until the establishment Of
the present public school system.
The teachers and missionaries were
so beliked by the refugees that it
was dangerous for any one to say a
word of disapproval of what they
did. Under their auspices WIS es-
tablished the Hampton Normal and
Agricultural School, which has done
so much good for the community at
large.
For and during the past week, a
revival has been in progress here
with wonderful success, many being
converted, and back-sliders renewin G
their profession of love to Christ. On
the 26th ult., there were baptised one
hundred and seven, and there are
almost as many more to be baptised
in a short time.
The crops of this country, with
the exception of the wheat, which is
thought to be injured by the recent
heavy rains, are better this year than
they have been for long time. The
farmers are tolerably well satisfied,
and almost everything assumes an
air of prosperity and plenty.
The weather, after a short dry
spell, is delightful; the sky has put
on it's autumn tint, and the air is soft
and balmy JAS. A. FIELDS.
The Virginia star., 1877-09-08
SEPTEMBER s, 1877

The 1dCOcdte'S "Two Plans and
a Third" in criticising our remarks
on GA Remedy for Destitution, re
minds us Of the oft-repeated story Of
a celebrated artist, who, having spent
many wearisomo months in executing
one of his finest specimens of art,
hung it in a public place, and put
ting paints and brushes beneath it,
wrote: "All artists seeing any de
fects, will be kind enough to remedy
the same" This had the effect Of
drawing out the criticism of every
da~bcr in the city, many of whom
thought certain hues were too light,
others, too dark Some altered this,
others that, until when night drew
on and the master artist went to see
what were his defects, he found his
beautiful painting had been so de
faced that he could scarcely recog-
nize it.
We are not disposed to make war
on our good friend, the Adcocate, for
differing with us in our ideas Of "a
Remedy for Destitution," but when
he attempts to pull down a structure
that is erected, not for occupancy, but
for inspection, we would expect to
see erected in its stead an edifice
more grander in conception than the
one demolished
Our plan for raising the sum of
S1,250,000 was to be originated III
families, societies, villages, cities,
counties and States, until a fund Srf-
fcient could be raised to carry on
enterprises Of various kinds in,
perhaps, the very localities mention
ed by the -Adcocate as suitable places
for such things He admits that "it
is not ridiculous in conception, but
its erecution is out Of the question.
Now, we would ask what evidence
have we that such a thing is out O
reason? Does he bring the church
We find it a living reality Of the will
ingness Of the people, without any
compulslon, to keep it in existence
without any hope Of reward from i
in this life, Though all do not pay
still there is enough who do to sup
port the pastors, tear down anC
enlarge when they are disposed, t.
give the general officers very liberia
salaries, and to aid the cause of mis-
sions in foreign lands.
When Abraham Lincoln was kille'
the suggestion was made that tn
freedmen should erect a monumen
to his memory by penny contribr
tions. The same doubts arose i
giant minds as they do in the AdcC
Gates, "How can you ever collect tn
money? But energetic men went t
work, the people responded, tn
money was raised, and as beautiful
work Of art as can be found in til
city Of Washington, now graces Lii
coin Park. Thousands of mother
throughout this country, who ar
earning but a meagre subsistenc
over the wash tub, would willingl
contribute the sum Of 25 cents c
more, were VIC, as leaders, to hav
more confidence in our ability to carr
Oh what we recommend. The troubl
The Virginia star., 1877-09-08
LETTER FROM MISSISSIPPI.
BY S. A. b.


MEssRs EDITORS This is the old
original home of the great chieftain
of the Southern Confederacy, whose
mind, no doubt, is often reverted to
the many blissful days when he and
his family basked in the sunshine Of
tranquil peace, opulence and wealth.
To him it was no doubt the dearest
spot on earth until 1860 81, yes,
until the first cannon was fired from
Fort Sumter, whose vibrations scat
tered with the velocity Of lightning,
carrying to every heart discomfort
and the signal for war, and whose
smoke and fire was fumed to the
clouds of heaven, not to the glory
and honor of God, but to summon
Cirrus, Catn1ulats, Stratus, Nina6uS,
all to gather quickly and decorate the
heavens with a vaporOus shroud OF
mourning, for the King Of Peace and
Union was slain by a gun fired at
Fort Sumter, who stood with such
gallantry and pride, with her hundred
master pieces planted in the beautiful
harbor of the city of Charleston,
many fathoms below it's blue and
brlny waters, looking out upon the
great Misunderstanding guard in
defence of the Union. And only for
this purpose was she instituted, and
how sad to think that she was first IN
war, 1t was then the angel of death
was dispatched to every family in the
land, sprinkling blood upon the doors
of those who should sacrifice their
bodies upon the altar of liberty.
1t was then the angel of Discomfort
went to and fro crying, 'Peace no
more" I say it was until this time
the Southern Chieftain, at this beau
tiful little place, twenty-three miles
below the famous city of Vicksburg,
had enjoyed, without alloy, the tran
ouil pleasure of domestic happiness.
This is a little island of about thirty
two miles square, and was formerly
ioined to the main land until 1866,
when the Mississippi, the father OF
waters, washed through the main
land, leaving the old river channel a
beautiful lake, in which the largest
steamers can traverse It is a great
resort for the people from Natche2
and Vicksburg Ito boat-ride and fish
Every year, in the months of July
and August, boats are chartered, and
come from all quarters, bringing
hundreds of people, accompanied by
brass and string bands. Two days
are spent in willing away the time
fishing, and enjoying the refreshing
breezes from the groves, composed
of pine, oak, and pecan trees, anc
enhaling the sweet fumes from the
many beautiful flowers. Old an(
young lovers, and all, frolic upon The
green banks of the river and lake
never thinking to return to the
boat for home until the bright sun L
far in the horizon. On every Fourth
of july this is the resort for many o
the aristocrats of the State, and
multiplicity of prominent speaker
q exhaust their oratory powers. I'M
, little island is composed OF abou
1000 acres, a great part of which l
y under cultivation by the Montgomer,,
: family, former slaves to the Dav.
e family, but now living in opulence AM
I wealth, and in the same old mansion
I formerly occupied by Jefferson DAVIS
The Virginia star., 1877-09-08
REVIVAL.

The Revs. VIM. Harris and Albert
Thurston are holding an interesting
series of meetings in Louisa county,
at which they have had forty conver-
sions during the past two weeks, and
have baptised twenty-seven con-
verts. n
The Virginia star., 1877-09-08

We direct the attention Of travellers
to the advertisement of Messrs. JEFF
ferson & Son, of Staunton, Va.
These gentlemen, we know from ex-
perience, are affable and accommO-
dating.
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YuyHE UNDERSIGNED BEGs LEAVE
Il to inform the public that he Is now
prepared. with the most approved machinery,
to rink Artesian Wells in any part OF the state
on the shortest notice.
All erdersor, eornmnuinafio2e .on - Q s's'<
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-03-17

CONSTANTLY KEEPS ON HAND
Rope. Augurs. Butta.
IRON, Anvils. Screws.
Cumberisnd Ccsi Bolts. Steel.
Horse Nails. Beras. Bells.
A xle Grease. Bits, Boilers.
u axes, Headers, Mowers,
Door Locks bettns,
Wheelbsrrews. Babbit-Metal.
VINE. Grindstsnes. Machine Extras
OK Eekes. Barbed Wire. Staples.
on Cans of every description.
Drills Of all kinds.
W. oodenware, Teakettles,
l-ron Axles, Cutlery,
Nuts, Patent Iron Planes,
N-ails, Scissors, Wash boards,
- EGG -beaters., Tubs,
M-olassas Gates, Hinges,
Urn Uocks. Hsmmers,
Chains. Hooks and Staples,
Cartridges. Flst Irons,
Axes. Pumps, ETC., etc.
"a Or 9 pay3u
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
AUCrIoN sALEs-ruturc Dnys.
BY Frank j. Sampson and IL. Is. Taylor,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. Cpl. Hull street, Manchester, Va.

,DUBLIC SALE OF TRULY VALUA-
nkE RtfSbs 6NbHy n TE SY
MANCHESTER, VA. IMMEDIATELY on THE
WATERING, AND EBuILDINGS ANDTHE
L,EAsEHoLD INTEREST 5 Of F. J, BAIRD AM AND
MERLY OCCUPIED AND SUCC EsSFULLY OPE-
RATED BY THE LATE ROBERT BAIRD AND
SINCE HIS DEATH BY Ills HEiRS.-By virtue OF
Chester, in the cause Of Baird ct ais. s. Baird ct
ais, we shall offer for sale at public auction. on the
premises, on TT URSDAY. November 6. 1877, COM
mcncng at II O'Clock a. NJ, the following valuable
prOperty-to-wit:
A large lot OF PATTERNS for all parts of ma
chincry, and Gearing for mills, factories fOunlrcs,
andeInoulding-shops, which peculiarly valuable
because they cannot he obtained elsewhere;
DERRTCKS, LATHES, DRILLS:
4 great variety Of BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS;
PLANERS. CRANES, CIRCULAR-SAWS.
and the SKATING and BETTING belonging
MopLDING APPARATUS suitable for conduct
ing frst-cass and profitable foundry and mould
L Ing gy establishment; the BUILDINGS and FIX
TEREsTS OF BAiRp D AMI " ofHE i:s IN
GROUNDS AND WATER-SUPPLY, under lease
from the city of Manchester, said lease having ten
years to continue, with the privilege OF renewing the
SANE The 'H PATTEKENs and MACHINERY are very
valuable, and we invite the special attention of
mcrs, moulders, and machlnists generally to
this property, and the location thereof, and the
privilege under the lease. The auctiOneerS will take
pleasure In showing the property and giving all
necessary information 10 purchasers. ..s.
TERMS: One fourth cash; The balance upon q
credit OF six, twelve, and eighteen months for ap-
proved, endorsed negotiable notes, with interest
added from day Of sale.
SOCRATES BROOKS.
DAVID L.. PULLIAM,
oc27 Special Commissioners.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
BY Chafllu, Staples & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioacers,
Tenth and Main streets.

TRUSTEES SALE OF FIR MED
i DWELLING ON THE WEST SIDE OF NOR
RlS STREET BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY
reefs AT AUCTlON.-By virtue of a certain
deed Of trust executed by W. j. s. Bowe and wife to
the undersigned trustee, dated August 8, 1875. and
recorded in the clerks Office Of Richmond Chanccry
Court, d. B. 108 g., page 4e5, default having been
made in the payment Of some of the notes therein
secured shall sell atauc,iOn, being thereto required
by the beneficiary. on the premises. on WEDNES-
DAY the 9TH day of November, 1877, at o'clock
Z. NJ, the PREMISES situated oil Morris street be-
tween Main and Cary streets, and bounded as fol-
lows: Commencing at point on the west side OF
Morris street 20 feet north Of the alley 20 feet wide
which is the southern boundary OF said BOwc's real
estate. and running thence north wardly along Nor
ris street 20 feet and running back between parallel
lines Of unequal length the full depth of said Bowc's
property.
This sale offers attractions to persons of limited
means who wish TO secure home III the West End
on liberal terms Of payment.
TERMS: Enough in cash 10 pay the expenses of
sale and to pay off note Of 1888 with interest
from May /, 1877: another note Of 1860 with
interest from August l, 1877: another note of
1850 with interest from November !, 1877, and
upon the following crcdits-namely: S90.21 pay
able February l, 1878; $91.s2 payable May |,
1878: f93.i3 payable August l, 1878; S95.O4
payable November l, 1878: aud the balance upon
such terms rs may he announced 1T the sale.
oc27 CORNELIUS HARRIS, Trustee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
ByRobert Il. Lyme,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
1912 Main street,

EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES SALE
~ OF A FRAME STORE AND DWELLING ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF LEIGH, WEST OF AND
NEAR TO JUDAH STREET, IN THE CITY OF
R1CHMOED.-In pursuance of decree Of the
Chahcery Court of the city Of Richmond, In suit OF
Lggan Us. X. L. Brown and L. William Pemberton,
executors and trustees under the will of W. B.
Jones' deceased entered the Gath day OF October,
1877 we will proceed TO sell upon the premises,
SATURDAY the Sd day of November, 1877, at Az
O'Clock Z. NJ. the property described In the decree
rs FRAME HOUSE and LOT, containing about six
rooms. &c. The lot is 15X- feet.
TERMS: One third cash; residue I'm SIX twelve.
and eighteen months, six per cent. interest added,
and title to he retained until all the purchase-noney
Is paid and conveyance ordered by the court.
K. l.. BROWN.
T. WILLIAM PEMBERTUN.
Executors and Trustees.
oc D6 3ORSoyIo3
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
BY Robert Il. Lyme,
Real Estate AuctiOncer,
1912 Main street,

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HOUSE
v AND LOT ON THIRTlETH STREET BE-
TWEEN CLAY AND LEIGH Idos SrR II III S,r AZ
cery Cont of the city of Richmond entered on the
24th day of October, 1877. In the suits of Jones rs.
J0ncss Administrative ct ais, and JoneSS admins
tratrix u.s. Turner &C., therein pending, the under
signed special commissioners Will sell ut pubic
auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY the lst day
of November, at ~ O'Clock +. d., the HOUSE anu
james Jones, deceased, and now occupied by Dir.
George w. Jones. The lot fronts 42h feet on Thir-
comfortable frame dwelling thereon. and all neces-
sary out houses. The above sale Is made at the cost
Of George W. Joucs, the former purchaser, who mas
failed to comply with the terms of sale. 49,
TERMS. One fourth cash; residue upon credit
Of six twelve. and eighteen months, for negotiable
notes, legal Interest added from day of sale ana the
tile retained. CHASIA!N HI =.
oc 26 \. r. COURTNEY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
RitI,n,ond 9ispath
MONDAY OCTOBER %, 1871.

Editors Dispatch: In your issue OF TINS
date, to my question, Can sweet mi.s : De
think YOU are in error, and believe my
self able to prove it.
Your answer must have been based upon
the snpposition that sweet milk is noun.
n so, then you arc right; but 'n1te is Tue
noun and S,ceet the adjective, descr,o'n9
the kind OF milk. S,cect milk. therefore,
is milk in its new or .freM state,
and when it becomes sour IL Sour
milk, and not fas you would have IT. sour
sweet milk. S,ceet milk can no more os
sour than can s,ceet cider be hara or JFeS@
butter be rancid. Yours, &C.,
October q, 1877. D.
fsweet-m;lk is term used to distinguish
that sor, OF milk from butter milk. Butter
milk is milk that has no butter in it; and so
sweet milk is often milk that has no sweet
ness in it. Butter milk is frequently sour,
and sweet milk is frequently sour. Ergo,
there is sour butter-milk and there is sour
sweet-milk Q. E. D..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
BY Richardson i Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctionecrs,
ll13 Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF ONE-HALF
KNoWN HN AS THE "vIRGINM PATRON"
PUBL SHED IN THE bo6 CIbY OF E1F RiGh;
M3MP ANp 3THEE FrSe of the PRO-
visions Of deed of trust bearing GATE inc 4tn dIy
of November, 1876, duly recorded IN the clerks
office Of the S Court or 70 me the Gy Of
trustee, SHALL us trustee in said deed, being re-
quired so TO do by the beneficiary therein Gn,oS Sc
Sarea s7 Ss at sy - oaock % at the Once said
newsnapcr, corner OF Main and Tenth streets lup-
stalrsl, In the city of Richmond. the PROPERTY
fine same convened 10 the said Il. W. n. holland by
j. c. FcatherstOnc by deed bearing same dite win
this deed, aud recorded In the clerks office OF me
Ihauccry Court of the city of Richmond-to wit
Ali of his right, title. and interest in and to the
name, goodwill and patronage OF the newspaper
ubhsd IL the cS Of on ana f6sro as
together with the following stock and materlal-to
wit: "
l font font BEAcN-FACE TYPE, weight 25 pounds;
! ! TH afdSIs Va s2E{GSNzSSs'
4PAPER-BOARDs,
GAS-FIXTUREs,
CLOSET,
2 CHASES,
80 pounds of LEAD !AD,a,,,n,e,
DASH. IDVERTIsINi-, and PARALLEL
RULES, of patron i le l1 ,i-s ,u,,,, r,c.,-
IRON SIDE SG F2gTS1 lGhs with ElGh
BRASS REGLETS forillead, and HEADLINE
BRASS REGLETS.
TERMS: Enough in cash to defray the expenses
5000, with interest thereon from the 4th OF No
vcmber 1876 the residue on such terms as Shall DC
announced at thd s q sale HOLIDAY Trustee
RICHARDSON & Co., Auctioneers. oc IL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
BY wellington GOddin,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent.
corner Of Bank and Eleventh streets.

TRUSTEES SALE OF WELL-LO-
Il GATED DAIRY AND MARKET FARM OF
4S 143-10O0 ACRES, OPPOSITE TO LAKEWOOD
CEMETERY AND ADJOINING BLAKEY' IS
MiLL.-By virtue Of deed of trust executed to the
subscriber, bearing date 22d March. 1872. duly re-
corded in Henrico County Court on the 26th Of
April 1872 shall, In further execution thereof.
November, 1877, at O'Clock Z. NJ. If fair If not.
OIL the first fair day thercafter), that EXCELLENT
FARM located as above, now In the occupancy Of
Mr.. r. D. Carter. containing 4s 143-l00O ACRES
OF OPEN LAND OF fair quality, with large and
comfortable DWELLING, &c, thereon. The land
Is well watercd, and lies admirably for early vegc-
tables, and Is well adapted for dairy farm or mar
ket garden, being within less than mile OF the
city. with excellent road leading to IL.
TERMS: Enough in cash to dcfray expenses Of
sale and 10 pay off the balance OF S707.s5 due on
bond, with all interest in arrear; to the residue
on credit of SIX, twelve, and eighteen months for
negotiable notes, interest added secured by deed
of trust. w. GODDIN, Trustee
26,29,31,& Nov2,3,5S6
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29
~ j. THOMPSON BrOwn,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
No. lib Main street.
TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME HOUS

SALE OF FRAME HOUSE
Il AND LOT ON ADAMS STREET BETWEEN
CLAY AND LEIGH STREETS.-By virtue OF 4
deed of trust from Edward Cox. dated 9Th of Janu-
ary RS7l. recorded in the Richmond Chanccry
Court, d. b. 92 A, p 81 to the undcrSigncdas trus-
tee and whereas default has been made la the pay
mcnt Of one OF the negotiable notes therein secured
and being required TO do by the holder thereof.
will sell upon the premises, on MONDAY, Novem-
bier 9Th. 1877. ut O'Clock Z. NJ that LOT OF
GROUND, with a FRAME TENEMENT thereon
lying and being in the city of Richmond, on the
east line Of Adams street between Clay and Leigh
Streets fronting on Adams street 80 feet and rum
ming back between parallel lines 1875 feet irore or
lessl To an alley in common 5 feet wide-it being
the same real estate conveyed to said Cox by L. +
Humphreys and wife by deed dated January 3.
1871, aud recorded in the Richmond Chanccrg
Court Office.
TERMS: Cash as to expenses of sale and :34 O.63
with interest from April S. 1876 10 date: and the
balance on such terms rs may be announced at ale.
L. ". GRUBBS, Trustee.
j. THOMPSON BROWN, Auctioncer.
oc 2O-22272 .30.31 { Novl .2.3.J
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-29

TOR SALE, LOT WITH LARGEn
Il BRICK DWELLING THEREON, with E2:I
twelve rooms kitchen, stable, and carriage-house.
This property IS in five minutes walk OF the post,
efice capitoi and bllsness-cenre Of the city, and
will be sold at remarkably low figures and on very
liberal terms. Apply to 1900
GEORGE S. VASIION & SON,
No. Tenth street, Skaters building.
oc 25oTo9