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$4,000 for the Canal.

II the city gives the $4,000 asked for
now, why shall she not give another il n
new freshet should cause new break next
month? And when are demands upon her
to cease?
The city holds, principal and interest,
nearly 100000 Of second-mortgage bonds.
Why should she not rather bring a suit
upon these bonds, have the canal commit
ted to the custody Of receiver, and then
apply to the court to give the receiver au-
thority to borrow what money is necessary
to repair the canal, such loan to be lien
upon the canal ahead of all existing liens
There can be no question as to the courts
authority to do this. The very existence OF
the canal depends upon these repairs, and
it NAV be regarded as settled law now that
4 court NAV authorize the creation Of lien
ahead OF all other liens to raise money ne
ccssary to the existence OF the subject mat
ter.
The Chesapeake and Ohio canal had a first
mortgage on it for considerably more than
n million OF dollars. A frcShet damaged
the canal so as to put its existence i'll peril.
The company borrowed another large sum
to repair damages, undertaking to make
them a lien ahead OF the first mortgage. In
a controversy between the holders OF the
trst-mortgage bonds and these repair
bonds. the Court Of Appeals of Maryland
held the repair bonds to have precedence
upon the principle stated. See the casef
in 32d and Both Maryland Reports.] Judge
Wexford adopts the same principle for his
guidance in administering the affairs OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. II the State
will add the use OF her eonvicts it would
require but little money to be borrowed.
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Tie Christian Wen,ens' 5sisSion Asso-


citation
OF this city having undertaken to relieve,
in n measure, the wants OF the suffering
poor around us, desire to thank the many
friends who have so kindly aided them to
carry out this object. Donations OF food
and clothing have been carefully distributed
to those who were believed to be proper OBJ
jects OF charity, and the money which has
been given has been, for the most part, ap-
propriated to the expenses OF soup-house,
by which, 1t is believed, permanent source
of relief may be established. The inten-
ton is not to give soup indiscriminately,
but to sell it for three cents per quart to all
who are able to pay, and to give gratuitous-
ly only to those known, by personal vista
ton, to be unable to pay even the small
price asked.
Tt is desired that senlc instruction may
cmanate from this centre as well as tempo
raj assistance, and we hope to open it in a
few days.
It will be seen that in order to accomplish
these objects very general cooperation OF
the benevolent people OF Richmond is ne
ccssary. Many persons will remember the
:' Union Benevolent Association," which
for many years made our city preeNinent
for its care OF the poor in all their interests.
1t is desired that this effort may initiate the
work then so nobly and efficiently done.
There was never time when such efforts
were more needed to relieve the destitution
OF those unable to help themselves. There
is now absolutely no employment to be had
by multitudes OF feeble women With chill
dren dependent on the labor OF their hands.
and the meal given at the almshouse is an
insufficient stlstenance during the severe
winter months.
All ladies who can aid in this effort are
earnestly requested to attend Il meeting at
the residence of DR.. Patton, corner OF
Third and Franklin streets, to-day (Satur-
day. at II O'Clock. II unable to attend, a
card signiiying their willingness to aid,
either as visitor or collector, will accom-
plish the same object.
Mrs. SAMUEL NJ. PRICE, Treasurer.
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A PLEASANT REUNIoN.-The annual re-
union OF Companies A and q, Of the Rich
mond Fire Department, took place at the
house Of the Tenth-Street Hose Company
&C., and was very enjoyable entertain
ment. Besides the tiremen and the officers
Of the Department, there were few invited
guests present, among them Dir. Edward
Cohen, warm friend Of the Fire Depart.
ment, Captain John j. King, the excellent
chairman of the committee, and Mr.. John Il.
Rogers. The firemen were dressed in their
red shirts, and the officers in their handsome
new blue uniforms. A splendid supper,
prepared by Frank Sherry, was heartily en-
ioyed by alb present, and the occasion will
be remembered by all who partook OF the
hospitality OF the firemen as one worthy in
every way OF their esteem and appreciation.
The table was arranged in the form Of a
Greek cross, was appropriately decorated,
and reflected the highest credit upon the
taste OF those under whose management it
was prepared. Reunions OF this kind among
the fremen are calculated to do much good.
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The MoFFETT REGISTER.-The returns
from the Moffett registers in use in this
city (4l9 in number) for November foot up
s3,791.56, which will appear at the first
glance to be very small. But two facts are
to be taken into consideration First, that
the state Of the registers was not taken du-
ring Far-week, and consequently five days
ted in the returns for October; second, that
for three days in November some twenty
five or thirty saloons in the Old Market and
Rockets neighborhoods had to suspend
business because Of the flood. Forty of the
registers had to be taken out and returned
to Culpeper to have the damages caused by
water repaired.
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PERSONAL---VERY.. William McGee was pas
tor of the Methodist church from November,
1874, to November, 1875. he goes this year
to Elizabeth City, N. c., in Murfreesboro'
district, and takes with him the best wishes
of our entire community.
In IS75-'76 Mr.. MCGEE was presiding
elder of the Eastern-Shore district, but the
travel was too much for him. Last year he
was stationed at Elizabeth City, and Is one
of the ablest and most agreeable ministers
in the Virginia Conference.
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ScHEScK's NANpRAKE PILLS will be found to
possess those qualities necessary to the total eradica
ton of all bilious attacks, prompt to start the Sc
cretops of the liver, and give healthy tone to the
entire system. Indeed it Is Ordinary discovery
in medical science to have invented a remedy for
these stubborn complaints which develop all the
suits produced by heretofore free use Of calomel-a
mineral justly dreaded hy mankind, and acknow-
legged to be destructive in the extreme to the human
system. That the properties Of certain vegetables
comprise all the virtues Of calomel without its in
furious tendencies is now admitted fact rendered
ndispuable by scientific researches, and those who
use the MANDRAKE PILLS will be fully satisfied
that the best medicines those provided by nature
In the common herbs and roots Of the fields.
These pills open the bowels and correct all bilious
arrangements without salvation any Of the In
furious effects Of cal0mel or other poisons. The Sc
creton OF bile is promoted by these pills. as will be
seen by the altered color Of the stools and disappear
ing Of The salow complexion and cleansing Of the
tongue.
Ample directions for accompany each box of
pills. Prepared only by j. II. SCHENcK & Son At
their principal Office, Sixth and Arch streets.
Philadelphia, and for sale b. all druggists and
dealers.
Price, 2J cents per box.
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!. Stockholders of the RICHMOND AND DAN.
VILE RAILROAD COMPANY ure entitled TO fret
transportation TO and from Richmond to attend 1ht
annual ineelnS of stockholders, to be held Oh fdft
l2th December, 1877.
2. Stockholders will be passed free on presenta-
non " tic conductors Of the "scrlp" fox thetl
stock.
3. StosShcide who Ithout scrip" for their
stock shold procure from the secretary of the
Pany certificates that they ere stockholders, which
certificates viii enttae them to recognition as
StOck holders.
4. Stockholders. rs above stated, viii be entitled
70 free trans por:aiiou Richmond from the 10Th
81 December natil The Adjournment of The meeting
Ecturnins. they will be enilled TO pass free until
i!!c 1G;h OF Dectmber.
). 3n pursuahee oi an order Of the E0arl Of d.
fectois, attorDry5 proxies OF stockholders will
- allowed pass free to from the general meet
lDg bat only such stockholders themselves, who, In
t%reoh attend the meeting, aad who are registered
Hh i'le books of tlic company Is tuci twenty days
ii.oy 20 the date6f lite meeting.
, u. Stockholders who desire to bring their 1anl
Hes With thepl secure free transportation for
lh+m returning from -RichmoEd between The above
GATES by purchasing tickets for them TO Richmond
aug taking tc certificate Of the agent who SELL the
ucke!sIhat such tickets have boon parehased The
t1hibttion OF bis scrip 70 the agent Will be re-
Saired before the agent can give the certificates on
witch TO return. T. III. X. TALCOTT,
General Superintendent.
% e-2t
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To TIE COSSUMPTlYE.-Let those who languisli
under the fatal severity of our climate through any
pulmonary complaint, or even those who are IN de-
cidcd consumption, by no means despair. There Is
safe and sure remedy at hand, and one easily tried
"WILBoR's COMPOUND OF CoD-LIvER OIL AND
LIME" without possessing the very nauscating ia
vor OF the Oil as heretofore used, is endowed by the
phosphate OF lime with healing property which
renders the Oil doubly efhcacious. Remarkable tes-
imorials of its efficacy shown to those who desire
TO see them. Sold by a. B. WILBoR, Chemist, Bos-
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A BREACH-oF- PROMISE CASE on TRIAL
In the City Circuit Court yesterday the
breach-of-promise suit of Miss Lizzie
Paulina Ruhle against +. Neurath was
commenced but not concluded. Miss Ruhle
is twenty three years Of age and lives in the
northwestern part of the city. Mr.. Neu-
rath keeps a confectionery on Main street
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
The suit is for S2,500. Miss Ruhle testified
that the engagement was made in March
last, and that Mr. Neurath gave her ring
containing her initials and his. 1t had been
said that Mr.. Neurath declined to fulfil his
contract because lie supposed Miss Ruhle
was unhealthy, but two doctors testified
that she was not. The defence is yet to be
heard.
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Martin & Co., Chalkley & Co., Elicit & Co.,
and scores of other signers of the petition
for the aid. have been SO blissfully ignorant
OF the fact?
To thrust into this pressing question Of
the canals repair the abstract merits Of j
railroad and canal il as absurd as il the
lost and lamented overly, while floating to
his death On the fierce current OF the late
flood, had rejected profered plank and
passionately declaimed upon the superior
merits OF good, sound life-boat.
FERBUM SAT.
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BILLIARD-MATCH.-A match-game of bill
liards between two celebrated New York
players, Mr.. Maurice Daily and Mr. Oyville
Dion, is announced to take place on Tues
day evening next at Gus. VOLTS billiard
saloon, 900 Broad street. The game itself
will be highly interesting, and afterwards
the players will give an exhibition OF fancy
shots
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The DOUBLE FUSDING.-The special COM
mittee of the two housees of the General
Assembly, appointed at the suggestion OF
General Asa Rogers to examine the books
and papers in the Treasurel's and Second
Auditors Offices in relation to the double
funding of $4,000 in State bonds, met last
night at the Exchange Hotel and organized
by the election OF Senator G. 7. Smith as
chairman.
Another meeting OF the committee will
impossible for the committee to proceed sat-
isfact1rily with its labors without the en-.
niovment Of q skilful accountant.
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PRESBYTERIAN FAIR.-The ladies OF the
Third Presbyterian church will commence
a fair in the basement OF the church on
Tuesday evening next. The fair will be
given for the benefit Of the CHURCH. and it
IS expected that all who are interested in
such matters will attend,
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ROSE AND HARRY WATKINs.-The we'll
known actors Rose and Harry Watkins
will commence an engagement in this city
on the 10th instant at the Theatre, and will
play 1'rodden Down; or, Under Two Flags.
They will be assisted by Miss Amy Lee, an
actress and songstress of some note, whose
musical talent is pronounced to be excellent.
Harry Watkins is frst-rate actor, and will
doubtless draw full houses.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

NT ON alt sales or Real EstGts made 6stDs<f:
Me 1St y Jannnry and last Of June the tnxesfsr
On al snLss made bet,n.sn ts st oI TIu
Of the Venr the tores haze 10 be paid Ey Inc sitter.
fThis custom was adopted about dfrrc,, yGafs ago
by All the real estate .s.Rnts In RjcI,m0rt aud ac-
plies TO RichrnoYi and rktnity.l
JOHN MCCORMICK. 10,E A. M., German canary-
and other singing-birds.
RICHARDSON & CO.,4 r. b., trustees sale of
two building lots on west Grace street.
T. b, COOK 10 A. NJ. damaged hardware at the
store of j. l.. Porter, Franklin street.
JAS. MACDOUGALL, 10H A. IL, twelve quarters
OF fresh beef.
JAS MACDOUGALI..l l2 n. In front OF the United
States custou,-hsuse, chooses In action Of =. l..
Fldler.
T. l.. WHITING, II. c. {. r.. 10 4. H., on Clay be-
tween Second aud Third streets, WOOD, coal,
scales, plank, &c.
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Filling Up the Waste PtaceS.-The Dan
Vile Railroad Company has been filling up
the places along the line OF its road on the
James river islands, that were washed by
the recent food, with mud deposited on the
Richmond dock by the same disaster. This
is certainly returning earth to earth, and is
the first instance on record where this spe-
cies Of freshet debris has been utilized.
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William Green, LII. D., second vice-presi-
dent; William Writ Henry, Esq, third
vice-president, and John OFT, Esq, men,
Der Of the Executive Committee uice Mr..
Henry, elected vice-president.
Adjourned.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

CITY COLLECTORS OFFICER
RICHMOND, November 80, 1877.
Thi, Office will be open DAILY from o'clock A.
NJ. 10 Il O'clock T. NJ. from The 18TH TO TILE 31ST
DAY OF DECEMBER, inclusive, for the purpose
q! receiving from any person who has already pafd
one half Of the city lakes charged 10 him her the
rcaining half and that ten per cent. penalty viii
hc added To tie amount OF said remaining haf Of the
taxes charged In every where the party assessed
shall fail pay said rcmaufng half within the time
% limited.
mouth OF June half Of the city taxes due from
such person shall Iali TO pay the whole thereof
before the 3lst day OF December, there shall be
added twenty per cent. penalty upon the amount of
the lax 10 remaining due.
A. II. WOODS0S.
no 30-1m City Collector.
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Death Of q Wel-Knoaon Citizen.-Eldei
James Gregory died Yesterday at his resi-
dence, on the Broadrock road, about four
teen miles from Manchester, after lengthy
illness. Mr.. Gregory was generally be
loved and respected. his long illness wa:
borne with patience, and he met his END
with characteristic fortitude. The deceased
was the father of j. Marcus Gregory ant
Mrs. John E. Hockaday, OF Richmond.
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MOTHERS who desire to see their children well
dressed should subscribe to"Audrews's Bazar." Spe-
clal attention is paid to the costumes or the little
unes, and 10 journal o: this kind has ever Illus
trated them with more beauty and exactness. Pub
lished by w. r. Andrews, Cincinnati.
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No CITY GAS AT THE CUsToM-HoCsE-RED
TAPE TRIUMgHANT.-The city authorities
Yesterday shut of the gas from the custom
house and post Office building. There has
for some time past been trouble about the
bills. DR.. Mills, the collector Of customs,
had to forward the bills to Washington and
get the warrants from the Department there
before the bill could be paid. Inspector
Page states that he has been and now is
perfectly willing to do all in his power,
consistent with his duty and the city ordi-
nanccs, to facilitate the payment Of the
bills. Itgenty days were given the Govern
ment for the payment Of its November bill,
but that was not sufficient for the circum-
locution Offices in Washington. The war
rant was received Mt The end Of twenty
seven days, and then the United States Gov
ernment refused to pay the penalty which
had accrued for their delinquency. On one
occasion the bill was kept in Washington
two months.
1t is on this question Of penalty alone
that the difference arises. The United
States Government, which Is so strict, not
to say severe, in enforcing its penalties
here where it collects millions annually, is
not willing to be subjected to any penalties
that our laws may impose. It is. OF course,
scarcely to be expected that DR.. Mills shall
pay the penalties out Of his own pocket.
Hence the stoppage.
The city authorities enforce the penalty
of five per cent. added to the bill for non
payment OH citizens after the expiration OF
five days. They are understood to be will
Ing to give the Government twenty days,
which is time enough to send draft from
Richmond to San Francisco and have it col
lected and its proceeds returned here.
At present the custom-house and post.
Office are lighted with kerosine oil, with
which they ought to manage very well, al
least until the United States Government
can conclude either to take city gas on the
specially fair terms offered, or arrange tc
manufacture its own gas.
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Call Declined.-Rev. j. Julius Sans, rec
tor of the Meade Memorial (EpiscopaD
church, OF this city, has received call to
Emanuel church, Athens, Ga. Not only
the members OF his own congregation but
the entire community will be reioiced to
know that the call has been declined.
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PERs0SAL.-Among the visitors register
ed ct the Tobacco Exchange yesterday were
DR.. j. Fl. Anderson, Baltimore; Charles
w. Statham, Lynchburg; Il. w. Brown, j.
r. Brown, Z. r. Chapman, Albemarle; |;
Herbert Greene, Louisa; w. A. Perkins,
Cumberland; and John Byrnside, West
Virginia.
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.....DECEMBER s, 1877,
WEATHER REPORT

INDICATIONS FOR To-DAY.--Fort the Middle
States, falling barometer, southerly 10 west
crly winds and gradually veering to north
westerly. warmer and clear or partly cloudy
weather are probable, except possibly oc.
casional light rain or snow in the northern
portions.
For the South Atlantic States, stationary
or slightly lower pressure. variable winds,
mostly southerly and westerly. warmer and
generally clear weather.
For the Gulf States, rising barometer af-
ter temporary fall III the East Gulf, varia-
BILE winds, mostly southcrly, generally
warmer and clear weather.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, fall.
ing followed by rising barometer, warmer
southwesterly winds veering. TO cold or
northwesterly, and generally clear weather.
For the Lake region, falling followed by
rising barometer, fresh and brisk westerly
and northerly winds, colder, partly cloudy
weather. and occasional light rains or snow.
Except temporarily rising temperature
along the lower lakes, canal regions, In
diana. and Ohio, the temperature will prob.
ably fall below freezing in the northern por-
tions, and continue above in the southern
portions during Saturday night.
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"NERaAID TROCHEs."-h concentrated specific
suited for this enlightened age Nervousness. Rheu-
matsm, General Debility, and all Internal aches
and pains. Convenient for the pocket Especially to
Dyspeptlcs). A delightful Troche - for ladies and
children. See circular. PURCELL, LADD Il Co.,
POLK MILLER & Co., AID druggists generally. POE
..,,A q
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SENT ON.-Unitcd States Commissioner
Atkins yesterday sent OIL to the grand jury
J. D. Cole, charged with failing to comply,
in some particulars, with the United States
revenue laws in reference to distilling.
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THE SCHOONER ALBURGER.--The schooner
Jacob Il. Alturger, Captain Newell, which
sunk at Watchaprigue Inlet. Va, last Sat-
urday night, was consigned to the Old Do"
minion Iron and Nail-Works Company. OF
this city. She registered $50 tons, and was
built in 1867 at Philadelphia, whence shc
hailed
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THE great rush for the grest bargains. OVER
COATS, OvERCoATs. OvRRCOATs. twenty-five
per cent saved by buying your overcoats at c. COL
DEsDURG BROTHERS., TOT Broad stree.
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IIusT1SGs CouRT.-Tn the Hastings Court
yesterday Frayser Branch, charged with q
misdemeanor, was tried and acquitted.
Augusta Lee. charged with the same Of
fence, vas discharged.
Mary Watkins and William Mitchell,
charged with the same offence, were dis.
charged.
4," Charles Y. AIor,isa, charged with assault.
ing and cutting J. w. Fisher, was tried and
convicted of unlawful cutting and wound
ing and sent to Jail for one hour and fined
$40. The tine was paid to the clerk in
court,
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LOAN.OEFICE.

AIDES AND GESTLE3IEN.ea
~ you are cordially invited to call and exc ElA
NOND Kings. SOLITAIRE EARRINGS, STUDS
In pfirs or singIe, ONY y aud AH0SD LQChET.
II Is pleasure which costs nothing sud VIII prove
profitable 10 you should you de>ire TO purchase
Ladies, aud Gseniienen's GOLD WATCHES, In
stern and key-windere. .,,..,s
Aarge lot or fine W. 2 g. ~
EWELRY: STONE, CAMEO, AMEriifsT, and
other kinds OF RINGS In great yarsssy ar ,,,,,,,.
Every one can be sttted IN kISGS SiIEENE-,-
Bi,sON.. and aC5sLLAR-RUTTOsS: !,
and many. other use}nl articles of JEWELRft All
loaned ON fhein. Offec open until o'ososk hls
Closed 0n Saturdays; open NJ dnsk Gs5s 5Son ~
Lean olace, No. IL north Foasteesth street.
& nol&.im un6rr h4eaAe&s Aotes.
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GELATlEE.
QNELsA u u ~ fss
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rH A L M e & s. s

rHA In e B SIS
TRANSPARENT GELA1ISE
Is highly recommended by Delmouieo aud other
leadiug restauratrurs IN New York for making
JELLIES, BLANC NANCE, &c. &C.
We Introduced this excellent article 10 the public
last year. It has given much satisfaction that we
are warranted in recommending II as beinsib every
respect equal 10 any imported. The price Is lower
For sale to the trade at manufacturers prices.
PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
no23 1910 siain street.
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Bishop WHlTTLE.-Right Rev. F. NJ.
Whittle, d. D., Bishop of the Diocese of
Virginia, will visit Christ church, in this
city, on the 10th instant.
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DENTAL Ass0CIATIoN.-The eighth annual
session OF the Virginia State Dental Asso-
citation will be held at No. 012 Main street
on Tuesday next.