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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-27
MANCHESTER NEWS.

To,cn and Country.-The population Of
Chesterfield county, according to the last
census, waS-whites, 9,730 colored, S,T33-
total; 1S,483. The total vote Of the county
in 1876 was-for Tilden, l, I'll Hayes, 1,G29.
The population Of Manchester in March,
1874, was about 800. 1t is now over 6, 1000.
At the election OF 1876 Tilden carried the
city by about 300 majority.
The real estate in Chesterfield county is
assessed at 3,207, ASS; the personal pro-
perty at S4l2,055. Total valuation, S3,679,-
$40. The State fax on the real and personal
property amounts to $1S,397. The levy for
county purposes is $1,000.
The property in Manchester is not as
sessed at one half OF the above figures, but,
as a matter OF course, the rate OF taxation
is much higher.
The above statistics are published at the
request OF several readers, who claim that
Chesterfield county is entitled to both OF the
delegates in the General Assembly. The
Dispatch supports all regularly and fairly
made Conservative nominations, and depre-
Gates all sectional issues or geographical
tines in the selection OF candidates. Are
the nominees honest, are they capable, and
were they nominated by Il convention reSu-
larly called and properly conducted?
II any respectable number of Conserva-
tives in Chesterfield are dissatisfied with the
nominations they have way OF redress
through an appeal to the State Executive
Committee. This is the tribunal by which
all disputes arising in the party should be
settled. Thus far the Independent sore
head movement seems confined to several
defeated candidates and their immediate
friends, and has not developed any consid-
era BILE strength.
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PROCEEDINGS OF TIE HUSTINGs COURT
YEsTERDAT.-In the case Of Daniel +. Ward
charged with shooting Norman E. Gaines
the grand jury failed to find Il true bill
This is the second time the grand jury has
ignored the indictment. Mr.. Ward is on
bail at present.
John D. Kennedy was indicted for mis-.
demcanor.
George W. Robinson was indicted Gn two
cases. for violating the Moffett liquor-law.
William Euker was indicted in two cases
for the same offence.
William Henry johnson, charged with
breaking into the storehouse OF Charles r
Palmer, was tried and convicted and sent to
Jail for one year.
Robert Harris, charged with escaping
from the chain-gang, pleaded guilty and was
sent to Jail and labor for three months.
The grand jury will meet again to-day al
II O'Clock.
When the grand jury came into court,
Judge Glligon, referring to his charge made
on Tuesday, expressed some surprise that
they had not been able to give the names OF
witnesses who might give information as to
the violation OF the Moffett liquor-law. He
said that as they represented various pro-
LESSONS and caIlings he presumed they
would be able to throw some light on the
subject. He further stated that he desired
their attendance again to-day.
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The Republican, Conuention.-A conyen-
ton of the Republican party OF Manchester
and Chesterfield county was held at the old
courthouse Tuesday. There was very
large attendance Of delegates and q larger
one OF deeply-intcrcstcd spectators. The
delegates were mostly Of the colored per-
slasion, the only notable exceptions being
Major Joseph Walker and William +. Gid
dings, Esq, Of Manchester district, and
Captain Samuel L. Maddox, OF Chester.
Z. r. Parham (colorcd), OF Matoaca, pre-
sided. 4 motion to nominate candidates
for the Legislature at once was discussed ut
length. 1t WAS voted down, and motion
to postpone nominations until the result OF
the boilers meeting at the old courthouse
on October Sth was ascertaned prevailed.
Major Walker for the Senate, and W. F.
Giddings and f. F. Parham for the House
of Delegates, were most prominently men
toned. The Conservative majority in the
city and county is some 400, and with proper
work could be increased to 800. Notwith-
standing this fact, w. F. Giddings (Repub-
licanl defeated DR.. George w. Friend in
1876, and Socrates Brooks narrowly escaped
Il similar fate at the hands OF George +. Mar
BILE. This, however, was owing to crimi-
nal apathy and indifference, and until the
county is fully redeemed it will be q stand
ing reproach to the Chesterfield Conscrva-
tiyeS. ...- .- .-. .' +. q
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The following is the score {:

Highest possible score LOT any one i'll tnFec sho'S'
Is. '..
The best shots. it will be observed, were
made by Captain Schoolcraft. Lieutenant
Smith and Mr.. T. j. Anderson scored
the same number; but by measurement 1t
was determined that the former was entl-
tied to be ranked second. Mr.. Anderson
got the third honor.
The military and invited guests-among
| the latter Colonel 7. j. Evans, Captain j..
s. Wise, Captain II. D. Miller, Surgeon Ed
wards, Assistant Surgeon Jud. W ood, and
Captain Bigger-were next invited in to
enjoy an elegant collation. spread by Cap
tain Schoolcraft. There were no toasts,
nor indeed anything formal. The host was
bent upon entertaining his guests in the
simplest yet most effective manner. and sue
cceded to the satisfaction OF all.
Before the gentlemen left their places at
the table Captain Wise stated that he had
been requested to present the prizes to the
winners, and would undertake to discharge
that agreeable duty TO the best OF his ability.
The first and third prizes were offered by
Captain Schoolcraft; the second by his bro
ther, j. L. Schoolcraft, Esq. The first was
an elegant souvenir intended to be worn as 4
ncck-tie ornament. The clasp was OF gold in
the folm OF 4 waist-belt, with cartrldge-boX
bclp" II, tInu SSPuiaeSu - oii
by short piece OF ribbon, was rustic
gold frame, diamond-shaped, and suspended
in its centre Il tiny target OF whte.and-black
enamel; gold background, and diamond
for a bull's-eye. The second was very
handsome pair OF gold sleeve-buttons with
cameo setting. The third, silver-plated
card-receiver. ..........
Captain Wise made brief presentation
speech to Captain Schoolcraft, then to
Lieutenant Smith. and then TO Mr.. Ander-
son. :.
In response to the complimentary things
said OF him by Captain Wise, Captain Schools
craft made short speech, in which he de-
clared that he was u poor talker, and tnat
he should endeavor to show his sense OF ap-
probation il the future, as in the past, by
acts rather than words.
About haIi-past Z the omnibuses were
summoned and the party returned 10 the
city. At Monroe Park the company was re-
formed and marched down to the armorY.
through streets crowded with people turned
out to witness the parade. At the armory
Captain Schoolcraft thanked the officers anu
men for their excellent behavior during
the day, which he said was highl! credita-
ble to them and very gratifying to him.
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POLICE COURT, Observation-Disclosures.
tice White presidig.-James Stevens was
up on the charge Of striking Lille Bennett
the blows which caused her death. The eX.
animation was postponed until Saturday.
Stevens appears to be about thirty-thrcc
years Of age, and represents that he was
born in Yorkshire, England. He is q
sailor, and for many months was employed
OH a vessel running between New York and
Savannah. He declares that he had no i'll
tention Of seriously hurting Lille Bennett
and that he only struck her with his open
hand.
Lucy Jones (coloreO was fined $3.50 and
costs for abusing and using indecent Ian.
guagc to Teresa Baccigaluppo. Robert
Johnson (colored) was fined 81 and costs
for assaulting and beating Harriet EIenly.
Martha Smith (colored was fined 81 and
costs for assaulting and beating Annie Lips
comb.
Mildred L. simms, Lucy Simms, and
Mary Brooks, assaulting and beating Mary
Garrity; and Mary Garrity, charged with
breaking and iniuring the furniture OF Mil
drcd Simms. The trouble was adjusted by
costs being paid.
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iScIiENcK-s PULMoSIc SYRUP FOR THE CURE
OF CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, AND CoHDs.-The
great virtue of this medicine Is t1at 1t npcDs The
matter and throws 1t out OF the system, purfes the
blood, and thus effects cure.
ScHENcK's sEA-WEED TONIC FOR THE CCRE
OF DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, &C.
The Tonic produces healthy action OF the sto-
mach creating appetite, forming chyle, ana
curing the most obstinate eases Of Indigestion.
SCHHNCK's MANDRAKE PILLS FOR THE CURE OF
.- LIvER-CoMPLAINT, &C.
These Pills are Alternative. and produce healthy
action Of the liver without the least danger, they
free from caomel and yet eficaclous In re-
storing healthy action Of the liver.
These remedies certain cure for Consump-
tion as the Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter and
purifes the blood. The Mandrake Pills act upon
the liver, create healthy bile and remove all dis
eases of the liver. often I cause of Consumption.
The Sea- Weed Tonic gives tone and strength 70 the
stomach makes q good digestion. and enables the
ORGANS to form good blood: and thus creates
healthy circulation of M a,thy blood. The COM
bincd action Of these medicines thus explained,
will cure every case or Consumption If taken In
time and the use Of the medicines persevercd In.
DR.. SCHENCK Is Professionally ut his principal
Office. corner of Sixth and Arch streets, Philadet-
phIa, every MONDAY, where all letters for advice
must be addressed. ScHEScK's medicines for sale
by all druggists.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

! MISS WINNIE REaM's STATUE OF MIRIAM
THE Prophecies PLACED IN THE STATE
L1BRART.-An agent OF Miss Winnie Ream
arrived in the city yesterday morning, and,
! by permission of the proper authorities,
placed in the State Library on neat pcdes-
tai her statue Of Miriam. Miriam Is repre-
scntcd. timbreI in hand, singing and dane
ing, as described In the 10Th chapter OF
Exodus, Goth and 2lst verses. following
| Moses's song of praise to the Lord for de-
liverance from the hosts Of Pharoah. who
had been swallowed in the Red Sea-. =,
"And Miriam the prophecies, the sister
OF Aaron. took timbrel in her hand and
all the women went out after her with tim
brels and with dances. ..,@ -...
"And Miriam answered them, Sing we to
the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously !;
the horse and his rider hath he thrown into
the sea-"
The attitude OF the figure is animated.
The timbrel is raised to the height OF the
forehead with one hand, and the fingers OF
the other hand are about to beat upon lt:
One foot il raised in the dance. The rapid
motion OF the prophecies and the air caught
| in the folds OF her dress throw back the
drapcrv and reveal the outlines OF an eX-
qllisitely graceful form.
Doubtless the learned critic will he able
to point some defects, but the work was
seen yesterday by large number OF culti-
waited ladies and gentlemen. and they bad
for it nothing but praise. Many who bad
received the impression that Winnie Ream
was quack in sculpture were .astonisbed
ut the elegance OF this sample OF her art.
1t is possibly placed in the library for the
purpose OF recommending Miss Ream's mo-
del for the equestrian statue Of Lee. II so
that object on her part is not an unworthy
one. Colonel Mcdonald has the assurance
that it will be allowed to remain in the Ii
brary as long IS it is wanted there.
Ladies who propose coming to the Ii
brary to look at Miriam are informed that it
is not necessary to bring with them theil,
parasols. The statue is Of marble, and the
lightest touch with the point OF a parasol
may knock off finger, or amputata an ear,
or do other damage that much money could
not repair.
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The Richmond City Gua rti.

CELEBRATION OF THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY
TARGET-PRACTICE AND DINNER AT CAPTAIN
sEHOOLCRAFT'S PARM-HANDs0AE PRIZE 8
DISTRIBUTED. ......f, .-.y s.rs, .,s
The Richmond City Guard celebrated the
second anniversary OF the organization OF
the company yesterday.
The 18th of August was the proper
day, but at that time it had Just re-
turned from the White Sulphur Springs en-
campmcnt, and it was thought to be better
to defer the annual re1nion and target
practice until yesterday. At haIf-past the
Guard, under command OF Captain q. j..
Schoolcraft and Lieutenant Smith, left the
armory, on Eleventh street, and, with kess-
nicli's band at the head OF the line, marched
up Eleventh street to Bank, and up Bank to
Ninth. and up Ninth to Franklin, and up
Franklin to Monroe Park. The command at
tracted much attention and dhighly-favorable
comment by the fine appearance OF the men,
the precision OF their movements, and hand
someness Of their uniform.
Captain Schoolcraft has had some soldier
" experience, and appears to he improving
rapidly. Under his administration the conf
pany has increased in numbers, and has a
promising future. The material is cxcep-
tonally fine, and the decided interest shown
by the officers and members is assurance
that while it grows in numbers it will not
deteriorate in discipline or other military
qualities. It's ranks might in n few weeks
be filed up to the maximum allowed by
law, but it is preferred to be careful in the
election OF new members, and every appll-
cation is carefully considered.
Upon reaching Monroe Park Yesterday
the company and small number Of invited
guests got into omnibuses and rode to Cap
tain Schoolcraft's residence. on the Grove
load.
4 target was already in place southeast OF
the house, and the firing was begun almost
Immediately. The weapon was the soldiers
breach-loading army rifle; the distance one
hundred yards. The bull's-eye was eight
inches in diameter. Nine inches from the
outer edge Of it was the first ring ten inches
from the outer edge Of that the second
ring. According to the prevailing custom
q bull's-cyc was scored as 5; the shots not
in the bull's-eye and within the first ring 4;
those between the first and second circles 3,
and others on the target 2. Those who
were fortunate enough to make good shots
were rewarded and encouraged by ap-
plause, but when an unlucky fellow missed
the board entirely and ploughed up the dirt
in the field or cut path through the bushes
in the far distance, instead Of cheers nc got
(good-natured) ieers.
H., %g,1
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The WHEAT MARKET.-As has already
been stated, the members of the Corn EX.
change who believe there will be L long war,
and consequently high prices for wheat, are
known as Turks, while those who<believe
that the war will be a short one, and prices
lower, arc known as the Russians; but il
looked yesterday on Change as il all were
becoming Turks, for in the face Of a fall OF
two cents in wheat in New York on the pre-.
ccding day, and in tie face Of the fact that
in Baltimore on the same day prime south.
ern wheat sold at: $3.50, and amber at 81 81
to sl.55, in The Rchmond Exchange on that
day prime held up to SLIGO, and it brought
that figure yesterday also. Now, here is
something for the GROWERS to cogitate upon
Richmond beating Baltimore from tive to ten
cents, a4d also beating New York, where
the highest figure on Tuesday was sl.57.
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BASE. sE.BAL.-Yesterday afternoon one OF
the most exciting games OF baseball which
has ever taken place in this city was played at
the State Fair-Grounds between the Artil-
lery Club, OF Fortress Monroe, and the
Brown Stockings. OF this city. At the end
ing Of the ninth inning the game stood 10
to Is. when another inning had to be played,
in which the Brown Stockings made runs
and the Artillery Club 8, which left the
score in favor of the home club. This eve
ming they play again, which will be the
third game between these clubs, each hay
Ing won a game. BeloW-is the score OF yes
tor6ov. -.. ,....-.
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The Water-Supply-In view OF the in
creasing water-famine it is possible that
there may be an extra session OF the City
Council tomorrow night to devise ways and
means to provide a supply OF that prime
necessity. With the water-supDly cut oil,
and the price OF other beverages advanced,
the condition OF our people Is sad indeed.
Even camel would he seeking greener and
better-watercd pastures. Councilman Mat
thews, unable longer to stand the pressure,
is having 4 we'll dug OH his premises.
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THE MOZART Tins ErENING.-The or
chestra will play this evening the overtures
" Morning. Noon. and Night" by suppe;
g Semiramide.Vs by Rossini, and the bealiti-
full waltzes Recollections Of Weisbaden,"
by Parlow. Or. J. Bartkowski win play a
solo for violin, in which he will Introduce
his Polka de Concert, which he performed
SO acceptably few weeks since; and Miss
and Mr.. Thilow will render duo for 'cello
and piano. Adelaide" by Beethoven.
Hiss Burgess will make her first appearance
before the Association and sing two charul-
ing soprano songs. She is said TO possess
voice Of rare sweetness and cultivation,
and she no doubt will be enthusiastically
received
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DISTINGUISHED VIsITORS.-T following
gentlemen, members OF the Pennsylvania
Legislature, have arrived in this city, and
have taken rooms at the Park Hotel: A. j.
Herr, Harrisburg; j. c. Clarke, Green's
bury; II. G. Fisher, Huntingdon; S. B.
Collins and George w. Hall, Philadelphia.
( These gentlemen have been appointed O
committee to investigate the workings Of
convict labor, and will visit Granite, on. the
Richmond and Danville railroad. They
will return in the afternoon, and will re-
main several days in Richmond.
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~ MISSING YOUNG MAN.-The Chief OF
Police has received a circular from Close
Top, Sydgate Green, Bradford, Yorkshire,
England, offering reward of ten pounds
for information OF ga missing young gen
tleman," name not given, who is described
as being six feet two inches in height, g hair
parted in the middle" and who left Charm
Cross Hotel, London, unaccountably on
July Sd. Said young gentleman is impIored
to relieve his parents anxiety By reporting
aS soon "a possible.
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DRANA-NIISs ROGERS AS MAUD MULLER
Miss Rogers play led Maud Muller last nisnt %
in. charming style, and to the evident de-
light of her audience, which was IN num-
ber far below her deserts. 1t is not to the
credit of our people that this little lady mas
been so poorly patronized. The play Is
simple and sweet.
The second act in Maud Muller Is the best
bv which to gain good impression OF Miss
Rogers's fine qualities. The CONSERVATION
upon accidentally overhearing the words OF
theodore, her approach while in tears '9 TO
her husband, her winsome fondllnss and
caresses, car the returning nervous excitement,
the succeeding agony, the kissing s.;, Of the ,.
husbands hand, the prayer, Tue parting,
and the piteous, conyuIsive actions at the
door could not, we firmly believe, be eS-
celled. Those who, witness that act be-
% come conscious-some probably for the first
time-oi the existence OF such thing as q
heart. The act, however, does not 100 90
greatly oppress: in reality it eeVates' II
Bona, a bright, new piece, will be played
tonight.
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OF JAMES STEVENS, THE MAN
WHO STRUCK THE FATAT. ELOws-coN-
FEssIoN AS TO THE FIRST AssAyLT-THE
CASE STATED BY SEVERAL OTHER WIT
NEssEs VERDICT OF TIE JURY THAT
DEATH WAS. CAUSED BY THE WOUNDS
INFLICTED BIT THE ACCUSED.
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Bishop DoGGETT's SERMoN.-ln the re-
port of Bishop Doggett's sermon Yesterday
morning the following sentences were mis-
placed; they belong to the conclusion:
!. What boots 1t where the high reward Is gwen,
or whence tue soul, triumphant, mounts 10 hezar
yen." -
Fellow laborer! in the name of the tir,
v;nia Conference, and OF the Church, bid
thee adieu until we meet again.
Also, instead Of "the admonition OF In
snirorion words" should have been printed,
nthe admonitory words OF inspiration" ;
for "traits which underlie," "truths," &c.
for "afflicting event" "affecting," &c.
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The TELEPHoNE.-Maior Paynter, OF the
Western Union Telegraph Line, made some
experiments with the telephone on Tues
day. Attaching the institution to the wires
at the Main-Street office Of the company
and the local wire at the office OF the Chief
OF Police, he was readily able to converse
between those points. -..
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THE LEE GUARD.-rrhe enrolled members
of the proposed new independent volunteer
company OF Church Hi have determined
to call the company, which seems to have in
lit ali tho elements Of success, the Lee
Guard. The men are unanimously in favor
OF Colonel j. d. Whitehead for commander.
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VISIT OF PORTSMOUTH MILITARY TO RICH
,MoND.-A colored military company OF
Portsmouth-the Virginia Guard-Were to
leave that city last night for Richmond and
to arrive here early this morning. They
will be met at the wharf here by the At
tucks Guard, OF this city, whose guests they
will be during their stay In Richmond.
Among the features OF the reception have
been arranged parade, reception by the
Governor at the Executive Mansion, and O
banquet. They will return home Friday.
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ESTERTAINMENT AT FULTON BAPTIST
CHURCH.-The entertainment at the Fulton
Baptist church, consisting OF music, ta-
bleaux, and statuary, commenced last night.
There will be change Of programme for
tonight and tomorrow night.
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ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A CoLoRED ODD.
Er1Iow.-The James Neidham Lodge OF
tcolored) Odd-Fellows turned out, yester-
Say to bury Randolph Bentley, who was
Eiiied by the cars on the excursion 10
washington Monday.
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RICHELIEu, HAMLET, LEAR. RICHARD Ill,
SPARTACUs, AND VIRGINICs will be played by
Mr.. John Mccullough next week at the The
atre. 1t is asserted that his support is eX.
cellent. So, then, we are to have finished
work
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Reported Erplosion.- It was reported in
Manchester yesterday that Charles F. Rob
bins, son OF cX-Justice c. E. Robbins, had
been badly injured by the explosion OF q
boiler attached to I'M engine he was rum
ming at one OF the mines near Coaliieid.
The explosion was caused by q defective
tlue. Mr.. Robbins was burned about the
body.
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PERSONAL the visitors to the
Tobacco Exchange Yesterday were w. h.
Lundv. Petersburg; j. a. Crews, +. ID.
Crews, Oxford, n. G.; Edward Burke,
New York; james NJ. Booker, Jr., Lynch
burg; and NJ. Engelbrecht, San Francisco.
Patrick Woods, formerly in the detective
service here, is now a resident OF flcks-
burg, Miss. ..... ..--..s..st ...'.
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IL DR.. Mary Walker had only turned her
attention ior riei period in her life to the
invention OF ao& &ne kind Of pills or linimeut,
Just think OF y BE fortune she might now be
reapins Irom ratuitous newspaper adyer-
fising.-B Broo4 suilie Jefersonian.
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Ne,o BuitdingS.-On north Porter street,
near Bell Isle avenue, Mr.. j. H. Ashworth is
Just about completing i beautiful brick
residence for Mr.. Walter IL. Cheatham. On
the south side Of the same street, and in the
same vicinity, Mr.. Andrew Harrison is put
ting the finishing touches on double-tene-
ment two-story brick dwelling that viii
compare in style and finish with any in the
loit ..