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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-28
JAMEs * JOHN n. GORDON,
PURCHASING ON COMMISSION
AND CORRESPONDING
Ia connection with my business US dealer In
pIG-i R0NS.

have opened PURCHASING AND CORRE-
SfcSDlNG DEPARTMENT, through which par
tI"R III the country can have ANY ARTICLE. from d
needle to stcaln-enyiDe, purchased and forwarded
I" ihein Articles not obtainable In Richmond will
FUZZY answered, Or information furnished al very
.s.Iail expense.
Ladies Of taste and close buyers Will make The
PURCHASES IN thai department..
1ht orfytnat bills NiH be furnished eoiA each
"1fchn'e. 80 charge for purchasing.
l"enty-ai4 years experience rs a manufacturer
~ iNchiEond, together with mercantile training In
Hs" York city In carly life, VIII insure 10 orders
'.@nxh me good Judymient IF price and quality.
IL tiees tehclpsing TWO stalnpol all c0mmunlca-
'YiiS 2, 70 ASA SNYDER,
-~iV-aflt&Tu4w&84w Richmond, Va.
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RUNAWAY AcCIDENT.-Yesterday about
noon horse hitched to q light wagon i'll
which Mrs., George Epps and her sister
were seated took fright and ran away on
Brook avenue. Mrs. Epps attempted to
Jump out near the corner OF Leigh street,
and in doing so fell to the street, striking
her head against stone, rendering her un-
conscious. Her sister, who had q little
child in her arms, remained in the wagon
until the horse was stopped, and was not
injured.
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THE FIRE YESTERDAY MORNIE An

THE FIRE YESTERDAY MoRN1N G An
alarm OF fire was turned in yesterday morn
ing at two minutes past O'Clock. The box
first indicated was No. ~, but was soon
amended by NO. 50, which was the right
one, located at the corner Of Clay and Gil
mer streets. The alarm, the police OF the
Third district aver, was caused either by
the accidental or purposed setting on tire OF
4 shuck bed in the house OF German by the
name OF koenig, located in Euker's row,
upper Clay street. koenig, it is alleged,
says his wife is crazy, and purposely set the
bed on fire. The Chief Of the Fire Depart
ment-advised Mr.. Epps lin charge Of the
Third station) that the propriety Of arrest
ing Mrs. Koenig be held in allowance till
the case be inquired into by the Police JUS
tice, who could determine whether an arrest
or commission OF lunacy were proper in
the premises.
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WEATHER REPORT.

INDIcArI6Ns POR To-DAy.-For the South
Atlantic and Gull States, stationary or
rising barometer, south and east winds,
stationary or higher temperatures, and gen.
orally clear weather will prevail, with oc-
casional local rains near the coast.
For the Middle States, stationary follow
ed byialling barometer, southeast to south
west winds, stationary or higher tempera-
lures. and clear and partly-cloudy weather.
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Naury Cemetery.-The Maury Cemetery
presents very attractive appearance TO
Visitors. and scarcely Sabbath passes that
these grounds are not crowded with ladies
and gentlemen. All OF the avenues are
we'll Kept, the grass neatly cut, and, in fact,
the place is evidently in good keeping and
source OF pride to our city.
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7 SUSDRIEs.-This years Springs season
does not exhibit the assumed poverty OF the
people in favorable light. There were
scarcely ever more people in the mountains,
and proprietors are iublant.
Judge Hughes will hold brief session OF
| the United States District Court on Septem-
Der 18th, and in addition to disposing OF the
usual number Of bankrupt cases will have
several iury-trials. ,.a
On the line OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
| railroad promising crops Of corn and TO-
bacco are suffering for want OF rain. This
| is noticeably the case in some portions Of
| Louisa.
OF nights the festive mosquito, never
more numerous than now, WhetS his bill
against the barring bar and gnashes his
| teeth with rage. #. .s.... =. ... o. -s f. !.
The city "inns OF court" are quite de-
serted now, plaintiff and defendant alike
resting from their litigious laborS. Judge
Guigon will commence his monthly crusade
against local offenders on the 20ta OF Sep
tember. - s.'
CITY merchants, induced by the promise
| OF abundant crops, are hoping for an early
and remunerative fall trade. #-c,.s,
Rev. J. William Jones, now ar the White
SULPHUR Springs, writes that he will return
to this city this week. .. -
The coal,carrying capacity Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad Company is now
being daily tested, the miners of West Fir-
ginia having resumed work.
Company G, Captain Parater, will on
September 18th celebrate, with usual spirit
and sc{at, its anniversary, which event was
postponed from August l2th on account OF
the death OF the lamented Sergeant Tyler.
The celebration will take place al the pump
house.
On yesterday Mr.. Daniel q. Gardner,
school superintendent OF Henrlco county,
returned his yearly report OF operations 70
July 81, 1877, to DR.. William IL. runner, ne
Superintendent OF Public Instruction. Inc
report exhibits pleasing state OF ahairs;
and shows that the rising seneratlon VI
Henrico take kindlyto educational benefits
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Street Improuements.-Captai LipscoIib
was engaged yesterday in digging bed for
the gutter on Porter street between Ninth
and Tenth streets. ....s-..-.,4.,...,
p The paving OF the sidewalk, commencing
on Ninth street from Hull to Porter, was
begun to-day. .. - ~ .Hr.E!@.4 .4.E
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ALLEGED BURGLAR ARREsTED.-A negro
named Sias Gibbs, charged with breaking
and entering the workshop OF II. b. owens
on Sunday afternoon and stealing CLOCK
and other articles valued at S15, was arrest,
ed last evening and locked up at the Second
police. station.
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Mr.. J. HARMER GILMEE.-John Harmer
Gilmer, Esq, who has been debarred from
professional duties for many months past by
a partial attack of paralysis, was able, with
assistance, to be out yesterday. He now
resides on Eighth between Clay and Leigh
streets, and is passing the evening Of long
and useful life in calm and happy retire
ment. Few men in Virginia at any time
have surpassed Mr.. Gilmer in native and
acquired talent, though many have been
able to muster it more successfully than he.
He is the youngest and surviving brother OF
Hon. Thomas Walker Gilmer, once Gov
ernor OF Virginia, and who in 1910, as a
member OF President Tyler's Cabinet, was
killed by the bursting OF the " P Peacemaker,'' -
aboard the Princeton, along with Judge
Upshur, Commodore Kcnnon, and other
eminent VirSinianS. '..-.-. j. .--' Z
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charged upon payment OF cost. A, warrant
was then sworn out for the arrest Of Sally
Cousins for keeping house Of ill-iame..
hberena Hughes (colored), UP for being
a street-walker, was. let off upon the pro-
mise of mending her wicked ways. sEhis
is Abercna's second case. t. ...t r.,tf,
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F1sTIAEA. Yesterday morning two
Young gentlemen had a dispute in front OF
the Dispatch Office relative to baseball mat
tiers, which resulted in the lie being. given
by one OF the parties and resort to oloWs.
Blood was drawn, but no serious injury
was inflicted. No arrests.
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FLOUR.

Prom selections OF choice
~ quality wheat since the season opened we win
mapuiacture our FAMILY.FLOUR this month.
The wheat is seasoned and the Flour will be ready
for use about the LAST OF SEPTEMBER. In
to our family of last season.
Dealers are requested 70 leave their orders, ,,
au 24-lw DUHLOP MCCASCE.
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" 4-o.awsm &swsm y,
DOANOKE FEMALE COLLEGE,

DOANOKE FEMALE COLLEGE,
N : DhNVILLE, VA.
The next (thc nin0teenth) session begins on the
29TII OF AUGUST, 1877, and ends OH the 29th or
May, 1878. 500,
Usual charges for Languages. Music, Drawing, ana
Painting. ....... .....s s.t...-I
Send for our catalogue. ,
jy 31-d&swtSal s. W. j. T. AVERETT.- >
GCHOOL NEAR MONROE PARK
- MISS TANNER will begin the ninth session OF
her SCHOOL on MONDAY, September Sd. Be-
sides the usual English branches, French, Latn and
Music instrumental and vocal will be taught Ap-
ply to principal at 70l west Main street opposite
he Park au 20-Tu, ,Th& StSept3
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+ STOLEN ToBACco.-Albert Forbes was en-
amined in the Police Court yesterday morn
ing for stealing two caddies OF tobacco from
L. Lottier. The case was made out against
him, and Justice Crutchield sent him to
Jail for six months, with labor. From this
decision the accused appealed to the Hust-
ings Court. .--t-
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CoIoRED EYCURs10SIsTs.-Ac colorcd eX-
c,lrsion from Petersburg visited Richmond
yesterday, and spread themselves miscella-
neously and promisculously over the Capt.
tol Square. The luscious and juicy emil
lion'' suffered visibly from the toothsome
inreads OF the sable warriors in question.
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f. ARREST OF Neutrality-suspicious. Car
ter alias Jim Fisk was arrested near the
Theatre Comique last night, charged with
stealing watch valued at SIS from young
man on the canal about the 1st OF August.
The accused has, it is stated, been out OF the
city nearly ever since the theft was COM
mittad
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SICK AND NERVOUS HEADACHE-DR. c. w.
BESsoN'S CELERY AND CuAMoMILE PILLS are
prepared expressly to cure Sick Headache, Nervous
Headache. Dyspeptic Headache, Neuralgia, Ner-
von.ncss and Secplcssness, and will cure any case
Price, soc. Postage free. Sold by all druggists.
Office. lO6 north Euaw street, Baltimore, I'D.
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That Steam Engine. The necessity OF
obtaining a steam tire-engine has been dis-
cnssed for some time. but no definite action
has ever vet been taken by our city fathers
for its nurchase.
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MANCHESTER, August q,

s os MANCHESTER, August q, 1877. I"
Editors Dispatch: At the request Of DR..
L. &. Chies, Conservative candidate for the
Senate from the Chesterfield district, please
state that W. J. Dances nomination was
not withdrawn for want Of 4 second, but at
his own request, and oblige
=l. CONSERVATIVE.
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CLAREr-hncst brands: Duff Gordon Sherry
our own importation; Willis Whiskey, Leghan
Whiskcy, Select Whiskey. "El Consolador "
and " Ptana "-two excellent brands Of cigars of
our own manufacture. Liberal discount to the
trade. WALTER ID. BLAIR CO., .
' 903 Main street.
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THE PYTHJAN EXCURSION To WASHINGTON
The excursion to Washington Yesterday,
under the auspices OF Marshall Lodge,
knights OF Pythias, tia the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad was
success. The train moved off with eleven
welI-tilled coaches. .-
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4 CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS on One SQUARE.
4 horse attached to furniture-wagon fell
on Broad street near Tenth yesterday eve
ming, having become overheated. ..s..'
A little later horse fell near the. same
spot from malady known as grubs.
. About the time OF the last-named occur
renee q child OF NIr. Abram Harris, the
pawnbroker, was riding in baby-carriage
ON Broad street near Ninth, when horse
near by, attached to a buggy, became fright
ened thereat and started of, running over
the little carriage in which the child was
seated and breaking it, but not iniuring the
child. ~ -..I
All three accidents happened on the same
square and within the space OF half an hour.
Very convenient for news-gatherers.
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You can save money by purchasing your Dry
Goods at LEVY BROTHERS. They have large
stock from which you can make your selections
Their prices are always the lowest. .... .....,t'
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If YOU WANT CHEAP HATS AND CAPS 20 to j..
D. FRY & Co.'S, 1000 Main street. The largest
stock in the city. ...... ~ a
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TIE SAPoNISE DESTIFRIcE preparedby MEADE
C BAKER will eradicate the incipient tartar on
teeth and prevent decay. Fifty cents box.
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THE IRISH CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT UNION
OF ANERICA.-This body OF representative
Catholics will meet in this city on Septem-
Der 10Th, congregating first at Cathedral
Hall. The programme Of exercises has
already been given in this paper. Hon. A.
NJ. Kelley, the president, has been four
times honored with an election, and will
preside at the deliberations OF the conven-
tion Of delegates. The minor arrangements
fortthe local reception and entertainment OF
delegates will be published iii due time.
Juan A. Pizzini, Esq, is chairman OF the
Committee of Arrangements, and that
committee will exert every effort to
give the delegates and visitors who
Territory Of the country and Canada
a pleasant impression OF the capital Of the
Old Dominion. The ladies will aid in deco
rating Cathedral Hall. The banquet will
be supplied by Mr.. Andrew Pizzini, Jr.
The address OF welcome will be delivered
by Major Francis J. Kelley, president OF
the Catholic Beneficial Society OF Rich
mond Captain John Mcdonald will act as
chief marshal, with number Of competent
aids. During the stay OF the delegates an
excursion to Dutch Gap will sbe arranged
so as to give them some idea OF our water
facilities by brief survey Of James river.
Councilman John VI. Higgins is chairman
OF the Committee Of Reception, and will
leave nothing undonc to prove that he is
:.the right man in the right place."
The /. C. 3. u. Journal, published in
Philadelphia, the organ OF the Union in this
country, says: "President Kelley has ar
ranged for half-iare tickets on all the Vir-
einia railroads leading to Richmond. The
Atlantic. Mississippi and Ohio, the Chesa-
peake and Ohio, the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac, the Richmond and Pc
tersburg, and the Petersburg railroads, will
transport delegates full fare coming, and re-
turn free. Delegates must make local ar
ranyements to Virginia"
The Journal adds, in another column
"Bishop Ireland, Of st. Paul, Minn., will
attend the I. c.. 3. Z. Convention at Rich
mond, and his approval and encouragement
Of the colonization work OF the Union will
be given. He will speak for himself and for
Bishops Hennessy OF Dubuque, O'Conner
Of Omaha, and Spaulding Of Peoria"
The Catholics of this city and Virginia
are anticipating the meeting OF the Conven-
ton with feelings of lively pleasure and in
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PRINTING-HOUsE.

DISPATCH PRINT1NG-HoUsE'~
GOOD WORK. LOW PRICES. s..
Having one of the / r EST AND BEST
EQUIPPED JOB OFFICES IN THE SOUTH, com
biaed with skilrul mechanical talent, we are pre-
pared to execute promptly, in the very best style
and AT LOW PRICES. every description Of
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING: -..- ..-
=.... SUCH AS
BUSINESS-CARDS,
vISITING-CARDS, " 80.
* .at. - ROFESSIONAL-CARDS, n
...s.... wEDDING-CARDS. l-
sHOW-CARDS,
% l LETrTER-HEADs.
.-,. ACCOUNTS, IF SAMS SALE, Srs
NOTICES CHECKS, ,,ours
CIRCULARS, r,, ...a ..:'
AAs'FhsTSiiL Ellis IADIse; ;.,ov,.rs ;,
DRUG-LABELs,
? .saa iA' ENVELOPES,
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT WORK A
SPECIALITY. IN
We have all the NEWEST STYLES OF TYPE
and execute work IN manner that cannot he sur
passed.
Wealso do all kinds Of BINDING and RULING.
Orders from the country promptly filled and de
vered by express or mall.
We will cheerfully furnish estimates and send
samples whsvsreauired. NH 21-d.sw-&w .
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Police Arrests Yesterday.-Isaac Jones
and William Tatum (both coloreG were.
takeniin by the police for creating disturb
ance in front OF the market-house. ~
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Religious.TThe Baptist Missionary So
ciety held meeting Sunday at the Baptist
church. Rev. Mr. Yanderslice made an ap-
propriate address on the occasion.
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J. d. FRY 4 CO. have just received a new supply
of those fashionable Pool ami Bombazine Hats.
Also, 4 full line Of Staple Hats AMI Gentle tmen $
Travelling Caps. '''.''
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Merchants should now mark their barrels
of -four one dollar higher-there is rumor
that Turkish prisoner has escaped from
the Russians Gazette.
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Go TO LEVY BROTHERS and purchase your Dress
Goods. You will find large assortment 1t reasona-
BILE prices,
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MEETING OF THEE STATE CONSERVATIVE
CoMMITTEE.-The State Conservative Com
mittee will meet at O'Clock tonight at the
Exchange Hotel. .s..., =
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BLEEDING AND uLCERATED GUNS healed by
MEADE & BAKERS CARBoLIC MoUTH-WASH.
Fifty cents q bottle.
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.SEMPLE's 5. +. T. BEST SIX-CoRD SrooL-Co
TON is unrvalled. /. LIcITESSTEIS, Importer
No. 1905 and l TOT Franklin street. .i1'
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COUTHERN FEMALE INSTITUTE,
y NO. EAST GRACE STREET.

The twcnty-lfth session OF this institution will
open 1sT OF OCTOBER. 1877. and close 3OTlI
OF JUNE, 1878. The Principal will be assisted
by Professor GEORGE F. MERRELL, Madame X.
A. TOGNO, and other competent teachers
Apply for circulars to WEST & JOHNSTON, or by
mall to the Principal. ono>,
MRS. MARIA L. CARRlNGTOS. ;
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TIE CARBoLIC MOUTH WASH Is pleasant to the
tSste and an excellent garge for sore-throat Fifty
cents bottle ~. rE..-. .
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For frst-class goods at low prices go to LEVY
BROTHERS. You can get more good goods for your
money than anywhere else in this city.
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The WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
warm. the thermometer getting up into the
ninetics. as will be seen by the record
below
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: 6 A. M., "A;
o 4. NJ, So; noon. 81 z. NJ. "a: 8 :.
NJ. So: midnight, "A. '.-. -
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DISCoLORED TEETH rendered beautifully white
By the use of MEADE s BAKERS SAPoSISE DEN.
THRICE. Fifty cents box.
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Chimney Corner, Ledger, Weekly, and
Saturday Night for this week received from
J. II. Ellvson, 1112 Main street.
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ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR MEADE & BAKXRs
CARGoLIC MOUTH WASH, for sore gums and de-
cayed teeth. Fifty cents bottle.
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HAMBURG EDGISGS AND INsERTINGS at LEVY
BRoTHERs-20,0O0 yards from cents to $3.50
per yard This is the largest and cheapest lot ever
offered in this city, .'s
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Mayor's Court.-The following cases
were up before his Honor and disposed OK
yesterday: ,,,,o,o,s
Eliza Sim (coloredl, for abusive language
toward Sally Cousins (coloreG was as
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at tho
DISPATCH PHINTING-usCSE. Good work, low
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. ....s ...
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Our best dentists use and recommend MEADE 4
BAKERS CARBoLIC MoTTH-WAsH. Fifty cents
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DRUMMO, lLLuMlSAToRmthe 3.s in I1,1,O;R,,or 'e
the market. brilliant. steady light, and burps With
ouI Il chimney. ~-,,,,u
LITTLE WOSDEIc- odorlcss. safety NlGHI-
LAMP. Every family should have one. Price, zoe.
WATEE-CGOL fRS-handsome designs, cheap,
and lined with galvanized iron; great Improvement
the zinc.
HEFElG ORATORS, FRUIT-JARS. &c:
GEORGE. GIBSON. Jk..
.pylG 1907 Main street.
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Large lots Of cheap Calicoes, Pques, Grass Cloths,
and Sheetings, at LEVY BROTHERS.
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EEACTIFY YOUR TEETH by using MEADE & BA-
KER'S elegant SAPoSISE DEST1FRIcE. Fifty
hoy
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CROCRERY. GLASSWARE. dc.

A T c . ; T.
T have on hand several REFRIG CREATORS, which
viii sell regardless Of cost to close them out. They
are E the bcst ma ke and warranted TO give satisfac-
,!uu. Now i. your time to get bargain. Call early.
f. r. TAYLOR.
an Dn l0ll Main street.
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DECAYEp TEETH dIslnfectcd by MEADE & BA-
KER's CAnBoLrc MoUTH-WAsH. Fifty cents a
hot
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REV. FATHER KELLY ROBBED During
Vespers at St. Patrick's church Sunday at-
ternoon the residence Of Rev. Father Kelly,
which is connected with the church, was
entered and his bedroom robbed OF be-
tween sixty and seventy dollars in curren-
CIV, three gold watch-chains, and pair OF
gold sleeve-buttons. The burglar entered the
parsonage through 4 basement window,
and then forced open Father kelly's room
door. ....
The services of Detective John Wren
were called into requisition yesterday
morning, and he, with characteristic
promptness, in short time succeeded in
tracing the robbery to a negro man named
John Wells, who had been formerly in
Father Kelly's employ. Detective Wren
arrested the negro and had him locked up
in the First police-station. Since his arrest
Wells has confessed the robbery and deliT-
cred up all the stolen property.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.
PRINTENG-HOUSEs.

JAMES AIACDOUGALL, 10 4. NJ, household fur
niturc. &c.
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LOST. STRAYED. AND FOUND.

7 uST, On WEDNESDAY LAST, BE-
:It'7rI anI Main streets, a small GREEN PAPER
EnX-sav 70 inches long hy 24 inches square
rauln!ng a pair OF GOLD ESAMELLED BRACE
! j;Ty-roSi ahoEt sJO--aud other small articles.
lie under vii! tc amply rewarded and 10 questions
a.Srd hv leaving them 1T WlSGo, ELLETT
.rEI'Np'S. Nn. 1905 Main street. al 2S-1t*
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rs~1'HE CIRCULATION OF THE DISPATCH
Is LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CIRCU-
LATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
pArERs OF THE CITY POS, ...a
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T OCUST DALE ACADEMY.-Twen
IL tieth annual session opens 17TII sEPTEMBEK
and closes 25THJUNE. Full corps Of experienced
teachers Gives thorough preparation for Univer-
sty of Virginia or business. Location excellent In
every respect. Accommodations ample.
address Al. GORDON, A. NJ, Principal,
. : .. Rapitan Station. w. &. and V. d. X. R.,Va.
an 18TH. h.S&Tu&sw1awtOOctl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

~ *. WORTHAM d CO.,
&, GEOCERS. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND
DEALERS IN IRON AND STEEL;
AGENTS FOR TIE SALE OF
nUPDNT's SPORTING and BLASTING POW
DER. .
F!CKLEN'S. 'ERIpGWATER, FAMILY, and
EXTRA FLOUR. -
MAINLAND FERTILIzlNG CoMPANY'S GU
AMOS.
CORNER or FIFTEENTH AND CARY STREETS,
RICHMOND. VA.
Persona! attention given TO the sale OF WHEAT
CORN, FLOUR. TOBACCO. &c, sc. Bags fur
A.,aed when desired. iy l4-3taw6w