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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

During the year 1858 lineal feet of earth
were excavated, or 1888 miles OF streets
graded; 9S,64S square yards OF gravelltng
on streets; 1885 square yards OF macad-
amizing; $3.50 square yards Of new street.
paving; 1856 square yards OF new paved
cutters; 81, ,470 square yards Of new brick
paving; 4,340 square yards OF street flag
ging 1926 lneal feet Of new curbing
were done during 1876; and, in addition, q
vast amount Of repaving and repairs, all OF
which was done at reduced cost as COM
pared with former years, ;.
The amount, style, and cost Of the work
speak the proper praise due; the department
for fidelity, skill, and economy. :
GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS:
This departmentexpended during the year
S26, ,141 .O6, of which $14,561.S0 were for re-
pairs, &C., to city Jail, and $5.054.34 to Sea-
brooks. warehouse; so that, deductlnS
amount of pay-rolls to employ and con.
sidering they have to bear the expense OF
all public buildings, &C., the expenditure
appears judicious and economical.
From sundry sources they had an income
of S1,996.5O, which lessened to that extent
the outgo from the city treasury.
$50 THE GAs-woRKs. i'@
This department expended during the
past year S119, 9,397.54, and the city collected
from use of gas and sale of coke S159, ,432. 80 !;
so that this department returns to the city a
sum of S4O,035.7S beyond all its expendi-
lures to the city aoithout charge for the gas
consumed in street-lamps and in public
buildings go, ,1O9,579 feet of gas(, which, at
price paid by consumers, would amount to
5O,273.94. Many improvements and modes
of saving have. been learned by experience,
so that we may expect still better exhibits
in future. s 80 q l.,.c !.
1t will be seen from the report that though
z. .369 bushels less Of coal was used than in
the preceding year, yet z, 2,6S6, 900 more cubic
feet of gas was made. The skill and econ
omy OF the works produced such results in
1875 that the price Of gas was reduced from
So to $3.50 in 1876, and by continued I'M
provements and experience we may hope
for further reduction in future. The good
results aof our gas-works have attracted at
tention in other cities, and frequent infor-
NATION is asked as to the manner OF our con-
ducting them, as they seem to be recognized
as one OF the model institutions OF the coun-
The committee, the superintendent, his
assistants and employees, must have been
faithful, diiigent, and economical IN lnelI
various duties, to have brought about such
results as the report exhibit. -. Z Z
Z The works are in good order at the lower
works, but it is earnestly asked that the gus
holders Mt the upper works be repaired.
They are badly worn and leak, and II not
put in proper plight at an early 'day must
result in serious loss. We cannot afford TO
refuse any expenditure required by this
paying department, and / trust you VIII
not delay prompt attention to It.
It is also asked That the washers and con.
densers be enclosed at the lower works, and
new brick Office, lime-sbop, blacksmith
shop, de-, be erected. 5;is. 8: 49, .:...
These improvements are essential to the
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rEor the ndsnaseh.Ie

That was new broom sure enough that
the Committee ON Retrenchments and Re
form brought into the room ofithe Board
of Aldermen on Monday night. 1T will
sweep away all sorts Of little perqnisites.
Only one was left untouched is, only
one knewn to outsid iders-and that isapractfce
for which the whole Council is supposed to
be responsible !. and this is The; MAKING the
city pay for hack hire when the eouncilmen
attend the funeral Ola brother.memher. 1t
seenfs to us that this is natmnch better than
riding In Jersey wagons belonging TO the
c;t1, g lfs5ss VOTERS.
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Z. Ds ST HNON U COxNf
Merchant Tailors, 1900 Main street.

For THE LARGEST STOCK OF FRENCH AND
ENGLISH CoATINGs AND CAssIMERKs In the city
call q. 1900 Main street, where E. r. SPENCE &c
Son are Offering all the new and nobby styles OF
Worsted Diagonals and Fancy Cashmere Suittna1,
and will make them up to order In the very best
style and manner, and guarantee perfect satisfaction
as regard fit, style, and price, Call early at the Old
Corner Store. Z. b. SPENCE G Son,
Merchant Tailors, 1900 Main street.
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TEMPERANCE Meeting. The temperance
meeting at Centenary church last evening
proved quite a success. Eloquent addresses
were made by Mr.. J. B. Watkins; the Rev.
S. A. Steel, OF Broad-Street church; Rev.
Mr.. Lamkin, OF the Legislature; and II. A:
Atkinson, Jr., &. w. p. Of Virginia. From
the large number OF ladies and gentlemen
tne hs bad
the auspices Of the General Temperance
of the city, we bespeak for them the earnest
cooperation Of our citizens in their worthy
undertaking.
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IEIEfr1aH np Ilrr1c,rn,

ELECTION op OFFICERS aF % Coz.
pAsY. The resignation OF captain Maxwell
T.. Clarke as commandant of "F ~ company
having been accepted by the Governor, the
company was called together last night at
their armofy for the purpose Of electing bis
successor. There were thfrty.aye members
kpresent.f The election resulted In the pro
melton OF First Lieutenant Henry 7. NIL
lers to the tcaptainey; Second Lieutenant
George D.ffWise 10 the first ieutenantey ;
and Sergeant r. III! Gillian 10 the second
lieutenantcy. The following noi-cornmis-
stoned officers were also elected First Ser
geant, Joseph Pizzini; Second Sergeant, NJ.
+. Seay & Third Sergeant, W.. IA. Budd
Fourth Sergeant, d. Va Fitehett; Fifth
Sergeant, James FL. Pecor, Jr.; First Cor
poral, Charles ]. Quarles; Second Corporal,
b. X. Pecor; Third Corporal. P. C. Smith !;
Fourth Corporal, C! r. Tinsley. ,'2t.
Captain Miller and Lieutenants Wise and
Gillian acknowledged the honor conferred
on them in brief speeches. Sc.
It is now hoped that"F" company will,
under its new captain, who is not only en-
ergetic,' but one Of the best officers Of the
regiment, receive new impetus by the re-
organization, and take rank among the fore
most companies of the First Virginia in
fantry, and be, as it was In ante:beltuns
days, the pride OF Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

The Scramble for Office. The friends OF
three or four parties who have always act
ed with the Conservative party were waltz
ing around yesterday getting Signatures to
papers praying their appointment as post
master. Among the names mentioned in
this connection are those Of JamesA. Clarke.
Justice James NJ. Perdue, Edwin Bourne,
and Henry Morgan. There are several
other applicants, but as yet they have cir
culated no petitions. The post-ofice Is the
only position in the gift Of the Federal
Government in the Free State. Il fs -
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MANCHESTER. NEWS.

|; Funeral OF, William; IL. Brandsr.-The
funeral Of William II. Brander, ST., took
place yesterday at IL. O'Clock 81. from the
Presbyterian church.. The church was filed
with the relatives and friends oi the, de-
ceased. Rev. William A.; Campbell, Oh
eiated. The remains were taken to. Cedar
Avenue, about five miles. from this city, for
fnterment. Cedar avenue Is the family
burial. ground Of the Branders, che Harri.
sons,a and the Murchees, and has been In
use since the Revolutions. ty.sg g & a Yff.
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The MOZART To-MoRRow NIGHT.-The
programme for the Mozart musicale to.
morrow night promises to be very fine.
Mrs. Reinhardt will favor the Association
with two soprano solos, in one OF which
she will have violoncello obligatoiby Pro-
fessor Thilow. Mr. Henry Mitchell, new
candidate for public favor here, will sing
a baritone solo. The instrumental part twill
consist Of piano duo by Professor Thilow
and Miss Lubbock, a violin solo by Dir.
Charles Peters, piano solo by Professor
.Reinhardt, and two overtures by the or.
chestra-the overture OF "Zampa" and
that OF ssLe Cheval de Bronze" ,f
The grand piano which was exchanged
by Messrs. Chickering d Son for the: one
bought by, the Association short time
since arrived in the city yesterday, and is
pronounced by competent judges truly
grand in every respect. It will;be used at
the musicale tomorrow night. -..,l III:
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!" Street Improvements The city hands were
yesterday engaged In filing up Eighth street
between Hull and Bainbridge streets. This
is much needed improvement, and one for
which the people Of that vicinity will be
duly thankful.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

DISPATCH PRINTISG-HoUsE.-Ino order to mett
the constantly increasing demands OF our trade we
have added well-selected assortment OF NEW
TYPE, which, together with our improved MA
cTINEEY and sKILFUL MECHANICAL TALENT,
warrant us in guaranteeing the VERY BEST CLASS
OF WORK at moderate agures and in the most exM-
dItious manner, .....s ...t..Et
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DIR. TAYLoR's .ESrERTAINMENT.-Th ex-
hihition given by DR.. Taylor ct the Female
Institute, On Tenth street, last night, for
the benefit OF one OF the societies OF the
First Baptist church, was an entire success,
both in point Of numbers and In giving
satisfaction to the audience, On Friday
night the Doctor will give another entertain
ment for the same worthy! object.
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3 RIouxosp. 81, Va, March Is, 1sl

Messrs. Editors Permit me, through
your valued paper, In behalf OF Con-.
federate soldier, to thank the friends Wno
have kindly administered to his necessries.
during q painful Illness from the re6pening
OF o wound received In the battle OF spoE
sylyania Courthouse. Il would especiaily
mention the liberafity az Companies a tCaR,
tain Bossleuxh c. iCaptain Waringl ana
iCapsain CiarkeX Oh enc First Yirzinia ress-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

GRAND OPENING OF spRING CLOTHS, COAT
TNes, AND SUIrISas.-E. b. SPENCE q BON, Mer-
chant Tailors are opening their stock Of French
and English Coaiings and Suitings, embracing all
the new designs IN French Worsted Coating and
nobby styles of Fancy Cashmere Suitinss. and re
spectfuly invite IN examination Of their stock, and
guarantee entire satisfaction regard 1t style, and
price. Call early at the Old Corner Store.
=. ...' ?" E. d. SPENCE & SON,
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A DoG-GoNE CAsE.-Under q search
warrant issued by Justice Crew Sergeant
Perrin yesterday captured a dog belonging
to, If. l.. jacobson, which was detained in
the possession Of WI. Sydnor. The dog
and medal were valued at S25, and there is
to be litigation about them. ssle3s&t52 II =;
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

Mdyor's Court. Justice Perdue presided
Yesterday in the absence of the Mayor and
senior Justice. RosA King (colored) was
sent to Jail for five days for an assault on
Henry johnson, O small colored boy. ,,s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

PHoroGRAPHs-The new French bromide-of-
silver process just introduced by &. R. REEs is &
great improvement on the old style. -Four finely
finished cards only 81 large size, e1 and upwards.
Over Young Mems Christian Association Hsli.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

PERSONAL w. Hancock, an Did FL
lott Gray, but who has been for some time
residing in Philadelphia, Is on . visit to his
old friends and comrades. ..-a
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FROM METHODIST PROTESTANT, Baltimore,
Nd: For invalids and those in delicate health we
know nothing better than CoLDEN's LIxBro's
LIQUID ExTRKcr OF BEEF AND TONIC INvIGoK-
ATon. We recommend 1t from personal knowledge
as carefully prepared and being all 1t claims.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

AGooD TINE TO BUY YOUR BLANKETS AND
FLANNELs- LEVY BROTHERS are Offering some
extraordinary inducements.
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HAMBURGH EpGINcs-A new lot OF one i1un-
dred styles at LEVY BRoTHEBs'. Prices low enough
to suit everybody. Ga
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at tho
DISPATCH PRINriNG-HousE- Good work, low
prices and Satisfaction guaranteed. 7;g.. f,:gyi
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

BRASS. MIR. G.. Fawcett Rowe appeared
at the Theatre last night to an audience
above the average size, as Walton Stray in
his comedy of "Brass." The piece has
been highly commended by northern critics,
and has some merit undoubtedly, but it did
not reach the popular expectation. Much
OF the dialogue is insipid, and seems to be
introduced more for the purpose Of "l-ill-
ing time" than to explain or to carry on
the plot of the story. Nearly the whole Of
the first act might he Omitted with benefit
to the play, players, and audience. In the
remainder there are some ludicrous
situations. Walton Stray is an oddity
who commands attention and some
times excites laughter by his boastful
stories, eccentric ways, and illimitable
supply of brass. He Is the centre Of inter-
est, and the other characters are made to
move around only to "show him off" the
better. The support was not remarkable
for excellence, but there seemed to be q
sincere desire to please.
Mr.. Ward, as the curate, is really entitled
to special praise. He is painstaking actor,
and never fails to ill his part well. Mr..
Stevens's arrangement OF the stage showed
an improvement beyond what we are
accustomed to.
Tonight .sBrass will be repeated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

DIRECT INPoRrATioN OF SHERRY WINE TO
RIcHxoND.--Messrs. w. d. BLAIR e Co., Dos Main
street, have Just received from w. ID. G. Dun Cor
don, Port, ST. Marys, Spain, large supply OF der-
emit grade shcrries, Pale and Dry. These wines are
SUPERIOR, and are offered at very low figures.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

Those who Wish to save money in the purchasing
Of their Dry Goods should call at LEVY BRo-
TIERS. -. -. .-LEaE.it 80 - tt'1tlktt
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Those In want Of Crepe Lisse RULES, Muslin and
Bobbinet Rufnes, will find q large assortment at
LEVY BROTHERS,, ..rra ..e..e. .r ~ =
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ST. PATRIcK's DAY. CELEBRAT1oN.-Mr.
William Rankin, the chief marshal for St.
Patrick's day, has appointed the following
gentlemen as his aids on that occasion :
Messrs. Joseph L. Whitaker, James Hayes,
John Murphy, William Kelly, F. Tholl, P.
Cummings, James Ryan, John Rankin, p.
McGovern, E. Griffin, W. johnson, j. C.
Dippner, p. O'Neil, L. Drummer, T. Nc
Donough, 2. j: Hogan, N. Irwin, P. Croninn,
J. V. Reddy, J. Hart, Arthur Rooney, j.
P. Morrissey, Il. J. Huffman, James Sherry,
P. Driscoll, P. Finnessey, 81. X. O'Dwyer,
and NJ. Beirne.
The programme OF the demonstration and
ceremonies connected Herewith will be pub
lished in day or two.
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Another lot Of those extra large Honeycomb
Quilts at S5c. at LEVY BROTHERS.. -,.-
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ALPAcAs were never as cheap as taose that are
now being sold at LEVY BRoTHEHS'.
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: : at Belle Island Wv FORK has been fully
resumed in all the departments at the Old
Dominion Iron- and Nail-W orks. The
management are looking forward to the
most successful seasonin the history OF the
company. ....,.s-.,s, s.,rtr,j.g s,tr,t,.i
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THOSE SILKS at LEVY BROTHERS. are the cheap
est In the city. . ..st
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M. ELLYsoN s Co, advertising agents, insert "a.
yertssenents In all Of the newspapers OF the Un!tsd
States at pnblisbers' rates Orders tet a Vts-
patch counting-room viii receive prompt alien
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-14

MEETING OF THE POLICE BoARD.-At q
meeting OF the Board OF Police Commits
sioners held yesterday afternoon Policeman
William II. Shields was arraigned to answer
a charge of annoying Mr. John A. Puryear
and shooting his dog. The Board found
the charge Of shooting the dog not sus-
tanned, but that Policeman Shields had un-
necessarily annoyed Mr.. Puryear, and
ordered that he be fined IS. s.
This was the dog case alluded to yester-
day, though it really had mo connection with
dog medals.
The investigation OF another charge
against the same officer was postponed TO
next Tuesday afternoon.
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AuCT1oN sAIEs YlIs DAY.

NJ 0, I'M eni.s or RSal Estars made 6stioss:
sy.tnS Lr,s,s[rru assd lcst e JHad Sas 6dEss6si
he ,,ressnt wear iaus TO De pai9 eytAs gwrcAasss
On nsade bets0ee,s Chg Loo cf yu!Y anatas
" fThis custom m was adopted about nfteen yearsa&s
~. All fhe real estate ageatsS In RtehTnond and ap
plies to Richmond and yie'nfSy 81, 80 8 X
JOHN McCoRa1CK, loSAsM., fsrntsufe, etc.
sRANK j, SAMPSON, Ia H. assignees sais q 2
nTmhcr az io,s and small txnco or iAu0 IN sne
village Of Midlothians Ghe1eFteia.
-. ,r IINcTON GoDDiN. P. n, trustees sasc of
5ot No. ia in tho psan Of Mills's Garden, seventa
s:, street north OF Leagh.ss -
n IL. COOK. 10Y Al. M, walnut bar and oystesrSs 3
I coanse4s, and carom biiiaar0-sspist - tss'
Broad street y z ss.t . . :, - !, I.
WELLINGTON GoDnEN. AZ r. M. ioss hes. ~ aUs
8. ana 90 Ia tho plan OF Aiffsa SansG0l, 2I s1s
Is east nne of Seventh street nesf Ssst
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e .CoNcERT AFTER LENT.--The Richmond
Amateur Band will give a concert on the
9Th OF April. This Is the first entertain
ment they have ever given, although they
have time and again assisted in those gwen
for charitable OBJ bieetss They will be assisted
by the best professional and amateur talent
of the city, and we predict that those who
hear them will not be q little SURPRISED at
the degree Of proficiency the band has
attained under the able direction of their
leader, Mr.. Charles siegel.
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SUPREME COURT OF FAPPEALs.-Thef follow.
ing business was transacted yesterday:
GiiIiam's administrator Us. Franklin.
Petition refused to decree OF The Circuit
Court Of the county of Apponattox.
George and ais. rs. Pitcher and ais.
Partly argued by G. White and Edward
Shippen, Esqs., for the appellants, and
Judge Crlmp and James Alfred Jones,
ESQ.,, for the appellees, and continued till
to-day. .z.2i 90
Edward shippen, Esq, of Philadelphia,
was admitted to the bar OF this court.
SHgHIrF's NEW CRY DiREcToRY.-The
third issue of the Richmond City Directory,
published by Benjamin r. Sheriff, ESQ.,, is
Just out, and Is now being furnished to sub
seribers. The new book is claimed to be
as full and complete as any former directory,
containing all the business and other changes
that have occurred since the last issue,
besides large amount OF valuable inior1na.
tion suited to .fhe general public. The
directory contains 1s,504 names-an IN.
crease Of i,l73 oyer the last publication, and
more by several hundred than any book OF
the Kind heretofore published. The book,
hr. Sheriff states, will be continued to be
published every eighteen months. Messrs.
West, Johnston ~ Co., OIL east Main street,
are the ageats, from whom the book can be
obtained by others than Subscribers.
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+; A GENEROUS CoLLECTIoN.--Last Sunday
Rev. a. e. Dickinson. D. D., OF this city,
preached in the Disciples church as BoWiing
Green, Caroline county. to crowded house.
AT the close OF his sermon DR.. Dickinson
secured from the congregation e'gM nun
dred dollars in good subscriptions TOWARDS
building Baptist church at Bowling Green. Gree
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appearance, comfort. and completeness Of
the works, and as the profit OF the establish-
ment viii far more than pay the cost, the
request should be most favorably consid-
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~ ment, each Of which, with the generosity
characteristic Of the true soldier, responded
promptly to the call OF an ftrsiortunafe
veteran OF the Lost Cause!o - lof3s o..
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SUGGESTIONS.

Having recently made, a personal inspec-
ton Of the line, I deem 1t my duty to urge
you to carry cut suggestion OF the CITY
Engineer, endorsed and approved IN the
last message OF my predecessor, to make o
street from Twenty-6rst street at Broad,
up the rayine, Just beyond it, to Twenty
fifth street at II street. Now thas part
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