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DEATHS.

T Died. in Louisa county, October eth, LEROY A.
MILLER, Id the thirty-efghlh year Of his age.
Died, October -25th.s HATTIE MAY; younges.
daughter of L. F. and William 3. Drew.
Her funeral Will t1se place TO-DAY. the 26th, at
Brook avenue. Friends and acquaiulances are re-
specially invited to attend.
Died. Mt $50 A. NJ. Thursday, October 26tli,
ELLIE HERNDON, infant daughter Of Joseph and
Ella Anthony aged fourteen months.
Mr.. T. z. Gill, $50 Broad street, THIS ttriday)
MORNING, 26th instant, ut IL O'Clock. The friends
and acGuaiutances Of the family are respectfully IN
vited to attend
Died. on Thursday morning the 23th instant, ut
3k o'clock, Of congestion of tie brain, EVA MAY.
aged seventeen months and six DAYS.
The funeral will take place THIS MORNING. at
10 o'clock from her parents residence. jug rlne
street. The friends aud acquaintance OF fe ram
are invited to attend. |r.:' ...
Died. October ga. 1877, at her residence near the
three.mil lock (Henrico county. VAL on James
River canal MARGARET, the beloved wife OF VII
liam Bethel; aged nrty-four years
trnI THIS friday AFTERNOON ut 3 O'Clock.
Friends and relatives are invited TO attend
Died, on Thursday morning, the 25th Instant, at
twonty minutes to o'clock after painful Illness,
which she bore with Christian fOrtitude, Miss LU-
Her funeral viii take place THIS AFTERNOON
at O'Clock from the residence OF her sister, Ars.
4. H uoucheus, 500 west Marshall street. Friends
and acquaintances are invited 20 attend without
further notice. -..-
JACKSON, in the hfty-third year Of his age.
His frne raj will take place from the Third Street
African Methodist Episcopal church FRIDAY, the
26th Instant at O'clock Friends OF the family are
respectfully invited 10 attend, and those OF his bro
thers-in-law, Collin T. and Thomas ID. Payne,
Buffalo IN. ~ papers please copy.
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BISMARCK Observation-Disclosures Octo-
Der pa special dispatch from Berlin to
the Times says the Ultramontanes and
the Moderate Liberals will probably COM
bine with the Advanced Liberals in Fri
days debate to ask for definite eXplana-
ton OF the present extraordinary state Of
things 1t is felt that the Cabinet is a less
uniform body than is desirable, and that
Parliament might we'll be voucbsaied some
communication respecting the inteations OF
the Premier. There can be little doubt
that Prince Bismarck is dissatisfied with
the free-trade and direct-taXation policy pur-
sued by two Of his colleagues, and that be
thinks that the Ministry Of Commerce might
have done something to shorten the UNI
paralleled duration Of stagnation Of trade.
The right wing Of the Moderate Liberals,
though they have cordially co0perated with
the existing Government in bringing about
the present state Of things, are prepared to
adopt different policy and take the line
recommended by the Premier. The opinion
begins to prevail among the Moderate Libe-
rails that the country has not capital enough
for the maintenance OF free-trade principles,
and that the revenues would not have fallen
of SO sensibly had not indirect taxation
been abandoned.
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The Post-Omca Bill.

We have from the Post-O Office Department
" A Bill Relative to the Classification and
Rates OF Postage Of Matter Deposited for
Transmission through the Mail" An OBJ
iect of the bill is to permit the sending Of
book-matteg, printed and manuscript, at
two cents per pound. 1t contains proyi-
sions describing the classes more clearly
and making the rules more plain and prac-
tical. The bill is good one; but we sug-
gest that il it allowed the writing OF a mes
sage upon a newspaper upon the payment
OF three cents postage for its transmission
it would greatly accommodate thousands
who have only time or opportunity to send
paper, and who are willing to pay let
ter-postage for the above privilege. Ii
letter postage is paid on a newspaper we
cannot see why that paper may not be al
lowed to carry upon its margin any note
the sender o; it may desire to put upon it.
The prohibition Of this expedient at pres
ent is altogether injudicious. With this
additional provision we think the bill
would be very complete. We hope the
Postmaster-G General viii see the propriety
| OF it.
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THE PRIMARY IN RICHMoND.-The primary
election in Richmond yesterday resulted in
the election of General Joseph r. Anaer-
son, William Writ Henry, George 4.
Crutchfeld, 3. G. Gray, and Samuel Pull
liam. These gentlemen are all for the pay
ment of the State debt and in favor Of the
Moffett-register law. 81"
Richmond has thus set noble example
to the people of the whole State, and are de-
termined to uphold the credit OF Virginia
and enforce the laws of the land.
The real issue appears to have been be-
tween the friends, and opponents OF the
Motfctt register. Both had their. tickets in
the field, and excrted themselves for its
Success. The liquor-dealers will be honor
ably dealt with by the above nominees, who
are in favor, as representative men, Of en-
forcing the law while it is in existence, and
Of giving it q trial before pledging them
selves to its repeal. II the law is oppressive
or injurious to any single class, it will be
amended or changed so rs to preserve its
revenue features. No1Jolt Ledger.
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Mr. ". W. AsToR, young prince, we

Mr.. ". W. AsToR, young prince we
might say, OF the house Of AsToR, Is noml-
rated for the House Of Assembly OF
the New York Legislature. The AsTons
have always been Wings and Conservatives.
But only think, II this scion OF the house
should break away and gointo politics with
both head and purse what a wide row he
would carryl Weknow political strategists
out Of New York who would with his
means soon have State hampered help
lessly, like grisly bear in a cage, so that
only what they permitted could be DONE
even down to the smallest privilege. In
day OF such corruption as now prevails IL
isa terror to honest people to see wealth In
unscrupuIous hands coiled about the State
Yet the rascally adventures who are ready
TO VIC. with mind and hand and pen
where lucre is the reward, would derive as
much Joy from the event as all honest men
would Of pain. ..s,.,. ..-.<.
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I.vNCHRTJRG

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dlspatch.I
OCTOBER %, 1877.
Our Agricultural and Mechanical Fair Is
In "full blast" and weather and other
things have propitiously conspired in our
behalf. The FAIRGROUNDS, about twenty
acres in area, are shaded by beautiful oaks
and carpeted with verdant grass. The race
track, adjoining the FAIRGROUNDS, is half q
mile in length. Every part OF 1t is visible
from the grand-stand and from other points,
and yesterday it was beautiful sight when
all the horses and cattle were led around
for public exhibition. Those most familiar
with agricultural shows say there has never
been better exhibition Of stock in Virginia.
Judge Fullerton, the distinguished lawyer
OF New York, sends from his farm in Fair
fax some splendid mixers. Our best-known
stock-breeders have also their best speci-
mems. Major Palmer, OF Saltville, so well
known for his thrift and enterprise, Is the
energetic president OF the Society. Agrl-
cultural implements, domestic articles,
dairy products, fruit, &C., have mot been
neglected. Dogs even come in for n pre-
MUM. Very few Richmond manufacturers
have honored lis with their products, and
therein have done themselves injustice.
The Introductory address was delivered
BY our fayorite, Major Daniel, and the an
nual address by Professor Curry, OF Rich
mond College. AS / give the Major his
military title, probably should have writ
ten Colonel Curry, that both may receive
the rank and title they held in the Confede-
rate service. Both the speakers adapted
their remarks to the occasion, but each
and neither heard the other-paid just and
glowing compliments to President Hayes.
While the speakers were trying to make
themselves audible to large audiences in the
open air, vendors of tritles and agents Of
the "Fat Woman" the "Strong Man."
and other humbugs, were making the
grounds hideous by their boisterous vocife-
rations. Could not those who control our
fairs save us from these nuisances, and pre-
vent the children and negroes from being
cheated?
Some Of our tobacconists are urging fair
in the city devoted exclusively to the weed.
Your primary election gratiiies many peo-
pie. Those who wit hdrew have their friends
in our city who wished to sec them in the
Legislature, but all good patriots ought to
rejoice when our capital city gives forth no
uncertain sound in reference to sustaining
the honor and credit Of the State. The Moi
felt tax is in no Just sense offensive class
legislation. Its payment is purely volun-
tary. II the trade paid the tux it would
only be relieving the public of small part
Of the burden it imposes. r. Is.
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Ereaa :; or, Fathers Sin. A Novel. BY
r, ID. BLAcKMORE, author OF Lorna
Doone," '.The Maid OF Sker," "Cripps
the, Courier" &c. New York: HARPER
& BROTHERS. .-...
For sale by c. F. JOHNSTON.
Harper'S Halt. Hour rieS.-These handy
little works have grown quite popular with
travellers and with those who have only
brief moments sandwiched between mat
tiers OF business for entertaining reading.
We have from the publishers the following
little books added to the Hali-Hour Series :
"The A, Is, C of Finance" by SIMON NEW
COMB, LII. D.; "The Sad Fortunes OF the
Rev. Amos Barton" by GEORGE ELIOT
"Mr. CLIFFS Love Story" by GEORGE
ELIOT; and "Janet's Repentance" by
GEORGE ELIOT.
For sale by C. F. JOHNSTON.
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From the Border.

observation-disclosures, October %. 1871.
Editors Dispatch: The farmers in this
section are busiIy engaged in finishing VI
the seeding OF their wheat crop, and
learn that very full crop is being seeded
Quite large crop Of tobacco has been Sc
cured (unhurt by the frost), and our t'oo
towns are becoming quite tobacco market
Two large warehouses will be in operation
in few weeks for the sale OF leaf-tobacco,
AS regards political matters, there is Il
"free fight going on In Washington
county both for the Senate and House OF
Delegates, and things are greatly mixed.
will not undertake to predict the result, as
49,. BORDER
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@ 2Q-2v
MI FRENCH BRANDY.
99.CEST STORE.
DECEIVED AT THE

ECElVED AT THE
99-CENT STORE.
the finest LAMPS we have ever offered, se'era' "''
ferent styles trimmed with Argand burner
s.ven-,nch shade aud chimney complete, FOR
99c.;
Also. a fiue broad-base LAMP and CHIMNEY thai
we sell two for 99c.;
4 large lot Of MIRRORS, three styles frame;
Also, smaller MIRROR, two for 99c.. and al e&'
ira large aud FINE GLASS for *l.9s;
An elegant line of BRONZE MASTEL-sETs' the
finest goods we have over offered;
Five cases of WALNUT BRACKETS, WALL
POCKETS, TowEL-RACKs, &C., &C, very
large, and extra dne finish;
Another lot of those LAVA CAaPAD0REs At sse'
pair;
The finest line Of DOLLS, large and small 70 'e
seen In the city; IT,. ,
CuILDREN'S FOUR-WlIEEL WAGONS KUN
ING-HORsES, CIIAlR-RoCkERS, &C.;
4 full line OF wORK-BASKETS. SCRsERi-BAs
KETs, LUX H-BASKETS. sCRAr-BA>-
KETS, &C., A..
Catalogues sent free 10 any address.
W. A. STEVENS.
OOPS .fs ..yr.-s - sos Broad street.
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:. DION BoUccAULT SHOOTS. Mrs. WHITING
WHILE PLAYING THE MISUNDERSTANDING
the performance of the "Shaughraun" at
Library Hall, Louisville, on Tuesday last,
by Dion Boucicault, in connection with
Spalding's Dramatic Company at st. LOUIS
Mrs. Whiting, who plays the part OF conn n )
sweetheart, was shot by the hero OF the
play. The accident occurred in the last act,
where the shaughraun fires from, within
barrel at one of the villains Of the piece
who is seeking to run away with his sweet
heart. Mrs. Whiting was in front OF the
barrel yesterday, and received the paper
wad and powder from Conn's pistol IN ner
arm and shoulder, which were bare Inc
wound inflicted was very painful, and,
though severe, is not dangerous. Mrs.
Whiting retained her presence OF mind
with remarkable composure, and submitted
subsequently, to surgical operation of an
Esour's DURATION Washington Republican.
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Pennsylvania and Cameron.

President HAYES was disposed to give the
English mission to Pennsylvania, and asked
the Republicans OF Congress from that State
to recommend some one for the high posi-
ton. It is said that they hive named SIMON
CAMERON. What Mr.. HAYES may do we OF
course cannot tell, but certainly he would
be applauded by the whole country were he
to reject their selection and appoint some
other man OF his own choice. The SER
vile Pennsylyanians have taken advantage
OF him.
This CAMERON, CAMERON, CAMERON, from
Pennsylvania, is offensive to the nation. 1t
is offensive to civilization where high dig
nifty is shown in honoring worth and virtue.
Were SIMON CANER0Na great statesman and
o pure man-could he stand before the
country as self-denying man and one whose
every act and ambition looked TO the pro-
motion Of the public peace and happiness,
to the good of Neutrality-suspicious.
would honor herself in honoring him. Any
. community would derive more honor than
they could confer by applauding such man.
But SIMON CAMERoN'S fame Is that Of the
champion trickster, and all his strategy
looks to the eXaltation OF himself and his
family. His success is wonderful. Penn
sylrania has no chance in the field where
the contest is between CAaERoS's interest
andth public welfare. So completely is the
State thrown into the shade by CAMER0N's
triumphs that the name OF the State should
be changed from Pennsylvania to Cameron.
1t is an offence against public virtue to
name CAMERON to the self-denying and pa
triotic President who is now using all his
power and influence to Illustrate the effects
OF the evil policy which old SIMON CAMERON
has with especial Yinaictiyeness pressed
upon the land. We're Mr.. HAYES to ap..
point him to the important English mission
he would blur the fair page Of his public re.
cord witha hideous blotch that would never
be washed out. We hope he will be true te
/ That fair name he has SO nobly won for pu.
! rity OF purpose and manly armness in it,
] maintenance,
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OLD Washington, October 24.-
The Pennsylvania delegation is very much
cut up about the way its Recommendation
has been received for Minister to England.
| 1t is positively stated that General Cameron
will not be appointed, and that his name
has not even been considered by Mr.. Eyarts
or the President. The Pennsylvanians feel
that they have been offered an uniustiiable
affront by Mr.. Evarts, and that through
them their State has been insulted. 1t is
not probable that they will, make any other
Recommendation, and since there has been
so much ado about this appointment 1t is
quite likely that no Pennsylvania will get
it.-Special TO Baltimore american. .t.
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The A6iusters.

The signs are very decided, we think
that compulsory resdj ustment has been io J.
some time on the wane. and is now nearly o.
an end. The paltering," in triple sense
of the yelled prophet of enforced eaui'
ty"-the powerful speeches that have oeeh
made by the candidate for Lieutenan MT
ernor-the unanswerablc papers OF SruAKi'
M.nYE, HsRsDoN, and many others, WIZ
honest JOHN LETcuER's denuncatioh u
compulsory resdjustment as "aDsuro ;
BococK's declaration that we must Pr
:. ser,,e uutarnished the traditionary no"e
=" and honor of our mother STATE, ctc'' es.''
and that Virginia sentiment ingrhned III
tho nublic mind OF adherence OF an act OF
rublic dishonor. have not failed TO repress
the once rampant advance OF the compul-
sory readjusters, and they have withdrawn
from their too prominent positions: The
gaze OF the world was rather too strong Tor
them.
The fact is the comment that ten cents on
the hundred dollars of value of the property
of the State Dould pay her out OF dedt was
more than the most phrenzied philippe
could stand. The Moffett register, too, has
frightened whole legions OF vehement agi-
tators, and had it been put in operation in
jane instead Of September the agitation
would have been squelched long ago.
Let the elections terminate how they may
the public debt will not be disposed OF to
the wrong OF the public creditor or the dis
honor of Virginia. We appeal, however
to all our fellow-citizens to select their most
wise and most honest men TO make laws for
them. This is the kind Of men to preserve
the public honor and the prosperity and
happiness Of the people.
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and feels az The old Fire Department were
soid sat auction to-day, and brought in the
aggregate q little over $685. With little
repairing anyone Of the engines will bring
that sum. So ~
The Michigan excursionfsts to the num-
Der Of fifty or moro arrived here this morn
ing They will spend some days in pro-
speeding throughout this section, and it Is
believed if they are pleased they will not
only purchase but will induce others in
their State to come here. They will also
visit the State Fair next week.
ROBIN ADAIR
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i.rne md ia ia would rather concur with the
sf.acorIcr mat man who believes every
hing he sees in the papers is an idiot.
nevertheless, we would consider the man
who ON the other extreme, discredtted
everything that he sees in the papers ,.' an
ohe,inate ass Of the most british stoiidlty.
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INcREpULITY.-R HACKETT, Of
New York.. Is SO irritated by the newspapers
that he Is bereft Of his philosophy. He de-
clared the other day that ''the man who be-
SLEEVES what hesees in the newspapers is an
idiot unit to be in the iury-box." Could
not the Recorder have qualified his iudg-
nent by a grain Of the salt Of practical
philosophy. The papers contain pretty
much everything, both the false and the
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NE SPECIAL TTENTION Is
called to the sale Of splendid and frsciass Broad
street property, corner Second and Broad streets. OF
FOUR FRAME STORES and DESIRABLE LOTS,
THIS friday AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock.
This really offers unusually good opportunity to
secure property where good revenue can be relied
on and ut the same time be rapidly enhancing In
value Don't fail TO attend. Terms extra inviting.
oc 26-lt ROBERT d. LYME, Auctioneer.
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CONDITION OF SENATOR NORTON incsn-
mali, October 25.-A special from Indian
apolis says: ''Dr. Bliss, who is attending
Mr.. Morton, does not now seem very hope
fu1 OF bis immediate improvement"
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BAN0UET.

4 SsOCIATION ARMY OF NORTHERN
N VIRGINIA BANQUET, NOVEMBER !, 1877
at ST. CLAIRE HOTEL. immediately AFTER tue an
nual address In the hall Of the House OF Doleates.
desirable that all who intend to be present should at
once purchase tickets, which may be had OF LEROY
s. EDWARDS, T. a. BRANDER, and CARLTON
MCCARTHY. -
Tickets, $3.50. &C l6-eodS
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DEATH, OF GEORGE L. Fox, THE PA.Nr0-
MIMIsT. - Boston, October 24.-George l..
Fox died this afternoon ut the residence o!
his brother.in-law. George q. Howard, IN
Cambridge; aged fiity-two years.
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mARRIAaEs.

Married; inst Stephens church, CuIpeper Va,
on the evening OF Oath Octobsr,by the Rev: james
ton. va 10 Miss SALLIE Co. daughter Of The late DR..
William Crump. OF Culpeper. No cards.
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nr"IHE CRY is STILL THEY
GOMEZ EG,s ~.

9cc"THE. CRY is STILL THEY
~ COME" rG.t ~ 81"
"@~i T. r. PRICE & co. =. -
announce that u second supply Of desirable
FALL FABRICS ~
has arrived. These embrace, In part,
An elegant line OF BLACK CLOTH and MATE
LASsE CLOAKs; E"E- 1".t:,'i
Foreign and Domestic KNICkERB0CKERS
BoUgETTES, GASHMERES, and other latest
novelties. 3" ritf
To their stock of BLACK SILKS they invite spe-
cial attention. ...-H
COLORED silks, In newest shades, u 81;
New and noDby designs ia French. English, and
American CLOTHS and CASSlaiERES.
Thia department receives pal tlcular attention,
which assures the buyer In getting just the article
Gentlemen's Furnishings In SOCKS, COLLARS and
' CUFFS, HANDK ERCHIEFS: Kid, DogsSin,
Berlin, Castor, and other GLOVES;
The best assortment OF gentemen's SCARFS In the
RUFFiiNGs. EMBRomERIEs, LACEs, and
other articles for the ladies; q. .
An assortment of LINENS and CRETONSE.S that
eau please the most fastldious;
SILK CAMBRIA, and ALPACA UMBRELLAS
for gentlemen and adieS:
CASHMERE. MATELASSE, and SHETLAND
WOOL SHAWLS.
WV ''',"' T.R. PRICE eco,
ocl6 ll0l Main street.
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oc 26-3ti
CARRIAGES, WAGONS, CARTS, 30.

EOR SALE.-I havealot OF work, csssss@S. ,
II both new and secondhand, consisting 9kSss-
of BUGGIES, R0CKAWAYS, JAEGER WAGONS
SPRING-WAGONS,s &C., all OF my manaiactu "
TO their interest to give me call. Work guaranteed
to give satisfaction. AL RETAINING In my line
1F277zl No.t121 Eighteenth street, Richmond, va
oc 23-l2t
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it was the Suffolk Herald, not the Suffolk
esa; That We answered Yesterday in refer
/ ene &c 70 persons exemp ed from tile payment
OF the capitatlon tax. 81. $500
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MOZART HALL,

MOZART HALL,
EIGHTH, BETWEEN GRACE AND
FRANKLIN STREETS.
HENRY c. WYATT, BUSINESS MANIAC Err.
Inauguration Musical and Comedy performances
for the
STATE-FAIR WEEK.
Engagement of the brilliant musical and dramatic
artistic,
MISS LAURA JOYCE,
ana .---
CAREFULLY SELE COMEDY COMPANY.
The beautiful Comedy by TON ROBERTSON, entl-
tied
will be produced with brilliant assignment of char
acterS.
The GRAND MOZART ORCHESTRA has been
engaged, and the fashionable public may rely upon
most delightful and arti5iically-rendcrcd enter
tainment, fitted in every way to this new home OF
amusement.
In preparation, Goldsmith's Comedy Of
j.. SHE STOCPS TO CONQUER.
The great Paris, New York, and London success
THE PINK DOMINOES, ETC, ETC.
Seats reserved 1T WAITS Music Emporium,
price, 81.
oc 26-F,SM&W4t
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VI LETTINGS.

EMBERS OF RICHMOND MIA
Nl LODGE, No. II, KNIGHTS OF PY-E&EN
THIAS, win attend Il stated meeting ofA t1s
their lodge mt PythIan Castle Hall, THlS{SSs&F
friday EVENING at TX O'Clock. Nem- SSSSY
bcrs Of Sister lodges are fraternaly invited SlsS
to nj tend.
BY order OF the Chancellor Commander.
CT. DANFORTT,
Oc 26-ltk Keeper Of Records and Seal.