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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-01
lFor the Dispatch.l
The Public Schools Of Richmond

AS shown, the City School Board have
enonomized in, the way OF expenditures to
the fullest extent possible. The wages Of
the teachers were reduced more than they
ought to have been. The contingent ex-
penses are q trife, taking into consideration
the large number Of children taught (say
8,000).
The appropriation made by the City
Council (S53,000) for the support Of the
Richmond public schools for the city's is-
cal year ending February !, 1878, together
with all other resources Of the School
Board. has been expended, and to-day the
Board is left high and dry TO maintain the
schools with deficit amounting to $40, 900.
The question now with the Board is bow TO
do 1t. The fault lies with the State authori-
ties. II the apportionment money que TO
the City School Board had been paid
promptly no financial difficulty would have
occurred until the next fiscal year. The
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/. 4JAMES-RIyER 1MPROYEMENT.-Th cold,
clustering weather Of yesterday prevented
a survey OF Richmond bar, and deferred
the committee which was expected to 20
down the river on tour Of inspection from
making their contemplated visit to the work
below the city. The engineer Of the i'm
provement, however, went down as far as
Jones's Neck, point in the vicinity Of
Deep Bottom, where Dutch-Gap lighthouse
had been washed ashore. The bottom lands
in that vicinity are reported to have been
considerably washed by the late high water
and not little damage done.
The riyer-bottom nearer Richmond and
upon Richmond bar has secured out great
deal. but some few Jumps have been left by
the food. The effect OF the fresbet where
the wing dams are located has been all that
could be desired, and all that was antici-
pated before the food. There is now q
depth OF about sixteen feet on Richmond
bar, and at Randolph's flat and upon War
wick bar the scour has deepened the water
to more than eighteen feet, and in some
places fully twenty feet.
- The effect Of the food has fully satisfied
the engineer and his assistants OF the sue.
cess of the plan of improvement and its
correctness, and has demonstrated beyond
all doubt its permanency. 1t is, however,
still too early to give in detail the effects OF
the freshet on the river, but next week this
may be done. When the committee have
examined the work, and the engineer col.
lected all the facts, all interesting report
may be expected.
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LOCAL MATTERS,

The PETERSBURG RAILROAD CAsE-DEcI-
SION OF THE SUPREME Court OF APPEALS
RENDERED THuRspAY.-The Supreme Court
OF Appeals, Judge Christian delivering the
opinion, decided in the case OF BroadnaX
against Raglsnd that the Circuit Court OF
Richmond had jurisdiction in the trial OF
the cause, and concurred with the Circuit
Court Of Richmond in the "opinion that
the 1926 shares OF the capital stock OF the Pc
tersburg Railroad Company in the bill and
proceedings mentioned, and embraced in
certificate No. 743, issued by said company,
and now held by said city as collateral secu-
rity for the note OF said Ragland and others,
and which was derived originally from
the State OF Virginia, is entitled to a diyi-
dend OF one and one-haif per cent. per share
semi-annually,Ato be paid out OF any earn
ings Of the said company, and that IN the
event OF any semi-annual dividends being
declared upon the common stock OF said
company, exceeding said one and one-half
per cent, the said stock is entitled, in addi-
tion to paid one and one-hah per cent.
chargeable upon the gross earnings OF said
company, to receive out Of the net earnings
OF said company sum sufficient to make it's
aggregate dividend equal to that received
by other stockholders, and that in case
OF default OF the company to pay
said one and one-half per cent. semi
annually the Board OF Public Works may
be required to 5oreclose the mortgage made
to secure said payment and to realize by a
sale OF the corporate property in said mort
gage mentioned the sum Of S163,5O0, to be
divided ratably among the holders OF the
said 1926 shares OF the said stock"
This court 1.-THE Supreme Court OF Ap-
peals], adopting the views OF the said
Circuit Court expressed In the clear and
able opinion filed with the record in this
cause, is Of opinion that there is no error in
the decree Of the said Circuit Court, and that
the same be affirmed.
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TRAVEL RESUMED VIA PIEDMONT AIR
LINE.-Tbe Richmond and DanvilIe rail-
road and connections are now open for
through travel between all points North and
South, the only break being a transfer at
Staunton river, ninety miles from Rich
mond, which is made with little iuconyeni-
ence to passengers; making close connec-
tions at Charlotte, N. c., with Charlotte,
Columbia and Augusta and Atlanta and
Charlotte Airline railways to and from all
points South. Southeast, and Southwest.
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THE pEsITENTIARY.
Annual Report OF the Boartl Of Di-
rectOrs.

THE SYSTEM OF BOOKKEEPING EXPLAIN
ED-TIIE INCREASED MORTALITY AT THE
PENITENTIARY AND THE REASON THERE
FOR-No SALE OF THE sPRlNG-LoT MADE
A REDUCTION OF THE GENERAL AGENTS
COMMISSIONS REcoNMENDED-THE CA
NAL COMPANY.
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THE CANAL.-At 4 meeting OF the Board
OF Directors of the James River and Kama
wha Company held Yesterday evening the
President was authorized to apply to the
Council of the city Of Richmond for such
aid as may be necessary for the restoration
OF the canal.
A number of influential gentlemen were
present by invitation at the meeting OF the
Board, and the opinion was generally en-
tertained. as we are informed, that with
reasonable assistance from the city Of Rich
mond the navigation on the canal could be
restored in few months.
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FROM PRIVATE LETTER received from
Bolling's Landing on the canal We ascertain
that the loss OF Messrs. T. N. Maury d Co.
WAS much less than the amount stated In
the Dispatch of the 2oth instant. Their
entire stock of goods was saved, and the
goods washed away belonged to other par
ties, and were stored in their lumber-house
awaiting shipment. We make this state
ment to remove any erroneous impression
that may have been made by the corFe-
spondence in the paper Of the goth.
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November Statistics
METEOROLOGICAL,

The following table shows the state OF the
thermometer on each day during the month
OF November. Itshows also the highest and
lowest points reached on each day and the
condition Of the weather ut sunrise on each
day. The readings were made at sunrise in
ap elevated position in the eastern portion
OF the city:
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RESIGNATION OF CoUECILAEN.-Genera
Joseph r. Anderson, president OF the Com
mon Council and member-elect OF the House
OF Delegates, will, it is said, present his re-
sicnaton as q member OF the Council from
Clay Ward at its regular meeting.on Mon
day. Mr.. George L. Christian is spoken OF
as the Generals successor as presiding
officer.
Mr.. s. Fl. Pulliam will also present his re.
signation as member from Monroe Ward
Mr.. Charles Campbell will probably be Mr.
PuIliam's successor.
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SCHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS viii be found I'd
possess those qualities necessary to the total eradtcA
ton of all bilious attacks, prompt to start the Sc
cretlons of the liver, and give healthy tone to the
entire system. Indeed, 1t is ordinary discovery
In medical science to have invented a remedy FOR
these stubborn complaints, which develop all the re-
suits produced by heretofore free use OF calomel-
mineral justly dreaded by mankind, and acknow-
legged to be destructive In the extreme 10 the human
system. That the properties OF certain vegetables
comprise all the virtues Of caomel without Its In
furious enden cies IS now admitted fact, rendered
ndispuable by scientific researches, and those who
use the MANDRAKE PILLS will bc fully satisfied
that the best medicines those provided by nature
In the common herbs and roots of the 1elds
These pills open the bowels and correct all bilious
arrangements without salvation or any Of the In
furious effects Of caomel other poisons. The se-
cretion OF bile Is promoted by these pills. as viii be
by the altered color of the stools and disappear
ing OF the sallow complexion and cleansing of the
tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box OF
pills. Prepared only by j. II. ScHENCK 6 SON at
their principal Office corner Sixth and Arch streets.
Philadelphia, and for sale by oil druggists and
dealers.
Price, 25 cents per box.
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! favorabIy considered, provided the peniten-
| tiary is not burdened with a greater cost
| than that Of supporting the same number
OF convicts in the prison..
| It gives the Board pleasure, in conclIl-
sion, to bear cordial testimony to the eff
cient manner in which the officers OF all
grades have discharged their respective du-
ties.
By order Of the Board OF Directors.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN B. CARY, President.
Major Johnston says in his communica-
ton to the Penitentiary Board: "Will you
not recommend that the Legislature provide
by law for the guarding and maintenance
OF convicts, not to exceed three hundred in
number at any one time, in order to enable
the James River and Kanawha Company to
complete the railroad and to clean out and
improve its watcrway?"
TEE REPORT OF THE GENERAL AGENT
says in relation to the financial statement:
"The figures show large and growing
trade-larger than ever before in the his
tory OF the institution. This effected, too,
under continued and general depression
OF business, is source of qualification to
me, and doubtless of satisfaction to you.
Our financial condition Is very satisfactory,
doing business OF more than 100000, and
not dollar OF bad debts that am aware,
and during my term Of Office have left S1O.-
900 of our appropriation in the State trea-
sury, and believe, If there is not some un-
foreseen contingency, there Will be little
need for the appropriation for the present
year. With confident hopes and belief In
the early success Of the penitentiary as
sclf-sustaining institution,
Respectfully, ->
IN. G.. TALIAFERR0,
"General Agent"
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PARK-PLACE METHODIST CHURCH.-ThlS
beautiful and admirably-arranged church
edilice has been completed, and will be
opened for divine service tomorrow (Sun-
day) morning. The interior finish is in
elegant and tasteful style. Carpets, chairs,
settecs, pulpit, chancel, and all the nphol-
stering are in harmony with the prevailing
finish, which is OF oak and walnut. The
"Apostles' Greed" and our "Lord's
PRAYER" in blue letters on a white ground,
with an ornamental border, form a hand
some feature in the rear OF the pulpit. The
yaulted ceiling, with its walnut ribs, is in
fine taste. But the elegant Gothic gas-fix-
lures, including the splendid central chan
delier and massive brackets around the
walls, form one of the most attractive fea-
lures OF the interior. The design for the
gas-fXtures was gotten up in New YORK.
The fitting and putting up was executed by
Nr. Bowers, of this city. The painting and
graining Of the whole building, which IS
done in the most tasteful style, was executed
by Mr.. Vaughan. The upholsterlns was
done by Mr.. Richardson. Mr.. .. Neal has
done himself great credit in the carpenters
work, all of which is in the highest
style Of workmanship. The solid oak
and walnut pulpit, presented by the
Messrs. Gibson, and the Gothic chairs,
presented by Mr.. J. D. Gatewood,
for the platform, are as tasteful and orna-
mental as they are creditable to the work
manship and generosity Of the donors. The
lniant.class room is unique design; and
the choir-galery, with the stained-glass
window in the rear, is a beauty. The main
body OF the audience-room is furnished with
oak chairs, with walnut frames and perfo-
rated black-walnut seats. The Bible-class
room, which is designed also for partor pur-
poses, connects with the audience-room by
movable sash, thus making it available for
the accommodation OF large congregation
it is one OF the completest church editices
anywhere to be found.
Rev. DR.. Edwards will preach the dedi.
catory sermon tomorrow Mt II A. NJ: Com
munion service at P. NJ, and preaching al
T4P. NJ. by Rev. j. J. Latferty.
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ST. J0HN'S GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
FA1R.-The congregation OF Sc. Johns Ger
man Lutheran church, now worshipping at
their building on Fifth street, contemplate
the erection OF q new church editice. On
Monday night next at Sanger Hall they
will commence holding a fair, the proceeds
of which will be devoted to the enterprise
in view. The hall has been elegantly pre-
pared for the fair. The decorations and all
the arrangements there have been Superin-
tended by Dir. G. J.. Siegel, who has on this
occasion shown even more than his usual
taste and skill. The restaurant will be
placed on the stage back of the scenes. The
entrance to it on the right will be through
German thatch-roofed cottage; on the
left through castle-gate. In the centre OF
the room is 4 rustic arbor, where Christmas
goods will be offered for sale, and which is
appropriately surmounted by figure OF
Santa Claus. In one corner there is a Swiss
cottage of elaborate workmanship. In an
other is the post-oftice, a beautiful struc-
ture, provided by the liberalty OF the wife
OF a well-known citizen. An Indian wig.
wan, made of real buffalo robes, will be
used for the sale OF cigars, and lovely
sauaw will have charge OF it. Rebecca's
Well and the candy stand also attract atten'
ton and challenge admiration. The front
of the stage will be ornamented with flow
ers aud pot-plants, and during the week the
lovers of music will be gratified with visits
from the Amateur band, Kessnich's band
the Virginia, and the Germa
MIA Club.
The Rev. Edward Huber is pastor OF st
Johns church, and has been actively assist
ing the committee and the ladies in theil
preparations for the fair, which promises tt
| be a notable event in that line in this city
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"ANDREws's BAzAR"p puts the fashion ccntres
of Europe under contribution for the tasteful cos
tunes which appear In its columns No lady who
desires dress well afford to be without 1t. Its
low price Of subscription is far from corresponding
with its high standard OF excellence Published by
w. r. Andrews, Cincinnati, mt one dollar rer ar
mum.
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FUNERAL OF BISHOP MARyIN.-St. Louis,
November 20.-The funeral of Bishop Mar
vsn took place to-day, and was attended by
large concourse OF people, including mem
bers OF oil denominations and citizens gen.
rally. There were also number m promi.
nent memb bers OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, S0ulh, present from Tennessee and
other States.
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THE THEATRE.--Slavin's Uncle Toms
Cabin Combination will give matinee to-
day, and final performance tonight. The
entertainment has been very popular in
other cities.
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PERsoHAL.-Among the visitors to the
Tobacco Exchange yesterday were: j. F.
Wetenhall, New York; B. B. Vaughan,
Jr., Petersburg; and George Perkins, Hen
rico.
This is from the Danville Ne,oS of No
vember 23d: 1Mr. j. D. Patton, who has
for long while represented the well-known
house Of A. Y. Stokes L. Co., Richmond, In
the capacity OF travelling salesman, has ac-
cepted position on the staff Of the Khe-
dive OF Egypt. Mr.. Patton is in the city to
bid adieu to his friends and relations, and
will sail per steamer on the 5th proXimo."
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TRAVEL SOUTH RESUMED VIA THE RICH-
MoND AND PETERSBURG RoAD.-Travel south
has been resumed Uia the Richmond and
Petersburg and Atlantic Coast-Line rail-
ways, transfer having been established at
Weldon. Close connection is made be-
tween Richmond and Wilmington, Raleigh,
Goldsboro', Columbia, Charleston, Augusta,
Savannah, and all southern and southwest
ern points. The lines south Of Weldon are
intact The through train leaves Byrd-Street
station daily ut $40 A. NJ.
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THE EPPINGER CABLE-COlL TOBACCo.-A
suit WIS brought some time since in the
United States Court for the Southern Dis
trlct OF New York by Mr.. Isaac Eppinger,
of that State, against Henry A. Ritchie and
others, for an infringement of his rights as
the patentee OF the machinery for manufac-
turing the celebrated Cable-Coil tobacco.
This suit, after very spirited argument and
legal contest, was decided in favor Of the
plaintiff by Judge Sbipman. Another suit,
involving similar questions OF law and fact,
is still pending in the same district and State
between The same plaintiff and other defend
ants, but will be heard before another judge.
Besides, the facts on which the defence rely
will be differently presented. The counsel
for the complainant arc Messrs. Turner,
Lee, and Mcclure; for the defendants. the
distinguished iurist Hon. George Ticknor
Curtis. Both sides are now engaged in this
city in taking the depositions Of some OF our
leading manufacturers. TO be more parti'
cular, it may be said that the present suit is
brought by Eppinger against Julius Erh-
mann. of New York, for alleged infringe
ment Of 4 patent granted to said Eppinger
on an Improvement in plug and bunch to.
bacco"
The bill in equity sets fozth the patent,
alleges an infringement, and seeks for an
accounting End perpetual injunction. II
is stated that preliminary injunction has
already been granted, bat that a motion
will be made to dissolve the same. The
grounds on which this motion will be made
and upon which the ultimate defence will
rest are said to be the want Of novelty in
the invention and the alleged fact that the
so-called process OF manufacturing "Ep'
pinger Cable Coil'' involved no inventive
skill. a number OF manufacturers state
that they regard Mr.. Eppinger's claims as
to the novelty Of his invention as absurd
and unwarrantable, and his demands a:
unjusti6able. The suit will probably be OF
great consequence TO some OF our manufae
tllrerS r.
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BAILEp. .-Alonzo Wade, white man,
charged with committing an indecent as.
sault upon Miss Sarah Jane Gordon, aged
about sixteen years, was brought before
Judge Minor, OF the Henrico County Court,
yesterday, on q writ Of habeas corpus, and
bailed in the sum Of $500 for his appearance
before the next term OF the court.
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n ELLYsoN 4 CO.. advertising agents, ,nsert ad-
yc.isemeats In sll OF the newspapers Of the United
Slaes at publishers rates. Orsrs eft al the Dis.
patch coantins-room, Will receive p,emat atten-
ttoJi !.
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PIzzINI has the finest and best stock Of Cenfec-
toneres that Is to be found IN this city, His stock
of Plain Candies, French Candies, Chocolae- Gum,
and Marshmallow- Drops. Bou-Bons, Jellles, Pre-
serves Nuts Rasihs other good thugs, lslarge.
CIx,nb bi,ro c,l
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BEAUTIFUL GOLD WATCHEs.-Som Of the most
beautiful watches In the city ut remarkable prices.
For instance, beautiful Gold Watch at $26, and
$50, aud $40, and Stem -Winders al S50-very su-
perb. splendid tlme-keepers. Also, some more mag
nincent at 500 and $75 and upwards, at
C. GENNET's, 9l7 Main street.
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GRAND JURY OF TIE HUsTISGs COURT FOR
DEcEMBER.-The following is list OF the
grand jurors OF the Hastings Court drawn
to serve for the December term, commenc-
ing on Monday James Evans, Bailey Da-
Wis, Joseph Hall, Slas l.. Johnson, James
Fl. Pecor, Charles E. Whitlock, William Il.
Haxall, Samuel B. Ragiand, William A.
Wyatt, and NJ. L. Straus.
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FINE MALAGA GRAPES, fresh and nice, ut Pr
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WILBoR's CoD-LrvER OIL AND LINE.-The
great popularity of this safe and eniracious pre-
paration Is alone attributable to It's intrinsic
worth. In the cure Of Coughs, Colds, Asthmr,
Bronchitis, Whooping. cough, Scrofuious Humors,
and all Consumptiye Symptoms, II has no supe-
rior, if equal. Let no one neglect the carly synp
Of disease, when agent Is thus at hand which
will alleviate all complains OF the Chest, Lungs, or
Throat. Manufactured only by A. b. WILBoR,
Chemist Boston. Sold by all druggists.
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CALIFORNIA PEARs.-If you wish some OF this
delicious fruit go to PIzZ1NI.
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"MERAAID TRocHEs."-Aco concentrated specific
suited for this enlightened age. Nervousness, Rheu
| matism, General Debility, and all internal aches
and pains. Convenient for the pocket Especially Co
Dyspeptlcs) A delightful Troche for ladies and
children. See circular. PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
POLK MILLER & Co.. and druggists generally. 25s
and I'll
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RESEI0P ssARvTS.

THE CLOSE OF AN ACTIVE LIFE OF THIRTY
SIX YEARS IN THE MISISTRY--A SKETCH
OF HIS CAREER-THE FATAL ILLNESS
FUNERAL PREPARATIONS
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.AvENA, OR OATEN GRITS.-We have been aU-
pointed agents for this article, and can recommend
1t as very SUPERIOR SURPRISING any oatmeal, either
Scotc Irish, or domestic, offered the public.
Parties desiring triul of 1t can get sample pack
ages from any rst-class retail grocer free Of cost
We are now ready to supply the trade. This article
Of food received the highest medal at the Centennial
Exposition and American-InsiituteF Fair.
Twenty-Five cases two pound packages received
to-day. A. 7. STOKES q GO.
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CHRISTIAN WoMEN's MISSION SOCIETY,"
This beneficial society has gone to work in
earnest relieving the necessities OF those
who are sufferers by the food in the inun-
dated portion of the city. Some provisions
kindly sent them by sympathizers have
been distributed, and needy cases are being
looked after. They find immediate use for
all that has been contributed, and pressing
need for more. Anything in the way OF
clothing or eatables will be acceptable and
promptly turned over where it will do the
most good. As the families who have lost
their all-and there are many such-are
withoutfuel or lights, it has been suggested
that some relief in respect of the latter item
could be obtained from those who purchased
lamps to use while the supply OF gas had
been cut off, and who have now thrown
them aside. AS to fuel, it is hoped that the
city authorities may take some action for
their relief in this regard; il not, the ladies
will have to depend on contributions OF
money wherewith to purchase it. Nothing
Is given out except upon personal inspec-
tion, and those who give may rest assured
that it will not be misapplied. The follow
ing ladies will receive and distribute any
donations to them for this purpose:
Mrs. Samuel Nj. Price, Fifth street be-
tween Cary and Canal.
Mrs. Patton, Franklin and Third streets.
Mrs. NJ. L. Hopkins, 120 west Cary street.
Mrs. William Fl. Peasants, 2604 Franklin
street.
Contributions Of money, if left at this
Office, will be promptly handed over to the
treasurer OF the Society.
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FRESH FIGS, FRESH FIGs.-PIZZINt has some
excellent FIGS at two pounds for twenty-five cents.