davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

The THEATRE-PRoFEsS0R CooKE.-One
OF the most remarkable and interesting ex-
hbitions ever witnessed in this city was
that given by Professor Cooke at the Theatre
last night, and in the presence OF large and
highly intelligent audience. Professor
Cooke is man Of very pleasant address, and
bears strong resemblance to well-known
tobacconist OF this city.
Before the entertainment commenced q
committee OF gentlemen composed Of Messrs.
James NJ. Tyler, Aylett II. Woodson, w.
r. Bridges, 0. N. Marshall, Charles v.
Meredith, and DR.. Charles Macgill, were in
yited to the stage to assist the Professor in
his experiments and to keep their eyes on
all he did. It must be confessed that these
gentlemen were no wiser when they
left the stage than they were when
the performance commenced. The first
"trick" was that OF turning water into
wine, which was accomplished with appa-
The Professor had three or four glass.tum-
blers and china pitcher haif-full OF water.
The glasses he handed to members Of the
committee, and, taking the pitcher OF water,
filled the tumblers about half full of.--Wine.
The next experiment was one Of second
sight, which was accomplished with q pack
OF ordinary playing-cards most successfully
with the aid Of an assistant, who stood In
the main aisle Of the parquet near the door.
Taking the cards he sbufiied them thor
oughly. and then handed them to each MEM
Der OF the committee, who in turn gave them
a good mixing. Members OF the committee
then selected six or eight cards each with
out letting the Professor or his assistant
see them, and the latter called out the cards
just rs though he had them In his own
hand. This trick was very well performed,
and was received with much applause.
The cabinet-tests were far superior to
Dayenport's.
The greatest feat OF allwas :" the startling
clairyoyance," in which Miss Crawford,
lying in sort OF trance, through Professor
Cooke, answered number OF questions
written. and at once pocketed by members
OF the committee and persons in the audi
ence. Said questions were exhibited by the
writers mo one until the answers bad been
given. - s.., ~, ....,. ..s,.
The case with which the wonder-Worker
released himself from pair OF handcuffs
put upon him by Captain Tyler was another
feat surprisingly we'll done. Other por-
tions OF the programme were carried out In
style and character equal to i the perform.
ances byauy "professor.o DR.. Mayill and
all the. members Of the COMMITTEES were
completely mystiied. When the great
spirit-tying feat" was about TO be shown,
professors Cooke said to the Doctor, !" NoMs
do YOU think it possible for me to release
my hands"l The Doctor responded In
tone thar bad n shade OF disgust in Il, 81
don't know what In the devil YOU may do,
The Professor promise a full, candid, and
careful expose to-nisht.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

POLICE COURT, Observation-Disclosures John
j. C,7ltchfeld presiding.-Robert Evans
(colored), charged with assaulting B. R.
Randolph and Francis Coles. Case contin-
ued until to-day.
George Benedict (whitel charged with
being drunk and violently resisting Police
man A. j. Tucker while in the discharge Of
his duty, was sent to Jail for ten days.
Five Byrd-Island negro couples, charged
with unlawful cohabitation, were sent on
to the grand jury, and committed to jail.
Toney Armistead (colored) was charged
with unlawfuly and tetoniousiy "purioin-
ing, abstraeting, embezzling, and appropria-
ting to his own use about $A in United States
currency, deposited in his hands as trustee
Of society called Young Sons OF the Vine
yard, for the purpose of defrauding said
society, within the last twelve months"
Discharged. -.si...f ..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

MEETING OF LTQU0R-DEALERS AND WORK
INGMES.-A meeting OF the two committees
representing the Liquor-Dealers' Protective
Association and the Workingmcn's Asso-
citation was held last night Mt Sauer's, ana
was quite fully attended. The doors OF the
commttee-room were closed upon all not
members OF one OF the other organization.
A representative CT this paper sent in note
requesting to be allowed to be present to
report proceedings, promising that in doing
so the utmost impartiality and fairness
would be observed. The answer returned
was that "the meeting tonight is strictly
private" signed Committee"
1t is known, however, that the question
OF participating in the primary election
was discussed, and after the meeting was
over one who Is in favor OF the liquor
dealers Joining in the Conservative primary
said: II think we have got them" More
than that he would not say. That was con-
strucd to mean. at least, that no agreement
had yet been made binding the two organi-
cations to keep aloof from the primary. 1t
is known that a number OF influential and
active members OF the LiQuor-DealcrS' AS
sociation are advocates OF making their fight
at the primary.
4 candidate. who is supposed to represent
the views OF the liquor-deaers in respect to
the Moffett law, and who is himself now in
favor OF the primary, said last night: "Give
us 4 week or ten days more and believe
that the great majority will agree to make
the fight Mt the primary" Now so little is
known that it can only be said, in the usual
wise way, 1--WE shall see what we shall see."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

BAsE-BALL--THE BROWN STOCKINGS WIN
THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF .TnG STATE.-- iester,
day afternoon Q. match game of base-hat
was played on the Reservoir GROUNDS !s os.
tween the Champion A,iantics ana the
famous Brown Stockings. which resulted 10
= weary for itbe Browns by a score OF 10
to 8. This game decides the championship
Z; fbe state. The Brown Stockings have
nn,v one more game 70 play this season,
which viii take place on Monday next WITH
tae Mutusls, Of Mancheafer, In that eily.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

BAPTIST SUNDAY-ScHooL ASSOCIATION
The Baptist Sunday-School Association met
with the Clay-Street church on Sunday after
noon-J. B. Winston, president, in the chair,
j. Booton Hill secretary.
The reports from the schools for the past
month showed the following average attend
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

MEETING OF THE STATE CoMMITTEE.-A
meeting OF the State Central Conservative
Committee is called to meet at Room No.
13T. Exchange Hotel. on Tuesday, October
90. 1877. at O'Clock 2. NJ.
BY order Of the State Executive Commit
tee. join II. GUY, Chairman.
j. Bell Bigger, Acting Secretary.
Conservative papers please copy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

FALL FROM WINDow.-Officers Tomlin-
son and Tucker found young Mr.. Talbot
lying on the sidewalk near the corner OF
Thirteenth and Franklin streets on Sunday
night about 12s O'Clock, with two ugly
wounds on his head. 1t is supposed he fell
about twelve feet, striking the stone cellar
Gaping He was taken home.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16
The following is summary Of the aver;
tendance for the past three months:
Total. 27e 1907 SAO4la.

A communication from Shockoe Mission
school was referred to committee to report
at the next meeting. This school was Or
ganized on the 7th with IL officers, teachers,
and scholars, and last Sunday there were
40 present. :, u g-g, ..~,..@.t
Rev. w. A. Pearson, OF South Carolina.
made some very interesting remarks, after
which the Association adjourned. -,
The next meeting will be with the Second
BAPTIST church. 10 . ,..,.r,.t-3c.s,,2.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16
REVIVAL IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH IN ASH

REVIVAL IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH IN ASH
LAND.-Rey. DR.. Hatcher has been preach
ing in this church during the past week to
large and attentive congregations. The
pastor (Rev. J. William Jones) filled the
pulpit on Sunday. There have been seven
professions OF conversion, and number OF
others are interested. The meetings 60 on
at night this week. DR.. Warren breaches
tonight and DIR. Hatcher Thursday night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

RECEPTION AT DR.. HoGE's. s.-ReY. DIR.
Hose was called upon at his residence,
southeast corner OF Fifth and Main streets.
last night, by il large number Of members
OF his congregation and other friends, who
PAD him their respects aud congratulated
nun upon bis safe return from Europe. The
Doctor IL looking mighty well, and says he
1eeis better than he looks.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

BAPTISM AT THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES j.
B. Hutson, pastor Of Pine-Street Baptist
church, baptized five -conyicts at the peni-
tentiary on Sunday afternoon. The Sun.
day school there, under charge Of Colonel
W. p. Munford. has been doing q good
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

THE POLICE INSPECTIoN-ALLP PRESENT OR
ACCOUNTED FoR.-An inspection OF the city
police force took place yesterday evening at
O'Clock Mt the Old-Market Hall. All the
force was present except those on duty AT
the various station-houses. In the absence
of Major Poe (chief OF police, Captain
Charles II. Epps commanded, assisted by
Captains Il. B. White and James B. Pleas
ants. .., ~.....g
=. Among those in attendance were Police
Commissioners Mayo, Saunders, and Shields;
Captain Charles L. Taylor, chairman OF the
Committee on Police and Councilman
John NJ. Higgins. The men were compli-
mentcd upon their appearance and eff
cheney. After the inspection the line was
formed, and the force paraded the princi-
pal streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16
THE COMMON COUNCIL.

REPORTS or TIE COMMITTEES ON STREETS.
LIGHT. WATER, FIRE DEPARTMENT, 20
LICE, CLAIMS, AND DPRINTEEG-THEUN UNION
HILL AvENUE-AN NORD1NANCE TO APPRO-
PIRATE s25o,oo0 TO BUILD AND FURNISH
A NEW CITY HALL-NEW BUSINESS
MONTHLY SESSIONS OF, THE COUNCIL IN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

f'!RE LAST EyENING.-At 1870 o'clock last
evening an alarm Of lire was turned in at
Station !, engine-housc on Main street near
Twcnty-irst, caused by the explosion OF an
oil-lamp at Mr.. John Il. Sedgwick's resi-
dencc, on Twentieth street near Broad.
Damage tritling.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

lew and wider sphere Of usefulness the
good opinion, the kind wishes, and atfec-
tionate regard not only of the Catholics OF
the city and State, but OF people of all faiths
with whom he has come in contact during
his residence here. His broad culture, cap
Itiyating manners, and gifts OF oratory,
Joined with his great interest in all that con-
Germs Richmond, has given him a secure
place in the hearts Of thousands, and it is
pleasant to think atthese kind feelings are
rcciprocated. In addressing the Irish Catho-
lie Benevolent Union here few weeks ago
he said - %e5-: ~
"I welcome you as citizens in the name Of
the citizens OF Richmond Nearly the last
decade of years have spent in Virginia
and North Carolina. During that time !
have daily commingIed and conyersed with
its people without distinction Of creed, and
unless have very much mistaken the char
acter and disposition OF these people can
say to you with ,eontidencs that you will
here seek in vain for social 6stracism. or re-
Hgious animosity. Preiudices, indeed, there
may be and are among us; but they are rele-
gated to the private family and to the
churches. You will find in the public walks
Of life a broad religious toIeration and q so.
cial fraternal spirit. And the friendly smile
you Will see before you on Richmond's race
will reflect the warm and generous feelings
of Rchmond's heart. And il I can COM
mend the citizens OF Richmond to you,
can certainly commend you to the citizens OF
Richmond"
The advice he gave the delegates" Fol-
low the maxim Of 8 father OF the Church: I:
In essentials let there be unity; in open
questions, liberty; in all things, charity -
he has himself consistently adopted, and no
disputes, or discussions, or discords Of any
sort between Catholics and non-Catholics
have marked his stay here.
His advancement has been rapid-ap-
pointed bishop at the age Of thirty-two, and
consecrated at thirty-iour; chief arch
bishop and primate OF the Church at
y-three-but in the opinion Of church
men OF competent Judgment by no
means beyond his merits. AS the most inn
portant Catholic official in America, his iu-
ture will be watched with interest by all who
have known him here. 1t is safe to predict
that he will exercise much influence in the
counsels OF his Church; that his rule will
be benign and successful; that he will ex-
tend his reputation for pulpit oratory,
and be surrounded by friends drawn to him
by his gentle and modest manners, and to
whom he will be wise counsellor and
trusty guide. 's"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

HENRIco COUNTY CoURT.-The. County
Court OF Henrico was in session for short
time yesterday. Without transacting any
business OF public interest it adjourned
until this morning at II o'clock. I 1.HS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

REGISTRARS APPoINTED.-Dr. John Z.
Garnctt has been appointed by Judge Gui-
gon register at Fourth precinct, Monroe
Ward, in place Of Samuel S. Carter, re-
signed; c. V. Clash for the Second precinct
of Jackson Ward, in place Of w. II. Tai
man, resigned; and W. A. Lampkin for
the Second precinct OF Marshall Ward, in
place OF George Cardwell, resigned. All
the registrars except two have been sup
piled with their registration notices and
DOStcrS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

No report from Park-Place school or Nicholson
Street.
The next meeting will be held in the new
Park-Place church. .'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUsTINGs COURT
YEsTERDAY.-The grand jury Of the Hust-
ings Court met yesterday and found true
bills for misdemeanor against five persons
for gaming, and were adjourned for the
term. DR.. Baird's case has been set for to-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

Broad: also, on Graham street from Broad
to Clay street, in order to pave brick walk
way for accommodation OF congregations OF
Park k-Place, Presbyterian Mission, Clay
Street Baptist, and Moore Memorial
churches. Referred.
By same: A resolution for granite gutter
on the eastern line OF Belvidere street from
Franklin to Main street. Referred.
By Mr.. Metzger: A resolution request
ing the Committee on Ordinances to report
an ordinance repeating section ~, chapter
SO, OF the City Ordinances, concerning
streets, &C., as requires owners OF property
to be charged with the cost OF paving the
sidewalk, &c. Referred.
By Mr.. Elicit: A resolution to furnish
the HowitZer company With gas at their
armory free OF charge to the said company.
Referred.
By Mr.. Straus An amendment to Rule
50 OF the rules OF the Council, so as to pro-
vide that the Common Council shall meet
on the first Monday in each month at B ?.
NJ, and the Board OF Aldermen on the se-
cond Monday in each month at 5 2. n.
Agreed to.
By Mr.. Hargrove: 4 resolution to pave
the gutter in front OF Exchange Hotel with
granite spalls. Referred TO Committee on
Streets Generally. .-.
BY Mr.. Taylor: A communication from
Captain John s. Wise, OF the Blues, asking
an appropriation to pay armory rent, &c.
Referred TO Finance Committee.
By Mr.. Puliam: A resolution giving per-
mission to the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad Company to run their
cars by steam TO the Fair-Grounds during
the Fair.
RESIGNATION AND ELECTION.
On motion Of Mr. Hayes the resignation
of j. J. English, of Marshall Ward, was
taken up.
Mr.. Higgins moved that the resignation
be rejected.
The resignation was accepted.
Mr.. Gregory nominated Mr.. George 5.
Stokes to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Stokes was unanimously elected.
Adiournnd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

Denoresps Fashion Magazine for No
yember, and Chimney Corner, Ledger. and
Saturday Night, for this week, received
from j. /. Eliyson, 1112 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

IMMENSE CoNCoURSE At ST. PETERS CA
THEDRAL-A TOUCHING DISCOURSE BY
THE DEPARTING, ,PRELATE-THE CoNGRE-
CATION DEEPLY MovED-sPECzAL SER
VICES FOR THE oCCAsION-FINAL LEAVE
4TAKIS(Ss, &C. sit2-t! ~ -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16
WEATHER REPORT.

ISplcArroHs FOR To-DAY.-For the Mid
Idle Atlantic States, warmer, clear or partly
CLOUDY weather, southerly winds, stationary
ssor lower pressure.
g For the South Atlantic States, light
winds, mostly from the east. partly cloudy
sssTeather, rain areas, stationary pressure
5and temperature.
For the Gull States, cloudy weather and
Frsin areas, castcrlv winds, stationary pres
sure and temperature, followed in the West
sGuh by rising barometer and colder north
gwest winds.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, warm
southerly yccring TO colder northwest
winds, clear weather, followed by increas-
ing cloudincss and rain areas, and station
ary or falling followed by rising barometer.
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
pleasant.
THERM0yrTEH YESTERDAY d 4. ~, 53 !;
Q 4. NJ, G2 noon. S4; g L. Nj. so: T..
n. IS; midnight, G2.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

To DE TRIED THIS .EvENING.-The new
steam-engine built by MeSsrs. Ettenger &
Edmond for the city Of st. Petersburg,
Russia, was to have been tried yesterday at
O'Clock p. NJ, but owing to the accumula-
ton OF grease in the boiler from some bor-
rowed hose the working was not satisfac-
tory. The boiler will be thoroughly cleaned
out, and the trial take place this evening at
3 o'clock at the corner of Dock and Eigh-
teenth streets. The engine is model of
beauty, and its appearance is decidedly COM
plimentary to Virginia skill and mechanism.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16


PERSONAL the visitors to the
Tobacco Exchange yesterday were J. u.
Dunn. Amelia; r. +. Moss, Louisa; Joseph
b. Kent, Baltimore; Witcher Jones, Dan
vile: Z. w. Weisiger, Manchester; K. X.
Chandler, Caroline; and }. w. Carter,
Lvnchburg.
j. o. Jennings, Barnum's advance agent,
is in the city.
Among the visitors to the city yesterday
were S. G.. Petit. OF the Bollingbrook Ho-
tel. and Chris. Quincy, OF Petersburg.
The latter came to consult with the theatre
cal and circus managers in the city in refer
ence to the approaching amusement season
in that city.
Mr.. Greer III. Baughman has returned
from his European visit in improved health.
Mr.. j. Fl. Mcdonald son OF the Rev. Mr..
Mcdonald, has been elected principal of the
Tabernacle School on Union Hill, and with
in the jurisdiction Of the county OF Henri
co. Mr. Mcdonald is graduate OF George
town College, KY, and is believed to pos
sess in an eminent degree the qualifications
for the place.
DR.. Hoge's friends and admirers focked
to hear him Sunday. The church was
noon, and the Doctor preached two splendid
sermons. o.
Mr.. 3. c. Gray, president OF the Rich
mond Tobacco Exchange and superintend-
ent OF the City Conservative Committee,
yielding to the persuasion OF friends, has
announced himself candidate for the
House OF Delegates.
Major james Ii. Dooley, one Of the best OF
our old representatives Colonel w. Writ
Henry, wel-known member OF the bar
Mr., Henry 6. Adams, an efficient member
OF the Common Council from Jefferson
Ward, and George X. Crutchtield, Esq, an
old citizen and considerable property
holder, are called upon to announce them
selves as candidates for the House.
The primary election takes place on the
23d.
Messrs. Euflin, Sutphin Il Co., OF this city,
were on yesterday ad!udlcatcd bankrupts.
CAUGHT AT LAsT-Mr. Fred. Wohlleber's
store, ut Westhampton, in Henrico, was
broken into Sunday night thc fifth time
within the past six months) and robbed OF
three kegs Of nails, about one hundred
pounds OF sugar and coffee, three hundred
pounds OF bacon, and Il number Of other ar
ticles, including clothing, &c. Entrance
was effected by means OF duplicate or false
KEYS. Tracks OF 4 cart used in carrying OF
the plundcr were discovered near the
premises. Yesterday the tracks OF the
cart were followed to the house OF Il
negro named Clarence Barnett, and he was
at once arrested as the perpctrator OF the
robbery by Constable William c. An
drew>. He was taken before Justice Ben.
Green, who, after hearing the testimony,
committed Barnett to the county jail and
refused him bail. The evidence showed
that other parties were Implicated in the
robbery, and warrants have been issued for
their arrest.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

SELECT MUSICAL ESTERTAISMEET.-The
grand vocal and instrumental concert here
tofore announced, for the benefit Of St.
Marks church, will take place this evening
at Association Hall, commencing at s
O'Clock. Professor Reinhardt will act as
director, and the selections embrace some
of the choicest gems in the musical reper-
toire, including the Wedding March by the
orchestra as IN opening, solo by Mrs.
Reinhardt, duet by Misses Lubbock and
Voger, solo by Miss Beale, baritone solo by
Dir. Grant, solo by Miss Chamberlayne,
valse by orchestra, Amaryllis by orchestra,
solo by Miss Beale, "SWeet Confidence by
Mr.. Grant, ."Cicily" by Miss Chamber
layne, "Good-night' by Mrs. Reinhardt,
concluding with RecoIlections OF Wies-
baden, by the orchestra. Doubtless for
such good object and music our citizens
will muster In force. &s:,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

Mr.. Taylor presented an ordinance APP
propriating S250,OOO in six per cent: Guy
bonds, having thirty-four years 10 run, 10
mild and furnish City Hall. He also
presented plans, &c, and moved that they
be laid on the table and printed.
Mr.. Christian presented substitute. con-
stitutins the Committees on FINANCE anu
Grounds and Buildings specnl committec
to inquire into the eXpediency OF erectlns
City Hall at this time, Ne.
A line was added providing for the print
ing Of the report. &c. 49,
The substitute was adopted, and the ordl-
nance and accompanying papers referred 10
the two committees named.
RESOLUTIONS, sc.
BY Mr. Elicit: A resolution for granite
curb on Laurel street from Franklin TO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

fpoR orHER aLocAL'' y sKE Yousra FAas.l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

4 meeting Of the Common Council was
held yesterday afternoon in the Council
chamber-President Anderson in the chair
Present at roll-call: Messrs. Adams, Chris
tian, Curtis, Elicit. Foster. Gregory. Har-
grove, Hayes, Higgins, johnson, King,
Manson, MetZger, Oliver, Pulliam. Starke,
Straus, Talbot, Taylor, Timberlakc, Whit
lock, and Wood. .......
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16
FINAL LEAYE-TAKINGS.

After the conclusion Of divine services at
the cathedral the episcopal mansion was.
besieged by numerous callers upon Dr. Glib;
hons for the purpose OF taking final leave OF
their much-beIoved and venerated preiate'
rms was kept up during the afternoon,
every one wishing the new archbishop God
sneed in his new field Of labor.
Personal.
.hh;shon Gibhous carries with him TO