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DANVILLE.
Correspondence Of The Richmond Dispatch.l
SEPTEMBER 0G 1877

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l !
SEPTEMBER 90, 1877.
There are now. so far as we know, ten
candidates in the field for the House OF
Delegates, and their opinions concerning the
debt OF the State are many. Under such
circumstances Superintendent +. \. Catlin
calls for meeting of the Danville Conser-
vativcs on the 2sth "for the purpose OF COM
pleting the organization Of the party and
nominating candidate for the General AS
scmbly.' There was strong call upon
Captain W. NJ. Tredway for COUNTY con-
yention, people thinking that he was still
the superintendent OF the Conservatives Of
the county; but he replies that there is now
no such office as superintendent OF county,
and that the committee which now has
charge OF the business formerly dcvoIving
upon the superintendent has not deemed it
best to call q convention.
The Ladies' Memorial Association has
hargained for a monument, and there Is 4
probability that it win be erected over the
graves Of the Confedcratcs in Green Hill
Cemetery about the middle OF December.
The shaft is OF bluish-grav granite from one
Of the New York houses. 1t runs up from
Il rectangular base in the shape OF the frus-
trum OF 4 pyramid. and is twenty-three feet
high without the pedestal. Its cost is about
$4,000. The Association, OF which Mrs. {.
VI. Finn is president, desires to have a Pc
destal for this shaft, and it is estimated that
this will cost about $500; but the members
have come to no decision as Yet about this.
AS they wish to conduct all their business
on cash basis, think it likely they will
make an effort to raise this money before
they bargain for the pedestal. Here are the
inscriptions which will be placed on the
shaft:
" Confederate Dead.
Memorial Tribute or Firginia's Dau.i-
tiers to the Fallen Brave
They died as men who nobly contend
for the cause OF truth and right.
They softly lie and sweetly
sleep"
"patriotS know that these fell in the effort
to establish Just government and
perpetuate constitutional
liberty. Who die
thus will live in lofty example"
. Quidquid &c his amarimus, QuidQuid
mirati sum,s, manet mansuretnl9ue
est in dnimis hominum IN
Gternitate temporary
fdma rerun1
This last sentence reminds you OF the
tribute OF Tacitus to Agricola. 1t was at
1rst proposed to keep er-Agricotn and make
IN Agricola OF each one Of the fallen
brave, but that was quickly seen TO he in
appropriate.
We have delightful weather, and it Is
hoped that much OF the harm done to the
tobacco by the recent wet weather will be
undone. ALPHA.
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COMMENCING MAY 2l. 1877.

COMMENCING MAY 81. 1877.
THROUGH PASSENGER.
nnS saRpaY
West Point with steamer Havana f0f
I'LL points on York river and Bait
more. Arrives In Baltimore at a.
NJ; connects with rail.lines for WASH
ingt0n, Philadelphia, New York, Bos-
ton: and all western points. ,, GSnaeS,s
and Petersburg and Chesapeake aie
ohio railroads.
THROUGH FREIGHT.
600 A. NJ. Leaves Richmond MONDAY. WE'D
NESDAY. and FRIDAY: and
500 A. NJ TUESDAY, THURSDAY. and SAT-
URkDAi. Connects with steamers
ut West Point for river landings, Baf-
timore, and all western points. , Soh-
meets at Richmond With trains on Rich.
mond and Danyllle railroad, klenpi0nas
and Petersburg, and CHESAPEAKE aad
LOCAL PASSENGER.
SCOOP. NJ. Leaves Richmond daily Except sum
THROUGH PASSENGER.
,,oo. ~ srrsves at Richmond TUESDAY
lo:oo - a. THURSDAY, and SATURDAY.i Con:
Petersburg and CHESAPEAKE and Ohio
railroads.. steamer Havana leaves Bal.
Mos6l fe% Els IS s saa ssiss:
, train; nom P6Iisde,p6ia, New York,
and western points. and ut West Point
with trains for Richmond aud the
South.
THROUGH FREIGHT.
400 p. NJ. arrives at Richmond IONDAY,WED-
800 -. NESDAY, and FRIDAY; and
s:l5 r. u. TUESDAY, THURSDAY. and SAT-
URDAY. Connects With steamer at
West Polpt from Baltimore Con.
meets with Richmond and panyiiie,
@ Richmond aud Petersburg, and Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroads.
LOCAL PASSENGER.
600 A. NJ. Arrives at Richmond daily except sum
day. Connects With Nichmoaan Ma
Petersburg and CHESAPEAKE ana S''''
railroads. -, ~. ~. from
somthern points Cars run through bcs1eeh
and West Point. ,,.,,s: ,sttlt lowest rnte5,
guaranteed. !, ,,,,r with guaranteed rates.
TnEonga n nortsern and Western points. and
''sSsS sea s
wes,ern paaa. apny as General RsIoad Hssst ma
dee, see Ms denol sorsier and t'0cs
street, Rieh''Mi Il. r. DOUGLAS.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NEW YORK REPUBLICAN, CON.
vEETION.

TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT oRGAN1zA-
TION; COMPILING ELECTED PERMANENT
CHAIRMAN, BUT YIELDS TO PLATT, THE
TEMPORARY PRESIDING OFFICER; CoNK-
LING's PLATFORM; AN AMENDMENT BY
GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS DECLARING
HAYEss TITLE TO THE PRESIDENCY: AS
CLEAR AS wAsHINGToN's-R AC-
CIDENT ON THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL; Sew
EN- PERSONS KILLED AND MANY WOUND
ED-CoNsERvATrvEs carbohydrates
IN STANTON; A CONFERENCE EXPECT
ED-THE VACANT SEAT ON THE SUPREME
-BENCH-AENUAL SESSION OF THE Ma
TIONAL PRoHiBITIoEIsTs - THE SOUTH
CAROLINA STATE FAIR. &C.,.ac.
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CHEAP FALL BOOTS AND @
SHOES and large lot Of SATCHELs now on hand
AT JACOB MAYS, COZ BROAD STREET.
Look at the prices below:
20 dozen ladies assorted SATCilELS n: rs and
S5c.;
Another lot OF LADIES GOAT GUTTON-EOoTS,
$3.50 and S2.25:
MISSES GOAT ECTTON-BO0TS,s $50 and 80;
LADIES' CALF and PEBBLE GOAT LACE
SHOES, $3.50 and go;
LADIES SEWED GOAT SHOES, 81 and Sl.23;
LADIES' FOXED CATERS, Sl.25, $3.50. and
upwards;
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL LACED SHOES, 81;
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL BUTTON-BOOTs, 1925
and $50;
CENT? EofEN:s CATERS. So and 51.75;
GENTLEMEN'S CALF LACED SHOES, 81;
CENT? EMEN'S FINE CALF CATERS, 80 and
s3.75-bcst-wearing shoes.
4 great many BOOTS and SHOES, at low prices
Of all qualities. A call will convince the purchaser
Of its truthfuness. Call early at
JACOB MAYS, COZ Broad street.
Closed on SATURDAYS till night.
Orders BY mail receive immediate attention.
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RAILROAD LINES.
4a 4 - -
AND DANVTLLE RAIL-
III ROAD COMPANY.
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS TAKFSG EFFECT
SUNDAY, AUGUST s, 1877.


THROUGH MAIL TRAIN DAILY.
No. 1-7:25 A. NJ, leaves Richmond; arrives at
Bnrkeville GAG A. NJ, DanytIls
I:26 r.. NJ, Greensboro $50
and a. 9 csaT sisa'ses 7:yye f p e. F. M
No. 2-4:25 A. d., leaves Charlotte; arrives ..
s ssI!;ous soS S:l 2 4 H. NJ b slssns
ioi H.. and "A h M gsaKf xas 2;s e.
THROUGH PASSENGER TRAIN DAILY.
No. 3-l0:50 p. 81, leaves Richmond; arrives at
File STskt s:Sf 4 IA h. a; ai m pap;
a. H., and Charlotte lis 1 r. X.
No. 4-5:20 T. NJ, leaves Charlotte; arrives at
So aas0a 16 r. M H. P B si laso
A. n, Burkevile 4:48 A. NJ,
and Richmond 7:41 A. d.
LYSCHBCRG ACCOMMODATIONS DAILY.
No. $1,000 A. NJ r fSsss a. hisnena @
IT.. connecting with the A., 81.
& O. Il. X. for all points In the
southwest and the various
springs and summer resorts on
No. 6-Ie:5o r NJ, leaves Burkeville daily ard ar
rives at Richmond at 3:l2 Z.
81. connecting with A, N. &
o. X. Z. from all points south
and southwest, and from the
various springs and summcrrc-
sorts on that road
Trains Nos. ! and stop only at CHINA, Bursc-
VILE Keysyflle brakes Branch, Roanoke, Clover,
Scottsburg, Wolf Trap, Boston, BarkSdales. DuEdee
DanyilIe Reidsvillc Creensboro Thomasville Sails
bury, China Grove. and Air-Tibe Railroad juno
ton. -. -,
Trains Nos. l and 2 connect at Dundee with the
Virginia Midland railroad. At Greensboro, for Ra-
leigh. GoldsborO' and intermediate points, with y,
e. railroad. At Airline junction with AuaaH anu
Charlotte AIRLINE. At Charlotte with Chartotte;
Columbia and Augusta railroad to ana from all
points North and South.
Trains Nos. 8 and 4 win stop at all stations and
connect ut Richmond 2oiug North and South with
the r., F. s r Il. r. for Washington and all poiat,
North and West, and with the c. 4 .. Il. X. for
l;recnbrier White sulphur and other springs IN
West Virginia. At Greensboro with the n Z. ana
n w. n. &. railroads to aud from salem, \. e., Ka-
leigh and GoIdsboro', and intermediate points.
At Salisbury with Western n. c. railroad. Ihese
trains run daily on Richmond and Danrtlle raa-
road and connect as above. except going north
on Sunday morning and going south on Monday
morning. Trains making this connection run daily
on Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac ana
Chcsapeake and Ohio railroads except sunday.
Trains on n. W. n. G. railroad run from Green's
boro' to Salem daily except sunday and from Salem
to Greensboro daily except Saturday.
Tickets sold u all southern and southwestern
points, and baggage checked through.
Local tickets are good only for acontnous passage
between the points named OIL the tickets. No lay
over checks Will be given.
Z. NJ. Il. TALCOTT.
General Superintendent
JOHN r. MACNURDo. General Passenger Agent
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Distressing Railroad Accident.

A PASSENGER TRAIN on TIE ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD THROWN FROM TIE TRACK BY
MASKED MEN-sEyEN PERSONS KILLED.
NEW YORK, September Pa dispatch
from Sandoval, ILL.,, says: "A train on the
Illinois Central railroad was thrown from
the track at 8 O'Clock yesterday morning,
which killed. seven OF the passengers and
injured a number OF others Masked men
were seen by the passengers from the car
windows, as the moon was shining brightly,
but after the accident they could not be
found. It is supposed that they intended
to plumber and rob the passengers, but were
frightened away.
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Observation-Disclosures.
PORT OF RICHMOND. SEPTEMBER 90.

PORT OF RICHMOND. SEPTEMBER 26.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Lottie and Annie, McFeady, New York,
pfg-Iron, T. c. Jones.
Steamer Film fIapcox. Clifford. Norfolk, merchant
disc and passengers, L. b. Tatum, agent.
CLEARED FOR THIS PORT.
From Philadelphia September Gath, schooner
Hattie Lolles, Lolles. -
From Philadelphia september z4th, Schoener
Samuel L. Russell, Smith.
From Rio Janeiro August 18th, brig Emelia
(Ger.), Klein.
Schooner William f. Greene, Cummings. hence
ut Providence September Gath.
BY telegraph.
NEW YORK, September 26.-Arriyed: AcaPn I,Ss.
Herder, Ethiopia. Arrived out: M1nnppar, Estner
and Sophie, Mita, Saraln, Emma, Francis, Eder.
Homeward bound: Ella Moore, for Wilmington !;
John Giddle. for Tybee; The Ocean, for Whining,
ton |: Julia, Ernestine, for New Orleans; National
Eagle, for Savannah; Sonduhorgc, for Pensacola;
Maggie Miller, for Southwest Pass.
DISASTER.
KEY WEST. September 26.-Thc brig Maggie,
from Pensacola fer London, with lumber, struck
Florida Reef on the 1st and will prove total loss.
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South Carolina.

CoLGRED MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE
CONVICTED OF BIGAMY.
CHARLESTON, September 2G.-Thomas
keitt, OF Newberry Courthouse, arrested
for bigamy, and subsequently convicted,
was colored member OF the Legislature.
and not Colonel Keitt, OF Newberry, and
no connection OF the late Lawrence NJ.
keitt, as enormously stated.
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The Border Troubles.

ORGANIZATION FOR ACTIVE SERVICE.
NEW YORK, September pa San Antonio
dispatch says that an Austin special to the
San Antonio Express states that not only
one but several regiments will be organized
Immediately for active service on the Rio
Grandc. General Ord has gone to Austin
to consult with the Governor.
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BY Telegraph.
NEW YORK.

NEW York, September 26.-GoId opened al 1885.
Eoon.- Stocks advanced 4GS. with slight rcac-
ton In later dealings. Gold, l03t: Money on call
6 per cent. Excnange-Long. 4S3; short, 1863.
Governments qulet. State bonds steady.
J. Epenin0-Money. 34S4 per cent. Sterling steady
at 4S3. Cold heavy at 1885. Governments dull;
new 5's, 1074. States weak
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. September 26.-Virginia g.. de-
ferred. 5K: consolidated. 62. North Carolina 6s,
old, LIZ. Bid to-day.
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SALES REPORTED TO SECRETAR,


WHEAT White, 16 bushels prime at 81 80: 80
bushels at 1925; 81 bushels at S1.9J bushels ut
xl.42: 1853 bushels good ut $50; 100 bushels
very good at Sl.55-total, 374 bushels Red. 3s4
bushels Fuliz at $l.40; SO bushels very good Fut VIZ
bushels Lancaster at S1.6O; l0s bushels common
Fultz at 1885, SO bushels common Fultz at 80;
100 bushels common Futz at i so; 20S bushels
mixed on private terms: 424 bushels good FulfZ at
$3.50: 4S bushels Futz. at Si.4S; 1875 bushels
at sI42; 23o bushels Pultz at SLAP; 37s bushels
CORN-Ye llo1c, 10 bushels very good AZ CSC.
Aired. 4S bushels very good at 7Oc.: ITO bushels
very good on private rerms-total, i SO bushels
OhTS.-2uO bushels prime private terms; 10
bushels spring at $50. 1886 bushels very good sprpg
at 40c.-total. 612 bushels.
RYE.-56 bushels prime ut 62c.
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Fatal Accident.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatcll.l
GORDONSvILLE, September &c, 1877.
This morning about 10 O'Clock Thomas
Wilkcrson, 4 colored man, twenty-scven
years old, was killed by the caving-in Of
earth while ditcbing the ice-house OF II. II.
Stratton. druggist. He was eNtricatcd as
soon as possible, but life was wholly eX-
tinct J. 4. I.
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HORSES. MULES, dc

EOR SALE, APAIR OF WELL
II BROKE MULES, three years old AS3
sixteen hands high. Can be seen THIS w
NOR MING, between s and 10 O'Clock, ut saE-H-<~
No. s south Fifteenth street, between Main and
Cary. Use 27-1t*J ATKINSON s. TEMPLE.
FOR SALE PRIVATELY, ONE ~
a FIRST-CLASS HORSE and CAR 4SSSs
RAGE and HkRNESS-all In complete order. APP
ply at 70S Franklin street. Sc 26-3t
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NELSON COUNTY.-Coloncl James l.. HUI
bard was nominated by the primary cleo
ton as the candidate for the House OF Dele
gates, and it is said that cX-Judge George
$. Stevens will run as an indepen dent can
didate- LlnChbNr1 Nelcs.
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RICHMOND AND PETERsBURGl
RAILROAD COMPANY. :
COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 90, 1877,
" trains On this read will run as fellows:
LEAVE RICHMOND SOUTH.
725 A. NJ. THROUGH MAIL daily: connectIng
for Charleston, Augusta, Columbia, Sa-
yannah, Raleigh; ,,, Atlanta MIA, d Miss9n'
and ali Points South and Southwest;
also connects at Petersburg with the
Atlantic, mississippi and OHIO railroad
for Lynchblrs. Farnville, and other
local stations OH THAT road, making
same time us by any other line. This
train stops only at Manchester and
Chester.
loop. ~. ACCOMMODATIONS daily {sxcep.
Sunday. Passengers tkiag this train
will make cl@Se connection ut Peters,
burg foI Norfolk, and At Norfolk with
splendid Bay-lne steamers for Baltt-
more, Philadelphia and New York.
aud with the Ola Dominion steamers
for New York, stopping At al regular
stations Oh signal.
5:25 p. A., FREIGHT daily Except Sunday) With
coach attached.
lO:55 p. NJ. THROUGH NAIL daily Except Sun
day., connecting for Weldon, Isaieiah.
Wilmington, and Charleston Pullman
sleeplng-car for Wilmington and the
LEAVE PETERSBURG NORTH.
6:33 A. 81, THROUGH MAIL daily Except Sun
esssSars ann sas t for
~ EESn'Ms Gss TR haa W daily lex
cept Sunday with passenger coach 1t.
. tached.
3:29 p. 81. THROUGH MAtI. daily, connecting
with Richmond, Fredericksburg ana
.. Potomac railroad for all points Eass
aud West. Also, making close connec-
ton with the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad for the Virginia Springs and
all points North and West. This train
. stops only al Manchester. Ia
CLIO p. NJ. FREIGHT TRAIN daily Except sun.
day), with passenger coach attached.
This Is the only line running double daily train
from Richmond South.
daily except Sunday 10y taking the 525 T. 81. train.
SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAINS
win leave Richmond mt 9 A. n. and 500 p. M.
- :, every Sunday till further notice.
ALL TRAINS leaving Petersburg VIII start IRON
te > A. SHAW. Superintendent
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n
PASY IN THE UNITED sTATEs-AN INTEREST
ING EVENT. ..- .-.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I
COLUMBIA, S. c., November 26.-The State
Agricultural Society offers handsome prize
to the best-drilled infantry company, the
contest to be opened to the United States
during the State Fair in November. The
President and Cabinet are invited and are
expected to be present, and from present
indications the Fair will be magnificent
success. All the leading military companies
OF this State, Georgia, North Carolina, and
Alabama will certainly be present.
The contest for the prize will be under
the special supervision Of Lieutenant-Col-
onel ". Il. Cathcart, aid-de-calnp of Gov
ernor Hampton's staff, and other military
dignitaries.
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COMMERCIAL.

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, September 20, 1877.
OFFERINGS REPORTED TO SECRETARY
WHEAT White, $50 bushels. Red $3.50 BUSH
els.
CORS-Teilop, o bushels. -Nired. 10 bushels.
OATS.-130 bushels.
bus
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The Campaign.
CONSERVATIVE sTANDARD-BEARERs IN

STANTON. :, ~. ...,....
Especial telegram to the DispatciIJ
STANTON, September es.-General james
A. Walker arrived here yesterday and
General Field arrived this afternoon, and
Colonel Holiday, it is stated, will be here
tomorrow. 1t is rumored that these arrivals
precede conference on the mode OF con-
Quoting the campaign.
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PAINFUL. AcCIDENT.-We regret to learn
that on Monday last Major j. Horace Lacy
was returning from the railroad, and Just
before passing the wilderness Store his
shafts came unlocked and fell on the heels
of the horse. The animal kicked back with
tremendous force, inflcting two very severe
wounds on the Majors left hand and right
leg, just below the knee-both very ugly
wounds. The Major is now in bed. and
more than probable will remain there for
some several weeks. -Freder,ckS6uTy Star.
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Flour.


Fine. $3.50: superflne, S5.50@:5.75: extra SUI
parine. S6.25@SG.50: common family. sra $3.50
fancy family and City Mills, *SG3s.23.
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SCHOOL-BOOKS.

ALL THE TEXTBOOKS USED in
the Richmond College, RaudrIph-Macon. Medical
College, University of Virginia, the public and pri-
rate schools Of Richmond AMI Virginia are for sale
on the best terms at 1902 and 1904 Main street.
OLD BOOKS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE.
90 a7-dSw RANDOLPH & ENGLISH
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SCdEOCLC VI lhalNCs
. On and after MONDAY, August 6tb trains will
run on this road rs follows,
S:O7 A. Al leaves the Byrd-Street station daily fex
cept Sunday, connecting with the bal.
,ilnore and Ohio and Baltimore ana
Potomac railroad. due at Washlngt3n
ut lilo p. H.: Baltimore Ut 3:!u Il.
A.: Philadelphia ut $50 Z. NJ. !; Ne"
York Mt 1915 Z. ii. ,,,
4.a0 p NJ leaves Byrtt-Street station daily; aFI,T
ing at Washington ut 9:3o f. e., III ~; :
R.itimore Mt 1 TAO Z. NJ; Ph1ladei-
mia NJ $40 AM: New YORK AZ 900
A. NJ Through sleeper from u. tls 81
,nona n New York price sfberth, ~.
a.l5 p. N. ACCOaMoDATiOS 49, kAtT s,,, t0,
Junction. leaves Broac,Sseess s"'>op
daily fSundays excepted. ,.p,
,oo m arrives mt Byrd-Strcet station dally'
foo "a "a leaves New York ut $3.50 the nrecr'
ding evening; Baltimore al LOO L.
M Washington nj 1:33 L. d..
n arrives az Ryrd-Street station daily Tex
io:fo = ~ cant Sunday. Leaves New York at
e{5 A. NJ; Philadelphia az l20o
p. NJ: Baltimorea ut 3:15 Z. NJ; Wash.
ineton ut $50 p. NJ.
COX, 4. n. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN arrives
o. Mt Broad-Street station daily tSun-
Z. T. d. MYERS, 81
General Superintendent.
G. A. TAYLOR,
Ie23 General Freizhs and Ticket Agent.
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STRANGE CRACKING OF THE EARTH.-Mr.
J. Il. Quesenberry, who resides on the Me-
dina, southwest OF the city, reports a
strange and unusual cracking OF the earth
along the banks of the stream. Generally
the bed OF the Medina is filled with brisk
running current Of water, but the great de-
ficiency OF rain about the head OF the stream
this season was followed by its almost total
drying-up. A few days ago heavy rains
again made the waters to run, and since
that time great era Ks, more like chasms.
have opened in places along both sides OF
the river, some distance from the banks, ana
extend for quite distance. These cracks
are so wide that animals have fallen into
them and died. Mr.. Quesenberry reports
that he himself observed two dead horses at
one point Corpus Christi (I'e1asl Times.
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FURNITURE.

NEW GOODS.-Just received, twen-n
IN ty suits Of Fine Parlor and Chamber Fur VI
niture, and daily receiving additions to same. "a
Parlor Suits In tapestry, cotetine, satin reps,
and hair-cloth: full line of Walnut Chamber Suits,
with French Dressers, Dressing Cases, and other
styles. Alse, Walnut Wardrobes, Sidcboards Ru-
reaus, Wristbands, Betlsteads, Book Cases with a
full line OF Cheap Goods, which offer ut prices that
cannot be equalled In she city, Don't fail TO exam-
Inc my stock before purchasing.
-.zs3; t.s'f 80 L. GATHRIGHT,
sc Ism l6 Governor street
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APPOINTMENTS.


General John W. Ames was appointed
encouragement Of California. Lucus E..
Northrop was appointed district attorney
for North Carolina vice William Stone, sus-
pended.
THE VACANT SEAT on THE SUPREME BENCH.
Mr.. Stephens, accompanied by General
Young, called on the President to-day and
urged upon him the appointment Of Her
schel Y. johnson for the vacant seat on the
Supreme bench. Mr.. Stephens presented
the claims of the South to 4 seat on the
bench, and spoke very strongly to the effect
that the appointment Of Mr.. johnson would
meet the views Of the people Of that sec
ton. The President was polite listener,
but his speech indicated nothing in regard
to his intentions. Mr.. Stephens leaves for
New York tomorrow, but; returns for the
opening OF the extra session.
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CHESAPEAKE ANp ONO RAILRoAD.l
RICHMOND. VA, June l, 1877.
NHESAPEAKE AND OH 10 RAIL
JROAD-Op and after SUNDAY, June 8, 1877.

Accommodation train leaves Richmond daily lex
cept Sunday at 400 L. VI. and arrives ~ Gor-
louisville ut 7:45 p. VI.
Nail train between Richmond aE.' Hinton turs
da!lv Except sunday. between Hinton nnt! Hun;-
ueton runs daily stopping al oil regular stations.
Express tram runs ,Ety, stopping al Hrhoyer'
Junction, Noc's. Treyian's Louisa, GordoM':l!!e.
Charlottesville, Staunton. Goshen. Mi!lboro, Cow
ngton. and all regular stations west y. COsinrton
Mail and express trains connect ut Gorloiisvtlie
for Washington aud The North and ut Gbnr'o'tes
Vile tor Lynchllrg and the South.
Express train connects ut CINCINNATI with triinH
lines for all points In the West, Northwest. anu
Southwest, and ut Richmond with the Richinond
and Danvlile. and Richmond and Petersburg tratus
for all points South.
Slecping-cars run on nigh.-trainS
Mali train ARRIVES 1T Richmond AT 5:30 l.. S
Express train arrives at Richmond ut 6:3o A.. u.
Accommodation train arrives at Rlchmond II
S:45 4. N.
Through tickets sold aud baggage checked 20 al!
principal points. ,.
For rates, information, &C., apply ut CompauT's
~''''.0' CONWAY X. HOWARD.
General PASSENGER and Ticket Agent
w. NJ. S. DUNN,
leg Engineer and Superintendent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-27

WEDNESDAY, September 20, 1877.
The breaks to-day comprised 1852 hogsheads, 80
tierces, and 7 boxes. The offerings at auction Oh
Change were ST packages: of which number 49
were taken In, and the remainder sold at prices
ranging from ~ 10 S35,