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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
CREEDMoOR
The Americans Again Ahead-The Score
at SOC Yards, Standing, Americans
SIS; British 55S

CREEDMooR. August IA. AT half past
eleven the British team began firing,
Rigby repeating his performance of yes
terday, making a fver. The first five shots
for each team give the Americans the lead
of nine points on to-day's work. as follows:
Americans-Jewell. "a; Bruce 25;
Blydenburgh. 25; Jackson "a; Allen, %:
Dakin, %; Weber, "a: Hyde, %. Total,
1871.
British-Lieut. Fenton, 81; Miner %
Rigby, 25; Halford, 25i Col. Fenton %;
Evans, "a; Ferguson, "a; Humphrey 20.
Total, lS3
The American team closed their inning,
at 800 yard range, with the brilliant
aggregate score of SIS, as follows:
Jewell. 72; Blydenburgh, 70; Allen,
| 10; Weber, "a; Bruce, IA; Jackson. 70;
Dakin, 70; Hyde. 70. Total, SIS.
British-Halford, 70; Lieut.. Fenton.
| II; Col. Fenton, 20; Humphrey, ca; Rig
by, y; Miner, 70; Ferguson, 20; Evans
72. Total, $50
This is points ahead of yesterday
score at the same distance for the Ameri
cans, when they beat their opponents Il
points.
Observation-Disclosures: 800 yard rang,
Americans, SIS; British $50.
The British team in the 800 yards range
made the best score ever made by them
Lunch followed the shooting at the 60t
yards range, and at 2 o'clock a signal gul
for the 900 yard range, was fired.
Betting is now only on the number o
points by which the Americans will lea'
their opponent.
The Americans total, at 900 yards, i
554, as follows:
4 Merchandising, 81; Jackson, &c
; Hyde, 68; Allen. 73; Weber, II; Bruce
72; Blydenburg, 70; jewell, 65. Tota
, 554.
! British-Rigby, SO; Miner. 66; Fergu
son. 67; Evans, 67; Halford, GO; Lieu
Fenton, 64; Col. Fenton, &c; Humphrey
6S. Total. 536,
The British were an hour longer tha
: the Americans at this first range, Th
Americans have now, barring accidents,
safe lead Of AZ points thus far in the COZ
test
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
LOOK OUT FOR couNTERFE1Tsl

The public are cautioned against another coun-
tereit which has lately made It's appearance, called
W. B. Farrells Arabian Liniment, the most danger
Gus of ali the counterfeits, because his having the
name of Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists,
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil ef
fects
The genuine article is manufactured only by II.
G.. Farrell sole inventor and proprietor, and whole
sale druggist, No. II Main street, Peoria, Illinois
to whom all applications for Agencies must be ad
dressed. De you ge I il with the letters H G.
before Farrells thus-H. G. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrapper, all other are counter
fris.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States
~ Price - and 30 cents, and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet in the United Statss, in which one Is hot al
ready established. Address H. q. Farrell as above
accompanied with good character, responsibility
tptr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
FARMERS FAIR.

The sixth annual fair of Coe. and Canoe
Greek Agricultural Society, will be held on
the Canoe Greek fair grounds, near Hills
dale. Ills.. Sept. l9, 20, and 81. Liberal
cash premiums will be paid on first and
second premiums for stock, fruits, vege-
tables, fine ARTS, &c. There will be a
grand Balloon ascension, by Prof. r, r.
Palmer. of Petersburg, Ills; be will ascend
to the height of one mile. The Balloon
is made of iue silk, and is fifty feet in
height; the ascension will be made on the
first day of the fair, Septs 18th. The fol.
lowing races will come eff the second day
viz: one novelty race, free tor all: slow
mule race, open to the w0rld; horse trOt.
ting, &c, We have completed a splendid
one third mile track. aud erected a new
round floral hail. Bowery dancing Re-
freshments of all kinds to be had on the
grounds. Everything on exhibition guard
ed. Game of Base ball first day, com
peting for FIVE dollar prize belt. given by
the Society.
The officers of this Society are: Pres
ident, James Camp; Vice President. E, ?.
Feaster; Treasurer, John SchaIl; Direc
tors-J. T. Walker, j. D. Hauberg, Perry
Henderson, David Martin, Wesley Cain
NJ. D. Hauberg, Alex. AshdoWn; Marsha
John A. Lipbardt; Assistant Marshal
Jerred Sexton. Music by Biehl's full
brass band. Admission to the grounds .;
cents.
Children under 10 years of age free
Tickets good for three days No intox
icating liquors sold on the grounds, and Ut
gambling allowed of any kind We hat
engaged the services of Prof Handley 0
Springfield, to make the Balloon ascension
but he went back on Us, so we have en-
gagged the services of Prof Palmer. at
much larger expense.
Ii, c. OMICK, Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-The Signal
Service observations taken at 10 o'clock
this forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and TO-
night:
Indications for the northwest: In
creasing southerly winds, stationary or
higher temperature, falling barometer,
cloudy and rainy weather, followed by
colder northwest winds, rising barometer
and possibly clearing weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
A Rough Gets His Deserts.

CINCINNATI, Sept. IA. "A crowd Of
roughs, headed by Gus Clark, ex council
man Of the Eighth ward of Cincinnati, at,
tempted to force their way into private
bal! at Eclipse Hall, Newport, KY, last
night. They we're prevented by City
Marshal Locke and assistants A fight
ensued, in which James Fitz gerald, one Of
the Eighth warders, was fatally shot by
the marshal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
A Republican Thief says Keeping Govern
ment Money has become Merely a Mat
ter of Custom

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. S.-SurveyoE
General Rallins states, with reference to
the demand for his removal by Senator
Sargent that he can show clean balance
sheet and clear himself of all charges
against him. He admits be has not
deposited money Immediately at Its receipt,
but there is no rule of service requiring
that, and it being merely matter of Gus
tom he had neglected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Sept Ia.
wheat-Weak; / 091a cash; 15]4G1 051z Sept;
O0ss11 00A Oct.s
Corn. Heavy and lower; 439s each; 43lz Sept;
42s Oct.
Oats-strong; 244 Oct
Rye-55H
Barley 65A.
Pork-Dull; frmer; IL 55Q12 571S Oct.
Lard-Dull and firm; s 70Q8 IS Oct.
Whisky-1 09.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts Il 900; fairly active; light 4G@
s 45; common to best heavy 0045 IS
Cattle-Quiet; receipts 2,700; extra fancy %
good smooth steers to shippers 5015 ..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
ST. Louis Market.

ST. Louis. Sepi. n
Wheat-Hfgher; No red 2s bid cash No 3, /
IS cash; 1 17k Sept.
Corn Inactive: 49.
Oats-Easier; 26.
Rye--55k.
Whisky-I 90.
Pork-13 80.
Lard-9 90.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Rseeipts 2200; opened strong; closing
weak and 10 yer; butchers 35
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
New York Market.
NEW YORK, Sept. ii
FINANCIAL.
COMMERCIAL.

Wheat-Cash steady; futures thade lower; No
red winter S5AQl SO; No spring 25h Sept;
80 Oct.
CorR-4@1s lower; mixed western 59Q5s.
Oats-Unchanged.
Pork-Firm; Is 25
Lard-Shade irmer; 8 05.
Whsky-1 12.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
For Sale or Exchange.

IL WILL SELL NY HOMESTEAD IN SIENET'S
] addition cheap. exchange it for asmsller place
ana some cash. Improvements new and complete.
Call on me on Connolly q McNeal, attorneys, for
particulars.
dot JOS. II. KERR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
CanaphOrine !

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is a luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme-
diateIy relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, SpraiDs and Bruises,
BuDiOns and Chilblains, EruptiOns of the Skin
Pain in Chest, Back Limbs, Burns and Scalds
For sale by sll Drnggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
FINANCIAL
S25. SEQ. Si00. $500. $500

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
& Co, No IL Wall street, New York publish II
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report which trey send free to
any address In addition u a large number OF edl-
torials on financial and other topics IL contains
very full and accurate reports of the sales and
standing OF every stock, bond and security dealt IN
at the Stock Exchange Messrs. FROTHINGHAM &
Co. are extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity In addition to their stock broker.
age business, they sell what are termed Privileges
or Puts and Calls" now one of the favOrite meth
Ods Of legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
uable and by following it many have made for
unea.-T New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

The Sterling City Water Works
Company. of Whiteside county, capital
$4,000, has received license TO incorpJ-
rate. Samuel G. Harvey, Paul B. Perkins
and Chester G.. Cole are the incorporators.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
TOTALS OF AMERIcAN TEAM.

CREEDMooR, l. l., Sept. l3. Following
is the first days score at the international
rife match:-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS

Gives a splendid gloss ana finish to all starched
goods, making them wHITER AND CLEARER tt ali
wax anything else, and prevents the iron from
sticking. Trial bottle free.
Put up in 4-oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
GERS apd Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
LIVER COMPLAINT, &C

These Pills are Alternative, and produce healthy
action of the liver without the least danger they
are free from calOmel and yet more etficacious IN
restoring healthy action to the liver.
These remedies are q certain cure for Cnnsump
tion, az the Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter and
purfes the blood. The Mandrake pills act upon
the liver create healthy bile, and remove all dis
eases of the liver, often a cause Of Consumption
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength to the
stomach, makes a good digestion, and enables the
organs to sform good blood; and thus creates
healthy circulation of healthy blood The com
bined action of these medicines, as thus explained
will cure every case Of Consumption, II taken II
DR. Schenck is professionally al his principal OF
fee, corner Sixth and Arch streets. Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must d.
addressed. SChenck's medicines for sale by al
Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
The INTERNATIONAL RIFLE
MATCH---AMERTCA BEATS
THE BRITISH TEAM,

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS IN
MASS a STRONG TICKET.
Suit TO be Commenced Against Allie
gheny CO., Pa,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
scHENCKs PULMoNIc SYRUP

SCHENCK'S PULMONIC SYRUP
for the CURE OF CONSUMPTION CoUGHs and Colds
The great virtue of this medicine is that it ripens
the matter and throws it out of the system, purifes
the blood and thus effects a cure.
SCHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic, FOR THE CURE OF
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTIoN, &c.
The Tonic produces healthy action of the stom
ach, creating appetite, forming chyle, and Gu
ring the most obstinate cases of Indigestion,
SCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS, FOR THE CUEE OF
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-29
ALBEMARLE COUNTY.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, September q, 1877.
Editors Dispatch: We have certainly
fallen on strange times. On Monday last q
meeting OF delegates from the counties OF
Greene and Albemarle took place in our
courthouse to nominate candidate for the
Senate to represent these two counties in the
next Legislature. After the most disor-
derly and uproarious proceedings, without
parallel in old Aibemarle, the Rev. John
f., Massey was declared the nominee, he
having received the nomination against MIR.
Shelton +. Leake.
The County Convention was then orrau-
lied to make nominations for the Low
House, and, after the most uproarious pro-
ccedings ever known in this county for the
last forty years, Major Hill, OF Scottsville,
DR.. Thomas NJ. Dunn, Of the north side OF
the county, and Mr.. c. D. Fishburne, OF
Charlottesville, were proclaimed to be the
nominees.
And now for short note Of comment:
Parson Massey is among the most blatant
repudiationists in the State. Major Hill
was 4 Malone delegate to the late State
Convention, and is, OF course, repudia-
ZIONIST.
DR.. Thomas N. Dunn, as far as / can
learn, is sorter so and sorter not SO as to
the debt question. And as to Mr.. c. ID.
Fishburne, he avows himself as in favor of
the payment Of the public debt
II this ticket don't suit all parties would
like to know what sort OF 4 ticket would ::
Massey and Hill for reputation, Or. Dunn
sorter SO and sorter not so, and Fishburne
for full payment OF our honest dues.
Please publish and obiige
OLD ALBEMARLE.
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FIN ANCIAL.
R1CHMoND STOCK EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY, September 90, 1871

FRIDAY, September %, 1877.
American Gofd.-1G3 bid.
Stat. Srcnrfties.-Virginia cons9!s, 6IS old. va
lssreG 5 oa e Srsna interest
asked; Virginia tax-receivable coupons, o. DID,
1ip a ses; kisnoas city e ss p
asked Petersburg city 6's. OK asked; LynchbrrR
city els, 90 bid Norfolk city ss 105 bid; Norfolk
fy Tsss s LILO LILO ed bd city g.
Raitroad BOndS.-Viretnia and Tennessee Rail-
road second mortgage 6's, J. and j.; s3h bid; Vir-
ginia and Tennessee Railroad third mortgage s's,
preferred 8's, j. and j., go bid; Southside Rail-
road second mortgage preferred Us, .. and o., ~
BID 72A Asked southside Raiiroad third mortgage
and Petersburg Railroad second mortgage SIS, j.
and j., go asked; petersbnrg Railroad 6rst mort
gage 8's J. and j., 81 asked Richmond, Fredercks,
burg and Potomac Railroad mortgage Ss, j. and
j., 100 bid !: Richmond, Fredericksburg and Polo-
Orange Oral and Aiesandria Railroad third mortease
mortgage 8's, A. and O.. s5 bid; Northwestern
North Carolina Railroad: 72 bid.
Railroad StockS.-Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad common, ! 90 par. 90 bid: Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad six
per cent. uaranteed, 100 par, go bid; Richmond,
Fredericksburg and POTOMAC Railroad seven per
Raaae Fassd SD P sS
Bank Stocks.-First National, LOO par, JIG Die !;
National Rank Of Virginia, 100 par, 95 asked !;
Pane Ns oT loo @ 10 n4 bd
bid; Citizens, IS par, 22X asked. ~
rae 81 paF bd Trna stae f1rs
80 asked: Virginia Home. 100 par. 100 bid: 1o5
asked: Merchants and Mechanics. 100 par, 60 bid
92s asked: City, 100 par so asked; G5a T a1 IN,
Commercial Fire Insurance Company. 20 par, ID
bids Richmond Fire Association. rs par, Is asked.
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COMMERCIAL.
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, September %. 1877
OFFERINGS REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT White, 76O bushels. Red, 1872 BUSH
CORN White, s5e bushels. Nired, 1862 BUSH
els.
OArs.-l,5G2 bushels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT.-I White, so bushels prime ut 1855; 126
bushels ut S1.37; 16 bushels at S1.25; sc bushels
Mt Sl.47: 154 bushels prime $3.50; 210 bushels
good at $3.50; 60 bushels at $l.35; % bushels ut
Sl.40; 90 bushels at 81. l6-tota, 79G bushels.
Red. $50 bushels common Mt 1920; so bushels
Futz at $40; ITO bushels Lancaster ut 81 40 /:
80 bushels common Fultz at $3.50; 264 bushels
at Sl.35: "a bushels common FuZ on private
terms; 1913 bushels good Futz at $1.42: 90 bushels
very good Lancaster ut 1853: .12S bushels FnliZ
at $3.50; 26 bushels prime Futz at S1.55; 202
bushels good Lancaster at S1.45: 314 bushels Fultz
ut s1.45; 4S bushels common FultZ at S1.2S; 20
bushels common Fultz at S1.10: SO bushels LAM
caster at $50; 81 bushels choice Fultz at IL So
so bushels prime Lancaster ut Sl.55; 1875 bushels
common Fultz ut Sl25-tOtal, 3.272 bushels.
CORS.-Uh 200 bushels on private terms; 100
bushels good at 69c.; 32 bushels prime at 70c.: "a
bushels at 70c.-total, 356 bushels. Mired, 2SS
bushels prime, at &c.; 90 bushels good at &C
total, 356 bushels.
OATs.-S2O bushels choice spring at 800. .G2
bushels mixed at 3SC; SO bushels very good sprlug
nj 40c.: $50 bushels prime spring at 40c.: $50
bushels very good winter at i0c.-tGta.. 1852
bushels,
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Rirhmond 5llspatrh,
: r,rpDAY. SEPTEMBER 80. 1877.
STAUNTON.

nr.ru or CAPTAIN S. TRArERs PHILLIPS
TELEGRAPH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
RrNAwAYS, &C.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.j
SEPTEMBER %, 1877.
The sudden and shocking death last night
Of Captain S. Travers Phillips, Of which
teIegraphed you, has created general feel
inc OF grief throughout the city. He had re-
turned from a visit to Richmond only few
days ago, and was preparing for emigration
to California, where all believe bright
career awaited him. On Wednesday night
he called at the Virginia Hotel to leave his
card for friend, and at 10 O'Clock re-
turned home. He boarded at Mozart Hail.
large and fashionable house on Fred
crick street. Yesterday morning he did
not 60 to breakfast, and at II O'Clock,
when his servant came into the room, told
him that he had headache. and would not
get up until dinner-time. Yesterday after.
noon about Al o'clock servant about the
house heard 4 sound us OF pistol report,
but it was observed by nobody else. Last
night about g O'Clock his servant again en-
tered the room. and, IL being dark, called
Captain Phillips. Receiving no answer, he
struck match. and was Mortified ut seeing
him lying dead on the bed. his hands folded
across his breast, and in one OF them a
breech-loadng Dcrringcr pistol. The fright
eped servant ran to the Rev. r. II. Phil
lips, father Of Captain Phillips, and told
him the dreadful news. DR.. =. NJ. Atkin.
son was sent for, and found that Captain
Phillips had been dead several hours. The
bali had entered the head two inches above
the car. and the brain had eXuded in large
quantity. \ csroner'S inquest found that be
came to his death "by pistol-shot wound
from pistol in his own hand" Captain
Phillips was about twcnty-ninc years OF age
and vas 4 young man OF marked intellect
having already been elected Common
wcalth's attorney Of this city a year or two
ago. He was Young man Of noble trait.
OF character, and was universally popular
here. He was full OF high hopes about the
life he was about to commence in the West
His friends, who knew his habits most init
matcly and are acquainted with his care
less use OF firearms, are OF the opinion that
while living on the bed he was examining
the pistol. which he had just cleaned and
put fresh cartridge in, and il exploded
causing his death, as stated. He was one oil
the gallant Virginia Military Institute cadets
who fought and was wounded at the battle
OF New Market. He will be buried this af-
ternoon at 5 O'Clock from Trinity (Episco.
paD church.
The Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph office
has been closed in consequence OF the sale
to the Western Union, and all messages now
20 to that old line again.
The Masons OF Grecnyile Lodge gave ;
lawn-partv at that village last week, by
which the Lodge realized nearly 800.
The up express train on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad was stopped at BumpaSs's
station TUESDAY night by man waving {
parlor-lamp. The conductor stopped and
took aboard q Young couple fleeing from the
girls parents They GOT safely to Wash.
ington, and are doubtless married by this
time. PENN.
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Washington.
REPEAL OF THE TEsT-oATHs FOR JURORS URGED
BIZ JUDGE BILLINGS. OF LOUISIANA -:

REPEAL OF THE TEsT-0ATHS FOR JURORS URGED
BIT JUDGE BILLINGS, OF LOUISIANA -: =
WASHINGTON, September 2S.-Judge Bill
lings, of Louisiana, is here in connection
with legislation relating to the Federal
courts. He urges, among other measures,
the repeal OF the tcst-oaths for grand and
petit jurors.
THE CYCLONE.
On the 10Th instant warning was given
from this signal-office to southern cities,
through the Associated Press, that cy-
clone, then in the Gulf, might be expected
to reach the southern coast within three
days. The cyclone now entering the South
Atlantic States, and central near Cape Hat
teras, is believed to be the storm reported
in the windward islands on the Dist; also
the hurricane passing $50 miles south OF
Porto Rico on the 23d and 9th. THENCE it
moved in northwesterly direction over
Hayti and over the Gull stream to North
Carolina. where the registered maximum
winds are now over fifty miles per hour.
The path Of this cyclone to the present
date is very similar to the track pursued by
the cyclone of September 10th to 18th OF
last year. This storm is now moving slowly
to the north, and danger to navigation is not
at present anticipated in the Gull or along
the Florita coast.
THE NEW PAPER.
The first No. Of the National Union, a
daily morning paper, to be published in this
city under the management OF ex-Repre-
sentative Lynch, of Maine, will appear on
Wednesday next. 1t is to be non-partlsan,
but will sustain the southern policy OF the
President.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
". W. Corcoran called on President
Hayes to-day.
Schurz desires it stated that no addi-
tional clerical aid is needed on account Of
the fire.
District Judge Billings, OF Louisiana, is
at Wizards.
Morton is improving rapidly, and expects
to be able to sit up soon.
There was full Cabinet to-day, except
Thompson.
The Sioux will have another talk with the
President tomorrow.
Secretary Sherman has awarded the revc-
nue. printing, for which all the bank-note
printing establishments had bid, to the Blu
reau of Printing and Engraving.
William G. Stewart has been appointed
postmaster at Tallahassee, Fla.
The new Indian Commissioner (HoyD
qualified to-day.
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DANVILLE.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispat

correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch!
SEPTEMBER IS, 1877.
Mr.. +. u. johnson came to the city yes
tcrdav and began locating the Mofiett regis.
ter. There was no grunlbling. On the
contrary. everybody. dealer and drinkcr,
was disposed to make merry over the thing,
and the question was. Who shall have the
first ring OF the thing? The Tobacco En-
change got the first ring, and its figures last
night wcrc-maIt, 70; alcoholic, 81. The
Arlington bar got the second ring, and its
figures wcrc-malt G3; alcoholic, so. The
ring OF the thing seemed to put everybody
in punning humor about ercrything-to
turn everybody into a HoloferneS, Us Holo-
ferncs describes himself. One fellow even
went so far as to discuss Russian matters,
and said he'd bet the proceeds OF the thing
for q month that Russia would gobble up
Turkey with all the Greece at the bottom OF
1t before Christmas, although the Oyster
man was quite Hungary"
A very pleasant entertainment was given
at the Theatre last night for the benefit OF
the Danville Grays. The entertainment
consisted OF music by Professor johnson,
tableauX from ''Blue Bcard,' and the plays
SmaShIngton Colt and Coast thy Bread
Upon the Waters" The tableauX were got
ten up by Mrs. a. c. Green, and the actors
and actresses drilled by her. The tabeauX
are pronounced very interesting and the
acting perfect Our friends the Grays de-
sire to attend the Lynchburg Fair, and
wish to procure an outfit of belts and caps.
Mr.. p. Bouldn, OF the Times. announces
that he has sent to press his manuscript OF
the "Home "reminiscences OF John Ran
dolph Of Roanoke"
Rev. +. VI. Edwards holds series OF
meetings, As I have said, at the Main-Street
Methodist church this week. learn that
the congregations are very attentive, but
that no very great interest has been mani
tested.
Rain this morning, and that's bad for our
crop. ALPHA.