The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-01-04
PETERSBURG.

r,,r RECENT RASK-RoBEERY-N0 TlDiN9s oF
-,r ,rIst;Ep ruIEF--SUDDEN DEATH-PKE-
srxT.TIoS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF THE
JEWISH SYNAGoGrE-THE CITY AND NIX:
p,c1 .Sp-A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO
RE- HELD no TAKE ACTION ON THE OFFER or
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., &C.
fCorrespondence of the Richmond pispatch.I
January 3, 1877.
There have been no further Developments
in the matter OF the theft OF the BANK OF
Petersburg funds. Thorburn, the apsconu-
ing clerk. has not yet been heard OF, thous.
Il il believed 80 be certain that nc went
south. The telegraph has been ireeiy useu
Who was CAPTAIN in the United States navy
ot tho beginning OF the war, resides mere.
A. may we'll be imagined. he and the family
~ the accused man are thrown into the
dcepest distress by his conduct. The mat
ter has been the theme OF universal COM
mcnt to-day, and the surprise OF the pnolic'
and especially o! those who knew THOR
burn, has not yet ceased.
Bessie, aged between seven and eight
wears. daughter OF Mr. S. A.Plummer, pro-
nrictnr OF the City Hotel, died quite sud-
denly to-day. She was in good health yes
tcrdav. but was taken with Group last night,
which medical skill failed to relieve.
An interesting ceremony occurred last
night at the meeting OF AppomattoX Com
mandcvv. Knights Tcmplar Mr.. James Is.
Blanks, eminent commander, was presented
with u splendid silver pitcher and goblet by
the Commandcry. The present was COM
plttc surprise, and the occasion was there
fore rendered the more interesting.
The Jewish synagogue will be formally
dedicated on Friday afternoon next. Rev.
VI. Kaufman, OF Richmond, will offer the
dedicatorv prayer. and Rev. DR.. George
Jacobs. Of Philadelphia, will deliver the
formal address OF dedication. Great pre-
variations have been made to render the oc-
casopsone OF unusual interest, and to this
end avery attractive programme OF music
has been arranged. Many Of the best anna
fcnr singers among the Christian denomi-
nations have volunteered their services. and
for some time past have been regularly re-
hearsng the pieces to be sung. Admission
to the cdifice to witness the ceremonies Will
be by card
The Council will hold a special meeting
OIL Friday afternoon to take action on the
offer OF Mr.. Reuben Ragland to compro-
mise the controversy between the city and
himself relative to the Petersburg Railroad
stock and the note given for the payment OF
the $500 shares sold to Mr.. Ragland. The
meeting will no doubt be one OF unusual IN
tercst. The counsel for the city, MeSSrs. ID.
\. Hinton, Charles S. Stringfcllow, and
w. w. Crllmp, will probably be present by
invitation TO address the Council and give
advice rs TO the best policy to be pur-
sued in the premises. 1t is understood
that at least one OF these attorneys adj
vi$cs 4 compromise on any reasonable
basis. while one or both OF the others are
opposed to it, holding that it is all-import-
AMI that the character of the stock should
I've fixed before any steps are taken to com
promise the matter. 1t Is also understood
that some Of the members favor settlement
oi the controversy on any reasonable basis.
They believe that the litigation may be cx-
tended almost indefinitely, and hold that all
or nearly all Of the parties TO the note held
by the city have become bankrupt, and
nothing can be made out OF them by further
proceedings. Atany rate, the Council will
take action one way OF the other on Mr..
highlands offer.
Henry Conner (white) was this morning
sent on to the Hastings Court for indict-
mcnt and trial on the charge OF forgery.
His offence consisted in forging the names
Of number OF citizens to neal-tickcts, and
obtaining meal thereon.
Miss Lucy Berry was thrown from re-
hiclc on Market street this morning and
quite seriously injured. ROBIN ADAIR.