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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

The passions often engender that which
is their opposite; avarice, for example,
sometimes produces rrodigality, and prodi-
gality avarice: men are often firm from
weakness and bold from timidity. But
whether aman be avaricious or prodigal.
bold or timid, if he hayeany discrimination,
youmay be sure he cannot be persuaded to
useany other than b. 7. Rabbits Best
Soap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

AS ice is going to be very cheap this
mermer, very few families that will
be without an ice box or refrizerators.
David Dox l67 End Ave. has the best as
sortment, Call and see them. 5d3t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

If you have any magazines or newspaper
files you want bound, or any old books you
want rebound, take them to THE ARGUS
BINDERY. dWtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER.

ANN, ARBoR, Mich, April 30, 1875.
DR.. RADwAY-Kind Sir: l have been taking your
ResOlveDt Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year for ovarian tumOrs on
the abdomen which the most eminent phi yscians of
our Medical College pronounced incurable.
They were like knots tree. When / was cit
ting in u chair they hung almost to the floor, and
nv weight was 275 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now it is 30 pounds, but they
not all gone yet. have taken twenty-four bot
ties Of Resolvent nine Of Relief, and twenty -four
boxes of pills. get the medicine from g. Gren-
will. Please send me your book ''False and True"
MRS g.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

WANTED-A copy of the Chimney Cor
ner No. 554, January 1875. Any one hav-
ing such copy will oblige by leaving the
same at The ARGUS COUNTING Room OPP
posite post office. 4-5dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

II. Heitahrends, collector of Rock Island
has opened an Office in Hitler S
block, over American Express office, The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. tt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Coughs and colds are often overlooked
A continuance for any length OF time
causes irritation Of The lungs or some
chronic Throat Disease. "Broson's Br0n-
chial TrOches" are an effectual COUGH
REMEDY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Solid Gold Rings, Set rings, plain and
fancy jewelry, napkin rings and all other
articles in the jewelry line at net cost to
close out. Epstein, Star Block. 5d3tw1t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

A lady writes us: l suffered intensity
from an attack of pleurisy. My nurse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain-Ki ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in thr e
hours | was entirely cured | would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne'
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Howe's concentrated syrup, the grea
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had Of Bengston anC
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

HARD Coal at Frazers warehouse on
he levee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

1t will pay to use Frank Miller's Pre-
pared Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
Tumor of u Years Gro,oh Cured by
Radraus Res0Lpent.
BEVERLY. Mass Julv Is. 1886

BEVERLY, Mass July IS, 1869
DR. RADwAY: have had Ovarian Tamor in the
ovaries and bowels. All the doctors said there
was no help for it." l tried everything that
recommended, but nothing helped me. l saw your
Resovent, and thought woulu try 1t; but had no
faith in it, because had suffered for twelve years
/ took six bottles Of the ResOyent and one box of
Railway Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re
lei and there il not sign of tumor to be seen or
felt and i feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumOr was in the
left side Of the bowels, the groin. write this
To You for the benefit Of Others. You can publish
IL II you choose. HANNAH Z. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

LOST On Tuesday evening, gold pin,
having a small sprig of coral, was lost in
a central part of the city, on or not far
from Sd avenue, Please leave at THE
ARGUS Office. 5d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

In spite of your teeth.
Both above and beneath
Being lightly enamel'd and thin.
They will never break down.
Nor turn yellow nor brown.
If the Sozodont s daily brushed in.
Spalding's Glue. save and mend the
pieces.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Blank Books made to order at TIT
ARGUS BINDERY. dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

The name of Dooley's Yeast Powder
sheds balm through every household
for its use necessitates the most perfect
bread, cakes, pies, pastry, etc., other
things being equal. Skeptcs need but
single trial to be convinced that this is
the best OF all the powders used in baking.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleanest in the market, for sale by
4. g. Frazer. Call and examine it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Goods at prices never before offered i
Rock Island, at Epstein's Star Block. DIT "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

David Don is prepared to take down
heating stoves and store them through
the summer. 5d3t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Cordova-J. Cool, Jr.
Canoe Creek.
Coe-Jesse S. Daley.
Port Byron-R, J. Bell.
Zuma-Geo. c, Wake.
Hampton WIN, B. Webster.
Moline-Dayid 0 Reid.
-" Simon Hirsch.
Rock Island-John Aster.
g w, l.. Sweeney.
g Henry Case.
Black Hawk-Thomas Kerr.
Coal Valley-George Hitler.
Rural-R. D. McCreery.
BowIing-J. P. johnson.
Andalusia-Rinnah Wells.
Edgington-James Taylor.
Buffalo Prairie-John Kistler.
Drury-W N. Fl. Womacks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Linen table cloths napkins and towels
in large variety and very cheap at Kle
sOws. 4d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ sac above zero IL 400 above zero
"a NJ SOC 81 SP.M $40
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

Silver Watches, all prices, at the mann
moth jewelry emporium of |. Epstein.
Call and see him. 5d3twlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
The Board of Supervisors.

Una0n 5th.
If anybody can tell US of what ccnse
quence the political opinions of a man
are in the beard of supervisors We should
be glad to hear from him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
'luid Lightning leaves no scars.


BLossBURG Coal at E. 6. Frazer's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

The Union job Office had the pleasure OF printing
no less than 5000 regular tickets and Malachi L.
Pinkley's name was on every one Of them-enough
10 elect him two three times on the straight
Republican ticket and give him every vote cast.
The trouble was that the tickets weren't voteo as
r.rin III 80 IL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

1t must be good. for everybody recon-
mends 1t, and the doctors prescribe it.
We mean DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price
25 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
RidRey and Bladder COmDlnintS

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes
Dropsy, StOppage of Water Incuntinuance Of Urine,
Brights disease, Albuminuria, and in all cases
where there are brickdust deposits, the water is
thick cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
Of an egg, or threads like white silk, there il
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there is pricking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small Of the Back and along the Loins
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
Every Day an Increase of Flesh and
Weight is Seen and Felt.
The Great Blood Purifier.

Every Drop of the SARSAPARILLIAN RESOL-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat,
Urine, and other fluids and juices OF the system the
NigOr OF Life, for il repair the wastes Of the body
with new and sound material. Scrofula Syphilis,
Consumption, GlandulAr Diseases, Ulcers in the
Throat, Mouth, Tumors Nodes In the Glands and
other parts of the system, Sore Eyes, Strumorous
Discharges from the Ears, and the worst forms of
Skin Diseases, Eruptons, Fever Sores, Scald Head
Ring Worm, salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Acne Black
spots, Worms in the Flesh, Tumors, Cane in the
Womb, and all Weakening and Painful Discharges.
Night SweRts, Loss OF Sperm and all Wastes OF the
Life Principle within the curative range of this
wonder Of Modern Chemistry, and few DAYS use
will prove to any person using IL for either Of these
forms OF disease its potent power to cure them.
II the patient daily becoming reduced by the
wastes and decomposition that are continually pro-
crossing succeeds In arresung these wastes, and
repairs the same with new material made from
healthy hlOOd-and this the SARSAPARILLIAN
will and does secure-a cure is certain; for when
once this remedy commences its work OF purifica.
tiOn,and succeeds in diminishing the loss of wastes
Its repairs will be rapid, and every day the patient
will feel himself growing better and stronger the
food digeeting better, appetite improving and flesh
and weight increasing.
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLvENI
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of Chronic
SCrOfulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, bu
IL IL the only positive cure for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
Railways Ready Relief
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
not q remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid, yellow and other fevers sded by
Railways Plls) so quick as Railways Ready Relief.
Fifty cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
HEALTH! BEAUTY!
Strong and Pure, Rich BlOod-Increase of
Flesh and Weight-Clear Skin and
Beautiful Complexion Secured to all.
DR.. RAILWAYS
SarSapariIlian ReSOIVeHt

Has made the most astonishing Cures; so quick,
rapid are the changes Of the body undergoes
under the influence Of this truly wonderful med
icine that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05

be seen that the Union is wrong:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-08-23
ApyxR.E CLAIM. rnocEEDtss. oN

sxr asa Where al adverse clsila IL flel
during the period of puhlicston. u -hall be
uDon oath OF the pe -on or per- 'ns making the
-.m.. .nd .hsll show the Es;ufe. houn isric-.
anil extent OF such alyersc claim, and all pro
e--dlns-, except the publlCsti 81 notice and
,uasing and fiing Of the afliasit thereof N Al
A., STAYED until tn controversy -hsll hsy. been
s.,tlei OF CID a hy . court of clmp.;sn;
tn,I.iIetion. or the siyers. cl,im waived II
.n.li he the duty Cf the aiver-e citimstt. with
Nm thi,ty days after hl'Ue his claim, 20 CON-
msue, proceedings In competent court 10
Jurisdiction. to DIT rm.n the question u the
a N of pos.e-sion AMI prosecute the same with
,s..onah . dilig' nee % hnsi Judgment and
,,Ilne, 40 10 do shall be waiver cf his adyef--
claim. Al er such lnd; .eni shall have been
rendered. the party sntitlei TO the Possession
of m. calm, or any poftiun thereof. u'sy.
vi ho,t giving any further notice. hls =
csrtia..d cOpy of the tudgmehtrOI Win
An. Register % the Lani ONE together WIZ
ths e.rttacaie of th- surveyor uensr.l inst the
,sanI.ite amount of labor hs- been etfended.
n, Imnroyoncn,s made thereos. and the de
..-intIon required In other es-e-, And shAli pay
ta Ak. receiver Is per sere for hi. claim. To-
'.s,h.r with the PROPER fees. whereuron The
xhals oro,.esiinss ani the iuigmeni.roii shall
hs s.,t' 'n,.i by the register ioihe commi sionei
af he General Land once. ant . pat,ni .h..l
isms thereon TOR the claim. OF -aen
nortion thereof - the appiieant shsil
sou.sr. from the decision Of the
soart. to rightly posssss' IL " sppe''
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-08-23
RETURN THAT poo.

mHg PARTIEa wH) WEIR sEEN TO
i |wrongfully take pnss'tsIou OF small
blsch.snd.isn PUP. on Fort Homestead. last
SUNDAY. will pleass retnra the same 10 the
The N.vs ofaes. and avoid trouble.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-08
teo,, has. been essentialIy that Of . lighting

teo,t has been essentialJy thst of . lighting
general.
From Pievna there ii no further fhtelii-
gence, although the Romanians have push
ed their sap. to within few yards OF the
counterscarp Of the second redoubt or the
Gravitza ridge. ,,0 rzf g.5ls
No accounts have come which would in
dictate that the position OF Osman Pasba has
been moiested or closely blockaded. On the
contrary, the - army OF Chefket Pasba,
which has Been assembled at Orchakie to
aid the defencs offered by the garrison,
is reported to- have been reinforced by q
portion OF the battalions lately occupied in
the Shipka Pass. 1t would therefore seem
that Shefket Pasha should soon be ready to
advance nearer to his comrade, and to aid
in an endeavor to drive the Russian army
from its position. 1t would not be surpri-
sing, however, if the concentration Of q
considerable army in Osman Pasha's rear
was the forerunner OF his withdrawal from
Pleyna. Either Veratza or Orchani would
be, nearer Sofia Widdin and the Servian
frontier, and would none the less threaten
the Russian right flank. Osuhan Pasha's
withafawalin safety to either Of these posi-
tions Woald be great strategic victory.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-08
1FfNANCIAL..'
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

y
American Goid.-l02k bid. g5alI3
State Hscur ittss.-Virginia consols, % bid, 69H
asked; Virginia consols, new, AIN bid; Virginia
deferred. bid Virginia interest certificates, IS
asked |. Virginia Unreasonable coupons, 64H bid,
S4k asked. :a....'s y
Citv Observation-Disclosures city 9's, 118 bid,
IL xasked Richmond City 6's. OF bid, 10 asked.
Railroad Bonds.-Seufhside Railroad first mort
gage preferred SIS, andJ, 81 bid Petersburg Rail-
road drst mortgage s's, .. and sZ bid SO asked
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac: Railroad
mortgage as, j. and j., 100 bid: Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad mortgage rs, j..
and j., 95A bid; Richmond and Danvilie Rail-
road consolidated 6's NJ. and n, 73h bid; Piedmont
Railroad first mortgage S's, A. and O., 81 bid.
Railroad Stocks.-Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad common. 100 par. 90 bid; Rich
mond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad six per
cent. guaranteed. 100 par, go bid Richmond Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad seven per cent.
guaranteed. LOO par, 91k bid: Seaboard and Roam.
oke Railroad common, 100 par, SAX bid; Sea6oard
and Roanoke Railroad guaranteed, 100 par, 10lh
asked. &, 1shrst. S51S9 sEf7ss RI
Bank Socks.-bfrst National, 100 par. 1l6 bid !;
National Bank of Virginia, 100 par, 90. asked !;
Planters National, 100 par, 0 bid; Merchants and
Planters Savings 25 par, lS4 bid; Citizens Savings,
IS par. 22H asked.
Insnr1nce OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES State, 20 par,
80 asked; Virginia Home, 100 par, 1o5 asked.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-08
PETERSBURG.


40 NOMINATION By THE woREISdxEy--DR.
EpwARps's MEMORIAL sERMoN-pILeR1MAaE
OF KNIGHTS TEMPiAR TO LyNCHBURG-
rREsrsr-sHARP FRosT-DINwIDDIE POLL
TtCs-THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION.
correspondence OF the Richmond DispatchI
- OCTOBER 6, 1877.
The workingmen's Executive Committee
met last night, but failed to make nomina-
ton for the House Of Delegates. The mat
ter was discussed, and 1t was thought best
10 defer nomination until next Friday,
one OF the wards being without representa-
ton in the meeting.
The Rev. DR.. Edwards has accepted the
invitation TO repeat his memorial sermon on
the late DR.. Duncan IN Petersburg, and
will delver it on Sunday night at the Wash
inpton-Strect Methodist Episcopal church.
Appomattox Commandery Of knights
Templar will leave this city at II O'Clock
Monday night on special train Tor Lynch
burg. Some thirty or more sur hRights VIII
go on the pilgrimage. rms Commanaery
has recently adopted new, rich, ana eN-
cerdIngly handsome uniform, in which the
Sir Knights will parade LOT lne hrs' lin'e
while in Lynchburg.
The Norfolk and Portsmouth commando
ries will pass through here to LynchDurg
on the regular passenger train on MONDAY
morning.
THERE'S quite frcshet in the river caused
by the late heavy rains, but it is not high
enough to do any damage.
The total enrolment in the public schools
for the week ending yesterday was 1,558--
over 500 in excess OF the total enrolment
last session. - =. .
Quite a heavy frost was observed this
morning-not heavy enough to do much
damage, however. It is likelyf-we shall
have another tonight. I'd.
Mr.. S. Y. Gillian, upon invitation OF many
citizens OF Dinwiddie, announces himself
as candidate for the House OF Delegates
from that county. He claims that no fair
and certain conclusion was reached by the
Conservative meeting at the Courthouse on
the 18th Of September, which nominated
DR.. E. &. Powell. and says he is firmly con-
WINGED that wrong and injustice would be
done the whole people OF Dinwiddie by ad-
hitting that DR.. Powell was the nominee OF
the Conservative party. He asks the sup
nsrt OF all good men in the county who
really desire reform and retrenchment in
the State and local governments.
The British Association to-day received
several statistical volumes, sent by Hon. 6.
w. Walker. The Association, since the
establishment OF its Bureau OF Information
and Statistics. has largely increased its cor
respondence, and is now prepared to give
information to intending settlers about
many tracts.
Miss Genevieve Rogers received q very
gratifying welcome here last night.
ROBIN ADA1R.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-08

q, NEW YORK.

- NEW tOhbsr
l. Slice; Orleans, IL 7-16c.: sales SOC bales
consolidated net receipts, 1920 bales; exports
eoss rdn
a. s5.99@ss.45; common to fair extra southern
&C. higher winter; good Enthusiastically specu-
aive. Corn hgAc better and moderately active.
Oats unchanged. Pork opened firm; closed easier
dull and lower; prime steam, $a.22Eelosing at
1929. Coffee dull and &c. lower. Sugar quiet Rice
quiet Molasses unshanged and IN moderate de-
BALTIMORE. 49,. .sGt.,
BALTIMORE. October 6.-Flour firm and un-
changed. Southern wheat quiet and steady; west
ern firmer and higher; southern red good to prime,
sl.S2@sls ~; amber. s1.50@$l.53; western,
and October, sl.44s; November si.42. Southern
corn quiet and steady; western frmcr; southern
white, q Csc; yellow, &c; Oats steady and un-
Coffee dull and unchanged. Whisky dull at Il IL.
Sugar hrner and higher ut 1Oasc. : ..I0': '..T''s
CINCINNATI.
and SxeF a GSsssr E9S5 in Witt fs q
red, $l.20@$l.27. Corn quiet at 45@46c. Oats
quiet but firm at 10000. Rye inactive ut 57@5sc.
ke.sIe SOS & t Gaie and
unchanged, Bacon dnlI: shoulders. &c.; clear rib,
eSs u Bef seay and
changed Sugar steady and unchanged. Hcg steady
LOUISVILLE. III ~
LOUISVILLE, October 6.-Flour steady and un-
changed Wheat active and unchanged. Corn
easier; white, 55c.; mixed, soc. Oats active and
firm; white, $780,: mixed, Soc Rye unchanged.
Pork quiet at 49,. Bulk-meats dull; nominally
SIC. for loose clear-rib sides.-Bacon steady; SUI
gar-cured hams quiet at14c. Lard steady and un-
changed. WhiskeY quiet at Sl.07H. Tobacco in fair
demand
ST. LOUIS, October 6.-Flour held higher. Wheat
higher; No.i2 red, $1.25S@S1.26 cash, 1880
1925 October, ,s1z4@al25k November. Corn
better 42ac. cash. 49@42Sc. October. Oats lower
al 241925c. cash, 25c. October. Rye easier at 54Ac.
lower to sell s14:2l bid, cash; job lots sold al
s14.65@s14.75. Dry-salted meats-Nothing done.
Bacon easier at SO, So. 12N@$9.25, and s9.s7H9
$9.5 for shoulders clear rib and clear sides; the
mer at 63c. Hogs strong and wanted. Cattle dull,
unchanged, and little done. Sheep strong and In
good demand
..f,, CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, October 6.-Flour steady and uu-
changed Wheat active, firm, and higher; No.
cash, s1.oaS5s1 .osx October ; +: si.67ags1.e9sS
November, *lO6Y all the year; No. 8, $I.06. Corn
November. Oats In fair demand and lower at 22kc.
cash, 23Sc bid November. Rye steady with fair
and lower at VI: IS cash, $3.50 ali the year.
sss casn krs yy npS IN fair
Unchanged. Whiskey, sl.0s. :. -
Receipts Flour, 120, 600 barrels wheat, 10000
bushels corn, $4,000 bushels; oats. 10000
BUS 5 sooq sshs aGo 6605 Sy,ss nSa
$4,000 bushels: corn, $4,000 bushels; oats,
10000 bushels; barley. $4,000 bushels.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-08
Massachusetts.
THE TRIENNIAL EPISCOPAL CONVENTIONS
COMPLIMENT TO Mr.. TAFT, OF THE ENGLlsF
.s &

THE TRIENNIAL EPISCOPAL. CONTENTION
COMPLIMENT TO Mr.. TAFT, OF THE ENGLISH
rurpcu ....- -.r. ..- 81: :.
B0sToN, October 6.-The exercises OF the
Triennial Episcopal Convention were con-
tinued to-day, only morning session be-
ing held. Among the delegates who ap-
peared for the first time to-day was Chief
Justice Waite, OF Ohio.
The president OF the House OF Deputies
Introduced Rev. Mr.. TAFT, secretary to the
Archbishop OF Canterbury, who is the only
representative Of the English Church pres
ent at the Convention. Mr.. TAFT made a
few remarks, saying that the English
Church was in full sympathy with the
Church in this country. When he finished
q resolution was passed that the House OF
Deputies had heard Mr.. TAFT with great
qualification.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, delegate from New
York, was added to the Committee on
Amendments to the Constitution
The proceedings Of the committee to-day
were mainly confined to preliminary mo-
tons. No results reached.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-08

Doc TAX-For the information Of the
public, who doubtless desire to know the
amount realized from the tax on dogs in the
county OF Bedford for the year 1877. and
how said tax was applied, the following
statement is prepared from the records OF
the clerks office Of the County Court:
Net amount realized from tax on dogs, s.
csnrer. .ss,557 OF
Total amount of claims allowed out of ~.
said fund for sheep killed by dogs..... 354 IS
Total amount OF claims for rewards for u,
foxes, Wildcats, etc..,:.......:.....,... 424 SO
Amount Of officers fees for listing dogs, ..sa
killing dogs etc .......................e. 90 90
Leaving the amount of................... 2,700 0S
which, at the last meeting of the Board Of
Supervisors, was ordered to be paid over
by the treasurer to the County School
Board for school purposes.-Bedf ford Star.