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The PUBLIC TEMPERANCE MEETING LAST
NIGHT.-The public Temperance meeting at
Union-Station church last night under the
auspices Of Springfield Division, No. 81,
Sons of Temperance, was presided over by
W. p. Hughes, chaplain Of the Division.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Wallace, II. A.
Atkinson, Jr., Grand Worthy Patriarch OF
the States of.Virginia and North Carolina,
and Deputy NJ W. P. OF the National Di.
vision Of North America, was introduced,
and delivered forcible and eloquent adj
dress Of about an hour, In which he appealed
to the church-members especially to assist
the temperance orders in the great work,
arguing that intemperance was the great
est OF all social evils, and attributing all our
present national financial embarrassment to
this cause, and in it quite severely touched
upon President Grant and members OF the
Cabinet.
He was followed by Rev. Mr.. Wallace in
a short but extremely interesting address,
alluding in touching manner to the great
distress caused by improper use Of liquors.
Rev. Mr.. Booker, pastor of Union Station
church, also made few impressive re-
marks, promising at some future time to
deliver an address.
The meeting was closed with benediction
by Rev. Mr. Booker. The excellent music
was furnished by the church choir.
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EXPOSITION OF AUTHoRs.-The ladies OF
the Centenary Methodist church, who are
indefatigable IN their efforts to promote its
welfare, and ever exhibitingfheir ingenuity
and energy to raise means for its support,
are getting up new entertainment, which
will prove as interesting as novel, for the
purpose Of raising fund to buy an organ.
1t is to be held next week, on the
second floor of Leyy's building, and
IS called an Exposition Of Authors. 1t
is not to be fair, but kind Of festi-
val. There will be number of
restaurants and confectioneries kept in
structures appropriately erected, in which
young ladies and gentlemen representing
characters of American, Scotch, and Eng
lish authors will serve refreshments. For
instance, in picturesque castle, very hand
somely built, the characters Of Walter Scott
will attend to the wants of the guests; in q
thatched cottage those OF Burns will Off
ciate; while in handsome English draw
ing-room some of the most charming and
beautiful ladies of the city will hold re-
ception. Besides these there will be many
interesting features. The entertainment
will no doubt be success.
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THEATRE.-Last night Miss Nelson per-
sonated Viola in " Twelfth Night to full
house Of very intelligent and appreciative
people. This comedy has not before been
played in this city, we believe. 1t was
therefore new thing upon the stage, and
right lnerrily was it enjoyed. The spark
ling wit, rollicking humor, and intense love
OF the piece were all maintained with eX-
cellent animation and fidelity by the COM
pany. The divine author never sinks to
the grade OF mediocrity, and the players
have to keep well their wits about them to
acquit themselves with credit in the recital
of his diction. When we say that the COM
pany sustaining Miss Nelson acquitted
itself in manner worthy OF applause we
pay it very high tribute, and this it did.
Miss Neilson,:in this her second appear
ance, held fast to the plauditS won on her frat
introduction to the Richmond play-goers.
Her reading was excellent, ana her acting
in the vicissitudes and contre-temps which
occurred in her counterfeit personation OF
male character was exquisite. She GER
tainly is lady Of great talent and excellent
ingenuity.
The audience heartily enjoyed the whole
entertainment. The rolicking humor and
dissipation OF Sir Toby (Mr. Bailey and bis
dupe (Mr. Bowers) were irresistibly ANU
sing, and the archly mischievous Maria
(Mrs. Ella Wren) was capital. The whole
caused side-splitting laughter quite remark
able. The performance was uncommonly
perfect in its decorum and respectabilty-
with regard to both dress and address.
We beg leave, by permission Of the Ia
dies, to put in remonstrance against the
tall bonnets Of the day. The neck Of this
writer is almost broken. In front OF him
was tall bonnet, surmounted by feather.
and in front of the lady who wore the bon
net and the feather was another tall bonnet,
that gave to the fair dame in front OF us
much perplexity. Lady No. 2 moved her
head to the right; Lady No. l moved to the
left. This writer moved, OF necessity, to
the right, and elongated his neck, crane
fashion, to look over the aspiring honors
that crowned the head Of No. 2. Soon this
movement was reversed, and every time q
little coquetting and changing Of heads oc-
Cured we implicitly followed suit-suit
that was unlike that addressed to the fair,
inasmuch as it was simply painful, while
that was enchanting! We have no doubt
that five hundred poor mortals suffered our
own sad experience. ~
Oh, dear ladies, forgive and forbearl A
great sufferer pleads for himself and hum
dreds OF others.
The elegant entertainments under the
auspices Of Miss Nelson conclude tonight
with the champion love-drama OF the world,
"Romeo and Juliet miss Nelson as
Juliet. She will make Us such Juliet {!
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IL DoINds AT THE CAPIT0L-PANIc IN TIE
HOUSE CAUSED BY THE APPEARANCE OF MISS
lNEn.soN.-The most Interesting event in
the House yesterday was the visit to the
House of Miss Nelson, about d O'Clock,
while the appsrtionment bill was under
consideration. She was escorted to the
privileged seats, under the western gallery,
and was there introduced to many members
bv the Sergeant-at-A Arms, who had pre-
yiousIy been fortunate enough to make the
fair lady's acquaintance ALL eyes were
centred upon that side Of the house,
and but little or no ATTENTION was paid
to the member who was then addressing the
body. TO say that she created sensation
would not half describe the scene during
her stay in the House. The House was
captured. AS she passed from the hall she
turned upon reaching the door and glanced
toward the member from surry, who was
then speaking. That gentleman had also
been inflated by her presence, and, turning
his head toward her, met her glance. 1t is
needless to say that for moment he, too,
was overwhelmed and lost the thread OF
his argument, whereat there was q roar OF
laughter as Miss Nelson left the hall, and
business was suspended until order was re-
stored.
Governor kemper yesterday granted
respite Of twenty days to Samuel Il. Thor
burn, OF Petersburg, sentenced to the pen
itentiary for embezzlemeilt and forgery.
Meanwhile the application for pardon will
be considered.
He modified the sentence Of Zachariah
Spruce, of Augusta, who was sentenced to
Imprisonment and to be given ten stripes,
to the extent OF relieving him of the latter
on account Of ill-health and eXtenuating
circumstances ....
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INsTALLATION or OFFIcERs-HLLEL
LODGE, No. 81, ORDER KEsHER Shell BAR
zEL.-Past President n. Ezekiel, assisted
by P. P. Rosendorf, has installed the fol-
lowing officers to serve in this lodge for the
present term: President, Edward Cohen !;
Vice-President, DR.. FL. Fl. Levy; Secretary,
William Lovenstein; Assistant Secretary,
julius Straus; Treasurer, E. A. Ezekiel;
Conductor, Abram Gunst; Assistant Con-
ductor, William Reinheimer; Inside Guar
dian, NJ. Swabacher; Outside Guardian, n.
S. Miller; Past President, Levi HeNter.
This lodge numbers eighty-one MEM
bers, has been established four years, and
has cash fund Of $1,000. At the death OF
a member the widow or children receive
$1,000 endowment. In case Of the sickness
of member So per week is allowed, and,
il required, nurse furnished at the ex-
pense of the lodge. This lodge is allowed
to receive members from the age of twenty
one to fifty years, and meets at Levy's Hall
the second and fourth Wednesday Of each
month.
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POLICE CoURT, YEsTERDAY-Police-J
t;ce Joseph y. White. presiding. The case
Of james Giblin, charged with feloniously
assaulting Frank McCormaek, was contin-
ued on account Of the absence Of McCor-
mack, who was too unWell to appear. IS d
The case of James Fortune (colored),
charged with stealing one dollar In United
States currency from 4. s: Johnson, was
continued till Tomorrow .fztt;sz. a
Richard Williams (coloredl, charged with
being !, a suspicious character, was dis
charged. gs4..t3s. 80.
Charles Burruss lcolored, arrested for
being drunk, was discharged. !,
Jesse Shepherd, unlawful trespass, and
Charles Thompson (colored), assault and
battery, were discharged at the station.
house. 80 s.s.t = ..3t-1s
7 Margaret Holierhan and Mrs. Bridget
Doherty, residents OF Rutherford % row, on
Broad street, were up on the charge OF steal
ing one shawl from Nary Gleason. The
unsupported testimony OF Mrs. Gleason was
not icient, and the parties were dis
charged. & Z. s. -. 80 & 3.
The Justice Imposed q fine Of two dollars
on Robert Avis for obstructing the gutter
on Sixth street with dirt and rubbish.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-At meeting OF
the new building association just organized
under the name or the Mechanics Building
Company. No. 8, the following officers were
elected: President, Charles Herbst; Vice
President, August Pohlig; Secretary, John
A. Kratz; Treasurer, C. c. Thon. Trus-
tees: Hermann Evers, Henry Hartken,
Henry Thon. Directors T. E. Nightin-
gale, L. Wascher, L. Benedict, Conrad
Feldner, A. Schraut, r. kaufelt. Solicitor,
A. Nj, Kelley,
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Mr. DAvIs's FUNERAL To-DAY.-Mr.
Mark Davis, Sr., brother OF Mr.. Benjamin
Davis and the late George Davis. Sr:, who
died ut the Fifth-Avenue Hotel, in New
York, on Wednesday, will be buried this
morning at II o'clock from The Byrd-Street
depot. Mr.. Davis was citizen Of Peters
burg for many years, and was esteemed by
all who knew him. He was an Englishman
by birth, and at very early age came to
Virginia to reside, locating in Petersburg.
His remains will reach the city on the early
train from the North this morning. His
death was from heart-disease.
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The Prisioners.-City Sergeant Fitzgerald
yesterday conducted Jordon Epps, the negro
who assaulted Roger Scott some time ago,
to the penitentiary, where he will remain
for three years. Peyton Quarles, who was
also sentenced for three years, has received
a respite for thirty days.
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WEATHER REPORT.

INDICATIONS FOR TODAY Washington,
January 25.-For the South Atlantic States,
lower barometer, winds mostly southerly or
westerly, ana generally warmer and partly
cloudy weather will prevail. ,.;
For the Gulf States, lower barometer, va
riable winds, mostly easterly and southerly ;
generally warmer cloudy weather, and
probably in the Southwest rain areas.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
stationary and falling followed by rising ba-
rometer, southerly winds veering to west
erly or northwest; warmer partly cloudy
weather, and possibly in the western por-
tions occasionally rain.
For the Middle States, falling barometer
after temporary rise in the latter, southerly
to westerly winds, rising temperature, and
clear or partly cloudy weather, succeeded
in the former by rising barometer, and
winds veering to southwest.
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TIE MOZART TMusIcALE.-Conside the
fact that Miss Nelson is drawing such
crowded houses at the Theatre we were not
a little surprised TO see such beautiful and
large audience as was assembled at Associa-
ton Hall last evening to hear the thirty
seventh musicale OF the Mozart Associa-
tion. The entertainment was purely In
strumeutal, and one, for the interest it
elected, seldom equalled. s.l d
The violin solo. Of Mr.. J. Peters, Le
Carnival de Venice" we unhesitatingiy
pronounce both finished and artistic per-
formance. The handling OF his Instrument
was graceful and easy, and in the difficult
variations in the latter portion of the piece
was such as is only observable in master
of the violin. His audience was in perfect
sympathy with the performer, and seemed
lost in admiration ut such On effort from one
so youthful, riYalling az it did the matured
art Of q lifelong deFotee to the king OF In
struments. ss.. ss :,
I The selections by the orchestra were all
well given, but there seemed aWant OF
balance between the strfnged and the wind
instruments. The Narragan Waltz was
given with great expression, and showed
careful study. It was by far their best rem
dition, though the Pique Dame over
ture, the Pot Pouri by Zlkof, and Lies
FouYets" polka, were very good. Tne
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= BURIAL OF YoUNG AINsLIE.-Nr. James 81.
Ainslie, son OF Captain George A. Ainslie,
was buried yesterday at noon from the
Third Presbyterian church by Rev. Joseph
u. Tyler, assisted by Rev. William n.
Scott, pastor. There was large number Of
persons present, and the services were very
solemn and impressive. A noticeable fea-
ture OF the occasion was the large number
of young men who were present. The re-
mains were inferred in Hollywood Gene
tpry
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DIR. BAGBY's REPLY.

. STATE LIBRARY, January "a, 1877.
Aessr8. II. g. Smith, II. W. Thomas, Marshall
Hanger, and others:
Geutlemen,-The renewed evidence of your kind
ne evnced In your invitation to deliver the lecture
on "Bacon and Green's" and placing the ball of the
House OF Delegates at my service for that purpose
awakens in me the warmest emotions. obey our
cali with pleasure, and with your permission Will
name TUESDAY EVENING, January 80, 1877, as
the time. am, gentlemen, gratefully and respect
fully your obedent seryat.
GEORGE w. EAGBY.
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THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIAL is signed by
twelve of the leading physicians OF Halifax, n. S.
"CoLpEN's LIEBIG'S LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF
AND TONIC INvIGoRAToR is very agreeable arti-
Gle of diet and particularly useful in diphtheria,
fever and every de pressing disease. We cheerfully
recommend 1t. Every family should have few bot
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). Bncon aud Greens''-unvitatio from Mem

s. Bacon aud Greens "-anvitation from Men,
bers of the Legislature.
RICHMOND, VA, January 12, 1877.
DIR. @. w. Bagby: ....
Dear Sr,--Ir would give many Of your friends
great pleasure and doubt the public to hear your
lecture on "Bacon and Greens.n The hall Of the
House OF Delegates will be at your service.
Very respectfully, II. z. SMITH,
IT. W. THOMAS,
'.t CHARLES HERNpoN,
... aud sixty others
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ART ENTERTAINMENT AT TRINITY CHURCH.
The distinguished chemical scientist and
humorist, DR.. William 81. Taylor, gave last
night at Trinity Methodist church, for the
benefit OF that church, his second and con-
cluding art entertainment, which was high
ly enjoyed by the many spectators who as
sembled to witness it. The Doctor was in
line voice and peculiarly felicitous in his
explanations Of the yarions noted Old
World views which had been gathered by
his taste. The entertainment is similar to
those once given in this city with so
much acceptance by Professor Cromwell.
The lanterns worked admirably, and me-
chanical and optical effects were produced
no less surprising than delightful to edu-
Gated minds and lovers Of the beautiful in
art. The illustrated scenes from Roman
statuary and buildings were received with
expressions of unqualified delight, no less
than surprise, that things almost g baseless
fabrics OF a vision should, inspired by ge-
Mus, assume an appearance SO truly realis-
tic and charming as these pictures did. The
gifted Professor has been called on by the
Ieigh-Strcet Baptist church to. give two
entertainments for the benefit Of that
church. It will be gratifying to the lovers
OF art OH Church Hill to know that the Doc
tor has consented, and will give two exhi-
bitions-one on Tuesday night next, and
the other on Thursday night.
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THE G1TY-HALI The Coun-
ell Committee on Grounds and Buildings
met yesterday evening In the City Engt-
neer,s Office and elected Mr.. Henry e. Fer.i
gusson watchman for the City Hall. There.
were ffty-nlne applicants for the position.
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/: THE LATE CASE BEFORE THE POLICE
BoARD.-In the notice yesterday Of the ae-
quittal of Sergeant Wren aud Policeman
Sweeney by the Police Board It seems the
language used has been construed US assert
ing that the parties arrested by these officers
were arrested without warrant, proyoca-
ton, or good excuse, and yet were ac-
quilted by the Board, The intention was
to apply the words used to the charge rs
made by Mr.. Beyaps and certified up to the
Police Board. The Board thought the
officers did have justifabie cause for the
arrests, and therefore alone they acquitted
the officers,
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SUDDEN DEATH. Nathaniel Bailey, who
resided at MOL east Marshall street. was
found dead In bed yesterday morning.
No inquest. Death from natural causes.
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NJ. ELLYsoN & Co., advertising agents, insert ad-
yertisements in all of the newspapers OF the United
States at publishers rates. Orders left at the Dis
patch counung-room will receive prompt atten-
ION
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latter, though enthusiastically applauded,
xr,oo =. ~ or, y,orsoo+Ixy ra,, 5aroI o gr,, ,1l,,

latter, though enthusiastically applauded,
was not.so perfectly rendered as formerly.
lMessrs. Thilow, and Refnhardt played q
beautiful piano duo on the new grand
Steinway. II was fine effort, and such a
rendition us could only have come from
these two accomplished artists. Mr. yoelker
made his first appearance last evening as o
clarionette soloist. The selection was /" An
Evening Upon the Mountain" by /. Won
Miller. It Is so seldom that we hear per-
formance of this kind that 1t Is only Just to
accredit this gentleman with the praise
which, Notwithstanding the inferiority OF
his instrument, he so justly deserves. Mr..
Beire's csrnet solo, t'Souyenir de Baden
Baden," with orchestral accompaniment,
was admirable, given as it was with such
marked expression. IL
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I have anaIyzed the wIIIsKEY known under the
brand of "B SELECT" controlled by Messrs. WAL
TER d. BLAIR s. Co., Richmond, Va, and lind II
FREE FROM FUsIL OIL and other impurities, and
recommend It's use for medicinal and family puI
no.es.-J. b. McCAw, Ill. D., late Professor
Chemistry, Medical College OF Virginia:
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IT WILL PAY YOU to purchase your Dry Goods at
LEVY BROTHERS.. Their prices are always the
lowest their goods Hrst-class, and their assortment
the most plete in this city.
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ANEW ASSORTMENT OF SILK HANDKERCH1FS
at LEVY BROTHERS,; also, linen handkerchiefs, IN
great variety, at prices lower than ever.
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The WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
cold. ...
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: A. NJ, 25;
8 A. NJ, 90; noon, 40; P. NJ, 80; z.
M., Sc; midnight, Is. ....
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DISPATCH PR1NTTEG-HoUsE.-ln order 10 mee'
the constantly increasing demands OF our trade We
have added well-selected assortment OF NEW
TYPE, which, together with our improved MA
cuISgEY and sKILrUL MECHANICAL TALENT
warrant us In guaranteeing the VERY BEST cLAs'
OF WORK at moderate figures and ia the most exle
i'm ma
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at the
DISPATCH PRINTIEG-H0UsE. Good work. low
prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
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THE GREAT RUSH AT WRIGHT s. CO.'S is on ac-
count of the reduction In price for their handsome
work. Read:
The following prices are as low as possible to give
frst-c,ass work Size for framing, 81. lmperials-
For first, 75c; duplicates, SOC. Cards, $3.50 per
dozen. WRIGHT & Co.,
No l0ll Main street, opposite post-oflce
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BUY REMNANT OF ladies' dress goods at LEVY
BROTHERS., where you will find large assortment
In lengths of three to fifteen yards Prices very low
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GO to- LEVY BROTHERS. tor your note papers II,
boxes. They show tho largest variety In this city,
and their prices are lowest.
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SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS, YESTERDAY
DECISIONS ACKNOWLEDGMENT heirs
Us. Commonwealth. This case turned upon
the construction OF a treaty between the
United States and the canons of Switzerland,
made in November, 1856. The Court was
of opinion that according to the true con-
struction of this treaty the rights Of aliens to
sell and dispose OF real estate in the limits OF
the Commonwealth depended upon the ac-
ton of the several States in which said real
estate is situated, and that as by the laws OF
Virginia the heirs Of Solomon Haunstein
were not embraced within its various
statutes upon the subject, they had no legal
claim to the fund arising from the proceeds
OF the sales OF Solomon Haunsteln's Glands.
The Court was Of opinion that the claim OF
the APPELLANTS was matter peculiarly address
ed to the discretion OF the Legislature, and
inasmuch as it was clearly established that
the APPELLANTS the heirs OF Solomon Haun-
stein, the Legislature would afford the pro-
per relief by law for that purpose-Judge
Moneure delivering the opinion. Judge
Christian dissented.
The heirs will now either appeal to the
Supreme Court Of the United States or to
the Legislature.
Fay Us. Commonwealth. From the Hus-
GlHSS SOuit VI tue clIS VI hlCuiuOuu. IT,
versed, Judge Anderson delivering, the
opinion Of the court.
Moorman Us. Smoot, &c. From the Cir
cult Court Of Lynchburg. Affirmed, Judge
Staples delivering the opinion OF the court.
Georgia Home Insurance Company Us.
Kenniers administrators. From the Hus-
tings Court OF Lynchburg. Affirmed, Judge
Burks delivering the opinion Of the court.
This was an intricate case involving i'm
portant law points, and the decision as rem
dered by Judge Burks impressed the bar
very forcibly for its ability, clearness, and
admirable discernment and handling of the
points ut issue.
Commonwealth Us. Inge. Supersedeas
refused to Judgment Of the Circuit Court
of Appomattox.
Utterback's administrator Us. Cooper
will be the first case to-day. .5gs
Reynolds Us. Hatcher, sc. Fully argued
by Mr.. William Green and Major John w.
Daniel for the appellant, and James Alfred
Jones and Colonel John e. Penn for the
appellees, and submitted.
Thornton Us. Thornton. Motion to re-
quire new bond refused.
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REMEMBER, that LEVY BROTHERS have fifty
remnants of carpet left, which they are closing out
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LINEN GOODS of every description at LEVY BRO
THEIRS. Good goods at low prices. The pest stock
of linen goods In the city.