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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY,.
Herring and ais Us. Wickham and ais.
Fully argued by Judge CrHmp, John DUN.
lop, Messrs. Griswold & Johnston, Williams
& Boulware for the appellants, and by
Judge Meredith, John B. Young, Thomas
N. Page, and Henry T. Wickham, Esqs,
for the appellees, and submitted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

LEVY BROTHERS have succeeded In getting from
of the steamer q case Of that splendid yart-wide
bleachcd cotton in remnants, Which Is as good -
cotton usually sold at 10c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

A CALCIUa-LIGHT entertainment will be
given tonight at the First Lutheran church
for the benefit Of the Sunday school.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

LEVY BROTHERS. advertisement means busi-
ness. These gentlemen are determined to keep
things agoIng, aud are now Offering extra Induce
ments to buyers In their line,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

81 ELLYsoN & CO.. advertising agents, ,iiser, aG-
yer,sements In all Of the newspapers or the United
s,ues at publishcrS rates. Orders left ut the Dts
patch counting-room Will receive prsniat atten-
81 = Z . /. I.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

SENT ON.-WiIiam. Freeman was seat on
to the grand Jury yesterday by Justice White
for stealing horse and wagon from James
Willims
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

LEVY BROTHERS have q splendid line OF black
and colorcd silks, which they offering n. prices
that are really too low for any time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

THASKsGfvING-DAY being Thanks.
giving-day the Dost-office will only be open
during Sunday hours. Collections from
star-boxes and delivery Of letters will be
made only in the morning.
At st, Paul's church at - VI. TODAY
Right Rev. 4. c. Garrett, D. D., Bishop OF
Northern Texas, will preach.
At 8 O'Clock Tonight there will be mis-
sionary service, when Bishop Garrett, of
Texas, will address the congregation. The
service will be held even il there be no gas.
Services will also be held at st. Johns at
II A. NJ, and at the Monumental.
AT the First Baptist church union meet
ing OF all the Baptist and Seventh-Street
Christian churches will be held at II n.
This evening at 7:30 there will be SER
mon appropriate to the occasion by the
pastor at the Seventl,-Street Christian
church; after which all members OF the
congregation are tn participate in church
sociable in the lecture-room.
The custom-house and banks will be
closed today
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

THE BEST WAY to spend to-day Is to call Ut LEVY
BROTHERS. and get some good bargains In dry
Foods.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

LEVY BROTHERS have splendid assortment or
c'oaks. Be sure To look at them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

PERSoNAL.-Alajor Johnston, president OF
the James River and Kanawha Company,
was at Buchanan at the time OF the ireshet ;
was at Lynchburg yesterday, and will be
here this morning. He has sent one hun.
dred and tifty-five conyicts from the Btl-
chanan and Clifton-Forge railroad to repair
the damages near Lynchburg, and will call
upon the citizens Of Richmond and Lynch
burg for pccuniary assistance. Fifty con-
victs will be put at work on the break near
the Six gates to-day. Other hands have
been at work there two days.
General J. b. Hood, OF Louisiana, is in
the city, and has received cordial welcome
from many OF his old comrades in arms. Yes
terday afternoon the General called on Audi
tor Taylor and obtained from him Motfett
register, and from Deputy Commissioner OF
the Revenue Wilks some instruction as to
its operations. The General states that the
people Of Louisiana have heard about the re-
gister, and that many influential members
OF the Legislature are in favor OF adopting
the law.
In the forthcoming No. of the Souther,
Historical Papers Hon. z. VI. T. Hunter
replies to Hon. jefferson Davis, and eX
plains why he thc writer) did not favor
putting negroes in the Confederate army
when proposed by Mr. Davis.
1t is expected that the third trial OF tht
George suit will take place in the Chancery
Court of Richmond in January.
Bishop Doggett expects to leave FOR Sails
bury this morning to preside over th'
Methodist Conference Of North Carolina
now in session there.
The Rev. Henry Wall, ID. D., formerly o
this city, lately Of Canada, arrived here yes
terday morning. He is on his way to WI
liamsburg, where he has accepted charge
The tobacco at Planters warehouse wa
saved through the enterprise OF tie inspet
tors, for which the insurance-men intereste
are no doubt grateful.
Among the visitors to the Tobacco ES
change yesterday were j. Carroll, Ne,
York; Major T. j. Brown, Winston, N. G.
P. P. Carter, Albemarle; William Nast
Chesterfield; G. a. Wilingham, Chester
field; w. X. Alexander, Danville; and
L. Bispham, Philadelphia.
Mr.. E. A. Blake, OF New York, is in th
city, stopping at the American Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

Of over twenty-five feet above low
water mark in several localities. So
unexpected was the flood it was with the
utmost difficulty that people living on low
lands and river bottoms escaped with their
lives. But little information has been re-
ceiyed as to the amount OF damage, owing
to the washing away OF roads and bridges.
It is feared, however, that an immense
quantity OF corn still in the fields was swept
away, together with barns, stock, and fod-
der. The bridge across the North river at
Bridgewater was carried away, as were
also bridges at Mount Crawford, Port
Republic, and Conrad's Store, the latter
two being across the Shenandoah. In
Bridgewater two or three dwellinS-houses
and numerous smaller buildings were
carried off. The dwelling-house OF Dir.
Van Pelt was 1oated from BerlinteWn
to Mount Crawford, distance OF three
miles, when it went to pieces. All the fur-
niture was lost, but the family escaped.
Roller tiouring-mil, near Bridgewater, es-
capped with but little injury. The Home
fiouring-mill at Mount Crawford was also
damaged. Seventy-fve barrels OF -four and
q considerable quantity OF other produce
were destroyed. The railroad bridges on
the Valley railroad between here and Staun-
ton WlLuStOOu Tue HUuu, Iue Ouiy luJus
being washout OF the road embankment
at the middle bridge. There has been an
immense destruction of fencing along the
route OF the flood. Reports from Shen-
andoah indicate heavy loss. 1t is re-
ported that the bridge at Front Royal
has been severely damaged. No loss Of
life as yet been reported, although in many
instances the escapes were almost miracu-
lous, considering that on Friday evening
no one realized the impending danger. In
some instances persons on horseback and
on foot were compelled to take refuge in
trees. The fresher ranged from one to five
feet higher than in 1870. It's fury was eX-
pended here yesterday morning, and is now
being felt at Harper's Ferry and other
points below. 1t will be several days be-
fore the full extent of damage will be
known, but it is hoped that it will not be as
great as seven years ago, as sufferers by
that disaster rebuilt OH points Of greater
elevation.
BotetOurt County.
The losses in Buchanan and PattonsburG
and the immediate ncighborhood are esti-
mated at S35, 200, and in the county, includ-
ing the canal and railroad, 100000. Many
families in Buchanan have moved out OF
their houses. .-LynchJaTg Virginidn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

GELATINE.

~ Fl A l. M E RSiS
~. TRANSPARENT GELAIINE
Is highly recommended by Delmonico and other
leading res tauratcurs In New York for making
sJELLIES, BLANC NANCE. &C., &c.
We introduced this excellent article 20 the public
last year. 1t has given much satisfaction thaf we
are warranted In recommending 1t being in every
respect equal ,o.sny imported. The price Is lower
For sale TO the trade at manufacturers prices
PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
aoo3 1915 Main areet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

THE ENQUIRER has suspended rublica.
ton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29
THE RECENT FLOOD.
IN RICHMOND AND AT
OTHER PGEHTS.

ESTIMATE OF DAMAGE TO MAYOS ERIDGE-
EFFECT OF THE FRESIlET on TIE RIVER
IMPROVEMENT - HOW BUILDINGS WE'RE
DEMOLISHED At DUTCH GAP INJURY
REPAIRS TO THE ECAN.tL-TllE LOSSES
At SCOTTSVlLLE REPORT FROM THE
GREAT FLOOD IN JACkSON'S RIVER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DOORS.
Wv AND WIND0ws.-Kecp out wind, raia,
Orders ieft With.R. r. RICHARDSON q Co, ansi-
ers In carpets, eursain material de-, corner Ntnin
and aiain streets, Will be promptly attended %.
~ a1-eodIm 61S Twenfy.thtrd street.
nILLHEADS, S7 10 Sl0 per ream. at the
ID DESPATCH PRINTlNa-HoUsEs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29

WELL-KNowN CITIZENS DEAD.-John
Quarles James, brother of G. Watson James,
Esq, who was in his youth page in the
House OF Delegates and latterly clerk at
the Enquirer. office, died on Tuesday night
OF consumption; aged twenty-six years.
He was young man OF amiable disposi-
ton, and was bright and pleasant COM
panion. His long illness he bore with
meekness and forttude, and his entry into
rest was peaceful. The Dereaved family
have the earnest sympathies of large circle
of friends.
Captain John Henry Freeman, formerly
captain on Potomac steamboat, after
wards OF the Bay Line, and then OF the St.
Claire Hotel and Old Sweet Springs, died
yesterday at II O'Clock OF paraIytc stroke.
He had thousands of friends scattered all
over the country who will lament his loss.
His funeral will take place to-day; and the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues, OF which
he was an old member, will meet at =
O'Clock to act rs an escort for the remains.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29
BOtetOUrt County.

The losses in Buchanan and Pattonsburg
and the immediate ncighborhood are esti-
mated at $4,000 and in the county, includ-
ing the canal and railroad, 100000. Many
families in Buchanan have moved out OF
their houses.-LynchJavg Firginidn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01

In the name OF God, amen! I, Tim
othy Doolan, of Barrydownderry. in the
county Glare, farmer. being sick, wake
on my legs, but of sound head and warm
heart-GIory be to God! do make this
my first and last will and ould and
new testament. First, give my sowl
to God, when 1t Place him to take it
shure no thanks to me, for
can't help it then-and my body
to be buried In the ground at
Barrydownderry Chapel, where all my
kith and kin that have gone before
me, and those who live after, belonging
to me, are buried, peace to their ashes,
and may the sod rest lightly over their
bones. Bury me near godfather and my
mother, who lie separated all together
at the other end Of the chapel yard. I
lave the bit OF ground containing eight
acres -rale old Irish acres-to my eldest
con Tim, after the death Of his mother,
il she lives to survive him. My daugh-
ter Mary and her husband, Paddy
O'Reagel, are to have the black
SOW that's going to have twelve
black bonifs. Teddy, my second boy,
that was killed in the war in Ameriky,
might have got his pick of poultry, but
as he has gone I'll lave them to his
wife, who died week before him; I
bequeath to all mankind fresh air OF
heaven, all fishes OF the sea they can
take, and all the birds OF the air they
can shoot. I lave to them all the sun,
moon and stars. lave to Peter Rafferty,
a pint of potheen / can't finish, and
may God be mercifnl to him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01

cleaned out the crowd with Barlow
knives. Some six or seven men were
cut,-one seriously. 1t Is said that the
cause of tia trouble was an attempt OF
one of the men to chastise the boys With
out authority.
The Vicksburg Herald says that on
last Sunday night q negro named VIM.
Allbritton, who lived near Chisum, 8
Well, about six miles from town. while
on his way to church, was hred on In
the darkness, and load OF small snot
lodged in his stomach, breast ana throat.
He managed to reach q cabin near by,
and died soon after, without DelnB aDle
to identify his murderer.
A large den of thieves was broken up
In Cook county.
Blooded stock is being introduced into
Fayette county.
D. r. FAINT, OF Goliad, shipped 5000
head Of cattle to Kansas last week.
The military depot at San Antonio
will be completed In u very few days.
Nine out of ten of the convicts who
lately escaped near Hearne, have been
recaptured.
The orchards and crops around Aus
I'LL WSlo B1CbtiJ doLaoSON hesop WYNN NJ
a severe hail storm.
The Hampton county court house was
burned on the 18th, the work OF an in
cendiary. The court papers were
burned.
The contract for the building Of Rusk
penitentiary, Texas, has been awarded,
and until December, 1878, given for
completion.
A fire in Rockdale on the 22d burned
two of the principal blocks. Loss
$50, 900. The Messenger office was to-
tally destroyed, but the paper will be
revived.
An extraordinary meeting Of the Texas
Central Railroad was held in Houston
last Friday. Two of the directors re-
signed and new directors, favorably dis
elected. The president, W. Z. Dodge,
will hold over until May, when his term
Of office expires.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
IVANOFk a,
Manners aud Customs In the Country of
the Gar.
From Wallace's "Russia."

Il
| from Walaces Russia"
| The village of Ivanofka may be taken
as q specimen Of the villages In the
pursuit Of the inhabitants is agricul-
ture. Nearly the whole Of the female
population, and about one half OF the
men, are employed In cultivating the
Communal land, which comprises about
two thousand acres OF light sandy
soil. The arabic part OF this land Is
divided into three large fields, each OF
which is cut up into long narrow slips.
The first field is reserved for rye, the
winter grain, which, in the shape OF
black bread, forms the principal food OF
the peasantry. In the second, oats are
raised for the horses. and buckwheat.
third lies fallow, and is used In summer
for pasturage. The annual life of the
peasantry Is that of simple husband
men, In a country where the winter
is long and severe. The agri-
cultural year begins In April with
the melting Of the snow. The
fresh young grass begins at once to
shoot up, and very soon afterward the
shrubs and trees put forth their buds.
The rapidity Of the transition from win
ter to spring is astonishing to the in
habitants Of more temperate climes.
On the 23d of April (St. Georges day.
the cattle are brought out for the first
time, and sprinkled with holy water by
the priest. They are never fat, but at
this period of the year their appearance
is truly distressing. They have been
wintered on straw, cooped up In small
unventilated cow-houseS, and many OF
them can scarcely rise to their feet with.
out assistance. Meantime, the peasan-
try are impatient to begin the field
labor. Flowing for summer grain lasts
till about the end Of May. Haymaking
commences toward the first Of July, and
then comes the harvest, in which the
peasant may work day and night, and
have scarcely time to complete his task
before the end Of August. The field
labor Is finished about the last week in
September, and the 1st day Of October
the harvest festival begins, a joyous sea-
son during which the parish fetes are
celebrated
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
oARPE DIEM.
Temple Bari

Come be gay, while yet we may,
Darker days betide us;
Youth goes by with JOY and gladness,
Age comes with care and sadness;
Then the earth will hide us.
Where are they who ere our day
Revelled happy-heartedS
aome to realms of light supernal,
Some to tygian shades internal
All are now departed.
Life 10 brief as fading leaf,
Fast away is faring;
Death comes rapid, rushing on US,
Laws his icy hand upon us,
No one mortal sparing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
FEROClOUs PACKARD.
His Barn burning Programme ana whnt
VIII Come of 1t.

His Barn burning Programme ana whnt
VIII Come of 1t.
[Chicagu Times.1
A person who claims to enjoy "inti.
mate relations" with Packard declares
that Ii the troops in New Orleans re-
fuse their support to the usurping gov
eminent, mo crops will be grown In
Louisiana this year." for Packard will
take the field In the interior Of the
State, and "the planters may look to
see their cotton gins destroyed and
their farms laid waste" Tits not worth
while to waste many words on this
threat. As Packard does not aisclaim
the intention here attributed to him.
him in accepting the declaration
of his purposes as authoritative. At
least it Is put forward with his
connivance. He is resolved to "rule
or ruin," according to the report
Of his advisers, and with that object In
view Is collecting munitions OF war and
preparing his partisans for q conflict.
There are no probabilities that 1t would
be of long duration, IL once begun. The
white citizens OF Louisiana and the
neighboring States could not afford to
permit guerrilla warfare ito become
chronic within their borde,h, after the
manner Of the Cuban insurrection. The
only possible outcome Of Packard's pol
icy would be the speedy submission or
utter determination OF the insurgents.
The blacks are not fools enough to i'm
peril their existence in strife so hope
less as that to which Packard invites
them, and when he and his guerrillas
begin their barn burning, the hanging
will unquestionably follow as the next
act, amid the unbounded applause OF a
large and enthusiastic Senegambian
audience.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
Sayings and specuIatiOns.
TSpe cial to Chicago Times.1

Congressman Sheridan, who is q
candidate for the Collectorship at New
Orleans, was informed to-day that no
changes in the Federal Offices would be
made until after the commission had
This of course means but one thing,
and that is that they are to be held in
reserve as bit Of trading capital to be
used by the commission in conclliating
the leaders OF the opposing factions.
Secretary McCrary said to-day that it
was the intention Of the Administration
to settle this Southern business, If pos
sible, before the extra session of Con-
gress, SO as to avoid a long session. The
Democrats are not anxious for a long
session, and some Of them have prom
ised Hayes that they will do their best
to make the session short.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
The Black Hills Revival.
Especial to Chicago Times. ]

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 2S.-The
Black Hills excitement is increasing
daily. Crowds are leaving here every
morning. Four large companies left
here yesterday, one party Of fifty from
Nevada, another Of forty from Kansas,
thirty-fve from Missouri, and others
from Michigan, Massachusetts and
Maine. Freight is being forwarded
from here in large quantities. Not less
than three hundred thousand pounds
by merchants Of this place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01

We have said it before, but the thing will bear
repetlton-Staub is great man. he cares moth
ing for commissions aud things. He only cares
FIR news. and he attends to that department. Go
this very morning to Goldthwalte's bookstore, on
Exchange Alley, near the corner Of Canal, and
you will have all the Sunday reading you want,
for slight consideration; for example: Harpers
Weekly, the illustrated Police News, Saturday
Night, McGee's Illustrated Weekly, The Illus
trated London News and all the latest papers.
LIS worth looking at.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01

Those popular gentlemen, Messrs. Jones Il
Roche, Nos. $50 and 252 Magazine street, have
been constantly adding to their facilities for bust
ness, and are now thoroughly prepared to execute
all orders in their line IS undertakers and em-
balmers. They can furnish the best of carriages
and all other requisites for funerals. and will do
all work required at the lowest possible prices.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01

A RELIABLE DENTIsT.-To any one in want of
the attentions OF dentist we can safely recon-
mend our highly skilled and distinguished friend,
Dr.J r. Walker $50 Delord street. The Doctor
has for many years practiced in New Orleans,
and has always given the most decided satisfac-
ton. He prides himself upon the fact that
patient under his treatment suffers very little
pain, for he has the most improved instruments,
b sides always gives the most beautiful finish to
the teeth. No one need have an ugly mouth II
they win let Dr.. Walker Work upon it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
THE NEW ORLEANS
THE NEW ORLEANS
Sanitary Excavating Co.,
incorporated by an act Of the Legislature, witt
exclusive privilege CT EMPTYING VAULTS
PRIVIEs, SINKS, Etc.

Are now in full operation, and are prepared to
perform the above work with promptness and
dispatch. The advantages derived from the use
of the
Odorless ExcayatiDg Apparatus.
as used by the company, are that the work can
be performed DIT any hour of the day or night
the thorough manner in which the deposits are
removed. the absence OF all offensive odors. the
shortspace Of time required tan ordinary sink
being emptied in from ten to fifteen minutesl
and, above all, ITS CHEAPNESS.
{ All orders left at the Company's Office, No. -
Common street. or sent to PostoHce box No. g13.
viii receive prompt attention, mh1S In
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
ADVERTISING RATEs-DAILY.

Transient advertisements 81 per square ten n
lines Of solid agatel first insertion: oo ceh'o
Wants 10 Rent For Sales and Boarding no
yertisements 10 cents line, net cash soiid inea-
sure None taken at less than 30 cents. ,x,.,.h
Advertisements for tho period OF one month
nd longer, Ms follows: H., 80.
Local or Business Notices 20 cents line. net:
Editorial Notices. In Editorial type eo eehos
lfssa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01

Chickering's new scale upright pianos, at p.
Werlein's, Baronne street, are the best pianos
made in the world. He sells them at q liberal
discount for cash snd on such terms as custom
ers desire. MIR. Werlen has good tuners and
.repairers. II your piano needs attention, leave
your order with him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01
BOARD OF HEALTH AND DIR. SOUTH.
WORTH.
MISSISSIPPI QUARANTINE STATION,

MISSISSIFPI
march 30, 1877.
Editor Democat-Yes somewhat COM
ical resolutions of the Board of Health concern
ing me need this brief explanation. Our dis
agreement is. whether / shall first pay the
proper and necessary expenses incurred here,
and send only the balances to the board: or
whether shall send all collections made here
Immediately to the board. The latter course led
to the pay of the officer and employees at this
station, being about five months in arrears at
the time of my appoi ntment, and. as have done
most of my predecessors I am pursuing the
former: and my right to do so is now ir litiga-
ton before the State supreme Court. Sympa-
thising with the officers Of the Board of Health,
who are obliged to wait for their salaries because
there is not enough money to pay all. must
RESIGNATION because OF these undignified con-
tentions. 1t is not yet accepted.
Respectfully.
Resident Physician.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-01

Monthlv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, having the run OF
tfie nauer. Inserted every other day. to be
charged two-thirds the above rates. .x
Editorial page monthly advertisements each
square, $40 per month
Rates for Advertising in the Weekly New
Orleans Democrat.
Transient and general rates the same as Tor
advertisements for the period OF one month
and longer aa follows.