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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-23

The MOZART LAST NIGHT.-MoZart Hall
was comfortably filled last evening, in spite
OF the bad weather, upon the occasion Of
the eightieth musicale Of the Mozart Asso-
citation. H . -...- rs.
The orchestra performed for the first time
the "Jubel" overture, by Weber, "The
Flower Song" by Lange, and the waltzes
"On the Banks of the Thames" by Kela
Bella. All werewolf rendered; and in the
last piece especially general satisfaction
was expressed. Miss C. D. Wyatt sang
eye Merry Birds" by Gumbert, very ac-
ceptably; and, with Miss N. Y. Wyatt and
Messrs. Redford and Cardozo, the song com.
posed by Mr.. Fl. C. Wyatt, with words by
Mr.. O.. j. Schoolcraft, for solo and
chorus, "The Sailors Farewell The
reception of this piece must have been
fiattering to both the composers OF
the music and words; and the song
will no doubt become popular. Miss
Annie Vogel reflected credit on her teach
er (Nlr. ReinbardD in her rendition OF
"Brightest Eyes," arranged by Spindle,
and will become 4. brilliant and accurate
performer. .-.- ..,.....
Miss Lubbock, DR.. Bartkowski, and Mr..
Lubbock performed q beautiful trio for two
yiolins and piano, and gave such satisfac-
ton as to receive hearty applause.
On the whole, this was one OF the pleas.
ant evenings with the Association, and
every one seemed well pleased. ....
The membership will soon reach its limit
OF five hundred, as the names continue to
come in. .,.. ... -. ...
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which could sport like q butterfly amid
ffownra or soar lika an annla haynnd the

which could sport like q butterfly amid
flowers or soar like an eagle beyond the
clouds; sensibility delicate, deep, strong
acute sympathy with his felloW;man q re-
sponse in his feelings to everything true,
pure, generous, and grand. Above oil, he
was full OF the Holy Ghost, and could say,
ss For the love OF Christ constraineth me-"
His adaptation to all classes Of hearers, to
all classes OF circumstances, was marvel
lous. He could interest and edify the child,
the unlettered- the cultivated. the scholar,
with equal case. Every variety Of style
came naturally to him, from a familiar,
homely talk, through all gradations OF ar
gument, instruction, and pathos, to the i'm
passioned, sublime, and overwhelming ap-
peal. The earnestness and simplicity Of his
soul were ever manifest; that he preached
not self, not philosophy, not human wis
dom, notIexcellency Of speech, but Christ
and him crucifed-not for fame, but to win
souls.
In his social and pastoral qualities he no
less excelled. Others have equalled, none
surpassed, him in diligence and fidelity ;
but who can compare'in charm, in breadth
and tenderness OF sympathy,'in aptness to
guide and comfort, In power to draw forth
trust and love!
| laCC utuu HI pailVis az .ebiS3
among the rich or poor, and he would be
the centre Of attraction-eyery eye fixed on
him, every ear attend his voice. Let him sit
by the bed Of any invalid, though stranger
before that hour, and soon he would soothe
and cheer, and the heart would open to his
words as though he had been lifelong
friend. The young and the old, men and
women, the rude and the cultivated, felt
free to contide to him their troubles, and
ask his sympathy and aid.
Yet, in the narrower circle OF long-trisd
friendship and OF home, never did there
beat a truer, more constant, more generous
heart. So unselfsh, so frank, so forbear-
ing, so tfustful, so magnanimous; never
giving up a friend, though he may have
strayed far and long and fallen low; never
slow in responding to any call for help.
But we must close this sketch. He was
our favorite, our ornament-we might
almost say our idol. But we glorify God in
him. He has been taken away in his prime,
at the height Of his usefulness, when we
were leaning On his counsel and strength,
when we were rejoicing in the prospect Of
many years OF his company and service.
But we thank God for his example, his
work, and his prayers. He rests from his
labors, and his works do follow him. B.
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MErEoR1c.- 4:4O O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon Il meteor was seen to pass across
the heavens one degree west OF north, and
leaving in its trail white track which
broke up in a motley, nebulous cloud.
Though it was daylight, the brilliant flash
that was made by the meteor attracted the
notice Of all that were out, and its transit
across the heavens was observed by n
marked track which lasted for more than
fifteen minutes. The meteor then disap-
peared about ten degrees above the hori-
zon. A gentleman that witnessed this
phenomenon informs us that to the naked
eye the meteor seemed to be body about
four feet long, six to ten inches across the
head, and tapering gradually back to: a
point. Its tSprogress was apparently slow,
but exceedingly grand and igraceful.-Ra-
teiqh Observer, 21St.
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WEATHER REPORT.

I>p,c,rIoNs FOR To-DAY.-For the Middle
,,Iantic States, falling followed by rising
,'promcter diminishing winds, mostly from
,n,,thcas, 10 northeast and shifting TO colder
ror,hcrlv. and rainy succeeded.by generally
cloudy weather.
Far the South Atlantic and East Gull
s,stcs, rising barometer, cooler northeast to
northwest winds, and partly cloudy wea'
,hrr. cXccptinS rain areas in the Carolinas
tc-nigh: Thursday.
For the West Gulf States, rising followed
hy falling barometer, easterly to southerly
winds. ana warmer, clear or partly cloudy
weather.
For Tennessee. the Ohio Valley, and Up
ncr Lake region, rising followed by falling
barometer. colder northerlv winds, vcering
~ castcrlv or southcrly, and clear or partly
rloudr weather, succeeded by rising tenn
rcraturc in the east district.
Cautionary signals continue at Smithyille,
Wilmington. Cape Lookout, Cape Hatteras,
Ki,ry Hawk. Cape Henry, Norfolk, Cape
MAY. Atlantic City, Barnegat, Sandy Hook,
New York. New Haven, New London,
Nrwrort. and Woods Hole.
The WEATHER YESTERDAY was rainy anC
tj.ayrecablc. At night it was partly clear
and mild
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY b y. NJ, 4G
. !. NJ. 81; noon. 81 3 Z. NJ. 56; L.
". II; midnight. Sc.
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NEWS FROM THE ARCTIC ,ExPEDITIoN.-
Captain Howgate has received letter via a
returned Scotch whaler from Captain Ty-
son, in command of the Florence, the ad-
vance vessel of the American Arctic expe-
dtion, under date of September 10Th, in
which he reports his arrival at Niuntilick
harbor, Cumberland Gulf, after long and
tedious voyage OF forty days. The crew
were all. in good health and spirits. Messrs.
Sherman and Krunlein are reported as
doing we'll in their respective departments.
He proposed to move to the head Of the
gulf in few days to establish his winter
quarters. and carry out his special instruc-
tions in reference to the collection OF mate
rial for the main expedition OF next year.
Washington Republican, 22d. .:.. ..o@ 80
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For THE INFORMATION Of; the U,spatch's
subscribers in southampton county, Post
master Forbes states that newspapers for
Newsom's-Depot post-ofice are always start
ed from the Richmond post-oface to go by
Way OF Weldon, N. c., which is undoubted-
ly the most expeditions route to NsWsom's;
and that IL the papers are diverted to Nor
folk the responsibility rests with the postal
railway agent, over whom the postmaster
at Richmond has no control; but Colonel
FORBES will call the agents attention to the
matter, and he will no doubt SEND the pa
pers uia Weldon. unless that should con-
flict with the agents instructions from the
Post Office Department ut Washington.
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SUPREME CouHr OF APPEALS, THURSDAY
Mclean Us. Piedmont and Arlington Life
Insurance. Company. From the Circuit
Court OF the city OF Richmond. Reversed.
Judge Anderson delivering the opinion OF
the Court rHotfA .aa:1i hal..'" 7h
Johnston, trustee, &C., Us. Wilson and ais.
From the Circuit Court of DanviIle. Sub
stantially affirmed, Judge Staples delivering
the opinion oi,the Court. 80.
.Dillard ys. Thornton. From the Circuit
Court of Sussex county. Reversed, Judge
Burks delivering the opinion OF the Court.
CAN'T Us. Morris, executor two cases..
Appeals awarded to decree OF the Circuit
Court of Albemarle. From Staunton.
Matthews Us; Warmers administrator.
Further argued by Judge Meredith and
General Hundley.
The case OF Herring and Wickham is fixed
for Saturday. ~. r. . . rra
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A Fine Description OF the Meteor.
ICorrespondcnce of the Richmond Diseatch.t

CLARKEsvILLE, November 90, 1877.
I have to record most extraordinary and
beautiful appearance in the heavens. On
the evening OF the Goth November, just as
the sun was shedding its parting glory over
the world, our attention was attracted by o
brilliant orb, apparently the size of the sun,
midway between the zenith and the hori-
zon, and directly in the track OF the sun,
cleaving its way toward our earth with
the rapidity Of lightning, and leav-
ing in its track line OF light re-
sembling the tail Of comet, or the
light which is left in the track OF
a meteor. While we stood transfiXed
with wonder and awe it suddenly disap-
peared, with its long line OF light. After
an interval Of about two seconds it seemed
to relight upon the surface OF dark mass,
and from this there rose an illuminated at
mosphere as Of burning gas, which moved
inward as il from some mighty conhagra-
ton. While we stood gazing into heaven
tor this mysterious light seemed to part our
atmosphere so as to grant us glimpse
into the illimitable beyond) there fell
upon our ears two distinct sounds like
the booming of cannon-so heavy as
to cause distinct tremulous vibrations.
Then followed slow, solemn sound-lnde-
scribable, but something like the rush OF
angry hosts to combat; more like the sui
len roar Of renorseless flames. After the
swift-moving light and the mysterious
thunders had passed away there remained
for half an hour soft, lambent line OF light
moving to and fro in gentle undulation, re-
minding us OF the words Of warning in the
"handWriting on the wall" The question
now arises, Whence this strange visitor,
and whittier did it go? We shall await
anxiously the explanation OF this beautiful
phenomenon, feeling sure it has arrested
the attention OF those to whom ii. is given
to read the signs and wonders in the hea-
Yens. .t'. .-t/ e. SPECTATOR.
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, RICHMOND THEATRE. Manager Powell has
for next week 4 new attraction. He an
nounces the production Of "Uncle Toms
Cabin" in manner never before equalled
in Richmond. The. company is the same
that made the run OF one hundred consecu-
tive nights at the Grand Orera- House, New
York. The piece, as performed by Slayin's
Uncle Tom Combination and Original Geor-
gia Cabin Singers, we are assured by the
tions that has been offered for some time.
They announce genuine colored "Uncle
Tom," the smallest " Eva" and the spright.
liest "Topsy," together with the Georgia
Cabin Singers and strong dramatic com.
pany. e.. ..... >.s.-,.-.. ... d:
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LEE COUNTY (VA.) AHEAD.-The largest
lot Of produce eyer brought to this city at
one time from country store by wagons
was delivered yesterday from Boon's Path,
Lee county. Va. There were twenty-one
wagon-loads, consisting OF the following
articles: Il, 900 pounds dried apples $4,000
pounds dried peaches 450pounds ginseng ;
15O pounds feathers; 1876 pounds dried
blackberries; 106 pounds medicinal roots ;
270 pounds butter, and $50 dozen eggs
aggregating in value $1,76o.-hno1utAs!le
Z Trib7Jnp .ff; r.. -,t s-;.T.s
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LONDON, November d. The Grand Duke
Michael entered Kars on Monday, and re-
.ceiyed the homage Of the people. typhoid
fever is spreading in the town. 80 =. (
LONDON, November 22.-Operations near
Rutschuk, reported by Russian and Turk
ish bulletins, indicate disposion on the
part OF the Turks to attempt q repetition OF
Mehemet Ali's tactics for relieving Pleyna
by threatening the Gzarowitchs army and
the Danube crossings. The Turks have re-
peatedly asserted that the Czarowitch's
force has been materially weakened in order
to strengthen other positions. Il! 40. !.
Suleiman Pasha seems to be still in COM
mand on the Lom. .5 rs .s.5, sts 8.
81 HALIFAx, N. s., November 2l.- Mr..
Thompson finished his argument to-day be-
fore the fishing commission on behalf OF
Great Britain. The commissioners ad-
iourned until Friday, when q decision win
probably be given.
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SECURITY IFvEsTsFNr.--JoHF II. CLAIBORNE,
11OS Main street, agent nMUTUA1I LIyE-ISsU-
RANCE CoMPANY.oF NEW YORK, assets now over,
ss2, 100000. This grand old company, with the
least ratio Of expense OF any company In the coun
try, with solid investments producing interest more
than sufficient to meet all. mortality ciaims-in
word, in perfected condition, demonstrating Life in
surauce under superior management-nov tenders
to the community sEvENPER CENT, COMPOUND
INTEREST INVESTMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE FOR
TIE GREAT INSURANCE BENEFIT WHILE INVEST
ING. The agent specially invites conference, and
recommends the company US the most solvent fnan-
cial Institution on the face Of the globe.
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THE CONSTANT AND; RAPID INCREASE Of the
business of COHEN BROTHERS Is an indication be-
yond dispute that their goods arc purchased to an
advantage which enables them to sell at prices that
are appreciated by the general public For several
they been the leaders In this city not
only of low prices, but also In selection and
quality. They are now offering special bargains In
large lot Of Black and Colored Silks and Silk Vel
vets which were purchased at 4 recent Importers
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The MeteH Register IN ChesterfeM.-
Samuel A. Mann, commissioner Of the reve-
nue. for District No. 9, of Chesterfield
(Matoaca, Clover Hill, and Dale), was. in
the city yesterday. He has completed the
Job Of putting up the Moffett registers in
his district, finishing at Drewry's Bluff yes
terday morning. He put up seventeen alco-
holic and one malt register, as follows 4,
In Matoaca district, alcoholic-three at
Ettricks, 2 at Matoaca village, at Winfree's
store, and l af the fork OF the River and
Hickory roads.
In Clover-Hill district, z alcoholic regis
tiers and malt register-five alcoholic and
malt at the village of Clover HILL alco-
holic register at J. L. Halps, near Skin
quarter, and 1 at N. B. Perdue's.
In Dale district, three alcoholic registers.
One each at the old Courthouse, Hallway
station, and Drewry's Bluff. ..~ .;la ~
In District No. l (Manchester, Midlo-
THAN, and Bermuda) W. G. Flournoy will
require sixteen alcoholic registers. No
malt registers have been applied for. These
registers will be distributed as follows:
In Manchester district: Swansboro', 8 !;
Granite. Q; Chalkley's, total, G.,
/ In Midlothian district: Midlothian vii
lage, 4; Gregory's store, /; Tinsey's, on
the Midlothian road, total, 6.
[ In Bermuda district: Chester, L; in the
Hundred Neck, 2; near Drewry's Bluff sta
ton, total, +. H.. .r... ri, 81,
The total number OF alcoholic registers
required for the county OF Chesterfield IS
33; the number Of malt, 1. It is expected
that the registers in the First district will
be put up the first part OF next week. as.IF3
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d Modern Nimr0d.-John Dobbins, living
on Cottonhead creek, near the junction Of
Woodpecker and Sapsucker roads, reports
the killing .of. A7 partridges last Tuesday.
He had two dogs, and was alone. Mr.. Dob
bins isrvouched for as man of yeracity by!
parties in this city. This is one Of the big
gest hunts on record, and places the hero |,
Of It the champion dead-shot by considera-
BILE numerical strength. ''. -a'S
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Lafayette Division.--It is hoped that
every member OF Lafayette Division will be
present at the meeting tonight. II the Di-
vision intends to assume the offensive, and
make demonstration in behalf Of the OBJ
jects for which it was organized, there is no
time for delay. If they do not intend to be
workers in the cause they might as we'll sur
render their charter.
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Sad DispeRsation Of Prouidcace.-Ed-
win Archer, aged fifteen years, son Of Dir.
VirgiRius Archer, OF Matoaca district, In
Chesterfield county, died Tuesday night,
after very brief illness, oi typhiod-pnea-
monia. This Is the third Child in this family
that death has snatched away in the past
twelve months. In their sad afliction the,
family have the sympathy OF a large circle:
OF friends. E-'-..-s..'' -
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Not Prouen. William J. Westcott was
tried in the Hustings Court yesterday on
the charge ofrobbiDg his ssroom-n,ate,- Jerry
consviIle. The evidence failed to sustain
the charge aud the accused was acquitted.
Messrs. Socrates Brooks and David l.. Pull
lism appeared for the prisoner. a. c. Att
kisson represented the Commonwealth q
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PERsoNAL.-To-nlght Company C Guard
OF the Commonwealth will present their
captain, NJ. L. SpotsWood, with handsome
sword. There will be speeches and cola.
tion afterwards a'ac' -. ..'.@.s% :: II
Governor Kemper is hard at work on his
message. s-.., ...,.. ....s.. .,....
Colonel William S. Gilman, who has been
visiting relatives in Staunton, has returned
to the city. ...... J.. ..., .-..r@.. -.
+ Two or three hundred tickets for the ball
to be given by the police Of the Second dis.
trict on the 18th have already been sold.
Carry the young folks to see the Japs.
The speeches in the George suit have all
been great ones. Colonel Chastain White
led off,, James Alfred Jones, Esq, and
Judge Crump followed. Judge Crump will
conclude to-day, and then Judge Ould will
be heard. The details are interesting; the
evidence conflicting; the issues great and
momentous, involving not only money but
character; and all conspire to arouse the
best efforts of the counsel engaged. Judge
Crump resumes this morning at 10. O'Clock.
Among the visitors to the Tobacco EX-
change yesterday were F. Jerdone, Charles
City; P. T. George, Goocbland; James II.
Brislow, Powhatan; A. B. Crowder, Meek.
lenburg; James S. Cobbs, Mecklenburg-; T.
w. Kortley, Rockingham; Albert Phelps
and John @. Underhill, New York. q
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Ann,versary Night.-The Red-Stocking
Base Ball Club celebrate their anniversary
tonight by grand cottllon soiree as Gers
ley's Hall. A large number OF invitations
have been issued, excellent music engaged,
and delightful time is anticipated.
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TRIAL OF c.. L. CARTER-THE ACCUSED
AcQUITTED.-In the Hastings Court yester-
day the trial of G. L. Carter was com-
menced. He was one Of the men charged
with entering the room Of j. B. Crenshaw,
at the St. Claire Hotel, on Tuesday night OF
Fair-week, and stealing about SG0in United
States currency from Mr.. Crenshaw's
pocket. johnson, who was in bed and in
the same room with Carter at the time the
two men were arrested, was tried few
days ago, convicted, and his term Of impri-
sonment ascertained at five years in the
penitentiary. Carter's trial yesterday lasted
all day.. The witnesses in the case of John
son were the only ones introduced in this
case, and the testimony was therefore about
the same. After the argument the case was
given to the iury-about a quarter to 6
O'Clock. The jury remained in consultation
until ten minutes after o'clock, when they
came into the court with verdict Of "Not
guilty." and Carter was discharged and
the court adjourned. .... ..
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BEAUTIFUL GOLD WATcHEs.-Some or the most
beautiful watches in the city at remarkable prices
For Instance, n beautiful Gold Watch at S25, and
$50, and 81 O, and Stem-Winders at $50-vcry SUI
perb, splendid nc-keepcrs Also, some more mag
nhcent at 500 and 575 and upwards, at
G., GESNET's, OFT Main street.
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TRAslP, TRAMP, THE BOYS ARE MARCHING.
A venerable tramp named Congdon reached
the city Wednesday evening, having walked
here from Fredericksburg and pulled little
wagon, upon which was hand-organ. He
secured quarters at the First station-house.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

THE STAY-LAw AND MILITARY ORDERS
The Supreme Court OF Appeals yesterday
decided the case OF johnson against Will
sons administrator. Judge Staples de-
livered the opinion. The Court was !of
opinion that the act OF March 8, 1856,
known as the stay-law, expired on the 1st
Of January, 1853; that the ef1ars enIana-
ting from the military. autb0eities having
control OF the State of Virginiain the years
18eS-'9 did not extend the operation Of the
stay-hw beyond that period; that these or
ders only applied to the stay OF executions
and forced sales OF property; that the mill
tary authorities in issuing these orders did
not undertake or profess to extend all the
provisions Of the stay-law, but only SO
much of it as related to executions. The
Court, in all the cases before ft.involving
the construction of the stay.law, has dect-
ded that the statute Of limitations was sus-
pended until the 1st of January, 1869-not
because the creditor was prevented from
suing out execution, but because the 7th
section OF the act expressly provided that
the period during which the act shall re-
main in force should be excluded from the
computation OF the time prescribed by the
statute OF limitations. ta.
The military orders in question did not
profess to continue this Tth section their
sole object was to prevent forced sales OF
property after the stay-law had expired by
its own limitation. The Court, in taking
this view, was not to be understood as con-
ceding that the military authorities having
control Of Virginia had any power or au-
thority to suspend the statute OF limitations.
The question did not arise in this case, and
they thought it unnecessary to decide it.
The Court further held that under the pre-
sent statutes OF Virginia devise of real estate
for the payment Of debts does not prevent
the running Of the statute of limitations as
to debts so charged upon the real estate.
Upon this point the opinion OF the Court
enters into an elaborate examination OF the
statutes of Virginia and the principles of
law governing in such cases. We do not
deem it, necessary to report the argument
upon this point. t.. .ts.:er.nl~ - rntr. .o.-.s
The Court was further Of opinion that the
Circuit Court Of PittSylvania erred in aba
ting the interest upon the debts in eontro-
versy, which had accrued during the war,
both the creditor and the debtor living on
the same side Of the line during the PEN
dency Of the struggle, and the debt being
secured bv bond or judgment executed and
obtained before the commencement OF the
war. With this exception the decree OF the
Circuit Court was amended and affirmed.
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The Hord Case -WhyG New irtas gas soas
Granted. 1T was stated in yesterdays Dss.
patch that William L. Hord was cons,ciea I leu
In the Circuit Court WEDNESDAY auI n,a
punishment assessed at tVe years impfisoh'
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{ SUPERVISORS MEETING.-An important
meeting OF the Board of Supervisors OF
Henrico county will be held at the County
Court tomorrow ut IL o'clock M. Il!