davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

THE FRENCH PRESTIDIGITATEUR.-
mandeur Cazeneuve again appeared at the
Theatre last night. The performance was
varied and entirely new. The "DeviPs
Post-O Office" the Incompatible Manipula-
tion," the ''Imperial Court Game OF Cards."
the "Wine, Water, and Magic" were most
cleverly done. The most extraordinary op-
tical delusion was his " Happy Surgical OPP
eration." In this trick little boy gets on
the stage and is placed Immediately in front
OF the foot-lights, in chair, and in the pre-
sence OF all. The Commandeur, with the
aid of welI-sharpened ordinary carving
knife, deliberately cuts off the youths nose.
So natural did this operation appear that
MANY of the audience turned their heads
around, fearing that 1t might prove to be q
reality. But the best Of the tricks which are
familiar to the ordinary coniurer he per-
forms with remarkable smoothness and ap-
parently without haste Of the slightest at
tempt to conceal the way in which 1t IS
done. He holds, for instance, pack OF
cards in the left band, extended horizon
tally, and they pass from his hand 10 MS
yest-pocket as easily as ii they were trans.
ferred directly from one to the other, but
no one can possibly see how it Is effected.
The most remarkable feature OF the COM
mandeur's performance is the Double lndlan
Mail, which concludes the entertainment
and which appears to all wonderful mys-
terry. In the first place, an ordinary saratogs
trunk is placed upon the stage. 1t 10 q com
mon traveIing.trunk, with sprlng-iock
with two bolts on each. Then smaliei
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10
WEATHER REPORT.

INDICATIONS FOR RTo-DAY.--For the Middle
Atlantic States and the South Atlantic
states. colder, clear. or partly cloudy wea-
thcr, northwcsterly winds, and rising ba-
romctcr.
For the Gull States, clear or partly
cloudy weather, colder northcrly winds.
and rising barometer. followed in the West
G,:lf States bv falling barometer and warm
or southeastcrly winds.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
cloudy weather aud rain areas, followed
by clearing weather, colder northcrly winds.
and higher pressure. followed at west sta
tions by higher temperature.
Cautonary signals continue at New York,
New Haven, New London. Newport,
Woods Hole, Boston, Thatcher's Island,
For; ;land, ana Eastport.
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was cloudy ana
mild, with occasional light rains in the fore
noon. In the afternoon it was clear and
pleasant.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY Is A. NJ, 81;
8 4. NJ. G2; noon, Ga; 3 L. M., Ga; 6 Z.
81, 90; midnight. 81.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

taken from the docket. DR.. Junkin, who
prepared this well-maturcd report, rcas
some statistics confirming the views pre-
scented In this report. In response to an IN
auiry of DR.. Ewing, DR.. Junkin said that
the senior class of each year would be
graduated at the expiration OF five months
| from the beginning OF the session, whilst
| the other classes would continue to the END
| OF the session OF nine and bali months.
| The Rev. w. V. Wilson asked whether
the present length OF the sessions (elght
months) appeared from practical results TO
| be suitable both for the health and success
Of the students.
Rev. J. D. Thomas made an inquiry as TO
the origin OF the committee on this subject.
These Inquiries were not responded TO.
Rev. DR.. B. NJ. Smith said in this matter
he was seeker after the best methods. The
present plan was an experiment. Indeed,
| the system OF theological seminaries was an
experiment OF only about sixty years. He
wished that system adopted which, whilst
1t gave the mental and literary training
needed, would also give the practical, COM
nonsense education that would tit them for
their work. The method Of the fathers
without the seminaries had succeeded in
their day. Theological seminarics belonged
only to America.
DR.. Smith said he had no views which he
wished the Synod to legislate; but he de-
sired that the Presbyteries should exercise
proper care over their candidates, and not
turn over to the professors OF the seminary
a responsibility properly their own. DR..
Smith continued his remarks at considera-
BILE length on the duties OF Presbytcries in
this matter, and on the methods OF preach
ing and the training OF young men for the
ministry.
At 7. NJ. Synod adjourned to to-mor-
row at 81 a. NJ.
A C0rrectiOn.-It was Rev. j. Fl. Lewis,
and not Rev. John Calvin Brown, as re-
ported yesterday, who presented the over
ture on the division of Synod from Green
brier PreSbytery. TuCKAHoE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

CONCERT AT CATHEDRAL HALL MONDAY
N1GHT.-A grand concert will be given
Monday night at Cathedral Hall, under the
auspices OF number OF ladies, for char
liable object. The programme, which Is
published this morning, embraces vocal and
instrumental music by some Of our best
professional and amateur talent. Among
the names Of the performers are those OF
the brothers Reinhardt, Messrs. BartEows-
XII, Grant, and Redford, Mrs. r. 3. Wood,
Miss Redford, Miss Beale, and Miss Mera ;
all Of whom are well-known in musical
circles as artists OF merit. The selections
are Of the best; and it can safely be stated
that the entertainment will be highly pleas
ing. This alone should insure full house,
but when the object is charity, then the
success OF the affair should be beyond per-
adventure.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

Doctor Gardner, the old head-master Of
the Boston Latin school, was exceedingly
proud of his economy in matters OF dress,
and often lectured his pupils on eXtraya-
gance in the same. One morning he enter
ed his classroom, which was filled with
boys Just arrived at their teens, and, stro-
king his venerable overcoat. approvingly,
and surveying its general effect, said grave
" "D'ye see this coat? How many of
you boys there can say you have worn q
coat for forty years, at have this ?"
An Elmira father complained to the princi.
pal of the school that his son was falling OF!
in his studies, and in explaining the change
that had taken place lie said, "The boy is
all girlcd-up." 1t is new phrase, and very
aptly describes the condition OF young
man in the doWny period OF his life, wien
concealed notes and stolen glances sent
across the school-room are OF much more
interest than books.-ROcheSter Democrat
"Hoodlum," it is settled by the Sonoms
(Cal.) Democrat, comes from disreputable
company OF rifemen in San Francisco,
which was commanded by Captain Hoadlcy
When they were marching down street one
day, nearly all drunk and riotous, strong
voiced Irish woman called out, I" Mrs. Mul
cahay, call in yer girls; the Hoodley Dyes
are comin'." The crowd, which heard her,
took up "Hoodley byes," whence in time
came "hoodlum."
When the clatermintus first carowled and
the Jugerrangerfund deletuntaled in the TN.
ralogeous forests OF Karamaulak, the phe.
socoleouginess conspiIitus yielded to the
tencona buimo OF the Times fugarious dis.
coloranthus, and all was peace. We have
arrived at this fact since reading one Of Mrs.
Augusta Evans's books.-San francisco
Naii.
The Emperor William OF Germany will
celebrate his golden wedding next spring !;
so get your presents over there in time.
Address them plainly, and write the name
out in full, as he don't like to have things
come with "Bill or "Wm."- inscribed on
them.-Detroit Free Press.
= VIII the capitalists and manufacturers
listen to the demand that is rising up IN
one long, irrepressible wall all over free
America for a cheap grade OF Christmas
presents, adapted to the wants OF young
men on salaries ?-lnter- Ocean.
1t has been officially decided that teach
er can properly instruct only thIrtY-hEe
pupils Rochester Democrat. Yes, that's
80. We kill them here as soon they've in.
structed thirty ty-tiye.-Buttetin.
A born phrenologist the boy who is al.
ways at the head OF his cIass.-Ne1o York
Commercial! Advertiser.
"Let us go out to gather autumn leaves"
he said, and they went out together
Cincinnati Saturday Night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10
Editors OF the DISPATCH:


In relation to the paragraph which ap-
peared in the local column OF your paper
Yesterday msrning, which states that the
first premium for fine cigars was awarded
to Messrs. w. D. Blair 4 Co. at the last Fair
of the Virginia State Agricultural Society,""
&C., and which does me great injustice, in.
asmuch as it gives wrong statement OF the
matter. beg to submit the following facts,
which hope you will lay before your read
ers:
The Agricultural Society offered in its list
of premiums $40 for the "best specimen OF
cigars" For this premium there were two
observation-disclosures. Blair & Co. and my
SELF The judges OF award, after examining
into the relative merits Of both displays,
made the following entries in their report
without any reference to the ten-dollar
premium for the best specimen OF
cigars": : especial award to w. D. Blair &
Co. for best display OF fine cigars" and
especial award to c. C. Salamone for best
display OF homemade cigars" Not know
ing at the time OF the action OF the judges,
and seeing that Messrs. Blair Il Co. were
claiming the /" first premium" &C., en-
tered formal protest with the chief OF the
department Dr. S. 2. Moore). That pro-
test has been considered by the local COM
mittee (Dr. $. p. Moore and Colonel
w. c. Knight), who, after consideration,
have decided that ''the award must stand
on the Judgment OF the judges, and be
divided between Messrs. Blair & Co. and Mr..
C. G. Salamone." BY this decision it will be
seen that the premium Of $40 is to be divided
between the two contestants, and conse-
quently the ''frSt premium for fine cigars
or any other sort is not "the property OF
Messrs. Blair & Co.." as stated in the Dis
patch. The awards OF the judges had no
reference to first, second, or third pre-
miums, but were special awards; and there,
fore the "iirSt premium" does not belong
to either party, but each has premium
equal, not superior, in value to the other.
Below will be found the, secretary's verIh'
cation of the action Of the committee.
Very respectfully, G. G. SALAhoNE.
Richmond, November 8, 1877.
The foregoing statement Of the action OF
the committee is correct
r. q TE1cu Serrntorv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

CHANGE OF SCHEDULES and after to-
morrow the trains on the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad will run as follows :
Through mail will leave Richmond at $40
A. NJ. and 1885 p. NJ. daily except Sun day.
Accommodation train will leave at 10 A. NJ.
daily except Sunday, connecting at Peters
burg with train for, Lynchburg at LILO p.
NJ. daily except Sunday, connecting with
train for Norfolk at 4:50 Z. n.
The trains on the Danvile road will run
rs follows: Through mail daily at $3.50 A.
N. and through passenger daily at 11:35 7.
NJ. The Lynchburg accommodation will
be discontinued, and passengers for Lynch
burg and the Southwest riG Lynchburg
will leave at $3.50 A. NJ. daily. --. .."f :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10
MANCHESTER NEWS.

The Late Election and the Last Of It.
There were some rumors yesterday OF 4
contest by Mr. George p. Lynch, the de-
feated Conservative candidate for the Le-
gislature, but it is not believed that any
contest will be made.
A select party of Conservatives were re-
galed on oysters, &C., Thursday night, in
honor OF the election.
Mr.. Attksson leads Colonel Ambers 20S
votes in the city and 90 in the ceunty-to-
tai, 270.
This is the first election since 1869 in
which all the returns from Chesterfield have
been found correct, so as to preclude the
possibility OF contest on either side.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

HUsTINas COURT, Observation-Disclosures S.
Banker. charged with picking the pocket OF
Samuel Ayres, Esq, of watch and chain
valued at $3.50, was tried and acquitted.
James Scott, charged with stealing $40
from the person OF Timothy T. Stanley, was
tried and acquitted, and remanded to jail
to await another indictment to be preferred
against him in December.
James Marks, charged with forging and
attempting TO utter as true certain forged
paper, &C., was tried and convicted, and his
term of confinement ascertained at two
wears in the penitentiary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10
The Necessity for n Grain Elevator at
Richmond.

TO the Editors Of the Dispatch:
Last year there as good deal OF corn
shipped here to be forwarded to New York.
One OF the shippers of this corn came with
the western depHtatlon, and stated that If
there was a grain elevator here he would
ship large quantities OF corn to be graded
and exported from here.
The presidents of the New York Central,
Eric. Pennsylvania, and Baltimore and Ohio
railways, pcrceiving the coming tide OF
prosperity through the increased export
grain trade, met a fortnight since and adj
vanccd western-bound freight twenty per
cent. and eastern-bound five cents per hun
,rcd pounds. Prior to this advance the
freight from the Ohio river to Richmond
was thirteen cents per bushc less than to
Baltimore, and sixteen cents less than to
New York. There is in this alone such an
induccmcnt to shippers as would soon find
ample work for large elevator, which
would soon open other avenues OF trade
and cause prosperity here.
Yours truly, II. W. WOOD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

The SOUTH CAROLINA COMPETITIVE DRILL.
Colonel Bradley T. johnson in two hours
yesterday got $500 of the required $4Oo to
enable Richmond company to attend the
South Carolina Fair at Columbia and COM
pete for the prize offered. Colonel johnson
is compelled.jto leave the city to-day on i'm
portant business, but the work begun bv
him will be completed by Lieutenant. Colo
mel Purcell and Adiutant Stern.
1t is probable that the Walker Light Guard
will undertake the mission to Columbia.
The Grays, ii seems, have concluded not to
srO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALs.-Raglant
Us. Broadnax and ais. Fully argued b,
John Lyon, Esq, and submitted.
Hannahs administrator Us. Hannah, &c
Partly argued by James Alfred Jones, Esq.
for the appellants, and continued until to-
day.
Rowe Us. Bently, &c. Set down on th
privileged docket.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10
ell elects,

Sent to The Circuit Court.-John and Viii.
linn Harris and Ira Cosby have been sent
on to the Chesterfield Circuit Court by JUS
tices Elam and Cox, Of Midlothian, on the
charge of stabbing L. A. McGruder, at Je.
rusalem church, October %, 1877. The
parties were bailed in the sum OF $500 each.
B. A. Hancock represented the Common.
wealth, and Messrs. Cosby and Brooks the
nrisoners
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

one is brought out, with holes on all sides.
With rope said to be forty. feet long, the
smaller trunk, after beng apparently
locked, is fastened very carefully. Some
six slips of paper, which have been identi-
fed by, the audience with private marks,
are sealed across the rope ut different points
with sealing-wax. 1t Is afterwards placed
in the larger trunk, which has been put in
the cabinet. Madame Cazeneuve next
makes her appearance and leans against the
trunk, the curtain is drawn, and in less
than three minutes the trunk is heard to
close. AS soon as the closing OF the trunk
is heard the curtain opens, and Madame
is non est. The slips Of paper with the
private marks are taken of and the ropes
loosened. Upon opening the inside trunk
the Madame is lifted out tied up in bag.
Commandeur Cazeneuve, who has been
we'll named the King of Magic" is neat
and graceful little Frenchman. He is quick
and very intelligent. Nine. Cazeneuve, his
wife, is petite brunette, the true type OF
women Of the midi Of France. She assists the
Commandeur in some OF his feats, and adds
not little to the unequaIled success OF the
entertainments. The Commandeur will
hold grand matinee to-day for the special
benefit Of ladies and children, and at night
will make his final bow to the Richmond
public. -........ g. ...;.:...
Mr.. Mcclellan is an excellent interpreter,
and is as familiar with the French language
as he is with his native tongue.
We feel assured that il the public knew
what wonderful magician Commandeur
Cazeneuve is the Theatre would be filled
the last two performances to witness the
extraordinary tricks OF the Prince OF Magic.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

WILBoR's CoD-LIvER OIL AND LIME.-Pcrsons
who have been taking CodIiyer Oil will be pleased
to learn that DR.. Wilbor has succeeded from direc-
tions OF several professional gentlemen In combn-
ing the pure oil and lime in such manner that 1t
Is pleasant TO the taste, and its effects in lung conf
plants are truly wonderful. Very many persons
whose cases were pronounced hopeless, and who ha
taken the clear oil for long time without marked
effect have been entirely cured by using this prcpa
ration. Be sure and get the genuine Manufactured
only by A. e. WILBoR, Chemist, Boston. Sold by
all druggists
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

House Robbed.-Thursday night a stranger
stopped at the Planters Hotel and applied
for supper and lodgings, for which he paid
in advance. Early yesterday morning he
decamped, carrying with him several valu'
able blankets. Up to last night no arrests
had been made,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

REwARD.-One hundred dollars reward
has been offered for the apprehension Of
James 7. Atkins, charged with the murder
OF William Henry Bowler.
1t is within the power Of the police to In
crease their reputation for efficiency by
capturing Atkins and McDonough.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

A COOP APPoINTMENT-ARTIL BAT
TALION-An artillery battalion has beer
formed OF the Richmond Howitzers, Nor
folk Light Artillery Blues, Staunton Artil
lery, and Petersburg Artillery, aud the Gov
ernor yesterday, appointed Captain Henr!
c. Carter, of the tHowitZers, As major. a
gallant soldier and worthy gentleman is Ma
iOr Carter. ..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

.MERMAID TROcnEs."-Ac concentrated specific
suited for this enlightened age. Nervousness, Rheu-
matism, General Debility, and all internal aches
and pains. Convenient for the pocket Especially to
Dyspeptics). delight fus $ Troche for ladies and
| children. See circular. PURcELL, LADD s Co.,
1916 Main street, aSd druggists generally. 25c.
| and al es-ts' 1 stSff5
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

LETTER CARRIERS WORK FOR OCTOBER
1S77.-Registered letters delivered, TAO
mail letters delivered, 1929; mail card
delivered, 25,454; dfop letters delivered
9,257; drop cards delivered, 1o,os7; paper
delivered, 81 LG01. Letters delivered, G3,7l6
drop letters, 4,052; cards: 21,0ll; papers
6311
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

BEAUTIFUL eHgraviugs or chromos hanging on
the wall almost agreeable rs oi-paintngs' ana
much more easily obtained. You can get either
"The Old Oaken Bucket - or" Our Little Darling y
by subscribing for "Andrews's Bazaar" published al
Cincinnati, for one dollar . year. This magazine
in addition to an admirable assortment Of literary
material contributed by brilliant writers, Is spe'
cal boon 70 the ladies on account Of its splendie
fashion department, Illustrated with fine plates OF
all the novel things in costume as well as descrp
tions Of lingerie.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

PARDoNED.- Governor Kemper yesterday
pardoned youth named James II. Burnett
who was serving out term of imprison
ment in the city Jail for petty larceny. Bur
nett had but thirty-four days Of his twelve
months to serve, and his health had broker
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

THE HENRICo ELECTION.-It likely that
the Henrico election will be contested be-
fore the House by Mr.. Atkinson, on the
ground that at Hardin's Shop and at Other
voting-places the polls were closed before
Snp-6oWO-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

The Lyceum Anniuersary.-The second
anniversary OF the j. Fl. s. L. will take
place at Lyceum Hall November 10Th at 81
O'Clock P. NJ. The Lyceum numbers within
its ranks our best young men, and the an
niversary will be an unusually brilliant
oA.,ir
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

Sent On.-Yesteriay Justice Perdue, act
ing as Mayor, sent A. w. Gammans on to
the grand jury. The accused is charged
with taking possession Of and removing IA
house, the property OF B. B. Weisiger, near
the corporate limits. Gammans, who was
admitted to bail, was defended by w. F.
Glddings, Esq.
The case is not supposed to be one OF
larceny, but OF illegal detainer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

DEATH OF P. D. GLINN.-Peter D. Glinn,
long a resident OF Richmond, formerly OF
the firm OF Glinn & Davis, brck-masens
and manufacturers, died yesterday in the
sixty-fith year of his age. He was we'll
known to most OF our elderly citizens, and
before attacked by the disease which ended
his life had done very large business here.
He was one of the sufferers by the Capitol
disaster. He was generous-hearted man,
and many good deeds will long be remeu-
bercd OF him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

The Courts.-Some fifteen criminal cases
(most OF them felonies) will occupy the at
tention of the County and Circuit Courts.
whose session commences Monday next at
the old courthouse. The States attorney
(B. A. Hancock) was in the city yesterday
arran ring his Indictments
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

PREMIUM ON FINE CIGARS AWARDED w. D.
BLAIR 6 Co.-rhe premium OF $40 for the bcs,
specimen of cigars, awarded At the last Fair Ill
vided between w. II. BLAIR Il CO., for fine cigars
and c. Salamonc for homemade cigars.
=. G.. LEIGH,
Secretary Virginia State Agricultural Society.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

IN TIE SUDDEN CHANGES and mutations Of the
weather consequent upon this season nothing is
more handy to. have about the house than an OVER
COAT. SPENCE & SON each have one for them
selves, and fun supply for their friends and Gus
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

c. r. REEs G Co.'S GALLERY is the only one in
the city where really fine work Is made at low prices.
Carcs de Visite, four for 81; large size, for s by
lO-inch frames, 81, including very fine oval or
square frame So, worth So. Nos SO and s23 Main
street, near Eighth, over Adams Express Office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

He WOULDN'T SWEAR TO IT.-A witness,
on entering the box, had Testament pre-
sentcd to him, but he declined TO be sworn.
Being asked his reasons for refusing, he
naively replied: "Pll tell lie WI ony mon
i England, but Pil not swear to it,"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

SAVE MONEY by having your printing dore at.he
DISPATCH PRINTISG-HorSE. Good work, low
prices. and satisfaction guaranteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

PERSONAL---VERY.. William 4. Campbell,
who has been absent IN Alexandria at the
Presbyterian Synod, is expected to occupy
his pulpit tomorrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10
CHURCH DEDICATION.

MEDICATION OF MIDLOTHIAN
~ BAPTIST CHURCH.--The Baptist church at
Midlothian will be dedicated on SUNDAY, Noyem-
ber 1tll. Persons desiring to attend can leave on
O'Clock SUNDAY MORNING. Fare for the round
trip, rs cents, no 9-Zt~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-10

NJ. ELLYsos & Co.. advertising agents. insert ad-
verssements in al! of the newspapers OF the United
States at publishers rates. Orders left as the Dis.
patch countin2-room viii receive prsmpt atten-
tiOu. Il