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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-12

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WEDNEs-
DAY-Judge Hughes presiding.-In the mat
ter OF A. Fisken d Co. The proposition
by the debtor to pay his creditors 12s per
cent. Of his Indebtedness in four months
and 124 per cent. in eight months, having
been accepted by the creditors, was con-
tirmed by the Court.
In the case OF W. 81. Jones 81 Co. Il. l..
Elicit d Co. were ordered to show cause on
the 18th instant why certain real estate in
Chesterfield county called Hatcher's" :"
should not be sold to pay the debt secured
upon it.
Winston, assignee, &C., Us. the Peters
burg Railroad Company and others-in
equity. This case was docketed by consent,
and certain real estate upon Eighth street
beyond Leigh, belonging to e. D. Lowndes,
was ordered to be sold. Lowndes's wife
was allowed fifteen per cent. of the pro-
cecds in consideration of the relinquish-
ment OF her dover; and the balance it was
decided should be paid towards the dis.
charge OF the Judgment OF the defendant
Railroad Company.
In the matter OF Martin Il Smith. The
assignee was directed to sell the farms OF
the bankrupts, in MiddleseX county, known
as 'sSpring gtield' and 80 Millhill," free from
all liens.
In the case Of f. Wbitemau. The as
slgnee was ordered to settle his account be-
fore the register.
In re Robert Marks. Order entered en-
joining the assignee from selling 4 certain
claim in the proceedings mentioned.
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WEATHER REPORT.

INDICATIONS FOR To-DAY.-For the Gulf
States, Tennessee, and the Ohio Valley,
easterly to southerly winds, increasing
cloudiness, and rain in the western por-
tions, with stationary or slowiy-falling ba-
rometer and slight changes in temperature.
For the Middle States, partly cloudy or
clear weather and stationary or slight rise
in temperature, with light, variable winds
and stationary or slowly-rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, slightly
warmer and northeast to southeast winds,
partly cloudy weather, and no decided
change in barometer
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COMPANY C's TARGET-PRAC.ucE.- Com
nany C will assemble at their armory at 81
O'Clock this evening and march to the rear
Of the almshouse, where they will have q
tarset-practice-the best shot to receive q
roid medal. At night the company will
have refreshments spread in their armory,
corner of Thirteenth and Main streets.
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c,,,c,-s AND yFENAGERgE.

CN,, or AMUSEMENT TRIUMPHS.
-nr TWO BIG SHOWS NOT IN RICHMOND
Until FRIDAY, APRIL 2orn,
WHEN TWO FULL EXHIBITIONS WILL oC-
C1TRAT . AND 7:3o PM,
corxrR SECoNT AND LEIGH STREETS
Doors open enc hour previous.
uowE'S GREAT LONDON CIRCUS
s,SGER'S ENGLISH MENAGERIE OF
TRAINED ANIMALS.
WITH
,>ncrp,1 GRAND CIRCUS AGGREGATION.
~ur ONLY ORIGINAL FIVE PERFORMING
ELEPHANTS IN THE WORLD.
cporr or FIVE PERFORMING BENGAL
TIGERS.
rrS OF SIX rERFoRMIN'; IIYESAS.
,,rr or uArr-DozRN PERFORMING MEM
CAN PASTNERS.
10000 ,ha; these arc more Educated Animals
,n.D <-c exhibited by any four shows on either con-
tincut.
So,ccr.s R-i;sh Ncnagcric OF Living Trained An
;n,ss IL known 10 hc the most valuable collection III
the world and 10 contain lie rarcst and finest spcel-
mems of animated nature.
Representatives vi '"e ''>''' i' "
Polar Regions, Terrors OF the Forest, lenizcns OF
the Jungle, Monsters OF the Deep.
II has the mos; accomplished RIDERS, ca NJ
SASTS and ACRuBATS-
Tho Great Laughing Philosophers of the age arc
the SEVEN GREAT CLOWNS. This is the
LARGEST CIRCUS IN AMERICA.
7, has Frr,y Lady and Gentlemen Performers.
Among them MILE DUCKRILI., the Paragon
bareback Rider; FRANK MELVILLE, the Aus
traiiau Horscman.
MARDI-GRAS CARNIVAL, In Characters, will
other Attractions.
II EARSuN L. II. DOCkRILL.
General Manager. Equestrian Director.
aoll.13.Ii.l 6.l 7&2o-Gt
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Tony PASTOR TONIGHT AT THE THEATRE.
Tony Pastor, the famous New York actor,
is now making his seventh annual tour, and
tonight appears for the first time in this
city mt the Theatre. His company contains
twenty-five artists, including Gus Williams,
the Kernels, Delehanty and Hengler, Har-
ris and Carroll, the Austin Brothers, Miss
Clara Moore, and other celebrities. The
city has been thoroughly posted with bril-
liant and attractive show-bils. and the
reputation which Tony and his company
have will doubtless insure full houses
during their engagement. We are informed
that the whole show is really tirst-rate, and
all who attend will enjoy q hearty laugh.
Reserved seats may be secured at Johnston's
music-store, Main street.
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
RICHMOND P0sT-OFFIcE April. II, 1871
II. Briell, Richmond; A. p. Dupree, Rich
mond Master Emmitt Gary, Richmond !;
Mrs. i. F. Leftwich, Lawyers, Campbell
county, Va; William McDougal, Rich
mond: Miss Annie Miller, Richmond ;
Arthur r. Potter, Freetown, Sierra Leone,
West Africa.
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Hs.SINESS CHANCES.

DRUG-STORE FOR SALE-One OF the
| ! mos, complete in the CITY. which includes ihc
r,ocp Of nRJ'(;S MEDICINES. FANCY GOODS.
and FIXTURES, such as counters showcasE,
drawers, shelving, ,pateni-nediclne cases
- chance seldom offered TO parties wishing 10 en-,
eare I'm the crr,g business. should the present Sland
5t sr, IN. purchaser the fixtures can he easily re-
moved A bargain may bc had II application oe
mad. Immediately. Address DRUGGIST. care OF
Letter Carricr No. II. Richmond, va. ap 12-2t'
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PRINTING.HOUSES.
DISPATCH PRINTING-HOUSE.


DISPATCH PRINTING-HOUSE
GOOD WORK. Low PRICES.
Having one Of the LAR EST AND BEST
EQUIPPED JOB OFFICES IN THE SOUTH. COM
bined with skilful mechanical talent, VIC are pre-
pared to execute promptly In the very best style,
and AT Low PRICES, every description of
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING
f"t ' SUCH AS
BUsINEss-CARDs, ,s.l.,, algAt ...,. IN
VISITING-CARDS, ........-r....
pROFESSIOEAL-CARDS,
WEDDING-CARDs, y
atpi- sHOW-CARDS,
BILL-HEADs, . -. -.
LETTER-HEADs, <,0'
NOTE HEADS, aaE.".a'
...- ACCOUNTS SALE:
STATEMENTS,
CHECKS NOTES,
CIRCULARS, ............ -.
BILLS LADING.
RECEIPTS
DRUG-LABELs, .,
iN''' ENVELOPES,
PAMPHLETS ARGUMENTS, ur
BRIEFS &C., &C.
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT WORK A
SPECIALITY.
We have all the NEWEST STYLES OF TYPE
and execute work In style that cannot be surpassed
Orders from the country promptly filed aud
Hvered by express or mall.
Estimates furnished when required.
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VIRGINIA OPERA-HousE To-NIGHT.-The
entertainment for Mrs. Harrison, as adyer-
tised, will surely take place tonight at Vir--
sinia Opera-HouSe. The deserving and
worthy object OF this benefit should OF it.
self insure n crowded house; and since the
entertainment will prove highly interesting,
none should lose this opportunity to enjoy
themselves and at the same time OF assist
ing in good work.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

BD- On, all sales Of ReuL Estate made bet,oes1
the 1st Of january and last Of June the turesfol
the present year have to be paid 6y the purchaser
On al sales made bettoeen the 1St of July and Las
OF the near the tares haze to be paid 6y Tie setle,
(This custom was adopted about fifteen yearsa asa
by tl the real estate agents In Richmond, apd ap'
piles to Richmond and yiciuity.l
GoDDIN, WARREN 6 CO., 10 A. NJ, at the stable
OF r. C. Bennett, Second between Broad ana
Grace streets. four carriages, two buygtes, eight
horses, harness. sc.
A. .. DUESBERRY, IL A. NJ, at T. G. Bennetts
Stable, OH Second street, three largo heavy
draught horses belonging TO the city.
JAMES MACDOUGALL, 104 A. NJ. for D. G.
Mayo, at residence No. 3003 east Main street,
Libby Hill, household furniture, Brussels car
pets, enRravlngs, &c.
FRANK j. SAMPSON. IL NJ. assignee's sale near
Midlothian coal-mines Of engines, boilers
pumps, gins, &C.
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Mr.. GREG's Contribution TO THE LEE
EMoRIAL AssoCIATIoN.-Albe Greg,
Esq, (not Grey, as the types had it), was
the gentleman who made the contribution
to the Lee Memorial Association noticed on
r-nctnr1lnl-
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DEAD BODY IDENTIFIED.-The body OF the
man who was taken out OF the dock day
or two ago and buried before the Coroner
held his inquest has been identified by
Leopold Peterson rs that Of Adolph Ander-
son. Anderson was in Peterson g store on
the night Of the 14th Of March, from which
time be was missing. He was sailor upon
the bark Riga, which sailed yesterday, was
a Norwegian, a married man, and about
twenty-nine years old.
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Nor. FEMALE DcCToRs.-The fourteenth
annual commencement of the New York
Medical College and Hospital for Women
took place on Monday night, when nine
lady graduates received their diplomas,
among whom was Miss Gertrude Goerney,
Of Virginia. Rev. DR.. Field delivered
discourse upon the usefulness OF employing
women in connection with missionary
work. William e.. Seward-one OF whose
nieces is doing noble work in the East
had said that "al missionaries should be
women having knowledge of medicine"
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PIcTUREs.-Don't neglect TO have your photo
graphs taken. Take the old folks and children to
REEss Gallery. He takes them cheap and good.
Four cards, with oil the late improvements, for 81,
or $3.50 per dozen; large size, 81 and upwards.
MAIN STREET NEAR EIGHTH
Young Mems Christian Association HALL.
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GR4cE-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH To-NIGHT.
DR.. Taylor will give bis first entertainment
for the benefit Of the Graee-Street Baptist
church in the basement OF the church to-
,;,.ht .rh
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CONVICT REcEIvED.-Lewis Williams, OF
Bedford county, for one year for house
breaking and larceny, was received at the
penitentiary yesterday.
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear, mild,
and pleasant.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY q y. NJ, Al !;
A. NJ. 81; noon, 81; s 2. NJ, IA; 8 Z.
| ~, 63; midnight, GO.
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amateur Gardening.-The beautiful wea-
ther yesterday brought out every hoe and
spade that could be found, and our citizens
who own kitchen-gardens were hard at
work in them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-12

TIE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN will find large
number OF useful and pretty things at the LADIES'
FAIR held In lecture-room Second Baptist church.
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SUPREME Court OF APPEALS, YESTERDAY.
Burch Us. Hardwick. Fully argued by Ma
ior It. J. Kirkpatrick for the defendant in
error and James Alfred Jones, Esq, for the
plaintiff in error, and submitted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-12

A proposition will be submitted to the
Canadian Senate for CARRYING on in Ottawa
aud vicinity such public work as may be
practicable for the purpose Of alleYIating
the dlestitution Of workingmen now unem-
ployed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-12

Hurper's and Leslie's Illustrated Ne,cs-
paper for this week received from j. L.
Ellyson, 1112 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-12

NEW PYrHIAN HALL.-Syracuse Lodge,
No. 5, knights OF Pythias, will meet to-
morrow night in their new lodge-room in
Levy's Hall.
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MAECaaESTEK NEWS.

The City Councu.-Thls body meets TO-
morrow night, pursuant to adjournment.
The city finances will be discussed.
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Tbaye aralyzed the wHIsKEY known under Tue
brand of :. SELECT" controlled Wy Mcssrs. Al. :.
TER u. BLAIR & Co., Richmond. Va, ana nha y
FREE FROM FUSiL OIL and other Impurities an'
recommend its use for medicinal and family pur-
,poses.-J B. McCAw,M. d, bate Professor OF chem-
fistry, Medical CoIleae Of Virginia.
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RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT WORK A
SPECIALITY.


IF THE GENTLEMAN WHO.SAW A
/ NEGRO BOY STRIKE CHILD WITH
ROCK yesterday at o'clock. st the corner OF IhrI
and Leigh streets, will call ut my once, or VIII arena
the Police Court this morning, I've Will confer iayor
on - - = =, ,ssEl1t :, r. =. TURNER.
ap l2-1ts Eleventh and Bank streets.
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sEaEyApE.-Captain Charles I. Taylor
and his bride, who are stopping at the 81.
James Hotel, were serenaded last night,
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AUCTION DAnGAINs ut LEVY BROTHERS.

NJ. ELLYsoN & CO., advertising agents. insert ad-
yertisemens In all Of the newspapers or the United
States at publishers rates. Orders left ut the DIS
match counting Will receive prompt atten-
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BEAUTIFUL MONITOR SEWING MACHINE is
among the useful articles sale at the Second Bap-
tist Church Fair. t.. ..
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WEARE RECEIVING daily additions to our large
stock of Boots Shoes, Trunks Satchels, &c. Prices
very low. Custom work (hand-inade) made to ordei
and guaranteed to ht. Repairing neatly and prompt'
" done. HERMAN BoscHEN & BROTHER,
500 and 8 IL Rroad street.
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LOOK ArLEvY BROTHERS DRESS SILKS.

For children. convalcscents, and inyalids Of weak
constitutions, the use of CoLpgN's LIEBIG's
LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF AND TONIC lNYIGon-
AToR will be found invaluable.
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at the
DISPATCH PRINTlNG-HoUSE. Good work, low
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-12

Go TO LEVY BROTHERS, for your DEFY GOODS
and get the worth Of your money.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-12

CHAMBER OF COMMERCIAL meeting OF
the Board OF Directors will be held this eve
ming at 6 O'Clock.
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TOHN f. DOHERTY, IA
DRAPER AND TAILOR, VIZ
S22 MAIN STREET,
between Eighth and Ninth, would invite his GUS
toners and the public TO examine the
largest LAND AS FINEy STOCK OF GOODS
ever offered In this market, which he win make up
in the best manner and low they can be had al
any house in the city. All goods are guaranteed TO
give entire satisfaction.
SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER. NH l5-eodlm
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You CAN GRT No. I DINNER FOE FiFta
gents at the Ladies' Pair, Second Baptist ehurcn'
Dinuer from l TO O'Clock L. d. Oysters served AZ
every style. ~, -.----
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LEVY BROTHERS UNLAUSDnIED SHIRT at IL
can't be beat. ......s4
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LEVY BROTHERS sell Dry GOODS lower than
they can be purchased elsewhere.
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If you WISH A GOOD SUPPER 10 70 INC LAp.Io -
FAIR At the Second baptist church to-nish1 oysters
In every style.
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LEVY BROTHERS always give good value. They
have but one price, and that Is always the lowest.
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| GRAND LODGE. I. o. 0. F-SECoSD DAY
ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The morning ses-
sion was opened by Worthy Grand Master
Branch in regular order.
! Past Grand Master Evans made an in
teresting report from the Committee on the
State of the Order, in which the lodges OF
Manchester have much interest. .-.-.
The reports from the standing committees
showed that the committees had given the
matters referred to them attention; and
while some OF them elected discussion
sometimes very warm-yet all was con-
Quoted with the utmost propriety, the men,
bers generally taking part. ...
Judge Fitzhugh, Grand Representative,
was present, lending his valuable service to
the conducting Of the business OF the Grand
Lodge. ,. ..,. -.
A proposition to renumbcr the lodges
was warmly discussed. Colonel Thomas j..
Evans, George r. Head, Jacob Robinson,
and others entered heartily into the discus
sion. The proposition to change was re-
ferred to the subordinate lodges, to be acted
upon at the next session.
Major A. r. Courtney and I. B. Ley made
very interesting reports from the Com
nittee on Grand Masters Journal.
The members generally took lively in
terest in some OF the reports.
At IL O'Clock the election OF officers took
place, with the following result:
Grand Master-Charles =. Benson, OF
Charlottesville.
Deputy Grand AIaster-T. j. Talbot, of
Danylle.
Grand Warden-John a. English, OF
Fredericksburg.
Grand secretary-T. Wiley Davis, OF
Richmond.
Grand Trcasurer-J. w. Ferguson, OF
Richmond.
Grand Chaplain-J II. Waters, OF Staun-
ton.
Worthy Grand Marshal-J. c. Smith, OF
Rockingham.
Worthy Grand Conductor-T. J. Crow
der, OF Staunton.
Worthy Grand Guartlian-J. II. Crcbs, Of
Worthy Grand Herald-J. w. Boyenton,
of Hampton.
Great interest was manifested in the elec-
ton Of Grand Representative to the Grand
Lodge OF the United States. This is an
office Of responsibility and honor. J. B.
Blanks, OF Petersburg, was chosen repre-
sentative.
A very interesting appeal case, brought
| from Roane Lodge, OF this city, engaged
the attention OF the Grand Lodge. The
members generally will look to the action
OF the Grand Lodge in the case with much
| interest.
Judge FitZhugh OF Richmond, Mayor
Chilcs of Manchester, and Mr. Latham, OF
Alexandria, spoke cloquently upon the
duties of the Order with reference TO the
| financial benefits OF sick or disabled brcth-
ren.
| The installation OF the newly-electcd
officers, at O'Clock p. NJ, by Judge Fitz-
hugh, was a very impressive ceremony.
! At the night session the very beautiful
Unwrtten Work of the Order was cxem.
pliied by Hugh Latham, Esq, to the Grand
Lodge and to i large number OF ffth-degree
members who had assembled to receive that
degree.
The Grand Lodge then adjourned.
This has been very pleasant and profit
able session. The members all return home
| in fine spirits, and with an increased love
for the principles of the Order.
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CROQUE'r.
-~-~---~----------~------ --E-------~---------
OR 0 Q u K II

RANDOLPH ENGLISH
have for sale
A SET OF CRoQUET, with eight balls and maIIets,
not in box 95 cents;
SETS IN BOXES ut Sl.25, Sl.5O, So, $3.50, So,
So. and SO, with instructions. =
Sent freight paid for SO cents extra.
Large stock OF other games at
ap 9-d&w 1902 and 1904 MAIN STREET.
TROQUET FOR THE MILLION.-Eight
~ balls and 8 mallels. nicely painted stakes and
10 arches; packed In strong box with slide lid,
with book OF instruct ons. Price. $l.25.
Also set with balls and mallets, but not packed
in box. 95c.
). r. ELLYsoE,
ap3.lmS 1ll2 Main street.
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FRESH GOODS received daily at LEVY BROTH
ERs', s g,arf,.g.s . ,s - ts
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1 THE BEST BARGAINS IN DRESS SILKS at LEVY
BROTuERS'. Look at them.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

The NEW TOBACCO LAw-MEETING OF
THE TRADE Observation-Disclosures IL and
10 O'Clock Yesterday, during the progress OF
sales on 'Change, the members OF the trade
were called to order. and upon taking the
chair Mr.. Gray said the best explanation he
could give to Justify the suspension OF sales
for time was the following communica'
ton, which he read:
BIC: Grav, Esq, President Tobacco ASSo'
citation Of Richmond: :---, ----@va~~-.--
Dear Sir,-The undersigned. members OF
the trade, tinding great diversity OF opin-
ion prevailing with regard to the new to.
bacco law passed by the Legislature, and
deeming it important to have an authorita'
tive Interpretation OF said law, respectfully
request YOU to call meeting OF our trade
to discuss the proprlety OF employing emf
nent counsel TO give correct construction
of the law as a whole and as to any OF It's
different sections.
Very respectfully,
GSgnedl L. o. NOTHING,
+. D. CHRISTIAN,
p. GEORGE,
WALTER X. MARTIN & Co.,
CLEMENT r. BARKsDALE,
HILL d SKISKER,
OWEN N DEIEk,
f. Ii. SIMPSON,
J. B. PACE,
ROBERT w. OLIVER.
Richmond, April 10, 1877. :,
Mr. Gray said that no doubt al. would
concur in the propricty Of taking some
action in regard to the new law which had
recently been passed by the General Assem-
bly,.
On motion Of Mr.. Christian the rule re-
uuiring a weeks notice to be given before
meeting is held was suspended in order to
consider the subject contained in the COM
munication at once.
Mr.. Christian moved that committee OF
three members of the trade be appointed
to confer with eminent counsel for con-
struction Of the law. Agreed to.
The Chair appointed the first three mem
bers signing the communication-Vlz.,
Messrs Z. o. Noting, L. y. Christian, ano
j. P. George.
On motion OF Mr. James A. Scott the
president Of the Association was added tc
the committee.
The Chair laid before the trade the name
of Otway S. Allen as an applicant for mem
bership, and he was duly elected.
On motion of Mr.. Deane the meeting adj
iourned.
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SIIDDLESEX FLANNEL.
CAUTION.

The attention OF The public Is respectfully called to
the TACT that the Middesex Mills produce several
weights Of Flannel. Those weighing under thirteen
ounces are sold at hess ra:e than those of, that
standard. They, however, do not possess the wear
ing quality OF the heavyweight. We offer only the
very best grade. We have them IN
MEMS, YOUTHS, BoYs', and CHILDRES's
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FIFTY NEW PATrERaS HAMBuRGH EpoLN0s,
at 10 and zoe, yard just received a. AAfa
BRoTHERs'. ss
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we guarantee wear, color, and non-shrtnkage D
\. SAKs s Co., 1913 Main street.
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9irllulouil 1ispattll.


EN-THE CIRCULATION OF THE DISPATCH
IS LARGER THAN THE CONFINED CIRCU-
LATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THE CITY
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THE GRAND OPENING OF THE PARIS MILL
NEIY CoMPANY's spring and summer styles wiH
take place on WEDNESDAY ana THURSDAY. April
1th and 18th. Magnificent French bonpes and hets,
ladies' caps, misses hats, trimmings, straw goods,
&c. The ladies respectfully invited to call and
examine enr stock. Respectfully, "5SstSf
." PARIS MILLINERY CoNpANy.35H
lover Levy Brothers',)
lOl7 and 1919 Maiu street, Richmond. Va.
Madame DE LA FORCE, Manager.
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