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The New York herald., 1878-09-18
ELLEN MURPHY.


Word vas sent to tho Coronor's oilco yesterday
that u woman about thirty years old had died SUD.
denly at No 80 Bayard street. She a servant
ployed by Louis Lupnski, cigar dealer at The above
address, The woman was engaged about two weeks
sgo, and Lubjnsls,'s family only knew her by tho
name of Ellen. II was afterward asccrtaincd by
tho police OF the Fourteenth precinct that
her last rame Murphy, and The facs
was teiegraphod to Police Headquartsr1
last evening Dnigent inquiry n tho neighoorhood
failed TO md any Information OF tho woman's antc-
cedents further than that she mad been employed
somewhere in Leonard street before sho cams
there she hud been sick for nearly a week
before her death, and suffered from bleeding OF
tho lungs. 1t will be remembered that Louis R'ege.
In bis Testimony before Coronsr Dempsey,
body Of the woman found IN barrel
at Now Brighton, s. l., on Sunday last,
stated .hot nc believed the body was that of Ellen
Murphy, a young woman with whom be had been
intimate and who disappeared two weeks
ago. The body removed to the Morgue
lust night: but up to latc hour no
friends had called to claim IT, description Of the
woman taes, In somo respects, with that Of tho
EIieu Murphy who. according TO Riegc's evidence.
found buried in the woods near Silver Lake, on
Stutcu Island.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
ESjW. Goddln,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioncer,
corner OF Eleventh and Bank streets.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
Il REAL ESTATE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
FRANKLIN BETWEEN SEVENTH AND
EIGHTH sTREETs.--BY virtue Of FIVE several
deeds of Trust executed by DR.. William w. Parker
and wife-yZ. the first to j. a. Richardson, trustee,
dated 18th of October, 1874; the second to said j.
A. Richardson, dated 20th of January, 1875; the
third to c. f. Isevin trustee, dated 9Th Of April.
1875; the fourth to w. T.. Cowardn. trustee dated
11th Of September. 1875; and the fifth to Z. F.
Belvin. trustee, dated 21st of January, 1S7G-all
duly recorded In Richmond Chancery Court. we.
auction, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY The
1st of May. 1878, at o'clock p. NJ (if fair; If not
OH The first fair day ihereafier) the large and con-
vcniently- BRICK TENEMENT located
lcpth of 1O3 feet. The dwelling was built few
years ago by Dr. Parker for his own residence. con-
tanning eighteen rooms, with all the modern i'm
Droyements. with double entrance 10 front base
now rented to good tenant for $3.50 per annum-
exclusive Of The office, which won readily rent for
500 ;dditiona; thus making the rent equal W
$3.50 per annunl. The location is most desirable
for professional gentleman or merchant, being
so very convenient 10 the Capitol Square and TO
the usual places of business.
TERMS There being prior deed OF trust on the
property TO to ID. S. Doggctt, ESD trustee, the
original purchaSe-mOney of the lanJ payable 1T five
years after date. from 3Oth ofJne, 1878, with negO
table noses halfycarly for The interest thcre9n ut
eight per cent. per annum. each being for S112.33,
the said real estate will be sold subject 10 the said
deed of trust and such Interest thereon as may 1T
the Time of sale he in arrear and as 10 the residue
months, for negotiable notes. interest added, Sc
cured by trust deed. The taxes for this year 10 be
JAMES A. RICHARDSON,
wiILiAM L. cowARDIN,
aD lS-20,22&dtdS Trustees,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
BY Richardson & Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctioncers,
l.-sE 1113 Mnifl street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
l. BUILDING LOT ON THE. EAST SIDE OF
THIRD BETWEEN JACKSON AND DUyALI
STR EETS.-By virtue Of a deed Of trust from u D..
Malord 10 The undersigned trustees, bearing date on
the 18th day Of February, 1873, recorded III lae
clerks Office of the Chancery Court OF Richmond,
in Deadlock liz page 49, to sefnrs eel bee
made in the payment Of one OF sad no,e e; ana
proceed to sell by auction, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY the LIST day OF Slny; 1873, as =
O'Clock r. NJ, the PROPERTY described III SAID
deed as fronting twenty feet on the east sde
of Third street and running back within pafailel
lines sixty-two feet. ..rr- -, $500. .,
TERMS: Sufficient in cash to pay all expenses OF
executing this trust and to pay off certain negotla-
HE note Secured In said deco for twenty-five dollars.
with accrued interest on ersdit un, ne t fnT
on the 18th of July for $685. the l4th Of August
for $25. on the l4th of September Tor SZo, on Tue
18th Of October for S25, on the pfth OF N3vein9er
for S25 ON the l4th OF December, S7S, Tor S Zo.
and s25 on the 14th of day iof January, iet ~,
balance on such terms as may be made known nj the
time of sale. n M. LEE, ,rpErpSc,r
on2o Trustees.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
BY Robert b. Lyme,
Real Estate Agent and Aucioneer,
1912 Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
l. TRACT OF LAND, WITH COOP IMPRoHE-
MENTS. FRONTING ON WESTHAM OR CARY
STREET ROAD AND EXTENDIMG BACh TO
THE JAMES RIVER AND kANAWHA CANaL:
BY virtue Of the provisions OF a certain DEED OF
trust executed by w. NJ Ledley to me US @ Ell. 20
upon the premises. al public auction. being required
SO TO do bv the holders Of Of the notes secured
by said deed, default having been made IN the pay
ment of the same, on TUESDAY the 30lh DAY OF
April. 1873, at - O'Clock NJ, the DEsiKABLE
TRACT OF LAND, described i'll said deed as con-
tanning AK ACRES OF good land, about four and
half m,sgss west Of Richmond, and now occupied by
Mr.. WYNN. Ledlcy rs L residence and farm. The
improvements are Obstinate, and consist Of Two
STORY FRAME DWELLING of six rooms
kitcheaxSc., with all needed out-buildings, and IN
good repair. This is the same property conveyed 10
said Ledley by Robert Avis and vile by deed OF
10th of pr 1877. This is truly desirable piece OF
property, and being situated the principal road
leading from the city should command the attention
of parties wishing q nice and attractive country
home In splendid condidtion.
TERMS Cash as to suficieDcy to pay oil two
notes-one for S67I go and The other for 691.46-
with all cost, &c, thereon, and cost and expenses
or sale. and upon credit $7l LOB till October
10, 1878, and residue upon terms to be announced
at SALE GEORGE NJ DREM kl, trustee.
an 20 1922
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29

By virtue Of decree Of the Chancery Court OF the
city of Richmond, entered on the 18th day OF April,
1878 in the suit Of Wexford and Guild, trustees vs.
Dainty and Others we shall, as special COMMISSION
crs appointed by said decree sell BY auction on tne
premises. on THURSDAY the 9th day OF May,
1878 at l O'Clock p. NJ, those TWO SPIENDID
FOUR-STORY IR0N-COI,UMN and STOCK.
BRfCK-FRONT WAREHOUSES, fronting AZ feet
each on the west side Of Seventeenth street between
Cary and Dock streets, and running back 40 reef,
adjoining an alley on the north, which separates
them from the lot OF Talbot &c Sons, through which
runs the branch road connecting the York Rlver
and Chesapeake railroad and the Richmond ana
Danville and Atlantic Airline railroads, and ad-
Joining the lot of Davenport Morris on the south,
and opposite the Richmond dock.
In building this property but rev years ago no,
thing was spared to make It of the most substantial
and enduring character and In every way adapted to
the heaviest commercial or manufacturing business
Its location is most admirable for large importing
and exporting business. Having the Ffchmond
dock at its front and railroad connection with all
parts OF the country ut It's door, must ever be In
demand, and be an investment OF the nlSnest oraer
for all time to come.
TERMS: One fourth Of the purchase-money In
cash; the balance IN equal payments at SIX, twelye
and eighteen months from the day OF sale. me credlt
instruments carrying interest from the day OF sale
and evidenced by notes of the purchaser, secured by
q deed of trust on said properly.
ROBERT STILES,
$500. ALEXANDER II. SANDS.
ap29 Commissioners.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
BY W. Goddin and Il. Z. TaE Tor, Auctioneers.
sALEOF VALUA

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
SBLE FARMISG G LAMPS ~ GEsTEkPiELD
FIELD TRACT, AND LARGE AMOUNT, OF
LUABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF
MANCHESTER.-By virtue of DEGREES entered at
the November term tlS77l OF Chesterfield Circuit
Court. and ut previous terms OF said court, In the
case OF Males adminiStatri1 against Brdnders ex-
ecut0r, &c, we SHALL rs, special commissioners
thereby appointed proceed to sell at public auction.
of May. ISIS, at O'Clock r. M tf fair; il NOT. on
REAL ESTATE In Chesterfield county and IN the
city of Manchester of which W. II. BraTder, the
The TRACT OF LAND in the county of Chester
field, about three miles from Manchester, contain
ing by recent survey a copy OF which can be seen
from which recently sold off Lots Nos. 20. q |,
22, 90, "a, and 81, containing 64a acres, embrac-
ing the masionhouse tract, adjoining the lands of
Clayton. and DR.. E. j. Mosely. This TRACT has
been sub divided into twenty-five smaller parcels,
said survey some of which are well adapted 10 mar
kct gardens, suburban residences, &C., and OIL some
OF the lots there Is quantity of cord-wood and tim
bcr.
After which will be sold part of IIALF-ACRE
LOT No. PA and the whole Of llALF-ACRE LOT
No 243 between Perry ana MeDon0nsh or site S,
Also, HALF-ACRE LOTS Nos. 2G4 and .2s5,
fronting 264 feet the north line Of Porter street,
between Fifth and Sixth streets, having thereon
eight tenements.
Also, HALF-AC1tE LUZ No. Zo3, 1fOntlDe on
Perry street 1872 feet, running back l65 feet Oh
Also, HALF ACRE LOT No. 242, fronting 165
feet on Seventh street by 81.
Also. Nos. II, Is, and 19-each fronting 80 feet
on Fourth street by 1875 feet 10 AL alley.
Also. SIX LOTS in Mayo's plan between Summers
street and the Danye railrOad-viz.. Ncs. 22, %,
"a. rs, &c and 81.
Also. Il TRIANGULAR LOT adjoining the above
Also, another TRIANGULAR LOT fronting on
the DanviIe railroad.
Also, LOT on Fifth street, fronting SO feet, be-
tween Perry ana McDonough streets, running back
(of irregular depth to the canal.
Also, HALF-ACRE LOT 254, with the large
mansion &C., thereon. fronting l65 feet on Sixth
street, running back l32 feet to an alley.
The foregoing property VIII De sub-divided into
small parcels, according 10 the plals 30 be seen al
the sale and at the Office of w. GoodiD auctloneer
TERMS One fourth cash ; balance at six, twelve
eighteen, and twenty-four months, Tor, Negotiable
notes, interest added. and title retained Till all the
purchase-money is paid and u CONVEYANCE ordered
by The Court.
The sale of the Land IN Chesterfield and Lots IN
Manchester will commence in rear OF tho late resi-
dcnce or Mr.. Drander, corner Of Bridge avenue and
Perry street, W. w. COSBY,
c. c. MCRAE,
Commissioners.
p, S-The lien creditors Of the late ". II. Bran
der are earnestly requested to attend The sales
Should they become purchasers, they will be allow
ed to Offset the same.
TIE COMMISSIONERS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
by Robert L. LYME.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
1912 Main street.

COMMISSIONERS SALE
" OF
SPLENDID AND MOST DESIRABLY LOCATED
BRICK STORE
ON SOUTH SIDE OF BROAD STREET
BETWEEN SEVENTH AND EIGHTH STREETS,
WITH LARGE DWELLING OVER SAME,
AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON TIE LOT
WHICH is TRULY ONE OF THE
MOST CENTRAL AND VALUABLE ON BROAD
STREET.
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
In pursuance of 4 decree of the United States
District Court of the Eastern district of Virginia,
entered on the 22d day OF April, 1878. III the SUIT
of Cohn assignee, rs. Smith and ais, therein pend
ing, we. the undersigned. commissioners named In
said decree. will SELL upon the premises at auction,
on TUESDAY the 7lh day OF May, 1878, at 5
O'Clock r. NJ, the above VALUABLE STORE
PROPERTY, now occupied by MIR. Charles Am
mon mo. 713). The dwelling over store is covered
stable, &c. The lot fronts on south side OF Broad
street about "a feet and extends back to alley
feet deep.
TERMS: Cash rs 10 one third of proceeds Of sale
residue in two equal inStaments on credit Of six
and twelve months, the purchaser to execute his
negotiable notes for said deferred payments, with
legal interest from day OF sale, and title to be
tanned until the said notes paid and conveyance
oA' ''''N = EDWARD Y. CANNON,
.... .=t JOHN A. MEREDITH,
JAMES CASKIE, q. ..., e.. .
ap 24-W, Th.F&M&d Commissioners.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
BY Frank D. HUI,
Real Estate Auctioneer,
110S Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VERY VALUA-
Il BILE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE IN THE
CITY OF RICHMOND.-By virtue of L deed OF
trust from A. NJ. Bailey substituted trustee, to the
undersigned trustees, said deed duly recorded In
clerks office Richmond Chancery Court, of date
April 81, 1877, default having been made In the
payment of certain negotiable note therein Sc.
cured and at the request OF the beneficiary 10 said
deed. we Will offer for sale at auction on SATuR-
DAY, May 4th. at 5 o'clock 2. NJ, upon the prem
iscs the property described in said deed follows
ALL THAT LOT OF LAND WITH THE ;, III
PROyEMENTS THEREON, in the city OF Rich.
mOnd, OH the south side Of Grace between First and
Foushee streets. fronting on Grace street 2l S-l2
feet and running back between parallel lines 156
feet to an alley fifteen feet wide. The house con-
iains twelve rooms; brick kitchen with four rooms;
brick stable; and has marble nantes in all the prin-
cipal rooms; gas-fxturcs throughout; bathroom,
&C., &C. The house Is three stories and basement;
iron verauda in front. and high porchcs in rear.
The location Of this property Is as good rs any In
the city, and all wishing TO purchase Wcll-buiit
and comfortable house should attend the sale.
TERMS: BY consent, one third cash; balance IN
six and twelve month";
tugRANK D. HILL,
ANDREW PlZZlNI, JR.,
aD2 Trustees
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
RAILROAD LINES.

RICHMOND AND PETEESEURGt
RAILROAD COMPANY. )
SUNDAY, April !, 1878,
~ trains On this read will run as follows:
LEAVE RIcnMoND SOUTH.
$40 A. NJ, THROUGH MAIL daily. connecting
for Charleston. Augusta. Columbia, Sa-
!annah Raleigh, Atlanta, Macoa,
Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans,
and all points South and South " eal
stops only 1t Manchester and Chester.
1000 A. ~, ACCOMMODATIONS daily Except
Petersburg With the Atlantic, Missis-
sippi and Ohio railroad for LYNCH
burg, Etrmvilie, and other local Sta
lions on that road, making same
time as by any other line. Stops ut all
... regular stations.
l:05 P. d., ACCOMMODATION daily texcep.
Sunday. Passengers taking this train
VIII make close connection at Peters
burg for Norfolk, and at Norfolk with
splendid Bay-ine steamers for Baltt-
more, Philadelphia, and New York,
and with the Old dominion steamers
for New York.
Ais P. NJ, FREIGHT daily Except Sunday, with
lilo P. NJ. THROUGH MAIL daily Except sum
day., connecting for Weldon. Will
Mlngton, Charleston, Columbia, Au-
gusta, and Savannah. Pullman sleep
..a..s.s ing-car for Wilmington and the South.
LEAVE PETERSBURG NORTH.
6:2u A. NJ, THROUGH MAIL daily Except Mon
erleksbnrg and Potomac railroad 10.
.a - all points North. East, and West. Stops
Ouy at Manchester ana IneStcr.
7:50 A. NJ, FREIGHT TRAIN daily iexcept Sum
day) with passenger coach attached
ll:55 A. NJ, ACCOMMODA TI0N TRAIN daily tex.
cepL Sunday with passenger coach at
taohed.
$50 p. NJ, FREIGHT TRAIN daily Except Sum
day), with passenger coach" attached.
$50 p. n. THROUGH Mail daily, connecting
with Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad for all points East
and West. Also, making close cennec-
ton with the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad for the Virginia Springs and
all points North and West. This train
stops only Mt Manchester and Chester
Passengers for Glover Hill connect az Chester
daily Except Sunday by taking the 4:15 p. IL tain.
ALL TRAINS leaving Petersburg win start Gora
EXtuRsION TRAIN Mt o A. NJ. and $3.50 p. N.
EVERY SUNDAY.
ups 4. SHAW. Superintendent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
BY W. Goddin,
Auc1oneer and Real Estate Agent,
corner OF Eleventh and Bank streets.

Nuct1oneer and Real Estate Agent,
corner OF Eleventh and Bank streets.
EXECUTORS SALE OF THE UPPER
NJ PORTION OF THE LITTLE DOVER" ES-
NATE, IN GOOCHLAND COUNTY, ON JAMES
RIVER, TWENTY-THREE MILES ABOVE
RICHMOND CONTAINING FIVE HUNDRED
AND SIXTEEN rACRES.-At the request of Dir.
Thomas w. McCance, surviving acting executor
Tor sale at public auction, on the premises mmedi-
atey after the sale Of the lower portion l4S0 acres
more or less) advertised 10 be sold under decree Of
Richmond Chancery Court by Messrs. John a.
Meredith and A. l.. Boulware, commissioners, on
WEDNESDAY the 29th day of May, 1878, 1T IL
O'Clock NJ f fair; ii not the first fair day there
after), that portion of the LITTLE DOVER ES-
TATE, in Goochland county, which was assigned 10
Miss Ann X. Trent in the division Of the estate OF
upper part), containing SIG ACRES-of when SO
acres are James-riyer low-srounds of unsurpassed
fertility, 23S Of excellent highland and 100
acres in original growth OF oak. The low-grounds
and the highland are particularly adapted TO the
growth of wheat, corn, tobacco, clover, &C. The
Improvements on the placear limited, but the farm
itself is regarded as amongst the most valuable OH
James river. The canal Of the James River and
kanawha Company passes through the farm, so that
its products be cheaply transported TO market.
The neighb0rho0d Is equal 10 any in the county. Mr.
Richard S. Wood. residing on the farm, VIII show 1t
10 those who may call OH him. Possession In time
to seed wheat, and full possession the end of the
year.
TERMS: One third cash: balance ut one and two
years, for bonds bearing interest half-yeary, Sc
cured by decd of trust; the taxes for 1878 10 be
paid by tie purchaser. W. GODDIN,
APP 29-2taw3w&tdt,is Auctioneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29

: The report that Captain Burton, the Al
rjcau traveller, has brought twenty-five
tons of gold, silver, and other ores to Alex
andria, from the land OF indian, district
on the east shore OF the Red Sea, will con-
firm the general impression that vast mine
raj treasures exist in that historic region.
The spoils in gold and silver which Moses
and Gideon made were perhaps derived
from the same sources as the enterprlslng
explorer is now intent on developing with
the aid Of British capital.
.John Sherman, my Jo., John.-lnter
Ocean.
Seems to be a syllable wanting here.
DON'T know the Secretary's favorite fluid;
but suggest "John Sherryman, my Joe"
Neao York Commercial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
BY w. Goddin.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,


office corner Eleventh and Bank streets.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF THE
OLOWER PART OF THE LITTLE Do
VERB ESTATE. IN GoOCHLAND COUNTY,
CONTAINING FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
ACRES (MVEE OR LESS. ON JAMES-RIYER
CANAL, TWENTY-THREE MILES ABOVE
Gerry Court of the city Of Richmond. entered on
the 21st February, 1878, in the case Of Warwick's
committee Us. Moncure, &C., and the contributors
to the Pennsylvania Hospital cs. Warwick, &C.,
we, the undersigned, thereby appointed special COM
missioners for that purpose, will offer for sale At
the 29th May 1873 at IL o'clock NJ IF fair; If not,
y 1T lover" estate, on James river,
in Gooehlsnd county, which was assigned to VII ~
father, the late DIR. Joseph Trent lbeing the lower
part), Containing $50 ACRES tmore or less), Of
which 90 acres are James-rlycr 1Ow-grOunds of I'M
surpassed fertility, 267 acres open highland of
good quality, and rs acres more or less In original
oak. Tine Improvements on this estate, though not
good are yet sufficient for the use Of the place.
This estate Including the upper portion of ZIG
acres, which will be offered for sale ut the same
time by Mr. Thomas w. McCance, surviving exccu-
tor Of Miss Ann r. Trent, dcceased} has long been
river. The neighborhood is amongst the best in the
county. 49,
Mr. Richard S. Wood, residing on the place, will
show 1t 10 those who may call on him.
Possession in time to seed wheat aud full possess
sion 1.-THE end of the year.
TERMS: One fourth cash: balance Mt one, two,
and three years. for negotiable notes, interest add
ed, and title retained till oil Of the purchase-money
Is paid and conveyance ordered by the Court; the
taxes for 1878 to be paid BY The purchaser.
JOHN A: MEREDITH,
A. L. BOULWARE,
ap29 Special Commissioners.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-29
BY Frank D. Hill,
Real Estate Agent and Aucticneer,
HOS Main street. 80. = &.

COMMISSIONERS SALE. OF DESIRA-
" BILE BRICK DWELLING No. go NORTH
SIXTH STREET, BEYOND. LEIGH THE FOR
MER RESIDENCE OF THOMAS II. DEWITT
BY virtue of decree OF Richmond Chancery Court
In suit of Dewitt, guardian, ps. Dewitt. entered
25th April. 1877. the undersigned, special COM
missioner therein appointed, will proceed TO sci.
upon the premises. located Us above. on WEDNES-
DAY, May 1, 1878, az O'Clock Z. NJ, the pro-
perry described in the said deeree-viz, The BRICK
HOUSE and LOT on west side OF Sixth street be-
tween Leigh ana III of which the laie Thomas II.
Dewitt died SEIZED containing eight rooms. Kitchen
wide. The neighborhood Is quiet and centrally To-
Gated The house is now occupied by Mr. William
II. Tatum at q fair rental.
TERMs: One fourth cash; balance at six, twelve,
and eighteen months, with six per cent. Interest
added and title retained until the puIchase-money
is paid and deed ordered to be made by court
>s6'-I- E. FONTAINE DEWITT,
ap24 Commissioner.