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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

Who Speales Ncrti- Mr.. William S.
Smith. living on east Fifth street, has FIVE
hogs, raised by himself, whose aggregate
weight is about 1000 pounds. The largest
one. about eighteen months old, weighs
about $50 pounds, and is the largest shoat
OF its age ever raised within forty miles OF
Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

The Colored High School, following
ia the roll of honor at the Coored High
School-Rev. A. Binga, Jr., princiDal-for
the week ending yesterday: William Goode,
Thomas Gray, Thomas johnson, P. Mosby,
J. Mosby, James Powell, Annie Epps,
Lizzie Hopson, Ada johnson, and Amanda
Johnson. .sy.stsar.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

The Red StocAcing Bali. The annual win
ter ball OF the Red Stocking Baseball Club
took place last night at Cersley's Hall. The
attendance was large but select. Warner
Aliens full string band furnished charming
music. Messrs. Thomas Fl. Robinson, ETA
Moody, Jr., aud Charles Crostick, were a
most efficient committee of arrangements,
and the night was one of the most pleasantly
spent in the memory Of all who attended.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

personal. visitors to the Tobacco
Exchange yesterday were S. D. Goodman,
Cumberland; w. 8. Floyd, Baltimore !;
John L. Jones, Henrico; and w. E. Bad
ger and 81. U. Hobson, Petersburg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

Personal Marcus "A. CogbilI, Esq,
county clerk OF Chesterfield, was in the city
Yesterday TToute to Richmond to make his
annual settlement with the First Auditor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

OTL.-There are now 1000 barrels Of pc.
troleum and crude oil unloaded and ready
to be shipped lying at the Chesapeake and
Ohio wharyes, besides q train-load OF Of
which remains In the cars. .sx.,.s !
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21
CITY TAXES.

KAhLJs
OFFICE OF CITY CoLLECToR,}
RICHMOND, VA, November 80, 1878.
THIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN Dali
LY from A. M. TO p. N. from the i5th 10
the 8 list day OF December inclusive. for the pur-
pose OF receiving from any person who has alreadS
maid one half only of the CITY TAXES charged TO
him the remaining baf; aud that
s.. TEN PER CENT ,
viii be added to the amount OF said remaining nai
OF the tax charged, In every case where Inc party
assessed Shall fail 20 pay said remaining half wtthin
the time so limited But In case any person having
failed TO paw IN the month OF june one half OF the
CITY TAXES due from such person. Shal! TAI 10
nav the whole amount thereof Oh or before me S1st
day of December, there shalt be added
TWENTY PER CENTUM
upon the whole amount Of the tag 30 remaining due
A. 4. W0QDSON,
dc 6-lu Collector,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21
CR0CKERY. aLAss1HARE. &e.

CHINA, GLASS, CHINA.-Just opened !:
4 VIEW GOODS from all the foreign factories.
Brench China Decorated Dinner. Tea, and Cham.
Der sets direct from Limoges, France-sach piece
stsmped Longwy Ware (representing tne oIu GU
Japanese Dwarf; Novelties In the way OF Floren-
line, Malachite, Indescent, and Cefe Glass.
The largest and most complete stock ever exhlD-
fled in Richmond. Call and leok Of IL
e GEORGE GIBSON, JR.,
dee 1907 Main street.. !
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!. 81. LIST OF LETTERs.
LADIES, LIST.

-IsTOF LETTERS REMAINING IN
1.-THE PoST-oFFrCE AT RICHMOND, De-
CEYBER 2ls 1878 49, ~, y 49, ~ 49, I'll
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

!, I'd solves The pro bIenn og cheap lightlng. 1t
a Drotiuced BY the incaDd escence OF carbon
Ipniifts, md NOT by burning, as In other
electric lights. 8 -
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LIEB1G's EXTRACT OF MEAT.

LIEBTG'S EXTRACT OF NEAT.
IEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF
MEAT. FINEST AND CHEAPEST MEAT
FLAvORING STOCK FOR SOUPS, MADE
DISHES, AND SAUCES.
LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT ais
success and boon for which nations should
feel grateful."-See d" Medical Press, -" Lancet"
"British Medical Journal" &c.
CAUTION.-Genuine only With the fac smile
of Baron Liebig,s Signature in Blue Ink across
the Label.
Consumption in England increased ten-fold
In ten years.
LIEBIG .CoMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT.
To be had OF all Storekeepers, Grocers, and
Chemists. Sole Agents for the United States
fwholesale only, c. David s Co., IS Mark Lane,
London, England. au lo-sIot
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TOR RENT, T Fl A T L A r G EGa:
II STORE No. ll17 east Main street. con. I'll
tanning well-bui vault; is admirably located for
banking or insurance business.
TOBACCO FACTORY, northwest corner of Sew
enth and Cary, with ample storage room. The fix
lures steanenpiue. &C., now in the factory and IN
working order, can be bought very low.
FRAMED STEMMERY, south Seventh street
hanging capacity, 10000 pounds.
STORE No. 1S south Thirteenth street, with front
and side entrance; Is convenient to the principal
business centres
Apply 10 Il. G. WORTHAM,
de low 403 south Seventh street.
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RICHMOND. tREDt AZ ohht Ia u. '''fy
OFFICE GENERAL TICKET AGENT. (
RICHMOND. VA, November 3, 1875.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
COMMENCING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER lU!u,
trains OF tins road VIII RIM rs follows
NORTH BOUND.
No $500 4. ~, leaves Byrd-Sireet s:at."n !A'r;
due al Washington. llO /.
NJ: Baltimore. SltJ T.. VI:
PhIladrlplta. $50 l.. NJ; So
York, 1905 T.. NJ.
NO. $500 +. NJ, leaves Hyrd-Strec, station ,,a,,y
due "A, Washington. 9:jL J.. W.;
Baltimore, 1855 L. NJ: rrt.
dciphla, 3::}J i. ~: New lpra,
G:i5 4. VI.
No. loo PM, ACCOMMODATES TEAIN
for Junction. lrav,5 Er'ai-
Street station daily .rxc"pt s.@-
days.
SOUTH BOUND.
NO 2-IOl5P,M., arrives At Byru-Slrrrt station
dalIy. Leaves New Ioys. SID
A. ST.: Philadelphia - y
NJ: Baltimor,. 1880 T.. VI;
Washington, $50 l.. VI.
NOD 1875 a. NJ arrives "a, BYri->trcct staten
daily Leaves S,w lorl, luH1
L. 81; philaiclphla, II" \.
NJ; Baltimore. 4:j5 4. NJ;
Washington. $50 \. W
No s-S:4O A. NJ, ACCOMMODATES TRAN.
nrrivcs ~ BrOad-Strre! S.--vA
daily Except Sunday.
e. A. TAYLuH.
Genera! Ticket A."l'
EFT. D. MYERS. General Superintendent ~ !.
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A TTRACTIyE SALE OF ELEGANT
"A SILVER-PLATED WARE. CUTLERY,
CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE,
FANCY ARTICLES, &C.,
AT AUCTION.
THIS DAY at 10 O'clock will sell at the. store
No. 1897 Min street large and elegant assortment
of articles suitable for Christmas. consisting OF
Handsome SILVER-PLhTED WARE.
RD-RECEIVERS, BUTTER-DlSHES,
KNIVES and FORKS,
POCKET-kNlFtS.
PISTOLS, WATERS, &c.
ALSO,
A very large assortment Of CROChERf and
GLASSWARE
SOUP-TUREENS. COVERED DISHES,
PLATES, DISHES, CUPS and ShUCERS,
BOWLS, PITCHERS. MUGS. TEA-POTS,
SPITTOONS, GLASS BOWLS,
GOBLETS, TUMBLERS, &c.
The attention of the ladies and the public IS
called as the goods will be sold without regard 10
price.
E. COOK,
de 21-It* Auctioncer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

TOR RENT, WESTERN TENE- "a
Il MENT of the Imboden House, on, Capitol I'll
street suitable for clearinghouse or large family,
recently put in thorough repair.
TWO.STORY-AND-BA S'EMENT BRYCE
DWELLING No. 1908 Broad street, between Nine
teenth and Twentieth, In thorough order, with all
modern improvements.
NEAT FRAME COTTAGE on Nineteenth street
near Marshall, In thorough order-a most comfort
able and cosv home for small family.
TWO-STORY FRAME COTTAGE, with large LOT,
in H0pedae, with stable cow-nouses, &c. Rent very
low.
and ycuabe streets. Good stand for business
NEW TWO. STORY BRICK DWELLING corner
of Clay and Graham streets.
The above will be rented very low to prompt-pay-
ing tenants. POlNDEATER TUPfEk,
de 17-eod3t Real Estate Agents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

NEW FEATURE.
MY NEXT AUCTION SALE
WILL BE IN
READY-MADE CLOTHING
FOR
GENTLESIEN'S, YOUTHS, BOYS,
AND CnILDREN's SUITS,
ALSO, GENTLEMEN'S OVERCOAIS,
WHITE DRESS-SHIRTS,
SOCKS, TIES, COLLARS, &C.,
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21sT, AT p. NJ.
COME ONE! COME ALI
Copyright secured. WIN. 1RASM!TH'
HIS Main street
z. b. COOK, Auctonecr. de 81
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WANTED. TO SELL OUT ALL THE
w DIAMONDS. WATCHES, CHAINS, elegant
RINGS, BUTTONS, &C., on hand, regardless OF
value. No better chance was ever offered 70 oar
MAS PRESENTS, as / am determined to give. up
nv office on the LIST Of January next SO will sell ut
a sacrifice. :. 4. WlNSioCh,
de II.1m No. II Fourteenth street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

EOR RENT, THAT FIRST-CLASSG5
Il STORE and WAREHOUSE No: 18 Four -
tenth street, recently occupied by Messrs an, q
suitable for storage. Rent very reasonable; Apply
TO JOHN T. GODDIN,
Real Estate Agent,
do Olaf Bank and Eleventh streets.
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Glass Monaes and s.ones.

lFon OTHER /" LOCAL" SEE FIRST pAaE.l
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WANTS.
XTANTED. A LARGER SALARY.

WANTED, A LARGER SALARY.
REFER ENCE: The books, records, and person
of present employer and any other that may pe oe-
sir, d. ,,
in Rchmond.n (1hls is the language OF q former
employer.l rrrprp
Address u. hEEf En- En-
de 2l-2t OtSpdkcn once.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

WANTED, BY AN ELDERLY GEN
w TLEMAN. A SITUATION IN A WHOLE
SALE GROCERY OR COMMISSION HOUSE.
Have had three years experience In the city traae
as canvasser, and twenty-five years IN me Norm
trade, and can command good trade Would not
object to travel occasionally. Address =
de 11-2:x COLUMBUS. post-offce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21

TOR RENT. THE ELEGANT, MA
4 LARGE BRICK RESIDENCE No. 1908 Ea:l
CLAW street-seventecn rooms-1n whole or SUITS OF
rooms. Excellent boarding-house next door.l
Also, BRICK DWELLING, $40 east Main street.
Also BRICK DWELLING, 1928 west Cary street;
nine rooms CHAFFIN, STAPLES & CO.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
de 21-S Tu,Th&S4t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-21
BY Z. Il. Cook, Auciioneer,
1911 Main street.

RICHARDSON & Co.. Auctioneers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18

Court meant feeling hiarioas and telling storiss II
mans brain is all right ne cannot DO drunk.
MISCELLANEOUS .'irEMsn FOR TAYLOR.
DR.. WebDer, OF Cambridge, the ray lor family physi-
clan, never saw Mr.. Taylor drunk; saw HIM drink
or twico.
John O. Cowper, the actor. denied that Mr.. Tay Tor
was drunk the occasion mentioned by Mrs Taylor
when Honey and others wore at the Eims. On
cross-examin alton he admitted that he Mr.. Tay
Tor elated; him comfortable Great laughter IN
court.)
Mr. Fox stepfathsr OF the belee, told the story OF
Taylor's early life; never knew him to DO drinking
man; he had habits that he would not like In his
family, but not a drunkard.
Mr. r. Baney, formerly manager OF the Globe
Theatre, and Marshall Lincoln. liquor seller oppo
site til theatre. gave their dcnnitious OF 'oy and
sintoxi cated.n They had seen MT Taylor jolly but
not intoxicated. The latter was In the habit OF send
ing to the Elms about $500 worth OF liquors year.
Caroline +. Jennings, nurse in the Taylor family,
testified that Mr.. Taylor was very kind 70 tho baby
ana very patient. Mrs. Taylor called her husband a
- uewel, oi coursel He called her little dirty,
low name Her father called her bad names. Tho
whole family drank, but Mr.. Taylor not moie than
anyb body else
OTHER TENDER RPIrHErR
In a quarrel about Mr. Childs Mrs. Maskcll called
Taylor "pug-nosed Yankee" Mrs Maskeil used to
drink and gel full; Mr.. Maskel used tn come homo
drunk and wake up baby with his noisy language
ne came Into witness room ono night and made an
Indecent proposal TO her; his wife came down and
brought him up stairs.
At this point tho hearing was adjourned till Monday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
COLUMBIA COLLEGE.

The second session OF the scholastic year. that com.
mcnced on the nrst Monday In October, 1871 closed
at Columbia College yesterday. In view Of .he term
nation OF their OF studies many Of tho students
bus,icd around with an air OF nilarity seldom worn
within the walls OF that venerable temple Of learn
Ing Their intellectual labor does not end, however
with termination OF tnc session, as another ordeal
calculated to call forth all tho resources OF their mental
faculties, awaits them. This 10 the series OF annual
concluding scholarships and other examinations OIL
OF the School OF Miner, well as OF the academic
department Of the college Commencing ON MONDAY
next these examinations will be continued daily tsuu-
days cxceptcd) until the Sd prox. On TIE n'ght Of
the 2Sn inst the sophomore class viii perform ther
customary seiEimposed task, known ns tbc "Burial
OF tho Ancient the cremation OF "thcir late la
incnted tormchtor,n to take place on tue college
greer. The an uni commencement OF the Schovi OF
Mines department viii be held al tho Academy OF
Music on Wednesday, juno AZ, when degfees will be
conferfed the members Of the 2faduating Class.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS

THE REPREsENTATIvf OF THE ORGANIZATION
DECLARE THEMSELVES GOOD CATHOLICS
BosTos. May IL, 1873
Tho National Convention OF the Ancient Order Of
Hbcrnians to-day without dissenting vote, adopted
the following resolutions:
Whereas vc reprcse natives OF tho Ancient Order Of
Hiucrbiaus oI The United states OF America, con-
venuon assembled are unanimously agreed tnat there
nothing either ~ the ict;cr or spr III the written
or unwfllcn LAW OF our organization that coulc,s
doctrines o. the Holy Roman Caino Churct, but
ORGANIZATION Oi complying with the laws Of the church
fore
Resolved, That IL there Is anything in our Order at
present IN opposition the doctrines OF tne Church
We oucdcnt children, are wiling rcctfiy IL
as as her decision is properly announced; but
until TINT decision IS enumerated we deem any attack
upon the principles and objects OF tue Ordcr, no
from what source II cmanatcs, an unwarrant-
able abuse oi an Organization whU-e ouIy blrcs arc
Christian charity, UNITY aud mutual bcncyolcIct
Resolved, That our respect Tor clviI Law aud ad
OF the free Institutions ui thls tree country
are as stcadast anu undying our devotion to tho
Church whose traditions and teachings We so mucn
revere.
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble
an resolutions DO sent TO HIS Emincncc Cardinal
McCioskey. His Grace the Prlmate oi Baltimore, all
Archbishop Bishops and III AIT Rev. Bishops OF these
Unncd State, with tho humble request That our
standing Us n Catholic organization may DO definitely
settled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
A CONVICT MURDERED.

ST. Louis, May IL, 1878.
Tho Globe. Democrat special ssys:-'Joseph a. Fore
who shot and Killed ais brothcr-in-law, Munson a.
Beard, here, IN July, 1871, was murdered In tho
rcnitentiary, nj jefferson CITY this evening by con-
wet named Rogers. II seems that trouble had ex-
listed between these men for somo iImc, and
\ orc is said to nave threatened 10 MI
Rocers This evening about six o'clock Fore was
ealing his supper In the kitchen when Rogers entered
and speaking Fore. SAID, II understand you ssid
cannot pass through this kitchen y aud Immediately
rrappied with min ana commenced stabbing hin with
= pocket KNIFE. He Inflicted fourteen wounds on
Forc,s BODY one them scvering the jugular vein OH
the Ieit eide OF the neck Foro ouiy lived few MN
utee.
IL will DO recolcctcd that Fore attacked his vile on
the street in this city time AFTER killing Beach
an attempted to kill her with Ratchet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
CINCINNATl'S FESTIVAL.

CLOSE OF THE WEEKS ENTERrAINMENTs.- AN
UNPRECEDENTED FINANCIAL SUCCESS -
PrAruHFs OF THE CLOSING PERFORMANCES.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
CINCINNATI, May II, 1878.
Tho last day and evening OF tie Cincinnati Music
Festival showed no perccptiolc dminution OF the
crowd At each OF the entertainments tho hall was
TANNED that tnero was comfort save for those
holding reserved seats, every available loot OF space
bong occupied. About the only complaint made In
regard the management oil the festival Is that tho
grand organ, about which so much had been said
was brought mo rcquisit'on At each cntertain.
ment. Many people who had come hundreds Of
miles to attend tho festival undcr that
the big organ was 10 DO one OF its principal
features, grumbed not little al being compelled TO
70 homo without hearing note iron y. Tho man
ayers say IN explanation that they have brought II
into use in three the concerts, and that they
want some oil lis novelty Tor series OF
organ concerts 20 be given weekly during the coming
lated satisfy the people from the country, aad
has not the effect OF stopping the grumolins
THE MAriSEK.
Tho matiree to-day was 20 bc regarded as OF pop
ular character, though the music was mostiy by
classic composers. embracing the names OF Becthovo
Handel, Schubert yerd, Lszt and Wagner Perhaps
tue ost charming piece Ia u was the quintet from
VerdI,s nBao in Mnschera" introducia. Mrs Osgood,
Miss Cary Messrs. Adams. Tagiapictra ana Whitney.
The aria from .Aou Haksan." as rendered by Mics
Cary, and schuoer.'s .ssrenadc,' by MT. fag,a-
orchestra peccs were a choral by Bach; the overture
10 sSakunta!a,n by Godmnrk, ana Wagncr's "kIde
or the Walk yrcs" all OF them beng well received.
rIgsT PRESENTATION or A MASS BY LisZT.
The evening entertainment commenced with Liszts
mass composed for The one thousindth anniversary OF
the Cathedral OF Grau, IN Hungary ana produced Tor
the ArsL timc IN America. The soios,s were Nine
Pappenhein, Miss Cranch, MI. Fritsch ana Mr. WHIT
ney VINO also apTo red III quartet, with the
iul CHI rus organ aud oiclceira accompsniments
Tho musical cffec, was magnificent, though the
audience was cold In comparison Win what 10 had
been on several other occasions Pcrhap Its being
nrst production al the massive work had something TO
do with this. Al any rate, the applause which iol-
lowed not nearly so spontaneous as on several
other occasions. The evening performances closed
with BcrlIoz's drama ic symphony OF Romeo ana
juliet Drignt, beautiful piece with many pretty
effects, when were materially enhanced by select
chorus OF about twenty performers
A SUCCESS.
THIS closed the weeks festival, which has been
without a parallel hero in the West. Tho average
attendance At tho seven concerts has been u trhc
undcr eight Thousand and tho total receipts from the
sale OF tickets about SOS, 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.
MOTHER LOSES HER OWN LIFE WHILE
SAVING HER CHILD.


SAVING HER CHILD.
NrwBuRe, NJ ", May 10, ISIS
Another terrible kerosene lamp accident happened
In this city last night, and attended witn tata
results. joan Reyes lived at No. 267 North Water
street With his wifo aud Jour children. Mrs.
Catherine keycs, tho wife, very estimable
lady aud very fond Of ncr children, the
victim Of the accident, died at four O'Clock
tnis morning. A small child Is also badly burned,
ana II thought cannot live. IL appes's that Mrs.
Reyes, taking In her hands u kerosene lamp, went
iron one room TO another TO put little threeyear-
oid child in bod. While doing TINS she paced the
lamp on trunk. The infant that sue leit behind
followed her creeping, and reaching up TO the trunk
puncd the lamp over on the poi It's head. Almost
instant ineuusy the Ut l. olc was Wrapped In lire.
Mrs Reyes made all Efforts possible 10 put out Tho
flames ana finally succeeded. Unmindu oil the danger
she herself she cared Tor the child, aud before
she knew IT ner own clothes we're In n blaze. she
rsncay called Tor assistance, but before ~ reached
her shs was shockingIy burned. Her clothes were
stripped entirely from her person, and hct body
IRON head to foot vas badly burned that she died
a. four O'Clock this morning The tnrce-year-old
child was not hurt but the younger child ALLUDED 10
IN badly burned aud may lot recover
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
AMELIA WEEKS.

A coRoNER's JURY DECLARE SIZE MURDERED
HER CHILD.
BY TELEGRAPH To THE Herald.
BgLLsrosTAiSE, Ohio, May II, 1873
Tho Coroner's jury IN the case OF Am liza Weeks
when was reported TO the HERALD yesterday. has re-
turned verdict 10 the effect that the child been
murdered. The woman lies al the point oil death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
DEATH DEFEATED.

JEFF DAvIDs IEsPITED ny GOVERNOR HAMP-
roN-oN THE TRAP READY TO DIE WHEN
THE DOCUMENT ARRIVED.
lDy TELEGRAPH TO THE H@RALD.I
AnBEviLLE, s. c., May IL, 1878.
Jcf Davide, who was to havo been executed here
to-day. was respiled by Governor Hampton unt June
ID The respite not known OF until tho cnlprit
was placed tho scaold, tho rope adjusted and oil
the farewels spoken. Davds HAD mado a rambling
speech, stouty protesting his Innocence by his
.biessed Jesus on tho throne In hcavcn,n aud con-
tinucd say no was not guilty until tho fatal knot
was tod, when the respite read He then DroSo
down comp ctcly and cried. There IS new evidence
In tho case. There will DO no delay after June Il
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
HIDDEN CRIME DISCLOSED.

MANCHESTER, N. H. May ~, 1873
Eleven months ago the post Office here was robbed
OF between $4,000 aud $4,000 worth OF stamps in
broad daylight The stamps wcro stolen at noon,
while there was but one clcrk In the Office Tho
robbery kept secret until now. The detectives sup
posing they could thereby moro easily catch the
robber In this they have bcen unsuccessful, and
the matter is now made pubic. An effort Is now
being made TO induce Congress 10 indemnify Post
uaaatcr Stevens for his loss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18

THE TEXAS CATTLE KING AT THE END OF A
PISTOL BARREL
lDY TELEGRAPH To THE HERALD
HorsToS, Texas, May IL, 1873
An unknown man attempted to assassinais Samuel
Allen, the Texas cattle king, to-day. cooked pistol
was presented Mt Aliens head, when friends rushed
IN and prevented the murder. The trouble was oc-
casoncd by old loud, originating with The murder
OF Grcon Butler, in 1878, by other parties
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
FREIGHTS TO ST. LOUIS.

CHICAGO, May IL 1878
Commissioner Mdgoiy has notified all the roads
concerned that tho following established Tor
the tour classes Of freight IRON New York 10 81
Louis:--s7, 10, IS, 40. Tue old rates were respec-
tveiy 90, 49, 60, 5I This marked reduction will
tue discrimination against ST. Louis, which, u
IL alleged, has heretofore existed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18
HOUILLON'S CASE.

IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALD
HousroS, Texas, May II, 1878.
Four hun dred and eigny Of the best citizens In
Colorado county pelitioncd Governor Hubbard TO com
muiatc the sentence OF Il. HouiIion. who Is TO be
hanged the 2ilh inst. at CoumDus, to imprison-
mcnI Tor nie. IL is not expected the Governor Will
lufnr
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A LONG TERM.

FOR LIFE.
RocnEsrYR, N. r.. May II, 1878.
Brewer and Eer, who have been on trial at War
saw, Wyoming county for many days, Tor the murder
OF Mr.. NInkle, wcro convicted oil manslaughtcr in
the nrst degree and sentenced 10 prison II Auburn
lie,
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ELEvATING AND STORAGE RATES

BUFFALO, N Y, May IL, 1878.
The Western Elevatug Company have established
tho following rates for elevating and storage until
further notice:-Eievsting, including hve Jays
storage, X cent; storage each succeeding ten days
parts thereof, n cent The vessel pays additional n
co per bu sheL