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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-06-07
Communicated,
To MessrS. II. Taylor, George j. Sumner,
Robert +. Moss, and Others:
IOUISA. June !. 1873


To Mcssrs. II. Taylor, George j. Sun,ner,
Robert +. Moss, and others:
Gentlemen absence from home until
to-day has prevented an earlier response to
your letter, addressed to me through the
Richmond Dispatch OF the 30th ultimo, re-
ouesting the use of my name rs q candidate
to represent this district in the next Con-
gress OF the United States. In the fierce strug-
gle for social and political rights which we
nave Deen cOmpeIIca - make our ri.,loI I..l
interests have been, in measure, overlook
ed. But it is obvious to all rejecting men IA
miliar with the facts that the system OF Fede-
raj taxation in force since the war has borne
with special and peculiar hardship upon
these interests. If our metropolis has con-
tinued to grow, it has been due to the in
domitable energy OF her citizens, aided by
her great natural advantages. But the cOun-
try has not shared even the limited pros
perity OF the city. Our great planting I'M
| tercst, unable longer to bear the enormous
| tax upon tobacco, has been virtually de-
stroyed. And il this tax, so grossly I'M
just, is to be continued at its present
amount, or even an approximation to that
amount, there is no hope for that speedy
return Of prosperity to which the adj
vantagcs Of our soil, climate, and
production cntite us. We should,
therefore. send to Congress one of
our best men, having reference not merely
to party politics, but regarding rs even more
important his efficiency in promoting the va
ried interests OF our beautiful capital city,
in harmony with such efforts as prudence
may dictate fer the relief Of our planters.
Fortunately the number Of gentlemen in the
district OF acknowledged fitness for this high
position gives us wide range for choice. Pre-
eminent among them stands the renowned
soldier who has already accepted an invi-
tation to become Il candidate. His disin-
terested patriotism in the past, and the lustre
his fame sheds upon his native State, CON-
mend him to all. But the people will deter
mine this question for themselves. In their
present situation they cannot afford to do
otherwise. Therefore, without Dresumlng
to claim any special fitness for the position,
except common and abiding interest in the
common veal, I do not feel at liberty to re-
| fuse the use OF my name as candidate for
Congress, subject to the action OF the Con-
scrvative Nominating Convention.
Thanking you for the honor you have
done me, I remain yours, most respectfully,
FRANK V. WINSTON.
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PERsoNAL.-Judge Hughes was in the
city yesterday, and disposed Of number OF
motions, &c.
1fr. O. 5. Morton. of this city, has Just
completed portrait in oil of the late Rev.
Dr.. Duncan, showing great skill for al anna
teur, and giving good likeness Of the be-
loved minister and college president.
Among the visitors to the Tobacco Ex-
ch.nge Yesterday were G. ". Langhorne,
Lynchburg; ?. P. Jenkins, Fluyanna ;
BENJAMIN Clendon, Louisa; Pleasant Finch,
Powhatan S. D. TinSley, Macon; John n.
Martin, Albemarle; &. c. Buckner, Hanover;
r. a. Martin, Goochland; NJ. z. Barber,
Buckingham; f. S. Royster, Ta:boro', n
c.; s. S. Wootcn. Prince Edward; j. NJ
Richardson, Chesterfield; e. W. Martin,
Nelson; and W. Ii. Prout,' Gordonsville.
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On the W0ter- Line-dn Encouraging Out
| looE.-Alatters continue lively and brisk on
the water-line. The sumac-milI, paper-mil,
! the City flour-mills OF Walker d Saunders,
and the Manchester corn-mill are all at work,
and turning out standard goods that stand
| a No. in all markets. The new factory OF
the Cedar WorkS Company is fast approach
ing completion, and is being fitted up with
the most improved machinery.
The Old Dominion and Marshall mills are
both working full forces and full time. BY
the recent agreement both OF these estab-
li>hments are paying the same wages in all
departments. This action on the part Of the
directors settles veXed question, removes
Il cause OF complaint long standing, and rem
ders the feeling between the mill-owners
and operatives pleasant and amicablc. The
water-line is to Manchester productive
property. Apart from the anniial water
rent, it furnishes employment 70 hundreds
OF our most deserving people, and it should
be fostered and improved rs much as possi-
bic. The lessecs are not only liberal in their
dealings with the city, hus are all men Of
strict integrity, and between hem and the
City Council, rs between tie leSsecs and the
| operatives, spirit OF mutGa! good will and
| accommodation should always prevail.
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Edison's New Inventions.

INTRODUCING THE PHONOGRAPH N twp COW
TINENTS-A NOVEL KIND OF EAR-TRUhPET.
Forty-nine Photographs are now in use
in this country. They have been introduced
in all parts OF Canada, in the West In
dies, and three are in operation in South
America. In England the introduction
of the phonograph is entrusted TO the
London Stereoscopic Company. CONT
mental Europe is given to another COM
pany to exhibit and bring into genera!
use there the invention OF Edison. IhC
exhibitions Of the phonograph in this coun-
try, which are under the charge OF James
Redpath, now number at least forty-flve
every night. The whole country is mapped
out into districts and carefully divided UP
among the various exhibitors. Everywhere
the greatest interest is shown in the new in
yention, and large audiences crowd the
halls to hear this novel instrumental repeti-
ton of well-known airs. In South and Cen
tral America numerous exhibitions have
been held, and it is expected in about two
weeks to have similar ones held in Mexico.
In October Mr.. Edison expects to COM
plete his standard ma ohine-a phonograph
intended for the counting-room. Hels con-
tinually periecting the phonograph. At it
he works at least seven hours day. lie is
also now experimenting with new lnstru-
ment that he calls q teleoscopophOne. LII Is
a sort of ear-trumpet which, when applied
to the ear, enables one to hear distinctly
the ordinary conversation Of man mile
distant. A gentleman who has tested one
of these instruments said: 81 applied
one TO nv ear and could hear man
talking who was across field nearly
mile away. heard every word he said.
Afterward he seemed to raise his voice a
little, and when saw him afterward he
said that then he had shouted at the top OF
his voice. There is no connecting wire
here, as in the telephone. Everything de.
pends on the wonderful properties OF the
ear-trumpet, which is constructed on radi
cally different principle from those that have
been in use so long. By this instrument ii
is expected that deaf persons, except those
who can't hear cannon fired at their elbow
may hear anything said on the stage at tht
theatre" ."-Neao York Tribune.
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The MOZART.-The musicale last evening
was attended by a large audience, and the
programme. which was entirely instrument
tai, though not above the average, presented
some highly attractive features.
The trio by Reissiser, was not only de-
ligbtfully given by Professors Kessnich,
Thilow, and Reinhardt, but is unique and
charming composition and While each OF
the performers played with artistic pre-
cision, it is only just to accord to Prof.
Reinhardt the highest praise for his MASTER
ly execution of the piano part.
In the clarinet solo Signor Jardela dis
played even to a greater degree than ever
his proficiency OH that instrument. His
execution of the difficult Instrumentation
which the piece "a fantasia by Baerman)
requires was truly wonderful, and won for
him well-deserved marks OF appreciation.
In the rendition Of the violin soo-fan-
tasia from Norma. arranged by Artol-Pro-
fessor Kessnich exhibited great earnestness
and care.
The orchestra played three selections
very acceptably. The overture s'Der Frel-
schultz" was in some respects praisewor-
thy, as was also the waltzes "Villiage Swal-
lows"
AS composition the "Persian March -
and "Vienna, the Only Imperial City,
while an atfectation Of something quaint, is
great musical monstrosity. There is in
| it more noise to the square inch than has
| been heard since Gilman's great Peace Jul
bilec
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CHALLENGE


Is the name Of The celebrated Refrigerator low be-
ing manufactured at No. 907 Bank street, Of this
city, and IS exhibition and in complete operation
dispensing cold ice 10 The public aud preserv'
Ing Its numerous articles Of perlshable food con-
tanned In It's provision compartments.
4 cordial invitation is extended TO every one In
need OF frst-class article In The way or the Vei
mcritorIous Common-Sense Refrigerator, which l
guarantee, in every respect and particular, 10 be
superior 10 any refrigerator In the known world.
First, aad one of the most important features, a
perfectly dry atmosphere in every compartment.
Second The small quantity of ice required to keep
everything placed within 1t In perfect state OF pre-
servston for an almost incredible length OF time is
astonishing. and acknowledged SO by all who are
using 1t.
Third. One article will not partake Of either taste
or smell Of the other placed 10 the same compart-
ment.
Fourth. Combined with the Refrigerator Is one Oh
the finest Water Coolers In the world.
Call or address for circul.rs and Illustrated price
list at No. GOT Bank street. Richmond va.
~ NJ DlGGISS, Patentee.
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R1-RC Ro.D--On and after hond~- ..---. .hn
trains ain tet on tins Toaa NV 1im ieave Richmond at
7:45 A. NJ. daily, except Sundays; P. NJ.
daily, S P. NJ. daily, and P. NJ. (accommo-
dation for Junction. daily, except Sunday.
Trains arrive daily at 1856 p. NJ, except
Sunday; 1:33 P. NJ. daily, S:15 a. NJ.
daily, and 500 \. M. accommodation from
Junction) daily, except Sundays.
The passenger-cars to freight trains will
be discontinued.
The Richmond and Danviilc Railroad Com
pany have changed their schedule also, and
trains will, on and after June 9th, leave
Richmond at LAO P. NJ, and 11:15 P. NJ.
Trains will arrive in Richmond at 345 p.
M. and I \. NJ.
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The City Sued-Prof ofessor Ericsson Lays
his Damages at 5,6O0-Pro.e.sor o. A.
Ericsson, OF Richmond. who sustained Sc
rious injuries several months ago by falling
over an embankment on Bridge avenue, be-
tween the Danvi!.e arch and the Free
bridge, in the night time, has brought suit
against the city Of Manchester to recover
$4,000 damages. The suit was brought in
the United States Circuit Court because he
is not q citizen OF this country. The pro-
ress was served on Mayor Clarke by United
States Deputy Marshal Nye. 1t viii be re-
membered that Professor Ericsson had been
spending the evening with friend in Man
chester, and was returning to Richmond
when the accident occurred. The night
was Ozark, and there was no lamp lit; the
fence was broken down, snd the sidewalk
full Of holes. The place is frst-class man.
trap, and the attention OF the grand jury
should be called TO il. Professor Ericsson
has been at the Retreat for the Sick ever
since the unfortunate accident occurred.
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THE PUBLIC SCuoOLs.-The public exam
nations in the public schools of the city
were concluded yesterday, and seem to have
given very general satisfaction.
The first of the closing exercises will take
place on Monday at 10 A. NJ. at 'rhird-Street
church, on which occasion medals and dl-
plomas will be distributed to the proficient
pupils Of Baker school.
1t must not be understood from the para
graph in this paper yesterday that the pupils
of the public schools holding regular admls'
sion tickets will be refused admission, fol
such is not the case. All children holding
tickets issued this year will be admitted.
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DWELLINGs FOR RENT, a.:

u TEDUOED
BRICK, No. Gle Franklin between Sixth and
Seventh streets, II rooms; large kitchen, brick
stahl', &c. -,
Also, FRAME DWELLING. corner Of FRANKLIN
and Fifth streets, Is rooms. Rent very low.
Also, BRICK DWELLING, No. Second be.
tween Main and Franklin streets, 8 rooms, anu
kitchen bath, &c. $500. .
Also. BRICK HOUSE, No. 303 north Nineteenth
street near Broad street; rooms; Kitchen with
rooms, &c. $3.50.
Also, NICE BRICK DWELLING, corner Cary
and second streets; rooms; all modern improve
ments. $3.50.
Also NEW BRICK HOUSE, No. 92l west Clay
street; rooms aud modern Improvements. slsO
| Also. NEW BRICK DWELLING. all modern
| improvements, No. sos Twelfth street near Clay.
| S4O0.
| Also, NICE ROOMS over No. 1915 east Main
| street; rooms. sl5 per month.
| Also, BRICK HOUSE. corner Franklin and Jet-
ferspn streets; 10 rooms; brick Kitchen and prick
Stable. Apply to tkhSh ~. till.
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| BRIEF LOCAL ITEMs.-A suit for divorce
has been commenced In the Chancery Court
by Rena johnson Us. Robert Johnson.
Business only tolerabie brisk on 'Cbange
yesterday. Highest reported price paid for
tobacco was SIC, by r. A Mills.
Kessnich's Band inaugurate the summer
evening concerts at Saneer-Halle Garden
tonight.
The collections OF United States internal
revenue Yesterday amounted to s5,9S9.72.
Christian McCue was arrested Yesterday
by Sergeant Jeter, OF the First district po-
lice, on the charge Ct threatening to shoot
E. C. Lindsey.
Eight DEGREES were entered in the Chan
Gerry Court OF Richmond yesterday
:, To-day our Israelitish fellow citizens cell
ebrate the Feast OF Pentecost, or rejoicing
at the law. ..-...,
It's probable that the Universalist church,
on Mayo street near Broad will soon be
opened for religious services.
The civil docket will be called in the Po-
lice Court to-day at u O'Clock M.
Workmen were engaged yesterday in re-
pairing some Of the stalls at the Old Mar
ket.
Isaac Sydnor was received at the peniten-
tiary yesterday from Charlotte county for
ten years for barn-burning; also, Jim Davis,
from Greensville, one year for house break
ing, and seven years for assault with intent
to kill.
A. W. Alley, who was committed to Jail a
few days since in default OF securely, fur
nished bail yesterday and was discharged.
Robert Harris (colored) escaped from the
cbain-gang yesterday. Harris was sent to
the chain-gang for SIX months for stealing 4
ristol from Michael Kelly.
Holly Brice (colored), aged thirteeu-oc-
cupation, thiet-was arrested yesterday for
entering the store Of D. Meoni on the 9th
of May and stealing sundry articles valued
ut S.. 10.
Wilson .. Williams, OF Gloucester, lately
adiudicated bankrupt, has compromised
with bis creditors by paying 3335 per cent.
OF their claims.
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A FAIR OFFER TO A YOUNG MAN.-The
Lebanon (Penn.) Times says: "a wealthy
Illinois farmer, possessing number OF
farms and costly houses, is reported to have
visited the family Of William Coldren, OF
Womelsdorf, and to have made an offer OF
a farm Of 200 acres OF the best land in Iii.
nois and 81 4,000in cash to son OF Mr. Col
dren il he would return with him to the
West and marry his only daughter. Whe'
ther the offer was accepted has not been
stated, but there are about fifty other young
men in Womelsdorf who are anxious to
know il any more such chances are to be had
In tile West.N
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SPRING STREET HoME.-The Spring Street
Home will be closed for improvements on
the 10th Of June, to be reUpened on the 1st
of July. The improvements consist OF a
new laundry, where the women will be
taught all manner of laundry work. The
success the ladies have met with in this
charity, and tie assistance rendered them
by the benevolent, have enabled them to
undertake this addition to their work. Last
year they opened a sewing-room, the pro-
ceeds of which clothed the women.
Nearly all the women put into service
have proved good servants, and are doing
we'll
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The socialistic press OF Germany, it is
stated, boasts no less than seventy-fye pub
lieatiops. with 10000 subscribers-au in
crease OF eighteen in the number OF the
papers since last year.
Ole Bull will give another series OF fare.
well concerts in this country during the
coming season. They will have the adyan.
tage Of being one year iareweIler than the
farewell concerts he gave last season. The
artist rs always expected TO fare well 6nan.
ciaiIy In q farewell concert.
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ROMAN PUNCH isn't anything new. ID. CoLCM-
BUS, s2l Broad street, has been supplying his GUS
toners with it for the last four years. His No.
PURE CREAM made from cream skinned from rich
milk. Is sold extensively throughout the city.
On account Of its hygenic and nourishng qualities
1t is recommended by PHI y>icians for insalils and
persons In feeble health.
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EXCURSION TO PETERSBURG ON MEMORIAL
DAY.-On Monday there will be m excur-
sion train to Petersburg and return, leaving
here at 8 A. NJ, and returning, will leave
Petersburg P. NJ. This excursion will be
given by the General Temperance Commit
tee of this city, represented by Messrs: w:
E. Lefew, D. w, Bohonon, and W. Holt
Richardson, Jr. The proceeds will be de-
voted to the temperance cause. OppQrtu-
nifty will be given the excursionists to ut
tend the decoration OF the Confederate
graves, and visit old Blandford and other
points OF interest adjacent to the Cockade
city sj-s.
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E1Ecr1oS OLE OFFICERS. Richmond ROYAL

ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-Richmond Royal
Arch Chapter, No. 3, last night elected the
following officers: NJ. e. 3: F. Howard,
High Priest; Joseph V. Bidgood, King;
w. IT. West, Scribe; W. Hall Crew, Treas
urer; George F. Keesee, Secretary. The
Council then appointed Comp. Alex. Dick,
Captain OF Host; r. c. Fletcher, Principal
soiourner; Jones A. Otey, r. A. Captain; ;
J. E. Morris, Master Of Third Vail; WA.
WaIdrop, Master OF Second Vail; James
E. Rlddlck, Master Of First Vail; W. +.
johnson, N. T. Pate, George W. Gary,
Stewards; Rev. A. w. Weddell, Chaplain.
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Social Reitniop.-Thc Manchester mem.
bers OF the Darlington Guard, Company D,
First Virginia regiment. will have socia
reiinion and cotilon S0trfe at Cersey's
Grove on Friday, June 2l>t, at So O'Clock
p. NJ. Mayor Darlington, Captain r. NJ
Taylor, Lleutcnants Cunningham and Glib
bons, and the Richmond members OF th'
company, have been invited and will b'
present on the occasion. Committee o
Arrangements A: PriTatcs Joseph Butler
NeWDY Ferguson, and Albert Avis.
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Medals and DiStinctionS.- Each recur-
ring year some Of Mancheser's fair daugh-
tiers, at various schools, confer honor alike
upon themselves and their city. At the re-
cent commencement at the Augusta Female
Seminary. in Staunton, Miss Jennie Baird,
the lovely and accomplished daughter of
Douglas Baird, Esq, received the first
honors (gold medals) in vocal music and
calisthenicS, and distinctions in French and
algebra. Miss Baird has returned to the
city, and is receiving merited congratula-
tions from her host Of admiring friends.
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Examination and Election.-The eSapai5,
-,a.,..- appiCants ~. p,sILlohs III Inc
public schools of Manchester will take place
in the pubic-school building, on the cor
ner Of Hull and Fifth streets, Wednesday,
June 10th, AT 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
The election of teachers will take place
at the next regular meeting Of the City
school Board Tuesday-June 18th, at 8
o'clock i. NJ.
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THE Midlothian and Other Festivals
Henderson and Stuart lodges, l. y. y. r.,
have resolved to attend in n body the laying
Of the cornerstone OF the Methodist church
at Midlothian next Tuesday. twill be the
erandest day in the history OF the charm
ing metropolis Of the coalfeids.
a feast and lecture is announced at fIo'
vidence church on WhitMonday. First
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WASHINGTON. February 10, 1878.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, February 19, 1878.
Dear Sir: Your note Of the 17tb, inclos-
ing your letter to the -- newspaper, is
received. For the kind view you have
taken OF my official action | am very much
obliged to you. AT this moment, as you
say, there seems to be disposition to at
tack me from all quarters, and probably
do not bear it as TRANQUILITY as I ought. My
official duty has compelled me to stand in
the way of a multitude OF claim agents,
custom-house brokers,f extreme silver and
initiation advocates, and the host OF men
who crowd around the Treasury to obtain
money improperly. I am perfectly con-
scious OF the danger OF the position, and
have made up my. mind to do my duty re-
gardless Of results.
You are mistaken in one thing, and that
is that ever wrote letter to Anderson, or
ever did anything in Louisiana which could
ever be construed into wrong. l believe
the element in Louisiana thatjs endeavoring
to stir up these prosecutions now acknow-
ledge that they cannot assall me except by
forgery or perjury. They sought to do this
through Anderson and Mrs. jerks, but
this utterly failed, and / have now letters
from each Of these that no such letter was
received or was ever written. Still, though
you have fallen into this error, express my
grateful Acknowledgements for the kind
words spoken in the midst OF obloquy. /
do not fear the investigation Of any act OF
mine connected with my public Office, and
boldly defy any inquiry or investigation
that may be made. neither claim to be
better than other men, nor am I; but in my
public duty have never consciously done
a single act that would not have spread
before the world without apology or eXpla-
nation. Very truly yours, -.
JOHN SHERMAN.
To George Alfred Townsend, Esq, Eliza
beth n. i
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HOTELS.
NEW YORK HOTEL.
TO THE SOUTHERN FRIENDS OF THE NEW
YORK HOTEL, NEW YORK.

This delightful HOTEL Is still kept by GRAMS
TON, and il, In all lis appointments, equal to its
past reputation Iic prices are as low, II not lower
than any other frSt-class hotel in New York. Mr..
JAMES II. CRASSTOE (uephew of the laic Hiram
Crans,onl will have great pleasure i'll welcoming his
southern friends back 10 their old home in New
York again. je Act
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LOCAL. MATTERS.
MOnctt-kegfster Tax.

The following is 4 tabulated statement OF
the alcoholic and malt registrations from
September to June 1st, with the tax thereon,
as taken by the Commissioner of the Reye-
nue.. The registers were put up about the
middle OF September. Under the old law
Richmond paid $4,000 per annum liquor
tax. Under this law the register tax will he
in Richmond about $4,000 for the year, to
which must be added the specific license
taxes. The tax for the month of MAY shows
falling off of over 5000, as compared with
April.
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MY WIFE SUFFERED with prolapsus utcri 1uor
albus, complicated with olhcr female troubles Her
life was miserable. Rev. Guy S. Frazey, of the Me-
thodist Church. advised me 10 try Giless Lininent
lodie Ammonia, he telling me Of the wonders 1t
had performed his wife, who was martyr 10 such
troubles. and is now well. obtained the Linlment
and my wife is cured. CHARLES X. JONES,
Editor Observer, Charlotte, n. c.
Write 70 DR.. Giles, 45l Sixth avenue, N. Y, who
will cure without charge.
sold by all druggists.
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