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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-18
by w. Goddin.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
Office corner Eleventh and Bank streets.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF THE
CONTAiNiNG FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
ACRES (MUKE OR LESS. ON JAMES-RIVER
CANAL, TWENTY-THREE MILES ABOVE
RICHMOND.-By virtue Of decree of the Chan
Gerry Court of the CITY Of Richmond, entered on
the 21st February, 1878, in the case Of Warwicks
committee Us. Moncure, &c, and the contributors
we, the undersigned, thereby appointed special com
missloners for that purpose, will offer for sale at
public auction on the premises, on WEDNESDAY
the 29h May. 1878, at IL O'Clock IL. (if fair; If not,
the first fair day thereafIerl that portion Of the
LITTLE DOVER" ESTATE, on james river,
liam r. Trent in the division Of the estate Of his
father, the late DR.. Joseph Trent (being the lower
party. containing $50 ACRES (more or leSsl, Of
which 9S acres are Jalnes-river lowgIounds OF I'M
surpassed fertility, 267 acres open highland of
good quality, and rs acres (more or lessl In original
oak. The Improvements on this estate, though not
good. are yet sufficient for the use of the place.
This estate tincluding the upper portion Of l6
acres, which will be offered for sale at the same
time by Mr.. Thomas w. McCance, surviving execu-
tor Of Miss Ann Il. Trent, deceased) has long been
regarded as equal In fertility to any estate James
river. The neghborhood is amongst the best in the
county.
Mr.. IAchard S. Wood, residing on the place, will
show IL TO those Who may call on him.
Possession In time to seed wheat, and full possess
sion ut the end Of the year.
TERMS: One fourth cash: balance at one, two,
and three years, for negotiable notes, interest add
ed, and title retained till all of The
taxes for 1878 TO be paid by The purchaser.
.....a- JOHN A. MEREDITH,
A. L. BOULWARE,
mp 29-2awSw&tdtds Special Commissioners.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-18

Mr.. Barnum insists that animals won't
drink whiskey. Aud what does this prove,
Phineas? Do they know how to waltz, or
to sing. or to conducs lawsuits, or to preach
sermons? Do they wear high hats and in
sist on new bonnets for Easter? Do they
purchase milk at six cents quart, and
are they partial to baked beans? Great
and unequalled circuser, what new humbug
is this ?-Bufalo Express.
When new paper starts out with the
express purpose OF filling "a long-felt
want" it fills it from one to four months,
besides filing the editor with disgust and
his pocket-book with patentmedicine or.
ders, and then fills space in the grave
yard OF defunct newspapers oTriSto,o1
Herald.
Richard Grant White is about six feet
in height, and has martial bearing.
"And he walks Broadway like an active
transitiye verb looking down on rabble
OF adverbs and propositions and other in
significant parts of speech" says New
York paper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-18

A WORD TO TOURISTS.-You cannot
Ahave better companion on your journe!
than aostetters Stomach Bitters That prime
medicinal agent will enable You to drink brack-
isl water without running the risk of disor
dered stomach and bowels, viii neutralize the infu.
ence of foul or mis- smatic air, and will owe amost
agreeable and wholesome slimulant and means Of
counteracting the fatigues Of travelling and sea.
sickness. Change of climate, water or diet is apt tc
induce harassiag and often dangerous diseases. The
taree changes combined are fatal 10 thousands Of
emigrants and travellers every year. Is 1t not
then, of the last importance to know that Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters are an absolute pre-.
ventive Of the hurtful consequences arising from
these causes? Travellers, voyagers, and emigrants
to new countries cannot be too often reminded Of
the fact that this agreeable vegetable tonic is the
most reliable safeguard against disorders 10 which
they are far moreliable than the habitual denizens
orhealthy regions. my ,Th&S,&w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-18
BY W. Goddin, -H
Auciioneer and Real Estate Agent,
corner of Eleventh and Bank streets.

corner OF Eleventh and Bank streets.
EXECUTORS SALE OF THE UPPER
HI PORTION OF THE LITTLE DOVER" ES-
TATE, IN GOOCHIAND COUNTY, ON JAMES
RIVER, TWENTY-THREE MILES ABOVE
RICHMOND. CONTAINING FIVE HUNDRED
AND SIXTEEN ACRES.-At the request of Mr.
Thomas w. McCance, surviving acting executor
Of the late Miss Ann R. Trent. deceased, shall offer
for sale at public auction, on the premises lmmedi-
ately after the sale OF the lower portion 4S0 acres
Richmond Ghancery Court by Messrs. John A.
Meredith and A. j.. Boulware, commissioners, on
WEDNESDAY the 29th day Of May. S7S, at ~
O'Clock NJ fair; ifnot or the first fair day there
artery, that portion of the LITTLE DOVER .ES-
TATE, In Goochland county, which was assigned 10
Miss Ann H. Trent In the division Of the estate of
her father, DR.. Joseph Trent, deceased tbeing the
upper part), containing 516 ACR ES-of which 90
acres are James-riyer low-grounds OF unsurpassed
fertility, 239 acres Of excellent hig'and and 100
ncres 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 place are limited but the farm
itself Is regarded as amongst lhe most valuable on
KanaWha Company passes through The farm, so that
Its products eatlbe cheaply transported to market
The neighborhood IL equal 10 any In the county, Mr.
Richard s. Wood. residing on the farm, will show It
to those who may call on him. Possession In lime
to seed wheat and full at the end of the
year. FIis.., .5.sT5f y fsss5s l
Terms: Ono third cash balance at one aud two
years, for bonds bearing interest half-yearly, Sc
cured by deed Of trust; the taxes for 1873 70 be
mp 3a-2tawSw&tdtds Aucsioaeer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-18
BY j. Thompson Brown.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
1112 Main strpet

TRUSTEES SALE OF A SMALL FARM
l. OF ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR ACRES,
EIGHT MILES OF RICHMOND, AT HUNGARY
STATION. ON THE RICHMOND, FREDERICK
BURG AND POTOMAC RA1LROAD-GOOD
LAND, WELL TIMBERED.-Dy virtue Of deed
Of trust dated November 10; 1869, executed by
Timothy bIcCrehen 10 j. B. Mordecai trustee. de-
ceased Ca. Dclany having been substituted in his
stead by order of the County Court Of Henrico,
March, 1870. the said deed being recorded in The
clerks Office Of Henrlco county-in D. Il. sc, p. &C.
and whereas default has been made In the payment
of The notes therein secured, and being required by
the beneficiary to co, the undersigned, substituted
trustee rs above mentioned. will sell ut public auc-
lion, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY the 22d
day Of May at ~ M., the property recorded in said
deed follows :. 4 tract piece, or parcel OF land
lying and being in IIenrico county, on tho western
side of Hungary Meellng-Honse road, containing
ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR ACRES, which Is
more particularly described IN u deed from John A..
Hutcheson and wife and Hugh NJ. Iiutcheson, Of
even date herewith
There Is 4 small Indifferent FRAME HOUSE on
the place.
TERMS: One third cash; balance in one and two
years, with interest, and secured by deed of trust.
A. DELANY,
my - Substituted Trustee.
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A VALUABLE SUBURBAN FARM
IA NEAR THE WESTERN LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND FOR SALE BY AUCTION.
At the request of the owner, Dr. Martin s. Taylor,
we shall sell by auetI9n on u The premaikssss on
O'Clock P. ~. bis valuable farm, "EDG EWOOD.n
containing ONE HUNDRED AND EORTYcS,i .A
ACRES, ioca,ed OH the Hermitage road, one OF the
most popular drives about the city of Richmond,
and runningback to the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad, near the Agricultural Fair
Grounds, aud about one mile aud half from the
corporate limits of Richmond. Thirty or forty
acres Of this land Is heavily timbered; the balance
highly improved and adapted to the culture OF all
the cereals. fruits, vegetables, &C., with an attrac
tive TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING contain
ing six rooms; the usual out-houses, ice-housc and
pond
TERMS One third cash balance in one and two
years negotiable notes given for the deferred pay
nents, with intere,t added, and secured by a deed
Of trust. RICHARDSON il CO.,
my ID Auctionccrs.
The aforementioned property can be purchased
privately before the day of sale as whole or In
part; and If not sold privately Will be sold by auc-
tion us advertised above as whole, or In such par
GELS rs may suit the wants OF pu, cliasers.
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DICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAIL
HI ROAD COMPANY.
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS TAKING EFFECT
SUNDAY, MARCH 81, 1873.
THROUGH MAIL TRAIN DAILY.

THROUGH MAIL TRAIN DAILY.
No. 1880 A. NJ, leaves Richmond; arrives al
crime 2:35 p. NJ, DanyiIle
3:12 p. NJ. Greensboro 5:l5
p. 81, Salisbury 7:35 r. st..
and Charlotte 9:42 PM.
No. A. "' Salisbury sIa y sas e. ST. s Greens
1887 p. 81. Su;hcrlin's l:23
Z. NJ, Burkevie 5:07 Z. ST.,
aud Richmond 7:i5 81.
THROUGH PASSENGER TRAIN DAILY.
No. 3-1l:l5 p. NJ, caves Richmoud; arrives at
Burkeyllle 2:l5 A. NJ. DAN
ego A. NJ. Salisbury ll:l5 A.
~, aud Charlotte lis Pm.
No. A-4:12 P. NJ, leaves Charlotte: arrives at
Salisbury 6l0 Pm. Green's
1902 T. NJ. Burkeville S:2s 4.
NJ, and Richmond 7:l5 II.
connect at Burkeville with the Atlantic. Mississippi
and Ohio railroad TO and from Farmyilie. Lynch
burg, and al! , southwestern points H. AT snher,
railroad for Milton. ~ {. At Dundee with
me Virginia Midland railroad. AT Greensboro with
the Northwestern North Carolina railroad for Salem
Win Mtlanta and Charlotte Airline. At Charlotte
with Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta railroad to
and from all points North and South.
Trains Nos. 8 and 4 win connect ut Richmond 90
Ing North and South with the Richmond, Frede-
and ali poiats North and West and With the chssa
pcale and Ohio railroad for all points West. At
dundee with Virginia Midland railroad TO and
from Washington and all points North and West:
At Grccnbor0' with The North Carolina railroad
to and from Raleigh and Godsboro', and inter-
mediate points, At Salisbury with the Western
North Carolina railroad. These trains daily
on Richmond and Danvile railroad and connect as
above, except going north OH Sunday morning aud
going south Monday morning. Trains making this
connection run daily Richmond. Frefiercks-
burg and Potomac and Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
roads except Sunday. Train M. stops at all sta
lions north OF Danville, and south OF Dany!e only
at Reidsville. Deuaja. Greensboro, Thomasve. S.-
lisbury, and Airline Junction. No. 4 stops at all
stations north Of Danville, aud south Of DanyiIle
only ut Roidsyllle, Beuaja, Greensboro. Thomas
vile, Lexington, Salisbury, and AIRLINE Ju Junction.
Trains on the n. W. n. &. railroad run between
Greensboro and Saevl daily except sunday.
Pullman palace drawing-rOOm and sieeping-cars
run trains Nos. l and between New York,
Richmond. and Atlanta. and on Nos. 8 and 10
between Richmond and Charlotte and between
Washington, Danville Charlotte, and Savannah.
Tickets sold to all southern and southwestern
points, and baggage checked through.
Local tickets are good only for continuous passage
between the points named on the tickets. No lay
over checks Will be given. .
- r. NJ. r. TALCOTT,
General Superintendent
JOHN r. MAcMURDo, General Passenger Agent
mi
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RAIIgoAD IrsEs.
Sg % EEg.s:;

ss g sss ssssssssss3
R1cnMoND AID PRTeRssUEGI
RAILROAD CoMpASY. n
6sOMafENCING SUNDAY April Z III 7s..
W trims On this road win run as follows:
LEAVE RIcHMoND SOUTH
$40 A. H.,. THROUGH MAIL daily. CONNECTING
t Nas9 Ghsr'efHs aisf aasAsa s.os,
and MI points South and South neS; ;
-sl.f,= stops only az Manchester and Chester.
1000 A. ID, ACCOMMODATIONS daily Except
II -z1lF'sE Sunday, makes close connection at
IA Petersburg With the Atlantic. Missds-
! sippi and Ohio railrsad for Lynch
]. sff burg, Farfnv.lIe, and other local sta
lions ON that road, makicp same
time as by any other line. Stops ut all
i:os P. d., ACCOMMODATION daily (excep;
80 Sunday. Passengers taking this traio
win make clese connection at Peters
81 burg for Norfolk, and st Norfolk With
IA splendid Bay-line steamers for Baiti-
more, Philadelphia. and New York.
II and With the Old dominion steamers
E4:l5 P. NJ, FREIGHT daily Except Sunday, WITH
/; Z coach attached.
LILO p. NJ. THROUGH MAIL daily iexceDr sur
dayl, connecting for Weldon. Will
mington, Charleston, Columbia, Au-
s.t gusta, ard Savannah. Pullman sleep
ing-car for Wilmington and tie South.
&, LEAVE PETERSBURG NORTH.
$40 A. H., THROUGH NAH, daily Except Mon
-. duyl, connecting with Richmond, Fred
s.. crcksiJIrg and Potomac railroad for
all points forth. East, and West Stops
only ut Manchester and Chester.
7:5O A. NJ, FREIGHT TRAIN daily Except Sum
day) With PASSENGER coach attached.
1855 A. NJ, ACCOalMODAT TRAIN daily lex
cept Sunday with passenger coach at
taohed.
2:3o P. H., FREIGHT TRAIN daily Except Sun
daY), with passenger coach attached.
$50 P, II. THROUGH MAIL daily, connectinS
with Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad for all points East
and West. Also, making close conHec-
ton with the Chesapeake and Onio
railroad for the Virginia Springs and
all points North and West. This train
stops only at Manchester and Chester
Passengers for Clover Hill connect Chester
daily Except Sunday by taking the Al P NJ train
ALL TRAINS leaving Petersburg Will start trou
the Apnonattox danot.
EXCURSION TRAIN at 8 a. NJ. and 4:30 P. n
EVERY SUNDAY.
ans A. SHAW. Superintendent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-18
by Chaffln, Staples &c Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
corner Tenth and Main streets.

SALE OF VERY VALUA-
/. i BILE AND DESIRABLY-LOCATED BUSl-
NESS PROPERTY SITUATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF THE DOCK. At THE CORNER OF
EIGHTEENTH sTREET.-By virtue OF deed OF
trust executed by Edward MAYO, executor OF =. z.
and Edward Mayo, dated the 9Th of January, 1875,
and duly recorded IN .he clerks office Of Rchmond
Chancery Court ID. B, l07 B, page 169, shalt sell
Beneficiary in consequence OF default having been
made in the payment of one of the notes thereby
Is, 1878, at S O'Clock p. NJ. that VALUABLE
PROPERTY now occupied by s. p. Lathrop, Esq,
as q coal-yard, and known q" Sandy Barr fronting
200 feet on the south side OF the dock, and Running
back right angles between parallel lines ITO feel.
The advantageous location of this property is so
well known as to make an extended advertisement
unnecessary.
of a note of $4,000, with interest from Sth-11 th
of January, 1873, until paid: and the balance upon
such terms may be announced at the hour OF
sale. j. ID. MEREDITH,
nv Is ~ Trustee.
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By Richardson s. Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers,
lll3 Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THAT VALU-
l. ABLE BRICK DWELLING, DESIRABLY
LOCATED. ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF MAIN AND FOURTH STREETS, BY AUG
TION-By virtue of two deeds Of trust bearing date
respectively the 18th day OF July. 1876 and 27tll
October. 1877. from the grantorS therein named to
the undersigned trustee, duly recorded In the clerks
office of the Chancery Court of the city of Rich
mond, to secure the payment of 4 certain negotia-
BILE note therein mentioned, shall, rs trustee in
said deeds default having been made In :he payment
OF said note, and being required so to do by The
holder thereof sell BY auctions on the premises on
NJ that valuable BRICK DWELLING, desirably
located, the northwest corner Of Main and Fourth
Streets with basement, and three stories above
tanning ten rooms with all the modern improve
ments and convcnicnces; kitchen with six rooms !;
stable; and lot fronting 81 by 20 feet, with an al
ley In the twelve feet wide. :.
TERMS: One third cash; balance in one and two
years, negotiable notes given for the deferred pay
nents with interest added and secured by deed Of
trust. j. a. RICHARDSON,
Ia Trustee.
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by Grubbs & williams,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. q Eleventh street.

VALUABLE FARM ON LOWE r
" JAMES RIVER FOR SALE AT AUCTION
By virtue Of deed of trust from James It. Tosh and
wife dated June 9Th. 1872, and duly recorded in
the clerks Office Of the County Court OF Chester
field shall sell at public auction, on the premises,
at IL O'Clock NJ, on WEDNESDAY the 9th day OF
June, 1878. that valuable FARM known as
..WESTBROOK." containing SEVEN HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-TRREE ACRES, more or less, ~
ing Immediately on James river and adjoining
s. Presque Isle"
The improvements consist of 4 comfortable
DWELLING with six rooms, and all necessary
barns and out-buiIdings, and the land Is In the high
est state of Improvement It Is believed to be one OF
the best estates upon the river.
TERMS: The deed requires the sale TO be for cash,
hut 1t Is probable that reasonable time will be given
for the greater portion of The purchasc-money.
Persons wishing to attend the sale may 80 by The
steamer Ariel, which will leave Richmond on the
morning Of the sale.
Trustee.
.GRUBDs e WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. my Il
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99.CENT S.EssKE.
DECEIVED AT THE

IL ECEl v Eli a lhG
99-CENT STORE:
Fifty GOLDFISH, to be sold at 99c. a pair, or a
pair in handsome glass globe at $1.9S, or single
fish in globe, with terra-cotta stand. at $1.9s.
These fish are very choice, none of them being
over four inches long.
An elegant line Of % and 24inch SILK PARA
SOILS at $1.9S; a /" drive - In 2O-inch at $3.50
also large assortment in SILK and scoTcII
GINGuAM at e9c.;
A large lot OF UMBRELLAS, warranted water
proof;
More of those handsome NEWPoRT-TIES-szes
from to z;
Another lot of those NICKLE" LEVER CLOCKS
at $1.96; warranted to please Or money re-
funded;
A large lot Of FOUR-WHEEL WAGONS, larger
shan any before, and finished with red rim on
top Of body.
Catalogues mailed free to any address.
W. A. STEVENS,
mylG sos Broad street.
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An accommodation train leaves Richmond daily
Except Sunday At 3:43 +. 81, aud arrives al
Louisa. 1902 T.. NJ; Gordonsyille at 100 J.: 81
and connects at Gordonsville with Virginia Midland
train, arriving atWasblngt0n at l2:45 A. NJ. l5al-
tlmore. $3.50 4. ~; philadelphia, GAO a. NJ; New
York, 9:35 A. M.
Through sleeper from Gordonsyille to New York.
sIail train daily Except Sunday stops at all rcgu-
lar stations. and connects at GOrdonsyiie with The
Virginia Midland railroad. arriving At Washington
at sos 7: NJ; BALTIMORE, $50 T. d.; philadelphia
$40 A. NJ, and New York, 6:45 A. ~.
Mail train connects at Charlottesville with VIZ
gInia Midland railroad, arriving at Lynchburg At
5:l5 PM, connecting closely with Atlantic, Mis-
slssppl and Ohio railroad for The Southwest.
Express train daily, stops at junction, N0eIs,
Trcvillian's, Gordonsyillc. Charlottesville, Staun-
ton. Goshen, Aiboro', Coyington, and all stations
west OF Covington. CoDnectsat GoriopSyllie with
the Virginia Midland railroad. arriving ut Washing
ton at $40 A. NJ: baltimore. $3.50 4. NJ; Fhia-
delphla, l:45 Z. NJ, and New York $40 Z. N. Con.
meets at Charlottesville with the Virginia Midland
railroad, arriving ut LynChburg At ass A. Vi.
Connects at Huntington with Chesapeake and Ohio
steamers for Portsmouth, Cincinnati and al points
In the West.
Sleepin2-cars on express trains between Richmond
and Covington. ....
East bound mail leaves Huntington AT 3:45 r. NJ,
and arrives ut Richmond At 5:15 Z. NJ. daily teA-
cept Sunday.
Express train eaGes Huntington at 1900 A. ~,
and arrives ut RchfiEond at 1880 4. N. daily. >.
Accommodation leaves GordonSvi'c Al J:l5 n. 81.
and arrives ri Richmond AT e:55 4. III. daily lex
cept Sunday.
Through tickets for sale 10 all principal points
North, South, West, Northwest, and Southwest; III
Richmond IL CoRpany's offices; 1t $40 Main street,
$3.50 : ' ' CONWAY Il; HOWARD,
General PASSENGER and Ticket Agent
w. NJ. S. DUNN,
Engineer and SuDcrintendent.
NH Richmond, Va.
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AUCTION sAr,Es-rutsare pays.
BY .. Il. Appersorl,
Real Estate AuctiUneer.

z a UCTIoN SALE OF SIX LOTS OF
IN VALUABLE TRUCKfEG- AND IA RM ,
LAND ON THE .CRAIaTONsReALl.9n ONE htIi.E
ises, On FRIDAY, May "a, 1873. at4 O'Clock Z. a.,
the nhoyc-descri6e property,
Cabe, Otey, and others. containing e;2t l4.zS'g
acres togetherI. Most OF The lots lie handsomely,
and three OF them are watered OF stony
der them exceedingly desirable for market-gardens
dafry-farns suburban retreats, vineyards, &C. VII
be sold as whole or In separate lots, as may DC
deemed best. e fss
q TERMS: One fourth cash: balance at one, two
and three years for notes. Interest added
INV 16 Resi- Estate AuctIoneer.
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AUCTION, sALEs.-ruslre Days.
BY Richardson q Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctidneers.
111l Nafn street ,st}s- "

-FOUR VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS
sIsOE PARK AVENUE, NEAR THE HESI-
DENCES OF JOHN c.. IAFEk AND CHARLES
7. NORRIS. ESQS.. FOR SALE DY AUCTION
We shui sell by auction, on The premises, on MON
DAY. 20fh of MAY, 81 8, mt az O'Clock r. NJ. DUR
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, each fronting 30
feet, the north eide Of Park avenue, near the resi-
Esqs. ~. st..7 lly
Terms: One third cash balance in six ard Twelve
months, negotiable notes given for the deferred pay
meni5, with interest added npd secured by deed or
trust. ~, $50. RICHARDSON & CO., sss
my TO IS - Auctioneers.
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lfhllloud ll'al1aIeh
sATIJRDA &. &. N LAY is. 1878,
SATURDAY
..,srA1JN,Toes.
2 80 e3s,aE SSISkVNISlESs9
correspondents of the Richmond Dispasch.l


Icorrespondences of the Eichnsond Dispasch,l s
liAY 10. 1878. 4.
last night the store and stock OF Mr.. G.
T. Palmer, q we Unknown merchant at Arbor
Hill, six miles from Sfaunton, were burned.
The FIRE caught from stove. and She build-
ing was so far gone before IL was discovered
that nothing could be done to save 1t,
About 81, 600 worth OF goods were gotten
out. Mr.. Palmer's loss is about 5000, on
which there Is an Insurance OF $500. OF
i this amount there Is 81, 900 in the Virginia
Home and $1,000 in the Pennsylvania In
surance Company and the Fire Department
OF Philadelphia. ,5s. 81, 81
A IRE occurred In this city night before
last by which Messrs. Yeager & CO., con-
fecttoners, lost $500 worth OF stock and
their books and papers, valued at 81 leo.
Governor Holiday will deliver an address
on the 18th OF juno before the lee and
jackson Literary Society Of the Virginia
Female Institute here.
Last night there was heavy frost and
freeze, iniuring gardens and vegetation a
good deal, On Monday and Tuesday the
weather west OF the mountains was very
cold. Snow in Highland was four inches
deep, injuriDg the wheat crop, it is thought,
seriously. The thermometer at Monterey
Tuesday evening stood Mt $40, and fruit
killed in the county.
Rev. s. C. Clopton, OF Richmond Clay
Street Baptist church, preached in the Bap-
tist church here Sunday. AZ .4 (.
Rev. j. i. Booker, the SON OF Mr.. John
Booker, OF your city, has accepted'a call TO
the Second Presbyterian church here, and
will take charge about the 1st OF June.
Last Friday the best shooting yet was
done by the Staunton Shooting Club. Mr..
Eugene Peyton struck every ball Of the ten,
and Mr. William T. Summerson nine out OF
Cen balls.
The fair held by the Little Sisters Of the
First Presbyterian church ut Grange Hall,
Friday night. yielded the handsome sum OF
$25.75. This Society is made up OF little
girls.
The West Augusta Guard and Staunton
Artillery are making arrangements for a
grand military displayon memorial-day (the
10th OF June). Companies from Richmond,
Danville, Lynchburg, Winchester. Wood
stock, and Harrisonburg will be invited,
also several brass-bands, and excursion
trains will be run from Richmond and Win
chester.
The new registration closed here last
night with the following result: Ward No.
Whites, 1858 /: colored, 5T1-total, 440.
Ward No. Whites, 346; colored, 13S-
total, 4S4. Total OF whites in the city, 729 :;
total coiored, 195-total white and colored,
924. PENN.