The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02
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NoRTUARY sTATisTICs--ASNUAL NESTING
DAMAGE FROM RICH TIDE VIRGINIA PRESS
ASSOCIATION - MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS - sP e
cIlI, TRAIN FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DRE-
HsR-.A WAR BETWEEN THE BARBERs---A TIT
ERARY REVIVAL, &c.
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FEBRUARY l. 1873. 6
,rho ,,,ortuary report shows that during
the month OF January there were forGy-six
deaths in Petersburg--eighteen whites and
twenty-eight coiored. The number is
equally divided between males and females.
Ten died under one year OF age and eleven
over sixty wears. The greatest mortality
was in the First and Fifth wards. The
number of deaths is the same rs that re-
ported for the preceding month, and six
teen in excess Of that reported for the cor
responding month last year.
At the annual meeting OF the stockhold-
q ers OF the Planters and Mechanics Bank,
held last night, Mcssrs. j. I. Young, j. Q.
Drake, G. B. Eanes, ,. r. Cosby, q. b.
Parker, /. Robinson, Edward Whyte, J. b.
Eye, and n. Fl. Burrow We're elected direc-
tors for the ensuing year. The directors
met to-day and reelected J. 7. Young pre-
sident; Il. z. Parker, vice-president;
Thomas Wbyte, cashier; and W. l.. Zim-
mer. teller. .
The strong easterly wind which prevailed
all Yesterday caused an extraordinarily high
tide in the James and Appomattox rivers.
Vessels at City Point were forced to leave
the wharf for safety. The wharves at Bran
don. Wilcox, and Tree Hill landings were
considerably washed and damaged, and the
wharyes here were threatened with over
flow.
At a meeting OF thc members OF the city
press held to-day committees were appoint
ed to make arrangements for the reception
and entertainment OF the Virginia Press
Association, which meets in annual session
in Petersburg week after next. The Asso-
citation will hold its meetings and be enter
tanned in the rooms OF the Mechanics Asso-
citation, which have been kindly rendered
fer the purpose.
The City Treasurer'S report shows that
the cash receipts from all sources into the
treasury during the month OF January
amounted to S50,96S. The Treasurer has
been busy to-day paying OIL the $4,000 IN
terest on the Southside Railroad loan bonds,
which became due this day.
The City Auditor paid out 50, 7G0 during
the month OF January on account OF the en-
penses Of the several municipal departments.
The New York Herald made charac-
teristic exhibition of its enterprise and lib
Richmond, L. Cuthbert, Esq, had occa-
ND the loss OF the Metropolis at sea. Hav-
ing previously arranged for 4 special train
to leave here at midnight he arrived about
that time on the through train from Rich
mond, and was Immediately transferred
to a car Of which he was the sole tenant. /
learn that he arrived in Norfolk about day
light. The train cost the Herald matter
OF S12J, which was paid without demur.
Professor julius D. Dreher, Of Roanoke
College, passed through the city to-day on
his way to New York to resume his canvass
in behalf Of that institution. He represents
that good feeling prevails in the North
with respect to the encouragement by SUBJ
staDta aid of the cause OF education in the
South. Professor Dreher has met with very
gratifying success so far, though he says
the financial uncertainty and stringency are
great impediments in the way OF his mis-
sion.
The BARRIERS OF the city are having small
war in the City Council. The more devout
among them are opposed to opening their
shops on Sunday. Some OF this class sue
cunib to the demands Of business and keep
omen, while others disregard them and keep
shut. Both have united to petition the
Council to require all shops to be closed
with other places OF business on the Sab
bath-day. The BARRIERS who arc i'll favor Of
keeping open have got up counter-me-
mortal. They have both been presented,
but so far net acted on.
A memorial of the people Of Rockbridge
county with reference to the construction
OF railroad along the upper James-rlver
valley was presented to the Council at its
session this afternoon, but has not elected
any action or expression OF purpose at this
writing.
The train due here from Washington at
$50 this morning did not arrive until after
u being detained by landslide near
Washington. The Richmond papers never
reach US till 10 O'Clock, and when such ac-
cidents occur not till late in the day, which
is Justly reckoned a great nuisance.
The intermediate examination in the pub
lie schools will begin next Monday.
Spencer Greene has been elected presl-
dent of the colored Young Mems Christian
Association. with q full corps OF assistants
and subordinate officials.
Impetus has been given the cause OF 1T
erature in our midst by the success OF re-
cent literary venture by one OF our clti-
zens. We hear OF several compositions
intended for leading newspapers and other
publications that are in course OF prepafa-
ton. and even of book OF historical value
that is soon to be made ready for the press.
The appearance sof these productions OF
native brain is awaited with eager interest.
ROBIN ADAIR.