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Observation-Disclosures OF deaths last week
2e. Causes OF Death: Brain disease. 2:
bronchitis, 1; consumption, q; conyul-
sions-infantile, l.; Group, 1; diarrhoea, l !;
feyer-scarlet, 8 gangrene, 1; heart-dis-
ease, 2; infantile lockiaw, l Inflammation
OF bowels, /; inflammation Of brain. 2; men
ingitis, pneumonia, /; premature birth,
9; prostatitis, l.; softening OF brain, 1;
unknown. /; Mound-contllsed, ].
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The MUSICAL EVENT OF; THE SEASON.
Elsewhere is announced the musical event
OF the season, being the appearance in the
Italian opera Of Don PasquaIe OF Mile. Ga
limberti, Signors BrignoIi and Tagliapietra,
and other famed artists. This well-known
company will appear at Mozart Hall under
the management OF Henry C. Wyatt Mon
day. February 18th. at s O'Clock P. NJ, and
on Tuesday matinee at 2 O'Clock p. M. The
sale OF reserved seats begins Friday at 0
O'Clock A. N. at Wyatt's.
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ALL KINDS OF DRY GOODS sold at the lowest cash
prices at LEVY BROTHERS, and IN extra ten per
cent. allowed on every dollars worth purchased.
Such an opport unity to save money Is seldom offered
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Mr.. RA1SsFoRD's MISSION SERVICES AT
ST. PAUL,s CHURCH.-The great evangelist
continues to attract vast audiences to- st.
PauPs church, and nearly all who hear him
are pleased and astonished. Yesterday at
Il O'Clock, at his Bible-readings, there was
present in the chancel nearly every Episco-
pal clergyman in the city and several OF
other denominations. Dir. Rainsford based
bis remarks on the 9Th chapter OF Romans,
from the 1st to the goth verse inclusive,
and spoke OF the relationship between try
ing and trusting Christians. His ilfustra-
tions were striking and impressive, and in
concluding his remarks he urged his hear
ers not to live in dreams OF Heaven, but to
fulfil the duties of life. .....
Long before the time OF the opening OF
the service last night the sacred edsfice was
crowded, and the ushers were reluctantly
compelled to deny admission to anxious ap-
plicants. The services opened with singing
three verses Of the hymn commencing,
(" Just as I am without one plea" and
prayer by Rev. DR.. Minnigerode.
Rev. Mr. Rainsford then proceeded to
read from John xiii, and to explain verse
by verse the chapter read.
After engaging in prayer the congrega-
tion sang the last verses OF the hymn first
sung.
The lesson Of the night was announced to
be "Where Trusting Begins and Where
Trying Ends
Mr. Rainsford endeavored to impress on
his congregation that trusting comes before
trying. Repentance must come first. Be-
fore we can trust we must repent. What L
wish to do is TO cause every man to say, On.
God, repent. 1t means change OF lace.
Mr.. Rainsford then made the beautiful illus
tration OF ST. John on the Island OF Patmos.
No man can be saved whose back is turned
on God. In support of the argument enun-
ciated the reverend gentleman read from
the First Epistle OF John, 1st chapter.
Services will be conducted at II O'Clock
M. and at O'Clock ?. NJ.
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IN NOTHING SHOULD ONE BE MORE CAREFUL
than in The selection of cosmetics. j.. E. ATKIN-
SONS Milk Of White Roses, while harmless aud de-
lIghtfulIy perfumed, is Of the most effective.
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MECHANICS BUILDING CoMPANY.-At the
annual meeting OF the Mechanics Building
Company, No. 8, held at Thon's Hall, cor
ner OF Seventeenth aud Main streets, Mon
day night, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Charles Herbst,
president; Frank Miller, vice-president; {;
C. C. Thon, treasurer; John A. Kratz, Sec
retary Henry Hartkin, Julius 81. Ide, and
Ell. EYers, trustees; 7. q. Nightingale,
Frank Overman, Henry Oyerbrancht, John
Maxwell, james 3. Peasants, and a.
schwart, directors.
The company is in excellent condition,
and this was the first annual meeting.
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POLICE Acting- Justice CIutciJeld
presiding. Susan aill was found guilty OF
feloniously assaulting Mary Turner. and
sentenced to fine OF S. and three months
Imprisonment in Jail.
The case Of Frank Castiglioni, charged
with cutting Robert Saunders with knife,
was continued until February 10Th. The
accused was baicd in the sum OF $1,000
C. G. Salamone security. r.
T The following cases were discharged:
W. j. Huchns and Rebecca Brown,
charged on cross-warrants with trespass
and assault.
Richard Johnson (colored), charged with
trespass on the Richmond and Danyilie
Railroad Company.
Manuel Burton, charged with trespass
and disorderly conduct.
The following cases OF ordinance viola
ton were disposed OF:
Joseph DIeekins was fined g for refusing
to move his hack when ordered to do so by
the police.
W. A. Puryear was fined 81 for being
disorderly in the street.
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done 1.-THE
DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUSE. Good work, low
prices. and satisfaction guaranteed.
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MoFFETT-REGISTER DRAwBACK.-Ir. CHAs.
EUKER has beautiful metal drawback, manufac-
turcd by c. BELLENoT, No. Fourteenth street. 1t
Is neat and unique, and will prove great conve-
nieuce TO all bar-room keepcrs.
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THE BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS now being sold ut
LEVY BROTHERS gladden. the hearts OF many.
just think ofit-You first get your dry goods at lower
prices than elsewhere and then you get ten per cent
deducted OFF from every dollars worth you purchase.
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M. ELLYsoN & Co., advertising agents, ,nsert ad-
yertisements In ali of the newspapers of the United
S,acs ut publishers rates. Orders left at the Die
Ddtch countins-room Will receive premat a.ten-
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AnInllol1d 1lspattll,

Ba. THE CIRCULATION or THE BIsPATCH
Isc LARGER THAN THE COMBINED C1RCU-.
LATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THE CITY, IS
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REMEMBER that you can get an extra discount of
ten per cent OH every dollars worth OF goods You
purchase ut LEVY BROTHERS. You thereby save
one tenth on all that You purchase.
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A YOUNG LADY CHARGED WITH ROBBING
THE MAIL.-Miss Emma Davenport, young
lady Of GoochIand county, was before Com
missioner Atkins yesterday, charged with
taking from the mail in the post-ofice at
Goochland Courthouse a portion OF q silk
dress and package OF ieweIry. Mr.. W. A.
Parsons is postmaster at that place. the
father OF Miss Davenport is the keeper Of
the hotel, and it seems that the young lady
had free access to the room used as the post
office. She waived examination, and will
be tried before Judge Hughes to-day. Under
a certain section of the postal-law the pun
ishment in cases OF this kind is LETT entirely
with the Judge.
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RICIMoHD, Va, February 5, 1878.
Editors Dispatch: Please inform me II
there is any night-school, and where located,
in the city, and oblige, yours, T. W. Z.
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iS5 500 dozen AIsL-LINES LOOM TOWELS nc 10 10
25c.;
bale ilues, quality RUSSIAN CRASH ut 10c.:
10 pieces SCOTCH HAND-LooM DAMASK--all
Linen-sixiy inches wide, 4oc. yard:
90 picees SCoTcH-LoOM DAMasK just re-
cclycd in new Damask patterns, at SOC. and
up to Al per yara--extraordnary value;
25 pieces BLEACHED DAhASk ut 7oc. yard
worth 81.
o5 pieces .wen;y-cour-inch BLACK SiLK-made
by the wor!d-reucwncd lubricants, G. NJ Tell
lard & Gle. We make this announcement In
answer TO many inquiries for the excellent
goods which attained such popularity last sea-
SON We offer them st prices ranging from 81
TO So per yard. ~ sss>>s- CO.
so pieces COLoRED CACHEMIRES-ailW Wool
at 62Xc. real value 81 per yard
IS pieces BLACK CACHEMIRES at prices to suit
cyerybody-all Wool goods.
tHoRsE-COTERS At s1.25 worth So:
5000 yards good SHIFTING PRINTS, small
figure Al &C.:
CORDED PIQUE at &c. per yard;
A new lot of SOFT-FINISH CAMBRICS from 1Oc.
up 10 16sc. per yard:
LoNSDALE CAMBRIC at 1870. per yard.
REMNANTS OF IRISH LINEN to be closed out at
half price:
BLANKETS marked down 25 per cent. at
SYCLE BROTHERS.,
311 Broad street,
ta26 between Third and Fourth streets.
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~ COHEN BROTHERS ARE Be

nr COHEN BROTHERS ARE BE-
GINNING TO receive NEW GOODS for the coming
spring.
They are just In receipt of large line Of PRINTS
and other domestic goods, which they offer Mt the
lowest market price. Also n large stock of TABLE
DA1IASK.
PURE LINEN TABLE-DAMASK ut Soc, 45c.,
5Oc., G0c, 75c., 95c., 81, and Sl.25-every yard
from Is TO SOC. less than market value;
$50 pieces BEST LINEN DIAPER at $o.05 worth
s2.75;
RUSSIA CRASH at 6, 8, 10, and 12%c.;
LoNsDALE .CAMBRIC at 10, l2H, Is, and l6sc.
HAMBURG EMBROIDERY at lower prices than
ever. ia 80
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sT TTHALHIMERB BROTHERS,, LEAD
ERs OF LOW PRICES, TO THE FRONT-STILL
FURTHER REDUCTIONS TO CLOSE OUT OUR
WINTER STOCK-SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
OFFERED THIS WEEK.
1900 yards GOOD quality CORDED PIQUES at s's
% pieces FRENCH NAINsooK and CAM
BRIC ut 10 worth 15c.
70 pieces NEW STYLE SHIFTING CAMBRIA
PRINTS nj exc.
A large stock SiIEETINGS and COTTONS ut the
chesp ef@eT' Ts DREss pGoStoD GOODS, SHA Wis, SKIRTS.
BLANKETS, and UNDERVESTS, should give us
a call, as we guarantee TO save from 20 to 25 per
cent on them. - --
4 full line of BLACK ALPACAS, each EAIIRES,
TAMISE, CREP PE-CLOTH, and BRlLLlAN-
TINES. at extraordinary low prices. Our STOCK OF
these goods Is complete and ask call from those In
want of same. TABLE-LINENS, TOWELS, NAP
kINS, WHITE MARSEILLES and other QUILTS,
CURTAIN-LACES, &c. at extra low prices. we
are selling our extensive stock Of CASSIMERES
for mems and boys wear, WATER-PROQF and
BEAyER-CLOTHS,. RED. WHITE. Billie, and
GRAY FLANNELS, CHEFlOT SElRTlNGS, &C.,
ut prices lower than ever, 10 reduce stock. Give
us \ call on CASSIMERES. $50 dozen ladies',
misses and chldren's HOSE; LADIES' STRIPED
HOSIERY. all kinds and prices: misses STRIPED
HOSIERY; chitdrcn'S STRIPED HOSIERY, very
cheap, stock is very large and wishing 10 re-
Gucc same, we will offer Them at very low figures.
THALHIMER BROTHERS,
fed 601 Broad street.
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WAIVER OF HOMESTEAD CoSsTITUTIoSAL.-
On last Thursday Judge Christian delivered
the opinion Of the Court OF Appeals in the
case OF Read US. The Union Bank Of Win
chester, wherein the Court unanimously de-
cided that the statute allowing the home
stead exemption to be waived was consti-
tutional. The case was this: The Union
Bank of Winchester having discounted
some notes made by Read which con-
tanned waiver OF homestead brought
suits on the notes and recovered judg-
ments. The bank then filed bill in chan
Gerry to subject Reads real estate to the sat
isfaction of the judgments. Pending this
suit Read executed and recorded a deed OF
homestead, and thereupon the wife OF
Read came in and filed petition, setting
forth the above facts, and claiming that
under the Constitution Read could not
waive the rights OF the family in the>home-
stead exemption, and praying that the real
estate embraced in the declaration OF
homestead might not be sold for the satis-
faction Of the judgments which had been
recovered against Read. But the Court
below dismissed her petition, and decrced
the land to be sold; and the Court OF Ap-
peals affirmed that decree. The opinion
proceeded upon the ground that the right to
the homestead exemption is personal
privilege which the householder may waive,
and that the statute allowing the waiver is
therefore not in conflict with the Consttu-
finn
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TOR RENT OR SALE, the DESI-GA
L RADLE STORE AND DWELLING, with Nd
stabling, &C.. on Louisiana street, Port Mayo cor
mr. sixth, now aud for 4 long time occupied by
James Kerse as q grocery, bar, and feed-storc. It
is 4 No. ! stand, and any one desiring to geta
thing complete and in good repair Will call on the
undersigned for terms, which will be made 70 SUIT.
faAets Real Estate Agent.
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s-FACTs THAT CAN BE PROVEN.

T. II. PRICE & CO.
invite notice TO
Beautiful stock of HAMBURG EDGlNG, cut ont
and ready for use:
FRUIT-oF.TEE-LOoM, AUBURN, ANDROS-
COGGIN IA CoTT0NS at l0c.;
NEW YORK MILLS, WAMSUTTA, and other A
STANDARDS. at 12Hc.;
Special attractions In LINEN and COTTON
SuEETINGS;
Cheapest and bcst-assor,ed stock of TAGL NJ
ASKS and WINE-CLoTHs ever shown in this
city.
First opening In the city Of LIGHT PERCALES,
CRETOSNES, and CALICOES.
WINTER NOVELTIES at far less than prime
cost.
LOOK at our superb stock of CoLoRED FURN1-
RE-CRET0NNES.
We desire :he CASH BUYERS 10 know that We can
sell DoNEsTICs, EMBRoIDERIES, PERCALEs,
CAMBRICS. and other standards, rs low rs the low
est irregular houses Give us call.
II. r. PRICE & CO.,
fed 110l Main street.
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TOR RENT, TWO REAL NICEAs
a AND NEAT STOCK-BRICK TENE-A Axa
street; seven rooms each; brick kitchen, two
rooms; culrerts, gas. and Iron yerandaS; III sood
repair. Price, $3.50 per year-yery low. :.
For rent, BRICK THREE-STOkY DWELLING.
corner OF Fourth and Marshall streets; nine rooms,
Kitchen. gas water, and all conveniences. Price
For rent, BRICK TENEMENT on Seventh street
between Clay and Leigh; nine rooms. Kitchen, &c.
For s' rent, BRICK DWELLING on Seventh street
north of Leigh; eight rooms, kitchcn, &C.; Iron
yeranda. Price only S4O0.
For rent, TWO SMALL HOUSES on Grace be;
tween Third and Fourth streets. Price, Sl2o aud
siSS For rent BRICK DWELLING detached on
hifSTeh For rent. Sta0i that HaNDsoME. ATTRACTIVE,
AND RNLY-CONSTRUCTED BRICK
DWELLING No. 100 Yves: Grace street, corner OF
Adams street: nine rooms; Kitchen or Tour rootRs
handsome improvements throughout; brick etabie,
For rent. SEVEN NICE, NEAT, AND DESlRA-
BILE PRIV8TE DWELLINGS on Church HiIl, on
Broad Grace, and Franklin streets. ut from S2UO 10
$500 per year. These houses can be rented NJ even
lower rates to permanent tenants.
For rent. TEN OR TWELVE SMALL HOUSES
OH Union Hill, VenaDle street, ana on Goou strcets
Several nice ones on Twenty-gfth street; -.
For rent, OFFICES and ROOMS on Main street
For rent STORES on Main street between Thir-
tecn,h and Twcntyfrst streets, with dwellings over
them for large families. ,,e..,,
For rent, STORES on Frank liza between Fnteenth
and Eighteenth streets. with dwellings. &c.
For rent, NICE NEW STORE. with dwelling,
on Marshall between Fourth and Fifth streets.
For rent. HOUSES ALL THROUGH THE CITY.
fe4-N&W ROBERT B. LYME.
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EyY'S HALL FOR RENT.-Ae- GA
i knowIcdged by all to be the best dancing LII
hall in the city, with Onvenieptly-arranged dress
Our LODGE-ROOM is for rent on TUESDAY and
SATURDAY NIGHTS.
we have also for rent the LARGE HALL on Tue
second lo0r fifty feet wide and one huncred ana
We propo5. TO rent all OF the aforementioned
HALLS at reduced rates. ,nrrrne
Apply ut Office OF LEVY DholiEhs'
Ia 15-1m
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KNIGHTS OF HoEoR.-The Grand Lodge
Of knights OF Honor of Virginia met in an
nual session at Wilkinson Hall last night
G.. D. Teller presiding, William 81. Bailie
grand reporter. Every lodge in the grand
Jurisdiction was represented, includingrep-
resentatiyes from this city, Petersburg, Nor
folk, and Portsmouth. The committee on
credentials submitted their report, intro
tlucing about twenty past officers. The re-
ports oftbe officers show the order to be in
a fiourishing condition.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

Es- On all safes of ReaL Estate made bettcstE
The lst Of Jtmndry md last Of June the tdEesff,
the present near have tn 1e paid blythe purchaser.
Oa al snLes ntnde bett1een The 1St of Jniy andtd
Of the gear tie tare3 hare 10 be pGid by the setteE
tThiS custom was adopted about 1ftecn years ago
BY all the real estate agents In Richin0nd ana az
niics to Richmond and yicinity.l "-
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RICHARDSON & CO., 4 p. NJ, trustees sale OF
two building lots Oh Twcuty-fourth street near
street. Union Hill.
JAS. MACDOuGALL, I OK A. NJ, bar-fxtures, mir
ror, clock, &c.
I'D. WHITEHEAD s. CO.. IL A. M., lot OF lum-
her, window-sash. door r-frames, Sc.
z. B. COOK. 10 A. NJ, furniture, children's car
riagcs. letter-press, sc.
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Miss THURsBY'S CONCERT AT MOZART
HALL.-There was splendid audience at
Mozart Hall last night to welcome Miss
Thursby to Richmond. The memory OF
those who had once before heard her sweet
voice had not faded away, and those who
were privileged to be epresent will doubtless
often recall the pleasure of the evening
nay, the exquisite enjoyment that must have
been felt. In point of intelligence and
brilianey, the audience was equal to any
that we have seen in Richmond this season,
and it is only just to say that the concert
was unexccptionable.
The company, although small, possesses
more talent, we venture to say, than any
one OF its size in this country, and not one
Of the many press notices that have heralded
its attractions has been oyerdrawn.
The concert commenced with piano
solo by Mr. A. Fl. Pease, 4 composer and
performer Of note, whose superb rendition
OF the rich selections from Wagner, as well
as some of bis own, entitled him to the APP
plause which he received throughout the
evening.
Mr.. Carleton, once the leading baritone
of the Kellogg Opera Company, whose
voice is well remembered here, sang "Les
Ramcaux" in the first part OF the pro-
gramme, and, in response to an encore,
sang one of his best pieces, 1.-the Heart
Bow'd Down." from Balfe's eVer-popular
opera, "The Bohemian Girl" In the Sec
ond part he rendered "Nancy Lee" SO
acceptably that he was again encored, and
responded. In voice and manner he has
improved to an astonishing degree since
last in Richmond.
Miss Toedt, the wonderful violiniste, took
a most important part, and delighted every
body. Her playing is different from that OF
any violinist we have ever heard, and her
manner both easy and graceful. She was
encored every time she played, and. IN each
response won afresh the hearts OF her audi
ence. In her execution the transition from
the natural tone to the harmonies was really
wonderful, and altogether her playing was
delightful.
But the feature of the evening was Miss
Thursby's singing. We hazard nothing in
saying that her voice is not eXcellcd by any
artistic upon the stage.
It is voice OF great compass and power; !;
OF unequalled sweetness and cultivation,
and rs clear rs birds. Her notes seem to
flow without the slightest effort, and from an
inexhaustible supply. But then there is
another attraction. The audience beheld
in Miss Thursby lady OF grace and refine
mcnt. and OF good looks, too, which at once
fixed her securely in the hearts OF her
audience. She sang one OF Porch's
sweet airs with variations, and being
encored sang that sweet Scottish ballad,
Bessie, Sweet Maid o. Dundee" In the
second part OF the programme she sang
" Oh, Hush Thee, my Baby" and in duet
with Mr. Carleton, FerdTs 81 Dlasnadl-
eri.'
This afternoon at the matinee all who de-
sire to hear Miss Thursby will have the last
opportunity before her departure for Eu-
rope. Seats may be had at Wyatcs.
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apEcxA1, NOTICES.
e GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE!


a. GREAT cLosING-ouT SALE!
TEN FER CENT OFF FOR cAsHl
INTENDING 70 BEGIN THE
InpRovEMEsrs IN OUR STORE
ON THE 1sr OF MARCH,
winch MAKES IT NECESSARY FOR Us TO
REMOVE OUR GOODS FOR THAT
PURPOSE,
WE PROPOSE,
IN ADDITION ro THE ss'1
GREAT REDUCTIONS WE HAVE ALREADY
MADE,
TO SELL ALL GOODS,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
cLARK,s AND CoATs's sPooL-CoTToN,
FURTHER REDUCTION OF TEN PER CENT,
WHICH WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM ALL
BILLS AMOUNTING TO MORE THAN
ONE DOLLAR.
THIS OPPORTUNITY 70 PURCHASE
DRY GOODS
AT EXTRAORDINARY Low FIGURES
WILL DE OFFERED FOR
THE NEXT TWO WEEKS ONLY!
Bear in mind. that TER making your purchases
ut our reduced rate Ill then deduct TEN PER
CENT. from the bill.
LEVY BROTHERS,
1ol7 and 1910 Main street.
SALE COMMENCES MONDAY, FEBRUARY A,
1878. fe2
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GARDEN SEED.

GARDEN SEED.
w f TO TRUCKERS AND FARMERS.
have just received my fresh supply OF SEEDS @
at retail or wholesale. Catalogues furnished ap-
gpIication. TOBACCO SEEDS; Yellow Pryor, Big
Frederick, One and All. Oronoko, White Stem,
and Havana i.3-t JOHN r. MEREDITH,
successor In Garden Seeds TO Allison j. Addison.
4 qt ffe 6-3ml .-t,s.sa sss- X
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Fence Laws.

Editors Dispatch: Knowing you have no
space for the publication OF elaborate argu-
ments, beg leave to put, in synoptcal
shape, such "disjecta menabrd arguments" J"
as occur to me on the agitation OF the fence
law.
1. The same reasons which caused the
passage OF this law originally still obtain in
full force and effect-i. e., the total destruc-
tion of all fencing in many sections, and
the continued inability OF the owners to pay
for the labor to inclose where such destruc-
ton does not obtain.
2. It ought to be apparent to tue most
BGotian intellect that the value Of the
lands thus sought to be practically thrown
open to the communistic eiement-the
value OF the timber thus to be destroyed,
added to the cost of its conversion into
fencing, so Infinitely exceed in value the
scrubby stock of these communists as TO
abash the most "forcible" agrarlan or re-
adiuster.
8. That universal suffrage is not desirable
(even in purely political affairsl; is an
axiom amongst all intelligenks men; but,
when brought to bear in affairs affecting
property alone, what is it but communism
in it., worst form? That voter who does
not o,rie bis two-by-six-feet Of soil should
have the same value as that Of the owner
and taxpayer OF 1000 acres is q "reducHo
adj absurdun." None but the taxpayer on
the land should be allowed to vote in such
cases, and the votes should count in accord
ance with the assessed value OF the land.
They who pay no taxes on the land surely
should not have the same privileges rs he
who does.
4. The idea of fencing out stock has long
since been exploded in all civilized coun-
tries, as we'll because there was no timber
wherewith to fence as because no reason
could be discovered why each person should
not equally take care of his stock as his pock.
et-book. AS to the cost Of fencing, NJ. G.
Kemper, in the Planter and Farmer, shows
that the cost of fencing in Virginia, accord
ing to the census OF 1870, is S29,537 900.
The value OF all the live stock, S2S, 1877 $500.
Here is a loss of more than million-to
say nothing Of the loss in destruction OF
hest timber &c. MEMO.