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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-19
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The first annual meeting was held at the
"Retreat for the Sick" on Thursday, March
14tb. Forty ladies belonging to the Board
1nes proved OF highly interesting cbarac-
ter to all. Officers were elected for the en-
suing year and standing committees ap-
pointed. The reports Of the president and
other officers were read and afforded much
satisfaction to those who had the interest Of
the establishment at heart. The following
synopsis may give the public correct idea
OF the work which has been accomplished
by the institution: ... s...s-
We have received and treated 1GS pa
tients, 81 OF whom were sailors, and 10
children. At least two thirds OF the entire
number had medical attendance free OF
charge, and many also their board, while
ir other cases mere nominal board was
paid. Clinics OF outside patients havebeen
held regularly every week, and thus at
least hundred more sufferers relieved gra-
tuitously. Physicians in attendance already
have been fifteen in number, and several
others have expressed their intention TO
bring in patients. Several operations
worthy OF note have been performed, and
interesting circumstances occurred, but
time, space, aad good taste forbid more than
Il casual allusion to them. -.
Our endowment was a $40 gold piece,
which, like the lOayes and fishes, by the
blessing OF Heaven multiplied into thou
sands. The books show the receipts from
donations OF churches and individuals, n
public entertainment, and board OF patients,
to be about $4,000, which have covered oil
expenses and left small surplus. A con-
siderable portion OF this amount has been
expended ut different times in necessary re-
pairs and household furniture. 1sgs...f
Seven rooms bayc been comfortably and
even handsomely furnished by different
denominations, the front hall by one gentle.
man, and mating placed on other hall floors
by another. Large donations OF fuel have
also been received, and numerous smaller
gifts from individuals, which were not less
acceptable or appreciated.
The Children's Ward presents quite pic
ture with the three ots-Episcopal, Pres
byterian, and Baptist-Which have already
been established, and are surrounded with
everything that can afford comfort ant
pleasure to little sufferers.
We have learnt much from the past year..
experience, and hope in the future to greatly
perfect our arrangements, not doubling tina
ere long the community Of Richmond vii
be thankful to avail themselves OF the nd
yantages such an institution can offer, ant
be willing to aid us pecuniarilY to 4 mucl
greater extent than heretofore. - -
Mrs. WILLIAM A. JENKINS, President.
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POLICE COURT.-Justice White disposed
Of the following cases Monday
The case Of Alice Hart, charged with
trespassing on the premises OF James E.
Bryant, was dismissed.
The case Of Berry Hardin and Benjamin
Rock, charged with breaking into the
house OF Captain Jones, in Chester
field, aud stealing two seines of- the
value ofSl5, was transferred to Chesterfield
for Jurisdiction.
Canmillo Mai, charged with stealing $5
from Clara Johnson, was found guilty Of
petit larceny, and on appeal Of counsel was
sent on to the Hastings Court. .
Amos Jones and Lizzie Jones (colored),
charged with fighting in the street, were
committed to Jail for five days each in de-
fault Of surety for good behayior-S100.
Thomas Jackson and Patrick Kinsley,
charged with being suspicious characters
and non-residents, were ordered to leave
the city at once.
Georgiana Dabney, Jennie Tate, and
Henry Jones, {colored) charged with beat
ing Julia jackson, were dismissed on pay
ment OF costs-S2.50.
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IMPORTANT TO FIsHERMEA.-Mr. Charles
T. Palmer, Of this city, having addressed q
communication to the Attorney
asking him to construe the meaning Of the
words Hwaters Of this Commonwealth" !" in
the law for the protection OF fish, and
whether it applies to miIlponds, has writ
ten the following response:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGISIA,)
ATToRNEY-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
RICHMOND, March IS, 1878. }
Charles T. Palmer, Esq, President Pir-
qinia Fish and Game Protective AsSoc'a-
ton: .
Dear Sir,-Your letter OF the 10th instant
is received.
In it you ask me 10 construe the words,
Hacaters of this Commonwealth" AS used
in the first section Of an act entitled an act
for the protection OF fish in the waters OF
this Commonwealth above tide-water, ap-
proved April 4, 1877. See Session Acts OF
1S76-77, page 1888. .,,,
The act is now before me: and its several
sections have been carefully read and con-
sidered.
This act evidently arose from considera-
tions of public policy, and, taking its seYe-
raj sections together, think it is gerry clear
EaJ tue SJGUGIil tASSCLuUy ttoHCSeeS " w W ~
to fish, in their. condition and element, GER
tain protection. and that this protection
should be coextensive with the limits Of the
State. The words "Taters OF the this Com
monwealth," !" used in the first section, and
the words "waters Of this State,' used in
the second section, mean one and the same
thing. tsE*
bensiye. In my opinion they comprehend
and mean all lakes, ponds, dams, rtvers,
creeks. runs, and branches in their natura!
courses within the limits of the State, and
in which fish are found in their natural
condition. The language does not embrace
nor apply to what are known as praoate
ponds, constructed for raising tsh. and into
which the owners have placed nsn, taken
from their native streams, and thereby
made private property.
Very truly, JAMES u. FIELD,
Acknowledgement.
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tTMPE0yEMEsT ON West sTFRASKLIN; STREET.
one Of the handsomest private residences
IN the city Is Just receiving its finishing
touches, on Franklin street, For Patrick
Henry starke, ESD The building has a1
'front.' OF some thirty feet. md runs hack
nearly. seFenty-fva feet.q There are four,
,storfez, including the. basement, and about
fifteen rooms. The entire structure Is q
Inodef OF elegance md taste, has every COM
fort and convenience, and is an ornamenstto
fIat beautiful section OF the city and reflects
credit upon allIconceEned. !, ,trtz itois4ei i
Messrs. .sadler &. Wright were. the gene
raj contractors. The bfick-Work was done
by Barley Davis, the ssuccoing by. W1Iifam
Wingo, the plastering by Allen Dickinson,
the painting by D. 81. Pyle, the graning by
Andrew Gallagher, and the Timing, plumb
Ing, and gas-dtting by G. & A. BWgamiD.
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DEATH OF MAJOR ROBERT S. ARcHER.-
Major Robert s. Archer, wellknown citi-
zen of Richmond, died yesterday afternoon
shortly before O'Clock. The deceased was a
native OF Amelia county, was about sixty
years Of age, and up to the breaking out Of
the war was engaged in farming in Amelia
or Powhatan. He was major in the Quar-
termasters' department OF the Confederate
army. After the war he leased the Pub
lic-Warehouse property from the State,
put it in repair. and had since conducted
tue tobacco-warehousing business there.
In the spring of 1876, firm of which
he was q member secured stand in the
Machinery building Of the Centennial Ex-
position, and there, with four Virginia ne
gro hands, conducted tobacco-manufac-
turing business. The songs OF these negroes
drew great crowds, and the'sales OF tobacco
were often brisk and remunerative. The
enterprise was profitable during the Cen
tennial, but was said to have been carried
OH at loss in the Permanent EXhi-
bition which followed. Major Archer re-
turned to Richmond several months ago.
He was lately appointed by Governor
Holiday Tor by the President, on the recon-
mendation Of Governor Holiday as honor,
ary commissioner to the Paris Exposition.
BE expected to leave for Paris in May, and
while there meant to conduct the same sort
of business as at the Centennial. He was
busy with his plans when, on Friday last,
he became quite unwel from erysipelas,
which developed itself in his head.
Though receiving the attention of care
ful and skilful physician, he grew greatly
worse. Yesterday morning he expressed
the belief that he would never re-
cover, and shortly before 8 O'Clock his
fears were realized. Major Archer was
never man to court popularity, but those
who had intimate acquaintance with him
say that he was a true and devoted friend,
and they mention many acts crediuablc TO
his kindliness Of heart.
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THE THEATRE--1IR. RAYMOND.-Mr. Ray
mond will commence an engagement at
the Theatre in this city tonight. He
is an actor OF note, and OF his success in
nRiskso at the Park Theatre in New York
one OF the papers of that city has the fol-
lowing: Ga!.-
"Dir. Raymond gained an unequivocal
success on the opening night at the Park
Theatre in his new character OF Penning-
ton Pembroke, the intrusive, loquacious,
agile, and comic agent Of life insurance.
That is to say, his performance was well
coined with gladneSs, and thereafter it
was followed with laugh from first
TO last. 1t is a performance which
presents, under a new general desig-
nation, and in a somewhat fresh ,glise,
all those attributes OF humorous character
and OF bold comic expression which are Pc
cul;ar to Mr.. Raymond, and which make up
his personality. The comedian, as Pembroke,
is over again, and docs over again, all that
we know OF his professional character
and conduct. He passes from Sleelul
levty to wooden stolidity with an abrupt
ness equally effective and comic. He IS
loauacious to an extent and in man
ner that are irresistibly7 amusing. lie
appreciates very keenly the humor that
turks ID term Ol DnlaSe, anu NEat he IL 10
appreciates he can convey in apt and fine
modulations OF equally apt and fine mo-
notony of tone. He can keep straight
face and talk right on in n way that is
simply perfect. He possesses in singular
fulness the art OF keeping up the fun and
sustaining the identity OF situation ana
character. He reyels in the mirth OF ms
own creation, and makes the spectator reel
that it is real; and the quality OF his indi-
yidualism il loyable."
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PEEsoNAL.-Colouel William Townes. OF
the Roanoke VaItey was in the city yeSter-
day.
The visitors to the Tobacco Exchange
Yesterday were B. B. Vaughan, Jr., Thomas
Alfriend, Petersburg !; W., Fishback,
Greene; w. K. Barksdale, Halifax; w.
Wright, ChesterGeld; j. S. Roberts, Mel
son: ". K. Alexander, Danyille; Z. M.
Cayce, Brooklyn, n. " L. j. Parrish,
Cumberland; j. L. Jones, Greensboro, n.
e.: S. Bowen. Philadelphia; J. Lyle
Clarke, Baltimore, and u. b. Stearns, Lon
don. -
George L. Catiin, ESQ.,, the punster OF the
New York Commercial advertiser, and'Well
known here in Richmond, where he has
many loving friends, has been appointed
United States Consul at La Rochelle,
France. There is adequate honor and de-
sirabic salary belonging to the position.
Few members OF the Legislature linger
d!sconsolately in their old haurts here,
sigblng perhaps o'er departed JOYS aud per
dlem, and wishing for an opportunity to
get into debate with some one.
The TWO houses OF the General Assembly,
after reducing salaries OF the officers OF the
government generally about twenty-five per
cent, voted to doorkeepers, pages, &C., as
goodwill offerings independent OF regular
pay) about S1,000-a liberality unprece-
dented in that line. olz
Copies Of the new Criminal Code fas it
may be called for breyity, IL not in strict
proprety) are in great demand. Nearly
every lawyer in the State would like to have
one right off, Even where person has the
printed bill q77 pages) it will take an .ex-
pert three hourst to iN in the amendments.
But as the law does not go into effect t,until
the 1st Of July those really having need OF
copies can by that time get them out OF the
Acts Of Assembly. tt:
Mr.. D. S. Gates, Assistant Superintendent
OF the Penitentiary, has gone to Orange
county to see one OF his sons, who recently
received serious injury by toe. accidental
discharge Of pistol. 1. @
Dir. r. E. Suse, Of the houseiof James C.
AcAndrew, In New York, is in the city and
has established an Office in Richmond. Mr..
suse is stopping at the Park Hotel.
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The Owls AND THE SPAKRows.-For
some days past the police in the Capitol
Square have found dead sparrows lying
about the grounds, and in most cases under
the boxes. Yesterday Officers Grant and
Drinkard determined to ascertain. the cause,
and ecordinglE proerred a aderyands dix.
saminea some OF the boxes that are located
in the forks OF the trees. III one OF the
boxes they fouff1 pair of owls, which no
doubt have been at work upon the spar
rows. Those owls will hardly trouble the
English sparrows in the Square any more.
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NEWSPAPER EsTERPRIsE.-The Baltimore
american displays much enterprise in gath
ering into an edition OF it's massive sheet u
considerable amount OF matter statistical
and informatory OF the industry and busi-
ness OF both Richmond and Baltimore.
This edition 1t has circulated extensively in
this and other cities of Virginia, and we
suppose largely elsewhere. It is intended,
OF course, chiefly for Baltimore, but itsean-
/. NOT tail to give stir 10 commerce. 10 Wis
ginia also.
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UNCLAIMED LETTERS and postals
addressed as follows remain unclaimed in
the Richmond post-office: Alfred r. An
:derson, j. T. Baker; Miss Motean, 404 west
Greas street; Mrs. P. Beaman, care Of
Southern Fayorites airs. C. C. Briggs. "A.
S. Burgess g. Co., Dillon Cook, j. Cotter.
Jimmy Fry, Frank & Co., NJ. n. Gardner,
Captain Gill, Mrs. G. Goddin, Mrs. Maria
Green, Mary S. Harris, C. L. Harrison, W.
7. TaIiaferro, w. j. Taylor 81 Co., Grange
372; also, small packages for Harvey c.
Hatch, Fannie l.. Hicks, A. s. Miller, S. B.
Wright, W. 3. Hooker. ..,......
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FLowERs.-To the cultivated and refined mind
there are few pleasures great as the sight OF beau
tirul flowers, or so sweet their fragrance visit
to the greenhouse of florists is treat which VIC
wonder more of our citizens don't take advantage
Of. After spending hours among the flowers one
leaves feeling that the time has not been lost or
misspent. go.
MORTON, whose grounds are at the corner OF Main
and Reservoir Streets and who stands 1t the head OF
Rcbmond florists, is preparing to offer to the pub
Iic This season the largest and best stock OF potns
and bedding plants ever exhibited In this city. II
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AUcvIos SAVES THIS DAY.

sY7- On aIt suies al Real Estate made 5etsosen
me Jst OF Jnnrarv and I0st oE J.ae the td1esfof
lie present year lure ia be gatd 9y the pnrcAaYssr
nt tbr ,pnr Tie tareS hare to be paid by Inc sstitE
lrhi: custom Was idop;ci about niteen carS ago
he nil tho real estate agents in icltrorG. anc ap
plies TO Richmond aud yicinityl
JAS. .alACDOUGALL,1 10 A. NJ. Mt No. 1422 Main
street continued sale Of frnit-irecs, plants, eS-
ergreenS, &c.
n RsCOoK. n A. NJ. mt the Office OF the Rich
mond Fire Association, No. I'LL Main street,
valuable Office furniture.
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DIVIDENDS.
OLD DosLNIoN INSURANCE CoMse4sSSY'

RICHMOND, March Is, 1877.
THE EBOARDOF DIRECTORS OF THE
4 OLD DOMINION INSURANCE COMPANY
TY-FIvE PER CENT, OFsTHE CAPITAL STOCK
OF THE COMPANY in Distribution CT Its assets,
payable on and after TUESDAY. 10th Instant, az
street.
tfficates or stock for The .purpsse of having the
amount paid Them respectively endorsed thereon.
NH i6-6t a j. D.McHNTIRE. Secretary.
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~ "ExcELsIoR POULTRY POWDERS"
1T MAKES HENS LAY. ..s' ft ab. W
IT CURES. GAPES. s4yrs..r 3 ,9Gi!> ~
IT is a APnEyENTIyEoF CHICKEN CHOLERA.
1T BANIsHES RoUP.
IT MAKES FOWLS HEALTHY. -t'"'3.H
(, IT PRODUCES BEAUTIFUL pLvaAaE.. on
Price, % cents per package. t .afa,fr L..sf,.5:
POLK MILLER & CO.,
Wholesale Agents,
.,s,t.-s il. cerner Ninth and Main streets
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JOHN Fl. CLAIBORNE, AGENT MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YoRK-AssETS
OVER $S5 100000 CAsH.-The advantages offered
to insurers by this company in solid security, tu-
perior economy. and its convenient system Of an
nua cash dividends combine to make IT the safest,
the cheapest, and the best in the world.
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SMALL FiRE--An alarm of fire was sound
ed yesterday morning at 1915 o'clock from
Station AZ, corner OF Broad street and Jail
alley, caused by the partial burning OF the
roof OF building No. 1924 (Rntherford's
row, on the north side of Broad street near
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad efiice.
Damage, S5.
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RALPH BINGHAM, the boy orator, gives
one OF bis entertainments at the First Eng
lish Lutheran church tonight. Proceeds
for the benefit of the Sunday school,.
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DON'T GO WHERE YOUR LOVE LIES DREAM
ING but 60 to any cigar store restaurant and ask
for WuITLocK MODEL CIGARS, and dream the
happy hours away by yourself 1t will pay better In
the long run. .rt tst > T.s.t 1if %.''sf
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NEW YORK LIFE-INsURaAcE CON.
In ,. 81 i1a. PANY-stg ttss3a ssIS
" MTJTUAIi.-sEi

Nnr,h CaroliLa where there Is no agent or the NEW
york LiFR-INsuRANGEa aOaPANiY "a. i ssa SSsaln SIN
policies In this company, IL they are
necessary blanks with ralt Infoi as 10 rate
Of proniium and designate The physician 70 maks
the examination. ~. 49, :, - ,-, -, :
Insurance agents or businessmen Gesiring 10 re.
nrescnt this company In the eaoorc-amed States are
iuf,tea 10 W eoste'i'o''1 ~ ~. II, RI.ACKF0RD,
5<as Manager Southeastern DsIarimenf.
n 's-IF No. S South street. baltimore.
il Fff1y thousand doliars deposited wisn ING ITu9s>
urer Of the Stale Of Virginia.
g RIcnMoSp AGENTS:
s;ss 3. n MOORE, General Agent:
MiLLHiSER u STRAus, Special Assno.
10 S.aod1 M 80
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LEIGn-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION
AIRY SoCIETY.-The regular monthly meeting
Of the Missionary Society of Leigh-Street
Baptist church was held Sunday evening
President L. ". Billups presiding, with r.
F. Butler rs secretary.
The meeting was opened with the usual
devotional exercises; after which the stand
ing committees presented monthly reports,
showing the Society to be in prosperous
condition and doing much good.
The special committee on the erection OF
chapel in. the suburbs presented plans and
estimates for the same, and recommended
that work be commenced at the earliest mo-
ment. The report was adopted, committee
10 solicit subscriptions appointed, and 4
called meeting OF the Society ordered for
Thursday evening next to further consider
the subject. @
4 committee was appointed to procure 4
speaker to deliver sermon before The So
ciety or the fifth Sunday night in this
month, and also to select lecturer to de-
liver q lecture for the benefit OF the Society.
Rev. J. r. Garlick delivered a brief and
interesting address.
The meeting was IL very interesting one
throughout. and the singing was unusually
good aud well executed.
Several new members were elected, and
the meeting adjourned.
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done atthe
DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUsE. Good work, low
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed.
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TIE "GLENwoop WuIsKEY took the FIRST pre-
MUM at the State Fair.
The" B selectn whIskey Is recommended by DR.
j. b. McCaw. t.- als# ..#.s 80 t+ nG&Is.-
Duff Gordon Sherry-our own importation. y,,,
Cigars, OF every grade, Of our own manufacture.
Liberal discount 10 the trade. q
.f.rsf - .,;.5sr w. u. BLAZE & CO., l.
. % s...-. I. .s 9O3 Main street.
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FINE MALAGA GRAPES at PlzzINI's.

FnUIr-TREEs.-Don' fail to attend the sale OF
frur-trees ae No. 1422 Main street, this morning at
] O O'clock, by JAS. MACDoUGALL. ...s
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WHERE, Or! WHERE can get The MODEL CT
GAR? That IS the Kcy-West-ioD. At T. WHIT
LOCKS, 1445 Main street. .a
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GBAPE-VINEs, FRUIr-TREEs, EvEHsHEESs,
&c.-Mr. JAS. MACDoUGLLL viii sell q, auction
this morning, at 1892 Madn street. large variety
OF rruit-tree grape-vines, eVer2reensY sc. so,
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FOR OFFENSIVE BREATH from decayed teeth
and diseased gums, use MEADE & BAKERS CAR
BoLIC MoU1H-WASI. Fifty cents bottle
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DISCoLoRED TEETH rendered beautifully white
by Inc use Of MEADE & BAKERS SAPoSTNE DENe
THRICE. Fifty cents a box. t-
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AsAFnAaRANr AND PLEASANT WASH for the
mouth, there is nothing so good rs MEADE & BA-
KER's CARDoLrc AfAUru-WAsH. Fifty cents
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FoR ALL DISEASES OF TIE TEETH AND GUMS
use MEADE & BAKERS CARDoLLC MOUTH
WASH. Fifty cents bottle. r2,.,- LIZ,
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EyERGR EENs, MAGNoLIAs, &c.-A most astrac-
tive sale of these seasonable plants by JAS. MAC
norcALL, at 1929 Main street, this morning.
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For ULcERATEp MOUTH, the healing properties
of MEADE & zBAKER,s GARBoLfc AloUTH-WAsH
are uneycelled. Fifty cents q bottle. i; 4eE;: s.
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CHARGE IT 10 BUSTER / -wIiITLocK's rcpu-
tatIoa as THE cigar manufactured OF the celebrated
Model. Peach, Key West and other brands has been
honestly won by fair dealing and uniform courtesy,
by giving good article for reasonable price,
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WEATHER REPORT.

,v,,c,TloSs FOR To.Dar.--For the Mid
s,o Atlantic States, clear Oh. partly cloudy
u.eo,hcr u.e cold northeriy veering to warmer
.nn.herIy winds. and rising followed by
sS; Stationary or falling barometer;
Enr tho South Atlantic and East Gulf
c.ates clear or partly cloudy weather, light
nnr.ber]y winds, becoming variable, and
stationary or higher pressure and tempera-
Cantiouary signals continue at Portland
and Eastport.
rug WEATHER YESTERDAY was partly
cloudy and quite cool.
TEEaMoNETsR YESTERDAY: a. NJ, II;
NJ. so; noon, 66;. z. a., 65; z.
NJ, 60: midnight, 10.
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4 DECLINES TO BE A CANDIDATE.-1t will De
seen from his card in another column taat
Captain James NJ; Tyler, City Sergeant, dc-
clnes to be candidate for reelection "be-
cause in the revision OF tue criminal laws
the General Assembly have so reduced the
income from the office that with the utmost
economy it will be impossible properly to
keep the eiailand discharge the other duties OF
the Office Without incurring a heavy debt,
For eleven years Captain Tyler seryed.as an
officer In the city police until bis election as
Sergeant in 1876, and was one OF the most
faithful and efficient men IN that service. :
In the position he now holds he Won the
warlnest commendation Of the late Judge
Of the Hastings Court, and all who are sl as s.
sociated with him, or have had BUSINESS fe.
lations with him, as well as the people gene
rally, viii regret that he will retire from
the Office OF Sergeant after tue 1st OF dus
next.