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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-03-23
Coffee.

COFFEE culture is very interesting,
and the growing crop is very beautiful.
The trees at maturity are from five to
eight feet high; they are well shaped
and bushy, with glossy dark-green
foliage, and planted eight or nine feet
apart. The flowers are in clusters at
the root of the leaves, and are small,
but pure white and very fragrant. The
fruit has rich color, and resembles a
small cherry or large cranberry; it
grows in clusters, close to the branches,
and when it becomes deep red is ripe
and ready to be gathered. The trees
are raised from seed, and do not begin
to yield until the third year. In Cen
trail America they bear well for twelve
or fifteen years, although in exceptional
cases, trees twenty years old will yield
an abundance of fruit. The tree is
particularly beautiful when in full
bloom or when laden with ripe fruit
The process of preparing coffee for
market is as follows: The ripe berries
when picked are at first put through a
machine called the despulpador,
which removes the pulp; the coffee
grains, of which are two in each berry,
are still covered with a sort of glutinous
substance which adheres to the bean;
they are now spread out on large "pa-
tios," made specially for this purpose,
and left there, being occasionally tossed
about and turned over with wooden
shovels until they are perfectly dry.
They are then gathered up and put into
the "retrilla," a circular trough in
which heavy wooden wheel, shod with
steel, is made to revolve, so as to thor
oughly break the husk without crush
ing the bean. The chaff is separated
from the grain by means of tanning
mill, and the coffee is now thoroughly
dry and clean. After this, it is the
custom of some planters to have it
spread out on long tables and carefully
picked over by the Indian women and
children, all the bad beans being thrown
out. 1t only remains then to have it
put into bags, weighed and marked, be-
fore it is ready for shipment to the port.
On some of the larger plantations this
process is greatly simplified, with con-
siderable saving in time and labor, by
the use of improved machinery for dry
ing and cleaning the coffee. -,Scribner
for March.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-03-23
Counterfeit Trade Dollars.

The Baltimore San says that spu-
rious trade dollars, finely finished and
well calculated to deceive even per-
sons who are constantly handling
money, are found in circulation in that
city. The representations of the sea
gle, " the Goddess of Liberty" and 9TH
er devices are fabricated with accuracy
and skill. By comparison the fraudu-
lent piece will be found about 1882 of
an inch less in size than the genuine
dollar. The best means of protection
is by weighing, it being l154 grains less,
or only about three-fourths the weight
of the true coin. 1t gives a smooth or
quicksilver feeling" when rubbed be-
tween the fingers, which is another
means of detection. 1t is somewhat
darker in color than the genuine article.
The ring of the counterfeit metal is
perfect.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-03-23

A BosToN writer, in abiding to the
musical taste of the Hub, says: "Our
ears have been cultivated until they
overshadow our other organs" Same
way out at Milwaukee, IN. Y CONNER
cidl.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-03-23

A LITTLE boy asked his mother to
talk to him, and say something funny.
How can IP'' she asked; don't you
see | am busy baking these pies?"
"Well, you might say, Charlie, won't
you have pie" That would be funny
for you"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-03-23

WE may not possess a castle in Spain,
but we have a Cochin China. Stamford
AdUOcdte.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-03-23

ONE-ARMED men always shake with
the left hand.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-03-23

TRADE is stagnant in Sweden.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

THE GENERAL METHODIST CONFERENCE
The General Conference Of the Southern
Methodist Church, which has been in ses-
sion in Atlanta for four weeks, adjourned
last Friday evening. This is the only law
making body in that denomination, and sits
once in four years. 1t was composed OF
three hundred delegates-the lay and cleri.
cal in equal numbers. 1t represents nearly
a million OF white communicates. Il
Very small change was made in the regu-
lations OF the Church. The Conference
was emiuently conservative in character.
The body declined TO create any additional
bishop. A slight addition was made to the
number Of charges which might be super
intended By presiding elder. The extern
sion Of the pastorate beyond four years was
rejected.
The Rev. A. W. Wilson, D. D., OF Bal
timore, Nd, was elected missionary secre-
tary, and the Rev. DR.. McFerrin, Of Nash
vile. Tenn, was chosen the agent Of the
Publishing House.
The Rev. Drs. Edwards and Sledd. OF the
Virginia delegation, and the Rev. John j..
Laferty, the official stenographer to the Con-
ference, arrived in this city Saturday eve
ming. They represent the weather as ex-
trcmeiy warm in Atlanta, and considerable
sickness among the representatives. -, =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF TIE HENRrCo
suSDAY-ScHooL USIoS.-Despite the falling
rain large congregation OF children from
the different Episcopal Sunday schools met
at ST. PauPs church on Sunday afternoon
on the occasion Of the annual celebration OF
the Hcnrico Sunday School Union, Of Hen
rico parish. Rev. DR.. Peterkin conducted
the opening services. A letter from Vice
President Rev. T. G. Dasbiell was read, re-
GREETING bis inability to be present with the
Union, but wishing them a pleasant meet
ing.
Interesting and instructive addresses
were delivered by Rey. Messrs. Winchester
and Barrett on the effects of sin and the
duty OF obedience. The singing was very
good, the choir being composed OF some OF
the best voices from the several schools. "A
collection for Christ church reetory was
taken UP. ftt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION OF MEMBERS
OF THE CITY CoUNcIL.-The certificates OF
election Of members OF the Common Coun--
ell and Board Of Aldermen have been placed
in the hands Of Sergeant-at-A August,
or the City Council, and he is now engaged
in delivering them. The law requires that
the members elect shall qualify within thirty
6ays from the day OF election. Mayor Car.
rington will, the Council chamber next
Monday evening at 5 o'clock, at wbielltime
such members who have. not qualified be-
fore him will have an opportunity OF doing
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

q FIRE YEsTERDAY.-At 3:10 o'clock yes
terday afternoon an alarm Of fire wassound-
ed from Station 35, at the city almshouse,
caused BY the partial burning Of the root OF
Mr.. N. p. Yanderyall's g residence, on Third
street, near the almshouse. Loss, LOO. I Is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

BAsE-BALL.--A match-game OF psss sssIa. Ia.'
was played yesterday between lne !, Atn..S n,',S
les OF Petersburg and . Our BOYS o.In .Ao :
Of this city resulting In Q Victory ss W. su0
Richmond Club. The score was 8 to II.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

HAD AFALL.-A young lady slipped and
fell upon the sidewalk on Main street. near
Fifteenth yesterday morning and slightly
injured her back. The city ambulance was
called by means of the automatic signal sta
tion. at Smith & Rady's, and reached the stu
tion in seven minutes but the lady, Tearing
lest her friends might be alarmed by seeing
her In that vehicle, took the Church Hill
stage and went home. III s--tl.9{l = q n ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

CHURCH DEDIcAsIoN..On Sunday last
Rev. A. i. Dickinson, ID. D., preached q
dedication at the new Baptist church
at Moore's Swamp, Surry county. He closed
with an appeal for eight hundred dollars
With which TO pay the debt on the hense.
Responses we're SO promptly aud generously
made that in little while the immense cons
grfgation had raised over one thGueand dol,
iars-two hundred mere than the debt.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

PERsoNAL.-Mr. NJ. Fl. Irwin, elected to
the Council from jackson Ward in place Of
Mr.. W. W. Timberlake, says he is as good
a Conservative as any man in this city, and
that he has never been anything else. Some
years ago ne was member OF the City
Conservative Committee, and a useful one,
too.
Governor Holiday will, in the course OF
the next day or two, 60 to Winchester.
He will be absent four or five DAYS only.
Colonel Sherwin McRae is temporarily
filing the clerkship in the State Library
which was made vacant by the death Of
William T.. Binford. The position OF First
Clerk (now held by Dr.. Bagby) will be
abolished after the 1st OF July. One man
will have to do all the work now performed
by two. Dr.. Bagly does not at present
contemplate applying for the place, believ-
ing that bis health and strength are not
equal to the emergency. lzf "&.,.l"
Among the visitors to the Tobacco Ex-
change yesterday were W. Nash, Gooch-
land; G. W. Harper, West Virginia; Jo-
seph w. Gils, Prince Edward; Thomas Ell.
alright, Cincinnati; Charles B. Harris,
|&eottsylle; John W. Darlington. Danyille;
E.. T. Peasants, Halifax; and John jack
son, Albemarle. f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

THE BoAT-RAcE.-Th race Of the boats
of the Kanawha Club will take place this
evening at 6 O'Clock on the canal from Q
point 1.-THE Lone pine) nearly o mile west OF
hollywood to the Fifth-street bridge. !.
tr The following are the boats, crews, and
colors Sylph-F. Y. samueis and james
81. Anderson; Master Scott, coSswain; col.
ors, head 'kerchiei. blue. Co9uette--
william NJ. Habliston and ]. Il.
Hamilton; Master Dabney a. Maury,
coxswain; 'kerchief,. white. Nay Bird.
William II. Christian, T., and Walker NJ
Hill; coxswain, George Allen; 'kerchiei
green. Whitehall TWENTY Foot Boats;
Oriole-T Thomas Christian and William r
Lee; coxswain, Joseph Mendoza; 'ker'
chief, blue. Water Witch-J. u. Taylor
r. Nc. Jones, J. ". R. Daniel, and Bernard
Peyton; coxswaip, John Smith; 'kerch,ei
purple. =. 49, ,,,os sny, 4
Ied.two for speed and one for grace IN oars 'ss
maIaSfip, t5E
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

EXCURSION TO OLD PoiNT NEXT SATURDAY
Nraar.-The steamer Ariel will, make Q
speeial excursion trip to Old Point and
Norfolk Saturday, June ,1st, leaving; her
wharf at Rockets at s 2. ID. ...3.t
This probably will be the only trip OF the
kind by the Ariel this season. There IS no
more delightful way 20 ispead the time be-
tween Saturday night and Monday morn
ing than = sail down tho river and a quiet
| day at Old Point, with It's sea-bathing and
elegant fare at the Hygeia. ExeurSlonists
arrive here, on the return frif, on Monday
afternoon, thus losing onlya portion OF one
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

EXCURSION TO OLD PoINT AND NoRFOLK.-
Their,former effort during the early part OF
the month having been frustrated by the
continued bad weather which then prevail,
ed, the ladies OF the Centenary Methodist
Episcopal church will give IN excursion to
Old Point, Norfolk, and Portsmouth on
Thusday, 9th OF June. 1t promises TO De
and it is hoped they will meet with the
hearty support Of their many friends. stc
The fast steamer Ariel has been engaged,
and General Getty. commandant at the
Fort, has signitiedF his intention OF having
the Artillery-Sehool.B band at the Hygeia Ho-
tel to furnish music during their stay that
evening. .,S n55ihi 1ssl q tz t1s'{a (
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

VALUABLE HORSE KILLED.-On Sunday
morning, while Messrs. John G. Walsh, Jr.,
and Arthur Williams were coming down
Broad street in a buggy, the horse, q young
and very valuable animal, became fright
ened by getting the reins under ber tai,
and, suddenly wheeling, upset the buggy,
throwing the young men out. The horse
continued her flight down Broad street,
dragging the buggy after her.! and When
nearly opposite the First African cnurc1
fell head-foremost, broke blood-vessel, and
died. The horse was owned by Mr.. James
Fl, Walsh. ,Of the occupants, Mr. Walsh
received painful but not very severe cut
over the eve, while MIR. Williams escaped
with scratch on the LETT hand.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28
WEATHER REPORT.

,SprcATIoSs FOR To-D1r.-For the Mid
die states, very generally higher pressures
and lower temperatures, and winds mostly
from west TO north. partly cloudy weather
and occasional rains. y
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf
States. higher pressures, stationary to lower
temperatures and winds mostly from the
northwest to the northeast, and partly
cloudy weather and occasional rains will
prevail. - ...5.
TuE WEATHER YESTERDAY was partly
cloudy and warm.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: 6 A. NJ, 6S;
A. ~. IL: noon, So; p. M., SO; z.
NJ. 81: midnight. 20.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

DEATH OF JOHN A. WoRsHAM.-J. A.
Worsham, leading member of the sport
ing fraternity Of Richmond, and for great
many years proprietor Of the well-known
establishment corner Of Fourteenth and
Franklin streets, died Sunday afternoon at
the residence OF his nephew, G. W. Hill,
5024 north Fifth street.
Mr.. Worsham prided himself upon the
reputation for fair-deaiing he had acquired
in the long years OF varying fortune during
which he had been 'sin the. business"
In the summertime lie transferred bis
headquarters from Richmond to some one
OF the summer resorts. in the winter he
kept open house here. Many members Of
the Legislature who have eaten at his richly
laden boards will testify to his hospitality
and geniality. ,,so -.
During the war he was liberal to our SOL
diers. His name was generally found in
the list of those found giving literally to
charitable or benevolent enterprises. He
died poor. His funeral will take place this
afternoon. .,s e s. IL. ..;<.I -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28
BOARD OF ALDERMEN. ! 7

MEETING YESTERDAY AF-
TERNooN-IMPoRTAET STREET M
PRovEMENTs aDoPTED-THE POLICE
FORCE; THE PRESENT SYSTEM TO RE-
MAIN-HAY; COMPULSORY INSPECTION
ABoLIsHED--OT OTHER MATTERS.
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from OTHER ssIooAI = sas 1ouara s4aE.l
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TO grade First street between Canal street
and Maiden lane, the balance OF the
work TO be done by the city hands
and carts az Convenient times; $l49
to place granite curbing on the
north side OF 4 Arch street between
Third and Fourth streets s212 to place
granite cnrbing the east side: Of Fourth
street from Canal to,Arch street; s1.0S5 TO
repaye northern side OF Broad street from
Third to Fifth street; s9ol TO grade
Eleventh street between Clay and Leigh
streets, and to raise the stack in the raYine
between Tenth ana Eleventh streets si88
to relay the granite paving, on the east side
OF Eighth street from Grace to Franklin
street; sS42 TO regrade and repaye with
new GRANTEES Spalls the roadway OF Fifteenth
fstreet between Main and FraBklfn!streets.
The following resolutions and petitions
were disposed OF as stated ,95. ,i. iii I ,:i /.
Resolution as to the propriety Of restoring
the sidewalk on Twenty-fifth street betw cen
Broad and Marshall streets to line with
the square on Twcnty-tifth street between
Grace and Broad streets, &c. Recommitted.
Petition Of John N. Van Lew, administfa-
tor, to terrace the property on the north
side Of Franklin street between Twenty
fourth and Twenty-ffth streets. Rejected.
Petition Of Miss f.. l.. Van Lew rs TO
brick paving in same locality. Recommitted.
Petition Of w. 81. Palmer for relief from
brick paving in front OF property on north
side OF Franklin street between Twenty;
first and Twenty-second streets. Recon-
mitted. Z, .;s3...;
Resolution for repairs on Seyenteenthand
Eighteenth streets between Broad and Dock
streets. Having ordered the repair Of Sew
enteenth street, so much as refers to EiSh-
Ara~ r ,Sr 3e SJa1 fN rof fnnf
Agreed to. # -.
. The remainder Of the report, embodying
sundry resolutions, &C., which the commit
tee declare inexpedient to adopt, was con-
sidered, and the recommendations OF the
committee concurred in. sss5i:st
ss.i THE POLICE FORCE. .,.,
/. The reports from the Police Committee
one declaring it inexpedient to make any
change in the present system, and the other
approving :of q reduction in the force
were next taken up and read. .,., !; ;.>i,.L
Mr.. Bass moved to lay the minority re-
port on the table. .s
The majority report declaring it ineXpe-
dient to make any change in the present
system was adopted, on motion Of Mr.. Bass.
INSPECTION OF HAY.
The ordinance abollsbing compulsory IN
spection OF hay was next taken up and
adopted. - :.
OTHER BUSINESS. r.
The Committee on Ordinances presented
q resolution for the recodi Gcation OF the
city ordinances, &c. Referred to the FL
nance Committee.
BY Mr.. thinner: A joint resolution ap-
propriating $4,000 to repave Dock street
from Twenty-frst to Twenty-siXth street;
and of Franklin street from Fifteenth to
Union street. Referred. ,
Adjourned ut 10 O'Clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

E CHARGED WITH STEALING A BASKET OF
CLorHEs.-Sergeant Cousins obtained .
search-warrant yesterday for the purpose = So q
searching the house Of Emmst knmn, ian sra, No.
erty. It appears that q colored girl was
carrying home the clothing Of Mr.. j: r.
Netherland, which her mother had given
her. On her way to Mr.. Netherlands aa !.
rooms she was. stopped by Ruftin, VINO, j
IS alleged, took the. basket OF clothing
fl from her and went, into . house in
the neighborhood and offered them
for sale. While in the act Of exhibiting
thern,a J. w. Gaines (eoloredh tanitor o.
The Madison pubiic.school building, TO
whom be (RuHin) had previously sold two
coats believed to have been stolen February
last, came 10, when Rutin ran of, leaving
The basket and contents, The police were
ton his track at the time, but did not succeed
| i'm arresting him. Gaines turned over the
two coats 70 Sergeant Cousins. The coats
are are al she statioa-house for Identification.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

- The PiFTEESTH AMENDMENT. q 8
& Taking ap the fifteenth amendment,
Judge Ould admitted that II that alone, OF
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-05-28

was an amusing feature Of the day. 4 num-
Der, of old Howitzers, who had served
during the war, were formed in line and
taken through the drill at the guns, and it
was found, to the surprise OF all, that with
few exceptions they had forgotten more
than they ever knewpl Among the number
were Messrs.. r.. Bosher, j. T. .Ellysen, i.
N. Crump, John s. Elicit, John G. Tatum,
Edward VIM, Julian Mccarthy, j. B.
Lambert, John Booker, Blythe Moore; +.
D. Hill, James Grigg, Charles Poindexter,
William Page, and Charles Wingo. i5:
The day was spent most pleasantly, and
the practice reflected great credit upon the
Howitzers as a military organization. ]:
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THE sLAuGHTER-HoUsE CASES.


After reyerting to the difference in the
nature of the first twelve amendments anu
the last three, as we'll as to the difference OF
the causes OF their birth, Judge Ould refef-
red to the celebrated Saughter-house cases
reported in 10th Wallace, wherein the legal
effect OF the last three amendments was de-
termined. It was contended in those cases
that they virtually obliteratec the confed-
crate features Of the. Government and
consolidated the several States into
one people. Upon the narrow field OF those
cases was fought the great battle between
the States and m Empire. Although eight
OF the nine judges constituting the court
were appointees Of Republican admlnistra-
Itions, they shrank from the hideous features
Of the apparition when they were fully dis
closed. The Republican party folded its
arms across its breast and went out OF court.
Its banners would not futter in that atmos-
phere. The Supreme Court, which was ex-
pected by the managers to perform its part
OF the programme, upset the Republican
coach, although, they had recently added
two staunch roadsters, who were supposed
to be ready to perform any service. that
might be required OF o party hack Even
lone OF them kicked In the traces and would
mot 90 along. In the Slaughter house cases
land others which followed, the Supreme
\ Court held that the rights which spring from
tcitizensbip in the States are not under the
icontrol OF Congress or the Federal courts.
land that sovereignty for the protection o.
tthe rights OF life, liberty, and property,
within the States, rests alone with tne
States. :ss5.ss.
- rHs pipTEEsTH AAENDaasT. {
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-09-14

We. Orders for BALLS, PARTIES CHURCH
FESTIVALS will be promptly filed at short
tice. April 6,7S.-1y.
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BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC
RAILROAD.
FROM CALVERT STATION

FRUM CALN ERI SIAIlUN.
For Washington, ZOO and 11.2O A. NJ, and 3.15
and 4.35 P. NJ, daily, except Sunday, and 1886
and 7.20 and 9.25 A. NJ, and 715 P. NJ, daily.
For Pope's Creek Line ?.2O A. NJ, and 1855 P.
M, daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 30 and ii 20 A. NJ, and 4.35 P.
M, daily, except Sunday, and 9.25 A. NJ. on Sun
days only.
A. NJ, and 4.35 P. M, daily, except Sunday.
For the South via Va. Midland R. R. at 1885
A. NJ, daily, and us p. NJ daily.
For White Sulphur and c. & 0. R. R. at Ills P.
NJ daily.
For Norfolk, via washington and N orfolk Steam
ers, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only
at l1.20 A. NJ.
FROM CHARLES STREET STATION.
For Washington, Ais A. NJ daily. Limited
Express, daily, except Sunday, 2.55 p. NJ.
For the South via Va. Midland r. r., and also
for c. & 0. r. r., at 4.1j A. NJ, daily.
For Philadelphia, 1895 A. NJ. and 3.05 P. NJ,
daily except Sunday, and 1925 A. NJ, and 700
and Ills p. NJ daily.
For New York, 1895 A. NJ. and 3.O5 P. NJ,
daily, except Sunday, and 1925 A. NJ. Ills P. NJ,
| daily.
| For Brooklyn, N. Y, all through trains connect
at Jersey City with boats of "Brooklyn Annex, -
afording direct transfer to Fulton St., avoiding
double ferriage and journey across New York City.
| FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVE. STATION.
For Washington, 40, 7.35, 9.34 and 11.35 A.
NJ, $50. 4.44 and 80 P. NJ. On Sunday at 1875
and 9.34 A. NJ. and 100 P. NJ.
! For Annapolis, 1876 and II .35 A. NJ. and 4.44 Pm
daily, except Sunday, and 9.34 A. NJ. on Sunday
only.
Leave Washington for BALTIC. at Las, 6.55, $50
9.20, 1910 A. NJ, 1.3O 4.20 $50, 7.40, $50 P NJ
| On Sunday at las, 1910 A. NJ, $50, 74O, $50
| Pm.
L. P. FARMER, Gent Passenger Agent.
| FRANK THOMPSON, General Manager