The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-03-03

BRIEFs-Mr. o. j. Schoolcraft, now dra-
matte editor Of the Turf, Field. and Farm
(a frst-class iournaD, has been writing his
experiences at New York horse-auctions.
On a certain occasion be saw. pair of
horses which pleased him very much. Said
be: 81 wanted the team, and stood and
watched the sale till the bidding got to $3.50.
thought I'd slip downstairs and take
last look. Well, saw something that per-
fectly convinced me that all was right.
There was the gentleman who was said to
be the owner Of the team. He had his
arms round one OF the horses neck, and he
grief-strcken voice, sOh, my God my
God! TO think that 1 drove. this team at
Saratoga and Long Branch, that no money
would have made me part with, and now
am compelled to sacrifice them thus; and
be again burst into a flood OF tears. This
settled it. l was certain he didn't know
I was there; and, then, I didn't be-
lieve q man could cry real saltwater
tears unless he felt it. So flew up
stairs and bid $3.50 and they were knocked
down to me. you were just in time, SIR
said the great Duff; Il congratulate you
on the valuable team you have got, and so
cheap, too!' Well, paid him up-some-
thing over S1,0O0-and felt very happy.
Next morning l arose early and hitched up
the team to my snide buggy with the red
running-gear and started for the Park. l
drove them slowly through the streets for
fear Of hurting their feet. got up TO the
smooth road and started the trotters up,
and may l be sent to the Island ii they
could 60 fast enough to keep out OF their
own way! / was dissusted, but couldn't
help laughing at the nice way they played
me for a sucker and caught me. Well, |
took them South, and they ran off with me.
I then traded them for an old mare that l
was glad to aiterward sell for $50. l have
never been to Duf's sales since. l have
learned wisdom after an expensive eXpe-
rience, but I suppose there are plenty OF
green fellows left, for Duff says that the
stock still holds out, because, to use his own
words, Every time one sucker dies
another is born.'"
The police were inspected Saturday by
Major Poe and several members Of the
Board OF Commissioners.
Henry Tudor, who is envious Of Sergeant
Bates's fame, and who has nothing better to
do than to ride horseback from New York
10 Patagonia, arrived here Friday night
and lett Saturday morning. lie will follow
the line Of the DanVille road near as posi-
Bile.
The annual commencement Of the Vir-
ginia Medical College takes place tomorrow
night at Mozart Hall.
'sCharge it to Buster"-Fil. I. Buster
if the Governor is compelled to call an ex-
ira session of the General Assembly at
cost OF $4,000 to the Commonwealth.
The Nofett liquor law is before the Le-
gisatures Of Connecticut, West Virginia,
North Carolina, and other States. Those
who are fighting it claim that the system
has been failure in Virginia. Our Audi
tors figures show differently. However,
the machine and the law alike could be i'm
proved upon.
We received Saturday from Mrs. j. S.
Dodson, OF the American Hotel, some deli
clous Florida oranges and ripe tomatoes.
which had been sent on by Captain Dodson,
who, in company with Mons. Spiro Zelelle,
is now in Jacksonville.