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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-04

SO GOVERNMENT FIEANCES.-Durlng the past
month the United States Treasurer redcem-
ed OF 1910 bonds $S7,6l5.450, of 5-20s $780,
375, $50. in all Sl23. 999, 800; Of the proceeds
Of which SS7 1889, $40 was paid ont by check
and 23S, $50, 200 WAS credited to the banks
in their bond account. There are now out
standing about S75,000,000 of bonds of all
descriptions. The Assistant Treasurer at
New York writes to the department that
during the past month the increase Of clear
iug-hnusc certificates issued has amounted to
over $1,000, 600. corresponding pretty nearly
to the increase OF legal tenders in the banks
AMI representing SO much money that could
not he protitably employed and therefore
exchanged for the certificates rs being
more convenient and safer TO hold. He
also writes that The balances paid during the
month at the New York Clearing House
aggregate more than S50,000,000. represent
ing total settlements Of S90,2S0 SO; also,
that in the operations Of the month the col
lateIals deposited with him by the banks as
security for subscriptions to the 1 per cent.
| loan have decreased from Sl03, 900, 900 ut the
| beginning of july TO less than $JJ,000,0 900
at the close. which indicates the rapid clos
| ing of bond accounts with the banks. He
also SAYS: ITO have accomplished so much
in so snort time, and that, too, with so lit
lie disturbance to The money market that the
rates on call loans have not been sensibiy
affected. reflects the highest credit on the
Secretary and the department over which
he prcsides. 1t is an achievement without
il parallel in history" The balances duo
the Government from the banks on bont
account have been reduced the past month
more than slQG,000,000 The total redemp
tons Of called bonds since January l, 1870
have been $3.50, 5S9. 900, all the proceed
OF which, 100000, was paid by chech
and S3lG.750, 900 by credit in account; all Of
the amount paid in money was taken il
grecnbackS and none Of which was demand
ed in gold.
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superintendent or the Naval Academ
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
AlsYce and lorraine.

BERLIN, August 2.-An imperial decree
has been published directing that the new
law relative to the administration OF Alsace
and Lorraine shall. come into force on the
Let ~ 0rtoher next .-
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FsNA.TEs1 e..

DANk OF COMMERCE. I'LL MAIN
I'D SHEET. RICHMOND. EA.-FUNDiNG VIZ
GINA BbNDS.-Thls Bark has made favorable ar
rauyrucn'S with the Funding As~oriai nu.hy which
II i prepared 10 I've Il elias of Nirginia &C.
curIirs runllhic un!rr the &c, of March 20. 1879.
and To fund III" Sainr into coupon or Rrgis'c red
Bonds III the earliest practicable moment holders
of different classes Will he assisted Ia al Just their
bonds required by the act, and every attcu. Ion
given 10 their interests. | will give personal attcn-
ton to iuLdiug aua make no other charge than that
made ny The asSOriaiiOn-vlZ, cue per cent. Oh tho
pary.ilue Of bonds aud accrued int,rcst-and hence
no extra expense will ne Incurred by employ Ing THU
Rauk Currr> p0nicncr Invited. We transact q
general banking business, draw Inland and foreign
drafts ami make collect Ions all accessible points.
Bonds aud stocks bought anu sold on commission
. % hcrwiSc JOHN 4. WILLIAMS.
my 27..c,.2w&t Laws w3m ta-hicr.
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BY telegraph.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. August Q -Noun.-Stocks strong.
Money on call. 2iG3 per cent. ENclange-i0ug,
4sz4; short, 4S44. State bonds dull. Governments
quicr.
Eusninq.-Money active at 2ls@7 per cent. Ex.
changc. 4S2la. Governments inactive: new SIS.
1929; a. per cents. LOG: rer cents, l02. States
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.
NEW YORK. August 2.-TEe weekly statement of
the associated! banks shows the following changes:
LosIIs Increased S6.697.5o0: specie decreased
s2Io,2OO: iega! tenders Increased 1885,, 900: de-
S453,0O9; reserve increased s244.S77.
The banks now hold st3,614,S2j In excess of le-
gal requirements. .- -.--........---
BALTIMORE.
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FLOUR.
: w F L o u r..

1 Landing this morning and to arrive.
200 barrels NEW EXTRA aud FAMILY FLOUR
49, comprising the standard brands OF
'"ALESHIRE," ELEGAN:E,"-S SNOWFLAKE,
:. WHITE LlLY,n and !. MOSS ROSE
J, 5ys "A. J. STOKES co.
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BROKERS'.
4 PARTSERsMIPs

DYSS0E.UTEoSS f. i'S.
business CHANGE.
have this day sold nv stock Of Groceries. &c,
TO DABSEY BROTHERS,. and recommend tfcn
TO my former patrons friends perfectly reli-
pic and Trustworthy In every respect. Thankful for
me patronage heretofore extended 10 me besp.ak
Tor my successors a continuance OF the same.
T. j. STARKE.
AZ per above notice we have succeeded Mr. T. j.
STAnKE in his business and respecifuIIy solicit the
patronage of all. With CHOICE STOCK OF GRO
CERT S now complete, large additions tust re-
desire give satisfaction both as to price and quail
tv Of goods We hop. to secure the patronage OF the
public us we'll as that OF those who know us. =
.... .rt. JOHN 6. DABSEY,
au 1-3t A. q. DABNEY.
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nANENPORT & CO.,
- STOCK BROKERS'.

OFFICE, lib MAIN STREET.
will buy and sell on commission
VIRGINIA NEW 1910 EONDS.
VIRGINIA CG\SOLS and :" pEELERS,"
VIRGINIA TAX COUPONS. -
RICHMOND q PER CENT. and PER CENT.
BONDS,
LYNCiIi;IRG, PETERSBURG, and other CiTI
Bonds:
HAiI.iiUAD and CANAL BONDS.
BANK aud INSl RANCE STOCKS, and other
ED\ DS aud STOCKS. ~ go.
Special attention given I'D the FUNlDlNi oF
VIRGINIA BONDS ~ Tim
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statement for the Month OF July.
WHY the Debt Has .Incrcaseds
WASHINGTON, August 1.-The following
IS ~ recapitula:IoR OF the public-debt state
ment issued day:
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Flour.

Fine. $3.50; superfne, $3.50: extra,
*3.50GS5.75: Gnmmon family, s5.75M$G; fancy
ura.i-o S6tAe7.50.
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frorr, s,sc Indians.
A RAID INTO TExAs-wHAT TBEr DID WITH
A WEEK.

A WEEK.
!, GALVESTON, August "a special to the
Ne,rs from San Antonio says the Mexican
Consulate there has edylces from Colonel
Valdez, of Chupedaros De Lanneva, Next
CO. that lle has pursued three bands OF Yes
calero and Lenan Indians, which have been
raiding that country. They carried of $50
horses and Killed fifteen persons within a
week in Mexico, ard crossed the Rio Grande
into Texas.
Print Cloth Production at Fall River.
FALL RIVER, MASS, August 2.-The pro-
duction of print cloths for the week was
81, 900 pieces against u 900 last week.
superintendent or the Naval Academy
WASHINGTON, August 2.-Rear-AdmiraI
George B. Baleb has been ordered as Super
iutendent of the Naval Academy vice Com
modore Porter, deceased.
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i.KHGS. 31EtbiGsh ~. q
DROTECT YOUR HOUSEHOLDS.
1.-THE GIRONDIN,"
TIE MOST EFFECTIVE OF ALL THE DIsINfEcT-
ANTS AND pEoDoRIZERs.

j. VI. VANDEcRrFr, President OF the Howard
Association, New Orleans, November 10Th. writes
"TheGIRo%DIS has been fully tcsred By the H. crn
Der. OF th, Association durluX the last epdenic
aud II |, their e al opinion that IL Is the hes. mrs.
,ararion Of the Kind that ever has been ofren,J tn
The puU!c
II here fore cousiicr II my duty TO rccommen d
It's u.s. alone during epidemcs, but Us an article
that Shou:d be kept In every wel.r.guatcd house
bo.dm
"NEw ORLEANS. Noyenbe, 10. 1878.
Having freely used the GIROSDIS DIsISFEcr-
ANT IN my private practice and for the Howard 49,
ISOLATION during the past epidemic In this city. can
testify TO It's claims Is disinf.caRt and deodorizz
In my opinion it Is without equal"
MONTGOMERY BROWN, II. ..
For sale In quart bottles or by the dozen mt
MEADE & BAKERS Drugstore.
jyI5 Ole 3Isin street. Richmond. Va
V'HE AMERICAN ELECTRIZER--
A COMPACT, CONVENIENT, POWERFUL,
AND CHEAP APPARATUS
MEDICAL USE OF GALvANlsM.
Pliee, 81.
For sale by j. BLAIR, Druggist.
Jy1 corner Ninth aud Brosd s,recas-
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RAJ,TTN(lRE

BALTIMORE, August 2.-VirgInia consois. 57a
coupons, 80. Bid To-day
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The French Assembly ProroSuca.

VERSAILLES, August 2.-Premler Wad-
dington to-day read decree in the Senate
and Chamber OF Deputies proroguing the
session to reassembIe in Paris on the 25th CT
November or 1st Of December.
The members OF the ministry, senators,
deputies, and many other distinguished per.
sons, have left for Nancy to participate in
the ceremony of unwilling the statue OF NJ.
Thiels. &C.,.
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MARINE ENTELLEGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-AUarsr4 4, 1870.
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COLD SULPHUR SPRINGS.

TARLEAUX AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DE-
LlGHrFrL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ran
pOLPH-EAIN.
correspondence Of The Richmond Disrt'ch'l
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os.yEs--AN INTERESTING TRIP OVER
INDIA" THE MOUNTAINS, sc.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-10-02

Fifty years ago the leading dailies were
the Courier, Sentinel and Boston ANas,
edited respectively by Joseph Tinker
Buckinham, Maj. Ben Russell and Richard
Houghtcn, all men of mark. The week
lies were the 7roueUer and Gaz tie, the
latter edited by W. W. Clapp, father of
Col. Clapp of the Journal. Of Maj.
Ben," as he was faniliary called, many
amusing anecdotes arc told, one of which,
that long antedatcs the period Of which
We arc speaking, may be worth relating
His relations with Gov. Hancock were
intimate, and, having an appointment
with the governor late in the evening,
was received by the executive in his
chamber. After a long session, the busi-
ness being concluded, the governor drew
back and said, Snow, Ben, tell us a good
story" This was exactly in the ma or's
line and he gave him a tolcrably 'spicy''
one. Just at the climax Maj. Ben " as
Mortified by the sound of stided feminine
laughter and, jumping up, saw from the
movement of a hi gh-curtaincd beastcad
standing in the corner that it had an oc-
cupant. "Good heaven! who can that
bc?' he exclaimed. "Sit down, Ben," re.
piled the governor, with a twinkle in his
eye; "It is only Mrs. Hancock"
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YELLOW FEVER,

At Memphis, September %, there were
reported 13 new cases of yellow fever-lO
white, 3 colorcd4 deaths. Among the con.
tributions received by the Howards Sept. %,
were over 5000 from the chambers of COM
mcrce, New York, and $3.50 from citizens of
Columbus, 0. Donations tor the day aggrc-
gated $3,7S5. The Howards sent out 20 nurs
es, and reduced the medical corps one-half
This leaves four Howard physicians on duty
At Memphis, September "a, there were
10 new cases of yellow fever reported, white,
3 colored, deaths. Donations today aggrc
gated 1916.
At Memphis, Sept. rs, there were re-
ported new cases Of yellow fever. whites,
2 .colored and Chinaman. This is the first of
the Chinese race attacked this season. 4 Deaths
The Howards' aggregate donations for the
day $49l. Thermometer ranged from be-
tween 50 and II.
At Memphis, September &c, six new
! cases Of yellow fever were reported, white,
colored, deaths. Aggregate daily dona.
| tons to the Howards s3O0O Four cases of
fever are reported at Maple Grove, ten miles
south of Bailey Station, Tenn. Two deaths
AaSC ACCCutAy OCCuIItu III u family namCQ
Bailey, residing at that point Sickness in q
family named Manning, Colicvillc, Tenn,
twenty-five miles east.
At Memphis, Sept. %, there were 13
new cases Of yellow fevcl-3 white, 10 colorcd
-6 intcrmcnts Weather clear and warm.
AT Memphis, September ~, there were
! reported four new cases of yellow fever, Z
| deaths. Total number of new cases for the
week, 63; whites Al; colored, ~. Total num-
to date, 279 Total number of deaths from
yellow fever for the week, 3l-white. 2G,
colorcd,6. Total deaths to date, 2s2. Total
donations to the Howards, Sept. eth 1886
Their weekly report shows that they have 107
nurses on duty, attending 102 white families
| and 7 colored families.
At Memphis, September 20, there were
10 new cases Of yellow fever, white, black.
Donations to-day aggregate 81 ,192. Daily ex.
penscs $500. The disease is spreading into the
country, the infection directly traceablc to
| Memphis.
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The Use of Pain.

The power which rules the universe,
this great, tender power, uses pain as a
signal of danger. Just, generous, beau
tiful Nature never strikes foul blow
never attacks us behind our backs; never
digs pitfalls or lays ambuscades; never
wears smiles upon her face when there
is vengeance in her heart. Patiently she
teaches US her laws; plainly she writes
her warnings; tenderly she graduates
their force. Long before the fierce red
danger-light of pain is flashed, she pleads
with us, as if for her own sake, not ours,
to be merciful to ourselves and to each
other. She makes the ovcrworked brain
to wander from the subject of its labors
she turns the ovcr-indulged body against
the delights Of yesterday. These are her
caution signals, "Go SLOW" She stands
in the filthy courts and alleys that we
pass daily, and beckons us to enter
and realize with our senses what
VIC allow to exist in the midst
of the culture Of which we brag.
And what do we do for ourselves2 We
ply whip and epur on the jaaed brain as
though it were a jibing horse-force it
back into the road which leads to mad
ness, and 60 on full gallop. We drug the
rebellious body with stimulants; we hide
the signal and think we have escaped the
danger, and are very festive before night.
We turn aside, as the Pharisee did of old,
and pass on the other side with our hand
kerchief to our nose. At last, having
broken Natures laws, and dlsregarded
her warnings, forth shr comes drums
beating, colors flying right in front to
punish us. Then We go down on our
knees and whimper about it having pleas
ed God Almighty to send this affliction
upon us, and pray him to work mira
Gle in order to reverse the natural conse-
quences of our disobediencc, or save us
from the trouble Of doing our duty. In
other words, We put our finger in the fire,
and bog that it may not hurt.
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in employing hands enoug to do their manu-
featuring. Not single branch of business:
SO far as ascortained, has failed to feel the in.
tiuence Of the revival
The Mark Lane Ecpress OF 8 ept. %.
under conditions which render sprouting and
loss of condition almost inevitable. In Scot
land the agricultural situation is gloomy.
The fields are still quite green in the uplands
and as q reason is too far advanced for any
hope of sunshine. The chances of grain ma
turing properly are reduced to minimum.
Bad as our harvests have been since 1876, it
must be admitted that the present
seasons yield will be far the worst
There has been material revival of trade in
foreign wheat. and the upward movement an
ticipated fortnight since, has been free
at an advance of two shilling per quarter,
which has been we'll maintained throughout
the week, and the prevalence Of speculative
transactions affords proof that there arc not
wanting those who consider the recent i'm
provement but the first step to materially
enhance the range cf values. A1illers have
shown decided inclination to add to their
stocks, so that healthy activity has pervadcd
in the grain trade throughout the United
Kingdom. Flour has shown an advance to
the extent OF shilling per sack and barrel.
Feeding stuffs arc held with increased firmness.
Arrivals at ports Of call the past week have
been small. Wheat off the coast met with
good inquiry and prices advanced eighteen
pence to two shillings, but the limited choice
has restricted business Maize was also in
good demand and prices advanced eighteen
pence. There has been very extensive bust
ness done in wheat for shipment at rapidly
improving prices, and the closing sales indi-
cate an advance of two shillings OH the week,
with confirmed strong demand. Maize is a
shilling to eighteen pence dearcr. Barley
steady with an upward tendency. Sales Of
English wheat last week, 1924 quarters at
forty-seven shillings and four pence per quar-
ter, against &C, ,466 quarters at forty-threc slil
lings and two pence per quarter same week
last year. The imports into the United King
dom, week ending Sept. IS. were 1913, ,129 hun.
drcd weights of wheat and 174,l15 hundred
weights of flour.
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1Dg but a few feet Of worthless hose with
which to battle against the devoring elc-
ment. The new water.works were tried
at this fire for the first time, and
were put to their utmost capacity,
with little success in subduing the
names, on account of the scarcity of
water. The hillsides were almost
SOLID SHEET OF FLAME,
and water from the boiler ditch could
not be had. Otherwise considerable prop
erty would probably have been saved, as
the ditch ran almost directly through the
Werst spot. The widest excitement pre-
vailed on account of the furious force of
tAe flames, and people thought of but lit
tle besides saving their own lives, hun
dreds escaping with only their night
clothes Every team within miles of the
city was called into service to help save
what could be got out. There are prob
ably about
TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE HoUsELEss
and many destitute. About 1875 build
ings, besides fifty or sixty dwelling
houses, were destroyed, and while it is
utterly impossible to get any definite fig
ures regarding the loss, we'll posted bust
ness men place it from one and a half to
two millions.
:. THE NEWS AT ARMY HEADQUARTERS.
The news of the disastrous fire was
communicated to Gen. Terry 0y Gen.
Sam. d. Sturgis, in the following manner:
FORT MEADE. Sept. &c.
Gen. Ruggles, st. Paul.
The following note has just been re-
ceivea from Hon. Judge Moody, Dead
wood:
Gen. Sturgis.
Please send all teams and modes of
conveyance you have, to take the people
to Ft. Meade, for shelter. Nearly the
whole city is burnt.
j. G. MOODY, Judge.
Accordingly, I am sending every posi-
ble wagon and team we have, and will
afford the sufferers what shelter may lie
in our power. 1t may be necessary, also,
to provide many of them with rations.
s. D. STURG1s,
Colonel Seventh Cavalry.
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MISCELLANEOUS,

Five hundred dollars have been sent to
the yellow fever suffers in Memphis by the
grand body Of Odd Fellows of Illinois.
The Paris Bulletin des Halls reports the
new wheat threshcd so for unsatisfactory
in yield and quality and deficient in average.
The postoffice which was destroyed by
the Dcadwood fire lost 5000 in postage
stamps and sampcd envelopes. No mails
were destroyed.
The Pail Mall Gazette says ut has be-
come apparent that serious trouble is brew
ing in Ireland in consequence Of the anti-rcnt
and nationalist questions"
Five of the largest stores in Bolton
Texas, have been destroyed by fire, and two
| others were pulled down to prevent the spread
Of the flames. Loss, 100000.
The Sycamore mill spinners of Fall
River, Mass, having been notified that they
would be required to pay board equivalent to
reduction of wages, have struck.
Robert Bonner, of New Yolk, will
make his public sale OF trotting horses at auc
tion, the latter part Of October. He will sell
about fifty heod The sale will be the huge
event OF the season.
j. F. Potter, secretary of the Ma'lea-
bic Iron company, Chicago, was found dead
in his room at the Grand Pacific hotel on the
morning Of Sept. Is, having apparently died
of apoplexy. He was IS years old and about
to be married.
The viceroy Of India telegraphs to
London, Sept. %, that cholera is prevalent only
on the route from Rawal Pindee to Jamrood.
l boA hoor fovr -
the troops advance beyond Jamrood they lose
the cholera influence
The Berlin Germania OF September 2j,
says it has every reason for assuming that the
| negotiations between Bismarck and Jacobni,
papal nuncio, has not changed the situation
or increased the chances of peace between
Prussia and the vatican.
The Sheboygan & Fond du Lac rail
| road has been purchased in the interest of the
Northwestern railroad company, and will be
known hereafter as an extension of that com.
pany's lines. It will be extended from Prince
ton, its present terminus, to Elroy, aud will be
a valuable outlet to that road.
A London telegram of Sept. -, SAYS a
correspondent telcgraphs that Sicily and Sou
thern Italy have been visited by great storm,
Sunday, which carried away the railway
bridge bctwe.n Cero and Crucili, hurling y
passenger train into tho torrent. 'chc cngi.
neer was killed and all the passengers more
or less injured.
| The Milwaukee chamber of commerce,
September 9th, adopted resolution estab
| fishing new grade of wheat, to be designated
, No. hard spring wheat, which wheat must
be sound and reasonably clean, composed
mostly Of the hard varieties of spring wheat
and weigh not less than fifty-six pounds t,
the measured bushcl.
All that was saved of the county rec
: ords, books, ETC., from the late Deadwood
7 Black Hills, great fire, was one set of book,
the treasurer's Office. The assessment roll
were all destroyed, and at meeting Of th,
, county commissioners this afternoon a nev
assessment was ordered Us soon as possible
Strong guards are on duty at the bank vault
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A Sunday-school teacher IN this city
has boy in her class who has not failed
in his penny contribution for more than
q year, and when he was found empty
handed last Sabbath the teacher observed
"Why, Johnny, did you forget your pen.
ny to-day9' "No, ma'am," he humbly re-
piled, "but father says the Wabash road
will do this town more good than any
fourteen Sunday schools, and am going
to chuck my coppers into that enterprise
for the next few weeks" "Won't the
heathens miss your pennies9" she quer-
ried. II s'pose they will, but we've all
got to come down OF this town is busted