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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20
Suicide Of a 5Rnmnn In 1.nho,.

Special to the oourier-JOurnal.l
ATHENS, August 14.--A horrible sui
eide Is reported to-day A woman near
Athens was in the pains of parturi.
tion, her husband being absent, and
no one in the room save negro nurse
Frantic and crazed with the pains Of
delivery, she called the nurse to bring
her the razor that was lying on tbe
bureau. The nurse did SO, and the
woman plunged the keen blade into
her body, cutting herself open, She
died In a few moments In crazy agony.
She was in labor with twins. The
nurse who provided her with the razor
| has as. been indicted as accessory to the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20
", WHITMOKE,
Publisher and Proprietor.

The subscription price of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is s5 per annum and
SOC per month fOrleSs than one year The
WEEKLY LEDGER Is 81 per annum-
postage free.
Persons leaving the city for the summer
can order the DAILY LEDGER at SOC per
month in advance, with the privilege Of
changing pOstofiOe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20

SUBSCRIBERS who wish 10 re.
new will do us a favor by SEND
ING MONEY before their time
expires, as our mail list Is very
large, and our force TO do the
work small. NO USE TO SEND
ORDERS WITHOUT the MONEY.
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ROscOe's Ears.

NhlcAsq frlpunQ.l
If drunken husband is an excuse
tor prohigacy, there are thousands of
women unnecessarily honest in this
country. Roscoe Conkliug's ears stick
defense, >
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20
COnkIing's Grave.

Philadelphia Tlmes,l
1t hardly seemed possible that there
was room enough in Rhode Island to
make grave for so great man as
Roscoe Conkling.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20

A case Of leprosy is reported from
Baltimore. The patient, lady aged
torty.seven, and the mother of four
healthy children, died after long aud
intense suffering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20
CARD.

To all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, etc., 1 will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discoy-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to REy. JOSEPH T.
IMAM Station D, New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20
Baptist Relief Board

MEMBERS Of the various Baptist churches
llIe VI IN the city and vicinity are hereby
nnotihed that we have in charge the relief
apply to us. va"
W, L. RADF0RD, 1896 Main street
80 II. M. RAGAN, Avalanche Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20
LOTTERY.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNTTY m
LOUISIANA STATE lottery COMPANY

This Institution was regularly incornorotod
by the Legislature of the State for Edunationa1
ana OharItable purposes, in 1868, for the
term OIL twenty-five Years, 10 which
contract the inyiolable faith of the State Il
pledged S with capital of 81 900, 200, to which
Y 4 Ass slhSe huded reserve fund Of s350,OO0.
take place monthly on the second Tuesday
NJ I MEYER sGALEs OR POsTPoNRs. Look at the
following distribution: ~ Wv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-20

No costigeness, diarrhea or any boweI
complaintsw where Hop Bitters are used
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16
! = MS PA T g H
....1, ...s.Ses NOTICES.
RrsTySGs. BUNTtSGs!

,..r,S ,us, received in PLAIN and LACE
A'cs;TSSsipFr 'c;SS iTTF In black and cososed; -. ao
~ st,iNTIN6sa at i2!s, ioH, is, ana 2oc.' 40
~gtsoetw,6oL DOT BUNTINGs-the best goods--at "a
,GSs ND 2ssSs susEeEs At i2x lssi. 2a Is, so, So,
81 SS&,sS. s. Ssi fac se: iS Z RE Sas <
ST gEssI1 sI1 KS;nc greatest bargains in the city
roao S2IG; ,, SS % II sPE~from aossienvery low
Cotn,,ns ~ DRESS S&ooDs, tn ar The latest no.
fE% rs and sArISs to match goods
81 Al iha9SsSi hswSs--A fun Supply just received;
hest a. PE&CAiL,sESs a. a. 9e.' 'xaEd % Nice:
PEjSS I ri. ji.N.NS at &C;
EtISsrSn.LE ESriSSGn iLE yRlNGES at 16sc.-ah the new
.hHa':ii h9 SILK PRINCES in great variety; =; x,uo,,
sikNIRhf, ~; St;p TpGINGs, ToECHoN and BRETON
LAGsSS2f;, X : sSS2f;,sI1NG in alrs,yles and qualities:
SEsS.E SEssc,.. WkDGAS G,NGHAMS Just received.
70 psS>M MATTlS6S! MATTINGSl .. I.
-,,.cs WHITE and FANCY MAITINGS from.
aNo Noapricy.-thr greatest bargains ever onS;ed IN
these S@T"S'i @ check al 25. regular price doe; 64
]"SSr" - soc worth SOC. .
Tier sns soS WOOL cARPETs sefHn to be
i!S" sacrifice 20 close: s
s4& az o. : flannel At 81 so sl.I5. and ss;,
e. SetssssINER MEEP2SSa G9It2hSsiffr EhSs from , oc
" ,.3St nN'i,sI to $50.
per- CURSETs! CoRsETS!
.,ur.LACE aud SipE,SlEEL CoHSGiS at QUO )
SSth;sSr,rS si 90. So. 75c II. and SI.25;
n,ESi>9i S~1ii (. .TAEASoLs-s ncv stock inst opened,
ENGn.''rn SC TO Sd large as,or' 'lDcnt:
,o,i,Fpy far Iad,s children. aud gentlemen In all
hoS.S;S 80, and ai al prices. from &c. pair up;
~. SCAnFS ana BOWS from l5c. 10 ~;
WWRiiE QUITS at 45, so, 90, IS, IS, Soc,
op3S
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HOLLYWOOD sfemorial-Day, Hedncs-
day, May 2ISt.

The managers of Hollywood Memorial
Association attempt no special decoration
this spring except some appropriate WIeatn-
ing OF the Monument. The grounds are
now in excellent order by the faithful assist
anee of Colonel Swami and Colonel Cut
shaw and others; and as all our citizens
are equally interested in the care OF our
soldiers graves, the floral tributes can be
safely left to- them. 3
1t is hoped business-houses will be closed
after II NJ; and as the larger number OF
visitors, with the military, are on, the
grounds In the afternoon, the managers
have the pleasure OF announcing that james
Lyons, Jr,;s will make suitable address at
5 p. n. Mt a stand near the Monument.
On Saturday, May 18th. the ladies having
charge OF sections and their young friends
generally are requested to nssist in making
Wreaths for the Monument st the Sidney
Methodist chapel, west Main street, beyond
Laurel street. ss5 ..gf..
Flowers and Wreaths may be sent to tie
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

Ory1cR RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT
- May II, 1879.
70 PERSONS INTENDING THE ERECTION
OF FRAMED HOUSES DURING THE SUM
MER:
The City Council has passed and the Mayor mas
approyad the following 5cint resolutions:
ResoIped (the Board OF Aldcrmen consnrringi
That when ihe Copmon Council adjcurns on IA
first Monday In July next, 1t will adjourn 10 meet
ON the first Monday in october; aud that wnen soe
Board Of Aldcrncn adjonrDs on The second Aoauay
in July next II will ad ionrn TO meet ON the secoho
Monday in October next
Pesoiged (,he Board Of Aldermen concurr1ngJ,
That the COMMITTEES Oh. Fire DepsrtInent ne re-
aueslel 70 advertise tn the Richmond DtSpGtea ou
tuesday and SATURDAY OF each week unlil the Satur,
notiae To aIIslsers0ns inicndtng the erection OF
uynn buildings to present their $here7or
an or before The rst Monday sn July next that tne
sano may he uIy considered and acted on prior 10
the SUMMER recsss Sof the Gily Council.
\ In pursuance Of ,hs above. NoTICEis HEREBY
GIVE n THAT P.EIssoN INTENDING DIN TO
ERECT FRAMED Ho USES IA this CITY duri Ing
The sun, The Council Will Eake sppn
cation ,herefcr IN writing SiaE
the ComGittt,e &c on the FIRE pepafs. M
eui, In order tha. they may be- duly ana
reported to the City couscil for tss action oy sne
sIEST MONDAY in July !, s.s&55.
( = q s5ss7 CHARLES r. TAYLOR, ;5
Ehlirnaan Commit iEee On Fire 4
I3SSAfH6JfG
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99-CEST STORE.

RECEIVED AT THE
99C. STORE:
100 SETS EIGHT-BALL CROQUET-;hc bcstin
t0wn-at 99c.;
A full assortment of GLASSWARE, Including
GOBLETs, plain and engraved. bon hne All"
common; GLASS SETS. BUFFERS, PLATES.
SALTS, BERRY. DISHES, PITCHERS, co'-
ERED BOWLS, CAMrORrS, &c, &c.
More of those elegant ENGRAVED and WALNUT
FRAMES at 5oc.;
Handsome CUSPADORES at soc. pair;
WATER COOLERS, ICE TOSGS, lCE-PlChs'
BREAD BOXES. TEA-TRAYS, &c.
WILLOW.HAMPERS at 99c.;
Complete as.ortfnen, or GLAsS-SIADES;
All sizes SPRINKLEEG.C CANS cheap;
so dozen FEATHER BUSTERS at 10c.:
100 dozen ONE-HALF PALS at 1Jc.;
The best HAMMOCK ever offer ed at g9c and 81.
Catalogues mailed free to any address.
w. A. STEVENS,
my 10 sos Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

THE ART EXHIBITION AT VIRGINIA OPERA
H0UsE.-The loan collection Of the Rich
nond Art Association is still on exhibition,
and it is hoped the public generally will
avail themselves OF the rare opportunity af-
forded Of making themselves familiar with
works of real merit. Indeed, in almost
every Iineof cultivated taste something is
offered that will please. In the more prac-
tical specimens of ornamental architectural
designs we noticed very handsome and
elaborate collection Of designs for churches
and private houses by Mr.. Marion j. Dim
mock, so well known to the community as
4 skllfuI draughtsman; he needs no further
comment. TO notice the cXccilences in
every department one must SO and sec for
himself. The exhibition will not be kept
open a great while longer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

BRIEFS AND PERSONALS. Robinson & Oil
ver's new factory on Brook avenue Is n
great Improvement to that street and ere
dit to the city.
A second edition OF ''The James River
Tourist" which has found such favor with
the patrons Of the Ariel, is soon to be issued
in an enlarged and improved form.
wednesday evening Mr.. W. A. S. Davis,
4 carpenter fell from flal-boat near the
Seventh Street bridge and fractured one OF
his legs.
II Colonel Cutshaw would allow Colonel
Randolph Harrison the use Of the steam
roller for a day or two most OF the Capitol
Square walks could be put in decent condI-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

HOSPITALITY OF TIE CoLoREB MILITARY.
An invitation was recently extended to the
Seaboard Elliott Grays (colored). Of Ports
mouth, Va. by the Virginia Gfays, OF this
city, Captain Ben. Scott commanding, to
visit Richmond on the Fourth OF July and
be their guests while here. Captain Scott
has received letter from Captain Corprew,
OF the Portsmouth company, returning
thanks for and accepting the invitation.
The visitors will arrive here on the evening
q, the I'd Of July and return on the 9Th.
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rDRI GOODS.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

sytIF'S. SILK GRENApiNEst In plain and Tan
SYCLE'St cr.from 2tc. NJ 10 : per Saru;
syIi't'> ANCi ami PLAIN MlLt.lNEH1
sYChES Il ,tEI@NN tk Xxx 2VG a"G GK6s.GKHiN SILK
syCi,F's. from 75c. IN 10 $ per YARD:
IyTif.S .GonH c0,urs Of SUMNER SlLhS from
SS22GCi't.> = ~, : AiI.WUoL hUNTINGs from l2h to
SYEEEF,S SSYyEI,F,S ,iIWG6L i:I IL gUNTlNGs from les to
srTj'E,< 1:,c. per Nard;
SviIi,E'> .BTNTiNC;S from 40c. to 81:
SStIF'S LACE EUNTlSGS:
SYsi.E'> GH4CAnED SiLkS-a! The Latest no.
: : CHS sTRirED wATERED sATIN-ail the
S}CLff S}Cif,s % ricce: i BLACK LYONS SILK from
SSYYrhi.f,> 10 pieces HiGH.LUsTKE sILK from
sYCLF'>. 81 20 S2.2J per yard:
SYt'IE'> I."t Of remarkably fine LYONS SiLh ~
sYtLt'> - worth -:
ScYiCLIE'>, We are cffcr.ng the cheapest BLACK
sYCIF'S GRENADINES 10 he foun' in the city;
sYCLtS Fine SILK and WOOL ID ASSE
SYCi.h'..t GRENADINES at 75c. aud -!
S5Cii'E.S We are Offering 90 pieces LUsTRES
SiCiE'>. reduced from 80 10 lGssc.-all the latest
S9Ii.F SSY9Ci.ES. 800 p:ir si.button KID GLOVES III
SYCLt'S white, cnIorcd and opera shade, at
SYCLs.>. IN Dies GOODS we are Offering spe-
SYCIr'> C!al Inducements:
sYciF.S .GGo p!rcrs OF new assorted styles from
SYCIT.S Fine ALL-WOUL GOpDSat rs, 2S, 33,
SYCLE'S. 81, 40, AZ, aud 50c.;.
SYTLEtS 500 pair LADIES' Nh u I I y y
SYtLf'S Isle GAUNTLETS ut CSC;
SYCLr'> | 900 toxrn pair LADIES CLOCkED
SI Giles. HOSE. at 81 q dozen worth Sc:
SytLE-. q Gf:NTIEMEN'S LlSfE-T II Il L \ ID
SYCLE'S.i HOSE al $3.50 box worth So;
rs STYLES latest novelties LACES-sut
SYCLh'>. -, Erelonne, Brabant, ltal!on, rorchon:
>YCLE'S. &C:
SYCLE'S. 1000 ricccs HhNBUEG kMBEOil-
SYCLE'S.i Erred EDGES, IN Err L n & :,
SYTIES.i FLULNCES. &c, at 3. 4, 5, z, 3, 9,
>YCLES. and Oc., and w TO y per yard;
SYCLE'S. ) 90 d0zcn TOWELS from g.. up TO 2oc.
-YCLE'S. apiece:
>Y0LE'S. $50 NAPKINS al G. 6, 10, ard l loEc, :.
>YCLE'S EAN~. i'll ircat variety, at one hall their
,}CIE,S, r. hniES' UNDERWEAR:
;YCLE', Ne are offering so dozen LADIES
>YCIf'Sl liEMSTlTCHEDH HAN DkERC CHlEFs
,YCLEiS. at $3.50 per dozen worth 46 4 dozen;
,YCLE'S ION. lot i.i regular. MADE Ht 'SE At l2t.c
,YCLE'S. one lot SILK CLOCKED HOSE n
1875:
,YCLE'S Every style made In Ladies', Gentle
,YCLE'S mems. and Misses HOSIERY.
,YCLE'S SYCLE BROTHERS,
,YIIF'S 31l Broad street,
,YCLt'~ between Third and Fourth streets.
,YCLE'S. my 5-eodl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

ELECTION OF, NoN-CoMAIssIoKED OFFi-
cERs.-At a meeting Of the Attucks Guard
held W ednesday night the following non
commissioned officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Orderly Sergeant, W. P.
Gray; Second Sergeant, Emmet Scott;
Third Sergeant, s. Decatur Turner; Fourth
Sergeant, James Rush; Fifth Sergeant, a.
Bundy; Quartermaster, Harrison Holmes |;
Ensign, w. IA. Hasriss Corporals, William
Ferguson, James seiden, John Lees James
lnhnsnn .......
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

THE HACK.STAND ON FRANKLIN STREET.
At recent meeting OF the Council peti-
ton was presented looking to the abolition
OF the hack-stand on Franklin street near
the Exchange Hotel. The subject was re-
ferred to the Committee on Police, and by
them committed 10 the custody OF sub
committee, consisting OF Mcssrs. King and
Higgins. These gentlemen ascertained that
the ordinance gave the Mayor the requisite
authority in the matter, and after confer
euce with him lie decided yesterday to give
an order abolishing the hach-stana referred
tO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

POLICE COURT, Police-JuS-
tice Joseph j. White presiding.-The fol-
lowing cases were dispo,ed OF:
Robert, Charles, and William Freeman
and John Gray (small colored boys) were up
for stealing flowers from the front yard OF
Dr.. Morris. They were whippcd by their
parents in The presence OF Sergeant L. Ii.
Chalkley.
Alexander Brown, William johnson, VIII
liam Winefeld, and George Harris tall CO.
lored boyS) were fined 81 for throwing rocks
in the street.
Scott Wingfeld (coored). assaEitfng and
beating Ann Pittman, wa: ilncd go so.
John Kratz was fined s5 for violation OF
city ordinance by his driver obstructiDg the
street railway with his wagon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

LuSAcY CoMMIssIoN.-A commission of
lnnocy was held yesterday afternoon at the
civ iail to Inquire into the mental condi-
fion OF Mary Ann Brown and Ellen Brown,
hoth 1coIored. The commission was com.
nosed ] of Justices Cunningham, Taylor, and
:fsheH. k,a and Dir. Beal. Both OF the women
were adjudged lunatics, and were conveyed
to the Pinei Hospital by Deputy Sergeant
W. " TYLER. '9f 45s. ~ ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

Brief Uems.-Thcre Will be regular
meeting q! the City Council tonight at s
O'Clock in Council Chamber Hall.
Rev. j. II. StringfelIow, rector OF Meade
Memorial church, having returned from the
South, will occupy the pulpit at that church
Sunday.
Judging from The arrangements made for
the calico ball at CerSley's Hall tonight, no
doubt it will be Il grand affair.
p Mr. Arthur Small, OF this city. fell on
Hull street Wednesday night and received
some very painful injuries.
The May term OF the Hastings Court will
begin next Monday morning.
The questions are repeatedly asked, What
is to be done with the Free bridge and
why. is it that Manchester has not turned
over to the proper authorities the amount
OF funds appropriated by the city towards
the maintenance OF the bridge? Richmond
and Chesterfield have done their part.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

cemetery throughout the day OF fhe memo
rial celebration. The lakewood and Hebrew
Assoc Citations. our military companies, our
schools, and all our citizens are respectfully
requested 10 unite in the observance OF the
day. E. 81. BRowE, Secretary
Hollywood Memorial Association.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

HEBREW MEMORIAL-DAY-ANNU CELE-
Observation-Disclosures LIGHT GUARD.-Yester-
Cav was the day fixed by the ladies OF The
Hebrew Memorial Association for deco
rating The graves OF the soldiers who lie
buried in the Hebrew Cemetery, near the
city. The weather was favorable, and
there was very large assembage, and
every grave was honored by the fair ladies
work. -+... ; -
The Walker Light Guard Company B,
First Virginia regiment), having rendered
their services to the ladies, visited the ceme-
tery and took part in the memorial ceremo-
nies. It was also the ninth anniversary
celebration OF the company, and they pa
raded, forty men strong, with their new
sbako bats ana white pants, presenting Il
splendid appearance. At the cemetery they
fred a salute in respect to the dead, and
then marched to Clarke's Spring, where tar
cet-hring took place. The first prize was
won by Second-Sergeant L. G. Christian !;
second DriZe-atin medal-being Carried Oil
by Sergeant J. II. Derbyshire. ....~.
The splendid marching OF the company
and their excellence in drill was admired
and complimcnted on all sides, especially
their, company-front" mauGuyre as they
passed along Broad street. :e.. .,.
Upon the return CT the boys to the city
they passed the residence Of General Brad
ley T. johnson (on Franklin street,, COM
mandant Of the First Virginia regiment,
and the band played r..
"Carry me back to old yirglnia's shore"
At night the ceremonies OF the day were
concluded at the armoIy by collation..
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n-5- TIE MOST IMPOSING DISPLAY
Of DRY GOODS in this city Is now presented by
COHEN BROTHERS,
who will offer this week.

who viii offer this week
LUB.N'S ALL-WUOL DOUBLE-W WIDTH TAM
lSE at 45c, the value of which is 65c.; also.
the finest numbers ut fully zoe. yard under
value: ...
BLACK CASHMERE ES al 37ifc, reduced from SOC.
CASHMERE DE ECOSSE at 42sc., heretofore
sold at SOC. All Cashmere reducet;
TIE SiLk-WARp HENRIETTA CLOTH At 81 4
yard worth 81 80: AUSTR ALLAN GRAPE
and other Mourning Goods III large variety ana
at low prices;
GRENADINES at l2is 16, aud 20c; IRON
GRENADINE at 25c. Vailed at 4Oc.; MEAl l.
CAN MESH at 62&c. worth fully 90c.; at 92c.
warranted worth IL. .25. Also, the most eNicneiyc
variety of BROCADE and SATlS-SrRlPED
GRENADINES at fully Csc. yard less than
general value:
EUNTINGS in all their variety at exceedingly low
nriccs my 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

The MuSicale.-A fine programme has
been arranged aud will be presented at the
Beethoven musicale tonight. Visitors
from Richmond arc expected TO be present,
and will assist in the rendition of the pro-
gramme. Members OF the Association
wishing to attend can procure admission
tickets to-day from any OF the managers.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

HO9ERT b. LYME. r. NJ. about twenty buiidihs
lot. on Smiths Hill, fronting on Skin, seVebih;
and Eighth streets, near Crouch fres'oh' anu
other streets. ,.. uxr,s @,
JAS. MACDOUGALL. At his auc.ion.rosrns' re a'
Io.9O A. Al furniture, mattresses, crocSery, &c.
JN0IE. LAUGHTON, JR.. l0h A: M.iaHd 59 L, "a
diamonds, gold and silver watches, goia Js"erS'
j chains, &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

NATIVE WINES AND CLARET on DRAUGHT.
Also, ALL THE CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA
BRANDS.
PRICES VERY Low.
CHRISTIAN ( WHITE, Agents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

NJ ELLYscN CO., advertising agents, insert adj
Refreshments In all Of the newspapers OF me uniiSe
S,ues ~ publishers rates. Orders LEFT at the ss
patch count!nz-reom will receive premPs at1en
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

We are now receiving all OF the
FAMOUS ALDERNEY BUTTER from DR.. Baunister's
BOSNIAN DAIRY" Amelia county, Va.
This butter Is supplied By herd Of PURE ALDER
NEY COWS.
/: The dairy is under the management Of IN expert
of twelve years experience III u famous northern
creamery. II Is made with unusual skill and nicely,
neatly printed in pounds and half-pounds, and
WILL BE RECEIVED REGULARLY THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR IN REFRIGERATOR CANS.
We guarantee this butter to equal if not surpass,
any other " Gilt Edge" butter sold.
We arc the exclusive agents.
b. 7. ARCHER & Co,
Northeast corner Eighth and Maiu streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16
LEVY BROTHERS,

who also are offering great bargains In
- MATING, OIL-CLOT1IS, CARPETS. and
LADIES' LINEN SUITS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

The CoLoRED BAPTIST STATE CoNvES.
TloN.-The colored Baptist Convention me;
again yesterday morning, the religions SER
vices being conducted by. Elders G. Brax-
ton and l.. G. Walden. ,-,.
A contribution OF S5.25 was received
from Shiloh Baptist church, Fredericks-
burg, and vote Of thanks rendered there
for.
The Convention next resumed the read.
ing OF letters.
Elders L. A. Black, T. Cook. f. W. Nor
ris, NJ. d. Williams, and L. G. Walden were
appointed to investigate charge from Sus.
sex county against Elder William Bassett.
On motion Of e. G. Corprew, it was
ordered that any church or society shall
have the privilege Of discontinuing it's ini-
tiation fee, ii desired.
Rev. A. e. Dickinson, Rev. DR.. McDon-
aid, OF Richmond, and Mr.. A. Owen, OF
Mobile, Ala, were invited to seats in the
Convention.
Letters containing s26 from the Union
Baptist church, Bal!imore; So from the
Cosby Missionary Society, Proctor's Creek,
were received and thanks returned. Con-
tributiens CT S1.50 from the Macedonian
Baptist church, $G5 from the Norfolk
Union Baptist Association, were also re-
ceived and appropriately acknowledged.
At the afternoon session the report OF the
Committee on Letters was read and received,
and a number Of churches and societies
added to the Convention. -~..-<... .
The committee appointed to investigate
the charge against Elder Bassett reported
the following resolution, which was adopt
ed:
Rcsolued, That the cards sent up to the
Convention endeavoring to impeach the
character of Elder William Bassett are
groundless.
4 committee was appointed to examine
II. P. BraXton, OF Ebenezer Baptist church,
for ordination. ...-
Rev. j. L. N. Curry, being present by
invitation, addressed the Convention.
Adjourned, with prayer by Elder L.
Spiller. -....
At night Elder Fl. johnson preached on
the incarnation OF Christ. ....
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

BETHESDA WATER.-This far. famed water, one
Of the best duretics known is for sale on draught
or In larger duautitie. by GEORGE SCHGN, Main
and Eleventh streets. Its action the kldEf Us Is
direct, often immediate, and always with the best
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

hH Right 1gain.-CharIottc Christian
(colorcd), who was coufned in the Chester
field jail as Il lunatic, having been seut from
Midlothian district, has sufficiently recoY-
cred from her attack TO obtain a release from
Imprisonment. Upon being dismissed from
i.ll shc moved off towards home. express
ing determination to forever hereafter be-
have herself.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

FREAKs.-The Criterion Comedy Com.
nany presented Freaks" to delighted
audieuce at the Theatre last night. The
piece is very amusing, and was wei! PLAYED.
it is about as good company as has been
here for years.
All who want to haye<a hearty laugh
should 60 to see them play Freaks.
It will be repeated tonight. a gay time
can be confidently promised oil who attend.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-16

THOSE who have tried the PICNIC CIGARS pro-
uouuce them superior For sale at every place where
good cigars are sold.