The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-07-11
CHARLOTTESVILLE.

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t,orrcsuordcncc Of the Richmond Dispatch
July 8. 1879.
An allno>i IN ,allclcd duinc>s h;l> fallen
upon u Slncc' the University commence
lnnnt. Gorgcd 10 com pirton is we have
been during the past two months with
events Of interest and excitement, we are
now in The condition OF tocpor which III
cyit.,biy follows.
The fine farm "Birdwood.' near The
University. belonging TO the estate OF the
late Within Garth, was sold on Friday to
Captain Buck, Of Louisiana, for SO per
acre-ahout onc.half its real value. Tie
purchaser is understood TO be a genticman
Of means. and he proposes to place the
farm in the most improved condition prac-
tCahlc ii once
On Sunday there was general exchange OF
pulpils among our pastors. Mr.. BledSoe. OF
the Methodist Church, occupied the Baptist
pulpit; Mr.. Pctrie, OF the Presbyterian
Chulch. occupied Mr.. Blcdsot'S: and Mr..
Williams. Of the Baptist Church, preached
for Mr. Petrie. The many friends OF DIR.
George b. Taylor were pleased to see him
in he Baptist pulpit Sunday morning.
The owner Of Monlic,IIo, Mr.. Jefferson
?. Levy, hgS placed an embargo on that
property by warnin" oil tres DAsscrS. lie is
here, anG understand contempiates put
ting the property in thorough repair.
There were a great many people in at
tendance upon the County Court on Mon
da7. 4 crest many were under the ln1lu-
ence ii henZinc." The eases Ct Open
helm and Gilbert, charged with burglary,
~, h.,- "a inn tn
time, were taken up on Tuesday. Open
helm turned States evidence, and the trial
OF Gilbert resulted in a hung jury. who,
being unable to agree, were DISCHARGED.
The Fourth vas observed in this place
by the usual closing OF the banks and post
Office and by several abortive attempts to
gel up excitement With balloons and fire.
works. The Monticello Guard had Il pa
fade late IN the evening. At night a plea
SAINT thing in the way OF 4 lawn-party was
held at the residence OF MIR. r. II. Fife,
under the auspices OF the Baptist Parsonage
society. The grounds were handsomely
illuminated, and refreshments were served
10 the hot and thirsty citizen who sought
The cool retreat. The day was fearfully
hot.
Rev. A. Z. WoodGn, D. D., late chaplain
Of the University, |: is understood will
supply the pulpit Of Dr.. Brantiy, in Balti-
more, during the summer months. DR..
"oodhn has won golden opinions for HIM
nel here, and we shall be sorry to lose him.
lhe ehap!aincy falls to a Presbyterian min
i>'er, DR.. Vaughan.
\ little coiorcd child. near Doylesyille. in
N'> county. was killed the other day by
swallowing cup OF concentrated lyc in
soiulinn. Death ensned in few hours al
Ter drinking.
colorcd man named WimbuSh was Sc
ii2usIy scaided at the round-house last
A'Sht While cleaning locomotive. He was
!" Inc PIT under The engine, and through
>o'ne encouragement OF one Of the Steam
VochS The steam was discharged upon bis |
!iShf shoulder and face. He received |
"oaN medical attention., but is quite |
badly scaIded.
IoiohcI Z. ). Fcnable left to-day for his |
suauler residence, "Lougdale," Allegheny |
county.
rpcakiDg OF snakes, there are poticeably !
:. treat number this year, Notwithstanding |
q was predicted that the '.cold winter"
""u Killed them out. Not long sace q !
,,i iauief,D tonr feet long with sixteen rat
",,S, was Killed near town, and the number
sula'i snakes OF the garter and adder
n,o..' seen by the writer Surpasses any
r !. lapV year. know that "seeng snakes"
~, " sa 10 il!-nstured construction, but I
rttpeaklnS OF the genuine beast now.
"a ne is Weather bias become very hot and dry,
s,i u u !. We DO not get rain soon the gardess
lhi' ~, We worthless. The corn throughout
,Is ss'cihity has good stand, and is bearing
n~a. uiy weather nicely. Peaches in small
s i,.aa'l'ies are making their appearance;
nv ,waHrmelons. HousekeepeIs are max
npiaekperry wine, and the grape-crop
prospect Is tine one.
nlae n' Methodist Episcopal church at this
rbns., uaVe purchased the "OId Methodist
Old e,a property, and are now having the
Inc s" ,.ns torn down preparatory to build.