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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-29

Tie O6iltIdl NOmmlt
Mrs. John Davis
Mrs. w. W. Scarborough
Mrs. Vim. Henry Davis.
Mrs Robert Brown, Jr.,
Miss Warder,
Mrs. Joshua Bates,
Mrs. VIM. Carson,
Mrs. Vim. NJ. Fisher,
Mrs. A. J. Howe.
Mrs. q. NJ. Humphrey.
Mrs. I. NJ. Hinkle,
Mrs. Q. A. Keith,
Mrs. ]. Kebler.
Mrs. /. Burnet Resor,
Mrs. ], n. Jeffras,
Mrs. +. d. 8. MILESTONE
Mrs. VIM. B. Davis,
Mrs. Geo. Fox,
Mrs. Wm. f. Church,
Miss Strong,
Mrs. N. G. NettletOn,
Mrs. Richard Folsom,
Mrs, Vim. C. Cochran,
Miss Leidy,
Mrs. F. ID. Anderson,
Mrs. 7. j. Emery,
Miss Anna L. Fox.
Miss Mary E. Mitchell.
Mrs. DIR. Bradford,
| Mrs. Sam. McKeehan,
Mrs. VIM. Worthington
Mrs, H. G. Yergason,
Miss Shipley,
! Mrs. ]. d. Cox,
Mrs. j. f. Whiteman,
Mrs. W. f. Thorne,
Mrs. w. A. Goodman,
Mrs. DR.. s. Wardle,
Mrs. A. F. Allen,
Jeanette Crapsey,
Mrs. Geo. ShillitO.
Mrs. j. NJ. Johnston,
Mrs. L. L. Y rke,
Mrs. James Dale,
Anna NJ. Irwin,
Mrs. Henry Hanna,
Mrs. E. Zimmerman,
Mrs. VIM. A. Proctor, .
Cora A. Paddock,
Mamie Smith,
Mrs E. Laidlaw,
Mrs. c. Ii. Gould,
Miss Sampson,
Miss NJ. E. Brown,
Mrs. J. Scott PEBBLES,
MS. W. S. Dickinson,
VIM. ]. Breed,
Wm. A. Hall,
T. NJ. Hinkle,
H. F. Clark,
l.. c. Hopkins,
Wm c. Cochran,
Chas. S. Crapsey,
Chas. Hannaford,
Bellamy Storer,
r. Dymond,
Z. B. 6outhwick,
The reception wi
Hall or or about ia
The Executive O.
Mrs. John Davis,
Mrs. S. s. Fisher,
Mrs. 2. NJ. Humphrey,
Mrs. H. c. Whitman,
Mrs. W. II. Davis,
Mrs. ]. 7. Perry,
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'tos
Mrs. s. s. Fisher,
, Mrs. Murray shirley,
Mrs. F. G. Huntington,
Mrs. H. w. Stge,
Mrs John T. Perry,
Mrs. W. ]. Breed,
Mrs. A. R. ClaIke,
Mrs, Geo. g. Gray,
Mrs. A. II. Hoyt,
Mrs. VIM. Dominick,
Mrs. Robert N. Jones,
Mrs. J. P. e. Kumler,
Mrs. H. p, Lloyd,
Mrs. R. 8. Rust
Mrs. l.. Devenney, il
Mrs. Jas H. Laws,
Mrs. Bishop Clark.
Mrs John Webb, Jr..
Mrs. G. Y. Roots,
Mrs. M. NJ. White,
Mrs. John Swasey,
Mrs. w. Hubbell Fisher
Miss Bare,
Miss Lizzie Lupton,
Mrs. Frank w. Wilson.
Miss Jennie A. Hubbs,
Miss Ella s. Hollister,
Mr.. C. Bates,
Nus. Kinney,
Mrs. s. B. Warren,
NJ IS r. Westcott.
Miss Guthrie,
Winifred NJ. Evans,
Mrs. G. L. Balringer,
c. A. PlimptOn,
Clara E. NOurse,
Mrs. Thos. Gibson,
Mrs John Carlisle,
Mrs. A. A. Blackman,
Mrs. Davies Wilson.
Mrs. C. w. Moulton,
Mrs. Daniel Stone,
Mrs +. A. Fletcher,
Mrs. E. C. Gosho'n,
Mrs. ]. ID. Brannan,
Mrs. C. B. Marsh,
Mrs. Briggs Swift,
Mrs. D. W. strickland,
Mrs. Richard Smith,
Mrs. Chas. p. Williams
Edith NJ. Swiggett,
Mrs. Chas. L. Mills,
Miss Emma Newton,
Miss Lucia Stickney,
Hattie X. Phillips,
Mrs W. A. Ramsey,
VIM. McAlpin,
John E. Hatch,
w. II. Venable,
Edward Cooper,
L. C. Weir,
+. W. Handy,
Mr.. Gregg,
Chas. c. Fisher,
John H. Patterson,
Fl. J. Page,
C. K. Brown.
Il take place at Musi'
nuary Goth.
mmittee is as follows
W. ]. Breed,
w. A. Hail,
VIM. McAlpin,
W. Ii. Vcnable.
J. E. Hatch,
W. C. Cochran
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

A Terrible Accidsnt-A Man Crushed 10
Ueath.-Yesterday afternoon about 3
O'clock Mr. a. Windcr, young man TWEEN
tv.three years OF age. whs resided one mile
below Manchester, on the Petersburg turn
pike, met with terrible accident Which
caused instant death. He was returning
home from this city in a cart, ana When at
the gate near his residence ihe morse sua- t
denly became frightened ana ran on. as.
Wipder was thrown violently from MS sea.
against large pine tree, ana was @ Srasheu
between the tree and the cart. hls paeA
was broken in two places, besides crushing
his skull horribly. The unfortunate man
was found by bis brother soon after tne ac-
cident, and he immediately dispatched a
messengers for physician. DR.. Mathews,
OF this city, was the first to arrive, but lie
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

and cities that are around us. The slow
OF the canal cannot compete
for this trade. We want the railroad which
will draw that trade.
Mr. Thomas w. McCance felt 1t his duty
as a good citizen 10 give vent TO his feel.
ings. He believed there had never been
crisis In the affairs Of the city as great Us
this one. Ue argued strongly in favor
OF the scheme and OF the duty OF the Coun-
ell to give the people chance to vote on the
question. Tie thought the building OF the
road would bring us an immense trade. Ii
we.fail to take advantage Of this opportu-
Mtg in forty-eight hours the money will be
raised In Baltimore to complete the Bu-
chanan and Clifton Forge road. Then
where 'Eill we be? Where will be your
handso me streets and fine houses and long
streets il we don't bring more trade to the
city. He hoped the Board would let the
people vote upon the proposition.
Mr.. John Purcell thanked the body for
an invitation to speak, but declined on ac-
count OF the lateness OF the hour.
AIR. Cannon moved to amend the resolu-
! tions as adopted by the Common Council so
az to conform to the charter in reference to
the vote necessary to make the proposed
appropriation. Agreed to.
Mr.. Williams moved tofurther amend the
resolution so as to strike out the language
endorsing the scheme. He said there were
members who were willing to submit the
question to the people, but who did not de-
sire to endorse it by a vote. Agreed to.
Gr. Meredith moved to amend so as to
require the road to be commenced at Rich
mond and pushed on to the West, and to
allow the use OF money raised by mortgage
to aid in completing the Buchanan and
Clifton Forge road TO Buchanan, where it
shall wait until the line is built from Rich
mond. Mr.. Meredith spoke at some length
in favor OF the proposed road.
The amendments were agreed to.
Mr.. Wagner said he was friend OF the
road. and as such he moved to reter the
whole subject to q speciaI committee. Lost.
The vote was then taken on the resolu-
tions as amended, resulting as follows:
AYES --Messrs. Barksdale, Bass, Cabell, Gray
Smith, Wagner, Williams. and McrcdiIh-S.
| NOES.-a1essrs. Beali, Cannon. DickerSon, For
resicr, Kelly, Lipscomb, Scott and TOdd-S.
The Chair announced that the resolutions
were defeated.
Adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

Brief Wcms-The annual meeting OF the
Alert Fire Company OF this city was held
last night in Firemen's Hall. Officers for
the ensuing year were elected.
The terms Of imprisonment OF Plunks
Chalkley and Sidney Reid (colored), Of Rich
mond, who were sent to jail here for fight
ing, will expire some time this month.
Ma lor Walker, the Republican senator
from this district, appeared to be the GEN.
trail figure among his political brethren ut
the Capitol yesterday.
Mayor Clarke had nothing TO engage his
attention before his court Yesterday.
The nanr OF Il wcltknown newspaper
reporter {" Truthful Jeems'') is mentioned
in connection with the mayoralty at the
election in May next.
A regular meeting OF the City Council
will be held tomorrow night.
Notwithstanding the dilapidated cord!-
ton OF the Free bridge and termini much
travelling has been done over it this week.
Rev. h. F. Woodward. the newly
appointed pastor Of the Methodist church,
is expected to arrive here in time to preach
Sunday.
There are three criminals confined in the
Chesterfield county Jail awaiting to be tried
for felony, and one Is out on bail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

Te!ephonic Connection uith the Dis
patch.-Since the central Office OF the Bell
Telephone Company in this city has been
temporarily abolished there is only one teie-
phonic communication between Manchester
and Richmond connecting this city with the
Dispatch. 1t Is stationed at Merritt's
Bridge-Avenue House, on Seventh and Hull
streets, and any important news items, IL
left there before II O'Clock at night, will be
telephoned direct to the Dispatch. Com
mnncation with the Manchester reporter
up to the above hour can be had with him
at the Dispatch office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

MAGGIE MITCHELL.-A large and appre-
ciatiyc audience greeted Maggie Mitchell at
the Theatre last night in the play OF " Pearl
Of Savoy" Marie miss MitchelD brought
tears to the eyes OF many Of her lady ad.
mirers by her faithful representation OF
that character. Her entire support acted
their parts in a most acceptable manner.
Tonight sLttle Barefoot" will be pre-
sented.
Tomorrow night Mckee Rankin and wife
in the Danites.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

vse WEATHER YESTERDAY was mild and
o,,a- until the afternoon and night, when
= was cloudy and threatening. At mid
nirat it was raining.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY 6 A. NJ, At /;
1. NJ. 81; noon, Il; 5 ?. NJ, 6Si 8 2.
n. &c: midnight, 64.
Mean temperature, 81 l-6.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

THEY CLEAR OUT THE OLD OFFICERS OF
BOTH HOUSES AND PUT IN A NEW SET
A NORFOLK NEGRO IN THE PLACE OF A
oNE-LEGGED sToNEwALL-BR1GAD SOL
DIER-sPLENDID BUT UNAVAILING AP-
PEALs FROM MEssRs. DUKE, ELLIS, AND
DASDRIDGE-RULEs ADUPTED-THE SEN
ATE sUsPENDs THE RULES AND BY A
Two-THIRDs VOTE AGREES TO HELP OUT
THE READJUsTERs QUICK, CLEAN
SWEEP PLAN BY ELECTING THE CAPITOL
OFFICERS FRIDAY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

CHANGE OF ORpER FOR POLICE UNIFORMS.
The Board OF POLICE Commissioners at their
recent meeting modified and changed very
materially their former order relative to the
police procuring Eheir alniforms, as fol-
lows:
First. The time for requiring the men to
buy new uniforms was extended to six
months from January l, 1880.
Second. a change was made from single
breasted te double-breasted coats.
Third. Tie contract was not awarded to
any one party, but each man was allowed
to select his own maker, and arrange his
terms Of payment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

YoUNa THIEVES. s.--Robert Villains, John
Anthony, and Edward Hawkins, three
small coiored boys, each nine years OF age,
were before the Police Court yesterday
morning., charged with entering in the day
time the Office OF Rogers & Miller and steal
ing sundry articles. which were found in
their possession. Dnsaccount OF their ten
der age they were turned over to their pa
rents to be whipped. The whipping was
duly adminis.eged In the room adjoining
the courtroom. 5., HI 5:''zea e.a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS, YESTERDAY.
Bank of Old Dominion Us. McVeigh. AR,
gaed by II. o. CIaughton, Esq., for plain
tiff in error and submitted.
Burgess Us. Belyin. Argued by +. NJ.
Conner, Esq, for appellant, and Henry q.
Cannon, Esq, for appellee, and continued
until to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

THE MOZART THIS EvENIEG.-First, over.
ture, FRA Davolo," (Auber.) orchestra :
second, solo violin, "Souyenir de Haydu,'
(Leonard,) Mr.. Kessnich; third, duo eIari-
net and cornet, with orchestra, (Calk,)
MessrS. Jardela and Beier; fourth, "Turk-
ish Patrol March," (Michaelis.) orchestra
fifth, duo piano, " Radieuse," (Gottschulk,) y
Messrs. Thilow and ReinhGrdt; sixth, qun-
tette, "Gavotte," padre Martini,) strings /;
seventh, waltzes, "Villase Swallows" DO
seph Strauss orchestra.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

was extinct. The head Of the deceased was
literally torn in fragments, and presented q
pitisul sight. None of the family were at
home at the time, but returned Immediately
afterwards. Their grief upon beholding
the ghastly sight can better be imagined
than described. The sympathy Of the com.
munity is with the distressed family.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

Republican Meeting.-The colored Debt
Paying Republican Club, Of this city, met
last night for organization. They organized
a club and elected officers. There are quite
a number Of them in this city, and they
have determined not to be led astray by the
Repudiators. They will meet again at an
early date, and an opportunity will be given
to those who are in favor Of an honest pay
ment OF the State debt to join the organiza-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04
THE RIVER RAILROAD.
Spccial Meeting of the Board OF Alder.
rneu Yesterday.

THE oPoSITIoE TO APPROPRIATE
$4,000 VENTILATED INTERESTING
ADDRESSES BY COLONEL PALMER, MAJOR
JOHNSTON, DR.. CURRY, GENERAL ANDEE
son. Mr.. FRANKLIN STEARSS. MR. 7. II.
sTApKE. A. l.. ELLETT. ESQ. AND MIR.
THOMAS ". McCANCE - AMENDMENTS -
THE RESOLUTIONS OF The COMMON
COUNCIL DEFEATED BY A TIE VOTE, &C.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

SENT TO JAlL.-Yesterday Andrew James
tcolored) was before the Police Court as
Suspicious character. He is an old offender,
aud has served term in the penitentiary
and city Jail for stealing chickens. A
number OF persons in the neighborhood Of
James's house have complained OF their
chickens being stolen, and it is thought
that he was the one who committed these
robberies, as they all occurred since his re-
lease from imprisonment. He was sent to
jaii for twenty days. 4sz.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

THE MONUMENTAL CHURCH FAIR.-The
ladies OF the Monumental church opened
their temporary restaurant at No. 1907
Main street yesterday. The bill Of fare
comprises everything that the market al
fords, and the ladies have also for sale a
number of useful and fancy articles. AS
this enterprise is for d worthy object, it
will no doubt receive the liberal support OF
the Dnhlic
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

NO MORE RuEuMATISM !-Therc can he now no
excuse for suffering the pangs Of rheumatism. The
crutch business Is becoming fast played ont amongst
old s;agcrs." and acute and infammatory cases OF
the worst sort easily and quickly cured since tho
Introduction Of Dr. HERNDOS's GYPsY's GIFT
which any dl usglst an supply.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

HUsTINGs COURT.-The Hastings Court
was engaged yesterday in trying Henry Eek
for breaking into the house of Henry Svcles
and stealing lot OF wearing apparel. lie
was discharged. The civil docket will be
called to- day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

CHURcH-CHoIR E.-Haverly's
Chicago Cburch-Chor win play PinaiOre at
the Theatre Monday, Tuesday, and We'd
nesday nights next. Il is composed OF
ladies and gentlemen VINO have been prom-
nent in Chicago choirs, and our information
is that it is q splendid company.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

The Lecture at Brdnch'S.-The lecture at
Branch's church. in Chesterfield, Monday
night, was attended by number Of PERSONS
from this city, who were well pleased with
the entertainment. The singing and cha
rades were highly enjoyed. The hospital
ity OF the people in that vicinity was ua-
bounded. An elegant collation. was spread,
and eagerly partaken OF. A handsome SUM
wa, realized, which goes towards the main
tenance OF the church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

FIRE THIS MORNING.-The alarm OF fire
at 2:25 O'Clock this morning from Station
81, corner OF Fourteenth and Main streets,
was caused by the burning OF lot OF rub
bish under the stairs on the first floor ut
No. 1889 Franklin street. Damage trif1ing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04
WEATHER REPORT.

,xn,c,V.oSs FOR TODAY For the Mid.
a. Atlantic States, variable winds, cloudy
us .ther and numerous rains, partly as
snow in the northern portions:
For the South Atlantic sta'es' lower
nrcs>urc, sontherly winds warmer CLOUDY
,rne, her. and numerous rains.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

HABEAs CoRPus.-Mr. l.. c. Cabell yestcr-
day obtained 4 writ OF habraS corpus from
Judge Wexford, returnable to-day, in the
case OF William Schneider, one OF the Lot
tier confidence men.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

EAsT.END BENEFICIAL SOCIETY, No g.
The above Society met last night and effect.
ed q permanent organization with the fol-
lowing officers, who were elected to serve
for the next six months: President, G. Z.
Thon; Vce-President, Charles HebSt;
Secretary, Paul Boesig; Treasurer, George
Hirsh; Assistant Secretary, j. 4. Crarey;
Sergeant-at-Arms, l.. NJ. Johnson. Execu-
tive Committee: John Hart, James Camp,
bers were enrolled. This promises to be
very useful society. 1t pays four dollars as
weekly benefits to the sick, and each men,
Der is assessed one dollar at the death OF
brother-member, and fifty cents at the
death OF a brothers. wife.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

JAPANESE TEA-P PARTY.-The ladies OF DR..
Hoge's church will combige their japanese
tea-party with their Christmas sale, to open
Oh Monday, December Stb.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

The most pala'able way to take Cod.liver OH ID
I'm Emulsion. Use PURCELL, LADD & Co.'s con-
bined with IIvpophosphltes of Lime and Soda.
Price, so cents for small bottles.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04
ALPHA

Is new brand Of wrIIsKEY that Messri W. d,
BLAIR & co. have just put on the market. II Is :,
perfectly pure article and more resembles the Old
fashioned Rye than any we nave seen since the war.
The Price is very moderate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

For COUGHS. COLDS, AND CONSUMPTION use
PURCELL. LADD & CO.'S Emulsion OF Cod-Iiver
on with Hypophpsphites of Lime and Soda. Small
bottles price OnlY so cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

SAVE MONEY by having your pr1nung Gone ~ :sh1
DISPATCH PRINTIsG-HousE. Good work, lon
prices, and satisfaction n&ranieed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04
A FRAGRANT BREATH.

IF your TEETH are dccayed or defective; If your
GUMS are sDoDgy, bleeding, liberated, or reccdirg
from the teeth. use
MEADE G. BAKERS
CARBoLlC MoCTn-WASH
which removes the bad odor caused by these, aud
rapidly heals and clcanses the mouth, impartips =
DELICIOUS FRAGRANCE TO THE BREATH.
Sold by all druggists at SOC. bottle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

County Statistics. The number OF deeds
recorded by the clerk Of the Chesterfield
Court during the month OF November was
90; number Of marriage.liccnscs issued,
17-12 white and colored. This report
shows large increase In the number OF
marriage-licenses issued, and a slight de-
crease in the number Of deeds recorded, AZ
compared with the report for the month OK
October.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

WHEN YOU WISH TO TAKE CoD-LIVER OIL use
The Emulsion made by PURCELL, LADD Co.
with Hypophosphte OF Lime ahd Soda. Small bot
ties, price so cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

HOP BITTEgs does not exhaust and destroy bas
re torres, cures, and makes new.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

PERsoNAI-BRIEF ITEMs.-Heury Fl. Va
den, of Chesterfield; e. Il. Hubbard, Of
Danville; Md. Stockton, of Winston, \.
c.; and E. Fl. Crews, of Henderson, n. c.,
were registered at the Tobacco Exchange
yesterday.
The committee appointed by the Rich
mond Tobacco Association to confer with
similar committees from the different to-
bacco markets OF Virginia relative to the
proposed new scheme Of inspecting leaf to-
bacco, has hecn discharged without making
their report.
The street-crossings on Cary street at
Thirteenth are being made rough, so as to
prevent horses froEl slipping and falling
w hen pulling heavy load.
The sale OF reserved seats for the Kate
.Rbayer concert will commence this morn
ing at c. f. johnston's:.
4 drunken man fell on the corner OF
Seventh and Byrd streets yesterday after
noon about O'Clock. The ambulance was
called but was not used, as the man was
turned over to tae police.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04
BEAUTIFUL WHITE TEETH

BEAUTIFUL WHITE TEETH
MEADE & BAKERS
SAPoNISE DESTIFRiCE
WILL PRESERVE THE TEETH, REMOVE
ISCIPIEST TARTAR,
and
KEEP TBE TEETH BEAUTIFULLY CLEAN
Sold by druggists al soc. Il box.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUB
Lie PKINTING.-Captain 4. L. Frayser in
his annual report says:
There has been considerable more print
ing done within the last year than was en-
| braced in my last report, which necessarily
increased the binding, folding, stitching,
etc., etc. But, Notwithstanding the large
| amount Of work executed, the actual pub
| tic expenditures only aggregate the sum OF
$40, 723.02-being S2,o31.10 less than the
disbursements in my first report.
| The printing for the General Assembly
| last winter was increased by an extra ses-
| sion. The Journals Of both houses, to-
gether with annual reports, arc unusually
| large.
will mention briefly some of the items
viz: A Geological and Mineral Examina-
tion OF Portion of the James River Iron
Ore Belt, with Map; Report OF Special Com
mittee on Federal Relations; Proceedings
Of Special Committee on Upper Appomat-
toX Company; Communications and Re-
ports Relative to the Settlement OF the Pub
| lie Debt; Report OF the Joint Committee
on Printing; Joint Resolution instructng
the Board Of Public Works to inquire into
the alleged contract heretofore existing be-
tween the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company and the Poto-
mac Steamboat Company; Report OF the
Committee for Courts of Justice; Commu-
nication from the Governor OF Virginia in
response to resolution Of the Senate call
ing for information as to the exercise OF
jurisdiction by Judge Rives. OF the District
Court Of the United States for the Western
District Of Virginia; together with many
bills, resolutions, and documents OF both
houses, too numerous 70 mention here.
Your honorable body, at your last regu-
1or cosSioo onprnnrlatp1 son 0H0 tn lafray
the expenses of this department, being
5000 less than the General Assembly have
appropriated for many years for the public
printing, but this appropriation has been
ample, leaving balance to the credit OF the
printing fund of S27G.9S.
The cost Of paper consumed in conncc-
tion with the execution OF the printing and
binding has been Incorporated in the above
| statement.
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COM saIss1oS MsRCMANTs.

HENRY NJ. WORTHAM,
l1 AGENT FOR THE SALE OF
DUNLOP & McCANGEfS FAMILY and EXTRA
. -. FLOUR zlgf .sssaxs3:
DUPOST's SPORTING, MINING, and HAST
: - -. IkG.POW DER So
onsrs for sale $3.50 -
MOCHA and OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA coz.
RIO and LAGUAYRA COFFEE,
NO. / NORTH CAROLINA GROSS aud FAMILY
KEW WI fB5cKWngaT FLOUR and cAssARps
Y1NEsT GUSpowDgR, ooLosG, and z. o.
cASSED VEGETABLES and CANNED FRUIT
0I,D WHISKEY, COOKING VINE; &C., &C..,
no 27.eodlm y =
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FIRST GRAND OPENING
LEVY BROTIIERS'
OF TIE
HOLIDAY DEPA ENr

OK THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER Atm,
at haf-past o'clock.
The handsancst. largest. ami best-assorted STOCK
Of CHRISTMAS GOODS ever exhibited In this city.
Entrance by the new staircase to the Christmas
Department.
You are Invited to call aud ius pcct the novelties.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.

RICHARDSON & Co. p. NJ, trustees sale or
real estate In Rockets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

THE CIRCULATION OF THE BIsraTCR
,pGrg THAN THE CONFINED CIRcU.
= MON OF ALL TIE OTHER DAILY News
rIpEss OF TIE CITY.
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isted pleasantly for everybody and profta-
bly, for the State for twenty-four years.
Mr.. McCaull returned his heartfelt thanks,
and pledged himself to discharge the duties
OF his Office 10 the best OF his ability.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-04

,r,,sred at the Post. Office at Richmond, Va, as
second-claSs matter.I