The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-02-16

Brown, Sl45; John Brown, $40; John
Browning, $3.50; A. NJ. Burlington, 1895 |;
w. S. Bullock, 1928; II. w. Burton. $500 !;
w. ID. Cooper, administrator Of T. $. Bolts,
$40; Robert S. Costin, 1928; q. w. Da-
wilson, Sl,425; John EIler, ST., $50; Vim.
Ellington, SI,1S9; j. c., j. r., T. w. and
VI. L.Goodloe, Lucy Ramsey, NJ. +. Stephens
and Sallie Jackson, s27G; Geo. r. Heirick,
si,768; Cynthia billiard, 1915; J. X. Hite,
s62; Saul Hord, s72s; Lewis n. Huck,
trustee for G.. +. Cadwalder, Samuel D.,
William H., and Annie s. Baker, $500 I;
f.. Hughlet, 1894; NJ. w. Jones, executrix
Of Thomas APP. {. Jones, s2,041; John w.
Kenney, S409; ID. w. Landes, $40; John
+. and l.. l.. Lewis, executors Of Samuel
II. Lewis. 1925; NJ. J. Little, 1904; ia
cob Mann, 500; David Martin, S33; Emma
II. Moore, Sl02; William Nelson, 500
James L. and Sarah Piper, SlSS; f. NJ.
Potts, 1862; o. w. Reid, 1884; w. l..
Shackcliord, 1000; Patrick Sherry, 1927 4;
James Sharp. Sl,1Sl; &. w. Simms, Sl2O
q. Slater, $40; kain Smith, 1851; w. Ii.
stewart, S59S; 5. ID. Slower, SIG; l..
Stroiher. $20l +. Summers, 1925; Taylor
Thornton, $50; L. c. Turner, $500; ia
cob Walters, 500; II. G. c. Warder,
sI,141; John f. Waters, sl14; j. c. Web
ster, $500; T.. VIM. $50.
THE CANADIAN WEATHER PROPHET.
The Canadian weather prophet has at
trac,ed the attention Of our Weather Bu-
reau here by the accuracy with which be
predicts a month in advance changes in The
weather. The officers OF The Bureau say he
has access TO weather statistics at Toronto
running back fifty years, and by an intelli-
gent examination Of these is able to accom-
pish very wonderful results. They say they
can now frequently predict as to the wea-
Their a week ahead, and expect when the
data at the Bureau shall accumulate sufli-
GENTLY to predict for longer periods. The
Canadian man now says there will be big
SHOWS on the 22d, oath, and 18th OF Febru-
airy, and that we may expect two big SHOWS
in March.
Personal NEWS ITEMS.
Senator Blaine has gone TO New York.
Major Charles Sitlington, Of Bath, left here
this morning for Richmond. Major W. A.
Burke, of stanton, came here to-day from
Baltimore and left tonight for home. Mrs.
j. l.. Darlington aud daughter, and Mr..
Scott Darlington, of Richmond, were at the
the Richmond Theatre, is here. Senator
Lamar was at the Senate chamber this after
noon. He looks pale after his severe attack,
but is improving steadily. The North Car
olina returned eXodu,ters said they had not
seen but one fireplace in Indiana, not one
nice place, as my last nights dispatch stated
The report of General Johnston, which re-
suited in the House voting to remove the
disabilities OF Sergeant p. p. Powell, Sixth
United States cavalry, is as succinct rs Il
military order. Powell was a Confederate
At sixteen years, and has, in four years SER
vice in the United States army on the from
tier, by his galantry won the recommends
ton Of his officers for a commission.
BRIEF ITEMS.
There is great pressure for military Of
fcers as instructors in colleges, and Gene
raj Sherman advocates the detail OF retired
officers with full pay for this duty.
During the week S1,033,000 in national
bank notes have been received at the Trea-
sury Department for redemption.
There was no session OF the Senate to-
day, and small squad OF members delivered
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as patent-outSide speeches.
The House Committee on Canals to-day
heard discussion in regard to the Mary
land ship-canal, and Messrs. Nat. Tyler and
others advocated the Sassafras-River route
as opposed to the Choptank route.
The meeting of the subcommittee OF
Foreign Relations on the Acklen matter
to-day was strictly private. r.
The weather to-day has been very beau
tifu.
Senator Withers has before him bill, as
subcommittee, to incorporate the Dental
Association of the District. The object is
TO require all dentists TO have diplomas.
Associated Press Reports by telegraph to the Dis
nach.l
CONTESTED-ELECTION CASE.
WASHINGTON, February II The SUBJ
committee OF the Iiouse-Elo ctions Commit
tee have decided TO make no written report
in the Donnelly- Washburne case from Min
nesota, but each member will state his
views to the full committee on Tuesday,
when vote will be taken. 1t is stated on
authority that there will be Il majority and
minority report submitted to the House.
II is thought the majority report will be in
favor OF DonnelIy.
SENATOR LAMAR IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, February Ex-senator La
mar returned to Washington to-day. He is
sill obliged TO use a crutcb but otherwise
appears to be in excellent physical and men,
tai condition, and is in good spirits. He will
be in his seat Monday.
CHARGES AGAINST A POSTMASTER.
WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Post
master-Gensral to-day gave hearing to
number of gentlemen from LoudOun cOun.
ty, Va, regarding tle charges OF general
care lessness against the postmaster at Hami-
ton. There are a number OF applicants for
the position, and two or three Of the aspi-
rants were present al the hearing.
FOrty-sixth COnGress--SecOnd Session.
WASHINGTON. February IA, 1880.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met this morning for debate
only, and was addressed by Mr.. Bright, OF
Tennessee, on the subject Of funding OF the
pubic debt.
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