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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-11-05

PRAIRIE CmoKRNs--We quote at 25c. apiece.
SQUIRRRLs--Per dozen, zoe.
CHcKENs-We quote 90 for spring; for
grown, SO to S.2).
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Cotton.
Firm. Active demand. wsguote;

[NeTE-The quotations foiio,Uiag, ,olsSss
otfcroiss stated, are for wholesale spot cash
ots. When time is asked OF small amounts
purchased, higher rates are dcmanded.l
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wagon Woodwork.

SroHEs--From to ~ inch per set, XXX
select, B3; Xxx, S3.7h,
SAWED FELL0Fs--'" % ~, 81 per set.
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Curl: YOURSELF!

" u2haAnans 'gerotius Ca5al.gos 3 fslyco 10 pef
.1Nsh.y cure all forms OF sprrr.stiSrrAea or semna,
nsnsss, uegeTa Debility lmpuicnty, etc. and restores
Ao't rover and brings back the "lonhiul NIxor" o.
Moe VINO nave destroyed it by sexual excuses or evil pran
FS;mHelh iWo 70 seven weeks TINS. This remedy, Which
~ oeh used by Dr. Boh0nnan in his private practice for
We vty Years was never known 10 fail in curing even
ny MOiNi GASEh. 1t gives vitality and mDarts energy
H wonderful effect 10 kJse middle aged men who tef
Weasne's beyond their years Its nvgOratnl psHeftie
arc leil ~ ohce Young suffering from Il = conss
guehees o. iA deadtuy destructive habit Self AbuSs
pn VS. Rs medicine with the assurance OF speedy and
rhhhANbNI cure. The rStcut gains ii epglh and eaa
y Of pTt at once US 4 acts directly the parts affect.
~ US soothing and healing tonic and Gnody ne 10 ths "a
ahed seminal vesices and iliste otI,ts nnarng now,
I tone nsd restoring them to their nla state dc sans
rs u We D0neial hab hsl never been indulgeo u I'M
ingredients are simple pro1pSNr,ss NJ Ass., .ng, is1
nI as se S ma He sposSt ~ a.. sa.s1 sssl4
W Tllce 1--WE Dollars, sent WIN nm oirecou, ese 4,
sy address For sale only at Dr. C. A. 8SSsn ssS ~
60 o North rim stree; ce.yeCn Washington syeoS md
fLesn stree, st. Louis No EssA5l!snsd In BSl S'e
,H III "Treat,e on Special DisesasaS witch t,,.
clear denfaton OF the nature causes sy1npto,s means
sme, ec, OF SYPHILIS, SEMINAL WEAKNESS Fro sens NJ
ehhE 70 any address upon pt OF one stnrnp A'
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BUTTKR-COuntry, choice %; inferior 22i I;
Western and Kansas. choice 20; Inferior 2sh 4.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-11-05

GERMAN MLLsr-We quote atsl .OOuer bushel
ghte DO, Soc.
Cottor-At the Oh Mil, loo. per bushel.
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Freight Rates 10

Free Of burrs, fine Is; medium, 81; bury
II To- 10 per pound
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PEAouEs-9 pounds, u Gji pounds
.$,l5
r0MAToEs-2 pounds, 81 25i pounds,
$40
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MONEY AND TRADE
YESTERDAYS MARKET SITUATION

Cotton Firmcr-Meats LOwer Grain
STEADY with Oats on Rising Ground
-FIour AIi Right-Bran Higher
Barley and Eye Firm-Minor
Truck in Poor supply
Railway Notes. Points,
Facts and figures,
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Tagging and Ties
Poultry and Game.

BAGGINa--Standard. l2H.
ARROW TIEs- 81 So per bundle.
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MEDICAL

Illustrates Marriage GUIDE, 26U pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 80 cents, same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents, Woman.
hoo, 70 coHts; Pamphlet, 5 cents-securely
aialej BY mail. Send money Or postage
stamps pr WHITTIER, the great specialist.
'f 81 tApr'e' street. st. Louis, NO,
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No headache or back-ache for ladies
who drink SWINE OF CARDUl."
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A. &. w. Hunstsble, of Mckinney, make
0 pair Of boots per month.
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sugars ana syrups.

suGARs I'VE quote; Powered II X; Crushed
II formulated lls4i standard A, IL; White
extra llk; extra l0M to 10H; Yellow
6s TO loi Louisiana new white clarified lOAc.
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MAHnEksAA ans,ss. 'SSg,g e.
"a "a % 40 ,yz HsB "A mRr-ieaanithOse contem-
W ~ ~ am y &Ered OF Recipes sent seeuroIrs
tssledior 50cents money or postage rt-Ds GiGrsS
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BLAcKBEIRIEs--sl. 35.
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Butter and Eggs.

Eeas--Wholesare. ESQ. per dozen.
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Fish and oysters.

OYsrIRs-2 dozen forI2Sc.
-sts 100. per Id.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

Castle Hall, {. r. Balfour Lodge No lc
Section No. Ii5.
Rayvi.e. La. May 18th, 1880.
4 t,eley.ti from Sects Nos 3i7 and 332
assembled in this Casre Hail On the above
named date ftr the purpo.e Of ins'itu,inz
Sect. No 4l5 Bros +. Hanna Of No 3I7
having been d-putized by Grand Chancellor
!. l. Scott as Installing officer, called the
charter Members and dr'esa'es together and
read to ,hers his power for INSTALLING.
The roll of Charter Members was then
called, each answering 10 their names.
ballnt ~as then ,akea and candidates duly
elected the installing officer appointed the
following brethren TO ail him IN confcrns the
several grades Of rank Pre,iden,-J. +.
Hanna. Ct Monroe Vice Pr,sl..eu,-Jam-s
G>ccin,an, Of tAet.,; Chap.sin--H &. White,
9. G-lss; Secretary 4 Treasnrer-J ID.
Oakley. Of Monroe; Guides. q. Bradfieid
Of Delta; 7. A. Garrett, Of Monroe Guard
H. Vanos Delta; Sentinels-R II. Endom
Il L. W. Surghnor, both Of Monroe.
The section " rs then opened q rank con-
fered urou the chartee members.
The election for officers resulted as follows:
Presidential. K. McLemore; Vice President,
DIR. d. r. Petit; Secretary Il Trea -urer-
Jules p. Gilly; Guide-C. p. Balfour; Guard
j. ". Sium.; Sentinei-John 3. Davis.
The officers being installed, John L. Hanna,
presiding officer, declared Secti,n No AIS
duly installed. The officers ticking their sta
hons, scok up their regular order Of business
and adjourned 20 Thursday 18th May, 1880
. JUGS p. GIlLY. B. R. McLEMORE,
Secretary 4 Treasurer. President.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
The Bible.

There is not . book on earth 50 favorable
to al the sind aud sublime afe ciions: or so
uptriendly 10 ha,rod and persecution, to ,yran.
ny, injustice, and every sort Of n,alcvolence.
as is the gospel It bres'hcs. throughout,
mery. bcnevoienes and Peace. -Beastie.
], is boot full Of light aud wisdom, will
make You wise 70 eternal life, aud furnish you
with directions and principles TO guide and
order your life safely and prudensly. Thefe
is no book like the Bible for excellent learn.
ing, wisdom and uss.-HaLe.
Tho Bite 10 tho book, Of oil oshers, 70 b
read At "a EGGS and 10 oil conditions Of the
human iifs +, not 10 Be read once, or twice, or
thrice through, and then laid aside, bot to read
In small portions Of one or two chapters every
day. and never to be inter missed. unless by
zone overrulsng neeessity.~4dsms.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

Is 4 most attractive number, fall OF good
things from cover 10 cover. First, Darleys
exquisite illustration greets US, the naughty
urchin, familiar 20 rs all, who cr~eps like
snail, unwiIlingiy TO school,, wiki. his mother
chides an. his sister smiles, as generation after
generation has done since the great poet first
described the sceae Then we ind III fashion
and work Department, a very large variety Of
Suggestive ma,,ee for lahy's use. Sans1res
wardrobes and Summer employment have
the best Of guides in these pages. The liter
AIRY department is very fine, fully up TO the
usua, high standard Of the magazine. Christian
R.id's story increases in interest, and the new
serial "Glenarchar is confirmed in some most
interesting pages Mrs f.. X. Church con-
tributes one OF hrr excellent articles on the
Women Of Oar Own Land, and Mrs. II. G
Rowe, most interesting sketch Of the early
days Of the grca, Queen Eii7xheth, while the
stories and rroems a.e varred and entertaining
Every department is well silled with ,he mat
ter most attractive to those for whose use the
Book is desgned-,he ladies' We will furnish
the BEACON ana Godey's La 1y's Book for one
year a, the low price 70 So Sc on annlicaiinn
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

The colored people 10 the South
would do better to vote the Demo.
cratic ticket than they would to vote
for the selfish iceberg Sherman. As
between Hayes Sherman & Co. and q
decent Democrat we will support the
latter, and would advise the colored
people Of this section to do likewise
If John Sherman is nominated at
Chicago it means tho success IF the
Democratic ticket. and the unfortun.
ate black man ought to be ON the
strong side.-NorM Louisiana Re.
publican.
You need not be uneasy about
Sherman he don't stand any show
at all; but we think the colored pee
pie would do better to vote The Dem.
ocratic ticket under any and all cir.
cumstances.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
Local Brevlties.

Tue editor being ::unwell preveu,, the pub
lls..on Of the court record ;hi. week.
The wished for rain came Oh Thursday,
aLi /: ~as Just such rain a. was needed.
The yry in tbs case IL Mary Jane Hender.
snn. Alas Williams cor s,shb!ng and killing
Of Laura Burroughs, returned verde, of mar
slaughter.
The jury in the case Of old Chass"y Nelson,
for whipping . It'll. boy to death. returned a
verdict Of guilty OF murder, without capital
punishmeut.
Tins week ha. bee, de voted by the Court
a. the criminal docket, and il has been abouc
exhausted. The c,vii do-ke, viii! be taken
up nett weet.
The Baton Rouge Cop.to;ian came or, on
the 18th in eish, page form and brim full Of
good reading matter. Tho Capi,olian is now
,s-ued u.-weekiy and wce.ly.
Mr.. J. II. Ba.es. Newspaper Advertising
Agent, Al Park Row (r.n,es Bu.lding) New
York. j. authorized 20 contract for adreEu'--
n,cn,s in the BEAcOs u, Oh. tcst ra:es. H.
Inc 'a'"'@"u '"''
"''ou' ''"e"' ~ '"'1' ~
curing " e"''e 'e''' - . ~ '''''
Los'' "e"o'""'"'" o- s"
S'oney W. oPe"o'' ' o"e A"e
saos WA oo"''' ~ :,
No sosiee Of the fling Of provisional and
una. seeou''" WI q. ~ -
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

The lblsowing gentlemen have been appoint
I'd nnsmbsrs of the Public School Board for
RrAlasd Parish c. n Moore, ". p MAN.,
ham, &C. Wynn. John A. Hen''er, John
Laosoix, JILL. Rushing and J. D. Cooper.
Some ofshs names are not spelled right, while
shs innisials Of others are incorrect in the
psmoesss, but ws know that these are tho
names iusooded. -
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
Gu instances.

Every one Of our present subscribers who
will procure US one other subscriber can have
the BBAcoN ono year for two dollar. and the
new subscriber will receive il at the same
prices Just msAe the effort, and 80 il you
do MOI succeed in bringing .: one more sub
scribsr in less thsu q week. II you bring us
dve new Subscribers At two dollars esch, 10
advance, we will give you the paper one year
free. II.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

The married nsu, moral as he may b. who
goes to . social parry and comes home With .
long hair OF the wrong color Of that Of bis
better halfs on his lapel, can tell more strait,
lies in two brief minutes than the veriest sinner
thu, ever plsyed short card. Bossier Banner
Brother Scan'and has been there Eos certain
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

We arc just entering upon an important
political campaign; and believing that mLny
OF our ci'ixens would like 70 got tho pspes
during the campaign, bu, do not feel sble 70
take il oil the time. we have concluded 70 cfie.
it from tho 6rst Of April or from any ,ims
during April to the end Of the year for 81 so.
Let Our subscribers info:r :Ae;. neshbor. II
TIL. proposition. Il
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

CTRAfED fro n tho undersigned. on Satur-
- day, May 9Th. two mare mulss ono .
dark bsy. the otte! dark dun, both about S
hands high A reasonable compensation will
DO paid for their return to Mr.. VIM. Dunn.
on my plantation. LOUIS LIDDELL.
Rsys,lle, May Is, 1850.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

The Baptist Messenger, published at Far
nerville, is not only good religious paper,
bur an excellent family paper, which We
would like 20 $40 literally patronixed. In
order to induce o0~ people tn subscribe Tor ii,
we offer it and tho BEACON both for s. 90 a
year. This is splendid oiier a, LEAST to our
Baptist Subscribers. II.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
Police hoard.

ffs wafd--D s Travis, rI-xlesa;
Second kllAh Scott,
Third {. p Balfou,,
Fourth VT Ivy,
k.fh J Adams;
S.atL 4 A Macs.
Seventh " Frank Hairh.
Jna s Surmeriin. Clerk.
W. Simms. Treasurer
U.. d r. Petit, Coroner
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
VVHE STARE OF LOUISIANA,
PARIsH or kIcHLAxp, 5,h DIsf. CorRr.
S,.-.k;o. ~f PcA.~s P..1 H.-.c..J

SuerefsoH q Ro0eSs Reed, Deeedssd.
Whereas, John 4. Reed has filed in the
office Of tie Clerk Of the Filth District Court
in and fo{the parish Of Richand, his applica.
ton fos II administration Of the sucoe ssion OF
Robert Red, deceased.
Now, $srs5ore, unless opposition be made
thereto vlaain IN days from the date hereof,
the said BSan =. Reed will be arpoirsed
adminisqhsor Of the said estate. upon comply
ing with'she requisites Of the law.
J. NEWT. PITTS,
Clerk 5th b. Court.
Rayviile, La, May 18th. lss0.-2t.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

We would direct particular attention 10 the
advertisement Of The Boss" coffee 20, in
this issss, for the sale Of which NJ. +. Nc
poasad has the agency for this parish. /, is
~ithoss doubt the boss coffee POI. shss NO cue
~ in b w,shon, after onco using il. When you
70 10 tho stose to purchase 4 bc6ss POT ASK fos
.Ihs Boss."
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

District Conference, u. L. &.
Preachers and Delegates to the District con-
ference at Trenton, La. May ~, will be
rsssed.so Moasoe on w., S. 4 r. z. X by
paying full Arc and rosuruiH free on ecrtifi-
cate Of Secretary Of Conference.
CIV. CARTER.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

The prosperous manufacturing town
of Milton. Pa, was destroyed by
Gre last week. The number Of build
ings destroyed were 6G6. while only
two business houses were left stand
ing. Most Of the people were left
perfectly destitute.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
The HIGHLAND BEACON.
Church Difectorr.

. AZ kayviIle-Firss Sunday in each month,
ospsss services. Rev L. C. keIlis, Pastor.
, secoea Sunday in each month. Metbodis,
ep.srePal services. N. s. Cornell, Passcr.
-, third Sunday in each moa,h, preaching by
hev. An Potter, Methodist.
Fourth Sunday IN each month Presbyterian
services. Rev. d. a. Canpbeii, Pastor
Livery Sunday. ~ 9 o clock A. NJ Batti4
Sunday School. Thos J. Mangtar,, Sup't
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
O0cAal DIRECTORY.

Terms VI Fifth Dis,ric, Court for Rich,a-l
parish Jury Terms--Fir. Mondays IN May
and November. and other terms second Mon.
day in March and first Monday IN September.
Il. W. Richardson, Judge, r e. Hudson.
D.Sric, Attorney, J. Newt. Pitts, C!oss
Lem Scott. Si.e..H
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

Rev. L. c. Kellis, we learn, passed through
RayviIle last Menday, On kis return trim the
Southern Baptist Convention. We presume
he has been both physically and mentally
6eas6scd by his visit to the salubrious cl'sa-
Il Kentucky ani his association with the lear.
ned D. D. who attended the Convention, in
shc Absorption, Is il were, Of theology.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

We would like that some one in each ward
u this PARISH would furnish US with brief
synopsis Of The cosseas news Of the ward
You need uU srcubie yourself ~ put in proper
,Aape fos shc press: just drop IS postal card
matiug what has occurred And we will AZ u
or IN proper shape. #
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

On Tuesday morning last, Mr.. Stward Sco.',
an aged gentleman, who had spen, several
months IN and about Rayville, visiting his rel,
a,ives, boarded che train ., this place 70 return
10 his home in North Carolina, accompanied
by DR.. b. K Petit. A, vicksburg ,hey took
passage on the Vicksburg & Meridian Rail-
Msd. The train stopped al Morton, Miss,
Cor q ew moments and after il had started
again and had moved abou, two ca. ieng,hs,
the brakeTan heard some one cry ont; the
train was stopped, and upon examination, MIR.
Scou was found lying upon the track dead
killed ny the crushing Of his hip and both legs
BIZ the car wheels No ono knew how he
come 10 be there, "a the passengers on the
train were all a.,-~p and the employees Of the
road had nc. noticed him leaving che rar,
though he had evidently gone Oh, upon the
platform, IL no, ufi the tram, fos SEINE purpose.
No blame attaches 70 any me Tor the sad
acc..ent The remains were brugh; back
to has place on Wednesday evening and IN
TERED in grave ya.d some three niles above
town, beside these Of O number Of relatives.
The deceased vas an eldey bxoiher Of oar es-
,eemed fellow citizen Eiigah Scott, and was
a widower without children. The relatives
Of ,se d-rs ased feel very grateful to the officers
Of the Y. Il VI. road 70. the assistance render:
ed and courtesies shown Dr.. Petit, in coasec-
! ton 18th TIN, sad affair,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

Parties getting us to order pspess or maya.
snes fos theu bin plsase hessafieT hand rs
Is cents TO pay rosssse and registered lc,ser
ices H.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
THE Staate Of LOuisiana,
PARISH or RIcBLASD, 5th District Cour

PARISH OF RIcBLAsD, 5th District Court.
SsceessioS Of VIM. Bacon, Deceased.
Whereas, Simeon o. Freeman has Alsd in
the Office Of the Clerk Of the 5th District Cours.
in and for said Parish Of Richland, his appli.
cation for the administration Of the succession
of VIM. Bacon, deceased
Now, therefore, unless opposition be made
thereto within ten days from tho date hereof.
the said Simson o. Freeman will DO appointed
administrator Of the said estate, upou comply
ing with::ths requisites Of tho law.
J. NEWT. PITTS,
Cleri 5,h Dis. Cour:
Rsyvile, Ia May ~, 1901,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

Every lady Who will secure six asw cash
,sbses;l ~ 70 he BsAcoS. at g. IS per anuaaa,
will b presented wRb either PessssoeS o.
0ossyj tAdys Book for ons yesr. whirhsvss
che u.y ehoossi and tos ses subscribess, sams
Prise. che wsll Ct both shsse nssasissa and
he DsAcoR ooe yea. Ladies. w know thss
yos will ny. ysa esa get thee Pssmiums.
Will yos d. IN
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22

N20k nlH q q so epV6 a no sses1,ses
- t16eOaSd6o usasm0 ~ lssaApv
$500; - e: o : SS ~ HXdVd GlHI
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-22
knights Of Pythisss.

Castle Hall, {. r. Balfour Lodge No. Ic
Section No. ii5
E,rv;lls Z, Nav lo,b 1880
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-19
LOCAL MATTERS.
Common Council.


PERsONAL-BUsINEss PROM THE BOARD OF AL
DERNEN-THE NEW TRUCK CoNPANY-THE
NEW PUMP-wORKS, &C.
A called meeting OF the Common Council
WAS held Yesterday afternoon-President
Manson in the chair.
The Chair announced that The meeting
had been called to consider resolution OF
importance, adopted by the Board OF Alder
men at It's last meeting. Present atroll-call: /:
Messrs. Adams, Baker, Christian, Curtis,
Davis OF Madison, Davis Of Marshall. Ely
son, Gentry. Hayes, Higgins. Oliver, Pierce,
Phillips, Pollock, Rankin, Skinker, Straus,
Taylor. and Wood.
Mr.. r. Wiley Davis explained that 8Ir.
Gum was sick.
Mr.. Taylor stated that Mr.. CrenShaw was
at Cincinnati, that Mr.. Talbot was sick, and
that Mr.. HsrgrOve was out OF the city.
Board Joint resolution transferring $500
Aom the contingent fund to the tire-aarm
and police e-telegraph to pay for three fre-
alarm stations ordered in March last was
concurred in.
Other resolutions from the Common
Council were also concurred in.
| Mr.. Taylor, from the Committee on Fire
Department, presented joint resolution TO
| authorize the Committee on Fire Depart
ment to organize truck company. &c, in
conformity with the late order OF the Coun-
ell for the purchase OF q new truck. Re-
ferred TO Committee on Ordinances.
| Joint resolution from the Board OF Alder
men appropristing s350,000 IN per cent.
bonds to build the proposed new pump
works was taken up.
Mr.. Curtis thought this expenditure
ought to 60 over TO the new Council.
| Mr.. Skinker wanted the matter disposed
Of at once; it had been under consldera-
tion quite long enough.
| Mr. Davis, OF Madison Ward, took the
same ground that Mr. Skinker did. lie
thought il ought 10 he acted on now.
Mr.. Curtis stated that he was not opposed
to the resolution, but merely thought the
new Council Ought to make the experdi-
| ture.
Mr.. Davis, OF Marshall Ward, said that he
had now gained all the light possible in re-
gard TO the matter, and he thought the
Council ought to make the appropriation.
The resolution was Then agreed TO by the
following vote:
ArRs.-Adsms, Baker, Christian. Curtis. Davis
Of Madison Ward, Davis Of MARSHALL Ward, Elyson.
Gentry, Godaiu, Hxyes. H'ssins. Mcdowell Oliver,
Pierce Phililps. Pollock. RANKIN, SSlnAer' srius,
Taylor, Wood, Hanson-22.
Dir. Higgins presented a resolution de-
c,aring il to be the sense and wish OF TINS
body that, as far as possible, the work on
the new pump-works should be given to
home contractors in preference to others,
and at an advance not exceeding 10 pei
cent, nc.
| MIR. Christian moved to table. Lost.
Referred to the Committee on Water, on
motion OF Mr.. Taylor.
Adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-19

HENRICo NBws.-The grand Jury OF the
Henrlco County Court met yesterday, ana
found a true bill against Henrietta Burton
fcolored), an old offender. for hollse-break-
ing and larceny. Her trial will come up at
the next term OF the court.
The County Court was in session short
while yesterday, and will meet again to-day.
About dozen witnesses were examined
Yesterday relative to the late duel by the
grand jury, which was adjourned over un-
ill Wednesday.
In the County Court yesterday the case OF
Ned Hill (coIored), charged with unawfully
disorling money from a magistrate, was
dismissed. and the witnesses summoned TO
appear before the grand jury. Hill was
tried by Justice Humphreys, who sentenced
him to receive five lashes. An appeal wa'
taken from the Magistrates Court, and the
County Court decided that the justice had
no authority to try the case.
The cases Of L. II. Hord and +. H.
Sherry, charged with selling liquor on sun
Gay, will come up for trial in the County
Court to-day.
The BroOk.turnpike case Will also DC
heard to-day. The facts in this case have
already been published in the Dispatch.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-19

THE CITY CEysUs.-A Dispatch reporter
Yesterday called on DR.. j. q. Ca6el', inc
United States supervisor OF census Tor tnis
district, in reference TO the city census. he
was informed that all publications IN reier-
ence to the census mt this time are uiiau-
thorized and irregular. The enumerators
have not reported to him, and 1t will be
some days yet before any accurate stare,
ment can be made. a. he alone is authorized
to make it. AS the public is interested IN
having fair and sorrect census taken, ali
narties who have been overlooked should
renort 10 the enumerator for the precinct in
which they reside. The timeSor liking up
the returns has been extended fifteen days,
and 1t may be July 1st before the ofhc'ai
announcement OF the population of the me-
tropolis can be authoritatively stated.