The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-10-01
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,xrnovgp BUSINESS rRosPEcrs-THE COS
PEI cAxr.xEErrSGs-roL MATTERS
MUNICIPAL STATISTICS, &C.
r(orresnondence Of the Richmond DispstchI
SEPTEMBER 30. 1880.
In the County Court Of Surry YESTERDAY.
Judge Bate presiding-the case oil Polly
Newly (colorcd), indicted as accessory 10
the murder OF her husband. Richard New.
by, several months ago, was brought 10 trial
for the second time, and, as In the nrst IN
stance, the Jury failed to agree on verdict
and were discharged. The case was con.
tinued for a third trial at The next term OF
the court, and the woman committed 10 laii.
At the August term OF the Court Amos
TAYLOR (colorcd) was convicted OF the MUIR
der OF Richard Newly. and Is now serving
out the term in the penitentiary 10 wnicn
he was sentenced.
During the present week cotton has been
pouring very freely into the city, both by
railroad and by wagons. The receipts yes
terday were nearly or quite five hundred
bales, and to-day they were fully as large.
From the counties-even as far ont as
Brunswick and Interchangeable staple IS
hauled to the city by wagon.
| The business prospects are improving as
| the season advances, and the merchants
generally are hopeful OF a larger trade this
| fall than they have known Tor some years.
Their authorizations are based upon The
grounds OF fine crops throughout the coun-
try.
The gospel camp-meetings at the FAR
Grounds are drawing larger crowds than
during the first two weeks. and many
white people attend them, mainly through
curiosity. however, and to hear The singing,
which is really good. Last night Rev. Mr..
Gaines (coored), Of New Jersey, formerly
O pastor In this city, preached sermon on
the subject OF "Death In the Pot" based
on III. Kings w.: 40-41. II was announced
that Rev. John Jasper, OF Richmond would
be here on sunday to deliver his celebrated
discourse on The Sun do Move" Rev.
Brother Jasper was al one time pastor IN
this city, and petition has been forwarded
him to come over and preach.
| A good deal Of activity is shown In poll
tics in the Southside counties, notwith-
standing the fact that the farmers are as
busy as they can well be with their crops.
There is speaking every court-day in this
section by the representatives Of the three
parties. II reports are to be credited, there
4 VIII De Il utItStlOh iiOh wv
adjuster electoral ticket TO the Democratic
ticket in this section in November.
The Democrats of this city will In short
| time spread to the breeze very large and
handsome flag bearing the portraits OF Han
cock, English. and Coleman.
| During the month ending to-day eighty
seven cases were disposed OF in the Mayors
Court-tbc great majority Of them being
for trivial violations OF law, punishable by
fine. The fines collected during the month
amounted to only 500.
| The number OF marriage licenses issued
this month was seven-6ve OF them being
to colored couples. Deeds recorded, 80.
Licenses issued by the commissioner OF the
revenue for the month, 1926 2-Of which
1858 "a goes to the State and S267.2S to the
| city.
Our city harbor is being dredged at the
rate of 400 cubic yards per day. IL Will re-
qulre about ten days TO complete the work,
when we shall have a depth OF twelve feet
at ordinary high water in the harbor, ana a
continuous channel OF that depth down The
river. KOBlN ADAik'