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THE PRICE OF THE CHALLENGE COFFEE Is 25
cents lt is little higher than other because It is
great deal better.
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UND CHOICE LIQUORS AND FINE
GEOGEEIES.
d. AxTELoTTI.

xa ID. AxTELOTTI.
be-, ,ioai fRASKLfB STREET. RICHMOND. VA,
cH0isre 70 call sttsstion 20 his large stock of
Bklxin,, VIRGINIA WHisKEYs, ENCH
oL6 SG - 3 W ssd WINS: such as
JAMS ~; u; VISOR WHisKEYt
ccklkiSsHfE ckkssfyEs w.!lHIsKEy, ssven years old;
Old N n pWhiSkEY. Eve years old:
a. BftkhhJELL DARK LONDON DOCK
SEs6iSSiEEi Sts 6mSiEikLt S|!It! t,y..so.p, !, so aRAxpY;
Also. rvkE HOLLAND GIN;
Wa&S.Stss Trades OF POkT aud SHERRY
ll>o. viSSEs viSSfEssahd ahd IL i6H and l(jTliH Whisky.
GyteevaaA HANS, FINE TEAS and C0F-
hf1.s1..ssno sno 0h0cEBI IS yeaerally.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-24

TRY ONE FOUND OF THE CHALLENGE COFFEE
snd you VIII use no other
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LADIES, 70 TO the grand Millinery opening OF
French. pattern Bonnets and Hats, Flowers, Sc.,
TuuRspAY and FRIDAY, March 2otn ana soIn, !"
WV YORK AUCTION. HOUSE, o2s Broad street,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-24

GRAND PICNIC smoke for the holidays. Fo,
sale everywhere. Only SC.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-24

COMMUNICATIONS WORKS.

DICHMON GALVANiZED-iR0N
III WORKS,
WARNER MOORE, PROPRIETOR,
MANUFACTURER or
GALvAxIZED-IR0N CoRNicks, WINDOW
CAPS AND STILLS, DoRMEk WINDOWS
BALLUsTRADEs, NA>sAkD
ROOFS, &C., &C.
Works, TOO Matn street, Richmond, Va
ubsve earerea Mr.. TunO. HENSON ss supsgin-
,enaens, who was In charge ef the Gaiyanixed-Iroa
depsrtrnenf OF the Arm OF Asa Snyder 70, Oh
which wssa member up 10 1877.
E,,imstss furnished FREE Of ensfFr .,.o,w
WARNER MOORE,
NH A.eod2m formerly of Asa snyder Cp
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For GOOD, RELIABLE SMOKE try the Pic.
NC CIGAR
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-24

THE CHALLENGE COFFEE is sold only in one
pound packages.
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FROM DR.. ?. W. HUNTER,
BALTIMORE, Md:
Coden's LlEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF
BEEF tske pleasure in recommending; always
produces good blood, health, and strength.
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ANOTHER BIC FIRE AT CuAruAM. pr,

ANOTHER Bio FIRE AT CHATHAM. PIrT-
srLvANIA CoUNTy.-Telegrams received in
this city Yesterday state that on Monday
night some time after 12 O'Clock fire broke
out In the town OF Chatham, and before lis
progress could be arrested eleven or twelve
houses In the business centre OF The place
were destroyed. IL had its origin in the
dry-goods store OF Mr.. w. B. Hurt lin
which building the post-oflice also was To-
cated), on the east side OF the main street,
and south OF the court. house, and 1t spread
to the north and south.
The following are the assurances upon
the buildings and stocks DESTROYED in whole
or In part: w. B. Hurt, dry.goods store,
$4,000 oil stock, In the Connecticut; j. w.
Whitehead, general merchandise, $1,000 In
the Virginia Home and $4,000 I'm the Vir-
ginia Fire and Marine; j. NJ. Adkins & Co.,
bar.room, $500 on stock In Connecticut,
and $3.50 on building In Virginia State; j.
S. Halle IL Co., drugstore, $4,000 on stock;
Chatham Savings Bank, $4,000 on building,
&C., in London and Liverpool and Globe: G..
L. johnson, merchant and bar.keeper, 81 200
on stock in Virginia State, and $500 In Vir-
einia Fire and Marine on the building;
house occupied by w. Il. Hurt and owned
by w. X. Fitzgerald, g. 900 in London As
surance wv. d. Rice, general agent).
On the following property there was no
insurance Of which we are advised: T. X.
Sbepperd. saddlery, building owned by j.
M. Whittle; Mrs. A. Selden (colored). con-
fectionery, building owned by j. NJ. Whit
tie; unoccuped Office belonging to j. NJ.
Whittle; shoeshop OF Thomas j. Richard
son; uncccupied office belonging to j. d.
Blair.
The fire originated in this instance, as in
the case OF the large fire Of two weeks age,
in building belonging to Mr.. w. X. Fitz.
gerald, and 1t is supposed that both were
the work OF an inceDdiary and determined
enemy OF Mr.. Fitzgerald.
Messrs. S. S. Hurt a. Co., general insur
ance agents at Chatham, and who placed
most Of the risks, estimates the total loss at
So, 900. The insurance is about $4,000.
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HOLY WEEK.


RELIGIOUS SERVICES DURING THE wEgK-IS.
TEREsTISG AND IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
AT ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL EPISCOPAL
CHURCHES, ETC.
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8irllmond 1ispattIt.


kT THE CIRCULATION OF THE pIsPATCH
Is LARGER THAN THE COMBINED cIRCU-
LATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS.
PAPERS OF THE CITY.
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DRAMATIC RECTTATIoNS AT THE ASsOCIA-
TION HALL LAST NIGHT. Mr.. William Mason
Evans eEtertains to perfection. An extreme
ly varied and attractive programme was set
tied uDon last night and wonderfully well
Interpreted. IL was infused with warmth
ana anfmatiUu-wit1 the spirit Of an artist
and the genius OF an actor. Nothing passed
unappauded
There were no bitches or slips; every
thing moved smoothly and 1owingly. The
influence over the audience was soon
gained, and the reader swayed it at his will.
The first selection was " "Horatius at the
Bridge" The ringing rhetoric OF Macau-
ley's lines came out with fulness and rich
ness and power. In the poem by Carlton
the alternating quaintness and melancholy
were exQuistely cOntrasted or effectively
blended. All the depth Of mirtb, in the
Dicken.scene, was revealed with uncommon
subtlety and skill; every shade of charac-
ter, every tone, every homely or grotesque
gesture-the manners and the mood-were
given with Incompatible mimmicry.
Nor was Mr.. Evans less impressive when
he turned to Shakespeare. Seldom has a
more vigorous piece Of dramatic interpreta-
ton been listened to off the stage than his
reading OF the closet scene from Hamlet.
1t was singularly admirable in every respect
The same, too, may be said Of what fol-
lowed. But that which took like a storm
were the picturesque and wildly mirthful
closing verses, in which the marvellous in
yentiOn of Darius Green was celebrated.
We are glad to know that Mr. Evans has
consented to read again on Friday night.
A fresh programme will attract and cou-
pie OF hours of excellent and eloquent re-
citation will reward those who may attend.
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cow FOR AALE.

NOW FOR SALE have for sale lSs.ssa
~ fine young COW, raised BY myself mas 1x-ls
a vomng calf. Sold for no fault. Apply 10 LAW
renee CUSHING, at the Dispatch ofhce or she
can be seen az Mr.. JOHN CLASH's old place, on
Brook avenue. I'D "a ot'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-24

Bright teeth, and lips that glow the while,
Give light and color 10 smile;
And. innniieIy more than this,
Give light ana color to kiss.
Bnt both muss suffer from the want
or tn e Iife-giviHg soz0poyr.
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STEAM-ENGHNES.
HAY.

T ANDING TO-DAY AND FOR SALE
i 4 from dock 900 bates of PRIME NEW YORK
TIMOTHY HAY, In large and compressed bales.
ATKINSON & TEMPLE,
NH o1-2,E No. 8 Fifteenth street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-24

NLUAR-
THE ALDEN" FRUIT VINEGAR.
loO barrels eor sale By
DAVENPORT & MORRIS, Agents.
MCHM3SD. VA, March 10, 1880.
s,,l,T nave carefully tested ALDEN 4 BROTHERS
en- NINk6 AR for Spurious ingredients, espe-
NIL sOf snefs acids, and ind that that IL Is en-
foSss Is.e from hlem II is What IL Is srepresented
s,s ,s,. pare artike The sample used ia this ex-
as,rss'" ~, was oDecied by me from number oil
I,sss serec at toe msnufacturers' ageafs Mcssrs
NANfokr MSHEIA, of this city.
NH no WfLLIA1< II. TAYLOR. NJ. D..
lm State Chemist.
FERPOOL FACTORY-xILLED
FINE SALT.
a. DAVENPORT & MORRIS
~ szie 10 the trade 5000 sacks Of the 1sllox-
DEAVtx,e lug brshdS:
woRyHINGTON.
MARSHALL.
BCcKLEY's,
In store and afost
49,. ALSO.
''VVV SACKS Gk0UND-ALUM SALT.
nhl,, DOCK STREET,
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MEETING OF HENRICO REPUBLICANs.-A
meeting Of the Republicans Of Brookland
township, Henrico county, was held at
Wallace's Hall last night at which Colonel
o. ii. Russell and Mr.. II. II. Dyson Second
Auditory were invited to speak.
Mr.. Russell, in speech OF thirty minutes,
advised the Republicans Of the county TO
stand true to the traditions OF the Republi-
can party; and while accepting the aid or
cooperation OF any new element in the COM
ing campaign not to place themselves help
lessly in the power OF any new party. And
when they did vote, let it be for ticket
pledged to the Republican nominee, and
none other.
Mr.. Dyson did not agree with Mr.. Rus
sell. He thought the Readiuster party bad
done so much for the Republican party that
they could afford to wait until General VIII
liam Malone arranged ticket which the
Republicans could cooperate with. He said
he had no doubt the gentlemen elected
would cast the full vote for the Republican
nominee; but If they did not we would get
half loaf, which was better than none at
all. He said the Convention at Staunton,
after selecting the delegates to Chicago, he
expected, would adjourn. subject to the
action OF the Readiuster Convention.
1t was very manifest that the meeting did
not relish this part OF the programme, but
believed in straght-out national ticket.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-24
| AGUAYRA COFFEE.

oVO bags choice quality LAGUAYRA COFFEE,
Dalle,t & Brothers. importation,
for sale by
DAVENPORT & MORRIS,
Ihn IS-ltt Dock street,
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NOTICE Il shall apply TO the Board of
~ Directors Of the Richmond ard Danyille Rail-
road COMPANY for the renewal of CERTIFICATE
No. ID, dated November %. 1S47 for ten shares
OF stock In said company. Standing In the maine OF
Anderson Il BaTkSdalr. the origipal h9ying been
lost or mis'ad. ALFRED ANpEEsOS,
In his own ria ht ana as administrator Of
NH l0-WZm II. Anderson. deceased.
NOTICE.-I shall apply TO the Board OF
~ Directors Of th- Richmond and Danve Rail-
road Company for the renewal OF CERTIFICATES
No $40, dated November 25, 1s47, aud No. 1888,
dated December ~. 1866, each for ONf SHARE
OF STOCK In said company, standing IN the name
OF v. VI. Roam the originals having been lost
laid. VI. ID. ROAM.
EXecu,rix Of n. NJ. Roam, deceased.
mhT T. W2m
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EOUND, SATURDAY MORNING
Il last, on Grace street In front OF ~. Paul's
church. a MOURNING BREASTPfN, which the
finder can obtain by proving property and paying
for this advertisement. A. :. LEE, JR,,
NH 24-lt at seddon Bruce's, Virginia street
NOTICE.--I shall apply TO the Board OF
~ Directors of the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road Company for the enewsl of CERTIFICATE
No. 2,646, dated December IL, 1866, for eighteen
shares Of stock In said company. Standing In the
name OF w. IL. Green, the original having been lost
or mlsaid. W. E. GREEN,
Executor Of W. y. Green, daceaSe ,.
ID S-NNOm
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I Do NOT LIKE TO BRAG, therefore
l. only say II You want CHEAP CROCKERY 90
TO WALLACE'S; If you want FINE CHINA 90 10
WALLACE's; II you want great bargains ia
GLASSWARE. TABLE-CUTLERY. PLAT Fis-
WARE, TiNWARE, or aus HDtjSr-Ft RNfsV.
ING GOODS, you VIII find them al
WALLACEs.
&c IL No. 406 Broad street.
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GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.
CLARETs AND OTHER
" rpE~rYI WIN

Owing 20 the bad prospect for next years crop /
law secured an unusual large supply of CLARET
very small advance over last years quotations,
Sno sna Tor the present l any orders at old prices.
nh l9-lm a. or kNZ
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The services in the Episcopal churches
during the remainder OF the week Will also
be highly interesting. At IL N. to-day ser
vice will be held in the Monumental. To-
morrow (Holy Thursday divine service and
confirmation will be bcld at II NJ. Good
Friday (day after to-morrow) all OF the
Episcopal churches will be open at III A.
NJ. and at st Paups church confirmation
will be administered after the morning ser.
vice. On Saturday at p. NJ. baptismal
service will be held at ST. Andrews church.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12

out of money. One member had been
caught for $100 by forged check, an
other by letter purporting to come
from friend in the city, who wanted
1926 Immediately" and so on The
correspondence of member of Con-
gress, too, entails a great deal of labor.
Letters from constituents must be an
swered promptly, and in order to do
this there is scarcely a member who is
not compelled to employ secretary or
an amanuensis. Upon an average, it
takes three hours each day at least for
a member to read and reply to the let
ters he receives, The impression that
Congressman have nothing to do but
enjoy themselves is altogether wrong.
They have their troubles and annoyan-
ces as well as other people, and, upon
the whole, do not deserve half the CEN
sure they get Washington Star.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12
The Life Of a CONGRESSMAN.

1t is a common thing to hear men
envy the easy life'' of a Congressman.
To persons who never or rarely visit
Washington and are, therefore, unac-
quainted with the duties of a Congress-
man and the labors that are imposed
upon him, the belief is universal that a
member dwells upon " fOwery beds of
ease," and that he has nothing to do
but make q speech occasionally and
draw 5000 per year.
A more erroneous idea never pre-
vailed. A member OF Congress who at
tends properly TO the needs Of his dis
trict and the calls Of his constituents
has but little time for pleasure or rec
reation. He is one Of the hardest
worked men in this country. Years
ago, when the population was smaller,
when mail facilities were of the stage
coach order, and when but few citizens
had any business with the public de-
partments at Washington, Congress-
men had not a great deal to do. Their
constituents seldom came 70 the Capt.
tai, because the trip was tedious and
expensive. Letters we're few and far
between, and there we're but few pen
sions and claims to look after. Then
the NJ. C.'s gave themselves up very
largely 10 pleasure. In those days
cards, horse racing and cock fighting
were popular amusements with the Ma
tionaf Legislators. Ever since the war
the demands Of constituents upon their
have been growing until now
B Congressman is expected to attend
10 all business that every
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12
Tall Soldiers Needed to Take Holland.


"a good story is current" says
Galignani, "of FRINGE Alexander, of
Holland. The Prince, a young man Of
rather staid and literary tastes, paid q
visit to Berlin last summer, and q re-
view was given in his honor by the I'm
perial Court. Military pageants, as
our readers are aware, form an integral
part of every grand reception in the
Prussian capital, but Prince Alexander,
with little inclination for soldiery, sat
in silent contemplation while the troops
were defiling before him. All at once
the Crown Prince drew his guests at
tention to Uhlan regiment, with the
remark that they were fine body of
men, Yes replied Prince Alexander,
but they are not tall enough This
reply, delivered with the traditional
Dutch phlegm, a little surprised his
interlOcutor, who, however, merely OBJ
served, Very well then you must see
my cuirassiers.' The cuirassiers, erect
in their saddles like men-a arms of the
Middle Ages, went by in breast-plates
and plumes. 'Well, what do you think
of themP' asked Prince Fritz, Splen-
did men, but not tall enough Still
more pigued than astonished at this un-
response the heir to the Crown
of Germany exclaimed, Indeed; then
wait till you see the regiments of the
Guard In due time these magnificent
six.footers made their appearance, and
the same query fell from the lips of
the Crown Prince. They are not tall
enough very quietly returned Prince
Alexander, adding gently, but mean
ingly, we can flood our country when
we choose twelve feet deep"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12
Child Traffic in Hong Kong.

On the most recent occasion of his
passing sentence on a prisoner con-
victed Of kidnapping, the Chief Justice
of Hong Kong evidently saw no reason
to imagine that the traffic in children
is less than was estimated, or that the
institution of slavery is less extended
than it has been stated to be. There
being from 10000 to 10000 slaves on
the island, it is not surprising to find
that a pretty we'll understood salable
value for the chattels has been deter
mined. In the case last before the
court, the market price of a stolen
child, warranted sound like a horse"
was fixed by competent Judge" at
800. As His Honor suggested, it can
hardly be wondered at that poor
wretches who 90 to the colony should
readily snatch at any chance Of obtain
ing 800 so easily, especially, as is
added with fine irCny, in view of "the
morality prevailing in that part of the
world. Philadelphia Times
THE mother Of vinegar is q very sharp
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12

A BAT that flies without wings-A
brickbat.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12

IT is reported that the Juror in the
Hayden murder trial who refused to
consent to verdict of acquittal was Sc
verely handled by his companions dur
ing their deliberations, the question of
throwing him out of the window being
seriously entertained by them at one
time. tN#' ........
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12

THE mother Of vinegar is a very sharp
old lady.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12
MILLINERY GOODS.

have.never had an opportunity Of Offering NV
customers, and the public generally, a larger or
better assortment Of goods to select from. An
early call will be to your advantage.
MRS. KEPHART
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-02-12

"HENRY, " she said, "you don'tknow
what soothing influence you have on
me-" "My darlingW he whispered,
softly, while glad light came into his
eyes, "can it be sop eyes," she
said; "when you are here I always feel
inclined to sleep"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-12-25
BELLAIRE.

Yesterday was pay day in the nail mill
and Belmont Glass House.
The ball given last night by the City Or
chestra was well attended, and retted the
boys a handsome sum.
The Belmont Glass House shut down on
yesterday for one week or ten days.
Yesterday was the dullest day for a
week at the Police Court.
The German Church will have treat
and Christmas tree for the Sunday
School scholars
Mr.. A. J. Scribner, OF Mooresyille, JET.
ferson county, Is in the city, trying to buy
real estate.
The Young Ladies' Missionary Society
will give IN entertainment in the Presby.
teriAn Church on next Tuesday evening,
The city was crowded yesterday with
country persons, who were purchasing
Christmas goods.
The Bellaire nail mill will not shut down
during the holidays, but will stop for two
weeks Immediately after New Years.
The Catholic fair in City Hall will,
without doubt, net the church enough to
pay off all the debt.
Mr. David Long, OF HopedAle, is spend.
ing Christmas with his uncle, DR.. Kurz.
The gentlemen Of the Disciples Church
presented their pastor, Mr.. 3. =. Dean,
with very fine overcast while the ladies
OF the congregation saw that that Mrs.
Dean was fully supplied with presents.
The affair was complete surpriso to Mr..
Dean and wife, and very pleasant even.
ing was spent by oil who were present.
Agood place to spend tomorrow will be
at the walking match at Zllch's Hall.
Mr.. Jos. Pew, OF HaIrisonburg, Pa, aud
Samuel Calvin, OF Beaver Falls, are the
guests oi.Mr. Robert.Nelson. r. c. F.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-12-25
:.srgUBENViLLg.
Delegates to the Mate Prison : othe,
Criminal Notes. III

Delegates to the Stnt6 Prison = Other
Criminal Sotcs. ,.-- r..
STEuDESvILLR, December "a.
Special Dispatch to the Inselligeucer.
This afternoon the criminal docket Of
the Common Pleas Csurt was closed up.
Out Of ten indictmsnts-one for murder
in the second degree, one for grand larce-
ny, and eight Tor burglary-thee OF the
prisoners indicted go to the penitentiary,
as follows: Daniel Collins, for killing his
brother, John Collins, October 4th last,
one year in the penitentiary, on the plea
OF guilty Of manslaughter.
Stewart and George Christian, two col.
ored brothers, plead guilty TO an indict.
ment for burglary. Not yet sentenced.
John Mahon, indicted for burglary, was
released on turning States evidence
against Edward Porter Michael Kelly.
Edward Porter and Michael Kelly were
found guilty OF petit larceny. These par.
ties escaped from the penitentiary on a
mere technicallty, the indictment charg.
ing them with breaking into ''ware.
house." whereas they only broke into an
'ice-house used for storing away beer"
This the jury held was not ware. house.
Harry Dory, James K. Polk Owens and
Harry slagle were charged with burglary.
Dory and Owens were released by the
State. and Slagle pleading guilty to petit
larceny, was fined so and costs.
Joe Hook, Of Pittsburgh, who gave the
name OF Henry Lamar to our officers, was
indicted for grand larceny. He was re-
leased at the time the crime was commit.
ted on 81 900 bail for hia appearance be,
fore the Common Pleas Court, which bond
was forfeited by his non-sppesrance.
ALwYN.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-12-25

LONDON, December 24.--The Governor
OF Natal telegraphs from Pietermaritzburg
that the number Of Beers in the field is es-
timated at 1000, but lis thought they can
not hold together. The rumor that they
had made d victorious assault on the Brit
ish camp at Patchefstroom, published in
these dispatches yesterday, has not been
verified. They have issued q proclama-
ton In the name OF the government and
have written to Major Lanyon expressing
respect for the Queen and British flag and
desire to avoid war, but determination
TO assert their Independence, and request
ing Major Lanyon to surrender without
resistance. Major Lanyon has issued a
proclamation offering pardon to oil who
Immediately withdraw from the malcon.
tent camp.
The following has been received at the
War Office:
DURHAM, December 24.-Two hundred
and fifty men OF the 9th Regiment, march
ing from Lydenburg to Pretoria, have been
attacked and overpowered by the Beers,
l20 being killed and wounded and the
rest taken prisoners. The colors were
saved. This will materially alter the situ-
alton on account ot the encouragement it
will give the Beers. The officer COM
manding at Durham, who sent the above
telegram, adds: II will be glad 10 have 0
regiment oi cavalry quickly"