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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-23
4 PLUCkY VIRGINIA LADY.
She Puts an End to an Army Captains
surveying Operations ON Her Lands.
Petersburg, Va, In6ex-AppeaL Jan, 5.

FctetShnrg, VA, lnCeN-Anpcat, Jan, :
Mslor,General q. h. Warren, former
ly commanding the Sixth corps OF the
army, of the Potomac, accompanied by
Capt. Gotten, also Of the United States
army, recently visited the battle. field of
Five Forks, in Dinwiddie county, the
scene OF one Of the last battles around
Petersburg. The object of their visit
was to make survey and plat OF the
field, and the positions Of the contend
ing armies, to be used in the court of
inquiry before which Gen. Warren is
having all investigation rs to his
promptness in moving to the fight. In
order to get the exact data and y com.
plete situation of affairs, ii became nee.
essary for Captain Gotten to run line
OF survey through tie premises of a
gentleman living IN the vicinity which
line was just outside of the yard OF the
Observation-Disclosures it and the orchard.
The owner Of the property happened TO
be away from home ut the time, and
his wife was the custodian of the manor.
She discovered that something unusual
was going on, as to the nature of which
she had not been informed, and about
which her permission, II seems, had
not been asked. Imagining that a tres
pass was being committed, she hravely
went out 10 the spot armed with a
double-barreled gun, and ordered the
engineer and his assistants away. Capt,
Gotten, who, by the way, is genial and
courteous gentleman, undertook TO ex-
plain his presence there and the object
he wished to accomplish; but the lady
declined 10 accept his explanation, de-
claring in positive and determined
manner that she did notintend to have
the farm parceled out into "forty-acre'
lots. The captain heSitated, hoping To
make his presence and his motives I'M
derstood, but ne was again ordered TO
leave-and that mmediately-with an
mtimation from the lady that, though
she was not in the late war, she would
be in this if he did not move forthwith.
The captain quickly perceived that II
would be wise in him to 60, and he re-
tired with the best grace possible under
the circumstances. Subsequently, how
ever, the object of the visit OF the Off.
GERS was explained to the lady by some
of the neighbors, and the survey was
allowed TO proceed, The misapprehen-
sion under which the lady labored was
very natural one, and she manifested
remarkable courage and decision under
the circumstances. Our opinion Is
more than ever confirmed that the
southern ladies are not only the fairest
and gentlest, but the brayest III the
world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-23
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-23

THE Germans in Germany smoker
0o0,000,O00 cigars year, besides So
100000 pounds Of tobacco i'll their
pipes. The Germans in America also
do their share OF smoking.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-23

Rev, 4. Il. Osvoo,l, New Work., snysr
~ have had NysnclsSia, Weak Stomach ano
NcrNonSness lneNcr had it,N mrtiieiuo 80 do
ur 81 much rnod "a TUFTS rll.lS, They arc
- gAod rs CrpNsentvd,"
Dtllcc 3a Murray street, New YORK.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-23
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-23

A young man Of about twenty.shree
years Of age, with neither money nor
the prospect of getting any. came 70 the
conclusion that the best thing he could
DO would be to marry s'rich wife ana
live on her money. Among his many
acquaintance was widow lady OF
about twice his age, with three chill
dren, but with steady income Of two
thousand a year. Her he resolved to
marry, and, IN order TO cultivate her
friendship. be took her presents Of
flowers and trnit, and gave the children
books and rides on his horse. The lady
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
LOCAL MATTERS.
Death Of william Tanning wickham

sEvERING OF LINK THAT BOUND US TO THE
PAST - SKETCH OF THE DECEASED - THE
FUNERAL.
William Tanning Wickham died at his
residence, in Hanover county, Yesterday
morning at ] O'Clock. The deceased had
been indisposed for nearly two months, but
alarming symptoms did not appear until
last Friday.
Mr.. Wickham was the son of the emf
nent lawyer John Wickham, whose repu-
taiion for learning and ability was second
to none of his contemporaries, and who
was one OF the counsel OF Aaron Burr in
his celebrated trial for treason.
William Tanning Wickbam was born In
Richmond November %, 1893. At twelve
years OF age he went TO school to old Par
son Woodyille near Stepbensburg, Cu-
pepper county. He graduated at Princeton
College, n. j., and was the contemporary
OF Bishop Johns. When Judge John Ba-
con Clopton was made judge the bar OF the
circuit would have recommended Mr..
Wickbam for the iudgesbip made vacant by
the death Of Judge Brockenbroueh, but be
declined il. When he abandoned the prac-
tice OF law in 1929, he had one Of the most
valuable practices in the State, and ranked
with Watkins Leigh. Robert Standard. and
Judge Chapman.
Mr.. Wickham was violently opposed TO
the late war in its inception, and predicted
with prophetic knowledge its Tuinous conse-
quences at the same time, after war be
came inevitable, he did all in his power to
promote the Confederate cause, and was at
all times in favor OF making peace on hon.
orabe terms.
Mr.. Wickham was the grandson Of the
distinguished Edward Tanning, of Now
York. He married Anne. daughter OF
Robert Carter and his wife Mary, daughter
of General Thomas Nelson, Jr.. Of Revolu-
tionary fame. Robert Carter was the foul th
in descent from Robert King Carter and
fifth from The founder OF the family in
America, John Carter, born in England,
settled at Corotoman in 1G49, and died in
1863. Anne Hill Carter, sister OF DR.. Rob.
ert Carter as above, was the second wife OF
Light-Horse Harry Lee and the mother Of
General Robert f. Lee.
General w. c. Wickham, vice-presideni
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, is the
only surviving child OF the deceased.
William Tanning Wickham was an old
Virginia gentleman in all that that term was
ever intended to imply, and did credit to
his ilustrious lineage. He was a man Oi
talent, OF culture, unbounded hospitality,
and the soul of honor. His death breaks
another silver cord that binds the present
TO past that was full Of glory. II was his
fortune to live to see many changes in the
condition Of his native State, but with al
the changes he remained the same, and died
beloved and respectad by the grandchil-
dren and great grandchildren OF those who
had known and honOred him in the day OF
Youth aud Young manhood.
TIE funeral will take place to-day from
the residence OF General W. c. Wickham.
Tie members Of the family in this city
ent up on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
way last night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01

THE OPERA LAST EvENISG.-A charming
entertainment was given at Mozart Hall last
evening by Siegel's Opera Company In the
double bill of the second act OF "Martha -
and Victor Masses "Les Noches de Jean.
ette." The audience, though appreciative,
was not commensurate with the musical
feast furnished.
The following was the cast In the act from
"Martha -: Lady Henriette, Mad. Caroline
Ricbings- Bernard; Nancy, Miss Amy Ro-
gers; Lionel, Mr.. Ed. w. Hof; Piunkett,
Mr.. Joseph s. Greensfelder.
Tes moroccan OF the ever-popular and
imperisbabe Martha was beautifully given.
The recitatiye Of the opera proper was sub
stituted by dialogne, the "Porter" song
introduced, and the act otherwise arranged
so as 10 produce beautiful effect. Mrs.
Richings. Bernard was seen last evening as
Of old In all the freshness OF her youth. Her
makeup was wonderful, and she looked as
beautiful as she sang and acted. Her ex-
quisite rendition of "The Last Rose OF
summer" completely captivated her audi
ence, while she was ably supported in all
the beautiful music with which this act
abounds BY the other members Of the cast.
Miss Rogers acquitted herself handsome
ly, while Mr.. Hoff was fully up to the re-
Quirements OF bis part, and Mr. Greensfel-
der's Piunkett was easy and graceful aud
sung with telling effect.
"Jeanette's wedding" which followed,
has remarkably clever libretto set to very
beautiful music. Ii is comic operetta OF
much merit, but probably from the fact that
the programme was rather long, and the
wait before the opening OF tbe performance
(it did not commence until nearly o'clock),
the audience seemed 10 lose interest before
the second act was begun. This opera
alone consumes two hours In the acting,
and it was probably unwise to give this
double bill in one evening. However, not
to ttetract from the merits OF the work and
the very excellent manner in which 1t was
rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard and Mr..
Greensfclder. we must record our entire
approval OF the opera, and tender the art
lists who gave it unqualified praise. TO en-
tertain an audience who had already gotten
the worth OF their money for two full
hours Is no easy task for three artists, and
vet this cast succeeded in this last evening,
if we are to Judge by the interest and mirth
manifested.
The company start on their summer tour
to-day, and we wish them prosperous and
bon voyage.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01

POLICE CoURr.-The following cases were
disposed OF at the Police Court yesterday
morning by POlice.Justice ID. {. Richard
son:
Thomas and Joseph Marcella, charged
with obstructing the sidewalk on Franklin
street with fruit.stands. Discharged.
Henry Williams and William Bibbs (both
colored0. charged with fighting in the
streets and eDdangering the property IN lhe
neiehborhood, were fined 20 each.
Charles II. Carter (colored), charged with
throwing rocks in the street aud endanger'
ing the property In the nelghoorhood, was
fined 81 at the station-house.
Jackson Mann (colored), charged with ie'
loniously breaking and entering In the
nighttime the store OF Joseph Levy and
stealing $40 in United States currency, was
discharged.
Ora Shorts fcolored), charged with steal
Ing a pig valued at ~, the property ol
Bella Fund. Not guilty.
Mary and Laura Jones lboth colored),
charged with stealing 81 from Cynthia
Martin, were found guilty and sent to jail
William Wiley fcolored), charged with
stealing a razor, valued at fifty cents, from
Sims Booker. Continued until Monday.
Mitchell Chapman, James Sweet, and
Oliver Thomas (all coloredl, charged with
stealing a basket and lot OF dishes from
John Sloan, were discharged.
lame, Patterson (colored). charged with
unIaw:ulIy having in his possession a cow
supposed TO have been stolen. Continued
until "wednesday and the accused committed
to fail,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01
Death OF MIR John A. BelVin.

END OF AN HONORABLE AND BUSY LlPE-
FUNERAL SERVICES.
John A. Belyin, one Of Richmond's old
est, most successful, and respected mer-
chants, died Friday night at 1l:45 O'Clock,
after an illness OF some weeks. The sad
event, although not unexpected, was none
the less full of sorrow to many who had
known and hOnored him during a long, a
useful. and an honorable life, most of which
was spent in this city.
Mr.. Belvin was in his siXty.eghth year,
and came to this city from Gloucester
county in 1885, and engaged in the furni
ture business. He afterwards engaged IN
the lumber trade and in general under
taking. By his strict attention to business
and integrity he amassed considerable
fortune. In the course OF his long resi-
dence in this city be had met with severe
reverses, principally by fire, but by his in
dustry and energy he was able to retrieve
them. He was the builder and owner OF
the St. James Hotel, and of the block on
Governor street which bears his name.
Mr.. Belyin was for some years before the
war member Of the Board OF Directors OF
the Penitentiary, and has for long time
been one Of the directors of the Planters
National Bank and OF the Richmond Bank
ing and Insurance Company.
Mr.. Belyin was the president OF the Me-
chanics Institute before the war, and also
the president OF the Trust Building Fund
Association.
The Boards Of Directors OF the institutions
named above have appointed committees to
take suitable action in reference to his death.
He had been a member OF Jefferson Lodge,
No. 4, /. o. o. f., for over thirty years, and
was also an honored member Of the Masonic
fraternity.
Mr. Belvin was good citizen, an honest
snan, devoted husband and father, and a
true friend. In his death Richmond sus-
tsuins serious loss. He was OF that class
Of merchants who have made the name OF
Richmond honored at home and abroad; Of
thst class OF citizens who never failed fully
TO discharge every trust incumbent upon
them. His family lose \ kind and faithful
protector and the mechanics OF the city one
who ever studied their interests.
The funeral services will take place this
evening at O'Clock from the First Baptist
ehareh, OF which congregation be had been
for years consistent mem5er.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01

PERsoNAL-BRlEF ITEMs.-Mons. Spiro
Zetelle. for so many years known as Rich.
mond's renowned caterer and cock, is now
proprietor OF "Zetelle's Rendezvous" No.
II German street, Baltimore. He is gradu.
ally winning his way to the hearts() OF the
people Of Baltimore, as he did here, and, il
may be hODed, with far greater pecuniary
success 10 himself. In Il recent letter he de-
siIes to be kindly remembered to all his
friends in Richmond, and characteristically
adds: "And tell them hope they are uery
un,oeH."
In accordance with the city ordinance on
the subject, Chief-of-PoIice Poe has re.
quired Main-street fruit-vendors to cease
obstructing the sidewalks with their stands
There have been quite a number OF COM
plants against them. and the ordinance
will be strictly enforced.
Received from the composer, Mr.. Alex
X. Schaap, the "Nana Polka" respectfully
inscribed to Miss Bertha Hofmann. l. is {
composition Of some merit
Our Yorktown correspondent intends tt
90 TO the Centennial as chaplain, not as cap
tain Of the Governors Guard, as was printed
| in his letter yesterday.
Bishop j. Keane. OF this city, will preach
| in the court house at Woodstock, Shenan
doah county, tomorrow evening, and IL
the Union church, Mt. Jackson, on Tues
day evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01

I FAMILY MARKETING-RETAL PRrCEs.-
The following were the prevailing price
for family marketing yesterday:
| Me1tS.-Beef, O to 12aGl5c. per pound
mutton, &c. per pound; spring lamb, 10 L
12fc. per pound; lamb-chops, lac. PEI
pound; veal, 10 to 124c. per pound
pork, 10c. per pound; sausage, 10c. pei
pound; smoked sausage, 10c. per pound
bacon, 8 to 12a@14c. per pound; beef
tongue, 12ac. per pound; corn-beef, to 10c
per pound; liver, SC. per pound; chitIins
SC. per pound; tripe, SC. per pound.
| F0rls and Butler, Gc.-Liye chickens
20 to 30c. apiece, or SOC. per pair, Z:
to 1920 per dozen; spring chickens, II
to 25c. apiece, or 20 to SOC. per pair, Sl.2C
TO e. 20 per dozen; live ducks. 30 to 40c
Rpiece, or go to soc. per pair, 81 per dozen
spring ducks, 40 TO SOC. apiece, or 10 10
soc. per pair, "a per dozen; live geese, AZ
10 SOC. apiece, or soc. to 81 per pair
guinea fowls, zoe. apiece, or 40c. per pair,
81 per dozen; squads, 15c. per pair; eggs,
lac. per dozen. Fowls are plentiful and
very cheap, but small demand. Butter, 20
to 25c. per pound; cheese, 10 to 15c. per
pound; sweet milk, Sc. per quart, or 25c.
per gallon; buttermilk, sc. per quart, or
zoe. per gallon.
Vegetables. Corn (roastiDg g.ears) Zoe. per
dozen tomatoes, to l0c. per quart; cu-
cumbers, 10e. per dozen cymlins, to Sc.
per dozen; cabbages, 5 to Sc. per head {;
beets, sc. per bunch; sweet potatoes, 15c.
per quart, or two quarts for 25c. Irish po-
tatoes, 4c. per quart, or 12te. per balf-peck,
25c. per peck; onions, Sc. per quart, or 25c.
per half-peck, SOC. per peck; butter-beans,
l0c. per quart; blackeye peas, 10c. per
quart carrots, SC. per bunch; snaps, two
quarts for &C., or 10c. per half.peck, zoe. per
peck; soup-herbs, 1c. per bunch, or 10c. per
dozen punches egg-plants, 5 to lOc. apiece.
tish.-Spots, 15 to 25c. per bunch small
croakers, Is TO 25c. per bunch sturgeon, DC.
per pound; crabs, 20 to soc. per dozen.
The market is well supplied with the above
fish. and selling at reasonable prices.
Fruits and MeionS.-Apples, quarts for
&C., or 1Oc. per half-peck, zoe. per peck ;
peaches. Sc. per quart, or 25c. per half
peck, soc. per peck; pears (for eating), 10
to 123c. per quart, or 40c.. .per half-peck,
75c. per peck, (for cooking) SC. per quar- ;
plums, &c. per quart, or 15c. per half peek,
30c. per peck; whortleberrles, 5 TO Sc. per
quart; grapes, 10c. per pound, or three
pounds for 25c.; canteloupes, to DC.
apiece; watermelons, TO 10 to 15c.
apiece; lemons, 20c. per dozen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01
A Card.

A meeting OF the working force lately en-
gagged in getting out The Commonwealth
newspaper was held IN this city Yesterday
morning, the object being TO express their
high appreciation OF Major William l..
Royall, both as editor and employer, and
tender him their respectful regards and
good wishes for abundant success in his
chosen profession Of the Jaw, or in any other
pursuit ia which he may in the future see
fit to engage. Mr.. Andrew l.. Tenser was
called 10 the chair and Wilton Graves
Wharton chosen secretary OF the meeting.
The object being explained as above, the
| following were unanimously adopted:
Whereas il is with deep regret that we
have come to know that the eXigencies OF
business have demanded the stoppage OF
| The Commonwealth newspaper, whereof
William l.. Royal, Esq, was late owner
and editor, a journal which though young
in years had taken, as it deserved, high
rank among its contemporaries, both
for its signal ability and elevated tone,
being an honor at least TO the community
OF journalism II not 4 source OF profit to
its conductor; therefore be 1t
| L, Reo0iued, That nrr sincere thanks are
due, and are hereby rendered, to William
L. Royal, Esq, for the interest and solicit
| tuuc always IIld1utSlcu Ny IIlH lOI tuc Ntl'
fare OF the printers in his employment, not
less than his untiring efforts to forward the
| interests OF all others concerned in the pro-
duclion OF his paper. He simply wanted
to know that demand was just TO comply
with it in amplest measure.
| .. ReSO!red, That the thanks OF the peo-
pie OF Virginia, and especially those OF
Richmond. are signally due this gentleman
for the high and elevated stand taken by
him for. and his earnest battle in behalf OF.
the honor OF the Commonwealth during
the whole OF his journalistic career.
3. ReSOiued, That we want no more proof
than we have had In our individual cases
that William l.. Royal, Esq, is ready at
any and all times, and ever, TO forward by
every effort in his power the inter-
ests OF the working class equally with
those OF the capitalists. That the stop
page Of The Commonwealth, while calcu-
lated to elicit from the general public a
sentiment Of respectful sympathy with its
late owner and editor, is an actual misfor-
tune to those lately engaged in getting it
out. That the members OF this meeting.
one and all, wish William l.. Royal, Esq,
prosperity 10 all his future undertakings
and success in whatever field OF labor he
NAV be called, and that we hereby offer him
the hearty support and good wishes OF our
selves and many friends, here and else
where, in all his undertakings.
Signed on behalf OF the meeting,
ANDREW l.. TENsER, Chairman.
| ", q. Wharton, Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01
IFcr the Dispatch.l

CURRY, BALLYN0TE, IRELAND,
July 10, 1880.
Thomas Potts. Esq, Treasurer Irish Re
lief Society," Richmond, Pdp U. 5. A.
sir,-I am directed by the chairman Of
the Curry Relief Committee, Very Rev
Canon O'Donahue, to acknowledge with
thanks the receipt Of your generous contrl.
button OF Ell lis, and to beg that you will
be good enough to convey to Mr.. Higgins
and the other members OF your Society the
grateful thanks Of this committee Tor the
timely and generous aid which they have
sent to our starving people.
At the last meeting OF the committee tht
following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted:
ReSolued, That the grateful thanks ol
this committee are due, and are hereby ten
dered, to John NJ. Higgins, Esq. and the
other members OF the irish Relief Society
OF Richmond, Va, for the very generous
assistance they have given toward alleyia-
ting the distress OF the starving people oil
this parish.
am, sir, your obedient servant,
JAMES KENNEDY,
Assistant Secretary Curry Relief Commit
tee.
This letter comes from the native parish
of Mr.. John M. Higgins-an active mem
her of the Relief Committee, and worthy
member OF the Common Council OF klch
moud l.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01
statistlcs for July.
METEOROLOGICAL.

We give below our monthly table Of the
readings OF the thermometer, the course Of
the wind at sunrise, and the amount Of rain
fall for the month OF July. The readings
OF the thermometer were taken In an eIe-
waited portion Of the city, free from any In
Aueuce OF refracted heat, and from French
instruments, showing the highest and low
EST points Of the mercury during each
twenty-four hours. II Is believed that no
better situation for observations OF this
character can be found in our city. They
have been carefully noted, and are believed
10 be absolutely correct
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-01
Assistant Secret;
A Card.

Editors Of the Dispatch Doubtless cit:
~ no consequence" nevertheless | dislike
TO have it thought that was candidate Ioi
the postmastership OF this city. was ni
teen hundred miles away during the post
office troubles here, knew nothing OF them,
could not anticipate vacancy, and II any
one used my name 1t was wholly without
nv knowledge or consent. l have no rea'
son TO believe, and do not believe. mat my
name was ever mentioned TO the appointing
noSerS noSe 3 - Il. NJ. MANLY.
Richmond, July 81.