The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-28

REVENUE REcsIPTs-ToBACC0 ExPoRTS--THs
NEW IRON BRIDGE on TIE PkTERsBuR0
RAiLRoAp-IScREAsED RECEIPTS or TIT
STANDARDIZATION OF CATHOLIC CHURCH
OTHER MATTERS.
Correspondence Of the Richmond D,spstch.l
Jrx. 20, 1880.
The acknowledgements receipts In the Pc.
tersburg district for the week ending TODAY
were light, amounting TO only si0,o97. The
exports OF manufactured tobacco from this
city for the week ending to-day were S2,559
pounds-slso light.
The iron bridge now In course OF erec-
ton over the Mcherrin river at Hicksford,
on The Petersburg aud Weldon railroad,
will be completed In about two weeks. The
work Is being pushed forward ss rapidly ~
possible. The structure, which Is very
substantial and handsome ore. Is built under
contract by Messrs. John G.. Clarke & Co.
at a cost Of about $4,000. II is 2Ss feet in
length. stands above the reach Of floods,
and rests on strong and solid granite abut-
ments. and is OF the latest-improved patent.
This road is nov in fine condition from end
10 end. and will compare iavorably with
any road IN the State. Under the manage
ment Of the receiver, Captain Il. q. Pegram,
many miles OF the track has been laid down
in new steel rails. and the road-bed is we'll
ballastcd
The receiver Is now preparing his annual
report for submission TO the court. 1t is
reported that il shows receipts TO the
amount OF SIC, ZOO in excess OF those OF tue
last year-a very gratifying exhibit.
The new Catholic church in Sussex coun-
~, 10 be dedicated tomorrow by Bishop
keane, stands few yards from the track OF
the Petersburg railroad, and sbont quar-
ter OF a mile beyond Jsrrstts depot. IL is
very handsome edsfice, with seating Ca
pacity OF about three hundred. 1t has what
few country churches in this section have
an organ and bell. The ground on
which IL stands was donated by gene
rous citizen OF the neighborhood, and
the nucleus Of the SUN required
for its erection was contribution made by
Father Wilson, OF 81. Joseph's church, in
this city, and one dollar handed him by a
friend. THIS small beginning has Lad a
glorious ending. The money that was
needed came in due time, and the church
stands completed, ready for its consecra-
ton 10 the service OF God. The dedicatory
address will be delivered by Bishop keane,
who will also preach on the occasion OF the
first service there tomorrow. A great
many OF our people will go out TO witness
the ceremonies and attend the services, and
Il - NNfSNtNN WV Af~NN%
Richmond.
The Baptisis OF this city will tomorrow
celebrate the centennial Of the organization
OF sunday schools. The first school was
established by Rober, Raikes, In England,
one hundred years ago. AT the First Bap-
fist church appropriate exercises viii be
held at IL O'Clock and Sunday-school SER
mon delivered. A 4:S0 7. Nj. a centenary
address Will be delivered, and at night the
pastor will preach special sermon TO young
men.
There are now GA inmates in the aims
bouse-19 while and 10 colored.
Another conference Of the Council was
held last night, when, it is understood,
nominations for number OF the Offices 10
be filed by that body on the Ist OF July
was made.
The Republicans will hold their ward
meetings on Monday night 10 elect dele
gates 10 the Congressional District Conyen'
ton.
A Garfield and Arthur flag j. 10 be raised
by the Republicans next week in Poca-
hontas. ROBIN ADAIR.