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Average for sunrise, 44.3.

~. Thunderstorm, with slight rainfall in after
noon.
rain ut night.
i3l; Thunder and lightning. high wind, and slight
rain In the afternoon.
~ Shower Of rain In the forenoon.
l5) Slight rains during the d.y.
tGl. little rain In early morning.
t7l. Rain fell nearly all day. With sevfral heavy
showers during the night, clearing off between
and O'Clock A. NJ. 30th.
The following is comparative statement
OF the rainfall for the first four months in
18S9-1SS0:
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County SuperUiSorS.-At the last meeting
Of the Board Of Supervisors Of Chesterfield
county all OF the applications presented by
citizens from Glover Hill district and some
parts OF Dale asking for the passage OF the
no-fence law for the above section of the
county were rejected. Several speeches
were made by persons interested in the
matter. The Board will not meet again un-
ill the fourth Monday in May.
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Dn. l. GUY LEWIS, OF Fulton Ark,- writes |:
" One year ago was taken sick. a friend arguei
so strongly In favor Of TCTT r. PILLS iitap In
ductd 10 use them. Never did medicine ieSe hap
pier effect than In my case. Amer a prnctice OF a
quarter OF century proclaim them The best anti.
bilious medicine ever used. Ihave prescdbed them
In my practice ever snce.-
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RICHMOND. ApriI %. ISs

RICHMOND, April 2S, 1850.
Editors Dispatch i: BY recent act Of the
Legislature all persons selling bitters or
are required TO pay tax OF
S6s annually, EXCEPT for selling biiters
in this State. As hundreds
are ignorant Of the existence Of this law, and
will be liable to fines offer Both of this
month, l hope you will publish this card.
T. w II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

APPEALED.-Cyrus Farrow (colored) was
up before a magistrate at the Henrico coun-
~ courthouse yesterday charged with set
ting fire to quantity Of trash on his (Far.
rows premises, near Seven Pines, and
allowing the fire TO get beyond bis control
and destroy u large quantity Of fencing and
cord.wOod, the property Of some other per-
son. He was fined 80, and appealed to the
(,Ouutv COurt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

GRAND JURY.-The following are The
grand jurors for the next term OF the Hust'
ings Court which cOnvenes Monday John
Fl. Claiborne, Hugh Hagan, john w. Fer
gusson, j. C. Dck enson, Z. A. j. Clopton,
Z. d. Hudgins, Charles Philips, Alex
ander Hlerholzer, and elias l.. Johnson.
The grand jury will meet at IL O'Clock.
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RICHMOND,

RICHMOND, Va, April 30, 1880.
Editors Dispatch In list OF " Resdju>ter
Executive Committee" published In your
issue OF this day, the name OF q. w. Will
Hams appears. wish to say it does not re-
fer to G.. W. WILLIAMS,
Produce Commission Merchant.
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CHURCH-IIILL Flower. Garden, Twv aty.sIkt and
Franklin streets. Healthy and beautiful hsdding.
plants low. vgRBENAs, soc. per dozen so,her plants
at low rates. FLORAL DESIGNS taste fily ara ngeds
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

BATTALION DRILL.-Tbere was very
good attendance at the battalion drill OF the
First Virginia regiment. Four companies
mustered in very strong force. The Rich
mond Grays led the list with fity-one men,
rank and file
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

CHEAP EXCURSIONS TO NoRFoLK.-The
cheap Monday excursion tickets by the
steamer Ariel to Jamcs-Riyer landings.
Norfolk, and Baltimore, are proving very
attractive to the people. Quite number OF
citizens availed themselves OF the low rates
last Monday.
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CINDERELLA-FAREwEL PERFORMANCE.
The final performance Of this opera was
given last evening to fine audience. Mr..
Siegel and the lady managers had a difficult
task in the second production OF the opera
OF Cinderella. The novelty OF the enter
tainment had worn off with last years run,
and il was with difficulty that portion Of
the original chorus could be induced to take
part. and these did not cooperate with that
interest necessary to insure success. Then,
too, their audiences were unusually cold,
which was doubtless due in great part to the
fact that they had been so recently enter
tanned by one OF the best-drilled and most
effective opera companies that ever visited
Richmond. However, too much can
not be said in behalf OF oil those
who contributed their aid and talent
I'm furtherance OF this good work.
Especially to Madame Louisa Brennan are
the thanks OF the community due for the
noble manner in which she carried through
role which, from disagreeable circum-
stances, proved 80 unusually difficult and
trying TO refined sensibilites. She gene
rously bore all the expense incurred in pro-
yidng the elegant and elaborate cOstumery
with which she personated the character and
acteu Tue part Win Sicat 'iVN'' i"D "'.N'
ladies and gentlemen all deserve praise Tor
their effort In the cause OF charity. But IN
an artistic point OF view Mr.. Hofi deserves
especial commendation. His voice Is not
powerful, but very sweet in texture, while
ms execution is tasteful and refined. HIS
acting, as we said in former notice,
surprised us no little, for we had not
supposed him equal to the dramatic re-
ouirements OF the role. The beautiful dis
pIay OF the Household Troops we shall ever
remember with pleasure, and trust they
NAV be introduced with effect in some Other
entertainment hereafter. Cinderella has
had its run. and while it has given some
genuine pleasure, our parting will not be
.ad one. We only trust 1t has been means
Of realizing handsome sum for thai excel
lent institution, the Retreat for the Sex.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

The CONSERVATIVE STATE CONVENTION
Arrangements are being made with the rail-
road and steamboat companies for half-fare
rates TO delegates 10 the Conservative Stite
Convention. Neal ly all Of them have agreed
to return delegates free who pay full fare
coming to this city. Due notice will be
given by the committee when they have
beard from all the transportation CON-
panies.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

rIrrY.CEsr CARPEr, with carre;-LinlDs
uuder A, will ou,wears 81 carpet without 1t. uss
only tha, manufac'a red OF Cotton and Payer. Two
kiuds, sewed aud plain. American Carr et'Linans
Company, New York aud Boston. For sac ~ ~
Garnet Dealers,
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AGUE AND FEVER.

No better cstlartic can be used preparatoryto or
,Ner taking quinine.
Aaslmple purgatiye they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sngar-coated.
Zach box has red wax seal on the lid. with the
impression DIR. McLAsE's LIVER PILLS.
Each wrapper bears the signatures Of c. McLANE
and FLEMING BROS.
Insist upon having the genuine DIR. G. McLASK's
LIVER PILLS. prepared by Fleming Bros, OF Pitts
sUrgh, Pa, the market being full Of limitations OF
he name McLAsE, spelled differently but same
Pronunciation. my 19-deow1y
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TEN DOLLARS.
sss.ssssss. ss.s.sss sssssssssss.
They are worth !:
FIFTEEN DOLLARS.

THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, at Nilsara Fai's'
opens on the 18th u May. This magnificent hotel
Is the largest and best situated at Niagarn. 10 has
been put In thorough order for the season OF 1850,
terms are reasonable, aud summer ba-ders and
tourist, Win do wen 10 secur. accommodations si
this really nrst-ciass house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

LATE RoBINs.-Robns are staying wilb
us even at this late season and mating.
This Is unusual-the only time they have
remained so late since the war. The boys
are shooting them in the city with gravel
shooters.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

DEATH OF Mr.. BROcKwELL.-Mr Otway
p. Broekwell died yesterday morning from
the effects OF the laudanum taken by him
Monday night. lie was in the twenty.third
yelr Of his age and unmarried, and was
DoDuIar in the circle in which be moved.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

RAILS FOR THE RICHMOND AND ALLEGHASY
ROAp.-The Board Of Directors OF the
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Com.
pany have ius, contracted for one hundred
miles OF steel rails for the line.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

Statistical. During the month Of April
the clerk OF the Hastings Court issued s
marriage -liceDses-6 white and 2 colored-
and recorded 10 deeds.
Coroner Ingram had no eases during The
past month.
There were no alarms OF fire iven in this
city during the month OF April.
Only one person was SEN to Jail last
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

HIGH.ScaooL ROLL OF HoNoR.-Senior
Class-Jennie Cook, Emma Laube, Juliet
Marks, Susie p. Walker. intermediate A
Eugene T.. Dearborn, Jennie Martin. Ju'
nior A-Lilian Pace. Average Attendance
for the week, 96 per cent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

The p:eferenee whiefr nasrva,iy ehtrvesccnt ws>
ters deserve over the inaaSGseiuAed limitations -
universally recognized. The nasurA mineral water
offers security axainst the Inequalities 30 often
found III crinking-waier, and appinS ali the dsn--
gers resulting tberrfrom. The Apoduaris Water.
rightly called the Queen of Table Wasers. Is abso-
iutely pure, ,bsAy sGervescen.-a very pleasant.
II has gained victories overall ts competitors, and
the consumption Of 1t In the Ussrcd States now
exceeds the aggregate of all the other spring, com.
hined.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

HOLLYWOOD MEMoRIAL.-Hollywood
Memorial day Is fixed for May 10Th, aud not
Nav 26th, as heretofore stated. Our citizens
and the military are requested to participate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

- Apu>ssse. novels Costlve; PAia IN the
IL In Am rensasion j. lbt back p~sts nm
s.sssr r ,he sAoustsr-phde; 5sinsss No. 81 hsss
ss .ss d,r,ne<.uAs,on 70 txvfsio1 g eosy q n,29
,.s,sssty ss y Tenp<s; Low s v.sn sss'.s.
= ., s.stnr nes~sca soms da.ys wssssRe d 'nnz'
-. :. rIrsserine ii slse Hess c.s Seozc We kvss'
ysss~ sksn fzesdaens, ssnrfs"s ~. ~
-, neslc<<ness, ~sin nsfut afeems' hsn'y'
t1Ik Cfssc. ...-...,..,,... :.
: rnxsr wAsSiSes ARE uShkkDkD sk'
x,oUs pssrAsEs WILL SOON
pE DEVELOPED.
r,rz1,s Pulls are cspciai'y adapted. 70 srch
.,se dose effects such chsuxe Of feeling ~
:. .S>c = the sufeser.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

XXX. K.-The Konscryatlve kampaign
Klub, IN organization which mas done ,' .ns
Conservative party-nuch good services WV
meet tonight for important business
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

YouyG VIRGINIA. members OF tne
Young Virginia Association VIII meet To-
night at the Circuit Court room Tor cam
naiou business.
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Statistics for April.
NETEOROf OGrCAL

The following table shows the state Of
me sfbermometer tFahrcnheit) ut sun use du-
nng the month Of Aprii, the course 1d the
wind, and also the highest and lowest ,ooints
OF temperature reached each day:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

TaR wxArHxR YESTERDAY was clcsr, cool,
and pleasant.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY @ a. NJ. go;
"a. NJ, 81; noon. "a; SP. M, 4;6P.
NJ, 90; midnight. IS.
Mean temperature. cat.
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1913 Maia s:seet, opposite poss-Ofiice.

We HAZE BEEN latay appointed ngersas FOR the
celebrated ''EMPfRE" WnIsKfH This Is a fnli-
proof docb,e-stamp wli,sey made or pxEe rye. IL
is rich and mellow, and is admirably suhed for me-
dcinal and family use. Our price for this Ag grade
spirit = .nly 1925 per gaiNn.
w. u. BLAEH Co,
llO9 Nk.in street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

r. WHITLoCK, 1445 Main street, menusactureF
Of eighteen different brands OF 6ne Cigars. send
for price-list
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FRANK ID. IuLL 4 CO., AZ p, NJ. commissivt,;>
er., sale os four brtxk dwellings ans yn.spt
lot on Cay stree. between First and sesonl
streets.
RICHMOND BAZAAR. 10 4. NJ, horses, miles,
&C., &A
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

PoL1.TAx PAFD.-Upwards OF four hum
dred colorcd people paid their poll-tax yes
terdIy.
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wHIrLOcK's SC. KEY, WEST Crsaspaas no su-
peror. Beware of limitations.
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BUY YOUR MATTIs0s and 0ILsCEovas Of d. q
f. MIrrLEDoRFxR. They were boug.a at auction
aud will be sold very low,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

ETHEREAL EssENcEis the title lt pgiveD tT J.
K +. ATKINSON to their delicate preparations Of
Lavender known by this name.
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POLIcE.COURr STATISTICS.

During the past month the Police Justice
disposed OF 224 criminal charges and tried
305 cases OF ordinance violations. On crmi.
nal charges II persons were sent on to The
Hastings Court for Indictment, II were con-
yicted OF misdeme3nors. and 19 were COM
mitted TO Jail in default OF surety for their
good behavior. Fines collected: City,
sl9475; State, S25; costs, 500. Total.
S245.75.
PRE- ALARMS.
The number OF fire alarms turned in du-
ring the past month was 1a. There were
given from Box No. 2 and from Box No.
81 during the month. The only cOnfagra-
tions OF any importance were Smiths ware
house and BoyPs tobacco factory.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
During the month Of April there were So
-,pasriAsxe licenses 5sea,eds in the Hastings
Court-30 whites and 2S cUiorcd.
The clerk OF the Henrico County Court
Issued 10 marriage licenses in April-3
white and 7 colOred-and recorded 60
deeds.
DEEDS RECORDED.
There were 20G deeds recorded In the
Chancery Court OF Richmond during the
past month.
VESSELS ENTERED.
Harbormaster X. III. Siyll presents the
following report for the month ending yes
terday: Number OF scbooners entered at
this port during April, 50; barks, s. The
total tonnage OF the schooners was 1880,
and OF the barks $500.
FLOUR INSPECTION.
The following is 4 statement OF the -four
inspected in Richmond during the month
ending April 30th: 1852 barrels family,
1862 barrels extra supertine, $50 barrels SUI
pertine, 1856 barrels fine, and 81 barrels con-
demned.
LOOSE TOBACCO.
Very little loose tobacco has been sold
during the past month, owing TO the late
ness OF the season. The number Of pounds
sold ct the different warehouses in the city
this season will exceed 100000.
CORoNER's REPORT.
Coroner Taylor was called upon during
the past month to view thirteen dead
bodies-al colored except one.
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
The internal-revenue collections for the
month Of April amounted to S20S,37595.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

ANNAPOLIS. Md. wRITBs:
ColdeE's LIEBIG'6 Lloyd EXTRACT OF EEEY
is Superior TO Cod-LIyer OH anything haveever
Used ip wasted or impaired constitutions.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

INDICATIONS FoR TO-DAY For the Mid
die Atlantic States. nortbWe<t 70 south
west winds, cooler, followed by warmer,
clear and partly cloudy weather, FisiBg
barometer.
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BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
LtEBIG's EXTRACT OF MEAT.

7 IEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF
MEAT. FINEST AND CHEAPEST MEAT
YLAyoRiNG STOCK FOR SOUPS, MADE
DISHES, AND SAUCES.
LIEBIG CoMPANY's EXTRACT OF MEAT ais
asuecess ard boon for which nations should
feel gratefui."-see " Medical Press Lancet
british Medical Journal" &C.
cAUTf0N.-Genmneo only with tue fac sfmstse
Of Baron Liebigs signature In blue Ink across
the libel.
Consumption in England increased teDfold
10 ten yexrs."
IifBiG C0MPANY's EXTRACT OF MEAT. To
1had OF all ssorekeepers. Grocers, aud Chem
i''. solesgents for the United States twholesaie
'niyl, G. David 4 Co.. 43 Mark Lane, London
EnyAad. NH l5-S5st
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

Liver PILLS

are not recommended as remedy =" for all The Ills
bat aesh is heir TO-" but In affections OF the ilVer
and all Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia, and Sick
Headache or diseases OF that character, they stand
without rival.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

LEE GALLERY, $50 Main street, corner OF
Tenth.-Best Photographs and most reasonable
prices. CAsDFIoToGRApiIs,s ~ per dozen.
LARGE by 10 PlfoTooRApus.1i;d duplicates,
SOC.
CABINET PmorooRAr Arais, 81 perds.en!
CHILDREN's PICTURES sPYcIAuTY.
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A GRAND PICNIC smoke Tor the holidays. For
sale everywhere. Only Sc.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

HoRsFoRD's A CID PHOSPHATE
has been used with exec lent success for seasickness
II causes the violent s. mplOms 10 yield and give
way 10 healthfal elton OF the functions I'M
paired.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

ESQ PIECES ALL-WoOh BuSTINGs. in.a.b solors.
II 22c., at ID. 4 L. MITTIEDoafRRy. Cali early.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

NJ ELLYsoa & CO.. advertising agents, insert ad'
yertissments In all of the newspapers Of the UnissA
Sua.ss at pubshes' rates. Orders len st the DSs.
pcfsA counting SOON viii receive prompt aiseSs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
A NEW PRIZE

has been added TO the list for which the
communicates will compete on Wednesday
at The Jockey Club Park. 1t Is open to COM
manderies entering under the name OF the
grand commentaries from which they hail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
" SOMEBODY HURT"

For real GOOD l0C. CIGAR take wmIrLocK's
MODEL. II has no equal.
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BARGAINS AT HUTzLER BROTHERS..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

FOR GOOD, RELIABLE SMOKE try the PIC.
NC CIGAR.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
HOTEL,
NIAGARA FAILS.

This magp Ilcent Hoe Is the largest andbest stu"
a,ed Of any at NIAGARA. Bcing the pearestto othe
FALLS. and the only Que containing all niodern
1t offers Inducements to the travel
ling public which are unexeeiled. Thoroughly re.
paired. repained. AMI upholstered Reasonable rates
and liberal reduction by the week or mon'h.
OPEN NAY is, 1850.
i. 4. slvfT; s Wlnr. THE 'srEHsA''oSAI A.cIVeh'
P.R. T. T. DrHaSo( W HOTEL COMPANY. Manager.
fmy 1851
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

TIrTT'S HAIR.DYE.-GgAY HAIR or
4 WHISPERS changed 10 3 GLOSSY BLACK by a
.,a,,s spnrcaiien Of This DYE. II npartsa Nstu-
~ i,oor sc,s iusiantansousy. and Is as harmless
~ snrIeg-wsier Sold by druggists, or sent by ex-
prsss ON receipt OF ~.
oyFlCE. IS MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK.
lsp 20-eoulyl
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TIE GLADsTONE
SO

THE GLADsTONE
80
SACK SUIT
has called forth expressions Of dsmay the fran
tic Efforts OF wOud.be Competitors show. she se-
crct OF our salt IS that lisa
Sl5 SUIT Al $40.
II Is unap1roacha0e for the price.
A. sAHs e Co,
1913 Maia s:seet, opposite post-Ofiice.
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Dc, p. y. osgood, New York, says:
IL hsve had Dyspepsia, Weak stomach, and Ner-
,...srsss. never had any medicine TO do me so
,oseh good as TUFTS PILLS. They are rs good
a rcpresentcd."
orrlCv. as MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK.
Nf''NN' fan 20-codlyI
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

N. / Guy Ee~}< ls6b. Asx-. says:
..oev a prscfirs Of swenty-fve years I pro-
..,oses rrTT'S PILLS the best snta.bilious medi'
cine ever mace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
LET THEM TRENB LIE.
OUR Z 40 SUIT
CAUSED THE HAVOC.

No CLoTnIERs
have ever ,xhD ited sutha
SUPERB SUIT.
In quality,
IN make,
Ia cut,
rs we now sell at
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01

The following is 4 statement OF the -four
inspected in Richmond during the month
ending April 30th: 1852 barrels family,
1852 barrels extra superiiDe, $50 barrels SUI
pertne, 1856 barrels fine, and 81 barrels con-
lemned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-06
TO BE Court-MartialIed.

CHARGES OF REPEATED MISCONDUCT MADE
AGAINST LIEUT.. ADRIAN G. yERPLANCK.
First Lieutenant and Brevet Major Abram G.,
Verplanck, OF the Sd United States artillery, has
been stationed at Fort WadSworth, on Staten
Island, for the past two years. On several &C.
caSionS the commandant, Gen. Gibson, alleges
Lieut.. Verplanck has been derelict in his duty.
Charges were made against him some time ago,
and, at the instance OF General Gibson, court
martial was ordered. Lieutenant Verplanck
was found guilty on the general charge, but
was recommended to mercy. On this recon-
mendation, and in consideration of gallant
conduct in the war, he was restored TO his rank.
Since then Lieut.. Verplanck has repeatedly
been guilty, Gen. Gibson alleges, of misconduct.
Not long ago. while on duty In guard mounting,
he was relieved from duty by the commandant,
and officially notified to consider himself under
arrest. This method OF dealing with accused
officers obtains at all army posts. An officer
receiving such notification virtually pledges
himself not to pass beyond the lines of the
fertilization or cantOnment. II he does, he VIC
lateS his word and renders himself liable to be
tried by a court-martial under the general
charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman, as laid down in the code. Lieut..
Verplanck broke his parole, quilted the fortih-
cation, and, only after his friends had made
strenuous eXertionS, did he return. Then he
was arrested and ordered not to quit his quar-
tiers. Again he escaped, remaining away about
ten days. On his return the last time he was
locked up by the advice of Gen. Hancock, CON-
maEding the division. There he will remain
until a cOurt-martia, called to consider his case,
reportS.-[N. T. SIN. 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-06

MIXING PRIVATE WITH PUBLIC BUsINEss.-An
investigation into the accounts of N. g. ITALIA
ZERO, the retiring general agent and store
keeper OF the Virginia penitentiary at Rich
mond, has brought to light a shortage of from
$4,000 to $40, 900. Talaferro acknowledges the
shortage, but says it will be made good by his
securities. He says he does not know how TO
account for 1t except from the fact that he was
engaged In the commission business as well as
being agent of the penitentiary, and that the
affairs Of both concerns became mixed. He
claims to have outstanding accounts sufficient
utes the cramped condition of his affairs to the
fact that he undertook to rebuild the peniten-
tiary workshops, which were burned last year,
ana purchase machinery for the same without
any appropriation.