The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-07
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OFFICIAL vIsiT-KNIGHTs OF HoN0R-ClTY
POLICE-FINANCIA NS-GOOD Lee
TURE, &C.
Correspondence o: the Richmond Dispaich.l
AUGUST 5, 1880.
The Grand Dictator OF Knights of Honor
Of Virginia, Mr.. Lamkin, OF Richmond,
paid an official visit 10 Paladin Lodge, OF
this city, last night. He was received by a
large turnout OF the brotherhood, and de-
lyered an interesting address. lie repre-
sented the order In Virginia in very pros
porous condition. Since the late meeting OF
the Grand Lodge, five months ago, there
has been an addition Of 500 TO the member
ship In the State. The aggregate number
OF members is now about 1900. Grand
Treasurer Hudnall, OF Richmond, was also
present, aud made some remarks. The
thanks OF the Lodge were voted TO the visit
ING brethren.
At meeting Of the City Council held
Yesterday resolution was adopted increas-
ing the police force Of the city to one chief,
one sergeant, eleven privates, and two fire
watchmeii. the whole to cost 50, $50.
The estimate Of expenditures OF the city
for the year is SlSS,060.70. The bonded
debt OF the city is SS42, 1918.
A good deal Of dissatisfaction Is expressed
at the proposed outlay OF $4,000 for the re-
paving OF Main street.
For the last three days we have been
having splendid rains in this section, and
the corn and tobacco are fairly jumping out
OF the ground.
Last night DIR. Mayo, LII. D., very dis
tinguishtG educator OF Boston, delivered at
Holcombe Hall one OF the finest lectures
ever heard in this city. The subject was
the New Education" the relations OF pa
rents to schools aud TO teachers, &C., and
the lecture made profound impression on
the audience. TELEPHONE.
CITY COUNCIL - FINANCIAL - STREET RAIL
WAY DEATHS - HANCOCK AND ENGLISH
CLUB-THE FALL PAIRS, &C.
AUGUST 6, 1880.
The regular meeting of the City Council
was held last night. The city finances
would seem to be in prosperous condi-
lion, as the treasurer reported Sl03, 714.23
on hand. An additional issue OF bonds
was ordered for the purchase Of new pump
ing machinery and the erection OF an addi-
tional scb0ol-house.
The right OF way through the streets was
granted TO the Street Railway Company.
Appropriations amounting to $l5,634 90 TO
pay The current monthly expenses OF the
city were voted. The mortuary report for
the month OF July showed the deaths to
have been 33-whitts. IL; blacks, %.
The Young Mems Hancock and English
Club had an interesting meeting last night.
Seyerafspecches were made, and enthusiasm
in the good cause is getting pretty well
worked up. Two handsome flags were pre-
scented 10 the Club-one by Colonel A. H..
Leftwich, the president, and the other by
Mr.. Alexander McDOaald in behalf OF a
merchant OF the city. They are the stars
and stripes, and will soon be thrown TO the
breeze. Long may they wave.
The three days steady rain have raised
the river but little, 1t fell so gently.
The Agricultural Fairs for the fail will
be held, as far as heard from, as follows !:
Bristol. September ed 23d, and oath;
Abingdon. September 18th, Both, and Octo-
Der Is; WytbeyilIe, October 9th. 7th, and
9Th; Culpeper, October 18th, 18th, f4th.
and 18th: Lyncbburg, October 18th, Goth,
21st, sod 22d; Richmond, October 18th,
9Th. Goth. and 10th. TELEPHONE