The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-17
prTrRsBURG.

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M a. ron-AS INTERESTING INCIDENT
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cowuau OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CITY fho'
peuTv--rar BAKBoR EMPLOYMENT, Ao., &C.
fcorresnoudence Of the Richmond Dtspaich.I
'oo''s'pO"'' JUNE 10, 1880.
The oldest person In Prince osorse coun-
ty Is reported by Mr.. j. X. yemp'e, 'ne ECU.
sus enumeration OF Brandon uislI,o', ~ TUG
person OF q colored woman ageo o"c nup'
dred and twelve years. s,. oro
The exercises OF the puonc scnoo's VIZ
NV ,rds m the pupils OF the High school, at
tho Academy of Music. An immense au'
dience filled the building, and the scene was
one Of great brilliance aud interest. The
uigh school IA the pet OF the free.school
system in Petersburg. II is an institution
q, bjvn Grade. aud has turned cut many
nun,is ~ distinctJon. educated as we'll for
their intellectual rs for their business duties
In lie In its thorough course OF instruc-
tion IL merits the pride that Is felt in 1t. The
address OF the evening was delivered By
Rev. r. N. Sledd, ID. d., OF hlch-
mond. whose subject was Education
as the Safeguard OF our civil ana
Religions Liberties, DR.. S!edd's argu-
meut was directed to show that the safety
Of the State lies In an educated ballot box !;
that the safety, honor, and welfare OF the
people depend upon their moral and intel
jectna education; that all systems OF edu-
cation are defective that do not embrace iDe
culture of the heart rs well as OF the MIND /;
and that that system is essentially ut fault
that confines itself solely TO the trimming and
DEVELOPMENT OF the intellect. The incl
dental mention of the name OF Horatio sey..
mour as a man OF cultivated MIND ana
heart drew from the audience LOUD ana
continued applause-a little straw that
shows how warm place this distinguished
man holds in the affections OF the people.
The gold medal in this school was award
cd 70 Miss Layinia T.. Wbeadon for scholar
shin, and the silver medal to Miss Rachei
Peyser for photography. They were pre-
sented by r. T. Wilson, Esq, in hand
some and eloquent speech. Elegant pres
en,s of a set OF iewelry and silver basket
were given by the scholars to the two teach.
ers I'm the school as tokens OF their love ana
anpreciation Of the faithful discharge OF
their duties.
The closing exercises OF the various COL
Jeees and private schools OF the city begin
Tomorrow, and will not conclude until
some time next week.
II was Mr.. William p. Whitehead who
was appointed assessor OF lands in this por-
tjon of Chesterfield county by Judge Greg
ory. and not DR.. A. Whitehead, As has been
pub!sbed. DR.. Whitehead says there is no
office in the county that he is an applicant
for or would accept.
A Council OF the Royal Arcanum is to be
Instituted at Hicksford, in Greensyille
county. next Monday.
The new iron bridge over the Meherrin
river, at Belfeld, Oh the Petersburg rail-
road, is now being put in place. On ac-
count OF its length it will take some time
for its completion.
The Petersburg Fish and Game Associa-
ton has issued its second circular, and is
now preparing It's third for circulation
among the people OF the Southside section.
These circulars have had good effect in
awakening the people TO their interests in
this respect.
A number OF our citizens left this morn
ing to attend the commencement exercises
of Randolph-Ma College.
The members constituting the majority OF
the Common Council will hold caucus
meetings between now and the 1st OF July
to arrange for the appointment OF the Va.
rious committees OF that body and the Sc
lection OF the various persons for the Offices
to be filled on that day for the ensuing two
years. 1t is said that the list OF can didates
for these offices is very large one.
A large amount of property delinquent
for city taxes for the last few years Will be
put up at auction in front OF the court
house tomorrow, and the sale will be con-
tinued from day to day.
Mr.. Il. J. Butterwortb, one OF our Oldest
and most esteemed citizens. and for many
years member OF the Common Council,
is very i'll.
A good deal CT interest is being mani
tested in the community among our busi-
ness.men in reference to the improvement
OF our harbor. and it is not unlikely that
some evidence OF that interest will be given
ere long in a meeting to give some express
sion Of opinion.
The new crop OF wheat is finding its way
into market. but much OF the grain Is damp
and unstable. The farmers find it greatly
against their interest to bring it IN IN this
condition. ROBIN ADblR.