The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-07

Zcn," i the largest number OF vessels ever
known to have been in the james at one
time.
Captain st. George T. Mason, who is =
member OF the French Centennial dclcga-
ton, is q son OF the late Hon. John Y. Ma
son, and was for time 3 resident OF Rich
mOnd. lie is now captain in the French
army, and is stationed at AlgierS. lie
brings his wife and child on with him.
Major 5. =. Hamilton, commissioner OF
the State OF South Carolina to the York
town Centennial, is at tile Exchange Hotel.
CoUP's GREAT CIRCUS To-DAY.-The
great fOur-Ting circus Of w. C.. Coup will
be here to-day, and as it Is one OF the largest
in the country, it is not unreasonable TO
suppose that the streets will be thronged
with citizens and visitors from the neigh
boring country to witness the great pa
gcantry and attend the two exhibitions
which are 10 be given this afternoon and
tonight. This circus has during the pres
cnt season elected unqualified expressions
OF praise from the press throughout the
country, and during its recent long run in
New York created quite q sensation in that
great metropolis.
II is claimed by Mr.. Coup that his show
has no rival in the world. His announce
mcntS have raised public expectation high,
and the strect-puradc, which will commence
at $50 O'Clock this morning, will be
awaited by thousands, who will form their
judgment OF what the exhibition is 10 be
according as il is great or small. Ordina-
riy a liberal discount is allowed by the
ndulgent public on the promises OF cir
Cls-men, but Mr.. Coup emphatically de-
c'res that he adyertiseS nothing but what
he really has to show. Therefore, prepare
TO expect 4 strcet-parade OF uneXamped
magnitude; ga hippOdromc with Roman
lacc-track forty feet wide and nearly half 4
mile round, with four great circus and hip
podrome rings; with Miss Kate Stokes, the
$4,000 handsomest woman in the world !;
a hippOdrOme with Lulu; human being
teI1ffcallv hurled through the air from a
huge iron catapult, attaining an altitude OF
ninety feet, and describing scmi-circle Of
nearly two hundred feet; hippodromc
with seats for $4,000; with nearly two hun
drcd artists: with sack races. Indian races,
Zulu races" &C., De.
Furthermore, Mr.. Coup makes it under
stood that his exhibition offers "reinement
and morality for cultured society; scicnti-
fc works for men OF science: works Of art
for the student; natural history for the
youth OF our country; physical culture for
the athlete; the cream OF the profession for
the world at large"
There will be performance this after
noon; another tonight. The tents viii be
spread on lot near the new Fredericks-
burg railroad depot, west Broad street.
THF MOZART LAST NIGHT.-A very pleas
ing performance was presented at the Mo-
ZaIt musicale last evening, and was much
enjoyed by 4 large audience. Miss Mary
Sanders .JohnstOne, Of Washington, ID. c.,
who has lately come to this city as pupil Ol
Of Madame Bernard, was the vocal attrac-
tion, and from her performances OF last eve
ming we would say she is a young lady Of
mquestiOnable abilities. She has pure,
sweet soprano that shows unmistaka-
bic evidence OF superior culture. She
will add greatly TO the interest OF these
n,LSicd!es during the coming winter When
ever she favOrs the Association.
Mr.. ThilOW's cello solo, BarcaroIe,'
by Schumann, was an enjoyable and artistic
number, while the Andante" Of Beetho-
ven by the septcite and the several num-
bers by the orchestra were acceptably well
rendered.
OPERA NEXT WEEK.-llr Charles L.
Ford's Comic Opera Company, supported
bv large chorus and orchestra, viii COM
mcnce a ivo-wcekS' engagement Including
two matineeS) at the Theatre next Monday
night. The repertoire OF the company en-
braces those sprightly operas "La Mas
cotte," "Bilee TAYLOR" and "Oliyettc,' >
all of which have been rendered here be-
fore to the delight OF our musical-loving
people. Mr.. Ford's company appeared
here last season and created Il very fayora-
bic impression, and il may be reasonably
expected that a rich treat is in store fol
those who attend these performances.
DEEP RuN BARBECUE Hon. John Goode
has promised to speak al the barbecue nj
Deep Run pits, in Henrico, on the 18TH
instant. Hon. George ID. Wise and Others
viii also speak.
POLICE COURr.-The following cases
were disposed Of yesterday:
Claiborne Thomas, charged with being
drunk and diSordery on the street, wa
required TO give surety for his good beha'
yior.
Ira Poindexter (colored), charged will
being drunk and interfering on the prem
i.cS OF John Johnson, was discharged.
Ira Poindexter (coIored) was fined y fol
contempt OF court.
Henry Jackson (colored), charged Will
assauting and beating lhoda A. johnson
was discharged.
POLICE CHANGEs.-At a meeting OF tht
Roar1 OF Police Commissioners held yes.
teTday afternoon Policeman ID. X. Carter