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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-05


Steamer PIONEER, Captain PLATT, With pas
senger accommodations viii sail every TUESDAY
at IL NJ. Freight received till l1:3O A. NJ.
Steamer EVERMAN. Captain SMITH, with pas
senger accommodations, Will tail sycry FRIDAY
al IL NJ. Freight received I'll / 1880 A. VI.
Steamer FANlTA, Captain NELSON, VIII SAL
every SUNDAY 90 8 A. NJ. Freight received TIL d
Il. N. SATURDAYS.
daysl. IS.
Steamers connect at Philadelphia for Fall river
and the East.
For further Information applyto
j. W. MCCARRICK,
General Southern Agent, Rockets.
~. P.CLYDE Il CO..
~ 90 General Managers. phtladelnhia.
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BY Grubbs & Williams,

Eleventh street between Main and Bank.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THE NICE
i LITTLE FABM KNOWN AS "sEVEN
Pines SITUATED AT THE JUNCTION OF
THE WILLIAMSBURG TURNPIKE AND NINE
MILE ROAD execution Of deed OF trust
dated 18th OF October. 1885. aud duly recorded,
the undersigned, sub.tituted trustee, VIII sell Dy
auction, In front Of HenricO county court hoase on
MONDAY, AUGUST SIN, ,,
THAT being cOurt-day) NJ IL O'Clock Ne. the FARM
tituated as above. In contains 20 ACRES, more or
less Upon It is dwelling With four rooms and pas,
sage. stable, smoke-hOuse, some frut-irees &c ana
1, nice place. n also possesses some historic i'm
portance as the site Of the battle of seven Pines.
TIRMs: The deed authorizes 4 sale for about
S475 cash: bur. II desired. PROBABLY more accom-
j. c. EACHO,
Substituted Trustee.
GRUBBs & WILLIAMS, Aucloneers, Jy 20
CHERIFF'S SALE OF BAKERY.-By
- consent Of parties / will sell at CLARKE'S
bakery, No. 1905 east Franklin street, on
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1851.
at IL o'clock. all the GOODS In said bakery con-
sisting of
SHOWCASES, SCALES,
BAKE-PANS.
JARS. FLOUR,
MOLASSES, CRACKERS,
LAMPS, &C, &C.
One LARGE BAKE. OVEN, I'm good order.
JOHN w. WRIGHT,
au 3-td Sheriff city OF Richmond.
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are developed by daily travel on the ferry
boats-~sfrlugent laws and their rigid en-
sorcement are the only remedy. An inl-
pulse 10 take some such men by the coat
collar NAV be high moral impulse, but IL
does not produce any moral results. Inefe
Il not a single ferry line, as the Herald re-
norter ascer.ained by special inquiry, that
employs police officers on its boats. AT
most Of The ferries there Is police officer,
hut his duties are mainly outside the gates.
For endorsements Of the rules and coDser-
walton Of The peace sole reliance IS placed
upon the deck hands, and these mild'man-
hered subordinates never give heed TO any
such trihing matters as seeing whetner
ladies are crowded out OF their seats. Ana,
in fact, there has got to be 0 pretty livery
sduabbie among the frequently pugnacious
inmates OF the gentemen's cabin TO AWAKEN
the deck hands to a comprehension OF tneir
duties in putting quietus upon the dis
turbers OF the peace.
"THE BEAR GARDEN"
On some boats the pipe is king in the
Uoentlemen's cabin" 70 Is the smoke-em-
drowned Sudden" OF the workingman
that works the saddest mischief In robblng
the air OF its vitaiziDg oxygen. Ire
fastidlous smoker does not like II, and II IL
is odious to dilettdnte indulgers OF the
weed, 1t Is not surprising that those who
do not use tobacco should shuu this part OF
the boat. Another annoyance very IRE.
quently is the yilely odorferous smell oil
peanuts. When young America mingles
peanuts and cigarettes OF doubtful quality,
the atmospheric surroundings are intolera'
BILE TO our whole olfactories still exercise
their normal functions. But IL Is near the
witching hour OF midnight that the "gen-
tlemen's cabins" reach their highest coDdl-
ton Of distastefulness. The fumes OF to-
bacco smoke are a minor consideration
now. REGISTERING youths and many whose
mature years should bring with them some
measure OF wisdom, Just returned from
circuit OF the city "gin-mills," stumble and
reel their way into the cabin in condition
OF sad inebriety~
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By Chewing & Rose,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneen'
No. 5 north Tenth street.

DY REQUEST OF THE OWNER, WHO
I'D resides IN another State, We win sell by sncli9p,
without limit or reserve, that nice BRiCk Nv ELL.
ING. No. 112 Forth Twentieth strtet' ost"sen
franklin and Grace streets, on
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-05

NOR RENT, THAT LARGE FOUR a.
II STORY sTORRH0USE No. l07 south Nj
Twelfth street. wi IN scales, elevator Sc.
Fox RENT, THAT LARGE THREE.ST0RY
sTOREHOUSE on Basin bank between Tenth and
FIR RENT. NEW BRICK STORE AND
DWELLING No. hO7 Louisiana street, Rockets.
FOR RENT, NICE Brick DWELLING, with
eight rooms, kitchen, &C, on Twenty-seeOnd near
Grace street -
FOR RENT, NICE FRAME DWELLING cor
ner Twenty. ninth aud Broad streets seven rooms,
SUTTON 4 CO.,
au8-W Fksu ll66 Main street.
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HrANTED. A GOOD Man with q small

w family to WORK a Farm Of some 900 or
500 acres OF good land, suitable for wheat. tobacco
corn, oats &C. Party 10 furnish one team and pro.
prietor the same. TO good man fine opening VIII
be- given. Best OF references required Crop or
cash rent TO suit. For particulars inquire OF
n A. CADY.
an 5.wlt&dItE Hanover Courthouse, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-05

OEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
FOR PHILADELPHIA.

ELPH a, RICH xDfESR
u MOND AND NORFOLK s-xesksessa
STEAMS COMPA Y.
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WANTED. BY A GENTLEMAN AND
wv IIg WIFE Il GIrIT nE ITNFIiR NISHED

ROOMS IA private fanny preferred. with bath
room attached, within ten minutrs' walk OF mir
tceptb and Main streets Would Ike 10 have pos
session by the list or 10Th of September. Address
j. J. T.. care OF Randolph = English. au o-Zt
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\. NJ, FREIGHT. daily except ,rri,,
LEAVE PETERSBURG. NOpru

A direct four-hOurs connection smtIa I..e...
Richmond and Norfolk by iraias ltay.ugP. ..-.. a
at 100 A. 81, and Norfolk az 1928 q a. so
this service.
All trans leaving Petersburg Will starr fa. ra
AppOmattox deDoi.
SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAINS .r.t. f...
mOnd at A. NJ. and +. VI. Leave P.t....... ~
q A. NJ. and 3 i. VI. every sunday.
?. 10 KLINE, ~uporiltcrf..t.
A.POPE, General Passenger and ilcsrt AFeIt.
Il 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-05

This web. established new, and attractive HOTEL
pleasantly situated In the centre Of the cry, and
oossesSine eytry convenience q first class hotel,
Including hydraulic elevator. aDnSneiator, tee-
rhone &C.. and heattd generally By steam. y FOR
RENT FOR ONE OK MORE YEARS, with pos
session Immediately.
m contains about 100 lOdgln rooms besides par
lors offices. &C. and Is about t@o-thirds furnished
in our opinion, there is no finer opening than this
In ali The south for a competent hOiel-keeDer.
For particulars, apply TO -
Peal Estate
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-05

NHES APEAKE AND OHIO RAILNAil'
~ Trains from and 70 Richmond June D. l-'4
Mail. Accom-. tNI.'''v
Leave. 500 A. NJ. $3.50 4. ". lu'D
Arrlye....... $40 L. VI. $500 A. W. '.' a. =,
For further details, apply AZ 1000 Nan s'..'. ="
Chesapeake and Ohio railway depot uc.es
TIL T.. T.. sud Z. Aitl--
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WANTS..

w AN TED. SUFFERERS FROM
w Piles. FISSURE. and FISTULA TO remem-
Der that DIR. w. X. SMITH of Baltimore, will be la
az 9 O'Clock. Remaining four days. OFFICE, lll3
Main street (up-siairs) Cures without knife, hg'
ature caustic,n or any painful process. Ladies az
tended at their residences. Refers 10 Mr. II. NJ.
Smith, W. W. Gosden, T.. II. Simpson and many
other citizens Of Richmond. an 81
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LOST, sTRAYED. AND STOLEN.

7 OST, on the night Of August lst Mon
/ day)' a RAILROAD TICKET, issued at Mobile,
AI, 10 <aIem Va. and rciurA TO {. W. Butt. suit
""'0 ~ T. 4. CARY.
eu6 No 1915 Main street.
EOUND, IN MONROE PARK, ONE
Il SQUARE GOLD SLEEVE or CUFF'BU l.
TON, wnh initial rustic b., which the owner can
get by paying for this advertisement. an o-lt
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No 2 DAILY except saturday. 40. 3 I.|
DAILY cNctp' sunday.
Pullman parlor cars through q, Ba'tu.i, .. w..
train.
Iuman sleeping cars through o. PlHl.tI .A
and New York on No. train.
CHARLES T.. HATCH
Genera. Passenger a. .If
JOSEPH II. SANDS, Superintendent. ~
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MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

TroR OTHER "LocAL" SEE FIRST PAGE
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Mail, II
ex. Sunddy.le
RICHM0ND AND PETERSBrBG

DICHMOND AND PETERSprpC
~ RAILROAD COMPANY.-Co,,,',l'' "a"
SUNDAY. June II, 1851, trains On tti. ,..
run as follows '' So!
LEAVE RiCHMOND-SOrTH.
$40 z. NJ, FAST MAIL, daily. Nil. Ola.
connections for savannah >., ~
NJ Petersburg. Pullman P,t...
ing Cars between M1i,fJ A., -
Charleston. 49, I'D
ll:5O A. NJ, THROUGH MAIL.dilly. c......
for Raleigh, fhar'e.ior
Aiken, savannah. ana J,ek'.'..N
S1tOps ~ SnoIs' 'ht-ar. Cesr.t,,
l1Fe"Tys Bun 01 signal p.t.-
sleeper between NJ W. ''it
Charleston on ih. frlr ia 'L4
6:l0 +. NJ, FREIGHT, daily exon. >,tl..
$50 \. ~, FREIGHT daily sNcep, ,rrt,''
LEAVE PETERSBCRC--NO NORTH
4:l5 A. ~, FAST MAIL, daily. StYps ..., ..
Chester. Pul'mau >ltcp.r. 20 "
Charss'On and VI lf0ri. IS,
1880 4. VI, FREIGHT. daily txreuf >UrI.,
$40 L. NJ, THOUGH NAlI.d4It. ,.r.......
with Richmond. FrrfrrIrs. ....
Potomac railroad ipr au POM. t
ana West; atO making ,Yft.... n
Win hes pethe aEd OH. fI.-., b.
the virginia springs 1ud tf Xxx.
North aud Wet. This trl.u WIZ.
Manchester, Chester. AMI t.......,. ~
Pullman Sleeper on tb., ir... II.
tween Charleston ana NtN Nn...
S4O L. NJ, FREIGHT, daily except SUNDAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-21

Ta3rs has lately been invented by an in
genious Englishman a device whose introduc-
ton on the range at Creedmoor and adoption
by marksmen throughout the country gen.
orally will probably be found Of real service
in rifle practice. The invention consists of a
self-registering target, operating somewhat
after the plan of the electric indicator now
used in hotels and other public buildings.
The rings of the target i'll the new device are
made of separate pieces of metal, which, with
the "bulrs eye" itself, are fastened or hung
on a cross-bar placed behind the target disk.
These rings swing backward and forward up
on the slightest pressure, and each is further
provided with protruding button or nipple
at the back. Behind the disk is also construct
cd plank having holes into which the but
tons of the rings fit, and which are provided
with series of sensitive needles connecting
by an electric current, with a signal-box cor
responding TO the ordinary annuncator. A
bullet fired from any spot in the range strik-
ing one of the movable rings of the "bulls
eye," will cause it to swing backward for
moment, during which the button at its back
will enter the hole in the plank behind the
target, touch the sensitive needle, and start
the electric current, which will cause the an
nunoator to display a shield upon which is
painted, in plain and easily discernible figures,
the number of the ring struck. The advant-
age of this invention over the methods of
registry now in use is that the registry is in
Simultaneous, and cannot possibly be erron-
eous provided the apparatus is tested and
found to be in perfect form. Further, there
can be no accident to the markers through
faulty marksmanship, as their services are
dispensed with by the device. Again, the
adopting of the device will put an effectual
end to those unseemly disputes which some
orIru tn tho
reetness of the record or the integrity Of the
markers. 1t is perfectly obvious that no one
can devise method for the bribing or intim-
idation of the electrical current, and charges
of that character, therefore, cannot possibly
be brought forward.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-21

W. T. Reid was recently installed as presi-
dent of the University of California. In his
inaugural address he spoke at length on the
study of the classics, and in the course of his
remarks he said;
1t is said that Latin and Greek must form
the basis of all liberal education, because in
those languages are to be found the great
masterpieces of the human mind. But who
beside our Greek and Latin professors knows
enough of these masterpieces to be justified
in expressing an opinion regarding them
How many college graduates can speak of
them from familiar personal acquaintance?
Speak to any audience of college men of their
enjoyment OF the treasures of classic litera-
ture and your remarks will be received with
a bit of delightful humor. That college grad
yates of even more than average attainments
do not read with delight, If they read at all,
and do not study ancient classics as models
of literature is beyond question. But deny
the claim that the Latin and Greek offer mod
els in literature superior to those offered by
modern writer's. Nay, more, believe that
the literature of modern civilization is as su-
perior to that of Greece and Rome as the civ
llization of to-day is superior to that of the
times Of Pericles and Augustus. But, you in
quire, what is there of value yet left in the
study of Latin and Greek if they are to be
in them nor for their superiority as literary
models This question drives me to the last
acknowledgment-an acknowledgement which
1 assure you make with reluctance and only
after much observation and thought. be-
lieve, at present, in the study of Latin and
Greek for purposes of general education, be-
cause they offer perhaps the best attainable
linguistic training l say for the present be-
cause am not certain that there is in either
language such inherent superiority over mod
ern languages for linguistic purposes as to en-
title them to the place they now justly hold.
They are at present best because the methods
in use in their study are better than those
with which we are acquainted in other Ian
guages. The study of Latin and Greek is
better organized, the ground has been thor
oughly worked over, and all or nearly all of
its capabilities are known and may be used
to the best purpose. believe, however, that
the time is fast coming when English and
other modern languages will be so studied as
to offer to the great majority of students ad-
vantages more valuable for their purposes
than those now offered by the ancient clas-
sizes. And this is one of the problems which
1 hope TO see this university take an honora-
BILE rank in helping to solve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-21

lfrom an Address by College Classmate.l
And then the purity of his heart was some
thing for us to notice in those days. He en-
joyed the current college humor, and took
no small part in it. But if ever it lost its sa-
vor of guilelessness, he would drop it instant
ly aud 60 for some bright, pure thought, as
if an angel of light had sent him forth. And
so the aroma Of Garfeld's life in college re-
mains in our recollection as Of the sweetest
and most wholesome character.
knew our revered classmate as a religious
man-not of the extra sanity order-not in
eminent danger of being canonized in college
his memory hereafter. 1 speak in this way,
having noticed in some quarters an apparent
ly exaggerated representation of his emotion
al piety. think pluck and prayer entered
into his daily life jointly. While in college
he was a man of prayer, and 1 have reason
to think his habit was never otherwise all his
life. The Christian virtues were well exem-
plified in him, and that inner life of faith and
love of which Jesus is the source and object,
had its fair illustration in him, in the days
speak of.
recall an incident which has been related
elsewhere, and which speaks for itself. Our
classmates, many of them, had been spend
ing Fourth of July on the top of Greylock
mountain, having an uproariously 'good
time" as college boys are apt to do when let
loose for days recreation. As night gath
cred about them-for they were to spend the
night there-our classmate, taking Testa-
ment from his pocket said to his compan-
ions; Boys, 1 read chapter every night
simultaneously with my mother. If you
please l will read it aloud" And afterward
he asked the oldest of them to lead in prayer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-21

The question of the future petroleum sup
ply is growing more and more interesting to
Pennsylvanians. Regions once spouting out
abundantly are now strewn with ruined der
ricks over wells pumped dry. New sources
of supply have heretofore been readily found
in place of the drained reservoirs, but now
the great Pennsylvania oil sponge appears to
be nearly squeezed. The Bradford region in
Mexican county, for instance, which pumps
co., barrels daily and is the petroleum GEN.
ter of the state, steadily failed during the
month of August at the average rate of 250O
barrels daily. Anti-monopolists, however,
are consoled to know that the petroleum bus
mess is not to become defunct before the
breaking of the Standard company's monop-
oily. This has been effectually accomplished
by the new Pennsylvania pipeline which
against tremendous difficulties has at last
succeeded in reaching Williamsport from
Mexican county. Through it are now daily
sent 10, 600 barrels of oil. The Pennsylvania
railroad has also abolished the system of
drawbacks through which the Standard COM
pany has so long profted at the expense of
legitimate trade. As result Philadelphia
has sprung into Importance as a refining and
shipping point of petroleum. At present
there are so vessels at that port awaiting car
goes of petroleum. Since January there
have been 62,000,000 gallons of refined oil
shipped from Philadelphia to Europe. The
total export from all American ports from the
beginning of the year up to September 23
was 335, 900, 900 gallons against 232, 900, 900
gallons for a similar period last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-21

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for November has
a short article on President Garfield-one
of the most notable tributes to the dead Pres
ident. Its thOughtfulness and grace of style
indicate Mr.. Howells as its author, though no
name is given. Miss Lucy Larcom contributes
from her own recollections an interesting ar
ticle entitled Among the Lowell Mill. Girls"
Sidney Howard Gay, in answer to the ques-
ton "When did the Pilgrim Fathers land at
Plymouth 2" seems to show conclusively that
the date heretofore given for that world-fam-
Gus landing is incorrect Miss Sarah Orne
Jewett has one of her characteristic sketches
entitled From a Mournful Villager." John
Fiske discusses in thorough and very inter-
esting manner the 'Theory of a Common
Origin for all Languages" Mrs. E. d. II.
Blanchard writes very engaging paper on a
"Florintine Family in the Fifteenth Century"
Sylvester Baxter contributes an important pa.
per on the Forestry Work Of the Tenth
Census. The two serial stories, Mr.. Howells
"Dr. Breen's Practice" and Mr.. Jamess
Portrait of Lady" continue in a manner
that cannot fail to be very satisfactory to
their many readers. W. o. StoddArd has an
interesting short story entitled $50 as by
Fire" The remainder of the number con-
tains reviews of new books, some excellent
brief essays in the Contributor Club, and
its usual excellent comments on the books of
the month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-21
Jimmy nrown on Prompt Obeaienee.

haven't been able to write anything for
some time. don't mean that there has been
anything the matter with my fingers so that
couldn't hold pen. but haven't had the
heart to write of my troubles. Besides,
have been locked up for a whole week in the
spare bedroom on bread and water, and Just
little hash or something like that, except
when Sue used to smuggle in cake and pie
and such things, and haven't had any pen
anink. OF course you'll say must have
been doing something dreadfully wrong, but
don't think 1 have; and even if l had, I'll
leave it to anybody if Aunt Eliza isn't enough
to provoke a whole company of saints The
truth is, got into trouble this time just
through obeying promptly as soon as | was
spoken to. I'd like to know if that was any
thing wrong. Oh Im not bit sulky, and
am always ready to admit I've done wrong
when really have but this time l tried to
do my very best and obey my dear mother
promptly, and the consequence was that
was shut up for week, besides other things
too painful to mention. This world is
feeting show, as our minister says, and
sometimes feel that it isn't worth the price of
admission.
Aunt Eliza is one OF those women that al
ways know everything, and know that nobody
else knows anything, particularly us men. She
was visiting us, and finding fault with every
body, and constantly saying that men were a
nuisance in house, and Why didn't mother
make father mend chairs and whitewash the
ceiling, and what do you let that great lazy
boy waste all his time forP There was a lit
tie spot in the roof where it leaked when it
rained, and Aunt Eliza said to father, "Why
don't you have energy enough to get up on
the roof and see where that leak is, l would
if was a man-thank goodness amt" So
father said, YOU'D better do it yourself,
Eliza" And she said, II willthis very day"
So after breakfast Aunt Eliza asked me to
show her where the scuttle was. We always
kept it open for fresh air except when it rain
ed, and she crawled up through it aud got on
the roof. just then mother called me and
said it was going to rain, and must close the
scuttle. began TO tell her that Aunt Eliza
was on the roof, but she wouldn't listen, and
said, 'Do as l tell you this instant without
any words; why can't you obey promptly ?"
So obeyed as prompt as l could, and shut
the seuttle and fastened it, and then went
down stairs and looked out to see the shower
come up.
1t was tremendous shower, and it struck
US in about ten minutes and didn't II pour
The wind blew, and 1t hghtened and thunder
ed every minute, and the street looked just
like river. got tired of looking at il after
awhile and sat down TO read, and in about an
hour when it was beginning to rain little
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-21
seven Brother Meet for the FIrst
Time.

A reunion of the Jones family was held at
the residence of Abial NJ. Jones, Esq, in
Lewiston, Me-, Wednesday evening. All Of
the living members Of the family were pres
ent. There are seven brothers, ranging in
age from A to ~ years. Perhaps the most
interesting feature of this occasion was the
meeting for the first time of all of the broth
ers. The oldest brother left home before the
youngest was born. An attempt has several
times been made to get all the family togeth-
er, but on each such occasion one or more Of
the brothers would be necessarily absent
One sister remains-Mrs. Albert Frost of this
city-who sat at the table Wednesday eve
ming with her seven brothers, who were seat
ed in the order Of their ages. The oldest
brother, Mr.. Eben Jones, Of Newport, Vt,
assisted Col. Frye in setting up the machinery
for the first mill lin Lewiston. .-LetoistOn (Me. }
Journal, oct. H.