The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-09-08

terday on his way to New York.
Martin Middleton and Frederick Green,
two negroes OF Charlotte county, convicted
Of hOuse-breaking and larceny, and each
sentenced to two years in the penitentiary,
were received at that institution yesterday.
The resident members OF the Virginia
Press Association will have meeting at IL
NJ. on Saturday at the headquarters OF the
Association, in RuegeP's building, on Bank
street.
MEETING OF TIE COMMITTEE on LIGBT.-
This committee met yesterday evening,
with full attendance and Chairman John
VI. Higgins presiding. The following pre-
amble and resolution was adopted:
Whereas the Superintendent Of the Gas
Works OF the city OF Richmond, in card
published in the State newspaper, did re-
fleet on a member OF this committee by
using language unbecoming a city officer
towards one OF the members OF the Coun-
ell; therefore be it
ReSOIued bV the Committee on LiJht,
That we consider the action Of nr. Richard
NJ. Taylor, member OF this committee, in
quiring into the price OF glass for the use
OF city lamps as right and proper, and that
this committee fully endorse his action, be-
licving that Mr.. Taylor was looking to the
best interests OF the city, and his act has
our approval.
The following rules for the government
Of the Committee on Light and Superin-
tendcnt Of the Gas-W Works were adopted
3. Reports and suggestions from the Su-
pcrintcndent, to include a list OF articles
and materials which will probably be re-
CURED during the month, together with
~ Al, A t..l l. r,r
shall be laid before the committee at the
next regular meeting after they have been
purchased.
4. The probable amount necessary TO pay
the hands for the month. and the payroll
for the preceding period, with synopsis
showing the amount chargeablc to each
branch Of construction or current e.
penscs.
3. The quantity OF coke. lime, and all
other articles sold during the month, with
the amount Of money received for same.
G. The tons OF coal carbOnzcd, giving The
Weld Of coke to the ton, gas to the pound
Of coal, and the candlc-pOwcr; number OF
retorts in Use, bushels Of lime burnt End
used.
13. The whole time OF each officer OF the
department shall be devoted to the per-
| lOIllllIltt Oh his OlutIui ullltN uliiiNS klN-
vented by sickness, OF by absence from the
city with leave OF the committee, and A.
prescribed 10y section Of chapter % OF the
City Ordinances.
The parliamentary rules governing the
| City Council Will be observed ana enforced
by the chairman.
The committee awarded the contract fol
furnishing lights for gas-lamps to w. ii.
Scott as follows: Top lights, 8; side
lights, Il; doors, 9.S5-100.
The committee then adjourned.
MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE For
ENTERTAINMENT or SUPREME COUNCIL, Roy
AL ARCANUM-The Executive Committed
appointed by the Grand Regent OF the
State to make suitable arrangements for The
reception and entertainment OF the mem
bers Of the Supreme Council, Royal Area
nun. which meets in this city next April
have held their first meeting. Past-Regcn
William LovcnStcin was elected chairman
Past-Rcgent DR.. J. i. Harrison. yicc-chair
man; Past-Regcnt II. +. W. Southern, sec
tarv: and Past-Rcgent John Il. Hanklns
Treasurer. The committee i composed o
thc following additional gentlemen: Pas
Grand Regent John j. Wright and Past
REGENTS William T. Allen, l.. II. Rens, \
X. White, a. VI. Richardson, William II
TYLER, Walter Sydnor, Il. \. Dobie, D. l.
Nlinctree, G. ID. McIndoe, 7. p. Campbell
r. II. Cardwcll, and ID. A. Timbcrlake
There is also general committee, con
tanning one member from each counci
in the state. The chairman and secretar
were instructed to prepare and send to tn
subordinate councils in the State circu
lar requesting their moral and material al
, in extending to the distinguished visitor
right royal and fratcrnal greeting an
welcome to the Old Dominion. The char
man was also empowered to appoint IN
J necessary committees. After free an
! pleasant interchange Of opinions and view
: The committee adjourned to meet ut tn
! call OF the chairman. Interest and plea
] IRE were added to the meeting by the pre-
I sence OF Vice-Grand Regent }. l.. Beck,
u LynchburS.
: BISHOP TO-NIGHT IN "STMcTLY Bus
c NESS. "-To-night at the Richmond The;
ire Mr.. c. B. Bishop and good compan
will appear to a full in the new mel'