The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-06-02

ADOPTED AND PLAN OF OPERATIONS AGREED
UPON-MORTALITY FOR TIE NONTH-DEATu
OF AN AGED LADY-sTATIsTICAL REPORTS
ESTIMATES OF CITY RESOURCES AND En-
PENDITURES.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
MAY 81, 1882.
In response to invitation delegates from
the several musical associations OF Rich
mond. Norfolk. Lynchbllrg, and Peters
burg TO the number OF twenty or more
assembled here this morning in the parlor
OF the Young Mems Christian Association.
The stated object Of the Convention was TO
devise some plan of concerted action where
by the best interests Of the respective as
sociations could be served in the matter Of
the engagement Of artists TO assist in the
various concerts given by the societies. and
to promote the general welfare OF musical
interests in the cities represented. An
organization was effected by the cleo
ton OF Mr.. William A. jenkins, OF
Richmond aS president, and Mr..
Friend OF Petersburg, and DR.. Busey,
OF Lynchburg, rs secretaries. Resolutions
reported by the Committee on Business
were adopted. In substance, they are as
follows Mr.. II. NoltcniuS. Of Petersburg,
is appointed general manager, to core
spcnd with ir>t-class talent, and ascertain
AZ what price it can be secured: the sew
cral associations are 10 respond promptly
TO Mr.. Noltcnir,'S notifications Of any pro-
pO,alS: whether they are willing 10 share
the expense, and if 80, the maximum
amount each association viii pledge itself
for: the associations 10 bc bound for the
amount 20 PLEDGED after decision has
been reached. Considerable discussion oc-
Cured OF The question whether il was de-
sirable to unite the several associations into
one, 10 be called "The Combined Musical
Association Of Virginia" or some other
similar title; but majority were in favor
OF leaving each association 10 act - iar a.
might be independently OF any central or
ganzation. it was decided TO asses, each
musical association represented Il the con-
ycntiOn ten dollars To deilay certain pre-
| liminary contingent expenses. Rcsolu-
lions OF thanks for cOurtcsieS were adopted
and the convention adjourned. At the
termination OF cuisines, the members OF the
convention partook OF the hospitality Of
the Petersburg Club.
The report OF the health officer shows
that 80 deaths occurred in the clty during
the month Of Maya gratifying decrease in
the rate OF mortality. OF those who died
Is were males and u females. l. were white
and - cOlorcd. Twelve died under the
age OF five years.
Ms. Susan i. Harrison. relct Of the late
Dr.. Robert Harrison, OF Prince George
county, died last night at an advanced age.
She was widely known and closely con-
ncctcd with many OF the best families in
this section.
The internal-rcvenue collections in the
Petersburg district tins month amounted
to SS3,jl0.1G. The exports Of manuiac-
tUrcd tobacco for the month from this city
were iGl, 40 pOUnds-an increase in both
departments.
There were assessed on account OF IL
censc-t,X in this city, Tor the year COM
mencing May lst, Si,j2l. = forthe city, and
SIS, 4Jo.92 Tor the state.
At the meeting OF the Council tO-mOr-
row the Finance Committee will report
estimates Of the resources and expenses Of
the city for the fiscal year beginning July
lSt. and upon these estimates will be based
the annual tux bill. During the past few
yealS, by economical management. the rate
of taxation has been reduced from 8 to
S1.j0 per 800 OF values. II j. presumed
the rate for next year will be fixed at the
latter figure.
Fifteen marTiage-licenscs were issued in
this city this month-eight to white and
seven 10 colored couples. ROBIN ADAIR.
CONVENTIONS TO THE GARFIELD FUND-CITY
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITCRES-AN INTER-
ESTING QUESTION ABOUT THE NEXT COUN-
Gil.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
JUNE /, 1852.
The contributions to the Garfield mOnl-
ment fund made in this city on Memorial
day amounted to S2.74. The amount fell
considerably below expectation.
Mr.. ID. Hugh Jackson, brother OF the
Rev. II. F. Jackson, Jr., of Richmond, was
married this afternoon TO the daughter OF
Mr.. \. \. Allen, OF this city. Rev. DR..
WithefspOon and Rev. Mr.. jackson ollici-
ated.
The cash receipts i'm the city treasury du-
ring the month Of May amounted to 3d.
Sl9.74. The expenditures for the month
were Sli,5G9.
A good deal OF comment Ia, been caused
in the city this morning by a communica-
ton published in the iHdeJ-Appcdt in ref
erence 10 members OF the Council holding
other offices. II is understood TO have
been written by well-known lawyer, and
is regarded rs Il very strong paper. II
quotes the Constitution and decisions Of
the courts 10 show that member Of the
Council cannot hold his seat a such and at
the same time. held another Office. The
question i one OF interest, i'm view OF the
fact that two OF the Roadiu>ter members OF
the Council have been elected TO other
offices. whose terms commence on 1st oi
July. and that a third now holds the Office
Of tobacco Inspector. Politically, the new
Council stands thirteen Readiusters to
eleven opposition, and the loss Of any Of
the members OF the former party would en-
danger their control Of The Council and its
patronage. What will be the result Of the
matter can now hardly be told, but it is eX-
citing great interest in all circles in the city.
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