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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-23

early In this week Il began to he rumored
that an end would be put TO them by
the assassination OF Apulcho. In fact, at
p. NJ. OF the 18th. Apulcho de Castro ap-
peared at the Office OF the chief OF po-
lice to ask him to intercede with visconde
da Gavae, acknowledgement OF the army, TO
have measures taken for the protection OF
his life, which was menaced by the mill
tary. The Chief told him to 90 himself to
the Adjutant-General. Castro went out,
but Immediately returned, saying that par
ties were outside waiting for him, which
was really the case.
A POwERLEss POLICE.
The Chief had the apparent leader called
up, but could not induce him by threats or
persuasion TO promise to leave Castro un-
molested. In consequence, he sent word
to the Minister Of War and the Adiutant-
General TO take measures fitted to the emer-
gency. The latter was absent, but bis adj
jutant Of orders came, and as he guaran-
teed the safety Of Castro while with him
both got IN a carriage TO drive to
the Office OF the Adjutant- General.
However, the carriage had hardly got
hundred yards when it was stopped,
both doors, flung open and number OF
men, armed with daggers and rev0lvers,
threw themselves upon Castro, who, before
he could draw dagger for defence, was
laid low with eleven stabs and two pistol
shots. He died Immediately after being
taken out OF the carriage. The officer with
him escaped with only a bruised arm,
although it is said he tried to protect Cas-
tro. All the murderers escaped unmo-
Tested.
This deliberate assassination occurred
almost under the windows Of the office Of
the Chief Of Police, whose judicial rank is
equivalent to that Of the Judge OF United
States appellate court. His Office IL con-
nected by telephones with all the police sta
tions and the secretarists, and yet he did
not or could not take measures TO arrest a
body OF armed men who avowed an inten-
tion TO commit q crime. The absence OF
discipline among high and low Of the Bra
lillian army is notorions.
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Marriages.

Mr.. Claiming Robinson, well-known
and prosperous citizen, and Miss Judith
b. Christian, charming young lady, Of
Henrico county, were married at st. Johns
church ot O'Clock yesterday evening.
The Second Presbyterian church was
well filed day before yesterday at half
past 5 O'Clock z. NJ. on the occasion of the
marriage OF Mr.. Maurice T. Smith TO Miss
Maggie p. BeUll. Mr.. Smith has for sew
eral years been one OF the most prominent
tobacco-deaIers OF iI,ichmond, and has Il
host OF friends both here and bis native
State, North Carolina. The bride is the
sister of Mr.. Walter b. Bevill, and is a
popular and accomplished young lady.
Dr. Hoge officiated. The following gem
tlemen acted as ushers: J. ID. Cooper,
North Carolina; II. G.. Cooper, North Car
olina: X. X. Smith, North Carolina: +.
ID. Barksdale. William Ryan, 4. NJ. Moon,
I'D. Neal, Jr., and j. G. Wayt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left at $3.50 p. NJ. for
q northern tour.
The bridal presents were very numerous
and handsome.
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Supreme Court of Appeals.

Commonwealth Us. Mister, Common
wealth Us. Powell, and Commonwealth Us.
Hopkins. From the Circuit Court OF Mat
thews county. Affirmed, Judge Lewis de-
lvering opinion.
Commonwealth as. Chandler, and Com
monwealth Us. johnson. Dismissed for
want OF Jurisdiction.
Troth US. Robertson, commissioner.
From the Circuit Court Of Prince William
county. Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering
the opinion.
Wolf Us. Violetps administrator. From
the Corporation Court Of Alexandria.
Reversed. Judge Fauntleroy delivering
opinion.
Love Us. Trundle and ais. From the
Circuit Court OF Loudoun county. Az
firmed. Judge Hinton delivering the
opinion.
AIexander's administrator and others Us.
Byrd's administrator. Appeal allowed and
superSededS awarded TO decree OF the Cir
cult Court OF Clarke county, pronounced at
the January term, 1893.
Etting against Marks administrator and
ais Appeal allowed and SuperSededS
awarded to decrees pronounced by the
Chancery Court OF the city OF Richmond
on the nth OF May and 1lth OF July, 1888.
Priest against Whitacre, sheriff. Argued
bv james V. Brooke, Esq, for plaintiff in
error, and Thomas Smith for defendant In
error.
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Now Kent Lawyer Drowned H0re.

Mr.. John p. Pierce, a lawyer Of New
Kent county, but for few months past a
resident Of Richmond, was drowned in
the canal between and O'Clock last eve
ming.
About @ O'Clock the Waterman at the
Seventh-street bridge showed Mr.. Pierce
across the bridge to go Qt seems) TO Grit
fms store. Going up the canal bank he
was drowned, but as to how it occurred
nothing Is known. His body was about
O'Clock seen floating In the canal near the
bridge, and was Immediately taken from
the water and efforts at resuscitation made.
but unayailingly.
The Coroner viewed the body and then
delivered it to deceased's family.
Mr.. Pierce was about sixty years OF age.
He leaves a wife and several children. He
was at one time Commonwealth attorney
Of New Kent, and had represented New
Kent and Charles City counties in the Gen.
eral Assembly.
Mr.. Pierce lived at 512 north Seventh
street
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A Blackmailer Murdered.
BRAZILIAN SOLDIERS OUTRAGE0UsLY RESI-
THE COMMENTS OF A NEWSPAPER.

BRAZILIAN SOLDIERS OUTRAGEOUSLY RESENT
THE COMMENTS OF A NEWSPAPER.
A Rio Janeiro letter says the monotony
OF late times has been broken by the as
sassination of the proprietor and nominal
editor Of the CCrSdrio, small daily sheet
which had a considerable circulation in
this city, because it devoted its columns to
the retailing and invention OF SANDERS
against high and low. Its editors con-
trived to receive sums for the suppression
OF exposures or for cessation OF attacks,
as much as over $1,000 having, it Is said,
been paid on one occasion. The real
editors OF this deiamatory and blackmal-
ing sheet were more or less known, but a
mulatto type-setter, by name Apulcho de
Castro, figured as the responsible editor
and the owner OF the sheet and of the small
printing-house I'm which it was published.
A predecessor OF the sheet, and bearing
the same name and character, was sup
pressed two years ago, after attacks on the
family OF the Minister OF State. The estab-
lishment was summarily wrecked by a body
of the secret police, and the owner was
subsequently arrested and deported as
disreputable foreigner. 1t is well
known that the successor would have
been as summarily suppressed, legally OF
Illegally, had not the Emperor, though Il
frequent mark for its scandalous inven-
tions, peremptorily forbidden action
against II, his view Of liberty of the press
being that the advantages OF such liberty
far outweigh the evils Of occasional abuse.
Recently the chief Of police wished to en-
force the laws against publication Of scan
dals and defamation. but was forbidden to
move, and therefore sent in his resignation.
CUT-TDROAT REGIMENT.
In an unfortunate hour the Corsario
commenced the publication OF scandals
directed against the family OF the Major OF
the First regiment OF cavalry, which Is the
permanent garrison OF Rio Janeiro. The
regiment was raised under the old system
OF impressment OF rowdies and other dam
gerous men, including actual murderers.
aud comprises as complete set OF cut
throat-looking men as could be picked
up in any country. Their acts do
not belle their appearance. Soon after
a party Of military burst into the edi-
tors house, thrashed him severely, and go
Ing to the printing-house, scattered the
type. Two or three days later another par.
ty Of military went through the street
smashing the windows, and many OF the
boys selling the paper were beaten. The
attacks by the C0rsario. however. were
continued with increased yiruicnce, aud
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Meeting OF the School Board.

A regular meeting of this Board was
held at the High-School building yester-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Present-C.
p. Rady, w. X. Bowie, J. w. Fisher,
John b. Cary, V. A. Favier, J. II. Childrey.
R. A. Paul, Superintendent L. NJ. Garnet,
and Secretary George A. Smith.
The Superintendents monthly report
shows enrolment for the month, 1881 !;
average daily attendance. 7,039. The
schools are well disciplined, and the re-
suits OF the months work very satsfac-
tory.
Mr.. George A. Smith, secretry OF the
Board. submitted communication from
the City Council School Committee sug-
gesting that the bills Of Messrs. West Il
Johnston and Randolph & English.
amounting to S2G4.42, be paid, as hereto
fore, out OF the tuition fees and interest on
the Reese fund. That communication,
rs also Il communication from the City
Council refusing to pay the salary OF Mr..
John w. Hall, messenger OF the Board.
amounting to $40 per month, was received
and filed.
After the usual routine business the
Board adjourned.
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IFor the Dispaieh.I
Ab0nf Dogs.

There are more worthless dogs-howl-
ing. barking curs-in Richmond-dogs that
make night considering the popu-
lation-ihan there are people. In some
sections OF the city, notably north OF Broad
street, the dog-howling. barking nuisance
has become 30 bad that the population are
distressed and disturbed at night beyond
all endurance. This writer has been ap-
piled to by almost fifty people to try and do
something to get rid OF tnem by appealing
to the authorities. Can't the dog-catch-
ers be revived and restored 10 dutyg A
gentleman said yesterday morning that for
several nights in his neighborhood It was
so bad that none OF his people could sleep.
A lady living on Marshall street gives
pretty nearly the same testimony. Both
have bought guns, and win kill all In their
reach from tonight. Can't Mayor Car
rlngton do something. Maybe tho Council
should revive the ordinance. II something
Is not done al once there Will be trouble
sure enough In some localities.
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ue.,,nr Of C,tiuons of Harv,.tovn.

Al meeting Of the residents Of the town
OF Haryie held at the Male Orphan Asy-
lum on wednesday evening, November
2fst. for the purpose OF considering the
condition OF the road leading from the old
TO the new reservoir. and OF adopting an
other name for the town, it was resolved TO
present the city OF Richmond TO the grand
Jury with the view of compelling her to
nut said road in as good condition as 1t
was before the city laid water-pipes in it
and cut it down, DIR. Pollard being re-
ouested to attend to the matter.
II was also resolved by an unanimous
vote 10 change the name Of the town from
Harvie TO Hampden.
J. r. GILL, Chairman.
c. w. Voikman, Secretary.
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DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
Special Meeting NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
70 BE Answered Recommends.
tious that No Legislator
he Given Omce.

A meeting Of the Democratic State Cen.
trail and Executive Committees was held al
the Ballard House yesterday and until 10i
O'Clock last night, the Hon. John ). Bar.
bour In the chair, and present the follow
ing other members from the several con-
gressional districts:
First District: B. T. Gunter, Phil. Glib
son, Thomas w. Waller, Warner T. Jones,
and w. A. Jones.
Second District: VI. Glennan, J. F. Bry-
ant, j. w. Hubbard, John ID. Odell. and
George +. Riyes.
Third District: Richard +. Beirne, K.
III. Cardwell, B. II. Nash, b. A. Hancock,
and J. NJ. Hudgin.
Fourth District: Thomas w. Smith, x.
L. Wilson, John Jackson, and S. p. Ar
rington.
Fifth District: &. q. Holland.
Sixth District: p. A. Krise, s. j. Gra-
ham, and John ID. Horsley.
Seventh District: X. D, James, c. T.
O'Ferrnll Cpr6xy for II. c. AiIen), John
E. Massey (proxy for c. p. jones', Edward
Echols, and j. r. Wingfeld (proxy for
John NJ. White).
Eighth District: Henry Heaton, T. p.
Wallace, and w. W. Mo6ett.
Ninth District: William Taylor Thorn
(proxy), X. A. Ayres. and s. W. Williams.
The following resolutions were adopted :
MALONE TO BE ANSWERED..
RESOLVED, That a committee OF five (of
which the chairman Of the State Central
and Executive Committees OF the Demo-
cratic party shall be e1-oficio chairman
shall be appointed to prepare an address to
the people OF Virginia congratuating them
upon the result of the recent election and
refuting all the charges OF fraud and intim-
idation which have been brought against
the Democratic party, which said address,
when prepared and promulgated, shall he
signed by the chairman and each member
of our State Central and Executive Com
mIttees.
Thefollowin0 committee was appointed :
Waller X. Staples, Archer Anderson, G.
T. O'Ferrall, VI. Glennan, and W. a.
Jones. Mr.. Barbour chairman ear oticto.
IMPROPER TO ELECT LEGISLATORS TO OFFICE.
Whereas the Democratic party has been
admonished by past experience OF the great
injury 20 the party resulting from the elec-
ton OF members OF the General Assembly
to Offices within the gift OF that body,
therefore
ReSOtred. That IN the opinion OF tnls
committee it is ineXpedient and improper
for any member Of the General Assembly
to accept any State office whereby his seat
would be vacated.
KEEP UP THE ORGANIZATION.
RESOLVED, That the State Central and
Executive Committees recommend that the
county, city, and precinct organization be
perfected and maintained.
THAMES.
RESOLVED, That the committee hereby re-
turns its thanks TO its chairman, HOu. John
s. Barbour, for the able and efficient man.
ner in which he conducted the late cam
vass, resulting in glorious victory; and to
Mr.. II. Shepperd, the secretary OF the
committee, for his valuable services during
the canvass.
Adjourned to meet at the call Of the
Chairman.
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Why on Autopsy was Held.
THE FRIENDS OF A YOUNG sCOTCHAAS wHC
WANTED TO Re SATISFIED OF HIS DEATH.

Washington Star.J

washington Star.J
The remains OF Mr.. Douglas Scott, a
young man from Scotland, travelling for
health and pleasure in this country, were
brought to this city from Pittsburgh
to-day. He was q friend OF Mr..
Alexander Graham Bell, who caused
the body to be brought here for
interment. Mr.. Scott, some years ago,
narrowly escaped being buried alive. He
was supposed to be dead, and only revived
after being placed in the coffin. For this
reason, and on account Of the circum-
stances attending his death. Mr.. Bell deter
mined to hold an autopsy before interment.
The autopsy was held under the direction
OF DR.. Lamb this morning at Speare's un-
dertaking establishment. The deceased
was subject to fits Of epilepsy. and being
taken with one on the streets OF Pittsburgh
few days ago, fell and struck the side
walk on the back of his head and shortly
after died. An inquest was held in Pitts
burgh, and verdict was rendered that the
death was the result Of the fall. The body
was embalmed, but when it reached here
it was found TO be perfectly limp, and
there were no marks on the back Of the
head. 1t was thought that his friends in
Scotland would be better satisfied IL 1t was
determined definitely what was the cause
OF his death.
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Manchester,

The Hastings Court, which has been in
session during this week, has adjourned
till Monday.
Rev. W. T. Derieux will preach at
Mount Hope church, in Amelia county, on
Sunday.
Mr.. Benjamin Hatcher, OF Texas, son
Of the late John Ii. Hatcher, arrived here
few days ago.
Major Z. c. Warwick is in New York
citV
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Hustings Court.

The only case disposed OF by this court
Yesterday was that OF Henry Sherrer, sem
fenced by the Police Justice to six months
in jall aud labor in the cbaln-gang, and
fined S25. II came up on an appeal from
the lower court. The jury, after hearing
the evidence, returned verdict affirming
the Judgment OF the Police Justice as to
tbe fine and imprisonment.
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The TayIcuro Combination.

This company will commence weeks
engagement next Monday night at the
Richmond Theatre. The programme is rs
follows: Monday night, Kit, the Arkansas
Traveller; Tuesday night, Isabel Vane ;
Wednesday night, Kit the Arkansas Ira
weller; Thursday night, the same; Friday
night, the Bankrupt's Wife, and Kit again
Saturday night. Mr.. and Mrs. Chanfrau
Will be greeted by large number Of old ac-
quaintances and warm friends when they
appear on the boards Of the theatre.
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services of the Dugan brothers as pitcher
and catcher for their club next season.
These brothers visited our city with the
Leaders. OF Kingston, N. T., last season,
and proved to be fine players in their re-
spective positions. and very strong batters.
The lovers Of this kind OF sport Will De
sorry 10 learn that Ferguson, who was
great favorite, has at last decided to leave
the Virginia Club and Join club In Pbila-
dalDhia
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The Tneatre Last Evening.

The Wilbur Comic Opera Company
opened three-days' engagement ut the
Theatre last evening with "Oliyette. :"
There was quite large audience present,
and the performance seemed TO give gen.
eral satisfaction.
The company, which is not above the
average in strength, has features good, bad,
and indifferent. The male chorus is dis
tressingly small, yet it is in a measure made
up for by the number OF females.
Miss Kirwin appeared as Oliyette, and
while we cannot criticise her rs in COM
parison with Catherine Lewis, it can be
truly said that she acts well and sings
sweetly, and has had good schooling. Miss
Samuels makes a good Countess, and has
a pleasing voice in her higher reois-
ter. The feature Of the evening was
the inimitable COquelicot OF Mr..
Lennox. He was greatly enjoyed and
was truly the life Of the evening. Mr..
Mac Collin, though badly cast as to voice,
plays "de Merrimac" eXcellently well.
He is favorite in Richmond and good
lyric actor. The "Yeloutine OF the Hall !"
was in many respects very good. His
singing OF Balfe's A" Let All Obey" inter-
polated in the second act, called forth 4
decided encore. Mr.. Daily's MaryeiOl was
above the average. He has good bass
voice indeed, one II the best voices in
the company.
The rendition OF the opera was in some
respects rather coarse, though the counte-
nance which was given, especially in the
Farandole. by deafening applause and saw
age yells from almost all quarters OF the
house, must in a measure excuse the actors
for the extent to which it was carried.
Tonight Gilbert IL Sullivan's "lolan-
the" will be rendered, and good per-
fOrmance is promised.
Tomorrow night the management an
nounces an unusual attraction with very
popular prices. Mascotte," the opera in
which the company is said to excel, will
be given entire. together with gems from
"Iolanthe" and ''Pirates OF Penzance."
1t is called "gala" occasion.
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Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
Thornton Motley lcolored) was fined $40
for striking Patrick Nelson with rock.
James Allen (colored), charged with as
s,ulting and striking NJ. A. McMurdo.
The ease was continued TILL Saturday.
James Scott (colored). charged with
fighting, was placed under bonds for twelve
months.
Myron Baker was fined 2i0 for fast drIy.
ing u Il: street.
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Loose Tobacco.

The first sale OF loose tobacco this season
took place yesterday, and the prices realized
were very good. Primings brought five
dollars, lugs and leaf corresponding. Good
breaks may be looked fer next week.
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PIANOS, ORGANS, &c.
DIANOS, PIANOS. PIANOS. HIRW
BARGAINS. BARGAINSlt


In addition to the largest stock " NEW Pr
AMOS ever seen in the State, we have the follow
Ing excellent
SECONDHAND PIANOS:
l NUNS & CLARK square, seven octaves, rose
wood, $3.50;
l GORDON square, seven octaves. rosewood,
3160;
kNABE & GABLE square, seven octaves, rose
wood, &l60;
l ENGLISH upright six and three quarter oc-
taves, sl60:
GROyEsTEIN & FULLER square. seven and
one-third octaves, rosewood, good as
usual price 1920, 9I75.
These PIANOS have just been put In order By
Mr. II. l.. Farmer. RYLAND & LEE,
no 23-3t 913 Main street.
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". GODDIN & SON. 10 NJ, at 1915 east Main
street Job press and printing material.
j. THOMPSON BROWN & CO., 4 T.. NJ, Broad
Street road property.
WILLIAMS & BOWIE. 11k A. NJ, two framed
tenements, Nos. 1879 and l24 west Market
street.
F.. B. COOK, o A. NJ, household furniture.
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GUNS. GUNS.

T WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
L OF MERCHANTS AND sPORTsMEN 20 my
large stock OF GUNe-BkEECI1- and MuZZLE-
FILES and PISTOLS of almost every kind. and
SPORTING GOODS generally. Also, agent ior
the sale Of the celebrated DEAD-sH0T POWDER
and all other brands made BY the American Pow
der-nilis y. ". ffGNOH. Gvn-Dealer,
oe 3i-lm 1872 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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A small lot Of the most choice Virginia
hams we have seen for years.
w. ID. BLAIR q Co.,
100 east Main street.
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THE TOWN.

The town Of West Point now enjoys a
considerable profit from the shipping. 1t
will grow fast when the owners OF the
Danyille road have secured further south
ern connections and settled into policy
that will give assurance Of permanency to
this terminal point. Richmond wishes the
Point well. May it increase and fatten.
May the odor OF It's oyster-shells and its
attraction for excursion parties never grow
less, and may it become a port worthy OF
its waters, which offer home for the
fleets Of the world, as they do for some Of
the best oysters that come TO this market.
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Mr.. Coburn, once Governor Of Maine,
and the wealthiest man in that STATE, is q
bachelor at fourscore years. Not long ago
he sold tracts OF western lands for $780,
COO. The lands were bought years ago
and we're very profitable investment.