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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
IrODOsed Remedies.

The Dispatch claims to be the Orlgi'
nator Of the proposition to require the
State taxes to be paid in instalments.
Nevertheless, we are bound to admit
that we are not certain that it will re-
ceiye the sanction Of the Legislature.
We are not even thoroughly satisfied as
to its practicability in the counties. We
are not attached to any particular
scheme. We are willing to support
any legislation that promises to relieve
the State of 1.-The cutworms Of the
treasury"
In this connection we call attention
to suggestion made by Judge iiuGHEs
a few days ago--not in his character Of
Judge, but as lawyer and citizen. lie
still holds that his decision in the suit
of Maryc rs. Parsons, dismissed by the
Supreme Court of the United States as
one that ought never to have been
brought, was right 4; and in arguing the
point he incidentally, and unintention-
ally we may assume, suggests legisla-
ton " hich may assist Virginia in her ef-
forts to free herself from the entangle-
ments in which she finds herself as a
consequence Of having issued tax
receivable coupons. Judge HUGHES
says:
1.-The States contract that these shall
be tax-receivable is with the bond
holder, and is not with the taxpayer
before he purchases coupons. 1t sub
sists as long as the bondholder holds,
and ceases with him when he sells, his
coupons. The unqualified doctrine that
his right while holding is mere right
in hesi which the courts are not
bound to protect, can be used by the
State to utterly defeat his right to
sell. The State has no contract
with the taxpayer before his pur-
chase of coupons. Legislation forbid.
ding such taxpayer from purchasing
coupons for the purpose of paying taxes
would violate no contract with him. II
would violate only the States contrac
with the coupon-helder, whose right il
now pronounced to be one in thesi
which the courts are informed by tn,
decision in the Parsons case they ar
powerless TO protect; and which, o
+ course, if the courts are prohibited from
, protecting, the Legislature is not boun,
, to regard.
Legislation to this effect, while in
tlicting no wrong at all upon the tax
payer who has not purchased coupons
I would intiict it only upon the holder o
= coupons who is not a taxpayer, and a
Q TO whom the wrong is now pronounce,
to be damRum absque mjmia."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
What IL Signifies.

An esteemed Republican contem.
porary informs the public that the
naming Of LOGAN and SHERMAN for
President pro tenn. Of the Senate was a
bloody-shirt victory. Both LOGAN and
SHERMAN, it declares, INDUCED in
"bugle blasts" on the southern Ques.
ton last summer, and NOW the
Republicans in the Senate endorse
and stand by them" As a sub.
stitu,s for the vituperation and the
malignant utterances Of LOGAN and
SHERMAN, "bugls blasts /" is good,
and perhaps our contemporary is right
in claiming that the Republicans in the
Senate have endorsed these worthless.
Yet we think the Boston Herald ex.
poses very neatly the hypocrisy of both
LOGAN and SHERMAN and the other
Republican senator's when ii says:
III this were intended to be the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH
Ire Ferry Niater-i Trouble that Must
be >ettlcd bY the Legislature Life
saving.

Ire Ferry Mauer-A Trouble that Must
be >ettIcd by the Legislature Life
saving.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.
NORFOLE, December 9, 1855.
The valuable property in the two
steam-ferry lines, owned jointly by
the city of Portsmouth and Norfolk
county, has become matter OF dis
pute and is to 20 to the Legislature for
authority to divide the same, and doubt
less a vigorous contest is to follow.
The property is valued at $l50,0O0,
and earns $4,000 year.
The commissioners appointed by the
city and county to manage the property
are forever dead-locked, and no i'm
proyements, or even ordinary repairs,
can be made. The city has deter
mined to petition the Legislature, and
last night the Council appointed a COM
mttee to take charge Of the whole
matter and do the best they can in the
premises.
Lieutenant Clayton. assistant in
Spector Of this life-saying district, left
this morning for Cape Henry to super
intend the erection Of stables at the
respective life-stations on the Virginia
and North Carolina coast for the
twenty horses to be sent down next
week to be used in hauling the appa-
ratus about the beach in time of disas-
ter.
The weather is storming heavily here
to-day great floods Of rain and danger
Gus sOutherly winds are prevailing on
the coast.
Norfolk county commenced yesterday
to look after its roads in earnest, by
making liberal appropriations and ap-
pointing efficient officials to superintend
the work.
The training squadron was to leave
the nayy-yard and drop down to the
farewell buoy to-day, but the storm
prevents. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
Killed ut a Panther Hunt.

A Louisville tky.) telegram says:
Farmers living in the neighborhood Of
Sinai, in Anderson county, are securing
the woods in search of a panther that
has been carrying of pigs and sheep
from the farms in that vicinity. Yes
terday Levi Taylor was suddenly sprung
upon from behind, and was thrown to
the ground with the panther's fangs in
his shoulder and his claws digging into
his neck. His screams brought assist
ance, ON the approach Of which the
beast fled into the woods. A party of
farmers armed themselves and went on
a hunt for the beast, during which q.
W. Dewitt caught his foot under root
and fell. His gun was discharged, and
the contents entered the back OF Mr..
William Bullock, who was MORALLY
wounded. This ended the hunt, and the
panther is still at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
ROANOKE CITY.
Religious Not's-A Small fIre-Court Matters.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispstchl
nEcENInrp = NV

Religious Not's-A Small FIre-Court Matters.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
DECEMBER 8, 1855.
We are having very cold weather
now, and the wood and coal-dealers
are doing iiourishing business.
Mr.. l.. r. Green, the pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, South, is
conducting revival services in his
church with great success. Numbers
have professed conversion, and many
are inquiling the way to salvation.
The ministers Of the different denomina.
lions in the city are assisting in the
meeting.
An alarm OF fire was sounded YES
terday morning about o'clock, which
was promptly answered by our vigilant
fire company, who soon arrested the
fire. The fire was in the third story
Of the house Of Alexander O'Connor,
in East Roanoke. 1t was caused by a
defective fiue. The wind was blowing
quite hard, but fortunately the flames
were discovered before they had made
much Roadway. Very little damage
was done TO the house. The furniture
was damaged by water and in being re-
moved. The house and furniture were
insured.
= Our facilities for arresting fires are
admirable. We have a well-organized
fire company. an engine with 500 feet
Of hose, a hook-and-ladder company,
and two or three hose companies, and
bOuntiful supply Of water. A large
fre-alarm bell WAS placed upon our
new market-house last week, the
ringing of which can be heard all over
the city.
Our Hastings Court is now in ses-
sion. but civil cases only are being dis
posed of at this term. At the Janu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
DuuNille Notes..

Special telegram TO the Dispatch
DANvILLE, VA, December 1.-The
treasurer's report submitted to the
Council to-day shows the largest coli
loctions ia November ever before made
in a single month.
Several farmers are here to-day who
hitherto have sold their tobacco in Pc
tersburg.
Miss Louise Worsham was married
at the Main-Street church to-day to
Charles NJ. Franklin, Of Lynchburg.
The scallolding broke down at a build
ing on Main street to-day and hurt three
men, one of them having his wrist
broken.
Several additional saloon-keeperS
were indicted to-day for selling liquor
to minors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
Old Men Enjoy "a Dinner.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch. J
MARION, VA, Dec. 3, 1855.
Captain F.P. Staley, one of our old
est citizens, celebrated his seventy
ninth birthday on Monday last at the
residence of his son, Walter p. Staley.
An elegant dinner was given. Seven
old people were invited, and their ages
combined was five hundred and four
teen years. All were able to walk to
Mr.. Staley's, and are enjoying good
health. \ trump card for the health
of the great Southwest.
Captain Staley was among the first
to settle in Marion, and | think was
the first depot agent here. Marion is
getting to be quite city.
SOUTH WEST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
nudge Hughes's Latest Decision

Judge Hughes's Latest Decision.
Day before yesterday Judge HUGHES
rendered a decision in the case Of The
Norfolk Trust Company rs. Morton
Morse, Auditor, Sc. This decision is
the worst that has ever been rendered
in any court in q Virginia coupon case
but as the opinion shows that if the
Auditor had proceeded under the law
Of 1882 instead Of relying upon later
legislation the decision would probably
have been in favor Of the State, and
inasmuch as the Supreme Court Of the
United States has before it large
number Of coupon cases, We do not
deem it necessary to publish the opin-
ion, nor to censure the judge for the
decision. Nevertheless, think OF Fed
eral judge issuing such decree as the
following:
DECREE.
in the Circuit Court Of the United
States, for the Eastern District of Vir-
gina
The Norfolk Trust Company
rs.
Morton, Marye, Auditor of vir-
ginia, &c.
This cause, which has been regularly
set for hearing at rules, came on this
day TO DO heard upon Q bill and exhibits
Herewith flied, the demurrer Of the de-
PENDANT, in which the plaintiff joined,
and the defendants answer, to which
the complainant replied generally, and
Was argued by counsel.
Upon consideration whereof the Court
doth adjudge, order, and decree that the
injunction heretofore awarded on the
% day Of June, 1885, be made per-
petusl, and that the defendant, his sue
cessors, assistants, and agents are
further perpetually snjoiued. and re-
strained from returning compliments |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
BOTETOURT COUNTY.
New Telegraph Line-Fueltive Captured
"Dacfyrs" Latter.

New Telegraph Line-Fueltive Captured
"Daciyrs" Later.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatehl
FINCAsTLE, Dec. 9, 1885.
The material for the construction OF
a telegraph line from this place to Jack
son, on the Richmond and Allegheny
railroad, has been received at that point
and the line will be put up in short
time. 1t will be owned BY the Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad Com
pany, but private subscriptions were
made to the enterprise by citizens OF
this place and the thriving little town
of jackson. The length of the line
will be about eight miles.
The negro boy, Samuel Wright who
escaped jail here last week, has been
recaptured and lodged in his cell. The
other boy, Russell Douglass, is still at
large.
Considerable interest is manifested
the county judgeship Of this county,
and several petitions are in circulation
for different aspirants. Judge Swami
will not be candidate for reelection.
learn that our neighboring little
village of Buchanan is bidding for the
Allegheny Institute, and Dactyl"
says in the Dispatch Of yesterday that
buchanan "always manifests a little
life when Fincastle threatens to secure
an advantage" | am glad of it, as
that is about the only time it makes
any such manifestations, and then not
to any alarming extent. The idea
Of moving the courthouse from here to
buchanan has never seriously occurred
to any one outside Of that village, and
if never moved until Buchanan builds
the necessary houses it will doubtless
remain here for some time to come. As
to furnishing the men to fill the good
paying offices no one has ever accused
our neighbor of being unwilling
TO do her part in that particu-
lar. Any one who is acquainted with
the two places will be forced to smile
at " Dactyl's" allusion to Fincastlc as
an industrious snail" If" Dactyl"
has anything good to say of his home
let him say it, but good policy would
suggest that he should not introduce
comparisons that would be unfayorable
to his town. in order that he may give
vent to his spleen.
The nomination Of Daniel for the Sem
ate gave general pleasure to his many
friends here.
The weather has been freezing cold
for the last three days, and great deal
Of ice will be gathered to-day.
TUORNDYEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

daughter, aged nineteen, held the rope
and let her down carefully. Upon
reaching the bottom Of the well by this
means she discovered that two pieces
of curbing were loose, and while at
tempting to put them in place the we'll
caved in, burying her forty feet below
the surface, and leaving the screaming
daughter powerless to rescue her. Her
body was removed five hours after the
occurrence,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
buried Alive tn n Well.

A Bismarck QDak.J special says: By
the caving in Of well twenty miles
south Of this city yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Thomas Jackson was buried alive.
Noticing that something was wrong at
the bottom of we'll and being unable
to secure pure water, the plucky wo-
man. in the absence of her husband,
decided to make al investigation. Her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
TIE NEW SENATOR.


Comments Of The Nraiuia Pfe.s on The Choice.
IynchbuTg ITg'Hidp We con-
scientiously believed, and said 50. that
Major Daniel was the best equipped and
most suitable man for the place. But
this we could say, and did say, without
criticizing or disparaging the eminent
services or unimpeachable character Of
the other worthy gentlemen who aspired
to this great honor.
Alexandria Gd=dtc: But while Mr..
Barbour's friends naturally deplore his
defeat, their regret is tempered in no
slight degree by the fact that the gen
tleman who has been preferred to him
is in every way well qualified for the
place, and by the assurance that he will
do credit to himself and honor to his
State by the manner in which he will
discharge its high and responsible
duties.
Stanton Spectator In the song Of
Democratic triumph there should not
be discOrdant note; in the Democratic
family there should not be a discon-
tented wrangler; but all should so act
as to illustrate how sweet and how
pleasant it is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unity" Let us have neither
Barbour-men nor Daniel-men eXclu-
siyely, but let all be both Barbour and
Daniel-men.
Winchester Times: Major John w.
Daniel will make brilliant represen-
tati-e of the State in the Senate. His
splendid oratory and pure life will dis
infect the Senate of the odOrs Of Ma
honeism that for six years have made
the name of Virginia unsavory in the
nostrils of all decent, respectable, and
patriotic people.
All good Democrats will acquieSce
with excellent grace in the nomination
of Major Daniel, whether he was first or
/ second choice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

meaning Of the votes in the Republican
caucuses, oil the parties concerned 'oYN
very good care not to mention it. IN
neither the nominations nor responses
was there word about the poor negro
or the second rebellion at the South,
which occasioned so much noise and
roth in the late campaigns. Nor is
there any likelihood that the subject
will be referred to again until it is
necessary to fire the bucolic Republl,
can heart in Ohio--tbe experiment will
hardly be tried again in New York.
The bloody banner may not be buried,
but it is carefully furled out of sight
lust now"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
Personal.

Senator Logan has taken the degree
of knight Templar in a Chicago lodge.
MIR. Furness has the sixth volume Of
his variorum Shakespeare now in press.
lt is devoted to OthellO.'
George Bancroft, the historian. is
the only private citizen who has been
given the right to the floors of Congress
at all times.
Colonel A. X. Mcclure, of the Phila-
delphia Times, has accepted an invita-
ton from the literary society Of Wash
ington and Lee University to deliver
the animal address in June next.
Senator, Edmunds keeps four horses
in his stable. lie lives quietly but ex-
pensiyely. When be first entered the
chamber it is said he was worth less
than $50, 600, but his wealth now is
placed at 100000.
Congressman Morrison stands about
five feet ten inches in height and has a
bushy gray beard. lie seldom wears
an overcoat. lie carries his right hand
in his trousers pocket as he walks, and
his dress, while neat, shows its wearer's
indifference to style.
Senator Tom Bowen, of Colorado.
since the adjournment Of Congress has
been at Summittville, a mining town
about Ii 200 feet above sea-level, in
Rio Grande county, where he has been
personally experimenting his mining
interests. lie has sold the Golconda
mine quite recently for snug half-mil-
lion or more.
The Italian newspapers report the
death of the famous poet, Andrea
Matfei. lie is famed chiefly for his
translationS into the Italion tongue of
seven of the leading poets and drama
fists of England and Germany. includ-
ing Goethe, Schiller, Gessner, Grillpar-
ger, Shakespeare, Milton, and Byron.
lie also wrote many original poems OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
virginia and North Carolina Postal
N0tes.

A new Office has been established at
Lenah, Loudoun county, Va, with
Philip A. Hutchison as postmaster.
The name Of Hoodsville post-o flee,
n. C., has been changed to Chester
field, with John NJ. Chester as post
master.
The following fourth.class postmas-
tiers have been recently appointed /:
Ann ii. j. Dickinson, at Berger's
Store. Pittsylvauia county, Va. /; John
5. Richey, Capon-Road Depot. Shenau-
doah county, Va. /; Henry T. Davis,
Browns Cove, Albemarle county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
BUCHANAN.
Badly Crushed While Coupling Car.

Badly Crushed While Coupling Cars.
Correspondence ofthc Richmond Dispatch.
DECEMBER :, 1855.
A brakeman on the Richmond and
Allegheny freight train was badly
crushed while coupling cars at Balcony
Falls yesterday. lie was brought here
on the passenger train and placed in
charge Of the company'S surgeon, DR..
Z. +. Snead. DACTYL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
DRUGS, MEDICINES, Ae.
RLAIR'S CHLORAL THYMOL

Is useful 10 doctor and patient. When di..
fufed in the apartment IL dist nfeots the I'd.
tendants a. well as the sick. In nearly
every instance In which IL has been used In
this city IL has prevented the spread OF 90 a.
tagious disease, especially diphtheria aud
scarlet-feyer, beyond the sick room.
IL Ii the most agreeable. innocent, and Of.
fective destroyer OF bad odors aud disease
germs yet offered to the public Il has
cured whooping-cough In Q reuua ably
short time.
For sale by druggists. Price. so cents 4
bottle. a. \
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

sry term several criminal cases will be
called-among others the cases Of Will
son Steptoe and Lewis Watkins for the
murder Of Lizzie Wilson.
Mrs. NJ. b. Trout, the widow Of John
Trout, deceased, and stepmothcr OF our
Senator II. S. Trout, died at her home,
in Franklin county, yesterday. Her re-
mains will be brought here for burial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

For fifteen years they have stead ~
gained Ia favor, and, with sales constantly
Increasing. have become the most popular
corset throughout the United states.
The & quality is warranted 20 loeQr foics
ns t0Hg as ord nary Corse'S. We have lately
Introduced the e. and Il II grades with Ef-
ira Lang Vast, and We eau furnish them
when preferred.
Highest awards from all the worlds great
faiIs. The last medal received Is Tor First
Degree o( Merit. nom the late Exposition
held al New Orleans.
While scores OF patents have been found
worthless. the principles OF the Gloye-Flt-
ting have proved Invaluable.
Retailers are authorized 20 refund money
H. on examination. these COrsets do not
prove AS represented.
For sale everywhere. Catalogue free ON
application.
THOMSON. LANGDON q CO..
oc 18Th. Su&Tu6m New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
, QeS BARRELS FRESH ROCK
ZIllO LAAn LI,.L -..Ll.-- $500.

V y y In 4ND L4Ihr r uHIIy tXptCIcu
per schooner Alfred Keen.
2.40O barrels FRESH HOY A y"
ROsENDALE CEMENT daily expected
per schooner G.. W. Anderson.
FRESH ANCHOR LIME received daily.
This Lime IL equal to Rockland aud is
preferred by great many brick ma
sons as well as plasterers.
On hand, PORTLAND CEMENT, CAL
CINED PLASTER. FIRE. BRICKS, &c.
WARNER MOORE,
Foot seventeenth street, south side Dock.
Corn-Meal, Lump and Ground Plaster,
Sumac, and Bark no22
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

The Philadelphia North american
says "Several persons are trying to
show that they are the originals of the
published portrait Of Senator SHER.
MAN" Poor lunaticS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND
POTOMAC H-AiLltOAD,
GENEIAI 81 VIZ nLEIlE

HICHMOSD, Va. December 4. 1855.
CEALED PROPOSALS ARE IN
INVITED FOR ERECTING A PASSES-
GER BUILDING complete at seventh and
Canal streets. They Will lie opened al 1890
o clock +. VI. January 4. 1856. the compa-
MES rvserying the right TO reject any or all
proposals.
The house is l40x90 feet In plan aud two
stories In height. IL Is partly OF granite.
partly Of brick. trimmed with Seneca stone
and tera Gotta. and the covering is slate.
Plans and specifications may be seen a.
this Office corner Broad and Eighth streets.
For further information apply either TO
". b. POWELL, architect. Philadelphia: ii.
Coast Line, Wilmington, N. C.. or
r.. L. ID. MYERS.
General Superintendent Richmond, Frede-
rlcksbuIg and Potomac X. h. 60.
de b-eodtJai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10
FARNJILLE NORMAL SCHOOL.
IT, Work-A >noces,rnl Ir,tilution- ood Al.
tendance.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.
L AnAfAtIIIr Ilnc lHNh

=
tendance.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dlspatch.
FABMVILLE, Dec. +, 1855.
The press OF the State has perhaps
been a little dcrclict in the matter of
informing the public Of the advantages.
struggles, and succeSse, Of this last
born but hopeful child OF the State,
the Normal School at Farmyille. Even
as early as this in its history is its
beneiicent influence felt. One of its
first graduates is doing good work a.
teacher in a high-grade school Of this
county, while more than score of
those who attended last session are
utilizing in the school-rooms of the
State the practical and profess
sional knowledge there acquired.
Quite frequently has it happened that
some worthy daughter OF this sadly
stricken old Commonwealth has left for
a few months the rustic school-house,
where a small sum beyond mere liy
ing had been earned, to learn from the
able faculty at Farmyllle how to be a
wiser and better teacher.
More than $50 names are on the roll
this session, representing every part Of
the State-tewn and country. These
bear cheerful testimony to the wise
teaching and judiciOus management of
the faculty. The school progresses
smoothly and tremendously in all of its
departments and workings. kIAIG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

1.-The Brooklyn Eagle wants Demo
Gratis to appreciate their victory without
clamoring for change" That's bril-
liant idea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

The Chicago Times says: sit is in
timated that Mr.. BLAINE may shortly
remove to Pennsylvania, whence it is
believed that at an early date he may
be sent to the United States Senate"
We had thought Pennsylvania could not
escape punishment for her many sins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-10

The Virginia Medical Monthly for
December is out. LANDoN b. Ed
WARDS, NJ. D., editor and proprietor,
Richmond.