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Newsdealer, 918 Main street,
de 2—D&Wtf Richmond Virginia.
BURGLAR-PROOF SAFES.
TTERRINfi'S PATENT
CHAMPION
FIRE AND BURGLAR-PROOF SAFES,
(*VIT_I DRY FILUXO,)
Avrarded the Prize Medals at World's Fair i
London, World's Fair, New York,
Exposition I'ulv.rselle, Paris.
FARREL, HERRING k CO.,
No. 807 (formerly 62P) Chestnut street, PlilU
HARVEY GILLAM,
SO7 Cbestsct Street, Phila.
HERRING, FARREL k SHERMAN, N Y.
HERRING 4 CO., Chicago.
HERRING, FARREL k CO.. New Orleans.
The Mammoth Safe purchased by the Fidelity
Safe Deposit Company was made by
FARREL, HERRING.* Co.
1 More than 311,000 Herring's Sales have l«en
and are now In use, and over
have passed throngh accidental tiros, preserving
their contents In some instances where many
others (ailed.
Second-hand Safes, of onr own and other
makes, having been received in part pay for the
Improved Herring's Patent Champion, for sale
at fow prices. no 20—ly
tSichmond AGENCY'
FOR THE SALE,
SRCHASE, AND EXCHANGE OF
Edersigned has opened an office al
tin street, (St_.tb Jockhm, building,)
doors above the Post-office, Rich-
irginia, for the SALE, PURCHASE
-CHANGE OF REAL ESTATE, and
illy requests all persons placing proper-
hands for sale or exchange, to furnish 1
ossible, with a plat of the same, as also 1
tion of soil, advantages, kc
sof the Northern Stales, who desire to
to a milder climate, such as Virginia, I
mauy advantages of a pecuniary 11a- i
ed 10 that of health, are presented to!
:s. will find it to their interest to coin-
1 with him, as all letters asking informa
lecting any particular farm or locality, j
ew of purchasing, will receive a prompt
fnl report. JAS. T. SUTTON,
Late IT. s. pension Agent,
Richmond, Va.
-Notarial business, conveyancing and
ng loans promptly attended to.
Assistant Ql*A*.TEß*j_isrEß, _r. s. A., t I
irt Monroe, V_ December 11, IS7I. I
111 PROPOSALS WILL BE It 1
V'ED at this ollice until 12 o'clock M
MY, the nth day of January, 187-t, for
g the following material for repairing
wharf at this post:
t 3-inch OAK DECKING.
NDER PILES, IS inches by In fi et.
X PILES, II inches by 30 feet.
t CAPPING and SILLS.
ck*ng, capping and sills 10 be of the
erlal generally used for the building
the piles to lie of full length and
nent as described,
formation desired can lie obtained on
-v to this office,
itain and Assistant Ciuartermaster,
It United States Ajrmy.
287—Rev
IVISTRH T COL'IIT OF THE IMII I)
'STATES for the Eastern District of Virginia
alt whom il may concern. Greeting:
,'otice is hereby given. That, on ihe »th day
eeinber, 1871, two (2) spirit barrels, valued ai j
and owned by M. Jones, Suffolk; four (4)
les of tobacco, valued at »110, claimed I
B. G. Paschal!: seven (7) cuddles of to
:oo, valued at ♦23, claimed by Thomas
own, (Custom-House, Norfolk,) were seize,!
the Marshal of the United States for said ills-
;t as forfeited to the use of the United States,
J the same is libeled and prosecuted in this j
urt in tlie name of the United Stales, for con
nnatlon for the causes In the said libel set
th, and that said cause will stand for trial at i
1 court-room in the city of Richmond, on the
day of January, 1872, next, when and where
persons are warned to appear to show cause
iy condemnation should not be decreed, and to
ervene for their interests,
luted December nth, 1171.
DAVID B PARKER,
11—lot U. S. Marshal.
30. wk wax PAY
tgents $90 per week to sell our great and valu- I
sUocoveiiee. If you want permanent, hon
•Me and pleaaam work, apply for particulars.
**em DYJ* CO., Jackson, MlcfijfeMi.
Hfe.'BBttg Sfate lottrttal.
RICHMOND, VA., MONDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 11. 1871. yc^I^NO.397
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Monday, Dec 11th.
House of Delegate*.
House met at 12 o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. C. C. Hitting, of the Se
cond Baptist church.
Journal of yesterday read.
A oint resolution was read the second
time, referring to joint committee so much
of the Governor's message as relates to a
change of the jurisdiction and organization
of the Circuit and County courts.
Mr. Cox asked for leave of absence for
four days for the member from Ijtncaster.
Leave grauted, which called forth a re
mark from one of the Democratic members
that, "that makes three Republicans less."
Kather significant.
Mr. Sutherlin was granted leave Of ab
sence for one day.
Same to Mr. Parks. Not quite so one-
Mesolved. That the Committee on Courts or
Justice impure what legislation in necessary to
relieve the voters of this Common wealth of the
(treat inconvenience attending the present sys
tem of registration, and the peuplc.'the burden of
taxation attaching thereto,
By Mr. Anderson, on whose motion the
rules were suspended, and the following
adopted
Resolved, That the Treasurer of the Common
wealth be requested lo report to the House, as
soon as practicable, the whole amount of the
public debt funded under the act "To provide to
the funding and payment of the public debt,"
approved March sutli, IS7I, to this date, also the
amount of .am. funded in coupon, and the
amount funded in registered bonds.
The following bills were reported from
the respective committees and placed on
the calendar:
A bill to authorize an increase of the
capital stock of the Cross Roads and Sum
mit Turnpike company.
A bill to amend and reenact the eighth
section of an act entitled an "act directing
the Hoard of Public Works to sell the
State's interest in the various internal im
provement companies of the Common
wealth," approved March 2Sth, 1871.
Abiilforthe relief of E. S. Gay, late
captain of the Public Guard.
i'ho Committee on liules reported as in- j
expedient, the proposed change recommend
ing the appointment of their own clerks by
the several committees.
By Mr. Tidball—
Resolved (the Senate concurring), That until
proper steps have been taken to ascertain the I
entire amount that will be required to pay rim
current expenses of the suite government, and
the interest upon the Stale debt, as provided for
by the Funding act, and the iHcreascd rate of
taxation it may necessitate, should the whole
debt be funded, the Second Auditor be, and he is
hereby, instructed to discontinue any further
issue of the new bonds until such lime as these
facts can be ascertained and such legislation be
perfected in the premises, should any be neces
sary, as the public good may require*.
The following bills, resolutions, &c,
was presented and referred under rule 87:
My Mr. Clopton—A bill to amend the
'Ith section of the Homestead law. Re
ferred to the Committee on Courts of .1 us-
By Mr. Keyser—A bill providing for the
I reassessment of the lands of the Common
wealth. Referred to Committee on Finance.
Hy Mr. Queen —A bill to amend the 10th
section of chapter -141 of the acts of 1800
--'7O, in relation to overseers of ro ids.
Hy Mr. Strothcr—A bill to provide for
the reassessment of lands in the county of
Culpeper. Referred to Committee on Fi
lly Mr. Matthew—A resolution, that the
Committee on Finance inquire into the ex
pediency of imposing a tax on marriage
licenses. Referred to Committee on Fi-
We'll bet a shilling Mr. Matthews is a
crusty old bachelor, else he would know
that when a man gets married his taxes are
sufficiently increased, without paying a tax j
for the mere privilege of marrying. I_et I
him deny the charge if he dare.
By Mr. Walker—
Resolved, That the Speaker of ilie House ap
point v committee of seven members, to meet
w'th a similar committee on the part of ihe .Sen
ate, to consider so much of the Governor's Mes
sage as refers to the charge of jurisdiction nnd j
organi'/.ntion of the Counly and Circuit cohrts.
Referred to Committee on Courts of Jus
tice.
By Mr. Hill—A bill to amend and re
enact the 2d and 3d sections of an act, en
titled "an act to provide for the funding
and payment of the public debt, approved
March 30th, 1871," Referred to Commit
tee on Finance.
By Mr. Wharton—A bill to amend and
reenact section 15, of chapter 35, of the
code of Virginia, as amended by an act of
the General Assembly of Virginia, ap
proved November 10th, 1870, in relation to
roads. Referred to Committee on Roads
and Internal Navigation.
By Mr. Wall—A bill for the payment ol
the salary of Richard Parker, a late Judge
of the lath Judicial Circuit of Virginia.
Referred to Committee on Courts of
Justice,
By Mr. O'Ferrall—A bill to require en
tries on the judgment docket upon the dis
charge of liens already docketed.
Referred to Commit tee on Court; of Jus
tice.
By Mr. Noble—A bill lo prevent tlie
adulteration of liquors.
Referred to Committee on Propositions
and Grievances.
This is truly a uobL. work. We hope
the gentleman introducing the bill hasn't,
this early in the session, telt the bad effects
of adulterated spirits.
By Mr. Graham
Resolved, That the Committee on Courts of
Justice inquire into the propriety of amending
the law in relation to the privy examination and
acknowledgement or deeds by married women,
so as to authorize a single justice of the iieaee to
make such examination and take such acknowl
edgment.
By Mr. Noble—A bill to prevent, the sale
of impure and adulterated oils.
Mr. Noble is going for adulterations.
By Mr. Gresham—A bill concerning the
Glove fund of Essex county.
By Mr. Ncall—A bill to amend and re
enact section 1, of chapter 95, of the ode
of 1800, concerning Harbor masters.
By Mr. Griffith—
Resolved, That the Committee on lie trench
meat and Economy, bo instructed lo inquire into
the expediency of having the public printing
done by ihe convicts of tlie statu I'enetenli _rv
and that said Committee be instructed to report
thereon by bill or other., ie
By Mr. Anderson—
Resolved That the Committee on Finance be
instructed to enquire into the expediency of
porting a bill amending and reen.ictiug the 2nd
section of the act to provide for the funding and
payment of the public debt, approved March
30th. 1871, so as the coupons therein provided for
shall noi bo receivable for taxes, debts, dues ad
demands due llie State.
By Mr. Freeman—
Resolved, Thai the voters of the several town
ships of Halifax county be authorized to vote for
or against the law entitled "an act relating to
fences-md for the piouctiou ot crops," missed
_«th January IS6B.
By Mr. Critz—
Resolved, That the rules of tile Uoiue be ,o
amended, as io cause nil resolutions and bills,
j upon which a suspension of the rules is asked to
I be read by the clerks.
By Mr. Thomas—
trial by jury l-e allowed in all sums over
20, should the parties so elect and pay the <-•_.
■ease. J
i>y Mr. Dooley—A bill to amend ami
(•enact section ID, chapter 181, Code of
1800 with reference to sales under attach
ments.
By Mr. Poague—-A bill amending sec
ion 14, chapter lGl,ofthe Code in rela
ion to meetings and adjournment of Cir
cuit, County and Corporation courts.
By Mr. Rogers— Petition of citizens of
ving George county, praying for a change
n the road system, township organization,
&c, and amendment to the constitution.
I ouse adjourned at twenty-five min
o'clock.
Senate.
Monday, Dec. 11th.
eutenant-Goveroor tn the chair,
undley offered the following pre- i
d resolution, which was agreed to
s in many sections of Virginia, and I
ly In SouthsUi,. Virginia, there is lite- I
arket lor land, and in consequence of
rhelmlng indebtedness of the poonle
sare being daily sacrificed by lotced I
reby tlie debtor is stripped ol his pro- I
limit being relieved lo any appreeial.ls
ds indebtedness therefore be I!
That the Committee for Courts of I
instructed tn Inquire into the expedi-
amending section 9. of chapter IS6, of I
mull, as io prohibit Ihe enforcement of
liens by courts of equity, unless it ap-
be rents and profits of the real estate
tisfy the judgment within ten years. I
LECTION OF THK CAPITOL
ylor, of Loudoun, offered a joint j
i (which lies over under the rules) i
General Assembly proceed on j
the 10th instant, at 1 o'clock, to
•retary of the Commonwealth, a I
a second auditor, and an audi- I
lie accounts.
IONS OF INQUIRY. PRESENTED I
AND ADOPTED.
Anderson, of Pittsylvania— j
sr uot the office of second auditor
•continued, or consolidated with
st auditor, without detriment to i
service, and if so what sum will I
.initially to the treasury by such
ion.
Hundley—As to providing tvitii
fur a revision of ttie laws of Vir-
Of reducing them into Ihe form I
Kiikpatiick—As to amending
n relation to docketing of judg
other liens of a like nature.
Thomas—As to amending the I
December li, 1870, aine'idin I*'1*'
;ard to fiduciaries.
Wynne—Whether any legisla- j
essary, and if so what, to ensure I
crimes by convicts in the Cir- i
of Kichtnond, as defined in chap- j
the code of 18(10.
Lackland—As to amending the j
n of the .State as to require all
nd corporation judges to be
the people, and also to restore I
jle the election of .Supreme and j
dge.
'RESENTED AND HEFEKKKD.
Smith—To reenact scctioti li), of
llerndon —Authorizing the Au
iblic Accounts to receive State
ar, in settlement of the judgment!
n. H. Mansfield, late sheriff'of I
lia county.
Pridemote—To provide for the
hment, or distress of property
lira for rent reserved upon a con
paid in money, and for the sale
attached or distrained,
lor, of Norfolk—Amending the
the Farmers' and Merchants' I
I'rust Company of the city of
OF THE COURTS OF THE COM
MONWEALTH.
m of Mr. Perm, it was resolved,
ivernor be requested to cause to
:d and printed the statistical in
lesired from the Judges of the
rts, referred to in his message a
ROM ANTE MUSH DEBTS.
t resolution introduced by Mr.
-oncerning relief from the collec
■yment of ante bellum debts was
Wld on motion of Mr. Hundley
■nded as to provide for a joint
of six instead of three members
.te, and nine instead of six mem-
House of Pelegates, to consid
ect.
ne discussion the resolution was
table.
_____ STANDING COMMITTEES,
ident announced tho following
standing committees:
Bitfe —Messrs. French, Ilund
of Loudoun, Nowlin, Latham,
lireene.
'{elations —Messrs, lioiler. Hern
ran, Smith, Ci_.ni.ally, Terry,
rkpatrick and Graham.
wmg Select committee was also
»—Messrs. Johnson, Anderson,
tnia, Holladay, Taylor, of Nor
son, Boykiu and Massey.
N OF PRESIDENT PRO TEM.
v of Mr. Perm, the Senate pro
io election of a president pro
mtrick nominated Senator Henry
I, of Fairfax, and lie was unam
cted.
11 to incorporate tho Norwood j
Petroleum company.
11 to amend and reenact an act
•oh lti, 1800, incorporating tho
wcllton in the county of Am-
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSriITTIOX
Joint resolution on the appointment of a
joint committee to consider so much of the
Governor.) Message as proposes amend
ments to the Constitution, was taken up on
motion of Mr. Thomas, who ottered a sub
stitute therefor. The substitute was adopt
ed, and the resolution thus amended was
adopted.
INSPECTION OF TOHACCO.
Mr. Kirkpatrick, by leave, introduced a
bill to amend and reenact section U, o''
chapter 87 of the code of 1800, as amendet
by act of April 20, 18(17, entitled an act to
amend certain sections of chapter 87 of the
code of 1800 and in relation to the inspec
tion of tobacco, which was twice read am
referred to the Committee on Genera
Laws.
TAX ON RAILROADS AND CANALS.
Mr. Cochran introduced a bill for the as
sessment of taxes on railroads and cana
companies, and the collection of taxes
thereon, which was read twice aud re
ferred.
PRINTING.
A resolution offered by Mr Connelly for
the printing of five hundred additional co
pies of the Governor's message was lost.
Adjourned. j
Washington, Dec. oth.
UK DUTIES AMD RESPONSIBILITIES
OF MEMBERS OF THE Kl-.PrHI.ICA N
Every member of the Republican party
as the Unquestioned right, and it is more*
ver his duty, to advocate the nomination
or office of those men whom he be
re best fitted for the place. Thus, the
icre fact that Carl Schurz is opposed to
he renomination of President Grant does
tot impair his standing within the Repub
ican organization. There would be no
ced of holding a convention at all, if every
member was bound beforehand to support
ie retionmialion of a particular man or
icket. Therefore, men may be anti-l irant
id be precisely as good Republicans
ose who are advocating his renominatio
lis proposition is weil understood, and
lly allude to it to point mil in what inai
er it is abused.
The opposition to the renomination o
irant must be conducted in such a manne
s not to prevent the minority from gi. in
im, if he should be nominated, their cor
al support. The man who declares
vance, as Garl Schurz seems to hat
ne, if correctly reported, that he will in
pport Grant in any event; or he Win
intemperate in his opposition to the norn
ation of (irant that he cannot give him
rordial or efficient support in case he shouli
I nominated, is placing himself in oppos
11 to the party, and the sooner he cease
be recognized as a member the better
c usage of submitting to regularly mad
ninations is necessary to the existence of
political parties anil cannot be dispense!
h, and while I regret that any person
iuld feel so great a resentment towards
President of the United States that ho
mid prefer to cooperate with the Demo
te, the sooner his position is known th
ter for all.
E POLITICAL SENTIMENTS OF THE
COUNTRY,
iiuce the assembling of Congress I have
ue into contact with members and citi
s from every pat t of the country, and
tkularly from Maine, Michigan, Wis
sin, Mississippi and Ohio, and in the
rse of conversation inquired whether
re was much dissatisfaction with Grant's
iinistratio.l anion- the Republicans.
replies have been uniform that there is
indication apparent anywhere that any
mblican is desirous of deserting his
ly for the purpose of joining either a
lies have fewjjstragglere. While it can-
bo expected that every member of the j
ty is completely satisfied, yet on the I
lie, the administration measures are j
rtily supported by the people, and there
ns to be no doubt either of tho renom-
ion or reelection of President Grunt.
gives mv pleasure to be authorized to j
c that the recent caucus committee, of
eh Buckingham was chairman, succeed-
n harmonizing all conflicting interests!
leir report being adopted without a dis- j
ing voice. Senator Sumner having I
1 again placed at the head of the Com
ec of Privileges and Elections, is cx
.cd to gh-e it the benefit of his largeex
ence. The officers of the Senate remain
sr the purpose of aiding the Secretary
ie Treasury in the negotiation of the
er cent, loan, and also as a compliment
ur German speaking citizens, Senator
y, of Michigan, has introduced a reso
m ordering the printing of twenty thou
-1 copies of the President's Message,
five thousand copies of tbe report of
Secretary of tho Treasury in the Ger
language. There are, comparitively,
Germau papers that have the facilities
üblish these documents, well transla
eutire, so that the numerous citizens
read the English language with difli
:ulty are virtually deprived of this import
linformation.I information. Our national, local arid po
-9,1 leaders have too long anil too generally
ected the political education of the
mans, and it is to lie hoped that politi
nformation in the German language
be more largely distributed than hith
herc is no doubt that tiiis resolution, or
nilarone, will be passed,
large number of the Kepubhcuu Sena
learning on Thursday that Mr. Fisrh
emplated retiring from'ihc State depart
t, united in a letter urgently requesting
to remain, and stating that this request
svas also urged by other members of the
L'abinet and leading members of both
lies of Congress.
,c Senate yesterday ordered the print-
f the correspondence connected with
ismissal of the Russian Minister, M.
_az3*. These documents have been
raphed throughout the country, show
lighly dishonorable conduct on the
of that gentleman, in interfering with
i-rs concerning our affairs with 'ut her
•nments than that oi Ru-sin.
LOCAL,
fata! affray occurred Itat evening in i
lorlhern part of the city, .John U-ary
i quarrel with a colored man, named
_ Grant, which ended in Leary draw
revolver ami shooting Grant dead.
preliminary examination Leary was
to bail to-day to answer fir the homi
bert Stockton was lined s.'iO yesterday
idulging in the luxury of carrying a
d cane. Robert had better take heed
ie future not to thus break the law.
Ie daughter of Judge Edmunds, our
postmaster, was married yesterday in
trinity church. The bride was neatly "but
prettily attired in a traveling suit of sober
I, and was unattended by bridesmaids,
nator Chandler's daughter, it is ru
;_, is to be married on the 20th to a
•esentative from Maine—Hon, E. Hale.
The Ku-Klitx Trials on Saturdu).
'larleston, Dec. 10.—At Columbia in
federal Court yesterday, the Goveru
t entered a nolle prosequi iv the first
tment against Bratton and others, and
ented a new indictment charging them
murder. This brings up a question
h is expected to go fur a decision to the
X'l-io Court. The objection of the de
to the new indictment was over-ruled,
they were given until Monday to cx
ic the indictment. The defence argue
the prisoner who pleaded guilty, should
ghtly punished under the fourth section
.u-lrClux bill, but the prosecution claims
their sentence should be ten year- im
minent and live thousand dollars fine
■r the tith section.
South Carolina Lesitlaturc.
iumlia, Dec. 10.—A bill was intro
d lor tlie repeal of the funding act.
Governor Scott and Treasurer Parker have
ordered the six millions in bonds in the
hands of the American Bank Note Compa
ny to be sent to Columbia, where they will
be cancelled, in ollicial circles the finan
cial excitement is subsiding, and a united
J-OCAI. MATTERS.
A RirMAHKAHi.i: Family Picture—
The Father, Mather and Eleven Grown
Children. —We have recently been shown
a picture of the family group of Emanuel
Semon, deceased, who, for more than forty
yean, was the honored draml Steward and
Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Masons of
irginia. Mr. Souion's high respectability
aiid his well-known character in Richmond
lends a strong interest in the group before
us. He was the father of seventeen chil
dren by one wife, eleven of whom are still
living and grown all of whom are engaged
actively in different characters of business.
Of the eleven living children, seven are
daughters and four sons. Of the former,
throe arc still single, and of the latter, two
are single. Two sons and two daughters
are now residing in Philadclpha, where it
will be remembered, the aged father died a I
short time ago. Mr. Semon was a native I
if Amsterdam, Holland, and emigrated to j
his country about the year 1820. Not
he least interesting feature of the picture j
i that of a faithful servant boy owned
i nd raised by Mr. S., whose name "is .lames I
aylor. Taylor is now living with that I
portion of the family residing in Philadcl- i
ihia, and has steadily refused to accept j
other situations. Mrs. Hextcr, the wife j
f Levi Ho.-ter, a merchant of Main
treet, and Jtnlali Semon, engaged in the i
business at No. 808 Broad street, I
re the only members of the family now
iving in Uiclnnond.
Mr. Semon, the deceased, will be pleas
ntly remembered by every member of the I
lasonic fraternity who were in the habit
f attending the meetings of the Grand
A)dge of this State. His life and example
re well worthy the imitation of the youth i
I" the land, and we commend them to their j
■nsideration.
A t his death Mr. Semon was seventy
t nee years old—the mother having died
bout a month previous, at the age of fifty-!
even years. Ihe mother, like the father,
Ineral favorite among the citizens
her kind and gentle nature, as
er unbounded charity.
>pox.—The report having been
1 that a case of small-pox was be- j
id in the house, corner Broad andl
reets, kept by Mr. Wm. Miller,
uirant, we have made inquiry iti
o the matter, and find the report I
The case referred to is on the j
■ofßroad, between Eighth andl
ie victim being a son of Mrs. Mul-!
formerly kept the house now in
Mr. Miller. Mrs. Mullen recent-
?d from Philadelphia, where the i
as contracted, we hear of sever-i
as-s of this disease in the city
of a mild form. The physicians
MM that it will become an epi
i government, many of tiiem
determination to favor the reduc- I
eir own pay. But they are not
i) stop here, and are determined to
ot the Governor's message and I
there is not probable cause to be
a redaction as well of Executive
ret would be a healthy move-
leljishness exhibited by his Ex- I
as been the subject of general re-
is popularity ia fast waving, and i
c so often predicted, when he does I
I come down with such a crash as
him from centre to circumfcr-
so of tub Grand Loixik of
—Quite a number of delegates
rent parts of the State have al-'
:hed the city to attend the annual j
f the Grand Lodge of Free Ma- i
any mote are expected to arrive
ins of to-day. From present in- i
this meeting will be more numcr-1
nded than have any of its prede-
Col. Thomas F. Owens is the
rand Master of the Order in this
1 will preside over the delibera
ic meeting will be held at St. AI-
I, corner Main and Third streets.
on of officer* will take place on
tight. As a matter of interest to
lumber of Masons who will De in I
i-night, we publish an article to
ruing one of their brethren, the
mcl Semon, who for a number I
was Steward and Tyler of the
I Court— Justice J. J. White
—The fol owing cases were dis- i
3-day
Wallace, charged with stealings j
woperty of Taylor Fitzhugh.— j
"I; as a matter for civil ac- I
oke, charged with stealing a dray
od. Case continued until to-mor
inies Washington, charged with
rderly in the house and thrcaten
mlt Fred Reynolds. Fined $2.
de, charged with being a proit-s
--f and vagrant, having no visible
support. Bound over for six
veeney, charged with maliciously
g and using abusive language to
il. Hall'ey. Discharged "on pay
ists being a trifling case.
•_. Hooper, charged with assault
ug and threatening to strike Ed
kins with an iron poker. Dis
.he evidence not sustaining the
Tinsley, charged with assault
rawing a knife on Jack Miller.
id for using abusive und threaten
ago, and bound over for three
Lawrence and Sarah Lawrence,
villi theft. Ohm continued till
reek, the 19th, on account of the
dtness for the Commonwealth.
-At present some of the North
from which a supply of coal is
are blocked up with ice. The
red ash coal here is light on the
nd it the ice embargo should con
price lor choice grades of that
l must rule high in this and other
Southern cities. It seems strange that the
people of Richmond, living almost in a
stone's throw of inexhaustible beds of
good coal, should have any need to go any
where else, but so it is, aiid remains one of
the most curious features in our system of
domestic economy.
There is also great complaint of the scar
city qt coal obtained from the Chesterfield
pits, is evident there is a great lack of sys
tem on the part of either the dealers or
those who furnish them, as at times it is
almost impossible to obtain a load of soft
coal. We trust tho defect will be remedied
at once, and that complaints for want of on
article so bountifully supplied by nature,
will be heard no more.
R LOCAL NOTES.
Ie Chancery court adjourns to-day
till the next regular term, which begins on
ths Ist day of January, 1572.
—The weather is fine to-day, and Old
Probability says it will continue clear with
light winds m the Southern and Gulf States
throughout the day.
—The receipts of country Hour are ex
tremely light, indicating what is claimed
by many that the wheat crop is the
shortest raised in Virginia for forty years, j
—Ihe evening prayer meetings inaugu- J
rated by the Young Men's Christian Asso
rition, at their rooms over Thos. R. Price
Co. store, are very well attended, much
iterest being manifested daily in the pro
ceedings.
-Tlie trial of Mr. I). W. Moore, in
-I C.v ii' r a!terin S receipt, was terminated
n tbe Hustings court on Saturday evening
y th f jury finding the prisoner "not
uilty, whereupon he was honorably dis
nirgi'il by the court.
—l>r. A. 11. Christian qualified as first
nspector tobacco al Seabrook's warehouse
before Judge (iuigon on Saturday. Col.
VV in. Jeter at the same time qualified as j
inspector of tobacco on behalf of tho own
ers of the same warehouse.
—The Governor has accepted the resigna-
''v" Jud 8 c A w C. Nowlin. of Carroll,
who has now become a member of the i
m" _ t e has (Jesi K nat «J Judge John VV. I
Hackler to hold the courts until the vacancy
is filled by election hy the General Asscra-
Another Burglary.—The fruit
and cigar stand of John Chisa, corner of
Main and Thirteenth streets, was entered
by burglars, and about ten dollars worth
of cigars stolen. An entrance was made
through the back door of the little shop,
the bolt being broken off. When the
owner arrived this morning he found the
placo open and the lamp burning, the bur
glars having lighted the lamp, no doubt,
to enable them to select the best brands of j
cigars. They had carelessly laid a piece of
burning paper on a wooden show-case, and
it was perhaps not their fault that the place
was not burned up also.
Henrico County Court.—ln this
court on Saturday Thomas Isaacs was tried
for taking sand from the public road, found
guilty, and fined #10 and costs. Charles
Isaacs was tried for the same offence and
fined the same amount as in the former I
case. A motion for a new trial was con- I
tinued until Wednesday.
!illiam Smith, cofored, charged with
ing the ox of Ed. Hogan, was found
I and fined .10. The verdict was set
c Commonwealth's business has been
lcted in this court for the December
BBERY AND ATTEMPTED MURDER, j
c servant girl, employed by Mr. John
L-s, who resides on Third street, be
i Clay and l_eigh, got up about G
k Sunday morning, when she observed
i standing at the foot of the kitchen I
.She gave the alarm, and on running
i dining-room door was attacked by
ibbers, who threw two large stones at
pßtting the panel of the door. Tbey
t'ded in securing a carriage cover and
dozen chickens, as a reward for their I
attempt at robbery and murder,
i: Sunday Telegram."—lt I
us pleasure to announce to the public j
dr. Ernest Wiltz, contemplates, at an j
(la y, publishing a Sunday paper, un- I
der the title of the Sunday Telegram. Mr.
Wiltz has only to publish a lively spirited i
sheet, in order to make his paper a success.
He is known as a Huent and ready writer, I
and deservedly holds a place in tho "hearts of I
the reading community of this city. We I
wish the Sunday Telegram a successful and j
Burglary.—The office of the Univer- j
sal Life Insurance Company, located on
Main street, beneath the Banking House of
Lancaster Co., was entered during the
day of yesterday by burglars, who affected I
an entrance through a window ia rear of
the office. There was no loss, except a
few post-oflico stamps and the disturbance
of papers. The office is also occupied by
Thos. S. Armistead, Agent of the Conti
nental Fire Insurance Co., and by Messrs.
Kichardson Co., real estate Agents, I
neither of whom were disturbed.
The Governor's Gratitude.—Not
forgetting the time when John A. McCaull
deserted Governor Wells and went over
I horse, foot and dragoon to His Excellency,
the important part he played in pledging to
General Grant a laithful execution of the
present constitution, and their intimate as
sociation when McCaull was a member of
the Legislature, (Jovernor Walker, Satur
day, displayed his deep gratitude to Mr.
McCaull by appointing him a notary public
for the county of Roanoke. "Any port in
Christmas.—There is abundant evi
dence at all the shops oi the city that Christ
inas is eomiug. 'toys are plentiful, and
already the mysterious agents of the more
mysterious Santa Claus are out prospecting.
Tlie variety from which to choose is very I
great, wherein, perhaps, lies the greatest
trouble in making purchases.
Supreme Court of Appeals.—The
case of Thorndike et al. vs. Reynolds et
contested will case, will be" taken up
he Court of Appeals to-morrow.
■s. Crump and Page for appellants,
lessrs. Dauiel and Ould for appellee.
present term of this court will be
rued on Saturday. The next term
egin on the oth day of January, lSTri,
the regular docket will be taken up'
irst case beiaj that of McCann vs.
sumption.—The mild weather of the
ew days has caused our masons, car
rs, &c, to resume work which the
'cold snap" compelled them to dis
iuc temporarily. The various build
n course of construction throughout
ty are, therefore, the scenes of labor
to-day. and if the present condition
te weather lasts during the present j
the work commenced can be pushed
ward completion. There is yet quite
ge number of buildings unfinished
STINGS Vovht—Judge Alexander I
mpresiding.— Tha grand jury of (his j
Wm. Ira Smith foreman, assembled
V at 11 o'clock, and after some time
vi the examination of witnesses, re-
tl the following true bills of indict-
mnonwealth vb. Maggie Suiither., for
meaner, two cases vs. Win. Elam,
lony; vs. P__.illi.-i Young, misdemean
or, two cases; vs.Pattia Garb er, two cases; I
fiwnfofl £tate jjtfttttmt
OlTlflal Paper for tbe Lot rnnient.

RATKS OF iDVKRTINirKO.
ONE DOLLAR per square of eight fines, -mini
aonparM.
SPECIAL RATES made nt counter, by
contract, with regular pat rone.
Harbor Master's Fees.—We leani
that au important case involving the con
stitutionality of the General Assembly ol
IMB-07, will come before the Supreme
Court of Appeals for adjudication. The
case is Braydon vs. owner's steamer "We»
honah," and comes up from the Corpora
tion court of Fredericksburg, where the
I ntifTrecovered a verdict for some $500
lees, under this act. The defendant-,
lied for and obtained a writ of tmpei
•af. They claim in their assignment of
>rs, that tlie claim for harbor master's
is a claim founded on a statute in cou
with the United Slates Constitution,
eing, as they claim, tt regulation of
commerce and also a duty on tonnage.
The case is locked to with interest
throughout the State, as it is considered to
be a test case. 11 is expected that this
case will be disposed of early in January.
It is the more important as no case inwih
ing exactly the same principles has ever
been decided either by our State Court of
Appeals or the Supreme Court of the
United States.
Condition ok Bishop McGu.l. -li_
quiries at the residence of Bishop McGill
at one o'clock to-day elicited the informa
tion that the condition of the patient was
somewhat improved siuce last night.
i ___9" It yon want To), 11 ml hristma- i..„.,i-
I to to Semen's, M).. Broad street.
R_T I 'liompsoii's I'omnilr Uptime, as a drc-.-..
ing for the Hair, is all that io required; purely
vegetable and highly perfumed, it softens, uu
proves anil beautifies the Hair, strengthens the
I roots, and gives It a rtrh glassy appearance.—
For sale by all druggist*. I'riee, 3.1 and 75 cent-.
»fi (_o see ihe monkey mid oritan al He
mini's, Broad, treet.
»y Samoa, POJ Broad sirrd, libh ib« largj-*.)
lUld cheapest 10l of Toys in the city.
•yj-iiveii'a Inodorous kid Olove Cleaner
By lis aid gloves can be quiiklj and repeatedly
i leaned and luade equal to new; even v-lien bud.
Iy soiled tiiey ,-au he readily restored. lt is easy
uf application and is perf.-fleetly free from mo
dor. tat aile by llril|g_eH and fancy jood*
dealers. I'riee, N cents a bottle.
If jou want a good l.msli. i... to Semen.
News and Toy Depot, M Hroad street.
KB' flim slun's Ivor)' l'rnrl Tooth Powdel s.
is strongly recommended as the best dentrifrico
known. It cleanses and preserves the teeth
hardens the gums, sweetens the breath; and, con
tahriftg no arid or gritt.v substiuiee, is perfect!.,
harmless, and can be used daily witli great ad
vantage. Sold by all druggists. Price, 24 .ml
j,i per bottle.

_HT Don't fail to see Napoleon Hint Family
at Semen's, 806 Broad streei.
MARRIED.
On the (th instant, iv Norfolk i itv, by tii.
Rev, P. A i'etoson, Mr. JOHN H. McOURDY
o KM MA L youngest daughter of William X
Siuiib, Esq., nil parlies forineily of ltiehiuoiid.
DIED.
hi -Uliasierflflu lountv, l»ecwnb»'i' tjih, ll*.]
fter a briof illm-cs ol appuplcxy, J. C. Gatet,
n tlie fifty-ninth year? of hi* u_\v.
SHIPPING.
jpoit »kw v«kK __ jaag
THK OLD DOMINION
'ANY'S elegant side-wheel steamship NIA
IAKA, Capt. W.ii.K.K, will aatl on Tt-_SI._»A_
leci ml.er ft, at o'clock P. M.
freight received until 2 P. M.
Through bills ot lading signed, and goods for
warded wiih dispatch to all i-oint* —north,; uuuy
ast and wesl. Close connect ions made with C_
ard line tor l.n-ign iiorts.
Passenger accommodation, unsurpassed,
'are $I*2 Oo
t_erage c Oo
found Trip Tickets 20 tx>
For freight or paaaace, apply Ui
JOHN W. WYATT, Agent,
d« 11—ii No. 3 Governor street.
AUCTION HOUSE.
v HaomatiQK,
-El. No. UI4 MAIN STREET
IUCHMOND, YA.,
AUCTIONEKK k COMMISSION .MERCHANT,
Keeps on hand, for sain to the trade or families
at private sale, a large stock of
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
FURNITURE, CLOTHING,
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, io.
All of which will be sold at auction pi-ireo
wholesale ami retail.
••"AUCTION SALES DAILY at 10 A. M. anrl
7 P M. iy 27—8bi
~PAPER&7&c7,
I >AKI IIRITION WITHOUT PAI*.
EDITED BY M. L. HOLBROOK, M. D.,
i"ditor of the Herald of Health,
mat Wood k Ho_,naoo_t; BosTOg:
A. Wll I.IAMS i
tlo book is most timely, for it supuUaa
*c and easily to be comprehended form
nformation vvlilch ever, woman should
will save untold suffering, not only ai
but before, lt has been most highly
ed by the press and by medical m..n
Lewis, speaking ot it, says "I Inns
th care. It is unpretending, solid, free
s, fatherly, brolherly, aud clothed with
io simple, dignified, and strong, ih-.i i
t will secure a warm place among all
and earnest people."
Van! lleecher's paper says "It Is au
and plausible nrgumenl, and tho
uuiunuilcd cannot fail IO be bin.
x York Mail says "It is a work who..,
surpasses our power to commend."
w YorV says: "It is one of tho
üble additions, to our stock of dumeeti.
ire tliat lias appeared for many year-*."
b women how they should live so as to
pains and sulleiiug* of child-bearing,
i who takes it up will put it down till
adit through. Wo may add that the
is so eh.isle and pure that il will de
most fastidious, and .we are glad to
meeting a large sale, and that a lious.
igh standing as thai of A. Williams
iston, have taken the agency tor the
rland Slates. The price, tl, is so low
f one may have il. no 20—tl
y -MW—CERTIFICATE >o. lIMO V liti.i.M t
JU REGISTERED STOCK, issued under ael
of March 19th, 1539, for *4no, iv the uanie ot
FaAMcisC. Tkaui E. This is to give notice il at
application will be made to tli— Second Audi or
for a renewal of Llie same.
WM. S. PHILLIPS,
no 29—law4w» her husband.
ry> O B A C C O
*..,.>OO will buy THK DOMINION TOBACCO
WORKS, Toronto, Ontario —.original cost #10,.
0001—consisting of COMPLETE MACHINERY
for the niaiiufiu luring of Plug, Cut Tobacco and
Cigars, with steam and hydraulic power. Room
to work 200 hands. Fifty per cent, may be mad*
here on any amount Invested.
oc J—dam' Toronto, oil.
rTIHE Mil IIIl:."lt 5" AtH-OCIATi"o_%._KA*•
JL FLE for the Benefit of the Widows and Or
pliaas of the Southern States.
liisrKiHCTioji No 08-t _j Evi-dNu. Dec. a.
16 S» 2! 711 -'7 18 77 M 42 8 14 40
IliSTaiaOTiow No. (iS7. MoasixuTllec if
7 I 24 17 '.-M id Hi 'iS S4 '<4 47~SS

Wm c-- ni.i u:.liu, al Kieluuonu, \a., tin. I)IB
day of Ilecemher, 1871.
SIMMONS t CO., C Q.TOMPKINS
Managers. Commissioner.
CERTIFICATES oFI-AWLE can be uu:
cluuwd from Captain W. I. DABNEY, at th*
No. c Twelfth .tmi. ih.-_, door.