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Richmond Dispatch.

FRIDAY............JANUARY 1, 1869.

PETERSBURG LETTER.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.

Statistical--Tobacco and Guano Inspections, etc.-Robberies in Prince George--Removal of Captain Pegram, Commonwealth's Attorney--His Successor. 

PETERSBURG, December 31, 1868. 
This being the day for gathering up our monthly and other statistics, I am able to make the following report in part:
The total number of inspections of tobacco at the several warehouses since the 1st of October is 638 hogsheads; stock on hand for inspection, 266 hogsheads; and stock on hand inspected, 321 hogsheads. From this poor exhibit your readers may form an idea of the great depression of this important trade. 
The guano inspections since last May, embracing all that has been used in the fall trade, show a wonderful falling off in the use of this fertilizer as compared with the years immediately preceding the war. Our returns show that since the 27th of May the inspections of Peruvian amount to 6,764 bags, equivalent to 505 tons; and of Rodondo Island to 446 bags, equivalent to about 30 tons.
The fines collected by the Mayor for the month of December are $72.
The marriages for the month are twenty-nine, of which twelve were among the whites, and seventeen among the blacks. The total marriages for the year are eighty-nine of whites, and a hundred and twenty of blacks.
The number of prisoners in jail at this time is twenty-five--all men--four of whom are white.
The inmates in the poor-house are ninety-three--forty-three whites and fifty blacks. 
During the month the Mayor has tried eighty-five criminals and forty-three civil cases--making a total since the first of April lsst, when he came into office, of 1,048 criminals and 324 civil cases.
There are some few returns relating to other matters which have not yet been handed in. From these, however, a pretty fair idea may be formed of the state of our internal affairs.
We hear of the following depredations committed last night in Prince George, within a few miles of the city: Mr. Frank Wills was robbed of two fine hogs and a lot of chickens, and Mr. Joseph Parker had a trunk stolen from him containing clothing and other valuables, worth about $100. 
We hear to-day--though without surprise, as we had been led to anticipate it--of the removal of Captain R.G. Pegram, Commonwealth's attorney for the city. Mr. Pegram was unanimously elected to this position after the war--a place which he had formerly most acceptably filled. He was indeed an officer of which any city might be proud. Of fine abilities, well learned in the law; firm in the discharge of his duty, and yet never harsh or unkind; enjoying withal the confidence of all classes of the community ; he was, according to our idea of a faithful officer, without a blemish. He is succeeded by Mr. George F. Dogget, at present a member of the Common Council by appointment of General Schofield. He has been living here since the war--first in the capacity of cotton inspector, and latterly as a practitioner of the law. 
It is to be presumed that the removal of our efficient clerks of the Circuit and Hustings Courts will speedily follow that of Captain Pegram, together with all other officers whose political antecedents are obnoxious to the commanding General. S.

For the Dispatch.
A Psalm of New Year
--- "resolves and re-resolves, Yet dies the same."

Farewell, old Sixty-eight, farewell!
Thy 'ventful reign is through;
A stranger comes thy throne to fill,
And work his wonders too.

The day thy chequered course begun,
What promises were given; 
Of vice subdued, of virtue won,
Of readier zeal for Heaven.

Such vows, alas ! how frail they are--
Reforms that we propose;
How sadly New-Year plans compare
With records at the close.

So easy is the downward flight,
So wide the door to sin;
Whilst virtue scales the rugged height, 
Which only heroes win.

Another stage, begun to-day;
Another milestone passed;
Am I to wander still astray,
Nor Heavenward turn at last?

Stay this momentum, Heaven! and set
My erring footsteps free;
Nor to the end my course permit,
Unless it lead to thee.

With New Year nerve my soul anew, 
That when his race is run,
He yield a happier review
Than Sixty-eight has done.
"Facilis descensus [[A'ernt]]."

The MAN FROM BOSTON.--"Howcus," a writer for the Syracuse Journal, gives the following pithy description of "The man from Boston":
The weary, worn pleasure-seeker, as well as the cheery, lively business traveller, has noticed that prevalent personage--the man from Boston.
He is of medium size, dapper built, neat and band-boxy.  He has an outside stripe down the leg of his pants, whether it be the fashion or not.  In summer he carries a duster, in winter a shawl: at all times a trim satchel filled with toilet articles, for which he has a womanly tendency and tenderness.
At a hotel I became honored by the notice of a man from Boston; he became unusually communicative, and entrusted me with his opinions of---Boston.  There were many towns, few cities, one Boston. His name was Charles or Gustus.  Deeply interested, I inquired which, and apologized for misunderstanding his pronunciation on his claiming both.  At the table he is reminded of home and all its pleasures, and sighs for brown bread and minced codfish.  In Boston, man's only want is a want.  He asks a smart boy to please pars the butter; boy says, with pleasure, and begins: Butter is a common noun, singular number, neuter ---.  Boston man looks Webster at boy and leaves the table.
He is a sedate young man, and not to be easily approached; he is opposed to conversation, and dislikes a joke.  Boston sits heavily upon him, and he must maintain her reputation as he journeys.  At home, to be the admired of a small tea party is a part he can do active justice to; but away from there, Boston's graver aspect must find a reflex in his mode and manner.
His pronunciation differs from others; he alights the first o in Boston, and entirely omits the second. 
He is opposed to capital punishment on the ground that banishment from Boston is expiation full for any conceivable offence. That he should leave Boston is a calamity oft times equally regretted by himself and those he honors by the bestowment of his company.
On the cars he pays his fare inclusive of the "Five cents additional will be collected on all fares paid in the cars."  He asks the conductor what the "five cents" is for?  For the company--and our friend is speechless
He is on his way to Boston.


Toledo is the worst place in the State for boys. They won't let boys slide on the sidewalks, nor snow-ball esch other, nor 
nor have any fun
his whole life
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Clothing
Down! Down!! Down!!!
Down! Down!! Down!!!
Down! Down!! Down!!!
Go the prices at
Go the prices at
Go the prices at
Baldwin's
Baldwin's
Baldwin's
Ten per cent. Off for cash down.
Ten per cent. Off for cash down.
Ten per cent. Off for cash down.
Having a large stock of clothing on head, we will from this data discount from our formerly low prices ten cents on every dollar sold.
For great bargain call
Corner main and tenth streets.
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5,000 men wanted.

The subscriber desires five thousand men to call at 1805 main street and supply themselves with clothing, shirts, and furnishing goods, at very low prices. Call early, as the goods must be sold. The money is needed and now is the time for bargains. Remember the place, corner of Main and Thirteenth streets.
B. B. Spence, Agent, 
Merchant, Tailor and Clothier,
No. 1800 Main street.
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Capes, Capes, Capes and Overcoats
The largest assortment made of Beavers, Chinchillas and Cloth at JULIUS KRAKER'S MERCHANT TAILOR. Walking Coats of all styles and prices, at the Richmond Clothing Hall; Cassimers, Beavers, Silk-mixed Suits for men's and boys' wear; Youths' Clothing and Overcoats at 1527 MAIN STREET, where you will find stylish and the cheapest clothing in town.
Furnishing Goods in all styles. Umbrellas, Trunks and Hats at all prices.
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CLOTHING AT AND BELOW COST.
No. 1813 MAIN STREET.
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS, HATS, HATS,
HATS, HATS, HATS,
ARE SELLING
ARE SELLING
REGARDLESS OF COST
REGARDLESS OF COST
at MARCURE & CO'S
1813 Main street
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1402 MAIN STREET
IS THE HOUSE FOR A GOOD ASSORTMENT AND LOW PRICES IN READY-MADE CLOTHING,FURNISHING GOODS, AND H A T S.
BEFORE YOU BUY CALL AND EXAMINE AT A. OPPENHEIMER'S 1402 MAIN STREET, BETWEEN FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH
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PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER.
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M. W. ROBE 
NO. 835 CORNER FOURTH AND BROAD STREETS,
has on hand a comeplete and extensive stock of 
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
suitable for men's and boys' wear. which he is 
enabled ti sell lower than the lowest. Also, a full
assortment of 
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
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HATS AND CAPS 
of all the leading styles,
Do not forget the place of M.W. ROSE
Oc 18- ton.   No. 238, corner Fourth and Broad.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS
THOMAS F. GOODE,
                 ATTORNEY AT LAW
BOYDTON, MRCKLENBURG COUNTY, VA.,
practices in the courts of Mecklenburg, and adjoining counties, and in the United States Courts at Richmond.                  No.T- 8m
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BOOTS, SHOES, &C. 

BOOTS AND SHOES
   AT COST FOR THIRTY DAYS
     at No. 1545 Main Street,
between Fifteenth and Seventeenth 
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SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS, &c. 
CLOVER SEED- Prime NEW CROP
Clover and other GRABB SEEDS on hand
[for sale by                   ALISSON & ADDISON. 
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