The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

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--Boydton has a dog which goes to
church three times a Cay, if the bell rings.
The Petersburg Progress says Emily
James, colored, wife of Edmund james,
has had a legacy left her.
The name of f. II. Harris, of Neck
lenburg, will probably be presented to the
Greeleycrat Congressional Convention
which meets at Burkeville on the 30th in
slant.
"A new Methodist church was dedca-
ted in Burkevile on Sunday morning last.
The dedicatory sermon was preached by
Rev. DR.. James A. Duncan, President Of
Randolph Macon College.
The storehouse belonging to Mr.. A..
G. Hancock, which was destroyed by fire
in Lynchburg Monday night, was insured
for So 900 in the Petersburg Insurance and
Savings company. Ii was estimated to be
worth $1,000.
There is to be colt show at Upper
vile, Fauquier county, on the 25th of this
month. The best stock Of Loudoun, Rap
pahannock and other adjoining counties
will be put on exhibition.
The large brick building in Lynchbulg,
occupied by George A. kinnear, commits
sion merchant and grocer, together with its
contents, was destroyed by fire yesterday
morning. The stock was insured to the
amount of $4,000.
Blanche Estelle, three years old, daugh-
ter of Robert Clarke, respectable colored
gentleman of Petersburg, was killed yes
terday by an old cubbard, to which one
end OF clothes line was attached, falling
upon her. Her little brother attempted to
swing upon the line, which pulled the cub
bard over. Her neck was broken.
Col. Woodfn, Grant elector in the 9th
congressional district, and DR.. Withers, the
Greeley elector, had a joint discus sion at
Buckingham Court House, on the 9Th inst.
Col. Woodin made a most effective effort
against the ncw-iangled Greeley party, and
was frequently compelled to stop by the
tremendous applause Of the audience.
When DIR. Withers arose to reply, he was
much confused, and did not recover his
composure throughout his speech.
A Grant and Wilson club was formed
in Jackson township, Louisa county, on
Saturday last. The which assembled for
the purpose embraced q great many white
men as well as colored. Before organizing
speeches were made by b. +. Chisholm,
Republican, Thomas NJ. Fowler, Greeley
elector, the only Greeleyite present, and BY
w. II. Lester, of this city. Mr.. Lester,
remarks were chiefly in reply to Mr.. Fow
ler's speech, and our correspondent says ht
tore him (Fowler) to pieces" Tie club
was organized, when the meeting broke W
with rousing cheers for Grant aud Wilson
and Smith.
james B. Sener, Republican candidate
for Congress in the First District, addresse'
the people at Eastville, in Northampton
county, on the 9th, and by agreement wa
followed by John Medley, Esq, Greeley
lite. Mr.. Sener was introduced to the al
dience by Edward X. Snead, Esq, and dc
liyered a telling and mastery speech, occu
pying one hour. Nfr Medley signally faile
to meet the points made by Mr.. Sener.
is conceded by all disnterested persons tha
our candidate got the best Of the discussion
The discussion was conducted on both side
with the utmost courtesy and good feeling
Mr.. Sener made favorable impression
and many persons who have never vote
the Republican ticket before, declare
themselves in favor of Grant and Sene
At the conclusion Of the speeches thrt
cheers were proposed for our candidate
and given with will. Mr.. Sener is mallii
many friends on the Eastern Shore.
The political issues Of the day were di
cussed at Goochland Courthouse on MOI
J day last by representatives Of the IaepuI
: lican and Greeley parties. Hector Davi
, Republican Presidential elector, opened II
meeting in brief but pointed speech,
+ which he announced the meeting was fir
to any Greeley orators who might be di
l posed to speak. There being no response
| this invitation, Colonel John W. JAG
+, son, of Fluvanna, took the stand al
(, made a mastery defence Of the prese
: administration, and cordially advocating t
a reelection of President Grant. NJ
: Davis, ST., followed jackson. John
(, Smyth, the colored orator, was then intr
], duced and made lengthy but decided
: able speech in support of Grant and W
+ son. His remarks were frequently int
S rupted by applause from the audienc
: AT the conclusion of Mr.. Snlyth's remar
: one Greeleyite, in the person of Mr.. Leal
:. prosecuting attorney of Goochland, car
G from his hole, and attempted reply to t
Q Grant speakers. He succeeded as to til
consumed, but his arguments were de
t. dedy lame. 1t is confidently believed Il
II the Republican speakers made many &C
e yerts to the party Of reform. The meet
g was large, embracing fine representa-
le of both coors.