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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-03
Baptist General Association Of Y;

Baptist General Association Of Va.
FIFEIEFH ANNUAL SESSION.
GREETING FROM MAINE AND PENN
SYLVANIA.
ApPORTIONMENT OF THE STATE
MISSION FUND.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND BIBLES.
FAREWELL OF NORTHERN VISITORS.
WORK OF THE VARIOUS BOARDS.
COMPLIMENT TO JAMES THOMAS.
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NARINETNTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. jr$E J. l>t2.
Sun rises. ....... ~ Moon sets ............l..j3
sun sets........ zig High ttc.............lui Is
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structlops rs TO whether the churches are
likely to furnish the money. F%
M In referenceto m, s
IS Bible Work. S
:fhe Board had made appeals for eontribu'
lions. had received some funds orsthe 90,
ject, and had done what they. could; Du,
they urge that more ought to be done, ana
submit whether the Association should not
adopt some new method Of promoting our
efficiency in this department of The Masters
vineyard. The report expresses confidence
that the funds sent up will fully meet tne
liabilities for the past year; calls attention &c
the fact that most of the contributions have
come from the Sunday schools, and ex
presses full confidence That the SUNDAY
schools alone will fully sustain this Board y
pportunity is g,ren them.
Rev. DR.. Jcter spoke of the fact that a.
though the Sunday. school idea first starred
in England. we are far ahead of them there
i'm the Sunday.sChoOl work. r..
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WORK OF THE VARIOUS BOARDS
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FAREWELL OF NORTHERN VISITORS.
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Sfate Mission Fund.

declining to act on the question of the con-
solidation of the two Boards, they were eX-
cused, and the matter was referred to the
following committee: DIR. William ID.
Thomas, DR.. Z. Tyree, Rev. W. :. Penick,
DR.. Parker, Colonel J. A. Hammer. and Rev.
! W. MrCOWn,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-03
V. J. E. Hutson read the report of

The Board has had in its employ during
the past year fifty-nine domestic aud twenty
two Indian missionaries. In addition to this,
two district associations in Georgia have sus-
tanned. in connection with the Board, five
missionaries to the Indians. The several
Strtes, in addition, support through their
own agencies siXty-five missionaries. whose
labors they have reported to the Board
making in MI one hundred and ffty-one mis-
sionaries at work in the field. There should
no added to this the State missionaries of
Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, North and
South Cardinal The report gives interest
ing details of the work among the Indians,
the foreign population, and the colored peo-
pie.
The treasurer of the Domestic Mission
Board has received during the past year
81, 1920; to which add the amount re-
ceiVed for carrying on the State work re-
ported, and we have total OF $40, 7S4.3J.
The indebtedness Of the Board has been
reduced from $13. 500.14 to 81 1884, 10, and The
receipts are $4,000 more than they were last
year. The results of the years labor show
81 missionaries in service. 2,S46 weeks of
labor performed, ,5S7 sermons and ad-
dresses, 1929 visits to families or indi-
vidual>, 1885 prayer-mcctns, held, 9S, 16G
miles travelled in performance of labor, ], l2l
persons baptized by missionaries, 1,125 per.
sons baptized by others in connection with
labors of missionaries, II ,452 persons in fel.
lowship, 2uS Sunday schools organized, SO
pupils in Sunday schools under charge of
the missionaries, and 2lS conversions in these
Sunday schools.
This was earnestly discussed by Revs. r.
Jones, II. A. Upper, and w. n. Chandoin
OF Georgia.
Rev. j. r. Garlick offered resolution,
which Was unanimously adopted, that the
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ApPORTIONMENT OF THE STATE
MISSION FUND.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND BIBLES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
10 Farmers and Others.

T. HENRY holland, the celebrated Macbris IT.
81 having leased the Shops lately occupies ~
hiram oBannop, and having secured the serS ees
of No. Smith, intends conducting gcnSi ~
BLAC KS MITHING
Business-ip all lite brsnches-Shoeiug, DC, Ae-
ricultaral Implements, &C. Will also Repair oil
manner of Machinery used BY farmers and othvif-
ThreshiuE Machines, Reapers, Mowers, " beat
Drills, Buggy Rakes, Pans, Shelters, Straw CVs-
tiers, ,e He I: also getting up new iEvepIloa
fer planting corn, sors correct, both ways, iTo
rows at time. Will Try it this year GrandssE
invention Of the age.
Let me say just here, bring in your machines
early. Nv engagements are such that time lie pre-
cious He will also putin Iron Cogs when broken
out. Those he put in last year gave entire salts
action.
TO THOSE WORKING STEAM ENGINES.
He will pack Piston aud other Rods; set Slide
Valves aud put Der in proper beat; Re Babii
Bearings; put in Set Screws make and repair
Keys aud Gibs; adjust Quarter Boxes; set up
kings On follower; head Repair Valves; copBeei
Pipes; eaulk Flues, hc, and many other repairs
highly necessary for the running of the same.
tie will also pot up the Common or the Fores
Pump IRON in Cisterns.
Hard study and experience for the last fifteen
wears have N sde him equal With tho times. he
expresses himself thankful for the patronage Of
jefferson Berkeley and Clarke, snG now wants &c
give 20 good old Jefferson biz best talent and time
Terms satisfactory.
CharIestowu, April 6, ls72-tE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
NTRCfINIA FT2FE PRTEss-TTIE Old FAMILY JOURNAIA
LANES JOHNSTON,

HAyING added some of the finest New Ma
chinery to the shanno9aaie raesOryi S ans
in use in the Valley OF virginia --1
will continue to manufacture
Wooden Goods,
Ct I,D5.evs. Pulled and Plaid, Cloths,
o ouun nd Tweeds. and with his improved and
snnerer facilities, is satisfied that he will be adj:
to offer to the public an article Of GOODS that
cannot mot be surpassed, fequalled by any other e'
adjustment .c.cunrv OoI
He solicts orders. 49,, :, rouNSToN
Apr l, ls7l-tf. JAS M'
l. having e1perienced such heavy and Sc
f.ssas b,, he late food and having had IN re-
ns;r and reft bis Mill and Machinery throughout,
he must appeal to al who are indebted to C..
forward and settle at once. He stands greaty IN
need of every dollar that's due. - H. -
April |. lS7l-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Now Goods3 New GODS
JOHN w. GISANTHAN
HAS OVER
$4,000 Worth of Goods, all
Bought for Cash.

4 MONG them 900 yds. Calico at 10 cts. 2,ote
Y yds at l2l6 cts. !, 100 yds. at fioms to ii
cts. 81 pieces Dress Goods At less thsn cost,
pieces Black Alpaca, 50 pieces Brown and Bleaches
Cotton. and WsmsuttA at 20 cts. all low down -
pieces CAssimeres, Satinets. Tweeds and kentucky
Jeans pieces Canvass and Linen Drills, IA pieces
Cottonade, 9 pieces Double and Twist Cottouade,
80 Hoapskrtsa quarter their cost ia dO1. ClarFs
aud other Spool Cottons. 500 psirs Isle Thread
Gloves, any quantity Ladies' Hose, Gents Hall
Hose Pins and Needles 4 cts Note Paper cts.
snd every notion you can think Of 800 Mems and
BOYS Hats very low, over 700 pairs Mems, Boys,
Youths. Ladies'. Misses and Ckildren'S Boots and
shoes. many at less than Cost doT. Kid Gloves
from 70 cts. 10 81, silk, Cotton, Swiss aud L. {.
Handkerchief, Swiss Musus, Cambries, 6pioecs
Berege. Colored aud Paper Csmbries Bed TICKS.
Linen Towels, 10 pieces Crash, dor. BsImOrGl
Skirts At half cost, Is pieces Red, Gray, Blue aEt
White Flanuels.
Glass. Wooden, Hardware
and Gl'OceIIcS.
JOHN w. GRANTHAh
Niddivway, April Is, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Important.

4 PPLE Parcrs Corers and Succrs, Peach Pa
n rcrs Chamber Sets, Water and Wash Buck
cts. Coolers, FruitJars and Sealing Wax tor same,
Scrub Brushes, Brooms, Busters. Matches, Iron,
Nails, Wings and Landslide Cutting Boxes. Cider
Mills, Glass, Putty, Horse Nails. Bolts and Screws
Tor sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Aug. II, .ls72.
DRASS, Bell Metal. Porcelain lined Kettles,
- Pasteriug Lath. Oak Shingles. WillouChby
Gum Spring Drill, Cistern Pumps Churns, Tubs,
Measures. Buckets, Bowls, Pins, Corn Knives and
Fertilizers of the most approved kinds for sale by
Aug. n. 1872. JAS. LAW. uOOFF.
WAGON and Carriage Whips. Kerosene. Lard.
W Fish. Meats Foot and Lubricating Oils
Powder, Shot, Lead, Fllsks, Pouches. Bibbit Met
al. Cast Steel, Tin, Stone and Glass Fruit Jars
Wax for same, tor sale BY
Aug. II. 1872. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
MARINERS will find the standard Fertilizers in
l thc market comprising Turner's, Maryland,
Eureka aud others, for sale by
Aug. Il, 1872. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
LNRESH TURNIP SEED. for sale by
4 July y, 1872. NcCURDY DUKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25

DRE,EGvING Sugars. Whit, and Brown At
ii lowest prices. for sale o.
Aug. ~ l7il. ". EBY.
bacon Middliags Shoulders and Hams. for
- safe ~ ". EBY.
p B'O6BACCo No reduced prices. a good assort-
4 meat. ju.t received, Tor sale by
AUG u. 1872. ". EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25

GOOD Wine needs no Bush"
Bar Room, in the Bd.eprsnt Of tie JeFerson
Building.
JOHN 3. YESTERDAY.
TITS an principle thatno excellent drink
can be made out of anthing but excellent mate
rails and we conceive that We safe in asserting
that whatever may be prepared at our establish
ment will be able to speak eloquently for itself
Therefore, we invite all who indulge in a "social
glass" " call upon as and we can favor them with
the most favored and pleasant drinks.
Puache', Toddies, MiBt Jalsps, SmGsAes, Sings,
CobJiers, Cocktail, Sdngdress, Fires aud SOHrs,
Ftigs, Hegus and Shrub, Egg Nog',
Apple Tod,iiss and Hot Driaks "a season,
Riaes, Ale, Porter, BrsrH Stout,
And Brandy aud WAi.ksy PLAIN.
Also, always an assortment Of superior brand Sc
gars on hand. Call upon us-in summer-h YOU
would " keep cool"-and winter, if You need some
thing warm and pungent.
CbarlestOwn, August ~, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
DAVID e. CocERIL. JOSEPH q. OoCxRILL
DAVID II. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders,
nn "

La IL A. OONAAAbAA-b - OO~ff
Architects and Builders,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.
OUR experience in the business which We adyer-
" tise TO conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
ance with il in all its branches enable to
the public that any work entrusted TO Us will be
executed in the most workmaulike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood TO their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which it so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places andin carrying outprGctical
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing of plans snd specifications; and IN the
construction Of
GEONETRICAL STAIR WAYS,
where calculation is required, they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley Of Virginia,
Ezs-Being well known in the community, they
deem it unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April 8, ls6s-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
PLASTERING OFHOUSES,

PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that nav be desired, from one Coat to
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy Skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
ifdesired None but frstclass workmen will be
employed on work that NAV be entrusted to me.
CLSTERNS CENENTED AND GUARAN-
TED TO HOLD.
hereby tender nv grateful acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee TO duty to merit continuance OF the same.
re- All communications addressed to me at
Charlestown, W. Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton {. FRANh GALLAHEh'
March 2s, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
HOWARD HOUSE.

HOW y Rl) FtOO 81,
HUvAaD ST., NEAs BALTIMORE ST,
BALTIMORE, ND.
rg71IS f7v6rite. we'll established House Is no"
thoroughly renovated, and the Propue'ors
tr-t that bv strict personal attention 20 the com
fort rf &c.. Guests. t1 recommend 10 90 generous
patronage To has ample accommodations for 800
guests. aud being convenient 90 the Railroad be-
Ss and situated m the bu- a.ss centre of the city
presents attractions O, business men equal 60 any
E.r.iiu Baltimore. Board $3.50 per day.
d. VILE son, Pr0prietors,
Formerly Of the Washington Reuse Hagers
town.
July 50. lsTO-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
DRUG STORE MOVED.
More New Goods.

7 AN now receiving my second supply Of SUN,
i MER GO0DS-CaIicos. Hickory, Bleached
and Brown Cot.ons, COttonades, Linen, Plaid
Cottons, Notions. HARVEST GOODS, such as
Brown, Crushed and Coffee Sugars, Syrups, Tea,
Coffee, Rice, Salt. Bacon-a large lot Of country
cured at 10 cts Cheese, Corn Starch, Flavoring
Extracts, Scythes, RiAes, Whetstones, and many
other goods, which | offer at very low prices, on
reasonable time, to prompt purchasers.
JOHN W. GRANTHAN.
MIddeway, June ~, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
PEAB0lY INSURANCE COMPANY.
"hnaIinO Y" VA
Wheelin =, w.

W TN VI AESLeAelhs 1AS s@A4S :" ~SSSiNNS
DIRECTORS.
VIM. Bailey, A. J. Pannell, A. NJ. Adams, Alon-
20 LorinF, Jas. +. Barnes, Jos. II. Woodward,
Dr. WIN. J. Bates, Henry StAmm, Thos. Hughes.
THIS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings of all kinds Merchandise, hsnuiaciu,
ring Embellishments, Furniture, Steamboat and
Cargo, on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also To-
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings aud Stores
This Company being composed mostly OF our lead
ing business men recommends itself to the favor
able consideration Of she insuring public, and So
licits their patronage.
VI Applications for Insurance will be prompt
ly attended to at the office of GEO. K. CORDELL,
1 CO., Agents at Chsrlestown, Jefferson Co ". v.
Y. c. Arthur, Secretary,
WI. A6SEW, Asst Sec'y.
WV BAILEY, President,
ALoNgo LoRISG. Vice President.
November IL, lss9-t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25

Y NOR Medicinal purposes, Thompson Pure Rye
L Whisky, ten years old. guaranteed pare.
G.. W. CHAMBERS,
Harper's Ferry, Mar. Is, 1871. Agent.
CLAGETT'S Superior \ y Y Porter and Ale in
I bottles pat up expressly for family use, at
Harpers Ferry, Aug. 20. CHAMBERS.
(,HAMBERS' celebrated Virginia Bitters, sure
I cure for Dyspepsia, and the best Tonic Bit
tSrs eXtant g. w. CHAMBERS.
Harper's Ferry, Aug. rs, 1871.
nURE Cider Vinegar, two wears old, Rob't
Dukes make, sharp s. razor, at
CHAMBERS
Harpers Ferry, April %, 1871.
NEWARK Champagne Cider, sparkling and
y brightat CHAMBERS.
4 Wis WHISKY. the purest, and in fact the
\ only copper distilled hisky in the county,
At CHAMBERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25

j. q. a. NadenbOusch.
No. II WEST KISe srREKr,
MARTINSBTRG, ". VA.
DLALHz N
HANNISvILLE Pure whistles, Virginia
Mountain Pure Wheat, Copper Distilled,
Virginia Mountain Pure Rye, Copper Distilled
Virginia Mountain Bye, Copper Distilled,
Bourbon and Corn WHISTLES.
including high Wines. Will sell in quantities to
suit purchasers from one TO one Thousand Barrels;
also Keeps on hand for sale every variety OF For
eign Liquors, Scotch whisky, Brandies, Win5s,
&C. which he will sell cheap for cash.
All orders receive prompt attention. Call and
examine stock before purchasing, as 1t cannot iai
L. please.
&artin.burg, July so, 1870.
EVERETT HOUSE,
NARTINSB URG, ". VIA.
Corner Of Ques. and Burke Streets,
James II. McSherry,
Proprietor.
THIS House has been in operation forever thir-
~ years and is widely known as one OF thr
most popular Hotels in the State. 1t now offers
special inducements 10 the travellers. Every com
fort will De afforded those who may visit the House
Omnibus.es ALWAYS at the Depot ~ carry pAsse u
gers to and from the House
Stable room for forty horses, Under The charge
Of attentive OsIleTs.
THE BAR
Is Supplied with the very best of Liquors. Wines
Brandies ale, tte, and none bpt a good article
will be sold.
April |, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Plain and Ornamental
PLASTERING.

TINHE subscriber takes advantage of the Press as
medium by which TO inform the citizens Of
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared to
undertake the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Valuable Timber Land
FOR SALE.

TINHE undersigned offers for sale, privately, Two
Valuable Tracts Of TIMBER LAND. The
first contains
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-28
The Louisiana Frauds.

Agreeing in nothing else. the Democrats
are unanimous in denounc!ng President
Grant for forcing a bavone. government,
upon Louisiana. II is likely that some OF
them lSiieve tina, the Presiden: has done
something of the sort. for they continue to
assert IT III The face of the strongest evi.
dence that it is a SANDER. 4 great MANY
we'll meaning people have doubtless been
deceived by this reckless. accusation. and
il Is pity they can not al! see the confess
si"ns of Warmcth's tools which have lust
been published in New Orleans. The
crime of 'he Presiden, consist. in his
sustaining Governor Kellogg. and these
confessions should convince even Demo-
Gratis that lie would have committed a
cr.mc had he done anything else. The evil
dence upon which the President acted in the
L'uIsiana case was positive shat the KeI.
'"gg government was tie choice of a large
majority of the people. ana had been law.
fuiy constituted. These atiidav.ts hrin,.
The same facts 10 public knowledge. They
show III" most desperate and shameful
frauds ~ u the part OF :he Warmoth crew
to cha, - the result of the election last fall.
weed. al his worst. never matched the
frauds upon the ballot box which have now
been fully exposed in louisiana With the
testimony ia 'he case. il j. not .lifiicult.to
imagine hoH Congress viii answer tn. de.
mand :t the McEne,rites thai: .he 4x:stiDg
goNe'Ersn' =! louisiana. sha.; b. su.;e..
Io:. Times
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-28
The Academy Of MUSIC.

Las. nigh. Il: this theatre Miss Alice Ear.
Eison repeated mex excellent representation
OF Fc"chot!. Her acting IN this character
has Seen ar agreeable surprise 20 those " he
have witnessed Il! stamping her az a gen
ulne actress. Ear better than most vi the
stars travelling. She wi! prove available
addition 20 the Academy company. with
which We are pleased 70 learn she VIII re-
main. Tonight the Boy Detective" will
be repeated for the last :ime. Monday eve
ming the Gems ationai drama entitled THE
Mothers Dying Child" will DE performed.
in which Miss Harrison Will sustain five
different characters, and otherwise with a
cast embracing ali the favorites OF the COM
pany. and with tle additional assistance OF
Miss Eloa Carfano. the new leading lady,
who viii make her frs: appearance II tie
character OF .St.L... Manager Bidwei; does
no: hesitate or taiter IL bis determination
TO present attractive performances q. what
ever cost. even at this time OK tinancia!
trouble, and his effort should receive SUP.
por. ard achieve the success j. deserves.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-28
COURT RECORD.
tA.VRpAY, SEPTEMBER y. 1873.
First District Court.


first District Court.
aRRaiGSED.
Ana.o:e Neecux. alias Williams. pleaded
not guilty 20 a charge OF larceny.
john Nolan was brough: up % A charge
OF assault W w.!ifu..y shooting. and pleaded
no. guilty.
VACCINATIONS FILED.
ia:ceny-Lewis Adler. James Benton.
Assault and ta.teyy-1Eo.u.. Ielae.ly
y. EC.. gers.
NJ. Eugene received one cay 4 he Parish
Prison 20. larceny.
john jones 20: SIX months. arI George
William. two years. ;or the zane oHelse.
james y Br!en. convicted Of uaEs laI gl.el
on an Indictment ;or murder. was se..eLceG
70 :h:ee yea:s II the FeD..eLt!aiy.
s:-.I.. Ec*Ds.
Mrs. Labo:Ge was accepted or a toi.. q
$1,000 fc! .he appearance OF Joe LatorCe.
indicted 70. burglary armed with danger
Gus weapon.
The uouisman Of K!nch Malone eurren-
GeTeG nim tbs morning. Lav!l : IL .Iea The
tEGsS was :vO dangerous.
NEW Trials.
The aoc.: reused new ira! 20 Harrison.
convicted Of perjury.
Nearly tne Whole day was occupied by
the aigumeL: on the molten to- a new trial
II the case 0: Joseph Wilson. convicted $:
arson. TIE accused was indicted under
section 81: Ci tne Revised Statutes. which
The words. ''sone luman being
usually staying. lodging OF residing al
night The building was cotieehouse On
the corner O: Roya. and Barracks streets
Il was shown that par! Of it had beer used
as sleeping apartment by the former
owner. but 10 one had slep: III !. !oy year
Tie couy; Oyerruled the motion.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-28
Npeakership of the HarSe.

The Speakership of the next House prom
ises at present 20 be more warmly contested
than Mr.. Blaine and his friends have here.
t0fore had any idea would be the case.
The announcement made of Hon. John a.
kassons candidature has at once made a
railying point Tor the discomfort. and per.
soma! antagonism which has all along ex.
listed agains: Mr.. Blaine. but has heretofore
had no point OF opposition On which to
rally. The last House wa. engulsr!y de-
ticient in the talent necessary for a good
presiding officer. Mr.. Wheeler, Of New
York. who is reelected. was the choice of
the malcontents for Mr.. Blaine's successor.
and he has SO far declined to run. Mr..
Dawes is not popular enough. especially
with the West or South. while Mr.. Scofield.
OF Pennsylvania. was concerned in the
Credit Hobller business and is too lazy 10
exert himself. There are about H. mem.
hers OF the last Congress. who are re elected.
About one-:blrd of the Republicans amcng
them are r. ga.ded as opposed 70 Mr.. Blaine.
ne Southern members are especially nos
tile. because. o. Mr.. Blaines hostility to
measures they urged. and also because
most "l them consider themselves neglected
by him III committee matters. Mr.. kas.
sons name has the tradition of ability
about 1t: besides. his location il adyau.
tageOuI.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-28
Accident to BeaureCard.

General Beauregarl met with quite a
severe accident while going ia view the
Bull Run battle field on Thursday last. He
started with Major Moray. Major Mclean
and Mr.. Whiting. personal friends residing
in Manassas. and on their way 20 Black
burns Ford the horse he was riding
stumbled and fell. catching the Generals
leg under 1t and brlising il severely, and
lying upon him until Major Mclean hastily
dismounted and raised the fallen animal.
In addition TO his hurt leg. Genera: Beaure-
gard had his thumb disocated, and was so
bruised and hur. that he had to be taken
back to Manassas by Mr.. Whiting. How.
ever, as he was IA haste to reach New York.
and still wanted TO see the field which he
had not visited since 1861, Mr. Whiting
atterward put him IN his buggy and drove
him over the historic plains. He visited
the spots where fell Bee, Barlow and
Fisher. and carried away pebble from the
that mark those spots.