The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-09
MANCHESTER GgEMS.

MEETING OF THE COUNTY COMHlTTEE.-The
Conservative County Committee met yeStcr-
day in the grand-iury room ut the county
courthouse, William F.. Martin, Esq, coun-
ty superintendent, in the chair. Alter con-
>ultation it was decided to formally open the
campaign with grand barbecue at Win
frees store, Matoaca township, Thursday,
September 25, at which time arrangements
will be made for Il like meeting in each
township.
The secretary was instructed to CORE
spond with the secretary D! the State conn
miltee and ascertain at what time Me>srS.
kemper, WitheS. and Daniel would be at
leisure, and invite ttem TO i grand mass
meeting and barbecue, the time and place to
he fixed hereafter.
County canvaS>prs were appointed, who
will be announced hereafter. and every one
who can work, or speak, or otherwise cou-
tribute TO the success Of the cause was
earnestly requested to do 80 and the people
are requested to have local meetings ut any
imc that may suit their convenience with
out reference to the appointment Of the
county committee.
The committee adjourned to meet ut Win
frees store, September 18Th, if not called
sooner by the chairman.
ORGANlZATIoS or THE SrPERvIsoEs.- The
Board OF County Supervisors met at the
courthouse at III O'Clock \. VI. yesterday.
Captain William II. Hay ward CONSERVATIVE
is The supervisor from Bermuda township,
cice s. +. Maddox, failed to qualify. All the
members were present except Dr. J. K. Ro-
bert>on. OF Matoucl. John Murphy, Ct Dale,
was unanimously elected president. The
session vas occupied in tran>acling unim-
pOrtant civil business.
CHESTERFIELD County CouET.-Thc Sep
tembcr term Of this court commenced yes
terday at II O'Clock \. VI. The Attendance
was large, but no business of public interest
was transacted.
Personal NoTEs.-Gcncral Henry a.
Wise, McssrS. Bernard and DOnnan, OF Pc
| teTSburg, and IN unnSlal number OF the
members of the bar, county officials, poiti.
clans, &C., were in town yesterday in at'
| tendance on the various meetings.
| James NJ. Fitzpatrick, Esl.. OF Bermuda
| Yesterday qualified TO practice law in thc
courts of this county.
| William II. Donaldson. Esq, who has
been sojourniny in our midst for some time
past, leaves to-day for his old home, i'll
Canada. The best wishes of many friend
accompany him.
| Political MEETlSG.-In order that it may
not conflict with the meeting to be held il
| front of the county courthouse to organize
central club rhurSdly night, the regular
meeting of the Vide \ wakes will take place
tomorrow night. Several good speaker,
will be on hand, and IN interesting time may
be expected.
! CuuRcH NorEs.-Rcy. j. +. Deans, for
merIy of Manche>tcr, occupied the pulpit o
the Baptist church Sunday morning ant
night.
The union prayc:.mcctiny ut Belle l>!'
Sunday afternoon wa, largely attended. 70
night it will be held in Tic West End.
MISoR Tories. The Manchester mail faile'
yesterday morning.
| A number Of stone-CrIiters have been idlt
for several days waiting for stone.
| The iron railing on the free bridge IA
| been completed and The plank walk is bcin:
laid from the c,rb to the bridge.
Justice ChiIcs tined numbrr Of disordcrly
characters Yesterday.
Manchester Council has appointed Il com
mittcc 70 arrange for public dcmonstla
| ton.
Jefferson Literary Soc;ety meets tonight
at :! o'clock. Subject: "Should education
be compulsory"
| The Bank of Manchester commenced opc.
ration> yesterday in the Traylor building.
1t was reported yesterday that K. Benson
Jones, of Matoact, had Withdrawn as Ill i'll
dependent candidate for the Legislature.