The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-22
DOMESTIC MISCELLANY

Congress Gel Withers, of Virginia. presented
the memorial CT be Richmond Chamber OF Com
meroe IN favor OF al appropriation tor the Improve
ment OF the J 8mes river. Mr. Harris, OF Virginia,
introduced INTO the House dill TO aid in the con-
s,ruCtiOn Of a narrow gauge railroad from tide
wlter TO st. Louis and Chicago said road to
connect with the James River and hanaSha Canal
either OF Buchan0O CT Lexington.
CIV Walker, of Virginia, introduced a bill to
cOnsO iiate the pubic debt and reduce the interest
thereon.
A number Of bills aud resolutions have been pre-
scnted 10 both houses Of Congress but it is no
probable that much work will be done uutl after
the HOLIDAYS; which will continue TO January h.
Il is confidently believed that the old rates OF post
age CD transient newspapers will be restored.
General Assembly Of Virginia The Hon. John
W. Johnston. Uoited STATES Senator, was re-elect-
Cd for the tern begioong March h, 1871
A bill modifying the charter OF Washington and
Lee University has passed the House.
TIE House passed bill 10 incorporate the
Chamber OF Commerce Of the city OF Richmond
The Legislature have instituted an erQuiry into
the comparative cost Of the State Government IN
1860 and at present.
The House OF Representatives have passed
resolution to adjourn from Gee 23l to the Is b.
The Richmond College students propose to pub
lish journal.
Richard Henry Lso. of Clarke county, Va, has
been selected to read the Declaration Of ludepen
denee at the Centennial celebration at Phlladel
phis, July All, 1876
Hon Ross Browne the traveller and author,
died at MS residence 10 OAklaud, near Sao Fran
cisco, on the Sth inst. Mr. Browne was bora IN
Ireland 10 1871.
Mr.. Sidney H Owens was elected to toe chair
Of Normal Instruction 10 the DIVERSITY of West
Virginia BY the Board of Regents a: their meeting
in Charleston on che 24,h instant.
Mr.. W. W Chapman, of NewburypOft. Mass >,
has given $1,000 20 found protes'Orship OF Sl-
cred Rhetoric and Vocal Culture in Dr. Talmsge's
Lay College
Colonel NOr6orus Berkeley who has been elected
farmer OF the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanl
cal College. at Blacksburg is a native OF LOudoun
county, a graduate of the Virginia Military Iasti
tute. and vas during the war colonel Of the Eighth
regiment.
The last number Of the Christian Unity of SUI
folk Va. ntsins portrait OF Rev K l. Aber-
Dathy, President Of Rutherford College, Happy
Home. II with a wei, written sketch OF his
life, showing the early faculties be encountered
only 60 surmOunt n the pursuit OF an edneatlon,
and the ZsalOus Efforts Of his later life. His sue
cess in establishing college of nearly 200 students
in the back woods OF Burke, aud building single
log school house into neat town OF resources,
stores. churches, and comfortable college buildings
has been quite remarkable, aud gives promise OF
future Advancement Such men make the world
moVe.-SOUihera Home
The Alexandria Seatiael of Tuesday says: THE
Hon Il g. l. MOncure, chief Judge OF the Su-
preme court of Virginia. and ms most estimsble
wife will, If spared few days longer, celebrate
their golden wedding on the 29,h inst, at their
home 10 StsGjTd county The entire family OF de-
sceudsnts, forming qnlte numerous household,
will assemble on the occasion.
Directors Of the Western LunatiO Asylum The
G. ,sernor has appointed che following Board OF
ID reetors of the Western Lunstc Asylum Dr.. a.
NJ FaunterOy, Joseph a. Waddeu, Col K II.
Catletr, Judge John H. McCue, Col Asher w
Ia man, stanton Dr. Thomas W. Shelton,
F,s rvllle Dr.. S II. NJ ,ffstt, Harrisonburg G.
W. Button, Lynehburg James 2. Kelley, VIII
chester; William Crawford Fort D. 6auce, Au
guta county; Dr. Robert S. BeazIey, S,suards
vi e.
General WIekbam Appointed Receiver - Judge
Welil,d, Of toe Ul,y Circuit Court, has APP IlnteC
General Wiekham receiver Of the Chesapeake aud
Ohio Railroad Company, TO enter upon the dutle,
of the position as soon he executes bond 10 The
penalty OF $3.50 000 ." or as soon therefore as may
be lawfully done The usual powers OF receiver
are gisen General Wickbam by the decree Of tht
court, which was entered 10 the case OF Dnuc''
and others Us Toe Chesapeake aud OliO Railroad
Company.
q neral Wiekham gave bond in the sum stated
viva W. f. Wlokham, John E3hols, Isaac DaVen
port, and Franklin Stesrns as sureties,