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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06

Personal DIFFICULTY BETWEEN CAPTAIN
,nEroN md Mr.. REUBEN EAGLAND-TliE
PARTIES EA1lEp FOR EXAMINATION.
correspondence Of the Richmond DispaIcll.l
DECEMBER 5, 1876.
\ personal difficulty occurred near the
depot OF the Petersburg railroad this MORN
ing. in which several gentlemen became IN
volvcd, but which, fortunately, result
the parties. The cause OF the difficulty
Drllry a. Hinton, the City and Com
monwcath'> attorney, at the late meeting
OF! the Common Council. OH the proposition
to effect settlement with Mr.. Reuben Rag
land relative to the controversy between
him and the city Mr.. Hinton earnestly OPP
posed entertaining any proposition from
Mr.. Ragland, and during his speech made
remarks at which Mr. Ragland took offence.
This morning Mr.. Ragland came over from
Richmond with the intention OF meeting
Mr. Hinton, armed with cowhide and pls-
toiS. The two gentlemen met at the corner
OF Washington and Union streets, near
where the train upon which Mr.. RakIand
came over stopped.
Mr.. HintCr'S statement OF tie affair Is
substantially az follows: He went down
Washington street to the depot shortly after
. O'Clock, aS was his custom. When he az
rived near the corner Of Washington and
Union streets he saw GGr. RaglallG nearly
opposite. walking UP and down the walk.
ing. AS he approached the corner Mr..
Ragland crossed over and passed in front
Of him some ten or fifteen yards, going
down Union street. 1t occurred to him
that Mr.. Ragland might attack him, aud as
he approached the corner he saw Through
the glass windows OF the store On the cor
ner) Mr.: Ragland pull out pistol, and Is lie
thought, from Il cursorr view. cock II.
He was satisfied IRON this that it was Mr..
Ragland's purpose to jump out and shoot
him when he reached the corner. Mr.. Rag
land did attack him as he passed the sore,
having pistol in Que hand and a cowbidr
in the other. striking at Dir. Hinton with the
cowhfde. NIr. Hinton s;Iys he then rushed
upon Mr. Ragland and bore him TO the
ground, Wrested the eowhide from his hand,
ard was making an effort to wrest the pistol
also, when several gentlemen came UP
aud took the pistol and separated them,
afterwards lMr. Jaia,es T. Tosh
"a son-ln-lssg OF Mr.. BaglanGs) came up
and struck Mr. Hinton who ssruck back.
The Swo fesE lii the guster, several blows
being exchanged, when they we're scpa-
rated. ..iErs ..E.~. .y..s ga. s.tr-' -. ~
The above r. Dir. Hintnn's statement in
brief. .- .... -.
MI Rasland~ nhcn thrown by Ny. Hin.
ton, had the baoiE Of his head quite severely
cat by coming 20 contact with TIE pave
n>ent. .... -.. ,.-...t ., ....s,t.
Dir. Ragiaud says his intcnton WIS to at
tack Mr. Ainton fsith the coMhide;, thatihe
.rap1 himself with listOis 10. Use ONLY in
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06

What the immediate Inauguration OF the
Governor of South Carolina means we Go
not know. The term Of Office is supposed
to commence on the 1st OF january. How
it is that the kilograms all state that the new
Governor takes Office to-day, or forthwith
in the middle OF the last month OF the year
we cannot explain. We find it stated in
the Tribune almanac-Senerally good au-
shority-that January 1st, 1877, is the time
when the new Governor comes in.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06

The Boston .AdrertiSer, the abcst OF Re-
publican papers in the United States, While
il thinks that fair election in the con-
tested southern States would be in favor OF
HAYES. nevertheless asks the serious ques-
ton Can we afford to reverse the vote OF
Il Statc:'' We should think not. I
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06
The General Assembly.

The General Assembly oil Virginia meets
Today at 12 d. il the Capitol. There will
be quorum OF both houses present. The
arrivals OF senators and members leave no
doubt Of it,. Governor KEMrER,s message
will be sent i'll after the bottles are called 10
order. The organizations Oh tue last session
continue '. st '>'>'s-' ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06

Mr.. EhNuNDs's resolution inquiries into
the eligibility Of electors OF President and
Weep President, and whether Congress has
any power over returns or certificates OF
votes OF such electors. This looks as ii the
Senate had some correct notions on the Sub
jcct
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06

itis a little remarkable that two Massa-
ehasetts Repasbiieans--Messrs. SsELYg and
transcribed with the Democrats in the
House OF Representatives for sending com.
mites 10 tie disputed southern States.
Af. BAeiEY Republican,, Of New York.
also voted wits them. These votes secured
Ihe t@o-thirds; without which the commit
'ess could not have been appointed, Il
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06

l...re il is. The Republican minority in
Oregon is 1865.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06
:, r :, ~ on AGluCtLTC3s,

accompanying this massage "o.'u b
sound ene OF great interest, iA,Aiis .a,, =
does, the srsat progress Q! The last f ;,sa:.
in the variety, products Of the Soii, Nm ~ nrt,
led snsYiedge aud skin In the labor 9 ss me
sds,ci,l,, saving, and rssaipuiains tat ,ogs;
to prepare them for the ast o. - n'% all
In tie inpfoyemellls in mashnety ~ II :
tho aerieniturist iIs his laeorS, a 'ia,s ne.
knoMledge Of ithoss scientific sl!ta 1saoony
esssarY to a thorough sysiem % -, se' sbe,i-
la agricultural rsodacsiea--t,aias'ss;, ,,fy Of
EistrS, botany, eDaamoiosy &c. I, s a,SI.iel-
this report by those irsefeste,e ,r - i vii
enre ana desiyiag their sgppes. ts shnse arb
siad It 81 qal,ss in pointing out sapS thai,
eles which aa raised la greater nam ,,,,3t sell,
fbs needs 81 the world require. s tu ,,roauc,
t t for less shaa the COST O rrotr
Etion. and those Mhieh eoninssma .here i
over cost OF production bess'1s snseisl al
not an oveSpreetaetioa. eau ,sIIs,s for q
Eten,ie ID the need Of the nspsf .ha 'esSabtS
ns,s gallery Tor the reception q Tue ssiSitou
r ,sss, ned iasa the Centenpsa NV Nv yers
l ias Tic exhibits donate. IL reeelsS
MAJ foreign nations, ana " w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06
THE FOstiGN RELATIlNs !.

= -
Of she Government. but the United States
have been happily Tree during the past year
from tho complications and embarrssm en.s
which have surrounded sotae OF the foreign
Powers. The, diplomatic correspondence
submitted .hexewith contains information az
to certain OF The matters which have occu-
pied i the Government. The eordiality
which attends our relations with the Powers
OF the earth has been plainly Shown By the
general participation OF foreign nations in
the exhibition which has just closed, and
blythe exertions made by distant Powers to
show their interest in and friendly feelings
toward the, United States liz thecommemora-
ton OF the centennial es the nation. The
Government and people aof the Unitad
States lIhve not only fully appreciated this
exhibition OF kindly feeling, but Il may be
Justly and fairly expected taat no small
benefits viii result both TO ourselves and
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06
GRANTS VALEDICTORY.
President ULYSSES Last Message to
the Congress Of the Nation.

HIS RETROSPECTIVE GLANCE AT HIS OWN
CABRERA REVIEW OF THE SEVERAL De-
PARTMESTs OF THE GOVERNMENT
SOUTHERN AFFAIRS GNoRED-ADJUsT-
MEST OF THE CLAIMS BETWEEN THE
UNITED STATES AND MEXICo-FRAUDU-
LENT ATURALIzATI N-REConIMENDA-
TToys. OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR
ABOUT TIE cENTENN1L-THE METHOD
OF CHOOSING AND DECLARING THE ELEC-
TIoN OF A ,PREsIDENT-A SYNOPSIS OF
ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06
PETERSBURG.

prHsD%N DIFFICULTY BETWEEN CAPTAIN
l,IE;TON md MH. REUBEN EAGLAND-rliE
pAETICS EAlLEp FOR EXAMINATION.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-06
COLORADO
Van DEPARTMENT.

'.'@ WAR DEPARTMENT. ,....t-
The report Of the Secretary OF Var SHOWS
fiat The army has been actively employed
during the year in subduing, at tbs request
O? tl;a Indian BIiresrl certain wild bands oil
the!S :oux Indian nation and In preserving
the pence at the South during the election.
The commission constituted under Inc act
OF July 81, 1876. to consider and re-
port en- the .'whoLe subject OF the reform
and Reorganization. OF the army met III
August last, and hIs collecteda large mass
OF statistics and opinions bearing GU Inc
subject. before it. These are noST under
consideration, and silcir report is progress
ING. Il am advised, though, by the'pfesl-
dent Of the commission that it Will be I'M
pract;eable. to comply with The clause
OF fl,e act requiring the reperi1 to be
nresonted through me to Congress on the
first day OF this, session, as there mas
NOT vet been time Tor that mattSEe, deiloera-
zion which, the importance OF the subject
demands. Thereiare ask thasthe time OF
making the report be! extended: to the goth
day oil january, l4s.i. In accordance with
the resolution OF August, ID, 1885, the
arnEF regulations. prepared under the act
OF March Il, 1876, have nat been pro-
musgated, bus are held until. after the re-
port OF the aforementioned. commission
Shall have been received; and acted
on By the act tnf August II, 1876,
tha cavalry sorce OK the army WAS increased
BIZ $500 raen, with the proYiso that they
should be discharged OH the expiration Of
l0stllities. Under this authority the. cav.
airy regiments have. been strengthened, and
/! 4 portion OF them are now in the field pur,
!, suing the remnants Of Indians with whom
they have been engaged. during the sum
| iuer. ;,s.53.ss 49,, 49,. 334faa
| The estimates OF the War nepartment.art
made up on the basis Of the number OF mel
authorized by law and their requirements
as shown by years OF experience, and aist
with the purpose ON the part OF the bsireaf
officers TO provide for AL contingencies tlss
may arise during the time for which ths
estimates are made. Exclusive OF engineers
estimates. presented an aeeor danes Will
acts Of Congress calling Tor estimates ant
Surveys for Improvements at aarietls ioca!i
J. ties, the sestimat es now i'resente arc abou
s!.sM mil!iaEs in excess OF the appro
4 priations for the years 1874 10 an'
ElsI5-,ili. This. increase is asked in OF
dor to provide for the Increased es.f
slalry force should their services b
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23
Rules of Health for the Heated Term.

Rise eariy-the morning air il pare and
cool. Take hand bath, going over the
whole person with water at its natural tenn
perature; any one can do this who can COM
mand the use OF basin and one or two
quarts of water. Use nothing but the hand;
once or twice week put = few drops of
ammonia in the water to cleanse the skin,
or use white CASTLE soap-avoid all others,
Do 5his all the year round, NO matter what
the temperature of the weather is; begin
ming now, the skin will become accustomed
to it, and cold will not effect but tone up
face and preventing colds from sudden
changes, besides not half the clothing will
be needed. At this season do not discard
hannels altogether. but wear thin ones
without Sleeves the best are made from
white bunting, which is not heating, and
yet absoros the perspiration, and will last
forever if properly shrunk before being
made up. On rising, if faint fesling
and loss of appetite, take teaspoonful of
charcoal stirred in in a Little water, and re-
peat the same at bednme; it must be the
tine willow charcoal, prepared by Elless u
Sons, and to be found with twenty-five
cents at the apothecarles. This absOrbs
the gas from undigested food, sweetens ths
stomach and prepares it foc food, and
should be taken at any time when there is
any unpleasant fullness in the stomach be-
fore eating. Avoid ice water, except one or
two swallows; the hab;tual use lowers the
temperature of the stomach and pre-
vents digestion Saltwater in i'm.
moderate quantities should also bs
avoided, certainly not more than a
single glass per day. Let the diet be
generous one. but to avoid mixtures; never
more than two or three dishes at each meal.
Pastry of all kinds should be especially
avoided in hot weather. Plain yeast bread
day old, with good butter, sparingly, and
in hot weather with milk-when fresh
well sailed; all kinds OF fruits and vegeta-
bles. in their season, we'll cooked and
sailed: Salt allays thirst when taken fresh
upon food. Go slow about your business
or work. Never try to do two mems work
in one day: There is nothing gained by it:
Keep on the shady side of the street, if
there is one; if not, carry an umbrella, if
you can; if not. your handkerchief in the
top of your hat; if in the country, green
leaves. Never get in a passion, as it
shortens life. Finally, make haste slowly
to get rich, remembering that without
health riches are of no account.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23
Two Questions.

Is our present system of national cur
rency worth sustaining! If it is, then the
be sustained by the people in November
next.
Are our national bonds worth protecting
and the credit of the nation worth sustain
ing in the markets of the world' If go,
there can be but one answer to the quss-
ton. (Which party can best protect our
bonds and INTEREST,"" Common sense ought
to dictate that the party which guarded
both during the rebellion and since its
close, is the only party that can be trusted
to protect them at the present time.-Zhe
Graphic.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23

Month'v advert: sameuts, inserted every otae'
lav 10 0e charged twpthirds OF the above i"-e5,
Second page monthly alveiOiseAeA-e' o'Sn
square S20 per month. 1870 os - q
transient advert, semeats having the run VI th0
nApar :r5r insertion / Pei square, ea.A sAo'c-
susu- insertion fifty cents per ll-aie.
Second page transient entertainments, eacn IN
sert.oa, s per s4naIe "a he c,arsad
RarIar ADVERTISERS who advertise largely, VIII
ha aI7oyed such discount from above named iran
sia,t r,..s as NAV De agreed upon: PROVIDED, taat
mo case shaH such discount exceed twenty-five
pe- cent. .. 10
charged twenty cents per line foI eacA insertion
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN
eoubl:shed every Saturday morning, ami contains
the new, by telegraph miscellaneous reading eoi'
eorta.s local matters Of general pcRic interest,
eStuu al and monetary reports, ana everything
fhst appears IN the Daily, except suc lens as iIe
Of ltt.le pubic moment. ine "hsNLi y,
PUBLICAN IS an excellent family pat'sc, Va.IAo.e
a well .or instruction and amusement Ss u-orina-
Von on the current topics OF the Dag.
Terms of subscription.
One wear 8 s. six months, 81 50.
LIBERAL commission allowed to those VINO seao
u clubs OF nve or mora.
Advertisements.
Transient advertisements same terms as IN IN tae
pAiv. Monthly advertisements inserted tor one
ourth OF che daily rates
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23

themselves in q large brick structure, known
as Si0leys building, on corner, and defed
the whites. The latter surrounded the
house, and at half-past seven o'clock opened
tire upon it. This was returned by the re.
g-oes, and a constant fusiiade was kept up
for over two hours.
THE FIRST MAN KILLED.
About eight o'clock young man named
I. McKie Merriwether. who was standing
near the front Of the Charlotte. Columbia
and Augusta railroad bridge, was struck in
the windows of the Sibley building, and
almost instantly killed. His body was
placed on litter and brought to the city
by number of young men. Mr.. Joseph
Merriwether, father of the unfortunate
young man, also accompanied the body to
the city.
SENDING FOR ARTILLERY.
Soon after the death of Merriwether, sew
eral men were sent over to Augusta for a
piece Of artillery. This was procured and
carried to Hamburg as soon as possible
q short distance from the house where the
negroes had taken up their position, and q
fire opened with canister. Four rounds
were fred. Little damage was done the
building, but the fire had the effect of COM
pleteiy s!iencing the negroes. During the
evening eight negroes were captured, two
OF them members of the company.
THREE NEGROES KILLED.
About half-past eight or nine o'clock
party Of five escaped from the building and
ran across an open field. They were fred
upon by the white men, and two of them
returned the fire, but without effect. About
ten O'Clock . negro jumped over the fence
IN rear OF the house and attempted to es
0n0 hSnk hn
fell dead. riddled by bullets. It was then
ascertained that he was Jim Cook, the
marshal Of the town, who had been one of
the chief promoters of the difficulty. His
head was almost shot to pieces. Soon after
thus another negro, named John Thomas,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN

Transient advert isements same terms as II II the
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ourth o. the daily rates.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23

any name attached 10 tnat communication
The Chairmau-The Clerk informs the
Chair that there is only non de plum.
attached
Nj. Cochrane-I understand that the
maine attached to that communication il
erased l ask the gentleman from South
Carolina Mr.. Smalls) whether he erased
tina name!
Mr.. Conger-I hope that all this will no:
be taken out OF my time.
The Charm an-The gentleman from
Michigan Mr.. Conger) has five full min
utes OF sixty seconds each.
Mr.. Conger-Tnen yield FIVE minutes to
the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr.
Smalls).
Mr. Smalls-This ia tier written by a
gentleman who was Al eye witness of this
tran saction to me, and 1, sir, had that let
ter published in the paper. l am RESPONSE
Die tor the name.
Mr.. Cochrane-Whose name is it, Who
wrote that letter.
Mr.. SmalIs-I will say to the gentleman
if he is DESTROYS that the name shall be
given in order to have another negro killed
he will not get it from me. Applause ]
Mr.. Jones, of Ksntucky-l ask the gen.
tleman from Michigan Mt Conger) to yield
me two minutes.
Mr.. Conger-I have already yielded five
to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr.
Smalls).
The Chairman-Does the gentleman from
South Carolina wish to occupy the rest of
the five minutesl
Mr.. Smalls-I do not.
Mr.. Conger-Thsn l resume the floor.
The Chairman-The gentleman from
Michigan has three and half minutes of
his time remaining.
Mr.. Cooger-When an amendment was
before the committee to increase the regi-
ments without any reference to the action
of the House in reducing the army, l made
suggestion to the House that that PROPOSE.
ton would draw from other cavalry regi.
ments large portion Of their quotas and
leave them with very diminished number
of men. The amendment that is offered
and in accordanra With tina amerpdmant
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23

6uO eSlu tO luo lnaC no tQOug0t II the Cclai
could be suspended the matter could be
settled. replied that he must see the trial
justice, and if he would suspend had no
objections; whereup0n Rivers announced
the case 81 spended for ten minutes, and
was invited by the intendsnt of the town,
a negro named Gardner, to the council
chamber for the purpose of meeting the
militia officers of Adams's company. l re.
paired at once to that place and remained
there about quarter of an hour, nobody
appearing but Gardner, with whom mad
some talk as to the necessity Of something
being speedily done, and that l thought
the best solution of the matter was that
these people should deliver up their arms as
means of settling the present difficulty,
and guarantee against future recur-
renee. He said he knew nothing about it.
and waiting, as l thought, long enough,
got in my buggy and went over to Augusta
on business, having no relation to the Ham.
burg matter; and while there was ques-
toned by lumber Of people as to the
status OF affairs in Hamburg, to whom l
replied tina; 1 thought collision between
the whites and blacks imminent and likely
to take place.
AFTER dispatching my business, was
returning through Hamburg on my way
to spend the night at Mr.. Robert Buffers,
two miles in the country, and leave for
home next morning. When about half way
across the bridge met delegation of four
negroes, Pixley, Edwards, Spencer, and
Sims. who stopped me and said that if l
would go to Spencer's office the officers of
the militia would meet me and endeavor to
stop the impending trouble. agreed; went
directly to the appointed place and waited
there some twenty or thirty minutes, but
one of the officers, Cartledge, appearing.
He said he would do all in his power to in
duce the militia to disband and give up
their guns, and believe he did. While I
was in Augusta q body Of men rode into
the town Of Hamburg mounted. l went
around the street to look for Butler, and
had not been gone long before received Q
message from Prince Rivers, asking me to
meet him. I declined to do 20, saying that
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-23

tloLUau ICOW UeOTSi6 MC. ahrtElNRoj mas
an authentic letter which explains this
matter. He viii! give it to the House, an
now yield to him for the purpose Of hav.
ing it read.
Mr.. Conger-I withdraw my formal
amendment.
Mr.. Hartridge-I renew it. The object
of the introduction Of this amendment is
self.evident: The partisan purpose which
it is intended to subserve ia easily re-
cognized by every intelligent mind. l
should not rise to oppose it were it not for
the fact that it does gross Injustice to an
honorable and gallant gentleman, and en-
deavors to cast an imputatiOn upon a por-
ton OF the people of the State which have
the honor in part to represent.
The people of Augusta, Georgia, have no
immediate representative upon this floor.
The hand of Providence pressing heavily
upon their gifted represen .ative prevents
him from raising his voice. as he would do
if here, in defense Of the honor of his con-
stituents. But there is no Georgian upon
this floor who will not feel it his duty, his
pride, and his pleasure to enter his protest
against any imputaticn such as that con.
veyed by this amendment against a com
munity distinguished for its intelligence,
for its integrity, for its virtue, and for it's
obedience to the laws and the constitution.
This anonymous communication 80 far as
We know its nature, anonymous so tar as
this House is concerned, anonymous SO for
as this country is concerned, is read here to
give to this House a partisan view of the
unfortunate 0ccurrance at Hamburg, South
Carolina. No one regrets that occurrence
more than do, none regrets it more than
the people of my State do. Even now all
the papers of Georgia, Democratic as they
are, are calling out for an investigation of
this matter, and they stand ready, if there
be any fault, if there he any crime, to
stamp it with their condemnation and to aid
in it's punishment An investigation is 60
ing on conducted by the Go vernon Of South
Carolina, through his official agents, his at
torney general, his sdjutant general, and
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-11
S. M. Shelley Resigned-David
Haller the Nominee for the Of
fee of Register and Recorder,

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