The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-03

little son OF Mr.. William A. Withers, who
resides near Castle Craig, in this county,
was shot and instantly killed, accidentally,
by his older brother. The older boy, about
sixteen years Of age, fired at a large hawk
that was flying very low near the house,
putting the whole load in the little fellow,
who was only about eight years old. Mr..
Withers is brother Of Sen ator Withers.
The New Steamer Florida. e
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l "
NORFOLK, VA, May 1.-The elegant new
steamer F florida, of the Baltimore Bay Line,
built to take the place of the ill-fated Lou
isiana, arrived here this morning. Her first
trip out was an extra quick one down the
bay, arriving here an hour ahead OF the
usual time. She is said to be a very fast
boat. ... 3D.
Mr.. John NJ. Robinson (president) and the
stockholders OF the Bay Line and Seaboard
and Roanoke railroad were on board. The
Florida is perfectly palatial in equipment.
Captain w. G. Whittle commands her.
l.. nominations i'm Fnrmville.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
FARMvILLE, VA, May AT the largest
meeting of Conservative electors ever held
in this town full ticket, with r. S. Paulett
for MAYOR, was nominated amid great en-
thusiasm. On motion Of A. NJ. Cowan, OF
the Mercury resolutions calling for re-
trenchment and reform were unanimously
adopted.
Associated Press kilograms. s:J
ABOUT GENERAL CLUSTERS REMOVAL. .
WASHINGTON, May 2.-The W0rld'S spe-
cial dispatch says g President Grant has to-
day relieved General Custer from his COM
mand. As is we'll known General Custer
gave important testimony before the Inyes-
tigating Committee relative to the post-tra-
dership frauds, and was subpenaed by the
House managers as witness in the impeach-
ment trial. When the news came to GEN
eral Sherman and Secretary Taft both went
TO the President and protested that it would
not do. By the advice of General Sherman
and Secretary Taft, General Custer went to
cali on the President, but was unable to
gain an audience. r., ~. ....- ..r -s<..
= WASHINGTON ITEMS. 81.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-The President and
the Cabinet will go in q body to the opening
Of the Centennial on May 10th. as,,i.=
The President has recognized Teverino
Tn Barrera as consul OF Spain atNew Or
leans. a
The portraits of the Postmaster Generals
from Franklin to Jewell, inclusive, have
been forwarded to the Centennial exposi-
ton.
The State Departments official advices
from. the Rio Grande represent that all Is
quiet. Diaz was quiet, and the Mexican
Government was sending heavy forces
AGAINST him from the interior. - i>
General Terry will command the expedi-
tion which is about to leave Fort Lincoln,
ca as TO allow General Custer to remain in
Washing ton and testify as to post-trader-
ship frauds. ~ :. I'LL. l....E =, tA.'l =,
writ Skies has. been nominated as consul
to Florence. 49,.
" General Reynolds denies. to Clymer's
committee that he has been in cahoot with
Contractors, .-or received brides from them.
Schenck. late Minister to England, APP
neored before Clymer's committee and tes-
flied inmaterially about his connection
with the Emma Mine swindle. "
DTbomas Walton was confirmed as Attor-
nov For fine Northern district OF Mississippi,
and Alexander Nj. Hardy as collector OF
customs for Natehez. :.
I The Senate discussed the resolution OF
Hamlin TO amend the rules SO as to have the
deliberations OF, the Senate IN impeachment
trials in public. .Ino,.sa,s
.ex- Minister iSchenck was asked whether ne
thought it proper for an American Minister
to buy and sell stock. He replied tnat "a ne
did not consider what he had done IN the
Emma Mine business wrong act. So, 70.
d The Committee on Banking ana eutisn g,
Will report bill authorizing the secretary apg
silver for $40, 100000 legal tenders. These
latter 70 be again exchanged for fractional
currency which shall be destroyed. J.
4, II was decided In. the Cabinet to-day not
to deyiate from the rule, which has long
existed, mot to part with, even, temper
original papers in any Of the Departments.
The action OF the British Government IN