The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-08-19
NO BATTLE FOUGHT YET.
ACCIDENTS
REPORTS FROM SERVIA
TURKS IN A TIGHT PLACE,
BOTH SIDES WEAKENING G.
Ispecial telegram to the Dispatcb. |

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an hour and a half to his private secretary,
when he was compelled to stop from ex-
| haustion. He hopes to be able to continue
and finish the dictation tomorrow. Though
he is unable to speak much above whisper
his mind is still clear and his hearing good.
He comments nationally on everything said
in his presence. His physician hopes to
hold up his strength for day, yet is doubt
full ii he can.
The Speaker talked with the Hon. Mont
gomery Blair for awhile this morning on the
political situation. He surprised Mr. Blair
by his interest therein and by his bright
expressions. Mr. Blair said it reminded
him OF Mr.. Kerr's old-time fire and vigor,
when they worked together on the National
! Committee.
Mr.. S. S. Cox also had an interesting talk
with the Speaker. Mr.. cox wac moved t9
tears ny the conversation.
Every one who has seen Mr.. Kerr remarks
upon his calm endurance and gentleness OF
manner.
SPEAKER KERR DYING.
RocKBR1DGE ALUM SPRINGS, Va, August
1S.-NIr. Kerr suffered the most intense
agony up to midnight last night, but there
after rested more comfortably. His death
is now question only of time, and that a
short one. His mind is still clear and ac-
| tive: his will as firm and reSolute as ever.
| Hon. S. S. Cox and wife have Just arrived
to pay their last tribute to the dying Speak
er. He converses with them as freely rs his
faSt-failing strength will allow.
Hon. Montgomery Blair has had to-day
quite lengthy conversation with Mr.. Herr.
Dr. Pope says he cannot last much longer;
that his food refuses to assimilate, and he is
now living wholly upon his own flesh. This
will soon fail him. Mr.. Kerr is surrounded
by his friends, who are momentarilv en-
pcctnc his death. This morning he dicta-
ted dispatch to his law-partner in New
ALBANY, in which, after telling Of his i'll
tense pain, he said: 'The end Of it all is
near at hand | wish it could be painless,
but / fear not. When the news comes to
YOU at home bear it brayely and resignedy,
for will. Ny heart still turns to you with
warmest love- His death .may be looked
for before night; at least before morning.
SHIPS ORDERED OUT OF SERVICE.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I
NORFOLK, August 1S.-All the receiving
ships of the navy are ordered out of service
except the Norfolk and the New York.
THE METHODIST DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
Especial telegram to the DlsI'atch.l
CHESTER. VA, August 1S.-Thc Confer
ence met at o'clock-Bishop Doggett in
the chair. Several delegates appeared and
took their seats. The Conference, after
reading the minutes OF yesterday, proceeded
to examine the condition of Sunday schools
in the district, and to hear reports on
! finances and church property. At half-past
| II they adjourned to hear sermon from
Rev. DR.. Edwards, OF Richmond, which
was delivered with his usual power. During
the afternoon session the Conference elected
the following delegates to the Annual Con-
ference Colonel r.. 3. Hamin, Of Dinwid-
die. DIR. J. 4. Wingfeld, Of Sussex; Will
liam y, Davis and ". Ii. Wherry, OF re-
tersburg.
Associated Press tclegrans.l
POTOMAC BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
WASHINGTON, August 1S.-The moderator
announced the following standing commit
tees:
State Missions: H. NJ. Martin and +. Il.
James.
Home Missions: r. Frazier and J. S. Car
roll.
Foreign Missions j. 3. Lake and r. R.
Acree.
Sabbath School and Bible Board n. Pc
nick and w. S. Penick.
Educational Board: w. l.. Wilson and
T. b. Shepherd.
Ministers Relief Fund and Pastoral Sup
port: G. D. Wiltshire and NJ. Smith.
A report on home missions by Rev. W.
II. Myer was adopted.
Otherreports were presented and adopted;
and the Association adjourned.
GENERAL. SHERIDAN TO GENERAL SHERMAN
ONE HUNDRED PAWEEE SCOUTS WANTED.
WASHINGTON, August 1S.-General Sheri-
dan te!egraphs Sherman to ask the Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs to give him permits
sion TO raise one hundred Pawnee scouts.
General Sherman sent the letter to the In
dian Commissioner endorsed "Do you OBJ
iect?" Commissioner Smith telegraphed
TO Superintendent Nicholson to let the Paw
nees 90 and give all the aid necessary:
Secretary Chandler has organized tine
commission authorized by the Indian
appropriation bill to treat with the Sioux.
They meet in Omaha on the 18th instant.
The recent reports OF Indian fighting are
now wholly discredited at headquarters.
REPORTS OF The RECENT INDIAN BATTLE NOT
CONFIRMED.
ST.. PAUL, August 1S.-Captain Collins, OF
the Seventeenth infantry, arrived at BIS
marck from Fort Buford last night. he
fails to confirm the reports OF the recent
hattie between the Indians and Terrv's
forces. Scouts from Terry's column, TWO
DAYS ont, arrived at Buford on Monday eve
ming. Couriers who arrived OF the supply
dep6t, at the mouth of the Rosebud, on the
11th instant report that Terry's command
met the head Of General Crooks command
early on the 10th. Crooks men were ioi-
lowing large Indian trail in the dlrectlon
OF Powder river.
.ITpon a short consultation OF Generals
Terry and Crook the commands were united
and proceeded on the trail that General
Crook was following. The Fifth infantry
was detached from Terry's column, and or
dered back to the stockade, with lnstruc-
tons TO take forty thousand ratlons, embark
on the steamer Far West, and patrol. the
Yellowstone river Us far as the mouth OF
Powder river, and ascertain whether or not
the Indians had succeeded in crossing the
Yellowstone. If not, they are to prevent
them. In the meantime Terry and Crook
will come down on them with their CON-
bined commands and force battle. lt is not
positively known whether the Indians are
on Tongue river or Powder river. Five