The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-02-07
DOMESTIC NIsCELLAHY

Electoral VOts.-Tbe Commi sion has been en-
gagged in its duties during the past week, and 9oe
discussions have been held on the questions before
Il, especially as 70 the power OF the Commission TO
20 behind the returns and make examination as to
fraudulent votes, or fraudulent returns. This Is
the vital point in the controversy. 10 has come up
In connection with the vote OF Florida, and has
been ably discussed by tie counsel and managers
on both sides. A decision will probably be reached
10 day or two.
Louisians. -Investigasions are still going on by
Committees OF Congress. Revelations are made
by some OF the witnesses which indicate fraud and
corruption on the part Of the Radicals OF the most
revolving character. How far the testimony OF
Little field and Maddox can be upset, OF impaired,
remains to be seen. If rot, the cfsct must be
most damaging.
Tusksy.-The Conference Of ths European pew
ers broke up without et5cting anything decisive
Turkey rejected sl proposals, and the embarrass
ment was extreme, inasmuch as It would be din
cult thing 10 interfere With the Internal regulations
of an independent power. Turkey row uegOtlss
ing With her reVolted provinces, and i may 90 chat
peace can be established; though many stli think
there will DC war with Russia next Spring.
Washington, February 5th.-HOn John s Gal
laher diea IN tins CITY Sunday night aged 81.
President Taylor appointed Mr. Gs!laher Third
Auditor of the Treasury in lS49 which position he
held for over four years. Mr.. Galiaher vas we'll
known editor in his native State aud IN late years
was connected with the National Iatetdgeacer Of
this city At the time of bis death be was The old
est editor in the United States, commencing HIS
editorial career at the early age OF eighteen. be
was for fifteen years clerk in the QasFtermssters
Department His remains viii be taken to Charles
town, West Virgins for interment
Msior A. B. vsnabls, recently of Farmvine, Va,
IL. - rk-~rs Of khn
California Board Of Transportation Commissioners.
Col. S A. Swami, of Caroline, has been unani
mousy elected by the General Assembly to the Of
fee Of Superintendent Of the PenllensaTy, to alI
the vacancy caused by the resignation Of Col. o.
French Srother. Col. Swami takes only The un-
expired term, which ends January lst, 1878.
Major John W. Daniel, Of LyuehbuTg, has accept
ed the invitation to deliver the address before the
Literary Societies OF the University Of Virginia on
the 9th Of June next
Something to Remember That during period
of national depression which Is admitted oy every
body to be the worst ever known 10 tnls-or, per
haps any eountry-the town a FarmVille was rich
and prosperous enough TO pay on considerable
portion of It's pubie debt. We doubt whether the
whole Union oCnlains another town which has done
as unbelievable Mercury.
A spscial election to I'll the vacancy from Care
line Co., has been ordered by the Speaker OF the
House Of Delegates to take place on the 2Oih Of
February.
Rsuorts from the ccffse trees planted in Caiifor
MIA tour years ago announce complete snccess.-
They bore last year and the berry has excellent
aroma. The tree hourisbes luxurisnt!y, ard 10 Il
commended to farmers in the foothills of Middl,
and Southern California as a safe investment.
Worcestsr's Diotionary.-J. 3. L'ppiDoOtt 4 90.
Of Philadelphia, have Just purchased the siereo
tyne plates and copyright OF the entire series
Worcester's Dictionaries, seven II number, an(
will hereafter publish them.
Death Of az Eminent Citizens, Of Albamlrle 1t i
with sincere regret that We record the death, Jan
nary %, as his residence, near KcsW'ck, of Dr. q
d. Everett alter sn illness or soout Two weeks
from paralysis He was one otOur most useful, cor
rect and honest ciuzsus. HIS age, pc DC leve, va
seventy. He was a memberOf the Baptist church
10 this place. having kind, charitable ano Chrlshs
feelings towards all ghO protested the religion 0
Christ. For several years past ne devoted muc
Of his time IN doing good 10 his neshhOrs, a1d va
the superintendent of the Sunday School held l
the South Plains Presbyterian church. In h
manner he was easy and sOca0le sOd his hOsplts
ICY that Of . real old V.rgluian. DE- Everett wa
a true patriot, and gave material AID 70 the CoI
federate cause during the late civil contest, vouJ
tariv giving several thousand dollars 20 aid tb
Southern Government. Hundreds Of soldiers toun
hospitable quarters at bis beautiful home and man
of them we're clothed by him. He now rests frol
lAbors and his works do follow him.-JeBers0alo
James River aad Kanawha Canal. A prOpositic
Is before the Legislature from Messys Q. Il. Nd
son Dennis Shansban and w. q. n Randolph,
lease the James River Il Kanawhs Canal for
wears, keeping it in repair anu promptly ps7n
lAe accruing interest on It's funded debt: 2
complete the cana from Buchanan 70 Clifton For,
and take in payment third mortgage bonds at
reasonable price 8 the State to furnish oonvl
labor and take It's payment in said bonds, and
an of this on condition that the State has and e
ercises the right to Insure to the canal tariff WI
the Chesapeake 4 Ohio Z. R., that VIII give G
same rate per ton per mile on freight shipped
her as the Chesapeake 4 Ohio charges on tht
freight. The proposition Is being considered.
Pittsburs is being stirred deeply on toe temp
anee quesuon under the working of Mr.. Fran
Murphy, who has been a temperance lecturer
twenty years past. Thousands have signed
rledge and the surrounding region also feels
impulse.
It is good news to hear that Speaker Randall
peremptorslly forbidden the caterer OF the no
of Representatives at Washington to sell intozI
ting LIQUORS, under penalty Of instant removal
And it is further stated that be provides no int
iosnts at bis own receptions,