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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
ALBANY.
TILE EVE oF ADJOURNMENT.


BUSY DAY IN BOTH HOUsEs-LARGE NUMBER OF
BILLS DISPOSED oF-FRAUDULENT ATTEMPT TO
NUuFY THE PUBLIC BURDENS BILL-AI-
TEMPTED BRIBERY.
Both Houses of the Legislature held morning ana
afternoon sessions, and the Assembly met again IN
the evening The Senate passed the Bo7ded
Indebtedness Bill the bin for repaying nth
ave-. the Savings Banks Bill, the bill for
FINDING the bonded Indebtedness of towns, and the
bill providing for the inspection of elevators The
Commissioner Of Jurors Bill was amended IN
the Senate, increasing the salary from $4,000
to 81, 800, and passed; the Assembly concuTed'
The bill to facilitate the discharge of prisoners
in civil cases passed both Houses. The
Apportionment Bill, as amended in the Senate
was called up in the Assembly by Mr.. Alyord
who moved the previous question; IL was
defeated by vote of 81 to 90. 1t was touhu
that the Bonded Indebtedness Bill had Deeh
tempered with after having been passed. and 1t
was called back by the Assembly and passed IN lts
original FORM The Assembly Committee on PnVi-
Ieges and Elections reported that attempts had Dee
made to procure votes for the Hoahan Bill by
bribery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
THE RUSSIANS AND THELR ERRAND.
NO PURCHASES OF VESSELS YET REPoRIED-aovE-
MENTs OF THE OFFICERS.

NO PURCHASES OF VESSELS YET REPoRIED-noyE-
MENTs OF THE OFFICERS.
At several of the American steamship offices
YESTERDAY inquiries made to ascertain whether
any being conducted with the agents Of
the Russian Government for the purchase OF vessels
One of the Messrs Alexandra, OF the Alexandra
Line. said that several ship brokers had called
M the Office and inquired about the prices
of steamers mad not given the names OF the persons
desiring to purchase. member Of tDe firm OF Mallory
Co. said about six weeks ago several persons who
claimed TO be agents of the Russian Government IN
CURED about the prices Of steamers stating that
they intended purchase several to be used as cruisers
privaeers but asked that the matter be kept secret
They called again week later since which time they
had not been seen.
Captain A. Gripenberg arrived in this city early
Monday morning. and had interview with
Captain Semetschkin, after which he went away
and was absent the greater part Of the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
CALENDARS THIS DAY.

SUPREME CoURr-CHAMBRRs-D onohue J.-NOs. Sc 81 w
100 1913 1874 81 l6S t79, 23. 2il, 25O, 214 2Ss w
SO2, SOi, 3O7. 1913. Sl7, Sls. $40. =, Va
III, rs 81, L. lGi los 166 i67 10 III Ii2 ne Ia
96 1893 100, rs l29la 1877, 49, l5i l1I liS it3 III
SPECIAL TERM-Nan BrUmt, Mos. AL 433 ~" "a
425, 44l, 49, 81 So So go o. 90 9S o. @ ia So
ass, 45e 400 46i. AGA. 46S. 46l, 465, 4eg 4s7.
CIRCUIr-PART I-BaTrctt Case on, ll19 40 ,e-, 1859
9os, 1854 1904 1906 1873 1893, Ilel 1923 ilSl SS'-
1861 1850 1908 1879, 405, 1865, l6s7 l42l, 1882 SO
PART IIi-Van Worst J.-NOs. 1879, 600 9yt' ,sI
si9 i Si $40 1873 i4 4 t aa s l
sGfseIoR CouRrGENERAL TERM-speir Sanford and f5s
man, JJNos l., 25. 26 ~. 2s 81. 80, 81 So Se4O -
SPECIAL TERM-curtis, c. Mos AZ IS, 81, -. H,a
TRIAL TERH-PAEr I-sedgwick. J.-Nos 500 800 W.
4S5. 296 7U7, III, 564. -, ~ r poDia.
COMMON PiEls-GRYER.L TERN-c. ?: Day' G j" h''-
and Larremore, JJ.Nos 4 lad ~ % 40 1851.
TRIAL TERN PART Ivan UOesen J-Nos u ., aao qa
1910 1851 46l 2O3 204 67S 579 $50 5sl 2Sy' az -
63l lll5 ll3 43s 2lS5 s2v SS 590l; dds 0i tyS Ass
MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TERA-PARr I-AiGsf' Yea as9A
593 3gil, 44j4, 1925. o., 2744, AGO. 40lo' 4So0'
1868, 209S 1898. 46i2, 4643 80. ,a. ,.eo .,as 5000,
s6Is 46iI 4SS9 40 s920 4GO2 il49 427s s2s "a -
PAIR lII-Sinnott J.-Nos. 1917, 35o3, A5zo VsI
2S70 29S 1879 1860 326i AGA 465l a6o2 5os Brun.
GENERAL SRssoNs-PARr l-HaeketL IL a bstsryj
bauer, homicide: Simon stump, lolohious ass"~i' "
Thomas Hogan forgery. ...,--. Y.xv,epce IIig.
PART IIIiildersleeve J-Mary Natbanson la"t s pre.
gins John Carey robbery Gangga dc Vnails, fsi f9b.
Eser paul Xancorin Michael McAunery Kate and bai.
larceny the person George osniNsn $780,, Philip
terry Edward Finley John y kearion I99oey s John X
~ neh feouious assault and battery Patries oseph
Mnnisgne. burglary Leopold Blaskopf, grand iaVo"'
Bexon, larceny from the person.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
CONTEST OF THE DICKIE WILL.

The contest of the will Of Patrick Dckie
was continued yesterday before Surrogate CALVIN
Andrew Boardman, Of the counsel for the contestants
outlined the evidence on which they would depend lie
said that Dlckie, the decednt, was scotchman who
to this country early life aud opened business
as a druggist. He invested hs money in real estate
which rapidly increased IN value until he very
rich lie had lease OF property at Broadway aud
Cana-s. which he unable 10 get renewed. and his
anxiety and distress over this produced insanity He
became cruel aud violent threatening the live, Of sew
eral persons. In 1874 commission declared him in-
sane At times he regancd bis reason and remembered
that be had made will disnheritng Of his sons,
Edward o. Dickie Once he asked his daughter, Mrs.
Van Week. TO destroy the will; but be aiterward *
pressed fears that tue paper winch she put IN the IRE
children testified the habits and disposition OF
father before and after lac became insane Tie case VII
he continued to-day,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
DEMURRERs IN TELEGRAPH SUITS.

Judge BlatchfOrd, yesterday, overruled the
demurrer the defendants in the suit OF George Harrng
ton aud Thomas 4. Edison against the Atlantic and Pa.
cifc Telegraph Company aud Jay Gould. The plaintiffs
claim that they transferred 10 Jay Gould for tho
telegraph company thirynne patents OF the antomanc
tecgraphic system They also alege That they were TO
receive 900 OF STOCK and that the only payment
has been $4,000 given to Mr.. Edison FOR the qundIu
pick ana duplex systems. hey bring action Tor the re-
uainder. The demurrer on the ground mat tho
proper parties were not made defendants.
Al The me session OF the court the demurrer OF the
defendants WAS Oyerruic1 IN tue action OF the same
plaintiff against the Western Union Telegraph Company
and George g. Prescott EdsOn's patent 81 an IN
Yeulon the object OF which Is the simultaneous trans
mission two different dispatches over one wire at ne
same tIme Tne demurrer ON the ground that Mr.
Prescott should not be made defendant rs an acuOl
m which Ee had interests adverse 10 another defendant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
THE COURTS.

ACCUSED OF SCHEMlNG TO DEFRAUD.
WHY A CHICAGO FIRM SENT MILLION CIGARS m
NEw-YoRK
The suit of John C.. Fuller and .James r.
Mckay against Josiah ID. Hunt, William a. Robnsop
Henry b. Bunster and Abiah Richardson, now on ia
second trial before Judge Barrett presents pesu
liar features. Hunt the general agent of ths
plaintiffs, who are Chicago cigar manufacturers Robin.
consgnec agent OF the plaintiffs New-York
In September, 1871 Hunt directed Robinson deliver
900 cigars to Richardson and both he and Robinson
wrote to the plaintiffs stating that Richardson was
rating, and having cigar business at No. 10 Barclay.
st., Newly York. Over a million cigars sent 90
Hunts orders and turned over TO Bunster Their
arrival.
On investigation IL found that the wealthy Boston
brewer was not the A. Richardson OF No. 10 Barclays
who had very low commercial rating and tie plaintiffs
sued all the defendants for conspiracy On the first trial
Judge Lawrence held that all this showed conspiracy
and dismissed the complaint The General Term over.
ruled tns decision holding that the question should
have been left 10 the jury Tn, second trial Is now
Robinson that he was msed by Hunt, OF BunSer that
lac had knowledge OF any fraud and OF Richardson
general denial Cyrus Lawton appears Tor tle plaintiff;
s. Randall for Richardson's III. H. Dawson for Bunsler;
s. G. Courtney for Robinson aud W. A. Boyd for Hunt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
HE foilOwing-namod students received their degree
IL r. al the hands OF Chancellor Crosby:
4 POLICEMAN SEVERELY REpRIMANpEp

Thomas German, who assaulted Officer
BERNARD Murtha OF tue Twenty Precinct and was
shot by Murtha on May g. arragned at the Fifty
seventh Street Police Court yesterday The court room
was crowded with officers and friends OF the prisoner
The prisoner was weak to stand up. The witnesses
for lie prosecution testified that German, with some
companions assaulted tue officer seized his club and
beat aim with IT, While lying Oh the sidewalk, Murtha
fired two shots German ana army OF witnesses testi
lied thai the officer first dubbed the prisoner without
proper justification. Justice Kilbreth held German TO
Inaser a charge of supple assault In 800 bail. and
severely repriInanded officer Murtha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15

An erring husband, who had exhausted all
recently slipped into the house, about o'clock very
softly, denuded himself genuy, and began rocking the
cradle by the bedside he had been awakened cut OF
a sound sleep by nfantile cries He had rocked away
for ive minutes when Mary Jane, who had silently OBJ
served the whole man@uvre, said; come ~ bed, you
fool: the baby amt there"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15

cause have furnished, used raised any money TO IN
hueDce Excise legislation
The report signed by Messrs. Terry Fish, prescott
Graham and Kern. Mcssrs Strack and Piper the Delho
cratic members Of the committee, did not sign u.
At the afternoon session of the Assembly, Mr Ierry
said that at The suggestion OF the gentleman rom hlch
mOnd (Mr. Brooks, he would ask permission
to withdraw the report for correction. MI.
Brooks regarded both parties using money
to affect legitimate legislation bus only TO the extent OF
printing and publishing documents and mat the repor
presented reflects upon one party ana not upon inc
9th
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15

NAYS

NJ. NC REEEY Dem, KY said he paired with
Mr.. Cnaire Q'rp' COZ Mt, IELl.Ek (Kcpp COLI SAD
The bill. having been considered Ia COmmttee OF he
Whole was reported 10 the Senate. The amendments
were COuCutr-d IN, ana the blll was passed.
DEMOCRATIC MoANs OVER RESUMPTION.
The Senate then resumed consideration OF the bl to
repeal the Specie Resumption Act
Mr.. COKE Dem, Texas read long argument in
favor OF the repeal He said we had not now and probably
gold and silver to justify attompt TO return 10 specie
pnyncnts aud, u the attempt should be made IL would
result IN widespread ruin He argued that further CON
traction 10 reach specie payment would not restore con-
GIrucr No one desired the circulating medium
of the country based sound metallic basis more than
himself, but such an enOr now would DO useless and
destructive Of the interests of the people The people
have delivered into she hands Of money changers
Money has been made scare. The people do not have
it, Labor brgs for bread Property IL worthless. Cap
ifn Is In despair. This Is resumption. Applause IN the
gallery but checkedl II this bill TO repeal the Resump
zion Act should passed IL would be second victory
people, as the reconciliation OF silver was the
first
for the payment Of additional interest upon judgments
rendered by the Court OF Alabama Claims. Referred to
the Committee on Claims.
Mr. HARRIS Dem, Tenn) then spoke In favor OF the
repeal OF tile Specie Resumption Act. ana argued that
return To specie pay ent would sun Iflhef contract
currency and further reduce the value OF labor and
perry lie objected To high protective tariff as being
Injurious 10 the country.
Tne PRESIDENT pro ten. laid before the Senate a
message from the President ncOsng report from the
Secretary Of state In regard to the conditions under
which the surrender Of the Cuban insurgents was made
etc.
Mr.. MORGAN Dem, Ala) gave notice that tomorrow
he would address the Senate touching the relations be-
tween the United States and the Republic OF Mexico.
Mr.. VOORHEES, Dem, Ind) gave notice that when
the bill repeal the Specie Resumption Act should be
taken again he should insist upon ITS consideration
from day 10 day until a vote should be reached
The Senate then, at 4:50 o'clock, went INTO executive
session, and, when the doors reopened. adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
HORRIBLE DEATH OF A LUNArrc.

WmKEsBARRE, Penn, May 14.-David
jayne of Meshoppen, while the way 10 the Danville
Iunatic Asylum to-day, escaped from his keepers at
Kingston and ran between - Ia OF passing train.
lie was horribly mutiIated a sOOI afterward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Ihe President sent
the following nominations to thesenate today:
Wagner be United states surveyorGenera for
Gustaye Rece Register the Land Office at Boonvile
Mo- 4.
Reccers Of Public lfones-Georgo LOunrs. at Prescott
Arizona Edward NJ Brown, at Bismarck. Dakota.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
THE NEw-JERsEY MUTUAL REINSURANCE

In the trial of Benjamin NOyes at Newark,
yesterday, Daniel f. Noyes, formerly counsel Of the
New-Jersey Mutual testified that he had not been in.
dctcd but that a complaint had been made against him.
which was dismissed on his going before the Grand
Jury. Ludlow McCarter attorney Of Receiver Parker
testified 10 the proceedings before the Chancellor aud
the steps taken the assets OF the company in
hands OF Mr.. NOyes. Receiver Parker himself est
fed that he had demanded Of Mr.. NOyes the assets
NOyes said lie would surrender them il Stedwe would
surrender to him the contract Of reinsurance Core-
spOndence between the witness and Hessfs Stedwell
aud NOyes presented in evidence. Ono letter from
Mr. Noyes stared that the interference Of Secretary Ke
scy preventing al adjustment OF the ma ter, as
both he and Stcdwell had confidence IN Mr.. Kelsey
Further evidence Of Receiver Parker showed the almost
worthless character OF the assets OF the NewJersey
Mutual. The trial will be resumed this morning
In the United States District Court Trenton yester.
day, Judge Nixon read his opinion the extradton
OF Mr. Moves He d. cided that he could be held
under the amended return and he be remanded 10
the Newark authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
FoG7Y-LIGHT LlG4L FLEDGLLNG&

COMMENCEMENT OF TIE LAW DEPARTMENT OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF TnE CITY OF NEw-YoRK.
Fo1ty-cight young lawyers, lately the class
OF '7s Of the Law Department OF the University the
Cty of New York. last night received their diplomas
the Academy OF Music. Essays read by the stu
dents as follows: "Two Successful COdlncauous-the
Code Napoleon and the NcwYork Revised Statutes" by
Modern system of Credit" by +. s. Martin THE Law Of
Necessarics with Reference to Married Women" by W.
e. Oppenncim; The Chancellor m English History"
Wrong" by j. j. DI; and Your Opinion
ana Your Laws"-the yatcdictory by H.. I. Beach
The prize $3.50 FOR the best essay, awarded to j. f.
swanstrOm. J. K. shipnerd and W. g. Opponheim re-
ceycd honorable mention" and u. L. Beach the prize
OF 800 in oral examination In written examination
g. Wallace and b. 4. Beach received honorable men
ton, aud j. X 6hpherd the prize, 300.
TIe fOIlowing-namod students received their degree
~ IL T. al the hands OF Chancellor Crosby:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
UOJTsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Immediately after the reading of the jour-
nal In the House today demands for the regular order
made both sides OF the House, and the Speaker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15

"Neyer marry for wealth." says a con Ioys
porary but remember that Is just as essy Snd
girl who has brck-house with unything but
siiyer-pate door bell, as one WHO nasn az VASE
an auburn, bead and an amiable disposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-15
FUTURE OF TWO COMPANIES.
DIcKsovs GLOWING ANT1CPATIoNs

DECISIONS GLOWING ANTICIPATIONS.
ANNUAL NETTING or DELAWARE AND HUDSON
Observation-Disclosures DICKSON HOPES FOR
A DIVIDEND OF FIVE OR sIX PER CENT
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Delaware and HudsoIC Company, held in this city,
Yesterday, was largely attended. John W. Ellis. OF the
Third National Bank, questioned Pr sident Dickson as
TO the characterization and prospects OF the company
He first asked what the sales Of coal were this year,
compared with the period IN 1877, and Mr.. Dick
son replied that the production $4,000 tons less,
and the sales 20 900 tons ess than last year Mr.
Dickson in response number Of additional questions
by Mr. Ellis, answered substantially as follows:
TIE present price of coal compared with the lowest
price OF last than 81 per ton higher. The
esti aed production of the company for 1873, under
the present arrangement with other companies is about
100000 tons. Others estimate IL hlgher ana many rs
high as 100000 tons For The three months ending
April l. the net earnings of the railroads. independent
Of the coal business. Increase Of about $4,000
last year. T1e profits on coal n the present prices
continued, together with the profits on the railroad
business and tue income frOu Investments will pay all
fixed charges ana about 100000 profit on the stock IL
is expected however that the price OF coal viii be fur
advanced 30 cents ton during the and N the
advanced PRICE is maintained, II VIII produce to the
stockholders from Sl,0O0OCO to Sl2oOOOO net. or say
from D 10 per cent on we caIldl slOck or inuch
larger sum the condition OF the market VIII permit the
company 10 pToducc 2ouOooO tons ot coal.
The company has increased it, Understanding debt
about S2SOOOO since the former combination was dis
solved in 1876. At present prices is making 80
cents ton on coal, amer paying hNcd CHARGES. Inc
new road, through the Hoosac Tunnel, will give IT
direct communication MIN Lesion me ere laliWay
which will give il through connection. The entire out
put of coal, OF all the companies for this year cs
mated at from II, 100000 TO 2O,OOoO0O tons.
TIE following managers and officers were unanimously
reelected:
NtHagers-AbcA 4. Low. Robert IonnoX Kennedy NJ
Halstcd LeGrand -. Cnnou James r. Taylor, Thomas Dick
son. Jacob Aston Thomas Cornell j. Perpont Morgan
George Ward, Robert Hone, james Roosevelt Levi
i. Morton.
Pl.SidgHf-Thomas Dickson Scranton.
IssistaHf ptsytdsIf- Robert n. ELEPHANT NcW-NOrk.
Cru.yli HIHGgcr Cpe r. Young. Iuuesaal"
Tre1sUrtr-Jmncs q. Hart, Ntw.NorA.
S,cIot0Ty-GcOrgo l.. Halght NCW-l oTk.
The annual report Of the Board OF Managers for tie
year 1877 shows the following prof, and loss account
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

AN AFFECTING WEDDING-A wedding.
under remarkably affecting circumstances
occurred on Tuesday at No. 1872 Eutaw
Place. the residence of the late Mrs. Mary
A. Mccormick, whose daughter, Miss.
Emma L. Mccormick, was the bride. Mrs.
Mccormick, formerly Miss G1igsby, of
Fancy HILL Rockbridge county Va. was
the widow Of the late VIM S. Mccormick,
OF Chicago, a brother Of Cyrus H. and LIE
ander J. Mccormick, with whom he was
associated in the manufacture of the well
known Mccormick Reaper. Recently her
daughter, Miss Emma, became aflianced to
Mr.. Berry H. Smith, very wealthy gen.
tleman of Chicago, and last Tuesday was
set as the day of the wedding, which was
to have exceeded in brilllancy anything
that had been known here in a long time.
Guests from different cities, the relatives
and intimate friends of the family arrived
in advance, and the preparations were on
an extensive scale. Meantime Mrs. Nc
Cormick's health failed, but she would not
permit any obstacle to Interfere with the
approaching nuptials. On Monday night
she died, and the house that was to have
been given over to gaiety was cast into
mourning. The affianced husband arrived
to find his promised bride weeping over
her beloved mother, now cold in DEATH
For private reasons it was resolved, how
ever, to solemnize the wedding privately
at the appointed time, and on Tuesday
they were married by the Rev. }. 1. Jones,
of Brown Memorial Presbyterian church.
The funeral of Mrs. Mccormick took
place yesterday.-B Baltimore American June
10th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
~ BUILDING LOTS AND FAR MING LANDS
county-In pursuance OF decree. of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, entered in the cause of
Coffman's Guardian vs.. MeChesney, &c. on the 2ard
day OF March, 1878, the undersigned Commissioners
will proceed to sell at public auction in the town of
Middlebrook, Augusta county, Va. on
Wednesday, the 24th dag Of July, 1873,
commencing at IL NJ, the following described valu
able real estate, owned bv Dr. w. S. McChesney, in
such parcels as may be determined on the day of
sale:
1st Tract of 270 acres known as the old MeCuteh-
en- tract; this is fine land and is very productive.
I'd Tract of 4 acres adjoining No L.
3d. Tract of 1s0 acres also adjoining No. l. These
three will probably be sold tract and consti-
4th lots s. and 81 in town Of Middlebrook, con-
tanning acre and poles and known as the mead
18th. Lots SIS and Sc in town of Middlebrook, con-
taining6 acres and roods.
9th. Lots 8, II, 13 and II in town of Middlebrook,
proved and has ON it dwelling house. lumber house
18th. Lot containing rOOdS and g poles, opposite
the tan yard in Middlebrook.
sth. Lot known Shipmans heirs lot containing
3 acres.
9th. Lots l, g. and in town of Middlebrook, i'm
proved by comfortable dwelling, lumber house. brick
store house and out buildings This property is now
10th Tract of acres 2 roods and 30 poles, near
Middlebrook, part of the Matte Ewing land.
18th Tract OF 115M acres, portion of the Carwell
These lands are in good neighborhood, convent
ent to churches schools and mills, and parties desir-
ing nice homes could find no better Investment
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and sale and the residue upon credit of one,
two and three years from day of sale in equal in
staments, bearing interest, the purchasers to exc
cute bonds with approved security for the deferred
ALEX II. FULTZ,
R. P. BELL,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR
.june2ltds Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

HONE "REMINISCENCES OF JOHN RAN
DoLPH, OF ROANOKE, By Po,ohata,a Bo,h-
dim.-This is a gathering up of the neigh
borhood "reminiscences of the great and
queer Virginian, in which such men as DR..
H.C. Alexander, of the Union Theological
Seminary, and Judge Watkins, of Prince
Edward, have assisted. and to which the
manuscript of Hon. James w. Bouldin
and W. H. Elliot, old citizens of Char
lotte county, have contributed. The anec
dotes are numerous, chiefly such as near
neighbors know of each other, and are
very entertaining. Many private letters
written by the eccentric statesman, as both
boy and man, are given for the first time
to the public, and the question of his
drunkenness and insanity are very freely
discussed by the author, in connection
with the strange freaks of Mr.. Randolph.
The book is well worth reading, and is for
sale at W. l.. Ollivier's book store.