The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-27

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sseunv1so roo-BoYss ToUREAHEHT-CITY
TRIAL or THE NuRDEREhs.
,o,reanondence OF the Richmond Dispatcn'l
800 BUgKsER'A2
.CBEaAPsAKE AND ONO RAILwAY.
August %, 1879.
The political quietude which MAJ pre-.
vailad for some time has at iast Deeh
hrnken. and the leaders OF the dInereht
narties begin to marshal their forces lor
the big f1ght soon to commence. Aireauy
the .nnerintendent OF the party OF heao-
insters has appointed Saturday the ootn IN.
slant as the time for the sovereigns 10 meet
at their several voting .precincts to sena ael-
eoates 10 convention to be held al tne
Courthouse on the 18th to nominate candl-
date for the House OF Delegates, and inc SUI
nerintendent Of the Conservative party mas
called the Executive Committee togetneeSr,
ior consultation and action. Thus you WIN
gee there will be in tue county Two sepaia.e
organizations outside OF the united hepup,
hcail party, and as the taxes OF tne colo ,,i
voters were nearly all paid during tue Ia.e
snring elections for county omcers, any
man with the foresight OF mule can ioie-
see the result. SIS, nth
The Resdjusters are being organized WIZ
great energy and determination ny u. -
Msior r. F. Trice, and Captain George
Turner. while Captain F. V. Winston, VIII
liam F. Gordon, Esq, Henry w. Murray,
ESQ. and others are championing the cause
OF the compromise.
Rut little interest seems to be manifested
In the selection of 4 senator from this dls-
strict. Captain Murray having some time
since declined reelection, much TO the
surprise and disappointment OF many
friends throughout the district, Captain L.
y. Winston is often mentioned in connec-
fion with the candidacy for the Senate. but
his friends are opposed to any movement
in this direction, as they propose to hold
him in trim for the next congressional race.
The great event Of the season was tour
pament in which only little boys partlcl-
pated, which came off at the residence OF
Mr.. F. 81. Holiday on the 22d instant.
Quite large number Of the little fellows
were on the ground, attired In costume
suitable to such occasions, eager to take
tilt for the houors belonging to the success
full. After the usual address to the knights,
delivered appropriately and eloquently, as
we believe, by Master Stuart Coleman, the
fitting commenced, and was continued with
widest excitement, as the contest was close
and pointed, first to one and then another
and finally resulted in the victory Of the
"Knigbt of the Lone STAR" Master John
Garrett Holiday, who gracefully crowned
as Queen OF Love and Beauty Miss Fannie
Clendon; "knight of Hope" Master
Charles Wilbert, for the First Maid OF Hon
or, who crowned Miss Lizzie Garrett;
knight of Long Creek" Master Wing.
field Saunders, for the Second Maid OF
Honor, who crowned Miss Irene Trice; and
"Knight OF Pottersyllle," Master Aubrey
Moss, who crowned Miss Ashlie Miller, Of
Richmond, Va, Third Maid OF Honor.
After the coronation the fair daughters
were escorted by the gallant and chivalric
Youths to sumptuous banquet, which was
prepared by Mrs. Frederick II. Holiday,
whose genial, mild, and amiable nature so
peculiarly qualities her for the qualification
and entertainment OF the youthful minds.
Altogether this was the most enjoyable az
fair OF the season, especially to the partici-
pants.
Louisa is fast becoming a summer home
for the beat-oppressed people OF your city.
Mr.. f. r. Glasgow has recently become
the purchaser OF the residence near TINS
place known as "Jerdone CASTLE" which
ring the summer.
Among the bellies visiting in this section
is Miss Pegram, OF Petersburg, Va, the
friend and visitor of the Misses Glasgow,
and Miss Gay Miller, Of Richmond, the
guest Of Mrs. R. A. Trice. Misses Louise
and Fannie Breeder, Of Richmond, are also
sisF a II iMszf aies; dc G" s"agLsc or
popular and efficient school uperintendent,
has just returned from protracted visit to
the Carolinas, and was gladly welcomed on
her return by host of friends.
OF late we have had much rain, and the
| crops, under its kind influence, have greatly
improved.
Religious revivals have flourished with
the churches OF all denominations.
Great interest is being felt in the trial Of
the criminals now in our Jail charged with
murder, which will commence at our next
term of the Circuit Court, September Goth,
and it is generally believed the gaIlows will
be brought into requisition. MADISON.