The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-27
PETERSBURG.

CONSERVATIVE MEETING IN ETTRTCK; ADJ
DRESSES BIZ MESSRS. BERRY AND PAGE TIE
FIRST FROsT-CITY PRIMARY ELECTION
THE CHESTERFIELD WORCESTERSHIRE OF A
DwELLING-PRoGRESS OF THE RIVER M
PRovEAENT, &C.
(Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
SEPTEMBER &c, 1879.
Messrs. w. W. Berry and Samuel NJ. Page
spoke in Ettrick lust night in advocacy OF
the McCulloch law as q Just and equitable
settlement Of the Ipublic debt. In conse-
quence OF the chilly temperature the meet
ing was held in the large school-house in the
village. They had fine audience and the
speeches were listened to with The most re-
spectful attention. Each gentleman spoke
about an hour, and the people heard an ex-
position of the debt question so lucid and
forcible that it could not fail to be produc-
tive of good results. The best feeling pre-
vailed, and the remarks OF both speakers
were frequently applauded. Mr.. Berry
left to-day for Norfolk, whence he goes to
Princess Anne county, where he has two
engagements to speak.
We will not have any more public speak
ing in Petersburg until the 29th OF the
month, when Attorney-General Field will
address our people.
The first frost Of the season was observed
this morning. 1t was not heavy enough to
be killing. From present indications there
will be another frost tonight. The weather
after sunset is positively cool. The mercu-
~ this morning STOOD at 800. Should an
early fall occur the cotton aud tobacco crops
will be considerably cut short.
Our city primary election occurs next
Tuesday, when candidates for the House Of
AL will 1,a no inc or 1n1
three delegates will be chosen to represent
the city in the Senatorial Convention which
meets next Friday at Surry Courthouse. AS
the Readjusters claim that they will not par
ticipate in the primary, and as no other can
didates have been announced, Colonel F. h.
Archer and Mr.. Charles \. Jackson will
doubtless receive the nomination for the
House at the hands Of the people.
Mr.. R. l.. Jones, Of Matoaca, one OF the
Conservative nominees for the House in
Chesterfield county, is one OF the most re-
spected and popular citizens of the county.
His people have always been pleased to
honor him with positions, OF trust when he
would accept them. BE is strong man on
the ticket, and will poll large vote.
The residence OF the late Daniel Foster,
corner Of Adams and Sycamore streets, was
sold at auction last evening for $3.50.
The Government dredges are now at
work in sight of the city, and it is expected
that within few days we shall have q uni
form depth OF ten feet of water up to the
mouth of the harbor. The plan of the engi=
neers is to give us depth Of twelve feet.
The Improvement Of the harbor rests with
the city, and not with the Government.
The union meeting Of the Methodist Sun.
day School Association. which was post
poned last Sunday on account OF the rain,
will be held at the High Street church next
Sunday afternoon. -s. .-a...
The monthly meeting of the Board Of
Overseers OF the Poor was held this after
noon. The report OF the superintendent
shows that there are &c inmates in the
almshouse, of whom % are colored and Al
white. The number of admissions during
the month was 8, and the number dis
charged II. The expenses OF the lnStltu-
ton for the month were $500.
ROBIN ADAGR.