The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-23
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COALITION coMPIIcATIoSs-.THE POLITICAL
cALDRoN BOILING IN JAMES CITY AND
YORK coUNTIEs--PERs0SAL, ETC.

COALITION COMPLICAT10SS-'THE PoL1ioAh
CALDRON BOILING IN JAMES CITY AND
YORK CoUNTIEs-PERs0NAL, ETC.
Correspondence of the Ricbmopd Dispatch.I
FEBRUARY Fl, 1883.
The ancient fable ia repeating Itself IN
modern reality, and the political brood
sprung from the serpent's teeth OF Coali-
ton has commenced TO devour itself In a
style that completely lays the old myths in
the shade. The first indications that there
would he an indi'criminate conflict was
the announcement OF Mr.. George Il. Rich
ardson rs n candidate for sheriff, and
though that created n considerable stir, 1t
was but an atom OF the complications and
agitation that was soon to follow, which Is
nothing more or less than what has been
predicted time and again by the Demo-
crats-that the faithful allies would finally
compete with their white brethren for
every Office within their reach. The very
latest developments are George Potts
(colored) as candidate for commits
sioner of the revenue. Verify il Is a
most presumptuous and annoying thing
on the part OF Mr.. Potts. Mr.. Il. :. Lacy
had Just given indications that he could
fiji that position satisfactorily. Sam. Har-
ris (coloreD has announced himself as the
rival OF Mr.. l.. w. Lane for the treasurer
ship Of James City county, and dismay and
doubt are abroad on all sides. Harris is
the present commissioner OF the revenue,
and was elected over Mr.. &. G. Dixon by q
combination with the Mahoneites in 1881.
Strong efforts have been made to get him
TO withdraw or submit his claims TO a con-
yention, but without success. He comes
out in a card a. the candidate OF mo party
but OF the whole people," He also says "the
people are tired Of mon0polics, which,
wherever they exists, are found ruinous
and disastrous" Above developments have
had most irritating effect on the nerves Of
tie Coaitionists, and day or so ago one
was heard TO say, "There is no satisfying
the d-n niggers." p. Slater, city SER
geant, proposes TO dispute Il. II. LiyeIy's
right 10 be reelected mayor.
In York county the political affairs are
in much the same condition. Mr.. j. +.
Hubbard, the present Commonwealth at
torney. will be opposed by Mr.. NJ. Il.
Hughes, late resident OF Hampton; there
being no resident lawyer in the county Of
Warwick, the attorney for York county is
elected by both counties TO serve in EACH
The office Of commissioner OF the revenue,
which pays some 5000, is being eagerly
sought after by five or six ar)irants, but It
is stated that convention will be held in
that county to pass upon the claims OF all
candidates.
For the last week the Mayor, with COM
mendable zeal, has been engaged in having
improvements OF the town pushed forward,
such as laying off and repairing the streets
and ornamenting the greens and sidewalks
with shade-trees.
Yesterday evening the Rev. Mr. OVERLY
pastor Of the Episcopal church, was agreea-
bly, surprised by the members OF his congre-
cation with pound party, and judging
from the number OF the contributions the
reverend gentleman's larder will be well
stocked for considerable time.
Mrs. Maria Peyton is lying seriously
sick at the residence Of her brother, Col
onel II. ii. Armistead.
The friends OF DR.. Ro. NJ. Garrett, who
has been confined TO his room for some
days, were gratied to see him out yester-
day in the enjoyment OF his usual health.
A new bridge over Queens creek, just
below town, has been completed at a cost
OF S7S5-R. G.. Barlow contractor.
The old City Hotel property, situated on
Main street, has been bought by d. 5.
Jones and 4. G. Peachy. who propose to
erect public ball thereon. The property
Is centrally located. and is one Of the best
| building sites in town. W.