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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

pli,sstlsss Is xhirh sxssy ssnte b ~. !.
~ uy0pcf ctutlIes. T16e tho eoux<H o
6ot<y s. N illustration. Far MANY 3tass
sfltf ne xnf W polied aboUt Loo votes .!
told. The Republican, ususlly polisA
something over 100 msioflsy. Tho county
exve John ". Daniel : pxi0rIty on ~ irre
ballot and Fair count" Thk year NO
po,led 1850 votes, with between 400 aud
SEQ Republican msjorily, and Of these
1.Sc0 voters o0ly fhres native born
white men voted The Republican ticket.
The county pciIed the largest white
vote II has ever pclicd. Isle Of
wight county before tue war was looked
on as the banner Democratic county Of the
district. II was not a large slaveaoId'ny
county IN proportion 10 population. 4
t.,s wear gave = Republican majority. /
asked, cnIv a few dass since. one OF the
most intelligent citizens OF the county whit
was the Number Of white Republican
votes IN the late election. lie said. Less
than 1o0.- This accounts for the seeming
Democratic gain I'm some counties and l,ss
In others. We would not have our friends
IN osber portions 81 the State to doubt the
Icyalty OF the pbife men ~ the Second dis.
trici. Malone has never had following
In my county. have never personally
known half dozen white mea who ac-
knowlecgcd themselves his followers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
War Literature.

TIE Cincinnati Commercials Gazette OF
Sunday last publishes column after column
Of Mr.. yANcE's letters to Mr.. DAVIS during
the war between the States, the former
being Governor OF North Carolina and the
latter President Of the Confederate states.
We beg TO be excused from reading such
documents. The dread realities Of war led,
Mr.. DAVIS and the Confederate Con gress
into the adoption Of measures which, II
they had foresocn them. would probably
have sufllced to prevent The attempt to
set up a separate government for the
southern States-wou.d. 10 word. have
prevented the secession OF even a
single state. Therefore, we do not
wish TO read now Governor VAyCE's
or Governor Browns protests against those
measures. II Is better that the southern
States did not succeed in establishing their
independence Of the United States. We
cannot even imagine how the institution OF
slavery would have been destroyed II the
South had gained her Independence. Aud
since its destruction was absolutely neces.
sary 10 the well-belng OF the white race.
however good aud pstriarchai an institu'
ton II may have been for the negroes, We
may well class It's abolition with providen-
tial interpretations in human affairs.
Nevertheless, and though we cannot but
admit that Mr.. DAVIS was uriit to head a
great revolution, We repeat that we don't
want to read anybody's letters dencuncing
him and the measures to which we have
alluded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
The Italian slaves.


Signor Celso Cesar Moreno, who started
the agitation that led to Me passage by Con-
eIess in 1874 OF law to destroy the spa.
drone SYSTEM" came TO Philadelphia yes
terday. Under this law Mr.. Moreno pros
ecuted the padroni OF Philadelphia. New
York, and other cities, and for q time
stopped the " Italian slave traffic." a it is
called. Seven or eight years ago Mr.. Mo-
reno went 10 Italy. and Immediately after
his departure the padroni resumed their
old trade. The leaders OF the padroni live
IN New York. and have branches in Phila-
delphla. Boston. and other places. Lust
week Mr.. Moreno returned from his native
country, and at once began tiking steps -
tnfore the law that bears his name. H.
declares that II the Italian cOnsuls attended
properly to their duties and are incorrupt
the padrone system could not be practiced
Last night he said: "The pldroni, if I'M.
aided by others, could not carry on their
infamous traffic so extensively. They are
aided by persons who. with them, gov
law and Fat upon the blood and swelt OF
the poor slaves. This traffic IN human
eDgs began in 1867, when Consul-General
De Luca came TO this country, and from
that time until very lately the Italian con.
suate has been the headquarters OF the
padroni and their accomplices.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Now "a eeraln time. - pleasant !. ,..,s mood

Now Al certain time. In pleasant mood,
he tried the luxury Of dong good"
Now IL the time OF all other Ia which to
take this exsmpIe 10 heart aud act uron II.
In The joyous Christmas tide let us not for
gel the poor. The events oil the year just
closing call for great thankfulness, and II Is
safe to say that as far rs the South Is con-
cerned tomorrow will be the h,ppiest
Cbristn as we have spent for over two de-
cades. For the first time for more than
30 years we can look forward to national
family gathering, and count upon being
honored guests in the house Of our fathers.
Yet, with all this bright anticipation. there
10 interwoven shadow. The poorare still
with us. In every community there IL much
Of sickness and suffering. The industrial
depression Of the year has thrown an I'm.
usual number OF people out OF employ
men. To an unusual number OF good,
worthy people tomorrow promises to dawn
sborn OF its accustomed brightness-tnd-
ing them without the ability to make their
little household comfortable and happy.
huu D'W tdD iuVS' tuat "ofe ppssN'
show their tbankfulncss than by thank
offerings in the share OF gifts to the poor!
There is hardly family in the city having
any income at all that cannot gladden. the
hearts OF another less fortunate. II you
do not know personally Of needy
family. turn over what you can give
in charity, what you can give as
tbank-o6ering, be 1t great or little. to the
officers Of some church or OF some bene-
Ecent organization. But do not wait unit
Christmas-dav to do so. Let your own
Christmas morn be sweetened BY the know.
ledge that you have already driven away
the gloom from another's. Let not Christ
mas come without having tried the luxury
OF doing good. 1t is the only luxrry that
does not satiate. 1t is the only luxury
that is duty, and that abides with us.
Remember
NV &c Plato said the world with men was stored
That succo each 10 other might Afford
And that
The liberal are secure alone,
For wha, we frankly give forever Is our own"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
Personal.

John Bright saws there are already signs
Of business improvement.
Ex-senator Herman, Of New York, /.
willing to accepta Cabinet portfolio.
Anthony Comstock is out in a lengthy
letter addressed othe citizens Of Brooklyn
against holiday-gambling.
Sunset Cox has received a cane from an
admirei in California on which the post
age 1T was sent by mall-was S2.06.
Nine. Scalch. In her suit against Mr..
Abbey for a balance OF salary. has been
awarded sl,i4l.
The Cogswell statue at Washington Is
described by the Buffalo Express as "a
nightmare IN pot-metal."
Daniel Maon'ng and his bride were the
guests OF Mr.. rilden, at "Greystone," on
saturday and Sunday.
Lieutenant Schwatka Internationally be-
Titles the great aud glorious Mississippi
river. lie says Of the Yukon river that il
its source were at Salt Lake ITS waters might
empty into New York bay. and its mouth il
50 VIDE that New YORK would be on one
side and Philadelphia on the other.
Judge King, Of Buffalo, n. Y. has ia his
POSSESSIONS letter written by George Wash.
ington 70 James Monroe In 1906. The pre-
sent interest In the letter--htherto unpub.
lished--lies In washingtos's emphatic de-
claration that each continent ought TO mind
lis own business. In other words, the seed
Of the Monroe doctrine were therein sown.
Henry Guy Carelton, who gives promise
OF coming up as playwright, is q very
young-iooking fellow 10 nave accomplished
what he hos. lie hardly would be taken
for MOI than twenty-eight or twenty-nine
years OF age, and he l. one OF the few
graduates OF practical journalism who has
turned up successfully In the manufacture
OF plays. He served his early apprentice
ship in New Orleans and Houston. and
aiterwurd went 10 Chicago. Then he came
eastward, settling IN New York, where. up
to year ago, be wrote alleged funny 'sto-
ries In the city department Of the Times.
He Iifst began to come out when he assumed
thu ediioTship OF life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
DISASTERS TO SHIPPING.
A schooner and q Barre sunk BY Tidal
Wave While In Harbor.


A New Haven special says: One OF the
strangest things that ever happened In
New.Haven harbor occurred last night
about IL O'Clock. IL was dark and raining.
hut the water in the harbor was perfectly
smooth and filed with c0asting-vessels.
Among the latter was the schooner Onrust,
Captain Reed, OF and for Providence, from
New York with three hundred tons OF
coal. There was also the big Bee-Line
barge Bouquet. bound for Norwich. Conn.,,
with five hundred tons OF coal.
About the time indicated one OF the watch
on the Onrust heard a rushing. rolring
sound ss il from cyclone. He threw on
his clothes and went on deck, and there. to
bis dsmay, saw large volume OF water in
the form OF tidal-wave. which struck the
bow Of the schooner and broke over her.
filling her full OF water. The frightened
man, realizing that the craft was sinking,
called all hands on deck, and the crew Of
four men were, with The captains wife.
hurried into the longboat. Just a. the
boat was clear OF the wreck the latter sank
IN twelve feet OF water. Captain Reed
saved very Jew OF his papers and little or
no personal property. The Onrust Is al
old vessel, and Is estimated TO be worth
from $4,000 to $1,000.
The barge Bouquet was also sunk. She
was new ard handsome boat, and was
worth $4,000. She lies in fifteen feet OF
water. Her crew OF two men succeeded in
escaping. She sunk OF Morris's Cove. The
harbor has been covered with dense fog
al day. and II Is not known whether any
more vessels are in trouble.
The lidal-waye is the subject OF converse
ton all over town amC ~ sbipping-men aud
others, and 1t is believ TO he caused by an
earthquake. Nothing has as yet been heard
from any other ports on the sound As TO the
presence Of any such phenomenon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
The SECOND D,strict.

We give place with pleasure to the fol.
lowing vindication Of the Democrats Of the
Second congressional district. Its inter.
esiing for its figures. The gallant Demo
crazy Of that district need no vindlcition,
however. They are true, tried. aud trusty
vinascation Of the second District.
To TIE Editor Of Ae Dispatch;
Az an erroneous Impression exists In
many portions Of the State In regard 10 the
Democracy OF the Second congressional dis.
trlct write this short communication In
vindicaiion Of those true and loyal mea who
have struggled 50 manfully and labored so
earnestly for the honor OF the party In every
contest that has taken place since the war
Many were surprised that Mr.. Marshall
should have been defeated In the late eec.
ton By 1900 majority, when the Republi-
can counties Of Prince George aud Srs-
s<x had by the late spportionment been
aeelenfd 70 the Fourth congressional
district. Two yeers ago be was defeated
Tor congTces BY only few hundred. The
Republican majority Yves larger than ex.
pec>e6, but ! was satisfied that we would
~ ~ district, Fol- the past six or seven
jean tbeN hAs been great Influx OF ne
troes INTO The counties composing this
district: Ine high price Of labor 10 the
peanut b<ll, together with TIE large truck.
ink ana lumber tnteresi. compared with
thai paid ~ ~ tobacco counties, has been
the cause 81 ths Tide 81 inrieratiop. In
Tho counties Of surfy and isIe q wight
there are seven xanrosds from ten 10
twenty miIes long, running from he ints.
flor Of those counties e Jsnes river. with
sA<an-snglBes ssd weltequ!pped rolhng.
deck; Aeee roa61, With ~ mills
s1lsckel. employ ssyossl hundlsd Negroes.
oeoroe1y any e whom aye nnflves q ths
1ouetI6a Ikoow q one vo0d-cbopper Nho
)1pleys seenss. ! know = nsny large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
The CHILD PICEPOChET.
six Empty Pocket.Eooks Pound at Her
NothtI's House, hefts in Crowded Stores.
IPhllsdrlnlIia Times.l

Philadelphia Times.l
Ella Clarity, the child pjck-pocket, was
given final hearing at the Central station
Monday. The color had faded out OF her
chubby cheeks during her forty-eight
hours imprisonment, and tears had traced
burrows down her face. On q bench in
front OF the dock sat the child's mother
and younger sister.
Detective Crawford told OF finding six
pocket-books concealed In various hooks
in her home, at 2023 Hand street. and OF
her having confessed to him that she had
stolen them in crowded stores and on
Chestnut and Eighth streets. She told him
that one pocket-book contained Si5, two
thirds OF which she gave her mother, aud
spent the remainder for candy aud toys.
She declared that all the thefts had been
committed during the past three weeks.
=" Ella, did you give your mother any OF
the money 2" asked Magistrate smith.
The child be.iiated aud was about to re-
ply when her mother shouted out " Tell
the truth. Ella" Then she began to cry
and refused to answer.
The woman denied all knowledge az the
cbild's thefts. The magistrate told her that
lie did not believe her, hut. on the con-
trsry, he considered her one OF the worst
women in the city. Detective Crawford
testified that she had once been committed
10 the House OF Correction. and that she
was thoroughly deprayed woman. She
appealed to several OF her neigbbors to de-
fend her character. but they declined to
make any statement. Ella. who is only
twelve years old. was committed to the
House OF Refuge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
A cyclone I'm Georgia

A Macon Gal special says: A terrible
cyclone passed over this section OF the state
this afternoon. demolIsbing everything in
its path. About O'Clock q large funnel.
shaped cloud was seen nearing the city.
As IL grew nearer and darker the people
became parslyzed with fear. The scene
was one never to be forgotten. Men rushed
home from their business, and women and
children sbrieked for help. The city grew
dark. and II seemed for few minutes that
night hsd begun. Suddenly report like
distant thunder rent the air, aud the cloud
passed around towards the southeast and
disappeared.
Mtagre reports received here indicate
terrible storm at the ssrm OF Mr.. David
Blerdsorg. five miles from Macon. Five
houses were totally demolished and his
dwelling was damaged 10 great extent
Lives were reported lost In Johns county
and points In the track OF the cyclone.
The cloud was accompanied by heavy rain
and lightning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
AxissiHo cLkRoYKAN.


H1yaestsus 0:sapsesrnnse % hev. Me.
IhsmSsss. ~ Grace Chnreh, Bssokiyn.
A New York special Gays: Rev. Mr..
Thomusop, pastor Of Grace Methodist
Episcopal church. Brooklyn. left bis resi-.
dspcc. az No. % Seventh avenue. Brook.
Ign. Oh the 7tb instant. to vi<ii u friend
living about n mile away. Alter staying
short time with the gentleman whom he
called 10 see he left the house suddenly.
snd since that time he has not been seen
by any member Of his family. 1t was sup
rosed that be had returned 10 his home,
and nothing further was thought OF the m "
ter. Instead. however, he came to New York
and sent n telegram to his wife. asking her
moi 10 lat bis absence occasion her any un-
easJness. ~ he was about 10 attend the
Methodist Centennial Conference which
was 10 be held in Baltimore on the folio -
ing Friday. From the receipt OF the tsie-
gram all trace OF him has bceI lost. lie
was not present a. the Conference, and. as
Lc was expected tp have delivered an nd
dress there. his absence was noted with
surprise. The fart being made known to
III. friends. they NJ once set about to dis
rover his whereabouts. but all efforts In
this direction have failed.
Nr. George Copeland, one Of the trustees
Of the church, was depnted to take the mat.
i,r in band and TO solve the mystery ~
quietly as possible and avoid MI publicity.
Pinkrrtnn's agents in Baltimore were c n
rloycd on the ease, but with equally frultless
result. Rev. DR. COZ, OF the Pitt'hurgh
onferenc', who Is the father-in-law OF Mr.
Thompson, il IN Brooklyn, and said TO-DAY
that the absence Of the latter could only be
attributed 10 temporary loss OF reason, as
here was no stain upon his character. and
bis relations with his family and cOngregl-
ton were all that they ought TO be. lie
was m ardent supporter Of Mr.. Blaine in
The late contest, and delivered speeches 10
his favor. and was very much disappointed
over bis defeat. He was In somewhlt
feeble state OF health. but be had never dis
plsytd any evidences OF weak mind.
Mr. Thompson Is one OF the most elo-
quent preachers OF bis Church. At the
pge of twenty. four he was elected president
OF the West Virginia University, at Nor.
gantowp, and came to Brooklyn in 1888.
He has dark features, thin face. and black
eyes. A gold watch and chain, which had
been presented to him by the students OF
the West Virginia College. was in his pos.
session at the time Of his disappearance.
On each side Of the watch was an ins rip.
iion relative to It's presentation and q quo
fation I'm Latin. A seal was appended t.
the chain, with an onyx centre and 4 leaf
ON the side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
An Antidote To Ingersoii's Poisons-

~ WV 'sN'tN' - WV b''HN'N''
/ see in your issue OF to-day brief no.
tice Of the Rev. Father Lambert's "Notes
on Ingersoll." | have read this little book,
and regard it to be the best Of the many
"answers which Christian polemic
writers have made to the peculiar assaults
Of Ingersoll. Many young men are read
ing the lectures and addresses OF fngersol.
and know OF nothing better calculated to
counteract any impression his dangerous
writings NAV make than this trenchant, in
cisive. clever bit Of satiTical logic. In
style il Is popular and eminenty readable
highly entertaining to all lovers OF scien.
tifc dialectlc fence.
You will please pardon ME for thus sup
plementiDg your notice; but have thought
II hot unlikely that some may be looking
for sn antidoie to Ingersolrs poisons, and
] wish 10 assure such that an excellent anti
dote may befound IN Lambert's notes. And
| may add that another scarcely inferior
and only Inferior because couched in more
philosophical and less popular style-may
be ioundiD Platt's "God out and Man Tn,"
published by Steele a. Avery, Rochester.
\. Y. Respectfully, II. N. j.
j. SIT is proper TO repeat that Lam.
berts "Noies on Ingersoll" is published
y The "Catbolic Publication Company"
Buffalo n Y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
The Pay OF Depusy M.rshsls.

Why Chief Supervisor Peasants Gu,
down the pay OF the Democratic SUPER
visors OF election In the First. second. and
Third Wards Of this city to els. and paid
the Republican supervisors Of the same
wards go for their services, when the duty
DISCHARGED by both, under the instruction
OF the chief supervisor, was equal. il hard
to understand. Unless Supervisor Pleas.
ants can give some good reason for so
doing, bis action can only be looked upon
a. peculiar IN the extreme. II Is hoped
that he overlooked his instructions to the
supervisors In question, and that when BIZ,
attention IL called to It he will rectify the
error and put the Democratic supervisors
on an equal footing with those OF the Re.
publican creed. The case don't admit OF
distinction. Norfolk Yirginian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

The Chicago Tribune, in IFS account OF
ToURGEE's lecture in that city, says The
speaker recalled the heartrending recoIec-
lion of Libby. Belle Isle. salisbury, Sulli-
vans Island, Milan, and Andersonville. and
described in detail the tortures to which the
Union prisoners had been subjected" II
this meets the eye OF MURAT HALsrEAD he
will surely give TOURGEE position on the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
DEATHS.

HARWOOD.-DleJ. at the residence OF his
father. j.. WOOdson fiarwOod. No. 900 east Mar
shall street. December 23d, ut $50 A W.. WILL
LIAM OLIVER HARDWOOD, in the tweniy-thiri
year Of his age
lie leaves wife and infant TO mourn their loss.
The remains will be bur ed THIS lWednesd tyl
AFTERNOON at 1880 o'clock from the above
residence. Services al the grave at Hollywood.
Ills friends and those Of his brothers, Daniel =.
ana Harry ;. Hsrwood, are invited to attend.
HAMILToN-Died, at the residence OF her
brother, l.. D. HamiltDn. December esd. al AS
a. NJ. MINNIE. dauxhter 81 the late NJ. G. aud
Merry Hamilton, Of PIkesyIlle. Baltimore county.
Nd.
Funeral VII take place 81 IL O'Clock THURS
DAY. december Z5tn, from Clay street Metho.
dist church.
VADFN.-Ditd, Yesterday morning. Deecmber
o3d. OF larynsltls. ROBERT ORBiN, son OF G..
IS. aud sallie c. Walden aged fifteen years.
The friends and acglainfances Of the family arr
Invited To attend the funeral from the residence o
bis parents. No. S37 vest Grace street, THIS Az
TERNUOS at . o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

The Philadelphia Press says: "On thc
whole, we are disposed to concur with
Colonel JAY GOULD in The opinion that 1885
will he a money making year." So the
Press Is convinced that the election OF
CLEVELAND will not send business to uni.
yersa smilhereens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

The indianapolis journal says: "In
Maine every county went Republican.
Maine would stand no show at all getting
into the 'retinlted Union IN 1884," oh,
yes; the erring sister hiss been forgiven.
The malign influence Of BLAINE did 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

We learn that the Hon. s. J. Randall has
been invited by the Mutual Aid Associa-
ton to visit Charleston and deliver . lee.
ture for It's benefit. II Mr.. Randall can
make Il convenient 10 visit the city he will
have cordial reception, on account OF his
friendlinesS 10 the south In the dark days,
no lees than because OF bis long service and
high position In the Democratic party
iIcrieston Nesos and Courier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

The Southern Planter for January lies
upon our table. No Virginia farmer or
planter ought to be without this valuable
monthly, OF which the number before us Is
an unusually good specimen. Colonel w.
c. KNIGHT, editor. Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

In the competitive tasting at the last eXh-
bition OF wires and spirits, London, TWEEN.
ty.two brands OF champagne were adiu-
dicated upon By forty-two members OF the
wine trade, and the Due ue Montebelo wa,
dccided 10 be the best.
W. ID. BLAIR & Co., Importers,
100 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

A BInghamton IN. " man sent Gov.
ernoi CLEVELAND key OF rum. But the
noble Roman rebe.led against such meth.
eds and returned it, with letter that gift
senders will do well TO ruminate on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

We respectfully request our customers TO
call to-day aud get what Christmas Goods
they will need, thereby getting better salts
faction and avoiding confusion.
w. ID. BLAIR Il Co.,
1l09 east Nam street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

Nothing can be more acceptable to
Your guests for the holidays than bottle
OF Duify's Barley Malt Whiskev. IL is for
sale by every first-cass grocery.housc IN
the city. When you send your basket down
Ordera bottle. Your holiday dinner will
not be complete without IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

The honest pubic sentiment Of the people
OF the United States u unanimously In favor
OF DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup. The druggists
pronounce Il 10 be the only standard cough
remedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24

IL HENRY WATTERsoN thinks the Courier.
journal Is big enough TO throw from the
track the train that bears Uncle SAN. RAN.
DALI on his southern trip heis mistaken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-24
BRIEF COMMENT.

II the cold wave would concentrate on
MuRAT HALsTgAD's heated imagination the
country might have peaceful Christmas.