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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28

not como. At l o'clock sneak,n. bor,r
from stand erected for the burmese
Juoge hughes was occupying the court.
house, holding Circuit Court,
Captain Woods made the .lrst spoooA .na
capltal speech II was--cer,ainly ono ~
Che best speeches we have heard ,b,s car
vsss. lie portrayed IN distinct color. Ito
Inconsistencies OF the Republican nl,tsorr,
WITH the ac'lons OF the heretofore domin' nj
party ana showed how shallow werc ,hc,r
pretences OF reform. He showed how co,,.
slant the Republican party has heen In tho
one passion OF hatred for tho south IA
Democracy; that IL Is the rich mans n.rtv
and 'egisla'es almost exclusively In tho In.
sefest OF monopoly and oppression 90 tho
poor. cannot do Captain Woods iusi;ce
IN attempting, in this short article. 10 g,ve
even SYNOPSIS OF his able argument.
Colonei OFerrall followed in one Of his
usuai SURFING, ringing speeches. The Col
onel aiwaVs creates enthusiasm. and I have
no doubt tba, the enthusiasm ON tbo mart
OF the Democrats on November An win re.
turn the Colonel 60 Congress by n m,ioritv
that will asionish the gallant Colonel him.
self. We think we can safely say thai Mad.
ison will give good Democratic majority
this fall, and that after this election we viii
not he troubled much with Mahoneism in
"ihese parts"
The supervisors are improving the an
pearance of things very much by putting
up new iron fence, or railing. around the
courtyard. II is quite an Improvement 10
the town, and has been much needed.
The drought is becoming fearful. II
seems that all vegetation will certainly
perish unless we soon have rain.
There was very little business done at
this term Of the Circuit Court. Judge
Hughes not being able TO remain as long as
necessary on account Of sickness in his
family. JUNus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
The National American Poiisica

PHnADEIPHIA, Pa, September 2f.-The
following orders have been issued BY the
National Council OF the American Politics
Alliance:
PHILADELPHIA. September -. 1ss4.-In
accordance with orders to the State coun-
ellis Issued August lst, calling for nomina.
tions by the councils for President and
Nice-PresIdent OF the United States to be
voted for at the coming election, the
council hereby announces that VIII
nam l.. Ellsworth, OF Pennsylvania, having
received the highest number OF votes for
President Of the United States, and the
same having been made unanimous. and
that Charles II. Waterman. OF New York.
having received the highest number OF
votes Tor Nice-Presidcnt, and the same
having been made unanimous, they are
hereby declared to be duly selected az the
nominees Of the American Political Al
nance. All Of the state councils are there
lore ordered to prepare an electoral ticket
III 'hclr respective States, and TO report
Inc same without delay TO the na-
uona headquarters. by the action
OF The Grand Council Of the United
STATES the oath OF the order has
been repealed. All voters, white and col
ored, favorable to the principles OF the or
der-viz., That American-born citizens
only are 10 rule America ARE invited TO
form independent clubs as auXliaries in
THIS campaign to elect American candidates
and to preserve the institutions Of our civil
and religious liberty as handed down to "a
y our ancestors. The National Commit
Tee baye adopted miniature American fligs,
with the nominees names thereon, with the
motto, Americans TO rule America" a.
badge Of the campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
NEW YORK ST0CK MARKET.

NBw YORK, September 27.-Spcculation
al the Stock Exchange to-day was tame.
but with tendency toward higher prices.
At the oJCniug the market was irregular
New York Central was slightly weaker on
= reported bond issue, selling down 3.
Before midday tirmer tone set in and
there was a general advance in prices.
Northwest sold UP l., st. Paul Il, Lacka-
wanna |. Lake shore f., Missouri Pacific
II, New York Central |, Northern Pacific
preferred ;, Pacific Mail !, Union Paci'i,
l., and Western Union ;. subsequently
New York Central weakened, dropping 10
93i. the lowest point Of the week. In the
final dealings thcre was a rally under the
leadership If st. Paul, which returned t.
sol. Unlon Pacific was firm. The issue
81 dcbcnture bonds by the New York Cen
trail had very little influence on that stocS.
The market closed strong. Compared with
last nights closing, prices are 4ali higher,
except for Central Pacific, Jersey Central,
and New York Central, which are TAI
lower. Sales, 100, 600 shares.
AOOn.-Stocks strong. Money, l!a2 per
cent. EXchange-Long, 4S2 saiS2l; short,
4S4lalSI3. Governments dun. States easier.
Erenin9. 1921. Money, lalt
per cent. Sub-TreaSury balances-Gold.
sl32.4Sl: currency, S9.Sj7. Governments
steady; per cents, l20i; per cents.
1909. State bonds dull.
AIaIama-(isSs - fO 5. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
PersousI-PoIIucal Mauers-Abundance Of
Game


ICmrespondence Of the Richmond Dispateh.I
PETERSBURG. September p, 1881.
Mr.. Samuel Hall, one Of our Oldest and
most respected citizens, is seriously i'll OF
malarjal-ieyer.
MIR. Il. r. HUBBARD spoke in Ettrics last
night. 80 far In the canvass We have not
had good Democratic speech in this see
ton. Republican political meetings and
speakers have mOnopolzed things in that
line. A gentleman from Chesterfield SAID
this morning he does not feel any doubt OF
that county going for George ID. Wise, but
II would be well for that gentleman 10
come over and give the people "A talk. An
effort is being made by the Republicans TO
hold the Democrats responsible for the
closing q The factories in the county, by
which 50 many operatives are thrown out
Of employment, and possibly with some
eject, however unjust and uniOunded such
a charge may be.
Recently a number Of ladies, while walk
ing upon the streets. have bad their pocket
books snaiched from their hands by negro
BOYS. Yesterday afternoon this game was
successfully praciieed upon lady, who
lost a smart sum Of money. The thief was
srfe4 ted and identified this morning. but
the money was not recovered. He is half
grown negro, and AN example will doubt
less be made Of him.
The farmers al around Petersburg re-
port a great abundance Of game Of all
kinds, particularly partridges. The dry
summer, they say, has been peculiarly Ia
yOrsble for the increase Of these birds.
The deer season has opened, and II i re-
ported that this noble game Il also abdn-
dsni. ROBIN ADAIR.
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LYNCHBURG.
The Bogus Irish i-RobberY-
other Matters.

other Matters.
fCorrespondence Of the Richmond DIspatch.l
SEPTEMBER ~, 1884.
The exposure in the Dispatch OF yester-
day Of The bogus Irish Convention at
stsunton led NE to investigate the matter
30 far as the Lynchburg delegation was
concerned. -Four names appeared IN tne
Republican papers as representative IRISH
men from Lyncbburg, one OF whom James
NJ. NcLaughlin) is Craig's deputy collector
here. OF course the appearance OF his
name created no surprise, but he was
not even present. The other three. y.
Hallan, j. Callahan, and W. III. Mallan--have
written q card TO the kelcS, which VIII APP
near tomorrow, in which they say they
knew nothing about the alleged Convention
untiI they saw their names In the wing.
They add: awe did not attend the Con-
yentlon, nor did we authorize the Use OF
our names.v Lynchburg Irishmen can !
be "played upon" They are an intelligent
and reading class. They know all ABOUT
Blaine's record, and they may be depended
on 10 remain loyal 10 the Democracy.
DIR. R0. s. Payne, the Oldest physician in
Lyncbburg, and one OF its most estlma1,e
citizens, ~ lying at the point OF dean. he
Was partially paralyzed some months ago,
and has never been able 10 leave his nome
since. .,,.
Mr.. Aurelins Christian. Commemorative
attorney for this city, Is also critically
mi. lie has held his present position Tor
nearly sixteen years, and for the last eight
wears without party opposition.
Lit. Tweedy, a negro, was arrested here
yesterday on the charge OF stealing s2o
from the room Of guest at Blue Ridge.
Uo was sent back at once for trial.
The new public-school building for col
oced pupils, the plans for which were
drawn BIZ kiehmond architect, has been
commenced. II IL located Ut the corner Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
JcrOme-Park Races.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch

NV lcieetaph 10 lhc DlspdlCh'l
NEW YORE, September 27.-The fall
meeting Of the JerOme-Park Jockey Club
op,ncd to-day. The weather was cool and
plea ant. the track good, and the attend
auce large.
First race-one mile-Markllnd won I;
Aranza second, Gayo third. Time, l:41t.
second race-nursery stakes, three
quarters OF a mie-IIopeful won; st..
Augustine second, kinsman third. Time,
1:l94.
Third race-.Jerome stakes, one and
three quarter miles-Water BY won;
BullshCad second, Thackeray third.
Time. 3:lG.
Fourth REORGANIZATION handicap, one
and one quarter miles-lIeeI-and-Toe won I;
Wslhovcr second, Duplex third. Time,
2:li.
Fifth race-selling race, one mile and
half MISUNDERSTANDING won; Lytton
second. Lizzie Mac third. Time, l:5it.
sixth race-steeple-chase, over full
course Disturbance won; Echo second,
Charlemagne third. Time, i:0j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28

Polk and Salem streets, Is to ACCOMMODATE
SIX huadred pupils, and 10 cost $4,000.
New York drummer backed down =
prominent Republican otllce-hoder. IN 'n,s
city, yesterday by offering to bet s5o even
that Cleveland would carry New YORK.
The secretary Of the State Fair maus
mistake In printing the dstc Of the Lyncn.
burg Fair as 1ih TO 10th Of October; Inc
Fair here commences October IAN anu
lasts four days. BEAUMONT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Failures.

New YORK, September 81. j. +. Ponder
a Co., jewellers, OF Louisville, KY, have
made an assignment to ii. ). Irwin.
The Central Falls Manufacturing Com
pany, Of Central Falls, y. c., has failed.
Il. ". Allen & Co., agricultural imple-
ments. New York city, have made m
assignment to Andrew II. Tracy, making
preferences amounting to S.j.3Sl. Their
statement OF December last showed sur
plus Of over $4,000.
;. Markstcin & Co., manufacturers oil
furs, New York city. have made an assign
ment to c. \. llerpick. Liabilities, 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Collision on the Eay.

IBl leleEraph % tNc UlsllICh'I
PHILADELPHIA, September y. The
schooner Henrietta Hill, from Newberne,
Y. C.. reports: At $3.50 i. NJ. on the 23l
instant, when four miles above smiths
Point light, Off the Potomac river, in Chesl-
peake bay, colldcd with the schooner Al
bert Mason, from Baltimore for jersey CITY.
The Hill stove her starbOard bows, carried
away her stanchions. cathead, and split her
bowsprit and carried away all her hcadgear.
The captain Of the Mason was knocked
overheard by the collision, but rescued by
the Hill and transferred 10 an oySter-boa'.
which went In search Of the Mason. The
damage, if any, to the latter vessel is un-
known
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Cholera Notes.
ny cable &C. the Dispatch.

TbY cabIe q the UIsNaTfh,T
RoMF, September 27.-Cardinal san Fc-
lice las arrived at Resina. Upon seeing a
number Of Garlblldians who wore tine his
torical red shirts succOring the cholera pa
tients he approached them and shook
hand, with them warmly. lie was much
moved. snd expressed his admiration Of
their action. People who witnessed the
scene loudly cheered the Cardinal aud the
Garilaldians.
MAESEILLEs. September 27.-SiXteen
deaths from cholera are reported to-day in
the South Of France.
MAEsEILLEs, September 27.-SX deaths
by cholera occurred here to-day.
ROME, September 27.-The number Of
cholera eases in Genoa to-day were thirty
eight and TWENTY-FIVE deaths.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Tho buchanan Brothers Failure.

By telegraph 70 the Dlslatch.l
CINCINNATI, Sci TENDER 21.-There IS con-
siderable dissatisfaction among non-pre-
fcrred creditors OF the firm Of Buchanan
Brothers, who lately made an assignment,
owing to preferences given. Certain credi-
tors are said TO absorb all the assets. II IS
thought now that the liabilities will reach
$500, 900. suit has been brought by Flelsch
& Co., OF New York, against the firm aud
assignces to recover possession OF guam
tity OF gentlemen's furnishing goods and
damages for unlawful detention. similar
suits have also been brought by the New
Britain Company and James Tacott q Co.,
NJ New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Congressional Nominations.

BY Telegraph % Tie DlspaIehI
BEAVER DAN, WIS, September 27.-Ihe
deadlock in the Second congressional dis
trict to. day was broken on the 150th ballot
by the unanimous nomination OF General
Bragg.
NEW ORLEANS, September PA special
TO the Picoysne from Greenyile Miss
saws: +. c. Catchings was to-day nomi-
mated for Congress 10y the Democrats OF
the Third district.
ATLANTA, GA, September 27.-The Re-
publcans Of the Fifth congressional dis
trict TODAY nominated J. J. Martin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28

10y ItIcsf1ph 10 INe Il9paIcH.I
PITTSBURGH, Pa, September 21.--Re-
plies 10 the circular proposing a restriction
Of pig-irOn production have been tabled
ard put in SHAPE for ready reference. The
number OF firms agreeing 10 restrict are a.
follows: Maine, /; Vermont, /; New
York. 9; New jersey. ,; Pennsylvania.
90; Virginia. :; West Virginia. !; Ken.
lucky, 3; Tennessee, ,; Georgia, Z; Ala
=; Missouri, /; Michigan. 4; Wisconsin,
>: Texas, /; and Colorado, /. Those de-
clining to restrict are: New York. / New
Jersey, /; Pennsylvania, Q; Virginia, | :;
West virginia, Alabama, Ohio, 6;
and Wisconsin, l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Judse risld on tho Chinese.

lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
SAN FRANCISCO, September 2I.-Judge
Field yesterday, in the Chinese hqbedS cor
pus case. being on argument before him.
expressed the verbal opinion that the inten-
ton Of Congress IN passing the Chinese
amendment act Of 1884 was TO exclude pa
role evidence, thus shutting out all Chi
nese who left the United States previous TO
the passage OF the act Of 1852. Judges
sawyer, Hoffman, and Sabin had previously
ruled otherwise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Hase-BaiI Yesterday,

T7I7TIdTVTT'I
Baltimore: ToledoS, 5; BaltimOres, l..
seven innings. Game called on account Of
darkness.
Philadelphia: Cincnnatis, ); Athletics,
II.
Chicago: Providence. 10; Chicagos. H..
Pittsburgh, Pa: AilcghenyS, 8; Indian
apolis, 1. Game called at end Of seventh
inning on account Of darkness.
Detroit: Detroit, 6 Boston, =.
81. Louis: The game between the ST.
Louis (Union) and Baltimore postponed
till tomorrow on account OF rain.
New York: Louisville /; Metropolitan,
Q.
Brooklyn: Columbus, 10; Brooklyn, T..
Columbus Philadelphia. III Cleveland.
..
D,rnnln. Nnn. Nnrl. II. Dttlfnln
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Ront-Race Postponed.

IBy telegIsph 70 thc DispaIch'I
BosToN, September 27.-The Teemer-
Ross boat.racc at Point Of Pines has been
postponed on account Of rough water
The race is now ordered for Monday alter
noon Mt 4 O'Clock. Pools were selling at
the time Of the postponement at three 10
one In favor OF Ross, but an even bel OF
$500 by TeemCr's hackers found no takers
All bets are declared of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
A Panther Makes Things Lively NJ
Rocky Mount.

A letter from Rocky Mount, Franklin
county. describing a circus parade IN that
place on Tuesday, says: The liveliness OF
the crowd reached its climax when the
panther got out Of his cage and roamed the
streets, which were crowded with women
and children. Fortunately, this novel and
unexpected feature Of the parade did not
result seriously. A good many lost their
breath running, but no lives were lost.
The beast was finally caught and put back
In his cave
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
ABig Long Island Fire.

IEY NIcHfapH 70 INC TIsUhVVH'T
GREEN POINT, l.. L., September IL
About l2:l5 this morning fire broke out
in the extensive fve-story iurniture-iac-
tory Of Charles Medic II Company, on De
voc and Leonard streets, Williamsburg,
and quickly Quilted the building. The
flames also extended to the planning mill adj
joining and partially destroyed 1t. Loss
on building, machinery, and stock is eiti-
mated at $4,000. Foreman Tanning, OF
No. Is engine Of the Brooklyn Fire De
partment, fell through a welI-hole FROM the
second story OF the factory into some burn
ing timbers below, sustaining very serious
inil1ies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
A Brig CnpSized.

TIiN tdUIt u IIIt UI7IdI'T'I
LoNpoN. september IA brig. sup
posed TO be the Ornen, Captain Boreb. from
Savannah. August Sth. for Hamburg, Ia.
capszcd on the Island Nordcrney, in the
North sea. \ life buoy marked Ornen
and number OF casks marked Savannah
have been picked up near the spot where
the vessel capsiZed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Death OF n Commodore.

TBy UTegfaph 20 Tie DIspaIVT'I
WASHINGTON. September 27.-A telc-
gram was received at the Navy Depart
ment to-day announcing that Commodore
Thomas 5. Fillebrown, commander OF th@
New York navy-ysrd, died suddenly TINS
morning at New York OF heari-disease::
Commodore Fillebrown wss sixty years OF
axe, and was appointed to the New YORK
hayward in March last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
BrighfOn.Bcaeh Races.

Nv ieIctTaph 10 Inc UI'paIrH.T
BRIGHTON BEACH, september IL
Weather clear; track good; attendance
large.
FIRST race-sellng race. three quarters
Of mile-Rica won; Bahama second,
Contessa third. Time, l:lS4.
Second race selling race. one mile
Electrificr won; Faugh-a- Balllgh second,
Centennial third. Time. l:4G.
Third race-mile and an eighth-Arsenic
won: Treasurer second, Roy 5. Clarke
third. lime. 2:l3t.
Fourth race-mle and an eighth-Burg-
omaster won; Black Jack second, Krupp
Gun third. Time. ,.
Fifth race-sevcu cighths OF a mile
Pope Leowon; Frolic second. Time. 1885.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
THE S0UDAY EXPEDITION
rroeps I'm Route for tgyp,-rhe Mahdi's Re
iigious I,Ih.r,t,sx


iigious Liberaiity.
"A London special OF Friday says The
contingent OF the Guards who are going to
Egypt 10 form part OF the camel corps left
for Portsmouth to-day. Thousands OF per-
sons witnessed their departure and cheercd
them heartily. The rest Of the volunteers
for the camel corps, 10 the number Of 500.
lcit Aldershot to-day, starting off in high
spirits.
TIE SEAT or WAR.
Messengers from the friendly tribe OF
Amarnrs came into Suakim to-day. They
ask for supply Of food and arms 10 enable
The m to continue their successful campaign
against the Hadendowas. The messengers
declare that the rebels are unable to move
on account Of the many OF their number
who are suffering from wounds. Osman
Digna has only 200 followers at Taniai, the
rest OF his adherents having been dispersed
through want OF supplies. Handbook Is un.
occupied and the road to Berber Il clear OF
The enemy for many miles.
THE NAHDI's LIBHRAIITY.
II Is stated that the nuns and missionarie.
At III Obied are receiving good treatment
The Mahdi has assigned TO their Use house
sud garden outside the town. A former
servant OF Baron Seckendorff i nov com
mander Of a gun-battery in the Mahdi's
army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Governor cleveland to visit Buffalo

IBY telegraph % Inc UlspaIch.T
ALBANY, n. Y, September 27.-Goy-
ernor Cleveland has arranged TO leave this
CITY at II o'clock Thursday next on fat
train. arriving in Buffalo at 1870. Elabo-
rate preparations have been made for his
recppiion there. This will be the Gov
eIpor's first visit to his home since his
nomination. The train will make but few
siops. and there will be few, il any, demon
STATIONS along the route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
ncstricting tne Pig.Iron ProductIon,

Buffalo: New York. u; Buffalo. 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
sma.h.rp on the seabonrd Road.

ISptcliI ItItsIdII 2" III' ''I'Uf0OH'I
NORFOLK, VA, September 81, 1884.
There was railroad smash-up at Buck
horn, on the seaboard and Roanoke rail-
road, to-day. Several burden cars were
destroyed and locomotive damaged. +.
Rddick. engineer, was painfully injured.
The train ditched at the crossroads on
the same road last night was brought in to-
day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
MARINH INTELIsGENCR.

IMMATURE ALNANAC-SEPT. IS, 1854
sun rises.......... Cos HIGH rIDs.
sun sct............ 5:j4 Morning. .......... 1852
Noon ,"t.........l2:OO Evening 80. ...'..,l l;us
MINIATURE ALMANAC FOR SEPT. %.
Inn rI@e..-........ 6:0sI HIGH TIDE
Sun set............ 5:52 NoInlng......,..., Il:9:
Noon ,cts......... l2;30 EVcning...........l2:O
PORT OF RICHMOND, September ~, 1854.
ARRIVED.
Stc,mcr Roanoke. Couch. New York, inerchan-
disc snd passengers, George ". Allen Coz
steamer Equator, Philadelphia, merchandise
sc. ~
mail merchandise, and passengers l.. Il. Iatum,
schooner Ada Ame,, Adams, Rockland. lime,
Warner Moore.
Richmond Ice Company.
SAILED.
Schooner Fla f. Little. Crawford, Wilmington,
poplar wood; vessel, Curtis & Parser.
PORT OF NEwPORT's NEWS, SEPT. 81, 1854.
10y Telegraph
ARRIVED.
Steamer william Kennedy, Parker, Providence,
aud sailed for West Point.
steamer Manhattan, stevens, West Point, ana
sailed for SeM York.
steamer George Appold, ! "ster vest Golht' anu
sal ed for Norfolk.
:, boomer Ann l.. Lockwood, Matthews, New
Haven.
SAILED.
steamer Yoxford uritsil, Crosby. London
Eng. having coaed.
schooner .-smG-. >E!lth, Boston, coal tHcs@pehhc
Schooner Charlc, 4. Coulomb, Mage, Boston,
coul, Chesapeake and ohio railway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
MADISON COUNTY.
Dsmoerafie s1esiips-O'FerrsIi and Woods
on the stump Blair Fails 10 Appear.

ON the stump Blair Fails 10 Appear.
fConespondeDee Of the Richmond DIspateh.l
MADISON COURTHOUSE,
September rs, 1854.
This was County-Court day here. There
was large crowd In town, drawn hither,
no doubt, with the expectation Of hearing
the issues Of the day discussed. a. II had
been extensively advertised that Hon. G.
+. O'Ferrall and other Democratic speak
ers wouid address the citizens; also, that
Attorney General Blair would be on the
ground 10 represent the Radical party.
Colonel O'FerTali end Captain N. Woods
were on hand, but Blair came not. Craig.
of essun,on, was also expected bud did
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Tho Cotton SUNNY.

fBy telegraph 10 the Dispstcb.I
New YORK, September 27.-The total
visible supply OF cotton for the world -
1,440,37i bales. Of which sl9,71l bales are
American. against l,623,342 and l,oio,64z
bales respectively last year. Receipts at
interior towns, 62,494 bales; receipts rom
p limitations, 1;0,30l bales. Crop in sight
not given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-28
Root. and shoe-Yactory burned
m, tel,rr,ph to the DI.p.teh.l

IEF ItTfFTNlII VI tIIt III'VH'V"'I
ST. PAUL, September 27.-kelloCg John
sons boot and shoe-iactOry was destroyed
by fire this morning. The loss on build
ing is 81. 600, on machinery $1,000. and on
stock $50, goo. The nigbt-watchman says
the building was set on fire.