Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-05
THROUGH THE STATE.
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
Death OF Dr. George O.. R,ves, the Democratic
Candidate for CONGRESS Election Notes.
lCorcsrondeuce Of the Richmond Dipstch.l


ICorrsroudeuce Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
PEIERSuUIo, November 4. 1884.
Or. George Il. Rivos, The Democratic
candidate for Congress. died at his resi-.
dcncc. in Prince George county, this mora
ing 1T 1880 O'clock. In The tifty sixth year
OF his age. The fact Of his dcsth was not
generally known here until after noon.
The announcement, while T. caused sincere
regret, had no uaterill eject upon the vote.
The Democrats east their votes for him
dead, all the same * though he were alive.
What Gle his death. had Il occurred yes
icrday, would have had. /, j. hard % say.
Or. RivCS was one OF The most active and
conscientious Democrats in the state. lie
believed IN Ggbt,ng the enemy everywhere
and on an occasions. II was mainly
through III, influence and 10 his spirited
addresses th,t thc Dcmocratic Convention
IN tins di>tIit decided finally 10 make
nomination for Congress. lie hcSitNed TO
scccpt thst nomination when conferred
upon him. but after accepting entered nj
once End actively into the contest. lie
traycll a night and day and spoke often.
The exposure and the CNertion incident 30
the canvass proved too much for HIM. lie
contracted severe cold. which resulted in q
fatal attack Of pneumonia. His funeral
will be- preached by Rev. John T.. Edwards
tomorrow afternoon N O'Clock. at his
late residence. Or. kiycS was q brother Of
The hic Timothy Riycs, known in his day
ard still remembered rs the "war-horSc
Of Democracy in Virginia. lie possessed
MANY 81 he remarkable trait, OF his
brother m debate. and on the stump was a
powerful and effective speaker. lie at one
time represented III, county ia the Lcgis-
iaiUre, itcd many positions OF trust, and
pOs>rs>cd the entire confidence OF the peO-
pic al this section.
The election to-day passed of very
quietly. There were no Disturbances at
qnv + The p1l,. The two Republican fac
lion, worked hard all the day. The ne.
erocs 40 wore badges representing their
ic,uociiyc faclioH>-the Brady men red
badges. and the Evans men blue. The red
were iu the majority in Thu city.
The vote Of this city in November. 1852,
W.. r> follows: For John :. Wise, 2,03j;
tor JOHN T.. Massey. 1000. Republican
majority, .c3i. IN the municipal election
nj h>i ,pring the vote for Mayor was
FOR JaTrslt Republican,, ass; for Tosh
Democrat, i.7i3. Republican majority
i.ofj.
An interesting incident Of the Chester
field canvass occurred this morning. The
entire White voting population OF swift
Crcek village marched 10 the polls in Ei-
'lica and voted The straight Democrrtic
ticket.
Captain Il. F. Cmldrcv. an old and we'll
known citizen. died here last evening at
IN advanced age.
The subject oi the Virginia and Carolina
railroad was under discussion again for
several hours in the Common Council lust
evening. and speeches for and against were
heard. There seems Ia be q different con-
..llcliou Of that portion OF the contract be-
tween tine city and the railroad company
relative 20 the exchange Of bonds, aud the
Council was asked 10 place the proper con
,iruction upon the words in questl0n-that
l.. whether ,bc company should BE- re-
Qu.red 10 begin work on the road at Pc
icr,bmg before receiving The city'S bonds.
OF WHITTIER tie bonds should be delivered
on beginning OF work on any portion OF
the section Of road twenty miles out from
Petersburg. The matter Wa referred u
abe Finance Committee, with power To act
tn tine PREMISES, RuHIN ApA3E.