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Ind TuHNiNa pP Ar wR0So 1IAE.
nj, pssssry RssusEs HsHs - - "''
vie Nssssss Asais'

s,x wears ago Thomas Dockerty, of
BvcckyilIe, Long Island. married younB
lady in Brooklyn. and took h<r 70 tne
horpc OF his fsttcr. al Oyster Bay, wbem
they nyed happily until abort . year axos
whs n the Young husband mysteriousiy o's-
appeared from the village. leaving his
father 10 take care OF hts wife and Two
children. A dii:gent search was made Tor
the missing man, but no irases OF bIm
ccnid he found Ills wife mourucd him
ss dead, and his father was Of the sane
opinion.
After nocherty's disappearance Garrett
Remscn. a welEto-do farmer Of the uetxh-
borbood. paid the greatest attention to the
handsome widow. About two weeks ago
he asksd her 10 marry him. Mrs.. Docherty
,a,d she would have 10 consult her fasher'
m-hw. Mr. Eemsen called 10 the old xen-
tIenwn and requested the hand oi his
dsucbier.in.law IN marriage. The Old gem
tIeman was delegated Of the idea. ~ !
wouId relieve him OF the care OF the chtl-
dreu. Justice Chipp. OF Oyster bay, was
sent for. and IN the presence OF Mr.
| pocherty and his daughter he made the
couple man and wife. They immedinteiy
| took the children TO the Remsen home-
stead. About two wccS> after the mar
rage Mr.. Rcir>eu WIS slutnx iu su' t'asu
when he was startled by vigorous knock
ON the window. lie looked no and was
| horritied 70 sec the face OF Thomas Docberty.
| The latter declined to enter the house,
but demanded the possession OF his chil-
drep. His wife refused 10 part With the
| children, aud a scene ensued. Ren,sen
was finally obliged to put Docherty out OF
| the house. The latter went to the home of
his father. and the next da, began proceed-
| ings for divorce.
His father. who induced the unfortunate
woman 10 marry Remsen. and who W.T.
messed the ceremony befoie Justice Chipp.
advised him 10 have her arrested for biga-
my. Young Docberty made application TO
Justice Chipp for a warrant for her arrest,
| but the Justice refused TO grant II on The
ground that the woman was compelled 70
marry Remsen by his father. The diyorce
proceedings are pending before Judge
Bsrtleti, in the supreme Court, Kings
| county. The wife, acting sn the advice OF
Romsen, will inierposc no objection 10
| Docherty getting a divorce. IL Is said thai
| after the divorce she will rcmarry Remscn.
Dochcry will get possession Of the ehll-
| drcn. as Remscn says h. doesn't want
/ fh.n,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
MANcHEsrAR MArrERx
Thsns.aisirs-Dsy- kusiea, snd Drs'sssie :
RED Meas BsIt-PJssnsi.

There were The usual servers al the city
churches last night. all OF which were
largely attended. The attendance az the
BAPTIST church was unusually large, and
much interest manifested.
The entertainment called "Droom
drill' to he given by the ladies OF the
PRESBYTERIAN church about the 10Th OF nes'
month bid, fair 10 DO very good. Those
taking part in Il are rehearsing tner parts
nightly.
The ladies Of the Central Methodist
church will give a Thanksgiving supper al
said church tonight.
To day being Thapksgiy'ng'day, the
public schools will be closed. and the day
will be generally observed as holiday
here.
The Musical and Dramatic Association
meets at Ccrsiey's Hail to-ntght.
The order of Red Men gave bail Of Ly-
eeum Hall last night. The party In attenJ-
anee enjoyed themselves very much and
did not disperse until late hour.
Gentlemen from this city lcit last night
and many others will 20 out this morning
TO join in the sport of bunting In The belds
OF Chesterfield to-day.
Mr.. John NJ. French and wife, who were
marTH Il in Washington some weeks since,
have returned 10 the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

Consumer, Of "Dilps Best " tobacco will
please notice carefully the yellow tag on
same. and see that il has the wording, IN
black letters. "DllPs Best" Other tobac-
COS are being placed on the market with
tag similar In coloring To the "hlFs Best
tag, and may mlslead consumers oil this
celebrated brand Of tobGcco. To be genu-
inc. the little yellow tax must have on u
"Dill', Best" In buying. do not ask Tor
the little yellow tag, Il formerly, hui
"Dilrs Best" and see that you get what
Won ask for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
IIouse Of Correction.

iIhf iNf Di0DitNhsl
Much has bcen said about worh-hOll,e,
and so far nothing has been done, though
no doubt there are those who have good
schemes to present. Whatever l. under
taken should be begun at once, that The
>alnr committee Of the Council which con-
sidcred the matter may BE- able 10 report on
il IN time lOr action to he taken. The last
reIort was Killed Ly being originated too
near the close OF The terms Of office OF the
councilmen.
Let us get the present Council to work.
then. at once; and TO do thi> | would >us-
geSt that Judge Atkins. warm advocate
Of the scheme. should call through the pa
pers meeting in his courtroom some suit
able evening N the near future, At which a
popular expression 0f the peoples wi,hc'
in the matter would be sent up to the
Council for their consideration. and p0ssi'
bly .ome plan be presented to them which
viii meet their favorable consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
CITY Mission.

Thi> noble band OF Christian women. "ho
have done such good service in the p1,t'
have again Organized for work durns the
coming winter, now almost upon u>. Ihere
J. already good deal Of suffering amongst
the poor which requires attention At once
The collectors for this charity will soon
be out. and il is hoped that they Will meet
with that ready response which ha- hereto
fore been accorded them. Visitors have
been assigned to all portions OF the cliy.
and help is bestowed only after pcr-on'l
xiSifatiOu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
RICHMOND REGISTRATION.
Proposed New Listing Of Voters In this Cit
in f<SJ,

Proposed New Listing Of Voters In this civ
in 1855.
The following is Mr.. Loy cnstcin's I'LL
"to provide for a new registration Of the
voters OF the city Of Richmond" which
has passed the Senate and will pass the
House Immediately after the Anderson.
Mccormick bill becomes a law
{. Be IL enacted by the General assembly
OF l'hginia. That II shall be lawful for the
Electoral Board Of the city Of Richmond. if
they shall so determine by vote Of said
Board. TO order new registration Of the
voters OF SAID city during the year lSSj. at
such lime as they may designate. and for
that purpose the several registrars Of said
city shall sit six days, beginning at sunrise
and closing at sunset on each day, for tue
purpose OF registering the duly qualified
voters of said city; and they shall in every
respect bc subject 10 and bc governed Nv
the general laws OF the state in regard 10
registration Of voter.
,. This act .hall he in force from it, pass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

We are advertising Virginia lands for
sale in two thousand nlne hundred and
seycnty.seven (2,oi,) American and Caus-
dian newspapers, ldailies. weeklies. month
he>. and ,emi-monthlies), and we oher to
Virginia landowners the benefits OF this
unparalleled publicity given TO oIlr agency:
we shall soon is>ue new catalogue, and
those wishing to sell realty would do well
to place il on our lists.
II. l.. STAPLES X Co,
Real Estate Agents, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
Sunrcme Court Of Appeals.

Sargent & 90. agaInst LaniOrd and
ais. Motion to dismiss the appeal over
ruled.
W. W. Cosby, Jr.. allowed 10 practice ~
counsel in This court.
Cheatham against Chcatham's eNccu-
tor and others. Argued by W. W. Henry.
Esq. for the appellant and submitted.
MOrrisOn's executor against Household
cr's administrator. Submitted.
Brown against Browns administrators
and ais. submitted.
Lcgrand's administrator against Fitch
and ais. Argued by Msior 4. !. Kirk
patrick for appellant.
Adjourned over ill Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
virginia Steamboat Company

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Virginia Steamboat Company was
held in this city yesterday. The superm-
Ten dent, report showed that the business
and steamers Of the company were 10 good
condition. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: II. h. Ely
son, president; Thomas clyde, yiee-presi-
dent; and l.. II. Tatum, superintendent.
treasurer. aud secretary. The following
directors were elected: J.. o. Noting. II.
X. Ellyson. Thomas Clyde. d. F. Clyde, J,
". McCarrick. aud l.. Il. Tatum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
Moxarf Ibis Evening,

|. Overture. Poet and Peasant" sup
pei Orchestra. ,. Trombone Solo. '' Don
Carlos" Verdi Mr. A. Equi. ). soprano
solo. Mrs. Ellen :. McCartee, OF Wa.hinS e
ton. ID. &. I. Flute solo. "Tyrolean AR
con Nariazone." (Boehm.) with orchestral
accompaniment, Mr. II. Farmer. ). " Rev
erie" (NieuXtemp>,) Orchestra. q. Piano
Duet, The HungarianDance," Brahms
Mes.rs. Thilow and Reinhardt. :. soprano
Solo, Mrs. Ellen :. McCsrtee. :. - Invita-
ton to Dance" (Weber,) Orchestra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
Died from His Weunds.

Charles Edward Johnson, the colorcd
man who was shot at Ilarris's Hall MONDAY
night. died yesterday soon after o'clocA'
The Coroner will hold an inquest upon thc
body at the colored almshouse this morn
ing at IL o'clock. William Hamilton'
colored youth about seventeen year' o,l'
is thought to he the party who indicted TIC
wounds which led 10 Johnson's deaih'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
Thanksgiyin.-Day,

Tli> j. Thank,eiying-day, and there VII
be services in an unusually large number
of churches. and the prospects are thai the
people wIIl turn out in great numbers.
sunday hours a to } i. N.) viii be- Oh
-eryed at the posi-Oftce.
Bv direction OF The Mayor, all city oiiice'
will Ice closed to-day. All bill, due io-di!
can bc paid tomorrow without penalty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

The managers OF the Baptist Home for
Aged Women will have their annual dora
lion on Thankseiy ing.day. All the friends
OF the institution are requested 10 send
their contributions on that day either to
the Home or TO the basement Of the Second
Baptist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

f.. ~ COOK, household furniture, al "a north
Ninth str,ci. at 10 All.
SUTTON 4 Co. D0rs-pscking Establishments
dwelling, Sc. on the east side oi hiyh ,stoc',
MiP.M.
" RANDOI. PHI. trustee. a. sos Main slreef, az
IL VI. stationery, faneS goods, Se-, and ~
4. NJ. books.
JNO. y. LAucHION. JE., 1909 Main street, sil-
90
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Thanksgiving Dinner.

Don't forget the Thanksgiving dinner AZ
Grace Street Baptist church to-day from
to n. NJ. There will also be a supper at
uight. The proceeds will be devoted to a
good cause, and the ladies having the mat
ter in charge should be encouraged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
The People. Com edy Comp.uy,

Last night the Peoples Comedy Com.
pary presented lied Astray" at the Rich
mohd Theatre. and fun audience was
present.
Ills afternoon at the matinee the same
play will be repeated, and Ito-night " Our
Boys ~ will be given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
po..ponea rns.l ru...l.y Nen<.

The case Of William Hamilton, charged
with shooting Charles Edward Johhsyn
o., th coIored), was called In the Police Cous,
Yesterday morning, and continued "h''
neat Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

Light. medium. and ndhea,y-weigm
Oyercoats
in great variety 1T low prices. Look at them.
T.. Il. SPENCE X son.
Ninth aud Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
Uissiuruished visitors Coming.

Generals Rosecrans, Slocum, and Murray
and four ladies VIII arrive in Richmond
from old Point this afternoon and stop at
the Exchange Hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

tOD-LnEE on And LblE.-flIat pleasant and
active agent in the cure of all consnmpsye symp-
toms. "WuBOR's toNr0uSD of PURE 'oO-
LIyFH OIt ANp lMK," Il b'ing universally
adopted IN medical practice. sold by the propr,e-
tor. \. u. WULoE, Chemist, Boston. and ail Drug
nl-i..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
Suggestions for This Thanksgiving.
naV.


RICHMOND. Va. November 20, 1881.
10 the Editor Of he DiSpatch:
Permit me 10 make a few Suggestions
and to ask your influence in calling the al
tenti0n Of this Commonwealth especially
our busincSs-menl 10 our duty and high
privilege by faithful observance Of
Thanksgiving-day. Let every one IN this
lair land "call upon their souls and all
that is within them - to worship and praise
God for His wonderful goodness 10 the
children OF men. Let H. thank God for
delivering us from the political dominion
Of bad man. And lei us pray that Prcsi-
deni.elect Cleveland may commune with
our Father in Heaven aS solomon did.
When God appeared to solomon lt 0'ibeon
God ,aid. ASK what | shall give
thee" and solomon said Give,
therefore. Thy servant nm understand
ing heart 10 Judge Thy people That |
may discern between good and bad"
And the speech pleased tue Lord that
he had asked this thing. II. Kings, "a
chapter. Let lis also pray that men may
realize more and more that "man'S chief
end i TO gl0rify God and enjoy Him for
ever Let men. business S-men. know that
the highest honor j. To be diligent In
business. feryent in spirit, sewing the
Lord" Businessmen ought 10 live on the
highest pinnacle OF Christianity. but they
can only do 50 by praying to God, who l.
almighty and wihug 10 answer pray 4.
Men must learn TO depend upon God for
blessings IN tins life as well a. IN the life Ia
come. Let men "Scek first the kingdom
o! God aud his righteousness and all these
thing. (bes~ing>) ,hall be added unto
Them
did not intend to preach sermon.
could not. Il would. Bat ! do ask that
our businessmen close their stores and OF
lice, from I0 10 = O'Clock. II not Tor the
whole day. Thursday. November 9th. and
let their cmployc, attend their respective
churches. Him that conle.sc'h me be-
fore men. him will also confess before N,
Father which j. in heaven" i. ". J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

BROMIDE gocK ANp RYE CoMro,ND, safe
and effective remedy tor Cough, Colds, or
hoarsene,s. Contain. ~ upiata aud will fivo re-
lief Soldhy l.. WAGNEg, Druggiit
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MOZART HALL.
DRY GuODS, S0TsoSs. &c.

DRY GuODS. S0TIoSs. &c.
1 nEXrEH. 9o7 BROAD s1'EET,- Atour
IL. store ,her, win be made such weeping re9uc-
fIDp. u IN Departments that Will make thc heNt
:. ,,a,s memorable a. WEEK on BARGAINS.
F,rqci fer lime Tie noise and strife,
lu ih,s calm heaven where baraains are rite;
kur all herr l. done above hou d ana guar;
no cutting. in prices YOU can count on thc goods
for Nc don't dcli "a lais'h"od,.
CLOaKs.
riist We in,,ic1 careful inspection Of TIE d.
cidcd bargain. we 90 oncnas ~ NEAFS;
LADltS' WALkINt. JAlkL + ~ sl:'V'
pII~II-TEIMNFD JACtElS at Fy.15;
MACK ALL-WOOl. ia CKElS at $3.50;
BLACK ALL-WnuI JACKETS At - 20
Hi.L.WOOL NEWMARKETs rcduccs' iiom no
unr si5 NFWN ARKETS uov.l2;
nrrs2O NFWMAEkETs now ZIG;
AlL-WUOL ~ SSiAN CIRCULARS 80 80;
sII CIRCULARS down 20 $500;
sItk WRAPS 80 iflN ccut- ou the uollaf'
PLUSH AND FANCY CLONKING>.
aa.lNCH CIoAKING PLUSH reduced from ~
s7.iStc1iiii fancy cLoAKiNGs rcdaced from
57-iSt'HH iBSAiV1FFR reducedto<l:
TtEii II TWILL and plNS M O. AhlN"
reduced much below regular price.
SPECIAL.
SOC dogeu CHECKED NAPKINS. 3H tncn'
at 25c.
INTERESTING.
nil line Of HANDKERCHIEF lAl.,
S.c9s F., Lt%IlSGS In Mr. M,l caS,6s %i VS ana al ali
-hsdes. order. tahcn for same goods promptly
li,d.
will tn, FErNCn.WoVEN CORSET th1l s'i
ever where for 1us.
FURS.
FTECCILARS. MI FF,. aud FUR 1RlNNiNN
very cheap.
DHESs GOODS,
WOOL Ck>IINfEEa ~ lOc
EANCY PIAlD- fsftucef nom H. i' ~r.;
3o-iNCH VERY FINE BODY CA>iid.GE' 40
shaCes. reduced 90 poe:
SOC. JIR>hN CLOTHS nov 100:
3C-INCH NL-WOul. Casnufi;l. m an
sLades ~ 3 : e.. have hem 5nc;' ,;-,..-..
HiNCK CASiiNirrsE at sSc.;
Cec. DIACk CASHMERE ~ 5rc
Another lot uf The 81. DRESS GOODS.
55-INCIi ALI~MOOI. LADIES CLOTHS rc-
dnced from 81 90 7ac.;
FANCY RIPS reduced from 70 g. TO-
SPECIAL.
l40 dozen PURE LlNEN, HFN>TtTCilEL
nANBkfECHlEF> worth l3c. a. piece, M Zoe.
SOMETHING NkW.
EIDFR.DoWN MOTHER HUBARp>, in drae,
white. pink. light blue, aud red. 'or hi'ic
chiidren-thc newest aud hanuspme~i wraps log
tbc hiilcs ones in tbe city.
FLANNEiS.
UIIF, SCAELET. aud WHITE TWiLLED
FLANNEL :, fuli width, extra heavy and hny,
were 35c.. now zoe;
GRAY FLANNEL al lOc.: - ~ .
l,.reains in I'i.AIN and SHAKER FLNNNLLS.
SPECIAL.
AIL-wOOI. SCARLET SHIRTS and DRAW
Hrs only 75c.
NFRINO CNDERWEAH.
LADIES', GFNTLENt\'s, and ClllLpRk\c :
MTRiNO NEAE. in white aud red, "a great
bargain .
BLANKETS.
HIANKTTS from 81 a uair 20 sl2;
COMFORTS At Toe. = I, ri.Ib, fis5ff fAss's -
500. &3, $3.50. aud "a.
An opportunity seldom offered 10 purchase goods
at such low hguie- and an eNaninaiion - The
goods viii convince Sou tnat We mean l., WAL We
ltNl iifsN w.
no is-Tukt IN 3O7 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

VALUABLE ANp COMMUNICATIONS
BHoNcuIAL TB0cuEs are a ,afc and sure remedy
for Bronchitis, Coughs, ond other fronhie' Of tho
Throa, and Lungs. S,if oHiy 80 bofcs. Price
~ c,uts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
Don't Forget

| our auction sale OF siiyerware to-day !;
| Clocks, Bronzes. and the celebrated Rogers
Table.Cutlery, at 1909 Main street. Jao. u.
| Ianghton Jr. Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

DURKEE's SALAD DRESSING AND CoLp-MsAr
SAUCE-The finest mayonai,e FOR meat, hsh, ani
vegetable saiads. and superb tabl,-siuce u far
surpasses any homemade dressing. Everybody
likes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

The edge of the axe that shall send the national
bird 10 hi. manife-t destiny on Thank shyng-day
g. not les, keen than The anticipation that awaits
hls advent at the Thanksgiving dinner. Quite a.
Keen 4. The appetite with which we await the
Thank giving trade, and the preparations FOR II
are the most gcucrou. and ample. since we an
uouuced that cui prices in our entire stock of
SUPERB WINTER CLOTHING would be the
ordo~ Of tie day our store hs, been unusually
busy. The good people know thd when We say
cut price. that we do ca, not only In our an
noanccIncni in ,he paper. but in our store; and
we ,ay again, from hi, day forth FOR The balance
e ihe season, we will sell our goods EEGARD-
LESS OF rROtIT.ss we pr fer TO have the cost
I'm preference To carrying over stock of
oYERCOATs.
see what .6 viii buy in ONERCOATS;
see what 81 will buy in ONERCOArS;
se, what - will buy IN OVERCOAts;
See what slO Will buy In ONGHCOATS;
see what sl2 viii buy IN oVEECOAf>;
see what ,la viii buy in OVEECOATS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

and Niolets. Cut Flowers and Floral De-
signs. to bc had at Catlin's. Ninth street,
two doors above Nam. Telephone 3l2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

stevia. and smilax. ut Catlin's. . north
Ninth street, two doors above Main. Tele-
phone 312. M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
TRIXN CICARs.

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRlNrING hoVsh y hor-
onghy equipped 10 do all kinds Of BOON AND
JOB-PRINTISG At the shortest notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
SMOKE TRtNY tiG AIRS

BooK ANp Jon PAINTING uoatly execatedat the
Dispatch Job-Printing House.
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|. " ADDELL.
Commander.
BILLS PASSED.

TO amend the law relative to school trlls-
tees and appointment OF teachers.
To regulate the licensing OF teachers in
public free schools.
To protect miners and provide for the
nprointment of al Inspector Of mines.
lhc House agreed to senate amendment
regarding the pay to John W. Daniel and
W. Il. Staple, for legal services in the case
OF the congressional reappOrtonment bill
while under consideration before the Court
OF Appeals. The amendment reduces the
amount from $500 to $500.
Amending the Code in regard to the
doorkecper To the Executive. messenger 10
the Governor. and secretary OF the Com
mOnweath.
Adjourned,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27

Coughs, colds. and sOre-throat yield
readily to B. II. Dou lass 4 sons Capsi-
cum Cough Drops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
STATE FISHERY Force,
STATE or MARYLAND.
OFFICE OF COMMANDER.
49,, a.. N,,..y,I.,. ~ 1894

ANNAPOLIS. November -, 1854.
Deppi,f LemVd Smooi, Coamqad6g St9'f
SiooD haiie lines:
Sir.-I have 10 call vour particular At
icntion to the act Of 1884. chapter ~. 10
regulate the taking Of oysters in the roto.
mae river. This act iOrbds the taking OF
oysters i'm the Potomac river by any person
other than citizens OF Maryland or \ IT.
ginia. and by virtue of the Sd section Of
the act Il l. ltNiul for the citizens Of the
state, Of MlrN land or Virginia 10 take
oysters m the Potomac river after comply
lpg with the requirements Of the law Of
The State of which he Is a citizen. and any
citizen Of either state who takes oyster, In
lhe Potomac river without having complied
with the requirements OF the law of hi>
state ,hall be considered guilty OF violating
the laws OF hi> State. and shall be- prose
cutcd according to such laws. The fourth
section OF the act provides that all offences
committed bv persons not citizens Of either
state inay be punished by the magistrate or
courts OF either state, but offences commit
ted by citizens of Maryland or Virginia
shall be punished by magistrates or court :
of their respective States and YOU are spr-
cialy enjoined 10 respect these provisions
Of the law in arresting offenders, that all
conflict Of Jurisprudence between the two
states may be avoided. BY the fourth see
ton OF the law YOU may pursue any offender
against This law beyond the boundary line
Of either state upon nayigable waters. aud
arrest him wherever found upon such
waters. respectfully.
JAMES |. WADDELL.
Commander.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-27
STATE or MARYLAND, }
ENECU1IvE DEPARTMENT.
ANN.,poIIs NoVcmbeT "a. 1884.

EXECU1vE DEPARTMENT.
ANNAPOLIS, November -, 1884.
Ills EJc1HCncy GOrcrUOr Cameron;
Dear Sir,-l received your teleeram YES
trrday morning, and answered when the
Office opened in the afternoon.
have Row To enclose a copy Of instruc-
tions from the commander OF Mary
state fishing force to the deputy command
erS OF The police ,ioOp on duty in the Po-
t0mac river. SPECIAL instructions have
been sent To the deputy commander Of
the steamer McLanc to take the citl-
Zen> and vessels of Virginia arrested by
him TO the nearest Virginia magistrate.
hope our united efforts will be eXerted
10 S,cuIc proper understanding aS To The
construction of the local laW OF this State,
chapier iG3 Of 1854. under which these AZ
rest, were made. II was intended 10 pro-
icct the trbuiaric, 0f the Potomac against
al drcdgcrs. whether citizens OF Virginia
or Mary land. II ought not TO interfere
with The execution of the general oyster
nw OF 1854. chapter 20. founded on the
compact between MARYLAND and Virginia.
have called the attention of the Attorney
General 10 the subject. and will commu.
nIcaic 10 YOU the result of my action.
Yours. very respectfully,
ROBERT VI. McLANE.