Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-08
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
Resignation OF Pastor-rhe Recent Regat-
tn-Serieus Runaway Accident, &c.

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PETERSBURG. July !, 1884.
Rev. A. Judson Reamy, pastor OF the
Byrne-street Baptist church, much to the
regret Of his congregation. yesterday len.
dered his resignation. His pastorate,
though Of brief duration, was sufficiently
long TO bind him TO his people In loving
bonds. A strong effort was made TO induce
him TO withdraw his resignation, but with
out avail. His duty, he says, calls him TO
another field, where he thinks he can be
more useful. Under these circumstances
the resignation was accepted. In q few
weeks the congregation OF this church will
commence the erection OF new edifice on
upper Sycamore street. The greater p0r-
ton Of the fund for the purpose has been
raised.
Meetings OF both the Appomattox aud
Cockade Boat Clubs will be held tonight,
at which will be discussed the proposition
80 extend a challenge to the Norfolk club
TO a test OF skill and speed in our own
waters. The Petersburg clubs are not
satisfied that the late regatta at Norfolk
afforded n fair opportunity TO the inland
crews 30 show their speed. and they desire
20 test this point on smooth waters. 1t is
believed that both clubs will unite in the
challenge.
Mr.. David Dunlop left to-day for New
York, whence be will sail for England, to be
absent until the fall.
Rev. S. s. Lambeth and family left to-
,,s, 10. few weeks visit TO Culpeper and
vicinity.
DIR. I. Stanley Beckwith, one OF our
Oldest aud best physicians, has been Sc
riously III for SEINE days. Mr.. w. irving
Smith, collector OF delinquent taxes, Is also
IN. The condition Of Mr.. George W. Suth-
erland shows no Improvement to-day. His
physicians regard II rs critical.
AT the approaching term OF the Hastings
Court there will be one felony and two
misdemeanor cases 10 60 before The grand
Jury. The felony ease is that Of Thomas j.
Davis, charged with the killing OF John
Diiman some weeks ago. Self-defence viii
be the plea OF the accused, and II is be-
lieved VIII be strong one. Davis Is out
on bail.
Mrs. Bridget Eddy died Saturday eve
ming at the advanced age Of nearly ninety
years. Her burial took place yesterday
afternoon.
A meeting Of the newly-elected Board OF
Health was held this morning, but II was
deemed advisable 90 adjourn over until the
18th before organizing, in order TO await
the action OF the Council upon an ordi-
nance In reference to that department pre-
pared by the medical faculty.
Master Hudson Prosser, aged about thif-
teen years, was severely injured yesterday
afternoon by blow on the head from n
companion with whom he was lighting.
A gentleman Of this city was out driving
m Prince George county yesterday, and
had with him o h.tle son Of Mrs. Charles
w. Sydnor, aged about eight years. Seeing
snake on the side OF the road the gentle
man alighted aud cut at II with his whip.
The horse was frightened by th" noise and
ran oil. The little boy seized the reins aud
tried to check the animal, but in vain.
The horse ran a distance OF over mile and
n half, and IN Jumping ditch threw the
boy out, iniuring him very severely about
the head. IL was some time before the lit
lie fellow could be found. lie was brought
home at once. His condition Is regarded
rs very precarious.
The Mayor has recently had occasion to
fine a number Of parties charged with cre-
ating disturbances on the street-cars.
Many laborers and factOry.hands In this
city are either out Of employment or work
ing on short time. Owing, II Is said, to
the dull season and the surplus OF stock,
several of the large cotton.mills and tobac-
co.factorios have reduced the working
time, and one or more OF the latter have
temporarily ceased operations.
In regard 10 the congressional contest Ia
this district. II is stated by gentleman
whose head Is wise that II the colored
people will spend a. much money In behalf
Of their own race A. Colonel Brady will,
they win beat bin in the Nominating Con-
yention four TO one. ROBIN ADAiR.