Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-10
THE STATE AT LARGE.


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rcorrespondence ofthe Richmond DISPATCH
PETERSBURG, Nov. Q, 1885.
Some Of the clerical delegates to the
virginia Annual Conference, which
meets at the. Washington Street Metho.
dist Episcopal church in this city
on Wednesday Of this week, have
arrived in town. The great body
of the delegates-clerical and lay
will reach here tomorrow. They
will be met at the different trains by
committees of reception, who will es-
cort them to the homes provided for
them. On occasions Of this kind the
hospitality Of our people is by no means
confined to any one religious sect, but
citizens Of all denominations open their
houses for the accommodation Of dele
gates. 1t is almost needless, there
fore, to state that abundant accommo-
dations have been secured for the mem
bers of the Virginia Conference and
their families, il they bring them.
Bishop Randolph has consented to
make special visit to Grace Episco-
pal church to administer the right Of
confirmation on the last Sunday in this
month. lie comes at the request Of
Rev. DIR. Gibson, who will have class
to present to him on that day. This
visit Of the Bishop does not conflict
with the regular Episcopal visitation in
the spring.
The Petersburg Convocation of the
Episcopal Church will hold its fall ses-
sion at Nottoway Courthouse this week.
The Conyocation embraces within its
jurisdiction the churches Of Petersburg
and the adjacent counties of the South
Side, covering quite large extent OF
territory. The deliberations Of the body
are confined mainly to the interests of
the local Church.
Mrs. NJ. W., relict Of the late Colo
mel John NJ. Moody, of Northampton
county, N. c., died in this city on
Saturday morning aged sixty-nlne
years. She had been residing here for
a number of years, and was greatly
respected by all who knew her.
A novel election wager was paid In
this city this morning--one that afford
ed great amusement. A bet had been
made between Mr.. Louis Young (Re-
publican) and Mr.. Luke Moody Demo.
craft on the result Of the gubernatorial
election. If Wise should be elected,
Moody agreed to ride Young down
Sycamore street in a wheelbarrow and
rice rersa, if Lee should be elected.
The wager was carried out to the let
ter-the rolling Of the barrow being
done by Mr.. Young. This morning
at 10 O'Clock Mr.. Luke Moody
took his seat in the wheelbarrow
at the corner of Washington and Syca-
more streets, and Mr.. Louis Young
stood between the handles ready to per-
form his part of the agreement. The
barrow was decorated with flags, and a
man with a bass drum stood in front.
The novel procession as it advanced
down Sycamore street was followed by
large crowd, who cheered and laughed,
and was witnessed by hundreds of peo-
pie on the sidewalks. Several times
the driver of the wheelbarrow had to
stop to rest, and the crowd would stop
and wait patiently for him. The jour
ney was finally completed, amidst loud
cheers by the crowd. This is the first
wager of the kind ever paid in Peters
burg. The crowd seemed much divided
in opinion as to whether they would
rather do the rolling or the riding in
the case.
Judge Bassett French will finish
holding the term Of our Hastings Court
for Judge Budd on Wednesday. He
has presided with dignity, and has met
with a most kindly reception from all
the members of our bar.
There has not been a case on the
docket of the Mayors Court for two
days. 1t is believed that Sunday drink
ing has been thoroughly broken up
under the strict orders issued by the
mayor.
The dead body Of the white man
which was found several days ago near
Blick's saw-mill, in Dinwiddie county,
near Reams's station, has been identi-
fed as that of William EaRes, citizen
of Petersburg, and son Of the late E.
G. Eanes. The Identification was made
through a photograph. The cause o.
death is not known.
1t is reported that citizen Of Rives
township, Prince George county, named
Brigstock, a carpenter by trade, ha:
been missing since Sunday week ago.
His disappearance has caused a grea
deal of uneasiness among his friends
who have made every effort to get SOM
intelligence of his whereabouts.
The cold wave reached our city las
evening about dark, and the tempera
ture fell fully ten to fifteen degrees
Fires, which were oppressive yesterday
are very comfortable to-day.
1t is stated by a gentleman just il
from one of the South-Side countie
that the negroes, as a general thing, ar
unfeignedly surprised at the result o
the late election, and that they hav
hardly yet brought themselves to be
lieye that the "'Publicans "are beaten
The white Republicans have not yet re
covered from their disappointment.
The ladies of MELVILLE church, i
Sussex county, are arranging for lee
ture and feast on the 10th Of Novembe
to raise funds for the purchase of a
organ. ROBIN ADAIR.
CHARLOTTESVILLE.