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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1885,
succession Questions.


A Richmond lawyer, after saying
that under the bill just passed by the
Senate the Secretary Of State would
become acting President Of the United
States in case the vacancy occurs con-
t.mplsted in that bill, and after adding
that in such event the new acting Presi-
dent would have Cabinet Of his own
;psuires whether he would be able to
have in this Cabinet a Secretary of State?
II would seem that be could not. but
that he would have to continue to ill
that Office himself, seeing that his title
10 his new Office would reside in the
fact that he was Secretary Of State.
Another question: Mr.. EvARTs, in
his "periodicity" speech, advanced
the proposition that if the President
PRO TEN. of the Senate should become
acting President Of the United States he
could not be impesched, no member Of
either House of Congress being liable
to impeachment. This does not strike
us As sound doctrine. AS member Of
the Senate, or ss President pro tenn. Of
the Senate, no senator could be i'm
psached. The Constitution forbids.
But as acting President Of the United
States anybody holding that office could
be impeached. 1t is contended by some
persons that person not member of
the Senate might be elected its Presi-
dent pro TEN. The Constitution is
silent on this point. If such
. person were elected to that
office, he certainly would be liable to
impeachment-not in his character as
citizen, not in his character as President
pro TEN. of the Senate, but in his char
acter as Acting President Of the United
States. If so, why could not men,
Der of the Senate advanced to the Office
Of Acting President OF the United
States be impeached?
Another point: The bill as it passed
the Senate provides that the Secretary
becoming Acting President of the
United States must be one whose nomi-
nation shall have been passed upon By
the Senate. Therefore, Mr.. EDMUNDs's
objection to the bill as mentioned by us
yesterday, and our own objection, fall
to the ground.
The bill now goes to the House of
Representatives. In that body there
are many profound constitutional law
yers. If, therefore, it shall escape
amendment there. we shall be prepared
to recognize it as perfect law.
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Grant and Lee.

General GRANT, in his book, makes
the following reference to General LEE ::
"The natural disposition Of most
people is to clothe a commander Of
large army whom they do not know
with almost superhuman abilities. A
large part of the national army, for in
stance, and most Of the press of the
country, clothed General Lee with Just
such qualities, but | had known him
personally, and knew that he was NOR
tai; and it was just as well that | felt
this"
The Charleston NewS and Courier
sees sheer in the above paragraph
but we are confident that our good
friend is mistaken. General GRANTS
words apply as well to himself as to
General LEE when he says that one Of
these commanders Of large armies
whom the masses clothe with almost
superhuman abilities was but mortal.
His remark is modest, too; and for
two reasons First, it intimates that he
knew his own weaknesses, and, like
other persons, might otherwise have
stood in too much awe Of General LEE.
Second, General GRANT as good as
says that General LEES reputation or
fame was as high as his own even in the
Union army.
ut was just as well that | felt this. >
What do those words mean? We
answer they are General GRANTS con,
fession that but for his personal &C.
quaintance with General LEE the lat
ter's achievements had been such as
would have rendered him GRANT
more or less fearful that his great an
tagonist could not be overcome, and SC
would have affected his efficiency in the
field.
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Dinmond-Bobbers Captured.

A Louisville (Ky.) special says
Chief Whallen, Detective Bligh, and
Officers Mahar and Fow have succeeded
in running down and incarcerating
Charles Wilson and Edward Kennedy,
Of Montreal, two Of the most success
full and artistic diamond-robbers ever
found here. During the last three
months numerous diamond and jew
elry thefts have been committed
in this city and Cincinnati, and
the capture Of these men reveals
the secret of them all, and fully g. 900
worth Of stolen stuff has been recoy-
cred. They operated here, sending the
stolen goods to Cincinnati pawnbrokers,
and what they stole there was sent to
pawnbrokers here. Wilson was arrest
ed last week and Kennedy last night,
but the latter since his arrest has been
confined in a private house. Among
the residences Of wealthy citizens
robbed here we're those Of Mrs. John
Bull. William Cromey. Mr.. Ellwell,
and Treumling's dry-goods store. When
arrested Kennedy pulled a i2.calibre
pistol on the officers and attempted to
shoot. but Chief Whallen prevented
him. Both prisoners are held to an
swer at a preliminary trial next week.
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DANTlLLE.

Religious Notes. New Churches-rsbaees -
school statist,es.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch. !
DECEMBER Is, 1885.
All the work on the Mt. Vernon
church has been completed the new
carpet is down; the new opera-chairs
will soon arrive, and the church will be
dedicated on the third Sunday in Jan.
uary. Bishop Wilson and five minis
tiers will be on hand. This new church
and the new and magnificent Baptist
church are more than the Main-Strcet
Methodist congregation can stand. and
il is more than probable that these en-
terprising people will rebuild their
church in the early future.
The tobacco warehouses in this city
will be closed from December 23d till
January 4. 1886.
We had some seven marriages 10 this
immediate section on Wednesday night.
Superintendent Slaughter, OF the
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Ayoung lady Killed.
IBy iclcrnph 10 Tie Dlspaich. !

NASHVILLE, Tenn. December i.
N'. Jcia. t.sia, se,en,een years Of
a.. Aal u-.sh.,r OF :. NJ. Clark. OF
Mckenzie, was shot end killed at that
place last night She wa called Gpcn
at her residence by Edward Mc.'hee.
and the visitor was ushered into the
parlor, where he engaged in converse
ton with Miss Clark. The report of a
pistol was heard soon alterward, and
members Of the family rushed into the
room and found Mis-, Clark lying dead
on the floor, while near her stood
McGhee. An examination of the body
showed that the bullet had entered the
back of her head, causing instant death.
McGhee was arrested on suspicion of
having fred the fatal shot, but confu-
sion was so great that no definite par
ticulars could be ascertained. A jury
Of inquest was summoned, and an in
yestigation will be had to-day. II is
believed by McGhee's friends that the
killing was accidental.
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THROUGH THE STATE.
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.

A Northern soldiers Gensres''v-sood feei'
,nr Towards she SOUTH Prosecution Dis
m,sstd.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatchl
PETERSBURG, Dec. IL, 1885.
General Malone has received letter
which strikingly illustrates the gen
uineness of the good feeling between
North and South. A gentleman OF
WATERFOWL, N. Y, whose name is with
held by request, and who was badly
wounded while in the Federal service,
has since the war been receiving q PEN
sion from the United States Govern
ment.. Being now in position to live
comfortably without pension, he has
made the following offer, which has
been accepted:
General William Malone. Dear
Sir,-Please send me the name Of some
worthy disabled Confederate soldier
who is poor and needs help. | am a
pensioner Of the Federal Government
myself, but | am able to live without
the pension and desire to turn it over
to some disabled Confederate soldier
who needs it more than | do"
General Malone turned the letter
over to General Stith Boiling, with the
request that he would name some
worthy and needy ex-Confederate. At
ter consideration General Boiling wrote
to the New York gentleman suggesting
that Mr.. G. W. Mclaughlin, of Lunen-
burg county, was in every respect
worthy. The response from New York
was prompt, and Mr.. Mclaughlin has
received the pension for November.
The prosecution against the Peters
burg Club for selling liquor without
license has been dismissed by the
Mayor. The club is not an incorpo-
rated body-has no bar, and sells no
liquor to any one outside Of the organl-
cation. The members club together
and buy their liquor and drink it them
selves. The same question was raised
several years ago and dismissed, since
when no license-tax has been required
of the club.
The weather continues beautiful for
the Christmas trade, and business for
some days has been exceedingly brisk.
The people of all the adjacent counties
are pouring their produce into the mar
ket. paying their bills, and buying libe-
rally of supplies in return.
The peanut farmers are greatly dis
appointed at the prices realized for
their crops this season, which are not
sufficient to pay them in many instances
for the labor and expense of raising the
nuts. They lay the blame upon the
money syndicates, which have combined
to fix the prices so low. The probabili-
ty is that next year will witness a great
ly reduced area in this crop. In Prince
George and Southampton counties,
where so large a proportion OF the Viz
ginia peanut crop is raised, the planters
are making preparations to plant to-
bacco. RoBIN ADAIR.
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public schools, has submitted his report
70 Superintsndent Farr, and in II gives
some interesting statistics. In 1870
DsnyilIe had but two public schools
with an attendance Of 90 pupils. THIS
wear there are "a schools and l,2sI
pupils. The school population IN
isiO was 81; in 1885 it is $1,000.
Twelve thousand dollars was the amount
expended for public schools last year.
Our people here are much interested
in the question Of county roads. At
this season Of the year the roads are
almost impossible, and the Legislature
will be memorialized to give US con-
Wet labor to work the roads.
Mr.. j. ID. Coles, nominated by the
Democratic caucus for the judgeship OF
Pittsylyauia, is abrother-in.law to Hon.
b. b. Munford, and a young man OF
fine promise.
Judge Coles is about forty eight years
old, and was on the bench in Pittsylva-
MIA when the Mahoneites came into
power. ELLA
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{" Sudden Bsath.-
To The Editor Of The Dispatch:

To The Editor Of The Dispatch:
In your issue of the 18th you quote
from the Nashville American a criticism
Of the words in the Anglican litany
which deprecate "sudden death" and
defend the Prayer-Book phraseology
on the theory that it refers TO death by
battle, murder, or accident.
The expression in question has been
oflen challenged, and not without rea-
son. One explanation only seems salts
factory, and that, though scarcely borne
out by the dictionaries, is maintained
by some Of the best liturgical su,hori-
ties. II is that sudden" here me ans
anprepared. Against such a death few
would be unwilling to pray:
ALEXANDRIA,, 1885. l.. NJ. b.
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MAEffgAssFs.

RAGGEIT - RHUBRBlUHT. - Married.
on uesiay, December IS, lss5. by Rev j.
Is. Hutson. Mr.. JOHN Is. BAGGErf and
Miss JENNIE RHUBRlGHf; all Of Rich
mOnd, Va.
DUGGINs- observation-disclosures. on
Thursday evening, December II. 1888 in
Richmond. Va. by Rev. Thomas 7. Wise.
Mr.. THOMAS !. DUG0INS and Miss
EMMA MCCORMICK: both Of this city.
HEAL-MILIs.- Msrried, at the resi-
dence 81 the brides uncle, Mr.. L. W. Fer
fells in naBville, Va. on December >, 1883.
10y the Rev. DIR Goodwin, II. ID. NEAL, JR..
~ Richmond. Va. to FANNIE MILLS OF
Halifax county, Va. No cards.
wICRHAM-RAR KsDALE.-Msrried al
~ Pauls church Richmond, Va. Thurs.
day evening. December IT. 1855, by the
Rev. Charles Mlnnigerode. ID. d.. HENRY
! WlCkHAM. ~ Hanover county. Va. To
Elise W.. daughter Of George A. Barks
dale. Isl. OF hich mond. Wa.
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Cold Comfort

An esteemed Republican contempt
rsry ssys:
"Lst Il be proved now that Republi-
can dominance means an effective pro-
lection Of tho ballet In every State,
actual reform, honest political methods,
and the Suppression Of such corruption
~ that Of the old Whisksy ring, and
that Denoeratic sscsndancy means
maud q the polls, hostility 70 reform,
and political and Official corruption,
end The result Is already sure---ths Re-
publican party will be restored
The Republican party is welcome to
I'll the consolation Il can extract from
ths sboss. II the restoration Of the
Rspsblicsn party Is dependent upon the
conditions sss forth, BY our eontsmpo.
rasy, that party 10 pretty certain to
have long rest fiom the cares incident
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19
Singular Names.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
NEGROFooT, HANOVER COUNTY,

Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.l
NEGROFoOT, HANOVER COUNTY,
December IL, 1885.
Near Ground-Squirrel bridge, in this
county, where the South Anna river
turns gracefully toward its junction
with the North Anna, there are four
persons living within less than mile
of each other who respond to the pa
tronymics of Hare, Owl, Coon, and
Minks, respectively. And singular as
it may appear, until quite recently the
three first named occupied the same
clearinghouse.
Referring to odd names, would also
state that on my pilgrimage hitherwards
4 passed through a farm in the historic
county Of Spotsylvania which is now
owned by gentleman by the name Of
Turnipseed.
A few days since tenant-house, the
property of Mr.. Mallory, near Negro
head, was destroyed by fire under cir
cumstances which suggested incen-
diarism as its origin. ZIP.
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1he Succession,

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Let there be also 4 second Vice
President elected by the people, who
shall be President Of the House Of
Representatives. In event Of death of
the President, the Vice President, as
now, to succeed to the office, and the
second Vice-president to be promoted
to be President Of the Senate. The va
cancy thus created-the presidency Of
the House Of Representatives-to be
filed by appointment by the President,
and thus az perpetao. This would Sc
cure the running Of the Government
four years by the majority party
would give each congressional district
a representation upon The floor, aud
would prevent the chickering's and hard
feelings epgendered by the periodical
scramble for speskership OF the House
Of Representatives. J. II. A.
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DEAIlIS,

HOLMES Died. Thursday evening. De.
cenb her 17th, at n quarter 10 o'clock. al
his parents residence. No. s09 west Grace
street. WILLIAM CLYDE HOLMES. child
~ william ", and Emma II. Holmes; aged
Two years and seven months.
The funeral win takeplsce fron the above
~ o'clock. Friends aud acquaintance
Of the family are invited to attend.
sTANA RID died. Friday, December
ARD
She leaves two SIMS and three daughters
and n host Of frie nds tn mourn their los.
Her funeral will take place nom tho So
cond ,Colored) Baptist churrh SUNDAY
MORNING At III o'clock, Friends Of the
family are respectfully invited to attend. .
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70 running The General Goverpment.
In fact, Il would be the part Of wisdom
for Il to court . stats Of prolonged
Information instead Of wandering around
hungry and foYlorn.
The Reason.


II has been said over and over again
BY the Cleveland Plain Dealer that 1t
was not certain that Mfr. SHERMAN
could bs reelected United States sena-
tor. The reason given was that there
were several Republican members OF
the Legislature who would not vote LOT
him. The next question was Is to she
reason these Republicans had for their
opposition to Mr.. SHERMAN's re-
election. As to this latter point the
Cincinnati Telegram reports MIR. HOP
PIE, of that city--one Of the cand'-
dates for the senstorship whose title
was recently adjudicated in the courts
as delivering himself in this rather en-
phatic style;
"If God lets me live long enough TO
vote against John Sherman, I'll be con.
tent TO never again enter the political
field. I have nothing against John
sherman. I do not know him, but
do know that he has injured my city
and injured my trade. His outpour-
ines have cost Cincinnati traders many
tens of thousands Of dollars"
In other words Mr.. SHERMAN's out
rsgeous charges against the southern
people, as made in the speeches which
be made last year in Ohio, aroused
feeling of resentment against the city
Of Cincinnati in the breasts of the mer-
chants of the States that Mr.. SHERMAN
thus libelled. These southern mer'
chants can trade as well with Louis
vile as with Cincinnati, and ought to
continue to trade with the former as
long as the latter shall persist in elect
ing to Congress men who wave the
bloody shirt.
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@ MARsHALL-srREET CHRIS

TIAN CHURCH (between Graham ana
Hancock), l.. A. CUTLER, Pastor.-Preach'
ing at ii A. M. and ~ +. M. ii A. NJ: the
Philosophy OF sorrow-God's Discipline OF
His Children. TYP. NJ: The Curse OF the
Liquor Traffic. This sermon on temper
ance y will he preached at the request OF
many OF the temperance people ofthe city
Seats free. The people cordially invited.
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1t is noted regretfally by his friends
that as the Duke of Argyll increases in
years his influence and reputation de-
cline. No member Of his family has
any reputation for capacity or political
position, and Lord Lorne is not thought
greater parsonage because he is the
Queens son-in-law.
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sscuIrEcT AND eI,IL ENouNrrR.

~ p. +. BURGWYN. A. b. Q. f.,
" NJ. AN SOC. q. f.. ARCHITECT AND
CIVIL ENGINEER Onice No. 9003S east
Main street, Richmond, Na.-Plans aud
Specifications prepared. and Architectural
Designs executed. Particular attention
given To the best methods ~ sanitary
drainage. Landscaping specially. Refer
ence Invited TO Hollywood and calvary
cemeteries. 90 Ism
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Politicians had better watch the pro-
hibition ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Patriot
aud Herald.
Don't flatter yourself that they need
any hints ON this head. They are gath
eripg together in knots already and
watching the signs Of the times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-19

Craftsmanship covers a multitude
Of sins." Correct. We notice that
the organs frequently speak Of the
craftsmanship "of BLAINE, LOGAN,
and SHERMAN.
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SHERMAN has become member OF
the Finance Committee. Well, it must
be admitted that JOHN has done some
"tall" finsnciering since he entered
politics.
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roy- METHODIST SUNDAY.

SCHOOL SOCIETY.-The regular monthly
meeting II the Methodist Sunday-School
Society OF Richmond and Manchester VIII
be held at Union-Station church SUNDAY
AFTERNOON at 3 O'Clock. All sunday
schooi workers and fiiends Of the cause In.
vited 10 attend. A. l.. WEST President
Charles p. Rddg Secretary.
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HtNEtCo CorSTl. TKFA~rHrH- OFFicE.
RlCuHoSn. Deco nlDer ~. ls-b. Z
NOTICE To DEllNQI Int LAND.
- ON NERs - 40, ins just received frpu
the Audit tor 81 Puzzle Accounts the ~ of
lands de Iuuurnt for state taxes aul county
lcNI.s from the YEAR l-tj tO 1855 Inclusive.
Tor redemption end sale. notice y hrutpy
given To- all part - concerned that unless
redeemed shu proceed a. sell the ~au me ST
the February term Of Heuriro Guuuty
Court. tie books arc now opsu for rAaml-
nation. WILLIAM IAl Lok
del2.l0f Treasurer irur.ro County.
UFFItE CRY CnILFCruK
kICHAoNu, November $50. lssj.
THIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
A DAILY. between the hours II y % clock
\. N. sud q @ clock T. VI. FROM THE i6rH
TO THE slsr DAY Oh DECEMBER, ~.
elusive. for the purpose ~ receiving
from all persons taxes due the city o. Rca-
mond.
Any pepon who shall Nl 20 ray the taNe.
Assessed against him within the time So
limited viii be considered delinquent and
charged with penalty and interest
A. 4. WOOOsON.
de Him city Collector
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INSANE ASYLUM.

FRIENDS ASYLUM FOR THE IN
Il SANE, Fnnkford, Philadelphia, Pa.
A private asylum for The cure and treat
ment OF mental diseases. There are extern
sive grounds. fine drives. and good accom-
mOdations for the patients A cottage at
Atlantic CITY. y. j., under tie care Of the
asylum. receives mild cases aud oilers SUI
perior advantages, having goOi ocean
view, well.furnished rooms good table. and
the best medical attendance Address
JOHN &. HALL. VI. -.
trankfO7d. Phiiadelph
80 4. Tn 4ukTnQuu
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M. CENTENARY METHODIST

CHURCH Grace street between Fourth
and Fifth streets. Rev. PAUL WHITE
HEAD, ID. d.. at IL o'clock A. NJ; Rev. WILL
LIAM T.. EDWARDS. ID. d., at 1870 Z. N.
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DLAIR'S CHLORAL THYMOL

Is useful 10 doctor and patient When dif.
fused Ina the apartment 10 ilsiniecu the at
tendants Rs Well NJ tine sick. Ina nearly
eSery lusfaEce iu which { nts been u~i In
thIsCf u has prevented thespresi pi cnn-
tagiOuA dlssnse. especially dIpuiherla ani
SCARLET fscr. hey ouh tie SICK rlnm.
10 ls the most agreeable. innocent AMI ef-
bet INc destroyer ~ bad odurs uui iisrtse
germs Set offered Ca the punuc On usf
snort time.
tor sale ny druggists. Price. 50 cents
bottle. SOD
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Dakot. Is in rebellion. as 1t were,
against the authority Of the United
States: but Dakota Is so insignificant
that every one seems disposed to treat
the matter as . joke.
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General TOombs's Exile.

Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle. December 10th. J
Probably the most picturesque chap
ter in an eventful life was General
Toombs's escape from his home after
the war. His wife detained the Fed
eral guard at the door while he escaped
through the back yard. Taking
to the woods, he remained three
DAYS in the country, but in constant
communication with his family. Sc
curing one of his carriage-horses he
rode through to Crawfordville to see
Mr.. Stevens. He was joined by Mr..
Charles ID. Irvine, Of Washington, a
close friend Of the family, who accom-
panied him through his long exile, and
was his faithful guide always. While
riding in a boat from Mobile to New
Orleans, General Toombs spied man
who was eyeing him closely and suspi-
ciously. Fearing detection and impri-
soument General Voombs called Mr
Irvine quiely ifl ;bo deck Of the
steamer ana said
Charlie. that man knows who | am.
We must get rid Of him. If he informs
on me we are lost. Shove him off the
boat"
True to his friend, Mr.. Irvine was
preparing even for this emergency, when
the /" suspect " said
81 know that is General Toombs.
You can't fool me, but you mistake
me. | was under him in the war, and
| would not bctray him for The world
And he did not.
General Toombs sailed to Cuba
thence to Paris, which he had visited
before, and where he was joined by his
loving wife. Together they made the
journey Of the Continent, and were pre-
pairing for an Eastern tour when the
amnesty act Of 1867 suffered General
Toombs to return. This he was the
more anxious to do on account Of the
illness Of one Of his daughters.