Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-03
MURDER IN PRINCE GEORGE.
one Nesre Chekes Another 20 Drsth-Lsst
Day Of the canvass-Personai and othef

one Nssrc Chekes Another 20 Drsth-Lass
Day Of the Canvass-Personai and Other
Matfefs.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. I'd.
A murder was committed in Prince
George county Friday night last, the
particulars Of which have just been re-
ceived here. James Harvey and Lemuel
TAYLOR were colored citizens Of the
county. Harvey was employed as a
lehierInan or foreman by Mr.. James
Hagraye. There was political meet
ing at Brandon church on Friday night,
at which both Harvey and Taylor were
~ esent. During the night the two
men qusrrelled, and Harvey was heard
40 remark TO Taylor: u will see
You later down the road" to
which Taylor replied, "All right;
will be there After the meeting
had adjourned and the participants had
returned to their homes, Harvey and
Taylor kept their appointment and met
at the spot upon the road agreed upon.
There were no persons present to bear
witness rs to what passed or who was
the assailant. Shortly after midnight,
however, Taylor went back to the viii
lsge, and there met a colored acqualnt-
ance. who asked him what he was
dong up so late? Taylor answered,
g have had row with Jim Harvey,
and have left him down the road. |
don't know whether he is dead or not"
Taylor's friend made no effort to ascer-
tain the truth Of the remark, but early
Saturday morning Haryey's body was
discovered. From all appearances Har-
vev had been dead for several hours.
There were no marks Of violence, save
such as might be found upon a person
who had been choked to death. Tay-
lor was arrested, and admitted the
deed. Be claims that it was done in
selfdefence. He was committed 10 the
county Jail to await trial. Friends of
the dead man came to town for coffin,
and brought the news Of the murder.
The last day Of the campaign closes
with active work on both sides. Or
ganization is about as thorough as it
could well be, and arrangements have
been perfected for getting out full vote
tomorrow. The vote Of Petersburg is
about 1850, and the Republican ma
ioritv at the last election was over
/. 100. The contest here is very warm
one. but SO far it has been conducted
without bitterness, and no trouble is
apprehended at the polls. Voting VIII
be commenced early, and hard work
will be the order Of the day.
Ettrick cotton-factory is working
with three fourths Of its usual compile
ment Of operatives, and within the next
two weeks will run the number up to
the full standard.
General Roger A. Pryor, Of New
! York, has been visiting friends in our
city during the past two days. An in
yitation was extended him to attend
and address the Democratic mass-meet-
ing tonight, which he was forced to de-
cline in order that be might be in New
York to vote tomorrow. lie left this
| afternoon.
Among the marriages in this city
during the past week were those OF
| Judge William II. Mann, OF Nottoway
county, and Miss Eta, daughter Of
Alexander Donnan, Esq, and DR.. Will
liam Z. Harwood to Miss NANNY,
daughter Of Isaac Goddard, Esq, OF
| Richmond. ROBIN ADAIR.
Examine your ballot carefully. BE
sure that every name upon it is spelled
| correctly.