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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

County Convention. One delegate Will
be elected for every fifty and fractional
number Of voters Of the precinct over
twenty-five, the basis being the last
presidential election. This plan VIII
give about eighty-6ve delegates selected
from the different precincts in the city
Of Stsunton and the county. The Con-
vention will meet on the 10th Of Sep
TENDER to chose the candidates, one for
the Senate and two for the House OF
Delegates.
Captain James Bumgardner, Jr., is
chairman, and Mr.. A. +. Robertson
secretary Of the committee. A fine
spirit was manifested during the ses-
sion Of the committee, and good re-
ports came up from all parts OF the
county. The active clubs in this city
and at Waynesboro', Fishersyille, and
other towns in the county, retained
their organizations, which were so Ell
fectiye last fall, and are all ready for
the contest now commencing.
Major Absalom Koiner, who has for
eight years represented this county in
the Senate, announces himself. in re-
spouse to solicitations, candidate for
reelection, subject to the nominating
convention.
The chairman Ofthe County Commit
tee is a dashiDg and experienced leader,
and in this, as in other campaigns in
which he has led the forces, there will
be no tagging.
Good wheat is selling at % to %
cents.
Hay, under the influences Of active
demand in the eastern markets, had
considerable rise in quotations this
week, good timothy selling readily at
sl4 per ton for early delivery. -
CANTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
Have Not Materiallzed.

The Baltimore Herald, in comment
ing upon the business outlook, says:
1.-The iron trade is looking up and
dry goods are in growing demand, with
= firmer tone. The money market is
more active, and railroad earnings show
an improved tendency. Out Of 1873
New England woollen manufacturers
III take hopeful view of the out
look. The general drift of trade re-
ports is encouraging. There has been
an absolute increase ofnearly Is, 900, 900
in fifteen days Of the present month in
loans by the New York banks, and it
is fair to surmise that corresponding
advance of credit is being made in
other cities"
reports from the country at large
show firm prices as rule, better pros
poets, more confidence and expectation
Of good fall trade. The outlook ap-
pears to be brightest in the South, the
cotton crop of that section promising
remarkably WELL"
Itwould appear from this that neither
the predictions Of the Radical politi.
clans that Democratic Administration
meant business ruin, nor the claims Of
the monometallists that the continued
coinage Of silver dollars would pre-
vent trade revival, have material
lied"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
Good Advice.

The Washington Post, in an article
headed "Mahone's Single AIM" says
Evidence is continually accumula-
ting that Mahone's one object is to Sc
cure majority on joint ballot IN the
Virginia Legislature, so that he may be
reelected to the United States Senate
He is willing to sacrifice every other
man in his party for this legislative
majority"
And again
"The fight. then, should DO made
lust where Malone wants tin the
close districts, and especially the House
districts. Without neglecting the State
ticket in the least, Virginia Democrats
should see to it that the Mahoneites
steal no seats in either branch of the
Legislature. Let this year be the time
when Democrats bury Malone instead
Of praising him, and at the same time
wipe Mahoneism from the face OF the
earth.
=" IL need not DE uone Dut ohOe' """
now is the opportunity"
Thus the Post echoes the warning OF
the Dispatch and other Virginia Demo-
cratic papers, and at the same time
gives the Virginia Democrats some good
advice. If the Posts advice is followed
there will be no difficulty in disposing
of MALONE as suggested, and with him
the Republican party Of Virginia. Let
the Virginia Democrats remember also
that in burying MALONE and his party
they will deal telling blow upon the
National Republican party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
Senator Paul Edmunds, of Halifax.

OF lue lAptlCu.
In the denomination of Senator Ed
munds the Democrats of Halifax have
paid handsome and deserved compli-
ment to a worthy gentleman and Sc
lected for themselves one Of the most
successful representatives ever sent to
Richmond.
Mr.. Edmunds has fine sense, capti-
waiting address. an unfailing fountain
Of wit and humOr, and enjoys a phe-
nomenal popularity. How much his
judgment may be relied upon, how
greatly he is esteemed by his fellow
members, may be guessed from the fact
that he did not patrOnize a measure
that failed to become a law, and, with
one single exception, did not adyo-
cate man who failed Of election,
while every measure Of relief that he
asked for for his constituents was
granted. Such, in brief, is his legisla-
tive record. In an observation Of the
two houses covering a period Of twenty
years have rarely seen his equal
never his supcrior-in advancing the
interests Of the people he was sent here
to represent.
Mr.. Edmunds is nominated for the
Senate Messrs. Noblin and Jordan for
the House. Mr.. Noblin was a member
Of the last House, where he was distin-
guished for faithful and attentive ser
vice. He was an able, Jealous, and
watchful delegate, and was highly
thought of by his associates. Mr.. JOr-
dan is gentleman Of sterling integrity
and good sense, and will make fine
record.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
MALONE SHOWN UP.
HIS TYRANNY IN ESSEX.

rufcm.,,an Furnished frcm Postmaster
which nc Dare not Exhibit 10 the Senate.
LLoyD's, VA, August ii, 1885.
To the Editor 9TH Dispatch.
As General Malone seems anxious to
get information as to the removal of
postmasters in Virginia | think il may
be as we'll to give my reply to his cir
cular through your paper. 1t dates
rather farther back than he wishes, but
still think ii may be of interest TO
others. if not to him. / held the posi-
ten of postmaster here in February,
| 1888. About the lst Of April
Of that year it was rumorcd that the
Office was to be removed to point a
little over one mile east Of the village
where the Office had been for one hun
bred years, and that another person
had been appointed postmaster. at
once wrote to the appointment office to
know if such was the fact, at the same
time stating what an inconvenience and
hardship it would be to large ma
jority of the patrons Of the Office, and
also that the point designated was not
a fit place for the Office, as the post
Office laws forbid that the Office shall be
in building in which ardent spirits
were retailed, and that the only place
to keep the office at that point was in a
bar-room, where ladies and children
could not go, and the law requires it
shall be in a place where "ladies and
children can come" and that it would
be nearer another post-oflice than the
regulations allowed. The only COM
munication | ever received from the
Post-Office Department was noti-
fication that the Office was to be re-
moved, and to turn over the Office to the
person appointed. The patrons at once
got up petition to the Department
to let the office remain in Lloyd's,
which was signed by seventy whites
and sixty colored, protesting against
its removal and the appointment of
another postmaster. No notice was
taken of their protest, and the Office
was removed and the appointment
made. In February, 1894, this newly
appointed postmaster resigned, and ad-
vised that the office be removed to its
former site in the village of Lloyd's and
the ex-postmaster be reappointed. This
matter was laid before Judge Ores
ham, Postmaster General, and he was
referred to the petition sent to the De-
partment the year before, and he or
dered the reinstatement Of the Office
and the old postmaster in Lloyd's.
Now, it will be observed that, in viola
ton Of the pOst-effice laws and rules
first, that "no post-office shall be re-
moved from its present site, and not ex-
ceeding three quarters Of mile, with
out the assent in writing Of at
least three fourths Of its pa
irons; second, "that the mails
shall not be opened in premises where
ardent spirits are retailed y: and third,
that the Office "shall be kept where
ladies and children can come" The
notification and order for the removal
of the Office and appointment of an
other postmaster in 1888 was sent
through General Malone, and his let
ter accompanying the same stated that
he had had this appointment and order
Of removal made. Very respectfully,
b. f. GRESHAM,
Doct,oo.4o, IovJ', u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
POOR BROWN ALLEN
Is BecaImed in Culpeper-No Enthusiasm for
Repubiicans-Othe Items.
ICUrrespondence ofthe Richmond Dispatchl

l. BecaImed i'm Culpepcr- No Enthusiasm for
RepubIicans-Ot Other Items.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond DispetchA
CULPEPER, August Is, 1885.
Our August court yesterday was
honored by the presence in our midst
of S. Brown Allen, Esq, though it
was not generally known he was ex-
pected. Yet it was evident he came
to make a speech, and he made it, but
to rather a small crowd, almost exclu-
siyely colOred, to whom he reproduced
perfect rehash of the old, old speeches,
coupons and all.
We venture to say few men have
spoken to less appreciative audience
than did S. Brown Allen, Rsq., on our
cOurt-day-not a cheer was heard or
murmur of applause save from the few
faithful who occupied the porch with
the speaker. The assembly was as
solemn as at a preaching. After his
effort, our countyman, and now proml-
nent man Of the party, W. II. Eggborn,
Esq, arose anu gave Lnc CiO"N al
harangue, to which far more attention
was paid than to the stranger, and he
was several times applauded; but the
meeting, we think, failed to be sue
cess.
Quite large crowd was in attend
ance at court. and though our campaign
has not yet opened, there seemed good
deal ofpolitics ahoat, but no decidedly
outspoken opinions given as yet. Our
senatorial candidates having finished
working, the district and county cOnyen-
tons are now anxiously awaiting the
Senatorial District Convention, which
meets at Orange Courthouse on the
25th instant.
The prisoner Harris, who was ar
rested for an assault on Miss Berry,
near Mitchell's, and sent to Alexandria
for safe-keepiDg, was brought up this
morning for trial and lodged in Jail.
Our farmers are now hopeful of fair
corn crop, and are preparing for good
acreage in wheat the coming season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
FROM DANVIBLE.

The Wounded woman-iIood in Critical
Condition Firc-AIatm Machinery Ap-
proved Old Citizen Gonc-alilitary COM
pnBics.
[Corres pondence ofthc Richmond Dispatch
DANVILLE, VA, Aug. 10, 1885.
The negro woman Bette Edmund
son, who was cut and stabbed by the
negro man William Eggleston Saturday
night, is not expected this morning to
live. The man is still at large, but
colored people insist that he was out at
negro association Sunday morning.
W. T. Hood, a white man of North
Danyille, shot by somebody at a negro
dancirg-party Saturday night in the
Mountain-Ilill section, as | have re-
ported, is pronounced this morning in
critical condition. The story get this
morning is that while the parties white
and colored) were in the school-house
the light was put out on a sudden and
a pistol Immediately fired off and Hood
shot. No arrest has been made as yet
for this shooting, but the police think
they have a clue. This case and that
of Joe Burks, charged with stabbing
Washington Ferguson (colored) on the
same occasion, falls within the province
of a Chatham grand jury.
The Fire Committee of the Council,
with the chief Of police and city engi-
neer, were examining yesterday the
workings of the machinery of the Game
well Fire-Alarm Company, recently
bargained for by the Council, and
the working was pronounced satisfac-
tory. Thirteen boxes have been post
ed, and the city treasurer stands ready
to pay down 90, 200 cash therefor.
Major W. P. Terry, Of the True-Vine
vicinity, Henry county, died at his
home there on the 18th instant aged
about seyenty-six.
A military company (yolunteers) of
colored people is being organized here.
A volunteer military company of whites
is being organized in North Danyille.
ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

fomenting The Mshommcdan rebellion
in the Soudan, but II was through
him that the soadanesc army was
organized so as to cope with
the English troops. Moreover, 1t is
generally conceded tina. he was rcspon-
siblc for tho murder Of GORDON, as he
could have saved the hero Of Khartoum
and his followers If he had chosen to
make the effort.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
Cannht In IIis OWN rran.

IL is difficult at seasons to track the
willy fox. MAHoNE, with his cunning
efirontery, however, in asking qres-
tons in relation TO the removal Of Vir-
ginia postmasters, has at last been run
to earth. BY inference he would charge
upon the Democrats the same schemine
partisanry which he so we'll knows and
has so long practiced. lie readily
formulated q set Of questions the an
swers to which would have been most
vulnerable for him under the recent
Republican Administration. The an.
swers that will be given by his bench
men appointees Through the grace Of
ARTHUR can be easily imagined. We
publish this morning a letter from &
postmaster at Lloyd's, in Essex county,
which is ripe with important inforna-
ton for the Senate committee, before
which MALONE may display the spleen
Of his decapitated appointees. The
beauty Of Dir. GREsHAa's testimony
is that in its unearthing Of MAHoSE's
it is substsntisted by the re-
cords of the Department under the Ad-
friendly to MALONE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
STANTON.

Comfy Democratic Communicable Parry
Orgnnized-oIode of Nominating Candi-
dsies-A Vigorous Campaign, &c.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.
AUGUST 10, 1885.
There was full meeting yesterday
Of the sixteen earnest, working, and
jealous gentlemen who compose the
Augusta County Democratic Commit
tee. The precinct committees were
filed up where vacancies existed, and
all things put in readiness for a vigOr-
Gus campaign.
The mode of selecting candidates for
the Senate and House of Delegates is as
follows An election will be held at
each precinct throughout the county on
The 5th Of September for delegates to a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
f:nstrffIs.

That is the medical term for trou-
blesome ailment of the stomach, which
proceeds from Indigestion, impoyer-
ished blood, and other causes. Its
name is bad, but the disease is not in
durable. Browns Iron Bitters will
drive it out by enriching the blood,
tonipg up the nervous system, and set
ting the stomach to rights. Mr.. NJ. S.
Miller, Steubenville, Ohio, says; -
used Browns Iron Bitters for stomach
troubles and derived great benefit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
virginia News Notes.

John II. James, Of Halifax, died at
his residence, in that county, on Satur-
day; aged seyenty-three years.
The drought in the neighborhood of
Vernon Hill, Halifax, is doing serious
damage. There has been no rain there
to speak Of for two months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

The Philadelphia Time, says: Taxi
dermist COOPER will continue to
stuff WORKOUT issues at the old stand
for moderate rates." But he cannot
stag them down the threats Of the peo-
MA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

lit be true that OLIVIER PAIN, the
Mahdi's righthand man, has been ar
rested in India as q SPY, there will
probably be . little hanging episode
that the civilized world will fully justi-
~. PAIN was not only prominent in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
nEATEIg.

MCCARTNEY At > o'clock A. NJ,
August 10, 1855. at her fathers residence,
726 south Pine street. Miss ANNIE MARY
MCCARTNEY. eldest daughter OF James f..
and Margaret Mccartney; aged twenty
two yeais and eight months.
Funeral ron the residence THIS Thurs
day. AFTERNOON at O'Clock.
PRICE.-Died, on Wednesday the 10th OF
August, 1885, CHRISTIAN ELIZABETH.
the wife OF the late Thomas X. Price, In the
seyenty-fifth year Of her age.
The funeral will be from 81. Paul's church
at 10 O'Clock on FRIDAY the 2lst.
TUCKER. Died. August 10Th. after a
brief Illness, SARAH j., wife of A. j. Tuck
er aged forty one years.
The funeral VIII take place THIS Thurs
day) EVENING NJ 4 o'c.ock from IT. John 4
Episcopal church. Friends and acluaint-
nnces Of the family are Invited 10 attend.
Brooklyn. New York, and Philadelphia
pspen please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

The illustrated papers which repre-
sent the Princess Beatrice and her
bridesmaids wearing low-corsaged and
short-sleeyed dresses are all wrong.
They were high-cut dresses with long
sleeves by her Majesty's special CON-
mand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
Fifteen Years i'm the Penitentiary.
ICOrrespOndence of Richmond Dispatch

CULPEpER, August 10, 1885.
Tucker Harris. who was arrested for
an assault on Miss Berry, near Michelrs
station, some weeks ago, was brought
up for trial yesterday before our Coun-
ty Court. convicted, and sentenced to
fifteen years in the penitentiary. r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

"Mrs. OSCAR WILDE has two babies
TO look after now-the new boy infant
and the one she married." Wouldn't
ga baby and BOBBY" describe her
charges better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
BRIEF COMMENT.

A Republican contemporary says /:
1.-THE steel combination is solid" But
the steal combination is not. 1t burst
ed last November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

The Lynchburg Neps says: 1.-The
beating Of WISE and MALONE is the
business we have in hand" Exactly.
And let us remember that success will
be glory enough for a generation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

BENNY BUTLER endorses CLEvR-
LANDS Administration; but, fortu-
nately, the time has passed when BEN
JY's endorsement could hurt ANYTHING.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
Riehmond. college v.dowu.n.

Rev. DR.. A. Z. Dickinson, of this
city, preached in Marion, Smyth county,
Va, last Sunday, and closed with an
appeal for Richmond College, and
raised $500 for the endowment fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
AGoou business Opportunity

BY referring to our" Want column
it will be seen that a few thousand dol
lars will secure half interest in a manu-
featuring business paying 200 per cent.
and protected by patent right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

"The body-snatchers in Ohio are
preparing for the most lurid bloody
shirt campaign Of the century" And
MURAT HALsTEAD is again happy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
LIMITED STATES HOTEI.

= ATLANTIC CIrY- y l.
opens JUNE 27TI. Tie leading h.tei
Excellent cuisine. superb appointments.
Electric bells. fire escape. sc.
Is. II. BROWN. Proprietor
my 26-eOd39t WHITNEY Napec.r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
GRAZING.

HORSES AND MULES CANuer
IL he accommodated with FfNEN ~
GRAZING by the week or month AZ BELL
AIR FARM, Henrico county, opposite Me-
chanicsvine toll-gate. Apply Tor particu-
lars TO STEPHEN MECH,
au2O.2ts Resident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20
MARRIAGES.

MORGA N-HNGLAND. 49, Married. in
Richmond, Va. August 18TH, by Rev. e.. g.
Abbitt. JOSEPH MORGAN aud Mrs. JU-
Liza a. ENGLAND; both Of Richmond,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

CTEAMER GENTS EXCUR- ; I'LL
- SIONS to DREWRYS s---sx1<s<z-
BLUFF, PICNIC GROUNDS,
LEAVE EVERY
SATU RDAY, SUNDAY, and MONDAY,
at \. NJ. IL A. NJ. . L. NJ, and jP. NJ.
WEDNESDAY, At L. 81.
Drewry Bluff is now open exclusively
for thissteamer) as an excursion resort and
picnic grounds. with beautiful scenery,
house for dancing. rustic seats. swings.
quoits, &c, &c.. and eXcurs onists can stop
on there and take the Gems last trip back
TO Richmond.
From TWenty-secOnd and Dock streets.
Leave cars at Twenty-secoud and Main
streets. Music and refreshments. Emerson
Upright Grand Plano.
Fare 10 Drewrys Bluff: Round trip. 2jc.
No charge for children undt five years. No
improper persons allowed aboard. Just the
tri p for invalids and children.
The GEM also makes a trip to CLARE
MONT aud intermediate landings Tuesdays
and Thursdays at g 4. NJ, returning on
Wednesdays and Fridays. Freight received
Mondays and Wednesdays.
The GEM can be chartered at low rates.
Capacity for 800 persons. Apply early TO
X. " OWEN, Agent,
Twenty-secOnd aud Dock streets.
~ 9-tSe26
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-20

feated candidates, n true and staunch
man in all the relations of life, upon
being called before the Convention said
he "was a Democrat yesterday, was
one to-day. and expected to be one to-
morrow and that he would work
heartily for the success OF the ticket.
Moorefeld and Hankins likewise
came forward, and without disappoint-
ment OF soreness, earnestly pledged
themselves and friends to the ticket.
Mr.. Edwards made one Of his char
acteristic speeches in his happiest vein.
He dwelt upon the necessity OF har-
mony and active, unceasing work. AS
to first choice and personal disappoint-
ment. he told an anecdote Of Lord
Churchill, who once asked voter for
his support, and was met by the reply,
"Sir, | would vote for the devil before
! would for you" "Then," replied
Churchill, Sin case you first choice is
not present and a candidate on the day
of election | shall still hope and expect
you to vote for me, the second-best
man."
Mr.. Wood Bouldin, Jr., delivered
brief but eloquent speech. He con-
graduated the State and county Demo-
crazy upon the bright auspices under
which they entered the campaign.
With the peerless Fitz Lee leading
with John E. Massey and the rising
young statesman Of the Southwest, Ru-
fus A. Ayres, following, our State ticket
is bound to win. And to-day you have
renominated your former able and ex-
celleDt senator Paul G. Edmunds and
X. X. Noblin, who also served YOU
faithfully in the last General Assembly.
To them you have added the strength
Of William |. Jordan's name and influ-
ence. What more could we ask? Let
all 90 to work and Danish Malone and
Mahoneism forever from Virginia.
After the adjournment of the Conven-
ton the 1Ominees were surrounded by
the defeated candidates and the dele
gates, and hearty handshakings and
congratulations were INDUCED in. The
best humor prevailed. and nothing oc-
CURED to mar what was a most splen-
did days work by good and true men.
The Democrats are jubilant and frisky
as four-year-olds. Many prophesy a
majority this fall of 1000, but | shall
be satisfied with 500.
The Republicans will meet next Mon
day to nominate candidates if they can
secure a quorum. Last court-day,
which was the day appointed for their
convention, only sixteen Of the G.. o. p.
were present, and only four Of them
white men. An effort will be made to
draw the temperance people to them by
the nomination, if possible, Of tenn
perance candidate. This little game,
however, won't work, for it is entirely
too slenderly slim.
RELIGIOUS.
Bishop Whittle within the last four
days has visited the several Episcopal
churches in the county. Last Sunday
he preached at st. Johns church, Hall
fax Courthouse, and confirmed fourteen
persons. In the afternoon he preached
at Rev. W. f. Webb's chapel, and con-
firmed two colored persons.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. II. G. Howard, proprietor of
the Howard Hotel, is very i'll.
The drought still continues with un-
abated severity. PHIL.