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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
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"Who is this that darkeneth counsel
by words without wisdom?" Who
seems bent on trying to split the Demo-
cratic party without necessity? Who
is fretting himselfab what little con-
Germs him? We are induced to think
it is Colonel Watterson, of the Louis
Vile Courier-Jomndl. This continued
attack on Mr.. Randall is doing us in the
South no good, and is doing the real,
original southern men, the Confederate
element. much harm, wherever they are
supposed to follow the lead of Colonel
Watterson, Mr.. Carlisle, and that class
ofKentuckians. Now, the secession Con-
federate element who did the fighting
and suffered by it during the war, and
since the war for it, wants peace in the
country and harmony in the Demo-
cratic party. We are grateful to the
northern Democrats, those who fought
us like Randall, Cox. Niblack, Sey-
mour, Cleveland, Tilden, Hendricks,
Eaton & Co., for their constitutional
honesty and continual fairness, justice,
and even kindness to us after we were
crushed. They have complied with
their promises, and from 1865 to this
day have been our friends. We had
no right to expect anything of them
before that year, and nothing but abso-
Lutte Justice afterwards. We had a right
before to expect what we did not get
from many Kentuckians, and we only
got from them afterwards what we
were entitled to. sometimes not that, for
many were mortally afraid of rebel brig
adiers in front. Now, we want to say
this right here Sam. Randall stood by
us of the South when we were in hard
place twice; we don't intend to forget
it., and when we differ with him will
treat him as brother, and will require
every man in our midst to treat him like
a gentleman, or we will know the reason
why. Mr.. Randall is not President
he has his own views of the tariff he
has been invited South to express his
opinions, and if he comes our way he
shall have the welcome Of true Demo-
Gratis, and the honest hands of as honest
Confederate Democrats as ever starved
on "hard tack" or fired gun.
And we desire to say to the border
men who did not partake Of our suffer-
ing or our punishment, you may speak
for yourselves, but you do not speak
for the great southern Democracy in
doctrine or feeling. hostility, or friend
ship. We want solid Democracy,
solid South. and solid northern De-
mocracy. We can compromise our diff
ferences and settle our party policy in
side the party without the assistance Of
border anks.-LWchbWQ Adrance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
LYNCURNRG.
Work OF the Grand Jury-TODacco.

WORK OF the strand Jury-ToDacco.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch. !
JANUARY I, 1885.
The grand jury has had the gamblers
Of this city on thorns for the past week.
An investigation Of numerous charges
was had, but it resulted in the dismissal
of all the complaints.
The Protestant churches here have all
united this week in the observance Of
the " Week of Prayer" exercises.
The sales of tobacco at the various
Warehouses in this city were resumed
Monday after suspension of two
weeks but owing to the exceedingly
inclcment state Of the weather and the
consequent wretchcd condition of the
roads receipts have been decidedly light
for the past three days. The weather
shows signs of improvement, and for
the balance of the week receipts will
materially increase. Prices for the lots
offered are generally satisfactory.
In the Corporation Court to-day
Cyrus Turner (colored) was convicted
of forgery and sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary. BEAUMONT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

~. l"
theT since the beginning Of christmas,
and such dense fogs have envelopcd the
Chesapeake bay that the steamers ply
ing between the Eastern Shore and Bal
timore have not been running for nearly
week.
No earthquake shock has been felt
here. but il is suggested that the recent
high seas along our coast were due to
seismic disturbances in Spain and other
parts Of the world,
The man who attempted TO shoot
Judge Parramore last week is said to be
in dangerous condition from Excess
siye drinking.
DR.. Joseph E. Broadwatcr and w.
I. Mason, Esq. have been appointed to
assess value in this county.
KALLIAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

WIN tAt kb17hy n 81. |'-II' = a
II 4 to be the entering wedge by
which the Federal centralized power Is
10 destroy the autonomy OF the States
and The liberty Of the citizens.
without stopping to discuss whether
educating the intelligence Of the citizen
4 not a most novel mode for an ag-
pressor TO pursue. we merely ask our
friends TO consider this Is there no
danger in leaving great mass Of accu-
mulating wealth in the possession OF
this Federal powerr or is there no dan
ger in leaving an appalling mass OF a
degraded ignorant citizenship IN 'nc
South unenlightencd.
There was nothing which excited the
terror of the fathers Of the republic
more than large balance in the Fed
eraI Treasury to be used as corruP-
ton fund. :,
Why. then, this alarm now at the
proposition to take out of the hands oil
the Federal Government this accumaia-
ton of money. ever menace 10 free
institutions. and at the same time there
with to further fortify our Liberties by
eleyating the standard Of citizenship
where it is most needcdy
But we think the alarm Of our friends
is purely fantastic. 1t is well to be
prudent, but to conjure up imaginary
fears to defeat benefcent law does not
constitute prudence. We commend to
them the maxim, Of. the Latin poet and
philosopher. Dare to be wise" There
would be no progress either by nations
or individuals if every doubt must be
cleared away, if every danger must be
removed, before forward step is taken.
Like the rustic waiting for the river
to run by him in order to pass over dry
shod, we would be found standing in
our tracks forever Winchester Times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
DANVILLE.
Sales airimonial-Court Items.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch. ]

Accidentally Kiiled-Revenue-Real Estate
es-Matrimonial-Court Items.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch. !
JANUARY 7, 1885.
John Eddie Carter, son of Mr.. Ed
ward Carter. near Ingram, Halifax
county, was killed by a limb Of tree
on the Cd in slant. He had been cutting
down trees in field in which the trees
had been g belted," and one tree which
he had cut had fallen over and lodged
against one near by. While he was
cutting upon that, SO as to throw both
of them, dead limb from one of them
fell upon him and crushed him to the
ground. His skull was fractured, and
he spoke only two or three words after
wards.
The internal-reyenue receipts for last
week amounted to S., 90, and this
shows these was not much trade in
manufactured tobacco during the Christ
mas.
The number Of transfers Of real estate
recorded last month was thirteen.
Amongst these was a deed for church
lot. the consideration of which was $75.
Mr.. j. |. Pritchett has bought of the
estate Of the late W. 5. Patton one lot
on Jefferson street, 80 feet front by
234. at $50 per front foot. Another
lot adjoining, of the same measure
ment, was sold for the same price.
The land OH which Mrs. Polly Shel-
ton resided, located about two miles
from Chatham, has been sold for Sll.2j
per acre.
The number Of marriage-licenSes is
sued from the office at Chatham during
December was l07.
Mr.. j. X. Millner has given bond for
$4,000 and qualified as assessor of real
estate in North Danville.
Mr.. w. w. Worsham has given bond
for 81 600 and qualified as adminiStra-
tor Of Mrs. Mary II. Pemberton, de-
ceased.
The jury gives the plaintiff damages
for $50 in a suit against the Midland
Railroad Company for killing a cow.
ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

THE BLAIR BILL.-It is certainly
to be hoped that a measure of so much
importance to the South will not be
killed by the votes Of southern Demo-
Gratis in Congress, and it would be NOR
tifying to witness its adoption through
the votes of northern Republicans. The
party Of the people, the Democratic
party, cannot consistently and safely in
this emergency oppose Federal aid to
popular Observation-Disclosures Nsps
and Courier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

block, consequently no determined y
isolate England T. possible, and render
her powerlcss fer mischief.
That he has succeeded in isolating
England. and that 70 that extent his
game has been well played, Is shown by
the fact that the German papers point
10 the hostility Of France towards Eng
land, the growing distrust Of Russia,
the apathy Of Italy, and above all, what
they term the lame attempts to keep
Germany out OF Africa, as victories
for the Chancellor. But whether he has
succeeded in rendering England power
less for mischief is another question.
The German Premier. while complete
master Of things at home, has more than
once acted too hastily in dealing with
other nations. His proposed occupa-
ton of New Guinea may prove that to
start too soon is to stop too suddenly.
The English press is berating the Eng
lish Cabinet for indecision, and English
temper generally indicates that il has
borne about as much as it in
tends TO stand. As results Of this
the Tory leaders are coming to
the front, the talk Of a Tory Admin
istration has been revived, and last,
but not least, the English-Channel
feet has been ordered to prepare for
active service at once. The London
Times, in commenting on these orders,
says;
"If the orders sent by the admiralty
10 Portsmouth after the Cabinet meet
ing Of Saturday were not charged with
weighty meaning or inspired by strenu-
Gus purpose, they were singularly indis-
Greet and inopportune. They are GER
tain to be interpreted abroad as a mea-
sure preparatory to the adoption Of a
policy which will be sustained by force
If necessary. But it is doubtful, in
spite Of the apparent activity, that a
new chapter in the British foreign poll
cy has been opened by the recent Cabi-
net councils"
The import and significance Of this
last sentence as an indication Of public
sentiment can only be understood, how
ever, when we see that the Times, in con-
Guiding its article, bitterly reproachcs
the Cabinet for its undecided and
cvasive foreign policy" and declares it
would better resign. The News, whose
editor holds close relations with the
Ministry, says; at is becoming daily
more and more clear that the Ministry
must accept the alternative, either sub
hitting to the national demand for
prompt and energetic action in Egypt
and elsewhere or of giving place to
Others Language like the above,
from such sources means that the pe0-
pie at least are determined upon poll
cy which will be sustained by force if
necessary, and is clear intimation to
Germany and the rest of continental
Europe that they cannot render England
powerless for mischief until they have
silenced her guns. Both Germany and
Russia might do well to reflect on this
before going further.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
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~ FRO
rHALHIMER BROTHERS
ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND RArEoSs.
HAPPY NEw.YEAR

We thank you for the liberal patronage
bestowed during the past year and solicit q
continuance OF the same. Our endeavors
for tbisyear shall always be 10 place before
you tho CHOICEST GOODS at the lowest
possible figures.
I we begin the New Year with large stock
OF SEAs0NABLE GOODS. which we must
dispose OF during this month.
WRAPS, WRAPS.
We have yet enough WRAPS on hand 10
supply all In need. Our stock N very large.
and the assortment much better than you
can ind elsewhere.
We will sell our stock OF sfLK.PLUSH
COATS and NEwMARKETs positively at
PRIME COST. This is rare chance TO OBJ
tain good garment for very little money.
our NEwMARKErs. RUSSIAN CIRCU-
LARS, WALKING-JACKET' aud JERSEY
COATS have boen reduced about 40 per
cent. and at the present ngures you can sup
ply yourself with an excellent garment for
q very small sum.
In MISSES and CHlLDREN'S WRAPS
we have made immense reductions. We can
sell a CHII.D's COAT at ~ that has been
selling at $3.50. II you will give Us call
you can he satisfied that our prices are the
very lowest TO be had In the city. We will
give TO our patrons some special bargains
during this week, as our buyer Is North Ina
search OF such
THALHIMER BROrHERS.
5OI Broad street, corner OF Fiflh.
ia 4-Su. Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

All elections of United States sena-
tors take place Tor Begin on the second
Tuesday after the meeting and organi-
zation of the State Legislatures. If a
Legislature met and organized last Mon
day it will begin the work of electing a
United States senator next Tuesday.
If Legislature met and organized last
Tuesday, it cannot begin the Same duty
till next Tuesday week. The time does
not begin to count until after the organi-
cation, no matter when the Legislature
meets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
Workers and Eaters.

1t is sound doctrine that if any man
will not work, neither shall he eat.
And 1t is just as true that if any man
cannot eat, neither can he work. There
are thousands of people whose indiges-
ton is so poor that they cannot with
any comfort cat square meal. How
can we expect such sufferers to do a
fair days work? Browns Iron Bit
tiers strengthens weakened digestion,
tones up the whole system, enables peo-
pie to eat, to work, and enjoy prosperi-
ty. Any druggist will supply you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

The first smelting-works in Australia
have commenced operation in the newly
discovered silver region of Mitchell 5
creek, near Bathurst. The scene OF
operations is called Sunny Corner, and
the district is believed to be as rich in
argentiferous ore as is that of the Bar
rer ranges. Other smelting-works
have been begun. and the whole are
under the direction of miners who have
had considerable experience in America.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
How Much ?

The BLAIR bill appropriates seventy
seven millions of dollars, to be paid in
eight years. This sum is to be dis
tributed upon the basis of illiteracy-
inability to write. The whole number
ofpersons in the United States over ten
years old who cannot write is {, 239, 1853.
The whole number of such persons in
Virginia is 430,352. So Virginia has
almost I per cent. of these illiterates,
and will therefore receive nearly per
cent. of seventy-seven millions Of dol
lars, or over five millions of dollars, or
an average of between six and seven
hundred thousand dollars year. We
yesterday examined the BLAIR bill and
the census of 1880 and obtained the re-
suits above stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

If, as intimated in Washington dis
patches, southern members Of Con-
gress do no:wish to have the Blair cduca-
ton bill passed, lthey need do is to say
so. Their failure to aid in securing it a
special order will certainly defeat it.
One thing, however, will be remember
ed if this measure is defeated. The
members no vote against it thereby
admit tLss ignorance is cornerstone
in their political edifice.-Boston Id
reTfisey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

The Philadelphia Times says "The
Governor of Pennsylvania says not one
word in his message about that $4,000
BLAINE majority" 0fcourse he does
not. He has some State pride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

The Detroit Free Press says: "Chi.
csgo ladies serve coffee on New-Year's
day, and this practice, persevered in for
three years, has almost killed the Gus
tom Of New-Year's calling" The gem
tlemen have probably discovered that i,
is a Mocha rye Of hospitality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

"BUTLER, the late assistant candi-
date for the.presidency, received only a
little over quarter of a million votes. "
II is charity to remark that there are a
little over quarter of a million luna
tics in this country that are not under
restraint
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

Mr.. RANDALL voted on Monday last
for Mr.. IIIsCOCK's motion to suspend
the rules and pass bill to abolish GER
tain internal taxes. OF the Virginia
delegation, Mr.. GEORGE ID. WISE, Mr..
CABELL, Mr.. Tucker, Mr.. OFFER
RAIL-, and Mr.. BARBOUR voted aye,
whilst Messrs. GARRISON, LIBBEY,
HOOPER, Bowen, and JOHN S. WISE
did not vote on either side of the ques-
tion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
DEATHS.

WYATT.-Died. Wednesday morning at
ten minutes past 0 O'Clock. at the residence
OF her son-in-law. W. Crawey. sos Cathe-
rine street. Mrs. VI. a. G. WYATT, In the
sixty-ninth year OF her age.
Thou has left US. dearest mother.
And our hearts are faint with sorrow
For We dread the bitter morrow.
But we Will not despair:
Thou knowest all our anguish.
And thou wilt bid IL cease.
o Lamb of God Who taketh away the sin
OF the world. give us Thy peace.
Her funeral will take place from Clay
Street Methodist church THIS Thursday
AFTERNOON at 80 O'Clock. Friends and
acquaintance are respectfully invited to at
Tend without further notice.
Norfolk papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

Hon. Samuel j. Randall has returned
to Washington from his recent southern
trip, which was marked by that con-
sideration and regard on the part of the
people to which his merits as an hon
est Democrat emnently entitle him
Henri WattersOn to the contrary. not
MISUNDERSTANDING Star.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

A California Republican contem-
porary rises to remark that "BLAINE
fired his last gun and retired with his
well-disciplincd army 1t may be that
a California joke is a good thing when
you see through it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
Texas and the Education Bill.

The superintendent and teachers OF
the State of Texas recently held a meet
ing at New Orleans in connection with
the Worlds Exposition. Nearly one
thousand educators were in attendance
and questions of absorbing interest were
freely discussed, among them the sub
ject Of " National Aid to Education. -
and in spite of the dissenting views of
the Texas senators and the well-known
opposition ftheir members Of Congress,
resolutions were adopted in favor of the
educational bill now pending in Con-
gress, with but one dissenting voice.
This was a representative body of men.
Ii is fair to assume that they know the
educational wants of the State and are
in a position to judge whether the pro-
posed aid by the Government is needed
and can be benefcially applied. Their
views upon this subject are entitled to
weight Washington Post.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
Negroes Taking the Place OF white
Miners.

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG, VA, January -
Agents of the IIocking-Yalley mines
are at work here securing negroes to
take the places of the striking miners.
Scyenty-iiye left for the mines last
night, and others have been secured.
They sign a contract for one year before
leaving
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
BD" b L A n X L I S .

BLANKETS are cheaper now than they
have been for many years. so money can
be saved by making your purchases at once.
We show a large assortment OF COM
FORTABLES at 81, sI.25, $3.50 sl.75. So.
and up TO $3.50.
WHITE QUILTS at csc. worth SOC. at
s5c. worth 81, at 81 worth $3.50, at sl.25
worth SLIGO, at $3.50 worth 50.
LEVY & DAVIS.
1917 and 1919 Main street.
sILVER-GRAY GOSSAMERS in all sizes,
very cheap. ja6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
The Blair Educational Bill.

This bill ought to be pressed with
great earnestness to vote in the House
of Representative during this session.
Its passage will be of great benefit to
the whole country, especially to the
southern States. There ought to be no
question as to its constitutionality.
Such a question could only be
raised by theorist devoid Of prac-
teal judgment. The practice of
the Government Oh all such ques-
tions has been so uniform and
so well established that it ought to
be received as settled. 1t is, in fact,
settled in practice, and only those theo-
retical cranks who give more weight to
their impracticable theories than to
sound, practical sense will be controlled
by any such objection. Their course
inflicts serious injury and loss where
their constituents are interested. and
arrests no such legislation when others
are to be benefited. BY all means let
us have action this session and secure
its passage.-ChariotteSriHe JeferSO-
MAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

"a Cleveland professor is travelling
about giving an entertainment called
Smiles. That kind of entertainment
can be had at any saloon in the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08
p@- REV. d. L. MOODY VILE

W. 49, - ' " 4" -
preach at SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (col-
ored) FRIDAY MoRNIN0. January 0. 1885.
at II O'Clock. He will also hold services at
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Third street. SATURDAY NIGHT. 10th In
slant. All are invited. w. Troy, Pastor.
w. ii. HUNTER,
Pastor 4. VI. 4. Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08


A Chicago telegram says: !" Senator
James q. Fair, OF Nevada, was born
within Ave miles Of whers / was, 7 said
gentleman connected with the Chicago
Police Department to-day. There
have been many anecdotes published
about him, and especially about his d.
vorccd wife, but think that ] can tell
how she became his wife. by mere ac-
cidcnt, as it were. Jim's family lived
in County Tyrone, while ours came from
an adjoining county. The Fairs were
known in all the country around as fight
crs, and right good ones they were. Be
sides being fellows that knew how to
handle a blackthorn, they were very
good carpenters. Jim's father and
mother did not live very happily to-
gethcr. so the old man packed up his
traps and came TO America. He made
money and went back to see how his
family was getting along. At the time
Of his return Jim was about twenty
years of age. lie was the fathers pet,
and when the old chap was ready to
come back TO America he took him
with him. At this same time jim was
engaged to a young girl named Pearce.
can't say slything about the parting
that took pace between them, but it
must have been tender one on the part
of the future senator, as subsequent
events showed.
LONGING FOR THE SWEETHEART.
AT any rate. after he and the old
man got over to America they went at
carpentering, and made money very fast.
jim thought of his sweetheart, and
longcd for her. He sent sum Of money
to friend to pay for her outfit and pas
sage to the United States, fully think
ing that she would soon come to join
his fortunes in the New World. A few
months after this young Fair received
reply from his friend to whom he had
sent the letter. The nature Of the mis-
siye must have stirred his heart to the
depths. Ii was to the effect that Miss
Pearce had married another young man,
and consequently could not be expected
to sail on the next ship to her expectant
lover.
THE SISTER SUBSTITUTED.
"But the same letter which conveyed
this news also said that there was no
occasion for sadness. 1t reminded
young Fair that there vas younger
sister in the family whose beauty and
graces were as charming as those of the
elder one. His friend concluded his
letter with the proposition that he
should offer the rising fortunes and the
money of Fair to one who could accept
them. To cut it short, Jim sent back
word that he could do so, and it was not
long after that when the younger Miss
Pearce sailed for America to wed the
future bonanza king and senator. Her
subsequent history has been told in
print many time, but think that this
story of Senator Fairs early life will
be new to the general public"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-08

"Touch England's pocket and you
arouse her." Yes, she is ready to fight
because Germany wants to take part Of
her new guinea.