Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-10
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY
A SPLENDID CONVENTION.

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PETERSBURG, VA, Sept. 9, 1885.
The Democratic Senatorial Conven-
ton which met in this city last night
to nominate candidate for the district
composed Of Petersburg and the coun-
ties Of Prince George and Surry was
one of the finest bodies of its kind
that has assembled here in many years.
The spirit of the Convention was SUI
perb, and in the face Of an ad-
verse majority Of several hundreds
and of foe confident in the prestige
of victory in many campaigns, was re-
markable and encouraging in the high
est degree. Among oil the delegates
land the Convention was full one) was
evinced the determination to fight q
good fight, and, il possible, wrest vic
tory from the enemy. And it may
truly be said the Convention made a
splendid start in this direction by con-
ferring the nomination upon Mr.. R. NJ.
Dobie, of this city. He is a gentleman
in whom the people have thorough con-
fidence, and against whose standing and
character in the community not even
the most unprincipled politician can
utter o word. Mr.. Dobie is yet young
man, and one who has never known fail
ure in anything he has undertaken. He
is native Of Sussex county, and came to
this city about ten years ago, where be
has become thoroughly identified with
our interests, and where he has built
up large and successful business. He
stands now at the head of our success
full merchants. He entered the Con-
federate army OF an early age, served
gallantly to the close of the war, was
five times wounded in battle, and spent
nine months in a Federal prison. lie
is in all respects a worthy representa-
tive of the gallant Democracy Of the
South Side, and the party has honored
itself in nominating him for the Senate.
The prospects Of electing him are good.
He is very popular among the colored
people of the city, and will receive
many Of their votes.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The arrival of the first bale Of new
cotton each season is always an event
in mercantile circles. Within the past
two days two bales of the new crop
have been received here-one yesterday,
sent by j. F. Rainey, Of Northampton
county, n. c., and one to-day, sent by
DR.. r. S. Powell, Of Brunswick county.
This latter is the first bale Of Virginia
cotton that has been received at any
port. For some years past Mr.. Rainey
has sent in the first bale of North
Carolina cotton.
AS an instance Of the partial fall Of
rain this season, it may be mentioned
that generally throughout Dinwiddie
county there have been good rains
throughout the season. and the crops
there are exceptionally fine. In Green's
vile, Sussex, and the counties to the
east there have been frequent rains. In
some sections of Brunswick and Neck
lsnbuTg counties there have been no
good rains since July, and in other To-
calities none since June. AS conse-
quence the crops are greatly damaged
almost ruined. The tobacco is small
and parched, and much of the corn has
been cut down and stacked for fodder.
Dinwiddie is reported to have been
more favored than any Of its sister to-
bacco counties.
The Republican Senatorial Conven-
ton for this district will be held here
tomorrow at noon. 1t is the general
impression that Mr.. Charles Gee, Of
Prince George county, will be the
nominee. Mr.. Gee has already served
a term in the Senate. He is farmer
and proprietor of large saw-mill.
In the County Court Of Greensville
yesterday Mr.. W. II. Hobbs, the
sheriff, was tried and acquitted of the
charge of negligence in allowing the
negro murderer Henry Moore to escape
from Jail some time ago, just previous
to the day fixed for his execution.
A young gentleman of this city while
passing through the village Of Ettrick
last night was assailed with rocks by a
party Of unknown persons. lie drew
his pistol and fred at them, which
caused them to leave him.
Mr.. Richard +. Beirne, Of the Rich
mond State, arrived here this afternoon.
lie is to speak at Prince George Court
house tomorrow, and number of our
citizens will 60 down to hear him.
The investigation Of the charges Of
forgery against A. W. Harris was re-
sumed this morning at the Colored
Normal College. Mitchell, the former
treasurer, who made the charges, thinks
the matter will never be Investigated to
the bottom facts, unless by judicial
tribunal. 1t is probable the grand jury
of Chesterfield county will take the
matter in hand at its next session. 1t
is said the attention Of Commonwealth's-
Attorney Hancock has already been
called to the subject. Mitchell says if
the Board acquits Harris he intends to
give all the details Of the matter to the
public. and accompany his charges with