Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-23
HALIFAX COUNTY.
TIE CHRISTMAS SEASON.

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souru BosToN. Dec. %, 1885.
Aswas to be expected, the approach
Of the Christmas season has given de-
cided impetus to trade, and many dol.
lar hidden for months in the recesses OF
the old-fashioned purse or yarn stock
ing has been brought out shivering, but
shining, to purchase something to glad
den the exul,ant hearts OF the little
ones.
THE IT, .cco MARKET
has been very quiet, the offerings being
small and Of poor quality. Last year
the stock Of brights was large and
gratifying to producers. who readily
secured satisfactory prices. The new
crop is just the reverse, and the COM
parison Of present prices with those oil
a year ago is by no means conducive 10
angelic serenity and content in the
hearts of our good farmer brethren.
The tobacco now being sold here brings
about all that it is worth, but is of
such nondescript and undesirable grades
as to be disheartening alike to buyer
and seller.
CHRISTMAS
will pass off quietly here, and yet there
will be some gaiety. AT Halifax
Courthouse on Christmas night "'lu-
mernation," as an old darby describes
it. will take place, quite large sum
having been subscribed by the citizens
ofthat usually quiet and reserved place
for the purchase of fireworks. OF course
South Boston will be painted red some
time during the week.
IMPROVING.
| am glad to report marked adj
vancement in general prosperity at
Halifax Courthouse. During the past
year several families have moved to the
place, and, in addition, a general spirit
of enterprise seems to be manifestlng
itself in business circles. When the
Lynchburg, Halifax and North Carolina
road shall be built Halifax Courthouse
will be one of the most thrifty, as it has
always been one of the most beautiful.
of Virginia towns. BY the way, speak
ing of the railroad, it seems to be an
assured fact, if what | hear from
Lynchburg is correct, and doubtless it
is. that that city will subscribe some
900, 900 or 100000. Campbell will
follow with 100000. and Halifax will
subscribe 100000, which will insure
the completion of the road to the North
Carolina line. Reaching that point, the
friends Of the enterprise across the bor-
der will undoubtedly continue it until
its other terminus (Durham) IS reached.
This last city is wealthy and fully able
to handsomely assist in this greatproject,
and is, moreover, exceedingly anxious
to do so. The bill for charter re-
Gently introduced in the Senate by Sen
ator Diggs. Of Lynchburg, meets the
approval of our people except as to
some minor and insignificant particu-
lars; and as soon as it becomes law
the people Of the towns and counties III
terested will be called upon to vote sub
scriptions. If everything happens well.
the road WILT certainly cdn-be
built within two years. This is purely
and entirely a home enterprise, and if
successful will be in the hands of Vir-
ginia and North Carolina people for the
benefit of the sections tributary to it,
and not for capitalists and spectators.
THE OFFICES.
Our people are, as rule, pleased
with the action Of the Legislature in its
disposal of the various Offices, and are
greatly rejoiced to welcome Judge W.
r. Barksdale back to the bench Of the
County Court. Judge Barksdale was
one of the "great decapitated' under
the Malone guillotine, and was sue
ceeded by Judge E. W. ArmiStead,
who has filled the position acceptably.
The circuit judgeship of this circuit
is exciting much interest.
BhlElS AMI EhHVN hIIos
Our legislators are at home for the
holidays.
The Christmas Concert of the South.
Boston Female Institute takes place to-
morrow night.
A called meeting of Roanoke Pres
bytery was held here last week, at
which Rev. r. c. Reed. Of Charlotte,
presented his resignation, which was
accepted. Mr.. Reed goes to Franklin,
Tenn, in the Nashville Presbytery, and
the Church in this section loses one Of
her ablest ministers.
A tract of land containing forty-iive
acres, belonging to Mrs. Pleasant Frank
lin, near Vernon Hill, was sold few
days ago for s35 per acre. No i'm
provements on the land, but it is valua
BILE because it grows the finest yellow
tobacco. PHIL.