Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09
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Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.l
SOUTH BosToN, VA,
August 8, 1885.
The unprecedentedly hot spell and
severe drought is apparently perma-
nently broken. Frequent and heavy
rains have fallen throughout the coun-
ty, imparting freshness to the grow
ing crops which is highly gratifying,
and cooling the atmosphere so that one
can attend to the labors of life by day
and enjoy natures sweet restorer by
night.
THE TICKET.
The nomination of Lee, Massey, and
Ayres is enthusiastically received here
and will be heartily supported. Many
Of General Lees old comrades rejoice
in the opportunity of testifying their
devotion, and the younger generation,
who have sat at the feet Of their fathers
and heard inspiring stories Of the gal
liant cayalryman, also are ardent in the
cause. Count Halifax five hundred or
six hundred majority for the Demo-
cratic ticket, and remember these
figures, as | wish to draw them on the
public after the election for substantial
ton.
DAN-RIvER ASSOCIATION
is one of the largest in Virginia. 1t is
composed of seventeen churches, pre-
sided over by Revs. S. G.. Mason, II.
G. Crews, William Slate, p. II. Fon-
tame, and j. b. Williams, with one
pastorate now vacant. The recent
meeting of the Association was, as
noted in the Dispatch, one Of the most
enjoyable held for many years. A large
crowd was present and the sermons,
dinners, and usual elements Of concord
and goodwill were highly delight
fnl. Among the visiting ministers
were DR.. A. b. Brown, Of Rich
mond College DR.. j. William Jones, of
Richmond; Revs. NJ. L. Wood and John
T. Belts, Of the Dover Association, and
Revs. o. NJ. Pittard and j. II. Lam
beth, OF North Carolina. A resolution
offered by Judge W. r. Barksdale, and
unanimously adopted, endorsed the pro-
posed effort for the additional endOw-
ment Of Richmond College, and recon-
meDded that this Association endeayor
to secure its due proposition Of said en-
dowment. The letters from the various
churches, all in Halifax, reported %
baptisms, a902.Sl contributed to mis-
sionary objects, and an aggregate mem-
bership Of 1903.
FOR TIE LEGISLATURE.
Aspirants for the Legislature on the
Democratic ticket are bObbing up Sc
renely. This is good sign. Nomina-
tons will be made on Monday the 18th.
The Republicans, like Uncle Remus's
fox, are "layin' low with muffin to
say" Their condition as to organiza-
tiOn excites pity. Mr.. Asa Rogers.
who was here last court to inyigo-
rate the clans, doubtless does not en-
terrain hattering opinion of the sym
patty ofthc " faithful allies, who were
very indifferent both as to his presence
and the future conduct of the canvass
in the county. Speaking Of his work,
it is reported that he said Il didn't
do - thing"
RAILROAD.
A meeting Of the friends Of the pro-
jected railroad from Halifax Courthouse
to South Boston will be held at the
courthouse on the 18th. The road
grows in favor, and there seems little
reason to doubt its successful compile
ton. PHIL.