Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-04
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
Northern Setfiers-mtIitaTy Parade
The Municipal Eseetion-Shdden
Death. &c.

| Northern Setfiers-MtIitaTy Parade
The Municipal EsectiOn-Shdden
Death. &c.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.
PETERSBURG, May 3, 1886.
The " Violet-Bank " farm, in Ches-
terfield county, near this city, contain
ing 159 acres, was sold at auction on
Saturday afternoon, and was purchased
by Mr.. w. N. Haskin for $4,000. The
same farm a few years ago brought
$4,000. 1t is situated on the Ches-
terfeld Heights, overlooking the Apo
mattox river and commanding fine
view Of the city. 1t was for many
years the home Of the Gilliams, and
has interesting historic associations.
There are located in Chesterfield
county, very near this city, four Mich
igan families who have recently settled
there. And it may be added that in
the same vicinity several other northern
families have recently purchased farms.
The Peninsula Guards, of Hampton,
have written word that they will be
unable to participate in the military
parade in this city on the 9th Of June,
on the occasion of the memorial exer-
cises in honor of the Confederate dead
in Blandford cemetery. But the mill
tary display will nevertheless be im-
posing, as most Of the companies Of the
Fourth Virginia regiment and several
independent commands have accepted
the invitation to be present. The 9th
ofJune celebration this year will be
more elaborate than it has been for
many years.
The box-sheet for the musical festi-
val 10 be held here next week was
opened this morning, and before noon
over $4,000 Of seats had been reserved.
The indications are that the Academy
of Music will fall far short of accommo-
dating all who will apply for tickets.
The desire TO obtain choice seats was so
great that persons were engaged to take
their places in front Of the box-sheet
Office On Saturday night and Sunday
and TO remain there with the view Of
getting the earliest choice of seats.
Mr.. James NJ. Leath, dry.goods
merchant of many years standing in
this city, has made an assignment. His
liabilities are placed at about $40, 900.
His creditors are mostly in Baltimore
and northern cities.
The Republicans Of this city have
been called to meet in their respective
wards on Wednesday night to elect
delegates to the convention to be held
on the following day to nominate mu-
nicipal ticket; also. to elect delegates
TO nominate the Council ticket. The
convention will be composed Of one
half white and one half colored dele
gates. 1t cannot yet be told who will
be nominated for mayor. The friends
Of Messrs. T. j. Jarratt and James ID.
Bowie bo.h claim the success of their
fayorite. All the present incumbents
in Office are candidates for renomina-
ton, but it is probable that the con-
vention will make some changes in favor
Of the colored brethren.
There were two fires in this city last
evening; one at the residence of Mrs.
Thomas Shanks, on Old street; roof
partially destroyed. BY the other the
carpenter-shop and kitchen of Edward
Brooks, on Shore street, were burned,
and his dwelling seriously damaged.
This fire was the work of an incendia-
ry. Brooks and his wife were both away
at the time, and their children alone
were in the house, and had to be taken
out by the neighbors. There was no
insurance on his property.
A very sudden death occurred at
the llaIrison-Street (colored) Baptist !
church yesterday morning during the |
service, which caused much feeling
among the large congregation present.
There was to be baptizing, and among |
the candidates was one of the children
Of Patsy Brander. The latter, while
dressing one of the candidates, aud |
probably being excited in view Of the
exercises, fell to the floor, and was
carried out to the street in an insensible
condition. She died as soon as she
reached the street, and her body was
carried home. She was about sixty-fye
years old. 1t is reported that another
of the church was taken i'll
during the services and had to be car
ried home.
The suit Of William johnson (co-
Iored) for $4,000 damages against the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Compa-
ny, which was set for trial in the lIust-
pgs Court to-day, was continued until
he July term Of the court by reason Of
he absence of counsel.
A colored boy, while attempting to
ump upon the south-bound train to-
10y, fell and had one Of his feet badly
rushed by the wheels Of the cars.
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