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Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
Shooting hston Yesterday.

Tie weekly shooting match Of the
Wilmington Rifle Club took ace 81
the Schtulzen Park yesterday after
noon. but ewing - the unpleasant
weather the stleudau Was small The
match Was Contir nation OF the ste
Vens rifle match, which will be kept
open until ChIistmfs day. There was
some SOD shooting done, ana the scores
are as follows, cut Il possible fifteen
potnts, at 30 yards, of hard, Greed
moor target:
w A BscoD, IA; j. f. Newman, IA
W. O'Oonrcr, II; y. F. Seeds, 49, C.
Heinel, Sr., Ii; Ii. Simpson, Is.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

A lit;le trouble seems to have spruns
hp IN the mission III Fourth and Jeffer
son streats A correspondent says
Tome eight weeks ago the mission was
opened by two men from Chester, Pa,
aud that the question of who should be
DOES caused friction. The furniture for
his place had not been paid for and n
meeting was called TO settle the difi
Guilty. A dispute arose and one of she
party locked the door. The case finally
found Its way before Justice O'Neill,
'bo decided in favor OF A, Cannon,
'he owner OF the goods, making q levy
70 get his own.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
stocks DiEposed Of.

The following stocks were disposed Of
yesterday at public sale, by L. ".
Std ham a. Son, auclioueers Seven
shares Of Wilmington and Christian
Turnpike Company to GeorgeO, SImp
ron for " per share; twentytI1 shala
OF Wilmington and Braniywine Ma
tional Bank stock TO Ohio Eowlsnd fa
W. per share; ten shares came stock
five to Joel McCanuon and Ave to J. b.
sisler for S72 per share; twenty shares
OF Wilmington Coal Gas Co TO Jchn T
Davis for 500 per share; ten shares
same stock to Edward Darlington Oi
9s5S per share; $500 Wilmington Uit'
"A per cent. loan, due 1890 I.sIss'
May and November, to William WI
din for SOL.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

The joint fair of the Masons ana Wv Wv
Fellows In the Opera Honse, a. Ns g.,
Castle, 10 the centre OF sttrac'lop u.
the young people of thai city anu ln ",
cinity, and the profits will unqueS''oSnrr
bly, foot up o very handsome snh' v W
Taesdsy evening Miss Nellie M S,s
drew q pair Of gold earrings, and Me-
gle Kelley received handsome S Sd,is
watch. This evening she New o1 ""v'
Parlor Band will be present, sna ~ -
eral visitors from this city are e1p,o %,
II the roads should not provo imp"'''
BILE on account of the snow.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
Committed to JAN

Ysung SpurSeon, who was arrested u
this city last Monday night aud Isksn
to Chester on Tuesday morning I!
Chief OF Police Williamson, Of tts'
city, on q charge of forgery, had o hear
ing before Mayor Forwo0d, and p raa
committed to Jail in default Of wv
bail for his appearance at Cont AlleI
the Obief Of Police had returned WIN
him TO Chester he e1am,net some
of his effects which be had istl a. us
former boarding house in that city seH
found an unoashed check for fJo,,
whion Spurgeon had drawn, bat uiu
rot get the opportunity to use.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

The entertainment given at Gregg,
Hall, on Scott street, last evening toI
ine benefit of Crusader's Castle, X. G..
&C., was presented 70 a fair+ized audi
ance In spite OF the inclemency OF the
weather. The dramn WAS ably pre-
scented, each character doing credit to
himself. especially "Pete," who firmly
declared that 1t was "agin" his prir ci.
plies to be dark colo:ed corpse. The
same will be repeated this evening,
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
Taken In Charge BY his l,ncle

Dennis Bradley, the 8 yea--oll boy
who ran aHay frola ca. ia 'l.es' Orphan.
age on Tuesday, has been taken ID
c 'args b. t.s uuc'e James Corrignu
No. 400 West Front street. Tho lltt.e
fellow had run away from the Orphan
ase te7'rai times previously ard when
ne was captured on Tuesday night vas
legged in police station, the inteutioE
being to seEd him 10 the Ferris Reform
school.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
The FAMILY SHOE HOUSE.
206 MARKET ST,
WILMINGTON.
WIN. n. BaBC0Cg.
u EGISTER'S ORDER.
Al kEoIsTgR'h OrTICK,
NEW UAsTLe COUNTY. Dkt...

NEW OA5T-d 0GUNTN, DEL,
DecsmUe 10 h. 1859.
Upon the application Of oliver Y. jan /.
scr, tyeert0r u tdglr JsmlfJn. latr
81 Red Lipa FuDdr,G, IN SAIL c0uH. y. DE
ee'sed, IL Is ordered ana directed 81 the
Il Wisier tia. Tie Executor afJrasuii give
Nctice - granting % letters I.stanIeu.
ary, Lis day, upon tho estate o.
rho ieoea Cd, with Inc data of granting
thereof, % cAusi1s a.. yrti43mOnts to b,
posted within forty days ito,n the date Of
ouch letters IN six o. the laoat public places
Of the county u New Gcs.ls, requiring an
perdons haviIg demands sga'ngi tho estate
p present Tie SAME, or abide ny an Act OF
As9sannly in sEch case made and provided :
ana also cause tie same TO IS Inserted
within tho same period In the Daily
kEPusIi:As a newgpEusr publtsasd In vii.
mn =, AM TO b; Continued therein tbr.e
weeks 70 ii.
~ 5.yen under Tic "a -r3 san.
L. 8. otrt',c9 ott.e Apaiatc- a'1.ssaid
49, ~ Wilmington, IN row O1gtI.
OoratJ afor.lG5J, sh3 t..y and year aDoyt
Written. JJEN Il. 3NaEtuKU,
REGISTER.
EoTGoE.-Ail rersong havinz clg!mFa again
inc estate Of 11e deceased must prosea: tht
same, daily attJsCsi N the rs, cutor
en- or neIer1 Dscemhtr ltth.@ ~
abide tho Act Of Assembly III such ca..u ;n.dt
and provided. OLIVER V, JANIS N,
Address, 81. Georsa.. Del. as 49,
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
sFsOuai.

General Ben Butler will lecture tbi,
winter IN three or four leading cities OF
the country on ~ LABOR que zion.
Mr. George Y Chuds, the tlche.i
newspaper man Ia th's country viii
one exception, ia the most heneyolea
and generous. nc has just contribute
5000 10 aid ia the erection OF monu.
meL,s 80 Augusta, Ga in memory Of
Pan! II. Hayne and Richard Henry
Wide, two Southern poets.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

George Hidebran I, Of No. 1902 Val.
nut street, Will enter the ofice of Hpf.
iecBer q Hoheokcr Eaout the firs. of
the year for the purpose OF Studying
law. Mr. Hildebrsnd IL =. present IN.
Raged IN teaching school al Gumbnr
Sussex County, aud his resiguatiou j. o
matter Of regret 10 the echolais aad
hsir parents.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
At Harlan d HoIiingsworth's

There are now eleven vessels at the
shipy ards Of the Harlan & Hollines-
worth Company, four of which are
steamers here to be overhauled. Amopg
them 's the large steamer City OF Law.
renee, of the New York aud NorWioh
rsportation Company, which runs
on Long Island Sound.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
tloinE to California

George Dyson, who occupies The
white farm, near RocklaDd, Branoy
wine Hundred, intends to 20 TO Califor
MIA ia th9 oprirg, and consequently viii
soil his personal property public sale
on M9nca5, toe 9Th inst. He has sornt
very desirable stock, and his far.a uten.
sils are IL coed condition.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
win Pos,t,veIy Appear.

Frank Hesrld, the noted pugills',n U MN
appear In conjunction with S n"
Der of orack boxers at the double Ue and
dc rendered ~ James Msloney BAL
Thomas Byrne, at tho Alhsn gT pre-
aoe, 224 King street, next iintersst
evening. A largo number OF ln' lind
ing set tos will be given, and tDe ,S and
M will be between Flank hea,Tiu , n ane
O'Donnell of Patterson, !, D. M ~ ,osi
should miss this H2h.,as they wiz
lively appear.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
To Soldiers .no Tbs,r a.,r.

W. II Hay ward Of Washing ton, at
torney Tor prosecution before all the de.
partments for pension, bounty, back
pay and other claims against the Gov.
'ernment, will be OF the off &c Of William
{. MoNair until Saturday evening OF
this week.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
Etue
Au Bank Elections.

wortock hold ers Of She First Natloual
enn .ue National Bank of Delaware,
SOC ion National Bank and the Ma
- - Bank OF Wilmington snd Pran-
a. vic will meet at thtiT banking
houtes on Tu 8day, January II, be-
tween the hoG's Of 2 End p. M, 10
elect directors to ssrva the ensuing
wear,
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
Thia Morninc,n Cnnr.

Notwithstanding the storm last night
FaIicE Hessioa srd Patrict ant vii.
Ham KcLAUaL i'm managed to get
cln; Il, sre "a g consequence fell IN d
tia henGs Of tLepoiice. This morning
they v ere aTEsiened DIT the city court
and fineL 81 SLd cogts eacn.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
STATE Oh the Temperature
at the REPUBLI lAH ofi1l 10 the hade
Io'clock 10 o'c, Oh IL o'clcos
100 10 o.


o-morrow promises 10 be clear.
ing ami cold. 5.rarday fair and slightly
warmer. The Temperature fell ;estrr
day 10 II degrees below zeru at st. Vim.
can't. NJ nnesCta, While al Key West
Florida, /. Was q above.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
WHAT SHALL | BUY
FOR
Christmas PTesents2

t'ur advice is select articles that ars uso.
fnl; IN 4 briDg comfort ard kesp alive pleas
ing recollectluns OF the givsr Lftcr the holt
day season has parsed Ihov weed not be
expensive to secure procer appreciation
for old foiks, tiaunCl-linei, cloth button
and lace Shoes and Slipper easy ana warm;
Flame lined OverShoes, Long HooB TO- the
sn oil boy, light weight hubi or DOots for Ia
dies, misses and chilirep; heavy and Igh,
weight Rubber Boots for men and boys line
KID ard Peonie Spring Heel Shoes Tor
missss snd children; Spring Heel Ruhte
sVersBoes. Don't fdrset the taby--lE roved
Ankle supporters for weak ankles; can b.
worn viii any snoe. Plenty If v.rious
stS lee: XII fehble, Patent Leather tiimaed
shoes for ni9ntg.
The l-arges' and Best Selected ) .0ck ic
WilailgtOn Of
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

used Salvation OIL for Iheum atism
in the feet and after several applIca-
lions was entirely relieved OF pain and
could walk ne well as ever.
ANN r. WATKINS, Baltimore, Md.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

why suffer WITH bad cold when one
bottle Of DIR. BGil's Cough syrup will
cure o cough Of the worst kind? DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup Is sold Tor % cents
per bottle by all druggists in the United
States.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup hos oe :. D 70
fore the public fer years. anu anu, "a al
nounoed by Thousands super,tocc coughs
other articles for the cure OF w UU
colds, infiuer "a ard all puIHO'
complaints.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
Exte. sion Tampa.

An assortment second TO none Prices
over than ever. From 81. so to $22. 90.
l LaTis Row, 413 King street.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
VIM. B. Sharp's.
Fourth and Market SIS.

Our Upholstery Depart.
ment may help you solv'
your Christmas problem
There's a variety here sucl
as our town has never seen
The large stock rushes IL.
into close quarters, but new
er mind if you've the pa.
tience to stay there's many
pretty and useful things here
for house decoration and
furnishing.
Our Curtain stock can give
you double-faced figured
cotton plush curtains, 3
yards long, for $3.50 per
pair. A handsome Turko.
man Curtain, Algerian Dor
ders and cross stripes, s. so
per pair. A Silk Noil Cur
tain, Crimson, Gend'arme
or Olive, $3.50, $40 and
SI2. A splendid silk Tur-
Roman in one of the finest
designs, in crimson, gold
and blue combinations, we
have yet shown, st SI2.5o;
from that to SIS per pair.
We have Lace Etimene
10 cents to IS.
Madras by the yard or
by the pair, white, cream or
colore ed, IS cents to S25.
Imitation China Silks,I2I
cents and IS
In Swiss lace we have the
newest designs-$5 to S25.
In Brussels lace a late
purchase gives US two re-
markable bargains in superb
qualities and designs, s35|
to $40 per pair.
We have curtain poles in
any CT the woods-ash
ebony, cherry, or walnut,
with ends, rings and brack-
cts complete Of either wood
or brass for 81 cents per
window. Count these with
any curtain you may select |
and you have the whole cost
per pair ready to 60 up.
We show turkoman piano |
and table covers in new and |
elegant designs and color
ings, S. to $40. Same on
both sides.
Two sets each of splendid |
Lace Bed Sets. Crimson and
Blue antique Lace
all we have-$12.5O from
SlS. Sl1 from $25 very
suggestive that Of a hand-
some chamber.
The finest felt made in |
the country is here in all the
desirable shades tor fancy
work, 2 yards wide, SI.1o-
there's a big differenc in
qualities which you should
keep in mind.
Silk Plush, Mohair Plush,
Sateens, Silk Tapestry, We
lours, in all the new shades
for fancy and furniture work
from SI.75 up.
That our Seal { 10th Goats
are appreciated goes most
without the saying. APP
preciated is hardly the word
though. We cannot get
them fast enough, and it's
the lucky ones who get sight
OF them first. For elegance
in Seal Cloth Goats you
have the material right,
rich dark color, depth of
pile, fireness of finish gives
the fur look--whatever you
do, don't buy the plush
coats, you may not buy
ours when you see them,
but don't buy the plush.
Ou% Seal Cloth C0akS are
especially for US; no
one else gets them and we
knoV they are right
That you may be con-
vinced look at our Seal Coat
for Sos.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

OSr-A LIBERAL REWARD Will
80 be paid for the return Of a "a.
lost mound puppy, at 3gO Yves. sa1o'SS.,
D'See dec 4. Az
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
ANOTHER RECOLLECTION.

In reply TO the statement concerning
TIE "old globe and flag" fully cor
rooorate the recollections OF Nehemiah
DAvis. | attended tbs convention held
in Baltimore on May /, 1874 The
globe, CT ball, was sent from Alleg heney
County. Pa in recognition OF the lsrg.
est delegation attending the conven
;ioD. was ALTO present on the return
OF said delegation TO Wilmington, and
heard John M. Clay ton deliver what
- 81 then called his famous "bread
speech, which took place on the sand
tote, now occupied by buildings at, or
near, Ninth ard Market streets re-.
member the events very distinctly, and
lm positive the correct date is 1874.
Respectfully, JOHN DAVIS,
Thirteenth and ClAymout streets.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
naan manual WEATHER.

Damp, Uih q Coughb
What will the ha,ye-t o., % cts.
and colds. Canada Pine sJruF' ~
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

Ak yoct EI31f ior D. S. TrRi!t r
Iepg-. ta2e3
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
Tho "CrusAder's" Benefit.

Rooms with board. Also table board
Meals at all bours. = 800 King 81.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

NTANIED-A GIRL 10 ODuK AMI
w do general housoworz. Apply az
AZ Msrke. street. decis.2
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
DEATHS.

DEATHS.
MAMMELE On the llth inst, dottli i
Mtmmele, aged 60 years.
The relatives and friends OF the family ar
res nectfully invited to attend the funera
services from his late residence. 4cs T.. Sl1tl
street, on Friday afterr oop, at 2 O'Clock. In
terment at the Old Swedes Cemetery.
MABUIGAN.-un wednesday morning
Minnie Edith, daughter Of John ant
Lille Gay MGRuis an, aged Q n osths.
The relatives and fitends arc requested e
sttend tho funeral mo n their residence, No
sl5 Elm street, on Friday Afternoon, at :
O'Clock. lnteTmsnt at Wilmington ono
Brendywine Cemetery.
EAroH.-Un thursday, 10th inst, SADIE
h., daughter OF q. V. and Hannah A
Eaton, aged years aud months
Relatives and friends Of the family are 70
specially invited 70 attend the funeral fron,
the residence Of her parents, corner OIL
Cedar and Franklin ttrsets, on Suniay
afternoon at2 O'Clock. To proceed 20 w H.
miDgton and brandy vino Cemetery.
SH LEI DS--tn the 10th inst, Jennie
daughter OF Hugh AMI Mary Shields, ag ed
months.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully IN,
yited 10 attend the funeral nom the resi-
den,0 OF her parents, No. VIA Reed street, on
saturday afternoon ct 40. lnterMeut al
Old Cathedral Cen etery.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
FANCY SLIPPERS

for lafias, N isats. children. men AMI boys
fon viii be plcnsed with ttylo and NJ. ard
surprised IT the uniform Low Prices esked.
Huyefs have the privilege TO return ana
e1cha1ee OF nave money refunded II they
gu3's the wro1g $40. 4 rule H. l.lco Il ell
times a.i -syer sas eadcd AT
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
r. l.. RUSSELL

NJ DriGE-ON ACCOUNT Or SArUK-
AN days, Deem Der 2bsA and January lst.
rag h9l davs, tue Wilmington Savings
sual VIII be closed on those days, and viii
bs ooen to receive and pay depos. tors on
ri Ia 8, Docember 81 nj 81.
dl3'o y. ELLISON. Treasurer.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
FOURTH EDITION
rhat Bali and flag.

The ball and flag question started q
few days ago 10 leading 10 considerable
dis ,ussiop, and the opinions In regard
20 It are very onfiictinE. Somebody
has informed the Morning News that
the WING banner presented In 1874 By
the State OF Maryland TO the State
sending the largest number OF delegates
10 the National Con vention of Wings ut
Baltimore, fell into the hands OF Ben-
jamin II. RraekeD, who was then Chair
maa Of the Whig State Central CON-
mittee, ard he sold IL TO William ii.
Nsfs, who kept II until year or 30 be.
fore his death, when he sold 1t 70 Jos.
Grub OF this city, who In turn pre-
rented 1t TO the Union League Club Of
|Philadelphis.
William Leee, proprietor Of the At
lsntic Garden, 224 King street, comes
forward End promptly shows that the
foregoing Ia q mistake. The Brackep
flag, MT Legg has in his possession.
MIR. Bracken was chairman in 1874 OF o
Wing Com mittee rs stated. at his
death the flag fall 10 daughter who
married Mr.. Leags brother, James.
When the brother died the flag fell 10
William LeRg. That flag was presented
TO the WhiRs OF Wilmington by the
ladies OF Wilmington as the following
Inscription shows upon q silver plate
on the flag staff: Presented TO the
Wings Of Wilmington hy their mothers,
wives, daughters aud sisters, Septem.
bsr 26rh, 1874 Evidently then the
flag that Mr.. Bracken had was not the
tag that found it's way into the hands
OF MIR. Maj, and from him through
Joseph Grub into the hands of the
Union League, Philadelphia. There 10
no recollection OF bali In connection
with this flag.
Bnt here Is something in relation 10
the ball. Reuben l.. Hayes, an old
residen4 at present residing on Il IN
street, near Jackson, called &C the RE.
PUBLICAN office this morning and said
ne had distinct recollection of the
ball referred to. and that 10 vas In tho |
campaign of 1870. when Harrison was
electesi President, that 1t was rolled |
thrt ugh the State, and it was the flag |
Of that year that fell into the hands OF |
Mr. Naff. He says be had talk with |
Samuel Miller, another old resident,
and he also says the ball and Mary land
dag were presen ted In 1910.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16
As THE cULTuRE %
seems 10 ware on The p

AS THE CULTURE
seems 70 ware on the r
~ i've Pluns' are com "a
chi.1 Nks their place. J.Wo Oh AIN
s,re., p, Caroline Countydeath. Dr.,
spr.ne,s sident Of the rKoned. was Of
the opipd Society, sesnlle of the child'i
sucking track for raisi pped of and
lodged in yesterday d
yprsad nswp-
"a 1oS,an, in ~ that an M si 3. Sars as
by the Rev. J vKerR h, Joseph I. saw
aon to Miss MSk smith. all Of THU
city.
ANMAN- SlMPSON.-Dn Wednesday.
tho i4lh instant, At All Washington streef
Wilmington, Del, by the Rev. Henry
81 nderson, MIR. Joshua V. Haymkn U
NJ iss Sarah IL. simpson, botn OF this city
Smyrna papers please copy.
Daily Republican., 1886-12-16

NTANfFN "A q 1UD YARN I'm KEyr
w or New Castle Counties, Del, IN ex
chanEo for two Groom houses in Ohoetor Pa.
rented and cleur Of incumbrance, and vii
pIt si,O-o 70 $1,000 cash with houses Want
hOutes in o1ester or Philadelphia.
JOHN OUUHRAF,
sE--im 9Ot Walnut Ct., Ph.laia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-21
Washington Notes.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch. ]


WAsHNGTON. May 20.-The House Com.
mitfce on Commerce instructed Chairman
Reagan 10 report the enaciing clause 81 the
Cullen inter state commerce bill. with the
provisions Of the Reagan bill as IN amend
mcnt. in place Of the provisions Of the
Cullom bill. This was done for the ptIr-
pose Of bringing both bills formally before
the House.
The senate Committee on Commerce
will continue lts daily meetings, having
permission to sit during the session of the
senate 10 consider The river and harbor
bill. II has concluded 10 make a prelimi-
nary study Of the measure o. IL came from
the IIousc-item by Item-before deciding
upon anything: and it, members have
agreed not 10 make any disclosures regard
ing the committees work until the pre-
liminary examination shall be completed.
4 tcicgTam was received at the War De-
pnItmcnt this morning from General Miles
dated Fort Huachuca, May 18th, stating
that Lieutenant Brown, with 81" troop,
Fourth cavalry, struck the Indians sunday
evening. 10th instant, captured property,
.Oeu Winchester rifles. ammunition, sad
dies. and few horses. The Indians then
tuned westward again. They are being
followed by Lawton's and lIattield's COM
mands. They were near santa Barbara
and Bucna Vista yesterday (Slonday).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-21
Young Mems Catholic Union.
Ivy teleOran nh 70 the Dlsnatchl

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. May 20.-At tO-dly's
session Of the Young Mems Catholic Union
Rev. l.. \. PidQeon. Of Albany, submitted
4 report from the committee appointed 10
prepare an address to Pope Leo NH. The
report expressed liliM devotion to the
Roman see and implored apostolicll bene-
dictIon upon the Union and all It's mem
hcrs. The report was adopted.
Rev. Father Tierney, Of Richmond, Va,
%, chairman Of the committee, submitted
an address from the Union to the Roman
Catholic young men Of the country, which
was also adopted.
Resolutions were adopted urging the
Young men TO take an interest In national
and local political affairs ; urging more ac-
tive efforts on the part Of the diocesan
officers, and mOre careful attention 10
Union publications; suggesting steps to
include societies Of French Roman Catho-
lies in the Union. and endorsing Parnell
and his efforts in behalf OF Ireland.
The Committee on Organization reported,
recommending the following officers. who
were duly elected: President, Rev. Joseph
II. Meehan, Of EliZabethport, Y. j.; First
Nlce-President, Rev. Z. j. Mellon, OF Phlla-
delphia, Pa; second Nice-President, John
Il. Leahy, Of Boston; Secretary and Trea-
surer, Thomas II. ByTnes, OF New York;
and diocesan ylce.presldents and secreta-
Ties.
New York was selected as the place for
the next meeting OF the Convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-21
PRlNBYTERItNS.
The General Assembly of the Southern
Church.
Special telegram TO the Dispatch.I

special telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
Augusta, GA. May 20.-The General
Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church con-
ycncd here at II \. NJ. to-day, there being
lille over one hundred commissioners
present.
The moderator Of the last Assembly. Rev.
pr. II. Il. RAYMOND. preached the opening
sermon on Jeremiah yi., lG.
Dr. J. II. BrysOn Of Alabama, Or. e.. ID.
Armstrong Of Virginia, DR.. }. /. Hen
bricks OF Kentucky. and Or. John Hunter
Of Mississippi, Were put in nomination for
moderaiorship.
DR.. Armstrong declined TO be voted for,
~ hls presence on tue door would be need
cd in Judicial case, IN which he repre-
,onted the synod OF Virginia, and his
name was withdrawn.
Or. Bryson was elected moderator. The
stated clerk, Rev. DR.. J. X. Wilson, and
the permanent clerk, Rev. Or. Farris, were
in their seals. f.. \. Ramsey. Of Ken
lucky, aud Lieutenant Governor J. l..
Narye, Of Virginia. were elected reading
clerks.
On motion Of Rev. DR.. Armstrong, it
was ordered that a special committee be
appointed along with the usual standing
committees to which should he referred
the overture, IN reference to the generic
orilin Of man, which. it was understood,
would be- brought before the Assembly,
the committee to report A. soon Il practi-
cable.
The sessions were fixed at 9.3) to = l..
VI. and 10 =. VI. daily.
At +. II. meeting wa, held in the in
ieICst Of the work among .eamen.
At 1880 large number OF commissions
or, arrived from Charlotte, having been
delayed twenty -four hour, by damage done
the railroads by high water. They wiil be
enrolled in the morning.