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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
COLONEL LEwELLEN.
A WelIknown Journalist Dead
sketch Of FITS Career.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch

lsFccihi Telegram 70 the Dispatcn.i
DANynLE, Va, December 4.--Coionei j.
X. Ltwellen, editor OF the Danvnle Daily
Register, died this morning at his residence
here. His health began 90 fail nearly year
sgo, hut he remained at his post till about
TWO months ago, when he took TO his bed
and gradually wasted away.
SKETCH or MS CAREER.
Colonel Lewellen was born in Campbell
county in 1921. lie entered the printing
business when quite youth In Lynchburg.
but went West and remained for several
years. lie returned n Virginia and estab-
lished little paper at Buchanan, and finally
went 10 Richmond, where he worked un-
der the late W. A. X. Nye In tho Wig
building. When quite q young man he
enlisted In Mexican volunteers, and served
through the Mexican war as lieutenant In
Captain Archer's company, First Virginia
regiucnt Colonel Wyncoop. At the be.
ginning OF the late war he was in Peters.
burg, and In April, 1861, organized q
company Of 104 men, rank and file,
which took the name Of the Archer Rifles.
IL entered the service as Company X,
Twelfth regiment OF Virginia infantry.
Colonel Jewellers first engagement was at
Seven Pines. At the second battle OF Ma.
Dassss he was in command Of bis company,
but owing 10 the death Of other officers was
called on to take charge OF the regiment,
and i'm a charge received q severe scalp
wound, but at the end Of two days. with head
bandaged, resumed bis position, and soon
after this was shot through the leg. lie was
laid up for some tine, but as soon as be
was able went back into th, service, aud
was actiSely engaged In the battle OF the
Wilderness and others which followed. az
also in the memorable contests around Pc
tersburg. During this time he was pro-
NOTED ftom captain to major, and finally
TO Colonel, which position he held at
the time OF the surrender. After
the war he went back TO Peters
burg, and, with Messrs. Branch and
sykes, began the publication Of the Peter.
burg AeirS. which was soon suppressed by
General Terry, Military Governor. The
paper started up again, however. Is the
Indey, and was successful. He then went
10 Norfolk and became editor and superin-
tepdent OF the Norfolk Virgininn, but after
wards sold out 10 take position with the
journal NOW the Landmark. Soon after
this he was elected sergeant OF Norfolk, and
after his term expired he and MessrS. Ed
wards and Fiveash started the Pisbtjc
Ledger. In May, 1850 he came to Danylle,
and, with W. :. Copeland, purchased the
Register and edited that paper till his death.
lie had made great reputation for himself
in this city and section, and there Is general
and sincere sorrow at bis death. His re-
mains wilt be taken TO Petersburg to-day
for burial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
THR RICHMOND DlSPA TCH-SUNDAY. DECEMBER s. 1886

day BY = MORNING paper, the A1eiier zs,.
lung, organ Of the Anarchists. prints the
follow Ing: "Right here Il may be p'siniv
said that we consider the bomb-thro~in
Justified. Il wss q necessary act. the POI
lice committed high treason In attempting
10 break up 10 a violent fsshio' . peaceiui
meeting Of citizens. II Is known that tue
police marched to Haymarket for the pnr,
pose Of ex'erminating the Socialists. Htd
not the bomb been thrown to-day, IN tne
place OF eight police, hundreds OF useiui
citizens. woistn and children would b'
Wing dead. What viii become CT the rights
Of the citizens OF this land when the Latter
fall and leave them to be tyrannized by q
horde of hirelings' What will become OF
The rieht OF assembly, OF free speech, sod
personal securityi II any one Is RESPONSE
BILE for The death Of the eight policemen Il 70
Bopheld, Setback, and Swami, and The rich
oppressors behind them. The bomb.
thrower bearsno responsibility. and far less
the condemned Anarchists"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
CITY-IfA1L WORK .
Sew Contract for Enthusiastically Re
port Of Work Done.

The Committee on Grounds aud Build
ings met last night and revoked the con-
tract made one week before with the Bllti-
more Brick Company for bricks, because
the samples OF the latter were net satisflc-
tory, and awarded it TO W. j. Westwood
for 100000 bricks, with the privilege OF
100000, st gil per thousand.
Councilman Farrar (cOlored) appeared
before the committee on behalf OF the col
ored mechanics OF the city. and asked a re-
consideration OF the vote by which the
committee refused to allow colorcd me-
chQnicS to work on the new City Hall. on
account Of the absence Of Mr.. Snead. who
had made the motion adopted, no action
was taken.
Colonel Cuishav, CITY Enginecr sub.
united the following weekly report, which
was received:
CITY ENGTNEEE's OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va, December {, 1856. !
To the Chairman and MemJerS Of The Com
mitee on GrOunds and B,iiidings:
Gcntlemen,-I respectfully report the fol-
lowing work and cost OF same done upon
the new City Hall for the week ending De-
cerber 4, 1855:
Constructing and erecting der
rick<. ............t - 10
Erecting sheds ............ Isl 81
Cutting trenches ................ 2iG %
Purchase, laying, aud delivery OF
stone, cement, &c.............. 1898 -
Purchase Of tools and materials
al ,490.92). per cent. deprccia-
ton. .................. - IS
si,j2S -
A percentage OF this will be charged 10
stone and other work.
One hundred and twelve cubic yards
OF stone laid in foundation 0hree days.
Respectfully submitted.
W. h. CUTsHAw, City Engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
NORFOLK.
Heavy SNOW storm shipping Notes
Acctdebts-Deaths.
no hITII IIIUuU DINVd ICU
nTggNflgEp 4 1890

DECEMBER 4, 1856.
4 heavy suOw-storm set in here this
morning-the first Of the seaSOn-and pro-
misses 10 Keep up all day, with good sleigh
ing by nightiall. The snow is now about
three inches deep.
\ strong gale and heavy seas are re-
ported along the coast TODAY.
There j. no further news from the
schooner Mallory, wrecked of Cape Hat
terss. The lines are down from here TO
liaileras, and It is impossible to ascertain
the condition Of the schooner OF her cargo,
or whether or not the crew were saved.
The Old Dominion steamship last night
reported 4 thrce-maStcd schooner ashore on
The coast about one mile to the south ward
Of Hog island. There is a life-sayng sta
ton not far distant, and it is very probable
that relief has been afforded.
The steamers all came In to-day heavily
coated With ice, the effects OF the rough
water on tie bay last night.
The pay OF the conductors on the Norfolk
and Western road has been raised from
$500 TO s. per trip.
Alexander y. Foreman, ST., OF Great
Bridge, one Of the Oldest and most respected
citizens Of Norfolk county, died yesterday.
A 'lonFshOreman named Dolan was
dfeadiuiy scaldcd last night by accidentally
stepping into vat OF boiling water at the
elec,ric-ligbt works Of the Seaboard road.
In taking the United States training.ship
saratoga out % the dry-dock at the navy
ward last evening four men were hurt by
one Of the shores falling on them. one OF
the men, Thomas LAWYER, was very badly
hunt.
Last night two wellknOwn printers OF
this clly died al their homes, in the upper
part OF the cily--John j. Hodges and VIII
liam II. Mcfarland. tie former OF con-
gesiiye chill and the latter OF paralysis.
Mr.. Mcfarland came here from Peters.
burg several years ago. Mr.. Hodges i the
last Of several brothers OF that name, who
were prominent printers OF Norfolk.
Richard Browne, prominent member OF
ihe New Orleans bar, il stopping with
Colonel X. X. Griffin, IN Portsmouth. He
Is on has way 10 Washington 10 attend TO
business In the United States supreme
.Ourt.
Norfolk received during the week ending
1T night 33,T7s bales OF cotton, making u
ial Of 3l2.7l6 bales the lst OF September
excess OF i0,SiS bales over the same time
" season.
William johnson (colored) was shot and
stantly killed at Ferguson's wharf. in
gry county, Thursday. The shooting
accidental, the gun being discharged as
anson was receiving II from another
M g.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
Death or an Old n oteI-k espsr.

Mr. John S. Moody, well-known citi-
zen and old hOtel-man, died at his home, in
Hampton Friday. Some thirty years ago
he kept the jarrett House, in Petersburg,
and was post trader at the fort during the
war, where he accumulated q fortune.
When the war closed he assisted many Of
his old friends to a fresh start in life and
entered into number Of business enter
prises which turned out disastrousIy, so
that he died poor man. One OF has
daughters married Captain John 8. Nc.
Even, al that time assistant adiutant-gene.
raj on the staff OF General Miles. She,
with two single daughters and son-Rev.
JOhn S. Moody, Of Colorado-suryiye hin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
The indians I'm Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December A.
Statements recently published by many
widoly-crculated newspapers to the effect
that much sickness existed among She In
dian prisoners 10 Fort Marion, 81. Angus
tine, and that they were dying at the rate
Of one per day, are not correct. OF $50
Indians in the fort only one is i'll and un-
der treatment, and there have been but
eight deaths in sll--!wo squsws and SIX
proposes having died since their conine-
ment in the fort. The Indians are not only
well, but they are apparently enjoying
themselves, being cheerful and even frolic-
some
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05

Goshorn. Of Ohio, and Hon. Clinton r.
Payne, Of Maryland, vice chairmen; Hump
ton p. Carson. Of Philadelphia, secretary.
aud George G. Thoums, OF Philadelphia.
treasurer. The officers arc TO constitute
an Executive Board, Of whom three shall
be quorum for bu. mess. Sub committees,
consisting OF three members each, will also
be appointed as occasion calls for them TO
expedite the details Of the celebration. A
committe consisting Of Hon. John X. Cas-.
SOP, Of Iowa, chairman; N. q. Ordway, OF
Dakota; william Writ Henry, al Virginia I:
Colonel James A. Hoyt. OF South Carolina I;
General Clinton i. Payne, OF Maryla I;
General J. J. Finley, Of Floridf; Amos Il
Little, OF Pennsylvania; Thoms 7. Cant,
Of Missouri; Henry Cabot Lodge, OF Mas
sachuselis; ID. G.. Richardson, OF Tennes
see, and Msrcellus Green, OF Mississippi,
was designated TO call on President Cleve.
land and urge him to make recommends
ton TO Congress on the subject OF the cen.
tenDial celebration in case he fats TO make
N, ntion Of it in his annual message next
Monday,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05

=: ;;ss e: , :,s:;. s :;s;s 49,
Jssuoiy, hiehsgk Gil - 49, XIsSSy
900 a. g ~; !, 49, -: fli&s -
Ssnussy. SisSsss Ssss IotsSG 3ssN!
cioedDG % SsK. March, hiGnA sSSSs
icwesi. q. ISIS; closipE Se.s7H. geeet -.
January biGhest ass; love- SS<s
s 'ss.s g 81 s: :lc:na. 49, e vi
n,shssa, ss7sh: lowest, os.76: desesgs
ss7ak. The cash quotations wefe .! ~
ows: No. spfing wbsos, ze,ts1s3le; -
rsd, zee: 20 . corn Z, s,Ns .s,S e. -; g
% 20. Dry. sailed shoulder BoIsd. g -
% so. hhort clear sidss- Boxed. $3.50
t5.ee.
REVIEW or rHR CHICAGO nAsKuR.
CBIcAso. ILL. Decsmbe l.-Ths wheoe
msrket wac Wild and excited ta-dsy VIA
an enormous asaregs,e OF trade. rncs2
kept within q limit OF 1hc.. bot nuotuAtea
so iapioly and severely - 10 keep the mse'
bst iuli OF excitement duripg the eastfe
session. The closing pyices OF tnedev wef2
the asme 80 on " sterdsy. ~ compAfs9
20 one week ago price. show an advAnseG
ss.c. The STARTING price for xsy delivery
wss eco, or sc. under the closing prtce q
} esierdsy. but with the multi ude OF buy-
ing oIds ~ on the mafket values ocSsn 0
CHECKED mill tho price touched $40 Tne
r.alizins bich Get In nj this figure carries
the price back to ssSc.. but the reseeioo
cent IN, market up again TO esisc. aud tue
sessiox fins ~ closed ~ ssssc Toe recs.yss
large. Corn ruled fairly active aad ease!.
opening q shade lower than yssferdey0
closing fgures bat rallied with wheat. Nay
closed ct isNc. Receipts we've modersisly
Iarse snd The estimated receipss for Moo
DAY we're still larger. Oats we're very quteS
with lite change In prices. Provieious
we're fairly sciive nj steadier prices NOS
end closed some what higher than on yes-
tefday. Lard closed 2ha3c higher.
MHCInNATI.
CrpcrrsArI. december 4.-wneat nrm:
No red. TOO. Corr easler; No . mixed.
s7AsSsc. Oats srmer; No q mixed, 2sHa
soc. Porh irm o. sii.eo. Lard Ia good de-
char ged. Bacon quiet and firn. wnis-
key steady at tlls. Hogs quiet: com.
D on and light, ss.soss4.io; packing ana
butchers, e4as4 rs.
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE. December <.--Wheat firm;
No. 3 Lon cherry. 7ss7sc. No 2 red. 77a1e,.
Provisions frm and unchanged.
WILMINGTON.
wIIxISGros. ". o.. December ~ Tur-
pentine dull ut ssl.c. Rosin nrm:
crm q, sl.ec Crude turpentins nrm; hard.
81 yellow dip and virgin, el.90.
NEW YORK COTTUN FUTuKn.
Sxw YoRK. December 4.-Cotton-Nst
receipts, ALSO bales: groo receipts, t.<oe
bales Futures closed strong: sales, 70 soc
bales; December - az; January, Is.s1A
50 20: February 80. 9.s7: March % S5s
sq47; April ~ 5sss9 81: May, se.esas9 ~;
June 90 1880 II: July, e9.ttaSs.6S:
August. 50 slss9.s2.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
lReported for the Dispatch.i
NORFOLK, December 4.-Market quiet.
sales at $40 reported. Receipts fair. Prime.
SL4sSltc.: fancy, &C.: common lxs2xo.:
sbelled, 9lsassc.; factory haud.picked. 3Ha
lkc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
Election of Officers.

At regular meeting Of Virginia Lodga,
No. g, order Of the Golden Chain, the fol.
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
term: Charles A. Gay, past commander;
J. &. Atkinson, commander; George g..
Ware, yicc.commander Or. u. Caball
rabb, assistant commander; ii. ". Bowie,
secretary; c. VI. swift, collector; II. NJ.
Walthall, treasurer: DR.. c. II. Corey, pre-
late; l.. r. WalthalI. guardian; John J..
Davis, sentinel; DR., II. e. Tabb, medical
examiner. Trustees: Or. c. 4. Mercer
Captain W. James Epps, and Dr. ". T..
u ...I.arIanrn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
Heavy SNOW. Sf0rm.

SrAuNroN, Va, December 4.-SDowing
hard all day. Travel is much impeded in
the mountains by heavy drifting.
LYNCHBURG, Va December A heavy
snow. storm has prevailed since early this
morning. AllraiDs are delayed. Terrible
storms are reported from the mountains.
CHARLESTON, December 4.-The weather
to-day Is the coolest OF the season, ice
forming in exposed places. Dispatches to-
night report heavy snOw.storms in the
State, the snowfall in the mountains ex.
ceeding six inches In depth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
The President Confined 10 His Room
Nv falpSranb N tho nianatch

WASHINGTON, December 1.-The Presi.
dent il suffering from slight attack OF
rheumatism, which has kept him indoors
for several days, but has not interfered
with his work for the past two days lie
ha. kept to his room in the hope that ls
even temperature would effect an earlier
recovery. He has ior some year. been sub
icct 10 infrequent attacks Of the sort which
usually, as now, locate in the tendonS about
the knee and cOntne him TO his room for
three or four days. The present one il
yielding TO treatment and Will no doubt
PASS away in day or two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
CITY CiFcuitCours.

I'm Ibis court yesterday The argument m
the OF c. W. Saunders rs. Edward klin
for $40, 600 for false Imprisonment wa, con-
cluded. The case was given to the Jury
about O'Clock, and they, after being ont
bali an hour, stated that they were una BILE
to agree, and were adjourned over until 10
A. VI. Monday.
The case Of John Ricrdon rs. Patrick
Shannossy for $500 was then tried. and the
Jury brought In a verdict for slO0. \ mo-
ton TO set aside the verdict was oycrruled
and judgment was entered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
Vessel Ashore.
LEY Telegraph TO the Dispateh.l

CHATHAM, MASS, December - The
square-rigged vessel ashore on Handker-
chief shoal is the brig II. G. Sbley, Of
Boston, from Pascagoula for Salem, Mass,
with bard pine. She anchored under
Bishop and ClaIk's light Thursday in a west.
erly gale, lost both anchors, and finally
driited on the north side of the shoal. The
weather prevented any assistance from the
shore until last evening, when the crew
were rescued after much difficulty by the
Mononmy life-saying crew. The vessel lies
in favorable position, and may be saved
should good weather prevail for few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
A Post-Ofiice Building Sold.
IBY telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

PHILADELPHIA, December 4.-The old
post office building belonging to the United
States was sold to-day at auction for Sil3,-
600, being sll5,000 above the upset price.
The purchaser was Anthony j. Drexel.
The building is on Chestnut street. twas
offered in June OF last year, when not
single bid was made at the upset price.
To-day there were several bidders, and
competition was active. The LOT Is 81
feet inches front on Chestnut street and
225 feet deep. 1t sold at Me rate Of -, $50
per front foot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
Heavy Failure In Boston.

BosToN, December 1.-THE firm OF 4. p.
Martin & Co has failed. The senior MEM
Der OF the firm is General Augustus p.
Martin, ex.mayor, who during the war
commanded brigade OF light artillery,
and who Is one of the most prominent
businessmen in New England. The firm
carried on wholesale and commission
boot and shoe business at IA High street,
and their establishment and business was
probably the most extensive Of ITS kind in
New England. In addition TO its whole
sale aud commission business the firm Ope-
rated a large boot and shoe mandatory
at Hudson, Mass. The members OF the
firm refuse to make any statement as to
their liabilities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
Another Bridge Jamper.

NEW YORK, December 4.--AnOther
Fourth-Ward man to-day jumped from tue
Brooklyn bridge into the East river. The
affair was kept secret and the facts did not
leak out until late this afternoon. Michael
ID. Hess, a laborer. living In OAK street. was
the nero. For wager Of s25 he made the
leap. lie was picked up by friend who was
waiting in boat. Hess was conscious.
He was rowtd ashore and carried 10 81.
loon, where stimulants were poured down
his throat. He revived from the shock, and
said that in the period between leaving the
bridge and striking the water he was not
conscious. Hess left the saloon and walked
through the streets In his wet clothes to
his house. lie drank more whskey and
cot into bed very drunk. lie Is now doing
well
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
Ex-Presidsnt Arthur's Will.

NEW YORK, December 4.-The will OF
ex.PIesident Arthur was made public to-
day. After providing for the payment Of
his debts, funeral expenses. and a few small
requests to servants, the property is left In
trust, to be equally divided between his
son and daughter, the income only TO be
paid TO the son until he has reached the age
OF thirty years, when his hall OF the principal
is to be paid to him. The daughters portion
is subject to similar conditions until she
reaches the age Of twenty-three. Charles
+. Miller, Daniel G.. Rollins, surrogate Rol.
lins, and Seth Il. French are named az ex.
ecutors, but il IL said that Dir. French will
not qualify. The son, Chester Allan Ar
thur, is OF age, and the daughter, Nellie, Is
fifteen,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
THE sOU vi SIDE.
A Horne TheIf's Effort for Liberty
Railroad Accident Tobacco Sales
Cnrresnondenca of he Richmond Dispatchl


PETERSBURG, VA, December 4, 1886.
John Baker, q desperate negro, Who Is
opfned in the jail Of Chesterfield county
on the charge Of horsc.siealing, made bold
effort TO regain his liberty two or three days
ago. Some weeks ago Baker stole fine
mule from Mr.. George w. CoDgdou, and
sold the animal to farmer 10 another por-
ton Of the county for 800, which sum WIS
paid him IN full. The mule was not re-
covered for nearly a week. Baker was
found in this city and captured after an ex-
citing chase and desperate resistance.
When he was taken out OF jail TO
he carried to Chesterfield he broke from
The officers and ran for some dis
lance before he was captured. He was
chained to the floor of his cell in the Ches-
terfleld Jail, but managed to break his
chain and pick his lock. He then proceed
cd 10 dig through the wall OF his cell, and
had nearly accomplished bis escape when
discovered. The officers Of the county
apprehend that there will yet be trouble
with Baker, az he has intImated his inten-
ton to free himself before he l. brought to
trial, IL possible. With thi. knowledge
before them, and their knowledge. too, OF
The desperate character OF the prisoner, he
will probably be so well secured and
watched as TO prevent escape.
The mail train from Norfolk due here nj
noon TO. day was DELAYED for some time in
It's arrival by an accident TO a coal train At
Wayerly. Two coa.cars jumped the track
at that point, one OF which was wrecked.
\ brakeman narrowly escaped death by
jumping.
snow has been falling rapidly here all
day, and this afternoon there Il excellent
sleighing. Notwithstanding the inc emency
Of the weather the ringing OF the sleigh
bells 10 beard in every part Of the city.
The receipts Of cotton st this port during
the week were 800 bales, and the total re-
ceipts since September lst are 1884 bales.
The sales Of loose tobacco during the
week amounted TO about 800. 900 pounds.
Rev. :. 5. Lambeth and wife left for
Richmond to-day, where thew will in fu-
lure reside. Many friends saw them of at
the depot.
Rev. +. j. Boggs and wife arrived iu the
city to- day.
Colonel j. W. Harper, OF Brunswick
county, one Of the most venerable citizens
in the South side, Is in the city to-day.
ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05

LONDON. December f.-The Committee Of
the WESLEYAN Conference has sent 10 the
Board Of Bishops OF the Methodist Church
in America and the presidents Of the Con-
ferences in Canada, Australia, and tie
West Indies copies 81 It's circular intimstine
that the second Ecumenical Conferences Oin
meet In America IN 1891.
A Wesleyan Scientific Society has ~
founded 10 promote a knowledge Of w.
sciences among its members. The Rev.
MIR. DaIinger il president, aud Raw. Ne.
Spires yice.pTxsidenf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
xvisssces OF n Marine Disaster in
Chesapeake Bay.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

NORFOLK, Va, December 4.-CaptaIn
Foster, Of the Virginia gunboat Chesa-
peake, arrived tonight from cruise up
Chesapeake hay, and reports that on yes
terday morning he fell in with the schooner
Dizzy three miles Off Windmil-Point light
house caIsized. The schooner bad her iib
and reef mainsail set, and her small boat
fastened alongside, bottom upwards. There
wa. no one on board, and from appear
ances all the crew must have been lost. The
Chesapeake made fast 20 the schooner and
lowed her into Little bay. Captain Foster
could not make out where the schooner
sailed from. She was evidently capSized
In The gale OF Thursday NIGHT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-05
The New House.
IBy tpleQFRph IN tina Diana ten

WASHINGTON, December 4.-General John
b. Clark, Clerk Of the House OF Represent
taiiyes, has completed and caused to he
printed an unofficial list Of the members Of
The House for the Fiftieth Congress. lie
Classics them q. lGS Democrats, l52 Re.
publIcans, and Independents, with one
vacancy (Rhode Island) to be 1led, proba-
bly, by Republican. One hundred
and ninety.live OF the number are
old members, being ten more than
The number OF old members in the present
Congress. OF the old members 100 are
Democrats and % Republicans. II the In
dependents divide, as they are expected to
do, equally between the two sides, 1t will
give the Democrats majority OF ltinafull
Horse