Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-29
PETERSBURG.
TIE FOURTH. DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST.
A Strong Fight Against daines-chango'
That May 0ccur-How Thieves
Caused Fire.

sixty.odd Republican delegates to the
City Convention which meets tonight
TO elect the Petersburg delegates to the
Congressional Nominating Convention
of September LIST, at which the political
situation was discussed, and the name
of Senator Malone was fayorably men,
toned by several speakers. The in
preston prevails that an effort is being |
made to create a sentiment among the
delegates to the Nominating Convention
in favor of General Malone, to give him,
if possible, unanimous nomination,
and thus present an emergency that
NAV induce the General to accept it.
Senator Gaines, it is believed, will |
have q msjority Of the dele
gates instructed or pledged in
his favor. Unless the sentiment
among those delegates, who are mostly
colored, is changed between now and
September LIST, Senator Gaines s iriends
exuect him to receive the nomination.
At any rate, the assurance is given that
there will be lively and resolute band
in the Convention who will light Tor
principle, and prevent any such unanl-
nifty as is predicted i'll certain quarters
in favor of General Malone. 1t IS
therefore said by close observers OF the
situation that General Malone will not
receive the nomination. IL is, in truth,
suggested that, in view Of this aspec! Of
affairs. the main contest will come be-
tween Senator Gaines and General Suth
Boiling, or some other candidate OF ike
standing put up against the former.
General Boiling, as long as Colonel
Brady was in the field, never alloGed
his name TO be considered in connection
with the nomination. lie will not allow
it If there is a chance Of the Convention
centripg upon General Malone. But
both of these obstacles being overcome,
the General friends may feel at liberty
to press him.
Colorel Brady arrived in the city last
evening from o visit to the mountains
He feels very sore over the treatment
he has received, and thinks he has been
SLAUGHTERED in the house Of his friends.
lie has, doubtless, just grounds OF
complaint. He seems not to have been
aware Of the fight against bin until his
return to the city, after the adjourn
ment OF Congress, and then 1t was so
.uoog and we'll organized that it could
not be overcome. His withdrawal was
rather in the nature Of forced retire.
mCnt.
4 fire between II and l o'clock this
morning destroyed dwelling-house oc-
cupied by colored family near the
river. and also large quantity Of bark
belonging 70 Messrs. Jones 81 Co.,
piled mp in an adjoining yard. The loss
will aggregate some hundreds Of dol
lars. There was no insurance on the
uroperty. The strenuous efforts Of the
ire department happily prevented any
further spread Of the flames. The
origin Of the fire wos very peculiar.
Thieves attempted to steal lot. Of
fowls belonging to the colored family,
and had succeeded in bagglng q num-
Der Of them. They made 80 much
noise, however, that the inmates were
aroused, and went out to protect their
chickens. The thieves were working
by the light Of matches, and, in throw
irg these down, set fire to the house,
with the result above stated. Messrs.
Jones & Co.'S bark-mill Was also dam
aged to the extent Of one or two hum
bred dollars.
The washouts on the line Of the At
lantic and Danville Railroad caused by
the recent fresheis in that section have
been repaired, ard trains are again run
ming regularly. The damage to the
road was very serious.
A case of some interest was brought
to the attention Of the Mayor this morn
ing in the nature Of peace warrant
sworn ont by Professor John NJ. Langs-
ton, president Of the Colored Normal
College, against John Chissell, col0rci
member Of the Board of Directors Of
the institution. 1t is alleged that
misunderstanding, resulting in I'M
pleasant feelings, had existed be-
tween the two for some time, growing
cut of the failure Of Professor Langs-
ton 10 take notice Of request
made by John Chssell relative to an
appointment st the college. Professor
Lancston stated in court this morning
that while at reception recently be
was threatened with violence by john
Chissell, and, fesfirg bodily injury, he
swore ont a peace warrant. Chi5sell
was put under Sl00 bond to keep the
peace. and. at the latter request, Lang
ston was put under similar bond, but
was subsequently released therefrom
until further hearing Of the case can
be had.
Mary Tyler, respectable colored
woman, dropped dead at her home on
Harrison street, last evening.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Rev. George Somervlle, assistant
rector Of Grace CHURCH, has been con-
fined to his home by sickness for t@o
OF three days.
Rev. j. NJ. kirkpatrick, Of Lynch
burg, il in the city, and will occupy che
pulpit Of the Tabb-Street Presbyterian
church tomorrow.
Rev. ). X. Vim, Of the Second
Presbyterian church, has returned from
his vacation in improved health.
Postmaster Patterson has been great
sufferer for two weeks or more with
acute Inflammation Of one of his eyes,
the result of cold. lie has not been
able to read any for some days.
Rev. DR.. Meyer, pastor Of the He
! brew synagogue in this city, was taker
: i'll in his pulpit last evening while con-
|, Quoting services and tainted. lie va:
; taken Immediately to his residence
where be received medical attention
He is somes bat easier to-day, but i
still quite sick, and protracted spell i
. cared.
, Mr.. f. L. ysugha1, an aged either
of Mecklenburg county, is said to hag'
twenty-five grandchildren, all excep
two living in his immediate neighoor
hood. There was pleasant gathering
Of children and grandchildren at Ia
old gentleman residence a few eve
= nirgs sgo, and the occasion was appro
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