Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-23
PETERSBURG.
ANOTHER PERSONAL REEcoNrRE-RE-
TURN Of SIR KNIGHTS.
Remarkable Case Of Preservation-The Old
and the New Councils-sentt to
Greensville.

tco~respondence the Richmond Dispatch
JUNE %, 1886.
The sequel to the recent difficulty
between Major Thonas II. Bond and
Mr.. Irving Smith, the two collectors OF
taxes in this city, occurred last eve
ming on Tabb street in . personal rem
.eontre between sons Of the two gentle
men-Mr. T. W. Smith and Mr.. Hunter
Bond. The attack, it is said, was made
by the former. Blows were passed
and a hot scuiile ensued, which was
terminated by the interference OF
friends. Both parties were put under
bonds to keep the peace.
The Petersburg Knights Templars
who accompanied the Richmond com
manderies on their pilgrimage to Provi-
dence have returned home greatly
pleased with their trip and the marked
courtesies and attentions shown them
by their northern fraters. They un-
hesitatingly pronounce the trip through.
out TO have been the most delightful OF
their lives.
The body Of q child which was bu-
ried in Blandford cemetery nearly thirty
years ago was to-day taken up by Mr.
James I. Morriss, undertaken, for re-
moyal to and reinterment in Rich
mond. The body was found to be in a
remarkable state OF preservation, The
hair, skin, and clothes were apparently
but little changed, and the form was
almost as perfect as when laid in the
crave. Mr.. Morriss, who has had
large experience in the removal OF oo-
dies. says this is one Of the most re-
markable instances Of preservation that
has ever come within his knowledge.
The body was enclosed in a metallic
case with glass front. -,
The present Common Council will
hold its last meeting tonight, the OBJ
ject being to adopt a tax bill for the
ensuing fiscal year. The rate of taxa
ton twill probably remain as it is now
sl.G0 on the 500 of value. The new
Council will come into office on the LIST
of July. Most Of the time Of the first
days session will be taken up in the
appointment of committees and in the
reorganization of the various municipal
departments. These will, Of course,
be all agreed upon and arranged before
hand in caucus. Judging from the
number of applicants for Office, it may
safely be predicted that great dissp-
pointment will result from its re-
organization. Much interest attaches
| to the police corps, which will be chosen
| for the next two ears.
Mr.. Arthur Wallia, who has been
confined in the Jail here for some weeks
on the charge Of shooting Charles Ba-
ker, of Hicksford, with intent to kill,
was taken out to that village to-day to
have his examination before magis-
trate. The prisoner has beh0ed him
self in a most becoming manner while
in Jail here, and has been visited by
many of our best citizens.
Puryear, the convicted wife-murder-
or, is kept in close confinement in one
of the dungeon cells Of our jail. lie is
visited occasionally by his family, and
| is still hopeful Of obtaining new trlsl
when his case comes up before the SUI
preme Court. He is as earnest as ever
| in protesting his innocence.
Rev. DR.. K. N. Sledd has consented
to deliver the annual address at the
| annual meeting Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Of this city, to be
held next week.
A good many tramps have been pass
ing through our city recently on their
return from the South to the North. A
number of them say they will endeavor
to secure work in Richmond.
Heavy rains fell here again to-day.
The season has been very unfsvorable
for harvesting wheat, which is now
ready for the blade.
ROBIN ADAIR.