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On the Front Bench.
THE MEN WHO WILL LEAD THE OPPOSITION
WITH ar nSroNr
THE EIGHTH VIRGINIA DISTRICT.
The Congregational Convention iu Alex
andria TO.day-The Candidates and
Their Followers.

Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 5.-There was not
much excitement at the several headquarters
of the Lee, Hume, Foster and Meredith repre-
sentatives last night. This morning each train
brought delegates, and the following are among
the delegates who are already in attendance:
s. w. Hatch, Andrew Veitch, F. H. Nina, T. j.
Adams, F.M. Hill, Noble Lindsay, Peter Aitche-
son, George Fisher. George E. Price, Samuel III.
Lunt, George w. Dix, E. f. Downham, VIM. NJ
CoIvin, Samuel @. Brent, Julian w. Holt. VIM.
Rodgers, John T. Sweeney, Wesley Makely,
Edward H. Hawkins r. q. Brent, NJ Granau,
A. ID; Payne, 4. 7. Forbes. A. G. Smith, 6. $. r.
Irplett, j. w. Coons, George 7. Freeman, L. C..
Pitcher, ]: n. Price. w. \. Bergman, W. y.
fiier o1es compIae4 a aaRiian' R Rase1a r q
Helm, NJ: Throcknorton, Floyd simpson, C.
W. Nichols. c. c; Wenler, II. {. Bennett, Har-
Pollock, ]: L; Norris, j. ii. Alexander. W. ".
Athey, stirling Murray. ID. J. Lee. w.
kxln + Rector Ernest Leith Joshua
6. s: shackeliord, L. Il. BrooRins, James % Roy,
Barbour. /. +: Goulson, j. B. Lichiy, SS,' r. :. E.
Graves, John Terrell, w. H. Fray, w. j. Stro-
1ner. J. W: Yaueey. J. F; Rixey, T. B. Nalle. W.
NJ ner, 4 Mason, ". Triplest. f. 4. Il Beverly, @ aI
Sld NJ Rixey: j. W. N Wright; Geo: B. DAYS.; $: J.
". S. smoot, % s. R. Done c. le. II. n. FaIiner n ' B.
F. Mackall, Jos. II. Powell. J. b. Bowman, A.
Leigh, A. B. Cright, I. +. Carper, A. b. Mankin,
j. p. Machen, r. L. Spindle, r. j. Simpson, Jno.
Ranney, J; A; Marshall. X; W Gaillard, A. J.
Ballinger, w. q. Moore, X. Wiley, X. l.. North,
J: II. kerby, J. w. Chichester, w. p. Graham,
Theo. Barley, +. g. Watkins q. Il. Pickett. J.S.
Riley, ThOs. Terrett, Geo. Aud, j. NJ Love, X.
w. Moore, Geo. Gunneli, ID. p. Gunnell.
THE sPOKEsMEN.
J. NJ. Love, OF Fairfax, is the spokesman OF
Gen. Lees supporters, and Mr.. j. II. Alexander,
OF Loudoun, of Mr.. Fosters adherents. Mr. :.
g. Brent, of Alexandria. will speak for Nj.
Humes friends and Mr.. j. j. Davies of Prince
William, tor those OF Mr.. Meredith.
THE CONVENTION OPENED
at noon, aud Hon. H. Heaton, the district chair
man. selected p. I. Barbour, OF Orange, as tenn
porary chairman, and Mr.. s. X. Donohue. of
Fairfax, was made temporary secretary.
The standing committees on organization
&C., were then selected, one from eacn county
and after some resolutions fixing the basis of
voting In the convention had been offered and
referred, the convention took a recess until 2:3O
O'Clock.
On reassembling the report of the committee
Oh organization was presented. 1t is certain
that no nomination will be made this after
noon.
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The Remains Co he Buried as New Leb.
anon Next sunday.

YoNKERs, ~. v, August 5.-Greystone 10
thronged this morning with friends OF the dead
j. Tilden. Last night the
body was emhasmed by Franklin a. Higbee,
the undertaken i'm change. The body now lies
on a cataialque In the ~ uthwest corner OF the
being heavily draled with mouruing. The
funeral services viii be held at Greystone ON
sunday morning at 10 o'clork. after which the
remains will be taken TO New Lebanon, Column
and paii-bearers have not Yet been definitely
decided upon. The underiaker informs the
lonkers S,otesnsda that the remains will appear
IN full dress and tomorrow they Will be
the purpose. The outside casket will be of
spanish red cedar covered with black silk
plush. The inside casSct will be- Of copper lined
with tufted satin. with full length glass cover.
length. the inside being tuitcd satin. The
hand es and mountings will be of solid silver
oNydlzed. On the outside lid will be solid
silver plate. bearing the simple inscription. IN
script, samuel J. Ilden. Al New Lebanon
the caskets Will be placed i'm a self-locking
water ana burglar proof steel grave vault,whic
Will be incased in a marble grave vault.
Mrs. Mary IL. Pelton arrived this morning
from Narragansett Pier and was met st the
depot by Andrew III. Green and John Bigelow.
She was driven Ia Greysfone Immediately,
where she met the other members OF the family
and completed the arrangements for the fune-
ral as given above. The pall-bearers have not
vet been selected. Mr.. John Bigelow and An
drew IA. Green will remain at Greystone until
after the funeral. Ii Is the wish OF Mrs. Pelton
that the funeral be as private as possible.
baltimore Flags at Italf-mast.
BALTIMORE August 5.-To-day the flags oi
the city buildings and some of the newspaper
offices. as welfSs many private establishments.
are nytng at half-fnasi out OF respect for the
late Samuel j. Tilden. He was al ALI times the
favorite of the Maryland democracy
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Bills
For 1887. For 1885.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 2s3

NOTES.
Representative Darwin r. James, Of New
York. does not intend TO be Q candidate for
Congress again.
The bill 10 pay Chittenden Bros, contractors
for the Great Falls dam, I'll, 900, was passed BY
the Senate yesterday.
During the present session of Congress laws
OF railroad lands.
Senator Piatt, In his speech on the Mary ].
Nottage veto, presented table showing the
vetoes by Presidents since the organisation OF
the government, amounting In all (up 70 Mr.
Caevelaud's accession) TO 1O0: not 60 many
stble for.
Representatives OFarrall, OF Virginia, and
Henderson. OF North Carolina, have been re-
nominated.
A handsome bouquet Of roses and rose buds
was sent 70 Senator voorhees, 1t the Capitol ~
day.
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SAN FRANCISCO, August 5.-ThePscinc branch
OF the society Of the army OF the Potorhsc
rendered banquet last evening TO the society OF
the army OF the Potomac in the banquet hall Of
the California pioneers. Covers were lAid for 325
guests. The hall was elaborateiy decorated.
Among the prominent persons present were
Gems. Bherman, Logan, McMahon, Gov. Stone
man, OF California, Mayor Bartlett. Of san
Francisco, Gen. Haines A. Beaver, Of Pennsyl-
vanta, Col. Horatio G. King, OF New York, and
Col. Slyer, Of Missouri. Fully ten Thousand
persons occupied the pavilion last night 70
listen 20 the grand concert OF welcome given by
the combined vocal music society Of San
Francisco and Oakland 70 the q. A. 4
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General Foreign News.

THE CANADIAN AHTILLERTsTs WIN
LONDON. August o.--The contest Tor the Mon.
treal challenge cup between "A detachment of
Canadian artillery and various British detacli-
ments has taken place at Shoebury ness The
Canadians won with a score of &C. The Mid.
dleseN team were second with "A score of 81.
Much enthusiasm was shown over the Cana
dams victory and their skill Was warmly an.
plauded.
TO ACCOMPANY MESsRs. o BRIEN AND REDNoNn.
DUBLIN, August 5.-At Mr. " Brien's request
Mr.. Parnell has consented that Mr.. Leamy
should accompany Messrs. 'Bren and Red
mond, the delegates oi the farnellite party, To
the Irish league convention at Chicago. The
delegates will sail from Queenstown sunday.
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More Ri0ting I'm Belfast.
FIGHTING In THE STREETS WITH STONES AMI
4

LONDON, August 5.-Belfast is the scene of
renewed troubles. The latest demonstration
occurred yesterday, when two parties Of work.
iuRmen engaged in q serious conflict. The DO
lice In attempting ~ disperse the rioters, were
turned upon by both parties and received q
heavy volley Of stones and other missiles to
which they responded by firing into the crowd.
Several rounds were necessary to disperse the
mob, which was only accomplished after many
OF them had been injured. Some Of the rioters
are wounded very seriously. Magistrates keogh
and Miliar were severely wounded with stones
while engaged In reading the riot act % the
mob.
DISORDERS THREATENED TO-DAY.
BELFAST, August 6.-Mobs have been assem-
bling In the streets to-day, threatening serious
disorder.
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Reported for 1HE EVENING STAR
The COUNTY SCHOOL BoARD.-The annual
meeting OF the county school board was held
yesterday. Ex-SuperinteDdent A. b. Grun-
well submitted report showing amount of
state funds expended for pay of teachers:
and S414.97 in Washington. The chair ar-
pointed Messrs. John Robertson, Har !ey Bal
ley and W. n. Febrey finance committee. IL
was ordered that the examinations OF persons
applying for licenses TO teach be held nj the
Columbia schooi-house, Arlington on the 26th
instant, commencing at a. in. and ending at
$3.50 p m.
PUBLIC ScHooIs.-Last night was the time
fixed by law for the annual meeting of the
school board, but quorum did not attend.
Mr.. w. r. Carne qualified trustee OF the
third ward. The annual report shows that
1850 children attended the public schools
The receipts were ST., ,533.93, and 81 ,633.3S
was spent Tor the salaries of teachers and JAM.
tors; e054S5 for furniture, aud S541.4z for
fuel. The fitting up OF school houses for the
next session will begin next week.
NoTES-An ARRAY took place at q colored ball
IN the southern part of the city last night. The
police made q movement on the party, arrested
some negro u1en and prevented further breaches
Of the peace.-The mayor has dismissed the
charges made by Lieut. smith against Oficers
Franks, Hayes and others.--Some carrier
pigeons liberated by Henry Herbner at Colonial
Beach yesterday at 2:15, reached here 81
oclock---A sneak thief stole MIR. J. Rammell0
coat from his bar-room yesterday.-Some
lads or persons OF older growth put quantity
OF gun powder into the mouth OF the rain spout
near the north stairway OF the market build
ing yesterday afternoon and set IL on with q
slow match, making Q loud explosion and occa,
gioning some alarm.
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kilograms to The Star.
THE TILDEN OBSEQUIES.
THE ALEXANDRIA CONVENTION.
THE KANSAS DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
HARRINGTON SITS BESIDE GLADSTONE.
The Belfast Police Fire on the Mob.


The House Opened This Afternoon
Harrington by the Side Of Gladstone.
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, August 5, House Commons, p.m.-
Parliament met at o'clock and proceeded
with the usual formalities to re-elect the
speaker. No Parnellite supported the nomina-
tion. 1t being understood that Gladstone repre-
sented them on such occasions. The chief fea-
ture Of interest was the presence of Harrington
and Chamberlain by the side of Gladstone in
the front opposition bench. This was rendered
possible by the decision OF the meeting OF Har-
tingtonians to-day, postponed from yes
terday, TO abandon at once any atti-
tude Of hostility. Harrington said the
consolidation OF the great liberal party
was mere matter Of time and that with the
titled 10 do SO should now take seats on the
front bench. Chamberlain expressed hearty
sympathy with these views. The meeting was
characterized by great horefulness for the
future. Gladstone looked extremely well this
afternoon. His voice was fresh ana clear. Ii
Is said he will go to Ireland in the autumn and
visit the principal cities.
By Associated Press.
On the Front Bench.
THE MEN WHO WILL LEAD THE OPPOSITION
WITH GLADSTONE
LONDON, August 5.-Parliament reassembled
this afternoon. Mr. Gladstone, when he went
into the house of commons, took a seat on the
front opposition bench. His advent was un.
noticed. Mr. Chamberlain soon afterwards en-
tered and sat down on the same bench, which
John Morley, Mr.. Gladstone's chief secretary
for Ireland, Lord Harrington sitting between
Mr.. Morley and Mr. Chamberlain. When Mr.
Gladstone saw Mr.. Chamberlai the ex-premier
arose and went over to the radical dissentient
leader, shook hands with him cordially and
held q consultation with him and Lord Hart
Peel. liberal member for warwick and Laming-
ton, was reelected speaker.
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The Mexican Bandits.

AFTER BONIDAS BAND.
MATAMORAS, MEXICO, August 5.-On Sunday
clio Tapia, the revolutionary bandit chief quar-
relied with C0ndelaro Hernandez, who was in-
subordinate. Hernandez fired on Tapia and
wounded him seriously in two places. The lat
ter returned the fire and shot his adversary
down. Hernandez was "A noted ruffian, being
formerly hackman in this city, and was
wounded during the election riots last winter.
1t Is reported that troops are being pushed from
the interior and that several corps are en- route
here from Monterey. Bonidas' band, when
they lett Burgos, went I'm the direction of Salt
ALA Marina. They are difficult to overtake,
though pursued by federal and state troops, tor
the reason that they break up into small squads
that easily evade the troops or pass rancneros
IL overtaken and then rendezvous at a certain
point afterward. Mauricio Cruze, the Nuevo
Leon revolutionist, who has captured many
horses is making for the border with his
plumber. Troops are ready TO cut him on.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. August 5.-A petit
ton signed by men who represent $1 Ia, ,OOO, 900
was forwarded from here last night asking the
President to reappoint Mr. Dement, surveyor
general. The petition asks that If the appoint
ment be not consistent, Mr.. Dement, be con-
unued for the present in Office. The petition
is predicated on the "masterly ability dis
played by Mr.. Dement, In the manage ment OF
his office, and because Of the business now
pending in said Office.
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WEARING STOLEN SHoEs.-Alice Jacksou.
colored, reported 10 Officer Skfdmore the los oil
q pair OF shoes The officer arrested Aunia
Bowen, colored, who was wearing the stolen
shoes at the time. Before Judge Harper this
morning Annie pleaded guilty - . cfaree q
larceny and was dned IS.
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THEIR PRINCIPLES AS ENUNCIATED AT rH
STATE CONVENTION

-
STATE CONVENTION.
LEAvENwoRTH, KAN, August 5.-The plat
form OF the democratic state convention,
adopted last evening. Endorsed the present
democratic administration; declared "that the
soldiers and sailors OF the late war having
honorable discharges are entitled 10 first com
slderation in appointments ana age and dis
Abilities should be no disqualificaiions III they
are competent TO properly discharge their du-
ties; favored IA tariff for revenue, so adjusted
as 10 meet all demands OF the governments"
declared that the Oklahoma country should tie
opened TO actual settlement; aud, referring to
the Cutting case, declared "that IL Is the opinion
OF the democratic party OF Kansas that the
military power OF the whole nation should be
used II necessary TO protect the humblest Amer
lean citizen in all rights guaranteed by our
Constitution. The convention adopted resou-
tlons expressing sorrow ior the death oi Samuel
j. I1lden. IL was ii O'clock before any nomi-
nations were made. They were as follows. by
acclamation: For chief Justice, VIM. kingman,
OF Cowley county; for governor, Thomas Noon
light, of Beavenworth. After MIR. Moonlight
accepted the nomination the convention ad.
tourned until this morning at 3 . clock.
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THE GREAr 3O-DArs C1os1so-
OUT SALE

hss ended We earnestly thank the public for the l-
eral patronage Of the pest four wee To be sure we
TO sell the best Of at very
low prices, aud from the great number of neWund
customers and friends We think we were by no means
TO where we must begin the improvem. nts on our
store. during which and while We are up will
the same greatly reduced prices which have been so
popular for the past four weeks ALTHOUGH many
lines have been sold out entirely. yet we think YOU
can find assortment which win pay you handsome
ly look over and buy. II you viii only excuse the
sorry appearance Of store while Is In the hands
Of the workmen will sell you the very best OF gro
cefea, wines and Whtsktes ~ prices before Of
fe1ed.
n T. NETZGER BRO.
U2o AIT 7th o. NV.
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BUFFALO, y. Y. August 5.-Rollin n. Gregg,
a well-known homeopathic ysician at this
city, is dead, aged ffty-seyen years. He was
the author OF several medica treatises, and IN,
1856 was president of the International Bahne.
mannian association.
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THE EVENING STAR
EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, ETC.

LASO hC1ONS f1CNlOC, Ell.
GARDEN AND LAWN PARTY
W AT WASHINGTON GROVE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST TTH.
Adults 65cts Children SOcts
Lawn Tennis. Baseball. Quoits and CroQuet in the
afternoon Music and Literary Entertainments al
pm Ice Cream. CAKE und Lemonade sold from 3 to
10 pm Good hotel on the grounds Net proceeds to
De divided between the Presiding Elder Cottage and
the metropolitan Industrial School Tickets for sale
Al baitfmore and Ohio depot Trains leave Washing
ton ai $40 and 1905 a and 1880 m. returning
AT 4::So and s:10p. au4-3t
ENOR MARSHALL HALL.
STEAMER
W. ". CORCORAN
Will make Two Trips to
MARSHALL HALL,
THURSDAY and FRIDAY and 9Th.
Boat will leave her wharf foot of eth street. at 10
m and $50 m: returning at $3.50
and 10 D. sharp
Parties desiring TO spend pleasant day at this de-
turn boat
Fare round trip, % cents. au4-3t
IHIGHTH ANNUAL E,Xt URSION
IL OF HEBER TENT, No. 10, l. OR,
VIII be given TO LOWER CEDAR POINT
On TC CESDAT. AUGUST 10TH 1886.
Steamer JANE MOSELEY will leave 9TH street
wharf nj 3 clock sharp. returning at y D. N.
Tickets. Soc. Children, 25c.
Wagons Will be in waiting az the corner Of High and
Bridge streets, West Washington deliver baskets
from that section 10 the boat free of cost Cars viii
also be in waiting au4-5ts
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lF~ POLAND SPRING WATER
49, POLAND SPRING WATER.
A sure cure for all kidney troubles,
Twenty-Five barrels received This Morning direct
from the Spring
JOHN KEYWORTH
Sole Agent for the ID. of G.,
au4-3t 9Th and D sta n "
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To- POST CoMBINATIoN SEWING MA
O>S CHINE co.
"A special meeting OF the stockholders of the Post
combination Sewing Machine Company for the trans
action OF Important business will be held the Office
OF the Iompany, 81. Louisiana ave at $50 D. M. on
SATURDAY. 14th inst. BY order Of the Board.
auo-1Ot H. 3. LITTLEPAGE Sec
IE~ A MEETING OF THE SURVIVORS OF
O>-a9 the I'd Battalion ID. Z. Volunteers, Captains
osIrIngton Kelly, F3xwsil; McCieliand and Callans
companies, VIII be held THURSDAY kVENINC,
August 9TH 7:3O o'clock. at Cosmopolitan Hall Sth
anu r StS u.W. au4-Ztx
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GENTLEMEN's SUITS SECURED
" AND PRtSsED FOR IL
Coats % cents. Pants 70 cents Vests IS cenfS
Altering and repairing done In best manner
Goods called tor and delivered
X. l. HAHN
7O5 9th St NV
js2l-2ms and AZ N. Calvert ST. Bsitimora
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

E~ A SPECIAL CONvOCATIoN OF CO
- LUMBIA r A. CHAPTER. No. i. will be
1eld at Masonic Temple. THIS CThursday) EVEN
Nc the 9th inst al !:30 o'clock. Members of sister
napters cordially invited BY order the M. F. H.P.
1t e H CHA AIBERLIN Secretary
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District In Congress-.
THE DEFEATED GAS BILL.
In the Senate yesterday Mr. Spooner referring
to the bill relating to the manufacture OF gas
in the District of Columbia, said he had been
watching an opportunity to get the attention
OF the Senate to 1t, but had been unable to do
early next session.
THE GOVERNMENTS INTEREST IN THE Po-
ToMAC FLATS PROPERTY.
The Senate to-day received = message from
the House giving formal notice of its adoption
OF the conference report on the bill to protect
Il the interest OF the government in the Potomac
hats property. The bill. as finally agreed upon
ana passed, has been published In The STAR.
1t directs the Attorney General to institute
the mats property, and prohibits the expendi-
ture OF any money for the improvement Of any
part Of the lands the title OF which is In dis
work OF improvement.
Capitol Topics.
CoNFIRMATIoNS TO-DAY.
The Senate in executive session has confirmed
the following nominations: Nathaniel H. r.
Dawson. OF Alabama, to be commissioner of
urer Of the United states at Philadelphia, Pa;
Mahlon d: Manson, to be collector Of internal
Thomas Bach. to u be- associste Justice ii OF ths
supreme court OF Montana. To be United States
marshais-Edward Hawkins, for the district Of
tory Of Wyoming: To De COLLECTORS Of customs
Geo. Hines, for Wilmington, Cal; Thomas J.
Arnold, for San Diego, Cal. Jos. b. Cox, to be
surveyor Of customs for Evansville, Ind. Alvey
A. Adee, Of the District Of Columbia, 70 be Sec
ond Assistant Secretary Of State; John B, Moore,
Of Delaware, to be Third Assistant Secretary OF
state; E: Spencer Pratt, Of Alabama, TO be
United states minister resident ana consul
general to Persia; Owen McGsrr, OF Colorado,
70 be United States consul general In Ecuador.
baum, OF California, at Apia; r. III. Jones, Of
New Mexico, At Chlhuahna; Richard n Stad-
den, OF Manzaniilo, Mexico, at Manxanillo:
Augustus n. Boyd, Of Tuxpan, at Tuxpan. To
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0~@S DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
JOHN NJ. YOUNG ct al ARKANSAS G. MARKS ct al,
No 9579, Equity Docket 25.
Inc cause being referred state trustees &C.
counts ana report proper distributor of the pro-
ceeds Of sales of the real estate IN this and
Stale the account OF the ADMINISTRATORS the late
SAMUEL A. H. MARKS deceased, and report the proper
distribution OF the personal estate in their hands
lice hereby given TO the creditors the said SAMUEL
A. II MARKS, deceased, and to all persons concerned
In MS estate and In the proceedings in this that
Shall proceed to execute the order Of reference
on tuesday. the 2lst day of September 1855, at IL
House
1uo-1Rw3w JAS O. PAYNE Auditor
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rT~ LOUIS ROTHSCHILD WHOLESALE
O@A dealer and importer of wines and liquors.
mas removed hi, place of business to 217 41 street
public an9Sts
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OAK II ALL.

CORNER 10TH AND srREErs n27
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
Records of the Past.

Mr.. .Edtor:-In looking lately
through the Journals of the General
Assembly of Virginia of 1867. /
came across several items which may
be of interest to some of your readers.
November 18th, 1886, the Speaker
of the House laid before that body q
letter from Morgan Morgan, High
Sheriff of Berkeley, containing an
apology for not having made, in due
time, return of the delegates elected
to represent that county in the Cen
eral Assembly. The High Sheriff of
that county, and of some other coun-
ties, had previously been reprimanded
for not making said returns.
1t was evidently difficult to obtain
and keep quorum. More than one
entry is found where the Sergeant at
arms is directed to arrest and bring
into the House certain persons, 'mem-
hers of this body, known to be in
town but failing to appear in their
places.'
The names of Robert Rutherford
and Thomas Rutherford appear fire.
quently in the proceedings in such
way as to show that the former was
an active member Of the Senate and
the latter of the House of Delegates.
November 23d, 1856, petition was
presented in the House from sundry
inhabitants of Berkeley. praying the
establishment of an inspection of
tobacco at Shepherdstown, in that
county. What change! Such an
office would be rather sinecure in
that town at present. This is the
same day, be it observed, that Charles
Washington's petition was offered for
the laying out of our town.
December 4th, 1856, the day when
the bill for laying out our town was
read the third time in the House, the
announcement was made that, In a
Joint Convention of the House and
Senate. George Washington and others
were elected delegates to represent
the State of Virginia in the Conven-
ton which met in Philadelphia to form
the Constitution of the United States.
Respectfully yours,
WIN. Z. CRAIGuILL.