Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-29
ROCKBRIDGES GAIN
Mr.. carIisis 70 Speak In Lexington-Ihe
Expedition Rockbridgs Fair and
Eotes--psrsonal.
rcorro.nonaooce Of tho Rlchmond DIspa.ch.l

LEXINGTON, Va, August ~, 1858.
The General Assembly OF Virginia
during the session OF 18S7-'SS passed
an act entitled san act TO change the
boundary lines between the counties OF
Rockbridge and Botetourt south OF
james river, and to transfer small por.
ton OF Botetourt to Rockbridge county.
Under this act the county surveyors OF
Botetourt and Rockbridge counties were
directed to make careful survey OF the
new line, which is described In the said
act by metes and bounds, between said
counties, and cause the same to be PLAIN
lv designated and marked by permanent
monuments at all important corners,
and elsewhere by plain and repeated
marks on trees and other natural OBJECTS
along and near the line.
In obedience TO the requirements of
this act our county surveyor, Mr.. j. d..
b. Jones, has just completed a survey OF
the proposed new boundary-line between
the two counties, and has fled the same
for record in the clerks Office OF this
county. The new line begins upon the
southern bank of James river Mt low
water mark, upon the lands OF Joseph
Gilmore's heirs, thence by new line
up said river along the northern margin
thereof at low-water mark with mean
derinos OF said stream distance OF one
mile and one fifth OF mile, thence by
q new line parallel to the present line
between said counties to point IN the
present line between Botetourt and Bed
ford counties.
The area included in the survey and
which is now portion OF Rockbridgee
county contains. over four thousand
acres. While the greater part OF the land
is rough and billy some Of it IS very fer
tile and easy Of cultivation There are
about two thousand acres OF this land IN
excellent timber, convenient and acces-
sible to the line of the Shenandoah and
Richmond and Allegheny railroads.
The addition to Rockbridge county re-
sulting from the new line adds about
three hundred to her population, most
OF whom are thrifty, Woodworking and
law-abiding people.
The lands and personal property and
the persons residing on the land thus
annexed to this county will be assessed
for taxation in Rockbridge county for
the year 1888. Prior to that date taxes
will be paid to the county of Botetourt.
The costs connected with the annexation,
including the surveyors fee, are borne
Jointly by the two counties.
Next Monday at this place, that being
the regular September County-Court day,
Speaker Carlisle will address the people.
The mere announcement OF this fact Will
insure large attendance, and the rail-
roads will give special rates, thus afford
ing an opportunity for people living at
distance to hear this distinguished states
man. 1t is stated on reliable authority
that other distinguished men of the
Democratic party will make speeches in
this the Tenth) congressional district
during the canvass.
Mr.. K. X. Witt, sheriff of this county,
will leave in few days for California TO
look after the property belonging to his
brother, the late DAVID Witt, whose sad
death by drowning was mentioned in the
columns of the Dispatch sfew days ago.
1t does not seem probable now that the
Board of Supervisors will make any APP
propriation 10 have this county repre-
sented at the Richmond Exposition. but
the two institutions of learning located
here and some gentlemen of means and
enterprise will make an exhibit that will
be not only creditable TO them but alike
to the county.
The Rockbridge County Fair will take
place October 9th, 10th. 18th, and 18th.
The schedule of premiums has been pub
lished. The indications point to a sue
cessful exhibition, particularly as to
farm products and live stock.
Lexington has been designated as
the place for the meeting of the District
Convention OF the Young Mems Chris
tan Association. The convention will
probably be held in the month of Octo-
Der.
The condition of Mr.. W. G. Ludwig,
who came here to fill the place Of DR..
McBryde, rector of Grace Memorial
church, who is now in Europe, is report
ed better.
Wheat has advanced in price within
the past week, and the farmers are cor
respondingly elated at the prospect of
getting better prices than they did last
year. Wheat buyers are now in the
county, representing Richmond, Lynch
burg, and Baltimore firms.
Preparatory to passing into the hands
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio the number
OF section hands on the Richmond and
Allegheny railroad have been increased.
The citizens Of Lexington and Rock
bridge county hope that under the new
administration the present efficient mail
service on the Lexington branch OF the
Richmond and Allegheny road will not
be disturbed or interfered with. s.