Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
A $4,000 CLAIM
FOR PROPERTY DESTROYED BY TIE
FEDERAL ARMY IN PRINCE GEORGE.
Political Matters-0pposition TO a Mixed
Jickot-Eiectoral Board Matters
Other News
rcorrespOudcnco Of tho Richmond Dispa:cb.l
prrrRsprRo. March %, 1883.

PETERSBURG. March %, 1883.
Within the last two or three days
depostions have been taken before
United Suites Commissioner Schank in
the matter OF q claim against the United
States Government for property alleged
10 have been destroyed during the last
wear Of the var in Prince George county
by the Federal army, then in occupation
of that county and holding lines close
M TO Petersburg. The claim is for
Si5.OO and MIR. Charles Gee, the seDa-
tor from this district. is the claimant, and
he is now in Washington looking after
his interests. 1t is alleged that the fine
residence on the Jordan's Point farm
and all the buildings on the place were
torn down in 1865 and the materials
used for the construction Of barracks for
General Grants troops. IT is also claimed
that the Jordsn's Point fishery, one OF the
finest and most lucrative on the James
river, was practically destroyed by the
Government by the erection OF wharf
at that place.
As previously stated in this correspond
ence the suggestion OF compromise or
q" citizens" ticket TO be voted for at the
approaching May election does not meet
With general favor. Within the last day
or two I have talked with a number OF
leading and Jealous Democrats on the
subject, and with scarcely an exception
they oppose a mixed ticket. The fact IS
apparent also that none of the leading
or influential Repnblicans-men who
have a following have made any propo-
sition for fusion ticket. When this is
done it NAV be time to consider the
matter. A fair, square, honest fight On
men Of character and ability, who have
the interests of the city at heart, is what
the Democrats propose, and if they fail
before men OF less repute, why then they
will submit.
Some comment has been caused here
to-day among the leaders Of both politi-
cal parties by the report that the May
municipal election may be invalidated
or altogether done away with by the
failure of the Electoral Board to appoint
Judges and clerks of election. But it
NAV be stated that the old Electoral
Board. which holds over under the law
until the new one clccleu ~ tue itCtht
session of the General Assembly, did
appoiDt judges at the proper time and in
due legal course. The election will
therefore take place as usual.
The Democratic Executive Committee
has opened headquarters on Sycamore
street, and is attending to business with
a promptness that means work.
Captain Asa Rogers and Mayor I. j.
Jqrratt are the two gentlemen most
prominently mentioned as candidates for
the Republican nomination for mayor Of
this city.
Rev. DR.. Dinwiddie, of Baltimore, is
preaching morning and night at the
Tsbb-Street Presbyterian church with
great power
The Circuit Court Of Dinwiddie, which
has been in session during the week, dis
posed of large amount of chsncery
business. The coupon cases on the
docket were continued until the next
term.
The West-End Baptist church Of this
city recently extended call to Rev. ".
b. Haislip, OF Keysville, Va, T. take
pastoral charge but it is understood
that the call has been declined.
ROBIN ADAIR.