Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-24
EASTERN SHORE.
soxr MOTIFS or INTEREST FROM ACROSS
TIE CHESAPEAKE.
Religious MATTERS Accomaek's New Clerks
oree-c crner-stcne-His Water
Peny.Penning.

rcorrespoadence Of tho Richmond Dispaich'
oxaScocK, July 22. 1883.
The southern Methodist camp-meeung AZ
Turledeton's woods will begin August "a
and continue for nearly two weeks.
The new clerks Office OF Accomsck county
A nearly completed and Will be ready Tor oe-
runaucy IN A few weeks. IL Is q fre-proof
bu,Iding. and IA probably the prettiest and
most artistic clerks Office IN Virginia. In
str,klnc contrast the new clerks oillce IL the
llttle cnicken-coop OF courthouse, built
mora than n century ago. A new court
hous and new iail would give visitors a
more favorable impression oil Accomscs
county, and II n hoped that the spirit Of im-
movement which seems to be abroad. VIII
not depart before these sntiquated structures
are renlaced by others that will satisfy the
needs of the people and refect credit on
All, prosperous and progressive county.
The Eastern shore District Conference OF
the Southern Methodist Church recently In
session at Hallwood, in the northern part OF
Accomack. appointed the following lay dele
gates 10 the annusl conference. which will
assemble In Portsmouth In the fall: Hon. u.
y. jackson, Governor OF Maryland; 4. A.
slocumb. A. Frank Byrd, and W. w. Tap
Ming. The Eastern Shore district extends
from the Great Choptank river, on the East
ern Shore OF Maryland. TO Cape Charles. and
also includes the counties OF Elizabeth City
and York, on the western side OF the bay.
There are nineteen pastoral charges IN the
district, eight Of which are on the Eastern
shore OF Virginia, with total membership oi
5,0si; aud itty Sunday schools, with about
5000 scholars.
An elaborate programme has been ar.
ranged for the laying OF the cornerstone OF
a.. -. 81 Tafn
next "Wednesday. All the lodges on the
Eastern Shore Of Virginia and several from
the adjoining counties OF Maryland Will be
present and take part In the ceremonies.
II Is now stated that Hon. T. II. Bayly
Browne may probably have some opposition
for the Republican nomination for Congress
In thus district, and Mr.. Edgar Spady, Com
monwealth's attorney for Northampton, ana
state. Senator J. J. McDonSld are mentioned
among those who would be pleased 10 have
the nomination. but Nr. Brownies strong
personal following on the Eastern Shore VIII
doubtless enable him 20 secure REORGANIZATION
without much opposition, IL any az all.
A story Is related Of Hon. ". J.. Scott, the
wealthy Pennsylvania congressman, who
owns extensive property at Cape Charles
CITY. A few days ago Mr.. scott was there
looking after his property. and while waiting
for the train lighted a cigar and began to
smoke in the waitiDg-rOom. The night
Waterman, not recognizing Mr.. Scott, walked
M 10 him and boldly informed him that 1t
was against the rules OF the company 10 allow
smoking in that building. 1.-THE 1t is
repled Mr.. Scott. "Well, II is id good
rule" and stepping TO the pier tossed his
fragrant Havana into the water. Mr.. scott
Is one Of the largest stockholders OF the road.
hut he and the company are said TO be on not
yery cordial terms at present.
During the storm last Thursday night the
tide covered the lowland marshes on the bay
side. In some districts the water came up
20 the houses and drove the people into the
upper stories. Bridges and fences were
washed away and some smaller animals were
drowned. This makes the third inundatlon
that has visited the bayslde region this
wear. About the mouth OF Onancock creek
The tide Is said 10 hsye risen almost rs high
as during the terrible blizzard OF last March.
The pony-penning on Cbncoteague island
will take place on Monday. August 18th,
and will probably be the most notable in
point Of numbers and interest for many
yea.s. KALL1As.