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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03

Mr.. II. r. Pollard passed though tn,
county q day or two ago en- route from
barbecue in the lower Tart Of the
county. where a large assembly If the
s0yefeigns was addressed in driving rain
By Governor Lee. himself and Others
Great enthusiasm was manifested. aud
we are hoping % snow under Malone
and his allies. Doodle. Quay and Dudley
thrown M. The whites have seldom
been more aroused aud united. 1t is
also hoped that Essex Will elect that
stirling gentleman William Campbell
which would be great gain.
Quite pose OF Mahoneites passed
up the county. lead by Morgan Treat.
Eastwood. and several Garkies-iit c3m-
panions. Several OF them Knocked in
vain for nights lodging at two Demo-
cratic doors, one Of them a Northern
gentleman.
The registration i'm the county is sat
isfactory. Strange it is that the ne
groes are so easily beguiled feom their
best interest. The preachers circular
excites only disgust here.
Miss Mamie F0gg was married to
III. RO. Goldman.
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Constitutional History as Seen T.
american Loc-(G. p. Putnam 5 Sous
publishers. From. West, Johnston
Co J This unusually valuable bo0l
is made up of a serie. of lectures De
livered under the auspices of the POlti
cal Science Association of the Uni
versity of Michigan By such men a
Judge Cooley. Henry Hitchcock, Georg,
w. Blddle. and Ex-Governor ID. H.
Chamberlaia. la the constitutional
branch of general Jurisprudence the
Americans have always been most
eminent practitioners and expounders.
this being division Of law 10 which
their free institutions and numerou
State constitutions have directed their
profound attention from the time OF
the Revolution.
The volume under review has ele-
ments of remarkable interest even TO
the ordinary reader. The lectures being
prepared for classes of young men are
drawn up In more popular form than
is usual, but at the same time they are
notable for that knowledge and dis.
elimination which come only from pro-
longed experience and the most studious
research.
The lecture on Marshall is not only
very full in detail, weighty in thought.
and ample in its information. but is
written in an attractive style that
would fix the interest even of readers
who are not connected with the profess
sion of law.
The lecture on fancy is the most lust
that we have read Of that distinguished
Jurist, whose reputation has most UNI
justly suffered 50 much from the asper-
sions cast upon him by sectional preiu- /
dice on account of his most logical and /
decision in the bred /.
Scott case.
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AMiEICAN Nobility.

The people of this country beat tn,
world in almost everything. We have
sprung into a wonderful existence, al
if by the Divine fiat. In all points that
bespeak enterprise, daring, breadth OF
mind, intense study, far-reaching intel.
lectual power. and practical and IRE.
sistible force and inherent strength and
energy, in fact, in all the shows and
out-glvings of greatness, the United
States Of America stand before the
world as grand consummation-not
compleIe-still stirring and formative.
but on the way to perfection. And can
1t be that. in spite Of all this, We are
nation Of snobs, only, of noureaur gems.
without high manhood or true woman
hOodi IL we may be allowed TO adapt
some fne lines to our country:
There's nought without, but with her fate
consists,
Pronouncirg hora pattern passing rich.
Ana can She lack the heart, the want Of
which
Won turn such afiiuence 10 poverty.
Prove nature but a niggard after all.
Who're she should seem most beautiful"
Is this a country only of inventors
aud Inventions, and big schemes and
great fortunes and displays and maepi |
tcent pomps? And withal have we no
nobility
We are much inclined to think that
In this most important respect our
leads the world in advance Of
every other nation. Aud why should
We notr Meaner motives Of greed ami
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Mr.. w. II. POWER. who was judge oil
election at RInggold last fall, was in
Danville Friday. He called on Com
missioner Tinsley at the custom-hous'
and informed him that he Power had
heard that Ep Barksdale mad been &C.
Chatham 10 take down the names Of
The judges of election a. RinggolJ.
Brosviile and other precincts. perhaps
with view of having them arrested.
Having received this information, he
had come TO surrender himself, and was
ready to answer any cearges the COM
missioner or any othr man had to
bring against him. The commissioner
replied that no complaint had been
made against Power. and so far as he
knew none would be made. The com
missioners and marshals are evidently
sick Of this business.
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lass far exceeded in numerical strength

class far exceeded in numerical strength
the same class in Virginia. We cannot
Just now recall any writer's of the very
first order connected with the landed
interest except Byron, Landor and
Shelley. The great majority of the
leading writer's Of England during this
long period were literary adventures
like johnson, Fielding. Thomson, Gold
smith, Southey. Dickens, Thackeray,
men whose reputation was vastly en-
HANGED by the stimulating influence OF
London on their intelle cts. IL there bad
been 10 London the probability is that
the names of mauy of these famous au-
thors would not have descended TO this
age.
One of the most unfortunate effects
of slavery was that it discouraged the
growth Of cities. If Richmond had
been q great metropolis opening up
lucrative career to those men OF strong
literary tastes in the country. and the
rural towns, who would have followed
such life if it had offered sufficient IN
ducements. it il our strong conviction
that Richmond would have possessed
literary circle equal to that of Boston.
WHEN we recently ventured to eX-
press the opinion that there would be a
remarkable exhibition cf literary
genius in the South during the course
of the next generation. that predic
ton was chiefly based upon our antici-
patton as to the great expansion of our
cities in wealth and population. Liter
airy production seems to be very largely
q consequence of the stimulating inilu-
ences derived from contact with vast
crowds. A country without cities. or
at least one large city, is a country with
out authors.
Minds are like nints to some extent.
they are often dull apart, but flash
forth in sparks of dazzling brightness
when sharply brought into contact.
We consider it to be very unf0riu-
nate that our noble State University
should have been erected on the out
skirts of small town. instead of hay
ing been built in close proximity 10 this
city. The intellectual influence i. has
exercised has not been as diffUslve as IL 4
would have otherwise b en-, and that /
influence itself has not been heightened I
in turn by the vivifyIng power OF con
tact with the world at large. We hopa .
in time. however. to see this great in
stitution, the most famous school Of
English in America, performing in this
respect for this country what Cam
bridge and Oxford have done for Eng
land.
How far reaching. through North and
South alike, might be its general inilu
ence in cultivatlng taste for the study
of our wonderful language and impart-
ing thorough knowledge of all the
English classics. is shown on much
smaller scale, necessarily. in the his
tory of Rapdolph and Macon College
when that most accomplished and versa
Tile scholar. Thomas X. Price, presided
over its English classes.
OF all the languages, ve believe the
English to be the noblest, aud the one
hat most deserves acareful and reyereni
study. Everything that advances US In
our knowledge Of 1t will make us. TO
that extent. more thoughtful ana re-
Iined tnan we were before.
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VIRGINIA ITEMS.
NEWS AND NOTES FROM ALL
OVER THE STATE.

r,r,,.bed by tho "Times" Correspon
d.uts and state Exchsnges-Paragrap
and Editorial Opinions Clipped, Com
pIJed and Condensed From Home Papers
ASHLAND. VA. November 2.-[Cor
respondence. lon the LIST OF last Apri
the Ashland postofiice was raised on &C
count of increase of business from a
fourth-class office TO Presidential ap
pointment or third-class office. with al
increase in the salary Of 500 per an
mum. and Mrs. Mayo. who was then
postmistress. received notice to that eff
feet. On the lst of July she was noti-
fled that the salary was again increased
500 and expenses, which amounted to
about S1l0 yer year. But just before
she turned the office over to Mr..
Blunt. who has received the APP
pointment from the Harrison Wad-
dell Co.. she was instructed by the
department at Washington to forward
all money in her possession, except the
salary for the fourth class office, which
was only about 81 coo per year. Con-
siderable indignation is felt here on ac-
count of the treatment she has received.
The general opinion is that as the office
was a third class office. the department
had no right to allow her only the sal
ary of n fourth class office especially
as Mr. Blunt. the Republican appointee.
will be allowed to draw the third-class
salary.
A memorial his been presented to the
Faculty of RANDOLPH Macon College.
signed by "A large per cent Of the stu
dents. requesting that the weekly holt
day be changed from Saturday 20 Mon
day. After considerable discussion.
pro and con. the Faculty have decided
to grant the request. and hereafter the
Randolph Macon boys Will study on
Saturday AMI play baseball on Monday.
The memorial set forth, as its man
feature. that 1t would do away. 10 q
great extent, with Sunday studying,
which is very prevalent.
One day during the session of the
Methodist Conference, which
will meet in Richmond this month, that
body will visit r indolph Macon College
IN Special train. After visiting the
different points OF interest in and about
the college lunch will be spread. to
be- followed by speeches. interpreted
with college songs by the Glee Club.
Miss Carrie Christian. of Richmond,
IS visiting her friend. Miss Fannie
Leake. OF this place.
The Democrats Of Ashland are iD
high spirits and are confident of sue
cess. A prominent cOlored Republican
old your correspondent yesterday that,
in his opinion. Mckinney would be
elected by at least $4,000.
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rnn DISPERSION OF THE NEGRO


1t was stated in our special dispatcl
from Norfolk in Fridays issue, that tn
names Of at least one thousand negroe
had been stricken from the registration
books Of Southampton and Nausemon,
counties at the recent purging. Infor
nation of the same general characte
reached us from all parts of the Stat,
in which there is large black popuIa
ton. The late overhauliDg of the regis
tration books in those parts reveals tina
a very extraordinary number of negro
men have wandered away from the
neighborhoods in which they formerly
worked and had their domicles.
This is not only an interesting local
fact. but in IFS general bearing il may
be tact of national importance.
What is the cause of this partial dis
persIon of the negro men. 1t is undoubt-
edl, due in large measure to the agri-
cultural depression in those rural dis
tricts where the greatest number of ne
grOes have been congregated. The in
dividuals of the race have natural
tendency. even under the most favora-
bic conditions, to shift from locality to
locality this tendency very naturally
is very much stimulated by decline in
prices Of agricultural products, which
makes 1t highly Improbable for plant
ers and farmers to employ many hands
or for the negroes themselves to rent
land on their own account.
Under hese circumstances there is
general disposition on the part of the
negro men to emigrate either to the
towns where they can find work on
public improvements or at large, or to
The railroads which are in process of
A tendency for any rea
son whatever To emigrate from one sec
lion of country to adjacent sections
,reates in itself a further tendency to
to very great distances.
There can be little doubt that a very
'trong impulse has been given IN the
asst few years to a considerable disper-
ion Of the negro race in the direction
If the North. The negroes cast at least
o, 900 votes in New York in the last
residential election, and the black pop
lation of Pennsylvania is stated 10
lumber at least 100 600.
Probably one-ninth of the negroes in
he United States are now to be found
q the States north of the Potomac and
'hio. This population will increase
apidly by accessions from the South
ntil in less than generation the ne
roes may hold the balance Of power
| very many of the old free States.
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a WARNING TO THE PEOPLE OF
DANvILLE.

The threatened arrest in Danville by
deputy United States marshals OF Ger
tain prominent citizens upon the grave
charge that they obstructed voters In
the exercise of their rights at the last
Presidential election, is an act so op-
posed to justice and truth that it can
have but one explanation: Malone is
not only seeking by such bold and un-
principled strokes as this to overswe
and brighten the most timid class OF
voters in the country districts, but also,
and this is his primary object in this
special instance. TO incense the law
abiding people of Danville 30 far as to
incite them to rise against the local
Federal power.
There is no limit to the extent and
depth of the calculating craftiness Of
this scbemlDg and inscriptions adven
turer. He recognizes most clearly the
consequences of defeat to him in the
pending election. and he will tax his
utmost resources and stop at no moral
impeachment TO secure success.
If he can work the citizens Of Dan
vile up 10 such pitch of passionate
resentment for this insult to their good
name. and this encroachment on their
Liberties. as to precipitate violent con-
flict, lis object will be accomplished.
He would receive the news of such an
outbreak with the keenest delight and
satisfaction. And he would raise such
cry for help and sympathy that it
would echo to the farthest confines Of
the North.
We would most earnestly admonish
the citizens OF Danville to be on their
guard as to yielding to any Of the nat
ural impulses of their resentment under
the trying circumstances to which they
are now exposed. Let their indigna-
ton and anger only increase their deter
TO march with the irresistible
and discipline of an army
10 the polls on Tuesday and cast their
ballots against the man who is rea ~ to
I've his hands in the blood Of citizens
whom he has driven to their death by
insults which are almost too much
or human nature to bear. Let
hem show in this momcntOus hour
he most perfect self-mastery under the
errlblc STRAIN upon their self-control,
'ut at the same time let them resolve
With spirit not to be conquered or
AIMED, that they will trample in the ;
lust on the day Of election the last
emnant of the power which our Vir- :
inia tyrant still possesses.
The same emotion should animate !
very individual of the Democratic II;
arty throughout the State, as the insult q
ifered to the people Of Danville and
he Southside is an aTront 10 every
rue citizen in the Commonwealth.
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Mr.. FRED WARDE played at the
Academy this week.

Mr.. FRED WARDE played at thu
Academy this week.
He opened in a piece entitled THE
Mounte bank, taken from German
play called The Clown aud His Child. .
He belongs to the class Of aspiring ac-
tors who represent the traditional con-
ventional interpretations of the stage,
and exc out natures scant endowment
Of talent with writhing gestures and
contortionist tricks of agony and pas
sion.
1t is not creditable to the taste of an
enlightened community 10 applaud
such . sorry actor. whose only business
Is In advertising. aud whose pug noss
and long upper lip proclaim Oar
winian proclivity, in spite of all the
noise that sensation can make in his
favor. II MIR. Wsrde elect to play such
parts as he did IN Diplomacy or
essay to be leading man OF
modest pretensions. he will be
recognized as . good actor, but TO
monkey with Shakespeare great char
acters and put fantastic portrait ON
|khe fence representing the ideal of
srds, with his pug nose Strengthened
nd bis long lip abridged Is not fair, !
and the public does not natter itself 10 |
showing an Ingenious susceptibility, 10
tpe rraud. ;
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desperation, no doubt, brought man
10 the New World upon its discovery
But, beyond q question. the ruling In
spiration that has made men brave tn
dangers Of the sea and try their for
tunes here has been heroic; pure low
OF freedom, desire for an arena wher,
manhood might have its largest scope
its fullest exercise, and its richest re
wards.
The motives-and aims and character
that brought the country ino being
still pervade and possess the people
The blood Of the real actors may hav,
gone out. Aud Evolutionary names
may be now monopolized by dudish,
efete, tripping absurd four hundred
But their spirit has passed into the
American people and become the soul
of the Commonwealth. Our nation
has its froth.
We have our Marlboroughs and West
minister's, our luxurious, and vicious.
and worthless rich. But they are not
fastened on us like England's titled
scoundrels. With England they are es-
rental, and tied to and underlie the
throne itself. And it is part of loyalty
to call them great. Their land groans
n ministering to their vices. But with
us all this sort is a skin disease. They
rise to the surface like froth. And they
pass away and are absorbed by Europe's
pride and selfisbnees, or here feed the
flames of sensuality that consume their
possessions. Here our magnates mimic
European splendor, but maintain a dan.
gsrous passing greatness.
This froth is but poor part of our
great growths of wealth and power.
Nowhere on earth as here do the sue
cessful give so largely Of their accumu.
lations and influence to art, to science.
to education and learning, to benevo-
lenceH,o charity and to religion. We
can show men and women that illus
trate in their most disgusting phase
all the demoralizing effects Of luxury
and self-indulgence of pride and vul-
garity, with their full following OF
iycophants. But beneath or apar. |
rom all this is the essential American
nation and its great soul.
There Is an American public opinion /
made up Of the best elements and con.
ributions of all peoples and nations and
languages. There is a great standard
American, more or less defined, more
II less appreciated by the people and by
This high standard is ideal
american nobility. Its principles. its
astes, its laws, its inspirations and as.
are English. only set free, re-
ieved of castes and prejudices planted
q a virgin soil, breathing a clear air
nd enjoying glorious liberty.
Just according to the degree of IA
with this ideal, have our
eoplc claims to nobility. That we
ave many who do enjoy this nameIess
onor we believe, and without any
Ny Lords or My Lady, or
Highness, " or such degrading pros I
tuition, our people are prompt,
eady, and willing in doing homage TO
leir untitled nobility, utterly regard
'ss of wealth or position. The world
as no greater nobility than ours
ature's noblemen. Nor is there ,,
lgher type of manhood on earth than !
10 unpretending Virginia gentleman,
. he old or new. |
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The opinion is decided at head.
quarter. thlt Malone will be baked.
but there seems special Significance in
the proverb: TO bee fOrewarned is 10
be forearmed. 80 Democrats every
where must be on guard aud defy in
Malone may blun about
what hcproposcs ~ 90 on the day Of
election, but no one knows better thau
ne that the people Of this State will NOT
lermit aly tricks.-N Y. Times.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03

On Wednesday evening about dusk.
a school girl about fifteen years of age
was assaulted by negro boy on her
way home from the academy at Hamil-
ton. Loudoun county. Her screams
and struggles alarmed the tiend, and
finding that he could not accomplish
his purpose. he left her aid returned
to Hamilton. He was subsequently
arrested and committed to jail.
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Magazines and Books Received.


The North American Review for No
vember.
The Home Maker Magazine for No
vember.
The Southern Planter for November.
The Manufacturers Record.
Notes Of Lessons for Young Teachers.
BY John Taylor.
From Boston School Supply Company:
Clequat. By Kath Lee Ferguson. L.
b Peterson & Brothers. publishers.
DR.. Wilbur's Note Book. By n. T.
Oliver. Rand, McNally & Co., pub
fishers.
Roland Oliver BY Justin Mccarthy.
Rand, McNally q Co.. publishers.
War OF the Rebellion Record. Series
T.. vol. XIV.
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THREE of the negroes who burnt up
the town of Rocky Mount few weeks
since have been caught. aud one has
made a full confession. Ii Will be re-
membered that the fire spread from a
warehouse which was set on fire be-
cause the owner refused to allow Ma
hone to speak III it. Great excitement
prevails in Rocky Mount. and the
negroes threaten to liberate the negroes
in Jail.
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The picture of the Bon Air Hotel, on
the heights of Augusta, Ga. is very
pretty picture, but it is not as pretty as
the reality to any one who has ever
stood on the heights and looked at the
beautiful sunlit landscape around the
happy city Of the plains.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03

THERE is another lost child in Lynch
burg. This time it is Bobbie. the eight
year-old son of Mrs. Kelly, residing on
Salem street. Thursday morning he
either strayed or was taken from his
home, and up to.a late hour last night
no trace of the little truant had been
discovered, though incessant search
has been made. The missing lad is
described as being of slender build,
with defect in one eye. The mother
is sorely distressed.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03

GEORGE W. SWAN. Of Warrcnton, was
found dead in his bed az o clock last
Sunday morning, and his body was
carried TO Alexandra the next day for
burial there lie was q clever trades
man, sweet singer and a man who OBJ
served the prophecies OF life even under
most adverse conditions.
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CREAM OF THE PRESS.

Malone il Marching to Dcfeat-Thc Not
ing of Colored Ghosts-Mahonc's Plot
Other Current Comments.
MALONE is MARCHING TO DEFEAT
As matters now stand, Malone is des.
tlned to be buried under the biggest
Democratic majority recorded in the
Old Dominion for decade. This fore
shadowing of defeat has started mum
Der of foolish stories of lots more OF
less revolutionary. If Malone buys up
some OF the election judges, or fur
nlshes set OF returns ON which to base
a contested election, he will be IN DO.
sltion TO set up separate government
But tins Is rather wild. even Tor Vir-
gina and hahcne.-Sprinqfeld Repub-
Hcdn.