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ve,, oonaacr.ion would probably Ihsvs

severe conhagrstion would probably hsss'
ensued.
Mics Ellie ElIiotte, OF Danville, Va. y
visiting her sister, Mrs. Boswell, 800 eass
Grace street.
ColopeIJ. T.. Darlington. Of tho Exchang:
Uo.el' il back from his Powhstsn farm and
Is still improving.
Mrs. NJ. A. MegiDley. Of Portsmouth, var
is visiting her sister. Mrs. L. .. onn'nas' -
7oj west Clay street.
Messra. Holland, Blair, and Jordan, OF
Danville. and Mr.. ID. NJ. Benbow, OK
Greensboro, n. c.. are at Fords.
Miss Tannis Haley has returned from
Amelia county. where she teaches school,
TO spend the Holidays with her parents.
Miss Mary II. Fremont. who is teaching
school IN James City county. ~ spending
the Christmas with her parents 1t LOB vess
Clay street.
judge Barton, who has been holding
court for Judge Fitzhugh, adjourned tho
same Yesterday and left for mia home, IN
Fredericksburg.
Mr.. ]. A. McGiivery and Miss Bessie Sig
gins are 90 be married on the 4th instant,
ut o'clock =. NJ, at home. 100 Floyd ave-
nue.. No cards.
Tho decoration work on .he Mozsrs
Academy stage done yesterday for ehe
DAVIS meeting bv Messrs. Boatwright a
Graves was credstaole 10 thor taste and
skill.
Miss Kate Moses. daughter Of Supern-
tendont Moses. OF the State penltentiary.
has returned from the Salem On. c. Female
Seminary to spend tie holidays with her
/ parents.
". W. Moses, IT., son Of Superintendent
I Moses. Of the State penitentlary. who has
/ boon u resident ~ Iynchburg FOR several
/ months, has returned " the city TO spend
/ the holidays.
Mr.. !. /. Luxford. who IL the travelling
/ salesman in New England for q Richmond
! firm. Is 10 the ci'y. and reports that tho
warm weather extends "a far north az
PASSPORT, Me.
Tho Rev Mr.. 1urnbull is confined toh is
house with sorc throat, and Dr. Iofe
will preach for him in the Old Market Hall
tonight. "a well a. IN his own church IN
the morning and afternoon.
Willie O. Adams, Esq, Is rapidly i'm
| proving under toe care 81 DR.. George Ben.
Johnston after one of the most dangerous
and successful surgical operations ever
performed IN Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
The Jackson-ward Election Cases.

Judge Hughes, Of the United States
Court. Yesterday heard the motion Of Dis
trict-Attofney Borland TO be allowed 70
lille information against the gentlemen
charged with obstTucting the voting in
Jackson Ward in the congressional cleo
ton Of 1898.
Counsel for the defence objected, but
the Court suggested that the information
be fled and that argument be heard as on
n motion 20 quash. This was done and the
case was argued by Mr.. B0riand and Judge
Bristow on behalf of the Government and
bv Messrs. G. V. Meredith, Meade Haskins
and james Lyons for the defence.
Judge HUGHES will render his decision to
morrow. II he quashes the information Il
is probable that there will be no indIct-
ment or trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
Arrested for the Capitol Robbery

Sergeant Tomlinson yesterday morning
was given the case of the robbery of the
Office of the Governors private secretary
ON Thursday night of $40 worth of postage
stamps.
In the afternoon he arrested William
Howard. a Young colored man and son of
Walker Howard. the ianitor on the upper
floor at the Capitol. for the offence. The
Sergeant thinks he has sufficient proof
to convict accused of the crime.
Howard is also charged with stealing q
lot OF cigars from Mr.. Edward Cummins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
LlnrL-ANenne Monses.

The men who are really most useful in
auv community are those who add 10 the
material prosperity of 1t. And what can be
of a more material character than enter
prise that induces a citizen TO erect houses,
especially such beautiful aud artistic ones
as those Just completed fronting on Floyd
avenue between Laurel and Linden streets
Here are thirteen separate houses which
We're built by Dir. Hunt from his own de-
signs made after trip OF observation
North.
The artistic finish OF the house on the
corner OF Cherry and Floyd streets (per-
haps the prettiest of the group, and which
he has chosen for his residence) is
worthy of special mention on account of
the beautiful hand-fresco work done by Mr..
George Miller, foreman of Mr.. Clifton
Hewitt.
since the inception Of this enterprise BY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
TIE SEASON OF ELECTIONS.
Officers Chosen by the sexenniai League
and Other Orders.

At a regular meeting of Virginia Lodge.
No IS. order Of Sexennial League, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Thomas j..
johnson, past president. Il. l.. King, presi-
dent: J. J.. Baughn. vice-president: Ike
Wertheim, secretary; Philip Heisburg,
treasurer; A. Post. marshal; Joseph Eitie,
guard l.. Robnick, sentinel. Trustees;
Myer Angle, John T. Carter, and Joseph
Elite. This league pays 81 goo in six years (;
psvs sos per week for sickness. and pays
500 at the death OF a member within five
years.
KNIGHTS or PYTH,s.
At stated meeting % Myrtle Lodge,
No. Is, X. OF f., hold on Friday evening tho
following officers were elected for the en-
suing term: Il. 4. Sheppard, past chan
ccllor: John r. Allen, chancellor cOmman-
der: James =. Wright. ylce-chancellor ;
Lewis Z. Crowder, prelate; John W. Glenn,
keeper of records and seal Henry a. Hare.
master Of finance: John MAXWELL master
Of exchequor: II. G.. Scott, master Alarms ;
Samuel Mallerv, inside guard: James a.
Morris. Sf.. outside guard John Maxwell,
representative 10 the Grand Lodge.
KNIGHTS or HONOR.
Az its last stated meeting Richmond
Lodge, No. 2l9, Knights OF Honor; elected
the following officers: Z. Fake. dictator
y. W BrocAenborough, vice dictator, \.
Arsoll. assistant dictator; Thomas Jack
son, recorder; J. a. Cosby. hnancia! re-
corder; John W. Quay. treasurer Qour-
tceuth year, l.. c. McGee, chaplain
{ George G. Cornick. c.. william H. Lee
1 Guide: Thomas II. Folkes. sentinel; w: j
| Mcdowell, representative. and ), 4. Cosby
alternate to the Grand Lodge. THIS lodge
will have spubhc installation Of officers IL
/ January.
FULTON LODGE. no. ~.
Alta stated meeting OF this lodge OF the
order of Tonti the following officers were
elected: Past-President, George NJ. Ko
gers; President. Thomas II. Davis; vice
/ ". Lawdcr. Treasurer. Philip ONeil;
/ Chaplain. +. }. Parater; Marshal. d. F
/ O'Dwyer Guard. Patrick McMahon; Sen.
/ tnel, William =. Par.in; Medical Exami
ner. Dr William +. Farrar. Trustees
John c. GIBSON. =. J. Parater, and Ii. Edgar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

Mr.. Hunt he has sold houses on the Floyd
street front to the following persons: no.
007 to John Bowers. No. 800 to Bailey Da-
Wis, No. 81 10 J. J. Montague, No. vls 10
Mcssrs. Scott 4 Parker. and the h0nse on
Cherry street between Main and Floyd
streets to Messrs. William Gilman 4 Son.
The five houses between Laurel and
Cherry streets were purchased by Mr.. John
G.. Shafer, who formerly owned the lots
upon which they are erected.
The cost of these thirteen houses and the
lots upon which they are erected was about
@f5D OuO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

The Second Baptist ,Coiored) Damaged TO
the Extent Of $1,000.

Soon after 8 o'clock last night fire was
discovered in the Second Baptist church
(colorodl. on Byrd street between Second
and Third.
Ii originated in the Sundly-scho9l room
in the Basement from the furnace, where
the fire had been started 70 heat the tuild-
ing for services to-dar.
An alarm was sent in from Box 90 mt S:l3
O'Clock. and two engines and a hoOk-aud-
ladder company responded.
The flames had made considerable head
WAY. and were not eXrlngulshcd until they
had burned mountaineering through
the floor into the audience-r0om. The
damage is placed at $1,000, ana - fully
covered by insurance.
The structure Is OF brick and cost about
$4,000. New seats have lately been placed
i'm the building. and We're used 10y the con-
gregation for the first time last Sunday.
Rev. Il. ID. Lewis is tho pastor OF the con-
Or-0atlOu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
The Jnr, stand, right to Four.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday
morning the jury IN the case Of d. II.
Lynch ~. L. Il. Chaiiin, for damages for al
legged defamation Of character, which had
engaged the attention Of the court for
three DAYS. the jury WAS still unable TO
agree and was discharged. 1t Is understood
that the Jury stood eight in favor OF Chat
fin and four for Lynch. This was the third
trial of the case.
Tho special term OF the court, over which
Judge Guntar. of AccOmack, presided, adj
journed yesterday Afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
Proporty Transfcrs.

The following deeds were recorded yes
terday in the Chancery-Court clerks Office
James Aston Cabell . Bette u. 1Ss-
lev. wife Of +. c. Tinsley, 81 feet on cho
east side Of Lester street. running back 10
Giles creek (RocRetts), improved, $500.
Nirgilia w. Goddin's trustees to William
c. Caved1. % 80 II feet on Lester street 1T
the northeast corner of Denny. improved.
$500.
&. J. Hunt and wife to Gcorgiana ".
Fvensen, - feet On the east side of First
street between Marshall and Clay, i'm
proved, $1,000.
Albert Ross's heirs to Charlotte Ross
Crimes. 30 feet on the north side Of Coutts
street between st. Johns and st. James,
SSi.
L. c. Tinsley and wife to Bette NJ. Tins
lev. IS feet on the west side OF Twenty
eighth street between n and 0, improved,
as.
j. Aston Cabell to same, 10 feet Oh the
south side of Leigh street, improved,
- l0O
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
Tho Wrong Boy Was struck.

About o'clock yesterday afternoon the
CITY ambulance was summoned 10 the First
P0lce-stAtiOn. where tho physician IA
charge found a colored boy. apparently ten
or twelve years old, with a broken arm and
suffering atpain. The youth was tek, n
10 the almshOuse, bis arm WAS set, and az
forwards he walked home. Tie said MS
name was John Henry Gibis.
Il seems that young Gibbs and several
other bows were playing IN q field near the
eastern end of Che city when one Of tho
number, either IN fun or through malice,
threw rock at q companion. but the mis-
slle missed Its mark and struck Gibbs,
breaking his ara. The injury Is not OF a
serious character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

II. T.. brown Knocks william Cummings
Cut in Fiye Rounds.

Tho atlanta Constitution Of Friday SAYS:
II. =. Brown. of Richmond. Va. and VII
liam Cummings, Of Memphis. fought a
nye-rOuni sparring contest last night.
The fgh; Wa 10 finish. and Cummings
threw az the sponge tho nth round. IL
was Browns frat fight BE has Just To-
Gently entered the ring aader the training
OF Professor Donovan. who has been IN
Atlanta teaching the science Of tho manly
art tor several months past.
in last nights i2ht thu r"n were well
matched. aud 10 was onlv after hard con-
test that Cummings finally gave up. Both
were quite severely punished. and were
pretty well done up when time was called.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

4 dispatch from New York yesterday
over the private wire of Thomas Branch Il
Co. stated that at the meeting OF the newly
elected Board OF Directors Of the Rich
mond and DanvIlle Railroad Company Mr..
Air. Johnson second yice-president. and
Mr. Johnston third yice-president Of the
systeln
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
Personals md Brtef,.

Miss Viola Minor has been engaged as
alto al Centenary Methodist church.
Mr.. Otto A. Meister and bride have Just
returned from an extended bridal tour.
Mr.. w. II. Parker has returned from .
trip to Iowa and other parts Of the West.
The Rev. DIR. Drew will preach at the
Third Presbyterian church this morning
at IL O'Clock.
A fire was discovered under tho steps Of
the Blues armory Friday night. and but
for the prompt action Of Private Watch
man Smithars and Policeman Walton .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

Tor Brvulc-. Tricycle., Nclocipodes.
Sulkes, Whe,l-Blrroa.. Express Wagons,
Trucks. Boxing Gloves. luuunc-presses,
Polyopticous. Jugelers' Tricks. steam En-
gInos. Electric Motors and Battery, Photo
graphic Outfits. Musical Instruments,
Smokers Articles. Canes, Umbrellas, silk
Muillers. uandkerchiels. Nockwear, call on
A. X. u G. f. SCHAAP.
on east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
Work ON the New Street Railway.

No work was done yesterday on the rail-
way Of the Southside Land and Improve
ment Company. as some of the material for
laying the track was not ready. Operations
viii be resumed tomorrow.
The excavation for the track has now
been made TO the Electric Line at Seventh
and Franklin stTests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
Chri.f,naA Marketing.

On Tuesday the First market will be
kept open during the whole day and until
S L. NJ. The same hours will no doubt DO
observed ut the Second market, and peo-
pie will be Afforded abundant time for tho
purchase OF their Christmas dinners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

BERNARD Died, ~ his residence. 80 scse
Mar,hali street.. 1h4rsief, December 9TH, ~
I.sO J.. ~. PETER ID. BERSAED, In tho eighty
MIN year II his age.
Ills fuuaral wall iaSe pl see from the First Pres
byterian ch lrch TO-DAY ~ s5D +. 81. Friends
81 tho family. mombeTs Hichmond 1yDosrsph--
cal Union, anl tie y. l. !. Biyos are invited "a
attend.
80 flowers
CRAY. Entered into re.t from consumption,
81 $40 A. n. December 2ist. ANNIE BILL. only
chhd Of eddie and ihe lsto William X. Crays
aged tseaiy one years
let me ki-s her once again.
FRO you Icy her torn 10 rest:
IL may help 10 soc.ho the pain
That - 'Urns within ray breast
Let mo hold those Dulseles- hands,
Press them gontiy 10 my lips.
An. hOw cruelty It's bands
Dezlh nrosnG the dear form slips
Lot me ki.s her once again;
IL may DO that she VIII know
That In Heaven. shero spirits reigr,
She IN PITY looks below.
On my heart IL fan 81 pain,
though Know ira, s5s Is nless:
Let mo Kiss aeE once agsin,
RYe you lay my love ~ rest.
Funeral THIS Sunday AFTERNOON 81 80
o'clock from Clay-stroe, kethoisss church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
TO tricycle. aud Bicycle Purchasers.

We have received new invoice Of hi
cycles and Bicycles and would be pleased
t. have you call and make your selections.
Respectfully yours:
Ak. & c. T.. Sonar.
Cl1 east BROAD street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
HrNHrco COUNTY COURT.

James r. Branch from Bowie 81 Branch.
trustees. $685. acres on Meadow Bridge
road. about four milesfrom Richmond, inn
proved. $4,000.
laura NJ. Powell from Thomas Poindex-
ter. trustee, Is acres on the road leading
from Neadow-Bridge road to the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, improved, S2.IS0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
BESEECHING THE BODY
Richmond Should Be the Place Of
STuliure Of President Davis.

sOOUR PEOPLE DECLARE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

I'd 0ENV-NH DIT III NffNuVIg
corner Msin and Sixfn strcctsl Row W. W.
LASDRUa. u. D.. Will preach AT II A NJ. and 3
Pm. 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
HISTORIC 1yFLUEvcrs.

In asking ;nat his fnal inierment may be
here We honor ourselves NJ legs Than him.
Tor this desre springs from tho MODEST scnti-
meuts OF the human heart. Perhaps ! over
estimate the influence which historic mOLu-
mems and tho associations which cluster
around tho graves Of the mi hty dead exert over
a people. character and development. Never
thcless that magnificent Invocation OF Demos
thcnes 10 the disem bodied spirits Of those VINO
fell ct Marathon stu stirs fever In the veins of
men. The Acrop0hs, which crowned with tho
trophies OF her arms vas ouee tho object OF her
venrre.ion, - Sill tho pride Of Athens. and
something Of the awe win which tho Roman IA
the dav- Of nj. pride and pOwer regarded tho
Capiioiino Rock has cone down through all tho
intervening ages even 20 the present day. Zap
ui4uae.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
IN TIE cAnrNEr AND sENArE.

AsaCabinet oficer be discharged the duties
incident 10 that position with such nde.t.y and
I ability as 10 win universal applause. Calm, dis
passionate, and seif-reliani, he was wise
counsellor, aad sinking all private Interests Ia
his love tor lhs pubiic veal. lett behind repu-
tation Tor administrative capacity aud incor-
/ ruptlhle Integrity second 10 none But he was
not ooDteat 70 DO an adviser only. and originated
| reforms OF great snd isr-reaching Importance
tue value Of which 10 sill tst and sckDoxlodged
I A lsboiofs strdcat with . plsmery kfnoe1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
Resolutions and EuioGy.

As soon "a Major Stringsellow closed his
beautiful Grafton General Wise presented
the report OF the COMMITTEE on heso-
lutions, and in SO doing said:
Mr.. Chalrm.n,-in presenting thsse resoiu-
,,oos deslrs on behalf OF the committee 70 cay
thai snils ihsy MAY lAct In ne sraes Of e.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
NoLAw TO CONVICT.

Why this unwillInRness - prosecute Al,
nv colnirvmCn, would could say Il proceeded
from o fOrSiving Christian spirit IN The bosom Of
tnose ~ power but tho stern cold facts tell IA it
WAS because tho Government did not dare 10 test
tie clso hsfCfe = court o. ieetice, for thors -
not single line IN thC Constitution or tho United
Statcs which prohibits The Withdraw 81 q >fais
from the American linton, and there wero SSH
enough jurists learned ID tAs law and ccnstitu-
tiopsl lawyers profOuui ia the construction NJ
tue Govern ment left Ia the land 10 SAY 50 Md yet
Mr.. Davis mover Sc . ssioa'st fer ~, but re
signed his scat in tho senate reluctantly, hoping
- tho last mat pesce. rot war, would
be the counirys fate. JUDGED IN his o rst mos
sage 10 the Confederate Congress be spoke ~
secession a. q necessity, not choice. Applause
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

Judge Flournoy offered the following,
which WAS adopted:
Hee,lrsa. That committee of three DO
appontod 10 present 10 this meeting th"
names Of officers Tor permanent oreani-
zation. who shall apply for charter OF IN
corporation and have authority 10 do
everything necessary to carry out the OBJ
leots OF this meeting.
judge Floumoy and Generals Anderson
and Cooke were appointed Is the commit
tee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

'rhrt Jef1er5On Da-Is was cllIcnt s1!l'or
even hls blttersst opponent has never dared
druv. When member OF tue Con
eress Il tie United states he resigned
mis- nigh aud honorable ofice TO accept
me command of the First Mississippi yotun-
teers, 10 which be had been called by hs
neignbors aud friends who best knew those
great q1siitics OF head and heart which even
then poiotef nina out as one born 10 rule. AS
colonel OF that regiment he distinguished him
self az Monterey. and at Buena fisla. by bis ill.,
stinctiye military perceptions aud superb
courage on tho Hold, more than any other man
contributed 70 via TIE victory which shed such
ren0wn on American arms. rendered the oro-
motion he had nobly won with his sword,
no refused 20 accept it because re doubted the
power OF the President 10 appoint TO ONCE In
The volunteer troops which the states had raised.
In ISl7 as IA 1861 regardless o. sex. 10 wss mind
ful OF aud obedent 10 Law, and above all TO that
law which Ms embodied in the Constitution was
fhrn a. noY the bond Of our grea, Uuion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
God forgive the man who issued them. mover
can Appisusel

But 10, Ne change the sceue. II Is the next
day and Wsshiug ton. the capital city OF mo
United states IS in holiday attire. Two hun
drod thousand armed men are marching IN re-
view before the Chiof Magistrate OF tho re-
public. Conqaerine bauners arc nntterins
In tho sunlight % peace: bayonets no long
or brittle: the rifles barrel Is empty; mo
point OF tho sword Is turned o tho rcaD-
bard: the hearts o. brOnzed aad brave
Veterans beat with happines. az the thought OF
the Old mother ct tho family nresiie, whose i'ps
wero Already trembling TO greet the soldier SON
cate return FROM the war: peace an JOY r. sn
ia WASHINGTON go 10 your homes, Oh. soldiors
OF the linton; there u an undivided country
stretching from lake 20 gull. from ocean 70
o,ean. Icn your people Of tho brave mon who
were fo3msn worthy Of your steel upon mo
biOof-stGined fields % conflict, who fought and
lost without sacrificing their own nonsr or your
seii-respeci BIT Whisper II low mat ihe revenge
OF Government has been centred upon the orc
man who at that hour lay guarded by seniinois
within h!s prison doors ard ~ soldiers on mo
wa'cb-towers without. Bat whCse courage was 20
lofty that tho harsh c.6nE - tho chain broke
again Z u In vain. Applause
horo were many In the ranks OF those hcaVy
haIalions even a. that time who would he'e
avrrted such treatment 20 o prisoner OF war II
they could have done 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

sss' rsy yet live enshrined In tho hearts which
cners'h their memories With undy,ng Affection
.neor and com.or; us with the assurance that
enei wili sui live In the annas witch shall re-
coiu ther virtue aud vaior aud that their names
WI fh'ne with imperishsbe iustse as gudiag
er- 70 dircct all lovers Of right and iusticc and
Ies1o,u 70 the contamination for which pious
ana longing
Almighty God suffer ur not 70 forget That W.
Nnhuo' repay thu departed by the culogiea we
et't1 over bclr nehea Our appliances do not 90
uo"n 70 The silent chambers whore their bodies
resi- nor riac o. realms whore their spirits walk
smong the redeemed and gori0cd. Mas We re-
msmoer thai w0 csn only recompenee the dead
rs we serve and boss the living. Make u, then.
VIZ oesec h Thee faithful n every trust, fearless
IN meeting every responsibility. conscientious in
The discharge Of every duty We owo 70 Thee. 10
our country, and 70 tho world OF mankind. mat
n ihst va may De numbered among those who
PASS from lgic 81 useiainesa, through q death OF
peace. intO an I'm mortality OF blcss~dDcss.
fathor OF Hcrc.es Pity the SORROWS OF tho
hcreagef raise up friends aud helpers for
thom. and DO Thou their protector and their
portion, onfoldinc them gently ia Thine eternal
hrms Of power And pntcrnal tenlorness.
Let Thy bouodir,icn rest on tho whole poople
from North 70 south and from East 20 West. and
may all the inha chants Of This great LAND 10
brought moro and more g. cherish tho Hos which
unto ihcm as clizsns OF one country and chill
dren OF one Father Until tho time shall come
when freedom. founded on right and guarded
by Jusi. tmnutabio law. shall Oh the land with
prosperity aud bless tho world wish ponce aud
10 God Most High. Father, son, md holy Ghost,
VIII NO ascriDo all honor snd glory forever.
Anon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
WI WE'RE his ProP,r.

Tonight this splendid assemo'ase, In gather
/ Ing 70 pay homage ~ his memory spehbs IN no
uncertain tones 20 The country That our people
we're 20 the end his people, aud that no God
who looks down from bis throne OF mercy be-
youc the blue dome above aud binds up mo
! broken hearts OF tho Borrowing wiio and chill
drcn IS the sanc God 10 whom We bJw III hum
Die admission 10 this exercise Of His divine
VII IArnI.lLan.L
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22
OK RESOLUTIONS

On motion Of General Wise II was re-
solved fhat n committee of five be appoint
ed bv the Chair to prepare suitable resolu-
lions TO be adopted by the committee
Governor Leo appointed General Wise and
Mes,rs. Thomas Nelson Page, Page Nc
Carty. Eichard L. Beirnc, and General
Archer Anderson