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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12
ACTION OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Splendid Speeches Made and Resolutions
OF Respect Adopted.

Splendid Speeches Made and REGULATIONS
OF Respect Adopted.
Both branches OF the General Assembly held
short sessions yesterday devoted 10 the memory
OF Mr. Davis.
They met late 20 az 70 allow the members 10
attend memorial services at the churches, a
privilege Of watch many Of the States solons
ayailed themselves.
When the sessions opened there were Tow por-
Sous In either hall. but both legislators aud
spectators came In rapidly aud both houses, in-
cludng the galleries and lobbies, were crowded
while the speeches were being delivered.
IL was very wisely decided 10 have only one
house In session 40 time, so that tho visitors
could have an opportunity TO hear all the
speeches.
DANIELS GRAFTON.
Hon. John l.. Hurt, President pro tenn. Of tho
Senate. took his seat at few minutes before
o'clock ard called the body 70 order al l;la
As coon as the senators vero seated
Mr.. Lovenstoin sent up 10 tho Clerks desk and
had read the following letter. which was re-
ferred TO the special joint committee oil which
Mr.. Harrison Is chairman:
RICHMOND, Va, December 10, 1889.
To Hon. William Louenstsia
Slr,-It coming to our knowledge that the Hon.
John w. Daniel will deliver In the city OF Rich
mond some time In January next an ovation In
tribute 70 the memory or the late Hon.
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LEXINGTON.
A Most Impressive Programme Carried
Out.
Especial telegram TO tho Di,psren.l

Especial telegram 10 tho Dlspsteh.l
Ig1IyGroy Va, December 1.-The pro-
grammo ~ memorial services as published 10
the Di.Dafrh u thi. morning wa carried out
Tho church and college oolis tollof. while tho
corps OF cadets ~ no Virginia Military lnsu-
tuic, under srms, with mn0'"i drums AMI fun-
ed so'or- to tie dolcful. 81 refrain u tho milf
tsry fuoeral difge, novel slowly 49, ihe main
street.
The services were conducted hy tho ministers
Il au the chlrchos Nlep tho religious ser
Vices hal rlosol Hon. John haniolph Tucker
appeared ant delivered nu address On The ITO
aud character Of Mr. Davis.
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F.f Greatest OuipoUIings OF People Ever Seen
on Surh an Occasion,
HONOR rF0MALL DENOMINATIONS.


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rr.esf a. La rt.rt n..nr lu f. Il4.u, un pre'"n-
-... r.ey d. f.l tns s.Ory li iIs acquaintance
-f vr D.rI.
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rflIIr fo.-r..ef t.o n.rtor8 CaImau accent.
f...f ft r.r.... Ur.n.I DIS I|I tNlHlfIH
, .. .fur.tert wni.o. and 'carlr. cold
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An u.un 4f. 'Aii"l .I''o' b"No ''' ''0 ~
rfu-t
When our hca's nro h)Woi with Woei
Whom out bitter tears overflow
71is sung tv fhs choir. consisting Of Mias
pre.r. ana Nlss H.se. soprRno-. Mrs. John i.
rI.-es.f-. Aldo. Mt Thomas Uablry. tenor,
ana Vr vs. d. Grant, haasu. Mr. jacob Rein
r4rfs. .organI.f
...-...t t.t...f r.r.4. oOro oauornfion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12
PETERsBURG'S TRIBUTE.
The City in Mournins-imposing ENer-
ci.es-Resolutions.

Correspondence of tho Richmond Dispath.l
PgrgRsBCsG, Va, December II, 1883.
Petersburg has never iu It's history Witnessed
a more solemn occasion than thar of to-day. aud
never before has it. people so universally joined
Ia offering tribute Of love AMI respect @ tho
memory u any one man "a they dld to.fny TO
tost OF jefferson Davis All business was closed
between tho hours u ~ aud . clock. and during
that tIino an the church bells were oiled.
For several hours durng ths early morning
thick folds of clouds overcast tho heavens and
nsut showcrs Of rain fc.l q, Intervals Tho pros
psct was fOr gloomy DAY Tor rs memorial o.
yfcise8.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

The Bells Tolled aud Tr-Confederate, to
Meet.

Special telegram 20 tho Dispatchi
IgEsBrRG, Va, Decombec 1.-THE court
house town nail. school. aud church bols rers
tollod hero az noon to-day for ono hour IN re-
-pert u the memory 81 Hon. Jefferson Davis.
ant special meeting u clinton Hatch Camp OF
Confofsrafe Yot0raus is called for next Monday
no taSe suitable acton 10 reference 10 tho death
OF tns lafe rK-pro-ileuf.
RESOLUTIONS have boen pass9i ~ the kOEn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12
Al suFfOLK.
The Bells Toll Eighty-ono strokes

Isnecial tolegrAm q tho DsDatr1.l
SUFFOLK. Va, December 1.-The union me-
mortal services in honor Of eH.Preeident Davis
were held In Tho suffolk Christian church ReyA
". ". staloy, samuel saunders, n. - Derby. T..
II. Campbell, AMI +. !. Boggs conducted the ser
vices and tho Philharmonic Association rendered
me music. Tho suffolk Grays and tha cadets ot
me- Military Academy attended ia fun uni-
form.
FfGHTY-ONE sTHOKFs.
Tho bells % sne churches toiled elghty-ons
times Just previous q The commencement OF tno
services.
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Martin opened ne exercises with an osrnsss ana
eloquout prayer.

A hymn vaa snog by selected choir. and Dr.
r. A. Peterson was introduced 70 tho su6isnces
ITS address wss conservative, but he ncsped 10
highes. praise npon Mr. Davis, aad was bola ~
say n Mr. Davis and tho five million people vcty
wrong they Uero led astfay Dy ths men wno
framed the Declaration Of Independents.
Short addresses were made by Judge beny-
man Green and Hon. George Z. Caoell, ana w
closing oration ras hy Rev. I. B. Thomas, pastor
OF the First Baptist church. IL was eoquonA
sensible, and patriotic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

A peeuliarity Of Hoods Sarsaparilla 10
that while il purifes the blood il imparts
new vigcr to every function ok the hoay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

But shortly before o'clock there was break
IN the cl0u1s 10 the cast and q brilliant rainbow
was seen % arcn the western heavens, which
onlyfaded before tho brighter light 0f sho sun
as the clouds dispersed and leii the say clear
and beautiful. Tnls auspicious sign IN the west
was regarded as prophetic Of a closer and moro
peaceful era betweenIhe sections ot our country,
occurring az 10 did on mis- day OF all Others, aud
beautiful reference was made 90 the fact By
Rev. DR.. Acree during his address at the
Academy OF Music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12
LIE PRESBYTERlhNS.

DIR. Hoco Addresses Largo Congrega-
tion Embracing Lce-Canp Veterans.
Long before thohoIr announced Tor the open-
inc ~ the memorial services IN the Second
Presbyterian church every portion ot sitting
and standing room was occupied ami vast num-
bors Of disappointed worshippe-s were turned
away. All tho pastors Of iho city were present
except Rev. DR.. Kerr, VINO ia preaching IN
Norfolk.
on the platform wcrs Rev Dr7. Richardson,
Read, uogs, Campbell and Fair. and lev.
Messra. Stewart, Cannon, and Turnoah
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

ORANGE, Va, December 4. Memorial ssrvicss
were held here to-day ~ ~ Thomas Episcopal
cnurch. Tae polis wore tolied at tho epurches
aud all tho baslness-houses elosed from u 70 .
o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12
YlRGINIA'S VOICE.
1h Oh Commonwealth N0UllS The
Confederate President.
ELOQUENT EULOGIES.
Many Tongues Tell the Story Of Mr..
Dayis'S Eyenlful Life.
HISCURISTIAN HOPE.
4 Remarkable Communion Described
by His Old Pastor.
RIDE ALONG THE LINES.
=, llog, Sprgks Of This and Major Suih'rlin
ola Visit 10 Danyills
rvCCESSFUL SERVICES.

cvCCESSFUL SERVICES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

Lypehburg's service was at night aud IN the
Opera House. DIR. DOM b. Edwards being tho
principal speaker. The veterans Of the "Loss
Cause p aud the military ot the city wore Ia a.
tendance with coiors jraped in mourning AZ
nooa the bells wore toiled tor an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12
MILITARY PARADE.

Tho military display in honor Of the occasion
was a handsome one. The limo Vas formed az
Library Hall and the mar-h embraced num-
Dor Of streets, neadod BY the splendid drum
corps OF A. r.. Hin Camp. The line was In the
following order: Police corps IN uniform, the
Chief being mounted; A. =. Hill Camp Of Fete-
raus, Ia uniform; old soldiers OF Petersburg aud
adjacent counties; Petersburg Grays, X Z. Lee
battery, Prince George cavalry, mounted, and
pupils Of McCabeis University school,
THE MEMORIAL rxERCIsEs.
The memorial exercises were held In the
Academy Of Music. which was tastefully and ap-
propriatoly draped In mourning Long before
ia o'clock-the hour appointed for tho exercisess-
the large building was crowded, and hundreds
had 10 Do turuei away for want Of room 10 seat
them. On the fronI seats OF tho stage sat all me
ministers Of tho difierent denomlna.ions In tho
ciY. in their rear sat tho chorus Of The Peters
burg Musical Association, under whose auspices
tho music was conducted. ant further 10 ths
rear SAT the members OF the h.. p. ilill Camp.
The Hon. Charles Il. Collier, mayor OF the city,
presided. In caiilag the assemblage 20 order
Ar. Collier roterrsd briefly 10 the soiemniu os
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

Mr.. Kent OF Wytho, said In the ieath ot Mr.
DAVIS one of the most striking features N Ameri-
can history had passed Gway. lie then gave =
lref outline of tho iife of the deceased and
spoke feeuuciy OF the nfe and character Of the
great soldier ana statesman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

tI0ut ms tifne DO united hImAoN WIth no
Cluf.h Our intercourse had become moro ire
Qurut and turned more AMI more On the subject
" religion; aud 10y his witos advice went 10
REQ him on the rubloft Of coniesslng NhrhI 10
met n.e moro Than bAu way. and protested his
dc-ire 10 90 80 and unite hiufch with mo
Church ibat be must De q Chfihuah he fei' ~
Ais inmost soul .ie spoke very earnestly ana
most humbly u needing the cleansing DiG)d OF
Jesus ana no power OF tho Holy spirit; but Ia
she c0nsc.oasneGs Of his insancl0ncy felt some
doubt whether 10 had the Iighl 10 come.
Az that was natural aud right; bat soon II
settled this question with "a EGn 20 rosolui9 Ia
coiug what hs thought bis duty. ] baptized him
6ypOth e.cally, for DC was not c9r,aln n he had
eYor boon baptized. Wnen tao day oi condrma-
too came il Wss quite In Keeping with bis resc-
Lutte character, That when Tie Bishop called the
Candidates 10 tho chaDcel be wes tho DrHi "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

The following IL condensed from special tsls-
grams 70 tie Dispa'eh received last night 40
all tho poiuts named the ceremonies we're
solemn, Impressive. ard appropriate:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

At the close Of tine address Rev. J. p. Cannon
gave out the hymn
">cryeat ot God. vol done;
Rest Tom by loved employ.
Tho battle fought. the victory won,
Enter thy Masters loy,'
which was sung py the congregation standing,
aud tho benedictiOn vas prOuOUuco1 by Rev. {.
L. Read, ID. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-12

Mr.. Rolen. of Carroll. followed Mr.. Kent In \
wall-prsuafel address. in 1hich ho stated tnnt
whom tine Constitution ot l1si comes 20 DO urdor-
stood as it- framers iuteuied 10 should be- i VII
bo found that virginia ciaimel no more in 1861
thau did tie New England states claim in lHlL
The future historian Elll Writo ana tho whole
world will know that tie southern people were
not rehels ami rioters, "a their cner,ies claim,
I!t cit.zeus c0ntonding tor what they considered
90 ue their rights. Iu closing Mr. Bolen paid a
high tribute tO tAe character OF Mr.. DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
An Explanation ia 0rder-The safety
of Australia kndasxeres.
TRv ts,egraph 20 IRE Dispanh.I

WASHINGTON, February 2.-Sscretary
Bavard said this evening that he had not yet
received prop slion from Bismarck for a
conferences ia regard TO Samoan afairs, but
thought IL would arrlys In Anew days. II
would, OF course. be said, be forwarded
through the German Minister here.
"There Is one thing" said the Secretary,
"thst ought 10 be made clear in regard to
Brmsrck's instruction 10 the German Con-
sui At Samoa to withdraw his demand for the
control Of the islands, sud that is the com-
musication Of Bismarck 20 Count Arco. the
German Minister. announcing his action an
ticipatsd by my telegram 70 Minister Pendle-
ton, saving that the United States would not
recognize the martial law declared by the
German Consul. II was, therefore. not a
reply to nv telegram. but an anticipation.
In other words. Bismarck sent mis- message
to Count Arco beiors Mr.. rendleton received
a message from me-"
The Secretary OF State to-day received q
cable message from McCoppin, United States
Commissioner TO the Melbourne Exposition,
saying th,t the Federal Council OF Australia
has adopted an address 10 the Crown view.
ipg with deep anxiety the recent events In
Samoa and favsring the treaties guaranteeing
Independence IN samoa, aud also expressing
the opinion that the foreign domiuiOn of
Samoa endangere3 the safety Of Australia.
secretary Baysrd said to-day that he regarded
the action OF the Australian authorities on
the samoan question ssvery important, mas
much as It Indicated that The people OF that
large and prosperous colony looked at the
situation pretty much in the same light as
American people do, and were not dis posed
to look iaTsrabIy upon foreign encroach-
ments In taeir Vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03

But there are exceptions in everything
and occasionally q person will make his way
into the nlgn ton without climbing up a
family tree. One OF the most interesting OF
these exceptions IL a lady who boasts Of Z
fsther only, but he IL one who distinguished
her sore than an ordinary line OF snces.ry.
Her husband, too, Is a psryenu- frat Of hi'
dynasty. first even OF bis name, for as boy
he was poor and changed his name after
reschins mans estate. | speak Of Mrs.
Henry Willard, wife OF the remarkable tinsn'
cisr. ex.president OF the Northern Pacific,
ex.king OF Wall street, ex-bsnkrupt, TIE
story OF whose rice and fall and restoration
makes one OF the remarkable pages ol
American personal histsrv.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
Rcisich's Eudget.


RALEIGH. n. c., February 2.-The su-
preme Court to-day granted licenses TO prac..
tice law TO the following: +. l.. Hacker OF
A,be county; Il. 5. Anderson, oil DAVE
county; V. L. Hymas, Of Henderson; j.; T..
Erwin. OF Burke; j. l.. Fuller, OF Wake;
W. A. Self. OF Catswbs; w. II. Carroll, OF
Dublin: r. b. Mclaughlin. OF Iredsll; K.
l.. wright, OF Rowan; Il. G. Jerome, OF
Union; J. w. keersns, OF lredell; l.. ID.
RobIssou, Of Arson; j. NJ. Wilson, oil
gsncombe; z. A. heElroy, OF Madison
w. Ii. l.. Campbell, OF lredell; ii. L. Hud.
son. Jr., OF Cleveland; j. NJ. Brinson, OF
Craven; Il. b. Nixon, OF Craven; and IL.
l.. Gibbs, OF Crsven.
In the ssnste to-day a bill TO make the
payment Of the poll-tsX a requisite qualiti-
cation for electors was made the special
order for next Tuesday.
In the House resolution was adopted TO
instruct our Senators and Representatives
in Congress TO secure the Advancement oil
the mica industry.
Lee TsylOr's cotton-gin. IN Halifax county,
was burned night before last.
While cutting wood in Rowan county
John Cook. sr., fell dead.
At Durham yesterday as A. l.. Follett and
Robert Poole we're hunting, the latter's gun
was accidentally discharged and the hand
and wrist Of Follett we're shot 10 pieces. Am
putation OF the arm was necessary.
James Miller, one Of the liquor dealers who
fed from Durham, was captured at Fsyette-
vile, and is now at Durham. where he viii
be tried for yielating the loctl-optlon law.
The banquet OF the alumni OF Trinity Col
lege will be held hers on Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
Sensational or Nothing.

The Paris papers are sensational or nothing,
gsnuity ssd Imagination In order to enhance
the mystery that surrounds the death OF
Crown Prince RuDoLrH, OF Austria That
tbe unfortunate Prince died from the effects
Of q revoivsrshct now seems beyonS ques-
tfon. aud there IL a diversity OF cpinioa a.
TO wbstssr he cred the shot himself or Il
was fred by an ASSASSIN. Tho proes-
bility Is that he krod It himseli.
Some Paris papers, helding with the
latter theory, claim that the Prince csm'
mitied suicide 10 avoid dghsisg q duel and
Introduce another element Of miserable scan
dal into ths history Of the HArssurGs "A his
tory that u at best full Of very dark shadows.
Another Paris Journal, the Solr, Ret emily in-
siMs that the Priacs was sssasslnatsd, bat
takes occasion to comment on "ths mys-
tcrious aud prsnsturs dissppearancs OF
ExoBELoFf, KArKorF, CnAszr, GAhsSrrA,
Emperor FRspEsIck, and Crown Prince
RuDoLrh, all sdvsrssri@ OF Prince BIS
NARcK," who, It adds, seems to have des-
siny at his service. The insinuation In this Ia
brutally ahsurd. The old German Chsscsl'or
n arbitrary and overbssring. and many oil bis
methods would seem 10 deserve anything
but common dauon. but the sugssstion that
be would conpive Of assassination to carry
any poiet, no natter what interest might be
involved, is - prspestsrous As 1t is desp'os-
bic, and Is calculated to disgust the best
friends Of the Preach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03

How . Mini.ser Prevented . Lyaen-
fngs
especial tslegrsm % the DIspstch.i

special telegram 70 the Dsspstch.l
CHARLOTTE. N. c., February 1.-TWO ne
gro murdercrs wsuid have been swung up
ssd launched into eternity by raving MOB
At Rock Hill, s. C., yesterday II II had not
mem for the timely appearance OF Rev. Mr..
white, pastor Of the Presbyterian church OF
that town. Robert Lee and Henry Tate
were arrested on suspicion oil beng Inc
murderers OF w. G.. Abernathy near that
place few nights ago. They were carried
10 Rock Hill, where, after preliminary
hearing, they were committed 10 All. Lee
during the day confessed TO The Isiier tnat
himself snd TIE committed the crime ana
told how II was done. He with TATE formed
8 plot TO Kill Ab.rnathv for the purpose OF
rob5ing his store. They knocked nun
dewp With an axe aud beat him with clubs
until they thought he was dead. They then
searched the store and carried OF all the cash
they could fud. When they we're ar.
rested excitement ran 10 its highest
Ditch and the little town was thrown
into state OF confusion. cries OF
"Lyncn them" "Lyuch the scoundfeh! ?"
ecbord from street 10 street, and soon
gcod.nzed mob in broad-open daytime,
with ropes flying IN the air. started on tue
march 10 the Jail 10 swing ~ the murdereIs
OF Abertbsuy, but when tbey were within
few yards OF the jail q man came 10 run
and, Jumping on the porch OF store. crieu
ont: "Hold on ~ Hold on !" The mob,
turning and recognizing the voice OF MN
lister OF the Gospel whom they respected ana
bonsred, stopped TO listen. The minister
was Rev. Mr.. White, pastor OF the PresbY-
terrain church, and when be bad talked fifteen
miuules the mob began to cool down snd
strec with the speaker that they were dong
altogether wrong aud should allow the law
TO take its course. Some one called out thst
the lvncbins be postpooed until smother
time. Aftfr q little vrangling 1t was agreed
TO. and the ood-thirsty mob dispersed:
while both lee aud Henry Tate were rushed
on By the authorities to more agreeable quar-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
FIHE In LOUISA.
A Coinctdsncs--Lffs-s Medal
Grsst Traveller.

Grsst Traveller.
Correspondence OF the Richnond Dispatch.l
HOLIDAY, February 2, 1889. Z.
DR.. James q. Boxley, living nsnr Mans
field, In Louisa cousty. Loaf his kitchen by
fra last night. he kept thirty or forty
bushels OF sweet potatoes 10 the room and
made boy siespis the house ut night 10 keep
up FIRE aud prevent then freezing. The 10y
left q big fire surRipg, shut up tho house.
sna west susy with others 'pesssn-hunt-
ing. some hBs afterwards one oil the fam
lily went cut IL the yard. aud the Ere was
pouring out all ever the roof. The alarm
was gwen, and the Deig hbors came running
In and helped 10 save the dwelling, ONCE,
&c. while others we're throwing wassr en-
the dwelling the Doctor went for saving
hn years supply OF bscos and actually got
IL all out Of the meat house by himself to a
place Of ssietv. Mrs.. BoIley bad nice lot
OF spring chickens roostinE under the
Kitchen, aud they were all burned up. The
sweet potatoes we're roasted and ruined
except for eating. II IL somewhat OF s Cos
incidence that at another Gre near here re-
| Gently at Bslnonl-where, store, dwelling,
&C., were all burned, that some 70 or 100
bushels OF Irish potatoes we're also burned.
or rather nicely roasted also.
Harry Mshardson, now resident OF Abe
marie county, is in this nsighbsrkood to get
the necessary papers to sntftls him 10 a liie-
saving medal. seme enc called the attention
OF the Usited states Treasury Department
to the fact that "Old Harry" had saved
SEINE hsli-dezeu persons from drowning In
this nsighborhood some years since. Old
Harry was muck surprised sfsw weeks since
TO est q letter IRON Nr. Maynard, ons Of the
Asslstant Secretaries, directing him TO have
tbs proper statements OF reports sent In.
Very probably hs will receive medal. Your
correspondent inquired OF Old Harry hew
| IL was that all thu persons no saved were suc
hard cases. "Ah, we'll" he said, "thst ID
the kind 10 save; given show TO get bet
ter. II they were not fit to live, they were
much less 6t to die" This cd fellow is
quite n remarkable man. He has travelled
all over the world; was 10 the Mexican war
draws ,psn.ion; helped to lay the first At
lantic cable, &c.