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Honor TO whom Honor IL Due.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Il has been generally thought that the man
who caught General r. +. Lees horse bv
the bride, turned him around and led him
back at the battle on the plank road in the
Wilderness May o, 1864, WIS., q Texan SOL
der, but such Is not the fact. In the Dis
patch OF December I6. 1888. there is an arti-
Gle ascribing the honor OF 80 dong TO Major
William II. Martin ("Old Howdy ~, for
merry OF the Fourth Texas. In the Dispatch
OF January >, 1889, there Is also another
claimant for the honor, one }. 4. Gregory,
whose command is not given, and various
others have been mentioned at different
times. Now, have taken much pains TO
learn the truth In this matter, and am salts
fed that IL can be established beyond ques-
ton that the man who performed this noble
and manly deed was Adju,ant Lewis Butter.
OF the Third Arkansas regiment, which was
in the same brigade a. the Texas regiments.
Captain ThOmss j. Theasher, Of Company +.
Third Arkansas, says Z" 1t was Adiutan,
Lewis Butter" Judge J. II. Alexander,
Postmaster Samuel EmmersOD, and SIR. VII.
liam stanley, all members OF the Third Ar
kansas, and all eyewitness, unite in SAYING
that ''it was Adiutsnt Butter" These are
ell honorable men and live in Malvern, ARK.
Mt. r. y. Brewer, OF 81. Louis. Mo-, a men,
Der OF the same regiment writes: 81 was
not ten yards of, and thought it was Cap.
tain Threasher, as l saw him standing by
General Lees horse, but as Captain Thgeash-
er says ii was Adiutant Butter tina, IL doubt
less correct" Other witnesses q tie scene
could also be given, but this ought 10 be
enough. Lewis Butter survived the war
Though once woundedh and died finally
some years ago IN California. Let the mem
Org OF his noble act keep greeu bis memory
in the hearts OF his comrades. Z. j. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23
The p,rect-Tax Bin.

We trust II cannot be true that the Presi-
deut doubts the constitutionality OF the d.
recl.tax bill. We should regard II as exceed
ingly unfortunate for his popularity In The
South II he should veto It. Our opponents
here represent him as hostile TO the BLAIR
bill, 10 river and harbor bills, TO the bill
abolishing the tax on tobacco, &C., &c.
Mr. MORGAN, OF Alabama, Is perhaps as a
lawyer second TO no one 10 the Senate. lie
said the other day:
al think, SIR, that this is debt that the
Government Of the United states owes TO
these States. II not debt which may be
defined by some strict legal forms. 1t Is
debt based upon very decided equities and
upon a wise and sound public policy cons
nected with the very organization and pur-
poses OF the Government OF tho United
Ststes. The precedents In favor oil such APP
preparations are numerous throughout the
whole history OF Our legislation, commencing
with the funding act OF 1893. the Hamilton
act, and running on down to the present
session OF Congress"
And then he proceeded TO make good his
statement. Hr. CLEVELAND Is not better
lawyer than Mr. MORGAN. AttOrney-General
GARLAND is not q better lawyer, many per-
sons hold. Anyhow the President should
give the benefit OF the doubt as TO the con-
siitutionality OF the bill in favor OF the per.
sons and States that stand so much in need
OF these twenty millions of dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23
Deferred.


The Queens reference in her speech TO
Parliament 20 the situation at Suak'm would
seem TO afford another evidence that the
British Government and the British people
are not satisfied that the peace of Europe is
secure. Ii will be remembered that when
the last Suaklm expedition WAS undertaken
the English press bsd great deal TO say IN
the way Of inyelghlng against the "saughter
and scutile" aud "butcher and bolt"
policy. The matter OF the remuneration by
Egypt OF the equatorial provinces was much
discussed, the possibility o! other Powers,
oulslripping England In the race for Gen.
tral Africa Was broadly limited at, and the
fate OF GORDON snd the loss OF British prestige
In the Soudan were constantly thrown INTO
the teeth OF the ministry. Indeed, public sen.
timent as reflected by the English journals
appeared 10 amount almost TO demand that
whatever advantage might be gained by the
British column In the Red Sea littoral should
be followed up IN order to the reopenng up
OF the Soudsn. However, the campaign
simply constituted another leaf In the bis.
tory Of the policy that bad been so oppro.
biously criticised. After the defeat of OSMAN
DI0NA the British contingent was Withdrawn
In hurry, aud now We hear no more OF
{" slaughter and scuttle " and "butcher and
bolt" The soudan receives very little men.
ton In the English papers and the Sua.
kim-Berber railroad il no longer on q
boom. When We consider the temperament
OF the English people-wben We consider
thelr tenacity OF purpose, their interest IN
The soudsn trade, their ambition for pres
sige, and the fact thst they generally look
before they leap aud are not given TO SPAS
modlc measures, how shall we account for
the change that has come over the spirit OF
their dream anent this question: The most
reasonable explanation Is that the British
masses, In common With the Queen and her ad.
vlsers. apprebsnd trouble in Europe. during
which Il would not be safe for England not
70 have all OF Der military resources well In
hand. The public mind has doubtless an
tieipsted Bisniscg's suggestion 10 BEREs
FORD that England would better put her
household In order. II goes without say.
ing that 10 case OF q general European war
EBglsnd could not afford 10 draw 10 any
great extent upon her military establishment
In India, seeing that the indisn border would
have 10 be strongly guarded, sad Central
Asls would probably also be the scene Of
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Growing.

The Republican papers do not conceal
their exultalion over the prospect OF having
a good majority in both houses when Con-
gress shall meet next December. Mr..
HALsTElD's paper crows as follows:
"The most important event in the short
session OF the present Congress Is the Demo-
cratic surrender on the new state question.
The agreement that there shall be two Da-
kotas, and that Montana aud Washington
shall be admitted, Is the abandonment by the
Democratic party OF their pretensions to the
next House."
Tue same paper has tbe following:
"1he Democratic consenttO the admission
OF the new states IN the Northwest removes
one OF the strongest reasons for the eXtrs
session Of Congress, which has recently been
regarded as almost certain"
That's candid. II the Democrats had not
consented to the admission Of the four new
States Sir. HARRISON would have convened
Congress In extra session! Why? Because
the Republican majority in the Senate
ls now only two, and in the House OF
Representatives not over five. But isn't
it crying shame that the control OF
the whole Government has to be surren.
dered TO a party OF malignant section
alists, who gloryin Illuminating the southern
peonle? This surrender has TO be made in
the face OF the fact that million majority
OF the white voters Of this country cast their
votes against the party which, by fraud and
trickery and corruption and appeals to Sec
tioual preludicos and war passions, has
secured possession OF all the public offices
and the immense patronage OF the Govern
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23

Murder Triai-Detectiyes-
Aen-RIrGN, Gr.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.
ONANCOCE, Va, February -. 1882
The case Of Mrs. Virginia Taylor, charged
with killing her husband Dy giving him
strychnne, will come up for trial In Acc0-
MACK county early next week and will at
tract more attention than any ease tried here
for many years. The relatives OF the dead
man have retained State-SenatOr John w O..
Blackstone to assist CommODwealth's-A
ney Fletcher IN the prosecution. Mrs. Tay-
Tor Will be defended by Hon. John Nicely,
formerly OF AccOmack but now residing in
Norfolk, and Thomas W. Russell, promi-
nent young lawyer Of the Acc0mack bar.
The small courtroom in which the irlsl viii
be held will hardly hold one bali the people
that will probably come 10 witness The trial.
The arrival here OF two detectives from
Baltimore yesterday morning created much
speculation among our people as 10 the OBJ
ject OF their mission. They remained 10
Onancoek only q short while, and told no
one why they came here, Some suppose
they have come down With q requisition on
the Sheriff for one Thomas Mister, who is
known 10 be In Hooks Neck, and who Is
wanted in Maryland as witness against
some OF the dredgers who recently attacked
the oyster pOlice-boats OF that state.
Haven, In the lower part Of Accomack, was
tiled last night with s brilliant assemblage
10 witness the marriage Of Miss Mary Il.
Mapp. the beautiful ana attractive daughter
OF william j. Mapp, Esq, who resides near
that town, TO Mr.. j. II. Nicholson, OF Phila-
dephia. The church was belulifullYdeco-
rated, and the BRIDE and groom, with nu-
merous train OF attendants, attracted much
admiration. Rev. DIR. Easter, OF the Epis-
copal Church. performed the ceremony in an
impressive manner. The ceremony over the
bridal party, with many friends Of the bride
and groom, repaired to the residence OF Mf.
Mapp, where an elegant reception was held.
The newly-married couple took the mid
night express for an extended tour through
northern cities. The bridal presents were
numerous, costly. and handsome.
During the recent stormy weather i'm
mense numbers OF sea-birds OF all kinds
were driven ashore on the Islands and
marshes on the seaside Of Accomack county.
II is said that as many as $40 wild ducks
and brante were kiledein one day by the
men i'm the lile-saving Station on Smiths
island, at the southern extremity Of North
amptOn county.
Captain Orris A. Brown, manager OF Hon.
Willism l.. Scott'S valuable property at Cape
Charles City, has leased a large oyster-house
there TO the international Packing COM
pany, who will conduct operations there on
u large scale.
Judge Gunter is holding special term OF
the Circuit Court for AccOmack 10 hear
argument on the appeal OF Eugene Barnes
for q new trial from the County Court, IN
which be was twice convicted Of embezzle-
ment. kALLIAS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23
Very Queer shorthand.
I(hicaCo NALL

A number Of years ago, before writing
shorthand became so common, there was ia
Milwaukee young man who was just fin
ishing a course OF commercial training aud
penmanshIp. This youth Was ambitious TO
enter business-house aud become self-sus-
tanning. Accordingly be wss Oh The alert
for any opening that fortune might cast IN
his pathway. will tell the rest OF the story
In bis own language. He said:
al was one evening leaving the school
when student gave me an eastern paper.
took II home, and In II read an advertise
ment for young man 10 write Shorthand.
had no more idea OF what shorthand really
meant than pig has q stock market. How.
ever, wanted Job. and as / could write
like Sam. am applied for the place aud
wrote two letters-one 10 toe most cramDed-
up handwriting that could make and have
IL readable. and tie other wrote la very
long. serSwly hand, SO a. 10 make the contrast
greater. / never got reply from the adj
yertiser, and since l came 10 Chicago ADD
got TO be court reporter often think how
these fellows. whoever they were, must have
laughed at my shorthand"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23
CHARLOrTEsVILLH.
A Pheasant AGair-snOW-The shoe
Factory.

FACTORY.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatcn1
FEBRUARY %, 1889.
The sociabe given by the Young ladies OF
the Baptist Church last night az the resi-
deuce OF Mr. l.. X. Snead was a most en-
joyable affair, and a good crowd was pres
emf. These sociabes are held weekly at the
residences OF the different members OF the
church, aud among other important features
OF these entertainments IS the collection,
which is devoted 10 the Church Improve
ment Society.
One OF the heaviest SHOWS OF the season
fell here last night The snow this morning
is about five inches deep and is splendid for
sleigh-ridiug at present. but II the sun comes
out it will soon melt away, as the ground IS
not frozen.
At recent meeting Of the Monticello
Guard Sergeant William j. Keller waselected
second lieutenant Vtce Alexander II. Purvis,
who has gone TO Danville, Va, 10 engage IN
business.
The City Council has exempted from taxa
ton the shoe factory, beth house aud busI-
ness, for five years. The action OF the Coun-
ell Is upheld by our citizens generally,
many Of whom signed the petition for exemp-
ton.
The vacancy in the Council occasioned by
the resignation OF Mr.. Charles II. Harmaa
will be nlled at the next meeting Of the
body.
Miss Lettle Robertson, the attractive
daughter OF Judge William j. Robertson,
who has been visiting friends In Norfolk and
Richmond cities for some weeks, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. j. W. Porter spent several days In
Washington this week.
Mrs. Emma DuBose, OF Atlantis, Ga, ia In
the city on a visit TO the family OF her father,
Judge W. j. Robertson.
Mr.. John Woodward, for some time Ches-
apeake and Ohio yard.msster at Clifton
Forge, has removed to this place. where he
will reside 10 future.
Mrs. X. Robertson, OF Charlotte county, is
visiting her son, Rev. w. Z. Robertson. In
this city. w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23
Wanamaker.

There can be no doubt that WAYAMAKER
will owe his presence In the Cabinet TO the
fact that be raised hundreds Of thousands OF
dollars to be used in the election Of HARRI-
SON. He would otherwise never have been
thought Of in connection with the Office.
We are confident that he is totally nnquali-
fed for Cabinet office; but this is not the
question. Concede that be will make the
best Postmaster General which the country
has had since his observation-disclosures,
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, held that office, and II
will still be fact that WANAMAKER was ap-
pointed because he raised large sum OF
money to be used In the presidential election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23
THE TWIN CITIES.
HOW THEY CELEBRATED WASHING
TOMS BIRTHDAY.
workingmen Declare Boycott-Naval
hstters--Cotion Fire-aew
Enterprise.
lcorresponasace d ,ae nIcanond pIspa.eh.l

t>pAt'~bShA~AN2 VI tfAo itiAAAAehN D''f-f-~f
NoRFoLK. February %, 1880.
The "gIorious Twenty second" opened
this morning with national salute IRON inc
Norfolk Light Artillery Blues at sunrise.
The day being a LEGAL holiday the exchanges,
banks, public offices, navy.yard. AMI SCHOOLS
we're closed aud many people abandoned
business for recreation. The war-yt.seis al
tue nayy-ysrd and tue shipping IN the mar
Dor were dressed in bunting. aud 81 NE
ridiau national salute was fred from the
receivBg.shiD Franklin. The volunteer
military companies OF The two Giles pa-
raded in honor OF tho day, headed by the
Naval Post Band. The Old Dominion
Guard gave o banquet at the CITY Hall 10
Portsmouth In honor OF the day. to wlich
all the commands we're invited, aud at night
the Norfolk Light-Artillery Blues gave
banquet In their armory in honor OF the
sixly-frst anniversary o; the organization
Of the company.
IL showed for nearly two hours last night,
but the earth was too warm 70 allow IL 10
stand long.
The workingmen OF this city to a certain
extent have declared 4 boycott against the
Chicago dressed beef and those who deal
in it.
The United States monitor Puritan, which
was brought frDm. League-Island yard few
months ago, will be locked at Newport
News to have her bottom painted. Amefl-
can officers regard the Puritan as the most
powerful monitor in the world, and when
the funds are available is TO be completed
here with heavy steel armor and the most
powerful modern ordnance.
The new gunbost Petrol will arrive here
next week TO be fitted out, all her spars,
boats, blocks, furniture, ETC., having been
made here.
The truckers all through the Albemnrle
region are planting potatoes much larger
this season than last year.
The sales Of cotton here Yesterday were
large, about $500 bales, and the receipts
LOO bales, which shows that the close oil
the season Il very active. A very iargs
stock OF cotton IS in store here at present,
and contracts have been made 10 load several
steamships for Europe during the month OF
March.
Past Assistant Engineer Jonathan NJ.
Emanuel, attached 10 the James-riyer Moni-
tor fleet, has received orders TO prepare Tor
| sea.
The missions conducted in the Episcopal
churches OF the two cities have closed. That
conducted by Rev. q. W. Nelson. OF War
renton, Va, in Portsmouth, closed last
night.
Shortly after II O'Clock last night the gro
Gerry store Of James Eaton, on tbo corner OF
Kent AMI Saller streets, was DESTROYED by
fire. A family occupying the upper portion
OF the building also lost their furniture and
| clothing.
Il Is now ascertained that the total loss
BY the Gre at the Tunis a. Serpel lumber
mills was $75, 500, and the total insurance
but $4,000
a company is now organizing in New
York TO start a manufacturing enterprise on
the suburbs OF Norfolk that will employ
from 800 10 I .0nn hRnds nermanenllv.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23

IN the tidncys When inactive they speedily
fall into disrepalr. Those obstinate snd fa'ai
naladles. Brirhrs disease and diabetes. ensuc
with terrible certainty upon me inaction OF
the organs affected. Cstarrh OF the bladder,
enurs-s, gravel. and strangury are also to %
apprehended from partial paralysis OF the
bladder. OF which weakness and sluggishncss
are the causes Ilostssers stonach bitters IS
fine tonic and promoter o. sctlVi,y ior ,ns
renal organs. and Que which can be relied
upon % afford them tho requisite stimulus With
out exciting them--an effect 70 % feared IRON
the unmedicated alcoholic excitantof commerce.
A further benedcont eject OF the Bitters. by re-
newing activity OF the kidneye, Is 20 enable them
10 drain from inc blood Ia is passage through
them Impurities productive OF rheumatism anu
dropsy. Nervousness, fever and ague, constipa-
10 ru,Thlw)&sa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23

The state Convention Of the Young Mems
Christian Association OF Virginia held In
DanYillc last week hos proved cOnclusiyely
that tins State has By far the best showing In
the work Of the associations In the United
States. Great credit for this result Is due
10 the state officers Of the organizations, the
state Executive Committee, and especially
the State secretary, Mr.. II. q. Williams,
through whose exertions the several associa-
tions have gained such great achievements.
More than two hundred delegates met IN
Danyllle in earnest work, and their delIbera-
tions met with great success. All present
expressed themselves highly pleased with
the results obtsined, and started for home
fully determined to put in some earnest work
IN the interest OF young men during The
coming year In order that at The next State
Convention 4 still greater progress might be
secured.
There are in existence in this State at
present fifty-live Young Mems Christian As
sociatiOns. about forty-tiye OF whom were
represented at the recent convention. OF
the two hundred delegates the Richmond
association bad Of course furnished the
largest number, the following gentlemen
representing this city: Charles p. Thomas,
general secretary of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association; Professor Thomss Corue-
Illus, gymnasium Instructor; Q. x. Wills,
treasurer; Oscar SwIneford, Or. J. G. Elsom,
p. A. Arthur. j. Hall Moore, Jr, William G.
West, +. T. Pendleion, Z. &. Chaklev, and
c. Werner. There were also present from
this city +. T. johnson, az delegate OF Rich
mond College, and John q. Scott, as one Of
the representatives Of the University OF Vir-
gina.
The several sessions OF the convention
were taken up by the reading OF various re-
ports, by the reading and Discussion Of a
number Of papers on the work in the associ-
atoms. aud all the delegates had ample ops
portunity TO gather thorough knowledge
OF toe complicated mechanism.
The growth Of the Young Meu's Christian
Association during the past few years has
been simply marvellous. IL was in 1874
when Mr.. George W iliams started the first
Young Mems Christian Association 10 Lon
don, and few years later similar ass0cia-
tons were organized IN this country. Al
present there are 1890 Young Mems Chris
tian Associations in existence IN the United
States and Canada. They number 5000
members, with about 10000 young men on
working committees; S13 general sccreia-
ries are looking after the Interests d their
respective associations, and Of the latter ! 40
are in the possession OF buildings OF their
own, representing an aggregate value Of
81, 900, 600 The current expenses OF an the
associations in the United states and Clrada
lat year amounted 30 : 800, 900, and p 800 e.
600 were contributed during that period 10
carry on The work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-23
CONTINUED.
THREE OF THE rAcKETrs-MILLs RIOT
cksEs-AN APPEAL.
A Fire in Rredericksburg-The Loss and
Insurance-Hov the Twenty-second
Was Observed
rpecIn tel.grsm % Lho Dispalcn.l

n.y.
FREDEHicNsBURG. February 2.--The cases
Of George Black (cOlored) and the Ms>srs.
Warren and Thomas Helm, who were en-
eagsd in the Tscket1s- Alill riot on Christmas
d.y. and " DO were 10 have been tried a. this
term OF Stafford Comfy Court, have been
continued until the next term. The Messrs.
HELM gave bail aud Black was committed TO
TAIL. So far as learned the verdict OF the jury
IN the case OF Brown, which appeared In the
Dispatch Of to- day, Is ~ accordance with the
views Of 4 majority Of the citizens OF that
county. Mr J. T.. Mason. counsel Tor
Brown, moved the Court TO set the verdict
sside, which motion Judge Ashton over
ruled. A bill perceptions was filed by DIT.
Mason, who will preseat the case 10 the
Appellate Court for a writ OF error and super.
sefeaS TO the judgment OF the County Court
and a suspension OF the execution.
This morning about $3.50 O'Clock fire was
discovered in the once OF Captain John ward,
on Main street. The building was totally de-
stroyei, together with most OF the contents.
The private papers and books which were IN
the safe were saved. The building belonged 10
Caplain II. II. George, Of Caroline, and was
insured. Captain Wards fixtures snd fur
nIiure, valued at $3.50, were insured for $40
IN the Virginia state Insurance Company, OF
your city. The origin OF the fire is un>
known. Loss, $500.
TODAY was observed here as usual. The
po.t-ofiice kept Sunday hours and the ma
iionsl bank was closed. The Senior Order
United American Mechanics paraded the
principal streets with q brass band. The
Grays, on accountof the weather, postponed
their parade. tirget.shooling, and ball.
snow commenced falling here last night
about II O'Clock aud continued until noon
to-day, covering the ground to the depth Of
nearly six inches. II IS the heaviest snow
we have bad this winter.