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VOE. IV.--NUMBER 1,4S4.
TO Our READERS,

Nhout the middle of October it is ex-
r..iod that the new press now in pro-
,.., of construction will be in position,
.rlwi,h the increased facility thus afford
el Che form Of the paper will be changed 10
oa. ofcight pages Of a type in conformity
with that of the leading metropolitan jour
nails of ihc country. This will give to Rich
r.nl. Virginia. and the contiguous terri
OIL, modern newspaper, thoroughly
,rpcd for the collection and COLA
t.a of news. an exponent Of true
Democracy, having the interests Of
.u parts OF the state at heart. and OF
value 90 the reader and the advertiser. The
-..rwil hc printed on Hoe pcrfccting
,..-- with the latest Improvements. capa-
n. tuning out pasted and folded. four,
..N. eight. ten, twelve. sixteen, or twenty
rra-cs. and unri,aled hy any other press
ir m. country. These improvements and
addition, are but tokens of our dctcrmina-
.... ,o give Virginia and the south a first
...,, ia.lyncwspapcr. ofwbich they may be
...l. ana iu which we shall take great
..It
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DICKINSON.
4 Brautiful Season-Mountain Pastime-
Weather and Crops.

CLINrwoOD, Va, Oct. Special. =
The time has come when, AS James Whit
combe Riley has truly said,
"rhe frost is on the pumpkins
And the iOddef's IN the shock"
And 10 me there is no prettier or lOYeller
season in ali the year than autumn IN our
mountains. The yerdant green If summer
is changing to red golden and yariegated
tnts of autumn. The fields Of corn, with
their pendant ears. IA burden to the stalks,
are ready for harvesting.
T.. ;. Phipps, the young deputy clerk oi
this county, has gone TO Milligau College,
Tennessee. TO take business course.
great many hogs are reported dying OF
cholera in this section.
Chestnut hunting is in order these days.
There seems to be a goodly quantity OF them
in the mountains. Parties are out gather
ing every day from this place.
IL rains almost every day, and Is an un-
usually bad time on our farmers for thelI
| fall work Much Of their fodder IN thl-
vicinity has been damaged, ana not little
ruined by the wet weather.
But little is being said of the coming
campaign as yet, but ~ the election at
proachcs the matter will wax warm.
have not any doubts about the election Of
John A. Buchanan over George /. Mills.
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Mis.issippi Convention.

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 3.-fhe Constitu-
tional Convention commenced this morning
considering the educational committees re-
port. There are two reports, the principal
differences being on the separate school dis
trlcts Of cities and towns, the minority re-
mort wanting them as they are. while the
majority practically wanted them abolished.
The morning and most Of the afternoon ses-
sion was consumed discussing the school
age. The age remains as now from i've 10
twenty-One. Two propositions Were n.
ferred, one requiring that money collected
from the two races be kept separate. and
distributed TO them in proportion 10 the
amount each paid. General Lee, IN the
course Of his remarks. showed that the U"
tal expenditures by the state aud counties
last wear for school purposes amounted Il
SIltT.liO, and that Mississippi was paying
more In proportion To her taxable nfoperl,
Tor the cause OF education than any othel
State in the Union.
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MAssAC1ep GERMANS.
Details of the Horrible Affair at 'itu-
Bloody Work.

IANzIRAR, Oct. "Details of the massa-
ere of the Germans at NItu have reached
this city. Four Of the victims were put 10
death lust outside of the gate OF the Nitli,
Three others, after pursuit 0i several
miles. were captured and also liniheu'alei!
killed. kunezel was the last man 10 meet
Iestb. Menscbel. who was wounded,
mauaged % escape by cOncc ding himself IN
The tall grass. When all this had been
Ione the murdcrOus natives went To hunt-
lels camp and completed their bloody work
nv killing the camp guards and planter
lined D.hnke. They then destroyed The
Gsrnan plantations. Permission to re-
80 the bodies of the slain from the places
,''ras,. fn,., fell ana - inter them WAS re-
c,.nJ. and thcs hrl q :, ie't eXp1'r 10 me
,f,,,..u clinAts .,ni the bn0ser OF pro" ing
beasts.
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PEIERSRuRG.
Central Lunatic AsVium-Tourth District
POlltics-TlOOds.

PETERSBURG. Va, oct. s.. Special. f.
The Executive Committee Of the Ceniral
Lunatic Asylum, consisting Of Julius
strauss (chairman), Of Richmond; &. y,
Nuckols. of Louisa county, and Robert Gil-
liam. of Petersburg met at the asylum
building yesterday and awarded the con-
tract for supplies for the asylum.
At the meeting of the Board of Directors
Of the asylum on the 9th day OF November
next the Board will elect a clerk 10 I'LL the
vacancy occasiOned by the resignation OF
Mr. Robert Bruce Palmer.
Mr.. I. T. Donahuc, first junior lieutenant
og the Il. l.. Lee battery, OF this city, has
forwarded to Major simons his resignation
papers as member and officer Of the COM
pany. Lieutenant D0nahue has been a
member OF the battery for the past ave
years.
\ prominent colored man. and one Of
Langst0n's most intimate friends, says that
if the Republican >ta'e Committee calls q
convention. that LangstOn and his irend'
will 20 into the conventions; that If the >tat'
Committee does not call convention. ther
the cOl0red pc0pleywll hold convention o
their own, and nominate a candidate ioi
Congress.
Reports received from the counties in the
Fourth Congressional district of Virginia
nre very favorable for the election Of Mr.
James +. Epes.
Ihe boar OF trustees Of the odd Fellows
Association OF Petersburg to-day AWARDED
the contracts for the building Of hand
some hall, to cost in the neighberh00d o
$1,000.
The recent heavy rains have caused I
rise in all Of the streams, and 1t Is ieareI
that "A great many county bridges VIII D'
washed away. The new bridge in Chester
field county over swift creek. short dis
lance below Bradley's mill, was washe'
away yesterday.
IL - learned from farmers residing Ia al
iacemt counties that very few new peanut
will be injured by the recent wet spell, a
only a small quantity Of them have bee
| dug.
John VI. LangstOn arrived here this after
noon from Washington, and tonight be ad
pressed an immense crowd at l.angsto
! Hall. on Mon street. The building wa
packed 10 overlooking, and many were una
| bic 10 get in. and these stood ut IN the yan
under the windows, where ihey heard th
speech as best they could. Langston sai
while in Congress he would never max
any distinction on account Of color; b
would study the interest OF white and blac
alike. lie said he was indebted for this sea
in Congress to that grand Speaker Of Ia
House Of Representatives. Reed, who's
name would ever shine bright on the page
Of the history Of this country. lie told b
hearers That he would be "A candidate it
Congress at the next Congressional ele'
ton. and that he would be elected by Dii
ger majority than before.
Mr. Austin Jones, wel,-known ciuzeo
Brunswick county. was stricken with pi
ralysis last evening, and his condition
very critical.
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THE BRAVE GENERAL.
Another Chapter In the "COulisses du
BOulangisme.'
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Boulangisme."
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PARIS. oct. 3.-The announcement that
General Boulanger is about TO resume his
travels and that he Will winter in Malta,
makes certain disclosures in the latest
chapter of "COulisses du BOulangisme'
especially interesting. In dwelling on
the Generals wandering, VI. MermeiN
charges him with the grOssest extravaganza,
and gives details OF his personal budget.
From these it is learned that his private eX-
pcnditures amounted 10 10000 francs (S2,
0OW month, while double that amount was
paid out for public purposes. In iurther
proof of his assertions. NJ. MermeiN cites
the fact that General BCulanger's bill for
a fortnight at the Hotel Nirgelle, Brussels
was y. 900 francs 81 400, and that when he
went 10 London he engaged rooms at the
Hotel Bristol one of the most eNpen-
siNe and arietOcratic hOstelrics IN the Ing
li.h metropolis. While there he agreed pay
fS(<iO) day, and although lac was gwen
the best suite, on being shown the apari
ments by the manager he seemed gfeaty
displeased at what be considered the mcdi-
ocre character Of the furniture. and asked :
"Hayc YOU nothing better than that:
An HONORABLE LADY SUED FOR 4 POUND.
An unusual case came up in the West
Minister Court to-day. The wife of the
Right Hon. Cayendish Bentwick. the we'll
known member of Parliament, was sued by
"A valet formerly IN her employ To recover
one pound alleged to have been lent her.
The serious part Of the proceeding l. that
the amount IN question would not be sui-
ncicnt % pay the necessary expenses even
if the plaintiff should obtain judgment.
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ALEXANDRIA.
Political A fairs in the Eighth District
Central Lee Gaining.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. Especial. J.
The aspect OF political affairs In this (the
Eighth district are unchanged. Mr. Hume
mas been down in stafford and King
George counties recently while General Lee
has been working above. The friends OF both
were on the alert at Fairfax Court-house
on Wednesday, and both seem to be willing
10 bet on their man.
It's believed that General Lee Is gaining
strength as the election approaches, ana
ahead at the nnish. This is the independent
view. The Democrats are of course con-
fdent, and are working quietly, noting
ever, move their adyersaries make.
The venerable Rev. Dr. Charles MINT
geIod. has returned from New York state
IN excellent health and spirits. The Doc
tor looks we'll. aud is oae of lhs handsones
old gentlemen in Alexandria.
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CHASE CITY.
f'' Eains fino Tobacco Prospects-i
Growing Town.

'H'-t 'uY, Va oct. 3. special. r.
'.'.' 0ne week Of steady rain has stopped
-' binds oi outdoor work. some heavy
..' Ds'e taken away bridges aud washed
''' badly. Notwithstanding the bad
he tobacco year, October lst,
"tI here. some changes were
'.' in ine proprictorship Of the ware
ana ail had heavy breaks. Messrs.
Wallace had an immense break
Hidny sale at the Banner Ware
d. NNrh nne bright tobacco was sold.
f. PLANTERS "ere well pleased at the prices
''''f day records sales Of real estate In
b.. 'NI vicinity. Options have been taken
f 'Nint lands, aud those who hold
n' pressing sdles. Chase City has
t..'. "lilf growing for years, but just
l.I .'''- a long stride forward. A large
a.. '''r1 iiciDry and many residences
.Nl1 contract for building, Drum
..o.,'''n' ,''' n' ilit Chase City 10 the I" liyest "
''ef sirike.v
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EXTENSIVE STRIKE FEARED.
Military i'm Readiness to March at "A Mo-
ment's Notice.
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CHATHAM, Oct. st is officially stated
here that the force will be ordered from the
garrison for the protection Of the extensive
works Of the gas-light and coke company
at BecktOn, where "a serious and prolonged
strike is feared. This company provides
the whole Of London north OF the
Thames with light, and in view Of
possible dispute with the men, the
directors, three days ago, conferred with
the police and afterwards with the War Of
flee. FIVE hundred Royal Marines, three
hundred men Of "A Hampshire regiment, and
two hundred Royal Engineers, are as
sembled in their respective barracks. and
can be dispatched at moments notice,
while each man has been supplied with
sixty rounds of ammunition. steam tugs
are held i'm readiness at the docks. IN
order that the troops may embark as quickly
rs possible. The incident has caused a
great deal of excitement in the neighbOr-
hood.
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THE TIPPERARY TRIALS.
Pandemonium Again ReiGns in the Court
oom-ExtraordiDary Scene.
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TIrpERARY, Oct. Sat the trial Of
Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien an eXtraordi-
nary scene took place. \ police witness
swore he followed some Of the defendants
into the yestry Of the Tippcrlry Catholic
church, whcrcupOn the attorney for the de-
f.ndants shouted out, "1'he penal days
have come again; the confessional Is to be
invaded" The whole court became per-
feet babel and it had to be adjourned for
half an hour. When it was resumed there
were further scenes as the people began
cheering the defendants. The Bench there
upon ordered the court 30 be cleared and
Mr.. Harrington Immediately rose and
walked out. The case has been adjourned
ill Tomorrow.
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JACK ThE RIPPER AGAIN.
4 Little Eieht-Year-Old Child Brutalli
Butchered at Leipzig.

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LEIPZIG, oct. 3.-ROse Seilert. a little
Girl eight years Of age, was raVished and
butchercd in the style Of Jack the Ripper at
>wanlake last night. The whole commu-
nry is in an upr0ar, and large reward
has been offered for the capture Of the
villain who committed the atrOciOus deed.
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MOTHER OF PEARL.
Foreign Stocks bought Up in Anticipa-
tion Of the Tariff.
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BIRNINGHAM, oct. 3.-Agents acting on
behalf of R0thschild Brothers and other
American firms have just left this town
after purchasing every bit Of mother OF
pearl they could lay hands on in time for
delivery in New York before the Tariff bill
goes into operation. All the stocks Of that
article in the hands Of local buttOnmakers
are said to have been practically cleaned
out: i'm fact, one firm found great difficulty
i'm supplying pearl enough for home con-
sumption. Most Of the stock sold has been
wing in the warehouses for some time past,
bat was eagerly bought up on terms very IA
yorable 10 the sellers. several firms Of pearl
butt0nmakors have fired a number Of Biz
mingham wOrkmen for term Of three
years. Fifty or sixty sailed to-day and
others viii follow.
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other publications containing advertise
ments of them are unmaiable.
The provision Of the law relating to re-
gistered letters and to money orders apply
10 such matters at offices Of delivery only,
and are to be enforced upon the direct or
ders of the Postmaster General.
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does not grow less. even thor Oh it has al
ready received the Presidential signature.
The Times denOupccd it in leading article
Yesterday, and from Berlin comes a report
which shows il may have an influence far
greater in lis effect than any ever dreamed
OF by its promoters. a German statesman
interviewed in that city by Dal-
ziel reporter on the subject says
that the fatherland looks fayorably on
the idea of forming a European commercial
union against Americas Such a union. if il
had been consummated, would have in
cludcd England and France. 1t is hoped in
German official circles that friendlier in
tcrcourse should be brought into existence
between Germany and France and such a
result may yet be achieved, as the outcome
.of a successful attempt to create union
and solidarity in their commercial inter
csts. II this should happen as the result OF
the Mckinley bill, that gentleman will not
have lived in vain. and will have added
one more proof that from European
point OF view, il is possible that good may
come out Of evil, and the name Of the ma or
Will 20 down to pOsterity not on the fame
that comes from his much nurtured bill, but
on his having placed the continent of
Europe on peace footing which may last
for centuries.
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HORRIBLE CHUclTY.
\ Little Girl Rescued as Her Leg Was Be
ing Cut on.
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ing Cut On.
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81. PETERSEN re-, oct. 3.-A piece Of
horrible cruelty is reported from kownS, on
the right bank of the Niemen. In a forest
near that city a band of professional beg
cars was apprehendcd while engaged in
cutting of the leg OF little peasant girl, Of
SIX years of age, whom they had
kidnapped i'm the neghborhOod the
same day. The child SAYS she
knows they also intended to disiigure
her face in order to make her an object Of
pity when begging. She had been dressed
ln the clothes of a beggar-glrl who had been
suffering from a fri.hlful skin disease.
Three members Of the band were caught,
but Ivan Romis, who stole the child. has
escaped. The band includes two children
without tongues, who have presumably
been kidnapped. All the members are dis
finuTpd.
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lYNCHBURG.
Farmers Alliance Warehouse-Jhe Com
Ing Fair-Tobacco Break.

L,NcBBuRo, Va, Oct. 3.-lspecial. .. f.
TIE board Of directors of the Farmers Aili-
aace Warehouse Company in this city beld
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STAUnTON.
Close To-Day of ih. Baldwin District
Fair.

SrAUNTON, Va, Oct. B. special. The
Baldwin District Fair closes tomorrow
Erskine Miller was reelected president, I"
Julian Pratt secretary, B. +. Terry trea
surer. and W. A. Run, Of l;ockbridge, an,
T.. NJ. Nettlet0n, oi Allegheny, vice presl
dents. For valuable voluntary service 7. J
Crowder. Of Staunt0n, was made an honor
ary member the first distinction Of the kline
bestowed in twenty-three years.
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ROBBED THE GOVERNMENT.
The Palace of a Minister of Justice De-
spoiled Of "A silver Service.

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BERLIN, oct. 3.-Thieyes have broken
into the palace of the Ministry of Justice IN
the Wihelmstrasse, and stolen the entire
silver dinner service for twelve guests,
which belOnged 70 the government.
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ROYAL PAUPERS.
The Prince and Princess Waideck to be
Declared BANKRUPT.
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MErZ. oct. 3.-All the personal property,
including the furniture of Prince Waldcck,
is claimed by his relations, and his credi-
tors have asked the court to declare both
the Prince aud Princess paupers.
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MRS. LANGIKN.

Mrs. Langtry has SO far recovered her
health that on Monday next she will com
mcncc an engagement at Brighton. In the
mean time the preparations for her prom
ised production of Anthony and Cleopatra
at the Princess Theatre have already been
begun. and it bids fair 20 be remarkable
for brilliancy and magnnccnce.
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GOSSIP ON THE BOULEVARDS.
The Compte of Ia is Denounced-start-
ling nect of the Mckinley Biil.

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PARIS, oct. 3.-Upon the arrival OF the
Compte de Paris in America one Of the FIRST
thing. he will probably learn is the attack
made on him in the columns of the Figaro
bv Monsieur BucheTson, who is known IN
that paper hy his signature Of saint Genest'
lie publiclS disayOws the COmpte dc farls.
lie saws by wallowing in the mire Of Gen
eral BOulanger the COmpte de faris mas
sacrificed the monarchy nd.cannot hold up
his head as did General Mcmahon ailer he
had fallen. lie adds, "untll further notice
shall fold up my flag, for after this Bou-
ianpist business | shall never follow the
Compte de Paris again"
This manifesto means that the tomte
,.iII do we'll to abdicate. His personal al
herents are now reduced 10 a mere handful,
and their hopes are all cvntered in the
yonng Due dOrleans. An enort VIII
sbor,Iy be made 10 separate the cause OF ihe
Daup6in from that of the Pretonder, but the
son Is faithful 10 his father, and 1t Is, there
fore. very probable that the plan VIII not
succeed.
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The whole Of the gossip Of the EouleVards
il about sarah Bernhardt's coming pIoouc,,
lion of cleopatra" Her latest sehshtior', !,
exploit IN this connection is the framing oi
the eerpents as bracelets. lhe result y
that Jewellers are producing ana selilns seI- %
nents i'm enamel. The new ornament n"'
become popular, and every woman u "'''-
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cROMwELL's HISTORIC MACE

The Right Honorable Arthur "eloss
pei. the speaker of ibe House, mas y. II
making inquiries into the au'henuchy 1' 'n' .i''
mace which, IL il supposed. 'rom"ei OF
dered to be- removed from The 'oilil'vn9, .a''',
in the wel-knOwn phrdss. TAKE away '%il'' %
baublc," and which It was ALLEGED ~ o'v"
discovered in Kingston, Jamaica. ',',; ino 80;
s,,l, ~ that the mace has been proved
heyond doubt 10 Dc moi genuine ana 10 nav
heen made about "A century after IN" 1'"e
of the Lord nish Protector.
,,,v,,,x INTEREST IL rue rARiff Bill
Tne interest in the Mex nlcy Tarlll Dill
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rrNrRAL or Or. pArrKN.

The funeral of Dr. Monircse Anderson
pat,en. wh0 died suddenly At the Alhonafle
Hotel on Wednesday evening last. took
place to-day. fhe deceased was IA south
eYner by birth AMI about - Years oi ase.
pur.ng ihe war he served IN 'he Son,nffa
army. As a physician he stood ,e, hish.
being cs.nss,:crs 4 by many pfaeuts"ii'fs - a,
the isad,ng authority upon TIE diseases ot
wOnicr.
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GENERAL MATTERS.

At o'clock, pursuant TO special order, an
interesting public meeting in behalf Of for
eign missions was held, conducted by Rev.
Mr.. McMurran, DR.. Armstrong delivering
an address.
The report of the permanent committees
on the examination of Mr.. W. ID. Reynolds,
Jr., and Mr.. Bull were presented and sus-
tanned as satisfactory.
A proper minute under the clause in re-
gard 10 extraordinary cases was entered IN
regard tO Mr.. +. l.. kuriz.
The Committee on Home Missions were
instructed 10 confer with the Presbyterial
Evangelist and the sessions Of vacant
churches, with the view OF combining in
proper groups adjacent churches and sccur-
ing pastors for them. Rev. DR.. Campbell
presented the statistical report, which was
received and approved. The cordial thanks
Of prcshytery were heartily returned Ia the
pastor and people of Hampton church and
to the brethren of other denominations for
their kind and generous hospitality. Presby-
terry then adjourned with proper singing,
and the apostolic hencdictiOn 10 meet at the
call Of the Moderator during the session Of
SYNOD.
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GENERAL AND PERSONAL

The Washington Memorial Arch Commit
Tee h ave selected white marble as being the
most available Tor the construction OF the
arch. The elaboration Of the carving aud
the increased dcrth Of the foundation,
which the committee decided were beth es.
sentinl changes in the plan, have Increased
The cost considerably over the original esti-
mate. From S30.00O 10 s., ,OD will be need
I'd 10 complete the structure. exclusive Oi tne
staiuary 20 be placed on u. Work VIII he
leglln Immediately, and IL is hooed that
the arch will be finished by November !,
1891.