The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-02
RICHMOND

The article in THE TINES containing an
account Of the TOanO meeting was the mrs.
intimatiOn that very many OF our citizens
had Of the existence Of such move, and
are now loud in their denunciation Of this
plan.
Miss Lucy Boothe. daughter Of DIR. +; 6.
3OOthe Of Carter's Grove, now visiting Mr
and Mrs. j. Henning Nelms,.at Lexington,
KY, was given last week a charming re-
ccptiOn, at which were present represent
atiyes of the best class Of society Of this
CAV Kentucky cityro pay their respects %
the beautiful and accomplished daughter
of the Old Dominion.
We were informed to-day by one Of the
oldest and most reliable residents OF this
county. that before the war he saw in the
clerks Office here a grant Of forty acres OF
jamestown Island for port Of entry. This
grant was written on parchment, and
was attested by the sign manual Of His
Royal Ilighness. King James l., OF England.
IL is with feelings Of pride and delight that
we have heard that an effort Is being made
10 obtain possession o. the site whereOn are
the old church and the historic graveyard
al jamestown. and thus reclaim from the
rayages Of the relic hunter and despOiling
hand Of time, these ancient landmarks Of
our cOuntry's early history. This should
have been long years ago, but "better late
than never" and our phianthrOpic citizens
should assist with substantial aid this
society which has this meritOriOus end in
view.
Major John A. Henley left yesterday for
Philadelphia, 10 visit his son. Alban H..
Henley. who is down with a severe attack
of inlammatOry rheumatism. Young Hen
ley is time-keeper for Simpson a Co., who
are constructing dry-d0ck for the govern
ment at League Island, and has the sympa-
thy Of this community, In which he is highly
respected.
Mrs Osborne and Miss Exie Hurt, Of Bal
tim0re. are here on visit TO their friends.
These ladies are former residents Of this an
cient borough, and went 70 Richmond 10
attend the colonial ball, wishing 20 cOntri-
butte all in their power toward restoring to
future generations the landmarks Of their
old home. They are accompanied on their
trip by Mr.. William BOwden, Of Richmond.
Much speculation is INDUCED in by the,
curious as 10 the result Of the approaching
election for assistant physician, 10 be held
at the Eastern Lunatic Asylum, on the 9th
instant The applicants for this position re-
Gently made vacant by the phenOminal re-
sgnatiOn of DR.. John ClOptOn are numerous.
10 is said by the wiseacres who take more
than passing notice Of current events, that
history, either ancient or modern, does not
record such an instance Of apathy for the
public crib. The doctor on retiring from
the service Of the State, where he has been
for the last twenty-three years, proposes to
devote himself 20 the practice Of pbysic
and 10 agricultural pursuits. We wish him
we'll i'm his new venture.
aThe congregation Of Bruton Parish
Church are expecting Bishop Whittle to
visit them tomorrow Sunday. when he
will preach both morning and night, and at
the former service the rite Of confirmation
viii be administered.
Al the college everybody is hard at work,
as the intermediate examinations are near
at hand. and each student is endeavoring,
with q laudabe zeal, 10 0utdo his fellow in
the field OF letters.