Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-11
WRIGHT--SMITH.
A HAPPY AND BRILLIANT MARRIAGE
IN PETERSBURG.
Points Involved In the Effort TO Secure
Murderer Phillips q New Trial
Anti Mahoncitcs Rejoicing.
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edist Episcopal church. on Halifax street.
was the scene Of a happy marriage to-niRht'
which was witnessed by crowded assem-
blace. The cards Of invitation named tue
bour of o'clock az the time for the cere-
mony. but long before the time appointed
the eaifce was filed. The contracting
parties were Mr. +. II. Wright, snccessiui
and popular young merchant OF TINS Guy,
and Miss Augusta Smith, charming ana
attractive young lady,, whose oecoiiilns
bridal costume addodto her is.iNe ,,.oh
Rev. II. #. Wilson. pastor OF the church,
oficiated. The following ladies and gem
tle,ncn acted as walters: MIR. W. II. Stou,
~ poonoke. and Miss Mary Wright, MI.
n I WRIGHT and Miss Nirde Wilson, Mr.
A w Whiiehurst and Miss Carrie Poole,
Mr.. !. w. McCaleb and Miss Emma carter
Mr.. John Lawrence and Miss beula nm, Ln-
mss. MIR. L. G. Wright and MISS Liii'""
Wilson.
The rroomsmen were clothed IN the Gus
tornary dress for the occasion, ana inc
bridesmaids were beautiful IN their tas'c-
ful and elegant attire.
Mr.. James N. Jones and Mr.. Augustus
Wright, Jr., were the ushers. me occa-
son was altogether a most dolght,ui one,
and congratulations were exIendeoh u IN 'no
happy couple by all who could reacn tho,h.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright departed from the
usual order OF bridal trips. but VIII settle
down at once TO domestic Ire.
WANTS SEw TEAL.
II Is understood that the negro John
Pbillips. condemned 70 be hung on the
18Th OF AUGUST for the murder OF captain
OVERLY in Mecklenburg county. VIII make
nm effort to secure new trial. lie mas ior
some time been IN Correspondence WIN M
wife in South Carolina, with the nope OF
raising money 10 pay legal fees should
there appear any chance OF avoid
inc fhe execution ordered by the Cir
emit Judge OF Mecklen5urg. No ar
rangements have yet been maze.
The question arises whether, SINCE
the court in which Phillips was tired anu
soufenced has adjourned for the term;
special court would be convened unless for
the strongest reasons. IL Is stated that
tbe preiudice ex sting in the county against
the prisoner which required the sending
of military company from Petersburg as
a guard OF protection. though the SheTin
had the power 10 summon every cltl2en III
the county TO protect him from violence
could be urged as an argument LOT nc"
trial
OTHER GROUNDS.
II ia further stated that a new trial might
be urred on the ground of newly-d scoV-
ere1 eyidence-the statement OF the negro
Irving, for instance. that he would gave
Phillips money # on the eallow~ ne Woulu
exonerate him from all blame IN the muir
der. Irving Is under indictment as an ac-
com0iice in the murder and bis trial mas
NOT VET taken place. His test mOny against
phillips on the lattor's trIal was OF the
most damaging character. 10 Is sara thet
Irving made the above offer after InllIps
sentence. The fact is apparent. however,
that Captain overly was murdered IN inc
most wanton and uuprovoked manner, ana
the probability is that no new trial Wouio
be granted.
DAMAGE BY STORM.
A severe rain and wind-storm occurred
last evening on the line of the Norfolk and
Western railroad between Windsor ana
Suffolk, which resulted IN much damage
10 the crops. The corn crop particularly
in the path of the storm was damaged. a
tree was blown across the railroad TRACK,
winch had TO be removed before the mid-
night train from Norfolk could pass.
TN WRONG NULL.
A well-known citizen Of the Fifth Ward
recently borrowed mule from one friend
and a buggy from another friend, with
which TO drive into the country. The
trip was safely made, but when the gentle
man returned il was with another mule.
fact that he did not discover until the
owner Of the borrowed animal informed
him. II was a case of pure absent-mlnd-
the wrong mule when he started home.
The exchange was made on the following
day.
John Alternately (colorcdO. who was sem
fenced 10 one wears Imprisonment IN jail
for robhing the mails in this city. Will be
released from his confinement tomorrow,
his term having Their expired. Abernathy
stole a number of letters from the post
Office boxes while cleaning up the ONCE.
A TALE OF WOE.
The general opinion here is that the
action of the Republican State Committee
a. telegraphed from Washington tells
tale of woe for the party IN this state
and especially shows the weakness or the
chairman of the party, who has LED ms
followers TO defeat so often. The Anti
Malone Republicans are laug ching and re |
joicing over the, acton OF the com
mittee, and VIII show Their hands |
nj an early day in a manner which Will adj |
nit of no misunderstanding. Iangston |
NAV or may not be candidate for Con.
Cress in this district this fall. It's claimed
that he is not as strong as he was two
wears ago. thoughtful believed that the ma
lorty of tho negroes are still ms close
personal and political friends. IL may
be that he will he induced to yield 10
stronger man. white man possibly, who
may hope to unite the Republican vote OF
the district. A vain hope should he be an |
taeonized 10y General Malone. who will |
not give cOuntenance to the candidacy of |
any one who has heretofore opposed him. |
OLD DINwDDIE's TREASURES.
The rapid development of the granite |
1uarries IN Dinwiddie county promises a |
great future for this industry in that good |
old county. Large quantities Of the stone
are already being shipped, and the orders
cannot be filed as fast as received. The
beds Of granite are almost inexhaustlble.
and fortunes await those who will properly
work the quarries. ROBIN ADAIB.
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