Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-09
ALLEGED TRESPASS.
pereRseuRoeRs WHO WENT FOR
sORA LAND IN COURT.
s.vs Important Points Involved In the
Case Congrsssmsa Bpss Addresses
Citizens Of Prince George.

,c,,,s.nondcuce Of tho Richmond Dispssch.l
prrxsspuRo. Va. October Sat Prince
George county courthouse to-day there
was large gathering OF Petersburgers
who had gone there in the expectation OK
hearing the evidence in what may possibly
nrove 20 be 10 celebrated case" great
deal of feeling has been excited on both
AIDES. and when it is further considered
that Petersburg's chief Of police. Captain
W. H. Eanes. and Captain Francis X. Las
sitter. city attorney, arc among the DC
PENDANTS. the feeling can be better appre-
ciated.
DISTINGUISHED OFFICIALS.
Almost O dozen of Petersburg's most
promising young men were the deicndahts
before Judge lives, charged with trespas:-
inc mon the marshes OF Mr.. George W.
Gatling. IN Prince George county. Cap
| tain Francis X. Lassiter. who IS one OF the
defendants as WELL appeared for the ac-
cnsed and Alexander Hamilton. Esq. to-
eetber with Mr.. John j. Cooke, were the
attorneys for the Commonwealth and for
| the prosecution. Tho courthouse green
was dotted with eager friends OF botn par
| ties and the hearing was conducted IN the
main hall, or ante-room of the courthouse.
and after this was over the Court granted
n postponement until the regular term
next month.
THE ISSUES.
The questions IN this trial may assume
far-reaching importance, unless counsei
| on both sides reach an agreement As to
technical matters that may be forced upon
| the consideration Of tho Court. The &C
| tunl issue Is one of simple trespass upon
| the sora-marshes of the prosecutor. COLA
terally. however. and as germane TO tho
onestion. the defence will probably intro
| duce evidence at the trial next month IN
which Mr.. Gatlings title to the marshes
| in dispute will be brought into question.
Mr.. Calling, IL is reported, has clear
| deed TO the land upon which tho alleged
| depreciation was committed. and it Is lntl-
mated that ho has deed made IN 1854,
which embraces tho entire realty that
may become matter of dispute in further
| litigation.
SPEECH ~ CONGRESSMAN EpEs
Hon. J. +. Epes, the congressman from
| this district, was at Prince George Court
| house today and delivered an admirable
| and conservative address. counselling har-
mony among the Democrats and Alliance.
A meeting OF the Democrats OK the county
was held to elect delegates to the SPRING
Grove convention. which is TO nominate q
| candidate for the House Of Delegates.
COMING MARRIAGE.
Cards have been issued tor the marriage
! on Wednesday evening next, OF the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, OF Police
! Officer John J. Donahue and Miss Sallle.
daughter of Captain n. G. Winfree, we'll
known and popular conductor Oh the Nor
| folk and Western railroad.
MIR. Frank Rives Simpson. former
Petersburger, but for some years past q
resident Of Baltimore. arrived IN the city
! to-day bringing with him his bcauflfui
bride nee Miss Slmme3. He is visiting his
relatives who reside here.
Very general and sincere regret IL ex-
pressed among the large Irish element here
al tho sudden death of hr. Charles Stewart
| Parpell. While there was much division
of sentiment "a to Mr. ParnelPs course,
there was none as to his patriotism and
ability.
THE GRAYS INSPECTED.
Colonel 10. Lane Stern tonight In
spected the Petersburg Grays at their
armory, on Boiling brooa street. The
| company was out IN full numbers, and their
| discipline and general excellence were
without fault. An interesting feature OF
the occasion was the presence of large
number of Ia dies, who manifested great
| interest in the proceedings. After the in
| specton there was brilliant german,
and the many gay couples upon the floor
gave the hall ALVEY appearance.
4 personal difficulty occurred to-day
| between two citizens of Prince George
| and merchant OF Blan dford. which may
probably not end where II stopped to-day.