Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-30
THE GREAT SACHEM.
HE PAYS AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO The
WeYAkOKe Tribe.
Tho Rspublicsn Local Committees 70 Do.
eide ~ to Candidates-Cotton and
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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PErEAsBURa, Va. August 2a.-Mr. john
W. Cherry. OF Norfolk, great sachem OF
tho Virginia Red Men,. last night paid an
official visit to Weyanoke Tribe, and after
the business of the meeting was over de-
livered emo and very encouraging adj
dress. The visit OF the Great Sachem was
very much enjoyed. and the utmost hos
pitality was extended to him.
THE COTTON YEAR.
Tbs cotton year of ls90-'9l ends on Mon.
day. The receipts for the year at this
port aggregate about 1900 bales-an ex-
cess Of 1000 bales over last year. The to-
bacco receipts for the year. however, will
show decrease.
AsAp FUNERAL.
The remains of Cushing Donnan, who
died several days ago At his home in
New Jersey. reached here by the morn
ing tram from tho North. and were met at
terry by q number of sympathizing friends.
Deceased was the son of Mr.. John Dom
nan. one Of our Oldest and most esteemed
citizens who is now en- route to Galveston
by steamer from New York.
POLITICAL NOTES.
1t Is understood that the action of the
Republican State Committee in deciding
that no nominations be made for the
Legislature this year is not to DO con.id-
cred go binding that the local committees
cannot decide for themselves as to whether
they will put up candidates with or with
out violating party authority. And in this
connection 1t NAV be stated that the party
Is divided in opinion as to the wisdom Of the
IN fe> W CGf1 a
ment who favor making a fight in every
county, and who think the lack OF organ
ization and the surrender OF the field as
signs Of weakness.
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
The following is a statement Of the In
ternal-revenue collections in the Second
to-day Manufactured tobacco. 500 .545.T;
cigars and cigarettes. si3,1e0.06; brandy.
s295.l0; beer, $3.50: specials, s49.4O; lists,
e.. Total. es7.lls.13.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Among the passengers hence for New
York on the disabled steamship Old Do
miuion was Rev. DR.. j. W. Rosebro, pastor
Of Iabb-Street Presbyterian church.
Mr.. James L. Ashby, of this city. was the
recipient Of q letter day or two ago writ
ten from Jerusalem, in which were en-
closed several olive sprigs gathered from
Gethsemane, Mt. Oliyet, and other points
in the Holy Land.
Mr.. Roger Atkinson, Of this city, has ac-
cepted position in the clothing house of
McAdams & Berry, Richmond. and enters
upon his duties at once. BY his departure
| our community loses one OF It's most popu-
| lar citizens.
Rev. W. W. Lear is at the Buffalo
| Springs.
GENERAL NEWS.
The venerable mother of City-Sergeant
George W.. Eanes is very i'll ut her sons
residence. on Fleet street.
| II is reported that there Is considerable
| opposition among the Petersburg Grays to
the proposed transfer from the Fourth to
the First regiment.
The Masonic lodges of this city are doing
| good work. Degrees are conferred at near
| u every meeting.
The present number OF inmates IN our
| almshOuse Is e., OF whom 40 are cOlored
and 22wLise. The expenses OF the institu-
| ton FOR the month amounted to S$6S.3l.
Rain has been falling steadily and CO.
| piousy oil day. and tho temperature is so
| cool that hight fires and thick clothing are
| comfortable.
The Executive Committee Of the Normal
| School met to-day at tue Office of W. L. Il
| Thomas q. Watkins. Tho committee or
| der-d that bids be asked for furnishing the
school for three months with -four. sugar.
| lr..h and salt meats, fish, and molasses.
| The committee elected William l.. Holt
instructor OF shoemakin2 and Charles W..
Ayant instructor of carpenterlng. The
selection of the assistant cook was referred
to the Chairman.