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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
FIGHT FOR POSSESSION.
A Very Interesting Railroad Suit Being
Heard at Marion.

BRISTOL, Tenn, June 11.-tSpeciall-The
famous South Atlantic and Ohio case came
up again at Marion this afternoon.
The following special came from there late
this afternoon: The court has just taken its
seat. General Blair, as preliminary motion,
asked the Court 10 issue an order d.
recting the sherihs of Washington.
Scott. Lee and Wise counties TO place
Or. J. n. Bailey in possession OF
the road. This as preliminary motion, was
not allowed at this stage Of the case to be
issued"
Colonel Good argues the point before the
court, holding that Bailey shonld be lmme-
dately placed in possession Of the road, thus
placing Bailey in stGtu quo ante bellum.
Iater-The Court tells the plaintiff that 1t
will not decide on the peremptory order piac--
ing Dr. Bailey in possession of the railroad
property, but will take time TO consider the
matter
The court adjourns till tomorrow morning.
The case as it now stands is this: The Court
allows the defendant TO file their answers as
10 the rules for contempt will hear the
motion 20 restrain the plaintiff from taking
charge of the property of the road and
the motion to dissolve the injunction.
Arguments on both sides will be heard, SD that
the Court may determine as 10 which motion
shall be passed upon. Every inch OF ground
has been fought by either side and the end Is
not yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
NORFOLK NEWS,
Death of Mrs. Martha II. Wright-other
Notes of Interest.


NORFOLK. VA. June ll.-[Special. Mrs.
Martha II. Wright, mother of Mr.. r. II.
Wright. agent of the Merchants and Miners
TRANSFORMATION Company in this city. died at
her residence. No. College Place. this morn
inc from paralysis. She was the rellct OF the
late Richard b. Wright and was seventy-two
years of age. The funeral Will take place
from the above residence tomorrow at IL
o'clock.
Miss Eta Williams, daughter Of Alr. and
Mrs. Theodorick A. Williams, the former a
prominent business man OF. this city, was
married this evening at 43O o'clock to Mr..
Thomas Howell Gillian at st. Lukes Pro
testant Episcopal church; after which they
left for bridal tour.
A large number of Norfolk sporting men
will go to Hoboken to witness the SlavIn-
Kilrain fight which takes place Tuesday.
Rev. Dr. William s. Lacey will deliver the
annual literary address before the Wilkinson
Female Institute, at Edgecombe, n. g., on
the 18th.
A charter has been granted big corporation
here. the capital stock being 800. 200, but the
matter will not be given TO the press for some
time.
A party of negroes went out on lark We'd
nesday night TO a picnic on the Western
branch Norfolk county. On their way home
at A. Nj. they stopped at a small store kept
by negro named Robinson and demanded
whisky. He refused to open his door, and
they kicked it down. A general scutfe en-
sued in which Robinson Shot Clement
Butts in the lower portion Of his stomach, the
shot passing out and lodging in the thigh.
Robinson has been arrested and admitted the
shooting.
Mr.. L. L. c. Manning, of this city, who is an
unreconstructed rebel" has quantity Of
vest buttons worn by Confederate officers
Happening to glance at the back sometime
ago ne saw the name. Thomas IL Sons, makers,
1853. 154. 1856 Strand Northeast London. He
at once wrote to them, and asked if they had
their die still in existance, to which he has
received an Affirmative reply.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to ANNALS is on the war-psth for the street.
car lines, alleging they overload the cars.
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PETERSBURG.
Closing Exercises of st. PauPs schooi-"ra"-
mates and Honor Pupils.

PrrrRsnuRG. VA. Juno 11.--tSpecial. Tine
closing exercises of St. Paul's School took
Mace privately this morning. After more
than twenty years labor in our midst as q
teacher Professor Griswold. the principal OF
Tho school feels constrained on account-ot III
health TO give up the large and hourlshIn1g
school which he has built up IN our clty:, MS
snccessor Miss Laura NJ. Russell, with an
efficient corps of teachers Will continue Inc inc
school. To the following young ladle5 were
awarded distinctions Misses DalSle, n'I n'
NJ Stlinson Emma Beckwith. Eliza Dun
Ion ,Iosie Friend. Virginia Marks Annie Me
Kennev. Lillian Nichols. Mamie smith, helen
robinson. Belle Wright and Mamie Lyon.
Of these Miss Mamie Smith and MISS fielen
Robinson were especially distinguished as
havino obtained perfect marks IN every study
during the whole session. Ihere were no lu-i
graduates this year.
TO tho graduates in different schools we're
issued the following diplomas:
In Natural Sciences-Misses Daisie Alley.
Bessie Birdsong Maggie Bland. Eliza Dunlop,
Carrie Jones. Oracle kull, Katie Lewis, Anna
Lassiter. Cora ReInach and Helen Rosenstock-
In History-Alsses Daisie Alley, Bessie
Birdsong, Eliza Dunlop, Carrie Jones and
Oracle kull.
In Mathematics Kate Lewis.
In Geography Misses Emma Beckwith,
Lillian Nichols, Mary Patterson. Flore Pee
bIes Mary Bragg Robertson and Mamie
Smith.
To those who took the full course and OBJ
tanned not less than six golden reports were
awarded the gold medals-Misses Maggie
Bland. Virginia Hinton, Oracle kull, Anna
Lassiter. Kate Lewis, Florie PEBBLES and
Helen Rosenstock.
The Board Of Visitors of the Virginia Nor
nal and Collegiate Institute at its late meet
ing elected the officers, professors and teach
ers.
The Battersea cotton mill. one Of the largest
in the city, which was bought some time ago
10y Mr. Byrd, Of New York, has been pur-
chased from that gentlemen for a JOINT stock
company, which is to be organized III lew
days. The company will resume work at the
mill. which has been closed since last Noyem-
Der.
In the County Court OF Prince George to-
day Boiling Wilcox, who was elected Com
monwealth's attorney of that county at the
NAV election. declined TO qualify, and gohn
j. Cooke qualified in his place. W. +. BoiS-
sean qualified as sheriff, and Richard ..
Daniel as treasurer.
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Petersburg Perpetual Building and Loan
Association was held this afternoon, and the
same board of directors reelected.
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supreme Court Decisions.

WYrHEymLE. Va, June 11.-[Special.l The
following Supreme Court decisions were rem
dered yesterday:
Marks administrator against Petersburg
Railroad Company. Writ of error and super
sedeas from Petersburg. Judgment affirmed.
Opinion read 10y Judge Lewis
Musick against Musck. An appeal from
Russell county Decision affirmed. The Opin-
ion was read by Judge Lacy; Judge Lewis dis
SpUtin0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
Red Hair In History.

This word of encouragement is offered by
some kind-hearted woman TO girls who lament
their bright locks: THE GATHERINGS who made
Russia great had red hair; so had Maria The
pre it Isl so had Anne of Austria. who ruled
France 50 long: so had Elizabeth Of England.
and Catherine Borgia, as well as Marie An
toinette. whose blonde tresses had in them
CLINT OF gold Mary Stuart, Queen Of Scots,
might be added to the list New York
Il cd
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ME-. uafcher-Mlss Lones.

CHARLOTTE, n. c.. June 1l.--ISpecial. j
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss
Anna Jones. Of Greensboro, and Mr. +. A.
Hatcher. of Richmond Va. The ceremony
will take place on the nth.
The degree of d. ID. has recently been con-
fer4d on Rev. A. .sbIcManaway, Of this city,
by Keoshe College. Louisiana. Mr.. McMan-
away Is native of Virginia and lately Of
Petersburg.
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Talk to Augusta Farmers.

SrAuNToN. Va. June 11.-[Special. THE
Farmers Alliance Of Augusta county was adj
dressed to-day by State-Lecturer Robert
Snavely. of Wythe county. Va
He argued strongly in favor of the new
party said both of the old parties worked and
legslated against the farmers, and compelled
the farmer to organize for their own protec-
ton. He said the Alliance people failed to
appreciate the arithmetic OF the old parties
which made the Alliance poorer and other
classes richer, while the farmers constituted
at least 80 per cent. Of the voting population
of the country. He rdiculed the politicians
of both political parties. and made a strong
appeal for a third party. The farmers OF
Augusta county are divided On the question
eoifated hv tina Alliance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
GLORIOUS HERITAGE.
BOTETOURT COUNTY.
Suspicious Claim for Baggage Settied-Suffo-
Gated In "A Furnace Pipe.

Gated In Furnace Pipe.
GALA. Va, Juno 11-[Special "A very
funny claim for lost baggage was adjusted
here last Tuesday by Mr.. G. A. Lorraine. gen
erai baggage agent of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. and Matte Brown (colored), of
this place. It seems that Matte had al ordi-
nary black valise burned in the wreck at Fort
Spring tunnel about four weeks ago, and on
arriving at COvingtOn. Va, was advised by
lawyer to make out a bill tor what she had
and also for what she didn't have and file
the same against the railroad company for
payment. The company had the matter
thoroughly investigated, and after comparing
the size of the vaise and the number of artl-
cles the sworn statement said it contained de-
cided that something was wrong,. and
no doubt there was, as Will be
seen from the following list said to
have been packed in an eighteen-inch yalise
VIZ: four dresses. one el5. one Sl2. one $40,
and one rs; TWO hats, ~ and 50; three suits
of underwear, 80; one pair shoes, s3 one gold
watch and chain, SIS: one yallse. 49, total,
S93. When asked by Mr.. Lorraine why she was
not wearing her watch, replied that she did
not have a watch only locket worth -.
Further investigation proved that the whole
thing was "a put-uplob," as the girl acknowl-
edged that she didn't want to swear to such
statement. but the lawyer made her do So
Twenty dollars was offered and gladly accepted
as enough to cover the damages. This was
the only claim unsettled from the Fort
Spring wreck.
An unknown colored man was found dead
in one of the large pipes at Princess furnace.
Glen Wilton, yesterday morning The doctors
say that he must have been in the pipe
since Sunday. The supposition is that he
was a tramp and crawled in the pipe to rest
aud while asleep the gas caused sunocatlon.
Miss Nellie Price returned yesterday from
a. of
j. T.. Is. Stuart's school
All the crops in this section are looking
we'll after the rain. especially corn. Wheat
was slightly damaged by the storm. Nege7-
tables are coming in slowly. Green peas and
Irish potatoes are the first to make their APP
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN IRON BITTERS
.How go Cure All skin Diseases. -

SIMPLY apply "Swayne's Ointment No In.
ternai medicine required. Cures tetter, eczema,
itch, all eruptions on the face. hands nose, Ao.,
leaving the skin clear, white and healthy. Its
great healing and curative powers are possessed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
THE POOR AND UPPER CLASSES.

The relation between the poor whites and the
upper classes was not so intimate as that he
former lived very much as the lower peaSantry
do in all countries standing in somewhat in the
relation OF fetainers Of or dependents on the
planter class.
The distinction between the middle class or
small farmers and the weather. planters was
very clearly marked mp TO the time of the Revo-
luton. when the diffusion of the planter families
had greatly increased the number OF lesser
planters of good family connection. and when
the common defense of tho country opened the
path Of distinction TO all irrespective OF social
station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
AN OLD PLANTATION.

plantation prior TO the Revolution: THE princI-
pal situations that commanded my notice and
admiration were Shirley Hundred, seat of
Charles Carter, ESQ, at present IN the occupa-
charming place. The buildings are Of brick.
large, convenient and expensive. but now falling
TO decay. They we've erected at great charge
by. MIR. Carriers father. who was secretary of the
colony, and this was his favorte seat OF resi-
dence. The present proprietor has a most opu-
lent fortune and possesses such ayariety of seats
overooks this sweet one Of Shirley and suffers IL
TO fall into ruin, although the buildings must
have cost an immense sum in cons tructing and
would certainly be expensive 10 keep in repair"
lSgnythe's Travels, Va, Hist. Reg D. I2J
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
PRICELESS BENEFAcTION.

Raleigh's high spirit gave the colony price
less benefactiOn. He obtained in his charter (of
1880 provision that his colonists should hive
all the privileges of free denizens and relatives
of England, and were to be governed according
to such statutes as should by them be estab-
hshed so that the said statutes or laws conform
as conveniently as may be with those OF Eng
land" DC.
These guarantees were the rock on which
the American people founded their impreg-
nable claim 10 those rights which are
now deemed inherent and inalienable. They
bore an important part in the social az well as
the political life of the people. They were re-
newed in the charter OF 1000 under which the
colony came which finally secured in Virginia
q lasting foothold and established here, please
God forever the rule of the Anglo-Saxon race.
They we're never forgot by the stout adventur-
ers who came 10 endure the hardships leaving
their bodies in teStimonie Of their minds"
They formed the foundation of that pride and
independence which became so notablea charac-
terstc OF the social life and gave il its indiyid-
uality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
PRIMITIVE BUILDINGS.

AS the tide of settlement rolled westward
simple wooden houses were often bniit NV sba
slaves OF timber cut and sawed by hand mon
the place, TO which houses wings were added
for convenience as the family incrc.ed. There
themselves. the extravaganza being reserved
for the cheer dispensed within. The furniture
was often elaborate and handsome and gener.
rosewood, imported from England. Chariots
sna iour. were the ordinary mode OF travel for
ladies Of position the difficulties Of country
roads giving the gentry reasonable excuse for
gratifying their pride in this respect Their
lsiv OF tne horses yery early displayed itsef.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
vIRGINIA's SETTLERS.

Thus Virginia was settled with strong Eng
Esh feeling ingrained IN her with English Gus
toms and habits of life, with English ideas
modified only to suit the conditions of existence
here.
Among the chief factors which influenced the
Virginia life and nodded it in its peculiar form
were, think, this English feeling which /
would term a race feeling: the aristocratic
tendency; the combination of soil, climate and
agricultural product tobacco which made them
hn agricultural people and enabled them 10
support generous style as landed gentry; the
Churcn with It's organization, and the institu-
tlon Of slavery.
The fabulous reports of virginas wealth. so
well known that IL was trayestied upon the stage
~ q land where the pots and pans we're of gold,
and Jewels Of marvellous value were picked up
on the seashore to adorn the savage children,
undoubtedly az first induced many adytnturers
10 come 70 Virginia who had no thought of re-
meining longer than was necessary 10 mako
fortunes winch they proposed TO spend in Eng
land These were followed by others who
wished not to sever altogether their old ties.
ana lor many years life must have been intoer-
any hard 10 thoss accustomed to the paths of
on England. linus England for several genera
Mons vas TO me Nirginians home"
EfTEcT or SLAVERY.
The existence of African slaves brouobt in nv
Dutcn, English and New England traders. and
the expectation or persons who were sold ss
Identified servants, enabled the Virginians 10
cultivate their land and gave them the means TO
The Institution OF slavery was a poten. factor
In the beginning II was slow
The hrst cargo were bus twenty, who were
brought IN = Dutch. ship which put into Hamn.
ton Roads IN 1919. In io<o there were but 800 In
The colony. Ihe Massachusetts SLAYER, the
Rssss hs d hhowsysT been s,sd out q salem
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EASY. COMMENTED AND HAPPY LIVES.

On the whole THIS IS apparently not an mac
curate analysis of the character of the good
people OF Virginia at that time as they lived
their easy, contented, careless ives on their
plantations or farms In their orchard-embow
cred homes. The slaves were multiplying rap
idly. The laws devised TO regulate them. most
Of whom were sayagos fresh from the wilds of
Africa, may appear TO this humanitarian gener-
alton very harsh. but AT least they were no
severer than those enacted III Massachusetts,
and other colonies, and III practical operation.
This severity was tempered by the friendllness
which sprang up between the slaves and their
masters the relation between them invariably
becoming a sort of feudal one and the slaves
living happy and contented lives This appears
20 have been q continual puzzle 10 the outsiders
who visited the colony.
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THE OLD SPIRIT IN NEW FORM.

The old aristocratic spirit survived, but in a
new form. 1t was no longer, if it had ever been
based on birth or family connection. The spirit
remained. but the limits had extended. The old
planter families had become diffused The
times that tried mems souls had proved that
the Virginia spirit was not confined 10 the old
giandee connection. These still survived and
set the standard but honorable participation in
the great struggle for Independence was the
patent which with proper conduct and bearing
admitted into the circle Of Yirginian gentle
men.
The law OF primoseniture. the bedrock of An
hereditary aristucrncy was repealed by statute;
the Established Church was disestablish,d and
was succeeded by q statute for religious free
the last worthy 70 be placed on his tomb beside
the record OF the fact that be was the author OF
the Declaration OF Independence. He was an
adherent OF the church which he disestablishaS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-12
PROTESTS AGAINST TYRANNY.

Ubon Charles I for whom they were ready 10
vote or fight. claimed a monopoly Of the tobacco
trade. the loyal people OF Virginia protested
with a vigor which brought HIM 10 q stanu;
When Cromwell sent his Governor they deposed
him and reelected him that he might act only
by their authority. they offered Charles -. q
kingdom but when he granted virginia 10 CuI-
peper and Arlington they grew ready Tor reNo-
luton and finally after long series OF protest,
and dcnials these very people laying aside az
personal interest. flung down the gauntlet. de-
clared the colonies free and Independent States.
and. actuated by mere principal. went to war
MANY of the best-known Of the older N les
of Virginia are descended from royalIst felu-
gees.
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CHANGED CONDITIONS.


After the close of the Revolution there came a
period in which the conditions were somewhat
changed The rights for which the colonies
had contended had been recognized. indepen-
fying had been achieved. Much military re-
nown ha1 been won. All that had been fought
for had been secured. Meantime the Govern
ment OF the States had been formed and estab-
lished on basis which satisfied the thoughtful
ness and highmndedness Of the constructors
But all this was not without cost:
Many Of the great fortunes had melted away
in the patriotic fervor of the owners. The men
who made the war and won II paid for il.
George Mason had found his wish gratifed lie
had got the liberty for which he had striyen.
and with IT had also got the crust of bread with
which he had promised to be contented Thomas
Nelson, the wealthiest man in Virginia, who had
been the Revolutionary Governor and the COM
mander- in-c chief OF her forces leading them in
person, had pledged for their pay his entire
private fortune and had afterwards in
his seat as Virginia Representative
upon a motion 10 repudiate British claims,
swore that others might do as they pleased but
rs for him. so help him God, he would pay his
debts ike an honest man. Other fortunes had
gone likewise. When he died on one of his out
living places OF exposure and overwork IL is
tradition that his body was conveyed away in
the night and carried 10 his home 10 avoid the
danger OF having II seized by rapacious cred
itors His widow was left in her old age with
but one piece of property, single slave
The stern demands OF war had welded the diff
ferent elements into an extraordinary homo
geneOus people. The sudden creation OF new
government participated in by all and doing
away with privilege, had given every one a per-
sonal interest IN the State, which was novelty.
At the same time the methods Of life of those
who had been the leaders had established the
standard. and whether it was IN the 1idewatcr
or Piedmont, III the valley or beyond the noun
TAIN land holding in considerable quantity and
planterlfe III its carelessness and lavishness ro-
manned the style in vogue.
The new. order found the Yirginian estab-
lished in his habits and exhibiting in his life
distinctive civilization which, being entirely
content with it, he proposed to preserve and
transmit to his children.
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On the restoration some Of the adherents OIL
the commonwealth. finding England too hot
for them. came over: but they were held II no
very high general 6 eem and the old order con,
tinned to prevail. / he prit Of the colony will
atopted March 49, 1900 6i Whereas our late
surrender and admission to that execrahle
mower that soc bloodyly massacred the late hing
and gloriousO memory. hath made us. by
acknowledging them guilty of thtr crimes. TO
show our serious and hearty repentance anu de-
T. alton of that barbarous act: Bee II enacted
that the Goth of January. the day the said King
was boheaded. be annually solemnlzed with
fasting and PRAYERS. that our sorrowes may eX-
plate our crime and our teares wash away our
guilt. Hen Vol. H.. D. q.
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Holding true to the crown. the Virginians
when Charles ~. was a fugitive in Holland; sent
commissioners 10 offer him an uniapsed hing
dom bevond the seas. and according to Jones
Robertson she was the last Of his domlnions 20
acknowledge Cromwell, and the first 10 pro
tion-Jones Present State OF Virginia, page, e.
Yet there was that in the NIrgnians whlch
distinguished them for all their arlsfocrSalG
On fhe arisfocratic instinct was jealous watch
fitness of their liberties, a, gnardfulness OF
their rights which developed into a sterllng
inttfnct The standard was not birth nor
family connection 1t was one based on indlVi-
dual attainment.