The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-19
DIR. W. G. PEARSE DEAD.
THE Ex-MAYOR OFPETERSBUBGD DIES
AFTER 4 P1INFUL ILLNESS.

Sketch Of His Life-Bic Suit Against the CITY
of DanyilIe Decided In Favor Of the Defend
ants-Dcntist Deserts His Family in staun-
on-yirginia Affairs.
PETERSBURG Va, Mar. Especial. DIR.
W. G.. Pearse died at his residence, IN this
city, last night. after a painful illness. He
was native of New York. He came 10 VIZ
ginia in 1855 and located in Dinwiddle county.
He was at one time Mayor Of Petersburg In
June 1866. during the reconstruction period
an election was held here. under military
supervision. at which however none but white
citizens voted and Hon. Charles +.
Collier and a council Of substantial
gentlemen were chosen. Mr.. Collier was
turned out OF Office in two years and kush
I,uroess Amounted in his stead by General
Schofield on the 1st Of April. 1868. MI. bur,
CESS took the oath Of office and the lron-cia1
oath July 2. 1868. On the LIST OF April
1869 the new irOn-clad council TOOK
possession. and General W. c. Newberry, who
had been a Union officer. was appointed by
General StOneman. In June, 1863 General
Newberry was removed, and DR.. w. G. Pearse
appointed Mayor. In March, 1870, Gov G. g.
Walker, under the provisions OF the EnaDling
act appointed a council consisting of repre-
sentatives Of all shades, the purpose being that
Of Cancellation and practical reconstructlon.
DIR. Pearse resigned and the Council appoint
ed General Newbeny Mayor.
On June 8. 1870. General kewberry. having
resigned again Mr.. J. p. Williamson. now
prominent tobacconist Of this place, was elect
cd Mayor by the Council. In May, 1870, Frank
lin Wood was elected by popular vote,
the State having been admitted TO the
Union under the Recontruction acts. lie
took his seat for two years on the hrst OF
July. -
Mr. Peter Brown. residing on Harding
street. died very suddenly last night while
conversing with his wife. Mr.. Brown was
employed at the S. W. Nenable tobacco com
pany's factory in this city. and on hls return
home from work ate his supper and then be-
gan to smoke his pipe Mr.. brown While
talking with her husband noticed strange
look on his face and asked him If he was not
sick Mr.. Brown said he was not, ana CON
tinucd 10 smoke his pipe. Suddenly ne zen 70
the floor. Mrs. Brown called for help. ana with
the assistance of some of the neighbOrs got her
husband in bed. After he had been put ~
bed Mr. Brown still said that he did not feel
sick. Shortly after he got into bed he was
taken with vomiting and died IN few mo-
ments
Mr. Wilson, while passing, along Washing
ton street this morning. and when opposite
the residence Of Mr.. John ID. Grammor, he
was attacked by a large st. Bernard dog
belonging to that gentleman, and was very
seriously bitten on the hand, arm and leg.
Blood flowed freely from the wounds.
A revival was begun tonight at the Wesley
Methodist Episcopal church, of which Rev.
r. r. Wilson is pastor
At a meeting OF ST. Patrick's Beneficial So
ciety, held last night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term: II. Cartln'
president: n. J. Francis vice-presdent; Rev
r. j. O'Farrell, chaplain and treasurer; Luxe
Thayer. secretary; j. NJ. Burke. w.
T. Maher and lessee Lodge. trustee
committee; Investigating committee. Richard
Joyce, p. Sangunettee and William Kimar-
ten The Society decided To have ball on
the 31st instant and the following were APP
pointed a committee 10 make all necessary ar
Engagements for the same. John Ruck. n. D.
Francis. John Heilan and William Kllmarten.
This morning Mr.. Samuel Stegar and Miss
Josie Ledbctter were united IN marriage aJ
the residence Of the brides father MIR. Rufus
Ledbetter on Old street, IN the presence OF
large assemblage of invited friends. Rev. &.
r. Gibson was the officiating minister.
Messrss. Isham Dyer and Rufus Clary acted as
ushers Tho bridal party left this morning
Tor Amelia county.
A colored woman. named Elvira Baugh. re-
siding on DOnouGh's alley near Old street,
was very seriously burned this morning:
While under the influence of liquor she laid
down in front of the fireplace and fell asleep.
Her clothing took fire and before the flames
could he extinguished she had been burned
in a horrible manner from her waist down.
About / o'clock this morning the dry goods
and auction house of Mr.. w. A. Perkins, on
Sycamore street. was discovered 10 be on fire
and an alarm was at once turned III. The
flames were soon eXtinGuished by the fire De
partment, but the stock of goods was badly
damaged by water. Mr.. Perkins es-
Inmates his loss at $4,000. There Is
an insurance of $4,000 on stock and
$1,000 on the building. which Is owned
by Mr.. c. II. Cuthbert II is not thought
that the damage to the building will exceed
$500. The origin of fire Is not known.
Miss Hattie Davis of Richmond, who has
been on a visit to friends in Petersburg, has
returned home.
Ex-Governor William +. Cameron. who has
been confined TO the house for some weeks
past by sickness, is able to be out on the
streets to-day.
The peanut market is very quiet. Prices
are, for hand picked, 4c.; extra hand -picked,
&c. farmers stock, 2s4@3Ac. Receipts are
rather light, with a very few orders from the
Northern and Western markets.