Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-19
he is A SAD SEA DOG
HOW Ths GALLANT" CAPTAIN OF
THE pocoMoKe WAS CALLED DOWN.
The Crops and weather on the Eastern
shsrc-rciiticai Energy Wasted
on the Primary.

OSANcoCK, May fb.-Last Monuay snoHuy
after the new steamer Pocomoke, OF the |
Fastorn.Shorc Lane. arrived here some la |
dies were walking down one OF the streets
OF the town leading TO the wharf when O
negro man employed on the steamer
crowded one OF them of the sidewalk into
the gutter. A gentleman who was just be-
hind the ladies' ran up and struck the ne
cro severe blow, which caused him to
take 10 his heels and seek refuge on the
boat. Captain Richard Howard. command
inc the steamer, took sides with the negro.
and remarked to some persons on the
wharf that the man who struck the negro
Was q coward and could be chased into the
harbor by any person who would show
fcht Several persons present resented
tho Captains remark. and matters began
q grow so warm that the Captain deemed
II best TO consult his safety by retiring
from the wharf 70 securer place on board
the steamer.
HE DECLINED.
The depreciatory remark of Captain
Howard was reported 20 the man who had
struck the negro, and when the steamer
returned here yesterday that gentleman
went down 20 the wharf and invited the
gallant Captain 20 test his running quail
ties, but as the Captain did not seem in
clined TO accept the invitation the gentle
man proceeded to express his opinion OF
the Captain and all who upheld him in
language more forcible than elegant. He
also gave him notice that II he allowed
that negro 10 land here he would have TO
take the consequences. ltisreported here
that the negro has been discharged, but
much bad feeling continues 70 exist here
against the officers of the steamboat COM
pany who attempted TO shield an unman-
nerly and rufiianly negro who had oeen
u. g.. 49,
Sidewalk Of the town.
THE CROPS.
The recent cold weather did oonsidera-
bic damage 10 the early trucks in this sec
ton. MANY persons who had set out large
fields in sweet-potato sprouts Will have 10
repiant them, and green peas, strawoerries,
radishes, and other small crops have been
considerably set back. II had been hoped
that there would be an abundance OF early
Reaches here. but il is now. certain that
only O very small crop will be gathered:
The prospect, however, for large crop OF
sweet potatoes, the great staple OF Acco-
mac, is fine. At present farmers are ship
ping strawberries, kale. radishes, and IN
few cases green peas, for which they are
getting good prices IN the eastern markets.
POLITICAL.
Since the Democratic primary election in
Accomac one hardly hears any one saw any
thing about the regular election, which
takes place on the fourth Thursday in Nav.
More interest was manifested in the pm
mary election than in any general election
ever held here, and in consequence the
Democrats polled about 200 more votes
than they ever polled before. All the en-
eroy of the people seems TO have been
spent in the primary. and such apathy and
indifference now prevail among the Demo-
Gratis that the Republicans may be able to
capture some of the Offices unless the
Democrats wake up again. In Northamp-
ton, however, the coming election Is the
all.absorbing topic of conversation. The
negroes have O considerable numerical ma
iority in that county, and they have nomi-
rated full ticket tor county and
district officers. consisting partly OF
negroes and partly OF white Republicans.
The negro candidate for Commonwealth
attorney is Fred. Burruss, q Young mulat-
20. who was educated at some college IN
Illinois and was admitted TO the bar IN
Northampton about one year ago. He Is
man of some sprightliness and Is shld 10
he an aggressive and incendiary speaker.
always urging the negroes 70 draw the
color-line and vote for members of their
own Face for Office whenever they have an
opportunity TO do so. The other candl-
date for Commonwealth attorney is
Edgar J. Spady, Esq, an old Republican
and a man OF high character and excellent
ability. He has always been moderate
of all who know him. II is thought that
he will get the solid Democratic vote IN
addition 10 many Republicans. both white
and colored.
IN NORTHAMPTON.
At Cape Charles City, in the lower part
of Northampton. the political situation IL
complicated and unpromising. In that
young and growing town there are three
tickets in the field for municipal officers
nemnpTaftn In6pnpnHOnt and
one composed entirely of negroes-and II
is feared that unless wise counsels prevail
and the Democrats and Independents
unite on one ticket the negroes Will carry
the election. This would be terrible
calamity TO Cape Charles, as the great ma
jority of the negroes there are squatters,
who have recently gone there and have no
permanent interest in the prosperity OF
The place.
BURNED TO DEATH.
Clara. the five-year-old daughter of AL
fred ]. Vessels, residing between Drum
mondtown and Pastina, was accidentally
burned 10 death last Wednesday. In the
absence of her parents she attempted 10
Gindie FIRE when her clothing ignited and
she was burned TO q crisp before assistance
reached her. She fingered only about one
hour and died in horrible asonies.
MASONIC.
Chesapeake Lodge Of Masons in this
town holds communications nearly every
week In order TO keep the work well up.
Last night two entered apprentices were
initiated. and next Friday night being the
regular monthly communication one can
didate will be raised TO the sublime degree
of Master Mason and two or three Others
passed to the degree of fellOw-craft. Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master Mears says that
this is one Of the brightest lodges in East
ern Virginia.
THE BEST PART OF THR WORLD.
Mr.. Mosby ii. Payne. formerly OF Lynch
burg, but now president of the First Ma
tonal Bank of Buchanan, Va, who has
been visiting his sister, the wife of Rev.
A. &. Bergman, of Onancock, has returned
Nome with his aged mother. MIR. Payne Is
largely interested in improvement and de-
velopment companies in Southwest Viz
gina, but he says the Eastern Shore taken
all together is the best part of the world
he has ever seen. This is also the opinion
of Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, OF Har-
ward University, whose description Of the
Eastern Shore Of Virginia in a recent num-
Der of The Nation has been mentioned in
the DISPATCH.
The refreshing rain that began to fall
here Wednesday night and continued TILL
TO-DAY was very welcome TO the farmers OF
this section, whose crops were beginning
20 suffer from dry weather.
Rev. j. Il. Pruitt, pastor of the Baptist
church here. who fell last Saturday while
romping with some little glrls and PAIN
fully bruised his thigh, Is out again and
will fill his appointments tomorrow.