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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
EASTER.

The Queen Of Feasts" commentaries the
greatest event in the history of mankind-the
resurrection from the dead of the crucified
Saviour-by His triumph over death declared
TO be the Son Of God" BY that grand accom-
plshment all that Christ claimed for himself
and that was claimed for him, was established
and confirmed forever. The gates were
lifted up, the everlasting doors were
opened, the King of Glory entered
in-aifd all prophecy was fulfilled IN the
bringing in Of Everlasting Righteousness. the
Amounting Of the Most Holy. The rent veil OF
the Temple opened the sanctuary 10 the
world: and that revelation proclaimed the
openinc of Heaven to mankind Life and
Immortality brought 10 Light by the Gospel.
There is. at this beautiful and glorious sea-
son Of the year, strong harmony in all crea-
ton with this day of rejoicing to the world
"Benedicite Omnia opera
The time has passed when Easter comes rs
belonging TO any denomination of Christians,
hardly even to Christendom. The thought
Of the life beyond the grave, "the pleasing
hope. the fond desire, the longing
after Immortality" is the deepest and
most earnest craving Of the soul. 1t Is the IN
stinct the seal, the divine mysterious Jewel
of the soul-man's credential rs Lord of Crea-
ton. We cannot believe that we are dust
only. returning 10 dust. a brief. candle ceasing
forever with the breaking Of its candlestick
We cannot, we will not believe that the loved
and beautiful, the dear and hOnored treas
ures Of our soul, that have been the light OF
our lives part from us forever Their lights do
not 90 out. Our own consciousness, our pro-
foundest convictions, the depths of our being
protest against their extinguishment. When
their stay here is over, we consecrate the
earth itself by committing to its bosom all
that remains Of them, but with all confidence
looking to the general resurrection at the last
day. and the life of the world to come.
At this season of the year. the swelling,
bursting earth, the starting buds, the new,
fresh leaves the blossoms, the fitting clouds
all the world in a holiday attire, resonant
with the songs of the birds, seems TO join the
grand triumphal hymn Arise Shine, for
Thy Light is Come" On, softly, sweetly'
beautifully, Mother Nature, with renewed
youth, seems smilingly to sing gentle low
ing song Of awakening over infant immortaIs
sleeping in their beds The old earth bap-
tised in the rains and floods of winter seems
rising to a new life of righteousness and JOY.
Resurrection is in tho ground and air and
skies. Everything bespeaks JOY and tells Of
hope and promise. The old things have
passed away with the dreary discomfort Of
long cold months, and all things haze become
rev. The Heavens themselves have taken a
deeper blue, and the beautiful clouds n special
freshness, and the earth breathes out pure
and delicious fragrance for the time. All
souls feel the buoyancy and general impulse
the soul of humanity publishes and responds
The Lord is risen!-The Lord is risen in
deed" And the world rejoices in the shout:
Thanks be TO God that giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

The position OF the South to-day in trade
IS Of peculiar interest 10 the Northern manu-
facturer and merchant. From the close Of
the civil war up 10 three years ago the South
ern States were regarded %, the dumping
ground for goods which could hardly be
ranked as good seconds. and there We're only
a comparatively few scattering merchants
who cared u solicit this trade. The impr0y-
ing process in the South WAS gradual. but 10
has at last become powerful enough 70 Tadi-
cally change the character of its trade
The past three years the South has assumed
a position IN our markets that has made II a
factor of great weight, and rs trade i as
much sought after and solicited to-day AS that
of any section Of the country. 1t Is no longer
the outlet for seconds and Tor cheap goods,
as formerly; its increased trade demands
desirable goods and IT has taken n rank to-
day with its sister States OF the North and
West The importance OF this trade il So
verely recognized the present spring season.
and merchants and jObbers are keen in their
disappointment at not realizing their expecta-
tlOns from IT,
The South has for the moment stopped
buying, and its absence from the market
makes large void. The financial depression
in the South. the bankruptcy Of some of is
leading firms the unsatisfactory moving Of
It's cotton crop, the temporary quietus given
10 manufacturing development and 10 its
boom towns have told severely upon IL
tradesmen. and thrown over all "A spirit OF
conservatism IL is well that IL IS So A too
rapid growth is always dangerous. and a tenn
pOrary check has been given 10 the South
that can be accepted as test OF its strength
Ii will start afresh. and be the stronger for
the rest given 70 Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
VIRGINIA WRITER'S.

One Of the most gratifying indications of in
creasing wealth and prosperity in the State Is
the marked growth of literary spirit among
our people The literary excellence Of the
Northern States has been much praised. but
probably Virginia could, with an unequal
population, challenge a comparison with the
proudest among them in works of an endur-
ing and classical character. Unfortunately
Virginia has been called upon to do nearly all
the work Of the other Southern States, and, Of
course, devoid as they have been, by reason
of their exclusive agricultural character. Of
literary activity, she is held responsible for
not equalling the whole North in literary pro-
duction-a thing manifestly impossible
At all events we have no reason 10 be
ashamed of the outlook for 1891. Our novel
and magazine writer's. Amelie Rives. Thomas
n. Page, Mrs. Burton A. Harrison, Messrs.
Mcclellan, Charles w. Coleman, G.. We're Ty-
Ter and others are hard at work, while in the
the more sober walks of thought we hear that
Miss Kate Mason Rowland will soon present
us with Life of George Mason Mr.. Will
liam Writ Henry with "A Life OF Patrick
Henry" President Lyon q. Tyler. Of William
and Mary College with book on Parties
and Patronage in the United States; "and there
are others also, whose names do not just now
recur, who are promising us literary treat.
One of the most active agencies in our midst
is the Virginia Historical Society, their last
publication. with copious notes from that in
defatigable laborer in Nirginias past, r. A.
Brock, Ii D.. is worthy of all praise. being
the great work of the late Hugh Blair Grigsby
on the Virginia Convention of 1888.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

nouncing the people of the South for having
degraded the negro by holding him for two
hundred years in slavery. The only claim
which the American negro has to the respect
full consideration Of mankind is due to the
discipline of the servitude through which he
has passed. for 1t fostered in him qualities
that have removed him from the original type
The American negro is very great improve
ment upon the African negro of the present
dav. and if the societies Of the North to which
we have referred were to pass resolutions ex-
pressing their grateful appreciation of the
services which the Southern people have per-
formed in civilizing the African savage. they
would be much nearer the mark than they are
now in passing resolutions Of condemnation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
SHALL CANADIANS ExTERMINATE OUR
SEALS?

In the April number Of Harper's Magazine
Mr.. Phelps. our late Minister to England. APP
rointed by Mr.. Cleveland. furnishes an article
OF great interest upon the Behring Sea con-
troversy. in which the facts and legal princi-
pies involved are shown with great clearness,
and the American side presented with such
vigor as 10 appeal TO the patriotism Of the
country at large 10 sustain MIR. Blaine in his
difficult negotiations with Lord Salisbury.
As nearly everybody who has not been paid
10 read about it has skipped this Behring Sea
controversy. we give the substance of the
facts. as stated by Mr.. Phelps
The Seal Fishery of Alaska is the greatest
in the world. and was the chief inducement
to our government TO pay Russia in 1867 over
81 .OOO. OOO for that,-then believed TO be
desolate territory.
The seal. rs il we'll known, is an amphibious
animal. requiring both land and water for its
existence, and especially for its propagation. 1t
has q fixed habitation on the Alaskan shore,
from which it never long departs and to which
it constantly returns To this territory, there
fore, where it makes It's home and where 1t
breeds, It belongs, and 50 sustains business
as much entitled 10 the protection of our Gov
eminent as the commerce of any port.
1t is a fixed habit of the seal TO seek seclu-
sion during the breeding season and this
habit must be allowed and protected or the
breeding stops To find the place best suited
for their requirements. the Alaskan seals an
nually migrate from the main shore and is-
lands close by, across n portion of the open
sea 10 the Pribyloff islands which form part
of Alaska, though more than three miles
from the main land. For some years past il
has been the custom Of certain Canadians
to waylay these seals and kill them in the
open sea while travelling 10 and from the
islands to the mainland Many that are shot
are lost in the sea and none are in perfect con-
dition. while the injury thus done to our col
ony of seals is best shown by the reduction Of
the number of skins taken by the American
Seal Co mpany from 100, 900 in 1856 TO 21,OO0 in
1890.
The question then is: "Shall the Canadians
be permitted TO abuse their right to travel
freely over this open sea by destroying an
American interest, 10 which they obtain a
transient accessz" Shall they hang around
our shores just outside the marine league TO
destroy such Of our breeding seals as may by
an irresistible instinct of their nature come
within their gun-shot?'
Reason, analogy. and precedent are all
against these Canadian poachers and the
people Of the United States. regardless Of
party. ought 10 back Mr.. Blaine and encour-
age him to take such steps as may be neces-
sary TO put a stop TO the seal piracy. II is
plain that Mr. Phelps great popularity of the
Court Of St James has not made of him
either an anglomaniac or given him anglopho-
bia, and it is fair to presume that ii Cleveland
were President and Mr.. Phelps had charge of
the seal business, the question would be
promptly settled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
DOINGS ~ lI.fNCHESTER.
Items of Interest From the other Side of tho
River.

Items OF Interest From the Other Side OF tho
River.
The public schools Of Chesterfield will give
o holiday tomorrow.
Mr.. William G. Taylor has been kept at
home during the past week in consequence Of
rheumatism.
Mr.. A. A. Aliens condition remains the
same His many friends hope that he will
soon be able to be out again.
Mr. T. l.. WOodfns friends claim that no
will be nominated for Commissioner Of tho
Revenue on the first ballot at the convention
to be held on the sth OF April at Chesterfield
Courthouse
Miss Beulah Bell, of this city painfully, was
injured at Wntlock's factory last Thursday
in the stampede which occurred there.
The bad weather Of the past month or so
has greatly retarded the farmers Of Chester
field who say they are about month behind
with their work.
CITY Engineer Nelson has received letter
from Colonel Waring. of Newport, Il. l., stat
ing that he cannot fix day when lie can
come H. Manchester, on account Of sickness
IN his family.
Colonel Waring is sanitary engineer of
considerable reputation, and has been selected
by the Street Committee as consulting engi-
neer in connection with establishing sewers
III Nldututsitls
He will give his views and the benefit of his
experience 10 the Street Committee, who are
now giving the sewage question their careful
consideration.
Ii seems to be the intention Of the commit
tee to secure a good sewage system for the
city this spring, and they are now giving the
matter their best thought.
Services appropriate 10 the day will be held
to-day. Easter. IN some OF the churches.
At Meade Memorial Episcopal church there
will be an Easter celebration at $50 O'Clock
in the afternoon. and the morning srryices
will be especially interesting
The rains and snow have caused the rivers
TO rise throughout the State. The Appomat-
tox has overfiown its banks, and the james is
again several feet above its usual height. and
still rising
The culyert at the corner of Seventh and
Perry streets proves inadequate 10 carry of
the water. The flow was so great on Friday
that man had to be kept at that point TO
clear away the sand as it washed down and
settled on the street-car tracks.
atThe Druids' ball, which took place in
Leader Hall Friday night, was quite largely
attended, considering the inclement weather.
The music was good and dancing was kept up
until a late hour.
The prize for the best lady dsncer-a hand
some silver goblet-was awarded Miss Berthe
Burgess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
New York 1imes.l

Among the eight condemned naval vessels
for the purchase of which bids We're opened
the other day, were the Brooklyn, the
Juniata. the Ossipoe. and the Qunuehaug, all
not very long ago on station service. They are
examples OF how the wooden navy is drop
ping away. and probably theywill bee followed
before long by tho Omaha. the Iallapooea
and Others. Meanwhile the Cialena. the
Nina, and the Iriana are beached. and 40
least one Of them broken up. The recently
issued Navy Register, when compared with
some Of its predecessors Of few years ago,
shows that with all the admirable aetiy-
ty of the last SIX on eight years
what has thus far been accomplished,
80 far as numbers are concerned. hardly makes
up for the vessels that have been dropped out
This will continue 10 bee true for some time %
come OF course the new vessels are lnc0m-
parably more effective than those they re-
place, but that also only represents the gene
raj progress made by all nations in naval con-
structon. Several of the eight vessels on
which bids have been received were very eff
cient IN the civil war. like the Brooklyn, for
example: but their day Is over. As soon as
this batch Of vessels is finally disposed of. 9TH
ers will go while some of the new vessels are
very large and Will be a long time building, SD
that any actual increase III numbers Will take
years yet 10 accomplish.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
EcciSless MT. Mckinley.
Now York Mnrll.l

Mr. McKinley's defeat seems 20 have rs-
lieyed him. IN bis own mind. az the o1lcf q
which his position and reputation former
imposed. of keeping within sight Of the 'fl'l
IN his public uttemuce,. in hl- speech 81.
Worcester Mr. Mckinley repeated the u.l~.
lous falseh0od that "the foreigner pays f.a
duty" At Boston he had the temeriiy 3. .s
that there Is not single article thar d, li. 70
because OF the tariff of lS.O.' Mr. Mchiua.
Of course knows that this IS not tfg. .rl
there Is not merchant.au Intelligent mHl
shopping woman IA the country who 4 .,
not know IL to te untrue II D., m-
possible 70 advance the average lI,
from IS 20 90 per cent. A. Mr. ST.
kinlcv has admitted that bis tauf Hl
did, without causing an advance in poi '-.
Imported wooden clothing. domestic and t.-.
eigu carpets. linens knit goods. gloves.
hosiery. glassware. cigars and hundreds
other articles are higher because of the 'arf.
The increased duties had uo other logical 0-
ayowed purpose than % compel importers .
foreign manufactures to charge more ari n
enable domestic manufacturers Co l0 0.
without this protection does not pr0t...
And did not Mr. Mckinley declare from t.a
stump last yolrtiat Le 'despistd choaYnr-,
and defend higher prices as indicative pros.
Derltyy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
CREAM or THE PRESS.
Comments on Current Topics Cuiied From
Leading Journals.
charleston News and Couricr.l

charleston News and Couriorl
A story is going the rounds Of the press 10
the effect that U. S. Grant applied 10 Gov
ernor Morton, Indiana, in the early days OF
the war. for the command Of a regiment Of In
diana troops and failed 10 obtain a comms,
sion becaue all the colonies that were needed
had been appointed.
There is nothing surprising about this story,
but it recalls another one which was WIS,
pered about after the war. and which would
be very interesting indeed if It could be proved
TO be true. as it credited tho same
great soldier with having first offered his
services TO the Confederate cause. The sub
stance Of this curious legend was that
Grant offered himself a. a candidate for n
leutenancv in n company which was beng
organized in ono of the Western cities ST.
Louis-we believe. and that he was rejcctad
for reasons Of purely personal nature. We
are aware that the subject is delicate one,
and will not therefore 90 into It further. If
any Of the ST. Louis papers are Interested IN
it, however. and will Investigate It carefully,
they will find. we are sure, that the story IS
not unknown in that city, even II 1t has no
foundation in fact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
Wreck of the Steamer Similarly


The stranding on Tuesday Of the Earn line
steamer Strathairly on the Carolina shore,
with much loss of life, Is only one of many re-
cent disasters which apparently illustrate the
need Of more lights and more lite-saylng sta
lions on the coasts contiguous To Cape Hat
teras. Old sailors dread less 10 go around
Cape Horn, il Is said, than 10 60 around Cape
Hatteras in winter. The Government will
eventually establish a powerful light on the
Outer Diamond Shoal. of llatteras. But be
tween Cape Hatteras light and Boyd's Is
land light. distance Of about thirty miles,
there Is no light Between the thirty
fifth and thirty-siXth parallels OF lat
latitude that part of the Carolina coast
exposed to the most gigantic waves and
tempests Of the Atlantic has twelyclghts. five
of which only are on the outer coast line,
while on the New England coast between the
33d and saith parallels there are twenty-one
lights The latter number may not be- more
than are absolutely needed for the safety of
navigation on the Maine coast But, If So, II
would seem evident that the vicinity of Hat
terms. along which passes the greater part OF
our coastwse shipping should be better
lighted and supplied with Efe-saying stations
al shorter intervals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

Daniel. tho shrewdness and intellectual power
Of Randolph Tucker and the thorough know.
edge of industrial movements possessed by
Major Hotchkiss could present splendid
panorama of the really remarkable opportun
ties that tho New Dominion, formerly tl,
Old Dominion. now presents.
The material for their addresses has leor
substantially prepared for them m advance
all that there would bee for them 10 do would
be 10 clothc the iAcis with the cGrb az t..if
rs an industrial centre would have been 0r',
to express hone "a woi.-tlundel hope. Do F,
true to-day. anybody who speaks of Nrgn,
as an industrial centre can p0iUt Co tang .s
results, % victories actually achieved g. Pr.
sources whose existence has already been
proved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
Senator Daniel.
[Frederickshnrg starl

Senator Daniel says he will take an interest
in Virginia politics this year. The next Leg
iglature will elect his successor. The Senator
il out with hammer and hand-saw looking
after his fonces Washington Post.
In the first place. Senator Daniel always
takes an interest in Virginia politics There
is not county in Virginia that has not heard
his voice time and again in advocacy Of Dem
ocratic supremacy. It's true the next Legls-
lature wifi elect his successor, but We feel a.
sured that there is no necessity for HIM 70 be
"out with hammer and hand-saw looking
splendid condition; there is not q doubtful
rail or post: his successor will he John W.
Daniel Our astute contemporary surely IS
able 10. read tho handwriting on the wall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
To Speak OF Virginia.


The Real Estate Exchange of Virginia has
conceived the idea OF requesting Senator John
John W. Daniel, ex-Congressman John Ran.
dolph Tucker and Major Jed Hotchkiss. all
yirginians. 10 90 through the North and make
addresses, setting forth the material advant-
ages OF Virginia II would be q great move II
the gentlemen named could be induced to IN
destAks the mission. The eloquence Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
IadY Wnshineton.. Ten rnrtv.

There will be % rehearsal of the Lady Wl-h-
ingtou Ten Party which Is to Dee given during
the Carnival de ia Mer) on Tuesday ueN 90
$50 =. NJ
ANY Of the children participating I'M This
entertainment who arc uot present on this ..-
ca-ion will not boz boo the party ON April lN-.
Owing to the ;arious church and scl00. Dr.
-angamcuts for Easter Monday. the geu.rl
meeting OF the ladies' Interested DOB tho car.a-
yal will boz held on Tuesday at ID ir fle
Young Mems Christian Association building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
SEVERE NORTHE1STER.
Much Damage From the Storm Near Newport
News-Circuit Court.

NEWPORT NEWS Va. Mar. 2S.-lSpecial. j
A severe northeaster prevailed yesterday in
this section. 1t is feared there has been much
suffering on the coast.
Judge b. T. Gunter held special term Of
the Circuit Court here yesterday. He was un.
able to finish the docket at the regular term.
The building for the ice factory is going up
rapidly. With the factory and the large stock
of the Newport News Ice Company. our PEG.
pie ought TO be able to keep cool" this sum-
mer.
The Peninsula Baptist Union meets to-day
ct Bethel. York county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

The Reading Iron Works have given notice
Of reduction of wages on April LIST. About
1000 workmen are affected Abiding to the
cut, the Philadelphia Record says: The iron
business is dull, and tho workingmen recog-
nise the necessity that lower wages shall fol.
low lower prices for output. Blu, the work.
ingmen do not recognize the potency Of pro-
teotive tariffs 10 sustain wages. That foolery
has bad IL day."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

The TINES this morning presents its read
ers with the most complete and interesting
telegraphic service ever seen in a Richmond
paper. Besides our regular United Press dis
patches Of from 1900 to $1,000 words, and
our accustomed Sunday specials from New
York and Washington, interesting cable
specials are furnished by the Dunlap Cable
Company, containing the latest European
gossip. In word, The TINES this morning
is bright compendium of the latest news
of the world, foreign. domestic and local. and
feels that IT can safely challenge comparison
as model modern journal with any Of its
Southern contemporaries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

THE Portsmouth Progress should have
credited the article entitled Diversity Of
Products" 10 THE RICHMOND TINES, in whose
columns it originally appeared as an editorial,
and from which it was copied by the Advance,
probably without being credited to the source
from which it was taken by that paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
Henrico Supervisors.

A meeting of the Board Of Supervisors for
Hennco county had been called FOR yesterday
noon at the county courthouse. Owing 10
the inclement weather. however. Mr.. Grant
was the only member present, and the meet
ing had to be postponed until April 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

The news that Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby. Of
New York, is dying will create widespread
feeling Of regret Besides being brilliant
orator and an intellectual divine, he has been
closely identified with public movements
tending to good municipal government, while
his utterances on the question Of temperance
We're always marked by wisdom and modeYa-
ton.