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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
Norfolk Ferry Bill.

There are number of gentlemen in tho
city from Norfolk who are variously in
terested in the judgeship, the ferry bill and
the pilot laws.
The ferry bill providing for increased facil-
tiles between Norfolk and Portsmouth seems
10 meet with the approval of ali the senators
and members OF the House. The bill was
presented at the last session and was not
passed owing 70 q few Objectionable features.
These have now been eliminated and the
passage OF the bill is assured.
Norfolks rapid growth certainly merits and
needs increased ferry facilities.
The following prominent citizens are here.
variously representing the measures men
toned Captain Oscar Edwards, W. \.
Degge. News and Courier; ". A. Edwards,
Public Ledger: w. A. Young. clerk of court;
W. w. Dey. commissioner oi reyenue' Frank
Grandy. John l.. Degge. DR.. Green, j. +.
Crocker, w. L. Webster, A. II. Hawks,
John A. Lesner. Sam w. Lyons. j. +. Law
Ter. Robert Deiarnette. W. N. Portlock,
Judge Parker. Captain J. W. MeCarrick.
Walter Sharp L. -. Smith. Holt w. Page.
j. Frank East and II. l.. Smith.
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Fiuyanna Masons Grip.

COLUsnIA Va. Dec. i0.-(SpccisL l-Withers
hall here last night. il being a regular stated
communication. 1. A. shepherd, ". M.; George
Z Hoogson. 5. W. and George i. Zachary j..
W., were named a. the representatives. 10 the
meeting OF the Grand Lodge on next Tuesday
night The meeting was quite largely attended,
many visitors from Richmond. Lynchburg,
Gladstone and other points were present and
ID. u. q. Master. J. j. Ancell. conferred tie
Master Degree on a prominent railroad Official.
The canvass in this county fOr county judge
ship has been quite animated. nye citizens
applying for IL. and the selection OF either one
men.
he grip seems 10 have undispnted sway In
this town and vicinity. No one family has SO
far cscaped its rayGgcs some OF the older peo-
pic are now quite III with II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
Another Triumph for Miss Decca,

recently gave one OF her inimtable song re-
citals here. The first part OF the programme
Was devoted 10 English, French aud German
songs; the second part 10 Italian. Spanish and
American songs Mile. Decca renders these
songs as they are sung in their respective coun-
tries. and her dialect singing Is remarkable.
She sang Sing, Smile, Sumber.' aud Home,
Jenny Lind was last heard. When the late ".
W. Corcoran heard Miss Decca sing Home.
Sweet Home" he was SO mu,h pleased that no
presented her with portrait Of John Howard
graph.
Las, evening, Joseph Jefferson. supported by
strong company, appeared in The Heir at
nature that has always placed him far beyond
all other comedians now on the stage The
most conspicuous among his supporters ves
Louis James, who is nlaying the part formerly
taken by the late w. J. Florence.
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bills as follows: To amend the immigration
and naturalization laws; TO provide service
pension for surviving soldiers OF the war and
additional amount 90 prisoners OF war; to re-
duce the number of pension ratings 10 ten:
10 abolish pension agencies and 10 lessen the
expenses Of examining boards
Mr.. Paddock. of Nebraska offered n bill
creating permanent tariff commission.
Mr.. vest. of Missouri. introduced "A bin TO
prohibit monopoly in the Transportation Of
cattle 10 foreign countries. Mr. Vest also in
troduced bill amending the interstate COM
merce law and Joint resolution in regard to
the export trade OF cattle.
Mr.. Plumb, of Kansas. offered bill to Gre
ate "a commission; also q bill Tor the retirement
of national bank notes and the free coinage
of silver.
Mr. Sawyer of Wisconsin, introduced
Dill extending the free delivery postal system.
MONEY LENDING BUSINESS
Mr. PETER submitted resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Finance 20 inquire into
and report upon the actual expenses of the
business of money lending as conducted in
the United States by banker and loan agents.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Plumb laid before the Senate n resou-
tion which he said he should call up at a
future day expressing the desire of Congress
that the remains OF that illustriOus soldier
and statesman. L. S. Grant. be removed
from New York and reinforced at Ar
lington, and requesting the President Of the
United States 20 communicate the wish TO the
widow and TO offer necessary facilities.
The Senate at 220. on motion Of Senator
Sherman. went into executive session, and at
225. when the doors were reopened, ad-
lourned until Monday at noon.
OF INTEREST TO VIRGINIA.
Mr.. Daniel in the Senate to-day intro
duced his old bill directing the Secretary Of the
Treasury 20 re-examine and resettle the ac-
counts Of the States of New York. Pennsyl-
yania. Delaware Virginia and South Caro-
lima and the city Of Baltimore growing out
OF moneys expended by said States and Bal
timore city for military purposes during the
war OF 1872 also bill for public building TO
be used as a custOm-hOuse and postoflice at
Newport News, va.
Senator Stewart introduced in q modified
form the bill presented by Mr.. Plumb in the
last Congress providing for the free coinage
of gold and silver bullion
The first section of the bill IS modified so
that hereafter any owner Of silver or gold bull
ION may deposit IL at any mint of the United
states 20 be formed into standard dollars
excluding bar for his benefit and without
charge. Section 3 of the bill Is also modified
and IS made to read. That certificates pro-
ylded for in tho second section of this act
shall be of denominations OF not less than one.
nor more than ten Thousand dollars, instead
)f one hundred dollars
A Joint resolution was introduced in the
senate to-day by Mr. Call, authorizing the
resident 10 open negotiations with Spain to
induce that Government TO consent to the
establishment of Cuba as free and indepen-
lent republic.
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TO REArPoRrI0Y 4nE STATE.
The House and Senate Committees Held a
Meeting Yesterday.


Meeting Yesterday.
The two standing committees of the Senate
and House of Delegates on Privileges and
Elections held Joint meeting in one Of the
parlors OF the Exchange Hotel at o'clock
yesterday afternoon 70 take up the considera-
ton OF the reappOrti0ning of the State con-
gresslonal and legislative districts.
Senator Jones, chairman of the Senate
committee presided. IL was decided 10 take
up the legislative districts before the holidays
and the congressional districts after the holi-
dav recess.
IL was also agreed that the work Of laying
out the new districts be done by Joint sub
committee consisting OF three members Of
the House and two members of the Senate.
This subcommittee will have to report back
10 the two committees who will give hearings
10 interested parties who want 10 appear for
or against the proposed changes.
The subcommittee consists of J. Catlett
Gibson. of Culpeper chairman William b.
Mcllwaine. of Petersburg SOuthey Williams
Of Northampton. and Senator Jones. The
other senator will be selected to-day. This
committee will have some very hard work 10
do, and whatever results they may arrive at
they Will meet with some serious opposition.
There are eight districts in this State
whose population have been decreasing for
number of years while others have Of late
experienced large increase.
The last United States census viii be the
basis of all the calculations. IN all proba-
bility Richmond will receive an additional
member for the House and the same will be
done with Roanoke. Pulaski and Smyth.
The senatorial districts will he apportioned
ut "a basis of about 10000 population and the
House districts of about 10000.
The JOINT subcommittee Will meet to-mor-
TOw morning at 10 o'clock.
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THE METHODIST LAFMEN.
An Elegant supper and an Interesting Meet
ing at Centenary.

The meeting Of the Methodist Laymens
Union of Richmond and Manchester was
held at Centenary church last night, A. L.
Dumsden. president: Alfred j. Gary secre-
tary
After an earnest prayer by Dr. A. g. Brown,
the regular order of proceedings were dis
pensed with and tho Union was invited to
partake of an elegant supper which had been
prepared by the Circle of Industry Of Cen
tenary church.
This circle. Mrs. NJ A. Allen president,
assisted by Mrs. Charles NJ Branch, Mrs
DR.. George f. Keesee. Mrs Knipe. Mr.. A. l..
West and many young ladies. had prepared
supper for $50 persons. and the four large
tables, beautifully decorated with orange and
green, occupied the large basement room Of
Centenary church. and the beautiful repast
was heartily enjoyed by the large number Of
Methodist presiding elders. preachers and
laymen.
Informal but interesting addresses were
made by Messas. L. l.. D. Walford, w. G.
Preston Leroy j. Phaup. Vaughan. Il. II.
Whitlock, Paul Whitehead. ID. D., John +.
Branch 4. l. I.umsden, John Morton and
many others.
A letter Of regret from DR.. w. Y. Tudor
was read and the Union adjourned, having
spent one of the most interesting and protita-
ble meetings ever held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
WEDDED IN FRONT ROYAL.
DIR. Philip Taylor, of This City, Married to
Miss Salllc Lowell.

The marriage OF DR.. Philip Taylor. Of this
city, to Miss Sallie Lowell, daughter of Judge
Lowell, Of Front Royal, Va. took place in tho
Episcopal church in that place Tuesday after
noon at 8 o'clock and was very brilliant
affair TINES correspondent In writing Of
the bride says that she is not only one of the
fairest and brightest young ladies OF Front
Royal. but also very popular. The corre-
spOndent says
Long before the hour had arrived for the
ceremony the church. which had been beau
tifully decorated with flowers. was filled with
friends and relatives OF the couple Many
were prevented from witnessing the inter
esting ceremony because OF their inability to
even get in a door or aisle.
Promptly gt the hour announced the bridal
party marched into the church 10 the beauti-
iul strains of wedding march from "Lohen-
grim by Mrs. Emma Weaver.
The bride was given away by her father,
Hon. John T. Lowell DR.. Z. NJ Blackwell
of Riyerton was best man. The beautiful
ceremony of the Episcopal Church was per
formed by the Rev. Mr. Jones. Of Berryyille
The bride wore white fallle silk. en- train
trimmed with duchess lace. orange blossoms
and carried bunch of La France roses.
The bridesmaids were: Misses Richardson,
Grimes, Turner and Jennings. of Front ROYAL.
and Miss Mamie Williams. Of Woodstock.
Each wore white silk trimmed with chiffon
@. w. and w. r. Carson. of Riverton. and c.
L.. and Doyell Grimes. OF Front ROYAL
After the ceremony reception was held at
the home of the brides father. The hapby
couple then took the 1880 train the Norfolk
and Western road for al extended Northern
tour On their return they will reside in
Richmond.
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PRICE TWOCENTS
NEW HOTEL FOR RALEI0H.
A Sharp Letter I'm Reply to n Farmers ALI.
ance Inquiry-North State News.

RALEIGH. n. c.. Dec. iO.-lSpecaLl-lt was
definitely learned here to-day that syndicate
of gentlemen, of which Mr.. A. L. Page, OF
Aberdeen, is the leading spirit. have arranged
for the building Of a handsome frst-class hotel
here at once. and some OF the material for the
structure was carried to the site to-day. IL will
front on Nash Park and will be only two blocks
away from the Union depot. IL Will be three
story brick structure equipped with all modern
conveniencos. including electric bells, eleya-
tors, baths, &c, and will be erected at cost OF
$4,000.
The Emma Juch Opera Troupe, which was
prevented from arriving here last night by an
accident to their special train near Oxford,
were taken TO Durham, where they spent the
night and left for Charlotte this morning
70 Keep their next engagement From reports
to-day 1t is learned that tho wreck was mors
serious than at first stated Nearly all the
cars left the track and turned entirely over
and the, escape Of all on board without injury
was nothing less than miracle.
News reached here that Mrs. Elizabeth Reid,
mother OF Christian Reid, the well known North
Carolina author, died at her home AZ Winston
yesterday afternoon az the age OF seyenty-one
years.
10 is learned that Judge Spier Whitaker of
the superior court branch OF the State. has
written a very singing letter in reply to the
circular tier sent out by the Farmers Alliance
inquiring OF tho State officers whether they
ride on free railroad passes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
THE GOLDEN CHAIN.
They Hold Meeting at Laube's Hall and
Have "a Banquet Afterwards.

Old Dominion Lodge Of this order had it's
regular meeting at Laubes Hall last evening
large number Of members were present
and they were visited by Deputy Supreme
Commander George J.. Currie. Of this city.
and NIr. w. T. Moody, Of Calvert Lodge. No.
4, Of Baltimore.
After tho regular business the following
officers werel installed by Deputy-Supreme-
Commander d. W. Bowles. assisted by
George J.. Currie as guide, K. ". Jones,
commander. A. Krezmarz yice-commander;
A. X. Binford. assistant commander F.
o. Wells. prelate; Thomas j. B0w.es secre-
tary: j. b. Angle collector: I. +. Campbell,
treasurer T. J. Dance. guide. z. III. Wake
field guardian; ". 5. Roach. sentinel ID. w.
Bowles. W. j. Mcdowell. g. w. Harwood,
trustees.
MIR. W. r. Moody addressed the meeting.
giving an interesting account Of the order IN
tho State
After other speeches the lodge repaired to
Morgensterns to enjoy the banquet prepared
for them.
This order IS steadily gaining in Richmond
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Officers Elected.

The annual stockholders meeting Of the
Southern Loan and Investment Company,
was held at the company's Office on Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week. There was
quite q large attendance of Northern stockhol-
Gers. mostly from Connecticut. per cent.
dividend was declared on all stock of record
December lst. and the following officers were
elected. President. Alpheus Winter, Hart
ford, Conn. First Vice. President, Newton
Osborn. Hartford, Conn: Second Vice-Presi-
dent. NJ. A. Winter, Richmond Va; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, Leonard Smith. Spring
Hin. Conn. The above, with the following.
were elected directors, Hon. Julian S. Carr,
Durham, n. O.; Rev Thomas X. Noble. Nor
walk. Conn: Prof. John H. Bucklyn Mystic.
Conn; John Thompson. Broad Book, Conn.
c. II. Brown. Hebron, Conn; A. +. Austin
Sufield. Conn. John Winthrop Ballantine
Rideefeld Conn; ID. O. Chckering En-
field, Mass; Hon. John IL. Buell. Gilead.
Conn.
After the meeting the party took drive
around the city inspecting the properties of
the company. They were much surprised ut
the progress Richmond shows in suburban
growth and expressed themselves pleased
with this tity as place in which TO invest IN
property. Most Of the party left last night
Tor the North.
The principal Office Of the company Is az
No. S1J east Main street, where 1t WILL remain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
MARRIED Ar GRACE CHURCH.
Miss Mamie Bruce Howard Becomes the
Wife of 5Ir. o. 4. Browne.


Mr.. Orris A. Browne. Of Cape Charles City,
and Miss Mamie Bruce Howard. third daugh-
ter Of Major Charles Howard, of this city,
were married at Grace Episcopal church at
o'clock yesterday.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Thomas Tidball. ID. d., of Camden n j.,
brother-in-law of the groom, assisted by Rey.
IandOn X. Mason rector OF Grace church.
The ushers we're: Messrs. w. George
Weld and Albert II. Weld. Of Baltimore, Md:
p. A. $ Brine and +. G.. Higginbotham, Of
this city
Among those present were Major and Mrs.
Charles Howard. Miss Howard and Miss Rosa
Howard. Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Tyson of Balti-
more. Mr.. and Mrs George Stokes and the
Misses Stokes Of Bowling Island Va. Mr.
George Gibson, Mr.. Allen Stokes. Mr. and
Mrs. c. r. r. Burgwyn. Mr. and Mrs j.
Cabell Brockenbrough. General and Mrs.
Peyton Wise, Mrs. Chiffon. Miss Emily Ma
son. Miss Emily Harper of Baltimore. Dr.
and Mrs. J. n. Ipshur Mrs. Henry Upshur.
Miss johnson, the Misses Norwood. Mr. and
Mrs. j. c. Bruce, Miss Anderson, Miss Julia
Mayo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Browne LETT on the p. NJ.
Northern train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
A Culvert Caves.

The first accident which has yet occurred
in the building of the Fifth-street culvert
happened yesterday about o'clock when a
large segment of earth ceyed in upon Mr..
Charles Cartwright and broke his leg very
badly between the knee and ankle.
The trenches being dug for the culvert are
very deep and half way down shelf OF earth
is lett. upon which 10 shovel tho dirt from
The bottom, and thence 20 the level of the
street II was this shelf that cayed in Oh Mr..
Cartwright pinning his legs against the
side of the wall. and though several other
laborers were in this special section Of the
excavation, none Of them were hurt.
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IT is Much Greater Than That Of General
Lec's-The Vote In Detail.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Dec IO.-lSpecial Mr..
Merediths majority is not yet definitely known.
but is much greater than General Lees over
Mr.. Hume with over twenty-five thousand votes
pOlled Mr. Brooke carried jefferson precinct
in this county by six. King George county
by nine and his own Culpeper, by about one
hundred and twenty-five
Dir. Merediths maioritles are Alexandria city
and county $40; fairiaX. 80: LOudOun, $50;
FauQuer, 900: Prince William 450. Stafford.
1907 Orange $50: Louisa, 10. The latter three
are Republican counties and Mr Humes city
and county majority over General Lee was l,3UO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
THE DEATHS or THE DAY.
Those Whose Lives Were Ended Yesterday
Funerals of the Deceased.

The funeral Of Miss Nellie Thompson.
daughter of Mrs. Ellen Thompson. No. 4O2
east Baker street, took place yesterday from
st. Peters Cathedral at $3.50 o'clock. 1t was
largely attended by sorrowing friends and
relatives of the deceased.
The funeral of Mrs. Ann Mead Chalmers
occurred at st. James Episcopal church yes
terday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Chalmers
died III Albemarle county on Tuesday at the
advanced age of eighty-three years. She
was a good woman, loved and esteemed by
all who knew her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
Tho Engineer's Clock.

The Office Of the City Engineer has just re-
ceived an ornamental and Mt the same time
useful addition in a handsome, self-winding.
electric clock. which, through the Western
Union Telegraph Office, is connected with the
United Ststes Observatory in Washington.
The clock will be regulated every day at noon
from Washington, and in that manner wall al
ways give the standard time.
The clock has been placed in Colonel Cut
shaws Office by New York company, who
are anxious 20 furnish the several offices IN the
new City Hall with clocks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
CRISIS IN RIO JiNEIRO.
The Government NOW Taking Measures to
Suppress An Outbreak.
fBv Cable TO The Tlmes1

RIO JASEIRo, Dec. 10.-The situation here
continues critical. The Government appears
to have put of its apathy and is taking meas
ures to prevent an outbreak in the city.
Largo bodies Of heavily armed policemen are
patrolling the streets. and though there
arc signs of disquiet on every side,
there has been no overt act on the
part Of the malcontents in the city
Adyices from Campos. u city OF 10, 900 inhab-
tants. in the province of Rio Janero and l55
miles northeast Of this city. show that at that
place there has been an open revolt against
the Peixotto Government. conflict oc-
Cured there on Tuesday last between the
Government troops and body Of insurgents.
The adyices are not clear as TO which side
won the victory. but It is reported that ten
men were killed and thirty wounded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11
Sudden Death At Port ROYAL.

poRr RoYAI, Dec i0.-lSpeciaL l-0ur CON-
munity was shocked yesterday by the sad news
that Charles Beatty. one OF the leading business
men OF our town. had dropped dead. The shock
fell upon our community like = bo. from
clOudless sky No man in the town was more pop
ular or q better citizen. The cause OF his de-
cease, tho physicians say, was npOple1y. Ills
death is a sad loss 10 our town, as he Was q
philosophical man and identified with every
cause that looked to the material development
OF tho Twin Cities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-11

Ihe Nice-President at the opening OF the
senate. relieved has table Of number OF ac-
Dlal ated official reports from the Treasury,
l-e War Department. the Fish Commission.
e.c, which were all given the proper refer
e-ce. number OF petitions were pre-
selied from religious bodies ia favor of clos
n the Columbian Worlds Fair on Sunday.
Mr.. Paddock Of Nebraska, rointroduced his
pure food bill OF last session.
Dr. Harris Of tennessee introduced bill
70 re-esta0lish national board OF health.
Mr. Stewart. OF Nevada, Ielntroduced his
nee coinage Of silver bill. and also offered a
ne" 'L.nese restriction bull which was refer
iea 70 tie Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ar Cullom. o. Illinois introduced a bill to
s1.pend the coming Of Chinese labnrers.
Air Pascoe. OF Florida introduced bill 10
punish officers who should cousplre 10 tho
select lurOrs in the United States courts be-
cause OF their political or religious opinions.
ro RLDrcr LITTER POSTAGE
Mr Cullom offered bill 70 reduce letter
postage % one cent per half ounce.
ar. Chandler. of New Hampshire, intro
~-Dol D4I requiring immigrants 10 bring
CONSULAR certificates.
DR. Gibson sent up 20 tho desk q formida-
..e pie of relief bills aud iOint resolutions.
,~c-Iaing among other topics the repair of tho
'V'ees Oh The Mississippi and two prOpOsed
.'lautuLOnal Amendments substitutinC
we we S0th Of April for the lth of March for tho
termination Of the official terms of President.
.ce-fresident, Senators and Representatives
~ congress. and another making the Presi-
"eLt ineiogible for a second consecutive term.
9lf Platt. Of Connecticut, introduced bills
az .naing the patent laws.
st. oLeriLau. OF Ohio presented n bill 10
'',sDAsh department. of public health.
Ni Iurpie. Of Indiana introduced "A Joint
te'o.ution proposing a constitutional amend
p4eh' Tor the choice If presidential electors
oy direct vote Of the people.
Mr; lurpie gave notice that on Thursday
hsHt ne should move 20 refer this Joint reso-
IIi"2H 20 ihe committee on Privileges aud
senate to make some remarks on the subject
Oh that day. O' '''0 'uo''''
PETERS FIRST BILL.
mr. fener. Of Kansas. presented his first
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The funeral Of Mrs. Fannie Waller Vose.
whose death was noticed in these columns
YESTERDAY, will take place at o'clock this
afternoon from the Second Presbyterian
church Dr. Hoge officiating. The pall-bear-
ers will be as follows:
Active. Er. Stuart Mcclure. Messrs. Jack
son Guy. NJ VI. Gillian, Robert r. Mercer.
Henry Valentine Alfred Gray. p. LWorlnley
and w G.. Waller.
Honorary. General Weisiger. Captain W.
H. Parker. Captain Maxwell j. Clarke.
Messrs. l.. o. Noting and Linden Waller.
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A Whole Town Burned.

SILVER Cry. n. NJ. Dec. l0.-At $50 this
morning fire was discovered in q vacant
frame hotel building in the town Of Pinos
Altos. Not O drop of water was accessible
and the whole town was soon IN flames.
Men. women and children turned out to
tigEt the fre. but the dry buildings burned
like tinder, destroying nearly the entire town.
only two business houses were saved. The
loss will roach 100000. Insurance light.
The are is thought to have been incendiary
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W. HENRY COOK.

The funeral of Mr.. w. Henry Cook was to
have taken place Yesterday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock from the Union depot. but recent
dispatches from Baltimore stated that the
remains will not arrive here until Monday
next on the fast mail