Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-05
DEBT LEGISLATION.
CAPTAIN GARDEN cONFERS WITH
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.
Formal Notice Of Acceptance by the
Creditors to BE Given In Day or
Two-Capitol Matters.


Debt Committee, arrived in the city from
New York yesterday morning and last
night had an informal conference with
several of the members of the State Debt
Commission relative to what further steps
should be taken and what legislation
would be necessary in order to consum-
mate the agreement. The conference was
most satisfactory and harmonious in every
respect. Even on points Of detail where
it was thought there might be friction an
entire understanding was arrived at.
In day or two-perhaps to-day or to-
morrow-the commission will be for
mally notified through the committee of
the acceptance by the bondholders OF the
terms of the agreement. then the report
OF the commission Will be signed and trans
mitted to the Legislature and referred to
the appropriate committee and the bill
ratifying the settlement introduced.
ALL ARE SATISFIED.
The question has been frequently asked
what percentage of the new bonds the
holders of different classes of the old Sc
curities will get. That matter does not
come within the province OF either the
| Olcott Committee or the commission 10
| determine. The question of distribution
will be left 10 committee appointed TOR
| that purpose, and consisting of Messrs.
| Phelps. Brathwaite. and Daniels.
A number of members of the General As
sembiy arrived in the city last night and
| oil with whom the DISPATCH reporter con-
versed stated that their constituents were
| thoroughly satisfied with the settlement.
There will probably be another confer
| ence between Captain Garden and the
Debt Commission to-day unless something
| entirely Unforeseen and unexpected oc-
ours. No other members of the committee
| will come to Richmond, as there will be no
| necessity for their presence. Captain
| Garden is understood to have full power
| to represent the committee and through
| them the bondholders.
| WILL RECEIVE NEARLY HALF A MILLION.
| A certified copy of the joint resolution
| of the General Assembly accepting the
| terms of the direct-tax bill passed by Con-
| gress has been forwarded 10 the Secretary
| of the Treasury at Washington. aud the
special committee appointed by the Legis-
lature TO prepare bill tor the distribution
| of Virginis's potion of the fund TO those
| entitled to il are at work on such a
measure. Virginia will receive upwards
| of Si42, 900, and when the money shall have
| been turned over to her and the bill shall
| have become law the distribution or re-
| funding will commence. This will involve
no small amount Of labor.
The Governor yesterday received an in
| vitation TO b. present at the Inauguration
of Governor Mckinley, of Ohio, which
| takes place at Columbus on the nth OF
this month. His Excellency replied re-
| eretting that pressure OF official business
| would prevent his acceptance, bnt ex-
pressed the hope that the induction INTO
Office of q new Governor would be the
| commencement of a peaceful and success
| full Administration in Ohio.
yIHGISIA MILITARY INSTITUTE BOARD TO MEET.
There will be a meeting OF the Board Of
| Visitors of the Virginia Military Institute
| in this city on the 18th Of the month, when
| it is expected that several matters affect
| ing the interests of the institution will be
| brought to tho attention OF the Legisla-
ture. 1t is also probable that the board
will take practical steps in "a movement
| looking to getting Congress TO indemnify
| the institute for the destruction OF IT'S
property by Hunter.
EXECUTIVE CLEMEscY.
| The Governor yesterday pardoned Ella
| Stephens, who in July. 1887, was con-
| yicted in the County Court of Pittsylvania
| OF murder In the second degree and SELL
| fenced TO the penitentiary for ten years.
| The Governor, in granting the pardon,
| SAYS:
| This woman was found guilty OF infanticide
| Th0ro were Two otnef women, slstefs, nho "ort
| charged with this crime.
Governor Lee pardOned the mother OF INC
S.Ai. This wofi,zl Is still confined in the perl
| tentiary. 1 have heretofore refused 10 pafcor
| her, but upon the application OF ex-Supe. In
| tendent w. W. Noses, who has been most IA tn
/ fu IN the discharge OF his duties 80 Tar as Oil
| informed and believe, discharge the woman
| as compliment 10 his fidelity and efficiency.
For all the facts 1 refer to the papers hiee
in the case.
CAPITOL MOTIFS.
An application for pension has beer
| made at the Auditors Office by Confed
| crate soldier who was accidentally wouL u
ed here by the discharge of gun on the
morning OF the evacuation Of Richmond.
The applicant IS resident OF Chesterfeld
| He will prepare his papers and forward
| them 10 the Capitol, where ais case Will be
passed upon.
The Governor and Mrs. Mckinney will
| hold reception at the gubernatorlal
mansion Wednesday night from to II
O'Clock.