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23D ST. 4O5 WEST House changed hands, re-
fitted and nicely furnished throughout: front
and back .parlors TO let. together or sinYly: also
front and back square rooms and two hal. rooms;
early application viii secure comfortable quarters.
23D ST.. 247 WEST-1arre and small hand
somely furnished rooms; southern exposure.
23D ST. 3l+ WEST Central location: rooms to
gentlemen or gentleman and wife; restaurants
convenient: references.
23D ST, 4+7 WEST Large, handsomely fur.
nished room; house heated; near L station; pri-
yate family: references.
23D ST. iG3 WEST, : car lines a hall front
loom furnished large closet; bath gas; s.. 80.
23D ST, 43l WEST sunny front square and
hall room adjoining; ,R%entiemeu; reIcrenccs;
reasonable: private family.
PATH ST, 2o+ WEST 81, so aud "a. so; nicely
furnished, sunny rooms: bath; gents; couples.
PATH ST, 3l+ WEST Rooms completely fur
nishcd for light housekeeping gas, bath; from
2,TH ST. rs wEsT-Elessntly furnished rooms
breakfast II desired,
18TH ST. 4,o WEST Newly furn,,hcd r oms
ne eEi bnbr1rhhoe n1 modcr S'sn rr ""sH rc "E %%%l q"'e'
PATH 7 81 WEST, Hotel Arlington, between
,Broadnay and oh ave. Handsome newly fur
transient; rooms from ~ m.
PATH ST, $50 WEST Comfortably furnished
large room.
18TH ST, @o7 WEST Furnished room for light
housekeeping, ~; rooms for gcntlcmen, 81,
81. 3 81. ~.
18TH 81. pa WEST Newly and handsomely
furnished large and small rooms: running wa
ter; permanent, tralISi'llts.
18TH 81. 800 WEST Nice room, one fight up;
housekeeping; use Of kitchen: moderate price,
28TiI ST, corner broadway; The Manor Fur.
families, gentlemen; breakfast served.
10TH 81, ~ WEST, near. Madison square
Handsomely furnished rooms; best attendance;
terms moderate: references,
9TH ST. Al, WEST, near, Broadway-H Hand
sOmply furnished parlor floor: other rooms;
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A,.-ReW York Academy Of Dancing.

c. CONSTANTINE. 20 WEST 2TTH ST.
Now open Tor pupils: every pupil receives private
lessons; latest qunlrilles and waltzes: classes daily
and nightly: waltz guaranteed In three lessons;
all lorining class Of four Will receive compliment
airy instruction ticket. -.
CORRECT WALTZ GUARANTEED : Five
private lessons, S3, any hour. with music; POSI-
lively no failures. lady assistants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09

ton 10 also meet. Richmond is tho Mecca
of the South and the Capitol IN the
shrine. There is no building in the country
around which clings moro historic memo,
ries. II has been the gathering place OK
great assemblies for a century. Hhe cor
ner. stone OF the Capitol was laid the isth
day OF August, 17s5. by Richmond Lodge OF
Masons, No. IL. The archives OF the Com
monwealth show that the lodge marched IN
procession 10 the site and the Right Wor-
shipful Master deposited under the east
cornerstone silver medal bearing the In
scription;
The Richmond Lodge, No. IL, Alexander
Montgomery, master, joined by other oihcers
and brethren, assisted In lsYinf the foundauon
OF this fabric on the 18th day OF August, A. L'
57S5, A. ID. 1855, In tho year OF american Inde-
peDdence 10. JAMES mEnCh-
Tbe.first General Assembly was held in
the Capitol October 49, 1889. the structure
then being in an unfinished condition.
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The Cunboat Fight at Drswry's Blnfr.
To The Eai'or Of Gte Disouch.

hLpAONAA n AoSps
To he Editor Of Ole DisDa'ct.
Your correspondent IN the Sunday issue
of your paper misunderstood me rs saving
that Captain Tucker took no part in the
fight with the gun-boats at Drewry's Bluff
III 1862.
One Of the guns from the Patrick Henry
under his charge was casemated near the en-
trance to tho main fort. A soaking ram had
fallen the night before, causing the earth
10 give way and the entire covering 10 fall in
a short while before the engagement COM
menced. 10 repair this required much
time and labor, but 1t was cleared as soon
as it could be done under the enemy's IRE
and rendered valuable and in bringing the
fight to close with the loss OF seven men,
as well as | can remember, including hi
lieutenant. who was killed by the turstin :
OF shell in the pit whilst engaged IN
serving his gun. A. ii. DkLwGY.
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THE MODEL.

Mr.. Jefferson selected os a model for tho
Capltol the Mason Cauec, an ancient no
man temple ut Nismes. France. ana WIN
few departures the model was adhered TO-.
Tho material IS Urlck and stucco. II there
should be any representatives, IN the con;
vention who have never visited klchmonI
their VISIT will toe derived from ramble
through the Capitol. A brief reference,
therefore. TO its interior construction
and some Of the treasures the building
contains Will not be out OF place IN TINS
I'm the vaulted and arched basement OF
the building, which Is monument 10 tne
honesty of bygone workmen, are the one
of the Auditor of Public Accounts tho
Treasurer. the Second Auditor; and the
Reoisfer of the Land Office, the latter con-
tainiLc the record Of land grants from 100
to date. ON the second floor and opening
INTO q ro.uuda overhung by n swinging
corridor are the Senate Chamber and the
hal! ftho House of Delegates. and IN the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
DIXlE'S GOVERNORS.
The Convention Of Southern Chief
Executives Next Wednesday.
ORIGIN OF THE MOVEMENT,
What IL IL Hoped 30 Accomplishments
Capitol and It's History-Enter-
tanning the Guests

II IL expected that on the 18th OF this
month, some time between noon and sun
down. the Governor OF North Carolina
will make the historic hospitaole remarH
Of the Chief Executive of his State. not
merely TO one. but to perhaps dozen bro
Their southern Governors.
On the day mentioned the Southern
Governors Convention will meet in the
Can,tol building in this city and proceed
20 organize a movement for inducing I'M
migration TO the South ana bringing the
unbounded resources OF this section to the
attention OF capitalists.
The idea of the convention originated
with Governor Fishback. of Arkansas, and
the Chef Executives 10 whom invitations
20 attend the gathering were sent are
Governors w. J. Stone Of Missouri. j. NJ.
Stone of Mississippi, j. S. Hogg OF Texas,
Nj. Foster of Louisiana. John Young
Brown Of Kentucky. L. G.. Jones of Ala
hama. g. r. Tillman OF South Carolina.
Elias Carr of North Carolina. ii. L. Mitch
ell of Florida. w. A. McCorkle of West
Virginia. =. Turney Of Tennessee. and W..
j. Northen of Georgia. These, with Gov
eruors Fishback and Mckinney. would
make a body of fourteen. In addition,
however. 10 tho Governors, the Commis-
sioners Of Agriculture and the presidents
Of the agricultural societies OF the several
southern States have been invited TO be
present and take part in tho proceedings
Of the gathering.
A NOTABLE BODY
While II IS 10 he regretted that in view
of the fact that some two or three Of the
southern Legislatures are in session all
the gubernatorial dienitaries hidden may
not be able 10 come. positive acceptances
have been received from a sufficient num-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09

HE WNNEI'NOI' Ut l'VI'I II - :,
preciate the immense benefits that wouid
follow the introduction OF thrifty class
of small farmers and skilled mechanics
who have the wherewlthal 10 make start
in new home as they do the introduction
of capital tor the turning OF the resources
of the mine and the forest into manutac-
tured products.
In this connection it should be stated
that Colonel Whitehead, Commissioner OF
Agriculture, has prepared "A book of some
three hundred pages descriptive OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
Bosber, Mrs. william r. Trigg, and Mra.
Georce WAYNE Anderson.

cs a,.es"a Ross gentlemen @ o'B. Co
wardin, president; Major Otway $. Allen,
Mr.. w. s. Workman. Mr.. Frederick Plea
SAINTS, Colonel Archer Anderson. Major
Francis Nj. Bovkin, Mr.. Joseph BRYAN,
Colonel A. s. Buford, Hon. J. Taylor Ely
son. DR.. James i. McCaw. DR.. Hunter Nc
CURE. Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page, Mr.
Charles u. Williams, Mr.. II. L. Wickham,
General Charles j. Anderson.
Alternstes: Colonel William II. Palmer.
Major L. ID. I. Myers.
Invitation Committee: Messrs. Blair
Boiling, Robert Boykin. Henry Cabeli,
Thomas Atkinson. w. w. Archer, Carter
w. Branch. Harry Frazier, Colonel Jonn
b. Purcell. Mr.. A. Sale Watkins, and Mr..
Frank ID. Williams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09

'fff1 +sNth n hlNNtAs VI fits''-''''
Der 10 point to notable gathering. Even
those Governors who are doubtful Will pc
represented, aud ii Is hoped that "a the
day for assem- bling draws nearer theE
themselves Will catch the cOntaglon ana
overcome an obstacles in the way OF their
attendance.
Prior to the war the southern States did
not court immigration. On the contrary,
thew antacouiZcd It, Southern lustltu-
tI1us and southern theories Of political
economy rendered efforts 20 secure imml-
grants not ONLY lmpolltc but impract-
cable. I'm the North and Northwest, how
ever, exactly the contrary views prevailed
ami conditions existed. Since the war
various attempts 10 turn the TIDE OF
immigration no this direction nave beeh
made. tut WITH no very appreclaOie sue
cess. There were many REASONS Tor TINS.
The stream hal alrea Is sct with steady
flow towards tho North and the West, and
tloso sections. particularly the latter, had
been thoroughly advertised. Inc S0utn
0Id not and does not upV want a iauor
class of immigrants. aud tae dcsTa-
Die immiotauts-tho class having lit
lie money to stlrt on-wcre drive n
or by Misrepresentation a. to our social
and pOlidcal condition. Tins WlSrcpre-
scntation has also had q vast deal OF lniiu-
Cuce in rctarilng the influx OF capital 10
the South and the consequent develop
mcnt II lcr material resource, and bulid-
ing up Of the grca; manufacturing inte-
rests. OF which she should be- the seat. II
l. true that IN the last decade manufac-
turing IN the South has made tremendous
siudcs. and u good deal of outside capital
has been uycs ted III southern plants. bat
this d. only prophecy of the possibilities
III this direction.
RTCOGNIIED BY 0OyTENOR T1sHBiCR.
Governor Fishbnck. who suggested the
convention. fully recognized tins. but he
also recognized that the time was ripe for
meeting and combating successfully the
influences that have up to this time mill
tated against attempts 20 bring q stIrdy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09

Mckinney with respect to this matter. and
Richmond Will put her best foot forward.
She will give her guests the KEYS 10 the
city. Governor Mckinney will entertain
the visitors ut the Executive Mansion on
the evening Of the i2th. The Westmore.
I'nu NIeD "" -. .ln 49, ss'o" ils n9spitabie
of the 18th tender them grand reception.
For this event the club has been making
systematic aud active preparations. and
announces the following committee
Committee of Arrangements Andrew
VI. Christian. George Street. Vircinius
Newton. G. ID. Langhorne. and Thomas Nj.
Rutherford.
Reception Committee: Mrs. Governor
Mckinney, Mrs. q. OBJ. Cowardin, Mrs.
Alexander Csueron, Mrs, Robert 5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09

BY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 10 IL re-
quirea that notice snail be given Ia all tho daily
nawspapers. under tho direction 0f the Commit
tee on Finance, that the LIST OF DELIN-
QUENT TAXES ON REAL ESTATE for the pre-
cedlEg year VIII BE- published Ia ono or mora Of
the dairy p~Sers. and also the time aud place
OF sale or said cNlinquent real estate.
10 accordance with the above, notice Is hereby
given that said LIST viii DO published IN the ItHei
on SUNDAY, the 10Th day OF April and On
SUNDAY. the 3uth day OF April. 1893. The
eale VIII take place In front Of The City Han. on
Broad street between Ninth ana Tenth streets,
bstWo-.. the hours Of ~ o'clock NJ. aud J O'Clock
7. NJ, on MONDAY, tie Isl day ~ May, 1893.
Al parties woo DO not want their property adj
vertised must pay before The 10Th instant
JOHN A. MEASLEI.
Collector OF Delinquent Taxes.
IL m
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TIE CArlIOL BUILOINH ANU ""oII1 y
Various alterations were made in it and 1t IN

NUTIUUN WIIETNI IVII0 WIZ fII'''9V II - "
was finally completed in 1899.
The General Assembly or 1S57-'5S ex-
pressed the opinion that q new Capito! was
necessary tor the accommodation OF the
government, but recommended the post-
tenement Of IT'S erection and the enlarging
and remodelling Of the building "a 1t then
stood. From time TO time changes have
been made IN the interior arrangements OF
the structure, but fortunately lcon0clasm
has spared it outwardly, and 1t IS hoped
will continue to spare II so long a. one
brick will standu upon another. Each pass
inc wear should render 1t more sacred not
ONLY to Virginlans, but to the people Of tho
rest Of the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
Slow Progress.

IJIOIlltr huu IuIuIsItI'I
Mrs. Witherby; Does your husband
play pokerI 49,,
Mrs. PlanSincton: Gracious no. Why.
IL was only this morning he said he was
satisfied he never would know how to play
the game.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
A Spring Song.

"Come 90 with me, sweet Annabel,
Dull care uD o tho CANNES ning,
Lots roam adOwn the messy dell .
And find the first Wild flowers q spring.
She silent sits with motion slow
Her slipper on tho carpet pats.
At length she speaks. I'D rather 90
Adonn the street where windows show
The flowers on stylish Easter bats"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09

GOVERNOR BROWN, OF hENIDCA1.
Enumeration element and capital into the
South. In his letter Of March nth, sent
10 the southern Governors. he SAYS the
movement IL undertaken I'm the hopes
that we may be able - induce good cit-
zeus 10 itnmiCrate 20 the South. bringing
with them their families and their for
.unes. and thus help us to develop our
natural resources and 10 aid US in building
up the waste places which the war has
left"
In subsequent correspondence had with
Governor Mckinney and others Governor
Fishback accentuates tins hope, dwells
mon the fact that be considers this a most
important movement IN the history OF the
South. and though he maps out no detailed
programme of subjects 70 be discussed, II
is understObi that during the sessions ct
the Dodv all the advantages OF the South
Us q field for investment and as home
for sturdy and thrifty immigrants Will be
presented IN the speeches, and SOME SIM
pie plan Will be devised for bringing these
advantages to the attention of the tide Of
immigrants and visitors that will follow
IN the wake of the Columbian Exposition.
IL Is probable that the plan will embrace
succinct and emphatic statement of the
growth OF the South, ats Inducements OF
climate aud soil. its mineral wealth, its
agricultural possibilities. ITS educational
somewhat IL the nature OF an Official ute
rance.
ApApER ny EACH GOVERNOR.
In letter 70 Governor Mckinney. dated
Apnl Sd. Governor Fishback expresses the
opinion shat the convention should re-
solve TO have each Governor prepare a
paper over his own signature ia relation to
his own state. either while in Richmond
OF alter his return 10 his own State. and 10
have them all published in pamphlet form
20 be distributed by the thousands at Chi
cage" No matter. however, what plan
NAV be adopted as best calculated TO ad-
ysrtiSe the South. Il is very certain that
the convention will be a business as
semblage. As has been well said. the
occasion will afford signal opportunity
for exploiting the inducement Of climate
soil mineral wealth. aud facilities fol
profitable manufacturing which the South
holds out to immigration and capital. A
story of marked development Of indus,
tries and public schools within two dc.
cades ~ several OF them can be told"
The selection Of Richmond as the place
of meeting was for the reason that having
been the capital Of the Southern Contede-
racy II is more closely identified with all
the southern States than any other south.
ern city. Not only that. but some OF the
Governors aud other representatives are
Nirginians by birth. and others are VIZ
ginians by descent.
THE CAPITOL BUILDING.
The sessions OF the convention will be
held ia the Capitol buildirg-either in the
Senate chamber or ia the hail OF the
House OF Delegates. a. the size Of the as
sembly may neeeesltste. And this sslec.
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A Great scheme.


Snake Editor: That was great scheme
Tanole worked of in his puzzle depart
ment.
Horse Editor: What was II ?
Snake Editor: He inserted New YORK
theatre diagram.
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a Prescription.

a Prescription.
tiiarlsm Liie.l
II CHANGED TO have fever,
Or ieli sick with ague chiiis,
would boycott every doctor
With his tpccac and pills.
iwould throw his physie to the dogs
And call IN Doctor Quiet;
I'd consult with Doctors Cheer and Nurse
Ana rely on Doctor Dict,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR
4 THE POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT. AND
POSTAL SERYICE.--PosT-OFFI DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, d. c., March "a, IS93.-SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received at this Department
until SATU RDAY. April %, 1893, AZ II O'Clock
noon. for furnishing wrapping-paper. wrapping
paper for facing slips twine, letter scales, post
marking and rGung-stsmps, rubber stamps
canceliing- ink. paas, paper, envelopes, rubber
goods, pens, pen-holders, pencils, inks, muciage,
glassgOods rulers, folders, articles OF steel, rub
Der erase-s. books, typewriter supplies, and mis-
ceilaneous stationery, IA such Quantities Of the
different articles respectively. aud at sucn times
and from time 10 time, as they may BE- ordered,
during the fiscal year beginning Jaly l, 1898,
and ending June 80, 1891, for the use Of any
branrh of the departmental or postal service.
Blanks for proposals, with specifications giving
detailed statement OF the requirements 10 be met
In respect 20 each article, and also the estimated
quantities probably 20 be required OF each, and
giving full instructions as 20 the manner OF bid
ding and conditions TO DO observed by bidders,
will be furnished on application TO the Saper'n-
tendent OF the Division OF Post-Onics supplies.
Pest oflce Department, Washington, ID. c. The
Postmaster-tienera reserves the right 20 reject
any or all bids. 10 waive technical detects, aud
TO accept any part OF any bud and reject the
other part. WILSON ,. BisskIi-
nh 26-Su4t Posimastsr-GcneraL
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4 0Iystery.
TIufga
c.. c..


Theresa and Edith, Grace aud Dors'
marie and Agnes. Jeane and Cora,
Tbs season epont at one resort;
That she's engaged each makes report
Yet IT'S a mystery, ] declare,
For only one young man was there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
THE DISASTER OF 1870.

On the upper floor. on the walls OF the
hanging corridor. Is tho portrait gallery OF
V,rpIuia's Colonial and State Governors
and other distinguished sons, and from
thus corridor access is had to the library
room. with its large collection Of books books,
manuscripts. and relics. and to the Offices
a. Tho Governor ana the Secretary OF the
Commonwgalth. In the Capitol sat the
Confederate Congress. in 1870 the e. state tate
bnilding and during the trial of the Ely
SON Chahoon mayoralty case the floor of
of the courtroom fell TO the hall OF the
House below, killing sixty-tive and wound
lnE 200 persons. ,.:. -,
In every nook and corner Of the Capitol
there is some relic Of the Colonial. Revo-
lutionary. or Confederate eras to interest
and instruct.
In the beautiful square surrounding
the Capitol the visitor will find the Wash.
incton Monument, the most ambitious
group in this country; Harris statue OF
CLAY. and the Foley statue OF Stone
tvol ~ JapESDn
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INV oorrrNon OF SOUTH cARoLINA.

r,iunda IS the HoudOn statue OF was he-
ton. the only authentic marble OF me a, her
OF his Country III existence. Houa0h'
who was commissioned by the GeneTa' As
sambiv to 10 this work, VISITED III. vernon
and renamed with Washington for two
weeEs During this time he took cast OF
his subjects face and bust and measure
ments OF the other portions 81 his nogy'
There IS also in the rotuuia bust OF La
fayette bv the same sculptor, and on the
walls of the Senate Chamber Is the mani
moth canvas OF LAM representing the
storming of the redoubt at Yorktown.
The hall Of the House Of DELEGATES was
the scene of the tual Of Aaron Burr Tor
treason before Chlef-JUstce Marshali.
Here also met the State conventions OF
1893 30 and ISl9-'50 and the secession con,
yention Of 1864. lt was over the Captol
bullding tnat was run up the Tag whlch
announced 90 the people OF Richmond
tbat Virginia. after eNhaustlnG every euor.
10 preserve the Union. had decided 10 ca'l
her lot with her southern sisters aho
stand upon the right for which she supu
lated when she entered the Federal com
napI.
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'V'I@f'4'VI' '"''"'' VI HI411'F M
advantages of soil and climate and the
resources of every county IN the State.
The book now IN press is intended TO be
complete handbook OF Virginia, ana Is
for distribution at Chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
nnonr,,1,,r OLE pNrrRrA1NMENr.

The programme. rs to the most minute
details, for the entertainment OF the visitors
has not fully matuIed yet, uut Will oe IN
every particular up to the standard OF VIZ
o,nia hospitality. His Honor Mayor j.
Taylor Ellyson and the Chamber of Com
merce have Joined forces VITA Governor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
DELINQUENT TAXES.

OFFICE or COLLECTOR or DELINQUENT TAXgs,l
RICHYOSD, Va, April l. 1898. !
CITY TAXES.
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LIFE HAD NO CHARMS.
For three years was troubled with mala-
rial poison, which caused my appetite to fail,
md / was greatly reduced in flesh, and life
Iost all its charms. l tried mercurial and
potash remedies, but to no effect. | could
,etno relief. then decided to try fsS:gSss.ss
4 few bottles Of this wonderful &s&Es4fASsA
medicine made complete and pemanen;
cure, and now enjoy better health than ever.
!. A. RICE, Ottawa, Kan.
Our book on Blood and Skin Diseases
nailed free.
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HONINY HALL.

In the curve of the river below Bonum's
creek, and near 10 PeckatOne, with but
little in its present Appearance 20 indicate
that u had ever been a prominent abode
of culture and elegance. "a Hominy Hall,
where about the middle of the last CELL
turv lived Colonel James SteptOe, whose
eldest daughter by his first mar
rage became the wife OF Philip
L.ndwell Lee, of Strattord. and mo-
Their of his daughteTs-MatIlda and
Flora-the noted bellies of that famous
home at the era of the Revolution. Colo
mel Steptoe's second daughter-sster of
Mrs. Lee-was married to Samuel Wash
incton, younger brother to General Wash
ington, TO whom she bore three sons and a
daughter. Colonel Steptoe while proprie-
tor Of Hominy Hall. married as his second
wife, the youthful widow Of William
Aylett. who had also at the time of this
marriage two daughters. the elder of whom
became the wife of Thomas Ludwell Lee,
of Berry Hill" Stafford county, and
the Younger of whom married Hon.
Richard Henry Lee. of Chantllly."
The union of Colonel Steptoe with hrs.
Avlett was blessed only with sons. two of
whom died early, and another-James-
removed 10 Bedford county in early life.
where he died in 1926, after having, as is
declared on his tomb. filled the Office of
County Clerk for fftv-four years." Will
liam. the fourth and Youngest son of this
nnion settled in Middlesex county. where
he married Miss Elizabeth Robinson and
resided at "Hewick." on the Rappahsn-
mock. and among his surviving grandchil-
dren are DIR. William Stsptoe Christian. Of
Middlesex, and Judge Joseph Christian, OF
Richmond city.