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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
DIDN'T KNOW WHAT He HAD.
A Negro Attempts tn Pawn Diamond
Ring and Gets Arrested.

4 lanky, suspicious-looking negro
walked into f. Stern's pawn-shop, NO.
1920 east Main street. late yesterday
afternoon. displayed a handsome dla-
mond ring, and asked the keeper Of the
place to advance him So on IT.
Mr.. Stern looked at the glittering OBJ
ject and questioned the man as 70
where he got IT, He proposed to prove
by his sister that the ring was his own,
and the pawnbroker offered as a substi-
tute that he STERN should keep the
ring until the negro brought forward the
aforesaid sister" The darby did not
Ike this plan, and even offered To leave
the precious stone with Alr. Stern for
s.. The negro. did not even know that
the setting was diamond. He went
out 10 look up his dear relative. and the
pawnbrcker sent the ring 10 the station
house. When the darby returned, Mr..
Stern told him he had turned the ring
over to the officers Of the First Police
station. and that he Ghe negro would
have 10 60 there TO prove his owner
ship of the ring. As Mr.. Stern had a
policeman on hand. the ChOcOlate-hued
diamond wearer could do naught else but
as he had been hidden. In the station
house he gave his name MS Sidney Ban
Mister. He admitted that the ring be-
longed to Mrs Tinsley, Of Henrico
county, by whom he was employed. Mr..
Stern says the ring Is worth $780,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Tho zirkIe.cab,Il Nuptinls.

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. December II.
(Special)-A beautiful marriage cere-
mony took place in the Presbyterian
church here on last Wednesday. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Marion w. Iir-
kle. OF Luray. and Miss Irona Cabel'
daughter OF Captain and Mrs. James I.
Miller The ushers, Messrs. Guy Elicit
and David Phlegar. Of Christiansburg; c.
j.. l.. Didwick. and j. Y. Gills' or
Lynchburg proceeded up the aisle, fol-
lowed by Miss Emma Miller, the maid OF
honor. who was becomingly attired in
black and white and carried bouquet Of
white carnations. The beautiful bride.
leaning on the arm OF her brother-in-law,
Mr.. r. Lee Millner. of Radford. was met
at the altar by the groom, who came up
the side aisle accompanied by his best
man. A. c. stephens. The marriage cere-
monp was performed in an impressive
manner by Rev. DR.. T. w Hooper. The
bride wore a handsome navy-bue travel
ling suit and held a large bouquet OF
bride roses. Immediately after the cere-
mony the newly-wedded couple took the
train for Washington and other northern
cities.
The bridal party and friends Of the
family were handsomely entertained the
evening Of the jth at the home Of the
brides parents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12

missioner Miller had intimated that he
might give him number OF extra depu-
ties by the 1st OF December but he and
Secretary Carlisle. after thorough con-
sideration, find that the condition OF the
revenues win not Justify the department
IN making an Increase for several months.
lt is said that Mr.. Ryans division depu-
do. but the department cannot remedy
the situation now.
POSTAL NOTES.
Representative Marshall was AT the
Post-ofice Department to-day 20 urge the
appointment Of Captain White as postmas-
ter at Abingdon. but found that Mr.. Bis.
sell had gone 90 Buffalo and would not
return until Saturday. The Postmaster
General left word that he would first
have to take up cases 10 I'LL vacancies.
and that as soon az they are out OF the
way he will start In vigorously with the
removal Of the Republican postmasters.
Fourth-class postmastcrs for Virginia
were appointed to-day as follows: c. S.
kirkwood, Churchwood. Pulaski county,
vice +. l.. Harris. removed; Aaron
Hendricks. Lebanon. Russell county. vice
{. H. Anderson. removed: Mrs. Minnie =.
Parker, Mount Landing. Essex county.
vice W. J. Parker. resigned
The post-oiiicc al Palo Alto, Ons'ow
county. n. O.. has been discontinued; mail
10 Silver Dale.
Personal
Representative Bum returned yesterday
from North Carolina.
Captain 4. J. Galloway Of North Caro-
lima. has also returned.
G. u. Langhofne and Miss Langhorne.
William a. Moncure. and Phil. H. Shield
are Richmonders registered at the Metro
politan.
a. c. Braxton, Of stanton. Is Vir-
ginia arrival ~ the same hotel.
Additional Virginia arrivals: Julu9 4.
Hobson. Richmond: j. Vincent Perley.
Charlottesville: Mrs T. Woodhouse
stanton; Mrs. NJ. T Allen. Gunston;
Mrs. W. II. Boyenton. Hampton.
Additional North Carolina arrivals:
Charles Buford. Winston; W. H. Miller.
Raleigh: John L. Bridgcrs. Spout Springs
MAURY AND ANDERSON.
General Dabney H. Maury and Gene
raj Charles A. Anderson, OF Richmond:
both OF whom are being urged by their
friends for Acknowledgement OF Vir-
ginia. are in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
THE CHEF INVESTIGATED.
At the Mercy Of the Mob for T"en'S-f our
Reconsideration Reserved.

ROANOKE. VA, December h-'Spe-
ciap.-The investigation Of the charges
against Chief-of-Police Terry OF conduct
,,rbecoming an officer In falling TO iur-
nisb adequate protection TO the negro
rbomas Smith. who was lynched here on
The morning Of September 2lst' began pc
tore Nfavor Trout this morning ana was
concluded about 3 o'clock this evening
he Afavor reserving his decision unul 10
,,,orroNv The evidence showed that attvr
wsvor Trout was wounded and the mill
iary company disbanded the CITY h&d no
I'D and Tor nearly twenty-tcur houtS
US practically at the mercy OF lhe MOI
Sergeant Griffin testified that ChieI Iels
~ ordered him 10 turn the prisoner out OF
an INT the latter claimed that ne Ihedi III
yor the Sergeant to take the prisoner 10
. place OF greater security. Chiet Ierry
said he ordered the prisoner later III ,no
night 10 be brought back TO the Jal' "
cause Sergeant Griffin said All inc uilusoS S
v,erc guarded and there was no cheii.e
90 get Smith out OF town. All the WY,
nesses admitted that everybody Was hl nl...n
excited that night. Sergeant Erlnih e'Ss
vas postponed TIL next Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Receivers Appoint Officers.

The new receivers of the Columbia and
Greenville railroad Messrs. Samuel Spen-
Ger. r. w. Huidekoper. and Reuben Eos
ter. announce the following officers: II
l.. Bond. Jr., general counsel; W. H.
Green. general manager; a. b. Andrews
general agent: Solomon Hass, traffic man
ager: John W. Hall, treasurer. and w
II. Marbury. assistant treasurer
These officials took charge at once, and
General Manager Green announces the
following appointments: Joseph p. Mini
tree. general purchasing agent; Il. ID
Wade, superintendent OF motive power
c. NJ. Bolton chief engineer. ana c. n.
Darlton. superintendent Of telegraph.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12

boarders. Her house was searched and
several OF the stolen articles were found.
some one entered the house of Mr.. w.
+. Richardson, No. 4io north Tenth street,
Sunday night while the family were at
church and stole a gold ring with the
engraving wv r. r. 20 NJ. l.. l."
Saturday night the dyeing establishment
OF w. s. Cowan. No. 20 west Leigh street,
was entered and three pairs OF pants
stolen. Two pairs Of the pants were re-
covered yesterday from Storms pawn
shop.
officer Hall has recovered the la1y's
cloak stolen from the store OF Louis
Nachman last Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
"Fortunes of War" All Right.

The Fortunes OF War Company ar
rived here yesterday with its regular cast.
notwithstanding the reports that II had
gone TO pieces ut Winston and at Danvllle.
Manager Bean, In conversation with a
Dispatch reporter yesterday. remarked that
the company was now carrying ore more
man than 1t had ever carried, ana that
with one exception the same persons were
employed that started out from New
York This exception was in the advance
apent. Adolph Goldsmith had undertaken
10 act In this capacity, but was discharged
two weeks before he committed suicide on
Saturday last at Selma, y. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
A SMALL-SIZED RIOT.
WHITE MEN iNSULTED, ILL-TREATeD,
AND BRlcKED BY NEGROES.
Narrow Escape Of Mrs. General Malone
and Daughter-Judge Hilton Attacked
with yertigo-Aid for the Poor.

PETERSBURG, VA, December H.
Special "A disturbance. which narrowly
escaped resulting small-slze riot. oc-
CURED Sunday afternoon on Sycamore
street near the corner OF Oak street. II
seems that the members OF Sherwoods
negro band were marching up the street
in uniform, but without their instruments,
some five or six abreast on the sidewalk.
Coming down the street were a number
OF young white men, who had been out
on walk In company. The latter claim
that they were rudely hustled from the
sidewalk by the negroes, and that on
demonstrating they were further insulted
and ill-treated.
BRICKS USED.
The trouble occurred near the site OF
the Second Baptist church. where great
number of bricks are piled, and these
bricks seem to have been freely used by
the negroes, who largely outnumbered the
whites. and four of the latter were
struck and quite painfully injured. Mr..
George Plummer was hit on the mouth
with a brick. and painfully bruised: MT.
Richard Bowdon was hit and cut on
the throat; Mr.. Frank Plummer was
struck on the side of the head and
badly bruised. Mr.. Alley was also struck,
but not much hurt. Fortunately, the
manager Of the band arrived on the spot
during the progress of the difficulty, got
his boys under control and marched
them away
NARROWLY ESCAPED.
Mrs. General Malone and daughter,
who had been out promenading. happened
TO be at the very scene OF the trouble
and narrowly escaped injury. Warrants
were issued against all the members OF
the band, and tomorrow morning the
Mayor will make thorough investiga-
ton Of the matter.
SUDDEN ILLNESS OF JUDGE HINTON
Judge D. y. Hinton. of the Supreme
Court Of Appeals, had a sudden anu
severe attack of vertigo al his residence,
on WASHINGTON street. Sunday afternoon,
and for a while his condition was re-
garded as very serious. Physicians were
summoned az quickly as possible ana
the Judge was relieved. He - much
better to-day. There were reports on the
street last night that the Judge was
| dead, but these reports were only the
sequence Of rumors that he was dying
from the effects OF his attacks.
An unoccupied frame dwelling at the
extreme end of Lombard street. In Bland
ford. was destroyed by fire Sunday
morning. The property belonged to MIS-
Bircten Of Prince George county.
In EVERY church OF this city on Sunday
morrhng appeals were made to the con-
gregations for aid in behalf Of the poor
Of the city, and liberal responses were
made.
The lower grades OF tobacco are bring
ing very fine prices in our market while
the higher grades are lower in comparl-
son with former sales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
c,,,.ro Trnstees 70 Meet To-Day.

The trustees Of Richmond College meet
In semi-annual session to-day at O'Clock,
For convenience the session, when VIII
nroboblv be brief, will be held in the
conference-room Of the Second Baptist
church. on sixth and Main streets. Hon.
on the midday tran. Rev. DR.. Topper
on the midday train Rev. ID. .Tupper'
vice-presdent who has been away from
the city since August LIST visiting MS
children in Denver. st. Louis, and Biz
mlngham. will probably be away from
the city until about the 10Th or the
,anutb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
PAGES s AND 4.
THREE CENTS PER copy:

Cor longer period, No association ss,x y,i l
be organized under this act ~ ~ 10 ~
nor g any city With .n ,sss eap sss s"c.
tai sfock ~ every association sail Pc
naId in before II begins business: E .ser1
bank must have at least I'VE ai us - ~
who must reside IN Virginia. kuo secn
own ten shares OF stock. 49,. A..
Whenever a certificate Is trsnsmtSseu ~
the Secretary Of the Commohyseltn ST.
tifying that the whole amount 81 ce2nas.
stock has been paid In. and that v;rR'ns ,',
bonds issued under the act approved nase
been deposited with the Treasurer OF vu
ginia equal to the amount OF caplsshs
stock. the Secretary OF the Common woaissss
shall examine into the condition OF SUCH
association. ascertain ESPECIALLY W.
amount Of money paid In ON account o.
its capital: the name and place or RESI-
dence OF each OF It's directors, and the
amount OF capital stock OF which can ear.
Is owner in good faith. and genefetIy
whether such association has complies
with all the provisions OF this act TO en-
title It 10 engage In the business OK BANK
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Tho Uovvitzer Annual Banquet.

The annual banquet of the Howitzer AS
ISOLATION will be held at Murphys hotei
tomorrow night and the entertainment
promises to be a most delightful AFFAIR
As is usual on such occasions, the teast
will serve as reunion for the SURVIVORS
NJ rho old battalion, and many pleasant
wartime memory will be revived.
The invitation committee Is composed OF
Hon. George l.. Christian and Messrs. j.
NJ Fourdurean and Frank ID. Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
pronerty Transfers.

Richmond: American Lodge. Grand
United order Of Odd-Fellows' trus-
tees to American Lodge building
Associations trustees, . feet on
east side Third street between jackson
and Duyal. s.; Hattie A. Armlstead 10
W p Anderson e CO.. one piano, S95;
y + Turner and wife to William l..
Carneal. q feet on north side Marshall
street near Thirteenth. s..
Henrico: Prison Association or Nir-
ginia TO Samuel r. Gouldn. II ii acres,
known as Drinkers Mil, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Christmas Cheer for the Orphans.

The ladies' of the First Baptist church
are packing n box of good things for the
Christmas cheer Of the sixty orphans In
the Baptist Orphanage at Salem They
will gladly receive any articles that
friends may desire TO put into it, and Will
be- at the church on Tuesday and Wednes-
day from 10 A. NJ. to p. NJ. for the re-
ceptlon Of such things as will make glad
the hearts of the children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Officers Of Granite Council.

At meeting of Granite Council, NO. ~
Legion of the Red Cross, held last night
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Commander Captalh
Charles Gasser; Vice-Commander, r.. b
Gibbs; Prelate. C. ]. Mallory; Marshal
r. Il. Hickok: knight, r. l.. WILKINSON )
Warden. b. T. Roach; Secretary y. II.
shepheri: Recorder. C. A. Allen; Finan-
cIal Secretary, c.. A. Crawford; ana
Treasurer, r. NJ. Anderson. Messrs:
James H. Shepherd. Charles Gasssr' and
c. A. Crawford, were elected trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12

Professor Il. Lambert. the French
teacher who left the city on the Monday
prior to Thanksgiving TO spend that hoh-
day In New York, has not as yet been
heard from by his Richmond friends lie
had n large class here and his pupils are
at a loss to know how TO account FOR his
absence They do not know whether he Is
slck or intends to give up his class or
some calamity has befalen him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Found IN m oyster-sheIi.

While opening oysters at his stand on
Rroot avenue yesterday morning. Mr.. T..
i, Morris discovered n perfectly devel-
oped fish about two inches long. resting
TRANQUILITY in closed shell. The curiosity
was exhibited In the Dispatch office yes
opinion that when the fish was quite small
n had been sucked into the shell by the
oyster. and being unable 10 escape there
from had fed from the latter until, having
entirely cleaned the shell o. its iesiumate
inhabitant, II had taken its place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Condition SIN Critical.

Mr.. II. NJ. Oslin, the young man who
was badly scalded at the electric power
house on Johnsons Island Saturday morn
ing by the bursting OF a pipe. Is still In
a critical condition. His friends entertain
the hope that he may recover. Yesterday
morning they thought that he was lit
tie better. but II will be several days be-
fore the result of his injuries can be ascer-
tanned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
DEATHS

HOY.-Died. at her residence, No. i22
west Jackson street, at $50 A. VI. Nom
day, December II, 1893. MARTHA a.
HOY, In the 66th year OF her age, relict
Of +. II. Hoy.
Her funeral will take place TO-DAY
Tuesday at o'clock =. N. from 81.
Marks church, corner First and Clay
streets. Friends and acquaintance ara
invited to attend.
WALKER CARRIE. daughter Ct
Major David y. and Avis NJ walker
entered into rest at the residence OF
her parents, corner Park avenue and
Floyd street on Monday afternoon. De-
cember 10 at i:40 O'Clock. She was In
the 18th year OF her age.
Funeral will take place from ST. An
drew's church on WEDNESDAY,
AFTERNOON, 18th instant, at half-pa'k
O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
brought Rack to Hcnrlco.

A. NJ. Craddock. the white man who
was recently indicted by the grand jury
OF Henrco for making malicious as
sault upon Justice Larus, and who jumped
his bail bond OF $500. was arrested in
Charles City county Saturday. and has
been brought back and lodged In the
county jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Mr.. PntZe's Houae Robbed.

Mr.. Joseph NJ. Putze. who lives in the
county of Henrico a short distance from
the city. reported 10 the authorities yes
terday that while at supper Sunday night
thieves entered his house and stole $50 in
money a gold watch and chain. two sets
of earrings, and two fnger-rings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
The Burns Were Fatal.

The infant daughter OF Mr.. William
Jones. an employee Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio shops, was so badly burned
Friday evening that she died Saturday
morning While the mother was in the
yard the childs clothing caught from
the fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Mr.. Renedlct ImorovIor

Postal-Clerk Benedict, OF this city, who
was seriously hurt in the collision on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway Saturday
was reported by is-physician, DIR. George
Ross, yesterday to be improving. His
skull was not fractured. and his injuries
are by no means dangerous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Pardon Refused,

The Governor yesterday refused to par
don John Campbell, who In April, 1880.
was convicted in Bath county OF murder
in the second degree and sentenced to
eighteen years in the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
Rahh.r,e. and Arrest..

Annie Gardner. a colored servant at the
boarding house. No. 40 north Seventh
street, was arrested yesterday. charged
with stealing sundry articles from the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
supreme Court of Appeals.

Heckert and others against Hile's adj
ministrayor. Argued by General John r..
Roller for appellant and John =. Harris,
Jr.. and George Il. Sipe, Esq. Tor appel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12

Homemade Mince Meat, made accord
ing to the old-fashioned Virginia family
receipt, at X. l.. Christian & Co.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. DEC IL.

ARRIVED.
Schooner Henry sutton Boston.
British steamship Harold. Nelasco.
British steamship Quantook. New Or
leans.
British steamship Norma. velasco.
British steamship Federation. 81. Thorn
as.
SAILED.
British steamship Federation. New
York.
British steamship Norma. Hamburg.
British steamship Quant0ok. Liverpool
British steamship Harold. Copenhagen
Schooner Walker AImin8ton, Provi-
dence.
s. G. =
PORT OF WEST POINT. DEC. II, 1854.
ARRIVED
Steamship Danyiile. Murphy, Baltimore.
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Fairfax, March, Baltimore:
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Richmond. Dole. Nav, York.
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Athoie. Watson. Halifax. To-
SAILED.
Steamship Fairfax. March, Boston. via
Norfolk: passengers ana general cargo.
Steamship Richmond. Dole New YORK.
via Newport News and Norfolk passcn-
gers and general cargo.
steamship Danvtlles Murphy, Raltlmores
passengers and general eafe& !.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND. DEC. II. 1880
ARRIVED.
Steamship Old Dominion. Couch. New
York. merchandise and passengers.h q.
w, Allen * Co., agents.
SAILED.
Ste:mer PocahOntas. Deyo. Norfolk.
merchandise and general cargo: 1. Wei
siger superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
THEIR AsPIRANT.

.t.l that Mr.. PrOskaucr the
F tlchmoud. has consular as
cough % IL not stated he has
.u an application; but some
have been looking into the
success should he apply.
'atle that Virginia may get
r- consuiaies when the mill OF
4" '.-.as 10 grind at the State De-
frfpre Mr.. Quincy quit his
Assistant Secretary he talked
.r Laf certainly slated Mr. X. Il.
rl.iof u the Eastville Herald, for
tt- promised positions IN the for
a.fl.e and II II stiil thought the
has reasonably fair chance. un-
'A 'he arrangements are upset.
"LLEcToR HYAN's FORCE.
D. William Ryan, Collector ~ internal
stie for The Richmond Petersburg
s. viii hardly be able TO get an In
80 10 Bis force before spring. Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
tu0Y CONSULATE.

Csusey. OF Hampton
tae city on saturday. Is
ira consular position, and u
has longing eyes on the
n.s. China. TO which Colo
Hoge was appointed. but
n.t reach because cf an
erecting him 10 return 10
Ia, latter is expected here
. week. Then il will be
..I Wlnt his status u be
meut Some Of his iricnos
Explain the charges when
" against him. and that
that he viii throw up the
uuru - Virginia. AZ nc
anxious 70 go 20 Annoy
.. $500 r- remembered that Col
pressed a desire Tor a change
.Hsalate before he left for
, and several Of his friends
tae arrangement. but with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
NARROWLY ESCAPED.

Mrs. General Malone and daughter,
who had been out promenading. happened
TO be at the very scene OF the trouble
and narrowly escaped injury. Warrants
were issued against all the members OF
the band, and tomorrow morning the
Mayor will make thorough investiga-
ton Of the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12

.....I and Hunton and Repre-
.th called early this
.t- President. and requesteh
... f.w days before sending
.. tn. nomination Of a sue
.. E.rl. and then they s.'ii
OBJ. Virginia delegation
.. t, unite on one candl-
..-t frankly said he had
inmate Judge Hlii'"ii'''''
....r was ended.
Hrt the President wonld
several nominations 81 IN
but IN ) are not y't
.. ueh 81 is learned that
for important Virginia
h- announced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12

..l AND Hunton ana Hon
rtrcl with the President
relative Co the claim or
S. Button. Of Lynchburg.
inter-. Sir q velant said
a.rtou. and had "a high re-
bee was not COMMITTEES .
tnt position. and he would
NJ SIR. Button consilera-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12

House Joint resolution providing that
the General Assembly proceed on the
18th to ballot for United States sena-
tors were referred 10 the Committee on
Courts Of Justice. in order that they
might be made conformabe to the laws.
The resolution provides 49, the balloting
shah commence on the day of the Joint
session, whereas the law requires that
each House shall take a ballot the day
before the Joint session-to wit. the sec
ond Friday after the organization or the
Legislature-and the next day shall pro-
coed to ascertain the result In joint ses-
sion.
The Senate then adjourned