Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-19
CATTLE SHIPMENTS.
REMOVE THE RESTRICTIONS FROM
RApPAhANNOck TERRITORY.
Relief Promised Representatives Jones.
Mr.. O'Fesrail's Painful Fati-virginia
visitors at the Capitol.
rrrom Our Regular Correspondent


WARRINGTON. February 1s.--Represon'a-
tive Jones, OF Virginia, accompanied by
Mr.. Henry Williams, OF Baltimore, general
manager OF the Weems Line Of steamers,
which run between Fredericksburg ana
Baltimore. called on Secretary husk
both yesterday and to-day to Obtain
modification OF the regulations issued
by the Department of Agriculture
on the 18th instant concerning cat
tie transportation. The order seriously
affects%he interests of cattle-owncrs ana
shippers in certain parts Of Virginia, and
Mr.. Jones wants left out of the restricted
country portions contiguous 10 the Kappa
hammock river and other sections OF the
First Congressional District disastrously
affected by the regulations referred 20.
Cattle shipped TO Baltimore from Dir.
Jones's district cannot now be- driven
across routes in Baltimore used for driving
or carrying cattle for expectation, ana as
result only one smalland private slaugh-
ter-house can receive cattle carried bg the
Weems Line. which y.events competition
and places shippers If cattle at the mercy
OF one buyer.
ITs EXTENT.
The order referred to above and en-
bracing the regulations starts with por-
other States. and after reaching the North
Carolina State line. continues as FOL
lows, to use the exact language IN
the manifesto on tho subject issued
by the Secretary Of Agriculture " Fol-
lowing the northern boundaries OF the
counties Of Cherokee, Macon. Jackson.
Pennsylvania, and Henderson, state or
North Carolina TO the southeast corner OF
Buncombe. of said State; thence IN anorth-
easterly direction, following the Blue-Iidge
Mountains TO the southwestern corner OF
the county of Amherst. State OF Nirglnia;
thence southeasterly along the southern
boundary of the county Of Amherst TO the
western boundary OF the county OF
Appomattox thence northeasterly along
the eastern boundaries OF the coun-
ties of Amherst. Nelson. and Abe
marie TO the southern boundary OF
the county of Orange: thence along
the southern boundary OF the county
of Orange 20 the houndary-line of the
county of Spotsylvania thence along tle
eastern boundary of the county OF Gull
pepper; thence easterly along the southern
boundaries OF the counties OF Culpeper and
Stafford TO the boundary OF King George
county; thence northerly along the eastern
boundary of Stafford county to the Poto-
mac river; thence following the Potomac
river southerly to the Chesapeake Bay,
thence easterly along the southern bound
tic Ocean,"
A CONFERENCE.
The Secretary telegraphed for the Balti-
more inspector TO come here to-day ana,
DR.. Salman. in charge OF the Bureau OF
Animal Industry, was IN the conference
also. Representative Jones has been
promised that something shall be done for
the relief OF his people. MIR. Jones says
that as matter or fact there are no In
fected cattle IN the Rappahannock Valley.
and he thinks the regulations are TOO
severe upon the people of that section.
The quarantine line includes nearly the
whole South. and as the northern line
runs so near to MIR. Jones's district he Is
anxious to have il changed, so as to e1-
clude his district. where no spleneuc or
southern fever has ever existed.
"cYcLoNE JIM" on THE FLOOR.
Among the visitors on the floor of the
House to-day was Representauve-elect
Marshall, OF the Ninth Virginia District.
He was given a cordial welcome and was
introduced by the Virginia members TO
many Of the most prominent congressman.
The Pos to-day printed bret but high
" complimentary sketch of Mr.. Marshall,
telling of his oratorcal powers. and h's
great popularity among the people OF the
Ninth District.
Colonel ". T.. Atkins, of Mecklenburg
county. was III the city to-day. He came
on TO see Representative Epes on some
matters Of personal interest 10 gentlemen
IN the county,
IILIoTT WINS.
The House Committee on Elections. Of
which Colonel O'Fefrall is chairman, had
meeting this morning and decided
the South Carolina case of Miller Is.
Elliott in favor of the Democrat or
sitting member. Colonel O'Ferrall had
81 lo.ff no
steps of the residence in which he
has apartments and was unable 70 be pres
eut at the meeting to-day. He is not dam
ge-ously injured. but was so much bruised
about the hips and spine that he had to
remain indoors to-day. Mrs. O'ferrall ID
still with her husband and will remain in
the city several days longer.
NOT WORTHY.
The Chief of the Board Of Engineers
reported TO Congress to-day that the re-
results OF the preliminary examination for
hre8kwateT to protect the town OF Beau
fort, n. c., shows that the locality is not
worthy of improvement by the General
Government in the manner proposed.
Major Stanton made the examination and
his report Is approved by Colonel Craig
hill.
Colonel Bob Washington, of Westmore-
laud county, and Captain Ham Shepperd,
of Warrenton, were among well-known
Virginia visitors at the Capitol to-day.
Mr.. John 0. Crown. editor of the Clarke
Courier. spent couple OF days In the city
this week.
ME-. coRBIg's CHANCES.
The selection OF Hon. J. Sterling Nor
ton. of Nebraska. for Secretary of Agricul-
ture by MIR. Cleveland, in the opinion
OF the friends of Colonel 5. Wexford
Corbin. Of King George county. Va,
renders the chances of the latter
much better for securing the assistant
secretaryship, for which position he Is
being urged by strong and influential sup
porters Mr.. Morton is one Of the strong
est and most polished men In all the west
ern country, and has been the foremost
Democrat in his state for many years.
He has long resided on magnificent farm
in Nebraska, having gone there from IL
linois.
IL Colonel Corbin should be appointed
assistant secretary, as his friends have
reason to believe will be the case, the
heads of the department will surely be
congenial.
Hon. Basil B. Gordon. chairman of the
Virginia State Democratic Committee, was
here to-day also Senator Watson, of Not
toway county.
NOTHING DONE.
The post-office appropriation bill came
up for discussion IN the House to-day.
but nothing was done of conclusive
nature regarding the special-mail-
facilities" item. in which tho Rich
mond and Danville and the Atlantic
Coast Lines are interested. NJ. Henderson,
OF North Carolina the. chairman of the
committee. made a brief statement. He
explained the former Appropriation under
which the Coast Line enjoyed benefits
said that company had voluntarily
expressed O willingness to be left
out this year and after the item had
been placed in the bill and reported to the
House Representatives of the Coast Line had
asked for rehearlng. concluding that
they did want to be recognized. The
Richmond and Danvllle, he added, which
was left out of all the calculations, had
come in and asked financial assistance.
LIVELY DISCUSSION.
There was quite a lively discussion for
an hour. in which Mr.. KYLE, of Mississippi,
took the leading part, claiming his part or
the country had been Disseminated
against.
Representative Wise interjected few
remarks. He thinks Richmond city's in
terests should be well cared for and ex.
poets to submit some remarks when the
bill again comesup