The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-28
From THE STATE HOUSE.
The Steam Launch Accomao Gives Per
feet satisinction.

The members Of the Board Of the
Chesapeake and It's Tributaries are well
satisfied with the steam launch AccOmac
which they purchased at New York not
long ago for the state. TO increase the
oyster navy in Chesapeake Bay. The
board Viii meet on August LIST to appoint
captain. who Is 20 take charge OF the
vessel and good many applications for
me position have already been received.
At present Capt. VIM. T. Hudgins. OF
TIE steamer Chesapeake, Is in command
Of the Accomac, while his own boat is
being repaired.
Aunch, which he has tried I'm heavy sea
without finding any cause for complaint.
ln regard 10 his recent experience with
Maryland maraudcrs while on board Of
lhr Accomac' capt. Hudgins writes the
following 10 the board
Il have 10 report that | had an oppor-
tunity OF trying the new Hotchkiss gun
today on Maryland crabbers They had
crossed the line and commenced working
Ia Virginia near FOXs Island, In POGO
lnoke - und. ON our appearance the most
Of them started to run across the the
line, but some remained. / opened fire
on them with shell and they all got away
IN double-quick time l think / struck one
hatleau. They were, | should Judge. a
nile and a half or two miles distant. |
Ike the gun very much. 1t works well.
ana think we can eNTcct good service
from IL, and regret that the whole fleet
cannot be armed with similar guns.
Captain Thomas informs me that he
aas great trouble i'm DISTINGUISHING the
N.rPmlans from the Marylanders. as they
work together and IN firing he is fearful
oi killing Nirginans instead Of Mary
.arirrs. Chrisfield being the best crab
market our people wish TO avail them
selves Of IL. and Capt. Thomas thinks that
.y mix up Intentionally 10 prevent his
bring on them.
Itr AccOmac behaves very nicely in a
say. ! have had her out i'm Ches-
e, BAY on two or three occasions
'. was blowing hard and a big sea
81 behaved admirably, taking scarce
-.I water on her decks. Tangicr Sound
.- good condition under Capt. Murphy's
c s-'aent lie is making the Maryland
'.', say on their side Of the line"
VISITORS AT THE CAPITOL.
Among the visitors at the Capitol yes
-sf were George NJ Muse. Treasurer
o. moke county. and X. a East.
rer Of Halifax county. Mr.. East
t mo the state Treasury the sum Of
thereby squaring up his accounts
''@ year 1893 in full. Mr.. East is only
y ond county treasurer on the list
,"' has compiled with the provisions Of
a." Itw and met all his obligations for |
..- past year. The first one 10 settle up |
"eS me treasurer Of Russell county.
soNE MORE coNUcTs.
Tho following shcrffs called at the Of
~ the Auditor Of Public Accounts |
delivering conVicts at the peniten- |
Sheriff II. X. Adams Of Cumberland |
iniy. who delivered Joe Plumer. SEN |
".' cl 20 two years for house breaking
sheriff r. S. Campbell OF Flvanna. |
MO delivered Samuel White (colored1 |
sentenced 10 eight years for house break |
t. and Samuel Johnson (colored). SEN
"i'cl % two years for Il similar offence |
9herin James Bandy. Of Tazewell coun-
~, who delivered Lincoln WoOdson. SEN
'H a 20 I'VE years for grand larceny,
,"l Thomas Elicit. sentenced to two
years for forgery
sheriff f.. ". Leonard, OF Smyth coun-
w. Who delivered Henry Rose. sentenced
- TWO years for malicious shooting, ana |
tirnfy Green. sentenced 10 five years for
Aouse-brcaking