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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-02
cUtRufv0 COMPANION.
This tho sunday Times To-Morrow VIII
Prove It.~lf TO be.

,rbo Sunday Times has successfully IN
vaded the field of the magazine. AFTER
dcvoting six days Of the week to the
pcrusal OF the daily editions. covering
all of the news fully and accurately, the
reading public Is supplied every seventh
dav with illustrated literary matter that
cannot be oxcolled 10y any OF the best
periodicals.
The special illustrated articles In The
cundsv Times tomorrow, both OF
local and general nature. Will be et n
most entertaining character. In short,
The Sunday Times tomorrow VIII pe
charming companion for every one.
The regular departments will be up
to their usual high standard OF excel
lcnce. Some of the special stories TO be
found I'm The Sunday Times are;
cINc1NNATI's MONSTER BELL dl-
lustrateD. The biggest and probably
tho .sweotest-toned ever cast IN an
American foundry. Rival for Liberty
Bel.
Up THE AISLE WITH a DUCHESS
UlustrateO. The elaborate plans for
the Marlborough Vanderbilt wedding.
Fifty yards of satin cloth. American
wedding tour.
THE PRINCE Is FIFTY-FOUR ullus-
tratoD. Celebrities who have Novofn-
bor ays-Marlborough. j. w.
Mackay. Lord Rothschild, Mrs. Bur
nett. and Mrs Stanton.
CHARACTER IN THE FORELOCK III
lustrated. An exponent ,of tho new
science interprets the forelocks of Nc
Kinlcy. Hin. Reed, Carlisle. Whitney,
Crisp. Morton, and Allison.
'FIRESlDES" ATER THE HORSE
SHOW Qllustrated). Entertainments
for displaying the Grang salon to guests
at midnight. Eating chocolate horses.
UNDER HEAVENS SHOWER BATH
Qlustrated). Health and complexion
wonderfully improved by this special
ist Of nature" Fashion has her say.
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Il FILID-D8Y N WISE.
The Pair Elections Bill Attacked on the
Ground of Its Fraudulent Provisions.

BIG STONE GAP, oct. Sl.-Special.-
| There was a joint discussion at Wise
! Courthouse, TUESDAY between Colonel
! Campbell Slemp and II. G. Mcdowell. Jr,
/ for the Republicans. ana Captain j. +.
Bulitt and Hon. John T.. Massey for
the Democrats. The Democrats had the
day and We're entitled to tho courthouse
As Usual. however. the Republican chair
man came foit ia with IS plalntive tale Of
woe, and claimed the day. Mr.. Mathews
was there. willing TO swear that ne had
posted notices. but, IN order 10 pacify
them. he gave way and allowed them
the privilege TO dictate terms. This was
something that should not have been
done. The courthouse belonged TO the
Democrats By all The rules that govern
In such matters, and they should have
stood mp for their rights. The terms Of
the discussion were most favorable TO
the Democrats. Slack's BLACK Eagle,
from "Screamers' Valley" had the close
of the discussion. and right well did he
use IL. and took all the advantage the
position allowed.
The discussion was opened by II. {.
Mcdowell. for the Republicans. in a 30
minute talk Mr.. Mcdowell made clear
and compact argument, which was listen
ed TO with great attention. Captain j. +.
BuHitt Jr, followed i'm :J-minute talk.
and made an able and eloquent expOsi-
ton of the fraudulent law the Repubii-
cans seek TO force upon the people Of
Virginia. Captain Bullitt IS an aggrcs-
sive speaker. and poured hot shot into
the ribs Of the goo Coos until they
fairly WINGED with pain.
Hon. John Z. Massey followed Captain
Bullitt in an hours speech. and fully
sustained his reputation as the foremost
stumpcr IN the state. Colonel Slemp
closed the debate I'm an hours speech.
There was a large crowd present, which
was about equally divided.
Saturday the Democrats Will have a
grand rally at this place, at which time
"A free supper viii be served. General r.
A. Ayers and Captain j. +. Bullitt Jr,
VIII address the people. The indications
ali roinf to the election Of Kane and
Sutherland. Democrats, by good ma
jority.
The Democrats have the Republicans on
the defensive by attacking their pro-
posed fair elections bill. Their bill brisiies
with fraud. and is much worse than the
Walton law. Kane. the Democratic nomi-
nee. has declared his objection to the
constable feature Of the Walton law
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FRIDIRffk kSHTRG.
Dredging in the Kappahannock.- - The
Chatham suit settled.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Nov. -
Special.-Colonel +. II. McCaull is In
King George county this week speaking
In the interest Of Mr.. Rogers, the Re-
publican candidate for the Legisia,urs
Mr.. l.. ! Tron' OF Richmond, l., he-c
dredging the riy.' for distance Cf 80.
yards. and Mr. r. ID. Hardy. assistant
engineer T.. $. A., is overseeing The
work
Captain f. W. Krane OF DennlsyilIe.
one OF tho most prominent citizens of
Essex county. was thrown from his dog
cart this week, and quite seriously hurt.
The City Electoral Board OF this city
has. appointed George T.. Cole. Willie
Sallinger. and II. Hoomes Johnston
Judges of the election for the upper
ward. and A. NJ. Garner. John T. Rogers.
and George T. Downing for the lower
werd. Messrs. r. NJ. Aldridge and
Henry Dannehl. Jr. have been made
special constabies.
Tha long pending litigation over the
Chatham estate has been finally decided
by the United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals. and the Shaker Society VIII
have 70 pay the sum OF about eighteen
thousand dollars. Mr. NJ. NJ. Mays
gets the Chatham farm
Mr. :. <. Rhoads, OF Culpeper. proml-
nent citizen. offers 10 bet $40 that Colo
mel y. Catlett Gibson will be elected 10
the Legislature In that county.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles r.. Hunter have
issued invitations 10 the marriage OF
their granddaughter. Sadie Hunter
Rodgers, 10 Mr.. Harry Wilson Heinman,
i'm this city, on .,ovemhcr 5th
Miss Wortlev 8. Enbrcy the leading
lady in charity play which was TO be
given at the ooera-houao tonight. met
vi,h an accident At the rehearsal last
night which viii ,ause postponemnt
Of the entertairrent.
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slnlrmcnt Of ReceIpls and Expenditure.

WASHINGTON. Noy. 1.-The treasur,
official comparative statement OF the re-
ccipts and expenditures OF the Govern
ment for the four months OF the fiscal
wear 10 date. and FOR the month OF Octo-
her was issued to-day. The deficit for the
first third OF the fiscal year Is stated nj
sls StS. $50, or at the rate Of $S,OlD.J00 for
The fiscal year. For the month OF Octo-
Der the deficit or excess of expenditures
over rcceiDts ia stated AT s5.e0l .6.7.
AS compared with September. the re
ccipis for October were S35O0OO greater,
and the expenditures Slu.fnBD larger.
October. lejj as compared With octo-
Der, ls.n, shows an increase In receipts
of SG.1.D.Op. while the expenditures for
the same month show an increase OF
nearly S2.OuV.oy. The receipts for the
first four months OF the fiscal year, as
compared with the first four months of
the last fiscal year, show "A decrease IN
revenue or $3hu.,tD The expenditure
Of the first four months OF this fiscal
year show decrease OF N.Ss0.o00. as
compared with the corresponding months
Of the last fiscal year.
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uUTsUHIrO TO HR. CLEyELAyD.
An Autograph Letter of Thanks for the AL
ninistration's Kind Onces.

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. Nov. I.-Mr.
Shinchire Kurino, the Japanese Minister
paid visit To the White House today
and presented 10 President Cleveland an
autograph letter from the Emperor OF
Japan thanking the resident and the
Government OF the United States ior the
good offices exercised in bringing aoout
peace between China and Japan. The
Emperor Of China sent similar letter
OF thanks 10 the President some time
ago. Mr. kurino was presented 10 the
President to-day by Secretary Oney.
He was also accompanied by Mr.. Kei-
sheird Matsui. secretary of the japanese
Legation.
The text of the letter was as follows:
"Mutsuhito. by the grace or Heaven
Emperor OF Japan, seated on the throne
occupied By the same dynasty from
time immem0rial. 10 his Excellency
Grover Cleveland. President OF the
United States OF America:
Great and Good Friend,-During the
war between our empire and that OF
China. which has now happily been
brought to an end by the conclusion OF
a treaty OF peace. the diplomatic and
consular oficers Of the United States In
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China, with your Excellency's gracious
permission, and acting under your Ex-
celency's wise direction. extended their
friendly Offices to our subjects I'm China.
and on many occasions afforded them
succor and assistance; time and again,
as the war was nearing It's final stage.
the representatives Of the United States
at Toxic and Peking. by your Excel
lency's authorization. provided the way
whereby China was able to approach d.
rectly our Government on the subject
OF peace, and II was through the faclIl-
ties afforded by those two representa-
fives for different reciprocal arrange
ments between this Government and
China. that all our preliminaries look
ing to the opening OF negotiations for
the termination OF hostiitics were ad-
justed.
"The manner I'm which these delicate
services I'm the interest of peace were
performed left nothing to be desired. and
we take this opportunity to express to
your Exceilency our high appreciation
OF these acts on the part OF your Excel
lencv. as well as on the part OF your
Excellency's officers. acting under your
Fxcellency's wise direction. which not
only tended 10 mitigate the seventies and
hardships OF the war and finally 10 pro-
mote the successful issue of the negotla-
tions for peace. but served to draw still
closer the bonds OF friendship and good
neighborhood WHICH happily unite our
two countries.
we assure your Exccllency OF our
highest regard and esteem.
(Signed) MI lou hllo.
.Dono AZ our palace. at Kioto. the
18th dav Of the 5th month Of the 18th
year Of Neizi.
(Countersigncd). .
s.VIScOIrNT MUTSU MUNEMITSU,
minister OF Foreign Affairs
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OFFICERs or THE MOUSE.
4 Caucus of Republicans 10 he Held NOV.
3O-Somc Probable Appointments.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Noy. lit is
understood that Representative Warren
j. Hooker, OF New York. secretary Of
the Republican caucus of the House. has
issued q call for a meeting of the caucus
of the Republican members OF the Fifty
fourth Congress, 10 be held IN the han
of the House at s o'clock on the evening.
of November 30th.
Nominations will be made for Speaker
Clerk OF the House. Doorkeeper, Ser
rcant-at-Amg. Postmaster ana Chap
lain
The question OF who viii be nomi-
mated for the speakerehip has been Drac-
tically settled. EX-Speaker Reed will.
without the shadow OF doubt be nomi-
mated for this place by acclamation.
The clerkship OF the House. witch Is
the most important next TO the Speaker.
will be warmly fought. The gentlemen
who have thus far made known their in
tention of running ioe the office are
General Henderson, of Illinois. chairman
of the Caucus Committee. who failed Of
denomination to Congress, and ex-Con-
gressman-at-Large for Pennsylvania
Alex. Mcdowell
For the doorAeepership W. J. Glenn,
OF cuba, n y. Is the leading candidate
His only opponent Will be Editor Tipton.
of Tennessee. who WAS collector OF
internal reenuc for one district Of that
state during Harrisons presidential
term No selections have yet been
made for the positions Of chaplain and
nostmaster. bat il is generally conceded
that n Kansas man will be nominated
for the former. and one from Ohio for
the latter place.
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MR.. rATsON APPOINTED.
lie Succeeds Mr. Dabney a. Solicitor FOR
the state Department.

WASHINGTON, n. c., Nov. 1.-The i'm
portant legal position OF Solicitor for the
state Department. which was left vacant
through the resignation Of Mr.. W. ID.
pabney. TO accept the Chair Of Law at
the University OF Virginia, was filled to-
day by the President In the appointment
OF Mr.. Walter L. Faison, of North Caro-
lima.
secretary Olney also filed another I'M
portant place in his department, appoint
ing Mr.. Frank A. Branagan OF Ohio, as
Chief of the Bureau of Accounts, the po-
sition which Mr.. Francis kieckheofer re-
signed last week, as result of investiga-
ton into the conduct of his Office.
Both appointments were made on merit
and both appointees entered the service
OF the Government under civil service
rules.
MIR. Faison has been Chief Of the Con-
sular Bureau OF the state Department for
two years. on receiving an appointment
TO a clerical position, as a result Of
connective examination. he was assigned
to the Consular Bureau, and was grad
ually advanced to its head. lie Is
lawyer. and has had considerable expe-
rience In the work which the Solicitor Is
called on TO perform.
Mr. Branagan. like Mr. Faison, is
young man. A clerical position in the
Treasury was his first assignment under
the civil service, and he served there for
a few years During Mr. Cleveland's first
admins tration. Mr.. Branagan was made
appointment clerk OF the Department Of
Justice as the right OF an examination
into the clerical records OF "A number OF
employees OF the Government He held
that position up 70 to-day. exercising also
the duties Of disbursng officer OF the At
office When Mr.. Olney
was Attorney-General De was thrown into
confidential relation with Mr.. Branagan,
and was impressed by his ability, and the
appointment OF Mr.. Branagan 10 TIE
place vacated by Mr.. kiechoefer is
natural consequence of that acquaintance
chi
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The kathadin'~ Trial.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Nov. IA tele-
gram was received at the Navy Depart
ment to-day from Captain Picking, presi-
dent OF the board which conducted the
trial of the harbor defence ram katan-
ain on the Long Island Sound yesterday,
stating that the vessel was steady with
out vibration al top speed. well and care
fully built, and fitted. The engines per-
formed their work admirably. only the
usual quantity OF water being used on
the hearings The boilers made steam
readily and in a sufficient quantity The
weather promised well on the start. but
on the return run there was a stin breeze
ahead, driving spray. heaying over the
vessel. and made some surface sea. The
steering gear was thoroughly efficient
The vessel steered and turned well The
time of shifting the helm was seventeen
seconds. The tidal observations are not
Vet in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-02
OcTOBTR DEBT SETTLEMENT.
4 Net Increase, Less Cash In the Treasury
of over ~, ,OOO,O 900.

WASHINGTON d. c.. Nov. The
debit statement issued this evening shows
"a NET Increase IN the public debt. less
cash i'm the treasury during October. OF
S.3gi .f.2. The interest-bearing debt was
Increased $40: the nOn-interest-bea
debt decreased Sll5.63z. and cash in the
treasury decreased SIS. iS6.56i. The bal
anccs OF the several classes OF debt IT
he close of business October 3ist were.
intcrest-bearing debt. SNl 3Gl so. debt on
which the interest has ceased since ma
turity. g 6Sl go: debt bearing no interest,
5s76. Total, N,l25.3l9. 100.
The certificates and treasury notes. or
set by an equal amount Of cash I'm the
treasury. outstanding at the end OF the
month were SjJl 1885, decrease OF
30 ol2jOaO The total cash I'm the treasury
was $50. 81 .6l0 the gold reserve was s92.-
9l3.l73: net cash balance S57o0i, ,Sl9. In
the month there was n decrease I'm gold
coin and bars OF Sl95.673, the total at the
close being Sli3. .360sH. OF silver there
was a decrease OF A,594,3S5. or the sur
plus there was in national bank deposit
tories Sis.5l3.is5. against sl6 i07. .l05 at the
end of the preceding month.
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Nnrih Cnrnlina Pension Frauds.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Nov. THE United
states Court. in session az New Berne.
il irving many cases in which gross
frauds in pensions are made clear. New
Rerne was captured by the Federal troops
early i'm the war. and many negroes en-
listed I'm the army.
Some years ago some persons engaged
I'm the business OF procuring pensions on
false affidavits by inducing men TO swear
thew had been soldiers, or women TO
swear they were widows of soldiers. II Is
claimed that in this way the Government
was defrauded out OF thousands OF dol
lEs.
The men who devised this fraud got n
large share OF it by dividing with the
bogus pensioners Albert Baker. who per
sonated William A. Baker, was convicted
yesterday.
Some OF those who swOre he was VIII
liam Baker and soldier are to be prose-
cuted for perjury. The court is now try
ing "A ease against Jane Hill for obtain
ing pension fraudulently. She obtained
a pension as a widow OF Edward HUI.
and afterwards Edward Hin was found I'm
Lenoir county He has also received
money for his war services.
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The Trln Murderer Arrnlrned.

TIFFlN, OHIO. Nov. Lee Martin.
the murderer Of Marshal August Schultz,
and the cause OF the fatal riot at the
jail here Saturday morning, was brought
10 this city secretly early this morning
and Immediately arrclgned before Judge
NeIhorn When asked 10 plead TO the
Indictment. he coolly remarked that he
"etessed part Of II was true, but not
all +" He will be tried In December.
After the hearing Martin was quietl>'
taken to the outskirts OF ;he city, where
he was kept In hiding until the arrival
of the north-bound train. when he WAS
returned to the jail at Sandusky.
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Alexandria to Help.
IMPORTANT POLiTrCAL MovE.
North C"r"lfna Silver Men Preparing ia
orgrnize New party

WINSTON, n. c., Nov. i--Special. =
The Sentinel this afternoon prints an
important piece OF politicaf news. OH
'aihed from Mr.. &. +. Mckesson. one
oi .ne state most prominent attorneys
anu io0'uters' VINO IS In Winston. sie
says
The silver men in North Carolina are
now arranging TO hold township ana
county conventions all over tho state.
either late in this month or early in
December, the township conventions to
appoint delegates 20 county. and the
county appoint delegates 20 state con-
vention.
The time for the statel convention
will not be earlier than April. lss. IL
is the purpose OF the silver men to or
ganize new party, with no plank in
IL but free silver at rs TO l. No oues-
tions will be asked as To any mans
past political associations or opinions.
1t win make no difference whether a
man is free-trader or high protec-
ZIONIST, whether Democrat. Republican.
or Populst. whether Jew or Gentle
Greek or barbarian. The only question
will be. Are you. above all things, hon
est In your advocacy of free silver? II so.
you must burn all your bridges behind
you. sever all past political ties, and lend
our influence 10 the proclama ton OF "A
new declaration OF Independence in
North Carolina
Loyalty TO silver must be the trans
forming purpose that calcines every
other hope and aim. The silver men
i'm North Carolina. by thus getting to-
gether. feel that they can organize such
a powerful party In this state as Will
sweep all others OFF tho deck, and by
thus taking the initiative Will give new
life and vigor 10 the cause throughout
the Union.
1T Is probable that at the state con-
vention some such man as j. :. carr
will be nominated for Governor; Worth
for Treasurer: Marshall Mott for Attor-
ney-General: ID. G. Pearson for Auditor.
some Eastern Republican for superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction, and some
Western Populist FOR Secretary of state.
II is not known that either of these gen
tlemen named would go into the new
movement, but If they go I'm on the con
ditons above mentioned there is strong
probability that they would be nominated
by acclamation.
THE prominent Democrats who engl-
neered the late convention In Raleigh,
and preached 10 the people TO go 10 any
marty that would give relief and then
.nickered at the pinch OF the game are
os am Informed. not In II. Personally,
vou know" said MIR. MeKesson. I am
out OF politics and am giving you TINS
only as n matter OF news. and news
that promises important DEVELOPMENTS.
The directors Of the Winston-Salem
Young Mems Christian Association have
elected C. Wood. son OF the late
Rev. Or. Wood. OF the North Carolina,
Methodist Conference. general secretary,
and A. w. Hicks assistant Both are
Young but active Christian workers, Mr..
Wood thinks OF preparing himself for
the ministry.
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qHE cisnInR RoHBED rHH BiNK.
LEFT tire Nuuit-Door Unlocked and Used
Dynamite $4,000 Gone.

WACO. rftX.. Nov. IA sensation has
hcor created here by the arrest OF \.
-ewcil assistant cashier o. the First Nat
tional Bank Of McGregor, charged with
the robbery OF the bank n lesday night.
Sewen. 10 is said left the vault d"oy
open. as 30 had n time lock. Tine. steel
safe inside was also unlocked by him by
means OF lhe combination.
Fifteen thousand dollars L. gold and
currency were taken out. and dynamite
then placed inside. The door was then
closed 80 that the bolts proiectire from
the sides rested against the outer sides Of
the safe. Then am explosion followed.
That the door was not fully closed Is
proyos. Frank Henry. "a blacksmith. was
also arrested for completely, some Of his
tools having been found In the vault
SCWcll Is twcnty-onc years old. and his
family one OF the most prominent In the
section.
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WEATHER vOHEcAsr.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Nov. Igor
Virginia: Fair. probably preceded oy
showers in the southern portion; norther-
iy winds.
ing In western portion: norshcrfy winds.
The barometer has risen east OF tho
Mississippi, except on the south Atlantic
coast, and has fallen rapidly 70 the wsst-
ohio Valley and over Texas. anh II IL
low north OF Dakota and In the lower
st. Lawrence Valley.
Fair weather has prevailed except IN
the South Atlantic states. where showers
continue.
II Is warmer to the west OF the Mtesis-
sippi and slightly colder on the Atlantic
coast
Warmer. fair weather Will prevail IN tho
centra! valleys and the Lake regions.
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Killed Before His wife's Eyes.

WHEELING, W. VA, Nov. i,-Christian
Iirht Works was instantly killed while
trimming a tight this morning. He had
recently secpred the lob, and this morning
started to work A light hangs In front
OF his house and ne asksd M, s,s NH wue 10 10
first lamp. The light WAS lowered. snd
Schlehe took hold Of both carbons The
current ran through his body, killing
him instantly before his horrihed wife.
Schlehe was about thirty years OF age.
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Two sehooner> Stranded.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Nov i.-Super-
in,endent Kimball Is informed that the
schooner Edith. OF Boston, en- route from
Boston TO Wilmington. -. c., stranded
last night of Little Beach station. n j..
The crew was saved. The schooner Net
10 Pensacola. stranded yesterday twenty
Ave miles from Santa Rosa. Fla, station.
The crew aud three passengers were res
cued In surIboetA-
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y,cayagua Canal Commission.

WARRINGTON, =. C., Nov. LAS
reo,Iired by Law. the report OF the Mica
aqua Canal Committee Commission was
presented TO the President to-day by
Secretary OIney. to whom II had been
delivered by Colonel William Ludlow.
United States army. the chairman
OF tho Committee.
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ADDITfOyAL CONTRIBTTfONs.
The University Building Fund Now
Amounts to sII,is5.fO

subscriptions to the University Building
Fund continue to come in. A large num-
ber Of contributions were made yesterday
as follows:
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W. d'erry Forest High School. near
orange, Va. sent to The Times office
a subscription of 800 to the trniversttv
hepuilding Fund Mr. William @. Strange
gave his check for SIS.
The total amount received is sii1Slo.
Alexandria to Help.
ALEXANDRIA,. VA. Nov i.-speciaI
-The University alumni here had an
informal meeting this afternoon 10 con-
slider steps In regard to rendering assist
ance In rebuilding the ruined halls. and
will meet again.
comonwealth's Attorney Marhury was
called to Richmond to-day. evidently by
Attorney-General Scott, for consultation
IN the Alexandria county lawlcssness.