The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-28
AFTER THIRTY YEARS
An old Volume lust Returned to the
Petersburg Library,

III Y, g.,
VIII arrive in Richmond tomorrow
morning to attend the reunion of Con-
iederate Veterans. During the late war
between the states Mr.. Tucker was q
GreYs. Egnteen M GSnpeSS Virgna RssimSns Rostawoy
GSarnetts brigade, Picketts Division.
RMS Is Mr.. fuckers first visit to Vir-
Glnia for twenty years Mr.. Tucker is
an uncle of Mr. o. Il. Cole, OF Peters
burg.
Col. John w. A. Sanford. who during
the war. commanded the Sixtieth Ala.
oama Regiment of Infantry, which
formed part of .Grncie's Alabama Bri-
sade. reached Richmond early this
tiio. an, anu came to Petersburg to-
uaF. lie was accompanied by his
grandson. John w. A. Sanford. Jr. The
oDJect of his visit here was to visit the
oattieiields in front OF Petersburg. but
more particularly to return q book he
obtained from the Petersburg Library
Association while stationed in the
trenches i'm front of Petersburg. On n
Nv leaf of the book Is written the fol-
lowing: Col John w. A. Sanford, com
mander of SiXtieth Alabama Regiment
OF infantry, which formed a part of
Gracies Alabama Brigade He was al
ways devoted TO literature and during
the siege of Petersburg was frequent
visitor of the Petersburg Library, from
which he borrowed Bpoks from time to
time. He borrowed this volume on
March 1865. His regiment and brigade
were relieved from the trenches on the
night of March 18th. 1865 and was or
dered to the right OF the line. and there
engaged in the battles and skirmishes
from that time. till his regiment, with
the brigade. was surrendered at Apo.
mattoN. He carried this volume with
him through those beScntful DAYS and
carrying II 10 his home in MONTGOMERY,
Ala: preserved it, and on the eth day
of June, 1896, more than thirty one
years afterwards, brought 1t to Peters
burg To return it to the library. or all
the volumes OF that library not one has
had such Il history. The advancement
OF learning and the organum had al
waVs been great favortes with him.
The title of the book which Col. Sanford
has returned is "Bacon's Novum Organ
uln and Advancement of Learning"
The book is in an excellent state of pre-
GerVation.
III has been turned over to Mr.. n. 6.
Beckwith, who will present II to the Pc
tersbuig Benevolent Mechanic Associa-
tion.
Colonel Sanford anG. His little grandson
VIII be in Richmond iteXt week to at
tend the reunion of Confederate Veter-
ans.
Cards are on: for the marriage of Mr..
Edward Weber, of Petersburg, and Miss
Bertha Livesay OF Germantown Pa,
on the 30th inst. al The residence of the
brides parents
AT meeting of Virginia Council No 3,
Jr o. U. n. NJ, held last night, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing term: c.. \. j. Saunders; V. c.,
A r. Titmus; II. s. II. W. Kiusc; a. II.
s., j. II. Edmunds; f. s.. a. NJ. Crowder:
Treasurer. II. M Reames: w. c. II.
Cain: Conductor c. II. b. Lee j. S., ].
NJ. Hawkins; o. S. w. II. Johnson:
Trustees, j. NJ. Harrison, a. j. Saunders
and l.. b. HargrOve; Representatives 10
the State Council, II. w Kruse and l.. I3.
Harg!ove; alternate. c. II. Cain.
The closing exercises of Miss Mia
Branchs Music school took place last
night and was largely attended The
admirable manner I'm which the pupils
acquitted themselves reflected much
credit upon themselves and their in
Mrs. w. II. Talley. whose critical III
ness has been announced in this CORE
spondence, died al the residence of her
husband on High street this morning.
She leaves two young children
There were 80 deaths in Petersburg
during the past month: whites 26, color
ed 26
Mrs; George DAVIS is visiting friends
In Baltimore
The distinct conference OF the Peters
burg d!stric, A. NJ. l.. Church was in
session again to-day. Statements as to
ne condition OF the churches were made
ny ReVs. j. s. Medley. X. a. H. Carroll
and j. r. Dixon. Rav. j. j. Adams.
pastor of the a. NJ T.. Church In this
city, was introduced and addres sed the
conference. Various papers were read
Mt Il. g. klmarten, who was exam
med few days ago before Judge Il. A.
II hancock in this city. left for Richmond
THIS morning to be examined by Judge
Wexford. M. K.lmarten is one of the
deputy sheriffs here. He has been read
ing law for the pas. eighteen months.
w. II. F. Lee and II. A. Wise Camp of
Confederate Veterans Of LunenbiIrg
county of which General Stith Boiling.
OF this city. is commander. will leave for
iGcnmond on July to take part in the
reunion demonstrations.
Mr. w. a. Rainsr. of Decatur. Ala.
accompanied by his wife. arrived here
to-day. They are OF their way to Rich
inond TO attend the Confederate reunion.
llais Is th,iir iirs.: vis!; to Petersburg
since their bridal tour IL years ago. Mr.
Rainey has a bIcther here.
Burglar Shot.
a colored woman living in Tabb's
court reported 10 officer a. O. Wood.
house shortly before o'clock this morn.
ing that man was breaking into her
houSe. The officer wen, 20 the, ria:ghbor.
hood and found "A notorious negro known
as Big Oat" proving about: He placed
the man under arrest when he broke
away and ran. The officer finally caught
MIN and. with the assistance of officer
bpt