Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-24
SOUTH BOSTON ITEMS.
Charlotte County Court--lndict-
mcntS-DcIinquent Lands sold.

Charlotte County COurt-Indict-
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Lands sold.
SOUTH BOSTON, March 23-(special)
Yesterday was the grand jury term OF
the County Court only two indictments
we're found. both against colored persons.
one was for stealing leaf tobacco, valued
at SO; the other for breaking into ana
robbing a meat-house Of its contents.
Court will be i'm session Thursday for the
purpose Of trying the above cases. Yes
terday his Honor, W. 4. Barksdale, had
but little business before him.
There are twelve persons confined IN
fail. ten of whom are cOlored. There are
two white wOmen-MolHe and Elyira Hal
ley (sisters-serving four-months term
I'M Jail for secreung stolen tobacco. Ihey
also have TO pay "a fine Of $50 each. This
Is the first instance in which your cor
respondent ever saw white women IN
carcerated for such an offence. Ihey
have but little sympathy.
The delinquent lands, after having been
duly advertised, were sold at pubic auc-
ton by County-Treasurer Ii. II. Snead at
his office Yesterday The State was the
purchaser In nearly every instance.
There were many horse-traders on the
grounds, but traffic appeared to be quite
limited.
Fertilizer agents from every section Of
the country were more numerous than LOT
many years. Nearly every brand that Is
manufactured had a representative, each
representative maintaining that his goods
were the best for raising the golden weed
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
when court adjourned for dinner a
meeting was called by Mr.. W. Il. Banks
dale I'm the courthouse for the purpose OF
organizing more thoroughly the friends Oh
a constitutional convention. Mr. Banks
| dale made a brief address, in when ne
gave his reasons for fayOring conYen-
| ton. The meeting was organized by the
selection Of Mr.. j. G. Careton as chalr-
man and Mr. X. Hunter Beasiey, OF the
News. as secretary. on motion, the
| chairman was empowered 10 appoint Il
| committee from each district 10 perfect
precinct organization. 1t is proposed 10
! hold meetings on Saturday, April 10th,
| so as 10 have a full expression Of opin-
| ion. on April Goth (court-day) distin-
e1uished speakers will be present TO en-
| tighten the masses. Those who oppose a
convention viii be invited 10 a joint dis
cussiou IN immense turnout is expect
al. The consensus OF opinion Is that
Halifax will favor the convention, al
though there is strong element opposed
TO calling one while pOltlcs are 80 pduly
| mixed.
j. Taylor Ellyson and J. Hoge Tyler,
/ both have a following in this county.
Ellvson. however, is much better known.
/ and is, consequently in the lead.
SENATORIAL BEE.
The senatorial bee is "buzzing in the
! bonnets" of wouCd-be lawmakers, but
| there is a strong disposition to let Hon.
W. /. Jordan. the incumbent, wear the
| honor again.
The breaks Of tobacco are very large
| this week Prices for desirable types
are well maintained. Wrappers range
| from $50 TO $45. Some extra-fine sold
| for $50 per 100 Common and nondescripts
| are not in demand. and are very low.
Rev +. NJ Edwards, pastor Of the
/ Methodist church, has been conducting
/ meeting here for more than fortnight.
While the congregations are large and