The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-26
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ton may Resign-The Confederate
Camp Other Notes, Etc.
Correspondence of The Free Lance.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }
Tappahannook. Va. Jan. 20, 1901.
The crowd attending our regular
county court today was rather larger
than usual. The colored brother was
largely In evidence, and loud-mouthed
"norator" and seller Of patent medi-
cines had q crowd Of eager OPEN
mouthed listeners and buyers gathered
about him most Of the day. In the
courthouse his honor Judge Oroxton
was seated upon the bench, but the
wheels of the mill Of justice seemed TO
be turning slowly and but little busi'
ness demanded the attention Of the
court. In the back room cf the Clerks
office Justice Sam Smith WAS holding
court and here things were lively for
time. Mr.. James Lewis, one Of the
rising attorneys Of the county, repre-
sented the Commonwealth, while
Messrs. John Saunders and Willie
Evans appeared for the prisoner. In
addition 20 these three attorneys men
toned above, l noticed in attendance
upon the court. Judge A. B. Evans and
Messrs o. B. Jones, W. d. Garter, J.
W. Fleet. Robert Pollard, Frank Smith,
T. E. Blakey and Macon Ware There
were also seen upon the streets during
the day, Messrs. James M. Stubbs,
Manly Broaddus, o. N. AudertoD,
Aleck Mallory and other business men
from a distance. Many familiar faces
were absent. dne IL was said to sickness.
La grippe is quite prevalent through
the county.
Judge Oroxton said he was a victim
TO this malady. but to your correspon-
dent he looked as we'll and vigorous as
usual. There was rumor running
from lip to lip that his honor contem-
plated resiRning his position as judge
because of an indisposition longer to hold
IL. Lively times may be expected In Es-
sex when the judgeship becomes vacant
Messrs. Macon Ware, H. L. Newbill
and James Lewis will undoubtedly be
pressed earnestly by their friends for
the position, and It may be that q
"primary" will be asked for 10 settle
the matter.
Regret was frequently expressed that
Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson had withdrawn
from the Gubernatorial race. He was
uuquestionably popular among our
people. Attorney. General Montague
takes the lead now.
There was a very interesting meeting
Of 1.-THE Wright.Latane Camp" held
in the courthouse In the after
noon. Officer of the day, J. Q.
Cannon, read very instructive
and interesting paper upon 1.-THE Con-
federate Soldier. - The paper was
warmly appIauded, and it was decided
to have it published in the Confederate
Veteran. Judge T. r. B. Wright was
appointed q committee TO see that the
admirable paper prepared by Oomrade
Joseph N. Pollard, Of King and Queen
county, on 1.-THE Memorable Siege
Around Petersburg" be published at an
early day, and thus given wider pub.
lioity. A vote Of thanks was rendered
Hon. W. A. Jones for the gIft Of vslu-
able historical documents. Efforts were
also made to secure larger attendance
Of the Sons Of Confederate Veterans at
the quarterly meetings Of the camp.
Among the persons enrolled upon the
sick list of the town your correspor-
dent notices the following: Messrs B.
B. Brockenbrough, o. d. MastiD, R.
B Corey and r. e. Wynn and Mra.
B. B. BrockenbTough. W. E Wright.
r. e. Wynn. Susan SCOTT. W. R Passa.
gallupi, - Robinson and Miss Hsnsie
Wright. May they ell be restored TO
perfect health and strength.
Philor.