The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-26
ESSEX
Politics Shooting Accident t- Confederate
veterans-Protracted Meeting.
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Correspondence of THE FREE LANCE)
TappahannOck, Va, Oct. -, 1901.
The crowd in attendance upon our
County court was not a. large as usual,
owing in great measure to the fact that
our farmers are busily engaged in seed
ing wheat, and feel that they could not
spare the time to attend court. A jury
was quickly secured to try a col.
ored man, who was called to answer
the charge of assaulting Mr.. Way:
land Brizendine with intention to
main, kill. etc The aforesaid cOlored
criminal has been q bOarder in the county
for some weeks, and it is highly probable
that the county will transfer the burden
to the State in a few days. Judge
Blakey was pressing the case with his us
ualforce and ability, while Mr. J K. Saun-
ders represented the prisoner and seemed
determined to make game fight for
him. His Honor Judge Ware, was very
much indisposed, and yielding to the
solicitations of the people, who were
anxious to hear the talented young
senatorial standard. bearer, Mr.. j. Boyd
Sears, discuss the political issues
of the day, he took recess OF an
hour or two to give the people this
coveted pleasure. Judge Thos +. Blakey,
County chairman, in graceful and hand
some style. introduced Mr. Sears. lie
referred to Mr. Sears cordial support
given him five years ago, and urged the
Democrats OF Essex, and especially all Of
his personal friends, to rally to his sup
port and give J. Boyd Sears an old time
Democratic majority. Judge Blakey's
appeal made a fine impression, and a
man of fine judgment and splendid char
acter standing close to your correspond
ent remarked: "None but a real true
man could make that speech under the
circumstances Mr.. Sears was received
with hearty and enthusiastic applause
He is a graceful, fluent speaker, and dis
cussed both national and State issues
with statesman-like ability. His address
was most attentively listened to and
made fine impression. He will receive
the hearty support of the Democrats OF
Essex.
Mr.. Willie Lawson, the Democratic
nominee for the House, was on hand,
mingling among the people and making
friends wherever he went.
Mr.. Lewis Jones, the independent
candidate, was also seen on the
court green. as were also many
of the prominent lights among
the Republican classes from Essex and
King and Queen. The latter seem to be
conducting "still hunt, with whatsuc-
cess the future only will reveal.
Dr. VIM. TaliaferrO was summoned on
Thursday to sson, Mr.. Willie Taliaierro,
living near Central Point. Mr.. Taliaferro
while hunting turkeys on Thursday
morning was accidentally shot by Mr..
James Gatewood. Mr.. TaliaferrO was
quite badly shot about theface and head,
and DR.. Taliaferro at once took him to
specialist in Richmond. Two shots
went in each Of his eyes, one in his lip,
and one through his nose. Upon a
hasty examination it appears that his
sight had not been destroyed, and host
of friends are awaiting further examina-
ton anxiously, and hoping and praying
that this bright, popularyoung man may
be restored to his friends with sight un-
impaired.
Hon. VIM. Campbell went to Peters
burg to attend the Grand Camp. He
was Joined there by Judge L. X. b.
Wright, Rev. f. B. Beale and Others from
the Wright-Latane Camp OF this place.
Rev. J. II. Haley began protracted
meeting at Mt. Zion church in this coun-
ty today. DR.. W. T. Derient, OF Rich
mond, has arrived and willdo the preach
ing during the week. PHILos