The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
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O'Clock, as directed, and ordered
10 be absolutely under the control
OF the Sheriff of Accomnc county
ana the Mayor of Onancock.
Went to Jamestown.
The Governor said as soon as he
ascertained that the troops Ind en-
by II O'Clock that night, ut about
~ O'Clock he left to fill important
engagements ut the Jamestown
exposition the next day That
after the troops had been there
several days. as originally thought
necessary, he directed Adjutant-
Geheral Anderson to telegraph the
Sheriff of Accomac county and the
mayor OF Onancocli TO inform him
now much longer the troops would
be needed. In response to these
kilograms, he received the follow
ing telegram from the Mayor OF
onancock, Va, August II, 1907.
Governor Claude A. Swanson, Rich
nlond Va.
The orders of Colonel Noting
nam have been obeyed. Prisoners
have been sent to Ancomac Jail.
The citizens and Town Council de-
sire troops remain. Parties con
cerned in shooting have not been
captured. Excitement still prevails.
T. II. DOUGHTY.
The sheriff OF Accomac county
sent the following telegram:
Accomae, Va, August II, 1907.
Adjutant-General Charles j. Ander-
son, Richmond, Va:
wrote Governor Swanson full de-
tails last night by special deliv-
cry. l.. b. l5ELLAAT.
The letter of the sheriff of Ac-
comac county referred to In this
telegram as having been written
the Governor Is as follows:
Governor Claude A. Swanson, En-
ecutive Mansion, Richmond,
Va:
Dear Goyernor,-The leading me-
groes of the county came to Oman
cock to-day and held short con-
ference with Colonel Nottingham,
Mayor Doughty and myself, asking
militia" gave them protection
during the Agricultural Fair,
which they expect to hold on the
9th, 2Sth, 2oth and a0th insts.
Colonel Nottingham told them that
he could not promise that, without
the Sheriff, through the Governor,
would SO order. The Mayor told
he could keep tho soldiers as long
a time as he deemed necessary, and
he thought that would probably
reach up to the time Of their
fair" Now, Governor would
like to hear from you at once re-
gardtng the matter. ! am sure the
leading citizens of Onancock, also,
would like to have them remain
over for the fair" as to citizens
outside of Onuncocs. ] am not
aware OF their wishes, as l have
heard no expressions on the sub
Ject. ! assured the colored people
that we would do our best to pro-
tect them. They say that they
soldiers" or their fair will be an
absolute failure, because the ne
groes would be afraid to come out
to It, Now, the question is, shall
we hold the militia or, rather,
will you order them to remain over
for the "Fair?" feel pretty
that they will be needed here.
should the two fugitives Burton
and Uzzle) be apprehended, and L
believe, from what 1 gather from
the conversation of Colonel Not
tingham, that he is of the same
opinion. / visited the father OF
Burton yesterday, and am sure that
his son Is still in hiding in the
county. l had confidential talk
and advised him to communicate
with his son, and tell him to give
himself up TO me, and ! would
guarantee him protection by the
militia" had already learned
from a reliable source that he was
willing to do that If he was guar
anteed that protection. We have a
~. S. survey steamer which
comes in to Onancock every night,
and Colonel Nottingham and myself
intend, If she remains, to get them
on board of her in the nighttime,
when matters have been prear-
ranged. 1t Is along these lines,
Governor, that l am working and
am bending every effort to that
end. l would like you to advise
me as early as you can on matters
mentioned herein. You will excuse
haste. and all things, as l expect to
see the father Of Burton tonight
as partly agreed upon, SO l am
pressed for time. ] am working
entirely alone at present. as toe
many may hinder, rather than ia
cilitate. Until l hear from you
shall hold militia" anyway, and
hope it will meet with your appro-
baton. Your humble servant,
LEE B. KELLAM,
Sheriff of Accomac County.
Governor Makes Reply.
Upon receipt Of these kilograms
and this letter the Governor replied
to the Mayor of Onancock al
follows:
Richmond, Va. August II, 1897.
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