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A Hasty Trip to the White Sulphur—A Few
Thing* We Saw.
A cocktail, a hasty breakfast, a drive to
the depot and off we go, bound for the
glorious old (ireenbrier White Sulphur.
A few minutes ride and all visions of
Richmond arc gone. We begin to look
around, fearful our boss would recall his
two days leave of absence, unless we could
find something to make an interesting item
on our return. We found several and
hurriedly give our readers the benefit of
them.
Ten miles from the city, we easily dis
covered the blighting effects of the drought.
The corn was parched and yellow, and
looked as if a full supply of rain would fail
to do it any good.
We saw no change as far as we went,
and upon entering a region of country
where grass grew, we found it equally af
fected by the drought.
At Gordonsville, where fried chicken and
hard-boiled eggs do muchly abound, we
found a thousand, more or less, slobbering
dogs, watching the car windows to greedily
catch the falling bones, as they dropped
from the mouths of the passengers into
their own, and were gulped down even
without cracking. We found the village
well astir with great crowds of country
people, eating gangers, candy, apples, and
watermelon rinds. Looking to the right
we soon discovered the cause—"Jim Robin*
son's Great Combination Circus" was in
town. That was enough—that was a set
tler, and everything in Orange tliat could
raise the needful, was tliere to see the grand
balloon ascension, and to hear the clown in
his inimitable jests.
Eating s'evcral pieces of chicken, which
had been fried a fortnight or more, and a
few eggs, we hurried on to tlie West. Be
fore leaving Gordonsville, we met our old
friend. Carter Anderson, for many years
ope of the conductors on the Chesapeake
and Ohio road. We found him the same
as of old—polite, attentive, and kind to
those under nis charge, yet firm and posi
tive in his business duties. He seldom errs
in his position, but when he does, his errors
are serious and of a distressing kind. For
example: he left a lady and gentleman at
Covington a few evenings ago, wl»ose nurse,
with a young infant, were on his train. So
excited was he over the mistake, on reach
ing the White, he consigned the baby to
the care of a young lady, begging she
would take care of it till the mother ar
rived. If friend A. had been a single man,
we might excuse him, but having a number
of interesting children at home, we cannot
overlook this great mistake.
...Gharlottesville presented its usual dull
ness during vacation at the University, but
she never fails to send an immense delega
tion to the depot to see who is on the train.
Staunton looked unusually lively, so
much so as to cause us to congratulate one
of her citizens on the life of the town. Said
he, "As soon as the train leaves, she will
go back in her shell, and you can scarcely
see a man on the street." Prom this, we
imagine it will never do to judge by appear
ances.
A few miles west of Staunton, we saw
tlai dead, silent remains of the "Siberton
Steel and Iron Works." Before reaching
there we imagined we would find the place
all life and bustle, with her smoke-stack
puffing and blowing, while molted iron
would be running in streaks of red from her
fiery mould. Not so, however; all seemed
like death, while trie large and comfortable
building which stood in a beautiful shwly
grovo in the valley, had been burned, leav
ing four or five chimneys, standing grim
sentinels of what once was.
This property was purchased several
years ago by a company of Northern capi
talists through a Mr. Sibert, alter whom it
was named, who, by the discovery of a
new process of manufacturing steel, had ac
quired quite a reputation. At least a hun
dred thousand dollars were spent in im
provements and arranging lor making iron.
Everything necessary was procured, re
gardless of expense, and when ready to go
to work, the distressing fact was discovered
that no iron ore was to be hud. This caused
the closing of the works. Why practical
men did not first satisfy themselves of this
fact, we are at a loss to know. The works
are tliere, and will bear, for years to come,
evidence of the want of common sense.
Hurrying past tliis spot of folly, we ap
proach "Variety Springs," a little unosten
tatious watering-place, buried almost be
neath the mountains of Augusta, but whose
neat appearance gave evidence of comfort
and contentment. A number of visitors
were there, all eagerly watching the arrival
of the train.
We are compelled to pass other places
of note on the road for want of space, and
will name only one, that of Goshen, at
which point passengers for tho Rock Alum
leave the cars and go by stage. A number
of persons are here spending the summer,
and but lor two important necessities it
might be made a place of considerable note*
The water is far from being good, while
the presont proprietor and owner of the
property is anything else than first-class.
Whether his importance is caused by having
more money than he knows what to do
with or not. we can't say, but that he is a
perfectly self-important individual and de
cidedly lacking iv politeness, so necessary
in a landlord, we have always found true of
Mr. Goodloc.
Arriving at the White at 10 o'clock, we
were greeted by our old friends Miller,
Tinsley and WilU, the latter of whom im
mediately takes charge of all Knights of the
Quill, and renders their visit so agreeable
by polite attentions and courtesies.
We found between six and seven hundred
visitors at the White, all agreeing tliat the
proprietois had made unusual exertions to
please and satisfy their patrons this season.
Having passed the season of life for
dancing and witnessing the beauties thus
congregated, we oudeavored U> learn a little
of the political sentiment that pervades
the gentlemen now there. We found it to
lie decidedly Democratic, a great misfortune
for our country.
Several refreshing rains which had re
cently fallen added a lively appearance to
the grass and foliage in and around the
lawn, and made the visitors more cheerful
than when every thing was scorched and
burned, as it was for more than a month.
Here we learned tlie ingenious manner of
c cane of two white convicts who were at
work in Lewis' tunnel, under the manage
ment of Messrs. Gordon and lturnham.—
come time ago a number of white convicts
were sent to this work, supposing, as they
would be confined to work in the tunnel,
their escape was impossible. Not so, how
ever, as the sequel proved.
At one of the shafts the dirt and rock are
removed byjncansof a large bucket, drawn
to the top by a windlass, and which is filled
by the convicts below. Two of them got
into the bucket, antl being covered with
plank by their companions, stone and dirt
were put upon top of the plank and all
drawn up to the top.
Dumping it out, the surprise of those
above may be better imagined than descri
bed on finding, tumbling from the bucket,
two of the convicts. Not waiting to learn
the effects of their sudden appearance,
they struck for the mountains and succeed
ed m making their escape. They deserve
credit for the boldness exhibited, and we
think, under the circumstances, they were
entitled to freedom.
To Captain Jack Woodward, whose ro
tundity lias almost caught up with his
length, and whose politeness and good na
ture outweighs his ponderous lleslt, are we
indebted for a most agreeable trip. He
was glad to see us, and we him, as we had
known each other for many years.
We must not fail to mention the inde
fatigable and fun-making Mallory, whose
attention to the wants of the traveling pub
lic makes him a general favorite with the
many who know him. Joe says he was a
prosperous and happy man before some
cussed Yankee writ and sung that distress
ing song—"None for Joe." It haunts him
by night and day. When he fails bi sleep,
it is ringing in his ears ; when hungry, it is
the same thing; and when dry my
goodness ! how it torments him.
In fact, the managers of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad may well congratulate
themselves, that with, perhaps, one single
exception, their attaches, with whom to
many travelers are constantly thrown, are
beloved and respected.
For Gen. Wickhani, the boys all seem to
have the highest regard. lie is deservedly
popular with them, and although (without
any reason) we think most of tliein Demo
cratic in their religion, we feel sure they
would be gratified if we would make the
General our next Governor.
At a time when there are fewer Demo
crats in the city demanding our attention,
we may say a few words more of our plea
sant trip to the White.
Sudden. Deailts. —Adam ltrockej a color
ed man, aged 104 years, and who resided on
Little Clay, near St. Peter's street, died
suddenly on yesterday morning. Deputy
Coroner Trent was called to view the body,
but deemed an inquest unnecessary, as the
deceased had died from old age.
On yesterday morning early, Virginia
Coode, a colored woman, who resides on
premises No. ISO.i Franklin street, was ta
ken with a spasm and died before medical
assistance could be procured. Coroner
Trent's attention was called to the case, but
deemed no inquest necessary.
Mrs. Anne Bailey, aged liß 3'cars, died
"suddenly yesterday evening,about 5 o'clock,
at her residence on Twenty-fourth street,
Church Hill.
Mill They Come anil We are Clad of
It. —Here is anotlier of those precious
documents, of which we love so much to
boast. We are truly glad and proud to
find our efforts, to give our readers a good
{taper, so highly appreciated. Our "Week
y" is doing wonderful, and yet it is no
more than it deserves. Those of our friends
who are strangers to it, would do well to
become acquainted:
Stai'nio.n, August 28th, 1871.
To the Editor of the State Journal:
Enclosed I send you twenty-two new suhscrih
ers, tlie result of etlbrts made at the county
convention, held hen" to-day. If this much Rood
lias already been, accomplished, how can we
measure what is lo- come, alter the "standard
of truth" hy its influence, is operative upon the
minds of these twenty-two individuals . Please
ilud check, kc Mb*. L. I), t!.
I'o Our Correspondents. —We arc daily in
receipt of a nuinoer of lent/lay communica
tions from our friends living in counties and
districts which are overwhelmingly Repub
lican. To all such we have a few words of
kindness to say. If you would build up
your party paper, the time you consume in
writing long letters could be more profita
bly spent in obtaining subscribers. In sev
eral of these large Republican districts we
have a number of correspondents and no
subscribers. We must have both to make
the tiling interesting. We, like other
newspapers, never think of profits.
The fall campaign is now about to open.
We want to publish all proceedings of pub
lic meetings, and if, as we propose doing,
we perform our duty to our party, we can
not consent to publish long and uninterest
ing letters.
Is Dot Tow, "Mm ?"— Captain W. J.
Eppes, commonly known as "Jim," assis
tant superintendent of the Alms-house, is
in the same fix our friend Rohison, with
the dogs, was, and who propoaea getting
out of the scrape in the same manner.
One "Jim Eppes" has been arrested for
giving a false alarm of fire. Capt. Eppes,
of the Alms-house, declares he is not the
person alluded to and wishes his friends
and the public so to understand. AYe give
him the benefit of the declaration.
A Tobacco fkeif— Officer Henry Char
ter, last night, about eight o'clock, found a
negro man near Eighth street and the basin
with a basket containing three boxes of
tobacco on his head. An the officer ap
proached him with the view of making tin
arrest, he threw the basket with great vio
lence against the officer, and attempted to
run.
Mr. Charter, before regaining his feet,
seized the thief', and was d-ragged a consid
erable distance before he was finally com
pelled to release his hold. In the mean
time he had given the man a heavy blow
on the head with his stick, and shot at him
as he ran. The man succeed iv making
his escape.
Amiointed.— Judge Minor has appointed
R. R. Pleasants collector of State and town
ship taxes for Varina township. Mr. Plea
sants will assume his duties on the lirst of
September, having given the required bond
in the sum of $15,000.
Fell.—A gentleman, whose name we tiki
not learn, while walking up Nineteenth
street, near Main, last evening about 0
o'clock, was seized with a fit of vertigo,
and fell to the pavement, by which he re
ceived a severe wound on the head. Dr.
'I. J. Riddell gave him medical atlontioii.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
Eighty-throe Counties Represented.
OLD DEMOCRATIC LEADERS 11 COUtCIL.
Extra Billy Smith and Fayette M.Mullen i.ii
Hand.
Hon. It. 1.. Montague Temporary Chair-
PI It II Wl'VI ORGANIZATION II I I ill l>.
SPEECH OK HON. THOMAS ■! KOCOCK.
Adjourned till 4 P. M.
No better evidence that Democracy is bo
coming more practical and Is learning a lit
tle sense need lie given than that we arc
permitted to attend their convention and re
port their proceedings from our stand
point.
Now that it it learning some sense we
hope soon to see the party disband anil go
to their different homes, there to learn how
to run a government in the interest of the
people, or, failing in this, to remain quiet,
and let the Republican party do the work
which its experience, good sense and sound
principles rentier it so capable of perform-
The hour of meeting of the convention
and that at which we go to press necessarily
renders our report brief and meagre, but
we shall endeavor to keep open the report
until as late an hour as possible, so our
readers may be informed upon a subject in
which fo many of them have an interest.
Last night the different hotels were filled
with "all sorts," from the young, gushing
enthusiast, to the old grey-headed sinner of
Democracy—all here dreaming that the ex
istence of the nation depends alone upon
them. We discover those here who were
not wanted, but who are here as the repre
sentatives of the people, and whom we be
lieve have the honesty and temerity to vote
and act as they are instructed, the patriotic
resolutions of the "rising star of Southern
Democracy of Northern birth" (Ordway)
to the contrary notwithstanding. Jiut we
shall see what we shall see.
The convention assembled at Assembly
Hall, on Eighth street, as per previous ar
rangement, at 12 o'clock M. Assembly
Hall is the fashionable place where all re
spectable exhibitions are held, and where
it usually requires a ticket before you can
enter.
Its usual custom of ticket taking was in
dulged in to-day, but being kindly furnislied
with a pass, we Were permitted to enter
amid cheers from the assembled multitude.
Assembly Hall lias the capacity to hold
several thousand people. By half-past
eleven the notables began to arrive, and
we confess, were a tolerable looking set of
men, considerable the class to which they
belong. Extra Billy Smith was, for a
time, the. centre of attraction, and although
past the age usually allotted to man, ex
hibits a vim and enterprise at all Demo
cratic meetings, which would reflect credit
upon his energy, if expended in a better
cause.
We don't know when we have looked
upon so many bald-heads, as glistened be
neath us to4lay—a sure sign that the old
war-horses of secession proclivities were
present in attendance. Billy Gihnore, the
irrepressible talkist from Albemarle, was
present, and although we have never heard
him in public, that he it a talkist of the
first-class, we are aware. Among the
delegates, we observed fewer young men
than we had hoped to see, although as a
Republican we havo no right to complain of
their absence. Democracy can never win
in Virginia, until youth and sinew is infused
into the body politics.
At the suggestion of Extra Billy Smith,
Mr. R. T. Daniel called the meeting to or
der, and on his motion, Col. It. L. Monta
gue, of Middlesex, was called to the chair
as temporary chairman. The colonel was
led to the chair by Gov. Smith and John
B. Baldwin, when he addressed the meet
ing, hoping the Convention had but one
object—the defeat of Radicals. We had
been oppressed; but he was still a Virgin
ian, and urged the white men of Virginia to
stand together. Let them do this, and all
the "i ariSees, carpet-baggers and scalawags
from Maine to California could not affect
her. He urged the building of a white
Conservative wall around Virginia, to keep
back the tide of radicalism ami niggerisni.
He urged unity and harmony in this con
vention, and hoped by it to build up this
glorious white wall, thus preventing the
stealing the honor of the proud old Com
monwealth.
Bishop Doggett was invited to open the
proceedings by prayer. His effort was an
able and eloquent one, returning thanks to
God for the peace and prosperity which
surrounded the people ol the State. This
to us seemed a little auti-Democratic, as
the National Government has something to
do with even the prosperity of Virginia.
if prayers of the righteous avtiileth any
thing, the prayer of Bishop Doggett, that
unity and harmony may prevail, will give it
to the deliberations of this body.
J. R. Fisher wai appointed temporary
secretary.
On motion of Mayor Keiley, a committee
of seventeen was appointed to recommend
permanent officers and a plan of business
for the convention.
The following gentlemen were appointed
the committee on organization:
A. M. Keiley, of Richmond, chairman ;
W. W. Walker, of Westmoreland; Henry
Bell, of Matthews; D. J. Godwin, of Ports
mouth ; W. F. Thompson, of Dinwiddie;
E. M. Braxton, of Fredericksburg; J. V.
Brooke, of Fauquier ; W. P. Taylor, of
Richmond; George P. Tayloe, of Roanoke;
W. W. Wood, of Halifax ; R. W. Burkc.nf
Augusta; G. G. Meem, of Shenandoah ; N.
M. Meade, of Frederick; Henry 11. Thomas,
of Fairfax; Robt. Crockett, of Wythe ;
James A. Walker, of Pulaski; Chas. 11.
Lynch, of Campbell.
On motion of R. T. Daniel, the roll of the
convention was called, when the following
delegates answered to their names:
Amelia— Lewis E. Harvie, T. 15. Parrar.
Appomattox —Thos. S. Uncock.
Alexantlrla—V. V. Suttle, Edmund Burke, M.
I). Hall, Has.il Hrawner.
Antherst-Tit. H. Garland, K. N. Ellis, R. A.
CoKhlll.
Augusta— Ja*. Walker, Dr. liellinp'r, A. B.
Ligtuvner, H. W. Burke. J. A. Iluimeni-duor, .las.
Buinifurdner, John 11. Baldwin, Obeeley Kinney.
Al',l ot,ti i-— Shelton K. Leake, W. W. Gilmer,
G. N. Win..l. Branch.
A lleght my—Nolle.
il.-ci»lllfM:—None.
Bedford—3, L. Arthur, W W. Kerry, Tims. T.
Munl'ord.
■»i.i.l-J. M. French, T. .1. Mini. •) .Ii :i. IJoge,
S. W Williams
Botetourt —None. .
lirtinswick —None.
llttckiiojham —E. T. Fane, iiu.s. F. I'erLius, J.
T. McKenna.
Buchanan —None.
t'n uphill— Jf, B7—luller, E. stratum, C~U'. 11
Lvneli.
Carotin, —Jas. 11. Taliaferro, E.G. IteJiiriielie,
11. (.'. lh..lariiette, E. i;. Moucure, F W. Scott.
Carroll—R. Crockett, J. B. Crockett, E. Mar
shall.
Charles t'ity—J. M. Wilcox. Wm. V. Walker,
A. T. Clarke, D. G. Tyler, 11. H. Carter.
<.'Wrrr/W,/_Joseph H. Cox, S. Hrooks, F. C.
llullhi, T.J. Cheatham, It. L". Jones, C. C. Mc-
Bae,
('tor**— Wm. D. Smith, L. Uoyce, 11. H. Brigg*.
t.raig— None.
Citlptper— .lames L. Slringfellow, I). F. Slaugh
ter, Pollard Wood.
Charlotte—J. M. Bouldin, J. C. Hamlett, Jr.
Cumberland—.l. 11. McKae, W. E. Bradehaw,
M t- t.ii.ii.i' in
Diowitldie—Vf. H. Martin, E. A. Wyatt, 11. J.
Ileartwell, W. F. Thomiwon, J. S. Build.
mitnbeth (Hcy—R. T. Daniel, C. K. Mallory.
Essex—A. K. Micon, J. O. Cannon.
Fattfiu-H. W. Thomas, J. H. Stringfcllow.
Fautjttitr—j. v, Brooke, W. Smith, 11. F. Rix
ey, li. Beverly, J. W. Mcllhany.
Ulonastir-M. Jones, J. T. Seawell, W. 11.
Taliaferro, a W. Mnnlord.
Frnl, i-icksbitrg—jcAm L. Murye, Elliolt M.
Bt avion.
Floyd- None.
Flora nun — lV one.
Franklin— B. N. Hatcher, W. 11. Boothe, Juluil
A. Early.
Frederick —N. B. Meade.
Goochland-- J. S. Saunders.
f/nensvllle— W. S. Goodwin, J. H. Wueon.
Halifa.e— Henrv C. Logan, W. Overbe, M. A.
Hani*, W. W. "Wood, N. It Coleman, C. J.
Faalkner.
Honor, r— B. K. Oocke, E. Shelton, 15. E. Gnrd
ner, 0. \V. Duhney, W. R. Winn, W. Games, K.
E. Gardner.
//. arioo—A. M. lb ivi.in, Charles E. Worlhain,
Henry Cox, Alexander R. llolliilay.
Henry —None.
Iliyhliotit—Ct. L. Campliell.
Isle of Wight—U. 11. Ashbon, J. W. Ltinson.
A'iiiy and Queen —B. F. Dew, E. R. Montague,
J. R. llagby.
King L'eorge. —Johß Clitcher, J. D. Rodgers.
King William— -11. 11. Douglas, W. E. Hurt,
'iii.nuns ii. Carter.
Laurasfar —John Critcher.
Lynchburg— John F. Slaughter, Thomas S. Bo
<"<-k, 1-:. l>. Hoggin.
Loudoun —William Matthews, Henry Heaton.
touted—J. K. Pendleton, H. J. Wall.
Lunenburg—ti. Mathews, W. H. Ellbauk.
Matthews— Henry Bell, G. T. Garnett, A. G.
Hiiitgins.
Mecklenburg—H. C. Nelsolie, W. T. Atkins, J.
W. Spencer, E. A. Williams, G. A. Jackson, E.
K. Harris, P. Lockett.
Xorfolk Cily—.l. Goode, V. D. Groner, E. W.
Face, J. Webber, J. B. Pierce, T. T. Cropper,
J. T. Wilbum.
Norfolk County and Portsmmdh—dA). Parker,
J. T. West W. S. Butt, W. H. O. Lovett, C. B.
Lewelleu, 11. Etlieridge, L. 11. Dashield, D. 8.
Cherry, .1. Powers, 1). J. Goilwin, J. O. Conner,
Jr.
Northampton—V. A. Fitzhugh, H.lWilklns.
Morthuiitberlatiil —\V. Ilrown,
JVoiloway—.l. Q. Howard, T. F. Epps, T. H.
Campbell.
Pittsylvania— W, W. Moses, W. T. Sulherlin,
J. J. Wl—ln*, J, 11. Collie, U. E. Dahney.
Powhatan—A. Painter, J. Jeter. W. 11. Royal,
J. M. Finch, tl. N. N. Porter, M. Uowlo, Jr., W.
P. Dttbiiey.
Pritmtl .lime—W. W. Coke.
Prince Edward —A. B. Veuahle, J. T. Life-gnu,
.1. P. Fitzgerald.
Prince George—George Vt. Booker, G. Meltilth.
Iliihtntnul l:ily—A. M. Keiley, P. Wise, J. Ha
gue, Jr , M. Angle, R. T. Daniel, G. Klein, J. J.
Fnglish, John Hossieux, W. Coulling, W. S. Oil
man, A. S. Mcßne, John Johns, Jr., J. Neeson,
T. 11. Wynne, W. English, J. R. Fisher, J. K.
Connolly, A. Ordway, W. F. Taylor, J. F. Mere
dith, W. F. llrii:ikard. [In addition to these, six
Democratic negroes were admitted as delegates
from Richmond. "Departure No. I."J
Rockbridge —A. Patterson.
Russell—J. 11. A. Smith.
Eockingliam—W. H. Ellillger, L. H. Moffatt, S.
P. 11. Miller.
Surry—O- W. Sutton, B. D. Bclachers.
,s'.i*«.r-Wm. N. Jnmitt,.las. A. Riddick, R. L.
Jones.
Scott—(l, 11. h.-llilliei;.
Shenaniloah—ti. S. Meen, H. 11. Ruldlesbarger.
Smyths— F. B. Hurt, Fayette McMnllen.
Southampton. —E. A Drewry, R. N. Burgess,
John 0. (Trillin, H. E. Burgess, R. S. Boykin.
Spottsyleaaiu —None.
Stafford— John C. Shelton.
Tazewell —None.
Warren —None.
Warwick —None.
Washington —J. (5, Fowler.
Westmoreland—W. W. Walker, John Critcher.
Wythe— Kolierl Crocket, A. Painter, J. W.
Stewart.
lei*—M. T. Hughes, W. 11. Shields, P. Hal
stead, J. W. Johnson.
Before calling the roll some objection was
made to the calling of it by the temporary
secretary, when Shelton F. Leake an
nounced his wish that the reporters of
the several palters act as secretaries. He
wanted it understood he didn't want any
Radical reporter to act as secretary. We
want Mr. Leake to understand no Radical
reporter could be paid to do any sUch
thing. From this, he may see both parties
were satisfied with his proposed arrange
ment.
The oldest gentlemen present was Judge
John Robertson, who, upon ascending the
stand, was greeted with applause.
On motion, six colored delegates from
the Democratic Club of Richmond, were
admitted, which created some opposition
from those friendly to the "White Man's
party." As they entered they looked as
if they were ashamed of themselves, and
came in with bowed heads, showing the
degradation into which they had entered.
A Iter deliberations of an hour and a half,
the committee returned, and, through their
i:liairman,rcportcd as Chairman, Hon. Thus.
S. Itocock; as Vice Presidents— Wm.
Smith, from State at large : Robt. L. Mon
tague, Ist District; John Goode, Jr., 2nd
do; A. M. Keiley, 3d do; W. T. Sutherlin,
■lth do; Shelton F. I,cake, sth do; Jotin B.
Baldwin, (ith do; Henry W. Thomas, 7th
do; James A. Walker, Bth do.
Secretary—Win. S. Oilman ; assistant
secretaries—J. G. Cannon, W. E. Cameron,
Jas. Barron Hope, Wm. Ixivenstein, Dab
ney Cosby, Jr., Win. 11. Berry, James E.
Stewart, Edgar Snowden, Jr., John A.
McCaul.
Sergeant-at-A rms—.Wirt Harrison; assist
ants— Itich'd F. Walker, lienj. T. August,
and Al. May.
On being conducted lo the chair, tlie
chairman, Hon. Thos. S. Bocock,said: He
was much gratified for the honor conferred
upon him. You have come together to
adopt measures to perfect the organization
of the party, so as m the next election tlie
party may win. Who does not remember
the campaign of '<!9 ? He remembered it
with pleasure, as the saviour of a great
people who hud conquered but had not sub
dued their enemies. He called upon them
to arouse themselves, having the great
cause to serve and the same glorious peo
ple with which to light the coining battle.
11 is not to be denied there was much to
discourage the people ; uone more discour
aging than the loss of a certain property—
(meaning slavery,) by which the people and
State in debt, were unable to pay out. But
But there is a hope that the people will be
come more prosperous in the future.—
Heaven nitty be invoked, and will, by
which the Conservative party will succeed.
Who are the Conservatives'? they are tho
upper-tens of Virginia. They arc the tax
payers, and the only ones who are inter
ested iv good government. Who are the
Radicals.' They are vultures; have no
abiding place, no property to pay taxes
upon, consequently are more interested in
thu expenditure of the peoples' money tlutn
in the payment of taxes.
He referred to the government of South
Carolina, where Radicalism prevails, as a
fair sample of Radical rule, and called upon
the assembly to let South Carolina be con
stantly before them when they went to ihe
polls to vote, lie compared us to the
ravaging wolf, who roams over the country
howling for. Democratic blood. (He Ls mis
taken ;we don't like it.) The path of vir
tue is at times overcast with difficulties, but
as the Democratic party was the only one lov
ing virtue, he urged bis hearers to hug her
closely to their bosoms. The nerve of the
party and the people, though shocked, is
by no means dead; it still lives, and if
properly protected, will bring prosperity to
ihe whole country.
In fact, Democracy is the grand panacea
of all the ills of humanity, and if only a
dose could lie administered to every voter,
the body politic would soon grow healthy.
Jes' so. If he couldnot-havea government
of our forefathers he would at least have a
protective one. Again thanking the assem
bly for the honor conferred upon him, and
hoping unity and harmony would prevail,
he assumed the duties of chairman of the
convention. •
On motion of Gov. Smith, a committee
of three from each Congressional commit
tee was appointed to prepare business for
the convention, the selection of which was
postponed until the meeting this afternoon.
On motion of Mr. Crockett of Wythe, the
rules governing tho House of Delegates
were adopted.
Mr. John Chbinberlayne, of Petersburg,
moved that as the chairman had not been
able to select the committee on business,
he would ask the (•(invention to i/rant the
President a recess of as long a time as was
necessary for him to make a judicious
selection.
Governor Smith moved to amend by a
resolution, which was passed, adjourning
until 4 o'clock P. M.
Mr. C.'s resolution was considered out
of order.
1.... ul Xutes.
—A female cook is wanted at the Wig
wam Saloon, No. 1885 Franklin street.
—Gov. McMullen is in the city, necessarily
rendering tlie condition of the Dispulch
somewhat precarious.
—The county court, Judge Minor, con
venes on Monday next.
—Robt. 11. Glass, former editor and pro
prietor of the Lynchburg llcnublican is in
the city. He is a ready and able journalist,
and, if on the right side, could be of great
service to his country. A pity it is that
talent, so capable of good, is thus thrown
away.
—It is said that the victim in the trunk
at the Hudson River depot, New York, was
from Boston, and her name was Ruth Bil
lings.
—The sale of location of tables in the new
Exchange will take place at the room, cor
ner of Cary and Thirteenth streets, on to
morrow evening, the J Ist inst., at 5 o'clock.
Ward Meetings.
Clay Ward. —An enthusiastic meeting of
the Republicans of Clay ward was held last
night at the Fifth Baptist church. The ob
ject of the meeting was to reorganize in ac
cordance with the recommendations of the
City Central Committee. The following offi
cers were elected for the ensuing six months:
President, Wm. T. Bailey ; Vice-Presi
dent, I). Z. Craver ; Secretary, Win. R.
Howie ; Assistant Secretary, N. Pleasants;
Treasurer, Win. Kelly; Chaplain, Rev.
Chas. Itovve. An executive committee,
composed of nine members, was also elect
ed. This committee will meet to-morrow
evening to elect delegates to the City Cen
tral Committee.
Madison Ward. —The Republicans of
Madison Ward assembled at their hall, on
Ninth street, last evening, and after the
transaction of some unimportant business,
adjourned to meet at the call of the presi
dent of the ward.
Monroe Ward. —The Republicans of
Monroe ward will meet in the basement of
the Methodist church, on Third, between
Leigh and Jackson streets, this (Wednesday)
evening, at 8 o'clock, promptly, for the
purpose of carrying out the instructions of
the City Central Committee. A full and
prompt attendance is most respectfully re
quested.
Unmailable Letters lieinaininq in the
Richmond Pott-office, August 30th, 1871.—
Miss J. Banks, Richmond, Va.; Messrs.
Woodward, Baldwiu & Co., New York ;
Mr. 11. Miles, P"atter.sonvuie, La.; Mr.
Thomas Davis.
Manchester News and Gossip.
Republican Mass Meetint/. —There will
be a mass meeting of the Republicans to
morrow night at the colored Baptist church.
This is one of the most important meetings
that has been held here for a long time.
The delegates that were selected by the
township confer—oß last night, will be sub
mitted to this meeting for approval Or re
jection. The township coiiference has,
with care, selected such men as were
thought capable to represent the party in
the convention to be held at Chester on the
4th proximo, ami if the action of the con
ference be ratified by the meeting to-morrow
night, and tho delegates selected by it (ml
to the convention, the party, we feel sure,
will have no cause to regret it. Come one,
come all, to the meeting to-morrow night,
aud say what you have to say, or forever
after hold your peace!
Improvcmod iv Machinery. —Mr. Win.
Robertson, son of the superintendent of the
Graham company, has returned from the
North where lie has been looking after new
and improved machinery for this company.
It will not be very long before this estab
lishment will compete with any in the South
in machinery and good work. A large
number of hands will be required soon to
work the new machinery. A few more
such men.
ConseiTutice Club. —This Club will have
a meeting on Monday night next. All the
members are requested to attend.
Personal. —Mr. A. D. Fowler, a member
of the Board of Trustees, is still in the
North, where he has been lor some time, to
recuperate bis health.
Mr. C. S. Maurice has just returned from
a visit U) the North. He is looking well.
Mr. Frank Jarvis is recovering from an
illness of several weeks' duration.
Corrected. —Samuel Wiitkins, the boy
that was arrestetl for slabbing James Wil
liams, was uot tried by Justice Martin, but
by it. T. Edwards.
Jiepairs. —We arc glad to know that the
nicmiieas of the M. E. church are making
efforts to raise money to repair their church.
We hope all who can will contribute to this
enterprise, as nothing has been done to the
building for a long time in the way of re
pairs. Give, and you shall receive.
DIED.
(In Ihe 2f»th of Angust, HKNIIY WALKER,
adopted son of Win. H. and Sarali 10. Anthony,
need 1 year and 2 months.
In this ritv, suddenly, mi the 2:>ih of August,
Mrs. ANNF: E., relict of tho late (Jeorge P. Bai
ley, of New Keutcouuly, Va., hi her tisith year.
On 2.lth August, iv the town of Manchester,
JtISIAH, youngest child of Jordan and Patsy
Shniih, aged 21 months and 27 days.
At Flushing, L. 1., on tho '16th of August, Mrs.
ELIZABETH 11., Mile of John K. Martin, aged
60 years.
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FKF.KZEKS and F'KUIT-J AKS from
W.J. ANDERSON,
1 tio Main ami _|A Broad streets
16—Sllldliw.
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PENDLETON AND THURMAN SPEAK!
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS!
Violent Demonstrations in Rome I
vV |r__A.<Ol- LEAGUE!
The Ohio (liilieriinloriiil I'amiiuign.
Columbus, Ohio, Aug. .10. —Pendleton
and Tliiirintin spoke here yesterday. Pen
dleton, after eulogizing the late Mr. VallanJ
digham, repeated his Ixiveland speech.
Mr. Thurniaii said the Democrats inter
nose no objection to (he 13th amendment,
but were as strongly opposed to the 1-Jth
and loth amendments as ever. lie de
nounced the reconstruction measures of
Congress, claiming that all the reconstruc
tion necessary, when rebellion surrendered,
was for the Southern States lo elect Sen
ators and Representatives to Congress.
lie reviewed the reconstructed State
governments in detail, and said the debts
of these States had been increased by the
negro and carpet-baggers' governments
fttDo,ooo,ooo. lie denounced the Ku-Klux
bill und treaty of Washington.
I l-i.lll \ leiiilll
Vifima, Aiitjiist 80, —Tlie Free Press
says a league for the preservation of the
peace of Kurope has been formed at Gas
tein, and that Austria, Germany and Italy,
and perhaps Prussia, arc its adherents.
From London.
VIOLENT DKMONSTKA'ITON IN HOME —
Alillli'llATOlt APPOINTED, &C.
Jjoudon, August SO.—A violent demon
stration has occurred in the streets of
Koine. A drunken crowd led by Tagnetti,
a brother of Tagnetti who was'beheaded,
rushed through the streets shouting against
the priests.
They were dispersed by the soldiers,
with whom the mob exchanged several
shots, which resulted in one being killed
and many wounded.
King Victor Kmanuel appoints Count
Selopis as arbitrator at Geneva under the
Washington treaty.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
From Washiimton.
DEFAULTING HAIL CONTRACTORS.
H'lisltiniflon, Aug. 38. —The Postmaster-
General advertises the following routes in
which the contractors have defaulted :
Alabama, SI routes ; Texas, -l(i ; Arkan
sas, SO ; Louisiana 14. and several in Vir
ginia, West Virginia, Nortli Carolina, Geor
gia, Florida, Mississippi, from January,
1K72, to June, 1876.
Bidden .ire required to forward a certi
fied check, with their bids, for live per cent,
of the bid on all amounts over $5,000.
Certificates of postmasters will be required
in thirty-nine 01 the more important routes,
to insure consideration. Postmasters dis
regarding the instructions of the department
regarding the certificates will he subjected
to immediate removal.
HOMICIDE STATISTICS.
Washington, August 29.—The Census
Office furnishes the following statistics of
homicides for the year ending May, 1870 :
Alabama, 100 ; -Arkansas, 70 ; Ari//ona,
44 ; Colorado, 46 ; California, 47 ; Connec
ticut, Ii; Delaware, 4; Dakota, 4; Dis
trict of Columbia, 13 ; Florida, 44 ; Geor
gia, IU; Idaho, 2; Illinois, M ; Indiana,
32 ; lowa, 21; Kansas, 42 ; Kentucky, 73 ;
Louisiana, 128; Maine, 7 J Maryland, 2(1;
Massachusetts, 22 ; Michigan, 11 ; Minne
sota, S; Mississippi, 89; Missouri, ill";
Montana, 37; Nebraska, 9; Nevada, 19;
New Hampshire, 1 ; New Mexico, 54 ;
New Jersey, Sj New York, 70; South
Carolina, 48; North Carolina, 37 ; Ohio,
fil ; Oregon, i»; Pennsylvania, 55) Rhode
Island, 5; Tennessee, 117; Texas, 323;
I'tah, I ; Vermont, none; Virginia, 73;
West Virginia, 9 ; Wisconsin, l(i; Wyo
ming, 13.
The above includes 100 killed by Indians.
AN ATTEMPT AT FHAl'l) FRUSTHATKII.
Washington, Aug. 39. —Adroit attempts
have been made here lo pass two checks,
raised from hundreds to Ihoiisatiils, but
they were frustrated by the caution of the
bankers.
The fraudulent paper in one instance was
a certificate of deposit on the banking house
of John ('. Cisco & Son, N. V., iv favor of
1.. It. Cornell, to the value of $12,1100.
This was endorsed : "I'ay to the .order of
Thomas C. Caasidy.
(Signed) J. C. Cornell."
The signatures and endorsements are cor
rect, but the amount is for |700 only
No custom-house appointments will be
made until Secretary lioutwell's return, on
the loth of September.
The Yellow Fever nl Charleston.
Charleston, S. C, Aug. 20. —Few new
cases are reported. Three old cases have
resulted fatally since yesterday. Many 1111
--aoelimated persons are leaving. ((pinion is
divided as to whether the disease will as
sume epidemic form or not.
A Portion ol* the Crew of the Ilnrk ..Linda"
I' I. Kelt l*|l.
.Vein York, August 2'd. —The steamer
"Wilmington," from Galveston, picked up
on the '20th a boat containing Francis
Mtulte, the first mate ; Minitid Simmons,
the second mate ; and Lewis Scluder, a sea
man, belonging to the bark "Linda," of
Philadelphia, from New York, bound for
New Orleans, heretofore reported as having
foundered in a hurricane on the 28-1 in lati
tude 25.34, longitude 78.33.
A boat containing Captain Smith, the
steward, and four seamen, left the bark,
and was in company with the boat containing
tho mate until the night of tho 36—1, when
they got separated. Both boats were to
steer northwest for the Florida coast.
After taking on board the mate's boat and
crew, the "Wilmington" searched in differ
ent directions for the boat containing Capt.
Smith and crew, but without success.
The same day the "Wilmington" spoke
the brig "Delphine," with the loss of main
topmast and yards, and Square sails blown
away from forward yards, in the hurricane
of the 85th, She was from Ihe coast of
Africa, for New Orleans.
_1 New York Ileum.
X,w York , A it" list' 2!). —Recorder llack
ett is the chairman of the committee of al
dermen to examine the city and county ac
counts. Kach committeeman selects luo
citizens to assist Ihe committee.
I The steamer South Carolina, from Charles-
ftate gmmutl.
Offirial Paper for Mm Government.
RATES OF ADVKRTIMMI.
ONE DOLLAR per square of el/rht line?, solid
iionpnriel.
SPECIAL HATES made :tt counter, or hy
contract, with regular patron.-..
I
ton, is detained in the lower bay. She will
be allowed to come up as soon as the health
officer is satisfied that there is no yellow
fever aboard. No cases have occurred on
the vessel.
F. H. Smith, 38 I trow 1 street, has paid a
forged check to one A. It. Vauzaum, for
$"iO,OOO in gold. Vauzanin and the money
have disappeared.
A coroner's jury in Brooklyn have found
a verdict that several manufacturers of ker
osene oil were responsible for death caused
by lamp explosion, their oil being danger
ous and unfit for use.
The *'Oeenll Wnve" Disaster \enr .Yluliilr.
Mobile, August 90. —Thirty-five bodies
of the victims of the explosion of the
"Ocean Wave" have been recovered. Il
is feared that many more are under the
wreck. Willis C. Merriwethcr is among
the dead.
The excursionists wen: mostly working
people with families.
A Sednrer Killed.
Memphis, Aug. 29. —J. W. S. Brown,
pressman, killed Captain J. Theodore
Adams to-day for refusing to marry his
seduced daughter. Adams lost a leg in
Petersburg.
Holier- Lynched in Kentucky.
Eransville, Ky., Aug. 29.—A white man
and a negro, charged with rape, have been
taken from the Morganfield (Ky.) jail and
hanged.
FOREIGN NEWS.
From London.
A SEUIES OF DISASTERS.
London, August 29. —A quantity of pe
troleum on board a vessel exploded, burn
ing tlie vessel and killing two persons.
The tug "Ospee" has been lost off Dun
dee. Six of her crew were drowned.
The "Prussia," from Quebec, ran down
the steamer "A her" in the Channel. It is
believed that all on board the "Abcr"
were saved, though she sunk in a few min
utes.
From Germany.
THE CIIOLE Tl A .
Berlin, August 29.—Three hundred and
twenty-nine deaths from cholera occurred
in Konigsburg during the week ending the
25th instant, including 127 children.
There have been no deaths at Dantzic in
the last two days.
From Fruncr.
Paris, August 29. —The Journal de Debuts
deplores Dufoure's amendment, expressing
confidence in Thiers. The Siecle says that
Thiers is opposed to the wording of the
bill prolonging his powers, and will oppose
it.
Tlie Deputies of the Extreme Left and
Kight and Left Centre held a meeting lo de
termine their future course.
M. Leroy, the Minister of Public Works,
has resigned.
Since the annexation of Strasbourg to
Germany 21i,0(Kl of the inhabitants liave
left for France and America.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
We copy the following from the Wash
ington Chronicle of yesterday:
Some of the banks having complained of
a scarcity of twenty-five and ten-cent cur
rency notes, a supply is now being printed
at tlie Treasury Department, and will he
sent out as soon as they are finished.
Secretary Boutwell will soon issue a cir
cular cautioning manufacturers against an
improper use of trade-marks on watch
works. Numerous frauds have become
apparent both on the home and foreign
manufacture.
Commissioner Baker on Saturday ap
poiutcd the following physiciaus examining
surgeons in the Pension Office : E. L.
Brownell, of Jackson, Minn. ; J. N. Lyle,
of Dandridge, Tcnn. ; M. Stephenson, of
Thomason, 111.; A. Millet, of Bridgewater,
Mass.; and J. D. Donnelly, of fayloit.
ville, Term,
Messrs. A. S. Sturtevanl, stationery
clerk, James (iillitlan, United States Treas
urer's office, and Charles Conant, chief of
tlie warrant division, Treasury Department,
have been, it is stated, appointed a commit
tee to go to London soon,ou a mission con
cerning the new loan.
The Commissioner of the General Land
Office on Saturday issued instructions to the
district land officers at Shasta, California,
ordering the withdrawal of lands for the
Oregon branch of the Central Pacific rail
road, formerly the California and Oregon
railroad. This withdrawal extends bi within
a few miles of the north boundary of Cali
fornia, to which point the company have
filed their map of the definitely surveyed
line of route.
Officers of the government have recently
been levying penalties of $200, under the
new law, upon vessels not supplied with
the torch that tbe statute prescribes shall
be lighted and exhibit* 1 on the quarter ap
proached by a steamer. On application for
remuneration, presented to the secretary of
the treasury, lie has directed that the pen
alty cannot be collected under the law sim
ply for a failure to have a birch at all times
on hand. An actual failure to show a light
ed torch on the approach of a steamer in
night time must be proved, or admitted, to
bring the case within the language of the
law. The money exacted has accordingly
Imnt refunded.
WANTS.
WWt'lll I I'OOK, with hut little or no
encumbrance, to lake two rood kitchen
rooms and cook for a small family, for the rent of
the rooms. Also, a WOMAN, without encum
brance, to go to the country, to do GENERAL
HOUSE WORK, COOKING, WASHING,
MILKING, kc The wages are a good home,
with good accommodations, and TWO HOL
LARS lier wwlt. In either of tlie above cases
must have the beet of reference. Apply at
SOUTHERN MI'THAI. INSURANCE
an ,'lo—2t OFFICE, 9th and Main sis,
WANTED IU I'DKIHASE A FARM, of
ahont 2(10 acres, iv one of the Southern
Slates; must be lu-iilihy. Address,statin*;crop*
grown, terms and full particulars, to Box 1366,
Sr. Paul, Mik*. jy .1 —if
WANTED— A cowl female HOOK. Apply ut
WIGWAM SALOON,
au 3(l—lt No. 13—a Franklin street,
riMUi SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION RAF
_L FLE lor the Benefit of the Widows and Or
phans of the Southern States.
IIISTIUHI'TION No .',1(1. EVHSIXO. Ad. !-'■
tit! 7i tia til 11 6.1 48 26 .11 b 2 IS
llisikiiii'Tios No. fill. Mosmxo, Ann. :UI
41 .11 IU 11 71 Sn 48 S3 Si 73 42 72
Witness my hand, at Kichmond, Va, this 30th
day of August, 1071.
SIMMONS k CO., C.Q.TOMPKINS,
Managers. Commissioner.
CERTIFICATES OF RAFFLE ran be pur
chased from Captain W. I. HARNEY, at tho
Branch oHlce, No. y Twelfth street, throe doors
from Main.
1)11 HMOND AND lOKK KlVlil KAIL-
Ii. ROAU COMPANY, Ri.iimh.mi, August •_". d,
I 1871.
In consequence of the withdrawal of the eon
lleel iOII i-teailiei^,
NO FREIGHT flit PASSENGERS
for Baltimore, will be [received for tho present-
Hue notice will be given of the resumption ot
i tlie through business, which is expected in a few
days. WM. N. BRAGG,
I iiu23—ts Superintendent.
