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Richmond gi gjff IS ^XAnvGnfArL THE OTHER DAILT .NEWS ffi^THEonr. ? i ~ rJ)>-^PAY . ...FEBRUARY 26, 1679. weather report. ivmiCATiOKf fob To-Day. ? For the Mid? <fflou? weather, rain and snow, ShSEftS with Winds, nm tempera-; tore and falling barometer, followed during Wednesday afternoon orwettlDp by colder , !: Js to West winds and rising barometer. F^- tbe South Atlantic States, Wtly . , la- cniithprlv winds shifting flSSf % northwesterly, stationary to wester barometer, with slight or slow ly-!?. i ^ probably followed ?r evening S^taSSr nod lower tempera ture. _____ TPS WEATHER YESTERDAY WaS partly cIiSr?ometkb Yesterday : 6 X. q \ M., W? noon. 4S, oP. Ju.yOo, u x . \i gA* midnight. 5" XM temperature. 51 1-0 locaT~matt?RS. Capitol Noiw. lUFOtttf* LEGISLATION OF THE GENERAL A9 wSn' Y-PASSAttE OF THE RICHMOND AND ir lrgbavt railroad bill-protection Sn MS 8CB00L Fl'ND THE BATTLE OF ??SCTOWS-lHB STTPPLK MENTAL RAILROAD BltLj *c? while the reSdjusfers' convention was wnncling yesterday afternoon the Senate Sdeav6nag to secure to the free schools thfrnonev to which they are entitled under l,o cSwlton. AS the result ot tbc Sen nte's labors, and true to the promise made, tbc follov injr bill, the work of the fi lends nf tbe public schools in the two houses, and Presented by Mr. Smith, ot Nelson, was passed. The bill now goes to the House : A Mill to tit cure to the Public Free Schools the Money Het Apart by the Constitution qnMf^cs jor their Bene jit. j^PPliereas it is tbe duty of the Legislature *Fo protect the fund set apart by tbe Consti tution for tbe support of tbe public free schools from impairment ; therefore 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia, That the Auditor cf Public Accounts is hereby required, immediately upon the receipt of the land- and property books of the several commissioners of the revenue of the Commonwealth, to make a calculation of the sum total ot all the funds Applicable to public free-school purposes for tbe ensuing year, of which amount he shall report three fourths thereof to the Su perintendent of Public Instruction as an approximate basis for distribution ; where upon said Superintendent of Public In struction shall at once make out and fur nish to the Auditor of Public Accounts a distributive statement of the amounts due tbe several counties and corporations in tbe State upon this approximate basis. Upon receipt of such statement the Auditor ot Public Accounts shall issue his warrant upon the Treasurer of the State in favor of the superintend ent of each county or corporation for tbc amount which each county or corpora tion is entitled to receive under said state ment; which warrant, when endorsed by said county or corporation superintendent to the treasurer of his county or corpora tion, as hereinafter provided by the 2d sec tion of this act, shall be paid by tbe Treas urer of tbe State, or shall be accepted from such county or corporation treasurer as ca?h in all settlements for public revenue made by him with the Auditor of Public Ac counts so far as paid by the warrants here inafter provided for. 2. The superintendent of schools of each county or corporation shall, upon, tbe re ceipt of such warrant, endorse the same to and deposit it with the treasurer of his countv or corporation, taking bis receipt therefor, who shall enter the same upon his books as a credit to said superintendent of schools. 3. All warrants hereafter drawn by dis trict school boards or trustees upon the public school fund of the State, as now pro vided by law, shall, if approved by the countv or corporation superintendent, be taken up by him and hi? own warrants is sued therefor, which shall be paid by the treasurer ot the county or corporation, or be receivable by him in payment ot all taxes or demands due the Commonwealth. The county or corporation superintendent may Issue his warrants in such sums not less than five dollars, unless the amount due him is less than five dollars, in which case the warrant shall be for the ainouut due, as will best suit the convenience of the payee, but in no case shall be issue bis warrants for an aggregate amount greater than the warrant received by him from the Auditor of Public Ac counts; nor shall the county or cor poration treasurer pay any warrant upon tbe State fund unless issued by the superin tendent of his county or corporation, nor an aggregate amount greater than the said superintendent has credit for. Any super intendent who shall issue warrants to an aggregate amount greater than is provided by this section, and any treasurer who shall pay any warrant upon the State fund afore said, in violation of this act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined not less than ?500, nor more than ?1,000. 4. At not less than one general meeting prior to tbe first day of July in each year the school trustees of each county shall compare the warrants issued by each district board with those issued by the county or corporation superintendent, and report the result to the State Superintendent of Schools. 5. Tbe Auditor of Public Accounts shall furnish to the several superintendeuts of tthools blank warrants, as follows : No ?swdto for service? rendered tor In dhtrict puunc free SfhooJ No for No Payable oat of State funds. County of ,1878. The treasurer of county wHl pay to or order . lis 1 00 dollars, for In district school No. ..... lor which this shall be your 1 voucher. jflili certificate shall be recc'ved by tbe county tourer on v-hom drawn at its face value for alt tttJtOne the Commonwealth when signed by Snperinu-ndcnt l'ubllc Schools county. C. Should there be found upon tbe collec tion of the taxes an amount greater than die approximate amount hereinbefore pro vided due to the public schools of tbe State for any one year, then the excess due the schools shall be distributed as now provided by law, and nothing in this set shall be con strued to interfere with the same. 7. This act shall be in force from its pas THIS RAILROAD UP THE TOW-PATH. Ttelong and warmly-contested ti^bt in w General Assembly upon the bill to au thorize the James Kiver and Kanawha Com I'Sdy to make wile aud transfer of all its worka, property, and franchises to the Bich raond and Alleghany Railroad Company, and to define the powers and duties of the Soard of Public Works in respect thereto brought to a close Yesterday in the 8ea *? just before sunset," the Senate agreeing , , Houtje amendments, which were j JPSl technical., The bill now goes at once w.?* Governor, and 'no doubt is enter- j rjffl w to his favorable endoiseoecnfe. The j wis believed to be approved by the Rfcb ??2 u ?nd AJl^gbany Railroad Company, i y w}11 P?"oce^d forthwith to make an effort to settle with the creditors of the canal - cpcipaay. ... ?? ? Jbe stockholders of the canal company tQL VQ '-Wwrsday afternoon, March ? ^S0T8?B IUIU?UI>CANAL BILL. The Comaittee on Eoad* ot the ' 1 J" RICHMOND, TA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 26, 1879. houses o t the General Assembly have re ported a supplements! bill to the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad bill, which pro vides that In the event that the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad Company shall not purchase the works, property, and fran chises of the James River and Kanawha Company within the time prescribed by said act, that then the James River and Ka nawha Company be authorized to sell and convey all of its work*, property, and fran chises* to any other corporation, person, or persons ; provided, that the contract of sale and conveyance shall contain all the provi sions and conditions set forth and pre scribed in the act aforesaid* and shall not contain any provisions or conditions incon sistent therewith. In addition to such rights, powers, privileges, and franchises as are indicated by the preceding' sections, the purchaser or purchasers shall beinvested with all thecdr porate powers and franchises conferred oh the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad Com <pany bv its charter, which was approved on the 28th day of Felruary. 1873. This action is in accordance with a resolu tion of the stockholders o* the James River and Kanawha Company, and it is deemed very important that this act shall be passed at once. Mr. Johnson, of Richmond, has charge of the bill in the Senate, and Mr. Bocock in the House. THE BATTLE OP YOUKTOWN. Mr. Quesenberry yesterday presented to tha Senate, *rom the Committee on Public Institutions, a resolution relative to the care of the painting in the Senate chamber, of the Storming ot a Redoubt at Yorktown, presented to the State by M r. W. W. Cor coran. The resolution is as follows : " Resolved , That the Superintendent of Public Buildings be and is hereby request ed to cause the painting of the Storming of a Redoubt at Yorktown to be removed to the rotunda, and securely plaeed there be tween the door of the hall of the House of De legates and the eastern door of the ro tunda." General Johnson explained the cause of the present wrinkles in the picture, and thought it would be best to consult Mr. El der or some ol her artist as to the removal. He was of opinion that the rotunda would not be a good place for tbe painting. The resolution was finally laid on the ta ble, on motion of Mr. Koiner, Virginia Press Association-.? The fifth annual convention of the Virginia Press Association was held yesterday at Lafay. ette Hall, in this city ? Vice-President Bar clay presiding;. The Convention was in session several hours, and transacted a good deal of business?. The Constitution of the Association was amended so as to admit to membership regular correspondents of the press who are recognized as such. Major N. H. Hotchkiss was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Association. Richmond was selected as the next place of meeting. Hon. Thomas Whitehead, of Lynchburg, who was expected to deliver an address before the Convention, did not appear. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, John T. Lovell, of Front Roval. First Vice-President, E. H. Barclay, of Lexington. Second Vice-President, Dr. A. Monteiro, of Manchester. Third Vice-President, B. F. Sheetz, of Lees burg. Secretary and Treasurer, John Gncme, of Richmond. Assistant Secretary, "William Plumer Gretter, of Richmond". The officers, together with three other members, constitute the Executive Com mittee. The three members elected yester day to serve on that committee are L. Wad dill, of Charlottesville, und Daniel Murphy and Juan A. Pizzini, of Richmond. The Executive Committee was requested to make arrangements for an excursion of the Association during the curreut year. Young Men's Christian Association Meetings at tub Second Baptist Church. There was another crowded" congregation at the Second Baptist church yesterday eve ning. Rev. S. C. Clopton, of the Clay-Street Baptist church, conducted the meeting, aud made an earnest, practical address, founded on the capture of Jericho by Joshua. In prayers led by Major Stiles, Bishop Doggott, Rev. S. C. Clopton, Mr. J. D. K. Sleight, and Dr. McDonald, the special re quests sent up were remembered. Rev. Dr. Judkins will lead the meeting this evening, from 5 to 6 o'clock. Insurance Company of North America. This great fire aud marine insurance com pany commenced business eighty-seven years ago. During that time it has received 874,000,000 in premiums and paid out ?45, 533,760 in losses. Its annual statement, published elsewhere in our columns, shows a net surplus of $2,59S,413, and that after paying, in 1878, losses, dividends, and ex penses, amounting to ?3,425,340.33, it made a-clear profit for the year of $606, 213.15. The commercial community can safely trust an institution so wisely and successfully managed, and which shows such a record in these perilous times. ?, The North America confines itself In Vir ginia to the business of marine insurance, its immense assets enabling it to take the largest lines on the most favorable terms. Montague & Co., No. 1202 Main street, are the agents in this city. Walke & Son, Nor folk, are the general agents for Virginia. Mortuary Report for' the week ending February 22, 1879 : r \ Cause of Death i Apoplexy, 1 white.; bronchitis, I white, 1 colored; consump tion, 4 white, 1 colored; convulsions (in fantile), 1 colored; croup, 1 white; fever (scarlet), 5 white, 1 -colored ; heart-disease, 1 colored; hydrocephalus,! white; maras mus, 1 colored ; meningitis, 1 colored; old age, 1 white, 1 colored; pneumonia, 1 white, 3 colored; teething, 1 colored; un known, 1 white, 1. colored. Whole number cf deaths in the city, exclusive of still births, 29. Age : One day to thirty, 1 co lored; one month to six, 2 white; six m'onths to twelve, 1 white, 1 colored? total, 2 ; one year to three, 3 white, 5 colored total, 8; three years to five, 2 white;, five years to teu, 1 white; ten years to twenty, 1 colored; twenty years to thirty, 1 co lored; thirty years to forty, 2 white, 2 co lored?total, 4 ; forty years to firty, 3 white, 1 colored? total, 4; eighty years to ninety, 2 white, 1 colored? total, 3. Condition : Sin gle, 11 white, 8 colored? total, 19; mar ried^ white, 2 colored? total, 5 ; widowers, 2 white; widows, 2 colored; unknown, 1 colored. Nativity: Richmond, 19; other parts of United States, 7 ; Germany, 2 ; Ire land, 1. Locality: Marshall Ward, 4 white ; Jefferson Ward, 2 white, 2 colored? total, 4; Madison Ward, 3 white, 2 colored total, 5; Monroe Ward, 3 white, 4 colored total, 7; Clay Ward, 1 white; Jackson Ward, 2 white, 4 colored? total, 6; alms house, 1 white, 1 colored? total, 2. COMPARATIVE WEEKLY MORTALITY. / ? ? Week Ending Feb. 34, Feb. 28, Feb. 18, Feb. 22, 1877. 1878. 1870. 1879. ' w, c. w. cv w. c. w. c. Total <Jeatha....lO 16 13 14 14 17 16 18 Stillborn 0 3 1 3 0 0 1 1 Hean temperature for the week ending February mean temperature for the week endrog:February 22/ 36?. 85', Amount of rainfall fo/ week ending Feb ruary IS, 0.40 Inches; amount of ralnfallfor week ending February 22* 0.90 inches. Populatiop of :city estimated at 79,000? white, 45,800 ; colored, 33,700. Rate of mortality of whole population was 18.20 per 1,000 per annum ; rate ofmorfaHty of white population was 18.14 per 1,000 per annum!; rate of mortality of colored population waa 20.05 per 1,000 per annum, 1 ?'???' m" ? Sailors is Tbooblsj.-^Two negro sailors who refused to do duty pn ft schooner now receiving a cargo of wood at Slater^ wharf, near the Wibite House, were brought up ?a> tbectty yesterday and todged ln the coputy , "?i.-i' / v '?yr; ? a-vLi !>?'?* . r . . r;.-:.- r .v >j. ?:;/ Ktfy&i Ct ; ? THE BEADJUSTEBS. Pmecdinffs of tb? tfOE&rt-Hall Con , . vcmton* MB. FRANK BLAIR, OF fVYTpE, f TEMPO RARY CHAIRMAN, AND MB. VOLASKI VADEN* OF NEW KENT, PRESIDENT? ' SPEE(';HE^ FROM GENERAL MXlfONE, SEN ATORS PAUL AND MASSE Y", FAYETTE McMULLlN, MR. BARBOUR, AND OTHER LEADERS-rOPPOSlTION TO THE MCCUL LOCH COMPROMISE BILL ? AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE AND PROPOSED FORMA TION OF A NEW. PARTY IN VIRGINIA. The convention of reStdJusters met at Mo zart Ilall at 12 o'clock yesterday, and was called to order by Senator Fulkerson, chair man of the Executive Committee, wbo stated that be had been requested to name F. S, Blair, oi Wytbe, as temporary chair man, and P. H. MeCaUll, of Pulaski, as temporary secretary. [Applause.] The gentlemen named promptly came upon the stage, and Mr. Blair returned his thanks to this "grand convocation," and made a brief readjustment speech. The views he presented have been heard over and over again at every session of the General Assembly since the funding bill was passed, yet they were as well received yesterday as if they were perfectly new. Mr. Blair spoke with emphasis and earn estness, and urged the necessity for a re adjusted organization in view of the ad dress of "the 39," which had been spread through the State "like the leaves of au tumn." Be claimed that the popular heart was with the convention, and demanded that a plain and candid platform should be adopted ; they wanted no Delphic oracles. Their action should be defined with per spicuity, and from the mountains to the surf-beaten shore the people would with one acclaim ratify it. Mr. Blair said that they had already gained one half of the vic tory. Men who were willing some time ago to take their shirts off to pay the bondhold ers now are carrying around petitions for this compromise. The question now is whether they would allow the enemy to lay down their arms and take off the spoils. Mr. Blair was of the opinion that the re&djust ers had more to fear from some of their friends than from their enemle3. He con cluded by eulogizing Mr. Barbour and the Barbour bill, and declaring that they were as familiar to the people of the Southwest as " household words." ROLL-CALL OF COUNTIES. ' The secretary called the roll of counties, and it appeared that a majority of them were represented. When the city of Richmond was called by the secretary, Captain Martin Meredith Lipscomb arose and said : I am here to rep resent the whole city. [Great applause.] GENERAL WILLIAM MAHONE. General Mahono offered the following : Hesolved, That the Chair appoint a com mittee of two from each congressional dis trict, to be named by the representatives thereof, to report a permanent organization of the body. Agreed to. Tue following were appointed : First District : John D. Foster and Law rence Taliferro. Second : R. T. Lacy and J. H. Robinson. Third : W. W. Newman and T. N. Welch. Fourth: "William Mahone and L. ?. Har vle. Fifth : Rev. P. L. Shuler and G. R. C. Phillips. Sixth : J. A. Frazier and J. B. Ficklin. Seventh : J. J. Wood and W. C. Jones. Eighth : J. B. McCabe and R. S. Lewis. Ninth : C.M. Webber and D. F. Bailey. The committee retired for consultation. ALBEMARLE. Senator Massey seized the opportunity to state to the convention that Albemarle had appointed ninety delegates to this conven tion ; that fifty were already here and more on their way, and he claimed that she was the banner county, &c. [Applause.] COUNTIES REPRESENTED. In response to a question from a delegate, the secretary (Mr. McCaull; said that dele gates from sixty counties had responded. HON. PAYETTE M'MULLIN. There being no business before the con vention, it was suggested that Hon. Fayette McMullin should make a speech. [Ap plause.] , Mr. McMullin promptly came forward. The Chairmau (Mr. Blair) introduced him. Mr. McMullin then proceeded to declare that he was the first man in Virginia to say we didn't owe this debt. He denounced the funding bill, the 3IcCulloch bill, and "the 39," and praised the Barbour bill. He admitted that the debt agitation was driving men and capital from the State. He thought that Virginia didn't owe the debt. He didn't claim to be much of a statutory lawyer, but he was a pretty good international lawyer, and it was his opin ion that the United States Government, when it subdued us, became liable for our debt. But, being desirous or doing what is liberal, he would give the bondholders the Barbour bill. Mr. McMullin, having exhausted himself on 'the public debt, went on to discuss na tional finances, to advocate more green backs, and to denounce the national banks. This turn in the drift of his discourse led many persons who heard him to believe that he was repeating one of the speeches which caused his "defeat for Congress last fall. ... -.v..- -;r MR. BARBOUR, . Calls were made for Mr. Barbour; but be asked not to be pressed into a speech now. At . another time he would, probably have something to say to the convention. , , Dr. McConnell, of Scott, was called upon, and had taken the staud and opened when the committee on organization came in, and be retired. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. The committee submitted the following names for permanent officers, and the re port was adopted : President: Major Volaski Yaden, New Kent. Secretaries: Charles M. Webber, "Roa noke; and the representatives of the Press assistants. Vice-Presidents? First District : Philip Gibson, King William. Second District: E. Ball, New Kent. Third District: Henry J. Wale, Louisa. Fourth District: Stith Boiling-, Peters burg. Fifth District: G. E. C. Phillips, Hali fax. :? Sixth /District: William Skeene, Allegha ny. . Seventh District: Jerrold Hopkins, Rock ingham. I Eighth District: J. 17. Bell; Culpeper. .Ninth District; D. F. Bailey, -Washing ton. ' " " ? , . MB. PRESIDENT. ; : ' j General Mahone was appointed to escort Major. Vaden to the?hair, and he performed j the duty, and commended Major Vaden ip the strongest terms of affectionate admira tion. . ?? v;?.- J a ?(S'&jLtJL Vili-ZAul'l Major Vaden declared that the honori was unexpected. . In bis judgment thiq conven tion'' meant biis!rfeSs.u [Applause. J The rights of the people must be respected by t, bo bondholder and no legislature .should be allowed to bind anotherfor succeding years. He .thought (governor Kemper had done much to confuse outsiders as to Vir ginia's ability to pay. Tbe: present Exefcu tlve bead, too, Tfros very Uncertain. In offer ing for position ,waa ?? mum/', and In office be places any construction.be pleases uponipe Conservative platform. But Mr. Va^en thought' foe people were found and tr'je, and, tfait their voice would be beard in tones wiach copia pot be mistaken* BUSINESS. ' ' Mr. Riddleberger offered tbe following ; Hcsolvcdf That tbe CbaUr appoint a, Qom rafttcc on business, consisting of two mera berf.'froitf . each congressional district, to whom shall Preferred, without debate, alfl resolutions and propositions, and vrbose dnty it shall be to corisfiler the .same and report' r&joltitions for "the action of the Convention. ,^'i ?>! r 1 *' Mr. Robinson, of. Portsmouth, as a mat ter of personal privilege, stated that -be was thoroughly. in accord With the convention in the matter of ? tbe public debt, bat for other weighty reasons acting upon him as a representative of his, particular section of the county be had resigned the secretary ship of tbe readjuster*''. caucus, rod would nqw withdraw from the convention. A delegate desired lo know of Mr. Rob inson what bis reasons were, but Mr* Rid dleberger made the point that all of this was out of order, and he ntked for action on his resolution. His resolution was adopted. ? The convention about 2 took a recewf un til 4 P. M. - Delegate B. W. Lacy was offered the tem porary chairmanship of tbe convention, it is understood, but declined, as it was con sidered advisable not to have members of the General Assembly unnecessarily promi nent in the body. LIST OF DELEGATUS. The following are tbe delee.ites who reg istered with the secretary of the rciitlj list ers' executive committee previous to the as sembling of the convention : Albemarle : J. Howard Smith, R. G. Crank, J. A. Michie, James T. .Marshall, Mount. (Jlark, G. W. Clarkson, A. H. Gen try, J. B. Hardie, J. M. Wrisjht, J. J3. Towuley. W. H. Wood, James W.Durrett, Ira G. Wood, O. W. Purvis, F. Durret, John P. Mann, R. W. Bailey, John Ed wards, Rev. J. E. Massey, C. C. Massey, G. R. C. Phillips, A. Wayland, and W. C. Mar maduke. Amelia : L. E. Harvey, M. V. Harvie. Augusta : William H. Peyton, D. N. Van Lear, James H. Hamilton. Alleghany: WilJiam Skeen, L. T. Mann. Buchanan : John P. Chase. Bath: Joseph H. Sherrard. ? Caroline: Thomas A. Welsh, S. J. R. White, Dr. Wright. Culpeper : John W. Bell, Robert S. Lew is, R. T. Hume, James Barbour, Thomas G. Walker, James W. Smith. Chestertield: W. D. Cook, A. L. Win frey A. Whitehead. Floyd : G. B. Bootbe, Cornelius Attlger, H. D. Reed, Amos Dicker9on. Grayson : Philip L. Sliuler. Giles: W. G. Baine. Highland : John Paul, Jos. H. Sherrard. Halifax : Scott Flournoy, Spencer Hayne, Peter Boyd, L. Cunningham, Andrew Jack son, John Freeman, A. Hughes, P. Clark son, G. R. C. Phillips. Hanover: W. "Ntf. Newman, W. F. Pum phrey. Henrico: Wliliam Taylor. James City : J. C. Timberlake. King William : J. D. Foster, P. Gibson, William M. Gary, William L. Penny, S. D. Gregory, E. Wilkinson. King George : Lawrence Taliaferro. Lee: Lee S. Fulkerson, H. C. Slemp. Louisa: W. J. Lowman, George Turner, B. F. Trice, Joseph Wright, J. P. O'Fer rell, Dr. F. F. Brooke, G. C. McGehee, E. J. Harrison, H. J. Wale. Luneuburg: J. J. Pricc. Loudoun : Charles F. McCabe, John R. Carter, James B. McCabe. Montgomery: J. H. Attigcr, E. Es bridge. | jMecklenburg : J. H. Young, H. S. Nelson. New Kent : Major V. Vaden, B. B. Jones, E. Ball, Dr. J. H. Garhck, C. B. Trevillian, A. P. Richardson, John A. Dnvis, James B. Yaiden, J. D. Odell, It. T. Lacy, John W. Eanes, William H. Brisby, William T. Jefferson Nottoway : Meredith Watson, G. A. Over ton, James M. Foulkes. rurrbatouT It. K. Cralle, Richard Walton. Petersburg: William Mabone, W. J. Ma hone, Emmet Myers, Morris Levy, Asa Rogers, Jr., R. F. Jackson, Dr. W. E. Har wood, Marke Cohen, Daniel Ryley, Stith Boiling, J. D. Bowie, T. J. Jarratt,.L. P. Arrington. Prince William : Robert Tausill, William H. Campbell, J. Willlard Green, George C. Round. Roanoke: C. M. Webber, Lewis Huff, James R. Thompson, A. B. McConnell, W. Leiftb Wilsson. Rockbridge : James A. Frazier, John B. Lady, N. Cobb. , Russell: J.W.Dickinson. Rockingham : John Paul, John J. Wood, JohnF. Craun, J. T. nopkins, Henrv E. Sipe, M. M. Sibert, R. N. Harrison. , Richmond City : Martin M. Lipscomb, Joseph C. Jacob. Stafford: Duff Green. 1 Shenandoah : H. H. Riddleberger, David Ma phis. ? Smvth: F. McMullin, George W. Hen delda* George W. Hubble. _ ^ Tazewell: J. K. Wittcn, L.P. Cloyd. Washington : D. F. Bailev, A. Fulker son, I. C. Fowler, J. S. Kelly, Robert Craig. Warren : John Paul. _ Wythe: James P. McFee, W. G. St. Clair, Frank S. Blair, R. E. Lindomond, J. R. Collins, Robert Savers, William G. Gaines. _ Wise:t M. T. Lipps, H. C. Slemp, J. P. Chase. It will be observed that in several in stances a man represents more than one county. ,, , _ . About thirty members of the General Assembly are included in tbe list of dele gates. A dozen or more delegates are colored men, and of the whites there are quite a number who have heretofore been known as Republicans^ Afternoon Session. Rev. Mr. Vaden in the chair. Tbe following committee on business was announced under the resolution adopted : First District : Edward Wilkinson aud Robert Tanaill. Second District: J. C. Timberlake and A. P. Richardson. Third District: Thomas N. Welch and W. W. Newman. Fourth District: Dr. Whitehead and Asa Rogers, Jr. Fifth District : Rev. Mr. P. L. Sliuler and G. R. C. Phillips. Sixth District : N. Cobb and J. B. Lady. Seventh District: H. H. Riddleberger and Thomas P. Lilly. Eighth District: Dr. Lewis and P. B. Williamson. _ - Ninth Distiict: F. B. Hurt and Wythe G. Bane. Mr. Riddleberger chairman. INTRODUCED AND REFERRED. By Mr. : Kesolved, That the Committee on Busi ness be instructed to report an address to the people, and the plan of an organization of the read j listers of the State." By Mr, Eskridge : Hesolved, That it is as much the duty of the people of Virginia in her present financial difficulties to. protect themselves against the encroachments of the judicial branch of the Government as against tbe executive and legislative branches thereof, ' for history points us toxbe fdct that when .the rights and liberties of a people are being taken from them, those "In "i>ower invariably call ,ppon the Judiciaryto support them in their measures of oppression. X . By Mr. M. liipscorob r | Hesolved , That we, the sovereign people of Virginia, 7 in convention assembled, de mand of our agents or, scryauts who com pose the Legislature of the State, that they order a vote of the people "lor" and "against" tbe calllnsr of a State conven tion to settle the debt and other vexed questions. By Mr. George 0. Round (Rep.)r * That this convention Is unalterably op posed to any settlement of the question of tbe public debt that is not submitted to and approved by a general vote of the people. - ? f SPEECH Of 6KNKBAL Mi 130NE . . | General Mobono was Invited to address the convention and accepted. He read a lengthy speech. Tbe following are ex tracts i ? *. I ? * I hold that there is nothing in oirr present condition or fnture outlook jnstify inga settlement at a rate higher than three per cent. Tbe supporters of this [McCullocb comr promise] bill advocate it mainly upon the ground that It saves a large amount of in terest. But, as 1 understand tbe question, it is not "What do we save? bet What can we pay? If this proposed settlement, although reducing our annual, liabilities, yet requires an increase of taxation? as I bave shown it does? 1 would inquire. Can tbe people of this State bear such an in crease? Will tbey bear it? if not, or if we have good reason to believe irom.tbelr past and uniform declarations that they will not, is it in good faith either to them or the bondholders to enact a law wbich can only become operative by snCb Tdorease in tbe rate of taxation ? . But at 3 per. cent., or any other rate, I would be unwilling to perpetuate, by any act of mine, tbe self-executing, tax-receiva ble feature of the present bonds, as repug nant to the sovereignty of tbe State, as de rogatory to the dignity ana good faith of the Commonwealth, and as an alienalion of her sovereignty, which it is not in the power of her Legislature to consummate. It may be that the expression of such a con viction will be construed as a captious or unreasonable objection. It may be ascribed to a purpose to defeat a settlement. It may be said that the concession of such a pro vision is a sine qua non in any new arrange ment in view of that feature in tbe present bonds. To such objections I have but one reply, and that is that I hold tbe feature in such abhorrence I would never support it, and am thankful that I bold no public posi tion where my vote opposing it might in terfere with an otherwise practicable solu tion of the problem. ******* But, sir, I will not pause to analyze the logic of those arguments which, starting with tbe statement that we owe 6 per cent, on our debt, conclude that it is honest to pay 3 per cent., 4, or 5 per cent., with tax receivable coupons, but dishonest to settle at 3 per cent, without the tax-receivable feature in the bond. He is, indeed, a shrewd moralist who can calculate honesty within 1 per cent, of its vanishing point. 1 * * * * * Impoverished and disheartened as arc our people; onerous and oppressive as is the present rate of taxation; opposed asl have been, and still am, to any increase thereof; rtnd certain as I am that such inorease, to I some extent, must be necessary after 18S0, yet to secure the great object of a settlement of this question and to avoid that direst of all calamities to tbe State, a repudiation of its obligations, unless some settlement can be arrived at, upon terms at least possible, though difficult of endurance, I would earn estly advise tlii3 people to accept a perma nent settlement at 3 per cent., believing that tbey would; if ? called upon, see that the quiet and repose gained thereby would counterbalance the hard ships of an increase which they are so little able to bear. I would use my best endea vors to secure, a vote of tbe people sanction in" a settlement at 3 per cent, for foity-iive vears on tbe basis of $32,977,090.02. And this settlement bein?r ratified, I would en force it by the Legislature and courts, whose powers I believe to be fully adequate there to. I would do so because I believe it to be right; because I believe it is the only way to?avoid consequences we would all regret deeply; because I .believe it is to the best Interest of tbe bondholder and the tax payer; and because I believe it is a duty we owe to rteComnggJ^Hb ^^rtoally distinguish the morality of tbe debt-payers and that of. the reUdjnsters? I have earn estly and with intense conviction sought a settlement wbich shall be practicable, and wbich will present the stigma of repudia tion from attaching to the fair name of \ ir o-inia If the conduct of our public aflairs is guided by wisdom, and not by declama tion I believe an adjustment will be attain ed which will be honorable and just; but whatever that result may be I shall con tinue to advocate earnestly and fear essly the convictions which I have honestly en tertained. ? The magnitude of this theme elevates it above the plane of personal vindication, dismiss that question with a remark, par donable, I hope, under assaults upon my self frequent, bitter, and buttoo olten scui rilous. . When the record of my assailant ap proves him as one who has risked moic, endured more, sacritied more, than I have done in my humble sphere for \ lrginia, 1 1 shall deem him worthy or full response. Until that time arrives I shall struggle for a higher end and on a grander subjcct than that of self. . . Mr. Eskridge moved that 5,000 copies ot General Mahone's speech be printed for general distribution. The cost, he thought, would not be great, and the amount neces sary could readily be raised. Mr. McMullin suggested 10,000 copies. Accepted and motion agreed to. Mil. M. M. LirSCOMB. At the urgent call of the convention Mr. Martin M. Lipscomb came forward to speak. lie took the position that this State of Vir ginia does not owe a dollar of the debt. It she owes any she should pay it without abatement. Mr. Lipscomb complimented the sncccb of General Mahone, and by a slip spoke of " my distinguished friend Patrick Ilenry." He denounced the system of hiring out convicts to come in competi tion with honest labor, and made a charac teristic speech, which was vociferously ap plauded. 1 MR. MASSEY. The Rev. Mr. Massev, senator from Albe marle, was next called upon, and followed Captain Martin M. Lipscomb upon the great ISUeSapolog1zed for his hoarseness, and on that account declined to speak at Jtn . But instead of a speech he P^l^d a P amble and resolutions (recently offen^in the Senate), setting forth that ?ne third of th debt should be set aside foi West \ and that Virginia should pay one half < the remainder, and that no interest be allowed for the period prior to January, lStU. In his explanation of bis position 3ir. Massey advanced tbe views he has oitcn expressed in the Senate and on the st ump. The Chair announced that Judge Hell had been placed on tbe Committee on Resolu tions in place of Dr. Lewis. TROUBLE APPREHENDED, Senator Fulkerson moved that the Chair be requested to appoint one or more ser geants-at-arms, as the Indications were that they would have trouble at night outside of the delegation. Mr. M. 31. Lipscomb gallantly expressed his belief that the people of this, his native city, would do nothing to disturb the con vention. The motion was adopted. MB. PACL. Senator Paul was, by invitation, the next speaker. i He rapidly sketched the history of the debt as viewed from the standpoint of a re* adjuster, aDd rejoiced that the people bad , t'Jken the matter in band and were deter I mined not to submit to the unjust and op pressive measures contemplated by the funders. He aroused the Convention to enthusiasm, and received liberal applause. About 6 o'clock the Couvention took a recess until 8 P. M. Nisrht Session. The President in the chair. The following delegates from Charlea City county registered at the night session : Messrs. A. C. Hill, L. M. Nance, and Thomaa F; Harwood. TBS ADDRESS. Mr; Riddieberger, from the CommlKee on Business, submitted their report, consisting of a statement of our condition, the IhllZtl3:*0 "* MoCuli?i> WII, and ti,c l of ' mv!>? ^iD->on, (be good people nHmnlf ? ' ?Te Been flt? trough your primary assemblages^ to delegate ns to a genera? convention for the purpose of fafeioa ' such action oijd njafeiot gnch (ifd*??inr# as the existing posture of your aifuirs de mand; ondbeme now dalv convened and organized, bavin* deliberated a? ro ?bat seems best for tbe common welfwo, not forgetting what is due to others nor what is due to you, we, in your. behalf, declare: Thy Virginia fully recognizes her Just' liability for iier fatr proportion of the pobllc debt contracted before ber territory was' divided into two separate, distinct, and in dependent States * ? Jv?bat VP** 020 never recognize any Habihty whatever Tor that portion of the ? public debt of undivided Virginia which r sbouid attach to West Virginia. rv?hTbat iuJ.a?y settlement of Virginia ttithher creditors the annual interest of the recognized indebtedness must be brought within her revenues as derived from the present rate of taxation. 4. That the capacity of these revenues to meet such interest must be determined by deducting therefrom the neccssury ex penses of government, tbe apportionment to the schools, and tbe reasonable appropria tions for tbe support of tbe charitable in stitutions of the State^ 5. That these limitations should be care fully ascertained and guarded, so as in no event to allow the primary obligations of government and people to be subordinated to any other demands whatsoever. C. That a settlement within the limita tions designated is the utmost stretch of our ability to pay, and should be satisfactory to tbe creditor as the furthest exaction be can fairly insist on. 7. That any settlement to be final must rest upon the sovereignty of tbe State, and tind its best security in the good-will, the good faith, and tbe honor of tbe people of Virginia. 1 8. That the sovereignty of the State can not be pledged nor delegated except for the public service, and when so pledged or delegated is at any time revokable by* the Legislature. ' 0. That any self-executing lien upon the public revenues, such as is sriven by tax receivable coupons, is against public policy, and degrading alike to the State and tbe people. 10. That no discrimination between her creditors can be made, sanctioned, or al lowed by the State in any readjustment that may be consummated. 11. Tnat Virginia sbouid deal directly and frankly with her creditors, and sbouid never under any consideration place either their claims or her revenues and obligations in tbe bands of intermediaries who are not completely under ber control and direcrion. 12. 1 bat all exemptions from taxation not expressly authorized by tbe Constitu tion arc special privileges that are intolera ble in a Tree and equal community, and cannot be afforded in tbe present condition cf our finances. 13. That the rate of taxation in Virginia is as high as can be borne, and that so far from entering into any undertaking that may necessitate an increase of taxation hereafter, it is the high duty of statesman ship, as it is a pressing necessity of tbe peo ple, to provide as speedily as possible for a diminution of tbe public burthens. 14. That it is tbe will of the people, and should be the object of every department of government, to protect, sustain, foster, and improve ourfree-school system so that no child in the Coijii>l<>o,vo?'n? oyaa oe ae vnveO of tne DJes*tnfl? of cUacatiOU. 15. Tnat reform and economy, as far as compatible with efficient service, sbouid be energetically pressed in the administration of all our affairs in State and county gov ernments. 16. That the full and cordial recognition of these principles and declarations by the people of Virginia and her creditors is ab solutely essential to any amicable readjust ment, and no readjustment in which they, or any of them, shall have been neglected can be final, certain, and satisfactory. 17. And the more effectually to assert and enforce these necessary conditions of any settlement or the financial difficulties of tbe Commonwealth, the following plan of or ganization is adopted. Tbe plan alluded to is in many respects similar to the Conservative plan of organi zation. It is in the form or by-laws and constitution. Dr. J. A. Michie, of Albemarle, read a paper stating bis views and a substitute for the committee's report. The substitute was voted down with great unanimity? it was, in fact, notgerman. MR. BARBOUR. Mr. James Barl>our, of Culpeper, was called upon to address the convention. lie spoke at length. Tbe Barbour bill was his text. By that measure be stands tirm; and he declan d that it would long be the chief j est article in bis faith concerning the debt. 31 r. Baibour held tbe floor for au hour and a half. THE COLORED BROTHERS. Mr. Riddleberger was next called upon for a speech. He stated that the convention bad not come here to instruct the members of the Legislature, nor to be instructed by them, but to organize a party and crystal ize sentiment to elect a new (General Assem bly. [Great applause.] He thought the re adjusters would be stronger after "the broker's bill" was passed than before. He alluded to the fact that there were colored men in tbe convention. But he could re member that in tbe early days of the Con servative party negroes were gladly ad mitted to their conventions. He had not forgotten that at a convention here a dele gation of colored men were admitted to | seats from the city of Richmond, and Gen era! Jubal A. Early took up his hat and left the hall. Mr. Riddleberger (like most of those who addressed the convention) had something to say of the Richmond clergy who signed the address of <*tbe3&." He advised delegates when they went home to be resolved to bear all the reproaches which would be burled at them by the enemies of Virginia's liberty. OTHER SPEAKERS. Mr. Lewis E. Harvie was next called to ?the sta^e. He made a speech shewing that be was in full sympathy with the conven tion. Mr. J. T. O'Ferrell and M?\ Frank Blair, of Louisa, followed in support of tbe new movement. Adjourned to meet at i<> o'eloek this morning. After the convention adjourned last night the delegations caucused at their hotels to consider the appointment of members of the Executive Committee as provided in the plan of organization. Murderer Arrestee? The foremost man in the diabolical murder of Mr. John Lacy, of New Kent county, was apprehends ed yesterday afternoon and had a prellrok nary hearing at Tayteraville, and was ??jt oa to the Marcb tcfoa of the court. Editors of , th* jiispatch i Will yon pub lish. this letter lor the .benefit of the, Jjplsco ,paiians in thU city? Lent begins on.' t&e 26th or February; and what I vonld like to suggest is thi^ : Thar the ministers who conduct the Lenten services, instead of preaching prepared sermon^ "wjhlcb occupy a half hour or moreln delivery, would make an address of not more than' ten or tiftecn minutes. It used to; be understood that there was to be only a short address besides the service, but this custom bas not been adhered! to in the lastrtwo or three years. Pool human nature is prone to err, and While Christians ought to be wlJJiug under, any circumstances to bear the Uospei preached, they wlil get tired. Then, too, many persons coxae a . long distance to ? church, and it fo often night when they I reach their iJQmes. I trust J stytli not be TH B DISPATOff. <?Il ? ? ? - ? i ? i_i~ .r,L"?j~?_iTii-'~> **' ? "*>' ' * * ' ' M ** "* " ' ** TERMS OF ADVEB,118nt&* CA3K? INVARIABLY lit A?fA*C*4 One square, ont in vrttcn. ......... One aqnam. two tpmtion.i /..? 1,00 One ?juarf, three ftcmionj;.'......, One square, tlx Insertions if* One *qnxrr, twelve imeri'on?., .. . .? & 60 One square, ont month Q& One oqoare, two ro/mtha. ? ... If o# ,Ope aoaare.thrr* wrratht.*.. ........ ,$6 8g misunderstood, and hope I am prompted by the best motives 1n writing tbis letter. A Sl.VCEBE WELL-WjBHBB'OV TUB CSUBCIlC 7 'r J: Editors Dispatch s Please inform the p*tfK lie through your valuable journal fchal tbo Stephen Johnson arrested,, tried; and sen tenced by Justice White to thirty days' ia Jail lor assault is ttoV the. weW-known mo* sjcian, Stephen Johnson." jRespectfuny,' Stctubji D. Jquswx, Richmond, Ka. /February 2$, 1870. Magnolia mz Whiskey, only $2 a gallon, In? eluding Ux, for eale by JOHN M. H ICO INS. SlLVEJt-PLATED KNIVES, FOXXS, AND SPOON*., ?nd Opkb v-GlapsxS, to be sold today attflfr Main street. A NEW AND ELEGANT PBEPAS AT10N U J. A Atkinson' Glycerine Lotion, it ia not only a venthe of dandruff, bat Imparts to the hair a re markable softness and brilliancy. NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS. . BLACK and COLORED CASnMEEHff, Clack and Colored alpacas, PERCALES, CAMBRICS, Handkerchiefs. Likens, Hosiery, JEWELRY, WRITING-PAPERS, Undeb-Garments, ami other goods for tlie present setson, at Leyy Brothers*. Great Auctiox Sale to-day of fine Gold and Silver Watchcs, Table-Cutlery. Ac., at LAUtMl TON'S aactlon-housc, 016 Ma! o street. Gentlemen '.rill find a large assortment of Fun? nisuing Goods, and at low prices, at Levy Brothers*. 44 Amber " Wuisket.? We retail thla pure By* Wins key at per gallon, including Slate tax. W. D. BLAIR & CO. Fine*. Watches, Chains, and Jewelry to day at Laughton's aucUon-houic, 010 Mala ttreet. MOBE OF THE Same FORT.? II. Till?rd Smith. Esq.. a'.torney at law, 175 oorth Carey street, Bal timore, writes that a member of his family suffered with rheumatism about last Christmas, and after using in vaiu all the ordinary, wcll-upproved reme dies, he resorted to Dr. IIerndon's Gypsy's Gift with prompt success, the very first dose relieving* and two thirds of a bottle curing permanently la twenty-four hours. Sold by all live druggists, r DuRnAM Whiskey.? The great success we have met with thus far In tbe sale of this wbUkey, and the satisfaction It ha? given wherever Introduced Induces ns to recommend It to all who wish to get a really pure article of whiskey. All we ask U a ialr trial, and we are satisfied it will compare fa vorably with any whiskey in the United Stales. Call for "Durham." None genuine ualeia pack aces bear our trade-mark and caution-label. Ellison & Habvey, Proprietor*. "Amber" Whiskey, sold by W. D. Blair & Co., at *2 per gallon, including state tax, ia a good, sound, pure whiskey. M. Kllyson <fc CO., adverusiuif amenta, m?ert ad* vertisements in all of the newspapurs of the United 3 uvea at publishers1 rates. Orders left at the J>it, patch, counting-room will receive prompt attem tlon, AUCTION SALES THIS DAT. On all sales of Heal Estate made betfoeef the 1st of January and last of June the taxes f si the -present year have to bepaid by the purchase * On all sales made between the 1?< of July and lad* of the year the taxes have to be paid by the seller [Tills custom was adopted about fifteen years age by all the real estate agents in Richmond, and s&? piles to Richmond and vicinity.] J NO. F. LAUGHTON, Jn., 10 A.M. and 2 and 0:30 I'. M., at his auction rooms, watches, Jew elry. Ac. T- fo^raKf/uS;iramiiS^llc^"4of ?" RICHMOND BAZAAR, males, Ac. J. R. HOCKADAY, 10 A. M., at lower end of Mala street, the personal effects of II. L. Destler. de ceased. consisting of a Iarsrc collect Ion of curi06l tli s, rrllcs, and many useful articles. WAXTS. ? WANTED, PEG-GOT-T TO KNOW that BARKIS is toillin'' to furnish every business man and woman In the country with an AUTOMATIC TIME TABLE. Price, 30c.; by mal<, postage prepaid, 50c. With PEGGOTTY'S AUTOMATIC TIME-TA BLE vou can see the maturity of notes and bills*, and tell the number of dnys from one date to an other by a glance. For averaging accounts it Is simply Invaluable. lioailv for delivery TUESDAY, March 4tli. Aeents wanted in every city, except Richmond. Va., In the United Slates. Small capital required. Address W. II. KEININGHAM. Richmond, Va, Each newspaper calling attention lo the above will receive a copy free. fe 26 ^GENT WANT E D. J ESS UP A CO , FASHIONABLE CLOTHIERS AND TAILOR?, fleslre to establish an agency for their spoclal order department in this city. Full line of samples, sys tem of measurement, and fashion-plate furished. Their plan of business is very stylish : garments t? order at popular prices. Favorable arrangements made with competent, enterprising, and responsible partv. Call on or address JESSUP A CO., ? fe '20-1 1 256 Broadway. New York city. SITUATION WANTED IIY A WATCH MAKER, experienced and competent, for x short time. Address F. P., this office, fe 26-2i? WANTED, A PURCHASER FOR A SMALL AND WELL-PAVING COUNTRY NEWSPAPER AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE. Beat location In Maryland. Don't write, unless you mean bunntss. HENRY BOLTON,' fe 26-St* Laurel, Md. WANTED, A SITUATION BY A YOUNG MAN who nas had considerable ox nerlence in the drug busiue**. Cau furnish the best testimonials. Applicants, address **W.W care of Carrier No. 7. ? ' fc 26-eod3t? Wanted, a man who can give SECURITY, or a PARTNER IN A WHOLE SALE CIGAR BUSINESS. Address fe 20 -2 1* It. J., care of Dispatch cfflcc. ANTED, TO LEND MONEY . i ON CITY REAL ESTATE, IX scats YO SUIT. J. THOMPSON BKOWN, fe 20-6t ' 1113 Mafn street. W WASTED* BY A YOUNG MAN (thirty )r a SITUATION AS BOOKKEEPER. Iseom itttent to take charge of a set of ?loubie-?utry boo to and assist witb correspondences. t^olary very mode rate. Specimens of his handwriting, style of work. Ac, can be seen at Colnmb?is% coufeoflorery. 32X Broad street. fe 17-eo<J&t wasted; 100 TONS SHAVED BLACK OAK BAttff, $?&?6b* Ja 27-MAW121 frhcekoe Mills. Rlchmoad. Va. LOST. STRAYED, AND FOCSB. T OST, A CHASED GOLD BABJ0,.wtW 1 J initials 9. U. T.? oa Tuesday afn srwwo/ wbl? tlrS vtfiK on JTrafiSJlfc and iirace btrccta co iidMbtwet *vA Moure* I'arJt. A reward will ?* t? tnSt itilTftwkllB and FOB BEST. JOOffiEil SKSSfffcHra&WBBl SS3 * tlO&MnlnttetgU For rest, several bright AND PLEASANT liOOMS, wllh ClOMlfcffia bath, and ra.?. ou second) door; al^o, LAECJ* FltONT KOOM on third loor, ?tC?JT turuhibo* or uufancslu*'. as may bo <1*> Rent, Jow. at No; 2 <onth Steth atrfs Ptac36dn. fe 2<UU? 1?ORRENT, one of the iwost desIraWVWgr SU1ICR3AK Uf?>meS*CKS on lh? Gx*n f?J road, with , twtwy-tiMw ?cn* of rich lau4;,fWHtf<3 dwelling- with ab tuts t?u room*, uow occupied b* Pro/estor Hatrtvw. Tbto to a iw C<*tr*W* !>???*, and 1# about a of a milt west ?< Richmond. Apply to t3TS. V AS Hon A sf>N, Atotlt*. fc 2C-<'od8t : ; ? No. t Ycuth *tct?L "EhTu i?t?A*AN T X ROOMS. with iuodfra lniMHjvcnsrats sudmSl tervnnu' rootm. Apply it 00S out ??*h HQnsOU P eg-got-t; ie<& %Lf For cxpfeaaitoo call to (?? J UP. CUNNINGHAM. ' Twcflif-arsjaadStet* * .