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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

WING nj CHINE s-Having had
ing Machines, ! have been induced to examine
closely into the merits of the different manufactures
and for tt year past have spent much time in orde
ascertain which kind would be best adapted TO the
South, for all general purposes, and now happy
to inform the public that have taken the agency for
the sale of Hunts Machines, which, for capacity,
passed. whilst they are warranted turn eff work
equal TO any in use. Price S75 and S8j.
7. HORTON KFACH,
no Its 9l Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

CHURCH BURNT.-The Methodist Episcopa
church at Hyattstown, Montgomery county, Mary
land, was burned to the ground on Saturday nigh
Last
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

THE DYING GLADrAroR.-Tbe beautiful marble
statue OF the Dying Gladiator. recently exhibited
at the Caystal Palace, New York, has been pur.
chased by F. w. Risque of Georgetown, for 50, 900
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Mr.. Samuel Nichols, residing near Plckensville
8 C., attempted TO coninit suicide on Tuesday last
The instrument used was razor, with which tws
wounds were inflicted. The timely appearance o
Mfs Nichols prevented the consummation of th'
rash ACT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

few mornings since, we were relating to our
family the fact Of friend having found upon his
door sicpa fine lille male infant whom he had
adopted, when one of the olive branches remark
ed:-'Pa. dear that will be his stepson, won't ilq'
We lhounhtit Wonli. decidedly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

The Grand Lodge of the masons Ia Californis
has passed resolution refusing masonic honors Il
apy brother uho diesin duel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

YOU'VE ANTER1cA.--A distinguished lawyer In
Court street, in Boston, missed his X Office boy,
the day alter election In the course OF the day
news was received TINT the young Blackstone had
been elected member of the Legislature, and had
remsined at horne TO receive the congratulations OF
his political friends.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

The rumored changes in the Cabinet are believed
TO be without foundation
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

LAWS MusxET CLIPPER.-The celebrated bark
Grape Shot, which caused SO much excitement
few months ago about carrying q cargo of George
Laws muskets down to the mouth OF the Mississippi
river, for the supposed assistance of lIibusters is
now lying at Westervelt's ship yard, New York
She is q sharp little clipper, with a carved cannon
on her bow and American flags on her sterD and
looks as fshe might be fast sailer. She appears
to be in order for departure at short notice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Thetrial of Emmor R. Reynolds, In Philadelphia
for the murder OF John Kane, jr, has resulted in
verdict of not guilty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

The North Carolina Railroad 's completed from
Goldsboroueh to within about three miles OF Ia
leigh, and west some fifteen or eighteen miles.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

There were l25 interments in Washington du-
ring the month of October.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
THE DAILY DISPATCH.

" The circulation of the DAILY DISPATCH
Richmond combined
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
TApE Worm CUKFD BY DR.. McLAsE's

TAPE WORM CURED BY DR.. MCLANE' 8
CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE.-Neu York lug. 2, 1852
certain lady in this city testfes that, after using
Or. McIIsues Vernifuge, she passed tape worm en-
inches LONG; and hes no hesitation in recomme nding
il 10 every person afflicted with worms; az, in her
opinion, it far exces every etber remedy now il
The name of the lady and further partcu CTS be
learued by calling Mrs Hardie, Manhatta place,
or F.. L. TheaI, Druggist corner Of Rutger and Mon
roe streets
p. S.-The above valuable remedy, also Dr. Nc
Lanes Liver Pills, be had at al respecta-
Bile Drug Stores in this city.
" Purchasers will please be careful to ask for
and take bu: DR. MLANE'S VERMF UGE.-
All others, in comparison worthless.
nn vel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

One of the Texas papers remarks that, at tn
recent sitting of the court at San Antonio, thfsee'
gentlemen were assigned places in the pen'ten
tiary."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

DEATHBED CONFESSION OF MURDER.-About ten
days ago a woman, aged about 80 years. died in the
ueighborhood OF the water works, Lebanon county
Pa, who short time before her death, it is said
confessed that many years since, she poisoned
man named Deiz OF North Annve township,
with whom she lived ss housekeeper, and also
murdered three OF her own children.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
CUFF BRACE PLOW.
hNIIS PI I0W can ha sat To Cui


THIS PLOW can be set to cut deep
Il shallow, wide narrow furrow. Chokes ess
in foul land than any other Plow now in use, and is
warranted to give satisfaction to be returned. In
addition to the many Inducements heretofore offered
to the community to buy their implements in Rich
mopd, we have established Foundry of our own for
the especial purpose of making better srtlcIe o.
Plow Castings thau heretofore offered in this
market; aud intend keeping always on hand, not
only the Cuff Brace, but all the other most popular
PIows in and the Castings for every description
of Plows together with Agricultural Implements
in general Our stock will comprise in part the fol
lowins:
Cuff Brace Plows, both right and LETT hand of all
Sizes Liviug improved of several sizes; Wiley
do Mccormick 4 Davis do /; side and Sub-soil
Plows of various patterns. (amorg them, Gideon Da
Wis Primitive Sub-soil Harrows, Cultivators. Corn
Weeders New Ground CoslteTs, &c, &c.) We are
also agents for the SAFE of Rckford Hutfmans cel-
ehrsted Wheat Drill, which took the premium at
tee late Virginia State Fair.
GEO. WATT CO,
Factory On Franklin ct, square
below the Exchange
GEO WATT,
P IL STARKE 25-3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Camphor has been discovered to be an antidote
for that terrible poison, strychn!ne. man who
had been thrown into convulsions by two doses OF
the poison-one sixth of grain each, administered
for The "Reminiscences relieved by twenty grains
of camphor taken Ia six grains of almond mixture
DR.. Suddock in lecture to the London LGRcct
claims to have made the discovery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

The BURLINGTON DUEL. The duel reported tt
have taken place last week near Burlington, N. ].
between two Phadelphians was a sham affair
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Many persons are now anxiously examining the
maps to find the seat OF war. Fubbs saw he found
it last tsummer without a map The discovery was
made by sitting down upon yellow wasp's nest In
r hay field
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

President Hitchcock says that there are in Great
Britain, at the present day, fifteen thousand steam
engines driven by means of coal, with power
cot al to that OF two million of mer; and thus Is put
into operation machinery equslling the unaided
power of 800 OOO, 600 or 100000, 900 of men. The
influence thence emanating reaches the remotest
portions ofthe globe, and tends nightly to the
cvilz alton and happiness OF the race.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

would-he prophet down South, said lately in
one ot his sermons, that he was to redeem the
world and all things therein Upon hearing this, a
native pulled out two five dollar bills on broken
bank and requested him to fork over the specie tor
them
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Rev A C. Walker has been appointed presiding
elder of the South Carolina conference.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Major General Wing field Scott arrived in Wash
ington on Tuesday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Anderson Tslbert, who was Injured by the burn
ing of Howard College, at Marion, Ala, died sub
sequenty OF those injuries.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

| Mr.. Solon Jenkins. daguerrean artist, died In
Columbia, s. c., on Sunday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

CONSTITUTIONS that have been nearly
worn out from Dyspers sia and Disordered Bowels and
Liv.r can be entirely cured by the regular use OF
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. To be had of
all the principal Druggists in Virginia.
Orders will be promptly filed, by addressing
l3 f. RAKER Richmond Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
A VALUABLE STORE HOUSE AND

A VALUABLE STORE HOUSE AND
IA DWELLING IN TIE TOWN OF cow.
LING GREEN, CAROLINE COUNTY. VA At
PRIVATE SALE BY GODDIN APPFRSON -
The property is nearly new. built of wood. and
is well situated la the town. two snd half miles
from the Railroad running from Richmond city to
Frederieksbure The store room Is well fitted up,
and ls large and comniodieu'. with Grocery Room
and Ccuatipg Room. Tho Dwelling part consi.ts OF
Eve good rooms, neatly papsred The out-houses
consist Of Lumber House, Wood House and Ktct en-.
There Ii also another house upon the lot, fronting
on the street. with two nements, occupied a. Of
ic.s, renting for s25 apiece The property will be
s9ld low.
equal isstaiments st and IL u n,hs fr .m the day
Of sale, Interest added. no 2l-et
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
HARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAGA-

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGA-
i l. ZINE. for NOVEMBER-GEO. M. WEST
Exchange Bookstore, hss received the November
No. of HsTpefs Magazine. Price 25c.
numbers Of the above for sale. Subscriptions
each in advance, cheap.
Virginia eports-cornplete sets sing'e vols
Robinsons Practice; Cummings Religious Works
&c.
Med cal, School and Miscellaneous Books of al.
kinds for sale cheap, at the Exchsnee Bookstore
no l-ts GEO. M. WEST.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

LAMENTABLE AccIDgNr-About noon on Fda.,
i.ss as the Northera freight train was apnro.ah;y
the Tewksbury crossing, in Grafton come ps,s ~ tx
ensne machnery gave out and the train was bon
70 STAND. The steam was blown nearly OF ana sh.
suslner' MT BENZ r. Pisbury of this citv and the E
nremen proeeeaed to remedy the accident For this
purpose Mr. P. went under the engine and fannd .s M
eccentric strap broken. While in mi. no.;t;ao an
boiler burst and blew out the fire box and : vnir
OF b2iling water struck Mr.. Pillsbury on the hacS
ano hldnsys and scalded the lower part of his bod
Ing manner As soon aid could be procured Il Wa
apPned to his case but we are grieved to say Lis n
Jures are too severe to hold out any hone OF hi.
scovery This Saturday morning at 81 o'cIock. hs
lay IN state OF coma, with little pulse and apps
[snty dvins The fireman was not hurt.-Concoyd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

DROWNED James aIoir was drowned last Tues
day morning at the Four mile run, on the road
leading from Washington to alexandria.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

voungstcr being chased by wild COW ran Into
ihicket, and not returning home till late was
sssed by his mother where he had beeni
"A cow-h,diag. mar was tie precocious reply of
b li.lie fellow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Elise Fai,on accidentally shot and killed himself
at La Grange. La, few days ago. lie had Jus,
act of putting his gun away when the casualty hap.
pcned
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Mr.. swigs, I've just kicked your William out OF
d'ors 'Well, Mr.. swinglr, It's the first Bill you've
70 ,ted this many day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

SENATORS TO ELEer.--At the approaching session
of the respective esislafurcs, there viii 20 sens
tors ofthe United ssatcs 70 elece - Hnno.' 49,
CaroIios. PanpsyIvania, New York. Maine, and
California. New iIsmpshire WIN c'ecstwo In hsy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Pedagoeue-'wel, cir, what does hair spell =
Boy-'Dahtknow.'
Pedsgosue-What have you got on your he,a 70 :.
thunder
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

very loqnacious lady off sred to bot ber hus
par nifty dollars that she would not speak word for
week. :. Done ~ said the delighted husbsnd In
.,an.iy stalking the money which the lady immsdi-
she would secure it until the wager vas deojdedes
Why madam y cried the husband, ave won IL a.
ready. You have mistaken the time" said tbe
lady; II mean the week after am buriedin
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
DORTABLE STEAM ENGINES. CIR

are prepared to furni'h Portable and Stationary
Steam III glnes, Circular SawMiils and all other de-
scriptons of Machinery, with dispatch ard warrant.
ID Of best matefis and workman.hip their works
on Cay st, next 10 the City Gas Works
oc 9-t3m BURR & ETTENGER
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

soldier many years ago was sentenced for de.
sertng to have his ears cut of. After undergoing
Ine 9rutai Ordeal ne was escorted out of the court
yard to the tune of the rogue's march. Ha thsn
turned and in mock dignity thus addressed the mn.
sclans Gentlemen thank you !but have no
further need of your services for have no ear for
music - ' 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

THE Fonaxsr GuAsD.-A new military corps
has lust been organised n New York, named In
compliment Of The American trsgedisn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

TIE ARcrIc's BoAT-The Advertiser learns
from gentleman who was at st Johns, N. F., when
the schooner Lilly Dale arrived there that the boat
she brought In ,cGs one of the Arcties lie ooais
and tha, the oars were marked Arctic, all stories
to the contrary notwithstanding.
II is singular to sav the least, that no more De
finite account of this boat and of the condition In
which she was found has been published; Il thofe
who took refuge In this boat peri:hed In II, some
trace of their unhappy fate would naFe remained
The bodies of The unlortuuates could hardly have
been swept away, and the oars OF the boat been
left. The moet plausible supposit.on is. that the
occupants Of the boat were taken up BY some OUT
ward bound vessel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

IMPoRT TAST TO STOCK GRowERs.-In
looking through the exhibition of stock the Fair
Gtounds to- day, was particularly interested in ex-
ainlning the splendid mule and fine breeding mares
we'll as some beautiful blooded horses. They will
compare fayorsbly with the recent exhibitions at
New Haven Conn. or Brsttleboro', Vt.
One thing, however, noticed, which should be at
tended to by stock raiseTs If they would have their
animals perfec' and smooth in their limbs. Meny of
the horses ana mules too, have indications of lint
wind lis, SPAWN and sweeDy on their limbs. These
defects easily remedied and removed If taken in
time and nothing has proved successful as
the MEX CAN MUSTANG LINIMGNT.
1t also certain dy for saddle harness gals
sprains, bruises or scratches, and will remove film
from the eyes even after the sight is entirely OBJ
scured.
1t equally efcaeious for any complaint OF human
beings requiring an external application, such as
sores burns, bruises, chopped hands feet,
caked breasts, nipples piles, and infallible
remedy for rheumatism. Try 1T.
For sale in Richmond by PURCELL, LADD CO,
corner Main and l4th streets and by all dealers in
medicines no4-lmW4t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

Julius-sam, you're drunkhard; you're alters
drunk and your habits s loose, nigga, your habits
10 loose.
Sam-Well axe me dis den, how de debble am
my habit loose, when is tight all de tmei
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

affecting ROMANCE The whitehall (N. Yssk)
Snfonicle records the death Of young man named
Dennis sryan, from having his legs crushed BIZ car.
and adds:
After ms nangied limbs had been smputsted his
mind aroused to tbs terrible consciousness thef ks
must die and be implored the bystansers TO ..ssnd
for his Lucy" "WEere IL shef must - he, -
fore die-let me see her. and can dis in peas.5s
were his frequent Calculations and entreafies His
psrenis were asked what he mssnf--if he We mar
ned!-to which they replied that he was not "a
IBIS Lucy" 80 : = = -@-sl',
After his death, it came to light that he l.A bee.
married ABOUT three mouths to q lady beicnsine 10
one OF e1e hrst families in LansinbnrEn Hs vifs,s
parents had opposed their marriage on the rroupd cf
hs lass of means, and the Consequences q this -
sit.on was the young couple were clsndest,as, -,
te5, and their MARI risge kept profound s.cyet ~. -
Young Bryan had placed all his earnin - 1850, -
lands of his wife, it being their WSen Ss
had been accumulated, to publiclt apnounes tbsi,
marriage But alas! the day on ~6ich they "a
ness of offended parents. never arriyed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

PENNsyIvAyIA puDIIc WonKs.-Anotner thoH
Ia to be made to dispose of the main line OF the
public works of rcnnsylvanis. The Governor al.
nounces that "sealed proposals for the purchase OF
the said main line or any division thereof, VIII De
received at the Office of the Secretary oil the Com
ncxtn The proposals must state disiinctly whe
ther the bid 10 for the whole ne or part, and for
what part.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
m REMOVAL.-HAT, CAP. -
FUR STORE-RICHARD

MOORE, Hat manufacturer, and desler In Ha,I
Cars and Furs takes inform his and
the public that he has removed from his old stand
No 1877 Broad street, to one Of the new and ccmmo.
dious stores recently erected the Southern side of
Sroad, between 9TH and 5th streets No. 2O7.
In announcing his removal into larger and better
Warehouse. he likewise embraces the occasion to re-.
turn his sincere thanks those who have for 10 many
years extended to him their avors and bees assure
them, that he 10 now better prepared than ever TO
serve them.
Withou. entering details he would merely saw,
that his FALL GOODS were selected by himself IN
person, ard caLnot be surpassed for elegance or
cbeapness.
The Ladies particularly invited to call and ex-
anime bis stock Of Furs and chidren's Hats.
PREMIUM HATS S-The subscriber IL will be re-
membertd d, received the premium at the last 8 etc
Agricultural Fair. for Hats of HOME manufacture,
He still continues to make TO order, the latest and
most fashionable style of Hat, and as be employs
rome but the best workmen and uses the best stock
his manufacture cannot be exceled.
oc S0-lm
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MONT, ONE AND A HALF

- MILES EAST OF r ,CuMOND FOR SALE
offer for sale privately, my residence and farm in
HenTico county one and half miles ftom the cor
poratioa line, on the New Bridge Road ard nearly
opposite High Meadow" containing &c acres. all
under q fence The Dwelling is of brick, five
rooms two Closets and large lock loom The kich-
is SO brick. There i9 gardeners house lG By
80 feet and two stories with brick cellar the SIZE
Of the house for 81 oTns root crops, apples &C. The
barn is ~ by ~ feet with stabling for 10 head OF
horses and carriage room all under the sans roof,
besides there the necessary negroes houses. A
wei of the sweetest, coolest wafer bTicked up from
the bottom AM finished over the top by h0odsone
well house, situated convent ent to all the br dipes
ard farm yard. Besides, there three bCld un-
failing sprires bu rsHg from srace 90 feet square
surrounded by cool grove OF holly. oak ard other
trees, and would make q proper place of resort for
ladies and children to eat ice cream and g4mtol. IL
they tilted up, such places are in the neigh
torhood Of the Northern cities The greater part of
tie land hes been sshed and lined, and great al
of street dust aud manure hauled from Redmond Oh
It, There is Young orchard of 100 apple trees some
of which bare for the first time this year nearly 800
of which Wine Sap Apple. The remainder
sst OF 90 varieties of the most approved North
ern Apples; well selected Pesch orchard of mere
than 100 trees Aso 20 cherry trs of the best kind
apricot, plum, &c TIE place is sufficiently for
The purchaser To educate his children in Richmond.
The York aud Rich mond RAILROAD runs in few
hundred yards of the land.
For terms and price Apply to
JOHN H. PARKH!LL, or
GODDlN APPERSON,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
EIsK's PATENT METALLIC BURIAL

Il CASES-The subscriber keeps constantly on
hand assortment Of these BURIAL CASES
They extensively used, and possess advantages
all other Collins for transportation, posting
in vaults, for ordinary nte rmens They are made
of the most imptrishable materials, and are ena-
meied inside and out prevent corresion. When
properly cemeuted the bodies of the dead enclosed
in hem free from irruption of water, closed
against insects and may without offensive oGor be
transported to distant places. The remains of CAL
hcuD, Clay and Webster, were entombed in coffin.
Of his kind
The subscriber has also q lsrge supply Of WOOD
COFFlNS, and keeps On hand SHROUDS and every
requisite for Funerals He will attend Funerals and
furnish both Hearses and Carriages
oc 20 3in A. RFLVIN Governor at
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24

NAVAL PREPARATIoNs.-The National Inteli
gencer is not disposed to look upon the prepara.
tions going forward at the navy yards matter of
serious import. large portion of the squadron
lately on duty in the China seas is already on its
way home the Mediterranean squadron has been
absent more than two years; and 1t is not impro.
bable that ships on other stations require to be
relieved. These preparations may be directed to
that object, as it not unfrequently happens thet
many months occupied in providing crews and
other necessary outfit for vessels of war proceeding
to distant stations
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-24
MURDER IN BosToN.-The Boston Post tass fhA an
nexed account of murder, recently uart,d in

that city:
oa Mondsy, ahret O'Clock, sn alteration oecvr.
ed 10 sailor boardfn bouse s4i North street. fspt
BY John Butchers, between Richard e Leete, the =.
cond mate OF the new sAip John Eliot Thayer -
James Kelley, vhea the latter stabbed the 1,.n no
with dirk kntfe in the side, the knife epterin. bs
tween the hft and sixth ribs He had lust ieE NJ.
ship, sor d.rsar at Mr.. Butchera and msrfirs x ~
tey IN the entry, some words passed between The
two: vsSn Iesulted In hsht 1t is not distinctly
lnovn " hich struck first. An acoomplics OF eIisy
ns.sea M hicas was seen to strike Leete blow cver
"a neso with pewter pitcher as the fight progress.
90 Leete was getting the better OF his ssssiIsnts
wnen st the the oosiae5. interfered and parted them
act OF washing the blood from his face when Ks;Ia
approaches him frem behind and stabbed him ,ri,y
dirk knife. as above described making ,rannS s
about tive inches il depth. He immediatelv c,;.% ~
that he was stabbed, and Kelley and Hicks wasa ss
rested Leete lived about half an hour II ~
opinion OF those who knew the parties that -
tack was premeditated. a. ths deceased Jvs. ae At
quiet man. He had toia of being attacked in ths
street few nights previous by sans Of rod.e ~ .ae
heLey AYERS that he was kicked and abused bv Ls.,s
before he gave the fatal blow; but his stoIy i; s
corrohorated by any one present. AJ not