The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-31
Local. MArrnns

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LOCAL xA1rnRs
Death from he handiins ef Fire Arm.--,, IT,.
day last distressing accident orrmrrss !. lues @
county, near Jackson, resuifinr 4. - -. = aouisa
promising lad about fourteen years 81 ase> Co.. -
Tally, SON Of Mr.. Overtou Tally, and two =. 49,
OF ms playmates, left his fathers house =, ~
morning, on hunting excursion After be;ns -
some time the dogs started hare and run = iO, -.
pne OF rails, and young Tally and his friends
coming up, they put down their loaded guns and
0egan 70 remove the rails to get ct their game-
1n men tney mad been at work some time, young
Iaiiy reached over the pile, caught the barrel Of
his gun near the muzzle in his hand and attempfed
10 draw It to him. but in doing 50 the cock Il Il
supposed. caught against something, and the ham
mer being drawn back, fell upon the cap, cansine
70 explode, and depositine the entire load in his
right arm just above the wrist seyerne the veins
muscles and bones. At the time of the accidept
tne parties were about one mile and half from
ME. Ianys which distance they walked as soon as
tne wounded lad could do so, and q physician was
then called in, but the hemorrhage had been 20
great that 1t was found impossible to create re-
action and the consequence was, that the poor boy
Dreamed his Last about 10 O'Clock that night We
unaeIstand from an acquaintance of the family
that George Tally was most exemplary youth
and was dearly beloved by all who knew him
Inns Is another sad warning against the use of
nre arms by boys, and we trust win be needed by
carefui hands, where every preeaufion is observed
nre arms are extremely dangerous How much
more SO, then, must they be in the hands Of lads
VINO are naturally thoughtless, and who have new.
er been taught the proper method of floafng hand
ing and carrying guns. We have several times
puohshed instructions in the use of fire arms for
the benefit of boys, which, If strictly observed
would prevent many accidents that now occur.
Aeeidents-A number Of accidents occurred in
the city on Saturday and Sunday morning, but
none Of them of very serious character The
streets were covered with thick sheet OF ice q
the time alluded to, which made outdoor opera.
tions extremely dangerous. On Saturday morning
gentleman fell when passing the Exchange Hotel,
and injured his head SO badly that physicians were
called in to attend him. A negro man fell near the
Theatre and his head striking the bricks with
great violence, he was knocked senseless. Various
other cases occurred with ladies and men, but none
of them were killed or crippled The hack and
omnibus horses were falling about the streets as If
drunk, and horsemen had to lead their animals to
guard against danger Yesterday forenoon old Sol
made his appearance, and in few hours there
after the northern sidewalks were cleared of ico
but covered with mud and wafer.
The GOuernor's Mansion has been handsomely
painted, papered and refurnished with new and
elegant furniture throughout. The dining room is
furnished in most complete style with the most
fashionable articles the parlors and reception
room are set off with carpetng, curtains mirrors
sofas, chairs ETC.. of neat design and excellent
finish, and the chambers are beautifully arranged
and furnished with great care to the comfort and
convenience of its occupants All in all, we have
never seen mansion fitted out with more taste
and neatness, than the Governors, and yet so en-
| tirely free from extravaganza or gaudiness.-
Every thing seems to have been selected for the
purpose for which it has been appropriated, and
| nothing unnecessary appears to have been pur.
chased. On passing through the building we felt
really gratified to see that some iberality had
been exhibited in preparing the residence of the
Governor of Virginia, for heretofore, the mansion
has been reflection uO0n the State Mr. .Tahn
Smith, uphosterer and paper hanger, has had the
entire planning and arranging of the rooms, and
has done great credit to his taste and skill in carry
ing out his plans. We understand that the paint
ing feeman Bod Both aa
mirable .workmen. Governor Wise is now in
town with his family, and viii be inaugurated n
Tuesday next. sr- esss<
Bcnsftof the Misses Iyson.-These popular young
ladies take benefit at the Theatre tonight The
bill is excellent and in which their talents win
be prominently brought before the public. The
benefciaries are deserving and have put forth
cry effort to please the public during that portion
of the which has passed. Talent, especially
in YOUTH where it promises to lift the possessOr in
to the higher walks of their profession should be
encouraged. 1t is to be hoped that the play-goers
of Richmond will not forget the claims of the la.
dies whose names are most prominent in the bills
tonight. Let there be full attendance.
Important to Stare O.onrs-A gentleman informs
that some few mornings since, while standing at
one of the railroad depots in this city, he saw a
free negro go to the ticket Office exhibit his free
papers, and then purchase passage ticket to a
neighboring town. Immediately after, he saw this
same negro furnish a servant with the ticket he
had procured, and the slave, instead of the free
negro left the If impositions of this sort
can be practced on the railroad companies by free
negNes, owners of slaves have no earthly security
for their property. We invite attention to the
subject as one of great importance to this commu-
nifty.
An Old Sail, calling himself Parnel Tar, was
found in mud hole in Rockets last Friday night,
drunk and asleep, and as he was unable 20 put
one foot before the other, the Watehmen had to
take him in their arms to the first station house,
where he was placed before the fire until thawed
and then locked up for the night The next morn
ing he was sent to the vessel on which he belonged
and placed in charge OF the Captain.
Sons of Tempaance-At the last meeting of
Springfield Division, No. l67, the following per
sons were elected to fill the various offices for the
ensuing quarter: James E. Riddick, w. p; Joseph
r. Roane, w. A; A. b. Woodfn, X. s.; William
Wilson, A. R. S.; John 81. Dickinson, Z. s; VIM
McAlIister t.; Robert E. Richardson, c.; John A.
Danny A c.; Robert B. Franklin, l. S.; John I.
Hicks, o. S.; A s. Lee, CHI; A. w. Richardson, p.
W. p. This Division meets in its own hall On
Church HILL and is in prosperous condition.
Ro6bay-On Friday night last the meat house Of
Mr. Richard Worthan, corner of LIST and Grace
Streets was forcibly entered and robbed of
twenty-five hogs which had been cut up ready for
sailing the day before.
An old paerant calling himself Adam Parting
ton doubtless near relative of the famous Mrs.
Partington, was taken to the cage last Friday
night and locked up Adam is a strolling vagrant.
both lame halt and deaf and if turned loose upon
the world this cold weather would probably perish
in short time. He was sent to the Poof house. |
Fancy Bau-Our readers viii bear in mind the
f.rcv hall TO come off In Goddins Hall tomorrow
NIGHT and secure tickets for the occasion. In adj
liton to the dancing, which will be under the d.
rection of Prof Duesberry, an admirable supper |
will be served fer the company.
Disorderly House-Granvile Montelle was ar
20 sns,yer the charge OF keeping disorderiy house,
and of threatening to do violence to John D. Per.
rim. one of the city watchmen Owing to ths ab.
sence of Witnesses the examination was postponed