Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-01-01


Messenger. to state that n""onnt of tho nnHv"da-
bic delays they have met with, in their new arrange
ment OF that work. for tho present year the lnnunry
number will not be issued until the 10th or 18th or the
month.
DEATH FROM rRE HANDLING OF FIRE ARMS
On Tueslav las; distressing accident occurred III
Iouisa county nrar Jackson resulting in the death
of a promising lad about fourteen years OF age
George Tally son Of Mr.. Ov.rton Tally, and two or
three nf his playmatcs, left his fathers honse in the
morning, on q hunting excursion after being out
some time. the dogs started hare and run 1t nto
nile of rails and young Tally and his friends coming
p they put down their '"aded guns end began In re.
move the rails tn yet at their game. When they had
been at work time, young IHlty reached over
the pile caught the barrel ohis gun near the mzZe'
in bis hand and attempted to draw 1t To him, but III
doing so the cock, il is supposed, caught against
something and the hammer being drawn back, tell
upon the cup, causing il to explode, and deposltlng
the entire load III his right arm just above the wrist
severing the veins, muscles and BONES AT the tline
uf the accident the parties were about one mile anu
n half from Mr.. Tally's which Distance they walked
rs soon rs tue wounded lad could DO 40, and phys-
CHM was then called i'll, but the heInorrhage had been
80 reat that il found impossible 10 create re-
action and the consequence was that the poor boy
breathcd his last about 10 O'Clock that night. We
understand from Oh acquaintance OF the family that
George Tally was exemplary youth aud was
dearly beloved by NIL who knew him.
This ia another -ad warning against the use Of lire
arms by boys? Hill Wt lGGSl III VIC
throughout the country. Even i'll the most careful
hands where every precaution is observed, hre ara
are extremely dangerous. How much more so then,
mus, they bc ia the hands Vi lads who are naturally
thouh!lrss and who have been taught the pro-
per method of loading, handling and carrying guns.
We have several timos published Instructions III the
use of firearms COR the benefit Of boys, which, il
strictly observed would prevent many accidents that
now occur
4 - haa hean han I
painted, papcred and refurnished with new and ele
! giant furniture throughout. The dining room IL fur
nishod in most complete style with the most fashion
able articles: the parors and reception room nre 90
oil with carpeting, curians mirrors. sofas, chars
etc, OF neat design and excellent finish, and TN
chambers are beautifully arranged aud furnished wtt
great care TO the comfort and convenielce OF lis oc
| cupanIs. All in all, we have never seen mansion
fitted out with taste and nraness than the Gov
prnors, and yet so entirely free from extravaganza
| or gaudiness. Every thing seems 10 have been sc
lccted for the purpose for which it has been nppro
priated, and nothing unnecessary appears To have
been purchased. On passing through the bulIdn!
we felt really gratihed to that some beraliiy hn
been exhibited in preparing the residence OF the Gov
ernor of Virginia, for, heretofore, the mansion ha
been reflection upon the State. Mr. John Z. Smith
Gpho!s,er aad paper hanger, has had the enra plan
ming and srrangng CT the rooua, and has done grea
credit to his taste and ski in carrying nut his plan
We understand that the painting WA executed b
Mr.. s. Y. Landrum, and the carpentering by Captai
sam. Freeman, both admirable worknen. Govern,
Wise is now in town with his family aud will be IL
augurated to-day. January lst.-l Dispatch.