The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-06
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Mr "A L. Eges residencs, In U--s, - - ....yt ~ - ~
death NJ Va pss accompanied at the time Of his
WE'VE months until within : - nesIsA aof
Mnen ne seemed to be regainfrie stre., 80 -.
ms resfives thought. bid fair 20 set III ,9 sno as
~ .a,.a.s were passing along the road conxers
lhS teose'her, When Suddenly Mr.. Brooks camr,s;
ed OF an unnatural heat surronnfs;,,. S::-nptsAn-
tainted Before medical aid could he ht.;,.s h, ana
was corpse such Is the uncertainty Of su life ne
In attempting to speak of s,,ch |. ,n.,.ns
Brooks, to say that he was warm heartea s. - ~.
and true friend, is but to repeat mai vS;h S Ss
been uttered by all who knew him. To s.y 49,
he was a man of fine sensibiltics, warm svmns .
thfes and kind heart is but TO saw what HE ,.hcI
Life illustrated To say that he was a Kind hus.
band, and affecfionate father, an agreeable com
panion and true friend would be no euIoov Of
one, who was dearly loved by all who knew
him, and whose highest aim was to dispel the
adverse clouds of others and she'd a halo of
happiness into the dark corners of poverty and
Woe Many suffering widow, many helpless
orphan, many destitute man, have received .
liberal share of his bard earned means. with a re.
gret on his part that he had no more to Civ Aell
IN all ne was generous, charitable and confiding-
an honest man, the noblest work of God ssz,ssa
aE. Brooks was about 45 years of age, and .
printer by trade, having served his time in the
Compiler office of this city For the Dast four YEA
he has been connected with the Dispatch Office In
various positions, In all of which he discharged his
duty faithfully and to the best of his ability He
saa oeen member OF the Light Infanty Blues for
y
also an Odd Fellow and Druid. We believe he
was not member of any church, nor did he make
any profession of religion, but he ayowed feryent
faith IN the wisdom and justice of an al-wise Pro
Videnee.
MIR. BROOKS leaves heartstrieken wife and
three Children to lament the early death of husband
and father. May he rest in peacei Z 4 a,15s
Serious Accide.a.-Yesterday morning between
the hours OF IL and 12 o'clock lad about IA wears
OF age, named PHILIP ALEXANDER, employed as q
and Gr,,k khax,, n
Once, met with very serious accident He was
geing down Main street on business and seeing a
carriage pass, attempted to Jump behind it, but in
dong SO had lis lett leg caught between the spokes
OF the wheel and badly broken between the ankle
and knee. lie was taken into the store of Messrs.
Purcell, Ladd & Co., and after receiving the neces
sary medical aid from Drs Little and Trent. was
removed 10 the resdence Of his parents, corner of
Broad and 9Th streets.
Examination Of Robinson William Robinson.
charged with shooting and killing William Horny,
slave to ]. y. B. Finsley, was examined before tie
County Court of Henrieo yesterday, on the charge
Robinson stated that being lett ON his brothers
premises last Saturday night to take of it, he
heard noise, and on going down, discovered the
negro in the kitchen. He Immediately ordered
him Off, and supposing that he had gone, went into
the house. Some short time after he again heard
noise, and on starting down to ascertain the cause
found William in the yard. He told him to leave
the premises, and as the fellow did not seem dis
posed to obey, he (Robinson) cooked his gun to
frghten hini The negro then moved off, Robinson
following him, until nearing the gate, when he
wheeled around and attempted to seize the gun
Robinson does not know how the trigger was
pulled, but the gun went off at that time depositng
the whole load in the poor fellow heart, killing
him Instantly Soon after the occurrence Robin
son informed his brother aud Mr. Tompkins of it,
and Dr. Minor was then sent for.
After hearing the evidence the cause of the de.
fence was argued by Messrs. Williams, Nance and
Minor, Mr.. John B. Young appearing for the prose
cution. The cause was then given TO the court
who promptly acquitted the accused.
Sta55ing-Jesiah Jackson was arrested and Ia
ken before the Mayor yesterday morning, to an
swer the charge of maliciously stabbins William
Fl Via, on the 4th inst We append the substance
of the evidence elected
William H. Via stated that friend and himself
went into John Dryers grocery on 18th street,
and while there Jackson began q quarrel, and
picked mp pitcher to strike him " told him to
stand Off, hewanted nothing to do with him. A
short time after, Jackson and his friend left the
house, ard V. started for home on l7th street
When nearly opposite his own house, Jackson told
Via he would knock his teeth down his throat. Via
replied do it as soon as You please jackson
then stabbed him in the back part of the left arm,
John Dwyer said that Franklin was the man
who made the most noise in his house. He saw
Jackson pick up the pitcher, but did not know who
he intended to strike with it.
Anderson Grubhs saw jackson and Franklin on
the sidewalk near his house. Via was then stand
ing in the street. Heard Via say beat me if You
choose, or strike me if you choose" Saw Jackson
and Franklin walk towards Via. Witness stepped
back in his house and called Mr.. Gill. When he
returned, the parties were going towards Was
house. Mr.. Gill and himself followed ON. He
then saw Jackson make lick at Via, and walk on.
When he got to Via he found he had been stabbed.
Did not see the knife. Saw stick in Was hand.
Did not see Via strike at Jackson. Could have
seen a stick if Via had had one
James Gill confirmed the statement made by
Grubbs. When the parties got nearly opposite
Was house he saw Via throw off his oyercoat and
turn around AS he did so Jackson made blow
at him. Saw no knife or stick.
Col Evans counsel for the accused, introduced
Stephen Franklin as witness for the defence.
Franklin stated that jackson, another man and
himself went into Dwyer's and drank. jackson
and himself then set down by the stove. shortly
after Via, Archer, Pae and one or two more came
in and Jackson and Pae got into dispute. Via
made at Jackson and j. seized the pitcher and
backed into the corner. The witness then let the
room for short time, and on his return found that
the quarrel had ended. Jackson and himself star
ted down the street. They were oyertaken ny
Via who began to abuse JACKSON and threatened 70
III him, after Jacksons telling him he was then IN
the street and TO whip him if he could. Via I'm
nediately went into house, procured stick,
came back and struck al Jackson twice; jackson
then struck him. but saw no knife.
The evidence being at an end, Col Eyans ASKED
for the discharge OF the prisoner ON the ground.
that the oflenee had not been ptoyes, and thaI
jackson was acting ON the defensive.
: The Mayor declined TO discharge the accused,
but remanied him to jail for examiuation sefofe
the Hastings Court which sits next week
Night School for pprentices--Many OF our read
ers wi II doubtless be gratifed to iearr tnat the
Board of Managers of the Virginia Me0 snns an
s;itute have engaged the services Of Mr. Buhho -,
so faYorably know as teacher in this cuy, and
win open a night school for apprentices Ia tne
basement room of the Uniyersalist ehuscn, on
Monday night next, at O'Clock. Every nfemoer
of the Institute who feels disposed s. do so can az
tend this school free of charge, Al it has been es
tablshed for their exclusive benefit Appren1ees
who are not now members, can procure eeruneAssss ~
of membership by calling on any member oI .h .hs
Night School Committee, or the Secretary Oh VI
Institute and paying $1.50 the first year sAad ~
per year thereafter. This certificate VIII ALSO ch
title them to the benefit of the Library BOW ~
operation, the Lectures and Exhibitions In
school viii be open three nights in each Week. me
sessions to be of three hours duration. MasseI
Mechanics who have apprentices should see tnes
they become members Of the Institute and attend
this school regularly, for the want Of edcation has
certainly proved great draw back TO the mechan'
les of the South The cost Of the tuition per scholar
Is SO very tri1ing that no man who has any re-
gard for the welfare aud usefulness Of hfs appren'
tiees win hesitate to pay Il and send thdm TO the
school ,.tss ssssess 9fs6s ss g
dajasted--The warrant against Collar G. Fra