The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-15
LOCAL MATTERS,

"Epicurean Saloon No. IA Main street near tbs
Market Bridge. II appeared from the evidence
given, that the deceased had for two or three
months been laboring under slight mental sberra-
ton and oflate It bad taken the form of mania for
sefdestruction. On Tuesday last Dr. Jackson
was called in to see him at his residence and foucd
him suffering from the effects Of Gas be said an
ounce of laudanum, taken the night before in
brandy. DR. J. administered the proper RENE
d.es' and when about leaving, asked Mr. Mander
II ne intended continuing his effort at suicide -
Herepiied that he did not and remarked that the
attempt was a very foolish one.
On Tuesday eveaing the deceas sed left his house
ana going to thel American Hotel about 7 O'Clock
engaged room for the night His family missing
him yesterday, several friends started In seareh
a gentleman saw his name on the register at
the American Hotel yesterday, and informed them
of the fact They went there. and found that Mr.
NJ had taken room there the evening before.
and upon inquiring of the servant who attended
tnat noor 1t was ascertained that he had not been
aoie to get into No. 80 during the day. They pro-
ceeded to the room, accompanied by the ieentan,an
OF the hotel, who was present and upon forcing
the door, found Mr.. Mapder, uudressed in bed. and
dead On the dressing table lay paper of strych-
nine and coloage bottle filled with water and
the following letter addressed to his wife:
MY Wie-Egy Wife:
Il am now about to leave you. / cannot bear
to see you suffer if what must come does come
Last year found me in better condition thai /
ever have been in. But oh what misery what
suffering! 1t has been my desire by close atten.
ton to business to get out of difficulty Have
daily made my mind more distasteful Vain nv
endeayor to see you safer It will take the value
OF Lenan, whom you SO dearly loved to get things
straight You will then have enough left 7 hone
you may be happy / live I will be refused |
sacrifice myself for your good. When your time
comes feel we will meet with sister Lucy In Hea-
ven. w nj JRn
On the back of the note were some business
directions to his wife, and the sentence business
with me was getting worse and worse" which
showed the cause of this act.
On the table in the room was the bible with the
leaves turned down at the 1lth and 18th chapters
or Ist John. The deceased showed the effects of
great agony before death. Drs. Wilson and ack.
son, who were present, pronounced the po ison to
os ssryennine The jury rendered verdict in
accordance with the facts.
MT Mander was well known TO the public as
the proprietor of & popular Eating Saloon, and
was very much esteemed by his friends He had
sunereo Tor some time from hypochondria, and
sought relief in that undiscovered country, from
whose bourne no traveller returns"
Increasing Salaries-The City Council at an ad.
Journed session last Tuesday passed an ordinance
increasing the salary of the Clerk of the Gas
works, MIR Harrison, from $500 to $1,000 per year,
and the salary of the Inspector, MIR. John H.
Knowles, from $1,000 to $1,000 per year.
Deer Hunt t-Several gentlemen In Henrico coun.
ty, succeeded last Tuesday afternoon in starting
Curtis Neck plantation. The deer was jumped in
swamp and made for the river, but had ran a
very short distance when he was fred at and
killed by an old huntsman.
Poor Sport.-Some mischievous chaps, in order
to annoy gentleman residing on Grace street. at
tached long cord to his door bell, and amused
themselves 5y giving an alarm which brought sew.
eral members of the family to the door before the
trick was detected.
Out Of Enployment-The severity of the uea-
ther has thrown number of laborers out of en-.
ployment Many of these persons have families
dependent on them, and will be compelled to suffer
unless aided by those who are more hountifplIy
blessed with worldly possessions.
The Musical Conuention was attended by a large
and intelligent audience last Tuesday night and
to the admirers of good vocalsm. the proceedings
were very interesting. Profs. Frost and johnson
delivered brief addresses which were well receiv-
ed and the singing was good. Our citizens seem
to DE awaking to the Importance of improving
church music, and it is therefore hoped that the
laSors of the Convention will result in something
practical and beneficial
Serious Accident Yesterday as Dr. Thomas Pol
lard was passing along 9th street on horseback,
and when nesrly opposite Phoenix Foundry
vicious dog sprang from the sidewalk and seized
his horse by the neck causing the animal to become
unmanageable The Doctor endeavored to beat the
dog with his whip, but in doing so he was thrown
TO the pavement and had his right wrist fractured
from which he is now confined to his room.
Skating is all the go with those who are fond Of
such sport, the river being frozen over from Rock
etts to Msyo's bridge, and all the water courses
thickiy covered with beautiful ice. Not few of
the new beginners have had many ups and downs
in starting, but none of them, SO far as we know.
have been seriously injured.
Countrteits s.-We have been shown a counter
terfeit ten dollar note the Central Bank of Viz,
ginia, which is SO well executed that most any
person unaecustomed to the detection of counter
felt money, would take it. notwithstanding the
fact that the plate is different from the genuine
one.
The Rough Places in the Virginia street pave
ment will be made smooth as soon as the weather
moderates sufficiently to thaw the earth, When
the paving was put down. the ground was barj
frozen, but in order to afford a dry walk To and
from the Danviile depot, the contractor pushed
ahead with the job, determining at the same t;ra
to make it good one before he gave it up.
Wild Ducks are scarcer on James river and ~ q
adjoining streams this season, than for MANY vaa,s
past At some of the old hunting erounds wbe,a
hundreds of red heads teal, maliard. etc bsvs
usually been killed before Christmas, comparative
ly few have been thus far Similar coronia;n
have been made in Maryland, but no cause bas
been ascribed for the scarcity.
Bad Company.-A lad. about fourteen years old
named James Toomes, made his appear ance before
the Mayor, yesterday. to answer the charge of
being of evil name and fame, and of associatine
with John Smith, notorious thief Having con.
suited the father of the boy, the Mayor determined
to commit him until Monday next by which time
it is hoped some arrangement can be made to send
him away from his present associates.
Bad Meat Willis a slave, the property of Fred
erck Anderson, was arraigned before the Mayor,
yesterday, to answer the charge Of stealing ham
of bacon from John F Mathews on Tuesday last
The evidence proved that the ham was hanging OF
Mr. s door, where the prisoner grabbed 1t and
ran off, but was pursued and captured He was
ordered to the post to be well striped
Man Trap The opening at the culvert northeast
corner of Main and 18th streets, is one of the most
dangerous man traps in the city. Some few eye-
nings since, gentleman, in passing down Gov
ernor street, tumbled into this pit, and besid. s
having his clothes torn, received one two severe
bruises
Fuel is becoming scarce In the city, and as a
consequence the poor suffering for the want OF
IL. Two or three of the railroad companies have
offered to bring down supplies of wood for the
needy, free of charge. if our citizens would send
force to the country and have 1t cut butt the Su.
perintendent of Streets finds IL very difficult to
procure hands to do the chopping What arrange
ments will be made to get the wood we know not
but suppose that the poor will not be allowed to
perish from cold, for want of persons to cut it.
Theatre Sheridan Knowles great tragedy o.
"Virginius' is TO be performed tonight Mr.. Proc.