The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-28

through rom AlexandriAs bf1nefne four north
ern mails. Tho Clerks IN the post Office were On
10 their eyes letters and papers last night and
unless very expeditious, have not yet completx d
the assortmen: of the papers.
Mr. Henry Euis.-The accident 10 this gsntle
man last Monday afternoon, II is feared, wiIprGye
fatal as the shot entered the back of his head and
II ID feared penetrated the brain. We understand
cident after 1t occurred, that Mr.. Ellis, Mr..
hranch Huntington, and two other friends, were
hare hunting At Mr.. Jacob 8 Atlee's farm about S
miles east Of this city-that In going through the
"ooos, Mr.. Ellis being few steps In advance,
some OF the party jumped . hare, seeing which,
Mr.. Dunnington attempted to raise his gun to
nre Wnen It accidentally went of. depositng the
entile ioad In the back part of Mr.. Ellis head -
Mr.. Ellis Immediately exclaimed "oh! Branch,
you nave Killed me- and then fell. He was taken
20 tne residence OF DR.. johnson, and medical at.
tendance procured as speedily a. possible. Drs
farker, Caoeii and Gibson were in attendance on
the wounded man yesterday but II is greatly fear.
ed their combined skill win not be able to save
MN. Mr. Ellis has wife, but no children. Mr..
Dunningten and himself were intimate friends, and
the sufferings of Mr. D. are therefore very sreat.
Norel Feat On Monday last, Mr.. H. F. Cooke,
OF Goochland, travelled from Jude's Ferry to this
city, . distance of twenty two miles, IN sleigh
drawn by two mules. ON the frozen surface of the
canal, only leaving 1t to get around the locks. Mr.
c. represents the sleighing on the canal delight.
Aui, Auu cousueIS IL p6IIcctly sAIo. Wneu near
the city, number of men took passage in his
vehicle, which be drove down the canal and across
the basin, that being the extent Of the Ice road.
Such feat we venture to say, was never per.
formed in this latitude before.
Laborrs are having hard time of it for want
of something to do, and many of them are entirely
out of means to subsiss upon. The present win
ter has been much more severe upon them than
was the past, owing to the fact that they got in
debt last winter for rent, groceries and fuel, and
not being able to earn enough during the past
summer to Iquidate their indebtedness, have been
cut off from all credit this season. and of course
have thereby had their sufferings increased We
know several steady, hard working men in the
city, who have been reduced to beggary this win
ter because they had no means and no employment
when the hard spell set in. Depending upon their
daily earnings for the support of themselves and
families, they can i'll afford to lose an hour by bad
weather, and must always suffer when outdoor
operations are suspended for weeks at time.
Trotting Irack-We are authorised to say, by
responsible gentleman, that he is prepared to enter
into bond and security to pay ten per cent. per an.
mum on . trotting track in the neighborhood of
not be gotten up under such inducements, we shall
be disappointed. Persons familiar with the horse
stock of the North and that of the South, are con-
fdent that our stock, by training, can be made to
go equally as fast as that of the North and will
have the additional advantage of being more
lasting" AS soon as the weather opens, we pre-
sumo that the friends of fancy stock will make an
effort to secure q suitable location and lay off
course for trotting. If our farmers can rear trot-
ters that will bring feom $3.50 to 1000, we are
sure they will find 1t more profitable than raising
common stock at prices far less.
Rare Musical Treat-Many of our citizens will
doubt be gratified TO learn that Prof. Johnson's
Quartette Company, at the earnest solicitation of
members of the late Musical Convention and 9TH
er citizens, will give grand concert at Metropoli
Hall tonight, where all lovers of fine vocalism
should attend This concert, as we are inforHed
is intended as q compliment to Prof. j for the val
liable instructions he has given, and the active
part he has taken, in behalf of the poor and 1t Is
hoped and expected, that he will be greeted by
large and appreciative audience on this occasion
The programme for the evening Is rich and varied,
and should prove highly attractive to the lovers Of
music.
Narrow Escape-As negro man came dashing
along 18th street on horse at full speed yes
terday afternoon, the animal slipped and tell In
cross sing Franklin. catching the left leg of the
rider under him. Persons seeing the accident, has
tened to the assistance of the negro but found
that he had sustained serious injury by the fall
Wood is not as scarce now as it was last week
The Richmond aud Petersburg Railroad Company,
and the Central Company have each furnished
supplies for the poor and the country carts and
wagons are bringing 10 large amounts every day.
The price, however, continues high and but little
ter than at present.
day night last, for the benefit of the poor, was at
tended by large and intelligent audience, all Of
whom were highly delighted with the selections for
the evening, and the beauty and accuracy of their
execution. We have not been able to learn the
exact sum realized on the occasion, but have very
little doubt that the entertainment yielded at least
$500 to the poor of the city.
The Clooer Hill Company are sending in supplies
of coal as rapidly possible. A train was ex'
pecsed yesterday afternoon, heavily laden with
good lump coal.
The Richmond House was rented by auction, last
Monday, by Messrs. Goddn e. AppersoD, auction
GERS, for the sum Of $1,000 per annum. Mrs. Clai.
borne, we understand. Intends opening 1t, in goot
style, as soon as possible.
Sleighin9 continues to be fashionable, and il
participated in to great extent Several new ani
handsome turn OUTS have made their appearance
on the streets within few days past. II the
weather continues mild as that Of yesterday the
sport can last but q short time.
Theatre The interesting drama of the "CourieI
of LYONS or the Attack on the Mail. " founded on
story of actual occurrence in France will be pre-
sented tonight, and as the entire strength OF tht
company is to be cast in the piece, our play 60
ers may expect a rare intellectual treat. The en-
tertainment will conclude with the "Village Law
YER" in which Mr.. jefferson will personae th,
amusing character of Scout"
Open the Gutters-Every person should see ths
the street cutters before bis premises are cearet
of snow and ice in order to allow the waste wate
to fnd its way to the culverts without overdowinl
the sidew slks and crossings. few hours labo
spent in this way would soon clear the walks o
ice and snow and prevent accidents that may &C
cur by falls.
Fruits Of James Ripc.-We were yestefda,
shown block Of ice taken from James river, op
posite Col R. o Haskins' store, that measured i
| thickness sixteen inches. This we call, aprett
fair specimen of winter production, for the "sur
| ny South
Coal-Some Ct the coal dealers expect the ~
rival of traia to day. by the Danvilie road ladt
with coal from the Black Heath pits. The artici
| 10 very much needed, and when 1t comes VIII 6
| off like hot cakes.
!. Modrated.-The weather yesterday, was muc
warmer than for several days past, - conse
quence the snow disappeared rapidly but there
yet an abundance left in the streets to remind q
of the severity of the freesing spell throug
which We have just past The clouds locke
threatening In the afternoon, and the indication
were strong OF warm rain. A sudden thaw nov
would doubtless prove most destructive to bridge
and dams, - well ~ other property.
Stealing Ccats.-John Mason, free negro, VIII
out = register. was convicted before the May
| yesterday Of stealing articles from on board q
steamer Ben Sheppard, snd sent 70 the post 70
striped for his misdeeds.
| pagYant-A worthless free negro known
Thomas Lewis, was found drunk in the street n