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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-28
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j. S6GLAssES.--AF JAHNKE, op7s-
CAN, 7sk Main street-I have opened q new lot Of
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Glasses, In Gold and Steel frames
lRuarantee 10 suit. with these superior Glasses.
any person 10 whose vision optical aid can be ap-
piled.
The public are requested to call and examine.
Brazilian Pebble and other Glasses flled In Old
frames. AZ JAHNkE,
NOS 7Sl< Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-28

HM FOR RENT.-The SMITH AND
"a CARRIAGE SHOP on Franklin street. oppo-
site my Factory. now occupied by Does Brother.
Also, number of ROOMS in good locations for rent
Possession given on LIST January $50
de Gets EDW MCADAM
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Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

CHILD PoIsonINe AT SAN RAPnAEL.-The
San Francisco Telegram of Tuesday, gives
the following particulars of a case of child
poisoning at San Raphael, Marin county:
man named Walter Skdmore. and his
wife, Spanish woman, had child some
three weeks ago. On Sunday she laid the
child down in a room and went into the ad-
joining apartment to dress herself While
thus occupied Skidmore entered the apart
ment with the child. The woman hearing
the latter cry out, rushed in exclamin9,
"Skidmore, you have poisoned my child"
She took the child in her arms and attempt
ed to go for doctor, but was prevented by
her husband who held her back Finally,
he consented to 60 for the physician: the
latter came, and found strychnine in the
child's mouth and upon its lips, and so far
gone that it could not possibly live He i'm
medlately went for the coroner. Subsequent
TO the arrival of the latter, the child died
Yesterday morning an inquest was held, and
the jury returned verkicJ to the effect thai
the child died from the effects of strychnine
administered by Walter Skidmore. The lat
ter meanwhile had made his escape, but
warrant was Immediately issued for his ar
rest. Mr.. Harris, of San Rafael, arrived il
town to day with the warrant in search a
Skidmore, it being the general impre so
that he had fed 10 this city.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

Ill FEELING BErwE EES ST LOUIS REPORTERS
AND PoLcENEN.-A good deal of i'll feeling
exists between the newspaper reporters and
the police of st, Louis A correspondent of
the Alta says that a regular knock down and
drag out had taken place at the lower sta
tion house, followed by general order that
no "d-n itemizer be hereafter admitted into
the police quarters" The personal collision
referred to, took place between the local of
the Republican and policeman The former
having commented rather severely upon some
official conduct of the latter, received "cuss-
ing which he did not exactly relish and in a
gallant attempt to cram the offensive re-
marks down the policeman's throat he met
with violent opposition. A lively tussel en-
sued, in which the item man got his right in
under the policeman's ear, and laid him out
''as fiat as founder" The latter regained
his feet and attempted to draw his revolver,
but the parties were separated before any
damage, beyond couple of bruised physi-
! ognomies was sustained.
The itemizers OF the several papers are "in
arms and eager for the fray" They continue
to write the most savage paragraphs about
the police, and swear to triumph or perish in
the attempt Meantime the city govern
ment goes on rs usual
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08
A ST. LOUIS correspondent says /:

Murder will out, and so, too, it appears,
Will robbery. Three years ago, n man named
David hepner (have you not heard of that
name in California p committed robbery in
Cuyahoga county, Ohio He pocketed the
snug sum Of one thousand dollars, the pro.
Rerty OF Charles Parsons and disappeared.
Efforts were made to bring him to justice
but all clue to his whereabouts were nm
known until day or two since. when he
made his appearance in st. Louis. He was
at once recognized and arrested, and is now
in limbo, awaiting a requisition from The
Governor OF Ohio. 1t is said the evidence oi
the rascals guilt is easily procured.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08
Am Importnnt Renort.

The report Of the Grand Jury, in another
portion Of the paper, needs but little com
ment 1t explains itself, and will no doubt
be auentiyely read by every intelligent man
in the community. A considerable portion
of the report is devoted to matters connected
with the financial condition of the county.
/ 1t would seem that there has been great i'm
providence in the management of the public
funds, and particularly in regard to the out
lays for the County Hospital A general re-
view of the contracts heretofore made for the
superintendance and management of the Hos.
pital is given, with more especial account
of the existing contract with DR. Geller and
the manner in which he has fulfilled lis du-
ties The report Of the subcommittee sent
to examine the Hospital and inquire into its
affairs, which report is adopted and endorsed
by the Grand Jury, is not calculated TO re-
fleet any credit upon DR.. Geller. 1t exhibits
a state Of things which must startle and
arouse the public mind. The Grand Jury,
upon their oaths have stated facts which
show plain disregard and violation of his
contract by the County Physician, and not
only so but also IN utter want of humanity
in the treatment Of bis patients. They also
very strongly intimate that persons have
been received into the Hospital and the coun-
ty charged with their support, who had no
business to be there. Notwithstanding all
this, and it may be in ignorance of these facts,
the Board of Supervisors have ordered Dr.
Seller to be paid some eighteen thousand
dollars in full, we believe, ofall demands for
ten months of his term. which runs for two
months longer. Whether he is to be paid on
the bills aecruing within those two months,
without question or demur by the Board of
Supervisors, remains to be seen.
The Report also alludes to the enormous
fees charged under the present laws, by GER
tain Of the County Officers, and presents the
subject in light not to be dsregarded 10y
the taxpaying community. 1t is to be hoped
that the evil complained of may be remedied
at the coming session of the Legislature
There are various other important matters
treated ofat length in the Report, which we
shall not allude to at present.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

Tue "PEoPIEs' PRoTECrIvE UNION in
San Francisco have nominated ]. D. Pierson
Tor the State Senate, and have adopted plat
form in which they say, "it is eminently
necessary that they should be represented in
the next Legislature by delegate who will
introduce and advocate all measures caleula.
ted to check. if not totally to restrain the
influx into this State Of Cody labor" They
also claim that it is the duty of the next
Legislature to so alter and amend several of
the existing statutes, that they will not un.
justly oppress and spoliate the laborer and
mechanic"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

Coon WATER IN Los ANGELEs.-The poi.
soning of dogs in the streets is dangerous
and disgusting practice, requiring the atten-
tion of the city authorities Poison is thrown
on the streets for dogs, which after eating
resort to the water ditch, where their poison.
ed bodies decay in the water, which is used
Tor the table and culinary purposes It is
disgusting to walk along the ditch in the
morning and notice the number Of dead dogs
IN the water Vinevard.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

INDIAN OUTRAGEs ON THE OVERLAND ROUTE.
-Suttons Station in Arizona, was attacked
by Indians on the night of the l4th ult-
They set fire to the house of Mr. Sutton
(who was absent) and wounded the station
keeper and one of Mr. Sutton's sons. with
arrows. The fire was extinguished by the
inmates of the house. The Indians drove off
number of horses and mules belonging to
the Overland Mail Company On the same
night they attacked another station, and were
driven off.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

HIGHwAY RoBBERY.-"Kentuc of Bran
dy City, was little below St Joe Bar
North Yuba, on Monday, and on his way
home, when stranger met him ard demand
ed an immediate transfer Of "Kentucks'
available. His sack, containing $40, was
handed over, and the parties went their
ways-Sierra Democrat.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

LIE plea of insanity Is very convenient
ana often successful to those who happen to
10 iail wlthin the meshes of the law We
recall to mind the following names of ner.
sons for whom this plea has been urged
within few years past; Huntington the
iorgerer, Mary Hartung, Mrs. Robinson vii.
lard Clark of New Haven, Plumer, the mu-
tlneer, Dr.. Graham, Captain Holmes, of Me.
Washington Smith and old "Ossawattomie
Brown. ."-Erehange
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

INFORMATION WANrED.-Any person who
can give information Of the whereabouts of
Alexander Webb, will confer a great obliga-
tion upon his relatives and friends He left
Adams county, Illinois, ls49, and for the
past five years has not been heard from.
Address Journal office, Yreka.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

Mr. SNIzER, one of the old settlers Of Mis-
souFi' was burned to death recently, at his
residence in Lewis county in that State. His
house caught fire, and the flames spread so
rapidly that he was unable to escape from
the ruins.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

InE military companies Of San Francisco
VIII await the action Of the next Legislature
on the militia bill, before proceeding to or
game battalion. In the meantime it is
proposed to establish an armorv of sufficient
capacity for battalion drill.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

Arnn inquest held in San Francisco, on
the body Of Gerry Paige, {" Dow, Jr.') the
verdict of the coroner's jury was that his
death was the result of intemperanee and
disspation.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

The Los Angeles Star reports the arrival of
Mr.. B. Bachman, from Salt Lake, with 500
head Of cattle. He made the trip in about
month, and lost but seven of his cattle on
the road.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

THE LATE HOMICIDE IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Telegram has the following particulars
Of the manner in which Mr. Thomas Raleigh
Mahan was killed on Monday night, at the
Bella Union:
Deceased was member of the Ethiopian
Band Of Minstres, recently playing at that
house, and was behind the scenes when one
Frederick Gilmore came in contrary to the
rules of the place At the same instant. Mr.
Frank Hussey, also one of the band, came
off the stage palpitating with his recent ex
ertions, and was seized 10y Gilmore. who was
partially intoxicated, and asked Mr.. Hussey
II he was strongP or words TO that effect
and commenced shaking him. This iriated
Hussey, who requested him to desist-saying
that he was tired. Gilmore, however, be-
came more violent, and finally furious, and
drew poignard, which Mahan perceiYing.
caught him by the arm. Another person
also attempted to seize him, but he struggled
so violently as to cause Hussey TO fear that
he would succeed, when being near his trunk.
Hussey put in his hand and took out small
sized five shooter, and Immediately turned
towards the parties, when the pistol was dis
charged and the ball passed through the
body of Mahan, killing him almost instantly.
The deceased was native Of Philadelphia,
about 27 or % years of age and unmarried.
He came to this country in lS49. has lived at
Nevada and elsewhere in the State and for
some time he followed his trade, that of
tailor. Hussey and the deceased have long
been intimate friends, and his last murmured
word was the fond name of friendship with
which he usually addressed his chum and al
most brother.
Mahan was a member of the Masonic fra
ternity, and will be buried according to the
solemnities of that order. The Coroner found
amongst the effects of the deceased cerifi-
Gates Of deposit for S4065 a diamond pin
worth between $400 and $500, and gold
watch, also very valuable, all Of which has
been put in charge of the Public Admins
TRAITOR 81
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. sth.

A BIG Freur.-At the Universal restaurant
bn the corner of First aud B street, at about
half past two o'clock yesterday morning, a
general fight. of desperate character, occur
red between party of Mexicans, in which
reyolvers and knives were drawn, and seven
teen shots fired One man was shot through
the arm and the other received slight flesh
wound from a pistol ball These two were
arrested during the melee. The others es-
capped, and may or may not be injured The
cause Of the difficulty is unknown, and the
parties are strangers to the police, with the
exception of one of the two arrested, who
has served term in the States Prison. In
making the arrests, one of the policemen,
Mr. O'Conner, was shot at by his prisoner,
who was soon after disarmed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08
LEAvIYo THE "OLD Domxlox.n--The LII

erty tVa) Sentinel of recent da tc, says:
During the past week, some twenty fami-
lies have passed through this place en- route
Tor the Great West. The spirit of emigra.
uon appears to have possessed our people
VhlS iall to degree that threatens the spec
uy aepopulaton of the "Old Dominion" 4"
scarcely day passes in which the revolving
tanr3 ""eeIs ol the emigrants wagon are not
he"ru rumoling through our streets
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

a TELEGRAM received by gentleman in
San Francisco states that the snow on the
mountains near Washoe is four feet deep
Attempts are being made to break through
the trail from Plaeeryille to the new mining
region Provisions are very high at washoe,
Hour being quoted at $50 per ewt., potatoes
twenty-five cents per pound, and other arti.
cles in proportion.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

"PRoEssoR " Poulton, who was recently
tarred and feathered in Saratoga county. n.
Y, on account of his having eloped with a
young lady while he had a wife living, has
got into trouble again, having been arrested
at Rochester for setting fire to a room which
he occupied at the New England House.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

HE Black Hussars, an Independent militia
ry company in San saancisco, viii hold an
election for officers on the 10th inst, and
organize unker the State law.
An Anti Profane Society has been formed
at Michigan Bluff, and great numbers have
Joined it
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

DrrurY Sheriff Crutchen, of Placer county,
has taken TO the State Prison James Smith,
convicted of felony, who afterwards escaped
from the iail of that county, but was recap
tnrsd in .Inolumne.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

TuEArER- Madame Biscaccianu makes
her second appearance this evening. Her
selection Of pieces for the nights perform
ance are principally from the great masters,
iuterluded with the simpler melodies. The
enthusiasm awakened by her first appearance
seems to be in no degree abated in the public
mind, and doubtless there will be another
grand rush for the Theater. We would al
wise those desirous of attending to secur,
their tickets early-the sooner the better
Madame Biscaccianti will sing, this evening
some of the pieces with which she has charm
ed the great audiences Of Europe. We know
not whether they will please so well here,
but the soul of Music being everywhere the
same, we see no reason why they should not.
We are quite certain, at any rate, that there
is a very considerable and we'll cultivated
taste in Marysyille for the higher order Of
music.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

THREE young men named Keiting, Tucker
and Wilson, were arrested Nov. 18th, in St.
Louis, Mo, on the charge of victimizing the
banking house Of j. j. Anderson. bv means
OF two forged checks, each calling for $500
1t was while in the act of attempting to ne
gotiate third check for $500 that the par
ties were arrested.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

The decision Of Judge Hoffman in the
Scherrback case has created considerable ex-
eitement among the property holders in San
Francisco. The property, says the Telegram,
covered by the Scherrback claim is worth, at
the lowest calculation, $4,000 900.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

A NouNe man named c. G. Ward was gar
roted lately in ST. Louis, No, and robbed Of
gold watch and some money. His arms
were lashed together by strong cord, and
chloroform administered to him. He lay in
this condition in the street. two or three
hours The Republican says that the row.
dies st Louis become more daring every
property.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

A LIBEL suit against the proprietors of The
Cincinnati Times, which had been in the
courts six years, has resulted in verdict Of
ten mills damages.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

LATER FROM THE NoRTu.-By the steamer
Columbia, which arrived at San Francisco on
Tuesday later advices have been received
from the North
The Judds have had their trial at Crescent
City, for the murder Of Rotheuheim, in 1857.
and have been discharged. The Crescent
City Herald says they have almost bank
rupted the county, and are now turned loose
to again violate the laws of God and man.
They are known to be notorious scoundres
and are fit subjects for Lynch law.
desperate fight about squaw had taken
place in Upper Mattole Humboldt county,
between Thomas Griffith and man named
Armstrong. in which both were severely
wounded. They fought with pistols and
! knives
At Wilmington, Southern Oregon, on the
18th ult., young man named Rogers, was
shot and mortally wounded, by Mexican
named Emanuel. The murderer escaped.
The Humboldt Times says: The sloops on
the bay are now busy in bringing salmon
from the fisheries to this place, whence it is
shipped 10 San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

AK insane man from Knights Ferry. named
Connor has been arrested in Stockton. He
insists that he is followed by crowd Of men
who seek to take his life. and imagnes that
preparations are being made for his exeeu
4;or
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

MAsoYIc.-On Monday evening, December
9th, the following were elected officers Of
Gravel Range Lodge No. SO F. and a. NJ, at
CamPtonville, for the ensuing year:
J. P. Brown. W. MIG. Mcclellan. S. W;
W. II. FOye, J. "; W Stevenson, Treasurer :
r. Munt, Sec'y.; J. E. Fuller, S. D.; NJ Liss-
ner, J. D.; W. L. Gibson, c. D. Turner Stew
ards; J. IL. Beaman, Marshal; G. W. Walton.
Tyler
Installation ceremony will be performed
by W. Elweh, P. NJ, on Monday evening.
December l9lh.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

DunrSe the past month, the coin turned
ont at the Mint was Double eagles, s9oo,-
900; eagles, s2O,OoO half eagles, Sl7,5oo;
quarter eagles $4,000; half dollars, S42, 600.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

YerkA will be lighted with gas in three or
four weeks.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

A MAN who won't take paper, because he
can borrow one, has invented machine with
which he can cook his dinner by the smoke
Of his neighbor's chimney
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

The Los Angeles Vineyard states that O.
W. Childs, of that place. has raised a sweet
potato weighing is pounds
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

LIABILITY OF STEAMBOAT owNERs.-In the
Circuit Court of Louisville, Ky, suit was
lately brought by a merchant of that city
against the steamer Glendy Burke, for the
loss a considerable quantity of molasses,
thrown overheard while the steamer was
aground, and resulted in a verdict and iudg-
ment awarding the plaintiff s5,40O the
amount of damage alleged to have been sus.
tanned. The court held that to justify the
throwing overheard Of the molasses, the de-
fendant must show that the grounding was
unavoidable, and that it is not sufficient for
them to say that the boat was driven on
known bar by forces of an extraordinary
wind or the ordinary current of the river
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

CoURr OF SESSIONS, YESTERDAY People VS.
Jas. Smith, assault with intent to commit
murder. Jury hung.
People vs.. James Skelton. Plea Of insanity
entered. Case continued until to day at 10
A. h.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08
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Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-08

- HOMICIDE N SAcRAMENTo.-About half
past twelve o'clock on Tuesday, q fight oc-
CURED in Sacramento. between Henry NJ.
Hughes, a runner for the steamer Dashaway,
and Jack Roberts alias San Juan Jack, a
runner for the steamer Princess, which re.
suited in the death Of Hughes. 1t appears,
says the Standard, that the parties, who are
well known at San Francisco in the capacity
of runners, came to this city on the rival
steamers and arrived yesterday morning,
when they at once commenced TRADE OF
abuse toward each other with that unre-
strained freedom Of tongue and profuseness
Of villainous epithets common to the runners
of San Francisco and equalled only by the
fish mongers of Bilhngsgate. From an ear
" hour in the morning until nearly noon
they followed each other around, accompan-
led by a crowd of hackers and friends urging
them on to combat. At last Hughes, pow
erfnl, athletic man, dealt Roberts severe
blow in the face, which staggered him, and
as soon as he recovered they chnched, had a
tussel and fell. While they were down.
several of Hughes party kicked Roberts,
and urged Hughes on. When they arose
Hughes caught Roberts around the body aud
beat him over. so that he was unable TO raise
his head while in that position Roberts
drew pistol and shot Hughes The ball
entered the pit of the stomach and passed
upward, inficting a fatal wound. Roberts
was arrested by officer Kyser, and taken to
the station house. The wounded man was
carried to the cabin Of the steamer Dashaway.
where he was attended by Dr. Simmons and
other physicians, but their skill was unavail-
ing he died in few minutes afterward.-
lie was native of Boston, and aged about
Ss years. He has brother residing in the
interior The remains were removed to the
Coroners office. An inquest was commenced
last evening, and will be concluded TO day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09

Oct. 21st, 1859.