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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-23

Charleston, August 20-In consequence of
the abatement of the cholera at New York,
the quarantine of vessels arriving from that
port has been modified so as to admit them
Immediately, if no sickness is on board.
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Death Warrant Signed.

Harrisburg, Aug 20.-A death warrant for
the execution of Richard Thairweh convicted
of the murder of Houserhan, in Fayette coun-
ty some time ago, was signed to-day. His
execution will take place on Monday, the first
day of October next. In this case it will be
noticed that for the first time the custom of
hanging men on Friday, popularity known as
''hangman's day" has been disregarded
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-29

TonAcCo AND ANrMALs-A QUESTION
AXswEREp.-S Some tanatical spiritualist
having offered in the Providence Conven-
ton q resolution condemning such "ani-
NAL" propcnsities as the love for tobacco
and whisky, Mr.. Chase vindicated the ami
nal creation from some Of the implications
of the resolution, desiring to have some
person name to him the particular animals
to which 4 man could be compared when
in the practice OF many of his vices. To
his query" What animal is like man
who INDUCES himself with whisky and to-
bacco t"-somc one in the house respond
ed &" A goat" to the great merriment of
all in the room. And Mr.. Chase subsidized.
Another brother said he had been using
tobacco thirty years, and knew it didn't
hurt him.
The third replied that if the second
hadn't used it there was no telling what
great things he might have achieved.
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The Tragedy at 81. Paula Young
Wife Accidentally Killed by her
Husband.
From the 81, Paul Pioneer, August q.

From the 81. Paul Pioneer August q.
One Of the saddest and most melancholy
events that has occurred in this city for a
long time took place yesterday morning
at go o'clock, at the Mansion House, on
WabaShaw street, in which a young and
happy wife was suddculy killed by the ac-
cidcntal discharge OF pistol in the hands
of her husband. The tragic occurrence
shed pail of gloom and grief over all
who were more Immediately connected
with the unfortunate wife, thus cut off in
the bloom of her youth, and the even more
unhappy husband, who was the uninten-
tional cause of the dreadful calamity, and
whose grief, under the distressing circum-
stances, borders on the agony of despair !;
and the whole city was impressed with the
painful particulars Of the mournful catas-
trophe.
From the evidence presented at the in
quest it appears that about three months
ago Mr.. NJ. A. Hawkes., a native at Mar
blchcad, Mass, but latterly of Chicago,
came to St. Paul for the benefit of his
health, and since then has been stopping
at the Mansion House. Some three weeks
since Mrs. Hawkes. came to this city to
Join her husband, who anxiously awaited
her coming, and to whom he has been de-
votcdly attached. During the three weeks
past, the husband and wife, who have been
but eight or ten months married, were, as
he stated to friend, really spending their
honeymoon. Together they visited the
lakes. Wherever the husband went the
wife accompanied him, and every evening
was spent in her company. Such is the
uniform testimony of all who were init
mate with Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkes., and
whose conduct and reputation have been
entirely beyond the shadow of reproach.
Yesterday morning the husband and
wife went down to breakfast at the Man
sion House in their usual good spirits. AT
ter returning to their room, Mr.. Hawkes.
took out one of two pistols which he pos
scssed, and began to clean and oil it, his
wife in the mean time, seated in a rocking
chair, was engaged in sewing. One of the
servants in the house was in and out of the
room during this time, and having adjust
ed the furniture, she had returned with a
pitcher of water, and was standing in the
corner few feet from the chair occupied
by Mrs. Hawkes., when She heard the re-
port OF the pistol, and looking round, saw
the lady leap from her seat, exclaiming,
"Oh. my God " and then dropped upon
the carpet, wcltering in her blood, and
expired. The husband, when he realized
the terrible calamity that had bclallen
him, was overcome with grief and anguish,
and in the midst of his unuttcrablc woe
nearly lost his reason, and he could with
difficulty be restrained from adding sui
eide TO the fearful drama.
Drs. Stewart and Mattocks were immc-
diatcly sent for by those who first rushed
into the room after the shricks were heard,
and they promptly responded to the call.
But all human aid was unavailins, for the
spirit of the beloved wife had already
winged its flight.
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THE FUSDISG OF STATE 1NTEREsT.-Per-
sons to whom the State Of Virginia is in
debted for interest on the registered or
coupon bonds should fund before the lst OF
January next, or they will lose twelve
months interest thereon for the late act
of the General Assembly provides for two
periods for funding: lst of January, 1866,
and lst of January, 1867, on which days
the bonds bear date, and from which inte-
rest is payable and interest due on the
former day and not funded until after the
latter, will be funded in bonds bearing date
on the last-named day.
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MYSTERIOUS SHooTING.-Yestcrday morn
ing at half-past o'clock persons residing
in the vicinity Of Twcnty-Second and
Broad streets, Church Hill, were startled
by several reports of pistols fired in rapid
succession. Windows were thrown up,
and two men, supposed to have been po-
licemcn, were seen pursuing an individual
across the grounds of "Bcllevue House.
The chase was continued for some distance
down an alley, towards the old "glass y
house. After some little time had elapsed
the two supposed officers were seen return
ing hurriedly, dragging q man between
them, who appeared to be wounded. They
rccrossed the grounds of Bellevue" and
proceeded at very rapid rate down the
hill, when they were lost sight of. On
going to the station-houSe yesterday, no.
thing could be learned in regard to the at-
fair. Whether the men in pursuit were
policemen or not is still a mystery. Their
clothing and the rattling of their billies in
dicatcd that they were. The scene was
witnessed by many persons in the neigh
bcrhood, all of whom believed that the
po!icc had something to do with the affair.
There is come mystery connected with the
circumstance. We think it due to the
residents Of that ncighborhood that the
matter should be explained, for the dis
charge of firearms in the night is no un-
common occurrence.
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THE STREET LANPs.-In disregard Of the
universal wish Of the taxpayers of Rich
mond, the city authorities adhere to tho
absurd practice of omitting to light the
streets dark and cloudy nights when 1.-THE
moon is expected to shine, but don't. THIS
practice excites no surprise in cities that
are supplied with gas by contract; but
here, where the gas works are owned Dy
the corporation, it is inexcusable. We
hope that the City Council will, in defer
ence to the will of the people, so modify
the existing ordinance as to invest the
Chief Of the Police with discretionary
power to order the street lamps to DO
lighted every dark night without reference
to the almanac.
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THE ODD FELLOWS EXCURsIoN.-We had
the pleasure of most delightful trip down
the river on Monday evening last, on the
excursion advertised by Roane Lodge, No.
1870, Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
on board the elegant steamer Thomas A.
Morgan. The party left the wharf at Rock
etts at half-past 2 O'Clock, and, proceed
ing down the river as far as Bermuda Hun
dreds, in sight of City Point, returned at
III O'Clock, the hour designated. There
were large number of members Of the
fraternity among the excursionists, and
everything passed off pleasantly; reflect
ing credit on the committee land the Lodge
they represent) who had the management
of the affair. We learn that the purpose
of this excursion was to raise funds to aid
in rcftting and furnishing hall for Roane
Lodge, whose furniture was lost to them
during the war in the confusion attendant
upon their hall being suddenly taken for
hospital purposes. From appearances, we
have reason to hope that they were sue.
cessful in raising handsome sum, but
have not been able to ascertain how much
yet. With their many friends, we would
be glad to know that they had realized all
that the energy and spirit displayed on the
occasion deserved.
The committee offered resolutions ten.
dering their thanks to Captain Freeman
and to Mr.. West, the polite and urbanc
clerk of the boat, for their uniform kind
ness during the trip, aud whose courtesy
we are happy to learn, won encomiums
from all who had any occasion for their
services.
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Took His TIME.-Van Amburgh's ele-
phant had gay and festive time while
crossing the river at Dixon on Monday
last. He went into the water we'll enough,
but was rather slow about coming out, re-
naming in the river four hours despite
the persuasions of his keeper. At this the
Dixonites were highly amused-seeing as
how the "show" didn't deign to stop at
their village-and they hocked to the river
in focks, minus breakfast, minus hair
combsd, and minus good clothes; all to
"see the elephant" Four shots were
fired at the animal with revolver and
shotgun, but these troubled him about as
much as would flea bite, and after duck
ing himself sufficiently, he leisurely waded
ashore, and was started off toward Frank
lin at gait which evinced hard feelings on
the part of the keeper. The folks then
went home and dressed up for callers
Sterling (IH.) Gazette.
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A MARRYING MAS.-Rcv. Jesse Lam
beth, the popular ordinary of this county,
has probably married more couples than
any man of his age in the United States.
1t is now thirty-tive years since he com
mcnced performing the ceremony ms JUS
ticc of the peace, and since then has joined
in the holy bonds of wedlock sixteen hrn-
dred and twenty-six couples. lie has per-
formed the ceremony as Justice Of the
peace, as justice of the inferior court, but
mostly as minister of the Gospel. In many
instances he has married the parents and
their children; and in several cases he has
married the same individuals twice, their
first consorts having died; and has mar
ried over forty couples in his otfice-room,
at his dwelling in this city.-Rome (Ga.)
Courier.
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probably more confederates, who were
heard speaking in subdued tones to him or
to each other.
The intruder, in his retreat, left the out
side door open. He halted for a moment
at the entrance, evidently with an artists
eve for striking scene. One young lady
in the hall, one on the way there, two just
recovering from the effects of chlorotorm
sufficiently to raise from their beds and to
raise yell, any number of females gather
ing from all parts of the house the gen.
sspen boarders not far behind; none in
what Professor Mailer would call "full
Dress" and all indulging in one majestic
though discordant chorus of screams and
shrieks, was a scene that does not occur
in a boarding house every morning at 3
o'clock.
or course it will be understood from
what has already been written that the
chloroform had been already administered
to all around once, and that the first young
lady who awoke was just recovering from
its effects when the thief began tamperng
with her toes.
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Be SPECIAL NOTICE.
GREAT REDUCTION OF FREIGHT BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND RICHMOND.
THE ATLANTIC COAST MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY have greatly REDUCED THEIR RATES
OF FREIGHT bv their magnificent side wheel
steamships HATTERAs and ALBEMARLE, built
expressly for this route, and are Sow LOWER THAN
BY ANY OTHER LINZ.
About FIRST Of SEPTEM Der the wharf at Rock
e,,s recently purchased by the Company will be
COMPLETED upon which they have erected spa
cious she'd enc lused on all sides, with capacity for
TEN THOUSAND BARRELS.
Shippers are assured Of careful handling and pro-
lection from the weather Of ALI merchandise by this
line, and merchants receiving their fall stocks, or
shippers to New York, would do well to call on us
before making engagements.
STEAMERS receive and discharge cargo in NEW
YORK al the Companys covered pier, No. 80
NORTH RIVER, from which their steamers leave
regularly for
CHARLESTON,
SAVANNAH,
NEW ORLEANS, &c. &c,
avoiding drayage in New York on goods destined
for those points.
FREIGHTS forwarded to all accessible points
NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, or WEST, without charge
save actual expenses incurred.
INSURANCE effected ~ LOW II l hal Eo 10 we"
York, and beyond If desired.
The PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS Of these
ships are unsurpassed
Cabin passage 10 New York, meals and s,a'e'rso1a
includ.i SEVEN DOLLARS AND 4 HALF.
Stcerage passage, FuUE DOLLARS.
The ALBEMARLE leaves New ! ork every " Ed
yESDAY st u o'clock NJ. leaves Richmond sA-
TURpAY high tide.
The HATTERAS leaves New York every SATCR-
DAY al II o'clock NJ. leaves Richmond TU ES-
DAY high tide.
agents in New York, LIVINGSTON, FOX Il
'' SAMUEL AYRES & Co.
aul5-lIn 1890 Cary street, Richmond, Va.
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TRINITY CHURcH.-This church, of which
Mr.. J. +. Edwards is pastor, and the build,
ing of which has been so much lnterfered
with, has at last nearly reached compile,
ton, and will be dedicated on the third
Sunday in next month. This church was
commenced prior to the war, anu was "
have been completed several years since /;
but amid all the busy scenes Of strife OF
the last five years, this work, like all others
that did not partake Of war, was sus.
pended. With an exhausted treasury at
the end of the war, Mr.. Edwards went to
work to raise funds and by earnest exer-
tions and hard work, in which he was
greatly assisted by the ladies, who are al.
ways ready to do good, he has been enabled
to finish his church. 1t fsvery handsomely
finished, and will seat comfortably seven
hundred persons. The steeple will not be
completed just yet. The new organ will
be put up during this year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-29

SOLICITING AIp.-Yesterday morning
mulatto boy went into store on Mar
shall street and presented paper to the
proprietors on which was written piteous
appeal for aid in behalf of "brother Ba-
ker," a member Of the colorcd Baptist
Convention, who, it was stated, had been
attacked by land pirates on the way to
Manchester and stripped of all his earthly
possessions. The paper was signed by
one Chaunccy Leonard. On the refusal
of the proprietors of the store to con-
tribute, the boy requested them to erase
the name of Baker and insert the name OIL
James. The youngster was informed tnat
such an operation would probably involve
him in some difficulty; :whereupon ne
hastily left the store, and has not not been zen
heard from since. The whole thing was
doubtless a humbug, and the appeal Tor
aid intended to swindle the unsuspectlng.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-29

A BIG NOISE OVER A SMALL APFAIR.-
Last evening at about 7 o'clock John
Burns, citizen, while passing down Four
tccnth street, near the Exchange Hotel,
had some words with James Patterson,
a negro, which led to an assault by the lat
ter upon Burns. The parties afterwards
continued down the street towards the mar
ket and by the time they reached the
latter place, a large crowd of both whites
and blacks had assembled. Threats were
passed between them, and pistols were
drawn in manner that bespoke no dan
ger to the passers-by. The affair was
ended by the arrival Of the police, who
arrested Pattcrson!upon warrant, which
had in the mean time been procured by
Burns.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-29

ExEcuTrvE.-We report the following
Executive business transacted yesterday
Thomas J. Randolph, of Albemarle, was
appointed member OF the Board of 1mmi-
grafton in place of James Black; removed
from the State.
Charles Friend, of Prince George, was
appointed member of thepBoard of I'M
migration in place of James Gait; resigned.
Andrew Stevenson was appointed no.
tary public for Norfolk county.
John Freeman was appointed superin-
tendent of weights and measures.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-29

A New TELEGRAPH CoMPANY.-Yester-
day Messrs. Francis P. Erdman and Peter
B. Hull filed in the office of the Secretary
OF the Commonwealth a certificate for the
purpose of obtaining an incorporation as
company under the name of The Bank.
crs, Brokers, and Southern Seaboard Tele.
graph Company" This line ispurposed to
extend from Washington to New Orleans,
with Offices at the principal points inter
vening.
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auction Sales This Day.

GRUBBs & WILLIAMS Will sell upon the prem.
is.s at 8 o clock r. NJ. a small brick tenement
on Twenty fifth street, nearly opposite Leigh
street Church Also, the vacant lot adjoining
4. K. CRrMP, II. c. c. R, will sell at 10 o'clock,
An In rear OF the store OF Christian, Lea
Co. a lot of miscellaneous goods and some fur
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MAYoR's CouRT-MAYoE MAYO PREsI-
pING-TrEsDAY MORNING. Michael Cam
kie, charged with an attempt to violate the
person OF little girl twelve years OF age,
was called, but failing to appear, his recog-
nizance in the sum of one thousand dollars
was declared forfeited.
Enoch Campbell, negro, was charged
with stealing a pair OF pants from r.. ii.
King, scourer. His case was continued
until tomorrow.
Gabriel Allen, negro, charged with steal
ing piece of bacon from William Taylor,
was sent on for indictment before the Grand
Jury.
Charles Bennett, Emitted States soldier,
was arraigncd for assRulting Lizzie Mitch
ell. 1t appeared in the evidence that
Bennett, in company with another soldier,
had gone to Mitchcll's eating-housc and
taken something without paying for it.
They started to 90 ont, when Lizzie caught
hold of them, and "hilt on to 'cm like a
lady," Bennett knocked her down, and a
policeman coming up at the time, arrested
him. In spite OF Benefits earnest decla-
ration that "thc gentleman was mistaken,
that it was the other fellow who Knocked
| the woman down. he was sent to jail IN
| default of surety.
Charles Read, negro, for stealing gas.
pipe, was sent on.
| Samuel Evans, negro, charged with
stealing old iron, was sent to jail until he
could find "dc man whar SO sold him dt
! iron."
Essex Roane, an old negro, was called
| ND to answer the charge OF driving hi,
cart over the sidewalk. Essex came VI
when called, rcmarking: "lm here, sab
cordin to promise. | amt got no right to
| be here dough. De man whar ! drives FOL
ought to come here. | was summons
| housandevcr, and promis to come, and
| Tsc man ob my word. OATS de
reason comc.' After hearing this, his
| Honor determined to fine David Goode
Essex's employer. Essex said: Master
Essex is an ole niger, and dis is dc fus
time he's ever bin fore any cote on &C.
count ob dis reason " any other account
an as for drivin obcr de pavement, didn't
know dar was any injection gin dat. When
nv ole masSa used 10 tell me: Essex, he
say. ! say, sab. He say, don't come along
dar no more, Essex ] got an injection
agin you coming along dar. Soon as he
spoke dat word, dat was satisfactory to
dis niger, and he ncber went along dar
no more. If he did go, he always looked
forpersccution to come. Dariore, ole massa
hope YOU won't fine me for dis thing.
When Essex found that he was not the
one to pay the fine, he went his way re.
! ioicing.
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SUIcIDE.-On Tuesday morning last at
about 10 o'clock some of the relatives OF
Mr.. Sidmund Grady, an old citizen OF
Richmond, discovered that he had taken
a large dose of laudanum. He was found
in passage in the upper part of his
house, on Brook avenue, in apartially In
sensible state, with note pinned upon
his breast, stating that having lost his all
upon earth, and being unwilling to live
dependent upon his relatives, he preferred
to die. Medical assistance was obtained
as soon as possible, but it was found out
too late; for, despite all efforts to restore
him, he died in few hours afterwards.
Mr.. Grady, like many of our old citizens,
lost everything he owned by the war, and
this, together with the troubled condition
of the country, weighed heavily upon his
mind. For some time past he had been
laboring under great depression, and be-
ing advanced in age, it was too much for
him. He was a good citizen, and was
much esteemed by all who were associated
with him.
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EALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.
ls6s-lss7.
With renewed energies and increased haciiitiss
We now offer the
MOST EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
READY MADE CLOTHING FOR MEN, BOYS,
AND CHILDREN,
,from nve years old to grown man's,)


ever before offered in this marke' both members OF
the concern haviIg given II their especial ~.
tention and 50 far rs practical knowledge ana
close application will admit Of. we think we can
offer advantages seldom excelled In this market.
All We ask ID u fair frtdk. ,,or,,
Persons in the country desiring to order CLoTh,,
ING for themselves or any OF their Family VIII
have no diffcu uty in insurng Mt by following tho
directions here given In case they DO not SUIT,
YOU will have tha liberty of returning the GOODS
and have the money refunded.
Directions for measuring suit for man, boy, Or
child, are as follows:
NBAsCRE.
1 Length OF sleeve lin inches) from centre seam
OF the back to the wrist joint. .. Length OF in-
seam of pants To the heel of the shoe. .. breast,
measure under the arms, clos. mp ana over tno
vest 1. Waist, measure over tho yrst ,. mp,
measure largest part Of the hip. g. Entire heisht
Of the person. !. II boys, send their age.
BY closely observing the above measure tn"rs
will be no difficulty in getting complete NJ ,u'
,hi. out and put II in your pocket for future REFER
eice. ,, ,.,,.,t. sr,rr,
Our facilities in this line are unsurpassed In this
city Il Gt guaranteed or no sale and, our quality
and price considered, are as low as any house
south Reference for measures same as Tor coat,
with the addition Of the exact size lin inches)
around the neck.
TERMS: CASH. TERMS: CASH.
RgFgREycE-To the public at large and twenty
three years experience IN the virginia market.
WILLIAM IRA SMITH & CO.,
III Main street (old numberl 1905 newt.
WILLIAM J. GLENN, RICHARD \. SArSpERs, p.
FORREST PEeoR, Statesmen, also invite their Irlehus
and patrons. au WV
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COUNTY ITEMs.-Henry Pryor, negro,
was arraigncd yesterday before Justice
Thomas for breaking into the barn of
James Higginbotham. The case was con-
tinued, and Pryor bailed for his appear.
ance to-day.
Anne Lewis and five other negro women
were arrested for assaulting and beating
George Timberlake. Their cases will be
heard to-day.
The suit of Henry Miller US. Fleming
Griffin, for damages for horse gored to
death by the latter's cow, will DO heard
to-day.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING :

SALES OF REAL EsTArE.-Messrs. Harri.
son, Goddin s. Apperson made the follow
ing sales yesterday:
Two lots in Sidney 40 by 1879 feet at
sl5.75 per front foot. Purchased by F.
W. Haghmier.
One lot on Scuffletown road 40 by 100
feet at sI6 per front foot. Purchased by
John C.. Shafer.
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RoBpEnY.-The residence OF Mr.. b. ii.
Berry. on Shockoe Hill, was broken into
on Monday night and robbed OF a guam
tity of clothing. The thieves lately seem
to have turned their attention almost ex-
clusiyely to the secondhand clothing bust.
ness, and we should not be much surprised
to see them setting up an establishment
for the sale Of "old clothes