The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-17

resound with the clatter Of machinery, and
remain monument of the enterprise which
created it. And now, sir, on behalf Of. my
fellow w-mechanics, beg your acceptance of
this beautiful cane as mcmento OF our
highest regard and esteem. It comes to
you by the good wishes Of all. May II long
survive as testimonial Of our regard and
esteem; and finally, when you shall have
finished your earthly career, may you re-
ceive crown that fadeth not away.
Mr.. Hall was taken completely by sur
prise, and was quite unprepared for such q
manifestation of regard. He came forward
and said:
Mr.. Priddy and gentlemen me thank
you for this beautiful token of your friend
ship, and assure you I will ever remember
your kindness. can most cordially second
the kind sentiments expressed by you, and
among the fondcst of my recollections
will be the pleasant days we have passed
together. Again allow me to thank you
for your kindness, and to say that shall
ever treasure this gift as among the most
valuable mementos of the pa1.
The cane is gutta-percha, and the gold
head bears Masonic design and the follow
ing inscription: "Presented to Joseph Hall,
ESD, by the mechanics of Gallcgo Mills
as testimonial of their high appreciation
of his energy and ability as architect of
said building"
SHOOTING AFFAIR ON FIFTH STREET.-On
Saturday afternoon about l o'clock q
carriage stopped in front Of Mrs. J. IL.
Blakey's residence, No. 625 Fifth street,
agentleman alighted, and soon disappeared
in the house. From what afterwards
transpired, it seems that this person was
Mr.. Richard r. Turner, well known to the
public as an officer of the Libby Prison in
Confederate times. Very soon after he
entered, he was seen to run from the
house in pursuit Of an individual who was
fleeing for life, and Turner fred five shots
at him with revolver, none Of which
took effect. The affair created great ex-
citement in the neighborhood, and po-
lceman soon arriving upon the ground,
Turner was arrested and conducted to
the second station-house, from which he
was soon afterwards released on bail.
From parties who witnessed the affair we
learn the following particulars: Turner
went into Mrs. Blakey;'s house, and enter
ing the parlor, asked one of the ladies for
his picture, which he had left there. She
told him he could have it, and went up
stairs, probably for the purpose of obtain
ing the picture. During her absence, Mr..
Turner, who seems to have been some
what excited, passed his time in walking
up and down the floor. 1t so happened
that there sat in the same room man BY
the name of Joseph Hukius, hailing from
New Hampshire, and this person seems to
have had peculiar ideas of propriety, for
he accosted Turner with "What do you
mean by that ?" Turner replied, 81 mean
no disrespect to you, sir" The Yankee
then remarked, "You're a ID rebel son
of a b-hr' This was too much for Tur-
ner's patience, and he at once determined
to resent the insult. He seized seven
shooter which was lying on the mantel-
piece, seeing which, Hukins made for tho
door, Turner pursuing, and on reaching
the street the five harmless shots were
fred, as above stated. Turner then re-
turned into the house, and llukins con-
tinued his flight until he reached the po-
lice station, where he procured the SER
vices of an officer, and Turner was taken
into custody. The affair will be fully in
vcstigatcd at the Mayors court this morn
ing