davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

FANcIEs OF STARVING MANA Mr..
Evarts, who got lost amid the mountains OF
California, wandered about for many days,
and was finally discovered when nearly
perishing from want Of food, had strange
iaucies come over him toward the last of
his wanderings, which are thus described :
lie does not admit Of the idea that he was
deprived of sound mind, but at the same
time fancied that he had plenty of COM
pany; thought his right leg was one man.
his left another, his arms two others, and
his stomach Il fifth; thought they were
good fellows. and was sorry he could not
give them all they wanted to eat. He was
Surprised that when thistles were to be
dug, fires made, wood brought, and meals
cooked, they would not help him. Every
thing he ate tasted good except grasshop.
pers. His stomach had not been educated
up to that point. He frequently ate raw
fish, and esteemed them delicious; caught
one snowbird, and had rare meal chased
a toad for two days, but without capturing
it. In his dreams he used to cook some OF
the most delicious meals he ever ate in his
l,fa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

RICHMOND MALE ORPHAN AsYLUM.--At q
time when the claims Of this praiseWorthy
charity are being presented to our citizens,
the following letter from one who has ex-
perienced its benefits will be read with In
terest, and probably lead to more liberal
contributions to its support: '.
" President Male Orphan Asylum, Rich.
n,ond, Va: .,
"Dear Sir: l noticed little local in the
Enouirir few days ago regarding the Male
Orphan Asylum, in the shape OF an appeal.
Now. tonce upon time,' in the early Or
ganization of the institution, l was made
One of its blessed boys by its worthy found
ers. most of them now dead; and having
been SO blessed, have long desired to be
contributor to its ftrtherance. wish to
donate annually something, and will obll-
gate myself to send at any stated period ten
dollars semi-annually, or all at once, as may
be best for the institution.
.sIt was in 1S46 that was made scholar
in the institution, then under the control OF
MAJ. John D. Hargrove and President Sam'l
Reeve, Esq, both dead, ana 1, nave ever
reioiced and thanked GOD !or. Ills goodness
H'Hi hope its success may continue, and
many who would probably be Maynard,
reckless, ignorant boys, by its medium
grow into prosperous, educated, business
Christian men,. (.
.tMay heavens blessings rest upon you
and all who are so worthily engaged. ...z
= every respectfully, -
- = .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

POLICE CoURT-SATURDAY-J j. j.
White presiding.-The continued case of j.
3. Morton alias John r. Wilson, charged
with furnishing tools to prisoners in the
city Jail in order to facilitate their escape,
was again called, and the prisoner sent on
for misdemeanor. Bail required in the sum
of $780,. ... s...@ *
John Royal and Charles Allen (coloreD,
charged with breaking into and entering
the store of Thos. Seabold and stealing one
pair of pants. Royal was discharged and
Allen sent on to the Hastings Court. "m
John Cox, Henry Reed; William Rose,
and Charles Rudd (seamen), charged with
mutiny on board the brig Constance, and
threatening the life of the captain, William
Brows. Cases continued until this morning.
Henry Pollard (colored), charged with
assaulting and beating Washington jack
son, was discharged.
A. L.. Lowe, charged with maliciously
striking Thos. n. Pollock and threatening
to take his life, and Thos. II: Pollock, on a
counter charge of using insulting and
threatening language towards A. l.. Lowe.
Cases continued until this morning. 81
Susan Simpkins (colored), charged with
stealing S110 in United States currency
from the person of Thos. Carroll. Carroll
proved that he was too drunk to know what
became of his money, and the prisoner was
discharged.
John Tyndall, drunk and insulting per-
sons on the street, was discharged, with the
understanding that he was to go to the
chain-gane at his next appearance.
Judy Scott (colored(,, charged with as:
saulting and striking Althea Redcross, and
Althea Redcross with beating Judy Scott.
Judy was fined g and Althea s..
Lawrence Miller and Thomas FinnegaD,
two wooden-legged paupers, drunk and
fighting in the street, were sent back to
their quarters at the almshouse.
John Brannon, charged with feloniousy
assaulting, beating, and threatening to kill
his wife, Mary Brannon. Case continued
until this morning, the better half not ap-
pearing.
VIM. Spencer and Alex. Deane IA couple
of small colored Individually, for fighting
in the public street, were fined 81 each.
Richard Meekins (colored), charged with
unlawfully retaining due bill of the value
of $24, the property Of Andrew Jackson.
Continued until this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

WHEN Found MAKE NOTE OF lT.-Some-
times injustice is done the police by per-
sons who have a confused notion as to the
regulations governing the force. For in
stance, they know that it is contrary to the
rules for policeman, while on duty, to en-
ter a bar-room, and are too ready to spot any
place, perhaps with the wish to have him
dlischarged and succeed to his place. Now
be It known, that when policeman's
badge is not uisible that man is not on ac-
tive duty, and uice Uersa. - -s, 49,.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

The THEATRE.-The combination per-
forming at the Theatre last night, as we an
ticipated, drew large audience, and all
who were present were deli GIFTED. The
leading features Of the entertainment were
the thrilling leaps and trapeze acting of
Lila and Zoe. The younger OF these girls ex-
GELS in her line any one ever on the Richmond
stage. One trembles and holds breath while
witnessing her daring feats. We were
pleased to see, however, that due preeau-
ton had been made against accident. Sap
pho was charming, and the operettas were
well received.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

A New TRICK UPoN TRAvELLERs.-Ag gen.
tleman recently travelling from Philadel-
pha TO New York fell into chance conrer-
sation, in the smoking car, with q stranger
having all the outward appearances of re-
spectahillty. After some quarter or half
hours talk, the stranger politely asked the
gentleman if he would take cigar, at the
same time holding out two cigars, one look
ing like Regalia, the other smaller, such
as is usually called q London size. The
gentleman happeningt to take the larger one,
being the nearest to him as presented, the
stranger recommended to him to take the
smaller one. rcmarking that he thought it
was of better flavor. After smoking about
quarter to third of the cigar, the gen.
tleman discovered that he was suddenly be-
coming very dizzy. a suspicion flashed
through his mind that that cigar was not
all right. He immediately threw it away
but his giddiness increased 80 much that 1t
was with the greatest difficulty that he pre-
served his self-possession. In afew minutes
a most copious perspiration started from
every pore of his body, and the water fairly
ran OFF his person.
The stranger meanwhile was apparently
sound asleep on the other 1nd Of the seat.
On his arrival al New York the gentleman
with great difficulty got out of the car and
took carriage Tor his h0tel, Wnere ne WAS
soon after violently attacked with vomiting,
and passed very sick night. He had been
for several years resident Of Cuba, great
smoker, and is fully convinced that the
cigar was drusged, and that this is new
dodge to entrap the unwary for the purpose
OF robbery. He attributes his escape to the
fact of his smoking but little OF the cigar,
and to his very robust constitution. Our
railroad managers will he obliged to issue n
supplement to the "notice" sometimes
seen in the cars Beware of well-dresscd
men who ask you to play euchre," caution
ing the public to "Bcware Of well-drassed
men who offer you cigar."-Boston Ira
ycLI,r #.... .'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

FE1GHTFUL HoLocAUsT-NedrlyG Whole
Family Burnt Up.-About o'clock on
Saturday morning a fire occurred near
Marklevlle, Perry county, Pa, eight miles
northwest of Newport, totally destroying
the dwelling of Mr.. John P. Boyer, with
all the contents, together with Mr.. Boyer,
his wife, and two children, a boy and a girl,
aged res pectively II and IA, The only one
saved was Mr.. Boyer's son Thomas, VINO
escaped from the devouring element by
jumping out Of window in his night
clothes. The fire is supposed to have orlsl-
mated from the explosion of o coal-oll lamp,
the flame OF which had been turned low
and left burning. The whole community
is in mourning over the heartfehuhs CT
lamty.-Hartsbury Telegraph.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

DrsTRrcr1yE FIRE IN LAwRENcEBuRG,
pENN.-Pittsburq, Dec. A fire early this
morning in Lawrenceburg, above Parker's
landing, destroyed the Revere House, But
Ter Hollse, Florence Hotel, New York Ho-
tel, Adams & Foster, dry goods; Chrich-
low, grocery Lewis & Co., cigars Mann,
iiquors Reed & Hazen, drugs; Echiieh,
dry goods; katz, shoes Ayxe, Je"elry, !;
the school-house, about thirty private
dwellings, the Legal l-Tender and lndepenl,,
dent oil wells, with about 100 barrels OF OIL
each. Loss, probably 100000. The bre Is
believed to be incendiary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

UsDIEE TEMPLE OF HoFoR AND TEMPE.
RANoE.-This temperance organization,
which requires ife-pledge oft members,
celebrated its anniversary and the 18th Of
the Order, last night, .by,a banquet. This
was given by J. T. johnson, at his new
rooms adjoining bis restaurant, and reflect
ed the highest credit upon him. The
brethren, after partaking Of the bountiful
repast, entertained themselves with speech
es, anecdotes, and witiGisms, until late
hour, and demonstrated the fact TINT young
men can be bright, social, and entertaining,
without the aid of wine. The Order Is
steadily increasing, and scarcely knows of q
violation of its solemn pledges. , Brother. j.
u. Scarlet presided at the supper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

WALKS ABOUT R1CuMOND--EVERY Boy
SHOULD HAVE Ir.-Tnis little book has Just
made its appearance. Every Richm ond boy
should bay It st once. in the form of story, It
tells all about the places OF interest In the city,
aud their history; about the great fresh OF 1870
the death Of Gen. LEE; Richmond during the
war, and pumberless other things Of intf rest. not
the lesst Interesting OF which Is an account Of the
fights between the Butchertown Cats'' and
''HM CATS which oil the boys know something
about. Bes.des all this, 1t Is handsomely illus.
tratea III bound in cloth. Published and for sale
by MCCARTHY IL ELLYsoN, ola Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06
SHIPPING.

I,rR Observation-Disclosures,
j ~Iawt. OF MARYLAND will sSaaassasu.aa...tss sSassa
.,.,.r :.r wharton THURSDAY, December Sth, at
o'clock 4. " Freight received up to o'clock
z. WM. z. BRETT, hga ut,
'sr ;o The Office at Har, eys s W iliams', rner
It'a ALL Cary streets. de ct
= K NEW YORK. - The 1>S;TSS
/ : eIramshp GEO. y. Up ron ssasisss-sssss.s
-. ROBERTS. VIII lpaNe her wharf Al isgcketts
a. . /. n. lUt tSDAY, the 9Th inst. Fretghts re-
c.:rr. u stay aud mp 10 l2 NJ. Tuesday.
Nai"TIGaS. SUPPORT YOUR OWN lSE. o.
'situ passage ...-............'..Fi9 w
titsEarc passage 0 w
10 ;.l trip tickets. s................ * 0o .
.as steamer leaves New York, pier Il Nortn
Il.'r, AVERY SATURDAY. ..a
= :r.isG, or passage, aprlyto
D. j. BURR, President,
r.,-.r 1914 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

CENSUS RETUR Ns.-In the returns pub
lished by us on Saturday the counties Of
Giles and Rockbridge were omitted. We
give them, MS follows:
Giles, population, 5,664. 81. -. ......
Rockbridge, 1896.
:, rms gives the complete population of the
State by counties, and makes an aggregate
of / ,22S, ,572 for the State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

JAN1ToB OF THE CITY HALL.-There were
twenty-one candidates for this new office
before the City Council yesterday, and there
were only TWENTY-FIVE persons to make the
choice. The pile Of recommendations ac-
enough to build very respectable smona.
ment to the defunct messenger. The choice
fell upon MIR. B. T. August, late deputy
Sergeant of the city, one Of the most capa-
bic gentlemen whose names were presented.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

PHOTOGRAPHS or GEN. LEE.--We havo re-
ceiyed from Mr.. John W. Davies, OF THE LEE
Photographic Gallery, Richmond, Va, two excel
lent card pictures Of the great General-one
profile the other nearly tull-face likeness. We
are advised that Mrs. Lee prouounces these pic
tnres of her late husband the hnest she has ever
seen. We may add that some OF the best photo
graphs we have ever seen were made ut this gal
lery.--LouisrtUe Christian Observer, Nor. aoth,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

SNATCH TH1EF.-A lady resident Of Church
Hill, while passing along Grace street yes
terday morning, was stopped by negro
boy about sixteen years old, who, catching
hold of her dress, asked the way to the Old
Market-house. After the lapse of q half
hour she had occasion to use some money,
but found her pocket had been picked. She
states that this negro must have taken it.
There was only small amount of money,
but the diary in which it was contained
was valuable for the memoranda which was
~, 81.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

New AND OLD VIRG1N1A.-This is the SUBJ
ject of the lecture to be delivered before
the Young Mems Christian Association to-
night by Oliver P. Baldwin, ESD, formerly
of Richmond, now of Baltimore. The
theme no less than the fame Of the lecturer
will be! likely to attract good audience.
The lecture will be delivered in the Broad.
street Methodist Church,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06
AUCTION SALES TErrs DAY.,

THos. ". KEESEE will sell at 10 O'Clock the en-
tire stack of fancy goods at the store ofArm-
istcad & Bibb. gsto
HILL & GODDiN will sell at 10 O'Clock an assort-
nent or household and k,tcien furniture.
will scl, at 10 O'Clock aupe-
rior household and kitchen furniture, Brussels
carpets, &c. r.. s@. 80" - ss'
w. GODDIN will fell at 4 O'Clock beautiful
building lot at the corner Of Grace and oath
streetC. -.,. -.. 'ts1
F. II. VALENTINE will sell stock of boots,
shoes trunka, &c
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

RADICAL NoaISATIoN FOR THE LEGIsLA-
TURE.-A delegated Republican ConYen-
tion, composed mainly of colored people,
assembled at the Union Hotel, on 7th street,
Yesterday, and nominated Landon BOYD
(eoloredl for the House of Delegates, vice
A. NJ. Kelley, Esq. Those contesting for
the nomination We're John Oliver and Joe
Cox, both coloFed. Mr., Franklin Stearns
declined to allow his name to be used. Il.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

PROPOSED WEDDING GIFT TO TIE MAR
or1s OF LoRN.-O Ottaaca, Ontario, Dec. 81
ibe papers this morning contain an adyer--
tjsement inviting all members of the great
clan of Campbell in this country to unite
with their fellow -clansmen in Scotland for
the purpose of presenting a wedding gift
to her Royal Highness the Princess Louisa
on the occasion of her marriage with the
Marquis of Lorn. Campbells In all parts OF
the Empire are invited 10 contribute TO this
wedding gift, which will doubtless be an
heirloom In the great chief family for ages
to come frsT9,- -. ..gs<,<. 3.-., -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06
Murder Of DR.. George JEFF
ferson.~ OF Mccklenburg-Arre Of
the SnDDosed Murderer.

The Warrenton {N. C.) Gazette of Satur-
day gives the following account Of the sup
posed murder of highfy-esteemed physi.
clan Of Mecklenburg, Va, by a former
slave: -..~. ... .--
On Thursday week last Dr. George JEFF
fcrson, q highly esteemed gentleman and
practicing physician Of Mecklenburg coun-
ty. Va, and living about fifteen miles from
this place. came to Warrenton, and after
attending to some bus mess. left for home
about O'clock 2. NJ, travelling in his bug
gy. He called at the Warrenton depot and
at T. II. White & Co.'s store, leaving both
places in his usual health. Alto o'clock at
night be was found near Colonel J. q. May
fields residence lying insensible in the road,
nearly stiff from cold. and it was thought
beyond recovery, his horse tied secure
ly to tree. He was Z. once conveyed
to the residence OF Colonel slav field,
where, by the use Of re>toratives, he was
brought to consciousness, but only for
short time, during which he stated that
shortly after leaving Whites store he was
taken suddenly with dizziness in the head
which gradually continued TO grow worse.
at nearly nightftl he heard some one
talking in the woods near the road he was
passing. Haling them, they came up, two
Colpleu. Iieu, one Ol WHoiN nc TeEORllEcu
as former slave, Beverly Jefferson. He
told Beverly his condition, and asked him
to drive him home. Beverly agreed, got in
the buggy. iHere the Doctor could recol-
lect no; further, the last act he was con-
scious of was Bererly's getting in the bug
Cyl. Beverly stated that after getting in the
buggy he only went a short distance before
he discovered that the buggy was not strong
enough to carry two, and after Informing
his master Of the fact, got out and left him
alone. ..... -.-,...-...-,.- ..... .....-.
After lingering one week the DR.. died.
Coroner II. III. flummer was notified, and
q jury Of inquest summoned. DR.. German,
OF Ridgeway, examined the wounds upon
his face and head. His opinion, together
with the evidence before the coroner, we
forbear mentioning, or an expression Of
opinion, as an investigation before B. D..
Williams will commence this morning at 10
o'clock but it would not be amiss to say
that sufficient evidence was adduced by the
coroner to commit for trial Beverly Jefter-
son rs the supposed assassin. The coroner's s
verdict was "The deceased, DIR. George
Jefferson, came to his death by violence at
the hands Of Beverly Jefferson" .. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

INDIA RUBBER DOLLS 60 to TRIDBET's lli2
Main street, where you can buy some very pretty
India ruboer dolls, OF all sizes and at low figures.
Mamas would do we'll to give him call and buy
doll for their little ones. .".
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

FIRE ALARMs.-A small shanty on the
south side of the Dock was partially burned
about ! O'Clock Sunday morning. There
was false alarm Sunday evening at 7
a couple of wires during the adjustment of
the battery at the first Station-house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

Coal, COKE AND SPLIT WOoD.-Anthracite
coal of all sizes and kinds, OF the best quality at
the lowest prices. Dealers and consumers are re-
quested TO call before buying. Bitumtnous CRATE.
foundry, aud smiths coal. Best soft coke. Steam.
sawed and split k.ndlng, cooking, and long wood.
j. B. WATKINS, I'LL Main aud 9Th and Cary ats.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

New CHuRcH-BUILDING ENTsRPRIsE.-R.
NJ. Manly, sam'l Ruth, and G. S. Richards,
trustees Of the Methodist Epishopal Church
in Richmond, have purchased OF the estate
of Mann S. Valentine, through Messrs: Lee
& Goddin, real estate auctioneers, the LOT OF
ground running from Capitol to Brogd SIS,
next to General Imboden's place: Ine lot
fronts 76 feet on Broad and Capitol streets
By IA feet deep. The price paid was PIP,
500. Early steps will be taken toWafa lne
erection of o church edifce on the ground.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

INSPECTORS OF ToBAcco.-The Governor
on Yesterday appointed the following in
spectors on the part of the owners At
Moore's Warehouse, Petersburg, B. NJ.
Robertson at Oaks Warehouse, Peters
burg, Stephen w. Jones.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

THE ladies OF Richmond who have not see n the
beautiful Ivory photographs are respectfully In
vited to visit The LEE" GALLERY, where the
proprietors will be pleased to exhibit to them
those splendid triumphs ofphorographic art
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06
9 Dyersburs, Tenn, Nov. q, 1902 8

CONSERVATIVE MEETING In HENRIco;,-A
Conservative mass meeting will be held at
the store of the Deep.run Pits, near Erin
Shades, Henrico county; this evening ming, At at
O'clock. Addresses are expected rom Col.
John 81. Guy, candidate for the Legislature,
Major Courtney, statesenator, and other
distinguished gentlemen. c--Ai
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

BEST Anthracite Coal In the city at from % to
$72s per .. 600 pounds we will pay half expenses
of weighing, II preferred, at City Scales. Oak
and Pine Wood and Clover Hill Coal at lowest
prices 10Th and Cary Streets and 7oS Grace street.
G. b. PAGE & co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

ANOTHER EDUCATIONAL VIsIToR.-Super-
intendent Binford has intelligence that Mr.
n. A. Calkins. Assistant Superintendent of
the Schools of New York city, and author
of the celebrated work on "Object Les
sons" will visit Richmond early in January
next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

For an lrritated throat, cough, or cold, BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs are offered with the fullest
confidence in their efficacy. They have been tho.
roughly tested and maintain the good reputation
they have justly acquired. AS there are in1ta-
tions, be sure to obtain the genuine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06

Cry CENTRAL CONSERVATIVE COMMITTEE
will meet Tonight at 7 o'clock at the rooms
Of r. the Chamber of Commerce. a null at.
tendance G M of all the members is requested,
No business of importance viii be intro