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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

Men A HUSDRED YEARS OLD.-In noticing
book entitled Human Loagerity; Or, The
art Of Proton9iny ones Life, by DR.. Fois-
sat, the Paris correspondent Of the London
Times says: "One of the authors most dis
tingllished colleagues, DR.. DeSpanlX-Ader,
has published an account of this book, which
is of rare interest, and in which | find that
in 1919. among G0,0Q0,000 inhabitants, Rus
sia counted 1,7SO ccntenarians, of whom two
were 100 years old; France counted $50 out
of population Of 3S,000,000; Poland, 90
to l. 500 900; Sweden, II; Norway, 40 the
United States, 2,G1S; Canada, u, in popu-
lation of about 100000 and that in Eng
land 105 cenlenarians died every year. DR..
Despauly finds, too, that the greatest num-
Der of these centenarians were rather poor
than rich peasants generally, soldiers, or
priests. IL is evident that it would be very
hard to draw any conclusions from these OBJ
servations, and attribute these cases OF Ion
gevity to particular causes, since they occur
in all parts of Europe-slnce life OF case Is
not one of the causes, and neither the free
dom of institutions nor the mildness of eli
mate seem to contribute to it in any way.
DR.. Despaulx, however. says that lifeappears
to be longer where the population IS least
numerous. This observation is not in favor
of the reciprocal affection which animates
humanity. and does not absolutely prove
that it is necessary for 4 man TO live TO
great age that his fclloW-men should walk on
his toes; but in any case, if this observation
is correct, it ought to console the Parisians
just now, for it is not croWdin@ that will
prevent them from reaching the 100 years of
the two old Russians mentioned IN the sta
tiSticS
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| REMARKABLE TEST OF HUMAN ENDURANCE
The remarkable feat of fasting for three
| hundred and three consecutive hours, OF
| twelve days and fifteen hours, has recently
| been accomplished in Boston by a mai
| named Owen +. McDermott. The task wa:
berlln at 10 O'Clock in the evening Of All
gust and finished at O'Clock p. NJ. Au
gust 10. During all this time he allowed
neither food nor drink to pass his throat
though the demands of thirst, which it i
| we'll known are much stronger than those Of
hunger, were slightly assuaged by an occa
siona rinSing Of the mouth and daily bath
in salt water. For the first five days OF the
task he worked at saving and splitting wood,
carrying bundles. and doing errands gener.
ally. Every day he tooka saltwater bath and
then long walk, going some days as far rs
two or three miles. Attic conclusion Of the
walk he would lie down for a three hours
nap, and always had sound, refreshing sleep
While taking his daily walks, after the third
or fourth day, he would occasionally fee
faint, or rs if he was sun-struck, but this
feeling would quickly pass away and he
would suffer no Inconvenience from it what
ever. For the first four days the feeling OF
hunger was intense, but after that he
lClG Due
ually growing weaker, though he kept up
the same daily routine to the end. On the
9TH of July he weighed III pounds, and
he was not weighed again until the Satur-
day after he started on this feat, when he
weighed $50. At the conclusion of the
trial he weighed 120 pounds. As much
of The time as possible he spent ont of doors
in some kind of exercise, rarely taking
more than three hours sleep at Il time.
When he resumed eating he only took one
half of an esg.cup Of Oatmeal porridse and
milk boiled together. This he took at the
hours of p. NJ and =. M., and was ten
minutes each time in eating. The quantity
was gradually increased until SATURDAY, when
he ale three egg-cups full of boiled rice and
milk at ten minutes OF , in the afternoon,
which was the extent Of his eating that day.
lie estimates that during the twelve days he
walked at least fifty miles. Since he LETT OH
fasting lie has steadily gained i'll strength,
till now he thinks he could walk rs far and
as lively as ever though he still lacks much
of his natural strength. His only object Is
said to have been with a view to making a
match for money for again attempting SINH
lar tpatS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

POSTAL AFFAIRS IN E1RGlEIA.-A new
pos,-othce is established ut Mint Spring, au'
eusta county, on the route from Staunton 10
Bonsacks, with John Toberman as post
master; also at Pedlar Mills, Amherst county,
Oh Il new route, with Walter G. Wilkinson
as postmaster also at Fall Creek, Pittsylvl-
mia county, on the route from Riceyille to
Danville, with james e. Keeling as postmas-
ter; also ut Chestnut Level, PittsylSania
county, on the same route, with George w.
Jones us postmaster; also at buckingham,
buckingham county, Oh the route from
Buckingham Courthouse to Bremo Bluff,
with William Newton as postmaster; also
at Carsonvilie, Grayson county, on the route
from NickolPs Mills to the Mouth OF Wilson,
with James G. Carson as postmaster; also
at Rodamer's, Preston county, on the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, with John Har-
desty as postmaster; also, at Running Bag,
Franklin county, on the route from Rocky
Mount to Floyd Courthouse, with Mrs. Car
oline Y. Semmes as postmaster; also ut Elk
Hill Mills, Goochland county, on the route
from Buchanan to Richmond, with John c.
GGI.,t Is postmaster.
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IADELruiA BoDY-STEALlSG CASE-lHE
WAY THE AFFAIR WAS Observation-Disclosures.
mia. August "a further hearing was
Ind this afternoon in the case OF Deputy
Coroner Sees and Superintendent of the
Mor@uc Baxter, charged With tratlicklng IN
the body Of Thomas Munce, found in the
University picked preparatory for dSSec'
tinn. \ Subpoena TO produce the BOOKS,
Sc. Of the coroner office WAS not o5cycd.
the allegation being that the books were the
private property OF Coroner Brown, who Is
absent from the city.
William TAYLOR. superintendent of the city
bura ground produced Il book and showed
an entry OF July iih Unknown body
University College" After the cr0s>.eNan-
nation fayior admitted that he gave Ger
| iiijcatc thar this body had been buried, and
| when questioned Is to the time OF making
| The entry in the book. he said it was only
Yesterday. He further admitted that ne re-
| rciycd no body on tue lt!. and no lnterncnt
took place; that the certificate was gwen 10
| the health officer. and that Is it was 1t was Il
| liz. TAYLOR further testified that lie sent Il
receipt ior the body to Coroner Brown.
The iauitor Of the University testified to
having Il conversation with Baxter, WHO
said he intended TO run two bodies i'll from
the lnDfguc, Out cOulu HOl SN Cttl tuls Sou'
ycr>atiUn occurred on the 4th.
DR.. Hodge testified that the law gives to
colleges unclaimed bodies to be used for sci
cutitic purposes: consulting with Coroner
Brown when lie first went into office
that officer referred witness for the eNccu'
ton of the law to his undertaken, William
Ii. Edgar Commissioner Pugh referred hin
10 Baxter and the superintendent OF the bu
,i.1 these
tratfickine in bodies was wrong and thai
nothing of the kind would be allowed; hi
paid Edgar SD July 9th for the trlnSport;l
ton Of two bodies. one on the I'd OF Jul!
and one on the 9th.
| Witness further testified that there was
question between Edgar and Baxter rs Il
Who should receive the money for TIN
bodies: paid it to Edgar Taylor senta not
afterwards asking who had been paid: lay
Tor. Edgar. and Baxter may have had pr
yate arrangement about the disposal OF tn
money paid for the bodies; witness did no
know the deputy coroner i'll any Of the trans
actions.
City Controller Hancock producedan entr.
on tie coroncr'S warrant for one lntermen
on the Sd and one on the 9th, cash Dein:
paid for both burial>, eight dollars III eacl
case.
Edgar testified that the receipts for bllria
had Eccn signed by McCuen, his driver
that he did receive money from DR.. Hodge
but it was owed TO him; the driver siSne'
his name to the receipts.
The counsel asked for the discharge OF tn
deputy coroner on the ground that there wa
not a little of evidence against him.
Then followed q lively tilt between til
aldermen and counsel n to the power o
the subpoena TO produce the books OF TIT
coroner.
Baxter and Sees were required to cnte
bail for further hearing.
The hearing attracted a large crowd. am
considerable disappointment was manifesto!
when it was made known that the deput.
coroner was to be held along with Baxter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

FREAKS OF LIGuTSING.-At the last sitting
of the French Academy Of Sciences 4 letter
was read from NJ. \. Parent giving an &c
count Of the effects OF Il violent stroke OF
lightning which tell on the Goth ultmo, ut
Troyes, Aube, in a central quarter of the
town, with Il noise equal to the report OF
several pieces Of artillery. The phenomenon
seems to have been confined TO the Rue Gle
III Monnaie. where, at No. 81, young girl
who was Standing OH the threshold OF her
dwelling saw Il fiery globe Of the size of an
orange fall at her feet, then roll along the
street and disappear. She experienced 4
violent shock, causing Il trembling that did
not cease until the following day. The pins
in her hair were torn away, as well as all tile
other metal articles she had about her per-
son. Her father, who was leaning against
the iron bars of Il window OF Tho
next house, was paralyzcd for few
seconds, and did not recover from the
commotion for several days. At No. Il
same street. in the ELECTION House," us il
is called, the electric fluid fell Oh turre
behind the house, pierced a hole through
| the wcathercock. slid down the roof along
the zinc which covered it, got inside by
| looscning the beams that supported the wood
work, broke through Il PARTITION, theI
through the floor into the lower story made
| its way through a wall into 4 garnet, got OH
| through window, ran along the spoutS ant
pipes laid down to the first story; thence
passed to the next house, broke into ware
house where there were some iron stoves
| with the usual cast-iron ornaments, such Il
wrcatlls, flowers, &C., all Of which it faith
! fully designed OH the ceiling with the prec
sion of photography ; then melted the wire
of bell. the trace Of which it left Oh tin
wall; and ut length took fincy to some eli
wooden rods intended for sale and wrapped
up in paper. These it enriched with tantaS
tic but elegant designs, and attera few more
yagaries took its leave.
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A BoY SHOT AND K1LLED.-[Warren Sen
Gnel, 29th.]-Jacob Henry, an energetic and
worthy lad of some sixteen years, was shot
and killed on Saturday last. Mr.. Daniel
Jones. living near BentonviIle, in this county,
gave quilting, during which difficulty be-
tween two guests seemed imminent. Mr..
Jones ordered The parties of, who refused to
90. He then attempted to get bis gun, when
some four or five persons interfered to pre-
vent. During the struggle the gun went of,
killing almost instantly Mr.. Henry, who was
sitting some little distance in the yard, taking
no part whatever in the struggle or difficulty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

Mr.. John f. Christian has purchased the
interest of MIR. William NJ. Tredway in TIT
Chatham Tribune, and will henceiortl D,
nssociated with his brother.in-law, Mr..
B. wilson, in the ownership and editorla
conduct OF that paper.
The Raleigh Ne,rs :ays Eirsiaia has TN
hest publlc school system in The South, aGt
asks that the same systemsbe adopted b!
North Carolina.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

TIE LARGEST BRIDGE IN THE WoRLD.-The
London Builder gives the following diner
sions OF a bridge to be constructed over the
Firth of Froth: The structure will be by
far the largest bridge in the world. 1t will
be $50 feet in height, and will contain nearly
100 spans. The greatest span in the centre
will he 1900 in width, or nearly a third Of 4
nile in cxtent-dimension which are with
out parallel for any similar piece Of archi-
tectural construction and the smaller OPEN
ings or spans will be $50 feet in width, being
considerably beyond the average dimensions
of the largest spans in ordinary bridges. 1t
will cost at least $40, 100000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

THE WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI AND 1T.
LOUIS RAnRoAD.-Hon. 2. b. Borst, presl-
dent of the above road, addressed the people
of Pocahontas, at Huntersville, during the
session of the County Court, in the interest
of his road. The County Court made an
order submitting to the vote OF the people,
on the second Tuesday in October, whether
they would subscribe ttA sum OF Soo,Ooo 10
the capital stock Of said road.-Greeaortef'
Tn6pDendent.
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GOAL! COAL! COAL!
MACHINERY. &c.


MACHINERY AT PRIVATE SALE.
W. Having purchased the machinery. &c, ope-
rated at bark-in Rockets now offer AT private sale
the following on very reasonable TERMS 10 parties
IN the bark bsinC this Is chance to purchase
at low figure machinery equal t. new:
MARINE BOILERS, feet inches diameter, ii
feet:
pair HORIZONTAL ENGINES, l!x36-inch cylin-
dcrS;
] WOODWARD STEAM-PrMP. 5-inch cylinder:
ALDEN'S PATENT AIR rl.Ow Err 3-foot pan;
2Oinch PATENT BARK MILLS;
pair VACUUM PUMPS, E-inch air cylinders;
l UNION WATER-PrMP, 12-inch cylinder:
VACUUM PAN, 8 feet diameter, - feet deep;
Pinch COPPER Coils:
7 SPREAD HANGERS, ?i-inch drop;
pair 2l-inch MITlSE WHEELS;
25.fCot DRIVING PCLLEYS;
l6 LARGE TANKS, 10 feet diameter, 10 feet deep;
2o7 feet 6-inch PIPE, Pinch lange;
I25 feet 4-nch PIPE, 9-inch ilange: .-"
81 feet 4-iuch WROUGHr-IROS SHAFTISG:.
large lot of Betting, BRASS COCKS, VALVES,
and SIEAM-TRArS. &c, sc.
Apply to d. x. JOHNSON,
Richmond Steam Forge,
Sc l-2w foot Of Ninth street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

\ JOURNEY UNDER CHLoEoFoEM.-The
London Lancet of August ID says: :" y
novel, very interesting, and useful appiica-
ton Of chloroform has just been made by
Dr.. Squarey, Of the Soho Hospital. y lady
had been subjected to an examination under
chlorotorm on Tuesday laSs. The husband
of the patient wished TO move her Is soon as
possible to her home at Norwood, but i'll her
then condition OF pain and exhaustion ajo'r-
ney was out Of the question. The advi-;-
billy Of her return being strongly urged by
her friends, it was proposed to perform the
journey under chloroform, and this was act
ually accomplished on Wednesday. The pa
tient was an;esthetiZed in her bed in George
street, Hanover square, having no knowledge
of her impending journey. She was then
carried down stairs and placed in an invalid
carriage, driven to her home at Norwood,
and taken out and carried up stairs to her
| own bed, without at any time actually re-
| cognizin9 she was on her way home. The
journey occupied m hour aud Il half, and the
patient was under chloroform about two
hours"
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think speak in strict accordance with the
facts. All our people are delighted with the
Conservative ticket, but thus far there ap-
pears to be but little enthusiasm and not
much Of that intense interest which fore
shadows large vote. The people need to
be aroused. =.
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dcncc, and it was from the paTior windows
Of the same that this distinguished states
man bowed lris acknowledgements TO crowd
Of his enthusiastic admirers Of the old Wing
party, now among the things that arc past.
The house is now the property of DR.. Pat
t2rsou, aud bears rlacard, "This House
fnr Snln -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

FREDERICKSBURG, ORANGE AND CHARLorTEs-
VILE RAILROAD" Trustworthy infOrma-
ton" saws that very large force will be set
to work Mt once on the tredericksou "
Orange and Charlottesville raiiroad, ana tilal
the iron rail is really TO be shipped IN Gay
or Notwithstanding star.
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Coon NEws.-[Chatbam T4June.] I've
ioin the Dispatch in saying the announce
mept that the Richmond and Atlanta Al
Line railroad is completed is GLORIOUS
news"-we add for Danyille as well rs Rich
mond. It shortens the distance from both
nlaces to Atlanta hundred and fifty miles.
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The Dispatch argues that Jorge didn't
write them lnes addressed to the seNtant
because the Dispatch saw them printed four
wears ago. Doesn't the Dispatch think that
Jorge knew how to spell just as badly four
years ago as he spells notwithstanding
appeal.
Hadn't thought of that.
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The Argyle woman dyes her hair yellow
she paints so as to have 4 soft, brilliant color
she dresses in positive, pronounced tlnts she
wears diamonds in her ears or on her breast,
if she has them.-From b. Z. J.'s letter.
Has diamonds or ears or sohat2 just
want to know. you Know. q.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

The NCBLAIR-MARTIN TRAGEDY. - The
grand Jury at Warrenton, Virginia, yeSter-
day found true bill against Charles McBlair
for the murder Of Alfred Martin, and Me-
Blair has been remanded to jail for trial on
the Sth of September Washington Star.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-09-01

WoULD-BE DUELLsTs IL New JERSEY
New York Ii1June. Jon Wednesday night
DIR. William Titus and Colonel Ed. Living
ston Price, well known citizens OF R0Scville
renewed quarrel of old standing in the bar
room of tue Continental Hotel, and from
words came to blows. They were separated
by their friends. and that evening DR.. Titu:
sent challenge to Colonel Price to tight
duel. The Colonel accepted the challenge
and agreed to the use of bowe-knives, Us TIT
Doctor was too short-sighted to use firearms
Five O'Clock yesterday morning was chosen
as the time and WatSessing station, on the
Morris and Essex railroad, as the place
Colonel Price and his seconds were on the
ground at the hour appointed, but DR.. illus
did not come to time, on which account the
duel has been postponed. Colonel Price has
written the following card. which will ap'
pear in the Morning Register to-day:
| notice that the papers of to-day (lnurs"
day) mentioned at length the account of the
difficulty between DR.. William Titus and
myself. Some Of them reflected rather Sc
ycrely. think, upon me. desire no noto-
riety in dueling, and will always avoid an
encounter with any person us long as posi-,
bic, but don't propose TO run when assaulted
and challenged in Il public place. 1t don't
belong to my fancy to act so; and If DR.. IL
tuS, or any gentleman, wants any further
show, he can have it. Let him give fair
notice, and think we can end this unplea-
Santness in short order.
Ed LIVINGSTON PRICE.
Colonel Price and DR.. Titus were both
arrested last evening on complaint of the
chief OF police and bai!cd in the sum of 800
each TO keep the peace. Colonel Price is
brother of Rodman NJ. Price, Ex-Governor
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Economical Syracuse ladies forlify their
trails with sheet-iron.
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II ANE e. BODLEY,
s II A F I l \ G ,

naI-and-sockct Adjustable Hangers, Pulleys Of
uniform weight. Compressed Couplings. and Gear
ing az any face Diameter, or pitch Send for Caa-
loguc. Lam. x boDLEs''
corner John and Water streets,
mvaoN.W.FSw Cincinnati. Chic.
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i.ye,tpD AyD COaI,.

= -
II HAVE A LARGE SUPPLY OF BEST
u SOFT COKE for sule at the lowest market rates.
Also Anthracite and bitumfndus Goals OF all descrp-
tons. Oak and pine wood, sawed and long:
II. O.GARY,
No. 11s Eighth streer, near packet landing.
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GPOTS WOOD COAL-YARD

A NTHRACITE. CUMBERLAND, AND
IA VIRGINIA GOALS;
PINE and Okk WOOD
Anthracite coal sold 0htE by ireigHt, screcs, ano
qua rantced To he of the best quality.
\. b have procured the services of nG &. ID.
POITIkUX, who ha- been engaged In the csei Bush
ness Iuanv wears, and we'll known in our ciiy.
PEYTON X. CARk:SGyoN,
ann 1925 Cary street.
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TOR NEW YORk.-OLD DO .z<{ETS
A MINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY. seE:ssasssxzs
WYANOKE, ISAAC BELL. SARATOGA, NJ
AGARh, aLBEM ARLE, and iiATfERsS leave
every 7 u ESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY
at . O'Clock +. NJ
Leave Richmond every TUESDAY, FRIDAY,
aud SUNDAY at high Tide.
These ships are entirely new. They have elegant
saloons, st:Ite-rooms, and bathrooms.
The fare, accommodations, and attention are uil-
surpassed.
Frcights for points beyond New York forwarded
with dispatch. ana no charge made except actual
expenses incurred. =.
southern and European ports.
Freight received until z. n. daily.
For further information, apply 70
GEORGE ". ALLEN 4 CO., Agents,
office Company's wharf, Rockets,
Captain GEORGE W. ALLEN.
JOHN +. MAYER. app
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,,,,,;.,,nrc Suicide and Murder
." ,.,,.,t,cy particulars OF sae Tragedy
,,n.;;, 81 t,:c wursicrrr snd Suicide
>noaaltcr and Her First Illus
.ir.,iI,i:tslS.
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AIrmuSta.

sTsUNTON-C COLONEL BALDWIS-NEw BOOK
wAE SCENES DEsCRlDED-A WARNING TO
CASvASSERS.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.]
SIDNEY, Augusta COUNTY. FA.,}
AL.
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rOALBURG SPLINT LUMP COAL
" Satisfaction guaranteed to all who use It;
). Fl. HALVES,
Eighteenth and Cary streets,
Sole Agent for Richmond and vicinity.
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These steamships are the largest In the trade.
Cabin passage. $50, 50 and sl00; excursion, sl8o
and $3.50 currency: stcerage, S29 Prepaid steer
age tissrts from Liyerpnol, Queenstown London
derry, Glasgow, Cardiff BRISTOL or London, cheaper
| than BY any other route. For further information
| ami, 10 s,- ..e l.. W. u. HURST,
| Isl. 60 Broadway, New York. or
| GEORGE W. ALLEN i co, Agents:
onoa 4.' Richmond. Va,
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NOALBURG SPLINT LUMP COAL Is
" unequalled as Il biiuminous CRATE coal
5. Fl. RAVES,
Eighteenth and cary streets.
Sole Agent for Richmond and vicinity.
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GOAL, COKE. AND WOOD of all bes
" Winds are sold by The subscriber at the very low

" s. Fl. HALVES.
Sole Agent for Richmond and vicinity,
an 23-2w Eighteenth and Cary streets.