The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-03-18
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Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I
SUICIDE OF A crri2sN or SHeSTshFfEED-
DEATH OF mr.. BENJAMIN PKIcs I'm cKSpfAaY
FIRE IN PRINCE Geosas--sALEs OF RIAL
ESTATE, ETc. s. 4
PET.RsBuRa, March II. 1879.
Mr.. j. II. Anderson, a. citizen Of Chester
field county, committed suicide last night by
shooting himself through the head. The
deceased lived about four miles from this
city, was about forty EIGHT years Of age, and
leaves family. He was victim Of dyspep.
STA, and 1t is supposed bis sufferings so at.
fected his mind "a eventually to cause
him to take bis life. Last night, during the
absence from home OF his wife and eldest
daughter, he took his gun and went to a
fence corner some fifty or sixty yards from
bis house, and placing the muzzle to bis fore.
head discharged the weapon. The load
passed through the brain,, and doubtless In
stantly killed him. No one appears to have
heard the report of the gun, as 1t was not
until this morning, when 1t was found that
he was missing, that search was made and bis
body discovered. Justice Phillips held an
inquest over the body, and the jury rendered
verdict Of death by his own act. Among
other papers found upon his person was the
following, which shows that the suicide was
deliberate act:
"Thls is done because I am bound to die
from medicine. Goodbye to you all.
: '.'- = 81. Fl. ANDERSON"
Mr.. Benjamin Price, one of the oldest and
most estimable citizens Of Sussex county,
died yesterday after long illness. he had
been confined to his bed for months from an
attack of paralysis. Deceased was one of
the most successful farmers 10 this section
Of the Slate, and true. hearted Old Virginia
gentleman. He was never known to fail In
an obligation or to turn his back upon q
friend.
Another incendiary fire occurred in Prince
George county this morning, by which the
residence of Mr.. Davidson, near Sturdivaut's
Shop, was consumed. Between and 5
O'Clock the building was fired In decayed
place 10 the Notwithstanding, and before 1t
was discovered the flames had developed
large portion of the house. Only portion
of the furniture was saved. Mr.. Davidson
came to the county last fall from Michigan.
He held policy Of insurance for 81 900 on
bis dwelling. This is the third or fourth in
ceudiary fire that has occurred Ia the same
neighborhood during the past two or three
months.
The following sales of real estate were
made a. auction to-day
Brick store No. 2l1 Sycamore street, occu.
pied by j. Cohen, s., 100; j. Cohen pur-
chaser.
Brick store No. git Sycamore street, occu.
pied b. Jacob Kull & Sons. 1920; Marx
Cohen purchaser.
House and lot No. IA Lombard street,
81, Ss5: George w. Godsey purchaser. .
House and lot No. Is LON bard street,
$3.50; W. ]. Crowder purchaser.
LOT n no ctr
81, $50; w. j. Crowder purchaser. Total
amount of sales about $1,000
A severe gust Of wind few days ago
blew down the barn of Mr.. r. f. Parker, In
Sussex county, killing mule and three
oxen. house occupied by negroes on the
same place was lifted from its foundation and
carried some distance, but was not turned
over or materially injured. The inmates
we're much scared, but not hurt.
Major c. S. Stringfeiow, of this city, has
been admitted 10 practice at the bar of the
United States Supreme Court.
Bishop Marvin arrived in town this after.
noon, and is to preach tonight, tomorrow
night, and twice on Sunday. ........s
The Virginia Protection Insurance Com
pany, through its agents in this city, to-day
paid the sum of s4,032 to the widow of the
late John kearney, that being the amount OF
the policy held by the deceased. 49,.
The children of Anderson Public School
have contributed 1886 to the Lee Monument
fund. This was the only public school 10
the city in which any collection for the fund
was taken I'D. ROBIN ADAIR.