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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-23

FALL FROM THIRD-SrORY WINDOW
About hai-past 10 o'clock Sunday night
persons seated in the porch OF the St. Claire
| Hotel, and others in the vicinity, were star
tied by loud noise as il OF the falling OF
some heavy body. Upon examination, Mr..
Samuel West, a young man employed al
Baughman d Brothers, was found bleeding
and in an insensible condition upon the top
of the porch OF the hotel fronting on Grace
street. 1t appears that Mr.. West, while oc.
cupying a room in the third story, had
dropDed asleep and fallen from the window
upon the porch beneath, 4 distance OF about
eighteen feet. .s.....
The announcement thai man had fallen
from the hotel window and killed himself
quickly spread, and caused much excite
inent in the ncigbborhood. One lady, Q
resident OF the st. Claire, was SO concerned
| on hearing Of the mischief that from gen.
erous impulse she rushed forth from the
hotel and ran down to DR.. McGuirc's office
with all possible speed. In fact. so rapid
| were her movements that unOn reaching the
| Doctors office she was SO exhausted as not
| to be able to tell him what was the matter.
With gesticuations she babe him follow
her. and conducted him to the scene Of the
accident.
All necessary medical aid was rendered
by DR.. MCGUIRE and DR.. McCaw, who had
in the meanwhile been summoned, and the
Droprietors did all in their power for the
comfort OF the unfortunate young man.
His injuries are not considered dangerous,
though he suffers much from painful bruises
about the head, neck, and shoulders.
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Personal Ajax Gary, Esq, president OF
the City Council, was reported quite sick
yesterday.
William Fl. Kidd, the newly-elected city
scavenger, is ready with bis bond, and Will
enter upon the discharge OF his duties In a
few days.
Rev. Messrs. Campbell and Vanderslice
are both absent from the city at this time.
Many OF our citizens are leaving, not for
spots "where the sun is more warm or the
sky more blue" but where they can rest
under the shade of the trees or enjoy the
oceans pleasant breeze.
Mrs. William B. Bowman, Miss Belote,
and Miss Rogers have left for Ocean View
and the capes, Mrs. George w. Longworth
for Nottoway, and others are preparing TO
follow suit.
A number Of young men will leave for
the Warm Springs in few days, and 9TH
ers will go to Crystal Springs and the eele-
brated Cool Spring.
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!" soNAL.-Purser George Taylor, of
the steamer Ariel, was yesterday presented
with a standard timepiece by Paymaster
Derring, OF the United States navy, and q
number of brother-officers. ,....
K Mr.. Lewis L. Smith, for many years a
wel-known news and perlodical-dealer OF
the city, for the past ten years resident of
Memphis, Tenn, has returned to the city,
and hopes to make it his permanent home
for the remainder Of his days.
The visitors to the Tobacco Exchange
Yesterday were Donald Winston, United
States army E. s. McCandless. II. J. Hall,
Atlanta; L. Roper, Petersburg; r. b.
Buck. Hinton, W. Va; W. L. Rosesrant,
st. Adams, W. Va; c. +. Lipscomb, Man
chester; Thomas Eggeston, W. D. DEAN.
C. w. Hubbard, Atlanta; P. \. Boiling,
Buckingham; R. T. Lacy, Lynchburg; f.
C. Barnes, Charlotte; J. P. Hale, Franklin ;
and j. Hatch, Charlotte county.
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Elzy Payne Discharqed.-Judge Clopton
yesterday, on application through counsel,
ordered the discharge from custody Of Ely
Payne. Payne was sometime, since con-
victed in the Mayors Court Of general dis
orderly conduct and sent to Jail for three
months and fined $40. The reason OF the
discharge was that the judgment OF the
Court was not entered upon the warrant on
which the accused was tried. and was there
fore invalid. Payne left the court happy
and it is to be hoped wiser and better
man.
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Meeting PoStponed-A Regular CaN.-
In anticipation OF 4 discussion between the
various congressional candidates last night
there was a large gathering at the court
house. The attendance was also somewhat
augmented by the fact that very interest
ing argument was being had in the case Of
the Commonwealth rs. Charlotte Robin
soD, elsewhere noticed. Owing, however,
to the fact that the call for the meeting was
irregular, the notice vague and indefinite,
aud from the further fact Of Judge Clop-
toms court being in session, no suitable
place could be had, it was deemed advisable
not to hold any meeting.
Captain F. Y. Winston, OF Louisa; Colo
mel John 3. Young, OF Hcnrico; Major w.
T. c. Gregory and Colonel William Z. Bur-
well, OF Richmond; and Judge Clopton, Of
this city, were present. After conference
with these gentlemen City Superintendent
Henry A. Jordan decided to call meeting
Of the Conservatives of the city at the
court house next Friday light ct s. O'Clock.
at this meeting all the Conservative candi-
dates for Congress from the district are In.
vited TO be present in person or by repre-
sentative. MessrS. Winston, Young, Bur-
WELL, Gregory, and Clopton will certainly
attend, and possibly all the candidates may
put in an appearance. 1t is hoped that
there will be large turnout, and a full,
fair, and free discussion had between the
various candidates.
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BRIEF LOCAL ITEMs.-The collections OF
United States internal revenue yesterday
amounted 10 S14,650.30.
Kessnich's band give another grand pro-
menadc concert ut Franklin Park tonight.
The highest reported price paid for to-
bacco on 'Change yesterday was S37.
James W. Holloran will be arraigncd at
the Police Court this morning, charged with
breaking the jaw-bone OF Charles Pellctti
last Sunday.
Early Yesterday morning thief entered
the house OF Mr.. w. {. Moncure, who re-
sides near Haryie, and stole watch and
several other articles.
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Having terminated my connection with the Rich
Inond Female Institute, propose the ensuing fall 10
open u SCHOOL. FOR YOUNG LADIES under the
above name. The course OF study VIII include the
Ancient and Modern Languages, Mathematics, Lii
erature, History, Moral Philosophy, and the Eng
Ish Language. AS shall do the teaching in per-
son, only limited number Of pupils can be ad-
mlted, and they must be somewhat advanced IN
their studies.
Music, vocal and Instrumental, VIII lie taught BY
Miss XIrELLA COOKE. -
can take into my family TEN or TWELVE
BOhRDERS.
The session Will begin on TUESDAY. September
oath. and continue nine months. The charges for
entire session, payable each three months In ad-
vance, are as follows:
Tuition Gncludng Latin and French).. ....S 90 90
Musical instruction 1.-TWO lessons u weekl... 60 90
Board (e1clusive Of washing, towels, and
nspkfusl. 16O 90
For further information, address
JOHN HART. NJ. A.,
sos east Franklin street.
ty 1S-S&TutAnl Richmond, Va.
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appointment Is made under the new law al
Iewing additional Justices to be appointed
in districts or localities when it is advisable
or necessary z

Arm Broken.--Y Yesterday morning little
Mary, daughter of John d. Baird, Esq,
aged about four years, broke her arm. She
was engaged ut play with an older sister on
feather-bed, and it is supposedtfelI or was
pulled down, and in falling her arm was
doubled and thus broken. Medical aid was
at once called in, and last night the little
sufferer was doing well.
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ENTERED AT THE CUsTOM-HO HOUSE-IN-
CREASE IN FOREIGN COMMERCE. The schoon-
er John b. Hamel, Jr., Fennimore master,
entered yesterday at the custom-house from
Baltimore TO load tobacco for Genoa, Italy,
The Hamel registers 531 tons. Also, the
German scbooner-brig Claudine, Wissrook
master, from New York to load flour for
Brazil. The tonnage Of vessels engaged in
the foreign trade from this port is greater
than was ever known before. The British
bark John Campbell, entered to load oil for
Europe, is registered at 72S tons, and is one
OF the largest vessels ever cleared from this
port. There are at this time twelve vessels
discharging or loading foreign cargoes, and
the present month will aggregate the
largest foreign trade Of any for some years.
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Picnic o-Mo7To,c.-The Methodist Sum-
day-School picnic, which was postponed
some weeks ago, will take place tomorrow
ut Amelia Courthouse. The train leaves at
O'Clock \. N. The fare is cheap. and ar
rangementS have been made to make the oc-
casion one OF the most enjoyable OF the
season.
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cles. The subject, is treated in best style.
and the work is in crayon. The drawing is
bold and confident, suggesting few OF the,
marks Of the copyist, while in texture, de
tail, and expression the true artistic touch
is prominently noticeable. The portrait is
from the studio OF two young Virginlans,
Messrs. Harry Fl. HarWood and Frank Bur
roughs. Mr.. Harwood is a pupil OF Kopske,
and the latter. we believe, of Fisher.
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Attempted Rob6ery.-On Sunday night a
thief, or thieves, entered the Office Of
Messrs. Robertson & Duyal, lumber dealers,
at thecorIer of Eleventh and Porter streets.
They broke the knob off the iron safe with
q hammer and chisel, but were compelled
to leave without e6ecting their purpose, as
everything of value was locked up in the
safe, and this they failed to enter.
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THE QUEEN OF TIE OyEN.-A breakfast bis
cult or te.,-rolI made wiih DOoLEY's YEASTPow-
DER i certainly The queen Of the oven-so light,
white. and delicious. You lit II tenderly break it
open gently. spread il tiaintily with fresh, sweet
butter waiting 10 he gracious. After breakf;stlBg
on biscuits made with IiooLEY's YEAST-PowDER,
what man would contemplate suicide. or grunb 9
because his wife asked him for money?
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PoLIr1cs.-The following from the State
is correct Chesterfield, including Man.
chester, may be considered as sure for Clop-
ton on the first ballot, and thereafter with
undertaking regularity for General Joseph
L. Johnston. This is said to be the exact
state of the case. County and city pride will
cause unanimous rally on Clopton for the
go-off; thereafter the delegates will 60 as
they please, and the manner thereof, accord
ing to our last information, is indicated
ahnye3
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Of for Vest Point.-Burrcll Lodge, No.
SO, /. y. &. T.-HeEry Johnson, W. c.
headed by band Of music, paraded the
streets Yesterday. and afterwards. with
many friends, eXcurted to West Point.
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DICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The Trustees beg 20 announce TO the friends OF the
Institute and the public that arrangements have
been made 10 open the school at the fall term under
the Presidency Of the Rev. ROBERT W. FULLER,
u. d., with Il full corps OF able aud experienced
teachers.
The buildings will be thoroughly renovated and
painted during vacation, aud every arrangement
made for The comfort and health Of pupils
The Trustees feel satisfied that the Institute VIII,
under The new management, rank among the best
schools the land for thorough aud refined culture.
4 more extended notice Will appear in due time,
giving full particulars as 10 teachers, course OF
study, prices Of tuition and board, &c.
On behalf OF the Board.
jy15-lm j. B. JETER, President.
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FRANKLIN PARK To-NIGHT.-Kessnich's g
band will give one OF their enjoyable con-
certs tonight ut Franklin Park, corner
Fifth anil Franklin streets. These open-air
concerts are growing more and msre popu-
lar, and our best people may be found there
each evening. Better arrangements are
being made to systematize things and rem
der the place more comfortable. Tonight
the following programme will be rendered: !:
Part 4: Fest March," by w. Nieschulz;
!" Perichole Waltzes, - by Coote; tt'The
Young Musician by Kdcken; g Sere-
liade," by Shubert. Part II: Overture
{" riaue Dame"l, by Suppe;; g Madame
Le'Arch-Duc.n by Otfenbacssl;; !; 'l Wilhelm
liner" {guartetteI by Aoskare; and polka
by ParloT.
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haze apalyzcd lie whiskey known under the
brand Of .B-SELEcT." controlled by Messrs. Wal
TER ID. BLAZE & Coz Richmond. Va. and find II
FREE FROM FGsIL OIL ana other impurities. and
recommend It's use for medicinal and family pur.
poses. j. u. McCAw, sI. d.,
late Professor of Chemistry,
Mrl!icaI College of Virginia.
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COMMENCEMENT EXERcIsEs-The COM
mencement exercises of Maury Literary
Society Of the Virginia Agricultural and
take place August is, 1878, at 8 P. NJ. Pre-
sident: G. B. Anderson, Virginia. Ora
tors: R. u. Cartwright, C. L. Page. Vir-
ginia. Debaters: L. L. Dye, VII. Perk-
inson, Virginia. 1Iershals: r. T. Gleayes
(chief), B. r. Bryant, H. Buford, j. r. Bell,
Virginia; E. Wilson, Maryland; w. 81.
Pruner, W. B. Goodwin, Virginia. Vale
dictorian G. B. Anderson, Virginia.
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iIfSFiTS.
We have

We have
Prince Albert Coats AMI Vests,
3 Cutaway FrockS anu Vests,
> Business Salt,
pairs OF Pants
which we will dispose of at an advantage TO the
purchaser.
We call attention to these garments on account OF
their superiority In finish and material, whilst WILL
ing TO dispose OF them Ii very low rate.
Respectfully. a. SAKS & CO..
TailOrs and Clothers. 1913 Main street.
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REVIVAL AT WALNUT GROvE.-Rev. DR..
Hatcher has been assisting the pastor (Rev.
r. Ell. PitD in an interesting revival at this
church. Up TO Saturday there had been
twenty-five professions OF faith in Christ.
The meeting is going on with unabated in
terest '...
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rREEN SPRINGS ACADEMY.-The
VI fifth session of this institution will open on the
1sT OCTOBER, 1873. and close 1st dame. 1879.
Students prepared for business, or senior classes
OF colleges, or University. Apply for catalogue.
Board and tuition per session, sl56; board and
tuition Ter half sesssion.S7S. Address
DR. &. X. DICKINSON.
Trcvillans's, Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, Va.
IL
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Mayors Court.-Mayor Clarke yesterday
discharged Shadrach Bailey (colored),
charged with stealing watch from Isaac
Kahn; and Louisa Jones, charged with the
larceny of twenty-five cents from Elyira
Peterson.
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| The Meade Memorial Pic Nic.-The Sab
bath school Of this church have finally de-
cided to have their picnic on the second
Wednesday in August at some point near
ha o,t,.
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The First Of the Seasonal small Han
over watermelon, the fist OF the season,
appear: d on our streets Yesterday, and was
purchased By Mr.. William A. Wyatt.
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done atthe
DISPATCH PRINTISG-iiouSE. Good work, 10 "
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed.
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TALE ADVANTAGE OF IT.
A GOOD CHANCE TO BUY YOUR DRY GOODS.

LEVY BROTHERS
conliaue to take Off ten cents on every dollars
worth Of goods you pun chase of them.
They show large stock of LINEN DRESSES for
ladies, which they are selling III about half price,
and take an extra ten cents Off every dollar.
They also offer their whole stock OF LADIES'
DRESS GOODS at ana below cost, ana take ten cents
OFF on every dollars worth you purchase.
You can ind 4 full assortment of every thing in
the way of
DRY GOODS,
FANCY GOODS,
NOTIONS and TRIMMINGS,
LEVY BROTHERS,,
and they take Ten cents OFF on every dollars worth
you purchase.
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VI. ELIYsnN Z Co. advertising agents, inSert ad-
veriycarnts in n! Of the wSapers OF the UnitGd
Sta, e. }. publishers rates. Orders left At the Dts
potch cuumtIng-roCna will receive prompt atten
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FOR RRNr.. !.
T O z L II N r

Twostory-aud-b d-basement BRICK DWELLING,
Broad street between Nineteenth and Twentieth,
n Gently put In Thorough order; all modern I'm
provements.
Two-story-an 4 d-basement FRAME DWELLING,
Cary street between Third and Fourth.
Two-story-and-55sement BRICK DWELLING,
Fourth betwecn Cary and Canal.
/. Two-story-and-basemeut FRAME DWELLING,
M street between Ninth and Tenth.
Two-story-and- basement BRICK DWELLiSG,
AdanS street between Main and Cary all modern
improvements. with stable.
Two-story BRICK DWELLING, First street be-
tween Cary and CanaI; All modern improvements.
STORE AID DWELLING, Duval street near
Brook avenue: good businesses stand.
New STORE, corner Marshall and Gilmer streets.
new reservoir. POINDEXTER & TUPPFR,
Iy Real Estate Agents, 1900 Main street.
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PEACHES. PEACUEs-The most delicious of all
rruts-and & fine lot or them can be found AZ PIZ.
ZISI'S.
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VIRGINIA ART.-A portrait OF Pope Leo
Kill, now being exhibited at West, john
stoR II Co.'s bookstore, Is deserFedly at
tracing considerable attention jim our cir
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5Instatlat tioa of Officers. Manchester
Royal Arch Chapter will install its officers
for the ensuing term OH Thursday night.
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The weather has not gotten cool enough for fire.
but the very weather for icc-crt an, and PIZZiSI
makes it fresh and pure every day. Leave your Or
ders to-day.
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ROOTS. SHOES. &c.

NEWPORT TIES REDUCED. AH
IN Ladies. FRENCH KID FOUE-BUT szaskzssss.s =
TON reduc ed from 81 to s. 20 :Geutiemen's tALf
SiOES-iow-cut. broad bottom, with or without
box-re,luced from $3.50 70 8 so: Gentlemen,s : :
French low-cuL calf PRINCE ALBERT or STkAP
SHOES reduced from $5 to So at II. GOLDEN'S,
1923 Main street. Goods sent by mail VIII cost
about 15c. per pair extra. ~ o-im
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DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
r LICHTENSTEIN & SONS,
CORNER SEVENTEENTH AND FRANKLIN
STREETS.
we would partculary call the attention Of our
customer; and the public to our large ana Varleo
stock OF
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES
HATS, FURNISHING GOODS, &c-
which we are now offering. As the most OF our
goods have been purchased recently we are enabled
70 sci! them at the lowest possible prices.
L. LICHTENSTEIS & SONS,
corner Seventeenth and Franklin streets.
Agents for semple's best six.cord, sott-nnlsh
sPOOL.COTTOS. warranted equally as good rs aoy
other popular make. liberal discount to the
trade, jy23
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SUMNER RESORTS.

DED SULPHUR SPRINGS.-This IA, o.
IN rite AMI well-knDwn sninner r:s0r; !. now
omen for the reception 81 yi,itor- The hcai!h-rc-
storing prop rites Of The water bcau;i!u' seer err
elegant society, aud splcn;id table ,h"i". win us
easy accc - from the Ghe< reake AID OHIO railroad.
render this one OF the most desirable resorts III me
mountains. 4 reduction in tue prices ms b'Sh
made. e->..
Is l3-lm WILLIAM ADalf. u So.
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Justice Appointed. Judge Clopton has
appointed A. b. Woodbridge, Esq, Justice
Of the peace for Manchester district, luis
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II. A. STROBE Mat. Medalist University of Vir-
gnial, Principal;
Gently Assistant Instructor I'm Latin University
OF Virginia), Associate Instructor. t--
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY,

81 On all saks3 ar Zeal Estote made bettoesr
tie 1st ol J"nnniy and last ~ JnaX me tdTes.fs'
tie 1JTtstnt y.or hocs In De Daid byMe purchaser
On nII safes ui0de tttDrsH ne lSt nj JuiyondLdA
oT TIE eu5. tie tdrss huDe 10 be pntd bH the ssrsr
fTtis custom was adopted about iittetn year. :tgc
by all lie real estate agents in Richmond, and ap
piics to Richmond and Yicjnity.1
RICHARDSON & CO.. 6 p. VI. trustees sale OF 4
building lot on rwcnty-fourth street near
street, Union Hill.
f. T. COOK, 10 a. NJ, at store No. 1922 Main
street. tradc-saie of crockery, glassware, and
tnwarc.
JOHN ". WRIGHT. sherln, A. si.' at tbc ware
house of seldom & Bruce, on Virginia street,
seven half-barrci5 OF old Virginia mountain
whiSkcy.
JOHN POE, JR., Chief Of Police, 10 A. 81, one
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WEATHER REPORT.

IMPLICATIONS FOR To-DAY.-For the Mid
die Atlantic States, clear or partly cloudy
weather, northerly winds, rising barometer,
and stationary temperature.
For the South Atlantic States, colder
and partly cloudy weather, occasional rains,
variable winds, mostly northerly, and ste
rionary or higher pressure. ~;
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HAMPDEN-sIDNE COLLEGE,
III PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VA

Curriculum embraces full instruction In CLAS-
SICAL, SCIENTIFIC. and NOR Al STUDIES.
Next session begias SEPTEMBER 5TH and ends
JUNE 18TH. Total expenses. exclusive OF board,
1928. Good board al Stewards Hall for $40 u
month; in private families from al2 to SIG &
month. For further particulars address
j. NJ. L. ATKINSON,
iv lh-fScl5 President.
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Sad Case Of Uroaoning-AnOther Warn
iaq.-A lamentable accident occurred yes
terday evening about 81 O'Clock by which
Emmett Elder, an interesting son OF Rich
ard +. Elder, Esq, lost his life. The little
fellow, with some ompanions, was bathing
near the junction OF the creek flowing from
the Water-linc wasteWay with James river,
and just below Walkers wharf. He could
swim but little, and got beyond his depth.
He attempted TO swim back. but at each
stroke was carried further from safely, and
soon sunk to rise no more. His playmateS
made every effort to save him, and one says
he had him by the wrist, but was compelled
to release his hold. The boys who were
with him were greatly terrified, but one OF
them ran up the city and spread the news.
4 large crowd soon gathered; among them
the distressed father OF the deceased.
4 number OF white and colorcd persons
volunteered to dive for the body. and it was
soon recovered by Master Bony HObeck, and
carried to his fathers residence, at the cor
ner Of Eleventh and Hull streets. Little
Emmett was bright and promising boy,
and most dutiful son and affectionate
brother. He was an exemplary member Of
the Meade N emorial Sunday school, and
beloved by all OF his companions. The
first intimation Mrs. Elder had OF the ac-
cident was when the clothing of her lost
one was brought to her by one OF the boys
who was with him at the time Of his death.
MIR. Elder is one OF our oldest, most re-
spected, and industrious citizens. He came
near being killed some months since by a
fall from 4 buggy. In their great bereave-
ment the distressed have the sympathy OF
the entire community.