The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-09-24
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
SHOOTING AFFRAY-sUDpEN DEATH-CHUG

NOTES.-THE UNIVERSITY.
rCorrcspondencc Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
SEPTEMBER %, 1878.
shooting atlray occurred in the vicinity
OF North Garden on Friday between Mr..
William Durrett and Mr.. Lewis johnson, in
which the latter was severely wounded In
the right forearm, and narrowly escaped
death from another shot, which was
turned hv rail against which he
wax leaning. The cause or the Ol1h-
Guilty was alleged to he the improper
Intimacy cf johnson with DuIrettS wife.
Il is said that Durrctt had been for some
time cocnizant OF the existing state OF AZ
fairs, and johnson had been for some time
cXpectinm an attack from him. On Friday
Durrc;; rode over to JohnsonsS, and met
him at the tnbaccO-houSc. lie remarked
that he bad come to have talk with MN.
Johnson invited him TO diSmount and come
in: hut he said. "No, d-n you, Fm gong
10 shoot rou." and Immediately commenced
firing upon him. johnson was leaning with
his chin over rail, and the first shot struck
the rail Immediately under his chin. glanc-
ing TO the night side and grazing his neck.
The second shot struck him rs above stated,
and the third missed him. He then tolu
Durrctt tha. he supposed he was SatlSned,
as lie had shot him. He then turned into
water. and laid down. Durrett turned away,
came to Charlottesville. and delivered him
self up to the authorities. On Saturday he
was examined before II justice, and bailed
in the sum OF $500 for his appearance.
He then returned home Saturday evening.
These are the facts Is near as can get them.
There is good deal OF sensation about the
matter, and scandalouS Developments are
anticipated.
A colorrd man named Spinner died in
simultaneously on Friday night from heart
disease.
Meetings have been held in the Metho-
dist church during the past week, conducted
by MeSSrs. Howell and Campbell, evange-
lists. Crowds have attended the services,
but no results have ensued that are worth
mentioning. These young men appear to
be earnest. and though only plain country
boys, may accomplish a great deal Of good.
In the Baptist church Sunday morning
pitcous appeal was read from Williston.
Tenn. directed to Professors Minor, Vena-
hc Smith. and the students OF the Uni
vcrsity and the people OF CharlottesViile.
The letter stated that in one week the town
had been deDopulated by yellowiever; one
half of the adults had died. and only three
men were in the town who were able tc do
ANYTHING. The country people for twenty
miles around had fled, and the place was
entirely IsoIatcd-without money, food, or
medical assistance. The writer, who was
native OF Charlottesville, implorcd assist
ancc. 4 collection was taken for this special
cause morning and night. and liberal sum
was realized. The same appeal was made
~ the ether churches, and relief afforded.
Students are coming in TO be ready for
he opening of the University, October lst.
learn That many rooms have been secured,
and the probability is good for large num-
Der this session. The museum has been re-
opened to the public. and is well visited.
The chair Of Natural History. which has
been so generously endowed by Mr.. Corco-
ran. will rot be til!cd at present. DR.. Page,
the Professor OF Natural History and En-
pcrimental Agriculture, has his report
printed, and it is well worthy the careful
attention OF farmers. lie takes the ground
that in diversified crops is the only salvation
OF Virginia. and that the farmer who expects
remuncratvc prices FOR his wheat or tobac-
60 in the future Will he disappointed, be-
cause the Virginia farmer cannot compete
with these productions OF the West, which
low rates Of transportation are bringing
cheaper than be can raise them. QtlP.