The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-09
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IAAENTED DEATH OF YOUNG CITIZENSHIP
GUAR CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISEASE-MEkT-
ING or COLORED yOTERS-JCDGE RIVE 5
COURT-RtPOETED RESIGNATION-ST. PAT
KICKS DAY-FIRR IN AMHERST-MURDER
THuAL-RAIN, &C., &C.
TCorrospordence Of the Richmond Dispitchl
MARCH 8, 1881.
Paulus Powell Knncar, son OF Captain
George A. Kinncar, died suddenly yeslcr-
day in series Of severe spasms. lie was
only about twenty-five years Of age, but
wa already one Of the most promising bust
ness.men OF the city, and bis demise
IS regarded with widespread sorrow. y
singular circumstance j. connected with the
disease and death OF this excellent young
ciliZen. Nearly year ago he was Frustrated
in 4 bookstore Of the city while eagerly eX-
aiming the "star-puZZle" u3-lJ-1N,
then lust eXt1nt. He remaiued in condl-
ton OF insensibllity for three or four days.
and was thought TO have made bis escape
from death by the skin OF his teeth. lie has
since been subject at intervals to attacks OF
the same character. lie had'been complain
ing before his last fatal attack, but nothing
seriOu. was anticipated, and medical attend
ance only reached him when he was III Sc
we're CONFUSION. The funeral takes place
this afternoon.
The deceased was a member OF the Royal
Arcanum, the Red Men, the Volunteer Hose
Company, and other bodies. Resolutions
Of respect for his memory have been passed.
Among the kinsmen Of the deceased were
many OF the leading citizens OF this section,
and Rev. DR.. John kinnear, Of Ireland, Il
member OF The English House Of Commons.
The colored voters at their meeting held
last night elected Carter l.. Jones, u. ~.
Langtry, and Jack Ayerelt TO represent The
CITY in the coored convention TO assemble
in Petersburg on the 18th instant. Two Of
the three-it NAV be all-1re Federal Office
holders.
The United States District Court for the
Western district OF Virginia Will begin its
regular term in this city IN few days. The
reported intended resignation OF Judge
Rives eXcites good deal OF interest
here. Speculation is INDUCED as 10 who
will probably succeed him, and ii is hoped
that the new President VIII select some good
moderate man OF southern birth and ante
cedenls TO bill the vacated iudgeship.
The st. Patrick's Beneficial Society will
hold meeting at their ball Tonight to AZ
range for The due celebration OF the biIth
day of their honored patron saint, now fast
approaching.
The school building at the corner Of
Court and Eleventh streets was moved into
and occupied by the High school yesterday,
after having undergone considerable altera-
tons and some additions.
DR.. William ii. Dulaney, a prominent
physician of the city and member OF the
City Council, was suddenly seized with a
severe illness last night, but to-day Is bet
ter.
The residence OF Mrs. Samuel W. Mason,
near EIon, in Amherj, was destroyed by
fire, with most OF its contents, last Satur-
day. Even the clothing Of the inmate, was
burned. There was no insurance. and the
loss is reported at not less then 1000.
The TRIAL OF the negro James McRichard-
son on the charge Of murder is still pro-
crossing in the Hastings Court. The verdict
will probably be reached to-day.
The rain began falling again this morn
ing and Is now hard at it, with the cheerful
prospect OF indefinite continuation.
A vacant lot on Court street Al! feet
front by 1872 deep was sold at auction yes
terday TO Mr.. J. l.. Thompson for 81 ,425.
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