Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-28

Ayv0kute1t " Ano&1oo<o~sIue (utlo<mae
Shsstsss.cas Accidents y Ladies.
fccrrsspenaencs Of ne Richmond DispAscA.l
PKrnRsBuRa, December -. 1884.
The state BOARD for this city met to-day
ard appointed Mr.. Andrew Dunn assessor
II lsnds and bulldogs for Petersburg. and
Mr.. Richard y. Jarvis assistant assessor.
Roth q these gentlemen have had large
experience In the assessment Of property,
- wei, 90 In the Office Of commissioner Of
the revenue, and they are regarded ~ well
qualified for the discharge Of the duties OF
their Office. II Is believed that the reas-
sessment q property here will show .
large increase In taxable values.
TIE case OF Nathan Hammc. the colored
youth charged with shooting Edward
Walker lcoiered) on Christmas-dsy, was
called ND IN the MAYORS Court this morn.
Ing and partially examined on a melton for
bsii for the accused. TIE evidence was
wholly In favor Of the prisoner, and
clearly established the fact that his
act was done in sc'i-deience. II seems
that Walker he'd been drinking on
(hrIanas-dsy, ADD after getting into
QuaIreis with several parties. white and
colorcd. came upon Nathan HamSue, with
whom be picked difficulty. which IaInme
cndeayored TO avoid. After some words.
Walker knocked Hamme down. The lat
Ger got ND and ran for short distance.
pursued by his assailsnt, when be
.tHamme1 drew q pistol, turned around,
and fred. The flight and pursuit
were continued for some twenty
Yards further, Walker being very
close behind, striking and grabbing at
Hsmme. He finally fell upon the pave
mcnt, aud cried Murder /" He was
~ ed A. s.1 -.
home. whefe. upon examination, II was
found that the tall from Hamme's pistol
had struck him In the forehead, and
after passing around under the skin
for several inches had made its
exit near the temple. II IL not
vet known whether the skull was fractured
by the ball. Death may possibly result
from conclusion. bu. II is believed that the
wounded man will recover. The Mayor
continued the case for ten days, In order 70
hesr Walkers statement, but the Droba-
bility is, whether Walker RECEIVERS or dies.
that the accused will be discharged on the
ground OF self-defence. IIemme was adj
miitcd to bail in the sum OF $3.50.
The City Treasurer OF Petersburg Is
elected for term OF three years, and his
elertioD will take place next spring. He
will he the only officer 10 be then voted for.
The incumbent, Nj. 4. w. C0ucn, VIII De
q candidate for reelection. but 1t is under
stood be will have strong opposition for the
place. Several names have already been
mentioned in connection with the Office.
Mrs. Peggy Harrison, an aged and re-
spected lady, while returning home from
neighbours residence evening before last,
had the misfortune 10 fall and sustain
fracture OF her colar-bone and other
severe and painful injuries. IL Is feared
that one OF her hips was fractured.
Mis-. Elizabeth Heath, venerable lady,
residing on Washington street, lost her
sight night or two ago between the hours
of retiring and arising.
A child Of Maria NJ inning. living ON
Shepherd street, accidentally fell into the
fire last night, and MAS painfully burned.
The Mayors Court docket tins morning
presented a long list OF cases. The Of
fences were mostly the result OF Christmas
DRINKS. and the Mayor was generally lenient
In imposing penalties.
Letters received from the various coun-
ties in this section represent the weather
and the roads rs being very bad
ROBIN ApAIR.