making, from their close proximity, a fright- j ful wound. The scoundrels fled in the direc tion of Camp Lee upon the approach of mem bers of the family, who were attracted by the firing. Dr. Sinton was immediately called in, and extracted a few of the shot.

Mr. Brice was a relative, and resided with ( the family of Mr. Thomas Johnson, formerly B well-known bookseller of this city. He is