Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-28
CETY AFFAIR g.
DoINGseAT THE MAYORS COURT.

the occupancy of Mynheer Peter Holway and wife,
How long and how costly these two families have con-
jointly occupied this tenement did not appear in evil
dence Tuesday before the Mayor and it is exceedingly
questionable whether even officer Warrington could
tell Notwithstanding the close proximity of the parties
to his own immediate neighbourhood it is how
ever, that on Saturday night, the choler of the
amabe Mynheers got the better of their judgments, and
a collision ensued Brickbats, bludgeons, and all sorts
OF missiles called into requiston-a regular battle
occurred, to the great scandal of the hitherto peaceful
and quiet neighbourhood No lives were lost however;
the wounded were secured by their respective friends
and system of non-intercourse rgdly enforced by the
families of the pu gnacious Mynheers All those little
delicate and neighboury coureses usually praetised by
friends, were at end Mrs Spausberg enjoyed all
her little uxuries, in the way OF edibles without SO
much as thinking of Mrs, Holway-and uice uersa-
The volcano only smouldered under the influence of
ntercourse-the pent up fires were bound to burst
outand out they blaZed in the Mayors Court Tues
day. Mrs Holway appeared, to answer both for her.
self and her ege lord, and the examination closed
forced the conclusion upon all present that she
"sone" Mynheer Frederick Spausberg, f1anked by
his better half appeared defendant One of the wit
nesses summoned TO make the case against Mynheer
Spausberg gave it his deliberate conviction that both
the complainant well the defendant were at fault
in his words, one was drunk and the other not
| SOBER" when the commenced During the progress
of the investigation the Court RECALLED with slight
specimen of the bitterness of the eud existing between
the two danes. Had not several officers interposed
there is no telling what damage might not have been
mutually sustained-even in the presence of the
jesy of the city. The whole matter was finally settled
by the recognizance Of Mynheer Spansberg to keep
the peace and be Of good behaviour towards all the ct
zens of the Commonwealth and especially towards
John Howay and wifi, for the space of IL months"
DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT IN THE New MARKET
HoUsE.-Tuesday morning. whilst the Mayors Court
was in session, messenger arrived from the New
Market-House, charged with request from Mr..
Valentine, (he clerk OF the marke the effect that
officer T. B. White should at once come to his rescue
He had encountered rather disordery subject, who
would neither listen to reason or law--who had, in
TRUTH set the worthy clerks authority at defiance,
and damned the Police individually and collective
y Officer White obeyed the summons with his
usual alacry, and speedily returned in triumph,
bringing with him tall, jocose looking countryman,
who said his name was Richard Whittaker--a name,
he assured those present, he never denied-Richard
Whitaker, OF Caroline couny-that his address
Mr.. Valentine said Whitaker had annoyed him very
much, and had created great amount OF "noise and
confusion" about the market generally he had lain
down in the market kicked up his heels and shouted in
a manner positively shocking to hear. THE old gen
tleman had become somewhat elevated, but was per-
fectly harmless and not1ensive-n TRUTH he appeared
the very embodiment of merrrnent and good humour.l
The Mayor told him he give $50 security for fu-
ture good behaviour, whereat he thanked the Mayor
very cordially and took his amongst those brought
to "condign" He finally gave security and left the
Court House, protesting that he wanted new trial
SUDDEN AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH-Capt. Charles
Lewis Price, esteemed citizen of Richmond Hill,
whose untmely death announced in this paper yes
terday, descended to the tomb under circumstances
painfully sad and mysterious He attended the Theatre
Saturday evening" in the enjoyment of excellent health
After the performances closed he started homewards
in company with friend, from whom he separated on
Main street, between IL and oclock-Capt. P cont-
nung his course down the street. Somewhat later in
the night Capt Price reaches his residence on Rich
mond Hill-rngs the bell and is admitted by one of his
servants repairs at once his chamber retres to bed
where he remained some time before summoning any
assistance. He rings for servant after being in bed
about an hour, and requests that alum water may
be prepared with which to wash the blood from wound
on his head. On washing the blood from his face it
was discovered that he had received severe confusion
the forehead, Immediately over the right eye which
had fractured his skull. Sunday morning medical aid
called in he received every attention which emf
medical skill could bestow or the untiring efforts
Of relatives and friends DEVISE but all in vanhe ex
pired Monday night about o'clock from the effects of
the wound
Mr. Price stated we learn to several friends Sunday
that whilst ascending the stone steps leading from 23d
street up the hill he accidentally fell the previous night
and cut his head in the manner indicated On examin-
ing the steps, trace OF blood could be discoveries
but the of Main and 23d Streets blood was
perceptibe on the pavement, which was traced down
Main street to point Immediately below the old obac
warehouse of Mr.. S. Sublett. This circumstance
taken in connection with the farther one that Captain
Prices hat had been cut some three four inches from
the brim upwards the crown led many suppose that
he had met violent death. An inquest was accord
ingy summoned over his remains by Coroner F. Kesee
Monday evening, who, after examining the body, adj
journed till last evening, at o'clock, in the county
Court House. The jury met last evening, agreeably to
adjournment, and after examining witnesses, gave a
verdict to the following effect: That the deceased came
to his death from the iuction of blow over the right
eye by some person persons unknown to the jury.
The WEATHER.-Y yesterday we had rain, hail and
snow, accompanied by high winds and lowering clouds.
About P M snow commenced falling steadily, and
continued without nermission till paper was clos
ed The probability is shall have the heaviest fall
of snow experienced this season.
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CITY COUNCIL.
At an adjourned meeting, held Monday 29th instant
Present G. A. Myers President; B. TAFT, r. O. Has
kns J. Kinnard, j. nj. Darlington, S. D Denoou
w Goddin, c. Robinson, w c. Allen, D. ] Saun-
ders l., W. Chamberlayne and Jos. Mayo