Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-24
MAYORS COURT, Jan. %.

George, an old negro man, found lying on the Basin
in senseess condition. was taken up by officer ar
rington--discharged.
UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLAGE--An assemblage OF IS or so
negroes took place at the house OF Mr. r. c. Wortham
wednesday nightly tte permission Of that gentleman
1t was social party designed to disturb the peace
OF the city, and Mr. Workman in granting them per-
mission TO assemble at his house, had no idea that he
was violating the law. The guards, however, arrested
the whole party and carried them to the cage No re-
slstance was made, and the Mayor in consideration Of
OF their good behaviour ordered the whole party to be
discharged; but warned them OF the consequences ia
case OF Il similar meeting
ANOTHER BRICK CAsE.-Parick Mulchany ARA ign
ed on the complaint OF Jos. Ross Tor throwing brick
bat through the window at his (Ross) wife, begged
hard Tor forgiveness, promising never to commit
similar offence. The Mayor at the ins OF the com.
painant, granted his prayer, and he was accordingly
discharged.
The ROW ON BROOK AvENUE.--The case of Mrs.
Blackburn rs. Edwards, which up before the
Mayor Wednesday last, was resumed this morning
and many witnesses appeared to testify to the bad char
ac1er and improper conduct OF Edwards. Mrs. Black
burn complained that Edwards, few days ago. enticed
her husband to his house and there made him beasty
drunk She went to the house of Edwards for the pur-
pose oil getting her husband away; but was refused
access to the house Edwards locking the door agansl
her, and refusing TO let Blackburn get out. He also
used insulting and indecent language towards Mrs
B., and advised Blackburn TO give her sound whip.
ping. Blackburn at lengthi went home, broke the
mantel piece, and made some hostile demonstrations
towards his wife, but did nothing further Mrs b.
also testified that Edwards had been in the habit OF
selling liquor in small quantities to customers.
Other complaints made against EdwaIdsb by
Mr.. Parker Antoine Bene, Esq aud several other
.J.-Iz Hi.
to leave the neighbourhood, they should be compelled
TO leave it themselves 1t appears that Edwards keeps
grocery, which is great pest the neighborhoodi in
which he resides. The Mayor required him to give
bail in the of $4C0 for his future good behaviour
ATTEMPT TO SnooT.-About this period in the pro-
ceedings, Mr.. Nicholas Mills came into the Mayors
office very much agated and complained that man
named William Shirley Cosbn had just fired a pistol at
him in the street, alleging that Mr.. Mills had robbed
him OF property, which had been left him by his ia
Their. warrant OF arrest was forthwith issued, and in
a lit lie while Corbin was brought into court BY two Of
fcers. Immediately entering The room the man de-
clared that Mr.. ills had robbed him of property le
him by his father. The manner and appearance fthe
man evidently indicated insanity.
DARING BuRGLARy.-On Wedne sday night Adams
& Co.'S Express Office, No range Building, was
entered by bold burguar who charged the lock OF the
Iron safe in the office, with powder, shattered the ia
cling ofthe safe into atoms, robbed the drawers OF a
siderable amount in notes and dras, and decamped.
The robber it supposed entered the cellar under the
Office through the coal hole the side walk and thus
easily effected entrance into the office. About hall
past IL O'Clock, gentleman Occupying the store sd
ong the Express Office, heard tremendous explosion
and upon going out learn the cause discovered smoke
issuing from the window ofthe office. AS soon as
he could procure light he entered the room and dis
covered that a robbery had been committed.
The report OF the explosion distinctly heard
couple OF squares above the Exchange and the
sion violent to force out the window sash in rear
of the room and to the front doors from their
hitherto firm position.
No trace of the robber has yet been discovered, but
Messrs Morrison & Co. have left no me ans untred
which may lead to his arrest. They offer reward of
$500 for his detection and have teegraphed North for
the purpose sopping the payment OF drafts and noes
distracted from their safe