Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

two groans having been given for Gov johnson on the
public square in front ofthe Governors House.
WIFE WHlPP1NG.-A white man named Ed
ward Meeks, who, though meek in appearance, is
nevertheless wofin sleeps clothing was hauled
up before the Mayor again yesterday for beating
and otherwise matreating his wife Judy and chill
dren three. Tie family reside on the canal in
the neighhorhood ofthe Armory-or, rather, they
formerly resided in that salubrous, picturesque and
pleasant quarter of the city, but Mrs. Judy Meeks
Informed the Court yesterday that her meek and
amiable spouse treated her so unkindly that she
had been forced to leave his bed and board-so
the Meeks house is at present divided against it
self. As before observed, the gallant Meeks has
been repeatedly before the Mayor within the past
year so upon the charge of treating his wife
and children brutally, and if our memory serves
us, he was under recognizances to keep the peace
on the 10Th of April last, when he committed the
assault which led to his arrest yesterday. IF So,
we trust an action will be brought forthwith
against his surety. "Men ofstraw'-- bankrupts,
in fortune we'll as reputation--must be taught
lesson When they become security for often
ders against the laws, they swear solemnly to the
truth of the declaration that they worth the
amount nominated in the bond" after their hon
est debts have been paid; and if it can be proven
that they have falsely, they deserve to be
indicted for perjury. We incline to the belief
that one two examples would suffice to clear
the Mayors Court of ''men of straw for sea-
son at enst and thus leave the course of justice
unobstructed.
But to return to the Meeks family. Mrs. Meeks
duly detailed her grievances to the Mayor, the
sinplerecital of which strongly moved the Court,
officers and spectators to pity. Great indig ma
ton manifested towards the unhappy Meeks
officer Warrington bowed like porpoise, and
fears entertained at one time of explosion,
so thoroughly aroused were all his tender sens-
bilities; but thanks to the strength of the mate
rials of which his jacket composed, this catas-
trophe was happily averted The bench, we
may fairly infer from the magnitude of the re-
cognzance demanded, shared to some extent, the
general feeling of indignation, for soon as he
had fully heard the evidence, the Mayor ordered
Meeks to find security in the sum of $780, and in
default of his being able to tender bail, commit
ted him to Jail for six months.
Miss Sarah Zimmerman, young woman oil
unsound mind, was yesterday examined before
three Aldermen ofthe city, in the Mayors Court,
and declared to be laboring under mental alteration
The Mayor accordingly committed her to jail for
safe keeping until claimed by her relatives and
friends, who reside, we learn, in Greenbrer coun-
ty. She has been in the city only few days,
and undoubtedly left her native county without
the KIN owledge of he friends.
FINEs-The following fines were yesterday imposed by
the Mayor upon the individuals named for violations OF
the ordinances
Mr. Rose, Broad street. Shockoe Hill, for leaving dry
goods box the sidewalk in front of store, Thursday
night-reported by officer Trueheart.
Mr. Schonberger Rockets for fast driving through the
streets-oence committed by one of his dray drivcrs-re
ported by officer Page.
Mr. John Wright Main rect, for interfering with the
dogcatchers and rescung dogreported by officer Ty
Ter.
Mr. seman, Main street. for interfering with the dog
catchers and rescuing dog-offence committed by Mr.
Seman's son, who being minor, the father was fined
reported by officer Tyler.
Mr. John Ingle for creating an obstruction in Grace
street reported by Capt. White
PANORAMA OF EDEN-This splendid painting in add
ton to the nightly exhibition; will be exhibited at Odd
Fellows Hall, on Monday afternoon next, and Sabbath
schools and other scholars will be admitted for ten cents
each. We advise all to go.
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