Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-10-21

Mayors COURT Observation-Disclosures Anderson
free colored man, brought up charge OF being
drunk and lying the side walk aud also giving uso.
lence Mr.. WIN. Gardner, Keeper OF the Cage in the
Second Market
Mr. Gardner stated that the brought to the
Cage "Wednesday night by Officer Kelly very drunk
Soon after no locked up became dissatisfied as his
blanket provided FORTH with, and commenced hal
LONG until ho brought it to him. On his return from the
cell, lac (the accuse) called him d-n Of b-h, and
said the blanket by sufficient im
He never experienced much nsolence from a white
man.
The negro pleaded drunkenness as an excuse for his in
science.
Ills Honor said he would him Of that disease by or
dering him twenty lashCs. good prescription, that
The Mayor received petition from sundy citizens
siding in the neighborhoOd of Steam Engine erected by
Mr.. VIM. Forbes Main street, whence IL back
Mr.. Stewards building. The petition forth the incon
venences to which its sners subjected from the
continual noise OF the Engine rs well the smoke and
issuing from the chimney connected with it, and
sought relief thereom by its removal which they regard
ed iustihLbe under the circumstances The Mayor
dered summons TO be issued against Mr.. Forbes for
violation Of the city ordinance in this respect.
IMPROVEMENT or FRASELIS SrRErr.-In obedience to
the instructions Of the Commissioners of Streets Mr. Bates
has prepared estimate OF the of repairing por
ton of Franklin lying between Sth street aud the
Lower Market and widening the foot walks thereon. Re
ally il IA time that attention should be given to tho neglec
ted condition Of such public thoroughfsre How it has
been suffered to remain long Ia s present deiOmed
condition, while attention is given TO other less important
city, Of surprise to many Two persons can
hardly be accommodated its walks, while the
tire street within the lines have designated presents
"Zigzag shapeless form. The secret OF the prevailing
apathy among property owners within this extent TO make
any improvements exists have reason to believe in
its neglected condition long There no induce
improve and the consequence is that instead Of
being important and lourishng business locality its
central position should render it, il ia The great stab ling
arena Of the city What t would be il the Exchange
Hotel and the buildings raised by Mr.. AcAdln lower
down. located there, II l. not difficult TO form
idea
We trust moro favorable state OF things will follow
this initiatory movement.
Tux FAHIR OF SIvA.-This unrvalcd NccrOmancor and
Ventriloqut will this city to-day, and resume
his exhibitions at Odd Fellows Hall, Monday night
next.
His donations the audience may be by adver-
tscment embrace series OF costly jewels which will be
distributed such purchase Gift Tickets. This is a
strong nducement TO whit his performance for n as set
forth in his advertisement prize will he given upon the
purchase of ticket for dollar the amount will DO pro
htAbly invested.
HusrixGs CoURr, Ycsisridy.-AeKander White
charged with unlawful gambling the house Of George
Eusbsrry In the month Of June lat convicted and
fined $50 and costs. He was committed until payment
Of the fine and costs.
The Attorney for the Commonwealth agreed to his
lease upon payment Of $50 execution 70 be issued fo
the residue Of the judgment.
George Ensberry who stood charged with similar Of
fence, was convicted and fined in a like sum.
On motion Of the Attorney for the Commonwealth,
edpids pro fine awarded against him, rfunable q
the next December term Of that court
noHe pJosegi entered in ten against the
latter Of presennents for the unlicensed sale Of arden
spirits.
CmxEsE JuG0LERs.-Theso interesting performers will
make their first appearance Metropolitan IIal on Wed
ncsday night For full part iculars their adyer
tscment in to morrov's paper
CIRcUlr CoUm.-The trial Of w illiam j. Bowles 70
the sabbng Of Joseph T. H. Chandler occupied tho Cour
TO late hour yesterday. The jury addressed b
Mrss Caskie and August for the prisoner and Mr. Mar
maduke johnson for the Commonwealth, after which
verdict Of imprisonment for day, aud fine Of % wa
rendered.
Me- Hancock also concerned Tor the prisoner, and
| addressed the Jury the previous evening
A RoNc proSegm entered in tho csse Of johnson
who was indicted accomphse Of Bowles in the mat
/ Ter.
MEErfxG oY THE CRY CoUSCIt.-A called meeting o
the City Council held yesterday evening 10 consider
report Of the Commissioners Of Streets GENERALLY in rcls
ton the improvement Of portion Of franklin street
/ Proceedings tomorrow.