Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-10-24

~" hoIhL'-N VIII ne gratifying TO tue people OF
Richmond to learn that Mr. Ballard the accommodate
proprietor of the Exchange Hotel is about to proceed
forthwith to erect and extensive hotel on tho lot
opposite the Exchange. which he has recently purchased
Ii will De gotten In style credabc not only to the
enterprsng owner but TO the city arye-a fact which
acquainted with the and enterprise of Mr.
Ballard doubt. II is designed to subdivide the frat
floor Of the building into series of well arranged bust
ness stores The original plan, however, does not con-
template these subdivisions. In this regard is had only
to the beauty and economy Of the structure As hotel
these other arrangements being intended temporary
capable Of being altered any time the necessity for
increased hotel accommodation may demand.
We wonder why the City Council, moro properly the
Commissioners of Streets generally did comprehend
greater portion of Franklin in their new plan OF
improvements. II the extent between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets. which formed partly the subject OF
their consideration in this connection needs the repairs
which they have directed to be made, attention might
with all propriety DO given to larger portion of III.
street lower down. With the exception of the site the
old carpenters shop, tho Metropolitan Hall, the
tent between thirteenth and Fourteenth streets which
the report Of the Commissioners of Streets had chief ref
erencc, presented less anomalous appearance than
great portion OF the streets between Fourteenth and
Sixteenth.
IlusrINGs CouEr, SATuHnAY.-A nollc prosequi
tered by the Commonwealth Attorney in the of
Mary Jane Purcell charged with felony She was
ngly discharged
A similar rule adopted in regard to John Dougher-
ty, othersise John Dunnaway who stood also charged
with felony.
Robert Wright, free colorcd man, charged with hav.
ing stolen from John d. Banton on the Goth OF Septem.
Der last trunk containing several articles OF clothing
ucd in AL for 81, sentenced three years coniue-
ment in the Pehitentary.
The OF James Kelly, Samuel IT, Jones and Peter,
free coored man. who stand severay charged with felo-
ny, confined till next term.
The case Of George Drew upon appeal against the
Mayors Judgment, also continued till next
CiRcurr CouRr SYSTEMATICALLY Meredith Presiding.
The entire ofSatuay occupied with the trial of Jno
McAby who God indicted for burglary in bsviug broken
into the house Of j. H. GiLbon the 22d March and
taking theefrom trunk containing gold watch gold
chain aud other articles Of Jewery together with
clothing. The taken up Friday evening and
upon his arragunent motion made by his council
Mr. A. J. Crane, to quash the Indictment.
On Saturday the Court motion of Mr. Crane quashed
the second Of the indictment, and instructed the
jury with regard to the first The testimony was then
commemorative Experimentation were asked
some allowed and others refused, and about . p
themselves unanimous in recommending the prisoner TO
executive pardon. The shortest assigned him
FIVE years in the Penitertay. The Court respited the
prisoner twenty days to give time for appeal.
TnE ARNoRr BASD.-we glad to learn that tn c
suggestion Of Fair in his letter which appeared in last
weeks Wing, in reference to the employment Of the
Armory Band to play in the City Ground during the Fair
has been acted upon. We understand that
have made their services during Fair
This will impa interest the attractive
any element which il will combine.
FAKIR or SIvA-The Gf Entertainment to night at Odd
Fellows Hall promises to he splendid affair over 500 pres
ens will be donated to the audience, of them rich
beautiful and costly consisting of very fine n jewelied gold
watches damOud rings gold chains splendid hats copy
for one year of each OF the city papers superior
guns revover daguereotypes &c, &c The presents vii
be on exhibition all day. until O'Clock, p. NJ in tn,
show window Of Mr. T.. lale ewey store No. loo. MAR
street, where tickets may be obtained. The Fakr vii
appear in his unparalleled wonders; Mr.. c. w. Kendall
the celebrated Yankee comedian and dance! and III,
Ethiopian Brothers will appear in their chase and de-
/ EyhtGnl performances Get your tickets early