Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-18

CALCULATED 10 ptouucc.
MAroR's CouRr YEsrrRpAr.-AssAuLr-El Charles
free colorej man brought up n charge OF
sautnS and beating Jane Coins. The continued
in the absence OF Witnesses
STEALING A wArcu.-Mary Brsnder. free colorcd
woman appeared on a charge OF stealing = watch aud
clothes the property oil Tom slave Of Mr. Baks-
dale on Wednesday.
The wife Of Tom stated that the watch was ingirg
the fireplace, when she left for her work at Mr
Thomass Factory "Wednesday. She told Mary the
accused who stopped in the house after her to tai
charge Of the watch aud her clothes.
In her absence Mary had the inpudence to put her
clothes and take the watch the same time. They
all found with her on Wednesday. The watch Was
produced in court, and she recognised IL.
watchman Lindsey said that the preceding witness
called upon him, Cary street. the night before ss and
that the accused took the clothes as de.
scribed in her evidence She accompanied him TO her
residence lie questioned the accused about the watch
aud she denied all knowledge Of it, She after admit
ted having taken IL and being; asked where il WIS.,
toned time that she gave it TO Mrs. Mccarthy,
at another time Mr.. Miller, aud again to Mr.. In.
roughly Main lIc called upon these parties and
they denied any knowledge Of 1t. Mrs Mccarthy said
she saw tue with her when she called her house
a short time before.
Capt. Wilkinson stated that he got the watch yes
terday morning from man named Ben Dixon, with
whom the accused lived for time. lie stated that
she was drrnk watch would bccn broken
inevitably If he had induced her give it to him.
She was ordered twenty" After she entered the
"lock up" she slept with much composure though
she destined to get prize for the fsfe.
Row AT THE THEArRE-Joseph Michard and William
Duke were brought up a charge of being engaged in
row the door of the Theatre Monday night last
We select from the series Of testimonies Offered, those
which find embody the most ample, yet succinct
detail of the facts The accessory this
testified TO by of the witnesses and the upsbot which
consisted in the collision here charged by Others while
few who in the knowledge of the facts at every
stage testified all. We shall therefore give the most
comprehensive.
Waterman Boaz the frs, witness examined but
finding the testimony Of his partner, Jas Reed, To
more satisfactory give it.
Reed stated that while lie and Boaz wcre standing at
tue opposite side Of the Theatre they observed Duke and
a named John Doyle walking out of the Theatre and
going towards the upper corner Of the building where
they appeared 10 have got into conversation. Heating
some angry words TO have passed between them they
walked aud told them they should not get into
fight there They then went back TO tue Theatre door,
where they stood for short time still continuing their
abuse of each other. Doyle went into the Theatre and
Dake walked hastily down street. Suspectng him to
have gone good purpose he spoke to Boaz Of tire
proprety Of their calling for help, and thereupOn
went to the Watch house for force Mr.. Bowen
aud Seal were there and accompanied him back Shortly
after they arrived the Theatre Duke along with
about ten persons whom they supposed to have
come for the purpose OF avenging the insult offered to
Duke. They became convinced ol the proprey OF send
ing for more help and he out again for the Watch
house hut before he half way it, the CON-
menccd.
WHAT OCCURRED ArTERwARDi.-We shall commence
with part Waterman Seals evidence which relates
what occurred during the absence Of the preceding wit
The first part is merely confederation OF what
given above fat Dukes approach with the possee l.
concerned The controversy between DOyo and Duke at
the corner, he knew nothing oil.
Seal said that when Duke aud his party up, they
stood opposite the Theatre door, Soon after fow per
sons walked out Of the Theatre aud Immediately
attacked by Duke and his party. They called each oth
a series OF ugly names, such you sons Of bhs Sc-
The party who camo with Duke seemed to be the most
determined for the fght and made most noise Their,
were only three four who out Of the Theatre
the row commenced. Recognised Mchard being in the
row lie aud Duke closed and fought for short time.
Mchnrd engaged the general row. o he noticed
that while he aud the other members Of the Watch
endea yoring que the principal row. Mcsrd and Duke
were ensged In fight short distance aside. lie recog
nj sed man named Eazly in the aray. lie would be ab
To recognise him fhs saw him. Did know him beors
that night aud merely heard that Eazy his
The witness being told ny his Honor 10 look round and
see he could recognise this individual did and at ono
pointed towards i'm.
lie was taken into custody.
f. o. Traylor Stephen James, Henry Myers, and J
Mntsr conoborated this testimony.
We will here give the testimony Of Mr.. John III. Bczh
nj which embraces the accessory TO this riot
Mr. Bezzni stated that he aud friend Of his we're
the confectionery Of Joseph NJ Leasians, on Broa
street Sunday evening last. Duke one Of the partIe
accused. and Others, named Williams aud Woodson
came in. Doyle in the house at the time. ilam
called Doyle d-n Of b-h. Doyle uskcd " he al
luded TO him. The reply yes. Whcreupon ro'
commenced aud before many blows were struck son'
person present, he believed Mr.. Luiauas son, sue
cceded in forcing Doyle the back door. lie wit
neal aud ing man named Stephen James, proven ie
the persons inside, Williams, Woodson aud Duke, hoT
going out but spite Of their eTer,ons they forced the
| way out. lie saw woodson making towards Doyle
strike him. but no drunk that he fell two or thrc
times a. he went towards him. lie struck Doyle an
Doyle returned the blows with his umbrella.
On Monday night he (wtness) went to the Theatre. an
seated close by Duke 10 the ird tier when hc Oh
served Doyle to have called Duke out In short tim
after they lc persons came TO him and said tbs
Duke was about being whipped by aeroSd outside u
Immediately made his way the door whore he saw DuE
in controversy with Doyle and others lie asked VII"
was the natter and told that the party who "er
standing by Intended 10 whip Duke. lie Duke observe
that no could not RRht On inst 90 many Amer parti
quiet was restored Duke requested Of him to comea sho
distance down get friends to come aud -
him shown fair play They vent ss Tar the har'ha
Hotel and hayog met some friends returned TO the The
ire again After they stood short time at the doc
Doyle walked out with stick 10 bic hspd, made TOWARD