Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-11-15
CITY NE " S.

" IHE hlChdOND AND FREDERICKSBURG hAlL NoAp W.
THE cESTnAL RAIL RoAp.-rhs il case OF considerable
interest 10 The public and with view Of placing II fairly
before cur readers shall rece the ucs they were re-
c'Ved from one who ls familiar with the whole subject
The decision TO which reference is here made
rendered upon an application by The Richmond and
Company to tic Circuit Court OF Richmond
for al injunction against cG passengers by the Central
company between This city and The Junction former de-
cson the Supreme Court decided that the charter the
Ccnlra company was constitutional aud that the Ltgls!a
turn had night 10 grnnt the san'e that the right To
The Fredericksburg road also existed and that there SHOULD
be no limitation the right OF the Central company to
~ freight on their road
The decision Of Judge Meredith we learn leAes
rhy l" III: Carrying Of passengers between Richmond anu
VIC 1u"G'"h' on their way 10 the city 0 washington Dc
ing ltcr ,qritd that proof in each case shall be adaucc
that without The Virginia C.nlru Road the passenger wonld
nave gone upon Inc Richmond and Fredericksburg k"hh
We give these facts simply with view 10 correct uu
dcISlaning at the matter
SMALL. NOTES--ln speaking yesterday OF the "smsil
noc in the Circuit Court thai Judge Meredith
IN sustaining The motion 10 quash The Indictment informed
Mr. Johnson the Commonwealth Attorney that the Gin
formations" might Le SO drawn 10 enable the notions 10
lie und DC effective That mol understand the purpor
oil Inc Judges remarks There defect In tho draw
ing up Of the presenments "inormalions. On con-
lrary, we learn that they wec drawn in REJECTING
erra, credit uron The ability enI ingenuity OF Mr. Johnson
The defect is in the provision Of lhu law the subject It
was conceded on all hands that the "informntIons
drawn in form perfect any could be under The Sta
ues There Is, however defect in The law believed to De
fatal il stunds. The alluded argued
al The heel {" the Prm upon motion 10 quash and the
Court for want Of time to consider The question: did not do
eide whether inflammation" could be drawn, under
the present imperfect STATUTE 80 as 10 lie and be Elective
The law will have 10 bo amended al the approaching session
OF the Legislature.
| CITY COUNCll.-Ths body was in session yesterday
| evening.
$500 appropriated grade and gravel Union street.
from Franklin 10 Grace
committee on the Lower Market reported in favor Of
pulling down and rebuilding that portion extending from
Main street 10 the Arch, and for improving The portion
tending from the Arch 10 Franklin street, and resolution
was adopted tqurIns The City Engineer 10 report plan
| and amount Ct cost.
Mr. French asks the privilege of making a rail way be-
tween the Fredericksburg and Peersbur. Depots SUBJECT
| referred Ia Commissioners Of Streets
James III ver ana kanawhn Company asked the privilege
OF closing lIh street, South Of Canal Tor The purpose Of
consruct!n. new bridge The Canal where il
| 18th street. Referred 10 Commissioners Of Streets
Some other business Transacted which have not
time 10 notice this morning.
| DANGEROUS ASSAULT.-On Saturday night las,
while watchmen Reed and Browning duty the
basin, two passed hem and getting far The
shed in front Of Deanc and Browns Office of the
stopped picked up and threw il with great violence
at Browning Reed seeing the attempt 10 kill cpPIc his
partner without povocationr slipped around the
Of Eth street 10 the uley leading ID The basin ID
tho who threw the stone, but being discovered The
fellow He'd Reed, who IL good runner, Instantly gave
chase and after OF several hundred yards up
with his the bridge, ludlam Il Watsop's office.
and with the aid Of Browning WHO 10 his ASSISTANCE
took him TO the cage The before the Mayor
yesterday and underwent examination Two rocks were
thrown The head Of Waterman Browning, while he was
sitting down. one OF which weighed al least fur pounds
and would in all probability have caused DEATH il the blow
had been well aimed. The of the arrested proved
10 be John kenDaird-he other has not yet been discovered
The Mayor demanded Sl00 security for good behavior and
also required him to give security Tor his appearance be-
Tore the Court OF Husngs 10 answ0r IN indictment fJr the
oicnce.
ESCAPE OF THE SUPPOSED lNCEN DIARY
sauc Sims the negro fellow who arrested and Gagged
last Saturday. suspicion Of having fire the factory
Of Messrs Goode Allen effected his escape from prison
Sunday morning. ia the following On the night
before old arrested Tor offence and
placed in the cell with Isaac. Sunday morning. while the
Mayor holding his Court in the case the door Of the
lock up opanr by the officer bring the old fellow
for hearing, and NOT knowing that Isaac was confined
the place. il aaieIrd again. er all lad be
quiet Isaac slipped from h6 hiding place, made into
the street, and calling upon his ret 10 help hI gave eg
bail" for his appearance.
COMPLAINT-A complaint was lodged before he May.
or yesterday against John Lindsay. butcher at the Low
cr Market by Mr. Valentine. Clerk Of The Upper Market,
who stated that Mr. Lindsay, while intoxicated The
Upper Market Saturday last and raised disturbance
these By abusing brother butcher named w. j. Lyntam-
Mr. v incposed his authority as officer Of The market 10
preserve peace but defiance by Lindsay who
qeG 10 c aie2Lt warrant was Issued tor The arrest ol
Lindsay.
THE FAST LINE. IN lie Mayors Court. Yesterday !
The usual fac PLACED the account Of Jacob S. Alice
penuy for esi driving ty Of his leamsors in pub
lie street. |
Oscar driver for Hatcher L, Webster was fuund sut,
U running a wagon ugainst country wagon standing n
front Of the store Of Mr.. Fry Cary street. breaking
wheel Of the last named wagon and following up Tho OF
fence moment afterwards, by running against mnc
day and knocking down. lie was ordered stripes
cnlored driver for the Mcsss Elaxa was arruigusd
charged with trolling his team and running his wagon
ugapsl he wagon oil John Johnson, Of Hanover and up
setting TIC saGle in Cary street. A fine imposed tor
lrong and tie elef banHl o! The offence continued 10
Friday next. - enable snlGlo2s - reach Nj Johnson
The Mayur stated TINT he ahuuii maize ~ nipcf, the
City COUNCIL Tor some umedmcnls o Ordinance ia rearun
amendment Vi The law necessary TO hold tI. rCin
on those WHO give lDDsc rein ~ lhoir team5.
nENRICO COUNTY COURT On Saturday the case
Of Edy:und savc vf C. E. jones charged with receiving
stolen whaat, yas "ca'inueI.
The Of Benjamin i;ctoe ?oulh II Il years Of
age, charged with felony placing 1870 Large s!ls the
track Of the 4 +. q p. Railroad The 2ls. Of Srptlber
last, heebg enanEcrIng 'ts lives OF passengers &s-wus
up Saturday. and the egamna lion "f the vii
completed After hearing arguments by Mr. Young
Commemorative Attorney, and Mr.. August aud others, the
Court sent Melton on Tor further trial.
uENRlCO COUNTY COUNrThs Court
gagged yesterday with Commonwealth oil unimpoI
nnt The civil docke, will be taken up to-day
HUSTINGS COURT.-Ihe November term Of the Hus.
Ings Court commenced yesterday and was Chiefly occu-
pied 10 granting Eceistea ~ free negroes fnu MAKING %
les in relation young free negroes Without proper
iians Peter free negro who has been in Jail sometime
charged with sabbing negro on Mayo's Bulge was or
dercd 10 Le dipCiaTacd.
Moses W. Garrison, or emnibug driver, who was in May
Ia 81 sentenced 10 siX month"; Imprisonment, apd ~ pay
fine for msdcarano!, having served his TORN Of nlpscn
en md being unable 10 pay the hnc was ordered TO be
Discharged.
The Grand Jury In sessop yeslerjuy-and their in
Licmen,s will probably come UP lof trial today.
Thomas J Hardy, who was convicted in tho Circuit
Court Of Richmond fall Of receiving quantity Of rope
stolen Of F. Smons Of Henrico county, and sentenced the
States prison for year. has served out the time oil his
confinement and ia his way 10 Putnam county un.
der the charge Of officers to answer to INC charge Oh
aeaoo horse Il again convicted and he docs not elect
hia cscuee j. ntdon The time the Jury will give him. The
laws of The State &: Upon him additional confinement Of
five years for second convIcilo2.
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MARRIED.
Fl D,ena Yull the County Of Roanoke. the lat
x"vnmhrf by me- ev Mr. Wilmer, Mr. TIDMAST. MUNfORD
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