Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-08-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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Robert Thompson, negro belonging to the schooner
COURIER at Rockets. from Boston, vas brought up on
charge OF going at large with improper pass Il au
'norised him to 20 at large up halEpast IL O'Clock Mt
night and signed by the mate.
capt Joseph r. Rogers OF the Courier stated that tho
pas was given by his directions Upon his assuring the
that he would take the boy direct to the vessel
not perm" him to leave while in port except upon an
GRAND to some particular place soon to return he
discharged
VIOLENT AssAuLr.-Bl Sherman, slave, the property
Of John d. ouares, brought up ON charge of COM
hitting violent assault upon Maria slave n, M p. -
Monday night last. As wo noticed on yestsrdav Mr.
"u aNus Jarvis in his represented the Girl tn
nave been severely beaten and to have exhibited
wounds ON her face and head. Her arm upon examina
nation by Dr. Carter discovered have been slightly
fractured
Dr. Carter appeared and stated he had seen the
girl yesterday morning. but unable TO say what the
result may turn out to be. He did not think there was
strong probability Of her dying She was unable from
her condition, to attend at Court
The continued till TODAY In tho ahs.rc. oe
some important witnesses who present at the assault
Mr. Jsrviss statement had reference entirely to the
condition in which hc the woman when she called
upon him on Monday night.
FURIOUS DRiviSd-Messrs. Ellis & Peers were fined Al
for furious driving by their boy between Franklin and
Main street, On Thursday last.
unlawful AssENpLIrs-wiliam Braner was brourh,
up on charge of suffering three negroes to remain in h
at one time
ocer johnson stated that observing negroes going to
mr. breners house some twoor three weeks ago. he called
upon mr. D. ana warned him against permitting prac-
tees to continue in disregard Of that caution he should
report the matter and have him brought up
On Sunday evening last he passed Mr. BIS house he
saw two three stan
Bremen and his wife standing inside the former with
MS coat on counting some change which led him strong
to suppose he was engaged in trade with the ne
groes.
The Mayor remarked that this the first day when
ehargs for violation the Sabbath laws was before him
lie wished it to be distinctly understood that the Keeping
OF ne uoos oil stores open Sundays by no means
violation Of the law in relation to traffic on Suudays-
lie did not pretend to enon such a restriction He had
no power by law TO do The matter for him TO deal
with was actual traffic the Sabbath Of articles no; OF
pressing necessity 1t was of no consequence that persons
had not entered through the door, The fact of their
being in the store engaged in the ordinary trade of week
days. without regard to their manner of entry, be 4,
through the chimney, window door, subjected the pro-
prieor to the penalties which tho law in that regard in
aietcd Every person perfect liberty to keep his
or her door opened they chose. That was matter OF
which he had no aower to take any coguisance
This case dismissed in the absence of direct proof
of trade being carried with the negroes
TEAnE oN TIM SAnnArm.-w William Casweil, a co!ored
man, was brought up charge Of selling bread and
candy out Of his store Sunday last
The case dismissed the Mayor conceviug the sale
OF such articles not to be violation prohbitory
law in this regard
INLAwFrL ASsrNnttTs.-Robt. w. Hunter was brought
up on charge OF suffering nine slaves to remain in his
house on Sunday night last, about o'clock.
officer TYLER stated that being informed Sunday last
NJ Hunter was doing business during the day in his con
dictionary store, he towards his house and noticed
two boys going in He halted few moments in font OF
the store the doors of which were closed and shortly
after the boys entered negroes passed outwo more
following after very short interval As boys passed
out he questioned them whether there were any other
negroes inside, and they informed him there were lie
went in aud five negroes of whom was eating ice
cream lie asked Mr.. Hunter he caimed them as his
servants and his that three of hen belonged
to him.
Mr. Hunter here said that four of them was his and one
OF the four who first passed lie lives on Broad street
between 18th and 9th.
Thomas Carter young in the employ of Mr. Hun
ter testified that Mr. II. had four negroes employed by
the year, and about many more by the day. Those
employed 10y the year boarded in the house.
There being no evidence that these were not his he
groe and that they had there for tue purpose OF
trade, the case was dismissed.
Fuss or BOARD THE STEAMER PrxxsYLvAxr,-
John Cameron, OF the hands board this steamer
brought up charge of utterng abusive language
to Capt. Blymore and the Mate H. smack
Smack was and examined. lie said that Capt
Baymorc had with the accused board the Sea
mer at City Point on Monday night last On Tuesday
tunr Ia, Iyyft, L..
aud give up his bad conduct on board John said the
Captain abused him. but he contadicei him and said he
did no such thing. There then rejonder by the
accused in the shape of defiance either him or the
Captain while lac observed that he had something in his
pocket that would protect him from either of them
He knew nothing more Of the mater. The latter con.
verslon took place "a they passing Bird Cage race
about o'clock Tuesday morning Could not ay that
tteaccused would do him personal injury He Thoughts
he would do when the just related took
place. but present he had serious apprehension OF
injury from linn.
Capt BAymore who was absent while the above tcsti.
mony was being given sent for aud appeared. lie
stated that this boy causing considerable disturbance
board the Steamer lie threatened frequently pu,
him ashore If he no. qst but he positively refused
90, and e.inccd disposition resist, in such
attempt made. lie had nearly Influenced the other
hands to munisc lie dc-isJci from work. and his cX.
ample calculated IN create a very bad effect among
the rest Of the The Captain, having expressed no
apprehension Of receiving personal injuries his hands
while in the State, h7 cntrc ipprchcn,ons being that be
may do him injury sea. the discharged. The
boy consented to leave the vcscsl.
SrSnAY TNArrrc-John Anderson, color,d m,u was
brought up charge of permitting several ncgroc. to
rcnaiu in his house Sunday last. Anderson keeps a
cook shop.
Officer Johnson stated that q, h passing 10y Audersons
house, franklin street sunday last hc noticed scyc.
ul negroes standing inside. lie in aud pursuing
s way 90 nn inside room noticed several others there
Some OF them mlIs away o. he entered There WIS
bar 10 tie inside with the dycaners glasses aud
ai the other pimphcrna'ia in that connection.
collrci witness who resides With Anderson on being
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