Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-11-01

zane INTO Court yesterday to neogae witnesses for the
enienehment OF OF The Juros no. differing from bis
assocates deems the evidence given on the s
10 show concuslvey whether the forgery wDs commircd bv
e uccuseo ot oy some other person through whose hands
he noe passed alter had been transferred by Cooke AZ
Ter h'eoeahe Witnesses the jury back 10 the
jury room where they have been ever since ondav last
Al elk oclock the jury again returned into Court and an
nounced ihev still unable IN eorse rnor
| They were then discharged.
RICHMOND CIRCUIT CoURT-The second case rs.
Otway Smith, indicted for forging the name of Robert
Pace 10 negotiable note tried Saturday The rase
was submitted 10 the Jury without argument verdict of
guilty at rendered. and the punishment fixed at
two years confinement in the Penenary This gives the
prisoner term OF four years the Penllenay, he having
been assessed with Two years In similar tried on Fri
day last In three cases like charge against
prisoner, Mr. Johnson the Common weah's Attorney en-
| tered nole prose9u.
After disposal Of the cases us Smith the Court enter
cd upon the trial oil john Graves young white man.
charged with feloniousy assaune and sabbng dirk
knc free negro named Isaac Jackson The assault
made some time since on Broad street. r. H. Howison
and John ~ Davis Es9 appeared as Counsel for the prl
soner-Marmaduke Johnson, Esq, for the Commonwealth.
The evidence and arguments beng heard the jury retired
and soon returned With verdict OF gully, AMI sentenced
the prisoner 10 months imprisonment In the city jail
and fine Of IS.
HENRICO CIRCUIT COuRT-The case of Brown
ing Smoo and Thorpe indicted for robbng unknown
person. in Eenrco county, in July last up for trial
before Judge Copon Saturday morning The Counsel of
the accused w. W. Crump and Thos August, Esqs took
exceptions TO the trial proceeding in Richmond City, main
tanning tnat since the separation OF he Circuit Courts for
RichHond and Henrico under the late easangemsnt the
Jndcial Districts, the prisoners entitled to- should
De tried in Henrco county The argued q. d.
Young Esq, for the Connonweath) until late hour in
the day. when The Court adjourned the Judge eseving
opinion the point raised unli! Monday.
SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT-Tnc Bulletin states ,ha, on
Friday evening lasl, Mr. Thaddeus Higgins of Hanover
losing his trunk and clothing under the following
circumstances Upon landing from the Curtis Peck Rock
ett9 he took hack ~ town. the driver sapIIng trunk
behind When The Of 25h llun sIt.vs
under petence OF something being wrong about hack
the driver got down FIX H. and reaching his destination
M Higgins discovered that gone The hack-
man, o course unable where the trunk but
managed by great discover its whereabouts
and returned II Saturday morning.
BAD ARRANGEMENT-Th law which provides ,ha,
The Richmond and The henrco Circuit Courts be held al
the tme subjects both Courts much inconvenience.
Attorneys be in both Courts the time; and
unpleasant duty for Judges force the trial
the absence Of Attorneys familiar with them The law
ought to be changed.
THE GOVERNOR Governor Joseph Johnson left the
city yesterday, visit his wife In Harrison county.
where regret learn Mrs has been for some time in
very critical state OF health.
FALL AND FIRE.-During the heavy rain on Thurs.
day night about Ii O'clock large portion oil the high and
"Corn 'smali mill" of Messrs Warwick Barksdale gave
way and fell into The deep basin avne number of
workmen been for time preparing ndalIon
additional milhouse about 10 be erected by Messrs
W. & B. large portion of the earth forming the street
followed the wall In It's downward course the whole produ
cling very large and ugly avalanche of and clay.
gas pipe inches 10 diameter which had
laid n lie street The point Of this accident broken;
and the gas rushing out, ienited by FIRE from lamp
which had been placed that point beacon persons
passing during the night. This created bod blaze and
of and
fire companies in the heavy TO the OF ALARM
As soon as Of the became known The
Gas Works The gas in the main pipe which passes through
eth street. turned of and the fire ceased
The damage sustained IN this part vi 18th street, WILL for
some time, prevent the passage OF wagons along IT, 10 and
from Haxalls mills.
SOCIAL ENTERTAIN VI ENT.- AboEt o'clock on Fri
day night last upwards TWO hunded gentlemen
elegant and sumpuous complimentary Supper at the
Exchange Hotel given by MIR John P Board his board
crs and portion Of his friends. II elegant enter
lanHent-evey way worthy Of the occasion and Of the
host The tables literally goaned beneath the weight OF cub
sanas decaciee while wine of the choicest brands
spa ked the Lolrds We indebted 10 The Bulletin for
the following Of the incidents Of The evenings
Alter discussing the good things bounluly spread be-
fore his euess the health OF Mir Ballard proposed, and
drunk with hearty good will oasI complimentary 10
responded n his happest STYLE putting the table 10
by frequent sales Of witt and concluded by proposing
Health and Prosperity 10 The Merchants OF Richmond
most felicitous He paid glowing tribute 10 the
enterprise and energy Of the Merchants OF Richmond and of
The whole country glanced at The vast fields which the
Future opened the vision Of the euterprsing
merchants demonstrated the necessity of Southern CONNER
independence and showed The beneficial results which
would f,w from lhe establishment Of line Of steamers
DIV between France OF the Chesa peaks n
response This portion of his remarks. Mr. Mayo subse
queny stated that he had mat Gay received letter ana
uucumeHls ffum distinguished citizen OF France which
impaired tho gratifying intelligence that the sum OF l60Oo
OO0 francs been already raised n France towards
shns direct that country and Virginia. and
the protector OF the scheme would soon visit The Metro
polls of Virginia for The purpose oil carrying the plan
effect. This gratifying announcement Ia needless 10
saw was received with The livrlest satisfaction by all
PRESENT. Before concluding his remarks Mr. London gave
sentiment complimentary 10 the Farming Interest," and
called upon Mr. Gilmer of Albemare, to respond That
oenIIeman uomn,ly honoed tho draft OF his commercial
friend and commenced by drawing parallel between Inc
condition. past and present. OF tho great farming interest 10
he Slate the Union and 10 England He also alluded to
he forthcoming FaIr amt stated that old Aoemare
was prepared do her whole duty on that interesting occa
sou
uasts complimentary the Press the Bar and the ed
cal Faculty were and responded oi but 10 attempt
even an outline Of the sayings this pleasant occason
would OCCUPY space Than devote TO the subject
to-day; forced 10 conclude by remarking nat the
company separated before the advent of the small hours
we'll pleased with the evenings entertainment, with Mr.
Ballard (.sho truth the Prince of hosts and with the
''rest Of mankind.
RISE IN JAMES RIVERA rise Of about Ave feet
10 James River since Saturday, indicates that the late
rains heavy IL the country bordering on the riTer above
NEW YORK Oc7 2S - Fears entertained for the
safety Ajax She supposed 70 nave iouh-
dered in the gale on MONDAY
or ,he emsranls lett on buah the Ship Sagadahock on
account Of cholera, one family had since died
lining papers state that gue Monday night last
was The most fearful experienced a. this season Many
vessels with valuable cagoes, ashore The sch Maria,
ST Johns with cargo vHlued al OO0 went ashore and
hroke to pieces The crew. however, saved by means
Of life boat from the Eastern CITY The ship Presl
tent of Boston, would become total oss Thirteen OF her
ST
cue them having failed.
NEW TOWN.-Cer,an capitalists have purchased some
eleven hundred acres of land just below tho Guyandoe
River in Virginia. for which they pay ss5 0o0 They con-
TEMPLATE laying of portion Of this tract IN Town lots which
are expected 10 sell well and readily Guyandoo oeUg te
locus Of grand system Of rail- oads at the 1rst ba' IN ne
Ohio River and having sackwaler naVgao1 upon tss
Guyandotle-[ Parkersburg Gazette.