Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-09-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

pie free colored from was ght up
on charge OF going large upon pass which he OBJ
ained from the Captain of In which he came a.
hand to this city, from Philadelphia The pass au,ho-
led him to 80 at large as he pleased without regard
time lie was detained until tho Captain should come for
ward 10 be scharged in the course OF yesterday he
did appear lie taken up while lettering near the
scene OF the FIRE on Wednesday night
~ CAROLINA VIsrroR-The colored folks Of n Caro-.
lima, like those of Richmond seek pleasure the exciting
scenes OF the day. This mania for excitement seems pecu
ary the character of the negro His Inherent love O,
froc 80 strong that he seeks crafty at any haz
ard The dread Of certain punishment has little or no in
huencc in restraining his morbid yearnug for excitement
IL is forgotten in the jolly times which he anticipates a,
fire. race, any other Of an exciting charac
ter and he goes more less prepared abide worst
consequences Of the hazard regarding but
low price 70, the Publication. lie calculates OF course
upon the chances Of escape and though certainty of
detection and punishment forcbly felt as con-
sequence Of his general experience he ventures forth In
disregard OF all such feelings. Thos YALE Carolinan
attracted hiter by the doubt paid visit to the
6re scene Wednesday night but was nabbed and
brought to tho cage. He had register from North Caro-.
lima He discharged with admontion TO leave
the State before the lapse of ten hours.
LARcKSr-Martn, a slave engaged as n hand on board
canal boat called the Transit" was brought up ON
was detected by wstchman in the street breaking open
of the boxes, about o'clock on yesterday morning
IL was consigned to Mr. Joseph Turner of Columbia aud
contained some washers for the gold mine. The othcr
box, containing lot of coneconare discovered on
board the Dreamer" where it concealed under
straw and other rubbish 1t consigned Mr.. VIII.
liam Newton of New Canton.
The boy Martin being where got the box
which the Waterman found with him. stated he got
from slave named Tucker hand on board the Dream
or" OF Scottsvile.
Tucker was arrested upon warrant and being ques.
toned whether he gave tho box Martini stated
he denied It positively. They both remanded to
JAIL to be brought up to-day for further examination
The boxes were in charge OF a Mr.. VIM. G. Melton, Of
Fluvanna.
DscHARGED.-lsaiah Smith, miuor, committed to Jai'
for want Of his register discharged the register be-
ing produced by Mr. HAjsrove whom the boy is hired
lie in charge Of his grandmother who IL appears hn,
right to hire him Mr.. Hardgrove having assured
his HONOR that he resolved apply to the Cour, Of
Hastings to have the boy apPrsntced him. he let
off.
FrSED.-wm Sittler was fined Al for permitting his
son to fire several shots from pistol in his lot Sunday
last lie put forth plea in exteuuation his recent
arrival in this city and consequent ignorance Of the City
Ordinances lie stated that he msroly training his
the OF the pistol and that, after receiving few
instructions he continued let of several shots
keep himself in practice.
FoRGERY-Cburchill Bele OF Louisa arrested in thi,
city, "Wednesday, upon the sworn information ola
named C. 5. Jones, brought up, charged with having
forged the Of Lucy Greene OF Louisa for
$780, PAYABLE the accused which note he attempted to
utter aud employ true It dated the 2sth day of
December ls4s aud payable the lst day OF July 1912
The Mayor, having jurisdiction in the matter sent
him TO Louisa Court House in charge of officer Wheate
there to be delivered to the proper authorities.
Several cases. the instance of the City, for violation
of ordinances, continued till tot day.
KUNKLE's TRoUPE.-This will be the last nights per.
fomance for the in Richmond by this excellent
Troupe.
Its intended a complimentary concert to Mr. Kun
kle the esteemed manager.
Two Amateuri performers of this city have yolun.
teered their serv ices for this last appearance, which viii
doubt command unusual interest from the celebrity
which Of these performers in particular so generally
enjoys in connection with e1hb tions of this Character
The accessons which they will bring to the usual stock of
comic varieties ut the command of this Troupe will rem
der this evenings performance interesting in the ex.
trcme.
The Troupe will leave this city tomorrow not without
causing regrets among many that their stay
protracted Indeed rareyf Witnessed such
interest in any performances uniformly evinced
by our citizens in the rich nightly by Kun
kcls Troupe. We trust they i'll continue to command
everywhere the popular favor that has marked their
reception in Richmond We have doubt but that the
greeting would await them upon more frequent Wis.
it to this city.
Mr.. GEORGE d. HARwoop's Factory We understand
that the stock in this insured for $1,000 in the
Fire and Marine Insurance Office The loss by tho fire on
Tuesday night docs exceed So 900 which of course
falls on the Company. This burning undoubtedly
the work Of incendiary the fro having originated in
the part Of the Factory onng Cary street where no FIRE
at any time placed for any purposes connected with
the business of the concern
twas principally reserved as a store room.
GorSG AHEAD.-Birtholomew is keeping pace with the
times admirably Noa bound shall Richmond make that
he docs not intend to compete with in his department.
Finding himself closely hemmed up in his old quarters
opposite :he Dispatch Office where his business was fast
growing his circumscbed capacities lie was COMPEL
ed to change his location and take convenient place two