The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-18
local MATTHIAS.

were Ia attendance to enjoy Il.
The first race VISA sweepetske, milo heats, $500 |
two Of whom came to the score Little Arthur ana
augusta. When we reached the Coursss the bet.
ting men had made Little Arthur their hobby, and
three to two were freely offered that be would win,
arrived however, the friends Ct the FLY increased
their confidence and eagerly accepted all banfers
offered them ct two TO one, at which odds, large
amounts changed hands.
eusta being entitled to the track the two came up
well together, received the word, and went n side
by SIDE Arthur pushing hard for the lead, out iai
ing to outfoot his lady competitor, who showed
that she was not only entitled TO the track ny me de
to maintain It, When the two had run three hun
dred wards, Augusta drew In front, and from that
time until the end of the mile, held the lead with
apparent ease, Arthur showing conciusiyeiy that
bis long training had not, only reduced his iiesh
but deprived him OF portion OF his speed Time
isl
To those who knew the horses, the race was now
considered at an end but as many supposed that
Arthur had given up the first heat to increase the
snort several beta were taken at to Jour that
he would yet come of victorious. In the mean
time the competitors were properly exercised to
bring out the sweat and when the time TOR cooling
had expired, the horn sounded for the
Second Heat Augusta stripped well and appear
ed as quiet as a lamb, under the management OF
her skilful trainer, Mr.. N B. Young; but Arthur
was extremely restive and could scarcely be for
ced into the track. After four false starts, how
ever the word was given, the two dashed ct, and
spirited contest ensued for quarter OF mile,
when Augusta passed her adversary, and with
rapid and steady stride, led through the mile, in
lag, winning the race with apparentease
Below we place and time them
C. Green's br. f. Augusta, by Acinderly, dam Prin-
p. S. Fowler's g. g. Little Arthur, BY imported
I,enGoe, :; 49,. CO..
Time, 1:5l-1:49.
Second Race The second race was sweepstake
for four year olde mile heats $780, for which there
were tb ree entries, only two of whom started.
As soon as it became known that ''John Hop
kins" was not to the betting men opened their
purses ut three to one that Votaire would win, and
| before the was ended, the odds were greatly
| increased When Garrett Davis appeared on the
Course, he was greatly admired for his handsome
| form and muscular developments, but ne had been
to the North had had rest, was entirely too thin,
and all decided that he could not win. Voltare on
the other hand, looked as fine as silk and as lively
| as deer. pretser horse than he cannot readily
be found.
At the sound of til horn the two up for the
start, Voaire having the track, and when the word
| was given, the two went of at killing lick Vol
taire having the heels, drew in 'front.' and with
| the greatest ease imaginable, being well in hand
all the time, led home in I:5l, winning the heat.
l SeCOnQ HeQt.-D6ttlDS was now AT al ctu, Save
when some one offered twenty to one, or threw out
other gilded bait that never fails to take the unso-
phisticated. The start was beautiful one, Carrot
Davis getting the lead, but the speed of Voltaire
soon brought him side by side with his competitor,
and in little while gave him front position, which
| he maintained with the greatest imaginable ease.
| Below we place and time the horses:
C. Green's b. C. Voltaire, by Epsilon. --..----l
| Boyden u Cheatham's ch. C. Carrot Davis, by
N B. Youne's CHI g. John Hopkins, by Boston .pd #.
Time-1:5l-15l.
| To day, for the Proprietor's Purse of $500, two
| mile heats, six entries have been made all of whom
will doubtless start. Among them are Florence,
| Selene, Dividend, Pauline Highlander and Boston
| hly-all said to be good ones. Such field has not
been seen in Virginia for many years, and should
| attract thousands of persons to witness the race
| To those who desire to attend the Course, we
| would say take the EXTRA train which leaves the
Richmond and Petersburg depot at II O'Clock, and
returns at o'clock, P NJ, the cost for the round
trip being only fifty cents. This route Is not only
the cheapest, but much more pleasant than by car
| riages, as the dust will be avoided, and half the
| amount of expenses saved. Remember. the cars
start at II o'clock so be in place If you wish seat
| behind the steam-horse.
OIRcUIT CeURT-Judge Meredith presi-
ding.
The Court met at eleven o'clock and proceeded
to business
The Grand Jury were MISUNDERSTANDING
peasants, foreman; and after charge from the
Judge, the Jury retired, and at half past two re-
turned the following bills
Levi scroggins and Joseph E. Henry for larceny;
true bill.
Washpon Ashby, five cases for aiding slaves to
abscond true bills
Daniel Moran, for malicious stabbne: a true bill
Charles Fremont for larceny; true bill
alexander shannon, for obtaining goods by false
pretences; true bill.
Granville Montelle, for larceny a true bill.
John Knight, for larceny; a true BILL
Calvin Terry. for fraud true hill
Edward Bower, for stabbing not true bill
And then the Grand Jury was adjourned over I'M
til Saturday next, at 10 o'clock
The case of VIM. Mcdowell, who was CHARGED
some time since with unlawful shooting. was dis.
charged, three terms of the court having expired
since the indictment was found and the witnesses
not appearing.
George H. Vashon was fined by the Court for
falling to appear as juror.
The commemorative Attorney, by consent of
the Court, determined to take up the following ca
ses, in the order here given:
Levi Scroggins, and Joseph c. Henry, charged
with larceny trials to be had on Friday
Washpon Ashby, Indicted for aiding negroes to
escape to free State; trial set for Thursday.
Granville Montelle, John knight and Charles Pie
mont, indicted for larceny trials fixed for Wed
nesday.
Daniel Moran aud Alexander Shannon, indicted
for felony; trials set for Thursday. a.5
=. The case OF Edwin Cooke was continued until
Monday next
That of Mathew c. johnson, to Thursdayweek.
That OF Foxweli g. Mckinney, to Saturday
Calvin Terry, charged with obtaining money
with false representations, was placed at the bar,
and on being arraigned plead not guilty"
Before proceeding to the trial, the Court took
recess for half an hour
EVENING SESSION.
The trial of Calvin Terry was resumed and the
Jury empaunelled, the evidence being the same as
heretofore reported by u.s. After argument by
counsel, the Jary retired, and In short time re.
turned verdict of = not guilty"
SEVERE FALL.-About IL o'clock YES
terday morning, while Robert Swords, in the ser.
vice OF Samuel Y. Landrum, was engaged In paint.
ing the shutters to the new store nearly opposite
the Exchange Bank, the ladder upon which he was
standing slipped, and threw him to the floor of the
cellar below, distance Of fifteen or twenty feet
stunning him badly. He was Immediately taken
up and carried into the store, where DR. Burton was
called in and rendered him medical aid Mr.
Swords revived in the course of ten minutes and
none Of hia bones are broken, his physician has
strong hopes of his recovery. If the internal iniu.
ries of Mr.. 8. not of very serious nature il Il
quite probable that be win be At business again Ia
the course of few weeks, a. he IL q man Of fine
constitution and temperate habits.
D1sMlssED-Patrick ONeiI, John Ever
etf, William Lnhman and Harrison Lohman 40.
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