Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

MAroRs CouRr MISUNDERSTANDING A HANxxn-
John selnbrsckeS was brought up charge of steal
Ing hammer from John McAvoy.
The complainant not appearing Seinbracker was dis
charged. -
f.sr Pnxrrscx-calvin Terry. an engine driver or
the Central Railroad, brought up on charge of OBJ
tanning money upder he from Mr. John Garrett
the treasurer Of the q. n. r. Company.
The accused was discharged about the sist Of las
moQh, when he obtained certiHcato from Henry ID
whcomb superintendent OF tho road upon the
for the amount due to him, see.
Mr. VIM: H. Mallory, who was acting treasurer In the
absence OF Mr. Garrett, paid the am,nnt In two day,
AFTER tho regular monthly pay roll made out by The
clerk, aud by somo mistake, Tcrrys namo was enrolled
with the SOC already paid affixed thereto
Being informed by James W. McCandIisb In tho s,rce
on Saturday, that Mr. Garrett treasurer was asking about
him for the purpose Of paying him money no
the Office and asked Il there WAS anything due to bim-
Mr. Jarrett looking TO the payroll! found return Of $50
made In his iavor, aud accordingly paid It.
He was sent on to the term tho Court of u.t.
| ing to answer to this charge
lSsoLEScE.-John Hill a slave BELONGING IN Povb.,.,
"oodson was brought up charge OF using insolent
language to Mr.. wm Hopkins. on Saturday last and
previously.
This fellow, Il appeared came TO Mr. Uo,kns xbo I.
salesman ut the store VI Messrs Richardson & Co. on
Saturday week last and asked his hire for
bundles OF goods to Broad street Mr.. told him that
no goods were sent from their Broad street ON that
day. He insisted that three bundles were carried by him
and that no should no paid After giving repeated sssu
Indicated by tho accused, who insisted IN turn that bere
were goods sent Mr.. Ii. ordered him or He len, and
In about ten minutes after returned egau and
cd similar strain OF insoence. Mr. H. In order TO Get
rid OF him, threatened he did no. 90 he would have
time. ~
On Saturday last no returned again. and tho mr.
ter at the door commenced with him in like strain "A that
In which he INDUCED towards Mr.. Hopkins He told Mr.
refer Is Law, young man eng aged in the establishment
with the porter. "
Mr. Hopkins finding he could &c, no good of tn, fellow
took the humber OF his cart aud discovered tho fellows
ylpuTt In hasa
He was ordered "twenty.bve."
CANT BE QuiEr.-James Shennick John Shennick. and
margaret sullivan were brought up charge of ASSAULT
'pg ana beating notorious scod and drunken wb,te
woman named Ellen Cronn, who been before his Honor
enies innumeraole for Series of offences arising from
drunkenness. ~
She complained that these parties struck ber Who, e.,
went To their houses for empty bags belonging 10 her
which they either stole took by mistake
Nturned out however that she herself was the agrees
ior according TO tho testimony of honest witness
she went to tho house Of Mrs. Sullivan aud finding The
doors closed against her. she seized rock and t n a.
through the window. Mrs. s. compelled to tax.
refuge 10 the house Of the Shennck the other compIsn
ants Ely pursued her TO the house and the Shenuicks
put her out This was the amount OF the charge against
.nen me whole party were discharged. 1, would con.
tribute much To the peace of that neghborhood Rock.ts
u ELY was calaboosed for time.
STEALING SnoEs.-William black fellow who vo,ks
on board the packet boat Blue Ridge was brought up on
charge OF stealing box of boots and shoes b,lopri,g
March last. ~ VI 'u' 'is'
p confessed his guilt in this matter to Mr. Jones' on
saturday last He ssd he assisted in the plpuder Inv
ihoiher coored scoundrc named Randall who worked on
board the same boat with him some time before
inc ooo's ana shoes were bought Of Messrs. Hubbard
IND Gardner and cost S3lS7. Bill said he sold them m
man near the Basin. lie accompanied Mr. ] 10 ,hn
store, nnd parucusrizcd pair OF boots which he said
we're Of the lot. " ~
He sent on for trial to the mart ,sr, or ,l o.,
IF Hastings. ~ " '"' oou'
IL will be recoected that about three or four weeks .co
tnat several hats nine in ALL consisting Of iur
md WOODEN hats, found under suspicious crcSmssn
,es on board packet boat at the Basin.
ohcer johnson got description Of the fellow who |
brought them there, and upon seeing Bill on Yesterday
eG9Shned hn "a the Individual described to him.
lie was thereupon tried upon this charge and the fell
o" guilt being fully established ordered to receive
thirty mine"
The value of the hats did exceed SIS, which rem
Tered the offence nothing than msdemeanor and
therefore, punishable at his honor's discretion
DiscHARGED.-John Burke, the young fellow who was
aSen up at Rockets, few days ago. for vagrancy and
i'uhhehhes, was discharged upon promise his mend
ng his ways. lie here from Boston ON board bric
good freight.
Called Cout-A called Court of Hastings was held on
Yesterday to examine into the charges against Dr. Tstum
d shooting at and injurng Lee slave beon 10 Mr.
eorge Harden, the night Of 3ri of last month and
Mr. w aler Duval of Mr.. Alexander DuvnI of stab.
ping with pocket knife boy named Jas. Williams on
Saturday week last.
Both were discharged. Duval was only twelve wear.
DID, ahd therefore exempt from legal responsibility the
case presenting those features which give such exemption
BAPTIST ANNIvEsAKY.-The Baptist Association met nm
Yesterday morning adjournment on Saurda,
tho Moderator, Rev. j. Il. Jeter in the chair
Pt'yer by the Rev. VIM. Lava.
The committee 10 whom were referred the spbiecs nrs
seted IN the communication Of the Rev. j. G. Onekcn of
Germany, submitted the following report:
Resolved This Association had great pleasure In well
coming among US our beloved brother j. G. Oneken of
Hamburg and IN listening to his interesting statements in
reference to the condition and prospects, Of the cause of
hIst and oil religious freedom in Central Europe espe-
ciaiiy In the State Of Germany.
Resolved That while we rejoice with our bre,brc, :,
the prosperity which has attended their labors and in
their comparative freedom from persecution in some OF
States we deeply regret that other they are
SUI subjected 10 trials from the same intoerant
shirt On the Of the civil and ecclesiastical author
ties.
Resolved That these our beloved brethren
not only OF our deep interest the success of their la
bos, but o, our heartfelt sympathy their Affections aud
OF our Willingness do whatever may be 10 our opnion
to alleviate their suferings from this cause and to en-
courage Them IN the aduous but glorious work in which
they are engaged.
Resolved, That committee Of three be appointed to
wait on the PRESIDENT and such other OF our
Government they may proper to solicit Il cir kind
Offices, through oar diplomatic agents. in behalf IF our
peisecutoi bcthren and securing for them what not
only we, as Christians, but all American citizens regard
as ono OF the inalienablc rights of man-reelom to
worship God.
Two substitutes for the last resolution were offered
more moderate tn their tone, but voted down alter
siderable discussion.
The Moderator appointed the Rcvs. J. S Bacon IT. II.
Tucker aud Edward Kinssiord committee in conformity
with the last resolution.
The committee TO nominate preacher to deliver the
next annual sermon and alternate, recommended the
Rev H. W. Dodge us principal aud the Rev. X. H. Bag
by ns Alternate.
The report adopted.
The Association then adjourned to meet again at the
call OF the Moderator.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Education Society met ut o'clock, =. NJ
resolution declaring il eIpedient TO mid the young
brethren for the Ministry in private institute, u.s. was
adopted
resolution requesting the friends Of the Richmond
Clege to come prepared next yea,to contribu oxar
its support.
Tue Society then adjourned to meet again next year
The asfocation then the call OF tho Moderator
In conformity with the terms Of adjournment.
The Rev Taylor submitted report from The
mttee appointed to designate plan for future operations
which was adopted
The Committee recommends enlargement Of the op.
etations of tho aon aud that end increase