The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-10

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before the Mayor yesterday morning 10 answe
the charge Of stabbing VIM. Barrett last Sunla,
afternoon, while engaged In fight ON 18th street
near the hrst market Owing to the inability Of ths
wounded man to be in attendance to testify IN ths
cause, the examination was postponed until Mon
day next, and the accused remanded 70 fsiI. Bar
reft received . acutin the thigh With q large knife
making severe fesh wound Az NO vital par,
was touched By the Steel II is believed that he will
soon recover. -
stsatinga Wateh.-Richard H roIkes made hi.
appearance before the Mayor yesterday morning
TO answer the charge of stealing watch worth
SIS from John w. Woody on the 9th inst Foxes
had been staying at Woodys for several weeks.-
On the morning In question Woody got mn yerv
early 70 attend to his business and left bis watch
hanging IN his chamber. During the morning. Mr.
Folkes went into the chamber to tie his crayaf-
Mrs Woody stepped into . neighbor's, and when
Folkes came out, she met him. On going into the
chamber she missed the watch, and as she had
seen no one else enter the house, she took il for
granted that he hadit. When accused of the theft,
he denied it, and said if they would prove it upon
bim, he would be willing to 20 to the penitentizry
MANUEL Treewaller, who works for Woody saw
Eolkes in Woody's chamber, but did not see him
take the watch. After hearing the evidence the
prisoner was sent on to the next Grand Jury to an
swer an Indictment for misdemeanor and the &C.
cused admitted to bail for his appearance to an
swer.
AeMaW"y IN me Commonwealth. .-Leyina Law
son, free woman Of color, was arrai1ned before
the Mayor yesterday to answer the charge of re.
manning IN the Commonwealth contrary 10 law
Ine evidence proved that she had been to N York
ID the capacity OF nurse to a sick lady. Being q
woman Q. good character. she was admitted to
Dali IN order to be allowed time to apply to the
Court for permission to remain in the State.
Bad Boys-A crowd of bad bows. six in number
were arraigned before the Mayor yesterday morn.
ing to answer the charge of assaulting Jerret
Knight, throwing stones at his house stonipg Jno
Drnmneer l1,, and insulting lady in the street--
|, tneir IN names are-Geerge Wade, Thomas Jones,
X A. Wallace, Ricl d Wallace, George Lynch
William Lynch Knight is a colored man. His
residence is on the South side of the canal The
conduct OF the boys was rude and indecent that
police officer had to be called ON to disperse
them The parents were required to enter into
bonds for the future good behavior of their bovs
After rendering his decision, the Mayor stated
that in all future cases he would rigidjy enforce
the laws against all boys brought before him for
improper condnct in the streets. If parents can.
not control their children, he, as Mayor is deter
mined to preserve the peace and good order of tho
city, and protectpersons and property against the
aggressions of youth as well as ripper age.
Sunday School Anairesarg--The anniversary
celebration of Trinity Church Sabbath School
took place at the church on Sunday evening last
and proved to be most pleasant and agreeable
affair. The attendance of scholars and teachers
and their friends, was very large The ceremo.
MES consisted of dialogues and songs by the
scholars and teachers, which were very interestinp
After this, the Rev. Mr.. Wilson, pastor of the
church, behalf of the young ladies of the school
presented the Superintendent, Mr. Thomas w
Pemberton, with handsome bible, as a token of
their appreciation for his services as an officer.
On Friday next the School will make pic mic
excursion to Ashland, where the day will be spent
in most pleasant manner
Trcspassing William r. Hicks. made his ar
v,oor hofo 4hnA AE.vx,
answer the charge of unlawfully entering the
premises of George Gwath mey and taking there.
from negro man. Mr.. Gwathmey stated that he
hired negro man of Mr.. Hicks brother-that Fl
claimed the negro and called on G. to demand him.
G. refused to give him up. H. went to the factory
and took him. Mr.. Gwathmey then stated that he
had had conversation with Mr.. Hicks since the
occurrence and was now willing to have the W Ar
rant dismissed. The case was therefore stricken
from the docket e
.tealiaga Coot.--Peter Scott, free negro. wa,
arraigned before the Mayor to answer the charge
of stealing coat from Ned Pendleton. Peter
after committing the theft, sold the coat to Nee
Hudson for ST and three geese, stating that hf
purchased it at Christmas for S.. Pendleton see
ing the coat in Hndson's possession, recognised IL
and then traced it to the prisoner. Peter was or
ed twenty five lashes.
Runaacoy " Yesterday morning officer Truehea-,
arrested runaway named Achilles, owned by VIM
w Taliafe1ro, and took him before the Mayor by
whose order he was committed to prison for safe
keeping
Oak H0od Cemetery.-The entrance to this place
is now completely covered with mud and water AZ
least ten inches deep, which so effectually barri
cades it, that persons foot cannot get TO it with
out wading. Some little attention to the bitches
the side of the road might remedy this evil but
whose duty it is to attend to it, are unable to
say. :.
The Blues parade this evening at half past 3
O'Clock. Members will observe the hour and be
punctual
UnlapfuL Assembty-Ned Hudson, a free ne
gro, was aIraigned before the Mayor yesterday to
answer the charge of permitting an unlawful as
sembly of negroes in his house. At the request of
the defence, the investigation was adjourned until
this morning.
Street Fight--A free fellow, named Hezekiah
Scott, was brought before the Mayor yesterday
morning and ordered fifteen stripes for being en-
gagged in q fight in the street on Sunday.
Iaro1ine Stones.-John, slave to James Sizer,
was ordered ten stripes by the Mayor yesi erday
morning, for throwing stones in the street Sun
day, and running from the officers
~Disord1ly - william, slave 10 William Barrett,
charged with being disorderiy in the street anu
having no pass, was brought before the Mayor
yesterday and given logging.
Druak-Spettswood, slave to George w. Gil.
lam. was ordered ten stripes by the Mayor, for be-
ing drunk and disorderiy In the street.
No Pass Alfred, tlave to r. w. Haxal was
ordered ten stripes for having pass last Sunday
night ~
Important to Free Negroes The Hastings Court
yesterday passed order directing The Sheriff of
Richmond to hire out at public auction all free
groes in the city who have not paid their tax bills
for 1855. Those negroes in arrears, who do not
wish an abrdgement of their liberty. would do well
to call the Sheriff at once and settle their taxes.
Ciuit Basiaess-The Hastings Court, yesterday,
disposed of . large amount of civil as wen IS
criminal business
Trial fIed-The examination of Royal Black.
burn has been fixed for Wednesday next when
all the witnesses should be present
Notary-A. B. Guigon. holding = commission
from Governor Wise, qualified before the Hastings
Court yesterday IS Notary Public.
Deputy Coastabte.--Thom J. Bagby qualified
before the Hastings Court yesterday, rs Depaty
Constable under Frederick Butler, High Constable
of Richmond.
,sab6ing. edward Clarke, charged with stab
bng, with intent to kill. Octayius Davis, on the
10 b of May, was examined before . called Court
yesterday, and remanded for final trial At the next
Term of the Circuit Court
Clothiag--A slave named James, the property Of
John Simpson, was convicted before the Hastings
Court yesterday OF stealing clothing from Mary