The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-04

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City Coancit-David Saunders, s2O George K
Crutchfeld, 796; Richard G. Morriss, 7sl: James
scott, H. 679; Thomas Eppes. $780, Samuel D. De.
noon, 20o: Edward D Eacho, lOl: James Thomas
Jr, SO; Gabriel Wortham, AZ; VIM C Allen PIG.
b Morton 75; r H Dibrell, /; James Lyons. o40..
Fleming Griffin, 7e; John L Tate. o6; DR. Albert
s snead 63; 3 John M Sheppard, 10; VIM H Hiacfar-
land, .; VIM Hatcher, 2; T II Southal 1; Henry G.
Cabell, 2; L w Glazebrook, 4: John G Hobson. Is,
Dr W Anderson, l; John Enders, l; George w
Munford, S; Jos Anderson,'l The first FIVE
are the American nominees
~. Aldermsn-Jas e. ne1, Bray, 9z3 Lpscomb, 9lo;
Chas z Elicit, 7ae John NJ Murray, Gil; Chas p
Word ~; L w Glazebrooke, PAT; Fleming Grif.
Tin, 81; VIM Macfarlane, 142; John L Tate i; A II
Merrett Is; Wellington Goddin, l: Samuel 7
rutherford 3; Edward Mcdonnell, 1; Robert Ar.
cher, 2; w Purcell, 2; VIM NJ Allen, l; Robt NJ
Burton, 1. The first five are the American nomi-
nees
The Polls IN Monroe Uard will open this morn.
ing, at half past II o'clock
Kidnapping.-A man apparently ffty.fiye wears
of age calling himself William Smith was arrest.
ed and committed to the cage last Wednesday eve
ming for having in his possession middle aged ne
gro fellow called George, and not having bill of
sale for him. Officer Seal, on seeing the negro in
the street. took him into custody and demanded TO
know his owner. George promptly answered that
he belonged to William Smith, who bought him of
gentleman named Malone, in Alabama, where he
had left another servant and that they were trav-
cling in search of work. Not otfaneying this state
ment, Mr.. Seal made the servant conduct him to
his master, who was then at Mrs. McKay's on
Cary street, near 18th, and who readily claimed
George as his property, as soon as he saw him,
and declared that he purchased him of Mr.. Wat.
kins, In South Carolina He afterwards stated
that he bought the negro in Mississippi, and that
he had nine or ten others there. His statements
and those of the negro were very different that
the officer took them both to prison. On examin-
ing the negros pockets eight or ten $50 gold pieces
were found which Smith claimed Yesterday
morning the two were brought before the Mayor,
and after brief hearing, remanded until to.mor-
row morning.
The City Council it is hoped, will take the neces-
sary steps to open Bank street from 10Th to 13th
once, as the lots required are now vacant and may
be purchased at a moderate price. This improve
ment is one that should be made by all means-it
is that will have to be made in a few years at
farthiest-and now that the lots are unincumbered,
and be had at less cost to the city than at any
future time, we can see no good reason for delay
ing the purchase. A few thousand dollars at most,
if invested now, will open q street that is much
needed and prove public convenience, while 1t
will add to the value of all the property along the
line We invite the attention of the representa-
tives of Madison Ward TO this subject, with the
hope that some of them will move in the matter
before the present owner of this property begins
to build uponit
Theatre The spring season at the Richmond
theatre bids fair to be the most brilliant, and we
hope successful ever Witnessed in this city. Not
only are we to have the Fairy STAR and host
| of other luminaries in the theatrical world, in
rapid succession but we are to have stock COM
| pany of ladies and gentlemen whose talents will
compare favorably with members of their profes-
sion claiming to be fixed stars in the dramatic fir
mament. Mr.. JOHN Il. FORD, the Manager, has
facilities for employing the most superior talent
| now on the boards, because he has the manage
ment of one theatre in Baltimore and another in
| Washington, and we have much confidence in
| his good taste and sound judgment that we feel
assured he will make the old Marshall not only the
high temple of the drama, but delightful place OF
resort for all who seek mental recreation after the
| tolls of the day are over Let playgoers then.
1 determine in advance, to give the new lessees q
| liberal support-let the public resolve TO support
| them according to their merit-and there is not q
shadow of a doubt that love for the legitimate
| drama will be speedily revived In the Metropolis
1 of the Old Dominion, and that the approaching
season will be one of benefit TO the masses and sue
| cess to the management
| In Monroe Hdrd the polls will again be open to-
day to enable voters to declare their preferences
/ for the various candidates before them. The
mass of the people seem to feel but little interest
| In the resut and large number of them will take
no active part in deciding between the rivals foi
| public positions.
| Grand Larceny-Cupid johnson, free negro
made his appearance before the Mayor yesterday
to answer the charge of stealing S27 in money from
| Reuben PIeasan,s also free, on Tuesday night
| Reuben stated that he had been lodging with Gu
pid for seven or eight nights-that he drew his rs
| quarters hire from his employers on Tuesday ar
| ternoor, and went to the prisoners house tha
| night. When he got there he put three 81 note
in his pocket and spread his coat on the bed fhos'
two only being present The next morning wheI
he avvoke Cupid was mp and sitting by the fire.
He dressed himself as soon as be could and startes
to work. but on getting in the yard missed his mo
ney, and returned 70 get IL. Cupid denied know
| ing anything about H. There being no other evi
dence, the accused was rcmanded for final trial
the next term of the Hastings Court.
Cruelty 10 a Uyfs--John ii. Timberiake, whit
man, was srraigned before the Mayor for cruelty
hi. wife, and for threatening TO take her life Mrs
r. stated that she had been forced by her husband
to sleep without bed clothes In the dead of winter
that he had driven her from homo time and again-
| that he refused to work to support himseif-an'
that he had threatened her life on more than on
occasion. His conduct had been SO bad 20 nsE
that she found II impossible to live with him. an
therefore sought protection from the court agains
his violence. A few month I n 9 chain gang wonl
bring the prisoner to his senses, and make MIN
know that It was not only cowardly but brutal, io
| husband 10 maltreat the partner OF his BOSOM
He was held to bail 10 keep the peace in the sum
elC0 which he succeeded In giving and WAS di
| charged
styoLihg Hagaboad--Jobn Murray, the dirt
| vagahond who so much alarmed . young LADY .
the Edgemont House, last Monday night, by q
tempting to force an entrance into her bed chan
bar was brought before the Mayor yesterday an
com nitted total In default Of $50 bail tor b
good behavior,