The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

insertion and Is cents for each continuance.
LOCAL MATTERS.
The Rirer.-A tow boat made her passage from
City Point Saturday, towing q schooner to
Rockets The northern side of the river at this
place Is nearly clear of ice. current Is opened
on tne south side Of Mayo's Island; bat consid-
'nough the water is gradually detaching large
pieces from t.
Artcies for home consumption have for some
time been brought by Express at considerable ex.
pense. Inc opening Of the river will give abun-
dant supplies at market rates. The event is one
that excites the most general pleasure The old
est inhabitant does not remember so long n sus.
pension Of river commerce by ice.
Carrying the War into Africa-The attention Of
the watch was attracted on Saturday night. after
twelve O'Clock, by hearing cries of the most dis
cordant nature come from the house of notorious
coiored woman rejoicing IN the euphonous col gno.
men OF Cora Ann Elizabeth Carter. Lieut. Wheat
ana posse of watchmen proceeded to the domicil
Win as little delay possible, and sffecting an
entrance therein found five or six negro men
fsra ng ~ .ne most approved style of darkey war
iale; Io contend successfully in this species of
oonoat, tue operator must be gifted with skull of
eStraoruinary thickness, and an extensive amount
y. S .oos: inese were abundant and used withsa
nol;ca ss,,noy .astonisning. The entrance of the
pol,1e canned the raging storm and queted the
eolnoslants They were locked u in the CAGE for
disturbing the peace of the neivhborhood Tba
h;rsd ~ named Africa stalwart SON of Ebony.
hifeu W n. Arcner & Co.. was ordered twenfv
lashes yesterday mdrning by Recorder Tell
John, another slave, and Bill Cole and .Iact Ma,
tauer, free negroes participants in the sama naIa
were awarded man the punishment given to Az
discharged " o'o
Drunk-Leah Jones' white man. found lode.
ings in the cage on Saturday evening. where 10
was permitted to pass the night and sleep off tho
effects of numerous snifters with which. in The
early part of the day, he had laid the foundation
tor his down fall, which occurred on the sidewalk
street. where he was found in a somnolent state
by the guardians of the night. Yesterday morning
he was let off by the Recorder with simple adj
monition to do better in future.
Runapay.-Jinney, slave of Mrs Ann d. Rich .
ardson, will be brought before the Recorder at the
City Hall, this morning, for running away from
home. She was arrested Saturday night by watch.
man Hill, on 18th street.
Stealing Cdlf-Bob, slave of Messrs. VIM. 6.
Barrett q Co was takenin custody on Saturday, by
Capt Ellis, at the Old Market for stealing calf
from Peter Levy. Yesterday morning the theft
was clearly made out and the abductor of the In.
fantile received fifteen lashes for his thieyiue
exploits.
Iartation Declined-The "State Fencibles." of
Philadelphia, one Of the crack volunteer compa.
nies of that city. recently transmitted to the Light
an lUV1taIl0n TO attend
a ball given by them tonight, 25th inst, at the
Musical Fund Hall, in the former city. The ball IL
to be grand affair, but the Blues were compelled
TO decline the kind invitation of their military
friends of Philadelphia, and return many thanks
for the kindness, which they have DONE In this
connection we are requested to state that there
will be meeting of the noncommissioned officers
of the company, at their Armory, this evening.
at u O'clock and that it is desirable that all
should be present.
Re-engdgement of Miss Maggie MitcheA-It will
be seen by a glance at the theatrical announce.
ment in another column that this talented and
pretty lady has been engaged for another week by
manager Taylor. Since she has become known,
her appearance every night has been greeted by
full and appreciatve audiences, and her advent on
the stage hailed with rapturous delight. This Is a
fitting tribute to her merit, for an actress of
ability or more winning manner has not appeared
here for many day. She resembles in a marked
degree that popular comedienne, Mrs. Chas. How
ard, in look and manner, though in age she has q
decided advantage over her. Three very excel
lent farces compose the bill for tonghts entertain
ment sa --t
| Richmond AteneMm-John R. Thompson ESQ.,,
will repeat this evening, at the Athen @um his fine
| poem patriotism. recently delivered with SO
much eclat in Washington city. The proceeds
will be given to the poor and needy of this city
and we trust that the consideration of that fact
alone indepe ndent of the rich treat afforded by
hearing the production itself read will suffice to
| fill the Hall of the Atheneum to overfowing.
| The different Churches were very well attended
| on yesterday for the first Sunday for several
| months, during all of which time the peoI le, and
especially the ladies, have been kept in doors uy
the inclement weather The ladies were out In
full feathers yesterday, and their appearance may
be hailed as the harbinger of spring
Rob5iRg q Hen Roost-Negro Shot-A negro
named Albert who is employed at the mill of
Crenshaw g. Co., was apprehended and put in the
cage Saturday night for entering the lot of d. A.
and w. Tyrer for the purpose of stealing 1t ap-
pears that one of the Messrs. Tyrer saw the negro
| breaking the lock of his hen roost and making an
attempt by similar measures to get into the wood
| house Aiming himself with five shooter aud
going into the yard, Mr. T. called on the marauder
to stop The negro Immediately took to his heels,
but was brought to the ground by ball which en-
tered the back and passing through, lodged in the
! breast. This occurred ON Shockoe Hil and the
watch being called, the wounded negro was cou-
veyed to the upper station house. Yesterday
morning his case was considered very. critical
though it is thought he may survive. By the Re-
corder's order he was conveyed to the Medical COL
lege.
Rescue-A white woman fell in the Basir, Satur-
day morning, and was rescued by some gentlemen
who were fortunately near at hand
Selling Liqnor Dtthom Tdcrn License.-Henry
I,yueman grocer of Brook Avenue, was cited be.
fore Recorder Taylor Saturday, for violating
ordinance by selling liquor without first having OBJ
tanned q tavern license, authorizing him to do SO.
A young man named Chas. Riddei, concerned
with Granville Montelle in abstractng Sl5 from
Mr. Jesse Barns, testified that he and lot of his
companions called in at Lyneman's on the 18th
inst to take drink. The others drank and so did
he; the witness did not know what the others
called for, but he asked for brandy, took sugar in
hisn and paid for the preparation in current coin.
The Recorder fined Mr.. Lyneman &6.6 under the
ordinance. Another case against the same party
was dismissed, because Officer Tyler, the witness,
did not see the money paid though he did see
Miles Talley swallow the drink.
To be examined for Fslony.-Thomas Murphy
and Franklin Bridgewater were brought before Re-
corder Taylor Saturday, to undergo an investi-
CATION touching alleged felonious entrance into
the dwelling house of Mr.. VIM H. Graves on Wed
nesday night, the Goth inst The parties were
discovered in the house by servant, and an alarm
being raised they were taken into custody by the
watch. Both young men love strong drink with
| inordnate affection. It was first surmised that
| the two being on bender had entered the wrong
| hou use by mistake. The Recorder, however taking
all the circumstances together, came to the conelu-
sion that the prisoners entered the house with In
| tent TO commit larceny. They were committed
| to Jail to undergo further examination before tie
| March term of the Hastings Cenrt.
| Fire Works-There win be brilliant display oi