The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-25

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Robbery The confsction sstsb,i,bus.. J, -.
er,s An.onL ~ known e the g. Nicholas saloon, va
n m"ns. - -. L sa.esaay night aad robbed II ols0
no Doubt WAS thoroughly scousintad -vith ~.
premises snd effected An cutrsncs ~ ~ ~ -
Psn % niPpers, with which he unlocEed sAs
Ss soos 49,, sre ou.soe Amer getting into the store,
ns 80 nom private drawsr the key 70 n iron
cnest which he opened took out he .ncnsv A.. =.
sr ~ snd its confenta then ried another dfsvsr -
10 In change, and mads his escane esrrv;rs y, -
me me ehess . drawer with him Mr.. Antoni hss ssop
fers liberal reward for The dstection f ~ th;sf
Coronsr-Governor Wise h.. coram;.-,o,,.a "
THOMAS w. KEEsEE, as Coroner Of th;s N. -
The commission has been forwsrded 10 the Ciert
of the Hastings Court 'sTr
: Public E1ecution -On Monday last The n..ro
man Jacob, convicted Of the murder 81 NJ. =
Harwood was publicly executed 81 Charles CITY
Court House. When upon the gallows, he &c.
knowledged the crime Of which he was con yjcted
and stated that he had nothing to regret but his In
ability to kill an old negro woman, owned by Mr..
Harwood, who discovered him, and whose life was
saved by the interposition Of Mr.. Gregory. Jacob
was owned by Mr. James H. Christian, and was
one OF the most desperate: negroes that we have
beard Of for many years Some short time before
MS execution, he knocked down and seriously
wounded the jailor, made his escape from prison.
ana had to De shot before be could be re captured
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FEEDING the Mnlitudc,-Mr. A B. Hutcheson
gave treat to his numerous friends last night At
the Mount Vernon Hotel Music, speaking eat.
ing and drinking made mp the enjoyments Of the
evening. Mr. PIP. Winston also gave his friends
supper 1t the Broad street Hotel which was par
taken OF by large number of voters. These
gentlemen are candidates for the Office of sheriff
and intend to test their popularity before the SOW.
ersigns at . meeting to be held in the African
church this evening 50
Arricoi Of George oingstoa-Officer Tyler ar.
rived in this city yesterday afternoon by the North
ern cars, having in custody George Liviugston
charged with the murder of Miss E. Duesberry-
Livingston was arrested in Louisville, KY zel
Racing in North Carolina.--We are eratified 10
learn that Col NJ. T. Hawkins, of North Carolina,
has purchased the old Race Course at Warrenton
In that State and is fitting it up in handsome style
for racing nextfaiL Col. Hawkins Is most libe
raj gentleman, and will spare no efforts to revive
racing in the old North State, and place il on the
high grounds occupied by it many years ago So
popular is tha movement in Warrenton, that in
the course of . few hours after Col Hawkins
became the proprietor, 500 were subscribed TO
establish Jockey Club. When the course is
put in complete order. as it will be during
the spring, the members of the Club intend
preparing Q handsome pavilion for the accom-
modatien of the ladies, and will then take their
own families out to witness the sport The people
Of North Carolina have At length discovered that
they improve their stock of horses In no other
way than by racing, and they have therefore de
| termined to open course and conduct It In such
manner as to induce the public to give II liberal
| support, From what We have heard OF the designs
| of Col Hawkins, we have no doubt that he win be
enable to give q Club Purse of $1,000 four mile
heats, purse Of $500, three mile heats, and $780,
two mile heats; besides such colt stakes as he can
make up between now and that time. @
The Opga-7heatre-Th Bohemian Girl was
given last evening by the Pyne & Harrison Opera
In a andf Ia ;uc
Pyne was as brilliant and charming as ever, and
gave the beautiful air of II drsam't that dwelt
| in Marble Halls, exquisitely.
| Mr.. Harrison gave his songs of you'll remem-
Der me-" and the Fair Land of Poland" in an ex.
| cellent style, and was justly encored The Opera
| was capitAlly given by all concerned
| This evening Mr.. Harrison's Benefit, upon which
occasion Wallace's opera of "Maritana"s will be
| given-being positively the last night but one OF
the Opera; and on Saturday for the benefit Of
| the fair Primo Donna, Miss Louisa Pyne .sThe
/ Daughter of the Regiment" will be performed
being positively the last night Of the Opera sea
| son. .s an q ~ '1ss 8 p
Sudden Deash.--An old negro man, named Nee.
kins. was taken suddenly Ill yesterday fell near the
corner Of Main and 25th streets and expired In .
few minutes thereafter. !
The Blues have determined to celebrate their
next anniversary at Buchanan's Spring, ON Fri
day, the 9th of May. and have appointed com
mittes of invitation for the occasion. SO
| The Lung Fscer among horses, Is prevailing 70
| some extent in the neighborhood of this city. We
| learn that the race mare Carolina" owned by
| Mr.. d. Mcdaniel, has had an attack of it, but ID
now in fair way Of recovery. -
Pick Pockets continue their operations whenever
an opportunity Is offered. A gentleman was re
lieved of his wallet, filed with papers, yesterday
morning, at the second market house.
| The Jail Is now common receptacle for leaferi
from every section Of the country and consequent
! ly has become . nuisance. Nothing but = worl
house or chain gang can be substituted for It tt
rid the community of travelling pests. Ia
Bad Fix-James Stuart appeared at the fire.
lodgings and being entirely destitute and sick, WA
taken in and locked up. Yesterday morning, wher
brought before the Mayor, he was discharged from
| custody.
| CdutioR-Merchants and others have been eau
toned against leaving their keys in tho locks o
their front doors, because most thieves have In
| struments by which they can turn key n vel
| on the outside on the inside. Every door loci
| should be provided with good bolt, TO prevent
| the entrance Of robbers.
Spailoaos, in large numbers, were seen efyinl
| over the city yesterday morning, apparently n
| search of suitable places for summer quarters -
The appearance of the birds Is sure indication o
| the approach of warm weather. 81
The Public Square, on CANDLES Hill. If enclose.
with rough board fence, might be greatly i'm
| proved, at small expense to the city, in yer,
| short time. An appropriation of e200 per annum
| under the skillful management of Mr. Eggeling
would soon furnish handsome walks and secur
the planting of trees, so that when the city 60
ready, 1t would require but small appropriation
put It in complete order for public use. If thes
| grounds are mot to be improved then the cit,
should dispose of them and apply the receipts =
the reduction of her debt for they are just so muc
dead weight at this time. 4.
Serious Carge--Royan Blackburn was arraigr
ed before the Mayor yesterday morning to under
20 an examination on the charge Of assaulting An
beating A. w. Tribue and then stealing SIS froI
him Owing TO the absence Of witnesses, the prl
oner was detained and the examination postpone
until this morning.
Oxt of Date --BiII Dunn, slave to j. r. Orator
| was caught and Gagged last Wednesday night, Il
/ CARRYING pass out Of date. Yesterday mornin
he had hearing before the Mayor, and Was di
charged.
Wroag Pep--Susan Jones, Q free negress, WI
brought before the Mayor for remaining In the ci,
with improper papers On promising v ieay
Richmond. the Mayor ordered her release
Runapay-A negro fellow, named Aaron, iu Il
service of Pemberton 4 Crew, was arrested
, the Watchmen as runaway, and sent TO his ow
ers. ssA.AsaA
The Hearico Troop Capt Davis--mads trip
Sweeneys tavern last Wednesday, but owing