The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-09
LOCAL MATTERS.


Fa'raetd Races-71ird Day.--Two races vere
soveLtised to come off yesterday and . large mum.
s.,p r pslsons assembled to see them. but ~ the
- a. morse Sebastopol had no competitor for
Se .nIee mile purse, he had only to ealiop around
cspitulation: ffAe 70
Thursday. May ys.-Proprietor's purse $500. three
James Tally named b. h. sebsstopol
years old, BY Tally-Ho, dam Oratrix.
OHstof,-...- ..-...s............ walked over
second Race-Sdme Ddy.-The announcement
tsat iour horses were entered for . sweepstake.
pay OF pay, and that al of them would start, to.
setner with the fact that they were believed to be
equany matched in speed, created NO little excite
ment IN the betting circles, and caused many dol.
~ ~ 70 ma new owners in the course of the day
Mnen we arrived on the track we found that Ad.
the same figure, both having their favorites while
White Legs stood third in public estimation and
gibbons entry last So sanguine were many that
the mare could win, that they took her against
the held, and at that lick found few indeed who
were anxious to tilt against their Judgment The
result only proves that doubtless things are quite
uncertain, and that naming winners is easer
done after, than before the race.
First Heat.-At the sound of the trumpet the four
entries came to the score, and the word being
given, got off In admirable STYLE Gibbons soon
marched to the 'front.' and under q steady pull con-
tinued to lead throughout the mile, Green being q
good second and Mcdaniel third, while Hare
brought up the rear under a strong pull. Time
1:55t.
Second Heat--McDaniel having failed in taking
the first heat, his chances were now considered
poor, and as q consequence, Hare stock went up
to high figures against any named nag, and in some
instances against the field. When the time for
blowing had expired the trumpet called the horses
to the score, and the word being given, Hare took
up the running and moved off at a rapid stride
closely pursued by Green, while Mcdaniel and
Gibbons failed to get under way, until their COM
petitors had gone at least fifty sixty yards
Nothing daunted by this skiful move, Gibbon took
up the running from the jump gave Mcdaniel the
go-by, fairly flew along the back stretches and on
entering the quarter collared Green, out-footed
him on the way home, and made bold run at
Hare, but failed to reach him until the score was
crossed and the heat won in l:55 Had Glib
bons gotten off with the "word there seems to be
very little doubt that he would have proved a
troublesome customer in the heat but having 80
much space to make up, lost the chances for the
purse.
Third Heat-When the horn sounded to saddle
1t was announced from the stand that Adslgiss
had been withdrawn. Another blast from the
trumpet brought the other three to the score, and
the word being given. Hare and Green again
dashed of, leaving Gibbon In the rear Hare led
through the first quarter, when Green made u
brush and moved to the front. but on going along
the back stretch, Hare rallied, apd receiving the
persuaders, soon cut Green down and assumed the
lead. Gibbon finding that he was to be the con-
testant commenced his brush at the head of the
stretch, gave Green the go-by, and put at Hare
with unusual spirit, but was unable to catch him
before passing the score in 156.
We append q recapitulation:
Second Race-Same day.-A sweepstake for all
ages, mile heats, $50 entrance, play or pay, and
$50 added by the Proprietor.
o. P. Hare's ch. h.s4 years old, by Tally-Ho,
dam by Trustee. e...........................
VIM. Il. Gibbons b. g.4 years old, by Tally
Calvin Green's ch. h. White Legs, 5 years
old, by Glencoe. ........................... 5
David McDaniers b. m. Adelgisa, years
old, by Glencoe. ....................... 4dr.
Time-l:554
To-day an interesting sweepstake is to come off,
for which there are six entries, tive or three OF
whom have already started this spring, and made
good races. From what we have heard, a large
amount of money will be staked on this race, al
there are already several large bets made between
two of the entries Lovers of the sport should bt
present to witness the result.
number of interments At the Shockoe Hill Bury
ing Ground for the quarter ending the Both Apri
last. Total number Of white persons, I23-62 oi
whom were males, 55 females and still born
Total number of negroes, 1850 of whom were
males, Al females and still born. Showing thai
there we're eight more white persons than negroes
inferred at this burying ground; that the tota
number of whites and blacks were 235 that the
total plumber of males we're 122, and females 102-
being twenty more males than females for the
quarter. By reference to the Burying Ground
Register, kept by Mr.. Pearce, we find that the
total number of interments for the year ending
the 3Oth of April, was 969-536 of whom were
white persons and 433 negroes.
In the list of colored burials for the quarter we
find that the aggregate ages of Ia of them amount
to l146 years, being an average Of nearly 81 years
each.
HeeUy Oprati0ns.-Within the last three weeks
not less than dozen burglaries have been commit
ted in this city, evidently showing that there has
been in our midst regularly organized band of
thieves, all Of whom are profcients in their pro-
fessiOn. Some of these men have been pointed
out to the police, by gentlemen who have seen
them at the North, and steps are now being taken
to entrap them, but the job win be difficult one
rs they are always on the lookout for spies. One
or more of these fellows visit the various stores of
the city during the day. and under the pretence OF
wishingito buy goods, examine the fastenings as
well as the places of deposit for valuables
After satisfying themselves of the feasibility of
the undertaking they leave, promising to call again,
and never fail in keeping their promise, but take
good care to pay their second visit by night.
Fire in King & Queen.-The saw mill of Messrs
F. W. Scott e. Son, in King & Queen, was de-
stroysd by fire on Tuesday night last. Loss about
g., 600.
Forged Papers-Watchman Read arrested last
wednesday night q negro fellow calling himself
John Dismuse, and hailing from Lynchburg The
accused professed to be q freeman, and exhibited
4 register to prove that fact which, on examina-
tion. turned out to be forgery. The prisoner was
employed on the canal boat "Old Dominion w.
]. Brown, master, and in all probability is rlna-
way slave The Mayor has committed him to Jail
for further examination At the same time Mr..
Read arrested q negro woman called Parthenia,
who had pass signed by W. j. Brown, but de.
clared herself to be free. She was committed for
want of register.
Street Crossings-By an ordinance of the city,
carriages hacks and al other vehicles are posi-.
lively prohibited from stopping on or obstructing
the crossings, yet, Notwithstanding this law, We
hicIes are continually violating it, and compelling
persons either to take to the mud, or wait until
the driver thinks proper to move his team. A few
heavy fines will cure this annoyance from which
the public are now suffering every day.
Rnnaoay.-Yesterday morning horse attached
to a light spring wagon, came dashing down Main
street ut the top of his speed, making every thing
clear the way. When getting some distance be
low 18th street. he upset the vehicle, broke it tc
pieces and soon after fell hiunsf but received nc
serious injury.
Needs Enforcing The laws of the State impose
heavy fine upon all persons who employ free ne
groes, without first seeing their registers and
knowing that they are free We understand tha
large number Of negro boatmen on the cana
have no registers at all. and that they have man
aged to eyade the law by keeping in their boat