The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-09-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

Priuieges Of the Ser--Sussn Claytor, who anna.
rentiy entersains the belief that she is = mnch
abused woman, yesterday gave q long narr.t;or
OF her troubles, In the presence of the Msvor. .d
as 1t pictures of those scenes in the life ~
unprotected female, which speak volumes In fevor
OF state OF double blessedness we annyah.n,
that brief resume of the Testimony viii not ho
uninteres,ing. She had, by means of . varr.n,
procured the arrest of Thomas Dotson unon ,h
enarge OF entering her house, on 18th street. and
threatening her with personal violence. She Sta
TED tnat on Monday last whilst she was sit,ins
quietly in her room. her neighbor Mrs Kidd c.ms
IN 10 peruse the Dispatch, and sbe very kisfIIv
borrowed copy. which Mrs Kidd sat down -
read Presently VIM. Wade came In. and ike.
o,he. .h Haaown @ Tnen third person. who was no
0a;s .nsn ina Ihos Dotson, approached the door and
saia-f m GU havnt invited me to come iu.r Snsan
oasy,or replied that she did not know him. and
,x;,h .J.tu not presume upon taking such liberty.
nn. noua an introduction He then entered with.
Gu. us .eremohy. and also sat down-making four or
nse INDIVIDUALS sitting down in Susan S,laytor,,
I'm. aoGia DoIson soon became weary of this auet
,s:Aistence, and arose from his seat saving he ha
wa;,ai ns YOU'D Kiss the girls and depart This
SA.neu i1e ire OF Susan. who replied sharply and
ne cursed and swore like /. trnnnar tP1, tP-1, Auo
sue oruefed him to leave the house IIa nhoroa
Tue command, but soon returned tbreatenaJ -
KIN nef' ana dehed her to get out warrant If she
hsra;t ,.Ior 're. Wa. seized door bar and let him
uaVo IT, when Dotson, thinking 1t was abont time
to so, LETT the house in most vioIept go 9
she started OF to procure warrant ~A"
Ihis statement was corroborated bv Mrs p;aa
VIZ appeaieu dressed IN pure white. having. as
she said. recently lost her husband We infa,.aS
from the color of her habiments tb.. ~. AsaIeu
disciple of Swedenborg QUO WAS
William Wade next came upon the stand and
stated that ne and Dotson went in company 10 S,,.
san Ciaytor'5 house; that he went in ,Jh;I ~ y.
friend modestly stood at the door, and said he ha5
not been invited to enter. Wade asked Susan If
this was so, and she replied that she did invite him
in- DOtson then entered and SAT down: but soon
arose. and said he believed be would kiss the Girls
and 60 Some excitement followed when Susan
told D'tson to clear out; and as he did not imme-
diately comply, she took the door bar and struck
him. That was all he knew about it.
In order to investigate the case more fully, the
Mayor continued it until Friday, when possibly
we may hear second chapter of the "Scenes in
the life OF an unprotected female"
Cook Shops Many persons labor under q mis-.
apprehension with regard to the law upon the sub.
Ject of cook shops; and this is somewhat strange
for it has been repeatedly explained in the news.
papers 1t should be distinctly understood, that
in order to keep establishment of this descrip.
ton in the city it is necessary to procure tavern
license; and for violation of this regulation the
ordinance prescribes severe penalty. A case in
point came before the Mayor yesterday Two
free negroes, William Morris and Jacob Logan
being brought up for keeping cook shop, pro.
duced a license given them by Commissioner Bur.
ton, under the State law, granting them permis.
sion, and they evidently believed that they had a
right to keep the place open The Mayor e1-
pialned the law to them in . manner plain that
they could not possibly misunderstood him. unless
they had been as deaf as post and then after
telling thsm that if they did not at once shut up
shop they would be severely punished discharged
them from custody 1t will be well for all who
keep these African hotels, if they read, learn and
inwardly digest the lines above written
Ualautm Asstnsbly Hucher appeared
before the Mayor yesterday, to answer a charge
of allowing six negroes to assemble unIawfully in
his house and on his lot, on Sunday, the l4th in.
slant. Of1cer Morris explained the circumstances
uuder which the charge was made but Hulcber
denied that the negroes were in his house. though
he admitted that they came upon his lot to pro.
cure water, whilst they were going home from
church. The Mayor advised him to keep his gate
shut, as the best method of preventing violation
OF law. The case was continued until Friday in
order to procure the attendance of witnesses.
Political Excitement As our readers are aware
the friends of FILLMORE propose having grand
demonstration in this city to commence on Monday
evening next. We are much gratified by the fact
that Richmond is to be a scene of excitement for
once in whole season In these piping times of
peace we find localizing uphill business and
the path can only be made smooth by the united
efforts of large class of our citizens. We hope
the Democrats will get up something of the sort
soon afterwards, and this dull town may thus be
transformed into gay and lively city The Pre-.
sidential campaign has up to this time, afforded
nothing to change the ordinary routine of life
We therefore beseech our friends of both political
parties to come out and revive ''ye ancient times"
the stirring scenes of 40 and a. and relieve the
city from condition which must excite appreben-
sions that the vital spark may be extinguished en-.
tirely.
Ihcatre.-A dramatic treat of no common order ia
in store for our citizens, and we feel assured that
the mere announcement of the fact will be suffi-
cient to gil the house The great play of Ca
mile" will be produced tonight with an excellent
cast, the principal characters by Mr. and Mrs. Da-
venport This play has been heretofore received
in Richmond with unequalled plaudits and as it
will no doubt be brought out tonight In a style su-
perior to any thing previously witnessed here, we
think we may safely bespeak a crowded audience.
Moreover. let it be borne in mind that the engage
ment of Mr.. and Mrs. d. is nearly at an end and
we trust that those of our citizens who have not
yet seen this accomplished and beautiful lady aud
her talented husband, will improve the present op-
portunity.
Be Careful-Amateur sportsmen, who resort to
the old fields in the suburbs of Richmond every
evening, for the purpose of shooting bats, should
take notice" that grave complaints against the
practice have been made by citizens living upon
the outskirts. If they don't take this hint, may
state the case little more plainly hereafter
Meanwhile it might be added that the police will
doubtless be lowering about, for the purpose of
preventing the sport, which has been carried TO
such an extent as to become q source of great an.
noyance.
Scarcity of Barrels.-One of our largest milling
establishments had to suspend operations, tempo.
rarily, last week, in consequence of the scarcity
of barrels. We apprehend that this evil could be
averted in the future, if millers would consent to
receive and accumulate q stock of barrels during
the dull season. We have doubt of the fact that
the manufacturers in our own city have ample IA
cites for supplying all that are needed, provided
they are not too hard pushed at the latest moment
Somebody in Luck-We understand that the $50.
900 prize, in the Fort Gaines Military Academy
Lottery, has fallen to the share of some fortunate
person in Richmond The lucky number was 25
796 A prizs like that, in these times, is not to be
sneezed at. We shouldn't object, now that the
drawing has taken place to pay for half the ticket
and come In fer q due proportion OF the profits.
Serious Accident Mr.. John Clash, who keeps a
grocery on Brooke Avenue, accidentally shot him
SELF while out cunning last Monday evening, in
ficting terrible wound in his face. There are
hopes of his recovery from his injuries, though his
physicians have expressed the fear that bis eye
sight will be lost forever.
For Nicaragua are informed that twenty.
six rersons have volunteered from this place to ac-
company the expedition which sails nom Ports
mouth next week for Nicaragua.
Examining Couyt.-A Court of Justices will be
held at the City Hall, ON Saturday next, for The
examination Of Alexander Jackson, . free negro,
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