The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

Ihe CfrcHif Court Of Richmond Judge Meredith
presiding. for the trial Of criminal causes, VIII
cases VIII come up:
Charles Harman, . butcher by trade, charged
with stealing three hogs and breaking into house
occupied by John F. Clarke.
Al. Williams alias John w. Ford stealing .
watch from DR.. Addison Dold, at the Exchange
Hotel In November last.
John Capfeld alias John Fifer. Z penitentiary
convict burgiariousy entering Mrs Rogers board
ing mousse corner Of Locust alley and Franklin
Alexander Roach, stealing.a gold watch from
Dr. Thomas Johnson
James G. Peers feioniously shooting James T.
Anderson. =.
William T. Hare. stealing horse from John
James McDonough and John Curry. stabbinp
Jesse, slave to ]. II. f. Mayo.
Inc docket, this Germ, is much smaller than usu-
Backing Friend.-The exercise of the right of
suffrage in this "laud of the free" where eyerv
man has the privilege of voting, leads to many
amusing incidents, one of which we will relate
On wednesday afternoon last, a candidate for Of
nee. met one of his warm admirers, genuine sprie
from the Emerald Isle and, after passing the com.
plments of the day, said to him ssPst have
voted yet" 'Shure, sir, and have said Pat
i voted soon in the morning, SIR" "And how did
you vote |" asked the candidate, knowing that the
kind-hearted Hibernian was one of his warmest
saw you pick up one of those tickets with the flag
on the top of it, and You scratched your own name
out and did the same, and voted right behind
you" The joke was SO admirable, as we'll as such
striking commentary on the effect of universal
suffrage that the candidate stood asmiles" befo,e
separating from his faithful hacker
Mss Agnes Ro6eyt.on-Withiu two vears th;s
name has become celebrated amongst us. Associa.
ted with all that is brilliant elegant beautiful and
accomplished, who has not heard of the "Fairy
star J" as she Is fondly termed by those hosts Of
admirers she has left behind her in the cities she
has visiteda As Miss Agnes Robertson will visit
US next week, and already the smile of welcome
aawns on many face at this announcement il
may not be out OF place to afford our readers
snort epitome OF her remarkable career
She was born in Scotland-at what date we will
leave her admirers to say; her first appearance
took place In London in 1851, when she created a
profound sensation. The Queen took the fair de-
butante by the hand, and required her presence at
Windsor Palace on all oce asions when theatrical
performances were played before the Royal Court.
MISS Agnes Robertson became the fashion. in
lso2, she was the rage. At this period the young
Ear OF Hopetown, one of the oldest and weathiest
peers In England, offered her his hand The affair
created the widest confusion in aristocratic cir
cles, and many fair cheek grew pale with envy.
The Queen was appealed to by the family of the
young Earl, but declined to interfere to prevent
what was considered a mesallidnce. To the amaze
ment of all London, it was, however, announced
that Miss Robertson had refused her noble suitor
She had been for some time attached to the dra.
matst, Dion Bourcicault, the celebrated author of
"Loncon Assurance" and "Old Heads and Young
Hearts, and other comedies. Mr.. Bourcicault had
been the first critic in London to remark the genius
of the young actress and select her from obscurity
He wrote the works in which she achieved his first
success, and their union was at once natural and
commendable. 1t was thus with q rare modesty
and sincere devotion that she refused to become q
peeress, that she might remain in that sphere of
life into which Providence cast her. Thus the
sparkling ideas of the author find an elegant and
brilliant realiser in this charming lady 81
In 1853, Miss Agness Robertson arrived in this
country, and upon her first appearance achieved a
triumphant success Since then, the United States
has resounded with her praises. Enthusiasm grew
into frenzy. Boston went into extravagances
Philadelphia forgot her propriety; New Orleans
layished her extravaganza: and scarcely a city in
the Union has not expanded its heart to this little
enchantress. Her startling success called forth
host OF imitators, but she has no rival. For her
W., was originally written "The Young Actress,
'Milly," and many other charming characters
but no one but herself give them that brilliant
clear and vivid effect We quote the Charleston
Courier OF last week, in reference to her appear
ance In that city:
quisite actress than Miss Agnes Robertson, who is
now performing for the first time in Charleston This
lady has invented school of acting perfectly origin
al in which she has a host of imtators but to ap-
proach her extraordinary finish and billiancy of
cuton, requires a similar endowment of genius Her
portraits are dramatic paintings ivory they may
be examined by the microscope of criticism and then
they reveal minutene of perfection which escapes
the casual auditor Those who emulate this school of
acting, and who have taken Miss Robertson for their
model, when they attempt to perform such chaiac-
ters a. those in The Young 4ctress, should remem-
Der that simple change of costume, however rapid,
burlusqus of their bsaatfa original It is the per Der.
feet embodiment of each character the artistic me.
tempsychoss that makes this kind of piece endura-
she Possesses brd-like fes ibitity of voice, that
while it mocks, trumphs over the most difficult pas
sages of music There Is many great singer who
pure and clear trill
ut requires mind naturally elegant and refined to
give the National, Scotch and Irish dances with the
spirit and exquisite grace with which she endows
them.n
Miss Robertson will perform for the first time in
Richmond next Monday night We regret to hear
that her engagement only extends for six nights.
She is welcome to Virginia.
Look out for the Police.-The Mayor has directed
the entire police force to hunt up all nusances and
report them to him. Warm weather is rapidly ap.
preaching, and it is very important that the city
should be placed in a clean and healthy condition.
Our readers will take the hint, and have their pre-
misses put in order.
Huckstsring.-Jeremiah Conklin was fined by
the Mayor for buying potatoes in the first market
to sell in the second. :
Locked np.-John Carter, a free negro, was COM
mitted to jail for want of register
Discharged-Samuel Allen, charged with beat
ing Joseph Yolasky, was discharged by the Mayor,
complainant failing to appear.
Obsructions.-The posts on the west sidewalk
of 9th street near Bank, and on the north side of
Bank street near 9th, not only serious obstruc
tions, but very dangerous to persons passing In
the night time, and should be removed at once
While ON the subject of Instructions we beg leave
to call the attention of the Superintendent of the
Streets to piece Of iron pipe standing in the ear
riagc way of Franklin street, near Shockoe creek,
that may cost the city some money If not attended
to.
Anthracite Ccat is selling in this city at 81 so per
loed. The price Is very high, but the importers Of
It declare that they can afford it for nothing less
II is 70 be hoped that the experience of the past
winter will induce those of our citizens, who can
sfFord TO do so, to lay in their fuel In the summer
months, when 1t is abundan! and may be had at
moderate prices.
Il Religions Reriral Is now progressing at tho
Clay Street Chapel. and number of persons have
professcd religion, while many more are anxious
~ seeking IT, AT every meeting the Chapel is
crowded, and much interest is manifested in the
progress of the good work.
Tract Soeiety.--Rev Mr. Boggs formerly station
minister at Union Station, and now Agent for the