The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-11-21

49, s.so1 Ie8Eo men. became restiye
started for run. The driver, in attemnsirs 80 -
hold them, broke the lines, snd the animsI. shsr
dashed mp Franklin street at fearful pa.e' On
getting to 18th they turned down that street ~ II.
top OF their speed. and just - they crossed Main
ran over negro man employed at the American
office, knocking him down and cutting his heal
severely. They thsnran full tilt against countrg
cart loaded with wheat, breaking the axle, smash
ing the buggy and throwing one Of the running
horses 80 violently against the pavement - to In
jure him seriously. Before the fallen horse could
recover bis feet, persons gathered around and ee
cured the pair thereby preventing other accidents
The cart which was broken belongs to Mr. Over
ton or Hanover. The runaway horse are owns
by drover, one of which was SO badly injured
as to be OF very little value in the future. When
the reins broke, the negro men In the buggy
jumped out, and thereby saved themselves from
being killed or crippled.
Trottins C1nb-Now that our farmers are again
turning their attention to the breeding and rearing
OF fine horses for quick draught and the ssddle II
Is matter Of some importance that . proper
track" for breaking and training them on should
be prepared. In these 60 ahead times horses as
well - men must have speed and bottom and as
these Qualities can only be brought to light BY
proper training, trotting course Is absolutely ne
cessary- We know that hundreds of persons who
congregate around the ring at the fair grounds to
witness trials of speed, object to racing At other
places, because vices are tolerated at some race
but if q good course was opened, with eenteeI nc.
commodations for ladies, those very persons womb
resort to it just as eagerly they do to the fair
grounds, when good ''trot" or run was to take
place.
In Charleston, where stands are prepared for
ladies' and the first men Of the place compose the
Club thousands of ladies attend the races regular
ly to witness the sport, and by their attendance.
never possess without their countenance In
Virginia, the ladies were At one time the warmest
patrons OF the race course, because they could
then enjoy the excitement without fear of being
offended by obscene remarks or improper acts
Members of the Club then carried their wives and
daughters with them into the stand where thew
could spend an hour with friends; and eyery far
mer prided himself on the symetry and perform.
ance of his stock. Such were the sunny days of
Old Virginia. Since then, the original supporters
of the turf have finished their race and the SD ort
for time, has been made matter of speculation
Forgetting the influence that woman exerts the
young racers permitted the pavilions to rot down.
the sport to assume, at times questionable shape
and, In their anxiety to reap golden harvest put
club membership within the reach of all who could
pay the fees. This policy, drove the ladies from
the race course and by so doing laid out the sport
as dead rs salt herring for several years. Indeed
the false step alluded to, put an end for time to
the breeding of blooded horses in this section of
the country, and but for few gentlemen who
could not exist without fine horses, would have
sunk racing beyond the hand of resurrection.
Dl0OQeO
horses has been resumed, andnow, in order to test
their qualities for running and trotting, good
tracks" have become essential Fairfield, If pro
perly improved, would meet the public wants ex-
actly If its proprietor will erect comfortable
long house at distance from the public booths, re-
lieve the running track of sand, open q three
quarter trotting track, and give the ladies An as
surance of comfort and pleasure, we have no doubt
that thousands of them will gladly visit the race
course, both spring and fall and that clubs may
n of m a will no hla
to win back for Virginia the enviable reputation
she once enjoyed, of being the land Of race horses
of the highest order.
Honesty, the best Policy-On Wednesday last, Mr.
Alfred Gwathmey pulled off his coat at his Office, and
sent 1t to tailoring establishment for alteration,
forgetting at the moment that he had left in the
breast pocket his wallet containing about Sl30 Tie
messenger had only been gone . minute or two
before Mr. G. thought of his money, and he there
fore started after it. Reaching the destination of
his coat almost as soon as the bearer, Mr. G. exam
ined it. and found that his wallet was gone SUP
posing that it had been accidentally dropped, Mr.,
G. retraced his steps, and reaching Cary street,
asked Mr.. c J. Hatcher iflhe had heard of any per
sons finding a pocket book MIR. H. remember
ed that few minutes before, he saw one of his
drivers stop his team in the stri ct and start to
mount if to pick up something, at which instant
FLOYD TANNER, white man, was seen to stoop
and take something from the street, when
the WAGNER drove on again. Mr.. Hatcher
then awaited the return of the wagner,
and on learning from him that Tanner had picke
up black pocket book. informed Mr.. G.. of that
fact. Mr. G., understanding that Tanner was
disreputable man, procured warrant for Ms
arrest and that night Lieut.. Wheat succeeded in
arresting the accused and took him to the cage,
notwithstanding his repeated declarations that be
knew nothing of Mr.. Gwathmeys money. After
partially searching Tanner, he was deposited In a
CELL and Mr.. Wheat returned tothe place at which
the arrest was made to make some enquiries about
the money. Learning from persons there that the
prisoner had been seen with two ESQ notes that
day, he returned to the cage for a more thorough
search Whilst two of the watchmen were ex
amining the person of the accused, Messrs. Wheat
and Meredith searched the cell in which he had
| been confined and there found small buckskin
purse containing $120 ia bank notes bid behind
board. Tanner, ON finding that he had been de
/ teeted. acknowledged that he bad that morning
picked up package Of $l20, and not knowing to
whom it belonged. had given the money and papers
with it. to bis wife, to keep for him. That after,
noon he had called and got the money to give to
the owner soon as he could learn who that was,
leaving the papers with his wife, which she states
she threw into the fire, supposipg them to be
worthless.
The Mayor, after hearing the evidence, remanded
the accused to Jail, to undergo an examination At
the next term of the Hastings Court on the charge
OF felony giving it his opinion that the prisoner
intended to appropriate the money to his own nse-
Geain1 Fireacood-James OVERLY on Wednes-
day night last, detected Bill Ryder, Lynchburg
bostmsn, in the act of stealing lumber from Mr..
L. w. Glszebrook, and had him arrested spa
taken before the Mayor yesterday. Jim declared
that he was innocent of all participation in the
crime and said he would prove the truth of bis
assertion whereupon his examination was ~.
journed until today.
Mr. WaLack, the traeedian, appears tonight In
another of his favofite characters, and there is
very little doubt that he viii be greeted BY full
house and an appreciative audience. Mr.. W. has
proved himself worthy Of all the press has ever
said Of him. during his short engagement here. and
such favorite has he made himself in Richmond,
that he could draw . crowd every night during
the season, were he to remain.
Aceident-Edward Frazier, lad. whilst ut
play with q number Of boys near the City Hall
yesterday Afternoon, fell while running with .
knife In his hand. and cut himself severely on the
forehead just above the right eye with the blade.
Had the wound been made an inch lower, IL would
doubtless have destroyed his eye. This should be
. warning to boys, not to engage In play with
knives In their hands.
Drovned AT late hour last Wednesday night
q FREQ negro man, named Archer Wilson, employ
ed on the schooner Cloud, accidentally fell into
the river at Port Mayo. while intoxicated, and
was drowned Yesterday the body was recovered,
when Justice Jacob s. Atlee, attended by Copsta
BILE Me,tard, held an inquest over the bt dy The
jury rendered verdict In accordance with sne
above facts.