The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-31
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Bdkry Burnt--Y yesterday morning bef,ves,, ~,
er, 2, and6 O'Clock. the large bakery estsbIish
sc: ~ essrs Tinsley 4 Co ON CLAY a west ~ !.
hn;,.sssily took fire. and ali the tmber shart ~,
with alsr,rans Mug extremely dry, the flames spreas
i The ming rapiditv, soou euvelouiro The roos
nnging Of the bells soon bron III ,,. e
49,. "no nastened to the scene with the;, s,.,s
=; anu oy extraordinary exertions 4.
the housa me devouring elements, but ros mn Il
~ nousc was almost gutted The loss ,vs ,,a. ~ =
stand, is estimated at 50 5O9 .rd e aoss We under
Gu oy iusuranee-the stock in the Fire 8.
ana tne oulldlpg, owned by a. D;II in tb 49,
Assurance Office. ' ~ ine Mutua
Alarm Of Ftre.-The second alarm of f,ra -.
terday morning, about half past 10 o'elock Wa Wa
roof of Mr. a. Smiths house, sisuated -, IN p .ne
street. between lst and %, which csught r..
sparks from the chimney. Very little damage !, =
done, as the flames were soon extnguished :
Accident-Emmet Knowles, little SON Of NJ
John H. Knowles, running with one of the reel.
last evening, called cut by false alarm, was rnr
over and considerably though not seriously hurt
he fell and the wheel ran across his thigh Thi.
is another warning against allowing boys to rur
with the engines and reels.
7aroping Stoaes.-Several small BOYS. whose pa
rents reside on Church Hill, ere arraigned before
the Mayor yesterday to answer for throwing stones
at Mr. z. J. Sinton's house aud destroyiug.tbe
windows thereby. Mr.. Sinton did not witness the
by lad who saw them in the act. As they were
all small, and probably all guilty, they were ad
monished OF the improperly of their conduct and
discharged, with the assurance that again re.
peated, they would be punished to the extent of
the law. Boys should know better than to ipiure
or destroy property, and we hope that the lads of
Church Hill will SO conduct themselves in future.
as to leave no room of complaint against them.
Sealing Clothes-William Curtain was again
before the Mayor yesterday to answer the charge
OF stealing clothes from Thomas French, but the
witness for the commonwealth being absent, the
prisoner was remanded to jail, and the examiua-
fion postponed until this morning.
Suspicious suspicious looking fellows
oeieyed to be Northern picks, arrived in the city
yesterday, and were seen lurking about the post
ONCE IN the afternoon. as if awaiting an opportu.
nity to commence their light fingered operations
Ihey were spotted by a gentleman who had
seen them at the North few months since. and
them.
me Target at which the Fayette Artillery fred
last Thursday, was completely ridded by the can
mons Mhe distance was over five hundred yards
and gentleman who saw the firing assures us
that nearly every ball struck the target and MANY
OF them were within short space of the centre
1t the company were to fire as well at an adyan.
cling foe they would make sad havoc among their
adversaries.
Aforing an Engiae-Quite an excitement WI as
created in the streets yesterday afternoon by the
removal of large and magnificent engine called
H. ID. Whitcomb," from the Tredegar Works.
where 1t was built to the Central railroad sThe en-.
gine was placed on wheels and drawn by large
number of mules, under the supervision of Mr.. J.
s. Atlee.
The Horse and Cor Thief Edward Dunniyant
alias William JONES' was called for Yesterday by
officer Peterson, of Petersburg and taken to that
cily, 10 pc tried for the many crimes alleged
against him in that place. When about to start
for the cars, gentleman from Amelia recognized
him and charged him with stealing horse in that
county some time ago. He acknowledged the
theft and asked to be taken there for trial no
doubt believing that his chance for escaping from
that Jail would be much better than where he
now is.
Hhite's Sereaaders are to give another of their
mirth-provoking, side splitting entertainments at
the theatre tonight, when they expect the attend.
ance of all who wish to spend pleasant evening
in listening to good music and enjoying the rare
fun to be gotten up for the occasion The pro.
gramme is a rare one and should attract a large
and fashionable audience. They give a perforla.
ance for ladies and children this afternoon.
Fine Strawberries were selling at fifty cents per
quart In the markets yesterday and scarce at that
The present dry spell has cut short the CROP and
prevented this delicious fruit from becoming per
feet on the vines
Cherries are more abundant this season than we
had expected to see them, and of muah better
quality. The markets were well supplied with
them yesterday morning.
Il monthly meeting of the Virginia Mechanics In.
stitute will be held at the hall over Booths store
next Monday night, when business of importance
to every member and friend of the organization
will be brought forward.
1nmbted dopn-An old horse, attached to pub.
lie hack, tumbled down on Governor street YES
a nf t;uaa In 40
regain his feet Corn and fodder If freely given,
would enable the creature to keep his footing bet
ter hereafter
Stdbting.-Wiam Valentine, charged with
stabbing his wife with sharp iron rod while
crazy from the imprudent use of liquor, was dis
charged by the Mayor yesterday morning. on the
promise of better conduct in future.
No Papers.-Isaiah Jackson, free boy. arrested
for want OF papers, was released from jail by tho
Mayor yesterday.
The U, s. Court. Judge Halyburton. will resume
its session on the 9th of June, when all persons
having business to transact should be present
Next Monday, the County Court of Henrico will
its June term, during the progress of
which, Thomas e Smith will undergo an exanina-
ton ON the charge of killing Royal Crouch with a
hoe. This case will be one of more than ordinary
interest to the people of that county, and will at
tract large number of persons to witness its pro.
gress.
Des0ced FUnashnaeat.- Logan, a free
negro. made his appearance before the Mayor yes
terday morning to answer the charge of using abu
sive and threatening language to Frederick Wit.
tie. On hearing the evidence, the prisoner was
adjudged guilty, and ordered to receive q fiogg.
ing.
Making Surreg.-The Engineer Of the Yireinia
Central Railroad has been engaged for several
days past in surveying route for the extension OF
the Central Railroad from its terminus on Broad
and Union streets, through the city, to the term.
nus of the Richmond and York River Railroad, on
the dock. The location of this route will be an
important matter to the business community oi
Jefferson Ward, and will be selected we have nc
doubt, with an eye to the interest of ali parties
concerned
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION. -
The New York State Republican Convention met
at Syracuse on Thursday. and the names of tn.
delegates At large to the National Convention were
announced rs follows: Moses H. GrinueiI, Rober,
Emmet, Chas. Cook, ID. 9. Littlejohn, Philip Cors
ehemer, and Preston King. Three delegates " ere
also appointed from each Congressional district
Resolutions were adopted. declaring New Yori
immovably committed to the policy OF the slavery
restriction. sympathzing with the Kansas settlers
denouncing the outrages of the slave power re
commencing that subscriptions be made for III.
support OF the orphans Of those killed by the ssbor
der ruffans, denouneing the attack on Senate,
sumner, calling on the Soft Shells 70 live up e
their platform OF last year. against the extensios
OF slavery, and demanding that the Government