The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-11-25


Unfortunately, the present school can accomma.
GATE no more, for there are scores of apnlie
continually made for admissions, and We sincera.
y believe that If the Institute had the means to
asIray the expenses, it could have six hundred
boys at their books instead Of its present nuuber
When the Institute was first established the
public believed that il would prove failure and
the consequence was, that many good men with
held their aid Time has proved tha. these fears
were unfounded, and now we ask those rent,e,nen
to come forward and lend q helping hand. The
Institute needs large and well arranged haIl for
Its schools, library and exhibitions and If IL can
get suitable building in central location IL can
educate every young mechanic in Richmond with.
aefray the expenses Indeed, If the Council will
give 1t lot OF ground in good location we be-
heve the citizens will readily contribute the means
70 erect the building and thus ensure the blessings
., eo9caton 70 our rising citizens. In Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Charleston
sne city authorities have gladly aided in the estab
hsnment of similar Institutions, and each of those
cities have reaped golden harvests from their ex
penditures. Why cannot Richmond follow these
examples, and by the expenditure of twenty or
tnlrty thousand dollars ensure to her artizans lib.
erai education and to her self future and last
ing prosperity. We must have mechanics and
manufacturers of skill if we ever hope to succeed
in those branches of industry. Let our men of
wealth consider the Importance of this matter and
give their aid to cause which has for its object
the gosd fall.
ReceiringStolen Tobacco Charles Cunningham.
grocer on Main street, near 25th, was arraipned
before the Mayor yesterday to answer the charge
of receiving $40 worth of tobacco stolen from
Washington B. Ross, knowing the same to have
been stolen
MIR. Ross testified that he was shown some twist
tobacco which he believed to be his. and which
was said to have been purchased by a negro at
Cunningham's store. To satisfy himself, he en-
gagged gentleman to go there and buy some of
the tobacco That gentleman did SO, and returned
with twelve plugs for which he paid twelve cents
Mr.. r said he believed the tobacco to be his,
and that each twist was worth to him three cents
He then called on the prisoner and asked him
where he purchased such tobacco. Cunningham
replied that he never bought nor sold such-which
statement Mr.. R. told him was false
II. II. Hobson, on being sworn, stated that he
went to Cunningham's and purchased the twelve
twists of tobacco for Ross, for which he paid
twelve cents. Mr. r. took six of the twists and
gave him the other six. When he first went in
Cunningham showed him different kind, but on
asking for the twists, five of them were produced
Cunningham sent out for more, and a measure
containing about half peck of the twists, were
brought in, from which he got enough to make
one dozen.
The defence introduced Myer Swartz John
Parr and John Mcdowell, all of whom, on being
sworn, pronounced him to be man of good char
acter, as far as they knew.
At the close of the testimony, the Mayor de
termined to send the prisoner on to answer an
Indictment by the next Grand Jury. which sits
in February, and held him to bail in $500 for his
appearance, which he readily gave.
Violence to a Negro-Patrick Sweeney made his
appearance before the Mayor yesterday to answer
the charge of violently assautiDg and beating Ed
mend, slave to VIM. G. Scott, on Sunday last, in
Main street. Officer Morris stated that as he was
passing the County Court House, he saw q ne
gro man walking up the street. and soon thereafter
observed the prisoner following him. When the
prisoner overlook the servant, he instantly knock.
ed him down with large rolling pin, and was in
the act of repeating the blow, when he the ofcer)
arrested him.
Sweeney gave as an excuse for his conduct, that
the negro came into his house and picked up
piece of beef but on being told to put it down by
boarder, did SO and started off On learning what
had occurred he started after the negro and hailed
him, but could not make him stop till he gave him
the blow.
In order to ascertain the extent of the servants
injuries, and to procure additional testimony, the
examination was adjourned until tomorrow.
Disorderly-At very early hour last Sunday
morning. before the larks had warbled their ma
tins, or old Sol had donned his night cap, Lieut..
Kelly heard an uproar and confusion on Second
street, and fastening to learn the cause, found
that John Woodson was more than half seas over
and as full of noise as an ill-tuned hand organ
Hoping that mild remedies would restore quiet,
restrain their vocal powers and permit the neigh.
bors to enjoy their slumbers but instead of having
the desired effect, John became more uproarious,
and continued his nocturnal belowings until be
was taken in custody and locked up. Yesterday
morning when summoned before the bar of justie g,
John opened upon the Mayor in most pathetic
terms and plead Justify for his forgiveness, that
he was permitted to retire, it being his first ap-
pearance in that plight
Turning tbs Iabyes.-Wife whipping is q com
mon custom among such classes, but it is not Of
ten that we have to notice the fact of woman 8
turning boss, and Trailing her lord till he has to
seek protection of the court. On Sunday last Mrs.
Elizabeth Goodman, doubtless most amiable and
gentle being, made her bow to the Mayor 20 an
swer the charge of threatening to send her dutful
husband on Southern tour. where raging fires,
blazing birthstone and melted lead are said to be
the staple commodities. Mrs G.. did not pretend
to deny the accusation and for fear that she might
do all she said and more, she was forced to give
bail for her future good behavior
Laid Ouer-Mary Susan Hill appeared before
tue Mayor yesterday, and charged George, slave
to Edward Ligon with stealing lot of clothing
from her; but on Georges assuring his honor that
he could prove an alibi, the examination was post
poned till this morning, and the accused locked up
for safe keeping.
Old Tricks-As one of the gentlemen connected
with the police was passing along the street last
Sabbath evening, he felt his right arm suddenly
seized upon and on looking around there stood
Mary Purcell, an old acquaintance, and as drunk
woman as debased herself by the use of strong
drink The officer, poor fellow, found himself in
dlema, from which he was anxious to be extr
Gated; but seeing the Importance OF Kidding the
street of such pest and knowing 1t to be his duty
to take care of her. he coaxed her along till he got
into the cage and then locked her up for safe keep
ing Yesterday morning the Mayor turned her
over to the care of the Sergeant, where she will
probably remain for the next twelve months.
Deserters-Dennis Driscoll and Lander Kane
seamen on the brig Tempest. were arrested by
Capt Wilkinson and Gagged, for deserving the vessel
and failing to do duty while in port Both of these
Jolly tars were locked up for safe keeping till the
vessel Is ready to sail, when they win be turned
over to the master of the Tempest to be broke into
the traces.
The U s. Court. Judge Halyburton, did nothing
yesterday. The Grand Jurors were In session and
ready TO proceed to business; but owing 20 the ab
sence Of . number of witnesses, were adjourned
until to-day.
Sunday R0p - John Henry Lambert, appeared
before the Mayor yesterday, and gave bail to an
swer an indictment by the next Grand Jury, and
to be of good behavior for twelve months, on
charge OF being engaged in the row at Schsdd's
Hotel on the 10th instant, when X p. Euudir was
violently beaten by two or three men.
Nnisanes Simpson Bagnall were aned so by
tho Mayor yesterday, for permitting offensive Wa
Ter to run from their premises Into the store oi