The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-15
LOCAL MATTERS

The Kidnapping Case.-George Johnes charged
with kidnapping slave named Louisa, valued at
$3.50 purporting to be the property Of JAS w.
Watson, was examined by Recorder Taylor yes
terday. Mr.. Dickinson. of the firm of Dickinson
Hill & Co, stated that Johnes came to his office on
Saturday afternoon and informed him that he had
. negro to sell, and that he wanted her sold that
evening, 80 that he might leave by the Northern
cars at night. Finding this impossible. he placed
tbs girl 10 Mr.. u. charge to be sold on MONDAY
Before offering her for sale, Mr. Dickinson asked
Johnss If he had any power of attorney from her
owner, and be replied that he had not, nor had hs
any acQuaintances 10 Richmond; but that he
wished the sale to be made SO that he mixht lea We
town Monday night. Mr. Dickinson told him that
it would probably be difficult to get the money
paid down unless he could show unques tisnable
authority to act for the girls owner. Nsvsrths-
lsss, soe was put up and purchased by Mr.. Reed
OF Mississippi; Mr.: Dickinson told this gentleman
to be particular about the title to the GIRL %
Johnss had nothing to show. Mr.. D. afterwards
saw Johnss exhibiting paper to Mr.. Reed which
proved to note addressed to j signed ~ w
Watson" directing him to take her to Richmond
and sell her for the best price he could ret and he
would be paid for his trouble. Mr. Dickinson told
Johpss that Mr.. Watsons name was HiAiam; but
J. declared it was James w. Subsequently
Jshnss was asked for the note, but hs sail he gave
it to Nr. Dickinson, which that gentleman en-
phatioally denies.
Mr.. Hill, of the same firm stated before the Re-
csrdsr that he asked Johnes to sign bill of sale
and he signed the name George Jhones." Upon
being teld that this was not the way to spell Jones
he again signed his name George Johnes" re-
marking that he spelt it sometimes one way arc
sometimes the other Upon the suggestion Of Mr..
Hill, he added, "for James W. Watson In the
evsning he applied for q portion Of the purchase
mensy, and received only $25, though he wanted
SOS After some reflection, MIR. Hill made up his
mind that there was something wrong about the
title to the GIRL and procured warrant for the ar.
rect of Johnes. As he approached the Powhatan
House, on Monday evening. Johnes, who was sit
ting in the porch started off up Broad street but
the officers, who were close upon his track, soon
took him into custody. -
In order to give time to hear from Mr.. Watson
who is supposed to be the owner of the girl, the
case was continued until Monday next, and the
accused remanded to Jail. Johnes represents that
he brought Louisa from Westmoreland county,
but she states that she came from King George
This, however, is no part Of the evidence.
Assaultine Fs1aale An individual named
Madison Long, who lived on very familiar terms
with Ann Sharpe went to her house during her
absence, on Sunday night, and made . desperate
attack upon an unoccupied bed, cutting II open
and scattering the feathers about, getting up q
representation OF q snow storm in quick time
When Mrs Sharpe returued and saw what had
been DONE she determined TO cut Longs acquaint-
ance and upon his entrance, shortly afterwards,
she bid him depart in peace asking no further sat-
isfaction for the outrage upon her property than
Long, who, being man of good appetite. told the
woman to 60 to work and cook dinner for him -
She refused to obey his command, whereupon he
gave her . severe switching. She then procured
a warrant, and Long was arrested The case was
Investigated yesterday by Recorder Taylor. and
the woman said she would not insist upon having
Long held to ball. as be was already under bonds
to keep the peace if he would promise to leave tie
city at once. Long declared that he would start for
Baltimore within fifteen minutes if he had the op-
portunity; and upon this condition the Recorder
discharged him.
Grade Of Ninth Street-At the City Council on
Monday evening, plan for the grading Of Ninth
street, between Clay and Leigh, was submitted by
the Commissioners of Streets but 1t having been
shown that plan drawn up by Mr.. Bates in 1850
would cost considerably less, it was adopted In
preference to the one submitted.
Petition RJected-A petition of G. w Purcell
and others, for the opening and extending of Bank
street, from 18th to 18th street, was rejected BY
tho Council At their last meeting
Nec Bridge A wooden bridge,for carriages. is Il
be erected across the ravine on 5th street. north
Leigh, aad leading 70 Navy Hill. The citizens re
s,oing ~ that vicinity petiiioned the Council fol
the erection OF foot bridge; but It havina beer
shown that carriage way could be CONSTRUCTED
for about $500, II was considered expedien, 4
adopt that plan
Forgery William Crittenden, . Young man In
dcted for forging the mama Of william r Meade
asstAsa ~ tho Sueuu Couft on Monday. and
found guilty. the jury ascsrtainipe his term o
imprisonment In the penitensiary at four years.
On second indicsmsnt Tor forging the name oI
WiliiamJ. Barksdais, nolIs prosequi was enter
cd.
Tbs Sea of lee 10 spectacls of uncommon beau
~, and We candidiy advise all 70 60 and witpes.
It. The ladies, particularly, win be Interested "a
The splendid scenes with which the drama aDounda
Il 10 ono Of those novelties which our ctixsns have
seldom an opportunity Of enjoying, and those whe
fai 70 take advantsge Of II will regret il hest
after. The Theatre has been flied every nishi
since it, frn representation, with numerous and
fashionable audiences.
Tmpreresems Of a Ssyse AN order has passed
the City Council to grade AMI pave lith street
from Cary street to the Basin Bank, tne cost nci