The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-10
LOCAL MATTERS.

;sl ,.ss.s sso1Pas--The case agsinst David MeDan-
Jndas Wayas oy Us last Tuesday, was called before
Fr;ds,, sea1n n yesterday and continued until |
- wnen we have no doubt il win be disposed |
" proper TO say that in response 70 the writ |
eb;d nm 20 produce the body of female infant
which sha sIlsrgs ~ is mother. Celessia Bryan, and
rassa sne Aneged In her affidavit had been in his
possession or that of his agents for ,he rast ss~
months, he disclaimad having ths - =; -.
sHs.Ooy .hs OF power or knowing where II WAS when
however, that Mr. Med win do an - Ne no oouot,
learn the whereabouts of the babe ana ~. =. ~
restored to fss mother and that an n.rt;s .
known. "nen made
me Mails are dreadfuly out of sorts st this ,;n.
anu consequently are irregular. The Central cars
vent up TO Gordonsville last Tuesday night. but |
tne tram on the Orange and Alexandra road not |
oeng able to go through, the passengers returned
10 this city yesterday morning. Mr.. Tfmberlake
ana his assistants on the Central road deserve ali
.or tneir unceasing efforts to put the mail
ana passengers through without delay, az well as
ior tne care they have exercised in preventing
accidents and unnecessary delays
Iheatre-Mr. Chanfrau and Miss Albertine make
tnelr nrst appearance for five years at the Marshall
Ineatre this evening. These talented performers
rank M now among the first stars in the Union, and
at burtons theatre New York in June and July
last, drew greater crowds than had ever been
Hnown to attend at that season of the year Mr.
Cnanfrau Is an actor of boundless yersatlitv of
Iaient, and whether as Frenchman, Irishman
Duehnan .' OF ankee, low comedy, or life like im
tat,ons, always commands the appreciation of his
audience Miss Albertine in her protean charac.
Is SAID to be second to none on the American
s,age ana In her dances she is admirable. Our
pay goers should turn out so see them at once az
'ney can only remain three evenings
Preparing to Leaue-James Robinson alias James
conway, slave to j. b. Stegall was arrested and
Gagged last Tuesday night for having in his nosses
sion the register of Jane Conway, free woman
ne having changed the name of Jane to James to
use 1t for himself. Yesterday morning, when
orougnt before the Mayor the prisoner gave SO ma.
ny contradictory statements as to the manner in
which he obtained this register that the ex amina
ton was postponed till Friday next in order to dis
cover, possible, by what means this slave he
came possessed of the register OF free person
we nave very little doubt that servants have es-
capped to the North by tricks of this SORT and that
this was the intention of James Conway, when he
had the paper found in his possession SO altered as
to suit his case.
Strange Appearance.-Last Tuesday MORNING
between the hours of 4 and O'Clock, a man was
discovered passing hurredly along Governor street
in almost nude state, and from his appearance
seemed to be fleeing from imaginary pursuers As
the gentleman who saw him did not follow him.
they were unable to tell where the stranger went
or what was the cause of his hurried flight but
took it for granted that he laboring under the
effect of strong drink, and was attempting to es-
Witaout Home.-Last Tuesday night a young
negro woman named Mary, the property of Mr.
D. 2. Howle, went to the first station house and
asked shelter for the night stating to Lieut. True.
heart that she had been hired to E. Dewes by her
master, on the 1st of January, but that she had
been driven off more than once by Mr.. d. and
that she had gone to her master, who had sent her
back. Rather than see the poor creature exposed
to the inclemency of the weather, the officer lock
ed her up for the night, and yesterday morning she
was brought before the Mayor, who, after hearing
all the circumstances, remanded her to prison
until the next term of the Hastings court for
going at large.
Serere Weather.-We never fek the pinchine
touch of old winters hand more severely than YES
terday morning. The air itself seemed to be laden
with scintatons offrost, and to draw along breath
was almost equal to swallowing an icicle Under
foot the whole earth was encased in q bed of firm
ice and frozen snow, as slick as glass; upon which
the warm rays of the sun seemed to make no Inn.
preston. Such spell of cold weather has not
been witnessed before for twenty-five years. in this
region of country
Spiritudtism.-On Tuesday last whilst spiritually
affected, Philip B. Minor took a notion to smash
the sash and glass in Joseph Hulcher's front door
for which he was escorted into the presence of the
Mayor yesterday morning and held to bail for his
future good behavior. Phil is a pretty wild fellow
when exhiierated with toddy, but at other times
he Is as tame as pet lamb.
The Montgomery Guard Ball, at Goddin's Hall. last
Tuesday night, is spoken of by those who were
present, as one of the most agreeable entertain
ments of the season. The company in attendance
was sufficiently large for enjoyment the music
was good the dancing fine, the supper elegant and
the ladies as beautiful as ladies always are We
hope the company made addition to their fnan
ces, and enjoyed themselves to their hearts con.
tent
The Steamer Jan,esto1on, came up the river last
Tuesday, as far as Verinah, when finding it i'm.
possible to proceed further on account of the
ice put about and returned to City Point, where
she will be compelled to lay until the opening Of
navigation.
Curtis Peck.-This steamer came up the river
near City Point last Monday, and then returned to
Norfolk, where she is now lying.
Stealing.-John, slave to Alfred Rollins, was ar.
raigned before the Mayor yesterday morning to
answer the charge of laraney, but owing to the ab
senee of witnesses, the examination was postponed
until this morning.
Deranged.-Elizabeth cambridge, free woman,
arrested and Gagged few days SINCE a. being OF
unsound mind, has been discharged by the Mayor
The Gold Pencil advertised by us as lost, day
or two since, has been handed in The owner can
now call and get it.
.SleighinS is all the rage now, and promises to
be the fashionable sport for several days to come
as the streets and roads are now completely paved
with ice, which seems to be hard as adamant
VI course Sucn sport Is Qeatn 10 morse neSh, but
who caresfor expensesf
Hard Work-Teams and teamsters had hard
time of it yesterday, and stock of all kinds must
have suffered severely. The streets were so slick
and smooth, that horses and mules were continu-
ousIy upon their knees when required TO draw
light loads along the streets.
Court of Appeals.-This court Is now in session
in the State court house, and THOMAS w. Dos
WELL, ESQ, has been appointed temporary
"Crier" until the vacancy created by the death Of
Mr. John G.. Mosby can be filed.
Ffre-Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock the
roof of Mr.. William G. Ellingion's house, on
Church Hill was discovered to be on fire, and the
alarm given, but before many of the fremen could
reach the place. the flames were subdued and the
building saved. Loss very small.
Disposed of-WiIliam Badkins, charged with
being drunk and disorderly in the street, and as
saulting and beating Samuel Hix, was brought be
fore the Mayor yesterday and held to bail for his
good behavior.
Cold Lod1inga-Peter Jameson was arrested
and brought before the Mayor yesterday to answer
the charge ofbeing drunk and lying upon the side
walk After severe reprimand for his naughty
conduct he was ordered to 60 in peace and sin no
more.
That Breastpin, which we are advertising this
morning as lost on the I'd of January, and which Is
highly priced By the owner as keepsake, must be
brought in to-day, without fail. The finder win
reraivo ESa nrd far troxhlo and mas