The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-10

Messrs. Peake, Younge and Wadley were ap-
pointed committee to devise, if possible more
perfect schedule between Washington City and
Montgomery, Ala, than now exists.
The following motion was adopted:
Resolved. That the committee be instructed to in
quire into the propriety of fixing through fast mail
and passenger schedule from Motgomery to Washing
ton, at q speed of about 20 miles per hour with no
unnecessary detentious The second tain to be run
as an accommodation train, but to make close
nections as possible.
The committee on fixing the price of through
ticket between Washington and New Orleans re
duced the price to $45 The former price was $53.
The report of the committee was adopted
On motion, it was
Resolved. That the agency at New Orleans be re-
opened on the lst day of August.
Messrs. Pollard, King and Caldwell were ap-
pointed committee to arrange tor its re opening,
and to notify such companies as ratify the move
ment and are willing to bear the expense.
resolution was adopted, fixing the rate of
speed on the roads, exclusive Of stoppages, at 20
miles per hour.
The committee on classification of goods, asked
for more time in which to report and the request
was granted
resolution of respect to the memory of John
F. Minis, late of the Atlanta and La Grange
Railroad, was adopted.
A discussion. very generally participated in,
took place with regard to the express business OF
railroads. and the proprety of the roads taking it
into their own hands. No resolution was adopted,
the matter to its own interest.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are
hereby rendered to the President and other officers of
the kicl mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road, and to j. r. Ballard Esq., and other citizens of
Richmond and Ashland for the very cordial and
wsrm-hearted Southern Virginia hospitality and
courtesy with which the members have been enter
tanned
On motion, the Association adjourned until the
Thursday after the first Monday In May next, at
Augusta, Ga
Stealing Chickeas.-A negro fellow, called Henry
Scott who is quite an epicure in taste, and is re
markably fond of broied chicken, made his ap-
pearance before the Mayor yesterday, to answer
the charge of taking forcible possession of two BIZ
peds. the property of Martha Ann OVERLY, and
apropriating them to his own use. Two witnesst 8
were examined for the prosecution, who establish
ed the guilt of the accused conclusivey that he
was ordered an external application of stripes to
the number of twenty.
Sudden DEATH Coroner Keesee held an inquest
yesterday morning over the body of George Wor-
rell, q Waterman at the depot of the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company, who was found
dead in the machine shop ut 20 minutes past 3
o'clock. The evidence proved that At o'clock he
was on duty and rang the bell Twenty minutes
thereafter his lifefess body was discovered. DIR.
Hancock was called ON to make an examination,
and upon bis evidence the jury rendered as their
verdict that the deceased came to his death from
disease of the heart.
Mail RoJbuy-The examination of Charles H.
Wngfeld. the charge Of robbiHg the u. s.
mail at the Junction p. o. in Hanover, on the 23d
of June last, took place before u. s. Commissioner
VIM. +. Watson, yesterday, and resulted in his &C
quittal. We will give the evidence in tomorrow .
paper.
The County Court Of Henriso was engaged the
greater part of yesterday in hearing the argument
of counsel on the motion to admit Thos. G. Smith.
who has been remanded for final trial At the next
term of the Circuit Court, for the murder of JOS.
R. Crouch. to bail The Court, after . careful
hearing of the argument, refused TO admit the par
ty to bail
Saeage --Mrs Mary Griffin, an old lady, made
her appearance before the Mayor yesterday, ON
the charge of dressing Mrs. Amelia volaski with q
broom stick, for no offence whatever. The ac-
cused had no witness by whom TO prove her lusti-
cation, and was therefore required TO give bail Tor
her better conduct In future.
Fast Driring-Philip White WAS fined 50 by
the Mayor, for permitting one OF bis teams to be
driven 10 the streets at faster gate than walk
Dismissed Elias Charles made his appesra
before the Mayor, TO answer the charge Of abusing
Joseph Cole After hearing statement the war.
rant was dismissed - Informal
o. n. M-Poeahontas tribe Of Red Men, No
IA, celebrated their NTH anniversary yesterday sf
ternoon by public parAde and dinner at Rhule's
garden, and had = most delightful time of IL