The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-10
LOCAL MATTERS.

Shocking Suicide Last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs
Eiizaoeth Doll, wife Of John Doll Of Sydney. near
richmond committed suicide by cutting her throat
win razor, from ear to ear Mrs Doh was in
tae naoit OF using intoxicating beverages and on
tne evening In question, had been drinking freely
Between tie hours of 9 and O'Clock she left her
nnso.nds shop, and, as he supposed, had gone ont
10 make call on some ofthe neighbors. About fve
when the servant girl went into the cellar to
procure wood 70 kindle fire for getting tea, she
iouno ner mistress lying there, dead, her throat
having Deen cut from ear to ear Mrs. Doll was
ABOUT 40 years of age, and was subject to q de-
pression OF spirits Justice Porter, assisted by de-
putty sheriff John A Hutcheson, held an inquest
over the body that night and the jury rendered
verdict IN accordance with the above facts
Saddsn Deaa-Yesterday morning, about 9
O'Clock, white woman, calling herself Minerva
Jones, died suddenly, in n small frame house
at the southwest corner of Broad and LIST streets,
She occupied the rear of the shanty in which
VIM. Williams keeps shoemakers shop, and was
saio to be aewoman of Incorporate habits. Wi
liams states that she got up that morning as usual
to get breakfast, but on reaching the stove was
seized with fit and fell to the floor He then
picked her up and placed her ON the bed, where
she had several other commissions, and died. She
was about forty years of age and but for her habits
OF dissipation, might have been q very useful wo
man.
Justice Lipscomb held an inquest over the body,
and the jury returned, as their verdict "Died
from disease"
Dead Babe Found Justice Nettles held an in
quest yesterday morning over the dead body of
new born male child, which was found wrapped in
rags and secreted in the basement of a private re-
sidence on Church HILL DR. Briggs was called in to
make post m0rten examination, and after doing
SO, gave 1t as his opinion that the babe was born
alive The jury, however, could discover no
marks of violence upon its person. and rendered as
verdict, that it came to its death by neglect"
A young white woman, who has heretofore
borne an excellent character for morality is sup
supposed to be the mother, as she has not been
seen since the discovery of the body The i'm.
preston prevails that she had been seduced by
her lover under the promise of marriage, and find
ing herself deceived had made way with her ille-
gitimate offspring, with the hope of hiding her
shame. "tfta.A
Died from Violence-On Monday evening last
man named Peter Crutchfeld, residing on Oregon
Hill, short distance beyond the corporate limits
was arrested and committed to the Jail of Henrico
county on the charge of violently beating his wife,
who was in very delicate health and had an infant
at her breast not more than a month old Yester-
day morning Mrs. Crutchtield died, as is generally
believed from the effects of the brutality of her
husband. We presume that an inquest will be
held over her body to-day, and that the cruel hus-
band will be properly punished for his crime.
Properly Cared For.-Alexander Roache, an old
wharf rat was tried before the Circuit Court yes.
terday, Judge Meredith presiding, for stealing
gold watch from DIR. Thomas johnson The iury
found him guilty and ascertained his punishment
at three years in the pententiary. Roache halls
from Baltimore, but has been loafing about this
city for five years.
7hsare.-The Comedy of " Bob Nettles, was
brought out in spirited style at the Theatre Tues
day evening. Miss AGNES ROBERTSON as Bob
Nettles." personated to the life that irnpuIsiye
warm-hearted, yet mischievous character It
seemed to us that she came nearer the conceptions
OF the author than any one we have ever seen
personate the same character Mr.. Jefferson as
Tourbllon," the old Frenchman, ELECTED the almost
incessant applause of the audience. Mr.. Burnett
both dressed and played Maddilove capitally Mrs
Jefferson, as Mary Swish" the schoolmaster's
daughter, played in an easy and natural manner
and Miss Devlin, as Virginia" faithfully sustain.
ed her part. The play was admirably sustained
throughout. Miss Robertson in the ''Young Ac-
tress," even surpassed the performances of the
evening before. This evening she makes her
fourth appearance, and the bill of fare is most in.
viting.
Handsomely D0ne-We were furnished yester-
day, with an elegant luncheon from Sadler's Ho.
tel made up of cakes, pies, preserves sweet meats
etc such as the popular host of that famous hotel
furnishes to his patrons all of which bore the mark
of the amiable madam who successfully presides
over the culinary department, and adds neatness
and comfort to the whole establishment Accom-
panying these good mugs" were mammoth iu.
lep beautifully decorated with iced figures sliced
oranges, and other fxins, and the most delicious
Lemonade that ever tckled the palate of a
thirsty man, which we know were prepared by
our old friend, Pearce Clark, the very prince OF
| bar-keepers. We need not add that several half
starved hangers on" grew fat at the feast but
failed to exhaust the supply. For good feeding
and delicious beverages, we commend Sadlers
| hotel to the world at large.
Pleasure PaytH-A few days since Lieut. III w.
Fry, Jr ana eight of his friends left the port OF
| Richmond in his beautiful little steamer Calypso y
Capt. VIM. S. Miller, on a pleasure excursion and
after running down James River to the mouth OF
the Appomattox, started up that stream and paid
the Cuckade city visit. Meeting with party OF
the "b'hoys," they remained with the Cockaders
| until the next day at O'Clock, when steam was
again applied to the little craft and she made a
beautiful run to City Point where short "call y
was made, and the villagers given an opportunity
| of examining her. After a short breathing SPELL
! the on the James River was resumed till
| reaching Clarmont," when the steamer was
| put about and returned to City Point, where the
| excursionsts spent the night. On the following
morning the party started for home and reached
| Rockets about O'Clock p M having made ave.
| rage run of ten miles to the hour The Calypso
is pretty little craft of eight tons burthen, is
handsomely fitted up to accommodate pleasure par
ties, and win hereafter be kept in the river for the
| accommodation of those who eau arrange with
| Capt. Miller for short trips.
| The Sirth Anniversary of the Young Guard will
be celebrated with great spirit by that corps TO.
| morrow, when the members expect to turn out at
| least seventy muskets. The company is now in
| fine drill and cannot fail to make handsome ap-
| pearance when tney parade. In place OF fne POM
! pons now Used, each member will wear in his cap
| a neat plume of red and blue feathers which will
be decided change for the better, we expect. AZ
ter the usual street parade the annual target prac
tice will take place. to be followed by collation. at
Clarke's Spring. where its guests and friends will
| assemble for feast of reason and flow of soul.
| The Young Guard is a model corps in many re-
spects and stands deservedly high in the regiment
| TO which 1t belongs.
| The Weather has been really charming for three
| days past, and, Judging by the warm sunshine,
clear sky, gentle breezes, swelling buds and ver-
dant grass, spring has at length resumed her rule
ard will yield 1t no more, till sultry summer as
sumes the sway.
Snappish--As Mr.. Ray, formerly of the night
police was passing up Grace street, near the Yir-
ginia House, be was set upon by black shaggy
dog and only escaped being bitten by allowing the
ferocious animal the use of one Of his coat skirts
| upon which to rent his wrath. Mr. Ray knew the
dogs owner, and therefore declined giving "Car.
lor the benefit of hatchet near at hand but ~
all persons may not prove equally considerate IL
might be well enough to muzzle the brute in fu
ture.
Funeral Procession Continental Guard =
Captain Crawford paraded yesterday afternoon,
and pecorted n HOlivwood Gesuetery the remains