The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-16
LOCAL MAFrHRs

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Dssprdtion.--Last "wednesday night, 4 man
named John Lappier called ct the Exchange IA.
tel, enquired for lady who was sojourning there
with her husband, and representing hfmself ~ ber
brother, requested to see her. Being under the
influence 81 intoxicating drinks at the time Mr.
Ballard declined to have him shown to the lsdy's
room, bat gave him card aud told him to put His
name upon IL and send it up by 4 servant lar.
pier then asked for piece Of paper, and affsr
writing upon IT sent it to the lady's room Soon
after. she sent down for Mr.. Ballard and after In
forming him that Lappier had threatened her life,
asked bis protection. Mr.. B promptly attempted
to induce Lappier to leave the house, and on his
refusing to do so applied to the Mayor who issued
warrant for the arrest Of L. Yesterday morn.
ing the prisoner appeared Ia Court, when Lieut.
Wheat testified that on searching his person. the
night before, he discovered a bowie knife which
be took charge Of This fact, connected with the
threat to put dirk into the heart of the lady in
duced the Mayor to hold him TO bsil for bis rnod
behavior, in default of which he was committed to
prison. Lappier is said to be . returned Califor.
nian. Nothing was brought out in the investiga~
tion to show the cause of his violent demonstra.
tions to bis sister, and it may be that they were
superinduced by q distemPered brain unduly ex
cited by strong drink.
Grand Militcry BaA.-The L. /. Blues, Capt.
Fry, are arranging for grand military ball, to
take place in the hall of the old market, on Mon-
day night, the 23d of February. The Blues in
getting up this entertainment in honor of the ami
",
intend making it an affair worthy of the occasion,
and IN order to do will put the price of tickets
sucn Inquire as to ensure select assemblage, as
wen as to enable them to meet the pecunary de
mands TO result from the celebration. Aided by
tneI honorary members, the public generally, and
the LADIES in particular, have no doubt that the
anticipated ball will prove all that the Blues can
desire.
Accsdent.-Mr. A. G.. Lindsay, while shooting
robins near the first locks the canal. yesterday
morning had bis fowling piece to burst in his hand
cutting his right thumb badly, but doing him no
other injury. The gun was a common affair, not
NJ or USE and the wonder is that it did not burst
Defore Persons who use fire arms should see that
they are well made and sound, for even the best
are dangerous unless handled with care.
Stobbtng.-Two free negroes, Jim Harris and
Coleman Harris. were tried by Court of Oyer
and Terminer yesterday, Col August appearing
ior the commonwealth, and Mr.. John N Davis
ior the defence the charge of feloniously stab.
ping George, slave to Peter d. Glenn, on the nigh
OF the 18th of December last near Goddin's Ia.
vern, on Brooke Avenue. All five of the Justices
Recorder Taylor and Aldermen Dudley. Bray.
Sanxay and Parr-were unanimous in the opinion
that jim was guilty of malicious stabbing and he
was v sent to the Penitentiary for two years; but
mr; Sanxay differing with the other four as to
was acquitted A'
Cyrus, slave to H. Thaeker, was next arrairn.
ea on the charge of stabbing George, slave to Mr.
Iienn, out there being no evidence adduced to
snow that he was present when the wound was
innicted, the acting Commemorative Attorney
Col: August, asked the discharge of the accused,
which was granted
Benefit Mght-Mr Proctor the trapedian Js nm
for benefit to night, and with the hope of furn.
ishing unusual attractions to the play poers pre.
sents a programme of the most interesting kind
HIS new Indian piece, "Outalanchet, or the Lion
of the Forest" which was SO warmly received last
Wednesday night, will be repeated, together
with the new play of Alexander or the Rival
Queens" in which Mrs Proctor will also appear
for the first time in Richmond Mr. Proctor has
iabored zealousy to entertain and instruct his an
diences during his engagement, and now that he is
about to take his Leave it is but fair that be should
receive proper token of their appreciation of his
merits in crowded house.
Dealing With a Slare.-Messrs Lea and Satter
white were yesterday fined S. by the Mayor. for
selling pine wardrobe to Robert, slave to John
Badkins, without the consent of his master If this
law rigidly enforced against all offenders.
there are but the fewest number of our citizens
who would not be required to walk up to the Cap.
tain's office and SETTLE We have very little doubt
that this law should be strictly enforced in towns
as we'll as counties, and if the police give evidence
of their design to do So the people at large will be
more particular how they deal with slaves.
Profitable Business-The manufacturing of to
bacco is principally done by negro labor, and at
heavy cost to the manufacturers In some facto-
res servants. after performing their regular tasks
earn from 50 to Sl2 per week over work without
any extraordinary labor. It seems to us that |.
white persons were to take up this business. thew
would find 1t more profitable than many other
branches of industry, and as all the work ia done
In the house. would lose no time because of bad
weather. Boys tnat now make only dollar or SO
per week, in tobacco factory could soon earn A We
or six, and when they become proficients in max
ing twists and Jumps can make double tba,
amount.
The Musical Convention is yet in session. and fbe
general interest in its deliberations is greatly ON
| the increase The four sessions held last Wednes
day were largely attended by ladies and gentle
men, and the lectures by Professors Frost and
Johnson gave general satisfaction. In the after
noon Professor Jobnsons quartette club sung sew.
eral beautiful anthems and pieces of church mu Sic
which were much admired by all present but Ia r.
tculary by the pupils of the schools in attendance
After singing by the audience, the Convention ad
journed to meet again yesterday.
Leaving Teams The owners of three public
hacks in the city, were yesterday fined BY the
Mayor because of the fact that their drivers left
their teams and vehicles in the public streets while
they enjoyed few social glasses in small groceries.
Gas Fixtures are not to be taken down until no
tce is first given to the proper authorities of the
desire to do so. Yesterday morning, jacob Piser
was summoned before the Mayor for improperly
removing the gas fixtures In his house, but owing
to the absence of important Witness the inves-
tgation was adjourned until this morning.
Waste Water-S M Zachrisson was fined by the
Mayor, yesterday for permitting water to waste
from his yard into the street.
The Mechanics Institute will meet at their hall,
corner of 10Th and Main streets, this evening at
O'Clock, to make arrangements for securing hall
All members who feel interested should be in at
tendance.
CAristy's MiRstrels are loaded down with fun and
music, and can expe1 the ''blues" IN double quick
time, when visited at their entertainments. Some
of their songs are superb, aad should be heard by
all
Special Tsym.-On the 2sth of this month Judge
Pitts will hold special term of the Circuit Court
of Henrico, in this city, In place of Judge Ciop-
ton. If witnesses and others, who have business
in this Court, are prompt in their attendance,
Judge will make Q large hole In the civil docket
before he gets through the session.
Night SeAool-PupiIs in the Night School of the
Mechanics Institute will remember that Mr. Bur-
russ has commenced the second session, and that
they should all be prompt 10 their attendance, this
evening.
Il Bald Eagle of large size, was shot near Full
toms Hill yesterday morning, by two young men
of this city, who were In search Of robins. One
of the gentlemen has promised 70 have the skin
prepared and stuffed 10 order to present IL to the
Mechanics Institute for its next annual xhibilion
Want Of Promptaess. Some of the Aldermen In
tha eitv ara rarely ever sAeu on the bench of the