Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-05-25
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

anerent su6Jees until late hour; when the commf>
| Tee rose and the House adjourned until Monday
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CITY AND STATE NEWS.
MYSTERIOUS DEArH-At late hour last Wedne-
day night, as wstchman was passing along in the
neighborhood Of Wall street, his attention was az.
tracted by a noise near the St. Charles Bar Room
md on going thither, was informed by Mr.. Collins,
the proprietor, that there a "subect" for tho
watch. house lying opposite. The wstchman wen;
ment at the foot Of fight Of steps, in front OF
Russells stable. He was entirely helpless and blood
man 495ved Is Sc Mf!qqod. ip his left temple The
well known citizen, who had been in town dtfrfis
the day. attending court and, (thereis much reason
| for belieying.l was unfortunately overcome BY tue
tempter which destroys the soul and body. Ine
watchman procured assistance and conveyed him Ia
the lower station house, where he died shortly after
1t is supposed that his death was caused by fall
| down the Iight of steps leading from the lodging
rooms Of MIR. Charles Baker and others, twhere he
had promised to etay that nght,) and near which ha
was found. Mr.. Hobson leaves eleven children. An
inquest was held over the body, but without being
able to arrive at entirely satisfactory decision il
was agreed to adisurn over till "wednesday next. -
p. M.
| RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-The EI-cu
tive Committee met Wednesday. at the Office OF III.
President, James Lyons. w. II. Richardson, Jr 81
Henrico county was appointed soliciting agent y, II
compensation of lO per cent upon the amount OF col
pOldng and Recording Secretary, and Treasurer and
hs ,alary fixed at 5000. The election of Capt DIM
mocr created vacancy in the Executive COMMITTEE.
which was filled by the election Of VIM. B. Ssnsrd
| of Goochsnd.
| DESTROYED BY LIGHTSIsG.-During terrible
storm which visited HarrIsonburg, Va, on Friday
night sst The lightning struck house belonging t"
Mrs. John Miller. widow lady, near Tinbervile
setting fire to it, and destroying it, together with al
the property in the house. Mrs. Miller and several
of her children were in the house at the time it
Cured
| New MARKET RACEs.-rHIRD DAI.-The NV
Market stake was ran for Thusday, and WAS contesi
ed for by Doswes C. h. c. Planet, by Revenue. Out
of Nina by Boston. and Boswslls b. by imp. Glen
cos, out of ST. Mary, by Hamlet Stake amounting
to q. .9O0-ms heats.
quarter, but reganed her positon and took n"
lead on the back stretch, but was unable to refsln H.
Planet creeping pact, came in leading in l:5d with
! the fily tapping him TO the saddle girth.
| Second Hsdt.-Planet took the lead by length A.
the start with the flly pushing him sharply, AID
nending the gap considerably in the first halt m'I-,
| when she began 10 fall of rapidly, coming in u- In
time to save her distance Time l:5l-L Peersbirg
| Democrat
New MARKET RAcEs-Fourth Day, May 2l.--The
Hsudicap for the Allen Plate (S ,5OO,J went off with
great sclst The day was pleasantly COOL the tract IN
fair order, and the attendance large The contestants
were John Hunters ch. e. Nicholas lst X. II. Dick
inson's b. h. Don Juan; Edwin iiesters ch. h. Shoe
koe; John Campbel's b. <. Mat Spsngler; McDsnIsl
| and Branch's b. h Franklin and Thos ID. Watsons
| ch. h. Dodson. The dstance was two miles and
half aud the horses out in the order In which
We have named them, Nicholas adding another to III"
| long list of his victories Time Am. 4Os.
The second race mila heats for 81 80, was won by
Mr.. Dckinson's b. {. Carolina We givet h. names
and positions, At coming out OF the different horse-
| Dickinsons b Carolina,
| Gibbons b Toler,
| Hunters ch c,
Beszley's G Two-bits,
Campballa h x Matt Spaneler.
Hawkins Allson, 6dr.
Time lm 53.-1m. 46s.
This ended the Spring season-Peter'burs In'eiir
geneer.
JAMES RIVER AND KAsAwHA CoxPAsY.-We
learn that the Board Of Public Works has appointed
Col. Samuel Mcdowell Reid, of Lexington, Va,
Director of the James River and Kanswha Comps
n.y. in the place Of Mr.. James G Paxton, resigned.-
We regard this az an excellent appointment.
The Boards Of this Company, as at present constl
tuted, are as follows:
The General Board-Thomss II Ellis, President;
Jas Lyons and David Burr of the city of Richmond
Thos BOndurant of Buckingham, John Speed OF
Lynchburg, VIM w Boyd of Buchanan, and Ssmue!
Mcdowell Reid of Lexington, Directors.
The Kauacha Board-Thos II Ellis, President.
Christopher q Tompkins. John ID Lewis. John p
Hale, George Jeffries, and James Fry, all of the
Kanawha Valley, Directors.
DROWhED.-fuy L. HhrTlSOu, III iTOHi u
meeting Of citizens in Tazewel county. Virginia
on Saturday night last. fell from his horse whii.
crossing War Creek, and wac drowned He Wa
much esteemed in the county.
SAD AccIpEyr-At Dumfries, Va, on Thursday
morning, Charles, (sbout eight years old) son of Wm
e. Merchant Esq., while visiting bis Cousins, dressed
himself in hooped skirt, and while amusing himself
could be put out. the little fellow severely
burned that be died in few hours.
ARREST FOR MURDIR.-John Burns has been ar
rested In Wheeling, Va, for the murder OF Mary Ann
Montony, degraded woman who incurred his ven
gesnce by testfying in court against him. He took
her up to cliff in the neighborhood OF the city and
there beat her to death with an iron bar. The Times
states IL at after the murder and before the body
discovered he took friend up to the spot and vaun
| ipgy told him Of the deed
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
WINCHESTER, Va, MAY ~.
This being the day appointed by the Constitution
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the Diocese
of Virginia, for the Annual Convention. q large
number OF the Clergy and Laity assembled in Chri-t
Church, Frederick Parish, winchester, al VI o'clock
AM.
Woodbridge. The opening sermon was delivered by
the Rev. Joseph Packard. ID. d., from lst Chronicles
70 chapter, 22ud verse. Bishop Meade followed in An
earnest address, appealing to the Clergy and Layin
this time of religious interest," and upon this present
OCCASION TO bs instant in season and out of season FOR
| the conversion of souls, 30 that this Convention
might exceed all held before it. in the blessed ELECTS
which usually attend these favored seasons ~ NIr
| ginia After divine service, the ConvsHtion wa.
| called TO order by the Right Rev. William Meade,
D. D., and thirty five Of the Clergy answered to their
names. The assistant Bishop, Rt. Rev. John johns.
| d. D., was also present.
| The President appointed Rev. Charles B. Dana,
| Cen VIM H. Lewis, and Mr.. Lewis A. Boggs
| COMMITTEES TO examine the credentials OF Lay Deie.
| gates 10 the Convention.
| The Committee having examined the certificate
reported that "a gentlemen duly and canonicsly
entitled TO seats as delegates to this Convention.
| On motion, il was
| Resolved, That the Convention meet daily ~ =
o'clock, A. NJ, and adjourn at o'clock, p. VI.
Notice was given that the Committee on the fund
for the relief Of the widows and orphans OF deceased
| clergymen Of the Diocese, would meet at ! O'Clock
| this evening.
That the Trustees Of the Theological Seminary
| would meet on Thursday evening at O'Clock.
| That the Convention would meet for devotional
purpose. every afternoon during session. at ocock
| On motion, the Convention adjourned to NEE, on
Thursday morning. at O'Clock.
OUTRAGEs BY BRITISH CRUISERS
NEW YosK, May 3.-The barque John Howe
reports that attempt had been made, in the Garbor
of Sagua La Grsnde, TO compel Captain Bartlett. ot
the ship Clarendon, bound TO New York with a cargo
of sugar 10 show bis papers, and 10 hoist hs ensign
| by officer of the British steamer Buzzsrd. Capt
Bartlett refused Phe steamer then fired severn
blank cartridges to ntmidate him. The comnsnd.r
| of the steamer, accompanied by 100 mep proceeded
to board the Clarendon. Capt Bartlett refused 20 "f
| any one come on board except al officer, who. aer
exciting scene, left without accomplishing h!s pur-
pose. During the sffar Cap. Bartlett struck,
| but the officer denied any intention OF 20 doing.
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STEAMERS ORDERED TO THE GULF.