Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-30
CITY AND STATE NEWS

THE JAMEsTowS.-We learn that this splendid
steamer is now doing unusually large amount Of
business and that the prospects OF an immense trade
i'm vegetables, &c, from Norfolk are brighter than
eyer Few vessels, if any, leaving the port of New
York enjoy more dsservedly high reputation than
RI. Jamestown, we'll in reference to her fine smiling
qualities and sea worthness. as the excellent accom-
modstions which che nfords for passengers. Her
csoscity az sea.gong vessel was well tested in the
memorable of September last, during which Inc
CntraI America was loaf. She was then exposed to
ia rrl fury and nobly did she weather it. This was
indeed test which might we'll be assumed as a
guarantee of her superior qualities, and her eminent
fitness for the trade in which she ia engaged ana 10
which she has proved herstl 80 great an acquisition
But great az are the advantages OF euch noble
vssse 10 the New York and Virginia trade, they ars
in no email degree enhanced by the efficiency.
courtesy and attention Of her officers. Her COM
mander, Capt. Parrish, enjoys probably, as large
share Of public confidence and Certainly comoises
The attributes of the gentleman ana 1ne saor III rs
eminent a degree az any man in the same capacity
leayir. the port of New York. Such at least Ia the
testimony OF all who have had the good fortune TO
travel with him. and Of many OF the Leading mer'
chants of the city of New York who, it will bs re-
numbered gave in Septemb last. practical at.es.
tstiou Of their high estimate Of him. by presenting
him with service of plate. Of MIR. Smith the
gen,emany purser, The same may be said He ID
indie, d worthy associate Of the gentlemsnly com.
mander.
LEA s. PERKINS, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUcE.-ln
soup gravy drawn butter, or any preparation OF this
description few drops Of Lea g. PERKINS, Worces.
teshire Sauce gives most delicious 7sst, tone ana
6nsh which renders this condimsnt desirable on the
breakfast luncheon dinner, and supper table. BE
careful to obtain the genuine. Sold by respectapie
Grocers and Druggists generally. Sole agents Tor
the United States, Messrs John Duncan q Sons 10o,
Broadway, New York.
The MARIETTA OUrR,GE.-In another column
will be found the affidavit Ut Geo. l.. HARDWOOD, She
riff of Wood county. Va, detailing the facts as to
lorcbe abduction Of property levied on by hiin oy
mob from Ohio, led on by Levi Barber. OF Harmar'
Ohio. and the personal attack OF said Barber on the
Sheriff and Jane NJ. Jackson, Eco, of Clsrksburg
| A short time after the rescue Of the DO al MIR.
Jackson went over into Marietta, and stopped ut the
National Hotel. Late in the evening" we are IN
formed, Mr. jackson was called out Of the hotel, and
when in the act Of going out the door, was knocked
down by weapon in the hands OF MIR. Barber, sup
posed to be slung shot, and terribly pounded by Mr.
Barber, man named Dilley, and Kelly, the tenant
whose corn had been levied upon. lie was oeaten
until he became senseless and on yesterday was
brought 10 this place, much mutilsted, with deep
wounds on the back OF his head, and hls lace horri
bly, DIFF cured. The official investigation spoken OF
by our correspondent, will bring out the full FACTS,
until which time forbear making any further state
ment.
The universal opinion of almost every one who has
become cogniZant of the acts denOunces the conduct
of Mr. Barber and his mob as in the highest degree
on the occasiono heavy loss occurring to some cl'
zens of Marietta by breach of trust and embtzze'
ment of money, people WED with each other IN
aiding them in every posslbe way to ferret out The
offender. How different now does the contrast make
the conduct of these rioters appear, who though
numbered among the leading citizens OF their county
have chosen to act the part Of ruans in resisting tho
Sheriff in levying upon the property OF an absconding
tenant, and shsmeully beaten one whose only crime
was that he had endeavored TO legally secure himself
from being uetrauded. IL Pan Eersbuyy NeLcS.
TRIAL OF J. r. DEvLls.-The jury in this case
were chung" Not bsiRg able to agree at Q o'clock
OF Saturday right, the last day Of tho term Of the
o,urt they w-re discharged and the continued
next court. The tral occupied thres days and many
witnesses were examined Oh both sides.
JAS. DEyLIS, the father Of the prisoner was ad.
mitred IN hail in the sum Of S300.-l Petersburg
South SIDE Democrat.
shocked hearing Thursday last, about noon. that
Mr. Junius NJ. Baylor. eldest son OF our respected
tow nsmsn, Col. Geo. Baylor, had been 80 msngled
by being caught in the large wheel OF his fathers
Mill this place. that neither medical aid. nor the
kind sympathy of friends could avail anything In
few hours after the accident the spirit Of this smiabe
and excellent young man took It's hght-he having
bled TO desth.-I Stannton indicator.
FATAL AccIDEST.-Marion Wayman, of Halifax
county, was thrown from horse, near Madison Z
H., the 18th inst, while riding in fox chase, and
20 badly Injured that be died on the 18th.
SERIOUS CHARGE.-Wm. II. Read of Madison c.
H., s under arrest, charged with burning causing
10 BIZ burned last fall h.own shop, on which there
was an insurance of 81 ,2U0.