Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-19
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

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charged viii The nafi-r oi Patrick 'o'U.'' I" :.
nigh; oils. of August las. The ilry consisted o.. d
= Strgali, Il & SIanard, Jr. A Webs'"r, Jnn Wlsson
G { Wilde, Wa Davis. Z Is Meanley, Al Cnean
hum, NJ J. Weymouth, II j Miller, j y hiuior0pk'
and Jas Webb.
TIE prisoner was ably defended by Col Angustano
Judge Crumpi tbs prosecution VAS conducted oN
Msrmaduke johnson, Esq. The jury was in-'Euci.u
that the prisoner " I'D on his trial for murder III tn
SECOND degree, and about 5 o'clock last evening the
matter was left III their hande. a I 6 o'clock the!
returned and found the prisoner guilty of murder in
the second degree, and aecertsined his punishment al
sixteen yesrs imprisonment in the Prnitentiary.
Sunderland sppesied not much affected, aud seem
ingiy had made up hi. iniGd TO expect The above sem
tence. HIS victim, p. Colbert OF l7th street, was h
puuy cripple, that a fst blow from a man o. the sizs
aud weight Of Sunderland, would aimcet DESTROY,
wirhou, pulling out and hacking the creature with his
shoemaker knife. Ii seems Sunderland always car
ried that weapon in hs pocket May hl1 punisiuneu'
be an example TO other arms.bearlng bullles.
The prisoner counsel minated that they would
file a bill OF exceptions in the case, ana Inc a'gumen'
on il will come up to-day.
In the matter Of George Livingston, charged WIN
having murdered Elizabeth Duesoerry, on Inc IAN
OF March, 1856. the Commonwealth entered a none
proseguI, there not being sulhcient evidence III ths
case.
The Court adjourned till today.
BEFORE TIE MAYOR In the dsys Of Cburchbiilit
was said:
"Let every mar enjoy bis whim
What's he TO me, or ! to him
But remember that thoss times are past and that at
the present day if you 60 in or out for an over enjoy
ment OF your whins, you soon And the police on your
track and the Mayor ready TO fne you as the law or
dains.
Yesterday VIM. P. Perkins was fined 81 for Oh
structing the side walks of Main street. e.. Beasely
wss fined % far allowing u number Of regular
'.hrirkg' 10 ramain tan daya about ths PREMISES on
Grace street. Talking of bricks being about town,
next came some OF the genuine kind with one or two
in their hats. who had been promiscuously sirewing
thernsrlves about the city. They gave their names as
P. O'Keefe and P. O'Conner with one or two more
They were bound over 10 be better boys aud mind
their pe and qs in 8 more emisbls mood
gentle warning. friend. you thus may SEQ,
What it's TO keep with drunken company,
Mary Egan, q lady With q tongus oil her own, Wac
charged with using vulgar, abusive, loud. Indecent
hard talk TO Harriet hovan. The unbridled agility
OF Mre. Egan's tongue caused her 10 be bound over
to keep the said Troublesome member peaceful. Miles
a slave, snd F.. 2. Elsm were punished tor bad con-
duct, aud a few other casss ware continued
HUsrIsos CouRr.-Ciril business occupied this
Court yesterday. To-day the Court will begin the
rtial of Alexander Burlsy for murder of Delaware
Kerssy, and of c.. Hsbhersly for publishing q libel in
German, against e.. Wendlnger.
EsrERrAIEMEErs.-In town at present all kinds
OF entertaining feasts are in progress to charm, edify
and improve the state of our moral and physical soc!e
ty.
Last evening a grand instrumental concert took
place at Metropolitan Hall, under the renowned Pro
lessor Ahrend, whoss violoncsllo performances have
often pleased Richmond audiences. The Baltimore
SeItett Association il composed OF six able musicians,
well able to feast a mlsical conconrse. They give
concerts this and to morrow evenings again.
At the Theatre. the Sea ot Ice has been sgsln
brought out. This SEA Of ice forms q scene such a.
folks do no: often See; il being highly thrilling even
with all it's chill on. Wyman the Wizard is also com
ing, and what With lecturaa, shnws. hhiis, concerto,
Mechanice' exhibitions. dinners, addresses, trials, re
ceprions, races, United States Fairs and the ~corglon
GRAFTON of the world generally within oar city foF
ten days 10 come. il may be emphaticshy asserted
that Richmond will be- big in thrilling events. The
moral is, spend your money freely and enjoy the lax
uries which the occasion vii! present to you.
FloHTISo AND SrABBISG.- Last evening q iraoss
took place on Broad street, near third street., between
Two men named George Mysr, who lives near Bacon
Quarter Branch and Thomas Tinsley. The latter
was intoxicated and attacked the former. owing 10
soma talk between them III Il lager beer saloon. Al.
ter being knocked down a number Of times, Myer s'ab
bed Tins!ey about the face and neck with an i0e pick,
wounding him seriously. Myer had bought the ice
PICK and other articles. and was gong home when the
difficulty occurred. He also WA badly bruised by
Tinsley. The matter will be- investigated 10 day.
HIGHLY IysrRUcTIvE LEcTUREs.-lt is with
plsssure se con aunounce 10 oGc readers, that the
Hor. Jame. VI. Crane, delegate from the Territory
Of Nevada, proposes delivering two lectures 10 tha
city, on Il theme OF an c1;Famely interesting nature.
Mr.. Crane is a native OF taIs city, and fully con
versant with the euej=ct he 'ak-s in hand. Tbs
lecture comls Oft this evening 81 he African Church,
aud will be contilued on fhursdaY evening ne3t.
LITTLE PETERsBuRo" BIGGER THAN EvER.-The
''cocksds city to-day i.iu al extra glow OF sensation
aud enthusissm-mo.e power ~ is e!bow-lor SIC lie
at all times ready to Celebrate Americanism. whether
at Yorktown or any othsr town, with a most Demo-
cratic spirit, and pour tbs rpiri:a doHa 10 the aenii-
uent-
MAY Peace DER America spread her wing.
Aud commerce hii her ports with gold;
May Arts and Science comfort bring,
And Liberty, her sons eniolal"
We learn from the Petersburg "Expross,' that the
most ample preparations have been compicted FOR the
Yorktown Celr bretinn, which takes place IN Peters
burg to-day. The Senior and Junior Greys psradsd
last afternoon at 3 O'Clock. marching through the prin
cipal streets, and at FIVE were in attendance At the
Norfolk Dspot, to receive their guests, the Norfolk
Light Artillery Blues. Capt. L. j. Corprsw. They
then escorted them through the several ch'rt Thorough.
fares 10 the spacious stors room, No. ~, Sycamore
street, where a eolls;iOn WAS served, after which they
were escorted to the Bollingbruok Hotel, whera com
Portable quarters have been engaged. AT half. pact
Ave this morning the three companies were to BE-
again q. their nosls. in time 20 rec-lve their ''pa.ron
guest" Gov. Henry a. Wis.,, by the Richmond train
The Governor will repair Immediately 10 the residence
OF Col. Joseph V. Scott, whose espec:sl guest he 10.
where he will remain until the glories OF the day are
fully act in, when n. will take part in the procession.
The anniversary dinner wiIl be spread at half past .
2. NJ, al the old Armory Hall, Bank street, which.
with its inevitable concomItauts, wine, sentiment
III OF 49, III .,-.i
saIutes will be fred, morning, noon and night. The
yisitors leave for home on Wednesday morning.
This ia glory enough for Petersburg In one day.
ALBEmARLE CIRcuIr CoURr.-The Circuit Court
for Albemarle county commenced its Fall session last
week.
Mr.. Parks Marshall, charged with committing 8
rape on Mrs. Mary Ann Beddov, WAS discharged.
the Grand Jury not making any presentment against
him.
Mr.. Aodrew j. Shackelford. charged with beating
Mr.. Jos. Herndon with intent to kill him, was tried.
The case was submitted TO the jury, and on the next
morning they returned q verdict OF guilty and hxsd
his punishment by condemninS him to the peniteniia'
ry for IL montbs.
For RrcHaosD.-Ths following vessels were
clearedIsrom Petersburg on Saturday :-Schr Flight,
North, master, wheat for Richmond; schr Cornelius
MADDEN, Forbes, master, wheat tor Richmond; schr
| Spencer D., down light; schr James II Steele, Jones,
master, wheat for Richmond.
SUDDEN DEATH NEAR PErERasURG.-A sndden
death occurred in Chesterfield county on Saturday at
the beautiful villa Of David Dunlop, Egg. One of the
workman. Mr.. Edward Smith Of Philadelphia, a
plasterer, had a chill, and felt very badly. lie wac
advised 10 20 to bed. In q short tins subsequent.
Mr.. Finch arrived. Tor the purpose OF paying of, and
desired old Mr.. Smith TO 20 In and arouse his son that
he might be conveyed to Petersburg, and receive
medical advice. The old gentleman repaired to the
room, and was Mortified to find his son a corpse the
body was warm but The vital spark had forever aed.
CANDIDATE FOR CosoREss.-Henry Shackelford,
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