The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-19
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ROBERT MORRIS.
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The following is the conclusion of one of the
letters received, which We lad too long for publ.
catioD:
Let Us strive, in the language of cur ritual in
that noble contention of 'who best can work and
bes. agree; ;" and never, never, between Msssachu.
settB and Virginia, let there be any other feeling
than that which has descended from our ancestry,
ar q which should exist in O common brotherhood,
united by the sacred bands of our mystic tie
wnich, | need not tell you, incuicate and enjoin
good will and fraternal love to all msnkind.
In conclusion, my friends and brothers, let me
propose
RICHMOND AND BosToN: May their citizens, aud
the successive generations which may come sfter
them, be to each other, through the loug azes of
after time, what true Tenplars are to one another
aud what, from the earliest days Of our common
country, Virginia has always been to Massachu.
setts, and Massachusetts, to Virginia.
In all courtesy and brotherly love,
am truly yours,
NATHANIEL B. SHURTLEFF
BosroN, 18th May, 1859.
After the reading of the letters, the remainder of
the evening was spent 10 social enjoyment, which
extended far 10 the small hours of the morning.
LOWERING CLOUDS.
Yesterday morning, as if to mar the enjoyment
Of the visiting Sir Knights, the rain fell in tor
rents, aud until O'Clock the CUTTERS in the streets
were as lUEUlu eHohu9, a0Q tue WHlKWay6 were
almost inundated About 10 o'clock the Richmond
Commandery met at the Exchange Hotel, aud soon
after escorted the De Mo|ays and St. johns to
Richmond aud fredericksburg depot, where they
embarked for Ashland. The line as it moved
up Main street to 9th, presented imposing ap-
pearance, aud the music of the three bands was
much admired.
EXTRA TRAIN.
Arriving at the depot, the Sir Knights were em-
barktd on an extra train, under the especial
charge Of Edwin Robinson, Esq, the President {
OF the Road. On being seated, the steam whistle
Richmond, and the iron horse uashed off with the
train.
NECK TRIAL.
On the route to Ashland, 1t so happened that
Sir knight Mulliken, of De Molay Encampmsnt,
drank two glasses of water on the train, aud Of
fered to pay for some trif1ng article, with Massa-
chusetts money; whereupon Sheriff Thomas ar-
rested him, cited him to trial, and summoned the
following jury to hear aud decide the cause, VIZ
Sir Knights James f. Mills, Thos. Sprague, Benz
Beale. stephen Trip, DR.. G. Cummings, 8. W.
Fowie, Jr.
The jury were at once sworn ia according to the
usages Of the Mas ,achusetts code, only excepting
that they were required to hold up their left hands
iustead of right. Whereupon Sir Knight Bailey
reversing the whole order of proceedings) made
An eloquent speech, the burthen of which was,
that any Massachusetts, gentleman could come
here and drink water without detriment either to
the isterests Of himself or to the State which he
represented.
Witnesses for the defence Messrs Whiting Jones
and Sutton, were then called, and on holding up
their left hands affirmed to tell the truth TO the
Test of their knowledge.
Sir Knight Dean, counsel for the People ps
Mulliksu, then made his opening speech. He
stated that the charge was clear, that he felt
sure the entire people would pronounce him gull.
ty-and that they would at once express the opin-
ion that they did not care continental dime for
the court.
Gen sutton was called up for the defence, and
asked If he knew the prisoner at the bar. He re-
piled that he would be exceedingly happy to find
bar.
The counsel then put the question in this form
"Did YOU ever see the prisoner at the bart"
Before the witness could answer, the Court re-
minded him that he could not be required to an
swer sny question that would criminate himself.
Whereupon, the witness was removed from the
stand.
Sir knight Whiting was next called. He com.
msnced by saying "aAout q week ago 1 saw the
prisoner 1t the bari Voicss-thafs liel
Coart-Have you not seen the prisoner at the
bar since the Journey from Boston TO Richmond I
Witness Il may have seen him-I think I did
see him take drink of water Ia Shinbone Alley.
heard remark which don't like to repeat here.
The witness commenced perspirng freely and the
Court ordered him frem the stand
Sir Knight Fowler called. He distinctly affirm
ed that be saw the prisoner take drink of water
at the same time meR toned by other witnesses.
Sir Knight Woods, the Water Register Of b Boston
was called for the defence. He thought it was i'm
possible for the prisoner to drink as much water
| as alleged, and was sure he bad not designedy
| attempted to pass Boston money. "s s.
| BY The Jury Did you make such an examination
of the witness a. to justify yen in what you have
said,
Witness Il did, and am perfectly satisfed thai
have stated nothing but the truth.
The Judge thon gave the following charge to the
Jury: Pointing his finger at the prisoner, be said
think you are already convicted Of the crime with
which yoo stand charged, and whoever says other
wise lies therefore instruct the Jury to Zoo yor
SlO0, aud to treat the whole party, which justcs
requires us to say he didn't do
ARRIVAL AT ASHLAND.
On arriving opposite to the gate leading into
the Jockey Club house, the train halted, the SiI
Knights dsbsaked, aud the Richmond Comman.
derry, sscorting their guests, marched into ths
enclosure, when circle Vas formed. and tht
guests we're welcomed by Sir Knight GILL, - fol
lows:
Sir Knights OF Do Molay, Sc. johns and Rich
mond Command.ry: rejoice that can retire
from the duties deyoIvsd upon me, to give 2lacs
20 Col. Robinson, Who not only has charge Of ih'
iron horse, bat ths iron wheel against vkich Gov
Wiss cautioned you. Therefore ] surrender ny
command 70 60 abisr and better man, who u uos'