The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-09

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spare him for the sake of his children-and to
| give him one more chance TO reform She
could not bear TO see him sent to Jail. and felt
sure tnat he would get drunk no more. The
prisoner solemnly vowed that he would drink
| no more, and the poor wifi. exhibited so much
anxiety for him. that the Mayor let him off
II he does not keep his promise, and cherish
ana protect his wife in the future, he deserves
TO live and die in iail.
Ns'c MARKET RaceS.-Two races are adyev-
tlsed to take place near Petersburg today and
all who wish TO witness them can do 50 by
taxing the O'Clock train Of cars this morning
and return at O'Clock this afternoon The
first race is for the Bollingbrook Hotel purse
OF S230, two mile heats, for which there will
probably be four or five entries and some of
them good ores. And the second race is a
match at mile heats, between "Bullion" acd
"Bnck Eye for 5000 Tomorrow the race is
tor the Proprietor's Purse ct $500. two miles.
On Friday is the Jockey Club purse of S5oO
three mile heats. Aud on Saturday the great
match race at four mile heats, for SiOnOO be-
tween Annette Hall and Oysterman is to come
oh-to be followed by sweepstake for three
year olds. If the lovers of racing can find
hotning to repay 4 visit to New Market this
spring, they must be hard to satisfy
Rcb'HSon y lakes Cycns.-Tbls circus is one
OF the best ever brought to this city The
riding Is admirable; that of little Alice is won
oeriu' The performances Of two Spaniards
whose names we forget, are the most dif1ir nj I
tii tItpttHt achievements the Ii a ga
nave ever witnessed they consist IN batapc.
Ing, swinging, hanging and supporting each
other, suspended, from frames that are eIa
waited very high. The whole performance is
excellent, aud we are inde bted to the clown
for several salies OF wit which we had not
heard in the circus before. This circus will
exhibit until Friday night inclusive The
menagerie attached to the establishment is not
large, but the animals are very fine. The til rae
lions are among the largest of their very re.
spectabe family. while grisly bear of no
mean appearance has Il prominent position in
the ring.
The Capif02 SqHa5s is now the most bear tiful
park of its size, in the u Mon, and, under pro.
per police regulations, would become 4 popu-
lar resort for ladies and children. during the
summer months The afternoon eutarfajr
ments given by the Bands, would prove an
additional attraction TO ladies and children if
bfaHen courteZanS were excluded but il they
are permitted To assem- BILE there IN uurnh hers
as on Monday last, the pure and the yirtuous
viii be ehectuaily excluded, and the grounds
rad better be turned into cattle pastures and
morse lots Ii is to be hoped that The Mayor
VIII take the matter in hand and if he has The
power, TO direct his officers to arrest ALI i'm.
proper characters found on the Square here
after.
Dangerous Pfny-ttsag.-Within the past week
two lads one white and the other black. had
been severely wounded, while at play, on the
turn-s2ble OF the Richmond and York River
Raiiroad Company, near their depot on Dock
street. Each one had Il leg dreadful!y cut hy
beng caught i'll the machinery upon which
they were riding. The boys have certainly no
business with the railroad or any of the ma
chinery about it, and are therefore TO blame for
then injuries. To pre'en: accidents hereai-
Ter from the same cause, the Superintendent
VIII, no doubt, have the liable so fixed thar IL
canKot be moved by Children This can be
done with very little trouble.
Cook Shops, kept by negroes are forbidden
ny law, rs Is The sale OF ardent spirits, and yet
theit are scores OF the coiored popula ion con.
tinually engaging in these lawless callings
and supjecung themselves To severe punish
nent. Yesterday free negro woman who
knew better, was convicted before the Mayor
OF keeping Il cook shop, and subjected TO the
lash The whole policy OF the police laws is
TO prevent the association of free negroes and
slaves. and the punishment 10 both is severe
yet they get together AZ all hazards, and aid
each other in plans which are Iuinous to the
slaves.
Writ Of Error.-Tte Court OF Appeals, now
III session, have granted 4 writ OF error in the
case Of John IL. Melton. fonnd guilty of un-
lawfully shooting Z. Oliver Sims, on the 20th
OF September last, and sentenced, at the last
term OF the Circuit Court TO three years con-
Hnemeat iii the peniteniiary. Melton was in
dicted tor maiicionsly and uuiawfully shoot
ing Sims, but The jury only found him guilty
OF HaIatrf.l shooting, and their verdict was
not, therefore, i'll accordance with the indict-
ment. AS the motion was heard ard the writ
granted by a full bench it is fair TO INFER that
The Court of Appeals VIII award the prisoner
4 new trial.
Almost ar 4cciasat.-Yes terday afternoon a
iad, While riding or cartup 18th street, acc-
Uentaliy fell between the mule and the axle
as the vehicle reached Main and the animal
becoklIng frightened, dashed OF, the boy cling
lag TO the shafts and screaini ing at the top Of
ms voice. negro drayman who happened
to be passing, saw the situation of the lad, and
StOpUluy The mule. rescued h i'm from his per.l.
Gus position. Upon examination, the little
fellow was found 10 be more scared than
hRrt.
Singular Theft.-A white man named August
Rehm, a resident of Lombard Alley. was be-
fore the Mayoryesterday, to answer the charge
OF stealing one dozen files, valued 50 IS, from
Micajah MangGn. on Monday last. Soon after
the files were issed, the prisoner was accused
CT taking Them, but he denied the charge
search warrant was then obtained and officer
Chalkley succeeded in discovering the lost
hardware, which had been carefully seCrete,,
by the accused. He was sent on to the Grand
Jury to answer Il indictment for petty
larceny.
Attsmpt at Raps.-James DE Coursey, n man
OF family, was arraigned before the Mayor
yesterday 10 answer the charge Of attempting
10 Violate the lerSon OF Mrs. Ann Edwards
The complainant lives on Main street: be-
tween 2lth and 25th, and has husband. Her
statement was corroborated by a male boa rider,
VINO went 10 ner assistance when she called
for help, and who says he witnessed the en-
tire transaction. The prisoner denied the
charge, and the inves tigation was, therefore
adjourned until to-day, to enable him to es-
tabllsh his innocence.
Strty- SecsHh Aanic.rsary.-The L l. Blues
Capt. Maule will celebrate their 67th ami
versary, at The Central Agricultural Fair
Grounds, tomorrow, by complimentary
dinner TO their honorary members. The place
selected for the celebration is by far the most
beautiful to be found anywhere in the neigh
borhood Of the city: and from what We know
of the Blues, We are fully assured that the af-
fair will be one worthy OF the corps and Of the
occasion.
Stealing Goods.-Albert, slave to Thomas
Cochoran, was arraigned before the Mayor
yesterday, TO answer the charge of stealing a
box OF goods from the wharf Of the Baltimore
steamers on the day before. a witness called
for the Commonwealth, tes titled that he saw
another drayman put the box on Albert's
dray, and saw Albert arrive off with it. To
enable the police 10 capture all the parties con-
cerned, the investigation was postponed until
this morning.
4 Ne,u Rsss,ror is essentially necessary to
increase sufficiently the supply of water in the
city. and the Council had as well prepare for
its construe ton at once. The present reservoir
is too small, and if any accident were 10 hap
pen to il, the supply OF water would be cut on
Ihe watering COMMITTEES seeing the importance
of a new reservoir, have determined Is recon.
mend the purchase Of grounds for It's con-
structio
FauraH Is.and might be made one Of the
most delightful resorts in the neiGh0orhood OF
the city, for pic MICS, quot clubs. and social
enjoyment The old building on The island is
now being overhauted aud improved, the foot.
walk from Mayo's bridge has been oveThauled
and renewed, and improvements are 70 b.
made TO the grounds, which will give them an
inviting appearance.