The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-03-17
LOCAL MATTHRs.

difficulty, or rather Misunderstanding, he
tween Mr.. Tabb and Mr.. Cone, grew out OF
Tabb. who was a pupil to Messrs. Gone
Smith. Mr.. Cone testified, In substance, that
when they received Mr.. Tabbs three boys In
their school, they were taken on liberal terms,
which had no weight with him-that he wished
them, as teachers, to be strict, and necessary,
to punish them in proper manner. The boys
had been In their school more than year, and
got along very we'll. William, said Mr.. g.. 10
dispoeed to cut capers in school, and make
fun. On Tuesday, he, with others, were kept
in TO make mp their lessons. Mr. Smith, being
through with his classes, was about to leave,
Of the room to do 50. In his absence he heard
a noise. and opening the door and looking in,
saw William "cutting up" Witness lee
tured William about his conduct, told him
mend his ways, and promised to bring
down switch the next morning, for his
benefit, but neglected to do so. On the
next day he again detected William at mis-
about 1t. and threatened him with a SWITCH
William began 70 talk back. ard when told to
shut mp, refused to do So Witness then went
to him TO box his jaws but William resisted,
and in the scuffle. smacking him with his open
hand, witness saws he supposes the ends of his
fingers scratched the lad on the forehead
which Of course WAS accidental. After the
scufile he saw that William had blood on his
nose. bnt afterwards learned that 1t probably
came from the lads mouth which he hsh since
learned was sore at the time. At recess Will
liam was directed to pnt up his books. but re-
fused to do SO. stating that he intended TO take
them home. Witness told him ne should not
do so then. After seeing his IA her, the books
could he had if Mr.. Tabb desired them
Soon after the recess Mr.. Tabb went to the
school, very much excl cd, and the whole mat
ter was talked over. witness telling him all
the circumstances from beginning to end Mr.
T. prOfessed to be satisfied with the explana-
ton, but remarkiug that he had not seen his
SON. made witness promise him to come 10 his
house at o'clock, and satisfy, il he could. his
family. promising, in the mean time to use no
violence towards him. At O'Clock witness
and Mr.. Smith called at Mr.. Tabb's, and on
getting into the porch there learned from Mr..
T. that he had been to the school house in
search of him Witness talked with Mr.. T.
and family, and ok pressed regret that he had
heen so severe in the punishment he had in
fiicted. William admitted that witness had no
i'll will against him and witness, because of
what had happened, promised that if William
returned to tn" school, when he again needed
punishment Mr. Tabb should be apprised Of
it, Mr.. 7. and lady did not promise to return
their children. bht professed to be satisfied
with the explanation and apology made to
them
Oa Thursday morning, as witness was on his
way to school, on horseback, ne met Mr. Tabb
near Mechanics Hall. and perceived that he
was much excited. Mr. 7. said he wished to
Scc "ItHcSs, tuA WitIcSS gave HID Tue SCHOOL.
room key, told him to open the door and walk
in, and promised him to be in as soon as he
could put his horse away. Witness rode into
his back yard, where he was soon Joined by
Mr. Tabb. who stated that he had a paper
which witness must sign Witness asked for
time to examine it, Mr.. Tabb said he should
not have ten minutes. Witness read it, made
no objections to signing, and walking INTO the
schOol-roOm made cOpy as follows:
THIS memorandum n Mtnesfeth. that in the chas-
tsement Of W liam s. Tahb, uhis day. March IAN,
s"%a ss afs
upon his person Witness my hand.
Witness H. P Smith,
Witness said he had no i'll will to Mr Tabb
or his children. After signing the paper, he
saw that Mr.. T. was not satisfied and feeling
| no disposition to be assaulted. he left the
school-room and procured peace warrant.
VIM. S. Robertson, pupil in the school,
said that Mr.. Cone gave William no blows
| with bis fist but struck him with his
| in Cones face, and tell him if there was a
spark of the gentleman in him he (Tabb)
| would drag 1t out--that it was as much AS he
| could do to keep his hands off him.
! Walter S Edmond, another pupil saw Tabb
shake his fists IN Cones face, tell him if he
| possessed spark of gen,ility he would drag il
| out and threatened 70 use the memorandum
given above to his injury.
Mr. Cone rppeate1 his regret that he had
| punished the lad SO severely, and declared tina,
| he had no other in attention than TO box his Jaw.
| for msbehavior. In the resistance and scuf
| fie ne had caused his mouth to biz ed, but from
no III feeling. He believed that Mr.. Tabb de-
signed TO attack him. aud wished to avoid per
| sUral alterca,io, g. II he had acted wrong h,
| was amenable TO the law, and was ready I,
abide its operations-but he was no fgh,ini
| man.
Alderman Caskie held Mr.. Tabb to bail fo
his good behavior in the sum Of 800.
| The warrant against Mr.. Cone, for assault
ing William g. Tabb. will te heard on Mon
| Mr. T. havinn Vivpn hai fnrh ia av,
| pearance a that time
lin the above notice we have given the ma
terial facts. as an act Of justice 10 all parties
| The investigation was a long one and to Civ
| a full report would require more space thar
| we can devote to it'll
| Tas Home Of Washington after the War.-WheI
! it is remembered that this is the State which
| prides itself in having given to the country
| and to the world a Washington, and in which
| yet stands 1.-The modest mansion on the banx'
OF the Potomac where this illustriuus maj
lived and disd, it is rather strange that in hi
the principal city larger number OF visitor
do not seek to enjoy the privilege Of gazing a
| the picture now on exhibition at Mechanics
Hall. In addition to the attractions ii possesse
to all Virginians. as II work of art, il challenge
| and deserves the admiration which critics an
| connoiseurs have hes lowed upon it whereye
il has been exhibited.
| We fell assured that 1t is not from a want Q
interest on The snbjec', but rather from iguo
rance of the scope and merits OF this work ha
our citizens do not nurk ID pay il a witt.
! We have already noticed the details OF thi
painiir A critic has pronounced the po,
trait of Washington woI thy of the subi-c
There is wonderful dignity in his whole bear
ing. 1t comes up 10 the ideal of his charactt
The facial iiceaments, copied from Inc "Hou
don bust" have lost much OF the severity q
| the Stuart portrait, as If The great hero ha
lapsed into the suasitv OF the old Virginian
The harmony of the coloring is wonderful
there seems to be effort in This respect, an
l I ic tucs rd ha ArIn n q
| afternoon sky lends an indescribnbie charm
the landscape. II must be seen and studied I
be realized in all its glory. The treatment q
| the foliage is true To nature; the trees are nc
| fancy trees, but realities, aud The leaves III
| luminous with light. The beams of the &c
scending sun glow ON the waters Of the Poto
mac, divided by dis'apt promontory, Will
| the long reach in front grows longer and lOnge
the more you gaze upon it The subordiux,
details OF the picture are also we'll manage
The pleasant group at the table including IN
elegant Mrs. Gusts, the boy with his Harmless
cannon, and the timidity of the little girl, al
all in harmonious keeping. 1t will be sur
when engraved, 10 makea popular and attrac
tive picturei and We advise every one TO go g
once and see this great achievement of A mer
can art, ~ we understand IL can only renal
u few days longer in the city.
st. Sterhsn't Stree. has attained notoriet
within q lew days past, by the acts OF some o
its citizeus Yesterday morning Mrs. MinerN
| Tucker appeared before the Mayor To answe
| the charge Of abusing and threatening Mr.
Mary Ann Bush, aud with striking with
brick and kicking with her foot Mr.. Joh
Bush Such "bush- -whackiue," even on th
outskirts of the city, Is not considered allows
Bile, and therefore the ail-poweriui arm OF II
law has been inierposed. Mr.. Bush testine
to having received on hishead "cail' from
! fiying brick. which upset his understandin
and Mrs. b knew that said brick was let II
, from the hand OF Thomas Wilkinson. but 1.
what cause che conid not tell. She stated th
Mrs. Tucker Used harsh language. came to h