The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-06
Aithmond 1ispattk.
THURSDAY ...SEPTEMBER 6, 1866.
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL NAL IlERS.
MAYORS CouRT-WEDNEsDAY MORN
rxG- MAYOR MAYOR PRESIDING. - The
"kcnnel" yesterday was occupied by two
or three seedy- looking Yauks, one unfor-
tunatc "rcb," and four or five dirty ne
groes, arraigncd for nearly every grade of
offence.
Hannah Dobson, white, was arraigncd for
assaulting and abusing Mary Frost. This
case was the result of a regular family jar,
in which all sorts of scandal was brought
up to refutc and set back an accusation
upon the honesty Of the Dobson family ;
and what with womcn's tongues, pokers,
and chunks of wood there must have been
a lively time. The parties were all re-
quired to give surety for their good beha-
vior.
Sam Williams, William Henry Gibson,
and Henry Spencer, disciples of aye Atri-
can tiger" were arraigned for playing "old
sledge," with a tifty-ccnt note in their
bank. Sam Williams, it appeared, did not
own any stock in the bank, nor did he
have hand in the game ; whcreupon he
was discharged. The other two "gentle-
men" were sent to Jail in default Of surety
and fine of ten dollars.
John w. Anderson, unfortunate, Gun
harmonized reb," for being drunk and
disorderly on the street, was fined. John
said that he hadn't had so much money as
five dollars in hand at any one time for so
long that he was afraid he never would be
able to pay the fine. If he ever did get
it, however, he certainly would pay it, for
his drunk had done him more than that
much worth of good. John was sent to
jail, in order that he might become recon
structed, and should reap more good yet
from a further repentance OF ills indlScre-
tion.
William II. Jones, for dsorderly con-
duct, was required to give 5000 surety for
his future good behavior.
Thomas Nicholson, soldier, for being
drunk and disorderly on the street, was
sent to Jail in default of surety.
Albert Clarke, negro, was arraigncd for
stealing thirty dollars from Leslie w.
Noel. Mr.. Noel left his store on Sunday
in Albcrt's charge, and on Monday missed
the money. Albert confessed, upon ex-
animation, to have stolen the money, and
had some of it upon his person. His
guilt being proven beyond doubt, he
was sent on for further trial.
John Devinny and James Driscoll were
called to answer the charge of fighting.
Devinny's left eye was something out OF
its usual proportions, and clothed in black
and blue but Driscoll looked only the
worse off for "drap or two too much of
the crather." They were fined ten dol
lars each, and required to give surety for
their good behavior.
William Mitchell and Oscar 0. Null
were arraigncd for fighting in the street.
The fight took place at Hewitt's shop, on
Main street, where they had a dispute
concerning Il business transaction which
had previously taken place between them.
Sharp words were used, hard names were
called, and harder blows were passed,
much to the detriment and Disagreement
of Mr.. Mitchcll's face. Mitchell being the
first to use abusive language, was required
to give 5000 surety for his future good be-
havior. Null was required to give $3.50
surety. Mitchell having drawn danger
ous-looking bowic-knife, was sent on for
indictment.
arraigned for assaulting and beating Bene-
dict Howard on the last election day for a
delegate for the Legislature. From all the
evidence taken, we sum up the case as fol-
lows:
Howard was at the polls on election day
as friend of Mr.. J. IIarmcr Gilmcr, Jr.,
and Amos and Jones were there as friends
of Judge Crump. Howard challenged the
votes OF such persons as he did not think
entitled to vote. In one instance, when lie
challenged voter, he was asked by Amos
what business lie had to interfere with that
mans votei Howard says that he was
then caught by the back of the neck, kick
ed down the steps, and struck, he thought,
by Jones. He did not know whether Amos
struck him or not. After considerable
parleying between the Mayor and Mr..
Johnson, counsel for the defendants, con-
cerning the cause of the prosecution, his
Honor dismissed the case. 1t appeared
that Howard made statement of the case
to Mr.. Gilmer, Sr., upon which the latter
addressed a letter of complaint to the
Mayor, demanding that an investigation OF
the neglect of the police to preserve Or
der should be made. This letter was re-
ceived on or about the Sth Of August, and
the case had been deferred until Captain
Belts, one Of the officers complained OF
by Mr.. Gilmer-who was at that time alb
sent from the city-should return. His
Honor stated to Mr.. Howard on yesterday
that if the parties complaining were not
satisfied with his decision, they could have
recourse to the Grand Jury, which would
sit in November.
The case of Tim Callahan, charged with
assaulting his wife, Bridget, was called.
Bridget said she understood that d" her hus-
band had lawyer up at the court to
talk agn her, and she thot she'd COON up
and see about it," His Honor asked her
if she had not better 60 home and make
the matter up with her husband. Bridget
protested against this course, saying that
She wanted him to prove "the things he
said about her; and thin whin she wint
home her husband bated and killed her."
The case was continued until to-day.
Henry Gwathmey, negro, was arraigned
for beating and abusing his wife, Adelaide
Gwathmey. From Adelaide's account,
Henry was a Wy faithless husband, and
deserted her and his sick child almost en-
tirely, giving as an excuse for his absence
that he had to attend "prar meetin."
When she complained to him of his bad
conduct he beat her. Henry is either a
great favorite with the females, q gay de-
ceiver, or three women who claim him as
husband lay false claims. He was sent to
iail in default Of surety for his future good
behavior.
Thomas Gosner, discharged soldier, was
arraipned for being drunk on the street,