The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-03-06
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CITY C0USCIL.-A called meeting of the
City Council was held yesterday evening at
the City Hall. Present Mr.. p X. Grattan
lchairman,) and Messrs. Smith, Glazebrook
Lee, Epps, Crutchfeld, Scott, Griffin, Clop-
ton, Millspaugh, and Lancaster.
The Price Of Gd8.-The Committee on Light
reported an ordinance, which was amended
and passed 1t provides that, with the eX-
ception of what is used in the street lamps,
or In building or upon land belonging to
the city, gas shall never be furnished with
out charge. 1t may be furnished NJ the rate
of three dollars per thousand feet to any be-
neyolent association declared by the Council
so entitled but the supply to every other
person shall be upon the condition of his pay
ing at the rate of four dollars per thousand
feet. Payments in all cases shall be made
quarterly by all persons, except by those
whom the Superintendent may require to
make payment monthly or oftener. Gas
bills due on or after March lst, 1866, shall be
made out at four dollars per thousand feet.
The Committee on Light reported adversely
to the petition of Messrs. Darlington 4 CO.,
Maine 4 Co., and others, praying for reduc-
tion in the price of gas.
A communication from the Mayor was laid
before the Council. His Honor enclosed a
letter from Lieutenant Merrill, of the Freed
mems Bureau, in which Lieutenant Merrill
again called the attention of the Mayor " to
the fact that the United States Government is
supporting number of destitute freed people
that are now, and have been for several years
past, residents of your city," and requested to
be informed whether any action had been
taken by the Council, or if any other arrange
ments had been made for the support of the
destitute colored people. In reply to this letter.
the Mayor informed Lieutenant Merrill that
no such arrangements had been made, and
called the attention of the Council thereto.
The communication of the Mayor and its
enclosure were referred.
Mr. Scott moved that Mr.. b. A. Chalkley be
appointed sergeant, to take charge of the elec-
tions day In Madison Ward, in the place of
Mr.. T. L. Dudley, which was agreed to- as was
also motion appointing Captain j. Poe con-
ductor in Jefferson Ward, instead of Mr.. Seal
A communication from the Mayor in rela-
tion to the Aims house, and petition in rela-
tion TO whiskey destroyed on the night Of the
evacuation, were appropriately referred.
The use of the First Market Hall was
granted to John Sullivan for one night for the
purpose of givinga ball.
The Council then adjourned.
Husr1yGs CouRT.-Judge Lyons was suffi-
GENTLY recovered from his late attack of sick
ness to preside at his court. The day was taken
up in the trial of civil cases, and nothing OF
importance was transacted.
MAYORS COuRT.-Mayor Saunders disposed
of the following cases yesterday:
Edward Walker was charged with having in
his possession horse stolen from John Elicit.
Colonel August, counsel for the accused, read a
letter from Colonel Graves, which recited, as
the facts of the case, that the horse in ques-
ton had been bought from the Government,
and that Mr.. Elicit had laid claim TO ii as hay-
ing been stolen from him in June, 1868. He
furthermore said that the Government would
protect the purchasers at Government sales
in their right to property.
Mr.. August then argued that Mr.. Elicit had
taken wrong action in bringing charge OF
felony against Mr.. Walker. The Mayor said
that he could not decide that until the testi-
mony in the case should be heard.
The evidence given only went 10 show that
the horse had been stolen from Mr.. Elicit ;
that he had been found in the possession OF
Mr.. Walker, and that the latter had bought
him from the Government
The Mayor dismissed Mr.. Walker, and
ordered the retention of the horse. MI
August argued that rs no criminal fact
had been established, i'm fact, none had been
alleged to require restitution was not compe-
tent The Mayor persisted in his decision.
Henry Brill was charged with having in his
possession one bull, stolen from Thomas d.
Turner. The case was postponed until To-Day,
in the absence Of witnesses.
Peter Leddy was charged with trespasslng
on the Exchange Hotel. Captain Poe stated
that he had arrested him in the Exchange
Hotel upon the represen tation OF the CLERK
who said that Leddy had been i'll the office for
three nights and had refused TO answer any
questions. He arrested him, and was unable
to get anything out of him. Leddy main
tanned n dogged silence in the courtroom,
refusing to answer any questions.
Robert W. MCIee i've ulIby, ldSSSui
urchins were charged with stealing iron from
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com,
pany. Policemen Hicks and Carter arrested
the boys in the act of carrying off the iron
from the debris of the railroad bridge over the
canal. The boys were dismissed, and MCGEE
was required TO give security for his future
good behavior.
Barney Tracy was charged with beating his
wife. The Mayor, in the absence OF witnesses,
and in consideration of the fact that Barney
and his lady had made it up, bound him over
to keep the peace.
Francis b. Elmore and James Linsky,
charged with fighting in the street, were both
bound over for future good behavior, ana
Elmore fined ten dollars.
Joseph Phillips was fined five dollars for
getting drunk. 90
Betty Creecy and Mrs. Jeter, charged with
keeping q house of i'll fame, were sent on TO
the next term of the Grand Jury and COM
mitted in default of security
THE SEVENTH STREET RESCoSTRB-Ihe
courtroom of the Mayors Court was again
crowded yesterday morning to its fullest ex,
tent, in consequence of the trial of the case OF