The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-10
Aitlln1ond Qispatrh.
MONDAY. ......SEPTEMBER 10, 1866.
LOCAL MATTERS.


son, negress, was arralgned for stealing an
under garment from Sarah Brown. The
-wholc party was told to "go about their
business; as there was no evidence to
throw an light whatever on the matter.
Alexander Dunlop, negro, was arraigned
for robbing Dr.. T.. W. Powell of $500 in
United States currency and check for
$500. at the Exchange Hotel. DR.. Powell
testified that on Thursday night last he
was taken sick at the Exchange, and
Dunlop waited upon him. He was in and
out of his room two or three times during
the night. At about O'Clock in the morn
ing he missed his pantaloons, and subSc-
uuently found them in a corner of the
room. After long search about the room
the check was found under foot tub. He
had looked in the same place but n few
moments before, and was not able to find it.
lie mentioned this fact in the room; and
Dunlop, who had been following him very
closely, raised his hand and said: 81 saw
YOU put il there YOURSELF" His conduct du-
ring the whole affair was very suspicious.
Other evidence was introduced, but
nothing now was elected. Dunlop was
sent on.
Robert Starkc, charged with being drunk
and lying in the street, was committed in
default of surety for his future good bcha-
yior.
Mrs. Mary A. Fairfield, alias Mary A.
Weldon, formerly " Yankee schoolmarm,'
was called up for being drunk and disor-
dcrlv on the street. As her name was
called, she came up fumng and shaking
her head, and cxclaiming, in tones of "vir-
tuous Indignation" ayes, here | am.
Here's yer Mrs. Fairchid and yer Mrs.
Weldon" The policeman who arrested
her stated that he had taken her from the
street, where she was very diSordcrly, and
was being followed by a crowd of noisy
boys.
Mrs. Farfeld.-" And, yer Honor, am |
to be allowed to ask that policeman any
questions ~
Mayor" Certainly; ask him any qucs-
tion you please"
Mrs. Fairfield to policeman" And you
say, sir, that | was disordcrly on the
street ~
Policeman" Yes, madam, do.'
Mrs. Fairiicld.-" oh, my; but you'll
answer for that lie on your dcath-bed"-
waxing warm. "Look here, sir, if you
and all yer blue coated squad was as we'll
behaved and as wcll-drilled as ! am, ye
would fare WELL and, sir, | am more
worthy to wear that star than you are. Do
We hear that -
From this Indication Of her good cha.
ractcr as a female, she digrcSscd into Sc
rics of narrations rs to her birth and resi-
dcncc, and the wrongs that had been in
h,r ia yrl,i i.l (, Al
livcred in one fourth the time we take to
write this. The Mayor tried to stop her; ;
but the attempt had just aswell have been
made upon Il steam engine going at full
speed, for her tongue was wound up, and
creased with fusil oil, and was "unStop-
able The only recourse left his Honor,
who, together with the policeman, was in
imminent danger Of having his eyes
scratched out, was to order her to he car
ricd to Jail. This rather dangerous job
was performed by Sergeant Perrin and Il
policeman, both of whom displayed much
GOODNESS and daring bravery under ter
riblc fire Of words, accompanied with num-
bcrlcSs blows and scratches. AS this
"Turilish female was leaving the court
room she gave parting threat as to the
enforcement Of the Union, the Constitu-
tion, and the laws against court that had
deprived her Of justice.
This woman was for some time employed
as a teacher Of negro children at Chimbo-
razo, and not long ago she got upon Il
spree, for which she was discharged.
Mary jenkins, negro, charged with
beating negro child Of America Davis,
was committed in default Of surety.
Carrie Robinson, negro, was arraigncd
for stealing watch from William Profit.
The evidence was very conclusive against
him, and lie was sent on for Indictment.
William Dabney, negro, was arraigncd
for threatening the life of Jim Fleet, negro.
The whole party was dismissed.