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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-20

A yIRsIyIAy THE VICTIM OF A GoXFlDENGSE G
SwIxpLE.-A gentleman named william ~
Hewett, hailing from % %reteEsouIs, ,;r,, last TO
Saii ,iii in with swindler, and was relieved , OF
Hewett, il appears, arrived from Washnstodd nnns,od
on the evening in question, and was accostsu
=, the Camden station by the swindler' VINO
nrofessed m to be a stranger, and inquired Tor
hotel Mr. Hewett informed him that me- ne aiSo ~
was stranger, and upon his saying ina. 1T
was from Virginia the stranger was appa-
rently much pleased and said that he also was WI,
from that section of country Their guam. mt
ance ripened, and during the evening 'hS
stranger suddenly remembered that lie h?a
left his carpet. bag, containing his tunds, Sao, II
charge of the baggage agent, at the depot. sd.
Mr., Hewett proflared the use OF MS l"ii''
until morning and handed him twenty dol
lars shortly after, a third party met lls
stranger and presented bill for Two huhui'u
dollars, which he also borrowed from Mr
Hewett, and soon disappeared, and has not
been since heard from. baltimore San, l9M.
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CREATING A DIsTrRBANCE.--Kate Cushman,
who boards with Madame Josephine Demerltt
in Locust alley, was yesterday before the
Mayor, charged with creating disturbance in
the Star Saloon, opposite the United States Ho-
tel, on Main street. Captain Poe, of the police
force, testified TO the fact that he arrested the
female for making Il disturbance on Wednesday
night and that she was under the influence of
liquor. Captain Hatch, an officer in the
United States army, stated that he found the
accused in the White House, and difficulty
springing up between herself and two men,
they went to the Star Saloon, where he pro-
tected her from insult. The witness denied
that she was intoxicated After hearing all
the testimony, the Mayor decided to discharge
the female, it having been made apparent that
she was residing here temporarily, and pro-
posed soon to leave the city.
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THE LIotoR QUESTION AGAIy.-S. G. Tyler
was before the Mayor yesterday, charged with
keeping open his house, where ardent spirits
are retailed, after 10 o'clock at night, in viola
tion of an ordinance of the city. Mr.. Marina
duke Johnson, who appeared for the accused,
made an elaborate argument, in which he con-
tended that his client had paid for his license
10 sell ardent spirits, and that he had rs mucn
right TO keep open his place of business to any
hour of the night as dealer in merchandise
or tradesman. In the course OF his remarks,
Mr. Johnson contended that the City Council
had no right 10 pass such IN ordinance as that
under consideration, and that ii was in direct
violation of State law upon the subject
He took the ground that, by the action OF
the Convention at Wheeling, every act
passed by the City Council of Richmond
was mil and void, and that the Mayor
was bound so to regard them. The posi-
ton which he assumed was not, he said,
very agreeable to his feelings, but it was
a fact, from which there was no escape. The
Wheeling Constitution, from which he freely
quoted, declared every Office in that portion
of the State which had taken up arms against
the United States Government was vacant ;
and that at the time when the Confederacy
went M there was not a single officer in the
State and from this he deduced the argu
ment that every act of the City Council OF
Richmond passed during the Confederate
regime was null and void, and had no applica-
ton TO any citizen of Virginia +; nor did their
re-enactment q few days ago apply TO any
party who had procured license from the
Hnstings Court to conduct his business In
these licenses there was no limitation as to
time, and the law in itself was arbi-
trary and the most odious of all laws,
because er post fucto in it's operation In
no other city had the attempt ever been made
to exercise any such power, and he believed
that if his Honor would look at the subject
dispassionately he would agree with MN IN
his position. The City Council was the crea-
ture of the Legislature, and had no power
except that which was derived from that
body, and Mr.. Johnson proceeded to confirm
his argument by quoting from the State laws
upon the subject. In conclusion, he strongly
advocated a return to the old3 hours existing
before the war, by which saloons were required
10 close up at l. O'clock ut night.
At the close of Mr.. Johnson's argument the
Mayor announced that he would postpone the
further investigation of all the liquor cases
until to day.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, JANUARY 10, 1865.

PORT OF RICHMOND, JANUARY 10, 1865.
ARRIVED.
Steamer E. C. Biddle, Fountain, Fortress Monroe,
Government schooner in tow.
Steamer NJ. Martin, Livingston, Norfolk, United
States mail, merchandise and passengers, Haskins
i Bridgford.
Schooner Annie f. Martin, Brewer, Philadel-
phia, ria Fortress Monroe, hay to Government.
Brig William Neckell, AmeS, Newberg, lumber,
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Company, at
Warwick Bar
SAILED.
Steamer City of Richmond, Stranahan, Norfolk
United States mail, merchandise and passengers,
Haskins Bridgford.
Schooner j. {. Runyon, Matthews. down the
river to load with wood for New York, 4. Mills
paugh.
Schooner Etna, owen, White Point, to load for
4. Millspaugh.
Schooner Jane Emerson, Emerson, Fortress Mon
roe, Government orders.
MEMORANDUM.
BosToE, January 7.-Clcared, for Richmond,
Va, schooner Convoy, Morrill,.
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Great Meeting i'm Warren County, Hlinois-An
Alliance Between Cotton and Corn Proposed.


In the Columbus Ohio Crisis of the 18th
instant is a report of the proceedings of a
large meeting of the citizens of Warren county,
Illinois, which "all papers friendly to the
commercial and agricultural interests of the
country are requested to copy The meetihs
was addressed by Hon. Henry Clay Dean, OF
Iowa, formerly chaplain to the United States
Senate. Great enthusiasm and unanimlty oil
feeling characterized the assemblage. We have
not room for the full report but give the 1olio"-
ing as specimen resolutions:
Resolved, That we, the people of Warren
county, Ill ), without distinction OF party,
pledge ourselves TO unite with our followsciti-
zens of the Mississippi Valley and all OF the
agricultural districts of the United States 10
resist by all legal and legitimate means the
invasion of our rights, and VIII vote LOT no
man for any Office whatever VINO mas deserted
the interest of agriculture, either through
imbecilty or corruption, at the behests OF the
moneyed aristocracy of the country, nor Tor
any man holding untaXed bonds, whose lnte-
rest it is 10 euslave labor TO capital, to place
the West and South in yassalage TO the East
TO tax bondmen for the exclusive benent OF
fondholders. e..
I. Reso,oed, That in the Union all of the States
are euual, entitled to equal representation,
with equal rights; that the Government OF tne
United States has recognized the power OF the
States lately in rebellion to assist IN the
.mendmeut Of the Constitution of the United
states. which they could not do but In their
independent character as States ,..
81 Resolred That the interests OF agriculture
are identical in every part oil the country VII:
the corn field and the cotton hcld each cohtrl-
hnte to the support of the other, ana any
attempt TO rob the one of representation Is Il
hlow at the other, from which there can De no
recovery but in union OF interests ana actloh
for self representation"
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LOCAL MATTERS,

To Orr CITY SUBSCRIBERS The rapid increase
Of our city circulation has forced us to reduce
the extent Of the carriers routes and to employ
several new carriers. From complaints made at
the Office, we fear that the new carriers have
failed to find the residences Of some subscribers,
and we must ask their indulgence for few days,
until the routes and locations are more perfectly
learned by the new carriers. We beg our readers
to notify us, either through the post-oirce or by
calling at our counting room, of any neglect Of
the carriers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-20

REV cdr. BuRRows, pastor Of the First Bap-
tist Church, will deliver the seventh lecture in
his course, on the Evidences of Christianity,
on tomorrow night. Subject: Prophecy
when fulfilled-demons tration of the inspira-
ton of the Bible
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-20

Mrs. GENERAL T. J. JACKSON having been
for some time in Virginia and in Richmond,
it will be accommodation to her friends and
correspondents to state that letters will now
reach her, addressed to the care of =. Irwin,
Esq, Charlotte, N. G..
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ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-Yesterday afternoon,
Mr. Warren Blackburn, OF Henrico county
was accidentally shot in the eye by party
who were out hunting and fired through u
thicket without seeing him. Dr. Trent, VINO
was called in 10 attend the wounded man, aoes es
not think there Ii any danger OF the s'gh' VI
the eve being destroyed
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THE ALLEGED CASE OF HORSE STEALING
The continued case of John Turner and ChaS-
tain Hampton, who were charged with steal
ing two horses-one the properly OF MAJOR
John A. Selden, of Henrico, and the other
belonging TO DIR. John ID. Turner, of Hanover
was resumed by the Mayor yesterday. We
have already given the main points in the tes-
timony in this case, and we deem arepetllioh
unnecessary Some other witnesses were
examined, who testified in substance as fol-
lows:
l.. ]. Goode, of Powhatan, being sworn,
deposcd that, on the morning OF the 9th OF
December the day after the horses are alleged
10 have been stolen from Curle's Neck about
o'clock, John Turner, one OF the accused,
came TO Mr.. behring's farm, IN PoWhatan
county, where witness lived, and having the
horses with him proposed 10 sell them. Wit
ness afterwards went over to the house OF
Mr.. Spicer brother in law of Turner, 10 see II
he could not make a trade with hun.
MI Spicer testified that Turner reached his
house about o clock on the 9th day OF Decem-
ber with two horses in his possession, for
which he desired TO get stabllng unlll called
for. The mail train soon Afterwards passed,
by which Turner intended going TO Richmond:
The distance from Spcer's place TO kichmond
by the main road was about twenty -elght |
miles Turner remained at his place about
half an hour, and said he would sell the horses
if he could get good price for them. WltnsSS
had known Turner some eighteen years, ana
ALWAYS considered him an upright ana correct
man. He thought the horses would sell Tor
about seventy five dollars on time
The testimony having been concluded
Colonel Ould stated, on behalf Of the defence
that witnesses whose testimony he deemed
important were in New Jersey, and that they
had been telegraphed for. He hoped the mayor
would adjourn the case over TO some future
day, so that they might have time TO arrive
The Mayor thcreupon continued the tartheF
investigation of the case until Tuesday next
Turner gave bail III the sum OF one Thousand
dollars for his appearance.
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BALTIMORE AT WoRK.-The Staunton Tindtcd-
tor says: "A petition to the General Assembly
to grant a charter for the Valley railroad is
being numerously signed in the Valley coun-
ties. Every one should hunt up this petition
and sign it,
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The NORFOLK AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD
We are pleased 10 apprse the public that
there are only three miles yet uncompleted of
rity and the interior country which is tribu.
tary TO it.-Eorf0K Viigisiaa.
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HALL & HUTCHINSON,

TALL N HU UIOuDoON,
IL IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs OF
NOTIONS AND WHITE GOODS,
at the old stand Of
THOMAS, HUGHEs CALDWELL,
No. Fourteenth street, between Main and Cary,
RICHMOND, VA.
The subscribers have formed . co-partnershp, ~
above, and are now prepared toexhibit
A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GOODS,
purchased from
FIRST HANDS, FOR CASH,
and will be pleased to serve their old friends and
the trade generally.
JOHN w. HALL,
formerly OF Thomas Hughes Caldwell.
EDGAR s. HUTCHINSON,
formerly of McVeigh, Howard Co.,
dell-ts LynChburg, Va.
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SrRrET FrGHT-Walter :. Bransom and
lanes NJ. Berry We're arraigned before the
Mayor Yesterday OH the charge of fighting on
Brold street on Thursday afternoon. Poilce,
man No. Ii. who arrested the parties, deposed
that he saw Bransom strike Berry VINO eAhl, Nh.
bitad an uply cash over his right eye, as the
result of the contest Captain Kelly testified
to the good character of Bransom. Berry
volunteered TO make true statement. ne
said he owed Brausom twenty one dollars Iot
an The previous day, he had 10 fight or rnn'
which latter he was not disposed to do. Bran.
som then made his statement, from whlch !, IL
appeared that he considered himself muCH t
aggrieyed by Berry, and then i0llow.a VI t'a t.t
address from George Dabney Wootten, VINO
appeared rs counsel for the defence, hlleI
which the Mayor announced that ne Wo,iu
require both of the accused 10 give security ~
the sum of three hundred dollars TO keep the
peace.
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DARGAINSl BARGAINS!!-SELL-

RARTAINS! BA !!-0ELL.
STOCk.-With view to reducing my present
stock, to make room for my spring goods, will
suit the times and invite those in wan, of goods In
my line tol give me a call, as they will find every
article , usually usually kept In . FlRST:CLASS DRY
special invitation to tailors and others in want Of
CLOTHS, CASsIMERES, and TAfLORS' TRIM
Call and see price, and buy.
n B. We are still closing ont our stock Of Boots,
Shoes, Hats and Trunks at cost.
w. J. STEPHENS
IA aew 235 Broad street. near Third.
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S. NJ. YosT Esq, has become oneof the pro-
prietors and editors of the Rockingham Reg'S-
ter. Mr. YosT is good writer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-20

THE STOLEN WATCHES Lee Whitehurst and
James Hines, young men, both of whom were
recently released from the penitentiary, We're
arraigned before the Mayor yesterday on the
charge of stealing two gold watches from T.
Vincents establishment, on Broad street. some
three or four days ago. Mr.. Vincent testified
that Whitehurst was in his store on the morn
ing of the day on which the watches We're
stolen. He did not recollect having seen Hines
there The watches had not been recovered.
Messrs. Crane and Dooley appeared as counsel
for the defence. The Mayor, after hearing all
the testimony, deemed that there was no eyi-
dence against the accused, and accordingly
discharged them from custody.
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TOHN G. PAGE, JR., Dealer in Boots,
y Shoes, Trunks &c, 2l7 Main street, three doors
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-20

On the night Of the 18th the safe Of the
County Treasurer OF Hancock county, Indiana,
Wes robbed OF sixteen thousand dollars,
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FAIR CoMPLIMESTs.- We acknowledge with
bow as low down to the ground as an old
man can approach, the honor OF the compl-
ments from several admirable and estimable
ladies of the Fair of Broad Street Methodist
Church-compliments of two fold nature: +:
first a card in the characters of the sweet pen
manship of fair hands, and second, a salver
of delicacies alike the preparation of the IN
genious fashioners of things good and beaut-
full. Captivating always, how irresistible is
dear woman when she appears the advocate
of Religion and Charity! Behold her retail
ing the fabrics of her own industry, vending
with her sweetest smiles the works and gifts
of piety! 1t should be as grateful to pur-
chase rs il is TO her to sell these offerings of
devotion, which seem TO breathe frankincense
and myrrh Our benisons on the Fair Fair
and the Fair of table No. 3. The bright
glances from that battery but enliven the old
mans heart; on youth they would take more
serious and fatal effect.
The Fair of Rev. DR.. Duncan's Broad Street
Church is in full tide of succeSs-as bright
and cheerful as possible. Open every night
till 10 o clock
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-JASUARY 90, 1866.
Sun riseS............7.05 .05 Moon sets. s........9.2 q
sun nscts........,..4.55 50 High water. ..... 7. l.
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CHARGE OF SwIxDLING-James Watson, n
white man, was before the Mayor yesterday,
charged with swindling Captain Thomas g.
Epps ont of n sum of money for the hire of
cart by representing that he was employed at
the office of the Examiner, and would pay him
on the succeeding Saturday evening at three
o'clock Mr. Alfred Heath testified that Wat
son had been employed at the co some
two weeks ago rs n sub. Captain Thomas
of business with a Mr., Arnold and procured
a cart, which had been left there for repair,
and promised to pay him on the follow
ing Saturday evening at three O'Clock; that
Arnold owed him twenty dollars, and that the
transaction took place on Thursday evening
last The accused stoutly denied that he
intended TO commit any crime, but the Mayor
determined to send him on for examination
before the Hastings Court.
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OTHER DIREcToRs.-Gcorge w. Allen, Silas
L. Johnson, w. II. Williams, John Knox, NJ.
D.. William Coulling.
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DICHMOND RELIEF ASSOCIA-
IL TION-AN APPEALING dlrectory Of the

DICHMOND RE L / EFF ASSOCIA-
IL TION-AN APPEAL.-The directory of the
RICHMOND RELIEF COMMITTE EE having
appealed to the whole country in behalf Of the
poor of this city, consider that special application
should be made at this time to our own citizens.-
The demand upon us for relief is most urgent and
we request those in our midst who have the means
at their command to send In their contributions at
once. Let it never be said that the citizens OF
Richmond appeal to others for aid in relieving
their poor while they are unwilling to contribute
themselves for this purpose. The liberality here
tofore displayed by our citizens In contributing for
the relief Of the poor from every section OF our
country is the best guarantee OF their willingness
to contribute to the extent Of their ability,
Contributions in money may be forwarded TO II.
E. c. BASKERVILL, Treasurer and all supplies
can be sent to MARTIN Il CARDOZO.
OFFICERS:
JAMES A. SCOTT, President
r. J. CHRISTIAN, Secretary.
H. E. G. Baskerville, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS
Judge William II. Lyons, William Bell,
Thomas w. McCance, William Il. Tanner,
william p. Munford, William Willis, Jr.,
Asa SNYDER John Purcell
]. b. Watkins, John Dooley
ia l9-8t
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THE KIRBY HABEAs CoKPUs CAsE.-Iester-
day the attention of Judge Lyons was occu-
pied during the entire session in hearing the
argument of Messrs. William w. Crump and
Edward Y. Cannon upon an application for
bail for Mrs. Anne f. Kirby, charged with the
murder of her husband. The accusedis repre-
sented 10 be insane, and her counsel maintain
that longer confinement in jail will be hazard
Gus to her life This morning n A. Sturdl
want, Esq. will open the case for the prosecu-
tion, after which Marmaduke Johnson, Esq,
will close for the defence The case VIII then
be given to the Judge, who, we understand
will reserve his decision till another day.
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The New RICHMOND THEATRR-We believe
we may congratulate the people of Richmond
upon having in prospect place of amuse-
ment 10 which they may repair for recreation
with the certainty of enjoying themselves
Messrs. Bricken Grau, the lessees, have set
out with determination TO place before the
public the best Of entertainments at all times
without regard to the trouble or expense to
which they may have TO subject themselves in
procuring the services Of competent per.
formers. We trust that they will adhere 10
this programme, whether They furnish US the
drama or the opera. We are pleased also to
know that two of the efficient officers under
the late management are to be continued in
their places, namely-W. II. Stable, Esq,
as secretary, and Mr.. Eugene lie Roy as
treasurer.
In regard to the celebrities who are advers
tised to make their first appearance before the
Richmond public tonight, we can add nothing
to what was said in this paper yesterday morn
ing. The programme for the evening speaks
for itself. II only remains TO be seen whether
our people will second the praiseworthy efforts
of the lessees, and manifest their appreciation
of good entertainments by furnishing the
needed "good houses"
Last-not least, in our estimation, but the
one feature of all others which we should
like 10 see the public sustain by encouraging
those to whom they are indebted for the
arrangements no improper characters will
be admitted to any part of the house."
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Cu,RGF or RECEIVING A STOLEN Mule
Mrs Lucy Ann West, of Hanover county,
appeared before the Mayor yesterday TO answer
the charge of having in her possession mule,
the property of CT. ID. Martin, knowing the
same to have been stolen. Mr.. Martin testi-
fed that the mule was stolen from HIM on the
Sd of October, and he never saw the animal
again until Saturday morning last, when he
found it in possession of Mrs. West, at the
Second Market, in this city. He readily iden-
titled the mule as his property.
Other witnesses testified that the mule was
the property of Martin,
Samuel West was then sworn for the defence.
He stated that the mule was his property; :;
that he got it from Mr. r. j. Jones, and that
he loaned the animal TO Mrs. West TO come to
Richmond.
Upon this testimony Mrs. West was dis
charged from further prosecution.
Robert j. Jones was then arraigned upon
the charge of stealing the mule aforesaid.
The fact that the mule was the property OF
Martin was testified TO by several witnesses.
Samuel West repeated his testimony that he
bought the mule from Mr.. Jones. He pur-
chased one which did not suit him, and he
requested him to bring him another, which he
did and this was the animal in controversy.
Witnesses We're introduced, who testified TO
the good character OF Jones.
Aionzo Chisholm testified that he had 4 con-
versation with Jones i'll regard 10 the mule !;
that he said he purchased the animal on the
street but had no witness to the transaction
eXcept a negro; and At this point MeSSrs.
Chastain White and A. JudsOn Crane pro-
duced bill of sale, signed by w. l.. Woodson,
and dated on the 9Th of October, showing that
Jones purchased the mule and paid forty-tlye
dollars for it.
Edwin Thompson deposed that he witnessed
the purchase of the mule by Mr.. Jones i saw
the bill of sale given and the money paid.
At the conclusion Of the testimony and brief
arguments by counsel, the Mayor decided to
send Mr. Jones on to the Hastings Court for
examination, and admitted him 10 bail in the
sum of five hundred dollars for his appear
ance The surety was readily given, Mr.
Thomas n. Jones becoming his bondsman.
The mule was delivered up to Martin on pay
ment of the stable expenses.
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DRY GOODS, SHOES, &c.

At LEWIS you can find Shirtings,
n sheetings,, Alpacas, Bomba1ne, Msrinn.
Embroidered Collars, Cloths, Cassimeres, Coventry
Rufies Black Spks, Gloves, Superior English
Hosiery, Buttons, Cords, Gmps, Cloak Trimmings,
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Infants Robes, Frock
Waists, Nainsook Cambria, Jaconet and Swiss
Muslins, Table Cloths, Towels and NaPkins.all to
"a Ia Is Main street.