The New York herald., 1867-06-21

to-day showing an increase IN She number OF
corded over yesteraay-whites 2ss; blacks, 244 In
Henrco county, whites, az; blacks l. The Caucasian is
Judge Underwoods jarymsn have left on their labors
for the present and retired 70 their homes They meet
again the 25th OF July. All bat two OF the whskey
diseries In this locality were indicted for frauds
the revenue Of the most unbushing character. The
Collector been indicted two separate and distinct
charges and rumor had 1t this morning that Marshal
Duncan looking after him with anxious eye The
indictments are kept concealed from the proane gaze Of
the public but for which fact tale might b. unfolded
which, II not interesting would al least be volunnous
large portion OF the rebel ram Merrmac brought
men rife gun marked G $ n, nearly perfect, was
part OF the consignment. Previous the blowing up
OF the Merrmac all the guns board overshoted
plugged up, and, with this exception burst pieces in
the explosion Of the vessel The gun has number Of
iron bands and looks rather homely in appearance II
viii soon form part Of peaceful cooking stove.
The Drinker Farm NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
gthe Case Begun-Extraordinary Interview
Between the Prisoner aud the Sister aud
Brother Of the Murdered Woman-TouchiDg
Remnrks-Letter from the Prisoner X esis-
trati0n Of v0ters.
RICHMOND, Va, June 10, 1867.
Tho Drinker Farm murder, OF which forwarded you
an account in former letter, came up for examination
to-day in the County Court of Henrico The court room
was densely crowded. and the interest which has all
along accompanied this mysterious tragedy appeared
acquire more intense character from the fact of the
sister and brother Of the murdered girl being present.
and from conviction that the prisoner Phillips must
have known something about the decd. The prisoner is
1.-THE, handsome and soldierly looking young fellow
with gueless face and calm, clear blue
eye. He was self.possessed during the examination,
except when the sister Of the deceased in giving her
evidence turned around to identify him, when he be-
vsibly agitated. Witnesses examined to
IT, -t.h
1t clothed identified detail BY the sister Of the
deceased In the afternoon the court adjourned with
every prospect Of being occupied during the week
In the examination Of the case Yesterday evening
Miss Roxanna Pitts and Mr.. B. F. Pitts, sister
and brother Of the missing female, had inter-
view by request OF tho magistrates with the prisoner,
In his cell The interview reads like chapter from the
widest romance. He was seated In o bench in sp-
parenty distracted mood but noticing the presence
OF his visitors be rose hastily to his feet and reaching
out his hand, in frank and cordial voice. exclaimed -
" How are you, Franks How are you, Roxannarn With
minds evidently predisposed to consider him the de-
sroyer OF their sisters fe the drew abruptly back, the
brother crying out " Don't touch him, Roxy" Phillips
apparently unprepared for this demonstration and
too think Pm guilty" Saying which he dropped his
head thoughtfuy on his breast and turned his back
around
ly inquired -"Mr. Phillips whore Is my sister yaom
Won took from the 18th of january Oh, tell us,
Fnfipe Wnorog' anu ner VOICE tremDl0u, WQllo years
came rolling unbldden down her cheeks The prisoner,
with arms folded, maintained perfect silence but as
lfrccoectng hmseif and anxious 70 change the sub
ject, inquired Of Dir Pitts when he left homer "Homcl
whose homer What have to call . home, when she
who made !. such fell by your hsndY Where
happy as your wife Produce her living form,
/ you can. and disproye this charge q murder"
with himself whether he should speak under the
circumstances or not Miss Pitts, observing his embar
him, approached him few paces and looking steadily
INTO his eyes cried, Oh Jees can You remember what
n ", paO, o. ne 18th Of July when my
4 .Do you remcmber Miss Dishman ~
''And can S0t fecoIlect you sat ON the sofa whom
the ceremony over, she inquired famiariy II you
felt nerv9ss during the performance You answered co
and put The question TO her II she thought your voice
trebed when the nnal part Of the ceremony arrived
You remarked to her that EN- Emma Pitts, his wife)
This uarratiou seemed 70 Affect the prisoner very
much. Il brought back 70 his mind what he might
probably wish was buried deep in oblivion He hung hi.
head in silence. Mr.. Pitts then asked do you remems
woulds' Receiving no reply, Miss Pitts asked "Do you
know that Dr. Baynham Is with usf"
al have heard So" t
sCan you faco him ~ ssYes.n
ssCan you face our mother % eyes CAM
aYour mother - ..Yss, can meet any person face
70 face" THIS was uttered with slight assumption Of
Miss Pss 70 whom the interview seemed 70 be very
trying one as she had known Phillips well under other
and happier circumstances drew closer % the prisoner
Il iefs a home heart broken sister ana noshsr Who
have mot tasted food since saturday. Ycu have dis
graced your mother and broken anothers heart -
Phillips averted his head and the lady continued Here
We stand side BY side with just God looking down
The prisoner turned coolly towards her and replied
~ refer You % my counsel for an answer 70 that" II
s s6e. . ss Is. ssi 81 Who
my sister sayf This was uttered with passionate feel
Ing but the prisoner remained stl caIlous and taciturn
Pitts as she moved towards the door, approached
BY the prisoner, who offered her his hand Looking
cried aMy God my God! could be dare 70 offer me tho
hand that casped my sisters throat in death ~ Phil
lips overcome; he turned back buried his face in
letter nom ths prisoner 10 his wfs's relatives was
read in court, the date being the 18th OF Maythree
beng III with swslled finger and unable TO write.
He dscourses Of things In general 10 avery jsunty
style but he lays particular stress on the fact Of his
wife being In dreadful way on account Of her sore
finger The Is absorbing the attention OF thus CON-
mnnity, and promises to be Of prolonged duration.
apas6etc whites arc beng aroused and meetings by
wards viii be called Immediately 70 stimulate the ind
eren 70 do their duty. The following notice was issued
to-day the expense Of several old alive cit
zens:-
s &c s
s @ y s e. yos .S's p
ss party the
the North native whites who have Joined them,
city They only succeed BY inac-
vi and fauge 70 register which they for they
small mhority compared with numbers. should
succeed they win levy and spend the which you
pay They will seize all the oces ana divide them among
themselves They will TO insult and
degrade you they hate because you love state
and would dfranchise forever all the brave de-
Tenders their State win you suffer thiss Win you
protect all the disfnnchised OF whom shed their
blood for you by your against radical oppressonY
Rally Al and register in Jour respective wards
OLD CITIZENS.
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Radical Circular To tho Unrcconstructed-
Every virxinian Dfsfranchised by the Alex
andria ConstitutiOu-Thc cAttorney-(scncral
and General sch0neId mt Fault-None bat
Loyal Nlen to be Allowed tn Registcr.
RICHMOND, Va, June TO- 1851.
The following circular addressed 20 the Loyai Men Of
Virginia published in the radical Official orvan, the
Neo Nation (Hunnicuus paper, and posted throughout
the city day. has created than usual excitement
and uneasness among the citizens hero. Tho authorship
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