The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-10-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

successfully etndeQ the officers ne was
caught on Majors Hill between I and
O'Clock by George Webster and Thomas ia
tS'ns, two young mer living in that neigh
he was at once recognized and identified. He
was then taken by his captors to the Jail,
on the way to which they were met by Con-
stable Burnett, to whom the prisoner was
turned over and Justice Beach, who lives
near the Jail, being sent for, Mt once COM
mitted him for further examination. The
unfortunate little girl, though conscious, is
severely iDiured--is unable to move without
the severest pain, and cannot possibly APP
pear against her ravisher for several days. It
is needless to say that the greatest excite
ment was occasioned in the vicinity Of the
occurrence, and when the arrest was made
threats of lynching were frequently heard
amongthe crowd which had been attracted
by the cries of the prisoner, who had been
Knocked down by one Of his captors for at
tempting to break away from him, after he
had refused the offer Of bride Of twenty
dollars to let him go but he was hustled
away SO quickly to prison that no time was
allowed for these threats to be put into exc
cution.-Alerandrta Gazette, 21st.
LYNcHING.-It is stated that large num-
Der of those engaged in the late lynchng
affair in Prince Georges county, Md, were
soldiers from Fort Washington, and that
the strange disguise used on the occasion
viz, no coats and pantS--was adopted in
consequence Of their inability to obtain
other clothing. No matter who is impli-
Gated, the act was and is approved by the
community in whose midst it occurred:
and however much it was to have been de-
plored, the perpetrators will never be mo-
Gazette.
GENERAL CANBY's SHERIFF.-We are in
formed that it is, and will be, impossible for
the steward of oiir county poor-house to
get supplies for the paupcrs, and that there
is good reason TO fear that the consequences
will bcmuch suffering on the part Of these
unfortunate people. This is not the result
of the drought, nor of scarcity Of provi-
Sions, nor high prices. There is an abun-
dance OF old corn for sale in the county at
reasonable prices, hut farmers are unwilling
to dispose of it, as heretofore, to the county
steward. because they are to look for pay
ment to the sheT..I G;l.. Of tho county levy
when collected by him.-PittsylUdnia Tri-
bune.
ARREST OF MEMBER OF THE LEGIsLA-
TURE.-The Chief of Police Of this city re-
ceiyed the following telegram yesterday:
RICHMOND, Va, October 81, 1869.
" Chief Of Police, Petersburg, Va:
"Arrest Andrews, a member Of the Le-
gislatrre. Charge, robbery.
"E.. DAVENPORT"
Late in the afternoon the member Of the
Legislature was arrested on board the
train, about to start for Norfolk, and taken
to Richmond.
Davenport was Andrcws's keeper while
-, Ia Of ha
blv, and the boardcr was arrested upon
charge Of "roibGry" because he stole"
away without settling his bill.
William II. Andrews is the member of
the Legislature from Su1y county. lie Is
Il bright mulatto, with "military WhlS-
kers." dresses well, and Of course is Il
misunderstanding Indcr, 22d.
As Mr.. Joshua Pruett was passing down
the Indian Creek road. III the northern part
Of Tazcwcll, 4 few days ago, he met two
men, passed the compliments Of the day
with them. and went his way. In few
moments they turned upon him, SAYING,
''Who are YOU; Cd d-~n you, we will cut
your heart out" and at that time one OF
the party attempted to draw his pistol upon
Mr.. Pruett. Before he could succeed, how
ever, the latter had drawn his pistol and
was ready for them. One Of the ruttianS
then slipped off from his horse, whilst the
other, catching Mr., Pruett by the arm,
turned him completely around. Pructt,
however. putting spurs to his horse, made
his escape. The scamps pursued him for
some distance and snapped their pistols at
him several times. 1t is understood that the
men have been watching the road for some
time in order to kill a revenue officer who
had unjustiy been accused Of the arrest of 4
person engaged in Illicit distilling. 1t is
supposed that they mistook Mr.. Pruett to
be the party for whom they were Ill search
of.-Lynchbug Republican.
4 WORD FROM NE1GHBoR OF Mr..
JouSsToN'S.-Itwas our honor first to n0ml-
nate Judge John W. Johnston, OF Ablng-
don. for the United States Senate. 1t IS now
our pleasure to record his trlumPnant elcc1
ton. We saw in his purity, quictnesS, and
gentle demeanor, IL happy relief from the
political trickster and the WORKOUT hack.
Relieved of his political disabilities without
his asking, he was appointed judge without
his seeking. The nephew of General Joseph
f. Johnston, and a true Nirginian, he Is
loved bv the people. Voluntarily selected
and elevated to office, he is acceptable to the
Administration. In the election Of Judge
Johnston Virginia sends to the Senate
chamber the purest man that has graced its
halls for half century.-Br1st0t NelcS'
RED FREEsToSE.-Amongt the shipments
from this port to Philadelphia are boat-loadS
Of red frcestone, brought here from along
the line of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
and which is said to constitute an excellent
building material. Gazette.
The SouthSide Times reports so many land
sales that we can't find room for them. Seve-
raj of the tracts were sold to northern men.
OF one, the Times says:
Mr.. John Thursiield, of Sunderland, Dur
ham county, England, has purchased the
farm of James \. Eggleston, containing 100
acres, with improvements, all live stock
and agricultural implements inclusive, for
S3,G00--Ss3, 600 cash. Land i'll two miles of
Burkeyille.
THE CRoPs.-From gentleman of Halifax
we are pleased to learn that the recent rains,
although late. have greatly improved the
corn and tobacco crops. Enough corn to
serve the county will probably be made, and
the tobacco crop will be at least half as large
as usual.-Burkeuille Times.
SEEDING.-The farmers hereabout are
busily engaged in seeding wheat. A con-
siderable quantity of land has been pre-
pared.-BurkeUille Times.
HEAVY FREIGHTs.-The freight business
over the Orange railroad is now heavier
than it has been for year past, and is daily
increasing. Yesterday, in addition to two
cattlc-trains, train Of fourteen heavily
laden cars was sent out. The whole of this
freight, near, was destined for points beyond
Alexandria. -Lynchburg NeacS.