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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

SAD CASE OF DRowNISG.-We regret to
record one Of the saddest cases Of drowning
which has come under our notice for some
time. About O'Clock on Sunday after
noon, as Eddie T. Crump, about twelve
years old, son Of Mr. E. c.. Crump, was
playing with some young companions Of
his own sge on the bank Of the river, he
slipped and fell in, very soon sinking to
rise no more. 1t seems that his playmates
had seated themselves in boat which was
fastened to the wharf, and Eddie was sitting
on log, pushing the boat into the water
and drawing it back for their amusement,
when, by some mischance, he slipped from
the log and fell in. His companions were
too small and too much alarmed to be able
to render him assistance, and he thus per-
ished before their eyes. His body was soon
recovered, and taken home to his stricken
parents and friends. He was buried yester-
day afternoon from the Leigh-strest Bap-
tist church.
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Tribute of Respect.


Ata called meeting Of Richmond Typographical
Union, No. 90, saturday evening" 2atn instant, the
follow Ing preamble and resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call
to himself in the demi.e Of the late JAMES n.
WALFoRD, fellow printer, one Of his most
unerring servants. and one who has through his
daily walks in life gained the esteem and friend
ship Of all who knew him. as well as the unfeigntd
love Of the Richmond printers and the undyinR re-
membrance OF cur f.llow.citizens and knowing
that his death will create In our meetings and
uuicns vacancy not TO be easily filed;
'.ResolUed. That by his desth we have lost one OF
our most estes nj ID and honored fellow-craftsmen-
eue who has always proved himself the friend OF
printers, trying at sl times by counsel and acu
to promote thstr welfare; one who never lost an
occasion to help his fellow. men through life. and
one who constantly with the deepest sense Of right,
supported all measures tending 20 the moral ad-
vancement CT his fellow-workmen.
''Resolped That we shall always sadly feel his
loss snd mis- his Judicious counsels In our meet
ings and hls religious teachings in private life.
and shall always regre. his absence and mourn his
loss.
"Rcsolred That this preamble and resolutions
be published In the daily parers Of this city and
a copy Of the same transmitted to the family OF
the deceased"
copy from the minutes.
JOHN T. VANNERsoN,
Recording Secresary.
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From The Wig.

The pure juice CT the grape is sanctioned by
Biblical and classical authority-an authority con-
irme by the applaudng testimony OF all sgts. 1t
is our se,ted conviction that the average level Of
humanity would be elevated fifty per cent. If every
man and woman in the land were blessed with a
bottle of Burgundy every day. Certainly that nan
may be justly esteemed public benefactor who
can place pure wine within the reach Of all our
people. and thereby augment their good humor
and Danish the use of, and taste for, more inham-
matory stimulen.s We trust this may be Effected
In few years by the production Of the native
grape. In the mean time we must rely upon the
wines OF other countries, and we call attention
with especial pleasure to The genuine articles I'M
ported by Mr.. CRAM. In IL C line Of his business
it happens, fortunately, While promoting his own
interest he contributes to the comfort and enjoy
ment or society. A copious flow Of faenuine French
and German wines at figures suited to Confederate
purses is special mercy.
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ARRESTS IN HENRICo. THAT vigiiant off,
Ger Constable E. W. Robinson seems deter
mined that no violation of the law shall &c
unpublished in his bailiwick. Whether the
malefactor be accused Of murder, arson.
house breaking, or stealing, he is equally
successful in tracing him up.
On Saturday last he arrested Woodson and
Roberts Ellis (colored) for shooting q COW
belonging to MIR. W. W. Allen. They were
taken before Justice Larus, and by him com
mitted in default of bail to await indict
ment by the grand jury.
He also arrested Robert and Charles
Bridgewater for stealing wood from Messrs
Powers & Crump, the latter Of whom was
committed to await action of the grand jury
and Robert held to bail in the sum of $l0(
for his appearance before Justice Larus to
day.
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DIsAPPEARANcE OF A MAN.-On Sunday
last ss the steamer Vulcan, Captain Guy,
was passing down the river, having the
schooner Lucy D in tow, when in DEVILS
Reach, and while the men we're at dinner,
the cook of the steamer, colored man
about thirty-fve years old, was missed,
and has net been heard from since. BE
was known to have been on board only a
short time before, and his disappearance is
unaccountable, as no one saw him fall over
board, nor did any of the men see him near
the sides of the vessel. Altogether the
affair is involved in great deal of mys-
terry. -
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DESCENT ON THE CAN-CAN.-Saturday
night, while the actors were going through
the performance at the Academy Of Music,
they were taken by surprise by three or
four policemen, headed by Sergeant Cox,
mounting the stage and arresting the fol-
lowing parties. they being charged with
creating nuisance: George Melville, Will
liam Case, Neal Rogers, Stephen Rogers,
Kate Hunter, Mile Coleman, and Mile
Olivia. They we're before the Mayor yes
terday morning, but the complainant asked
that the warrant be dismissed which was
done, and they we're discharged. -
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I. O. O. F. .CELEBRATIoN.-Yesterday
was the fftieth anniversary Of the very
popular Order Of Odd Fellows, and it was
celebrated in due style at the Hermitage
Fair Grounds. From 10 o'clock in the
morning until the evening there was q
steady stream of visitors poured into the
grounds, and festivities Of oil kinds were
kept up during the entire day. Addresses
Of the most interesting nature were deli
vered during the !. afternoon by Judge
Crump and Colonel Evans. The following
Lodges were represented in the celebration
Nelson Encampment, Excelsior Encarnp-
ment, and Jefferson, Friendship, Powhatan,
Union, Fiizhugh, Roane, Aurora, and Schil-
lsr. The day passed off most charmingly,
and the celebration was one long to be re-
membered. :" - 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

DRAWN JURoRs.-The following is the
list of drawn jurors for the term of the
circuit court Of Richmond commencing on
Monday, Sd prozimo:
b. Il. Ellyson, D. A. Cardwell, James M.
Wise, James L. Apperson, Jesse J. Under
hill, Adam Diaoont, Robert V. Priddy, John
E. Kelley, Robert P. Davis Thomas 8.
jenkins, Il. W. Lubbock, William F. Price,
T, A. Brander, Robert English, c. Z.
Crutchfeld, F. Kahl, William II. Turpin,
Gabriel Wortham, Timothy Kerse, F. M.
Cannon, R. D. James, Wm. Plumer Gret-
ter, J. r. F. Burroughs, M. L. jacobson,
R. G. Hobson, W. j. Barker, William E..
Johnson, and W. H. Wade.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC, APRIL q, 1859.
Sun rises .........5l7 Moon rises 49,. s.29
Sun sets. ....6 43 High tide, P. NJ. 4 50
PORT OF RICHMOND, APRIL 26, 1889.

PORT OF RICHMOND, APRIL rs, 1889.
ARRIVED.
Steamer State of Maryland, Travers. Balti-
more, merchandise and passengers, Harveys
& Williams.
Steamer Albemarle, Couch, New York,
merchandise and passengers, W. Q. Durham
i Co.
Schooner Oaks Ames, Edmunds, New York,
merchandise, captain.
Schooner Rhodella Blue, -, New York,
merchandise, captain.
Schooner Only Daughter, New York, mer-
chandse, captain.
Steamer Eliza Hancox, Clifford, Norfolk,
merchandise and passengers, L. B. Tatum.
Schooner Lucy D., Higgins, Osborne's Land
ing, to load for Providence, Crowell Currie.
Schooner Mary Larkin, Norfolk, merchan-
disc, Curtis 4 Parker.
MEMORANDA.
NEW York, April 23.-Cleared, schooner
Statesman, for Richmond. Arrived, schooner
CASTOR T. Hubbard, Charles Lawrence, Q. ).
ScuiI, and Moonlight-all from Virginia.
CITY PoISr, April 24.-Arrived, bark Testas
-, Liverpool, merchandise, r +. Williams
& Co., Richmond.
FoRT Mosaog, April 20 Passed out, briss
Christian Ninth, for Rio, and Herald, for b.
hia-both from Richmond.
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LEVY Brothers large store, where they ex-
hbt large stock Of dry goods, Is place OF great
attraction. The large stock which they always
have on hand, and the icsys:em Of doing business.
induces all in want OF dry goods 10 give them =
call The goods in this establishment are always
marked down to the lowest prices. They ask but
one price, and that The lowest. Their stock at
this time is large snd varied, embracing nearly
every article required for the present and ap-
prc &C hing geasons.
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LIST OF UNMAILABLE LETTERS REIA1N-
ING IN THE RICHMOND Posi- OFFICE APRIL
27.-James P. Bland, New Kent county,
Va; Walter Moore, Washington, D. o..
Miss Ella Riyes, Albemarle county. Va.
Albert Borden: G.. F. Simpson, Richmond,
Va; w. e. Bradshaw, Fsrmyille, Va.
Mrs. Polly Dabney, Elizabeth city, Va.
r. Il. Maury, Richmond, Vs.. Miss Kate
A. Walker, Milton, N. c.; G. E. shimpson,
Richmond, Va; Al. B., box 24l, Rich
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RELIEvEp.-By special orders from head
quarters, Brevet Major George q. White,
who has been on duty in the Freedmen's
Bureau in this city for several years, has
been relieved, and will proceed ct once to
Philadelphia on waiting orders. MAJOR
White has made many friends since he has
been amongst US, who will regret to hear Of
his departure. 93
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

The CHAMBERS FORGERY CAsE.-James
Chambers, the party who is charged with
passing forged check on Meesrs. William
NJ. Sutton & Co., was before the Mayor yes
terday morning, but his case was continued
until next Monday without examining any
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

HoRsE-TH1EvEs ABoUT.-The stable OF
Mr.. A. G. Franklin, on First between Canal
and Byrd streets, was broken into Sunday
morning between the hours of IL and !
o'clock. The breaking of the door awakened
Mr.. Franklin, who hurried to the stable,
reaching there just in time to save his i've
horses. The burglars hearing him coming,
made their escape. They had one OF the
horses saddled and the other haltered pre-
paratory to be taken off,
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FROM TURNER We have Harper's Mago-
zine for May. Christopher Columbus,
Glass Blowing for. Little Folks, and The
Sacred City Of the Hinders, are the sub
jects Of illustration in this No., and render
it Of more than ordinary interest.
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BROKE HIS ARM.-0n yesterday as Poi
tiaux r., brother of Mr.. ]. B. Preston, was
riding veloeipede, he fell with such force
as to break his arm. DR.. Knox was called
in, and found that the injuries extended
only to the frscturing Of one of the bones
of the left forearm. He rendered the ne
cessary surgical aid. The sufferer was do
ing well when we last heard from him.
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TIE RrcHISGs TROUPE opened last eve
ming with Traviata, and we're greeted with
enthusiasm by the Richmond people, among
whom they are SO popular. The opera, Of
course, passed off admirably, and it is USE
less for us to enter into details. Tonight,
Crown Diamonds, one Of the best things Of
the seaaon.
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CONDITION OF GOVERNOR W1sE.-The
many friends of this distinguished gentle
man will be pleased to hear that ne is daily
improving, and great hopes are now enter
tanned of his ultimate recovery.
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F1RE.-The alarm Of fire sounded yester-
day morning about IL O'Clock was oeca-
stoned by the burning of some property
five miles from the city, the heavy clouds
of smoke being visible from the Dollhouse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

s. SALE OF REAL EsTATE.--Messrs. Rich
ardson g. Newbsrn sold, o few days since,
fourteen acres Of land and improvements
thereon, half mile above the city, for FIVE
thousand dollars. Purchaser, General ].
III. Gleason. s5saka
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

EVILS OF IMPURE STARCH.-No amount CT
skill and care can prevent trouble ard POOR finish
in The use OF impure Starch, and consequent dis
satisfaction to the laundress and the wearer. Nor
does the trouble end here, for impure Starch Is
net only troublesome to use and In consequence
OF its lack lustre and golden or yellow hue annoy
ing to the wearer but It soon so discoors the IA
brio as to render frequent bleaching necessary
which, being usually effected by the use Of strong
alkalies or acids destroys the fabric before 1t has
rendered or C half its natural service.
DURYEA'S SATIN-GLosS sTARcH Is perfectly
pure and sAow-white.
A.-Money advanced ON diamonds, watches
jewelry, silyerware, clothing, &c.
II. HARRIS & Bno.,
1881 Main street (up stairs).
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AN ADJOURNED MEETING Of the Execu-,
tive Committee Of the Horticultural and
Pomologicai Society win be held ct the,
Office Of Messrs. Allan 8 Johnston st s
o'clock this afternoon. aeEETEE y
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LEspEpEzA sgRIATA.-0n Saturday we
were shown sample Of this clover which
was grown in the yard Of Mr.. Williams,
southwest corner of Main and Third streets.
Mr.. Williams raises this clover on mis- farm
in Alabama, and knows it we'll. =
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NoTIcE.-Cinzens OF Manchester wishing to
procure medals for dogs can get them on appli-
cation to T. II. FooTE, at his office, near the mar
ket-house. Price, fifty cents each.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

W. ". TRIBBETT is receiving by every steamer
large supplies OF foreign and domestic fruits and
ccnfeciioneries. Country merchants would do
well by giving him call, next door to the Dis
patch office. TRIBDETT's premium candies are
unryal,ed,
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RgL1EvgD.-We learn with regret that
Colonel Chalfn has been relieved from duty
hsre and ordered to Missouri. We trust
this may not be 80.
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srRAwBERRIEs-THE FIRsr.-The high
priest OF restaurateurs tzetelie) ae4er fails
to receive the first fruits. h BE had straw
berries on Ssturdsy-fresh, ripe, and def- |
cious, ,ss.a,tst IgeEgss . lis III s.3Ii
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GROCERIES, &c.

GAIT, SALT, SALT. .---.
DIRECT IMPORTATION.
200 sacks MARSHALL'S FACTORY-FILLED
SALT,
in double bleached sacks Just received direct from
Liverpool, and now di.chargiDgeX bark "Ve;ta."
al Ciy Point.
For sale at City Point or Richmond, at lowest
market rates, by
ap q ROBERT Z. WILLIAMS & CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-27

J The RICHMOND SOCIETY OF Music will
rehearae Rossini's ''Stsbat Mater" this
evening at St. Paui's church at the usual
hour.
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THE PRIZE RING EN RECIEM0ND
A DESPERATE FIGHT NEAR THE CITY.
EIGETY-SIX ROUNDS.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGHT, &c.

1t was with feeling Of dread that on
yesterday morning quite early We wended
our way by moonlight towards the York
River depot. We we're going to our first
prize fight. We had read before Of the
affairs Of a like kind which had disgraced
the soil Of Virginia, and though knowing
Of the opposition of our people to such
brute like exhibitions, ne we're sure they
would read with interest whatever account
might be written of it. Therefore, es du-
tiful newspaper men, we went where every
human instinct would have warned US not
to 20, and witnessed O sight which, though
abhorrert ct frat, We must confess rather
gained upon US as it progressed. The in
fectious excitement Of the occasion made US
30 philosophical as to look with something
of enjoyment upon two human beings, en-
dowed with mind and will, pounding away
at each other fercely, and with admirable
courage, for the sake Of a stated sum and
the tname O. the thing" We concluded
ere we had witnessed long that if they could
stand the punching We could stand the
looking. ..-... .-.-.
la1 clohi
was of course arranged several weeks since,
though the combatants had not been in
training over ten days. 1t was talked
about very quietly, and on yesterday morn
ing, when it took place, We doubt if one
tenth Of the people of Richmond knew that
such an affair was coming off so near them
WHAT PRIZE FIGHT Is AND ROW ARRANGED
Before going further it would be well tc
tell what a prize fight is for the benefit oi
the majority of our readers. It is gene
rally we'll known that when two people &C
in the ring to pound each others faces
they do not do 80 for nothing. Money and
fame are the objects. The mode Of con
Quoting them, however, is comparatively
unknown. After the challenge has beer
passed and accepted the parties are put ir
training, which means exercise much, eat
little of the toughest kind. Diet: McAd
amized stew, saT-dust pudding, and colo
water. The time for the fight arrived, the
parties repair to the field Of action. 4
twenty four feet square ring is con
structed of rope and stakes. The fight
lists are dressed with extreme care, q!
though they were babies, by their seconds
and bottle holders. The referee and time
keeper are in their places, the seconds in
dividually in their corners, and the oppo
nents step forth into the ring and shak'
hands, and there sis's most friendly pre-
luds to a most damaging pastime. Then, a
the call of time, the eombatants step fortl
and commence to fight. Atthe end OF eaol
round their seconds rush forth into th'
ring, and, picking up the respective cham
pions, carry them to their corners, and ther
administer every consolation save that {
be derived from the information that tn
fight is over. This is carried on until on
or the other party fails to come to time
Then the sponge is thrown up, and the re
feree decides as to the winner.
5a TEE FIGHT.
The fight Of which ne are now Tritin
awas between two ronghs of Richmond
whn Ehv wnv op pesfiYne had emDlOY 2 e
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CIRCUIT CouRr-Judge Morton presi-
ding.-The first term Of this court-since
Judge Morton was appointed in place OF
Judge Christian-Eas held yesterday morn
ing in the capitol. Mr.. &. n Thorn, the
ewly.appointed clerk, presented his Ger
tiicate showing that he had qualified be-
fore Judge BramhaH, which was received.
Mr.. Temple Elicit qualified as deputy.
The following grand- jurors were sworn !:
Thomas johnson (foremanl, John Hutohin-
son, Joseph G. Burton, Isaac Austin, W. L.
Harrison, q. a. Watt, Jesse Clarke, Rich
ard Gray, John Mckenzie, P. 7. Atkinson,
G. q. Palesky, Richard Cauthorn, E. G.
Pollard, F. L. Swift, Alexander Kerr, G. NJ.
Robinson, B.. Fl. Hunley, and James NJ.
Carter, who were charged by the Judge
but no presentment or indictment being
brought before them they were discharged !;
and the court adjourned until to-day at 10
O'clock. &" - ~ -
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Nature is putting on her spfiug g.rb. 1mita'e
her example by getting one OF those spring suits to
be found only at BALDwIN'S.
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OLD NEWSPAPERS Fo3 SALE ~ TIE HUN
DRED at the Dispatch Office.
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LECTURES.

.v0UNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AeS0ClA.
Il TION.-1he ne1s lseiare In tfie connc w1n
he delivered before thio Association by thH Bey,
Heary WslI a. the sroud-street d Hethodist ehafc6.
THIs kVk slRG, BEGINNING at O'Clock. nrp.
Sdmission. ssc. Members admitted upoe taeir
tickets. tpT-N
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AMUSEhYENTS.
PICHMOND THEATRE.
FIVE NIeHrs MoRE..
RICHIEGs ENaLIsH oPaRA.s y

MRS. G. RIcHINGs BERNARD Dtrecfrss.
A. Is. PENNOYER Bus ness Nenages.
s. BEhRENs go Conoaeeox.
THIS (TUGsDkYl EVENING, Aprn STA,
will be produced 4uter'e ChattntnS Sp<ra2
CROWN DIAMONDS,
with the following cast Count re Campo n4yoe.
Henry Peakes; Don Henfique, Wnham Csstse :
Don y bastian, Pierre Bernard: kebolfsCG &c
Campbell; Mugnos James Peakes |; La CataStna,
Mrs. Q. X. Bernard; Dian2. Mrs. u. Nguin.s
scene-Po.tugal. 1lme-l777. 81 AK .gssss &
was imported expires " Tor the RtehinEs I'M.
pany from Paris. bll OF. Aubes,s original Music,
assisted by Iull and cf mplete Chorus snd Grand
Orchestra OF first Musicians OF EeE York. !.
Tomorrow tWednesday) evening, eegeGs o.
James : srnotd, Bxlfe,s popular Opera BtHk~
MAN GIRL. Thursdsy-e ORMe. nidAy-
benefit Of Mrs. G.. Eichings BeInard-MA RTHA.
Beg orlce oIen daily as ]. W. Dsytes's Musical
Exchange, n aia street. cst5 '-sf e sfssgtfs.s
The grand piano used with the orchestra ia from
the celebrated mandatory Of scnomaeker q Co.
throughJ w. Davies agent for this city gfTs57 :
ap1-it j. r. Z1MMEkMAh, Treasurer.
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MAYORS CoURT-Muyor Chdhoon pre-
iding.-Charles and Martha Burress and
Jennie Wilson, charged with trespassing on
the premises Of Joseph Volaski, were re-
quired to give security in the sum Of $3.50
for their future good behavior.
Jack Williams (negro), charged with hav-
ing in his possession one cow, supposed to
be stolen, was sent on for Indictment for
felony. ae u 2" s4Jaz 80 's.@ z-lt l.=@l
Robert Smith and David Trent (negroesl /,
charged with being engaged in the robbery
OF the canal-boat. Clifton, we're called up,
and, in the absence Of witnesses, the case
was continued until the 1st Of May. -,
,Thos. Dooley, charged with being drunk
and interfering with the police, was fined
two dollars and half. .-s'. : 3:-1>.e -.
Nathaniel Warren fnegro boy} charged
with stealing one hat from NichoiasBan-
bridge, was set back for q whipping from
his father. .-T..-r.tt.Tz .-fr- ST.
Jenny Penny (negro), charged with as
.saulting and beating Essy Magruder, was
fined five dollars.
D.A. Eacho, charged with attempting to
extort money and threatening to kill E. W.
Robinson, was called up, but in the alb
sence OF witnesses the case was continued
until Wednesday. 80
Charles Williams and Dick Burnett (ne-
groes), charged with being common thieves.
a silver watch was found in the possession
of one of them. Any one having lost one
can see the above at the Office Of the chief
Of police. They were discharged. .-'
William Evans (negro), charged with fe-
loniously entering, by means Of false key,
the house Of Beverly Fowler, and stealing
ten dollars in United States currency, was
called up; but the proof being insufficient,
he was discharged.
Edward Christian (uegro) and Richard
C. Phelps, charged with fighting in the
street, we're fined two dollars and fifty cents
each.
Barney Truman, charged with being
drunk and disorderly in the street, was
fined TWO dollars and fifty cents.
Solomon and Mary Heddon, Florence
Robson, Mary Jones (uegroes), and ]. C.
Head (white), charged with keeping on i'll
governed and disorderly house, where ieWd
persons congregate for lewd purposes. All
were discharged except Mary. She wss,
required to give security in the gum of
one hundred dollars.
Charles Winston (negro), charged with
assaulting and beating Ellen Winston, was
called up, but in the absence of the com
plainant, the case was continued until to-
day.
August Schneider, charged with forging
the name of William Kemps to note fcl
twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents was
discharged.
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sUpERsrTTIoN.-Those Of our readers who
ara superstitious will do well to hear the