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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-23

MAYORS CoURT-Mnyor Chdhoom pre-
stdjn1.-James and Jennie Turner megroeS).
charged with aSsaulting and beating John
Moss (negro). We're discharged.
Thomas Quarlcs (negro), charged with as
salltinc and striking With u strap the son of
Mr.. Charles Ferrand, was required to find
security in the sum Of fifty dollars that he
would behave himself and keep the peace.
John and Julia Hamilton (ncgrocs),
charged with asSaulting and beating lsa-
bcla Hill, were discharged.
Martin Morrow, charged with assaulting
and beating Francis Morrow, was dis
charged.
Marcus Brown (ncgro), charged with ,ll-
lawfully drawing pistol and threatening
to kill William Nelson, WIS discharged.
Sally Crcnshaw (negro), charged with
using insulting and abusive language to
Lewis Sampson (ncgro), was discharged.
Lewis Sampson (ncgro), charged on cross
warrant with abusing and insulting Sally
CrcnSlfw, was also discharged.
Mary Sykes and Martin AIiricnd (negrocs),
charged with using profane and indecent
language in the street, were discharged.
Alexander Richardson (ncgTo), charged
with throwing stones In the street, was fined
five dollars.
Waiter j. Clark, charged with assaultine
and beating Thomas Mallory, was fined two
dollars and Il half and discharged.
John Ticman (negro), charged with steal
ing coat and two bundles or blank cards,
the property of John ID. Hammerslcy, Esq,
was sent OH for Indictment.
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MARRYING UPON FORGED PArERs.-On
yesterday morning Mr.. and Mrs. \. Is. Will
liams lodged complaint before Mayor Cha
hoon that William Walker had married
their daughter, Eliza A. Cox, by means Of
forged papers, bearing upon them what pur-
ported to be their signatures, the genuine
ness of which had been certified to by one
Sterling Phelps.
Mrs. Williams testified that she had OBJ
jectcd to the match for Il long time because
Walker was worthless. Walker was accom-
panied to the clerks office by Phelps when
ne applied for his license. Phelps made
oath that the signature was that of Mrs.
Williams. On this forged certificate they got
a license. They then got Miss Lizzie out of
her stcpfathcr's house on Monday night
about midnight, and were married 1T .
o'clock yesterday morning by the Rev. DR..
Dickinson.
Mr. Williams was advised what course to
pursue, and left, intending to get warrant
for the arrest of the parties concerned III the
transaction for forgery.
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ARRIVED,


Steamer J. s. Green, - Philadelphia, mcr
clandse and passengers, W. L. Porter.
Steamer Eliza Iianrox, Clifford, Norfolk, mer-
chandoe and passengers, l.. II. Tatum.
schooner }. III. Lockwood, Sharrctt New YORK,
merchandise, Curtis i Parker.
Schooner Annie BorlanI, Hall, New York, iron
To Trcdegar Company, hay to Crowcli Currlc.
Schooner w. II. Travers, McCrdckcr, Alexan-
drIa, coal, y. L. Lathrop.
Schooner Mary l.. Compton, Dcpcw Albany,
merchandise, Curtis Il Parker.
Schooner Oscecla, Clcgg, Norfolk, merchandise,
to captain.
Schooner Louie T. Smith, Crie, Boston, icc, A.
G.. BaDcock
SAILED,
Steamer Isaac Bell, Bourne, New York, mer-
chandisc and passcngcrS. W. G. Durham 4 Co.
Steamer State OF Maryland Trarers, Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers, HarycysS Wiiilams.
Schooner II. A. Hunt, Peterson, Philadelphia,
merchandise, Curtis i Parker.
Schooner J. B. Clayton, CLAYTON, james river, to
finishing load for Ne. York, Curtis rarker.
Schooner Ocean Wave, Walters, Phiiadclphia
rid Cabin Point Curtis & Parker.
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JAMES VI. TAYLOR Will sell at O'Clock deslra-
bic private residence on the west side OF Ninth
street beyond Leigh.
JAMES NJ. TAYLOR will sell at y O'Clock de-
sirable building lot on Clay between Ninth and
Tenth streets.
GODDTN will sell at 5 O'Clock
three valuable building lots ut Ashland.
LEE & GODDTN will sell ut o. clock, In front of
their Office, two valuable tracts OF land-onc
near Blakey's Mil, and the other between the
forks OF Boar and Chckahominy swamps.
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JEFFERSON WARD, RALLY! : The first
grand rally of this, the strongest ward in the
city, will be held at the vegetable market on
this "wednesday evening at s 2. Nj. A
grand outpouring of the people Is expected,
and they will be amply entertained by the
most popular of our Conservative speakers.
are nos James siio Alfred ID Jones, Jon Judge Cramp,
Judge Ould, James Fl. Dooley, A. NJ. Kei-
ley, Robert Stiles, r. Fl. Christian, Colonel
Marmaduke johnson, Colonel James 4.
Branch, and DR.. Bodeker.
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THE DIVISION OF THE CITY INTO ELEc-
r1oy D1srRIcrs.-The Military Commissioner
has decided to divide the city into thirty
election precincts, eight in each of the mid
die wards Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe),
and three in each of the other wards (Clay
and MarshalD. They will be Indicated by
letters or numbers, and as soon ms the city
is divided will be announced by the Military
Commissioner
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ST. JoHS's DAY.-To-morrow being the
festival of st. John the Evangelist, some
members of the Masonic fraternity will cclc
brate it by an excursion up the canal. Do
yer Lodge will give Il barbecue to the Rich
mond brethren on the occasion, and the
excursionists are anticipating a pleasant
time.
We arc requested to state that those going
on the excursion will meet ut the packet
Office at 3 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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RALLY AT BOAR SwAuP-SrEAKISG At
WILLIAM j. CHADDIck's, BoARSwAAP, HEN
meeting of the people OF Hcnrico county at
Chaddick's store, near Boar swamp, on the
New Kent Courthouse road, on Wednesday
evening, 23d instant, at 5 O'Clock z. NJ, to
discuss the issues of the day. Addresses
will hc delivered by Colonel Marumduke
johnson, John B. Young, Esq, Colonel
james Il. Branch, Major A. r. Courtney,
\. NJ. Kelley, Esq. John Il. Crcnshaw,
james N. Dunlop, Esq, and other distin-
guishcd speakers. s..... .
Every one who knows Of person In the
county who has not registered will bring the
names to this meeting, that they may be
seen after.
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THE ST. CHARLES HoTEL.-This we'll
known place Of public entertainment will
I've opened about the 1st Of July next under
the superintendent of Captain Charley
Bigger (late of the Richmond Blues), one OF
the most popular young men in tho city.
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ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-At Il meeting of
the Jefferson Literary Association held re-
Gently the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term Of four mouths: Presi-
dent, Charles MllhiScr; Nicc-President, q.
Thaihimer; Recording Secretary, Augustus
Smith Financial Secretary, Matthew Hess
burg; Treasurer, c. Thalhimcr Librarian,
Charles Uutzlcr Library Committee, Chas.
MiIlhiser and Jacob Thalhimer.
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MILITARY PERsOHAL.-Wc regret to hear
Of the death of the youngest child of Colonel
Hartwcll, secretary of civil affairs ut head
quarters.
Colonel Woodruff, chief inspector of this
district. is on m inspection of the various
posts in the State.
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THE CUBAN EXPEDITION MAN succeeded
Yesterday afternoon in getting of seventeen
recruits per New York steamer. Whether
or not this is u bona tide Cuban expedition
we cannot positively say, though we have
decided doubts about it and we are sur
priscd that seventeen young men could be
found in our midst who could be taken i'll
by any such prcteXt as this, especially after
the late five years of glorious revolution.
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JuDGB OLcoTT's CoURT.-In this court
Yesterday the case of Charles Ham (ncgro),
indicted for stealing seventy-two dollars,
was tried. He was found guilty, and sen
fenced to three years i'll the penitcntiary.
lie is one of the most notorious young
thieves in Richmond.
George Wiley (negro), indicted for grand
larceny, was found guilty. and sentenced to
four years i'll the penitertiary.
The following cases will be tried to-day :
Commonwealth Us. Henry Wiley, Com
monwealth Us. Louis Brown, Common
wealth Us. James Childrcss, Commonwealth
Us. Dolly Lumsden, Commonwealth Us.
Peter Wolf.
Court meets at 10 O'Clock.
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
RICHMOND PosT-OFFICE JUNE %, 1862
Mrs. Jane Harris, Richmond, Va; George
w. Hobbs, Dover N. H.; D. $. Hutlard,
Baltimore, Md. DIR. Il. M. Bullock, Louisa
county. Va. John L. Umbertield, Havana,
Cuba; Miss Susan Moseley, Petersburg,
Va; Miss Eva l.. Bcnham, Hannibal, Mo. !;
Captain III. II. Robertson, Augusta, Va.
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IoRn1BLE.-A day or two ago child Of
Mr.. Macr,ldcr, who lives in the Union Hill
suburb, was attacked by an angry SOW, and
was SO badly n,anglcd 10y her teeth that the
little one had to be put under surgical treat
mont
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HOLLYWOOD AssoCIATIoN.-The annual
meeting of the Board of Managers and
members of Hollywood Memorial Associa-
tion-postponed last week on account OF
the weather-will be held on Thursday, In
church, ut or =. II.
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LEVY BROTHERS exhibit to-day Il large lot OF
genuine LLAMA LACE SIfAwLS. They are on con-
slgnmcnt and viii he offered for sale for few days
only. Among the assortment will be found some
of the richest ever offered In this city, Those In
need would do well to call early, as all that remain
over on Friday next will be returned 10 the i'm
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FRAUDULENT REGIsTRATloN.-The boards
of registration close ut O'Clock on Thurs
day evening. The list of challenged ne
groes will have to be handed in by that time.
All persons who have any information about
fraudulent negro registration ought TO pre-
sent themselves before the registering
boards and give proof, or name those that
can give proof, in order that the challenge
may be elective.
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TRIED TO GET AwAY.-A negro named
Charles Harris. having been convicted Of
felony on the day before, was brought up
before Judge Ocott yesterday to receive
his sentence of Imprisonment. The sem
tence was about to be pronounced when
the culprit broke away from the officers and
ran for dear life After Il long chase, how
ever, he was caught, and is now where he
ought to be.
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WALKER MEgTISGs.-A number of Walker
meetings were held in the city on Monday
night all Of which were highly successful.
At Deuringcr's, Messrs. Aylett, Cren-
shaw, Branch, Bodeker, Lyhrock,, Dunlop,
and others, spoke to a large crowd.
At Washington Garden there was very
spirited meeting, which was addressed by
Messrs. William NJ. Royal, John 5. Wise,
and George d. Wise.
There were also two highly successful
meetings ut Swecney's and Hungary, in
the county. At the first-mentloncd place
speeches were made by Messrs. John a.
Ilutcheson, Jacob $. Atlee, Jackson Il.
Childrey, II. \. Atkinson, Jr: and others
AT Hungary, Mcssrs. j. J. White, Kelley,
and Courtney, spoke to an enthusiastic
crowd.
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A PROTEST. AGAINST DRunxEas.-At the

a PROTEST AGAINST DRUMMERs.-At the
next meeting Of the City Council number
of wholesale grocers and liquor dealers Of
Richmond win present to that body petit
ton asking for Legislation to protect their
business from the practices Of unlicensed
northern q drummers." 1t is claimed that
these people in many instances sell large
quantity Of liquor to wholesale dealers, and
then sell a i,alf-barrel or bsrrel to retailers
and bar-room keepers at the same price,
thus playing havoc with the local trade Oh
the wholesale men here. This matter de-
Council. There are laws on the subject,
but they do not seem to be enforced.
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WALKED Our OF A WINDow.-On Monday
night aman in Il state of intoXication walked
out of window of the Exchange Hotel
biliard-room, and fell into Exchange alley,
about fifteen feet below. He was carried to
College Hospital, and it was found that he
had received Il fracture Of the left arm and
IN extrayasation of blood in the left eye. He
was also good deal bruised. At last ac-
counts he was doing well, under the skiiful
treatment Of the physicians ut the inilrmary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-23

PosrPoNEMENT.-lnc In consequence ola Con-
scrvaiye meeting, to be held this evening at
the Old Market Hall, the meeting of the
jefferson Ward Conservative Club Will be
postponed until Thursday evening, y
o'clock, ut the st. Charles Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-23

RELIGIOUS NEWSPAPERS MERGED.-lt is
announced that Rev. Messrs. \. and +. B.
Converse, editors and proprietors of the
Christian Observer (Preshyterian), pub
liShed in Richmond, have become the own
ers, by purchase, of the Free Christian
Commonwealth, OF Louisville, Ky. The ru-
NOR is that the new paper will be published
in the latter city after July next.
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NAVIGATION REsUaED.-The repairs TO
Howardsvillc aqucduct having been COM
plctcd, boats are now running through rom
Richmond to Buchanan. The first boat VIII
leave Richmond tomorrow evening.
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The LATE SHOOTING AFFAIR.-Wiliam
Mccormack (white), charged with shooting
John G. Clark (negro), near the Exchange
Hotel, few days since, was brought before
the Mayor yesterday morning for cNanlina-
ton. 1t was apparent that the shooting was
in some degree accidental, and Mccormack
was sent on for misdeIneanor instead of for
felony, a. had been charged. He was required
to find security in the sum Of $3.50 for his ap-
Dcarance.
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COAGULENE.

rOAGULINE.-Jus received another
" supply OF this valuable article. IL meets
want long felt, and by Its nse broken articles vi
china, glass, ivory, leather etc., can be made az
good is new. Being transparent, the joint IN the
fractured article is scarcely discernloie. ressts
equally heat and cold, fire and water and so great
is ts tenacity that Il has been known to resist
weight OF over 200 pounds: The Journal ~ Ap-
piled Chemistry speaks of 1t rs great tnyen.ion-
Hlinp gap In the appliances Of science. For sale
by j. nLAAh, rmarnasJu,sa, oas p,,
my 2s so BROAD street.
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Ton all public private aales Of real estate made
between tho first day Of January and the first day
sent year, but all sales between the first day of
July and the thirty-frst day OF December the
seller Days them
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CHOLERA MoRBUs, CRAMPS, &C.-The READY
SPREAD MUSTARD PLASTER sold by MEADE Il
BAKER should be In every chamber To meet The
attacks of the diseases incident to this heated term
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HATS, HATS, llATS."---A. A. ALLEN is again
receiving new supply of Straw Goods and novel
lies of every description All those In need Will do
we'll to call and examine his assortment
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NJ. ELLYsON & Co. will insert advertisements In
the principal newspapers In Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, and the northern cities. at pub
lishers rates, for cash. Apply at this office.
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THANKS TO TURNER, No. 1114 Main street,
for the July No. OF Godeys Lays Book
an excellent fashion monthly for the ladies.
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RADICAL MEETING IN MADISON WARD
TROUBLE IN THE CAMP.-The Radicals of
Madison Ward met i'll the basement Of the
old Swan Tavern on Monday night to hear
the report Of their delegates who were sent
to nominate Zinckc ct id onane genus.
A. Washhurne acted rs chairman and
called the meeting to order, and stated its
object and the nature of the special business
that was likely to come before them for
action. Some questions were asked and au-
swered about disqualified persons running
for office.
The immaculate Humphreys was the first
to open the ball. That Joseph was badly
scared was evidently apparent from the
nervous shake Of the head and the trenl-
bling qlliver of his voice. He spoke in
favor of Il new convention and Il new ticket.
and said he would have opposed the whole
thing the day the nominations were made
but that he was lmwcll and very nervous
He WAS chairman of the City Central Com
mittcc, and knew that the committee
deemed it prudent that this subject should
be referred back to the ward clubs for their
action. The proceedings of that conrcn-
ton was anti-Rcpuhlican, rs the system Of
voting by rising and standing was tlnpurlia-
mcntary, and he hoped this ward would not
submit to it.
a motion was made that the delegates be
hcardfron, but after some discussion it was
withdrawn.
Mr.. ellis offered aresoluton setting forth
the reason why the ticket should he with
drawn and new one nominated in its stead.
This resolution elected considerable debate,
but ii was evident that Humphreys, WASH
burnc, Wigand Il Co., had everything "cut
and dry" All the ottice-holdcrs in the cus-
tom-house were OH hand. Even old Var
rington, the polite and courteous janitor,
was brought up for the occasion. While
the resolution was under debate, Zinckc,
Cox, Lester, and Mansfield. were moving
through the crowd, telling them to "look
out, there was trap going to be sprung on
them" Cox was grumbling more than any
of the other delegates. He was going first
to one, then TO another, saying: What
does Humphreys want to go to the Senate
for? lie has got one fat Office now, an still
he amt satisfied, but wants another; It's
Jest the eight dollars day he wants. and
that's all. | know him well enough for that,
we've done tried him before"
After the friends Of Lindsey, Cox Il Co.
had gradually left, Mr.. Gillis called the pre-
vious question on the resolution calling q
new convention; which was put, and de-
! clared carried.
After considerable discussion about ap-
pointing new delegates to another conven-
ton to be held on the oath instant the
meeting djourned, evidently much divided.
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OLD NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE BY TIE HUN
DREp ut the Dispdtch office.
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% cia pubic
ul NJ. II not re
ofcLa
DeputC oIecor.
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CoNcERT.-The choir OF the Monumental
church will give another grand concert on
Friday evening next.
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TO TAXPAYERS.

TV EAA.EA II EMS.
NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.--I will at
~ tend ut my office daily between the hours of
O'Clock A. III. and O'Clock p. NJ, from the 18th to
the soth June inclusive for the purpose OF re-
The whole or onc-half OF the amount OF taxes
charged, dcducting from the whole amount or one
half as the ease may be, ten per centum thereon.
Hy Ortc- CITY Council. c. L. WORD,
hI-lm Collector City Taxes.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, JUNE 70, 1862.

MINIATURE ALMANAC, JUNE 20, 1859.
sun rises .......... A42 Moon sets..........7 100
Sun sets ....... 7.i3 High tide. ......... 400
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cCHOOL REPORTS.-GO TO TIE
= DESPATCH PRISTiNG-H0USE II Yhtf
WANT THEM PRINTED NEATLY AM
CuEAPLY.
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SHIPPING.

EOR NEW YORK.-The new .GsEFn
Il and elegant sidc-whccl steamship SsS4h
NIAGARA. Captain BRAKEMAN, will leave her
wharf ut Rockets on FRIDAY, June 2Sth, at
O'Clock L. NJ. Y light received until O'Clock +.
n. Fare, sl2; erage, rs. For freight or pas
sage i'm wing elegant accommod odations, apply u
WILLIAM e. DUNHAM K CO.,
te2au corner Eleventh and Main streets.
GPECIAL NOTICE TOssSe2ETuii,
y SHIPPERS.-Bost y. J.. HAL &esSsG
SEY now loading for Lynchburg and all way
ponts viii certainly leave on THURSDAY
NEXT, 2ith instant, at 2 O'Clock l.. N. The boats
OF the line will leave regularly thereafter.
l.. DILLON, Agent
James River and Kanawha Canal Company.
ONCE, Dock street between Fifteenth and Seven-
ie oJ-gt
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NOTICE TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~ The boats OF the JAMES RI ssass5.
YER AID kASAWHA CANAL. COMPANY
viii leay,. the dock as usual promptly at II Nj. on
TtTESD. .tYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS.
Freight and tolls on goods for Lynchburg and
beyoud collected on delivery or prepaid, At the
option Of the shipper. Freight received and de-
iIvered at my Office, on the Dock.
Way freight Will not be delivered Till charges arc
paid.
Boats locked and Insured.
DE- IL EDWARD DILLON, Agent.
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NOR RALTIMORE.-Stc Steamer SsIJrn>
II STATE OF MARYLAND will l&Essaagssess-.
leave her wharf TUESDAY. June ed. at o clock
4. NJ Freight received mp to y O'Clock L. NJ.
Monday For freight or passage apply To
H. 2l HhRSEYS Il WILLIAMS.
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EOR BALTIMORE.-Stc tSysne
4 PETERSBURG will leave her &z28s.GsssRe..
wharf on THURSDAY June -, 1t O'Clock 4. 81.
Freight received mp to y o'clockr. 81. WEDHEs-
DAY. For freight or pisstgs, apply ~
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REGISTRATION HINTS.
who Must Register, and Where.

Recollect that the time allotted for the re-
gistration of voters is rapidly drawing to q
close. IL you have neglected the duty up to
this date, 60 and register at once.
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A Singular Case.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.

Corresrondeuce Of the Richmond Dispatch.
BOWLING GREEN. January Is, 1869.
A day or two ago information was re-
ceived By the town sergeant al Fredericks-
burg and M officer n; this place from the
authorities in New York that forgery for
the sllm of 81, 500 had been committed on
his wifc's name by Mr.. james Charlton,
formerly Of this place but now resident
Of that city. About tWenty-four hours
afterward he was arrested in Fredericks
burg and committed to jail by Sergeant
Timberlake on the order of Mayor Mallam.
On the same day Charlton's wife arrived,
and Immediately sent for Judge Coleman,
who went to the Jail and found the couple
In most loving tete-a-tete, and asked him
90 telegraph to New York to know if the
cnse would be prosecuted whereupon he
received answer that in the absence Of all
knowledge to the contrary there would DC
no prosecution. Of course Cbarleton WAS
discharged. But the strangest part of it Is
TO come. When Sergeant Undertake de-
manded the $500 reward which he says WAS
offered by the authorities in New York
by the order of Mrs. Charlton, she and
her husband both refused to comply, she
alleging that she knew nothing of the mat
ter, and he, Of course, ditto. Sergeant
Timberlake Immediately instituted suit
ut law against Mrs. Charlton, but finding
that the suit could not stand, withdrew it,
and substituted therefor suit in chancery.
MIR. and Mrs. Charleton were required to
give bail to answer the plea of Sergeant
Timherlake, which they did, and immc-
diately left for New York. They seemed
to have plenty of money, and paid their
way literally. This suit will involve tho
decision Of several points in law heretofore
unnoticed.