The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-07-24

POLICEMAN DIsM1sSED-P0LITICAL-
5fscHALLENGg--REAL estate SALE, ETC.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispateh.l
!. PErERsBuRa, July s3, 1875
Mayor Wood deprived policeman john
Catney Of bis badge, Of office this morning
at the suggestion of q coiored woman named
Harriet Epps, who charged him with enter
ing her bedroom at O'clock, on last Mon
day morning, aud perpetratipg improper
liberties upon her person. Catney alleged
that his presence in her chamber was alto
gether accidental. having been drawn
fhither by the laudable design Of capturing
thieves whom be had good reason meditated
"a. descent upon g Deighboring pear tree.
The tale, however, did not prove plausible
resnugh to save him from decapitation.
The various ward Republican Clubs held
meetings last night for the election Of dele.
gates to a general city convention, who in
turn will elect delegates to represent the en-
tire city in the Lynchburg Convention. The
elections last night showed 8 decided reyo.
luton in sentiment, and some Of the ward
politicians who had heretofore guided the
party's policy were entirely ignored. The
Hon. Charles 81. Porter was elected an alter
nate from the Second ward, and 1t is not
improbable that the g 'irTepressible will so
contriye as to have potent, voice In the de-
liberations of. the convention. gz4 ,.5
4 The funeral of the late A. r. Orr, who
died in Tarboro', N. c., on lust Monday,
took place from st. PauPs church yesterda
and was very largely attended. The Peters.
burg Grays and johnson Association, OF
which organizations the deceased was
member, accompanied the remains to the
place OF interment. . ,r.,
The splendid residence Of Colonel vii.
liam r. Johnson, situated on Washington
street, was sold to-day for 81, ,750. Colonel
Johnson's household furniture was also dis
posed Of, that gentleman having 70 torego
housekeeping. f.
In the Hastings Court to-day the suit of
Charles Cuthbert Us. Bishop & Branch, for
the recovery of $500, came up, and was de-
| ttermined In favor Of the defendants.
/ Speaking OF Mr. Cuthbert, reminds me CT
q very narrow escape from serious Injury
which that gentleman made today by Deing
| thrown over the head Of his horse on Syca-
more street. He fell heavily upon the paved
street, but fortunately escapedWi very lit-
| tie injury. /; glsei :,
TIE remains Of the infant child Of Mr.. N.
| T. Pa'teson arrived in this city from Inc
Blue Ridge Springs to day.
1 ADOuJ YOU nave Getu SuOsCiIUCu loWmho
i purchasing a flag for the Petersburg Grays.
This subscription is made principally by the
ladies of the city. ,.t..
The wotran supposed to he crazy. who
was found by the police wandering upon
! the street in o fIiendless and shelteriess con-
ldni,n, and who was carried to the city jail,
where, she has since remained, was called for
by her brother to-day, and taken hence:
She gave her name as Carrie Hendricks, and
late revelations prove that she has not been
such woman as Caesar would like to have
had for spouse.
A challenge has been rendered Captain W.
S. McCance, the owner Of Lady Oakland, 6y
CAPTAIN e. Gill to trot three-mile heats for
stake of $3.50 or $780, He will enter gray
! horse Joe against the marc. The PROPOSE
tion has excited no little interest, inasmuch
as Lady Oakland has heretofore, when not
ljockeyed, been regarded as the queen Of the
, Pt tersburg turf. RoBls ADAiB.