The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-26
PETERSBURG.


CASKS IN TIE BusTIYos CouRr--THE SUIT
.o,,ysT THE PETERSBURG RArLRoAD-iN-
nIc1uRNTs AGAINST THE cITY-PoLITiCL
AND OTHER MATTERS.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch'I
OCTOBER "a, 1883.
In the Hastings Court last night the case
os r.. NJ. IIite against the Petersburg Rail-
road Company-a suit FOR damages for in
inrics alleged 10 have been caused by neg
Tgence-wbich had been on trial Tor two
dsys WAS brought 10 close and given to
tbc iurv. The jury, however, after con-
sul,aiion. reported that they were unable
"a agree. and that there was no possibility
az Am agreement. They were thereupon
discharged. and the case was continued
until the next tenn. Ii Is understood that
the Jury stood seven for and five against
damages. On the first trial OF the case the
Jurors were equally divided.
Owing 10 the absence OF material wiz
ness for the defence, the most important
case on the docket of the Hastings Court
has not vet been tried-yiz., that OF Bar
nett Jones. charged with murder. IL will
probably be taken up tomorrow. Jones
expresses confidence Of acquittal, or at least
a very light sentence. II is said that new
evidence will be introduced TO justify his
set.
The grand Jury has several times during
the wear indicted the city FOR allowing the
existence OF nuisanccs, but on The abste-
meni OF the nuisanccs before the cases came
into court the prosecution was either DIS
missed OF a very light penalty imposed.
YESTERDAY another indictment was found
for allowing nuisance TO exist IN Brick
House run, in the very heart OF the city.
l.. - a. fbfc ~ tho
court, and is said to involve some interest
ing questions.
Large and enthusiastic Democratic meet
ines were held last night in Fourth and
sixth wards, which were addressed by
local speakers. A meeting is held in one
or the other wards OF the city every night
I'm the week except Sunday, and our or
ganzation is aS nearly perfect rs 1t can be
made. The spirit o. the Petersburg Demo-
Gratis was never better than it is now.
The knights Tcmplar and Masons OF
this city have already pledged among
themselves large sum for the entertain
ment OF the Grand COmmandery OF knights
Templsr OF Virginia, which will meet here
next year. They intend TO make the visit
Of the Grand Conmandery an occasion
long to be remembered for hospitality and
interest. And what they undertake they
will most assuredly carry out
The Petersburg Grays Melted nearly
81 900 bv their fair and concert, and this
sum will place them on frst-class footing.
The company is commanded 10y Captain
John ID. Ragland, and Is composed OF
young men belonging 10 our best families.
II is the only white military company in
our city. and the members have Just donned
new uniforms.
Information from Dlnwidde, Prince
George, and indeed nearly All OF the
SOuthsidc counties. is OF the most encOur-
aging character, and shows that the Demo-
Gratis are well organized and making
brave fight. There is no doubt that large
gains Will be shown IN this section.
REPORTED SALE OF VALUABLE wATER-POwER--
NEW FACTORIES TO BE ERECTED-HAND-
SOME CHURCH IMPROVEMENT 49, TWELVE
MONTHS ~ JAIL-POLJTICAL NOTES.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatchl
OCTOBER %, 1888.
Ii is understood that large interest in
the Upper AppOmattoX Canal property has
recently been sold 10 city and northern
capitaliSts with view TO improving the
propertv and building number OF large
mills and factories along its line. The pro-
4 perry comprises some OF the finest water
number Of factories in the hands OF
capitalists it will be made very valuable.
The details of the sale have not yet been
completed, and are therefore not made
public. Ii il understood, however, that
Captain William +. Hinton, the president
Of the company, will retain a large interest
IN the property.
The improvements and alterations which
have for some time past been in progress at
the Market.Street Methodist Episcopal
church have been completed, and on sun
day the edifice will he re6pened for wor-
ship. Bishop Wilson will preach both
morning and night. The church is now
one OF the handsOmest in the State.
In the Hastings Court last night George
johnson, a colored saloon-keeper Of Nor
folk. was convicted Of assault upon ROME
Smith. also resident Of Norfolk, and sem
fenced 10 twelve months imprisonment in
iail and 10 pay fine Of $40 and the costs
OF the prosecution. The assault was COM
mitted during IN excursion to this city in
August last.
1t has been ascertained that q number of
the names signed 10 the call inviting Gov
ernor Cameron 10 speak in Petersburg
were placed there without the knowledge
or consent Of the owners. They deny
having signed the call, and say that they
intend 10 vote the Democratic ticket.
Ii i reported that an effort is TO be made
In the meeting OF the Common Council
next week to change the place OF voting in
Fourth-Ward precinct from the location
used for many years to house at the foot
Of High street on the border of Third
Ward. The object Of the removal is not
clearly understood, but a petition is being
circulated opposing the change.
ROBIN ADAIE.
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