Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-02
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,cMrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
PETERSBURG, VA, June l, 1885.
A Young man named Thomas III.
Harvey, aged about twenty-five years,
was arrested in this city on Saturday
night ON charge preferred against him
in Manchester Of forgery. 1t is alleged
that while in Manchester several weeks
ago he passed or had cashed two checks
Of els each, purpoIting to have been
signed by Walker & Co., OF Whining
ton, Del, which were afterwards found
to be worthless. -.
The prisoner, whose real name is said
to be Brighton, came here two or three
weeks ago with his wife, and has been
endeayoring to get employment. He
saws be is from Brooklyn, n. Y. He
saws he signed the checks, but that the
name signed is fictitious; that he was
induced to do so to relieve his poverty.
His wife is quite sick here, and on that
account ChiefofPolice Lipscomb, who
came over after the accused to-day, de-
termined to leave him in our Jail awhile,
that he may be near her. 1t is stated.
on his own confession. that he is wanted
in Brooklyn for a similar transaction
committed some time back, but Tor a
larger amount ESQ. Brighton has re-
concentrations with him. He is evil
IDENTIFY shrewd young man, talks well,
and wins sympathy. It's stated to-day
that the names Of Walker K Co., Of
Wilmington. signed to the checks pass
ed in Manchester are not fictitious, but
were forged.
Mr.. James W. Couch qualified as
treasurer to-day. Senator Malone is
one Of his bondsmen.
The Appomattox and Cockade City
Boat Clubs have each determined 10
enter a crew for the State regatta, which
is to take place at fredericksburg on
the Fourth Of July. The crews will go
into training at once. Both clubs have
good material, are thoroughly well
equipped, and have a fine course in the
Appomattox on which to practice.
A somewhat curious phenomenon is
noticeable as the result of the freshet
in the Appomattox. The swollen cur
rent in its course down the stream has
brought with it from the banks Of the
river above great numbers Of water,
or "bull." frogs of all sizes. They
are found in such unusual numbers as
to attract general attention, and scores
of men and boys 60 out daily with
their guns to shoot them, and many
hundreds Of the largest are killed and
placed upon the table and served at the
restaurants as delicacy.
The report in the matter Of the Viz
GINA and Carolina railroad was not pre-
sented to the Council this afternoon.
A little more time is desired, with the
hope that some information of a more
definite and satisfactory character than
that now in hand may be obtained. 1t
is reported that a meeting Of railroad
men who have a pecuniary interest in
the road will be held in Richmond the
latter part of this week, at which pro-
baby the legal representative of the
city will be present, and at which some
light may be thrown on the subject.
In Bland district, in Prince George
county, last Thursday three negroes
were elected magistrates. 1t is said the
colored people drew the line strictly.
A severe thunderstorm, accompanied
with much hail and a heavy fall of
rain, visited our city and section on
Saturday night. The hail-stoneS were
as large as birds eggs. So much rain
has fallen in the Southside recently
that the planters have been unable to
en-, ont tbo;r ,1anfc RopIN AFFAIR