Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-17
ON THE APPOMATTOX.
A BUsy DAY ~ THE PETERSBURG
HusTINGs COURT.
Personal Notcs-PorchRsc of Pro-
perty-Painting the Post-Onlce-An-
nunl Banguct Of an influential As
socIation-Bricf Mention.

PETERSBURG, VA, January l6.-tSpe-
eiai)-In The Hastings Court to-day
numerous indictments were returned by
The grand jury, and several criminal cases
were tried
Alexander Hawkins (white), who was
charged with the larceny OF STEER. ana
who was tried at the last term OF the
court on plea Of mot guilty" the jury
being discharged on the ground that they
could not agree on verdict to-day with
drew his plea OF mot guilty" and pleaded
guilty TO the charge. The jury, without
leaving their seats, under the acknow-
jedgement of the accused, rendered
verdict Of guilty as TO the crime
charged. and imposed penalty OF six
months Imprisonment in Jail, and a fine
of s. and costs. The latter. of course,
will never be paid, and In the mean time
Hawkins will enjoy an easy time In jail.
Joseph Clark (coiored), indicted for the
forgery Of a small amount, was found
guilty, and sentenced to two years I'M
prisonment In the penitentiary.
William Hunter (colored), indicted for
y.
for eight months, with fine of - and
costs added.
Mr.. William III. Jones, the Common
wealth's Attorney, who has been sick for
some days. was able 10 appear In court
to-day, and represent the Commonwealth
In all criminal cases
The Court, on application OF Thomas
Gaines (colored). entered an order re-
quiring w +. Clark to furnish new
bond as administrator of Robert Clark.
Mr.. John j. Cock qualified as admins
TRAITOR of the estate Of the late Mrs. Bette
i. Thomas.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Mrs. Leila Vaughan. a respected lady,
residing in the western part Of the city,
died at the residence Of her husband,
on Commerce street. this morning.
Mr. John O'ConnOr a well-known mer-
chant. has purchased the handsome va
cant lot on Washington street belonging
to the estate OF the late William T.. Hin
tin, ST. IL Is understood that the price
paid was 1850, a much less sum than was
formerly asked for IT, 1t is understood
that Mr.. OConnor Will shortly erect a
handsome residence on the lot
The contract for painting in the post
office building, as recently authorized by
the department at Washington, has been
awarded TO Messrs Il. Nugent & Brother.
After the painting is done the question
will arise as to the proper disposition of
all Of the new furniture that has been
sent 10 replace the old. 1t is feared
that the postmaster. unless his quarters
are enlarged. Will not be able TO furnish
room for his handsome new fixtures.
The annual banquet of the Petersburg
Benevolent Mechanic Association took
place tonight. and was a very delightful
affair The Mechanic Association, incor-
porated in 1896. has attained great in
1iuence In our city 1t has established a
splendid library and museum, has done an
immense educational and charitable work,
and has been the means of assistance TO
great numbers of our young people.
The action of the Chamber OF Commerce
in reference TO the discontinuance Of the
Greenesvlle court train by the
Atlantic Coast-Line Railroad Company
is opposed by the merchants OF this
city and the people generally. The com
mittee appointed TO report on the matter
will make an urgent appeal to the railroad
compapy. in Justice TO the interests OF
Petersburg to restore this train, which
has been so literally patronized in the
past There is really no known reason
why the train should have been discon-
tinued.
Bishop Randolph, Of this diocese, II
expected TO preach at 81. Paufs church,
on Sunday next. The Bishop has not yet
made known his decision in the contro-
versy about the Church OF the Good
Shepherd. in Blandford, as TO the matter
of the election of a vestry, but II is pro-
bable that he will do so when he comes
here on Sunday In the mean time tht
Church Of the Good Shepherd is closed.
The prices obtained for tobacco TINS
week have been better than for months
past for good grades. The crop on hanc
in the country is very limited. and ran
TO good grades bring fine prices.
Mr. David Il. Luther of Atlanta wh'
has been elected general secretary OF The
young Mems Christian Association, II
this city. will probably accept the place
lie Is highly recommended as younl
man Of great Christian zeal and energy