Named Entity Results, William Winston Jones

or the use of the army, or other public purposes. Agreed to. Mr. Garnett offered a resolution, requesting the President to inform the House whether the army regulations with reference to the monthly pay of soldiers have been complied with. Agreed to. Mr. Perkins offered a resolution, that the President be requested to furnish the House, if not incompatible with the public interest, with copies of the instructions given to the military and naval commanders at Norfolk and New Orleans in reference to the defence of those cities, and the subsequent evacuation by our troops; also, the correspondence of the Executive and heads of departments with the Governors of Virginia and Louisiana, and such reports of officials as may have any connection with the subject. Agreed to. The House then, of motion of Mr. Jones, of Tenn., went into secret session, to receive a report from the Committee of Ways and Means, and continued with closed doors until after the hour for adjournment.

Arrested for Forgery. --On Saturday last a man named Jones was arrested in this city on the charge of forging officer's pay rolls, and obtaining money thereon. He was committed to the military prison of the city, where he will, perhaps, remain until the time arrives for an impartial hearing of his case. Jones has figured rather conspicuously in this city within the past six months. He was last spring charged by Capt. Dean, a Quartermaster in the Confederate service, with robbing him of Jones has figured rather conspicuously in this city within the past six months. He was last spring charged by Capt. Dean, a Quartermaster in the Confederate service, with robbing him of some seven thousand dollars, at the Richmond House, in this city; but for want of testimony was released. Subsequently he was detected in an attempt to draw his own pay as a Lieutenant in McCulloch Rangers twice or thrice in one month. For this offence the Government authorities were lenient with him, and contented themselves with dismissing him from the service. Since that time he has led quite a fast life, indulging in the various amusements which contribute to the pastime of men of the wo

h for robbing an old negro named Martin Smith of fifty dollars. The rogues decoyed the old negro into a sequestered spot last Sunday, under pretence of having some flour to sell him, when William grabbed his money, which he had in his hand, and ran off, while Elijah held him and prevented him from making any outcry. After William had been arrested Elijah came to the old negro and returned him his fifty dollars, and tried to induce him not to prosecute the ease. Edward, slave of Mr. Wm. Winston Jones, was charged with attempting to break into the tailoring establishment of Mr. Gustavus R. Howard, and with shooting at watchman Marcellus Hicks, with intent to kill him.--The negro had several severe wounds on the top of his head, inflicted by Mr. Hicks's club on the night of the attempted burglary.--The circumstances of the case, as they came out in the evidence, may be briefly summed up. On Sunday night a week ago, about two o'clock, some watchmen discovered five negroes in the act

Hustings Court. --The case of Edward, slave of Wm. Winston Jones, charged with plotting to take the life of watchman Fabius Hicks, by shooting at him with a pistol, commenced on Wednesday, was concluded on yesterday by the Court acquitting the accused. R. L. Saunders, charged with stealing locks from the enclosures and vaults in Hollywood Cemetery, was examined and sent on to the Judge for trial. Wm. Byrd, charged with stealing a $20 gold piece from Lafayette Brooks, was examined and acquitted. In the case of Wm. Ryan, charged will shooting John Collins, a nolle prosequi was entered, it appearing to the Court that Collins had gone beyond the confines of the Confederate States.

Telegrams. --Telegraphic dispatches, which were not delivered for want of proper address, may be found at the Richmond Office, 150 Main st: Atkinson, T J Broadax, W E Brown J B. Farinholt, Capt B L Garnett, Maj J L Gibbs Dr W H Hutter, Capt F C Jones, Samuel F Lyon, Dan'l jr. Malla, Mrs O Persen, Lt E O Roads, Capt Rosenfield, E K Tucker, Judge J W Vass, Jas Wilson, Geo ap 15--1t

ack, 22 years of age, of medium being and spare, is smart and brisk in his movements, and polite, having been accustomed to waiting on officers in the army and management of horses, and is also a good hand on a farm. Kilen is 24 or 25 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but in stature, full head of hair, good set of teeth, and has been accustomed to washing and ironing, and waiting on ladies. These slaves were purchased by me from Mr. John Taliaferro, near Orange C. E, Va., where they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees some either direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them, if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lee & Sowman, or to Jos P. Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va. where the above reward will be paid by Mr. Waston, or if here by me. Wm. Winston Jones. ap 25--6t*

aves, named Jim and Ellen. Jim is nearly black, 22 years of age, of medium height and spare, is smart and brisk in his movement, and polite, having been accustomed to officers in the army and management of horses, is also a good hand on a farm. Ellen is 24 or 25 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but in stature, full head of hair, good set of teeth, and has been accustomed to washing and and waiting on ladies. These slaves were by me from Mr. John Taliaferro, near Va, where they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees some other direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them, if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lee & Bowman, or to Jos. P. Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va., where the above reward will be paid by Mr. Weston, or if here by me. Wm. Winston Jones. ap 25--6t*

ars of age, of medium height, and spare, is smart and brisk in his movements, and polite, having been accustomed to waiting on officers in the army and management of horses, and is also a good hand on a farm. Ellen is 24 or 25 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but low in stature, full head of hair, good set of teeth, and has been accustomed to washing and ironing, and waiting on ladies. These slaves were purchased by me from Mr. John Taliaferro, near Orange C. H., Va., where they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees in some other direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them, if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lee & Bowman, or to Jos. P. Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va., where this above reward will be paid by Mr. Winston, or if here by me. Wm. Winston Jones. ap 25--6t*

ack, 22 years of age, of medium height, and spare, is smart and brisk in his movements, and polite, having been accustomed to waiting on officers in the army and management of horses, and is also a good hand on a farm. Ellen is 24 or 23 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but low is stature, full head of hair, good set of teeth, and has been accustomed to washing and ironing, and waiting on ladies. These slaves were purchased me from Mr John Taliaferro, near Oranges C H. Va, where they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees in some other direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lea & Bowmen or to Jos P Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va, where the above reward will be paid by Sir Winston, or if here by me. Wm. Winston Jones. my 4--W&54w*

For hire --A Cook.--I have a first class man Cook for hire, by the month or year. I object to his going in a private house. Wm. Winston Jones, Clay st, bet 8th and 9th. my 7--3t