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Hustings Court, Monday, May 25th, Judge Wm. H. Lyons, presiding.
--The Grand Jury of this Court reassembled to-day, to take cognizance of the cases not heretofore acted on, John Parcell, Esq., acting as foreman.
After examining a number of witnesses, the following parties were indicted: James Williams, stealing a pair of blankets and a coat from Aun Turney, and a number of articles of wearing apparel from Thomas Kelley, on the 15th of January; Mary Conners, receiving on the 7th of March a lot of goods stolen from Chiles & Chenery; Caroline Isaacs, receiving on the 27th of February a large quantity of dry goods stolen from the same firm; Ann Murphy, stealing on the 16th of March $30 in C. S. notes of John White; Thomas Samanni, (a free white person, in conjunction with others,) on the 2d of April, feloniously destroying the property of Minna Schweitzer; Thomas Samanni, robbing Schweitzer's store of $200 in dry goods on the 2d day of April; Sarah Clampion, for stealing, on the 2
Ten dollars reward
--For the arrest of a negro boy named Ben and his delivery to me at the Herald office, on 10th street. He is about 13 years old, not very well grown with full eyes and speaks quick, walks a little parrot toed.
He was hired to Mr. Pleasants, on Church Hill, near, Hospital, and is supposed to be in that neighborhood, probably employed by some one in bringing slope from the hospital. I N Williams. my 27--3t*
The Daily Dispatch: June 5, 1863., [Electronic resource], The duration of the war. (search)
Hustings Court.
--In the absence of Judge Lyons, Judge Meredith presided in this Court yesterday.
Most of the morning was consumed in the trial of James Williams, a British subject, who was charged with stealing a trunk of clothing from Mrs. Tierney, on the 15th of January last.
Williams was a boarder with Mrs. T., and, taking a fancy to some of the articles of wearing apparel on the premises, packed up a trunk full, and left before daylight.
Two or three weeks after the occurrence he wlast.
Williams was a boarder with Mrs. T., and, taking a fancy to some of the articles of wearing apparel on the premises, packed up a trunk full, and left before daylight.
Two or three weeks after the occurrence he was found in this city, arrested, and put in prison.
When arraigned he plead not guilty; but the jury took a different view of the matter, after hearing the evidence, and ascertained his punishment at three years in the penitentiary.
The Judge immediately after passed sentence.
Pickpocket caught.
--Yesterday, at the auction sale of Messrs. Tardy & Williams, a pickpocket, who gave his name as George W. Farrel, was caught in the very act of picking the pocket of Mr. James C. Hunt, of a pocket book containing $200 in Confederate and other notes.
Mr. Hunt, it seems, had his attention attracted to the sale, when the accused took a stand by his side, and folding his arms, gently lifted Mr. His book from a side pocket.
Fortunately for the public, Mr. Thos Clemmitt had his eye on the thief, and seeing the robbery immediately seized the thief, recovered the book and contents, and with the of Mr. Hunt and Mr. Stagg, conveyed him to the lock-up for examination before the Mayor.
The Daily Dispatch: February 8, 1864., [Electronic resource], Attempted Burglary. (search)
Attempted Burglary.
--On Saturday night last an attempt was made to force an entrance into the store of Mr. James Williams, on Main, near 17th street. The burglars entered through the alley, on 17th street, leading to the rear of Mr. W.'s store, and their first attempt was made to force the bars running across the window; but finding the fastenings too secure for easy access, their attentions were then turned to the back door.
After working here unsuccessfully with their prizing chisels for a few minutes, the attention of the proprietor of "Uncle Tom's Saloon," next door, was drawn to their proceedings, who immediately threw up his window and levelled his musket; but, owing to the extreme darkness of the night, the fellows made their escape before the load could be discharged at them.
This is the third attempt which has recently been made to break into Mr. W's store.
Recorder's Court.
--In the absence of the Mayor yesterday morning, Recorder James K. Caskie disposed of the cases which came up for consideration:
Demetrius Carrington, a free negro, arrested on Thursday night with four bottles of whiskey, one shirt, one coat, and one bag, supposed to have been stolen, was, after a hearing of the evidence, ordered to receive thirty-nine lashes.
James Williams, a Yankee deserter, was remanded for indictment by the Grand Jury of the Hustings Court, on the charge of stealing one pistol, worth $75, and one hat, valued at $75, from Wm. W. Johnston.
James, slave of Henry Smith, charged with stealing one axe, two aprons, and two pairs of stockings from Lucy T. Torrm, was ordered to receive twenty-five lashes, well laid on.
The charge against Wilson, slave of Caroline Carter, of stealing a quantity of sugar and other articles from James Lyons, was, in consequence of its originally having been before the Mayor, put off till this mornin
Mayor's Court.
--James Doyle, white, charged with stealing a trunk and contents from Samuel H. Hunt, was, after a short examination of witnesses, discharged.
The charges preferred against Charles Isaacs and Richard Barry, of robbing and garroting Augustus Haxall, will be examined into on Saturday next.
James Williams, a paroled Yankee, charged with stealing one pistol and a hat from Wm. W. Johnson, was sent on to the Hustings Court for examination.
The case of Henry Temple, a mulatto, charged with stabbing an unknown person some time since, was again postponed till this morning.
George B. Wright, charged with stealing $400 in Confederate money from the store of Andrew Lockwood, on Saturday last, was, after a hearing of the evidence, discharged.
The charge against William Dwyer, of being a suspicious character and trespassing upon the premises of Samuel Winfree, was disposed of by the Mayor's ordering him to be taken to the Provost for enrollment in the se
The Daily Dispatch: March 17, 1864., [Electronic resource], Hustings Court of Justices, yesterday. (search)
Hustings Court of Justices, yesterday.
--James Williams, charged with stealing a pistol and hat from William W. Johnson; John Barnes and Richard McGregory, charged with stealing one hogshead of tobacco from David C. Mayo; James Kennedy and Thomas Smith, charged with stealing two barrels of flour and two barrels of meal from Fred. Schaffer; John A. Clushman, alias H. L. Burton, charged with stealing a sum of money and a check from Patrick Doran; and Patrick McGoven, charged with receiving stolen bacon, were examined and sent on for trial before Judge Lyons.
James Butler, a free negro, charged with stealing clothing and other articles from John W. Dorsey, was found guilty and sentenced to be sold into absolute slavery, and the Sergeant was ordered to make sale of the said James Butler according to law.
Diana Campbell, a free negress, charged with stealing $2,500, a gold watch, and a pair of shoes from Wm. A. Wright, was found guilty and sentenced to receive twenty lashes.
Judge Laons's Court.
--This Court met yesterday at 10½ o'clock A. M. The grand jury brought in true bills against the following parties: Dominick Baccegalluppo, Thomas Collier, Lee Whitehurst, John Ford, Michael Handley, Granville Montelle, Ellis McLain, John Segnaigo, Wm. Hardy, Rody McCauley, Meriwether Quarles, John Ryand Patrick Stack, James Rawlings, George Turner, Eliza White, and James Williams.
In the case of Miles R. Bohannon, charged with forging the name of B. Akers &Son, of Lynchburg, to a check for $500, the grand jury found not a true bill.
Bohannon was not, however, discharged, it being proposed to inquire into a discrepancy in N. W Akere's testimony before the grand jury.