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The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Reminiscences of Fort Warren. (search)
Runaway in jail. --Was committed to the jail of Henrico county on the 23d of November, 1861, as a runaway, a Negro Man, who calls himself John, and says he is the property of Mrs. Mary Scott, of Albemarle county, Va.--Said negro is about 25 years old, 5 feet 10 inches high, yellow complexion, and had on when committed a light winter suit of homespun clothes. The owner of said negro is requested to come forward prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or be will be dealt with as the law directs. Geo. D. Pleasants, S. H. C. ja 1--ts
The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Reminiscences of Fort Warren. (search)
Mayor's Court. --John Miller was called before the Mayor yesterday to answer a charge of keeping his bar-room open on Sunday; and after officer Davis had testified to the fact, Mr. Miller produced a deed and a tax bill to show that his local habitation was in the county of Henrico, and therefore not within the jurisdiction of the city ordinance for the proper regulation of dram shops. Officer Seal, however, stated that the house was within the limits of the corporation; that it was situated on 17th street, above the Central Railroad, and that the defendant had previously paid one fine for a violation of a city ordinance at that very place. The Mayol promised to examine the record and the locality, and would decide upon the merits of the case hereafter. John Kennedy, charged with selling ardent spirits without a license, was required to replenish the city treasury to the amount of five dollars. Polly Scott a free woman of color, was charged with keeping a disorderly h
The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Legislature of Virginia. (search)
tions, inquring into the expediency of legislation upon the subjects named were adopted: By Mr. Quisenbury--Of offering a bounty in money, or a medal of distinction, to all volunteers now in service, who may re-enlist for a term of two years. By Mr. Neeson--Of refunding to Charles G. Taylor the tax paid by him on a license not used, because of the conduct of the public enemy. By Mr. Gareett--Of enlarging the jurisdiction and increasing the compensation of the constables of Henrico county. By Mr. Brannon--Of reporting bill No. 81 of the last session, "authorizing the issue of registered certifices of State stock to Franklin Torrey, in lieu of two lost bonds." By Mr. Newman--Of authorizing proceedings against faithless tenants. Personal explanation. Mr. Spitler arose to a personal explanation. He said: I notice in some of the papers of this morning that a resolution, which I offered on yesterday, has been reported incorrectly, entirely perverting