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The Daily Dispatch: March 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Alexandria. (search)
slie C Craig, a young man of genteel appearance, was charged with stealing a gold watch from John A. Hicks, acting as curator of the estate of Wm. C. Murdoch. Mr. Hicks, upon whose complaint the warrMr. Hicks, upon whose complaint the warrant of arrest was obtained, testified that a few hours before the funeral of Murdoch took place he was appointed by the County Court of Henrico curator, and after procuring the proper papers authorizen Craig, who was among the number, offered to pay the undertaker the funeral expenses; but he, (Hicks,) claimed the privilege, as curator, to settle all claims against the deceased, and has since done so. After the funeral, Hicks, in the presence of Cralg and two or three other gentlemen, called by Murdoch's residence to examine his papers and take possession of his effects. On inquiring of Crested that he should wear it for his sake. The Mayor promptly discharged the accused, informing Hicks that there was no sort of testimony that a larceny was intended. Adeline, slave of Mary Fox