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Terrible affray. --On the 24th ult., a desperate affray occurred in what is called "The Strip," in Newton county; Mo., in which three men, Rev. J. J. Baxter, a Mr. Morris and a Mr. Rogers, were killed. The affray grew out of a dispute about a land claim.
ordinance reducing that Brigade — and to make such regulations with regard to the pay and duties and other matters pertaining to this temporary force as they may deem expedient, and report their action to the Council." On motion of Mr. Grattan, the Council agreed to meet on Monday next, to take up the amended City Charter. The Mayor nominated the following persons as police officers, and they were unanimously re-elected: Reuben T. Seal, 1st officer; Edwin H. Chalkley, 2d; Benj. M. Morris, 3d; Wm. N. Kelly, 4th; Augustus D. Quarles, 5th; Jno. R. Blankinship, 6th; Walter T. Bibb, 7th; and Wm. B. Page, 8th. For Lieutenants of the Night Watch: Gervas S. Truehart, 1st; Lewis M. Carter, 2d; Caleb Crone, 3d. On motion, Washington Gill was re-elected City Engineer. Luther R. Reins was elected Keeper of the Powder Magazine. Robert H. Higgins was re-elected Overseer of the City Hands. Wm. J. Epps was re-elected Messenger of the Council. Messrs.
of Richmond having pretty much died away, the police authorities of the city quietly concocted a plan for another brilliant dash at the sporting men, who were supposed to be pursuing their avocation in fancied security, despite the legal proceedings in the Courts and the bitter diatribes in some of the newspapers. Accordingly, on Friday night last, about 12 o'clock, three parties of police officers and watchmen started out to carry the scheme into execution. The first, headed by officer Benjamin M. Morris, proceeded to the splendid establishment of Frank Allen, corner of 14th and Franklin streets, arrested the proprietor, and captured a lot of apparatus, including sundry faro tables and a curiously devised machine called "shove-it-up-a-spout." Mr. Allen was released on bail to appear before the Mayor on Monday. The second party, led by officer Reuben T. Seal, entered the house of Richard Copeland, on Main street, opposite the Spotswood, and took the proprietor into custody, tog
gas lamps on 8th street, on the North and South side of the Canal, lit up every night without regard to the weather or moonlight. The Council proceeded to the election of certain city officers. The following were chosen, vis: Messenger of the Council Wm. Jas. Epps; Keeper of the Powder Magazine, Luther R. Reins; Inspector of Coal Carts, &c., John Talman; City Engineer, Washington Gill; Overseer of the City Hands, Robt. H. Higgins; Day Police Officers, R. T. Seal, E. M. Chalkley, Benj. M. Morris, Wm. N. Kelley, A. D. Quarles, M. L. Adares, Walter T. Bibb. Jno. D. Perrin, Caleb Crone John W. Davis, and Washington A. Griffin; Committee on St. John's Burying Ground A. Y. Stokes. W. Holt Richardson, and Wm. Palmer. Night Watch: 1st Lieut, Lewis M. Carter; 2d Lieut, Theo. C. Baptist; 3d Lieut., Augustus R. Cousins Welghmaster of the 2d Market, J. B. Valentine. On motion of Mr. Burr, the Committee on Salt Distribution was authorised to furnish three sacks of salt from the supply
ul, and succeeded in arresting one of the dealers, named Joseph Mowbray, besides capturing three faro tables, a deal box, lot of checks, cues, &c. Mowbray was before the Mayor yesterday, and the following evidence was given by the officer (Mr. Benj. M. Morris,) who arrested him: "On Monday night last I went to the establishment in which the prisoner was found, on Main, near 14th street. Not being able to gain admittance, I had to break down the door with an axe. After gaining an entrance. I pr (pointing to another part of the room,) and took in custody this gentleman, Mr. Mowbray. There also came into my possession, in addition to three faro tables, a large number of cards, one deal box, some checks, cues, &c." At the conclusion of Mr. Morris's testimony the Mayor asked Mowbray if he had any questions to ask the witness, to which M. replied that he had not at that time; he would be very thankful if the Mayor would continue the case till some future day, so that he might be enabled t