From Norfolks
the gambling case — meeting of the M. E. Conference — ladies fair, &c.[special Correspondence the Dispatch.
Norfolk Nov. 19, 1861.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. A. Bourgurn, charged with stealing an ox was disposed of yesterday in the Circuit Court.
The accused will be punished by confinement in the city prison for twelve months.
In the case of the young man Moore, charged with burglary, a true bill was not found.
The issue of small notes is now under consideration by the Grand Jury.
The two individuals arrested at a gambling house on Sunday night, and charged with violation of the law in keeping such an establishment, appeared before the Mayor yesterday, and gave security for their appearance before his Honor to-day for an investigation of the case.
The Virginia Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in this city to- morrow.
The deliberations will be held in the Cumberland street Church, now in charge of Rev. Robert Michaels.
The venerable Bishop James C. Andrew will preside.
Nearly two hundred ministers are expected to be present, besides a number of lay delegates, the greater portion of whom are expected to arrive to-day on the Norfolk and Petersburg and the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroads.
Very interesting discussions are expected to take place.
The brave daughters of Princess Anne, that patriotic old county of the seacoast, are not wanting in the good work of contributing to the aid of those who are defending their homes and altars.
To-night a very attractive tableaux entertainment and concert will take place at the hospitable village of Kampsville and, on the 21st, similar performances will come off at the Court-House.
There is not a doubt that the generous people of Norfolk and Portsmouth, as well as of the counties, will attend in large numbers, and thus enable the ladies to accomplish their benevolent and praiseworthy object and assist in relieving those who are in need.
The weather here is charming.
Large numbers of the beautiful and fashionable are out enjoying the invigorating and bracing air, and in many of the retail stores the clerks are busily engaged in supplying the wants of customers at war prices for cash. 