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Receiving stolen goods.

--John Densler, and Sarah, his wife, charged with receiving four barrels of coffee stolen from William W. Snead, knowing the same to have been stolen, were before the Mayor yesterday, and after a hearing were sent on for further examination before the Hustings Court. John was admitted to bail to answer in the sum of $1,000, and Sarah, his wife, in $500.--Matthew O'Neal, the keeper of a grocery on Shockoe Hill, was arrested and brought before the Mayor yesterday, to answer the charge of recieving $400 worth of lard, stolen from John Ahern, knowing the same to have been stolen. Owing to the absence of witnesses the examination was adjourned until to day.

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