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Domestic News
September 17, 1861
Daily Richmond Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The September term of Hustings Court, with Judge Lyons presiding, commenced yesterday. The Grand Jury indicted Charles Murphy for murdering Albert, a slave; Benj Read and Philip Gallagher for stabbing with intent to kill; and Fountain Rowe for larceny of $40.
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Hustings Court—Judge Lyons presiding.—The September term of this tribunal commenced yesterday. The Grand Jury was duly empaneled, and after being in session some time, found true bills against
Charles Murphy, for the murder of Albert, slave of Mrs Spindle, of Spottsylvania county, on the 2d of Sept.
Benj Read, for stabbing, with intent to kill, Wm. T. Somerville, on the 18th June.
Philip Gallagher, for stabbing, with intent to kill, Jas. Ford, on the 11th of August.
Fountain Rowe, for the larceny of $40, the property of Anton Silva, on the 15th June.
The Grand Jury was then discharged, and the Court adjourned until this morning.
Charles Murphy, for the murder of Albert, slave of Mrs Spindle, of Spottsylvania county, on the 2d of Sept.
Benj Read, for stabbing, with intent to kill, Wm. T. Somerville, on the 18th June.
Philip Gallagher, for stabbing, with intent to kill, Jas. Ford, on the 11th of August.
Fountain Rowe, for the larceny of $40, the property of Anton Silva, on the 15th June.
The Grand Jury was then discharged, and the Court adjourned until this morning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Hustings Court
Grand Jury
Indictments
Murder
Stabbing
Larceny
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Lyons
Charles Murphy
Albert
Mrs Spindle
Benj Read
Wm. T. Somerville
Philip Gallagher
Jas. Ford
Fountain Rowe
Anton Silva
Domestic News Details
Event Date
September Term, Commenced Yesterday
Key Persons
Judge Lyons
Charles Murphy
Albert
Mrs Spindle
Benj Read
Wm. T. Somerville
Philip Gallagher
Jas. Ford
Fountain Rowe
Anton Silva
Outcome
grand jury found true bills (indictments) against the accused; court adjourned until this morning
Event Details
The Grand Jury was empaneled and found true bills against Charles Murphy for murder on Sept 2, Benj Read for stabbing on June 18, Philip Gallagher for stabbing on Aug 11, and Fountain Rowe for larceny on June 15. The jury was then discharged.