Named Entity Results, John A. Hicks

A Point at law. --A young man, named Leslie C. Craig, was yesterday arrested on a warrant gotten out by John A. Hicks, of this city, charging him with stealing a gold watch from W. C. Murdoch. The complainant alleges that during the illness of Murdoch, who has since died, Craig was frequently with him, and a short time before his death took possession of his watch. --Hicks having recently been appointed curator over the effects of Murdoch, made a the accused for the watch belonging to tHicks having recently been appointed curator over the effects of Murdoch, made a the accused for the watch belonging to the his to obtain possession of it procured the warrant which led to his arrest. On the other hand, Craig, the accused, avers that himself and Murdoch had always been intimate friends, that during his illness he was unremitting in his attentions, and that the watch in dispute was given him as a present by the deceased a few days before his death. He utterly repudiates the charge of theft which has been made against him, and calls for the strictest investigation of the matter, feeling cer

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

One hundred Dollars reward. --Ran away, on the 12th, my Servant Woman, Bettie. She is about thirty years old, dark complexion; about six feet high, and large in proportion. She is lurking somewhere in Richmond. I will give the above reward for her delivery to John A. Hicks. Samuel D. Hicks. oc 14--3t

One hundred dollars reward. --Ran away, on the 12th, my Servant Woman, Bettie. She is about thirty years old; dark complexion; about six feet high, and large in proportion. She is lurking somewhere in Richmond. I will give the above reward for her delivery to John A. Hicks. Samuel D. Hicks. oc 14--3t