From the Richmond Dispatch, 4/16/1863, p. 1, c. 5

Hustings Court, April 15th. – Recorder Caskie and others presiding. – Mary Jackson, the alleged getter up of the recent riot, was examined and sent on before Judge Lyons to be tried for felony.

Thomas Samani, who participated in the same affair, was also sent on for trial before the same Court.

Benjamin Kemper, charged with breaking into the storehouse of James Knotts and stealing a lot of boots and shoes, was committed for trial before Judge Lyons.

William H. Ross, a free negro, was tried for stealing $1,000 in C. S. Treasury notes, from Jos. Stickenburg, and was acquitted.

Malvins, a slave, was ordered 25 lashes for stealing $150 from R. B. L. Tighe, her employer.

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