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VIRGINIA NEWS.

r,,xrrr.xv Ioss.--A large lot Of plank, be-
,opv,nr 10 Mr.. W. II. Brockway, the undertaken
Of the carpenter's work, for the construction OF
IN. nav buildings at the White Sulphur Springs,
vs. aastroyed by ERE on Saturday last. The plank
was in kiln, seasoning. when II was discovered to
ba an Are: which resulted In total loss The da
images sustained will amount to $1,000, independ-
snt Of the delay 10 the prosecution Of the work.
COMMUNICATING Petersburg papers compiain Of
| lack Of attention TO their military, by the au
| thorities Of Richmond, on Monday. Our neigh
bors moreover, represent that no courtesy what
ever was extended to their City Couacil, who came
over by invitation TO participate In the ceremonies
| snocklSa AccIpRsr.--on the 18th inst, while the
citizens OF Barton, Va, were firing an old cannon,
Mr.. J. W. McLeyne met with shocking accident.
IL appears that the match too dry, Sc that be-
| fore Mr.. McLeyne could get out of the way the
| match ignfted and In the discharge OF the load
| from the cannon the plug was thrown against Mr.
Mcfeyne hitting him in the face, entirely put.
ting out one eye and ipjuring the other that IL
10 feared the sight will be lost
Lusus NAruRx.-The Weston, Lewis county, Va,
Herald describes very remarkable pig which it
has seen, as follows.
II had a trunk similar TO an elephant, through
which, when alive. IT breathed It's left ear was
also similar to that of the elephant. Upon
what should have been its nose, was horn SINH
lar TO that OF the rhnoceros, while the lower part
Of the face resembled that of ape Its left fore
foot had the appearance Of human hand. while
the right one had every appearance OF acamel's-
the hinder parts were those OF pig. 1t was lit.
tered in Taylor county, Va.
DrarH OF BIBLE AeEST.-Tbe Rev. James Far
| quharson, agent Of the Bible Union Society, died
near Alexandria, Va, on the 18th, after q shor,
illness.
SUDDEN DEArH-Mr. Hugh McManus, of Berke
|. ley county, Va. who engaged In making
} turnpike near Greencastle, Pa, died suddenly a,
I that place on Tuesday last.
FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE Rebecca Eddler, a free
woman Of color, was burnt to death in her house
at Petersburg, on Tuesday. The building was con
sumed.
sTaBBING.-Abraham Jenkins has been arrested
In Tazewell county for inficting stabs upon
Vim. Poston, while drunk.
FoUSD DEAD.-A free negro named Henry Par
ham found dead in Prince George county 9
few days ago, having died from intemperance and
exposure.
DEAD.-Mr. Charles 4. Walters, of the National
Hotel, died at Norfolk, on Monday morning last
aged % years aud four months.
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financial and Commercial.

Gales In New York Tuesday, Of $1,000 yirs mia C. )
ct ssz,s $4,000 Tennessees SIS. go. at seGss. and
$1,000 North Carolina SIS atsl.
The New York Journal Of Con,merce Of Tuesday
afternoon. has the foiosing relative to the money
market:
lend their money hut the borrowers whose seatures
would be acceptable do not want ii aud they see il
living idly ON their hands with but little prospect Of
employ ment at high rates for some months n, come
Loans on call are easily obtained at ga Der cent on
Government Stocks, and s@6 per cent. upon almost
any good security
Foreisn exchange In materially lower for ban ar :
siuuaturas For some weeks while prime copou,er.
G 81 bills were seliing at ssz9Ds per cost. bankers
were asking l09sterli0; this state vi things could
not last and now commercial bills ars scarce and
firm at i0sf0glt9 while bankers selling at lO96t
lGg1s, with occasional points at 1924 Paris 800
The Boston steamer viii probably take over half a
million In specie.
There great excitement in stoeNs In New
York Tuesday, after the adjournment Of the second
board the market closing stiff at tho folio wing adj
vanced rstes:New York Central ss14; Reading "a
Erie s7Is Michigan Southern BIZ; Hudson River
3Ols; Harlem 1874. and Panama LOG.
Northern Markets.
NEW YORK, Feb "a Flour quiet and unch an ced. -
Wheat firm but sales uuimportaut and quotations
nominal. Corn tirm-white 6TG0s9 cents yellow IA
Gt6s cents. Stocks active sni generally higher
BALTIMORE, Feb "a --Flour steady at $3.50 Wheat
firmer: red $l.r3(LiAj. white 81 IG90I20. Corr
quiet mixed 54Ql36 cents, white s7t15S conts al
low 56e57 cents Clover Seed s19e525
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CoyGREssIoNAL pROcEEDINGs.

CDNdkESSf0NAL PhUCEEDfNdS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. A.-Senote.--Mr. Wilson In
troduced a resolution having 10 view an increase
Of the police fpree of Washington.
The bill for the admission Of Kansas under the
Lecompton Constitution, reported by the Senate
COMMITTEES on Territories was made the order OF
the day for Monday next.
The resolutions Of the Legislature Of Tennessee,
censuring Mr. Bell Of that State, for his vote upon
the Kansas Nebraska bill, were further discussed
by Messrs. johnson aud Bell.
The Senate then went into executive session.
Hoases--The bill granting pensions to soldiers Of
the war of 1872 etc, was debated, and postponed
until Thursday, the 81 OF March.
The Committee on Public Accounts reported q
bill fixing the compensation Of officers of the
House, which was referred, with minority report
on the SUBJECT, to the committee on ways and
means.
The bill for the relief sick and disabled seamen
was likewise referred
The House then went into committee OF the
whole On the Indian Appropriation bill. Nothing
of Importance tTanspired.
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AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE
IA MEASURER OF GRAIN

Sci BE it ordained Ly the Council Of the City O
.RichBtOad, That every persen VINO snail Dring tt
t1es or any other article hereinafter mentioned. tt
be sold by solid measure, (f over 10 bushels) may
apply to the Measurer Of nsn g VEIN 51 t SAME
rance to be sold by solid measure. except Irish Pc
tatoes WHEN Sid by the barrel if Ell her the see
or buyer require the article sold to be weighed under
the observation-disclosures of said Measurer, and the other
| contracting party refuse TO have the same sc
weighed. the Iarty so refusing shall pay fire O.
| Twenty Dollars.
SIC. B. When required by either the seller or the
buyer of any article mentioned in this ordinance
the said Measurer shall weigh such article and ascer
tain the number of bushels according TO the stand
ard herein named; and his certificate shall be bind
ing both parties as to the humber OF hushels-tc
wit Wheat 60 lbs Corn IS lbs, Rye Sc lbs. Oats 81
lbs Meal so lbs Peas j6 lbs Beans 90 lbs, Potatoes 81
lbs Clover Seed so lbs. Timothy Seed ~ lbs. Bran
IS lbs Shorts % lbs Brown Stuff 81 lbs. Shp-Stuf
20 lbs Coal 70 lbs If either seller or buyer Of any
such article refuse to be governed by this ordinance
he or they shall pay fine OF Twenty Dollars II
used by him, at least once week and ofteAer if re
Quired
SEC. A. The said Measurer may appoint one more
deputies. who (when approved by the Councill may
after taking oath fa htully to discharge the du
ties of his ofic2 discharge any duties Of his princi
pal but the principal shall be liable therefor, and
any such deputy may at any time be removed from
office by the principal or by the Council.
SEC s. The said Measurer shall receive for his ser
vice for any guam ity not exceeding 200 bushels
cent per bushe and fer any quantity exceeding 20t
bushels L cent per bushel in both cases the buyer
and seeT The Ia ID wit
on the LIST day of January LIST day Ct April LIST day
of July and the LIST day Of October, in each year
| turn to the Chamberlain an account of the number
of bushels of each article weighed, and the amount
received by him, verified by oath. He shall also
cause TO be published at his cost lin newspaper O
this city, statement of the number of bushels o
each article mentioned in said report. II he fail fo
ten days to return such account and make such pub
catiop he sh al paw fine of Ten Dollars and eacf
| subsequent day shall be distinct offence.
Copy-Teste:
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SCENE IN CoNGREss-In the u s. House of Re.
personalities, Tuesday, Mr.. Burroughs BLACK Re-
publfcan) made a speech on Kansas, and proceed
ed to denounce Messrs. Pierce and Buchanan for
their course on the Kansas question.
Mr.. Smith, OF Virginia, called him to order. II
was disgraceful for gentlemen to denounce on this
floor coordinate branch of the Government
Cries of Nj NoD
Dir. Burroughs would be happy if he could say
in his heart that he honored James Buchanan, bu,
he must be allowed to speak his candid opinion.
He was proceeding when MIR. Smith again in.
terrupted him. Much confusion ensued, during
which his hour closed.
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EARTHQUAKE IN OHIo.-A number of persons in
this city, the 10Th inst. heard an unusual ex-
plosioD, and at the same time observed the vibra-
tion Of the atmosphere-the shaking of houses
and the rafting of windows, &c.--While many
others regarded the observations as imaginary
aud a vague hallucination. The Wellsville Pat
riot, published at the town of Wellsville, on the
Ohio river twenty-five milesknorth of this city, in
its issue of Monday explains. The editor says
This vicinity was visited on Friday last, about 5
o'clock p. NJ, with duh, heavy reverberating
sound, like that of distant blasting rock; and so
far as We can learn the same report was heard
within an area Of from fifteen to twenty miles
Preceding the conclusions, which was so violent
as to shake the glass in many of our houses, and
even the queensware in some of our stores, NJ
teor of considerable magnitude and brlliancy was
seen to pass over Wellsville, and seemed to be
lest In the distance of the Virginia hills."-Se,+
beuyifIs jour
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SEPoY ATRoCITIES.-It turns out that thl horrid
tales which were published in the En- 8ASS1ur-
mails of mutstions aud nameless out S,$aSsa-
mitted on English men and women, IN A~sres
of India grossly exaggerated. tG83& host
cases wholly untrue 1t has been asc. ~4 that
no mutiated subjects have come dow HA.'sn-
ges, or found their way to England. lie sites-
bury, who gave currency to the ststenrrz - Il
public meeting, intimated that the highest iDfy in
India meaning of course, the wife of the Govern
orGeneral-bad spoken of the mutilations in her
letters His lordshiphas been applied to for addi-
tional information, and the result shows that
Lord Shaftesbury made the assertion on mere
heresay evidence.-N. T. San.
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The CHARGES OF CORRUPTION dispatch from
Washington says that the committee appointed to
investigate the alleged charges of corruption, in
connection with the passage of the tariff act, have
others Mr.. WOlcott still remains in jail firm in
his determination not to comply with the demands
of the committee. Many distinguished friends con-
tinue to visit him.
The sergeantatarms of the House has been no
tilted that Mr.. Williamson, who was forcibly
brought to Washington from New York, wit
ness, has entered suit against him in conse-
uQeDce.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Port Of Richmond, Feb. 24-High Water o'eloo'
ARRIVED,

Port Of Richmond, Feb. 24-High Water oelooF
ARRIVED,
Sloop Sarah, Williams, Gloucester. wheat. -,
Schr Orianna, Person New York, mdse. ID q J"
Currie.
Schr A vanclief vanclief, New York, at Warwick,
loose lime.
Schr Emma Shorter, Warwick river, wheat and
lumber. Selden Il Miller.
schr Andrew Armstrong. Cannon. Chickahominy
river, wheat.
Steamer Virginia. Kelley. Philadelphia, mdse and
passengers, II futile.
steamer Echo Petersburg, sugar and molasses. c
Schr L Tilley, wellingale Halifax, flour, Haxall
Co. "
NEW York, Feb 23-Arrived: schr Wythe, futile.
Richmond Va, six days. flour &c, to II Pierson a
Co Had heavy weather on the passage. The above
is the vessel that was reported as being ashore on
Romer Shoals. She got of this morning and
toWed to the city.
BY TELEGRAPH.
NORFOLK Feb "a Ship Bay State; of and for Bos-
ton from New Orleans, with cotton. has put in here
for repairs having lost spars, &c.
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DIgD.-Of the persons injured by the recent
gas explosion at a church in Cincinnati one Mrs.
Margaret Hook, died on Friday night, about four
most excruciating agony from the time Of the &C.
cident until her death Her little son William is
still in very precarious condition, but may
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Ma At the earnest solicitation Of the
Ladies Of the Mount Vernon Association. the Hon.
Ed EvyRErr has kindly consented to repeat bis ors-
ton Of "Washiugton" onsFRIDAY evening. az 71a
O'Clock, At the African church.
All persons who purchased tickets for his Grafton
at the Theatre. Tuesday, and were unable 10 pro
cure seats, will be admitted, on presenting their
tickets free OF charge.
H9-price Of admission--&1. fe 2-N
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In pursuance Of a correspondence between the
Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House
Of Delegates and Col. Francis II. Smith, the Cadets
Of tho Virginia Military Institute will be presented
to the Senate and House of Delegates, on Friday
morning, at 10 o'clock. Governor Wise will be
present BY invitation the OCCASION and the mil.
itary companies generally are respectfully invited
to attend.
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The Blues and Greys,

In our account of the military procession Of the
cd. we were led into an error In stating the
strength Of the Blues on this occasion at 20and the
Greys at AZ men. We learn from an official source
that the Blues numbered thirty-eight and the
Greys nfty-two 1t gives us pleasure to make this
correction, and to repeat tribute to the eff
cheney and admirable appearance of both these fine
companies.
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CORPORATION Dinner.

In the hurried sketch ofthe entertainment given
at the City Hall we omitted to mention that Alex.
andria and Fairfax was represented by Senator
THOMAS, Of Fairfax. who, In reply to q sentiment,
made q very handsome speech He referred hap.
PLY to the ilustrious "reminiscences of his county,
especially those with reference to WASHINGTON -
He said that Mount Vernon belonged to Fairfax,
and that she would surrender 1t to none but vir-
Rinia herself
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OUTRAGE UPON yR. KALLOCH.-Rey. Mr.. Kalloch
lectured at Bangor, Me-, last Thursday evening
and was subjected to indignities Some rowdy
turned off the gas, and then somebody else threw
some "apcient" eggs upon the platform. Fortu
nately the darkness frustrated the aim of the egg
protector, and another gentleman was hit instead
of Mr.. Kaloch.
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The Armory Bill.


This blu has not been brought to the notice OF
the public a. Il deserves. It proposes simply as
follows:-Young yirginians from 1e to Is years,
without sny means of education, will discharge
the duties Of Public Guard, and In return will re.
oeivs . practical education, board and clothing.
For which object no appropriation In addition TO
the present appropriation of the Guard Is asked of
the Legislature.
Everything 10 ready. The officers Of the Armo.
~ wish to unite their exertions in this scheme of
education. Capt DnixocK, Of distinguished grad
uation at West Point. whose management of men
has been most highly approved Of, whose scentif
10 and practical skill is shown in various works
which he has accomplished or suggested unites the
qualifications Of superior superintendent of such
q school. Each representative can think of some
young man in his county unable to pay anything.
who would be glad to get an education and his
support at the Armosy by simply dischsrging the
duties Of the Guard.
The bill 10 entirely stripped of objections There
is rivalry with the Lexington Institute, as the
bill asks for but one class Of scholars-those una
bic to pay anything, which class cannot get ad.
mission at the institute for the State cadet there
has TO pay . certain sum yearly. This bill has
passed the Senate, but has been indefinitely post
poaeA 10 the House, but the above being truly
easrything in the bill or the intentions of its ad
vocatss, 1t ID greatly to be hoped and may be ex-
pectsd that those who worked against the bill on
account of the Institute, and those who voted
without fully understanding its objects aud limits,
viii reconsider it, and no longer oppose scheme
which recommends itself to every good man, as
educating the poor of the State without cent ad
ditional appropriation, or interfering with any en-
tsrprise.
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ha- We notice to-day Messrs. Z. b. COOK 4 Co.'S
advertisement OF collection of OIL PAINTINGS which
they will sell at auction at DIR. Sempe's old store.
We advise all to attend who desire to purchase Pic
lures and patronize the fine arts. The collection is
unusually fine one, and contains many fue works
of art. 1t
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MEETING or THE VETERANS OF 1912

BosroY, Mass, Tuesday. Feb. S.-The annua
meeting Of the Association of New England Vet
Grams of the War of 1872 was held yesterday at thu
State House. series of resolutions expressive
the claim which they have upon the country, anc
petition to Congress that they be placed upor
the same footing with the soldiers OF the Revolu
ton. were adopted.
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ESF TRUSTEES SALE OF G.

Eg TRUSTEES SALE OF CANAL Boat,
STREET. WAGON, MILL OFFAL, OFFICE FURNITURE. DC
AT il requested to the sale Of the
Canal Boat John p. Barkett. street Wagon, Will
0ffal Nails Flour Bags Office Furniture. &c ,TH Is
DAY, at II o'clock NJ. at the stone building the
north side Of the basin. By order of the trustee
THOMAS W. KEESEE,
fe 25 Auctioneer
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A Cruel HusBasD.-On the 10th instant a gen
tleinan and lady arrived at the Edgecombe House
Ia Tswboro, N. G., and registered as A. X. sprui
and lady. After remaining there about eight DAYS
Spruill left for the alleged purpose of transactnp
some business. 1t is strongly suspected, says tho
Satherner, that he intends deserving his wife who
appears very much distressed, and says she has
been married to him about ten months, and thai
her maiden name was Mary Ann Elizabeth Swain
and his name 10 Abram Spruill OF Washington
county. Persons knowing anything Of his move
ments or whereabouts, will confer great-iavor b.
addressing Proprietor Of Edgecombe House, Taw
boro,' N. Q.
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FATAL ACCIpENr-On Monday, a man, named
Crafty resident of Whitestown, Pa, when on
his way to Pittsburg with load of marketing,
drove over embankment near Zalionople, up
setting his wagon. the contents of which fell upon
him. causing his death by snflocation.
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nGH Norror

EB~ NoTIoE.-I respectfully call the
attention of the public to my sale of Silver Plated
Goods Tea Sets, Spoons Forks. Fancy Articles &c.
THIS EVENING, at o'clock. These goods must
and will be sold without reserve and those in want
would do well to call at the auction store of
HENRY W QUARLEs, No $50 Main st,
fe 25-lt 2 doors below Exchange Bank.
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rSsn YF.sT FNTIRELY SUpERsEpED-

Ek15 EAST ENTIRELf DUPERSEDED-
SEMPLES INALLIBLE BAKING POWDER for
making in a few minutes without yeast and in an
siegant manner, light, sweet and wholesome Loaf
Bread, Hot Buiscuts. Batter, Buckwheat or other
(iridde Cakes Rolls. Gtpger Bread. Corn Cakes,
Brown Bread. Dumplings, Puddings, Pot Pies. and
very description Of Pastry: Prepared and sold,
wholesale and retail, by JNO GARLlCk,.
ApOthecary and Druggist.
fe 20 Market Place. Franklin ST., Richmond. Va.
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TO- The Hon. EDWARD EVERETT

2sth of Pebl at half past O'Clock, for the benefit
Of the "Tnion Bepee0aent .Society" and the . Boys
Orphan 1sytsn, )" his celebrated GRAFTON on Charity
To prevent confusion and overcrowding tho num-
Der Of tickets will be limited and there will be no
reserved seats. Doors open ut O'Clock. The price
OF the tickets Is 81 each to be had at the door oil tue
Theatre. zo-it"
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MAIL CARRIER MIssING.-Mr. Otis of Gales Ferry.
Conn, who carried the mails from that place TO
Montvle left the landing at the latter place on
Wednesday 10th, since which time he has not been
seen. His boat and hat have been picked up
adrift in the river.
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with SON EBODY ELSE.

ADMISSI0N.-Dress Circle and Parquette 80 CT T.
(no extra charge for secured seas) Second Tier or
Family Circle IS cts. Eastern Gallery. expressly for
Boys, only III. cts. Western Gallery % cts. Gallery
30 cts. Doors open ut oclock-0verturec Cmmepc,
at d before 8, precisely Box Office open from II
until q ard from until 8 daily
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To MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE Cir
fe25--6t*

To Ny FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE City
OF RIcHMoNp-After advising with my friends. and
nt the request of some of them, announce myself
candidate for the Office of COMMISSIONER OF
THE REVENUE in Monroe Ward, in the place of
Mr. Hundley, who will not be again candidate in
which have resided for twenty years, at the cleo
tion to be held on the 27th day of May next have
served you as police officer Tor the last seven
and shout be pleased to receive your support for the
above office. u IL TYLER.
.lsIo
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ANCARIy ADJUSTEp

WASHINGTON Feb. 2-It is generally believed
that the difficulty between Messrs. Clay and Cui
om has been amicably adjosted, the parties having
returned to the city.
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The FIRE AT New ORLEANs.-The loss by the de-
struction of the five steamboats, on Saturday night,
amounts TO s70,000 it is not known what portion
WAS covered by insurance. The steamer Montgo-
merry a small boat, was burned and not the Jas.
Montgomery, Lar ge and favorte boat.
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Erratum.

In the account Of the procession Of the 23d, q
trick Of the types substituted the word tran" for
'rsar," entirely changing, by mischievous little
hlundsr, the position in the column Of the compa-
ny referred to.
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SWALLOWING 4 NoTE.-Dr. Charles Sabourin, ex-
mayor OF Longuell, had obtained discount on
note for $500 OF a note shaver mined Male, and
on the 10th inst. Sabourn called at Malos oics t.
pay part and give note for the balance. While
Msio was casting the interest Sabourin seized the
note from the table aud swallowed 1t. Sabourin ii
under Arrest on . charge Of felony.