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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

A telegram was received at the Treasury
Sunday, stating that all the paper money
in the Chicago national banks, save small
amount of mutilated currency, has been
destroyed by the fire. Even the denomi-
nations cannot be recognized. Another
telegram announces that all the com is
fused and blackened so much that it is
not fit for circulation. 1t will be sent to
the mint.
The drought has become excessive in the
vicinity of Cincinnati. There has been 10
rain of consequence for weeks, and every
thing is parched up. Wells and cisterns
are exhausted, and the most awful results
are apprehended from fires where there is
nothing to extinguish them.
General Sherman, accompanied by his
chief of stall, will sail next week, with
Rear Admiral Alden, in the flagship Wa
bash, for the European squadron. General
Sherman intends making a military inspec-
ton Of European armies and fortitications.
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SrAY FoI1Nn GrurY-The case of

SEAY FOUND GUILTY.-The case of
j. II. Seay, charged with shooting George
Epps, with the circumstances of which our
readers are familiar, was given to the jury
late on Saturday evening. The jury re-
manned out till after Z o'clock. They were
then brought into court, and, ON being
asked the usual questions by the clerk
responded that they found the prisoner
guilty of unlawful shooting, and fixed his
iine at $500, and his term Of Imprisonment
in the city jail at six months.
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To THE REPUBLICAN, JUDGES OF
ELECTION OF RICHMoND.--Ihe Repub-
lican judges of election in this city, are
urged to meet the City Central Committee
this evening, at y o'clock, at the Custom
House. Business of vital importance de-
mands prompt attendance and we trust
especial pains will be taken to see that
every one of the judges see this notice.
The superintendent Of registration and
election will be present for consultation on
matters Of serious Importance 10 the party.
Don't fail, for the sake of your cause, TO
be present.
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BRAG's A GooD DOG, BUT HOLD
FAsT's A BETTER ONE" Chesteru says /:
''Bets are freely offered that the Democrats
will carry the city on the 7th of November
next, by 800 majority, but find no takers"
We propose to take little stock in such
an enterprise, and respectfully request
members Of the party who are disposed to
venture their stamps on 500 majority, to
call around and see us. We can, at least,
consult as to terms. If you want to brag,
come down with your. stamps. We are
disposed to see that you don't have things
all your own way ,.as you have had hereto
fore.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY
We refer the business community to the
advertisement in another column of the
Citizens Insurance company of New York,
of which II. I. Brooke is the Richmond
agent. Mr.. b. is an old and prominent
citizen, and enjoys the confidence of the
community. The company which he re-
presents sustained but small loss by the
Chicago fire, and its assets on the 1st of
October were $7l1 ,4l6.94.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

TERMS:
Gvening State 9uarnat,

Hon. JAMES Ii. PLATT, JR., will adj
dress the citizens of Isle of Wight county,
at Mount Zion, near Smithfeld, on Satur-
day, October 2lst, and those of Nansemond,
at Suffolk, on Monday, October 23d. Other
appointments of Mr.. Platt Will be an
nounced as early as possible.
Gentlemen of the opposite party are IN
vited to discuss political issues with Mr.. p,
who will arrange for fair division of time.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

Weather cloudy and raining.

Weather cloudy and raining.
The ''sear and yellow leaf" is falling.
The Democrats will have q mass meet
ing at City Hall tonight.
There has been funded to date twenty
one millions of the State debt.
"A weekly lecture on the bible is new
feature in the Richmond college.
Mayor Kelley will present flag to the
Petersburg Riflemen on the 25th.
sss- @ We learn that 4S4 scholars have COM
menced the study of the German language
in our city schools.
Among the offerings at the Corn and
Flour Exchange this morning were twenty
four bushels Of peanuts.
The "Past Officers" of the various or
ders Of temperance will hold meeting at
Fitzhugh lodge room tonight.
Virginia was "toasted" at well at
tended meeting of the Irish Catholic Union,
in Louisville, few nights ago.
john III. Charles was arrested in this
city on Saturday by Sheriff Wright, on a
bench warrant from the judge of Lancaster
county.
The Democrats made the following
county nominations on Saturday For
sheriff. Henry j. Smith county surveyor,
John 4. Redd superintendent of the poor,
Mr.. Voegler.
The Augusta Fair opens at Staunton
tomorrow the 18th. The Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad trains have been most con-
venicntly arranged TO accommodate those
who wish to attend.
The criminal docket of the police court
was quite extensive this morning, and JUS
tice White says, the most trying and per-
picking that he has encountered since he
mas been in the business.
p. b. Delany, assistant superintendent
of the Southern and Atlantic Telegraph
line, has rendered the free use of those
wires to Mayor Kelley in transmitting dis
patches in behalf of the Chicago sufferers.
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ACCIDENT TO STEAMERS
A TERRIBLE TYPHooN


FROM Cbtc3r0.
A FURIOUS GALE-THE BANKS REsUM-
ING BUSINESS, sc.
Chicago, October 16.--A furious gale
prevailed here Saturday night, blowing fire
brands IN all directions and prostrating
walls. Fortunately, however, the rain,
which had previously fallen, prevented any
damage from fire.
The supply of food now on hand is am
pie.
The banks pay 15 per cent. at once, and
VIII resume regular business on the 18th
inst. X. Ii. Hurlbert, comptroller of cur
rency, certifies to the solvency of the Chi
cago National bank.
The Fires in the Northwest.
PREVIOUS REPORTS CONFIRMED D--FEAR-
Full LOSS OF LIFE, &C.
3 Chicago, October 16.--Advices from
the Northwest, in relation to the fires pre-
vailing here, grow hourly worse.
Milwouhte, October 16.-Iater accounts
copfrm previous disastrous reports.
The loss of life in the neighborhood of
Pishtego will reach 200.
Fifteen per cent of the injured will die.
The only escape was the water, where mad
dened cattle and horses drowned many.
The population of Pishtego was two
thousand; third of whom perished.
j. New York Items.
Ne,o York, Oct. 13.--The Manhattan ln-'
surance Company has resolved to suspend.
It's losses are stated to be million and
quarter dollars. The company possesses a
large surplus besides capital. 1t is not ex-
pected that the assured will sustain any
loss.
The President of the Empire City Com
pany, which was reported yesterday to
have lost a quarter of q million of dollars,
states that it has sustained no loss.
1t is reported that the Western Union
Telegraph has effected loan in Europe and
will cancell four million dollars worth of
stock.
Douglas, of Sappho, has challenged Sam
uels, of Dreadnaught, to race % miles
windward and back in 10 knot breeze.
Benefits Dauntless offers Dreadnought a
similar match.
Dispatches from Vienna, Paris, Brussels,
Berlin and London represent that active
subscriptions are going on to aid Chicago.
The Council of Political Reform last eve
ming elected VIM. M. Evarts president, aud
Eugene Kelly, VIM. ii. Aspinwdll, James
w. Beekman and Oscar zollicoffer, vice
presidents.
Destructive Wbiriwiud.
Portland, Me-, Oct. ia dispatch
from Halifax says that the heaviest hurri-
cane known for the last twenty years oc-
Cured there last evening. The tide rose
two feet over the wharves. Many vessels
were injured and several lost.
| ry. Eox,r l., rt.,Io..os.
Charleston, Oct, 15.--One fever death
reported yesterday and one to-day.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

THE Poor MANS FRIEND.--The poor
men of Richmond are called to hear their
particular friend, C9 r. L. Daniel, address
them Tonight. They know he is their
irend-in a horn-ard will rally as ore
man to his support. His efforts in their
behalf, his entire disintcrestedncss in politi-
cal affairs, all point to him as a general
iavorte with the poor laboring men of
Richmond. Go hear him tell you how you
must be tared, to sustain sc. B.7 Walker
and his pet schemc-the Funding biz. Go,
we say, and return rejoicing.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

THE REVIVAL of religion Oh Church
and Union hills is increasing in interest, and
meetings will be continued during this week
at Leigh-Street Baptist church and Union
Station M. i. church. There were twenty
five conversions at Leigh-Street church du-
ring the week, and last night the ordinance
of baptism was administered to five per-
sons. Great good is being accomplished
by these meetings.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

A PAINFUL Academia colored
man in the employ Of the box factory,
corner Twenty-ffth and Main streets, this
morning met with severe and painful ac-
cident. by his hand coming in contact with
a small circular saw. 1t struck him about
the knuckle joint of the first finger, and
passed diagonally across the hand. The
rapid flow of blood prevented us from as
certaining the exact damage received.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

JACKSON WARD Meeting TONIGHT.
Republicans Of jackson Ward, will meet
Tonight at Rev. John Jasper's church, at
s O'Clock. A number of prominent gentle
men have been invited to address the meet
ing, by the chairman of the Ward, by
whose authority the meeting is called to-
night.
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TRULY REFRESHING Hon. Robert
Norton, from the First district, is in the city
and assures us that all difficulties between
Republicans of his district have been ad-
justed, and that for the future the Republi-
can party will triumph beyond doubt over
its enfeebled and distracted enemy.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

BE Marketing Made Easy.-NIessrs. Stans-
BuRY ATKINSON have opened provision store
at the corner of Main and Third streets, under
st. Adams Hall, where families can obtain their
entire market supplies of FRESH MEATS, VEGETA-
BLEs, BUTTER EGGS, FRUITS, &C., at any time
from A. M. to TO p. M. All articles guaranteed
to be the best the market Affords and sold at the
lowest cash prices This establishment is great
convenience to the people, and should be liberally
phtronized
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

HUsTINGs CoURT.-The case of DR.. O.
A Strecker was called in the Hustings
court this morning, and the security re-
duced from $40, ,000.to 81 900 for future ap-
pearance, Messrs. Il. o. Noting and j. Ii.
Childrey continuing as sureties. No other
business was transacted by the court to-
day.
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN
THE PosToFFICE, October 16.-Wm. H.
Taylor, King and Queen county Va; Nor
deica Price, Mt. Carmel, Ind; James r..
Holt, Lynchburg, Va; G. G. Conant, box
G3l, New Jersey. ...-.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

ENTERED D.-The American schooner
Bertha Souder," from Windsor, N. s.,
entered at the custom-house this morning,
with 366 tons lump plaster, consigned to
Q. L. Wortham & Co., of this city. The
American schooner 'Rostell," from the
same port, with 40 tons of lump plaster
for Staples & Blair, also entered this morn
Irlu ----.- IL 81. -----l .----
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ae3 One of those handsome store-rooms in
st. Alban's hall, corner of Main and Third streets
has just been opened by our young FRIEND G. G.
THOMPSON, who has complete stock of GRocR
RIEs, WINES, LIeUoRs, &C., to which the atten
tion of the public il: invited
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

THE MAN WHO WON'T ADVERTISE.
The merchant who does not advertise is dis
tinguished very easily by his care-woin and
detected countenance. He is grasping-
holds fast to what he has, and is afraid to
venture. He is generally selfish, and looks
upon all customers with distrust. The
miserly eagelness with which he clutches
the pay for his goods creates an antipathy
for him in the minds of his patrons, and
they generally leave him. His store is any
thing but inviting, as the goods are not dis
played at all, and a bleak appearance OF
the walls is the consequence.
He generally has dry goods, groceries,
hardware, etc., all junbled up together.
AT night he pinches his gas-pipes till they
scarcely omit any light at all, or lights bis
store with the poorest quality of candles,
which shed pale glimmer over his goods,
giving them an old and dusty look. At
his store you will be certain to find mean
whiskey, soap, damaged dry goods, and
groceries all last years fashions, etc. lie
seldom gives anything for public improve
mankind generally in his own half bushel.
Such man never helps TO build railroads,
steamboats,, telegraph lines, or anything OF
that kind.
If the balance of mankind were like bin,
stage coaches would be the only public con-
veyance. Where great cities now stand a
few double pen Lighthouses and bar-room
would be instead. Colleges and schools
would never have been thought of, and
blisslul ignorance would now reign supreme.
lie is never posted on the topics of the day,
nor is he informed in regard to commercial
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Look HERE The supervisor of regis
tration and elections requests all the Re-
publican judges of election to meet him
this evening, at y O'Clock, at the custom
house. BE on hand promptly at the hour
named.
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Ds A Habit is a Habit.-Grent social evils
and abuses which interfere with marriage, has
ruined the prospects and happiness of thousands
OF the young. Sure means of relief for the err
ing and unfortunate, diseased and debilitated
can be obtained by calling at Dr.. WoLcoTT's PAIN
PAINT OFFICE, No. 2o7 Fifth street, between
Grace and Broad. HE
Where all advice is given free, none need fear
exposure. All communications answered prompt
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The Philadelphia Press estimates the Re-
publican majority in Pennsylvania at %, ,567.
The Senate, it thinks, will consist of eigh-
teen Republicans and fifteen Democrats !;
the House of sixty-four Republicans and
thirty-six Democrats.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

ReB Thurston's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powders
is strongly recommended as the best dentlifiice
known. 1t cleanses and preserves the teeth
hardens the gums, sweetens the breath; and, con-
tanning no acid or gritty substance, is perfectly
harmless, and can be used daily with great ads
vantage Sold by all druggists Price, 25 and
80 per bottle
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

REGULAR TRIPs.-The fine steamer
"Palisade, )" having received needed repairs,
has resumed her regular trips. We refer
travellers and shippers to the advertise
ment.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

REMEMBER Miss Eldridge the beau
tiful and accomplished actress, will appear
for the first time in this city tonight, at
the Theatre.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-16

REPUBLICANs,R REMEMBER The meet
ing on Broad street, in front of City Hall
tomorrow night.
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JOHN W. w0LTz, News and city Editor.
LOCAL MATTERS.
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.

For the Senate.
Hon. J. r. POPHAM, WILLIAM TROY,
SAMUEL l.. ANNABLE.
For the House.
d. w. BOHANNON, @. S. MILLS,
HORACE L. KENT, HENRY MILLER,
JOHN RANKIN.
For the House, from IIenrico.
G.. G. VINCENT. JOHN WOODWORTH.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-11
TAXES.
From the Sweetwater Enterprise.


The most important question now before
our Legislature seems to be that of redu-
cling the taxes. We are not in favor of re-
ducing the tax so low that our State will be
more involved in debt at the end of next
year thanit nov is. We are of opinion
that Gov. Browns policy in regard to the
matter is just and right, and that he should
be sustained by the Legislature and also
the press. He was the choice of a large
majority of the voters of Tennessee, and we
feel assured that they viii not fail to sus-
tain him in his well considered views of
this matter.
We think that the attacks made by some
of the Memphis and other papers against
Gov. Brown and his policy are very unbe-
coming, unjust, uncalled for, and do not
show that they have the interest ofthe PEG
pie of our noble Commonwealth at heart.
We expected nothing more from the Radi-
cal press than that they would attack our
Governor and heap upon him all the cal
umuy and abuse possible as soon as his
message 70 The General Assembly was made
public. Yet, all that they have or may say
against him viii have but little effect upon
the minds Of the people. But the idea OF
the press which heartily supported him in
his election, censuring him and his policy is
far beyond what we least expected. That
Gov. Brown VIII do his duty as the Chief
Executive Of our State, we have not the
least doubt and with all the ability that We
possess, though limited as it is, shall defend
him in his policy against the attacks of the
Radical press OF the State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-11
GOV. BROWNS POSITION.
From the Memphis Press.


Gov. Browns position on the tax question
has been taken honestly, and in the very
best interests of the State. The intimation
that he has been influenced by other than
the pIIrest motives is too contemplate to
call forth defense at his hands, or through
the press Of the State. We happento know
that Gov. Brown would favor the reduction
Of taxes 10 one cent on the hundred dollars,
if by doing SO the credit of the Common
wealth could be sustained. The Comp
troller, in his recent report, has shown that
even at the present rate, Onerous and press
ing as it is, the State does not get in Sufii-
Cient means 10 meet the imperative demands
on her outstanding obligations. Under
these circumstances, after carefully looking
into the surroundings with as keen an in
terest as it is possible for any one to do, the
Governor has advised the Legislature what
course he honestly deems best for it to pur
sue in the crisis now upon us. And the
members of that body should give serious
consideration TO the words of the States
Chief Magistrate, whatever action it deter
mines TO take in this vitality important mat
ter. Gov. Brown is man of too much
brain to have his wel-cOnsidered advice
drowned by the clamor of heartless specu-
lators which is being made around the cap
ital, and who are more than anxious to
pounce upon the deprecated bonds of the
State and Ill their vaults on its dishOnored
credit. Let our legislators move cautiously.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-11
LOUISVILLE.
The National BOatmen's Convention.


The Burdens of the Steamboat Law.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 10.-The National
Boatmen's Convention has heretofore been
mainly occupied in organizing committees
and preparing business. Two important
committees reported to-day. The Finance
Committee reported in favor of the appoint
ment of committee composed of one or
two delegates from each State to draft
amendments to the steamboat law or draft
a law and urge its passage by Congress.
All the States are invited to be represented
on this committee, and any vacancy occur
ring on this committee will be filed by the
State where the vacancy occurs. The COM
mittee has the power to call convention
whenever it deems necessary. The fund
for expenses is to be raised by assessment
by States of cents per ton for steam YES
sells and IL cents per ton on barges. The
report was adopted and the committee ap-
pointed.
The committee on grievances reported
tie following objections to the steamboat
law:
l. The law is too indefinite in its provi-
sons.
2. 1t provides for many articles to be fur
nished on steam vessels, and makes eXac-
tions upon owners in no way necessary for
the protection of life and property, thereby
throwing upon owners the entire risk and
expense of practically leasing patented in
ventions against their own judgment of both
their utility and safety, and further throw
ing this large interest into the power of
patentees and monopolists of patent inven-
tions.
3. 1t leaves the local inspectors discre-
tionaIy power only against steamboat own
ers and their interests.
4. The law confers upon the Board of
Supervising Inspectors legislative powers to
compel the purchase and use of patents at
their pleasure when, if such Board be ne
cessary, they should only be executive off
GERS to see the specific requirements order
ed by Congress complied with. The right
TO designate all requirements legally resides
alone in Congress.
The committee recommended that the
whole subject be referred to a committee to
take charge of this matter and prepare a
suitable bill and obtain its passage by Con-
greSs, and the said committee to be fur
nished with proper credentials by the officers
of the convention showing that they act as
the official representatives of the cOnyen-
ton.
The report was adopted.
Much earnest feeling was exhibited in the
convention on the subject of the obnoxious
steamboat laws. The delegates of New
York, Boston, etc, take an active part in
the proceedings.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-11
THE TURF.


New YORK. Nov. 1O.-At the Fleetwood
Park, yesterday, Honest Allen and Running
Mate won the race for unfinished teams,
beating Kingston and Mate. Time 2:19a,
2:21.
A trot for $500 was won by Major Allen
beating Myron Perry three out of four heats.
Best time 2:29!!.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10.-The race be-
tween Goldsmith Maid and Lucy for a
purse of $1,000, fixed for to-day, is post
pOned on account of the rain.