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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-14

Local Notes. Watermelons and Cante-
lopes are plentiful and cheap. We shall
send quantity this week to our friends in
the country.
The State-house was built in 1885.
All the moulding, beeding, and other orna-
mentation of the edifice were made by
hand. Our ancestors had fewsof the conve-
niences and instrurnentalities with which
artificers of the present day save time and
labor.
The melonodious voice of the melon VEN
der is heard throughout the length and
breadth of the city.
Mr.. Ford has lately added new story to
his hotel, giving him twenty-five additional
apartments, increasing the whole number
to about one hundred and thirty-five rooms,
and rendering the building architecturally
uniform. The new rooms will be compile
ted and furnished in few weeks.
Some vile wretch has already been venti-
lating his blackguardism by writing obscene
language upon the backs and seats of the
new benches in the State-house yard. 1t
may be interesting to this class of bipeds to
know that the Capitol police will give them
the benefit of all the law made and pro-
vided, if they are caught in these acts.
This morning we heard young gentle
man declare that he would carry friend up
town to see an acquaintance tonight. We
advise him not to do it. We wouldn't tote
anything that can walk, this hot weather.
Richmond is stretching out both west
and south, and even now new market
house in the southwestern part of the city
would be a convenience highly appreciated
by the citizens thereof, and we hope our
municipal authorities will give the matter
early attention.
A dense fog enveloped the city this
morning.
The telegraph informs us that Frank
Blair prefers b. Gratz Brown for President.
We are sure b. Gratz Brown cannot re-
turn the compliment.
Mrs. Charlotte V. Usher, who was elected
from city street car on the 9th day of
April last, has commenced suit in the U.
S. Circuit Court, against the Richmond
Railway Company, claiming damages in the
sum of nineteen hundred and ninety dol
lars.
Mr.. Briggs advertises in our paper fol-
two competent young ladies to take situa-
tons in store. Here is chance for those
who wish to break from the restraints and
dependence which surround the sex in too
many cases to practically test their capabil-
tiles for business.
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Ara recent trial of the atmospheric
brake on the Missouri Pacific railroad, a
train three hundred feet long, travelling at
speed of thirty-four miles an hour, was
stopped in twenty seconds and at distance
of one thousand feet from the point where
the brake was applied. The train travel
ing at the same rate was subsequently
stopped by brakesmen with mandrake !;
but forty second were required, and the
cars continued in motion for l $50 feet.
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Grenilsg State So,lrtsal.
THE NORFOLK EXCURSION.

The trip Of the "Sylvester" down the
James to Norfolk and return yesterday,
was very delightful. The weather was
perfect, and no accident occurred to mar
the occasion. Gliding swiftly down the
noble James, under cloudless starry sky,
the dawn found us at Fortress Monroe,
shifting the fresh salt water breezes, and
looking out upon the vast expanse of the
ocean.
Pausing a moment TO leave a portion of
our passengers, we had fine view of Rip
Raps or Fort Calhoun, an unfinished work,
occupying small island at the mouth oil
the Chesapeake Bay, on either side of which
Hampton roads lead the way to the open
sea. A Confederate officer pointed out to
us Sewell's Point as we passed on towards
Norfolk. Here were located some Confed-
crate batteries during the war, and i'll the
waters adjacent occurred those wonderful
feats Of the rebel iron-clad Merrmac and
our little Monitor, which have rendered it
forever classic ground in naval warfare.
Here the navies of the world were made of
no account in moment, and the strange
but terrible monsters carried terror to the
monarchs of the sea, in every part of
America and Europe.
Our thoughts were saddencd by the fate of
our glorious tars who went down so hero
ically in the calm, bright waters with their
ship.
Steaming few miles up broad estuary,
known as Elizabeth river, we come in
sight of Norfolk rising just above the water
on the eastern shore. Opposite is Ports
mouth of olden fame. These towns pre-
sent very picturesque appearance from
the river. Their low shores, skirted with
groves and adorned with picturesque
homes. The navy-yard looms up in vast
proportions in the distance, recalling the
great industries which it nursed before the
war. and its disastrous and cowardly aban-
donment when the war began.
Our time at Norfolk was too brief to see
much of the city, but the lack of cleanliness
in common with Richmond was attested by
villainous smells, which assailed the olfac-
tories, even before we landed, and suggest
ed combination of the seventy thousand
maladorous emanations known to science.
We called upon friend Hathaway, of the
Norfolk Day Booh, and were sorry to find
him out of health. The Day Book is an
excellent paper, and is doing good service
in the cause. We hope to see it, and its
worthy editor, well sustained.
Our Republican friends at Norfolk arc
wide-awake, and will give a good account
of themselves at the fall election.
On our return, we had a fine view of the
lands bordering the James, as far as City
Point. They are for the most part level ol
gently undulating with grand forests and
soils of excellent quality, splendid sites fol
colonies can be obtained everywhere at low
prices, and offer tempting inducements te
Northern and European settlers.
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Illegal Adre,fisements.- Many of our
business firms, perhaps, do not know that
the circulation of professional cards or no.
tees, in imitation of United States frac-
tional currency, is violation Of law.
Such, however, is the case, and we would
advise our readers not to use such advcr-
tisements. The United States District At
torney has written to several firms in the
city, notifying them that they We're using
illegal advertisements, and in those cases
the advertisements were turned over to his
office. We think it would be we'll to give
this matter attention, and thus avoid
| trouble,
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Capture Of North Carolina Ku-Kiur.-
We have just received information of the
capture and Imprisonment of number of
North Carolina Ku-klux, who we are glad
to say, are now enjoying the heated term
in jail, in the Capital of the State.
Two special detectives of the United
States Government, secured a team and
wagon which they filled with tobacco, for
the ostensble purpose of trading it among
the citizens. They had followed the bust
ness but short time when they made the
acquaintance of notorious character, who
finding them trustworthy, introduced them
to different members of the order.
The first meeting they attended developed
important work necessary to be done.
Among the rest it was determined to kill
one white man and whip one negro. After
making the tobacco traders camp the place
Of meeting, certain members were selected
to find the DISCUSSES which were in due
time brought into camp and suit for each
selected. After the party was thoroughly
disguised they moved forward to carry out
their hellish purposes. Arriving at the
residence of their intended victims, all me-
cessary precautions were taken to prevent
the escape of either.
One may be permitted to imagine, but it
is impossible to conceive the surprise of the
chiyalry, who, instead of capturing the poor
defenceless creatures they were in search of,
were themselves victimized, and soon be-
came the captives of squad of "boys in
blue" who marched them to Jail in Raleigh
where they are now safely secured. If one
can be pardoned in our position for justly
ing Judge Lynch, we would add the wish
that these monsters had been marched out
one by one, and been shot without the OPP
portunity of offering a prayer. No Ku-
Klux, eh!
A short rope and aquick fall, we hope
is in store for these gentlemen of the order
of Democracy. The capture occurred in
Moore County, and was made by Detective
Hesters, North Carolinian, who deserves
great credit for the manner in which he ac-
Quilted himself.
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F'Ues.-The alarm of fire Sunday morn
ing, between l and o'clock, proceeded
from box No. II, in Rockets. The fire
originated in the butcher shop of Christian
Sears, frame building, which, burning
rapidly, was soon destroyed. The flames
also communicated to brick buildings on
either side, owned by Thomas O'Connor,
FL. w. Tyler and Isham Freeman, the roofs
of which burned off. The entire loss pro
badly does not exceed 81 900.
The alarm this morning was from the
same box and about the same hour. 1t
was found that the street railroad stable
was on fire, but the flames were extin-
guished before any material damage was
done. 1t originated from a gas burner,
which. had been accidentally moved around
against the window casing.
Chief Engineer Ainslie found great diff
Guilty at the fine Sunday morning in making
his way to the river for water, owing to
the Instructions of one kind or another,
through which there was no passage way.
Our whole water front is obstructed more
perhaps than is necessary, and we allude
to the fact in the interest Of our firemen,
who ought to have fair show in all parts
of the city for the expeditions handling of
their steamers and hose-carriages.
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THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.


The Importance of the meeting of tins
committee tomorrow cannot be oyerestl-
mated. We look to its deliberations with
solicitude, but with confidence that they
will be calm, intelligent, and characterized
by devotion to the cause committed to its
keeping. The committee numbers III its
membership some of the ahlest and truest
men in the State, thoroughly familiar with
politics, and whose love of the cause has
been fully proved. an
1t only remains te dismiss from discuf :
sion the irrelevant and personal issues
which now vex the party, and prepare for
the work of the campaign. We trust it
will not be deemed impcrtinelt on our part
10 insist that the very first work to be done
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The largest attendance during the month
was on the 10th Of July, when the total
number present was, 204 officers and teach
ers and 1761 scholars, leaving out the Man
chester school, which did not report.
The Grace-Street school reported the
death of one member of the infant class
during the month.
After remarks by Messrs. Charles III.
Winston, A. P. Fox, John S. Bethel, w.
H. Williams, E. Cartwright, and the presi-
dent, L. II. Frayser, Esq, the Association
adjourned to meet at the Grace-Street
church on the afternoon of the second Sum
day in September next.
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COMMUNICATED
From Manchester.
THE BUSINESS TAX UNJUST AND
ONEROUS.

Mr.. Editor-The Board of Trustees have
been attempting to force tax of ten dol
lars upon persons doing business here.
Some have refused to pay it, while others
have submitted rather than be involved in
a suit at law.
Judge Cox has decided that the Board
have no right to levy tax upon any ex-
cept those in business requiring State liz
cense.
A petition was presented TO the last
meeting asking repeal of the law, but
the Board only agreed to reduce the tax to
So.
By the ignorance and incompetence of
the tax collector and his subordinates, Mr..
III. w. Hey has been put to great trouble.
Mr.. Hey pays two State licenses, and
had already paid the required tax of $40,
when the collector levied second tax of
$40, which he refused to pay. The au-
thorities then made seizure of lot of
goods, which was taken from Mr. Hey's
premises unlawfully and under protest.
When the tax was reduced by the Board
of Trustees, the collector made an effort to
return the goods, which Mr.. Hey refused d
to receive. They were subsequently left
upon the pavement, and removed by the
police. Mr.. Hey will contest the matter
in the courts, and the decision will be
looked for by the taxpayers with much
interest.
The voters of Manchester endeavored at
the last election to place in office Board
of Trustees who would exert themselves
to improve the town, and assist their fellow.
citizens in making the place what it should
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Absconded. George Winterson, an Eng
lishman by birth, who for some time has
been employed at the Circuit Court office,
of this city, in attending the office and court
room, and who was frequently entrusted
with fees for collection, mysteriously dis
appeared about a fortnight ago, and until
the past few days nothing was heard of
him. About hundred dollars worth of
tickets were given him several weeks ago,
part of which he collected, and then de-
camped. His friends recently received a
letter from him informing them he was in
Canada and did not expect to return soon.
Gentlemen having money to collect are adj
vised to put it in responsible and known
hands in preference to the untried.
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is the immediate appointment of a local Ex-
ecutive Committee to undertake the organ
ization of the State. This should not be
postponed another hour. The scattered
character of our population, and the un-
organized condition of the party now,
prompt to immediate action. Other topics
may be postponed this duty. is instant,
pressing, and imperative. We hope to an
nounce the local committee in to-morrow's
issue.
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Sample Merchant m 1rouble.-C. w.
Gross, of Baltimore, was arrested Saturday
morning, by Detective John Wren, for sell
ling goods by sample in violation OF the city
ordinance. He admitted the offence, and
paid the fine of $50, after which he was dis
charged. Subsequently, however, one of
the independent detectives re-arrested him
on the charge of violating the State law on
the same subject. The case was brought
before Justice White, who, after hearing
the evidence, sustained the fine which had
originally been imposed for violating the
city ordinance, and sent the accused on to
September term of Hastings Court Grand
Jury for indictment, for violating the State
law. He was admitted to bail in $500 for
his appearance.
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Smith's Baud. Captain James B. Smith,
who has lately reorganized his band, now
furnishes excellent music for all kinds of
occasions, and gives satisfaction to those
who enjoy its melody. With only five
pieces, Captain S. furnished delightful en-
tertainmeilt to the excursionists on the
Sylvester on her last trip to Norfolk.
These five deserve credit, and we take
pleasure in giving their names, viz: Messrs.
Smith, Fox, Boucher, Phugger, and Shu-
mann.
We think the Captain would do well to
get up some cheap but suitable uniform fol
his corps. We hope that this band may be
well and cordially sustained by our citizens,
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Police Comt-A Child Win Tsoo Fa-
Mers-,Shoe Dealers in Tiouble.-The dock
ct this morning was rather large, and, to
use the words of the veteran sergeant, "was
most interesting" We suppose he used
this language on account of the prospect of
numerous fines to be collected.
The first case called was that of James
Finney, respectable looking gentleman of
color, up to answer for threatening to shoot
Lewis Cohen, retail dealer in ''sheap
poots and shoes,o and Lewis for threaten
ing James Finmey. The trouble seemed to
have been caused by Lewis trying to sell
James brother pair of "nice leetle poots"
which James thought didn't suit, where
upon quarrel ensued, which was settled
by detective Dabney, who put quietus on
the whole affair by offering to give them
rooms at the second station-house. After
hearing the evidence the Justice warned
and discharged both parties.
Ellen Willis, forlon looking colored
using indecent language in the public
streets.
Henry Gunst, shoe dealer on Man
street, put in an appearance to show cause
why he should be allowed to strike Albert
Berry, a small boy, with a stick. From
the evidence, it seemed that the "poy
throwed a wassermelon skin" at Gunst,
which caused him to strike him. The
Justice discharged him on the ground that
he was not to blame.
T. G. Carr, dilapidated looking cigar
maker, was up to answer for being drunk
and unable to take care of himself. 1t be-
ing his first appearance, he was warned and
let off.
James Hays, up to answer for assaultine
and beating William johnson. From the
evidence it seem that James wanted
William to pay a little bill, which he re.
fused to do, whereupon quarrel ensued
for which the Justice fined James So.
John Peasants (colored), charged witt
neglecting his wife, and loving another lady
of color. John "'clared she was not his
wife," For want of evidence, this case wa.
dismissed.
Henry Robertson, colored, very oil,
offender, was up to answer for stealing
hatchet from Mary O'Loney. Henry asket
to make statement. He said that he ha,
just come out Of the Penitentiary, and if al
lowed to go, would steal no more; that h
only took the hatchet any way. He wa
sent to Jail for 60 days, thirty of which t
be spent in the chain-gang.
Marshall Young, a colored man of yer,
nervous temperament, was up for threaten
ing to kill Peter Stuart, and Peter for at
tempting to shoot Marshall Young. Tn
cause Of this trouble was that both of thes
parties claimed to be the father of Ginnelli
Stuat's child, a bright little boy of SOM
five summers. Ginnella said she believe
that Peter was the father of her boy. Tn
Justice failed to decide on this point, bu
required security in the sum of $500 fo
, Marshall's good behavior for the next thre
{ months.
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The Undine Excursion. excursion
to New York, under the auspices of the
"Undine Temple of Honor" promises pro-
fitable and pleasurable recitation for a
small sum of money. We refer parties in
terested to the notice of the committee
managing it, which will be found in this
issue of our paper.
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VERY TRUE. There is a great variety
of newspaper bores. The most fiendish and
relentless of his class, however, says the
C0ufe-Jomnal, is the superannuated, Au-
ger who picks up paper somewhere and
finds ''devilish good thing, that haven't
seen in your paper, and which perhaps
you've overlooked tits something you ought
to have" Since the days of the first Of
these Augers, no one Of them has ever
found anything fit to be printed in any pa
per.
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Capture Of Fhgfioe.-This morning
detectives Dan Wrenn and Pat Woods ar
rested Joel Cheatham, colored man,
charged with being fugitive from justice
from Stafford county. lie was taken to
the first police station, where he will re-
main until tomorrow morning, when he
will be taken back to Stafford.
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Sunday Schoots.-The regular monthly
meeting of the Baptist School Association
of Richmond and vicinity was held yester-
day afternoon at the Fulton Baptist church.
The president, l.. II. Frayser, Esq.,, presi-
ded. The Sunday school of the Fulton
church favored the Association with some
excellent singing, led by w. Ii. Williams,
Esq. Prayer was offered by Rev. w. T.
Lindsey and Rev. John M. Butler; after
which the monthly reports of the schools
were presented as follows, viz:
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Important announcement to the RepubH-
cans Of Richmons. Tonight has been
selected as the time of meeting of
the various wards of the city for the pur-
pose of thorough organization of the par
ty here. Each ward will be expec ed to
assemble promptly at O'Clock, at their diff
ferent places Of meeting, for this and the
purpose of electing members to the City
Central Committee.
1t is not only desirable, but very inn
portant that as many as possibly can, will
attend these meetings, so that the wishes of
the people may be expressed. The party
will soon be called upon to select candidates
to represent it in the next Legislature this
fact should arouse the individual exertion
of each member, who can materially assist
in the organization of the party. Don't
fail to attend your ward meeting tonight.
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TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY OF VIRGINIA.

A meeting of the members of the State Gem
tral Committee of the Republican Party of the
State will be held on TUESDAY. the 10Th of
August, at 10 o'clock NJ.
Itis earnestly desired that every member be
present. Any questions proper to refer to the
Committee may be addressed to SAMUEL F.
MADDOX, Secretary, Richmond, Va.
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A Cutting Affair. Yesterday morning,
two colored men got into an alteration
on Main street, near Twenty-third, which
resulted in one of them receiving terrible
cash in the left fore arm from Knife in the
hands of the other. DIR. Carter was sent
for and rendered prompt attention.
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WANTS,

yXTANTED TO PURCHASE "A FARM, of
w about 200 acres, in one of the Southern
States; must be healthy. Address, stating croTs
grown, terms and full particulars to Box 6,
SF PAUL. MINI. l +, jy S-tf
VyTANTED-TwO Young Ladies TO attend
w store To those who are competent, and can
bring good references, good wages will be given.
None others need apply. sD
BRIGGS BAKERY.
an l4-2t* III Main street
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RH City observation-disclosures wishing the
STATE Journal left early and regularly at their
places of business, or residences, by responsible
carriers will please leave their orders with JOHN
sTos & SRLDEN, Newsdealers, 9ls Main Street
and at the News Depot of w. A. EDWARDS, 3Ol
East Broad Street.
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Rather Close.-We have been reliably
informed that twenty-one colored people
and three dogs live and sleep in one room
of certain house on Wall street. This
we think will compare well with certain
New York tenements.
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JOHN W. WOLTZ, News and City Editor.
LOCAL MATTERS.

ME- SPECIAL NOTICE.---Advertisemen OF
Lost. Wants, Found, For Rent, not exceeding
fonr lines, for one insertion 25 cents; two in
sertions 40 cents; three insertions so cents.
Cash in advance.
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THE Weathr. Sunday was clear and
hot. The street cars were crowded to their
utmost capacity by persons .desirous OF
breathing fresh air. Last night was close,
and intensely warm,
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GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND tiippantly
says: ''The allegation that Thomas Scott
is the ablest man in Pennsylvania might be
true, and yet no great compliment.p And
there are journals of standing which employ
this monkey to chatter for m!-Er-
chanqe. at
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Meetings.-The Jackson Ward Republi-
can Club meets tonight at Little Zion
Church, for the purpose of recognizing in
accordance with instructions from the City
Central Committee.
The Republicans of Clay Ward will meet
tonight at Dill's Bakery, corner Clay and
Foushec streets. 1t is desirable every
member should be present.
Unmditdble Letters Remaining IN the
Richmond Post-o6ice, august l4th, ISL
Miss b. A. Circus, South Boston, Va. /;
Widow Clarke, Bare street, Fla.