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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-04
THE NEW YORK FERRY MASSACRE.

-
The investigation into the causes of the
late explosion in New York, by which
nearly a hundred lives have been lost,
seems likely to end, as usual, in smoke.
Being on the ground ourselves, we sought
all sources Of information, and spent seye--
raj hours among the ruins with party Of
experts. Among these men there are
wide differences of opinion, colored no
doubt by differences of education and in
terest. All investigations into the action
Of matter under high temperatures, are
necessarily attended with difficulty at best.
But there is one lesson clearly taught in
these fearful disasters, and that is, the me-
cessity of more strict accountability, and
more rigid inspection of material and men
engaged as public carriers. We are told
that Secretary BoutsoeH aoiN probe this mat
ter to the bottom, and this statement opens
to us at once the direction in which a re-
form is needed.
Mr.. Boutwell, is the finance minister OF
the government. His whole time and en-
ergy are required in administering that de-
partment. 1t is hardly possible to conceive
of more absurd distribution of functions,
than to add to the legitimate work of his
department, the inspection of boilers and
machinery used in navigation. The safety
of hepublic demands the immediate organi-
zation of an independent bureau of cngi-
neers, wholly removed from partisan ihfu-
ence, to whom, under the most stringent
regulations, this most important interest
should be committed. A careless or fraud
ulent inspection should be made capita
offense. Add to this aspecial enactment TO
Tx liability for life and property upon every
officer Of company where negligence is
proved, and we shall rarely record such ac-
cidents in the future. .sazoe~ alsvl1.f b
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THE CHOLERA,

The rapid and resistless march Of this
terrible disease from Persia, eastward
across the continent of Europe, has brought
it already within striking distance Of our
shores. II may come with any chance ship
load of emigrants, embarked with tho germ
in their blood. waiting only the sssfayofa-
BILE influence Of ship-ifeto be Developed into
the most aggravated form, Such has been
our experience before, and every instinct Of
self-preseryation dictates immediate santa
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Pythian Ercursionists. About one hum
dred and fifty Pythians, comprising dele
cations from the various Lodges in this city,
under the charge of Mr.. VIM. H. Cardoza,
as chief marshal, left Richmond on the 2:35
Z. Nj. train yesterday for Petersburg.
The Knights all appeared in the apron
regala of the Order, and, as they marched
up Main street headed by Smiths brass
band, presented a fine appearance. The
party, upon their arrival in Petersburg,
We're received and entertained by Ruth
Lodge at their Lodge-room, and in the
evening were to attend shop at Jarratt's
Hotel, where we doubt not they enjoyed a
most agreeable evening. The excursionists
returned this morning on the o'clock train.
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DIED.

On Thursday morning, August Sd, JOHN, son
Of Henley w. and Fannie s. Bowles, aged 10
months and II days. Hi a-I f'a
His funeral will take place THIS EVENING,
at 6k o'clock, from the residence of his parents
sos Third street. The friends and relatives OF
the family are invited to attend.
On the Sd instant at the residence of his son,
(Wm. H. Tyree) WILLIAM s. TYREE, in the
68th year of his age. ion Is.
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Not 1rue.-A correspondent of the Nor
folk Journal, writing from Richmond, does
not tell the truth when he says that we
have been industriously striving to cast sus-
picion upon G. r. Rees in connection with
the late fire which destroyed his gallery
We do not propose to correct several mis-
statements Of the same letter, but simply
to place ourselves right. We said nothing
about Mr.. Rees, but charged that a man
was seen to enter the door, scah key,
leading to the room occupied by Mr.. Rees,
and that we believed the fire was the work
of an incendiary, and that the man aoho en-
tered the door that night aoas the incendia.y.
If the writer's object be to create sympa-
thy for Mr.. Recs, at our expense, he has
signallY failed. ~. -
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Gov. WALKER and his estimable lady
returned to the city to-day. We are happy
to state that Mrs. Walkers health is much
improved, and we trust she will experience
no interruption to convalescence by re-
turn to Richmond. al, r., y. .as
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JOHN W. WOLTZ, News and City Editor.
LOCAL MATTERS.

30 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 JoHS
sToS & SRLDEN, Newsdealers, sls Main Street,
and at the News Depot of w. A. EDWARDS, 229
East Broad Street.
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attempted Burglary. Between - and l
O'Clock last night a daring burglar attempts
ed to force an entrance into dwelling-honse
on jackson street, above Adams. His
efforts to raise back window aroused the
inmates, and the cries of the ladies of the
house from the front windows for a police
man induced him to beat hasty retreat
without accomplishing his designs. If he
will call again he may have a warm recep-
ton extended to him, free of cost.
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The Dog rersus the Auigator.-In speak
ing of the alligator owned by Mr.. Euker,
we stated he had swallowed a favorite dog
owned by MIR. Euker. Since then, Mr.. E.
has informed us there was desperate fight
between the two, but that if we will insist
upon either of them being swallowed, he
prefers it should be the alligator. We re-
spect his wishes, and now say that it was
the dog swallowed the alligator, and not the
alligator the dog, as we first stated. We
wish it otherwise ourselves, as we cannot
concede that alligatois are greater nliisances
than dogs; and If the one owned by Mr..
Euker has weakness for dogs, and ca
pacity for swallowing them, we would be
obliged to him to turn his ''gator" loose,
and let him go to work on our streets.
The matter is SO mixed we are unable to
decide which is which, but if our readers
have desire to know the truth, it can be
obtained from Mr.. Euker upon application.
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Look Before You Leap.-If Andrew
Tinsley, the colored man, who was yester-
day arrested upon warrant obtained by
Robert. b. Crow, charging him with rob-
berry of Sl04, had, instead of going his way
rejoicing, instituted a suit against Mr.
Crow, for damages for false imprisonment,
he would have made his crowship suffer
for his hasty action, provided, he is respon-
siblc. We give Andrew Tinsley the infor-
nation in order that he may avail himself
of his rights if he wishes. aa Ir ~
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TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisements of Lost, Wants, Found, For
inserted under the proper headings at TWEEN
TY-FIvE CENTS for one insertion; or two in
sertions for FORTY CENTS; three Insertions
SIXTY CENTS S-invaribly CASH IN ADVANCE,
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Miss Lima Edwin has very little cause to
thank the people of New. York for a
generours support of her efforts to please
them. She struggled bravely against
adverse fate all last Winter, but finally was
obliged to succumb. She is now residing
at her estate in Virginia, making arrange
ments for another season, when she will
again endeavor to enlist the goodwill of
the public in her favor,
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sH-snbscribe 70 Edwards Circulating Libra
ry, now containing nearly FIVE THOUSAND
VOLUMES of choice and Interesting reading
matter on all subjects. Terms moderate, only
twenty-five cents per month and q deposit of
one3dollar Everybody ought TO be- able to.read
at these rates. ~ ~ ~
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M ~Billiard Temple. -Redford and Ives, corr
ner of Main and Eleventh streets, keep the most
fashionable Billiard Saloon in Richmond. Their
tables are all new and everything connected
with the establishment is flrst-class Players
are informed that whistling is positively prohib-
tied
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M ThOmpson's POmnde Optime, as a dress-
/ ng for the Hair. is all that is required purely
vegetable and highly perfumed, it softens, i'm
proves and beauties the Hair, strengthens the
roots, and gives it a rich glossy appearance
For sale by all druggists. Price, So and 10 cents
per bottle. A.t :,
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sG Jouven's Inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
BY its aid gloves can be quickly and repeatedly
cleaned and made equal to new even when bad
ly soiled they can be readily restored Its easy
OF application and is perferfectly free from any
dor. For sale by druggists and fancy goods
dealers Price, i25 cents q bottle ti3h
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/ A Noble Soldier Goae.-Augustus Barry,
who received medal of honor for devoted
services to his country from the United
States Congress, died yesterday afternoon
ut his residence at Cold Harbor.
For some time Mr.. Barry has held the
position of superintendent of the national
cemetery at Cold Harbor, where, by his
courteous conduct, he won the esteem OF
many persons. ls 7 .''i''''-a 2
The country, by his death, has lost one Of
it's noblest defenders and most devoted ad-
mirers. Amid the clash of arms, and where
shot and shell flew thickest, Augustus Bar
ry was found foremost in the ranks to de
fend his country's flag. His companions
in arms will unite with us in regretting the
mtimety end of so noble a hero and SC
brave a man. Peace to his ashes.
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Last Of Unavailable Letters Remainiiaq ia
The Richmond Post-obfce august 3, ISL
p. II. Bird, Old Sweet Springs Mrs. L.
A. Brown, Canton; Dollar Bank, Rich
'mond; VIM. Turpnce, TredyilIe; Mrs. E.
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Local Notes.-A youthful colored cou-
pie, whose united ages summed up a hun
dred and forty summers, were joined in the
holy bonds of wedlock at Ebenezer colored
church last night. The blush of youthful
love and beauty surmomted the cheek of
both bride and groom, while, the worthy
pastor rejoiced that he had given so much
happiness to the youthful pair.
A picture of General Lee was sold to-
day at Cooks auction house for the sum of
twenty cents, and bought by colored
man. How is this compared with the re-
cent sale of the United States flag for
$l.75? About even, hain't it?
The policemen who was drunk yesterday
sends us word it is none of our business,
we dind't elect him and amt got anything
to do with him. D4.1.a LISA
An humble painter of this city was con-
sderably elevated the other day while at
work on the Second Baptist church stee-
pie.
Republican City Central committee meets
tonight at their rooms. a.
The City Central and the County Com
miftee of Henrico, Republican, will meet
tomorrow at - o'clock. .pi esa
The Richmond City Directory is rapidly
approaching completion. .,a ~ a
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Fuaded.-Owing to the unusual number
Of small claims presented at the State
Treasurer's Office yesterday only sl04, 1884,
81 was funded, making total to date OF
So, ,46s ,633 so. s.0
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For RENT.

S>|~
INOR RENT-Four rooms, with use of zfsss
L kitchen, in very desirable neighborhood. H:i
Price $40 per month. Apply at No. 203 Eighteenth
street, between Broad and Grace. au 4-2t*
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GROCERIES, &c.


HuNDREDs OF DOLLARS SAVED.
BUY YOUR GROCERIES AT THE PEOPLES
81, STORE:
VIRGINIA TEA AND COFFEE COMPANY,
Corner Main and Eighth streets.
We have full stock of GROCERIES. .a.,i
We have TWO WAGONS to deliver goods.
m NEW CROP TEAS. lol4
GREEN TEA at 6Oc, 75c., 9Oc., 81. II. .26. Al. 10.
The finest Moyune GUNPOWDER TEA at vi so
ht4ACK TEA at 60c., SOc., 81.
The finest Orange PE.KOE TEA at Al "a ~ 1
JAPAN TEA at SOC, eOe, 81
Inc best TYCOON JAPAN at 81.
GREEN COFFEE-all grades.
ROASTED CoFFEE-splendid flavor p b
VIRGINIA TEA AND COFFEE COMPANY.
Corner Main and Eighth streets.
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An Expected Affair Of Honor. We have
been reliably informed that an affair OF
honor between two gentlemen of this city,
is to be settled within the next twenty-four
hours. If the sequestered nook is not in
Henrieeo, we will be pleased to be on hand
and make full report but we certainly
can't go in that county. The prize fight
effectually quenched our thirst for enter
prise in that direction. AS is always the
case, a beautiful lady is at the bottom of
the affair. hope to be able to give our
readers full particulars as soon as possible
after the affair is ended.
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WANTS.

"lNTED-AN No. Chamber Maid. VIII
w pay good wages. Apply at No. 2223 Main
street. 'H au 4-lt
WANTED TO PURCHASE A FARM, of
w about 200 acres, In one of the Southern
StatesI must be healthy. Address, stating crops
grown, terms and full particulars, to Box 1865,
ST. PAUL, MINI. jy 3--tf y
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hH Pure Cider Vinegar-Three years Old-fsr
picking; SPICES, fresh and pure, at BAI1MER Il
CO.'S, Sl4 Main street.
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TAX NOTICE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO
i HAVE NOT PAID THEIR CAPITATION
TAX FOR THE YEAR 1870.

TAX FOR THE YEAR 1870. -, .-.+E
See act Of Assembly ls69--7O page 4l3, section
AZ, which reads as follows:
mo person shall be allowed to attend any pub
lie school, whose father, if he be alive and resi-
dent within the school district and not q pauper,
shall not have paid the capitation tax in aid OF
public free schools, last assessed on him, in pur-
suance OF section of article 10th of the consti-
tuition and section 81 of this act.''
Every person win see the Importance of calling
on the Sheriff at once mo lll5 Main street) and
paying his capitation tax for 1870, as the deln-
quent list will be returned in a very short time
for examination. JOHN w. WRIGHT,
au l-5t Sheriff City of Richmond.
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MARRIED.

On the 18th Of July, 1871, by the Rev N. w.
Wilson, JOHN ID. GENTRY to Miss ELLA
GENTRY-both of this city. ~ III, sa'8 7
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nH Teas, Coffee, Sugars, Syrups-and In fact
everything kept in a first-class grocery, at BAL
MER Il CO.'S, l4Main street.
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~ HCigars, imported and domestic smoking
and Chewing ToBxcco, of all grades and in any
quantity, at BAI4MER co.'s, sl4 Main street,
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Won't DO H,-We don't care much, if
those whose business it is, won't cut the
grass on the square. We have called their
attention to it several times, and they don't
seem to mind what we say any more than
if we pelted them with grass. We have
tried kind words and gentle means long
enough to satisfy'us that they do no goods
Look out next time for stones.
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h8champaanes, Cider, Wines, Brandies,
and WHisKEYs at BALMER & CO.'S, sl4 Main

KHFrayser's Gnllery.--A new and probably
the best-appointed Photographic Gallery in the
South, has just been fitted up by Mr.. w. q. r.
FRAysER, at 101l Main street, opposite the post
Office. Mr.. FRAYsER has spared no pains or ex-
pense in his efforts to get the best apparatus that
could be obtained for his purposes, and that he
has succeeded one has only to examine his rooms
and instruments to be convinced 4 His Dallmeyer
Portrait Lens is the largest we have ever seen,
and it is said there is but one other OF its size
in the country. Mr.. FRAYsER is one of the
beet photographers in the city, and his prin-
cipal assistant, Mr. M. j. Powers, has
thorough knowledge of the business in all
its departments. The light and shade in the
operating room is most admirably arranged, and
the conveniences for the accommodation of his
patrons is of the most complete order The pro.
prietor intends to take the very best pictures that
can be taken, and no pains win be spared to at
tain that end. s
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~ Edwards Circulating Library Is the
place for cheap and good Reading
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Gretting State aoarmat.
PUBLISHED DAILY tsundays Excepted):

PUBLISHED DAILY tSundays Excepted).
At No. 9lah Main Street, Richmond, Va.
The JOURNAL, is delivered to subscribers in
the city at FIFTEEN CENTS PER WEEK, payable to
PRICE FOR MAILIse.--Three months 81 Is; six
months S3 90; one year sc 90.
The WEEKLY JOURNAL. will be mailed to
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M -Stin They Come Tread what the People
OFFICE - 'iss ST. - Ns% (
Could not Raise his Arm-I have suffered great
ly from rheumatism for two years I was not
able to raise my arm when I used PAIN PAINT
After the PAIN PAINT wasapplied flveminntes to
my shoulder could use my arm as wellas ever.
seS,, s- E., L. You've.
have used PAIN PAINT for rheuma atism in the
knee and find great relief MRS. M s. PEARcE.
have used six bottles of WoLcoTT's ANNIHI
LAroR for catarrh; and was cured As there are
several in this vicinity who want, some of your
catarTh remedy please send me gallon of
Wolcotts Annihilatorl 20. +. WINDHAM,A
e'e a#i9 1i Nelson county.
7esfedfree on all who come to the PAIN PAINT
Office, No. 207 Fifth street, between Grace and
Broad
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TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE CENTRAL
PARTY OF VIRGINIA.

meeting of the members of the State Cen
tral Committee of the Republican Party of the
State will be held ON TUESDAY. the 18th Of
August, at 10 o'clock M.
1t is earnestly desired that every member be
present. Amy questions proper to refer to the
Committee may be addressed to SAMUEL F
MADDOX, Secretary, Richmond, Va.
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Tre,si,sg Statt journal.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Advertisements will be inserted in the EVEN
ING STATE JOURNAL at the following rates
Ia IaAv ovftS q te.
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THE STATE JOURNAL is an excellent ad /
Il yertising medium. Try it and see.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-03
.7FT0F AND AMERIfA

GOLD opened IN New York yesierda!
ST 1113, and closed at 11l9.
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CONCERT EN FRANKLIN.

Nashville Amateurs Take Part,
We are indebted to the editor of the
Williamson Journal for the following no.
tice of the recent concert st Franklin, pre-
pared for his paper to be issued on Thurs
day, proof sheet having been forwarded
to US by yesterday 8 mail:
On last Thursday and Friday nights mu-
sicsl entertainments were given at the
Town Hall, the proceeds OF which were
bestowed upon the new Methodist Church
at this place. The performance was con-
Quoted exclusively by Nashville ladiQs and
gentlemen whose reputation as musicians,
although they are only amateurs, is de-
servedly high. II is impossible to give a
programme of the pieces sung and played,
but the entertainment of each evening was
exceedingly fine. The singers were Mrs.
Bowen, Mrs. Horton, Miss Goslin, Miss
Claiborne, Mr.. Dorman, Mr.. Molingraf,
and Mr.. Stewart, each one OF whom de-
lighted the audience. In addition 20 the
vocal music, we had the pleasure Ct hear
ing maDy excellent pieces rendered by
Prof. Baldwin, on the violin, and Prof
Reese on the piano. The usual fashiona-
BILE songs we're varied by the introduction
of one or two comic songs by Mrs Hor-
ton. whose performances in this line are in
imitable, and also by some pathetic and
sentimental songs by the other ladies,
which were exquisitely sweet and beautl-
full. The gentlemen we're equally felici-
tous in the songs which they gsve. and
we were particularly erstifed by sold
Iroasides," as rendered by Mr.. D0rman,
and ''Pat Malloy" as rendered by Mr..
Stewart. We cannot sufficiently express
our gratifcation to these ladies and gentle.
men for their exceeding great kindness in
thus aiding our community to bald the
magnificent church which hes been com.
menced The proceeds OF the two con.
certs will be considerable addition to the
funds in the hands of the building com
| mittee.
We also appreciate and are dnly thank
ful to President Sloss, of the Nashville anG
Decatur Railroad, for the free ticket
which he so generously gave to the per
formers.
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LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Rival sites for the opera house-the two
old postofflce corners.
Not spoiled rod after all-the Church
street switch. d. -.
Coming dovn-the prices of strawberries
and green peas. ...
To make the biggest yield of wild oats
let the boys about town do JUS as they
please.
A horse on farm several miles out on
the Gallatin pike, recently ate thirteen live
young turkeys, and it is said by people In
the neighborhood that the day was Mt q
good one for eating tuokeys by that horse.
Marrowless bone-the bone Of conten-
tin.
The most pleasing and agreeable business
we have discovered these hot days, is the
partakiIg Of double-bsrrelled drink of
soda water, at the fountain of Dortch 4
Haddox-take two straws, one in either
either corner of your mouth and then pro-
ceed.
Yesterday was another close, warm day
with indications of rain
Strawberries have taken an early and
tremendous tumble In this market. Yes
terday quantities of fine berries could be
bought at three quarts for twenty-five cents,
while second and third grades were in some
instances sold as low as FIVE cents per
quart.
Vegetables of all kinds, and fruits Of
every variety promise to be even below q
reasonable price in this market this season.