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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18


PORTER AND PLATT.--The Washington
letter of 14th instant in the Norfolk Jour
nal says
"The Southern Republican association,
composed Of oflce-snatchers and penniless
shysters gathered here from Virginia, will
hold a kind of brotherly reunion this even
ing-.the snow storm willing. Hon. Chas.
q. Porter, the member from Richmond,
will, it is said, shy his castor into the
ring in denunciation OF certain Virginia
newspapers-the JOURNAL especially
that have been holding him up to con-
tumely and ridicule lately.
"You will observe that Mr.. Platt, of
Virginia, is mixed up in none of the politi-
cal intrigues of which Pof. .teris and has
| been guilty. Mr.. Platt--I can say it to
his honor, with TRUTHS true representa-
tive of his constituents, and not only the
class that elected him, but white and black,
irrespective of party, in his Congressional
| district.
"I Don't know of bill or measure in
troduced by Mr.. Porter since the session
began, that has not had partisant squint;
while Mr.. Platt has done, and is still dong
much, looking to the interest of Virginia
| He has labored, know, most assiduously
| to get government work ordered to the
Gosport navy-yard, and he has failed only
because the Navy Department has deter
mined to inflict as much damage as posi-
Bile upon the mechanics Of Norfolk ant
Portsmouth.
"Indeed, if it were not for the influence
of, Mr.. Platt, i believel a bill would, err
this, have been introduced into Congress
abolshing the Gcsport navy-yard."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

THE French Assembly has chosen Tor its
President M. Grevy, Liberal Monarchst'
prominent in the provinces for twenty
years of the Empire in opposition, pre-
viously as one of the revolution:sts who
expelled the Bourbons in 1880, and an
officer Of the Provisional Government
which followed the expulsion of Louis
Philippe in 1s48. There is nothing in
this election to indicate on what particular
Prince or House the hopes of the Mon
archists rest. For the present it seems
most likely that Provisional Government,
with Thiers at its head, will be entrusted
with the fate of France until the with
drawal of the Germans. Thus far the
action Of the Assembly indicates two things
as assured-that peace will be made al
once, and that then the grand nation will
look about it for awhile and finally beg
somebody to be its master, as Spain did.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18
Greiti,la State JoltgnaL
The True Knight--A Monthly Maga-
zine Devoted 10 the Order of INntShs
of Pythhas.

of Pythias.
The first number of this interesting
publication has Just been issued by the
publishers, Messrs. Handy & EIankins, OF
Richmond. 1t is well gotten up, both in
matter and typographical appearance.
Success to the new enterprise. We are
indebted to Messrs. Johnston & Selden,
newsdealers, 91s Main street, for a copy
of tho True Knight. The following is the
table of contents:
A Knight Who Conquered the Deyll--a
story Noble Objects Of the Pythlan
Order; Samuel Holder Hincs--by T.. u.
c. Bohannan Free Masonry in War ;
Decisions Of the Grand Chancellor OF Vlr-
ginia--official; Secrecy; Third Annual
Session of the Grand Lodge, embracing
the Grand Chancellor's report and sum-
mary of the proceedings; Present Strength
Of the Order; Rise and Progress of the
knights of Pythias in the United States
by P. G.. G. Hartman Better than Creeds
Society Compliment to Grand Chancel-
lor Wade Editorial-Salutatory I; The
Ballot Safeguard; Work for our Repre-
sentativos The Use of the Gavei
Pythian Hall, Richmond; Correspondents
Answers to Correspondents State OF the
Order-Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky,
Nebraska, Massachusetts,, at large.
Price $3.50 per annum six months,
S1.5O; single copy 25 cents. For sale by
all newsdealers.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

CHICAGO wants man who can count,
and has found him. The United States
census gave the settlement on the Lake
Michigan flats only 29S,0OO, and the
people interested inferred therefrom that
the Marshal and his assistants did not
understand addition, saying nothing ct
geometrical procession. AS we have said,
the vacancy has been filled. The necessity
was urgent, but mathematical tyro was
not to be thought Of; hence no sudden
selection was made. After due considera-
ton a person was brave enough to declare
his belief that there were $50, 1000 inhabi-
tants in the city, and was at once pounced
upon as the individual for the crisis lie
will soon go to work, aud, if be is wise,
will return at least half a million names.
IF he is thus liberal in his report, his CRATE
full constituency will build him monu-
ment of Chicago's favorite metal-brass.
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TCoMMUNIcATED.
To he Editor ofAs State Journal.

To the Editor Of the State Journal:
Will YOU ask the President of the Richmond,
fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad com
pany, if he did not purchase the Mud Tarr-
pike from Washington to Baltimore. and
whose money paid for it2 If be doesn't like
to answer this, will answer it for him. Mr.
Moncure Robinson, the former President of
the company, bought it for the sum of $780,
600 paid for it out of the Richmond, Frede
rcksburg and Potomac Railroad company
funds by his bad management the company
has lost its interest in said turnpike. The
said interest was very valuable, being in-
tended for a stage line in opposition to the
railroad. which, when it was proven, was to
be superseded by wheelbarrow line in which
there was strong hopes for success.
DINwIDDIE.
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Knights Of Pyhtias. We understand
that preliminary meeting was held in this
city last night, with view of forming anoth-
er Lodge Of knights Of Pythias. A goodly
number were present and weexpect in short
time to announce that it is in full operation.
The new Order has not made such rapid pro-
gress here as in Virginia. For instance, Hines
Lodge, in Richmond, instituted about six weeks
ago, has q membership of over two huadred
with a thousand dollars in the treasury. But
the "Knights" in Wilmington are multiplying
with rapidity, and applications for intorma.
tion as to charter fee, &c, are being received
here from other parts of North Carolina WI
niinqton Star, I7fh.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

THE PEABODY EDucAT ToNAL FUND
The Philadelphia Press, referring to the
meeting of the managers Of the peabody
Educational Fund.-" in that city, on We'd
nesday, remarks /:
at will be remembered that the fund
alluded to was first started by Mr.. Pea
body in 1867. during bis second visit to
this country. and was intended for the
purpose Of furthering the cause OF educa-
ton in the Southern States, the first dona-
ton being S1,500,000. Il was not in
tended that the gift should be mere do.
nation. but that it should act as an incen-
tive to the people to organize schools, the
only ground upon which they could come
in on the fund being that they should raise
a certain amount themselves for the same
ulterior object, so that the benefits might
be as universal as possible.
"The gift referred to was only, however,
the first instalment, as in 1868 Mr.. Pea
body added another million in money and
securities to tho fund, making the total
amount two and half million dollars =
With such magnificent endowment at
their ulSpOSai, III 10 uOt IculuiN NoDiO oh"'
the amount Of good done should have been
effective and widespread, and the details OF
its workings have been published again
and again, until all the citizens of this
broad land, who take an interest in edu-
cational projects have. become thoroughly
posted as to its nodus operdndi.
"Since the appointment of the trustees.
Mr. P;ves and that DISTINGUISHED admiral
of the navy, Farragut, have died, creating
two vacancies in the board.
at would be injustice not to mention in
connection with the distinguished list the
name of Dr. Sears, the executive agent ol
the board, formerly president Of Brown
University, which position he resigned tc
accept the one he now holds. Dr. Sears
since the last annual meeting, has been
engaged in making thorough canvass Of
the Southern States, and is now prepared
to give information which will aid the
work materially"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

PARDoNED TOO LATE.--About two years
ago, SAYS the New York Times, q rcspecta-
BILE man, consum mptive, having wife
and four children, was arrested on charge
of having in his possession some counter
felt fractional currency with intent to pass
the same. He was duly tried, convicted,
and sentenced for term of six years in
the Albany peniteutiary. His wife, an
industrious and exemplary woman, has
struggled against poverty and suffered, at
times, intensely Much of the time she
has been out of employme and has been
obliged to seek relief from benevolent
agencies.
A few weeks since the poor wife by dint
of the most rigid economy, had provided
some under-clothing and bottle of honey,
which she knew would greatly contribute
to her husbands comfort Not having the
means to send them, she applied to Mr..
Beale, agent of the prison association. He
addressed the prison superintendent, and
received an answer that the man would be
permitted to receive the articles, but his
critical state of health rendered it doubtful
whether he could live until they came
Tie physician inclosed his certificate to
that effect. Mr.. Beale, with characteristic
promptness, induced the District attorney
who prosecuted the case, and Hon.
Noah Davis, to unite in an appeal
to President Grant TO release the
prisoner. The pardon soon came, and the
wife brought him home. But few days
elapsed before tho end came. Friday last
he died. For two years that penitentiary
life FASTENED the poor consumptive to his
grave. During that time his family en-
dured almost every hardship. They are
now in very destitute circumstances.
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lhtsic keeps pace with the arts and

Music keeps pace with the arts and
sciences. The latest advertised musical inven-
tion is "the degitorium"-a small dumb piano.
1t is claimed that by means of it, pupils can
learn to play on all Instruments keyed like the
piano, without making any noise. What
splendid thing to have in a frst-class female
school Itwould also be an act of real human
ity TO apply similar principle to the station
ary barrel organs that in summer are ground
parennically at our street corners. Instead of
having emusic" inside the instruments of tor
ture, they might be fitted with an apparatus
for roasting chestnuts, washing pocket
handkerchief, or making machine poetry.
The public would be benefited by the absence
of noise, and the organ.grinders would be ex
alted and take rank as an industrial operator.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Very unexpectedly and all at once, az
pies have become scarce and dear in this city.
Specimens trife larger than hickory nuts
sell for five cents apiece in the confectionaries
The cause of the sudden scarcity may be found
in the fact that the exceeding cold weather
about Christmas froze all the apples put up
by the farmers for sale or consumption. Freeze
an apple and it is like an oyster, gone up the
spout from that time.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Mr. William Mcclure, the most cele-
brated roller-skater in the South, from Drane
h Glover's skating-rink in Wilmington, North
Carolina, will appear before the Richmond
people at the skating-rink next Tuesday night,
the 2lst instant. This will be the first oppor-
tunity our people will have of seeing really
scientific skating. We expect to see large
crowd present that night.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Singers Secing Machine. --'fhe sales Of
the "Singer Sewing Machine" for the wear
1870, were $4,000 in excess of any other com
pany. This result speaks volumes for the mer.
its of this unryaled machine--far more than
boasted gold medals. premiums without merit
or misre epresent2tions. 1t is grand premium
awarded by discriminating public to pure
merit.
Ii is remarkable fact, that while other
companies have made strenuous efforts TO force
their machines upon the people, this company
has quietly and modestly put their machine
upon its own merits, and the result is before
us and would have been still greater, could the
supply have equalled the demand. Merit will
prevail.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

William H. Andreaos, member of the
House of Delegates from Surry county, was
arrested to-day upon copias from the Hus-
tings Court for failing to appear and answer
a charge pending against him.
He was released by Judge Guigon, and bail
required in the sum of $500. The requisite
security was given with John A. McCaull, of
Roanoke, as surety.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

The Neac Steam Fire Engines new
engines recently bought in Philadelphia for the
use of the Richmond fire department, passed
through Alexandria yesterday, and are expect
ed in this city at two p. NJ. to day. On their
arrival they will be housed in the engine
house, Broad street, till some suitable place is
provided fortheir accommodation. One Of fthese
engines, an Amoskeag make-the "Hand.in-
Hand''--is of the harp tank pattern, and cost,
with fine horses and equipments, $1,000. The
other--the 'Hope"-was made by Rainey &
Levy, of Philadelphia, is a horizontal engine,
of more power than the GLAND in Hand" and
was purchased Of the Hope Hose Company for
So, $50, without horses &c.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Dirorce Sut.-Mrs Mary S. Crawford
stituted suit in the Chancery court of this
city for divorce pinculo matrimonii, on
the grounds of desertion. We learn that there
are some very interesting and singular.features
connected with this case, which will be dis
closed in the trial Of the cause.
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senator Summer Very Ill,

Special to the Journal.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Sumner
is lying very i'll this morning with an
affection Of the heart. His condition is
dangerous, though his physicians think
he will recover. B.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

The foe five thousand dollar ornamental
bridge, built several years ago by Mr.. John
2. Ballard, to connect the Exchange and Bal
lard House, was removed several months since
and supplemented by one costing much less,
minus any ornamentation. 1t would appear,
also, that it wanted the essential Ingredient OF
strength, as the workmen were engaged this
morning in putting two substantial props
under it on the Exchange side.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Madison Ward Republicans. Pursuant
to a call for that purpose, the Republicans of
this ward held a full meeting on Tuesday,
February 14th, at their cub-room, for the
purpose of electing Ward Executive Com
mittee, to consist Of seven members. Joseph
Cox presided as chairman, and explained the
object Of the meeting. On motion of Edward
Davenport, an election was gone into, resulting
as follows: Joseph Cox, Gillispie Anderson,
Captain Ganter, r. H. johnson, A. Arnold,
Rush Burgess, and II. l.. Wigand.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Captured John Estrap, a noted colored
thief, was arrested in Norfolk on yesterday,
charged with assaultipg and robbing colored
man by the name of James Washington in
this city some days ago. He will be brought
back to this city today.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

EXTRAORDINARY BILLIARD PLAYING.-
A game of billiards, or rather a series OF
the French game of billiards, was played
in New York at Fiynn's room, under the
Times building, between Rudolphe and
Tim Flynn, the playing lasting thirty con-
secutive hours, resulting in the success of
the former player, who gave odds TO his
competitor.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND THE Cor
EER.--About 5000 people attended the
testimonial performance for the benefit of
the "I.iltle Church Around the Corner" at
the Opera-house in Chicago Thursday
afternoon. About $1,000 were cleared.
This afternoon the German opera troupe
will give a free benefit to the same church.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

The "Riclmond assembly UuJ' gave
their closing ball of this season at Virginia
Hall last night In all the characteristics of
magnificent entertainment, it was the grand.
est affair of the winter. The beauties of Alex
andria, Danville, and our own city never shone
more gorgeously and gloriously. Amid so
glorious galaxy of splendid women, even
Paris might have hesitated on whom to bestow
the award of beauty. The best taste, the most
refined judgment, would have found it impos-
sible to discriminate where so many women
were beautiful as martyrs dream oil Heaven.
"All went merry as marriage bell," until an
early hour, when the bellies and JeGur of the
creme de Ia creme of Richmond society, babe
each other a joyous goodnight with cordial
congratulations for happy evening.
The supper was provided by Zetelle and was
unlimited 10 quantity and in quality-every-
thing that the most fastidious epicure could
desire.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

THURsroNS IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
is strongly recommended as the best dentifrice
known 1t oleanses and preserves tho teeth hardens
the gums, sweetens the breath; and, containing no
acid or gritty substance, is perfectly harmless, aud
can be used daily with great advantage. Sold by sll
druggists Price, 25 and 80 cents per bottle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Tile State Board of Public Education
have decided upon two sets of books for use in
the public schools, as follows: Holiness ard
McGuffey's Spoilers, Holiness and McGufey'
Readers, Harvey's and Bullion's English
Grammars, Venable's and Davies's Arithme
tics, Maury's and Guyot's Biographies.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

d solid, hard rain fell all last night and
continued till 10 o'clock this morning. After
it stopped the atmosphere turned disagreeably
warm. This is rst-class weather for creating
bodily ailments.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

knights Of Pyth,as.-There will be an
important meeting of the officers Of the Grand
Lodge of this order, consisting of the repre-
sentatives and Past Chancellors, held this
evening at ~ O'Clock, at the hall over the
establishment Of Henri B. Fertoret, corner
Ninth and Bank streets, by order Of the Grand
Chancnllnr
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Police Court - The following cases
were disposed of by Police Justice White this
morning:
Alexander Martini, charged with being
drunk and unable to take care of himself
proved to be stranger in the city and was
allowed to depart on condition that he would
make himself scarce
James W. Pendeton, charged with being
drunk and disorderly, was adm5nished and
discharged.
The cit yis just row unusually quiet, there
being but two cases before the Police Justice
this morning, and they were only charged
with taking on too much benzine.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Religious Services To-Morrosc. We note
the following special appointments:
Broad'street MISUNDERSTANDING Doggett al
IL A. NJ; pastor at ~ P. NJ.
Trinity Methodist-Rev. j. p. Garland will
commence series of lectures, especially to
young men, at 719 p. M.
Belvidere Baptist-Rev. NJ. D. Hoge, d. D.,
at7l3 p. NJ.
Sidney Baptist-Rev. G. II. Corey at IL A.
NJ; Rev. w. w. Wood at ~ p. NJ.
st. Marks English Lutheran Fellows
Hall, Franklin and Mayo streets). REV. W
l.. Hubbard, pastor, at IL A. NJ.
The regular monthly meeting of the Metho
dist Sunday School society postponed from
last Sabbath on account Of the inclemency oil
the weather) will take place at Union Station
Methodist church at O'Clock.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

rFsAYLoR BROTHERS, DENTISTS, li12 MAlN
4 STREET, (over ettscontsctonery) extract
teoth without pain insort tseth as low as $40, ana
don't charge for extracting Sensitive teeta filled
without pain. Any tooth filled with gold and war
rsnted for life, at
TAYLOR BROTHERS,,
III Main street, Richmond, w.
g-Instructons in any branch OF dentistry Civ
en- to the profession on reasonable terms.
iyT-tf
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WOOD g. COAL.

-
nEsT RED ASH ANTHRACITE, EGO AID
Is STOVE COAL, ut S. 80 per ton. Best seasoned
OAK and PINE WO ID a. lowest price, Sawed and
J Il. F BURROUGHS,
iaI2-lm corner Main and Seventh stresta
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TNFonMATIoN WANTED.

GEORGE REUBEN CRUsiP colored, left his resi-
denee in this city, the FIRST of the present month";
and has not been h ard from hy his family Any
one learning his whereabouts will please inform hii
wife. MARY EkuMP,
l7l4 Marshall street, between Seventeenth aud
Eiehteenth 70 lG--2t&
WAS CURED OF DEAFNESS AND CAIARRH
by q simple remedy aud will send the receipt fee.
delS.aw MRS. NJ. Q. LEG0 EFT, Jersey City, N. j
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The recent rains have caused James
river to exalt its horn among the running
streams. To-day, as it crept past the city from
its rocky Businesses, along, by, and above Bell
Isle. it resembed huge stream Of liquid
brick dust. Like old John Browns soul, it
was "maYching on"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

In the mysterious and awfully inscruta-
BILE orderings of ofProvidence, the people always
happen to get what they want, either too large
or too SMALL The people of Virginia have no
cause for complaint against their General As
sembly for the frst-named fault, any more
than the people of Richmond have cause to
"sour" on their municipal representatives for
a similar delinquency. Both, all like are small
things in dealing with other peoples funds,
display an oriental disregard of expenses.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

THoMPsoN's PoMADE oPT1ME. as dressing
for the Hair is all that is required puroy vegetable
and highly porfumed, it soitens, improves and beau
titles the Hair, streng gthens the roots and gives 1t
rich glossy appearance. sale by all druggists
Price, 35 and rs cents per bottle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

JoUvEN's INoD0RoUs KID GLOVE CLEAN
ER.--By its aid gloves can be quickly and repeated
ly cleaned and made equal to new: even when badly
soiled they be readily restored Itis easy of ap-
plication and is perfectly free from any odor. For
sale by druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price, rs
cents n bottle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-18

Il. p. T'rrcl, of Caroline county, was
before the United States Commissioner this
morning, charged with being an illicit distil-
Ter, and was bailed in the SUN of $500 for his
appearance before the United States grand
jury on the l4th of March, he havit Q waiveR
an examination before the commissioner.
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d Catholic Beneficial association was
organized last night, and the following officers
elected: f. j. Kelley, President; j. Grandson
Baker, Vice President; and James A. Pizzini,
Secretary. We trust they may be the means
of doing much good.