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well-directed efforts, to bring here thou
sands of people, of the best class--men
who wish to live in more genial climate,
who have capital and skill, and who could
not be hired to take an office.
But for this we must be willing to ex-
tend facilities, and encourage emigration
10 colonies. We must recognize its benefits
ourselves, and be favorably inclined to-
wards it. Then we shall be likely to aid
its adoption by others.
We throw out these general hints to
stimulate thought and discussion, and
ultimate action, upon subject more i'm
portant than all others now before the
people of Virginia.
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A NEW CANDIDATE.-Sumner, Trum-
bull and Sherman, have each been tried
by the Democracy, for the next Presiden-
cy but being sounded have each been
given up as bad job. What now =?
General Logan, that especial object of
Southern hatred, because he was not elect
ed commander-n-chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic, will, we presume, be
canvassed with like success as the rest.
After beating the bush for another year,
Democracy will at last be compelled to
settle down upon ticket We have selected
for the party, and provided we can't get
one suited more to our taste, will hoist the
flag of "Hunnicutt and Walker" and
never surrender until we elect them. It
strikes our eye as being decidedly Demo-
cratic.
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Local Dashes,

Dark-Last night
Cool-River water.
Prosperous-Tbe notary business.
Mill-pond productions-Dead infants.
In town-The Lynchburg Republican.
Hands of-The roses in the Capitol Square.
strauge-Straus voting against an sppropri,
where were you last night when the gas
went out?
A happy party
The directors of the Capitol Memorial Asso-
citation will meet this afternoon at O'Clock.
Moses, not viewing the promised land from
the heights of Jefferson, has planted his rod in
Madison Ward.
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Potice Oourt.-The following cases were
disposed of by Police Justice White this
morning:
George Freeman, colored, charged with fe-
loneously stealing lot of clothing the proper
ty of Charles Dipner, was sent on for trial be.
fore the grand jury this day.
Dallas Branch, colored, charged with being
vagrant and a suspicious character, was sent
to jail In default of security for his future
good behavior.
), VIM Freeman, for unlawfully and feloneous-
iiy aiding and abettiug in the robbery of the
house of Charles Dipner, was sent back until
to morrow, to which time his case was contn-
ued.
William Anderson, colored, for assaultinp
and striking Squire Harris, was fined So. so.
Augustus Owington, up for being drunk and
lying In the street, was warned and let off.
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Gpeniag State Sournat.
MOUNT VERNON.

| This beautiful, but long neglected spot,
sacred to all true American hearts, as the
home of Washington and the burial place
of his ashes, is at last receiving some at
tention from the public adequate to its
merits. Several public-spirited citizens
have recently made generous donations for
its improvement. Congress appropriated
$1,000 to be expended in repairs to the
house, and such work upon the grounds as
was absolutely essential to preserve the
place from destruction. The Masons, as
body, have agreed to take some organized
action to assist the Regency.
The help already obtained is telling fa-
vorably upon the appearance of the
grounds. Under the capable supernten-
dent, Mr.. Craig, large amount of
grading, ditching and soddipg of ex-
posed points has been done. The dense
underground along the front has been
cut out, letting in the sunshine and
improving greatly both the beauty and sa-
lubrity of the grounds.
Many thousand fruit and ornamental
trees have been set out, of rare and valua
BILE varieties. The garden and greenhouse
testify to the industry and skill of Mr..
Craig. Everywhere there are signs OF his
thrift and energy, in applying the means
furnished, to good purposes for the improve
ment Of the estate.
81 The institution has suffered hitherto
from inefficient management aud the lack
of means. Means ought not to be lacking, |
and we hope to see the home and grave of
Washington made worthy of its sacred |
associations, and so generously endowed,
that its Managers will not feel the neces-
sity imposed, to collect tribute of the visi-
tors. It seems degrading to all parties
concerned to put this Mecca of the Amer
lean people upon a level with travelling
shows. $3.50
The trip to Mount Vernon from Wash
iagtou is most delightful episode in
long railroad journey. The steamer Arrow,
Captain Stackpole, makes her trips daily,
enabling the tourist to visit Mount Vernon,
and passing Alexandria, Fort Foote, and
Fort Washington, gives fine view of
numerous redoubts Of the Mcclellan line
of defenses surmounting the distant hills.
The neat little steamer, with pictures,
lowers. singing birds, and its happy
'rowd, seems like fairy palace as it floats
slong, stopping here and there moment
or passengers, or to pick up the fine fruits
VI the farms which line the river. Cap
ain Stackpole, always obliging and ready
o give information to his passengers,
makes everybody feel at home.
The two hours at the grounds are de-
ightfully spent in viewing objects associ-
ted with Washington. There are the
rees which he planted, the buildings erec-
ed under his uperintendence, walks and
rives which he planned, the relics and
1ementoes of the revolution, whose bat
les be fought, AMI whose energies he guild
to the beni6cent issue of order and lib
rty which bless us to-day. Every travel
r Eastward should take Washington in a
is way, and make the delightful and in 6
zpensive trip to Mt. Vernon.
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Republican Nominations for Fairfield
To,onship Of Henrico.-The following is a list
of the names put forward by the Republicans
of this township, as their candidates to be vo-
ted for at the coming election:
For supervisor, Samuel S. Annable; town
ship clerk, Hugh l.. Davis; commissioner of
roads, Captaia John A. Eacho; assessor, j. j.
Umbauf; collector, Lewis g. Miller; magis-
trate, Robinson Barker; overseer of the poor,
Andrew j. WaldrOp
The nominations are said to be good ones,
and will, we understand, receive the cordial
support of the party in that township.
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Improvements We are pleased to notice
that new buildings are going up in all direc.
tions.
On Third street, between Main and Cary,
two stylish brick dwellings have just been
erected, and another been commenced on the
same street, south of Cary.
first>class brick dwelling is nearly COM
pleted at the head of Grace street, where the
horse cars turn off to Hollywood.
The foundation of brick dwelling on
Franklin street, near Fourth, was laid last
week.
On Broad street, near fifth, the old "Lemosy
house" is to be demolished to make room for
two handsome tenements, to be erected by Mr..
Chas Behe.
On the adjoining lot, Mr.. Hoyer has already
commenced the erection of new building
The exclusion of locomotives from Broad
street will give wonderful impetus to the
Improvement of that splendid avenue.
The lower portion of the city, as we'll as the
eastern suburbs, exhibit life and energy, and a
number of new stores and residences are going
up rapidly.
We think that if the street railway was ex-
tended up Twenty fifth street and then to Oak
wood that it would pay we'll, and also increase
the growth of that portion of the city. Oak
wood is beautiful spot and crowds of visitors
fock thither on every pleasant afternoon.
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a GOOD Witness. Sandy Dunnivant. oI
Chester, Chesterfield county, was this morning
arrested and brought before U. s. Commis,
sloner M. +. Peasants, charged with selling
liquor without having first settled with ssU Uncle
samuel" who requires the deposit of twenty.
I'VE dollars before commencing operations.
FIVE credible witnesses stated posi- ively that
they had bought liquor::of Dunnivant at diff.
ferent times. which would have fastened the
charge home upon Mr.. D., but for the ready
and intelligent witness he produced for the
defAnce.
A young gentleman of Chesterfield. delight
ing in the attachment Of f. F. v. and presumed
to be constituent of Judge Cox, came forward
and swore positively that Dunnivant had not
sold liquor, for he had never seen him do go.
Rather negative evidence, this and like the
lrishman, who said he could get fifty Qintle,
men to sware they niver saw him stale, ina,
giued be had played the divil) That these
parties who had worked for Dunnivaut were
10 deet to him. be knew from the fact that he
mad seen Dunnivant's books and had examined
the accounts between them NJ 81
The suspicious OF the district attorney being
aroused, be inquired of the witness if he could
read and write, when, 10 he announced, al
cannot. This was sumner to the attorney.
who informed him he could stand aside. not
regarding bis testimony in relation to books
and accounts as of much service, as he could
neither read or write. This is a good subject
for free school consideration.
Duunivant was admitted to bail in the So m
OF u, o0O, for his appearance at the next term
OF the United States court, when it is pre-
sumed be will make his appearance, leaving
the important witness for the defence "to
hum"
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Good appointment Mr.. Thomas 81
Dabney. for time route agent 10 the mail ser.
vice on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, has
been appointed inspector of tobacco, snuff and
cigars, for the fourth revenue district, in room
OF good Democrat, who has held the office
for a number of years. We are glad to see
such changes, and hope they will continue until
there will not be one Of them left to tell the
taia
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LOCAL NEWS.

The japanese Troupe. e.-The polite agent
OF this wonderful tea party, having favored us
with tree passes, last night, we, in spite of the
threatening weather, in company with a large
crowd, found ourselves in Assembly Hall on
time, ready to see whatever they bad to show.
Little "All Right first made his appearance,
and alter proving to our satisfaction that he
would make good over-sboes, he tried to bore
hole with his head in the hard pine boards of
the stage, by making IL the pivot, upon
which he turned successfully for several min
utes. Assuring us that his head hadn't been
used up, he bowed himself out, and retired
amid rapturous applause.
Next came the wonderful pipe act Of Yad
sungahi, who swallowed q lighted pipe with
as much gusto as we imagine he would we'll
sweetened bowl OF rice, and fully satisfied us
that he would make first-class smoke,stack
Tor forty horse power engine. If'there can
be no smoke without fire, his stomach must be
copperslined or considerably scorched.
A heavy ladder requiring the united strength
OF SIX men to handle, was put upon the stage
and balanced upon the feet Of one of the gentle
men-whose name We don't remember to have
heard before-lying fat upon his back, on
which soon mounted one of the juniors, ascend
log With great care to the top, from which
extended about six feet, like an arm, smaller
ladder, out which he cautiously crept. while
the senior was kept busy so manipulating the
inclining II almost to an angle OF 45 degrees
During this remarkable performance, any at
tempt at applause was quickly suppressed bv
the audience, every one of whom s, smed
spell-bound by the daring feat.
At the close of this scene, little "All Right
again made bis appearance, and mounting a
pile of boxes, built up like pyramid, the top
OF which formed a square Of about four inches,
he poised himself upon his bands, turned slow
ly backward summersault, planted his feet
upon the box, slowly rising to an upright posi-
tion, proudly excaiming "All Right" He
then reversed, returning to his hands and
Jumped down, amid the hearty applause of
the crowd.
1t is impossible for US to describe the sever
al wondenfpl and startling performances of
these peoPe, in the limited space allowed US,
and we have referred to several of their minor
acts simply to show what they are capable of
doing.
We observed, unlike other acrobats, that
they performed in their bare feet.
Numerous speeches were delivered by the
members during the performance, which we
liked very well, but did not exactly understand. |
some wag suggested that the late rainy |
weather had given them all sore throats, which |
prevented them from talking plainly. We |
couldn't see it. Altogether it is first rate
how, and deserves the liberal patronage |
which is extended the company wherever ex. |
libited The entertainment will be repeated |
o night and Wednesday night, for the last |
ime. All who wish to enjoy themselves are
lrged to attend.
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atlantic. Mississippi and Ohio Freight.
1t is officially reported that the Southside
bridge, near Lynohburg, is in forward state
of completion, and that freights for the South
west over the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
railroad will be received at the Danville depot
on and after to day as usual
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Can't See Il Fredericksburg wants US
to take back an old engine, sold BY as to them
to put out any fire which might occur there !;
but we guess we shan't do it, unless she can
persuade Philadelphia to treat us the same
way. Ii you get bit you must stand 1t, as we
have to do. OF one thing, you may bs sure,
and that is, II you don't want TO lose money,
you had better let our Council alone.
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Lights Out I've can imagine that
many ludicrous scenes occurred last night.
when so many people found themselves in the
situation of Moses (not our City Council one, J
wnen the candle went out; but, as we were
strolllng around in search Of an item, did not
know what was going on inside of our MANY
parlors and balls.
Many sweetheart, who was suspicious that
some fond mothers eye was peering through
the ey.hole, rejoiced, when be found himself
In total darkness, with the timid maiden
tremolingly leaning on him for protection, and
snatched many stolen kiss before a light
could be procured.
Equally charmed were the less innocent
whose only occupation is in robbng others of
their possessions. They, too, had things their
own way, but we are not informed of any
stealage OF any Importance, exceptin our City
Council, who seem disposed to keep it up re-.
gardless of lights off or ON.
A gentleman who sleeps in one of our hotels
informed US that he was aroused by the Gre
alarm bells, and upon attempting to light the
gas, found it impossible. OF course he could
come to no other conclusion than that fire. in
the lower portion of the building, had cut off
the gas connection.
Without pants, shoes or hat, he made bur.
ried descent, and but for the total darkness
would have presented fearful picture to all
whom he met. Darkness is sometimes prefer,
able to light, and we imagine this gentleman
FOUND 1t SO, on ascertaining he was in no
danger. The cause of arrangement has been
corrected and we will be permitted to light up
Tonight.
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Washington, May 15 The Senate met
this morniug and Immediately went into
Executive session, and the Committee on
Foreign Relations reported the High Com
mission treaty. Mr.. Morton made brief
speech explaining its provisions, when the
Senate adjourned.
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The Grape Caltaralist is monthly jour
nal, devoted to grape culture and wne-ma.
king: George Husman and G. W. Spaldine
editors. We have received the last mum.
Der, which contains the report of the an
nual meeting of the Mississippi Valley
Grape Growers Association, from which
we shall condense an article in few DAYS.
A hint of value here to beginners, and per-
haps to many old nursery men, is ex-
tracted. a
In planting all seemed to agree that the
old expensive mode of trenching in plant
ing vineyards is all wrong. Plow cross
plow (sub-soil if the ground needs it), then
mark off in squares of eight to ten feet.
The annual cultivation should be plow-
ing early as possible again about the mid
die of May, cultivate with harrow, and
keep the ground mellow till first of August,
about two inches deep. Then lay by till
November, at which time the land Is deep
ly plowed.
Corn should not be planted among
grapes, or any field crop. Grapes may
be trimmed any time after the leaves fall
10 autumn, till the sap starts in spring.
They may also be trimmed after the new
shoots are out so as to absorb the sap-say
from the middle of May forward in this
climate. To promote size and productive
ness, pinch back the shoots four leaves
from the last clusters in June.
Every grape~grower should send for the
Grape Oulturalist.
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Henrico County O0nveation. conven~
tion of the Republicans of Brooklyn, Tuckahoe
and Varina townships, will be held at the
courthouse on Tomorrow at noon, for the
purpose of nominating ticket for each of
these townships.
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Not So.--It has been intimated that the
twelfth man of the Sands jury, who is in favor
OF the acquittal of the prisoner, is from Rich
mond We are informed upon good authority
that this l! not really the case, and that if the
jury stands as reported, eleven for one, that
the one for acquittal is from Alexandria.
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PROPOSALS.

OFFICE A. O.s., I
FoHT MoNRoE, VA, May 10th, 1911. /
g EALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, will be re.
- ceived at this office until III A. NJ. JUNE 10th,
1871, for furnishing the FRESH BEEF required by
the Subsistence Department u 3. A., this station
during six months, commencing July 1st, 1871.
Information as to conditions, quality Of Beef pay
ments, &C., can be obtained by application to
JAMES CURRY,
my l6-6t lst Lit. sth Art'y, A. G. g.
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For Brazil The British brig Waif
Captain Yoalden, arrived in this port yester-
day from New York. She is consigned to
Messrs. Haxall & Crenshaw and the Galege
Mills, and will take cargo of -four to the
Rrazis
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Madison Ward Oub.-Tbere will be a
meeting of this club night at half past eight
O'Clock. A full attendance is desired, as i'm.
portant business will be attended to. Prominent
gentlemen will De present to address the meet
ing.
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CANDIDATES FOR 0FFICE.

rI'O THE VOTERS OF TUCKAHoE TOWNSHIP
l. COUNTY OF HHNRICO -Gentlsmsn--I have
the honor to announce myself as an independent
candidate for the office of SUPERVISOR and pledge
interests OF every one, regardless of party or any
previous issues.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
my l6-eod4t JOHN H. JONES.
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The Conservatives of Louisa county have
set up a ticket, for township officers, to be
knocked down by Republicans.
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ASSIGNEE SALES.

- =, -
A sSIGNEE'S SALE.
by virtue of decree OF the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of Virginia
dated May 9th, 1871, the undersigned will sell, at
Gloucester @. H., Va, at IL O'Clock M on the
9TH DAY OF JUNE, 1871,
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES OF LAND,
In Gloucester county surrendered by Madison Richie
son, bankrupt.
TERMs-0ne.third cash; the residue in six and
twelve months, to be secured by negotiable notes,
with good security interest added, and title retained
until the purchase money shall have been paid with
power OF resale II said notes be not paid maturity
JACOB C0HN, Assignee
my l0-2aw3w IF Madison Richeson. bankrupt.
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FESTIVAL,

r ADIEs FEAST AND FESTIVAL, 81
AT VIRGINIA HALL,
Opens TO NIGHT (Tuesday) at IA o'clock, with de-
licious Strawberries, Cream, Cakes and Music and
will continue on the AFTERNOON and NIGHT of
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
Dinners furnished from / to P. NJ Feast at TX
p. M. Entertainment frst-class in every respect.
Kesnicks Band will discourse their best music
each night.
Proceeds to be applied to a most worthy object.
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EO r N Il W YORK.

F." So
The VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP and xSMSXIHr
PACKET COMPANYS elegant steam sQ3& Ie3sffSS&
ship GEO. b. UPTON, Captain RoDERTs, will leave
her wharf at Rockets on TUESDAY, May 10th, at 2
r. M. Freight received up to the hour of sailing
Close connections and through bills of ladng given
to oil southern and eastern ports. ,i
:. This elegant steamship has fine cabin accommoda-
tons z
90
Round trip tickets, good until used, only.....15 20
For freight or passage apply to
DAVID J. BURR. President.
No. 1914 Main street.
WASHINGTON & Co., Agents.
Pier 81, North river New York nv I3--3t s.
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II X u s II M ILK.

ERESH MILK.
FRESH MILK to be had at ALL HOURS at
WILEY CO.'S MILK DEPOT,
No. 2l3 Sixth street, between Grace and Broad.
my l0-eod3t
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

FOR RENT AND SALE.
ITO RENT-FURNISHED HOUSE (hrst-class), on
l. upper Franklin street. Can be rented by q
small family for four months, or or two years.
Address
my 16-3ts n. H., Postofice Box $780,
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WANTS.


HTANTED.-Two small neat HOUSES are wanted,
w and owners of such find responsible, care
full tenants by applying to THIS OFFICE
my lets
=" ANTED-Fifty WOMEN and GIRLS, for pri,
w vate families in New York, Brooklyn and
New Jersey wages $l2 to $40 per month. Also
fifty yLUMP-MAKERS, for tobacco factory in Drsok.
lyn, at high wages and regular work.
J.P. JUSTIS, Labor Agent.
nay 13-1w No. Fifteenth street
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SIGN PAINTING.


LNOR EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
SIGN WORK,
Call on
M o N II A G U e,
No. South TENTH STREET.
BEST WORK AT LOW PRICES.
ap 29-1m
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

dlssenters f:om the general principle, that q
great medicine 10 q great blessing. We have
many Of these blessings, but among them all.
in the province to which It belongs. no greater
than
Laramie Enerveseent Seltzer Aperisnt'
A column would not sufice to enumerate the
ailments for which It IL prescribed BY physicians
OF the highest standing. It docs not belong to
me class derisiyely termed patent medicines,
but Is an article based on scientific analysis, and
will stand the test Of the sharpcst and most
rigid medical criticism as o cathartic. 0 stom.
achic, an anti.febrile preparation. and an I'D.
mirable remedy for all bilious complaints. Lot
there be no mistake. Secure tho genuine article
only.
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OvERxAN ELEcT1AN.-At a meeting
Of the stockholders Of the Oyerman
mine, held In San Francisco yesterday
afternoon at ! O'Clock, the following
Trustees were elected for the ensuing
term: N. j. Mcdonald, A. j. Pritch,.
ard, Q. H. Bogart, l.. Ylsaria and
E. r. Ream.
Posr MoRTEN.-A post mortem ex-
animation at Salt Lake upon the body
Of Harry Goodman revealed a diseased
state Of the brain sufficient to cause
death.
OPMR AssEssMEST.-An assessment
Of IS per share was yesterday levied
on the capital stock Of the Ophir Min
ing Company.