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| chesapeake and Ohio RaiIroad-s-Its
Immense Mineral Resources.


The iron ores of Virginia and West
Virginia are considered among the best in
the world, and exist in unlimited quanti-
ties upon the immediate line of the road,
in connection with every natural facility
for their profitable working into superior
qualities Of iron and Steel
Within one hundred miles of the richest
and most valuable and abundant of these
iron ores, are the celebrated coal deposits
of the Kanawha Valley, which in guam
tity, quality, and varieties exceed those of
any other portion of the United States.
These two deposits, SO important aud
valuable to each other for their mutual de-
veIopment- hitherto isolated and unavaila-
BILE to each other, and shut out from the
great markets for the consumption and
distribution of coal and the manufacture
of iron-are brought together and made
accessible to each other, and introduced to
the markets East and West, by the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad.
The iron furnaces of southern Ohio,
near the western terminus of the road, are
feeling the imperative need Of an available
substitute for charcoal, for the manufac-
ture of the best qualities of pig-iron, for
which they are celebrated.
The peculiar Splnt Coal of the Ka-
nawha is superior fuel, in its raw state,
for the manufacture of pig-iron, and
affords the only known substitute for
charcoal for this purpose.
1t exists in great quantities along the
line Of the road, is so situated that it can
be easily and cheaply mined and loaded,
and can be transported over 100 miles OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, and de-
livered at the furnaces above referred to,
at prices which will render it much more
economical for the manufacture of iron,
than the charcoal, upon which they must
now mainly depend.
This variety of coal is found no where
else in the United States in quantities and
under circumstances which render it as
available for practical use as that of the
Kanawha.
This region also contains Camel Coal 10
great abundance and of superior quality,
said to be equal to the best Scotch aud
Welsh, of which large quantities are now
imported into this country, and OF which
the consumption would be enormously in
creased at reduced cost.
Imported camel coal now costs ia New
York from $18 to 500 per ton.
The cannel coal of the Kanawha re-
gion can be mined in unlimited quantities
at So per ton, can be proftaby transports
ed to Richmond by the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad at from cent to 2 cents
per ton per mile, and laid down in New
York at total cost of So 10 $40 per ton
| Or it can be delivered at the Ohio river al
total cost of $3 to $4 per ton, for distri-
button by water transportation to the
markets OF the West.
The Bituminous Goals of the Kanawha
are profuse in quantity, accessible at 0
low cost for mining, and unsurpassed in
quality for fuel, steam, and manufacturing
purposes, and the introduction of the rail-
road will give them wide and unlimited
market East and West.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad is now
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Affairs in Petersburg.
PETERSBURG, April IL, 1871

PETERSBURG, April ii, 1871.
TO the Editor Of the State Journal.
Yesterday our streets presented rather
unusual busiuess-like appearance. They
were thronged the entire day, and tbs
stores many OF them done lourshing bus
mess.
Late yesterday afternoon, Mr.. j. H.
Pond, carpenter employed by Mr.. A. A.
Traylor, met with most serious accident
while he was engaged in repairing the reae
porch Of his residence. He accidentally
fell through an opening to the passage be.
low, distance of some ten feet, striking
his head, causing aconcussion of the brain,
and bruising his body. Drs. Harrison and
Strachan were sent for and rendered tho
necessary medical aid. This morning hia
condition is as well as could be expected.
A supposed mad dog made his appear
ance on one of our streets yesterday, much
to the CONSERVATION of the inhabitants OF
the locality where he was seen. Police
man Stiles, the polite clerk of his Honor,
Mayor Wood, went to the scene, and
opened fire on his canneship, and soon hs
IVES en- route fer Davis bone-yard.
The criminal docket this morning befora
Mayor Wood was something larger than
usual. Eight criminals, for petty offences,
were arraigned, and they were of both
races and sexes. John Kelly, colored.
larceny of chickens, had his case col 'nued.
Henry Walker, colored, arraigned on
warrant sued out by John Jackson, who
alleges that Walker did feloniously steal,
take and carry away two lamps Of the valus
of So. Charged not sustained and the
case dismissed.
Emma Reed and Lucy Clark, two colored
nymphs du pare, for disorderly conduct.
were fined SIS and So, or go to jail--the
latter accepted.
The other four cases were Of such trivial
Importance your readers would not be in
terested.
After the adjournment of court, Miss
Mary Riley, ayoung lady, from her sweet
"Irish brogue," probably from Cork)
made her appearance to answer charge
against her for abusive conduct. The evil
dence against her was of such character
that she soon began to bile over, and the
mayor under forced circumstances sent her
to the Hotel de Armstrong to cool off.
Business here is quite brisk, and every
thing has the most encouraging aspect
produce is coming 10 freely. and farmers
are buying extensively of fertilizers, and
are making greater preparations for farm
ing than usual
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Skating Carnipol tonight.

complimentary Suppers The enertain-
ment to be given tonight by Pocahontas Tribe
of |. o. r. NJ. at Johnson's saloon on Twelfth
street, is expected to be most excellent affair.
Arrangements have been made for two hum
dred guests, and all the delicaces of the season
have been provided for the occasion The
supper is given in honor of the Great Council
OF tbs State of Virginia of the above Tribe
On Thursday evening, the Order of Odd
Fellows of this city, will entertain the Grand
Lodge with handsome supper at st. Adams
hall, which will also be furnished by johnson.
The brethren of the city will see that the off
GERS of the Grand Lodge and visiting brethren
are well taken care of while in Richmond.
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Ohaace'y Court--Judge Fitzhuqh -
This court disposed of the following business
to-day
Warwick vs. Howard. trustee A decrae
establishing the validity of lost note, and
authorizing trustee to execute deed of trust.
Rosenberger, trustee, VS.. Boucher. Decree
referring cause to commissioner for inquiry and
report.
Mary A. s. Crawford VS.. VIM. s. Crawford.
Decree divorcing complainant from w, s.
Crawford.
Ex-rarte, Franklin Stearns. Order anno;nt-
ing Ienas B. Stearns and James G.. Blackwell
substituted trustees in the place of Francis j
Smith and Eaton Nance, deceased.
Warrick vs.. Warrick and Hargrove VS..
Pollard. Decree recommitting report of com .
missioner for further inquiry and report.
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THE LATEST NEWS
LyNoH LAW IN sTAUNTON.
A Horse-Thief Taken from jail ana
Hung.
HE WAS CHARGED WITH COMMITTING THREE
MURDERS.
Especial dispatch to the State Journal

Especial dispatch to the State Journal.
STAUNToN, VA, April IL, 1S71.-John
Hodges, a noted thief, was arrested on
Saturday near here, for an attempt at
horse-stealing, who shot and dangerously
wounded Mr.. John Whtlock, who assisted
in his arrest.
Last night, at o'clock, a hundred
white men, not disguised, broke open
the Jail at this place, where he was con-
fined, took Hodges out, and hung him to q
tree mile from town. None of the men
were recognized.
Hodges was also charged with three
murders.
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Ailitary.-The Howitzers reorganized
last night, with the following oiiicers II. G..
Carter, captain; Daniel S. Mccarthy, first
lieutenant; John s. Elicit, second lieutenant I;
William s.. White, junior second lieutenant !;
Robert S. Bosher, orderly sergeant; G. E..
Wingo, second sergeant; w. IL. Mccarthy,
third sergeant; r. G. Wortbam, fourth SER
geant; f. A. Winn, fifth sergeant; r. C.
Richardson, treasurer.
new company, under the name of the "Lee
Guard has just been organized, with the fol-
lowing officers John A. Sloan, Captain John
b. Faris, First Lieutenant; Charles F. Tay lor,
Second Lieutenant. Roger 4. Johnston, Junior
Second Lieutenant; @. r. Morton, First Ser
geant; Taylor Briggs, Second Sergeant; John
Enders Robinson, Third Sergeant; W. l.. Jen.
nings, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Richmond Grays, alta meeting last
night, agreed to reorganize under the new mi
litia law. Another meeting is to be held Sat
urday evening to perfect arrangements.
The surviving members of Company "F''
are to hold consultation tonight, with
view to organizing.
Under the name of Old Dominion Rifles, a
number of young men have star ted the forma,
tion of another military company. A meeting
is TO be held Tomorrow night at the City Hall
to elect officers and put the organization on a
firm basis.
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a great many amusing characters will
appear tonight at the Carnival.

Catholic Beneficial Society The atten-
tion of members of, and of applicants for mem
bership to, this most commendable, influential,
and greatly growing society is called to the
fact that it will hold one of its regular weekly
meetings at its rooms to night, corner OF
Twelfth and Main street, commencing at 8
o'clock. The meeting, doubtless, will be very
large, as many very interesting topics W i'll be
discussed, and very many new members pro-
posed. We may state Tomorrow the proceed
ings of the occasion.
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A IS EMILY HALL.

The REGULAR ASSEMBLIES for Skating at the
above Hall will take place every MONDAY, WE'D
NESDAY and FRIDAY AFTERNOONS, at o'clock,
every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY
NIGHTS, OF o'clock, and every SATURDAY morn
ing at 10.
Every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY NIGHT, at 5
O'Clock, the Rink will be open EXCLUSIVELY for
gentlemen and youths.
The PRICE OF ADMISSION, with the of
Skates is so cents for single ticket So per dozen.
Children, under IL years of age, 25 cents.
At the Afternoon Assemblies Ladies' and Boys will
only be charged rs cents. NH 7-tf
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800 to the carnival tonight.

Sent on. William r. Rowe, OF Glouces-
ter county, was before United States Commis
sener |. FL. Shields, this morning, to answer
the charge of engaging in the purchase and
sale of manufactured tobacco, upon which the
United States tax had not been paid as required
by the internal revenue law. An examination
was waived, and the accused admitted to bail
in the sum Of So, 500 for his appearance before
the United States grand jury on the lst day OF
October next.
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Another Outrage in PhiladeiphIa.

Philadelphia, April 10y Yesterday
morning, and less than twenty four-hours
after three men had been sentenced to fif-
teen years each for attempted rape, three
young men entered the house of Mr..
Feeby, in the lower part of the city, and
attempted to outrage his wife. All have
been arrested. Their names are Thomas
Murphy, Thomas Keys and Mccullough.
The latter had only been five days out of
ilil
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Caraioal tonight on skates.

Fun T0-N,ght.-Those who desire to
participate in an entertainment in which plea
sure will predominant, shoald attend the fancy
dress carnival to night at Assembly Hall. We
learn that everything has been done to make
this effort grand success, and to furnish all
who may attend most agreeable and nno-
cent ampsement. The sales of tickets have al
ready reached considerable number, but a
few more can yet be had.
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ENTs.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL ia, 1871.
PHYSIOLOGY

and the application Of the sciences to the study OF
character, education, business, health and beauty
Love, Courtship and Marriage.
These subjects will be illustrated with 400 paint
iugs representing all shades of character from the
lowest grades of animal life to the highest order OF
human excellence
In Albany, Utica, New Haven, Hartford, Providence,
Lowell Newark, Trenton, and most Of the large ci-
ties of the West these lectures have been listened to
by audiences ranging from 500 to 5000 people.
Admission free the first night.
Neither boys girls admitted.
PROF LOGAN is now april 10Y at his Office, room
ISL, near Ladies' Entrance and Reception Room in
the Ballard House, where he deineates character,
fills charts, and answers the important question,
"What Can Do Best 7"
11-0fice hours from A TO Q P NJ. apl0-6t
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Death of Vice-ConsuI0 of France.

Norfolk, April ll.--Leon Schisano,
French Vice-Consul for this port, died in
this city yesterday. 1t is believed that
the unfortunate condition of France was
the primary cause of his death.
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Charlottesville understand that our
colored citizens are making great preparations
for the celebration of the adoption of the fif-
teenth amendment. The representatives. of
the various clubs and societies of the city will
meet at the Union hotel on Thursday evening
next, for the purpose of communicating the
arrangements.
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GALE OF 617 ACRES OF LAND IN FRANKLIN
- COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
ON TUESDAY, NAY %, 1871.

By order of the District Court of the United States
for the District of Virginia. issued the 9th day of
April, 1871, we will sell asssnees OF Theoderck
r. W.bb, Sr., bankrupt, ON Il psemises, olT ACRES
OF LAND, in the county of Frsnkiin, Va, lying on
the waters of Ches nut creek adjoining the lands of
Julia Wade and o.herf-being the land pufchas I'd by
said Webb, and conveyed to him by deed datei Sd
day December, 1856, from NJ. @. CArper trustee and
g. A. Wingfeld, attorney.
TEkMS-One fourth cash balance six and twelve
months, bonds with approved security, and the title
paid.
This land will be sold undivided or In lots, as the
asslgnees may think best on day Of sale.
McKtNSEY BROWN, Assignees.
Danville. April 10th, 1871. ap 11[Tu3w
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FREE DISCUSSION.

Brief pointed letters upon all subjects of public
interest will be welcome here, If written plainly,
on one side of the sheet.l
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II gou have never been to one of the
Skating Carnivals go tonight. You have nc
idea the amusement it affords.
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Convicts. following convicis from
Page county were received at the penitentiary
to-day: Christian Jenkins, years for house.
breaking, and Alice Gibson, colored, years
for grand larceny.
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Court Of Appedls To-day, 10 the case
of Anderson's executrix VS.. Anderson and
others, the appeal was dismissed, on motion Of
appellant.
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Fancy Dress Cargaical tonight

THE HOWE SEWING MACHINE is not adver-
tised extensively for fear of berg cassed hum.
bug; but if you want a really first-elass Machine,
and want to be sure what you are buying, call and
see the HOWE, at S23 MAIN STREET
Also, BUTTERICRs CELEBRATED PATTERNS
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Henrico County Oo,rt-This court was
engaged to day in hearing the argument in
the case of H. G. Bowden vs. Ii. j. Smith.
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THoMPsoN's PoMADE oPTIME. as dressing
for the Hair Is all that is requred purely vegetable
and highly perfumed it softens, improves and beau
titles the Hair strengthens the roots, and gives II
rich, glossy appearance. For sale by all druggists
Price, a5 and rs cents per bottle.
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Remena6e, the carnival at Assembly Hal
tonight.
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Treasury Receipts. William Campbell
sheriff of Page county, deposited in the State
treasury TO day, SIS, 600.
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The carnival on skates tonight will be
the best of the seas1n.
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Fancy dress carnival on skates at AS
emily Hall.
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Eee'y6ody in town ought to go to the
Carnival onight.
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Stating carnival Tonight.
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VXTANTED-15O HANDS to go into the woods to
w PEEL BARK, TO whom the highest cash
wages will be paid weekly. Apply at BARK
WORKS, Rockets, Richmond, or at New Market,
Greenway, Ton the canaI Nelson county Va
ap 7-d&w2w THoS. STEERS, JR., 4 co.
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SHIPPING.


EoR NEW YORK
The VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP aud sz,Szgs:3K&f
PACKET COMPANY'S elegant steam
ship GEORGE n. UPTON, Captain ROBERTS, will
leave her wharf at Rockets on TUESDAY, April
11th, at p M. Freight received up to the hour Of
sailing.
Close connections and through bills of ading given
to all southern and eastern ports.
This elegant steamship has fine cabin accommoda-
tions.
w
Round trip tickets good until used, only.....l5 10
For freight or PASSAGE apply to
DAVID ]. BURR. President
No. 1914 Main street
WASHINGTON Co.. Agents,
Pier 21 North river New York. ap S-3t
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The NORTH AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE
CoMPANy.--The promptitude, energy and
fdelity of this company to the interests of
its patrons, has become matter of noto-
rety, to which, however, it is justly enti-
tied. We take pleasure 10 calling atten-
tion to letter in another column which
gives the particulars Of praiseworthy act
deserving commentator. The officers and
agents of the company in this city are
polite, accommodating, efficient and ener-
getic in the discharge of their duties, and
the financial ability of the company is
without question, as an appendix to the
letter referred to fully shows.
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WANTS.

XXTANTED-A PARTNER.-A gool opportunity
w for a young man to take the place of a retir-
ing partner in an old established irstcass wholesale
and retail Grocery, Provision and Com mission House.
For particulars apply to
JAMES L. APPERSON,
ap 8--lw Richmond, Va.
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North America Mutual Life Infur.
ance Company.


RICHMOND, VA, April Sd, 1871.
DR.. VIM. NJ. Wahers, general agent North
American Life Insurance company, l0l4
Main street, Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir--You will please accept my sincere
thanks for your prompt payment of the policy
of insurance on the life of James l.. Bradley,
lately deceased, of Manchester, amounting to
S4,025 ", including profits for 1870 This
transaction shows the great benefits of life in,
surance and the Importance of every man hav-
ing life policy. In this case both father and
mother we're taking away by death the same
oeek, leaving six orphan children. The total
cost of this policy since November, 1868, is
less than $400. The promptness of the "North
America" in paying t,oo months before matu
ritz, and your courtesy and sympathy, COM
mand my hearty thanks, and feel that can
not too highly recommend the North America
Life Insurance company, as worthy the conf
dence aad patronage Of our citizens general
ly. Very respectfully yours,
JAS. A. CLARKE, Administrator.
The "NonrH AMERICA" with assets of ups
wards of FIVE MILLIONS DOLLARS, with
income last year of S2,364, ,42s, paid losses by
death $474 ,058.1 IA, paid matured endorsement
policies S202, 2,250, and returned to policy
holders S373, ,3s9. O6 in dividends ranging from
@ to 48 per cent. according to age Of policy,
on the new and popular plan of dividends in
most equitable aud most satisfactory plan Of
dividends yet devised by any company. These
facts, with the additional Inducements of is
suing only State registered policies. absolutely
secured by special deposits with the State of
New York, amounting to about 81 400, 900,
(no other company has over Sl20,000) with
policies payable no matter how death may be
caused thus avoiding lao suits, freedom as to
change of location and occupation thirty days
grace on all reneoal pdyments-makes this the
most attractive company with which we are
acquainted. The Richmond agency has issued
nearly one million dollars insurance since
lst September last, and is, We learn, the
banner agency in the United States. The
office of the General Agent DR.. William NJ.
Withers) is lOl4 Main street. late William M.
Sutton 4 Co.'s office. "a word to the wise"
&c.
THoMPsoNs PoMADE oPTIME. dressing
for the Hair Is all that s required purely vegetable
and highly perfumed, it softens, improves and beau
A., I'D nfua IL
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Don't fail to visit the Carnival.
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Mo erLra charge to lhe carnival.
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Gvsilitta State SoMrnal.

THE second annual report of the super
intendent of Public Schools for this city,
J. H.. Binford, Esq, is on our table
through the politeness of its author. The
schools are represented as being in -four
ishing condition. The total number OF
schools is 70, divided as follows: Prima.
ry schools, SO intermediate, 90; gram
mer, o. advanced grammar l. Number
of teachers 72--whte teachers, GO; colored,
12. The average attendance of the white
schools is 81 to each teacher of the col
ored schools 43 to each teacher.
The total attendance is S,400 Total
cost of schools 1921 500 during four months
from October 1st, 1870, to January 3lst,
1s71-showing the cost per scholar to be
only &c. 80 for the half year.
Upon night schools, the report is not
encouraging. Four colored and two white
were opened, but only two are now in
operation--one colored, with 20 scholars
the other white, with scholars. The
report wisely concludes that the night
schools must be established on the same
principles as day schools. Mr.. Binford
closes as follows:
Much, very much has yet to be done before
our schools can be said to have reached the
desired efficiency. Let us not be discouraged
by seeing what is to be done, but rather let us
feel encouraged by looking at what has been
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AMNESTY BILL.-The House of Repre-
sentatives yesterday afternoon, by a
vote of 144 yeas to AZ nays, passed a
bill removing the political disabilities from
all persons who were engaged in the rebel
lion, except those who were members of
Congress, officers Of the army and navy
who left to join the rebellion, and mem
bers OF State conventions who voted for
the ordinance of secession. The bill was
supported by all the Democrats and many
leading Republicans, among them Messrs.
Banks, Dawes, Eames, Farnsworth, Gar
field, Lynch, Hale, Scofield. Kelley, Fin
kelnburg, ami others. Three of the col
ored members, Messrs. DeLarge, Turner
ard Walls, voted for the bill.