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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-19
LOCAL NOTES.

There was in the Treasury of Virginia
yesterday, at the close of the day, 81 ,7S9,-
344.79.
The three new school-houses are ex-
pected to be ready for occupancy by the
first of next month.
--Sidney s. Baxter, Esq, ex-Attorney-
General, and Hon. John Letcher, ex-Gov-
ernor of Virginia, are in the city.
Yesterday colored man named VIM.
johnson, while hosting stone at the free
bridge, had his right arm broken in two
places.
s&-The debt of the city of Richmond is
three millions of dollars, in sums ranging
from two dollars and fifty cents up into the
thousands.
DIR. John Lewis has been appointed by
the Board of Education county superinten-
dent of schools fol- King William comfy
vice r. l.. Williams, resigned. -
The remains of Lieutenant James +.
Amcs, who was an officer in Col, Mosby's
command, arrived in Richmond this after
noon by the Chesapeake and Ohio train
q Thieves entered the confectionery
stand of John Canepa, on Sunday night,
and carried away nine bottles of brandy
peaches, two jars of candy, a box Of cigars,
kit Of figs, and one hundred nickel cents,
Several enterprising gentlemen, nclud-
ing number of capitalist, have in view the
erection of a new hotel in this city at am
early day. Their plans are not yet matured,
but we are assured that they 'mean busi-
ness" c.
The American brig "Alice,v 3l2 tons
burden, Captain Il. Bonner, was cleared for
Rio de Janeiro by the Brazilian vice con-
sui yesterday, with $500 whole and 200
half bafrels--equal to 3,400 barrels -four,
shipped by Gallego Mills Manufacturing
company.
On yesterday the stock Of drugs and
medicines and fixtures of Messrs. o. A
Strecker & Son, were sold at auction, and
the house closed. This was one of the
oldest drug stores in the city, having been
established in 1891 by the venerable senior
of the firm.
The through mail and passenger train
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, due
in Richmond yesterday just before 5 clock,
did not reach the city until late last night,
having been delayed several hours by a
slide in Trce's cut, a point on the road
west of Staunton.
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"AfoRroN HousEn CRrTIc1sEp-T

"MoRTON House" CRITICIsED-Tke
Critigue Briefly Recieaced. d.-The number
Of the "Old Dominion Magazine for De.
ceniber 10, contains n criticism upon "Mor-
ton House," from the pen of our esteemed
fellow-citizen Edward NJ. Alfriend. "Mor-
ton House" is new novel by the author
of valerie Aylmer," who is Miss Frances
/ Fisher, of North Carolina.
The critic, in some respects, does Miss
Fishers latest production full justice, but
we must be allowed the privilege which he
takes with her work, and point out briefly
what we conceive to be, at least, one inval-
id objection to the style of the book. Our
! friend, while he finds no fault with Miss
Fisher for introducing in her novel the char
acter Of governess, Miss Tresham) OBJ
jects to the nursery twaddle" inseparable
from the character, and without which, in
deed, the character could not be success
| fully sustained. We can conceive that a
governess may be well fitted in every re-
spect, except in pecunary sense. for u
higher sphere in the world, as the world q
views such things; but il seems to us that
IT would be difficult for novelist to invest
such character with any interest whatever
in plot without the accessories Of the
school-room, the books, the states, and
even the disclplinarian squabbles with pet
ted and usually obstreperous scholars. In
such scenes gems of character are usually
unfolded. Under such circumstances-in
this homely way--the conflicting emotions
of the heroine's mind are best shown to
the reader. t
We agree with Mr.. Allriend in his COM :.
demnation of the bloody tragedy intro
duced at the conclusion Of "Morton
House," 1T is, indeed, bloody and sensa-.
tional. "St. John is killed, Mr.. Gordon
killed, a son kills father, a father threat
ems wife with the disinhertance of q son.
and menaces her with ruin. Mrs. Morton
philosophises over the dead body of her
husband, and altogether we have a chapter
OF as terrible events as can be found in any :
dime novel;" We hope n0velists will dis-
peiise with the Observation-Disclosures part Of
their stock in trade, and give us something
else novel and thrilling, and less painfully
actual, in its stead.
We take pleasure in noting the fine
ability, as writer, displayed by Mr.. Al
friend in his article in the sold Dominion"
To an extensive acquaintance with the
writings of the most celebrated literary
men and women Of the world, he adds in
dependence Of thought, boldness of ex-
preston, and purity of language, all OF
which are indispensable to success as g
writer. We shall be glad if we find Mr..
A. frequently represented in future num-
berS OF our home magazine.
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The ACADEMY LAST NIGHT.-An
Er- Gore,nor IN the Audience--He Eajoy-
eth Himself Hugely.-The theatre being
closed for the present, quite crowd Of
new faces were seen at the Academy of
Music last night. Among the more nota-
BILE of them was that of an Ex-Governor of
Virginia, who enjoyed the varied entertain
ment as only big men can do. The ex-
Governor's presence seemed to be known
by the several actors, who We'd with each
other to make favorable impression. Miss
Hyams was exceedingly charming, and
sang with unusual ability. She was fre-
quently encored and compelled to repeat
her charming songs over and over again.
During the present week the Academy will
be well attended, and Mr.. Tyler should ex-
ert himself to renewed energy to make
favorable impression. The Legislature was
also well represented last night. ~
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Our BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS
We are indebted to Mr.. James +. Pat
terson, Secretary of the Board of Visitors
Of the State Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind, located at Staunton,
for copy of the various reports for the
fiscal year ending September 3Oth, 1871.
The debt of the Institution is reported at
sl2, 1880, all of which was accumulated
under former boards. No increase of an
nuity or special. appropriation is asked
for, however, the board hoping by judicious
management and wise economy, to be
able to liquidate the whole of ii in the
course of few years. During the session
of 1901 there were 80 deaf mutes in
the institution. In the blind department
there were 32. Whole number OF pupils,
l24.
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DEATH OF Hon. BERNARD Nc
CRACKEN, FORMER DELEGATE FROM
LOUISA COUNTY. Few persons who
visited the Capitol during the last session
of the Virginia Legislature, will fail to re-
member the eccentricities of "Barney,'
MeCracken, who then represented the
county of Louisa. He was jealous MEM
Der of the Republican party, and as such,
by bis originality and quick wit, dealt some
stunning blows against his political op-
ponents.
Those who knew him best were greatly
attached to him. "Barney +" is dead. He
died in fredericksburg on Sunday morning
last at four O'Clock, in the 35th year of his
age. The Ledger thus speaks of him:
''He had been appointed to several posi-
tons by the United States government, the
duties OF which he performed with satisfac-
ton to the government and credit to him.
self. Soon after the fall of Richmond he
was appointed United States internal reve.
nue. assessorsfor the counties of Orange and
Louisa. While holding this position he
was also made inspector of tobacco and
whskey, the duties of which offices he dis
charged faithfully until his election to the
General Assembly in 1869 by the Republi-
cans of Louisa county. Mr.. McCracken
was Republican in politics, and was the
leader OF his party in the county where he
resided. He was a true friend, and had
many good qualities both of head and
heart. He leaves wife and two interest
ing children, and large circle of relatives
and friends to mourn their loss. Peace to
his ashes" Aa
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MARRIED.

On ia- I'm instant at the First Baptist
church, by the Rev. n. w. Wilson, Mr. JOSEPH
Is. COSBY, of Manchester. to Miss EMMA H. }
TANNER, OF this city
on Thursday, the lsth instant, by the Rev.
Dr. Minnigerode, Captain q. l.. ADAMS, of Mis-.
city. - y 49,
On The lsth iustant BY Rev. C. w Pethef.
oriage, Mr. AuGtSluS EPPS, OF Charles City
county, 10 Miss MARY l.. TIMBERIAKE, Of
Henrieo - =.
On the 1874 instant, by tie Rey. j. Ielarkin
MI: kOBEitI w. STORkS 10 Miss VI DuD.
LEY FOX; all of this city s9 iss-4 ~ eLNs
IN Manchesteg,i on The 18th Instant By the
Key j. II: Hamliond Nj. j. r. WHfTLOGK 10
Miss ELIZABETH O., daughter of John Whit
worth, Esq. q - Z
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COMMUNICATED
70 he Editor astAs slate Journal.

10 The Editor qfths State Journal
We have heard of the mountain in labor
to bring forth mouse. If these advanced
fen ales of the Woodhull-Free-Love stamp,
are pregnant with ideas of such righteous"
import as "Candor'' would have us to
infer, It is quite time they were bringing
forth fruit "fair to see and goodly to the
taste"
n 1t is very improper TO have such Lucifer
torches concealed under 'bushel" OF a
'bustle," " with the danger Of igniting upon
the slightest friction. Let them be exposed
to the sunlight of God, that the Infamous
sulphurc odors, of their intellectual corusca-
tons, may be dissipated in the pure oxygen
still holding the social fabric together, and
which is able to perneate this "rottcnness"
to the core. SOUND,
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MARsHAL,s SALES.
l42-Invol.
NEARSHAL'S SALE.

MI - n
In the matter of John I'll. Walsh, bankrupt
BY yirtue of an order issued by w. w. Forbes,
Esq Register in Bankruptcy, and TO me di.
rected, shall proceed to sell, for cash, on MON
DAY, the 18th day Of December 1871, and
from day to day thereafter, at the store lately
occupied by the said John II. Walsh, bankrupt,
No. 92l Main street, Richmond, Va the follow
ing property to-wit:
Superb Oil Chrome Paintings original subjects,
and copies of the old masters;
Fine Engravngs
Statuary;
Elegant Mirrors. in gilt frames;
Picture Frames, gilt, walnut, rustic, &c, &c;
Picture Frame Mouldings, in great Variety.
Card Frames;
Carefully selected stock of Books, religious in
struetive, and romantic
Stationery in great variety, and of superior
quality, comprising paper, blank-books, &c. (;
Opera Glasses;
Cribbage Boxes, and other holiday goods, in
choice variety;
Desks, Showcases, Stove, &c, &c.
Parties desiring to purchase are invited to be
present.
Dated December l6, A. ID. 1871.
DAVID B. PARKER,
de l6-tf IT, s. Marshal.
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funny Proceedings in ,he tweed Case.

Nelc York, Dec. 1s.--There is nothing
new in the Tweed affair this morning. He
was closeted with his family yesterday. He
will probably be rearrested to-day, on an.
other similar indictment, and so continue
to be arrested from day to day until some
fifteen indictments for felony are exhausted.
Every effort will be made by his counsel
to keep him from actual incarceration.
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CALL OF A PASTOR. The Second Bap-
tist church, at meeting held on Sunday
afternoon, extended unanimous call to
the Rev. c. c. Biting to become their
pastor. Mr.. Biting was formerly pastor
in Lynchburg, bat has of late been em-
ployed as a general agent of the American
Baptist Publication Society. lie is known
and honored throughout the country as an
able, eloquent, and jealous minister of the
gospel, and should he accept the call will
be valuable accession to the clergy Of our
city
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HusTINGs CoURT.--The trial of Mar.
TIN Alley is progressing in the Hastings
Court. The examination Of witnesses for
the prosecution having been concluded yes
terday afternoon, testimony for the defense
was being heard to-day, only two or three
witnesses remaining to be examined when
we left the court. The prosecution have
Irebutting testimony, we learn, which will
be introduced after the defense, when the
argument of counsel will begin.
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IMMIGRATIoN.--Ou reporter inadver-
tently failed to note the very earnest and
liberal remarks of Mr.. Ramsdel, before the
late immigration Convention held in this
city, and we take pleasure in giving here q
brief synopsis of them: ..--
Mr.. G. P. Ramsdel spoke in substance
as follows: He was in entire sympathy
with all measures looking to immigration.
That policy should be adopted which gave
promise of largest success at the least cost.
He favored immigration from the Northern
States as well as from Europe. The kind
of immigrants likely to be satisfied with
new home in Virginia, were those only
who had sufficient means to buy and im-
prove land. We did not need either from
Europe or elsewhere, pauper mmi-
grants. If we would build up Vir-
gina we must seek the better
classes. We could offer the inducements
"a delightful climate, a variety of soils, a
locality near the great Eastern cities, mne-
raj resources, unsurpassable water-powers,
and abundance of timber, and cheap land.
He also believed that one great inducement
was the cheap labor which was here, and
all things considered, he believed it 10 be
superior to the labor Of any other country
i'll the world. (iiere he spoke Of the
success of the Surry Land Association in
planting a successful colony in Surry conn-
| ty, and their success in farming.) sil
+ II the building up of Virginia was really
our object, our invitation should be cordial
and generous to-all, without regard to reli-
gious tenets or political opinions. We
must be generous, hospitable and charta-
BILE, and allow the widest range of sent-
ment and the greatest liberty in expressing
opinions. We must have the school-house,
the lyceum, the library.
lie did not entirely favor the Governors
bureau plan. 1t would prove unwieldly
but he had a distinct plan, and would pre-
sent it to the General Assembly in due
time.
He closed by expressing the hope chat
earnest cooperation might be secured, and
the .long-neglected resources Of the State
might be developed and the shattered for
tunes of her people restored.
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SEWING-MACHINEs.

SINGER-Shaler & Strong agents for Virginia
and North Carolna-9l3 Main street. See adj
vertisement
WHEELER Il NII.SON-C L. Radway gem
eral agent--l00l Main streets
WILCOX s. GIBBS-James f. A. Gibbs Pro
prietor-Ninth and Bank streets. See adver
tisernent.
GROVER s. BAKER-G. s N w Darby
Agents-90l Broad street.
HOWE tMPRCNED-J.F +. McKenney, Agent
S23 Main street. The latest in modern inn
proyements. See advertisement.
WEED'S-Wm. Lockhart, agent--7Ss Main,
corner Eighth street.
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IMMIGRATION CoMMITPEE.-The Joint
committee of the two Houses of the Gene
raj Assembly on immigration will meet
this evening in the Senate chamber at "a
o'clock. AT this meeting the report of the
committee appointed during the late immi-
grafton convention will be received.
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BRIBERY OF THE LAST LEGISLATURE
THE FUNDING BILL TO BE PROVED
FRAUD.
Flattering Among the Wounded Pigeons
BANKERS, BROKERS, LAWYERS, AND
LEGISLATORS INVOLVED.
THE BOMB ABOUT TO EXPLODE.

The rtunor prevails, and we are glad to
believe it well founded, that member of
the Legislature is taking such steps as will
cause thorough and complete investigation
into the means by which the iniquitous
funding bill" was passed through the last
General Assembly.
Should committee be raised, with the
power to send for persons and papers, we
guarantee that enough can be disclosed,
with but little difficulty, to show that the
honor of more than score of members of
the last General Assembly was bartered
for the gold of the bondholders, and the
passage of this bill of wicked denominations
bought and paid for by Wall street, New
York. Many prominent gentlemen whom
the world would little. suspect of doing
wrong, here and elsewhere, are said to be
involved.
Among them may be. found men of
nearly every profession. Bankers, brok-
ers, lawyers, gentlemen and legislators are
kno,en to be involved ID, this Infamous cor
ruption, which has beggared the widow
and orphan of Virginia, and when their
names shall appear before the public and
their records ventilated, startling develop
ments may be looked for.
We appeal to the inaugurater of this in
yestigation to cease not in his efforts and
spare not, until the guilty shall be brought
to justice and such punishment as their
heinous crime merits. atH
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Ml.manasement Of the Erie railroad.

Ne,o York, Dec. 1S.-A Port Jervis dis
patch to the Times states that there are
twenty miles of freight cars blocked at that
place for want of motive power, owing to
mismanagement of the Eric railroad.
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Neac York, Dec. lS-The Brooklyn al
dermen met to-day to take measures rela-
tive to the spread of the small pox. Eight
more cases were taken to the hospital by
the public ambulance yesterday. 1t APP
pears to be as prevalent among the wealthy
portion of the community as among the
poor.
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A FALLEN WRETCH About three
O'clock to-day man, apparently drunk,
fell ca the pavement corner of Tenth and
Main streets, where he remained for sornn
time, No policeman appearing 10 take
charge OF him. Cripple Bob says, 'sthey
amt whar's about when any body wants
'em."
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THE SHUcK fRADE.--tye observed so
many loads OF shucks offered for sale this
morning, thai we are inclined to the belief
the sellers had waited for rainy dav to
bring them to market. We believe thew
are sold by weight.
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LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS RE-
MANNING IN THE RICHMOND Posi-
OFFICE, DECEMBER 18TH, 1s71.-W.
Conrad, Washington, d. c.; Maj. P. RAN
dolph, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va;
Miss NJ. M. Hambrich, Washington, d. G.
Miss Lizzie Smith -; Baker Bros & Co.,
baltimore, Md; j, II. James, Memphis;
Miss A. Thomas, Richmond.
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Ne Musical instruments and Musicnl Aisr.
ehandise OF every description can always be
fonnd at j, MAKsH's Music Depot No. ais Main :
street. lie has just received a new and exien. j.
sive stock of The above named goods
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MEETING OF THE SENATE To-NIaHr.
There will be a meeting of the Senate to-
night, to further consider the resolution
stopping the payment of interest on the
public debt SsH s1f1Yel
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Ne'e York, Dec. 1s.-The report of the
committee of the Ocean Bank shows the
assets to be 81, ,0s6, ,695 liabilities, 81 ,45G,-
7o6.77, leaving a surplus of s629, ,6ss.S2.
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evening Stats 5uurmat.


Uader Ne abope caption, zoe eiee.utty gire space
to all articles suitable for publication soea ever Il
Is possible 10 do so. We must not be considered
as endorsing OF opposing the uieos Of those eelose
articles appear ia this column, but simply as desi-
rous Of encouraging discussion Of questions likely
10 effect public interest.
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he You can buy good Anthracite Nut Coal Of y
G. II. Page Co, Nineteenth and Cary, Or 7os
Grace streer at seven dollars per ton Wood
and Glover Hill COIL at lowest cash prices
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Ne Fnrs Eurs. Furs Large assortment z
OF Ladies and Misses furs, nj prices TO suit
every one, at Aliens
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me- IL You want Toys aud Christmas t;oets, =,
go 10 Semon's, sos Broad street.
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Rss- Holiday shape silk Hats Just received az
A. A. Aliens, 1916 Main street
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Ds Ge see the monkey and organ al Sc.
mons, sos Broad street. l
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DIED.

In this city, December 18th, at 10 O'Clock P M.
EDWIN DIIREI-L, in The sexsaty.eighth, .y~es. Z,
OF his age. 90
On Sunday morning, December l7ih. Mrs
Lucy CURTIS, wife OF Joseph Marsh, aged .,
sixty-fiye years Ne''-
III Sidney, at the residence of his fathsr NJ.
Ryan, JOHN RYAN, aged thirty. two years ,ili S
On Sunday evening" the l7th Instant. MI
JOHN WYATT SrARKE in the furty-nirtl
year of his age. a-. .- I7.Il ''@'.' $3.50 :
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SIGN AND HOUSE PAINTING.

w. l.. MONTAGUE, No. South Tenth street
W. \. WYATT. 70i Grace street. All work
shall be promptly attended TO.
ID. II. PYLE, Tenth street, between Main and
Bank. -1.S...s ~. slls ~,
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bs senion, sos Broad street, has the Isrges,
and cheapest lot of Toys in the city s.
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In Admiralty.
NEARSHAL'S SALE--By virtue OF writ of
Nl venditioni exponas. issued out of The Clerks
Office of the District Court of the United States
for the Eastern District of Virginia, and to me
directed, shall proceed to sell at public auction
for cash, on TUESDAY, the l9th day of Decem-
Der, 1871, AT ~ o'clock NJ, ut the wharf of II. II.
Nichols, foot of Lafayette street, Norfolk, Va,
the following property, to wit: 5.
THE SCHOONER JOHN FORSYTHE,''
of 1s5 tons burthen, and the cargo. consisting Of
about
l5o CORDS OF PINE WOOD.
Parties desiring 10 purchase are invited 10 he
present.
Dated Norfolk Va. Dec II, 1877.
DAVID b. PARKER,
u. s. Marshal
de l3--jt by ToHS W FARRELL, Deputy.