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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
Shooting a Lion--Exciting Chase.

The Yreka Journal says: "Last Satur-
day Tobe Turley shot monster California
lion, or cougar, on Beaver creek, which
weighed two hundred pounds, his body
measuring seven feet in length. He has
caused much trouble to the ranchmen
around the Hungry creek section of the
Siskiyou, in devouring calves, colts, and
sometimes horses and cattle, for many
years past. After the snow storm of the
22d ultimo, Tots saw the animals tracks
and determined to go after him. He soon
found him sitting up behind tree watch
ing some deer, without the least suspicion
of any one watching him. Tobe was
about three or four hundred yards dis
tant when he discovered him, so he cau-
tiously crawled up to within two hundred
yards and laid fiat in the snow, with
his Nordhiem rifle cooked and set, waiting
for good shot as soon as he attempted to
move from behind the tree, which Tobe
easily observed by the movement of the
lions shadow. The lion after a while
crawled away from the tree, as if cautious
ly approaching some object, when Tobe let
fly, the ball striking the animals left leg,
about the hip, smashing the bone COM
pletely. The lion jumped high into the
air couple of times, and then lay quiet.
Tobe, having no more slugs with him, tried
to load up with round bullets, but could
not get loaded to suit until the lion had got
into thicket near by. Having watched
for him until o'clock, be returned home
with the intention of returning next day.
In the morning, accompanied by George
Miller, be started for the thicket, sendiug
out couple Of dogs to start the animal
up. The dogs succeeded in running the
lion up tree, where he lay on limb watch
ing the dogs. Tobe, coming up, gave him
a dose in the neck, which caused him to
fall from the tree. We saw one of his
paws at Dewitt's drug store, which
weighed pound, and contained strong,
sharp claws from three to four inches in
length"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

THE DELINQUENT NAVAL PAYMAsTERs.
In the cases of Paymasters James S.
Giraud, William g. Marcy and Charles H.
Lockwood, tried some time since by a
naval court martial in Washington city,
for scandalous conduct in not settling their
accounts, and embezzlement of public
monies, the Secretary of the Navy has
confirmed the sentences of dismissal from
the navy rendered in each case, but has
not confirmed the sentences of fine and
imprisonment, on the ground that these
are of doubtful legality and incapable Of
proper execution under military authority,
while the authority is clear in the civil
courts which have concurrent Jurisdiction
of the offence.
In the case of Paymaster Richard Wash
ington, the court having found that he did
not appropriate any money to his own use,
and having recommended him to clemency,
the sentence of dismissal is mitigated to
suspension from rank, duty and pay, for
the term of six months. This decision
does not affect the liability of the securities
to, make good the loss to the government
nor interfere with the prosecution of the
offenders in the civil courts.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

EXCITING SCENE IN COURT The trial
of Dennis Gum, the murderer of Edward
j. Murphy, has been concluded in the
Fourth district court in San Francisco. Il
was shown that on the 31st December
Gum received an anonymous letter, telling
him that his sister, fifteen years of age,
had been debauchod by Murphy, who was
a notorious seducer, having three wives
living. He Immediately charged his sister
with the fact, aud she acknowledged it.
He then took pistol, went on the street,
found Murphy, and shot him down. The
defence proved that Murphy's character
was abominable; that he boasted of se-
ducing Miss Gum under promises of mar
riage, and that Gums character was good.
The jury rendered verdict of not guilty,
being out only few minutes. The whole
audience burst into cheers, which could
not be repressed.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

A STOLEN HORSE RETURNS HOME AFTER
Six YEARS ABSENCE. About six years age
when Wheeler's cavalry secured this coun-
try, to the terror of our farmers and every
body else, some of Capt. James 7. Mitch
ellis men in Caswell county, N. c., "cap-
tured" very fine horse in the ueighbor-
hood called Texas" from Wheelers "But-
termilk Rangers" The horse was SUBJ
sequently sold to Mr.. Burton, near
Prospect Hill, iu Caswell county,) who
kept him until few weeks ago, when he
broke from his enclosure and went back
home to see his old master, Mr.. Fleming,
near Tally Ho, in Granville--a distance OF
fifty miles He had been stolen from Mr.
Fleming by the aforesaid "Rangers" OR
Raiders, but no one in Caswell knew where
be came from. Mr.. Burton pursued him
and tracked him to Mr.. Fleming's door,
(ffty miles, where he found the original
and lawful owner of the sagacious and de-
voted animal, who, in view of the quad
ruped's memory and affection, holds hina
at $1,000. Mr.. Burton p:ized him high
ly, but being satisfied of Mr.. Fleming's
claim readily relinquished his title-Hilts.
boro (M C.) Recorder.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
THE NEW LOAN A SUCCESS.

Notwithstanding the opposition OF the
Democratic party to this as well as all
other practical and honest measures for
the reduction of our national expenses,
Secretary Boutwell's plan Tor funding our
national debt at lower rate of interest is
fairly inaugurated. The bonds about to
be offered bear interest at five per cent, a
reduction of one per cent. Could our
whole national debt be funded thus, it
would save in interest not far from twenty
five millions of dollars year!
Although no bonds will be ready for de-
livery till about May l, the subscriptions
to the new five per cent. loan up to Satur-
day last were t,Centy -seven millions one huns
dred and fifty sir thousdnddollars. So much
had been reported to the Treasury Depart
ment ; probably more had been subscribed,
but net reported. When the bonds are
ready for delivery, subscriptions will
doubtless come in more rapidly.
AS sequel, Secretary Boutwell, is al
ready about to call in large amount of
six per cent. bonds.
Those of our citizens who desire to sub
scribe to the new loan are referred to an
advertisement in another columns.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE OF LUNATIc -
At an early hour Friday morning, as the
midnight train from Philadelphia was APP
preaching Princeton, passenger who had
been acting in strange manner along the
road, rose frtm his seat and passed ont Of
the front door. Shortly after the passen-
gers were alarmed by the jolting of the
train, and upon investigating the matter il
was found that the stranger had thrown
himself beneath the train, which, passing
over his body, nearly severed it in twain
killing him almost Instantly. From pa.
pcrs found upon his person it appears his
name is Timothy Webber.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

A SPECULATIVE FATHER.-Sherff Steel
man has given US the information that Abe
Garrison. Jr., the companion of the burg
lar Facemire, in the latter's recent escape
from the county Jail, has been once more
delivered into custody-this time at the
bands of the father, who lays claim to
the reward of $25 offered for the arrest of
his son. The story is that young Garrison,
after evading the pursuit of the astonished
Jail officials, which feat called for no extra
ordinary effort on his part, he fed to the
cedar swamp near Dennsville, where he
took up his abode in an ancient gum tree.
Not daring TO show himself near any babi-
tation, he remained here without food for
nearly week, and until he was compelled
through sheer hunger, to return to his iath-
er's shebang. which happens to be In that
neighborhood. The son having expressed
himself tired of his liberty, the old gen
tleman suggested that he might as well
give himself up, and at the same time put
$25 in his poor fathers pocket, and this
plan was accordingly carried into execu-
tion.- Cape May Wave.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
washington News.

Washington, March 27.--The coin bal
ance in the Treasury on Saturday amounted
to nearly eight million dollars, and the
currency fifteen million. The shipments
of bank notes and fractional currency from
the Treasury Department to ASST stsnt trea-
surers of national banks for the week end
ing March, 21st instant, amounted to
S ,932 900; the receipts of fractional cur
rency by the Treasurer from the Printing
Bureau during the same period amounted
to $630000
Colonel John Warren, who was i'm
prisoned by the English authorities for
alleged completely with Feniansm, pre-
sented memorial to the High Commission
claiming redress, and it is understood he
has been informed that it will be brought
up for consideration at the first oppor-
tunity. This, however, is not likely to
occur very soon. 1t is also stated that
claimants of every kind will be publicly
notified when arrangements are made to
consider them, and will bs individually
informed if any additional testimony be
required from them.
1t Is understood that the fishery ques-
tion sill engages the attention of the JJint
High Commission, and that there is at
present but little hope Of their arriving at
an amicable adjustment of the differences
between our fishermen and the Canadians.
The commander of the troops in South
Carolina arrived in this city Yesterday,
He represents the situation in that State to
be worse than has heretofore been repre-
sented He will have an interview with
the President to-day.
1t is reported that the President will
this week remove Charles Ii. Lewis, of
Virginia, minister to Portugal, aud nomi-
nate ex-senator Thayer, of Nebraska, in
his place
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
Letter from Petersburg.
PETERSBURG, March 81.


PETERSBURG, March 81.
To The Editor of the State Journal
send you q couple of choice specimens
from the local columns of the Petersburg
Lader of to-day. The first is as follows:
Excitement. The recent diabolical mur-
der caused much excitement in the city yester-
day. The radical party constitute the Ku-
Klux clan in Virginia. What will Congress
do about it
The next is from the concluding para
graph of long local item in relation to the
burning of few old shanties, down by the
river
Our citizens, by this time, should be fully
alive to the Importance of insuring their pro.
rerty. The vile and lawless acts of incendia~
ries and thieves, which are daily being brought
to light, and which receives strong encourage
ment from the Radical party, should teach
every one lesson.
That most atrociuus murder of kind
hearted citizen has been committed near
our city, is painfully true; but that any
"party," save the black. hearted villains
who dealt the blows, had anything to do
with the crime, no man in his senses be-
leves.
That fires have recently taken place here
is lameutably true but that any "party
had any hand in them except those indi'
vduals whose private interests or private
vengeance may be subscrved, is fully ap-
parent to all.
These feeble attempts to saddle all the
villainny of the scoundrels and thieves that
may infest this city upon the Radical
party" will only react upon the authors of
such low SANDER and weaken their own
cause.
l am happy to be able to assure you
that the Republican party in this city is
constantly gaining strength. Sensible
people are beginning to break loose from
the social tyranny of Democracy, and
claiming TO think for themselves AT the
next election they propose to act for them
selves and for their own best interests,
despite the efforts.of these maligners and
would-be leaders Of public opinion.
REPUBLICAN.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
Grsni,,g Stats Sour naL
THE COTTON CROP.

The anticipation in England that the
cheaper labor and land in India would en-
able the cotton growers there to undersell
the American planter and thus render
Great Britain independent of this country
for its supply Of that important staple, has
not been fulfilled. On the contrary, says
the New York Commercial Adoertiser, it
would seem that the Indian grower exists
bat on the sufferance of ours. In conse-
quence of the magnificent cotton crop we
had last year, and the consequent fall in
price, the Ryots are said to be holding back
their cotton for more favorable period.
We have had two successive favorable sea-
sons, during which the yield of our South
ern States has risen from 100000 bales
to 100000, an increase of &C per cent.
This is an advance probably unprece-
dcnted in agriculture. The cotton
prophets say, however, that this advance
is not likely to be supplemented by
third, as there are few, if any, instances
of three successive seasons of such a
character. But our average growth, it is
anticipated, will be always sufficient to
check the Indian product. For years be-
fore the war the average was 100000
bales. This is now exceeded, in spite OF
the drawbacks of an unsettled labor mar
ket. When the price of our cotton rises
above twenty cents the export from India
increases, but when it falls below that
standard the Indian exports decline. So
that if it pays our planters to sell under
that figure, our cotton displaces that OF
India. and the American grower monopo-
Lies the market. But it is not probable
that our planters will push production to
the utmost The net receipts in gold from
the 1000 900 crop of 1870 are estimated
at $4,000, 900, while the crop of 1869,
but four-fifths of that of 1870, brought
1924, 100000. 1t is considered, there
fore, policy to restrict production, and
thus keep the export price above
fifteen cents, which was the figure
the crop of 1870 sold at. AS the
smaller crop of 1869 was so much more re-
munerative, it is contemplated to restrict
future production, and thus enhance the
price. If that be done without reaching
the point at which Indian cotton becomes
remunerative, our planters may still retain
the monopoly of the market. But there
are contingencies to be considered. The
stock of cotton now in all British, French
and German ports is moderate, being
,083 900 bales, or less than at the close OF
1867. Then there is the probable increase
in consumption in 1872, estimated at SOO,-
900 bales the decreased production OF
the cotton States by the diversion of land
to other uses, amounting to 100000 bales,
and the anticipated unfavorable sea-
aon, involving possibly 100000 more.
The occurrence of these events, and at least
one them is looked upon as certain, would
materially interfere with prices. 1t would
clear off the stock on hand, and might
leave bare market, with nothing but the
inferior Indian product to supply it.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
FrightfuI Explosion of an Enormous
Ball of Fire ON the Deck of u VESSEL
at Sea,


Captain Joseph Robinson, from Brook
haven, who sailed from Palermo on the
1st of February, in the schooner Georgetta
Lawrence, arrived in New York on Tues
day.
After a run of thirty-three days in vari-
able weather, he passed the Rook. From
here the weather was rough. Both jib-
boom and foretopmast were carried away
in gale.
In latitude Al dregrees, longitude G2
degrees, while the captain was sitting aft,
he was startled by tremendous explosion,
similar to the reverberation of rifed can
non. The flash came whizzipg through
the skies like a red-hot ball, elittering
with sparkles, and followed by brilliant
trail.
What was most wonderful is, that this
aerial visitor came directly in straight
line at an angle of about forty five degrees,
towards the schooner. Between the two
masts, at about two feet from the deck,
the ball, which seemed to measure from
two to three feet in diameter, exploded
The reverberaton was like that of can
non discharged in rapid succession. The
explosion was accompanied by flash of
light which illuminated the sea to the ho-
rizou, and which most resembled the arti-
fetal crimson lights that are used in the
atres
Immediately after the shock followed
terrific peal of thunder; then, after
lapse of half an hour, the phenomenon
was repeated, but in lesser degree.
The second bali, which came at the an
gle and from the same direction, was ex-
actly similar in appearance to the first, but
only about half the size and the exple-
sion and the fame Of light which it radia-
ted were not so intense az that observed in
the first instance.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE LATEST FROM PARrs,
Result of the E1ectiOns--Resig 81 gna q ior
of the Revolutionary Committee.

Paris, March 27.-Tbe election passed
off without disorder, and the city is now
perfectly quiet.
In proclamation just issued the CEN
trail republican committee resigns its func-
tions, and yield TO the newly elected mun-
cipal government.
General Chanzy, on being set free, left
for Versailles.
Admiral Soisset has disbanded the loyal
battaions under his command and gone to
Versailles.
At meeting, yesterday, of the deputies
of the Republican left in the Assembly, it
was resolved to support the government
as long as it remained true to the Republic.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
Expedition to Palestine.

NeO York, March GA meeting
was held yesterday evening, in Madison
square Baptist church. to further the OBJ
jects of committee who are to send an ex-
pedition to Palestine, with view of illus.
trating and substantiating various portions
of the Bible. Rev. Drs. Buddington,
Hitchcock and Thompson made addresses.
A letter was read from the Archbishop of
York, England, who is at the head of a
similar movement in that country, offering
to act in accord with the American Com
mittee.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

Neac Laao Affecting Landlords and
Tenants.-The act of the General Assembly
recently passed, amending the code of Vir-
full detainers, has gone into effect. 1t pro-
vides that the landlord may, after the expira-
tion of the tenants term, or for failure to pay
his rent upon giving five days notice, proceed
before a justice of the peace to try the cause,
and in case of judgment in his favor, to order
a constable to turn him out. If the tenant
feels himself aggrieved by the judgment, he
may appeal to the higher court upon giving
security for more than one years rent.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
Fire In the Waada

New York, March 27.-Twenty square
miles of wooded land on the south shore Of
Long Island were burned over yesterday,
and thousands of cords of wood and other
property destroyed, the total loss being not
less than 100000 The fire began near
Merrick, and burned westward to Oakland,
passing close to several small villages,
which were only saved by great exertions
of the inhabitants. No lives were lost nor
dwellings burned during the progress of
the fire.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27
Extensive Conspiracy to Escape from
Penitentiary

Providence, r. l., March 27.--A num-
Der of convicts in the State prison made
an attempt to escape last night. Morphine
was put into the tea which was brought to
the night watchman, but the quantity was
so great that the mixture was no sooner
taken than it was elected. Suspicion was
aroused, and one Of the prisoi ers made
a confession, saying the watchman was to
be stupefie1, and killed if necessary then
all engaged in the conspiracy were to be
let out of their cells and into the yard
when they would scale the walls aud es-
cape. The morphine was obtained by a
prisoner, who is occasionally employed in
the dispepsary.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

DUNNAVANT--This morning at 3 o'clock. of con.
sumption, at her residence on Broad between First
and Second streets, Mrs. SUSAN s. DUNNAVANT
consort OF tho late Tos J. Dunnavant, in her eith
year.
FRIENDS OF the family are respectfully invited TO
attend her funeral from Street BAPTIST church
TOMORROW EVENING, at 4 O'Clock.
sNYDER.-In Norfolk, of consumption, on the
25th inst, Mr.. WILLIAM SNYDER, ia the SD year
of his age
LEE-At Windsor. his residence, in powhatan
county, March 2lst, 1871, CHARLES GARTER LEE
Esq, in the seventy-third year sf his age He was
brother of the late General II. e Lee and Captain
Sydney 8. Lee.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

Fire The alarm of fire yesterday morn
ing, between 10 and II o'clock, was caused by
the burning of quantity of hay, some green
groceries and other articles, in the feed and
commission house of John Il. Hockaday, on
Seventh street, between Broad and Marshall.
The cause of the fire is unknown. Mr.. Hook
aday's loss is estimated at 81, 500, on which he
has an insurance of $500 in the Continental
Insurance company. The rooms over the store
were occupied by Messrs. j. J. Pendleton,
Valentine Winfree and d. r. Quarles, who
lose altogether about $3.50. Mr.. Pendleton
was insured for $400. DR.. Trent owned the
building, and had an insurance on it of 81, 900
in the Albemarle company.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-27

The Case Of Er-Mayor Chahoon--It
will be remembered that this case was submits
ted to the jury on Friday last, who up TO this
time have failed to agree upon a verdict. 1t
is generally understood that the jury stands
nine for acquittal and three for conviction.
When the jury were brought into court this
nounced that they were still unable to agree,
and that he was confident they would ever be
able to agree. Mr.. Neal also expressed the
same opinion. The Judge stated that he could
not discharge the jury unless they gave some
other reason than failure to agree. They
were then taken in charge by the sergeant.