The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-17
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THE MAINE RAILROAD DISASTER !!
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Sentence Of MHrdereT COMMITTED !!
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Reception Of French Deputation In
Ireland!
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Bangor, Me-, August 1.-THE coroier's
verdict in the Maine Central railroad disas-
ter condemns the railroad commissioners
and employers for the imperfect inspection
of structures.
The Sentence of Murdcrers Commnted.
Topeka, Kansas, August 17.-Mrs.
Scales and Mrs. Ford, convicted of murder
ing Mr.. Scales, and sentenced to be hung
to-day, have had their sentences commuted
to Imprisonment for life. The Judge and
jury refused to sign the petition for comfnu-
tatiOn.
The Governors action causes surprise, as
the convicts confessed their crime and there
were no extenuating circumstances.
Enthusiastic Reception of a French Deputa-
ti0n In Ireland.
London. August 16.-The deputation of
French citizens appointed to visit Ireland
to thank the people for the aid given for the
relief of the wounded during the war with
Prussia, has arrived at Dublin. The peo-
pie Of Dublin were wild with excitement,
and the roads leading to the stopping places
of the Frenchmen became impossible be-
cause of the crowds.
Wednesday night the city bands, with
their performers dressed in green, marched
to the hotel where the Frenchmen were
stopping and played the American,
Irish, and French national airs also some
Fenian tunes. There was no interference
by the police. ~
The deputation reached Shelborne Hotel
at 3 o'clock, and in response to calls came
out on the balcony. Mr.. Martin, member
of Parliament, made an address to the
crowd. ~. Isf zSfaf.
The son of Marshal McMahon also ar
rived with the deputation and was loudly
cheered by thousands of the people assem-
bled. His reception was worthy of King.
Many houses are illuminated tonight and
the enthusiasm of the people continues.
French Affairs.
Versailles, August 17.-The Assembly
to-day reelected NJ. Grevy as its President.
The proposition to draw up constitution
was rejected.
In the court-martial to-day M. Sullier
denied that he had anything to do with the
assassination Of prisoners, or the incendiary
acts of the Commune, or that he had at
tempted to make himself a dictator. The
prisoners appear much depressed.
ss GaribaIdi H.
fined to his bed by serious illness.
M LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
naaf From Washington.
BOUTWELL, INTERvIEwED-THE NEW
YORK "TRIRUNE" ON "TIIE NEW
ORLEANS OUTRAGE" ETC.
Washington, August 16.--Senator Spen
Ger had satisfactory interview with Secre
tary Boutwell, to-day.
+ The thermometer was up to 95 degree.
to-day-the hottest day of the season by
three degrees.
/ A long editorial in the New York 1ri
bm,e, deprecatory of the split in the Repub
lican party of Louisiana, has the following
sentence: "But we rejoice to hear that TIN
President promptly repudiates the doing
of his New Orleans subordinates, and, a.
now reported, proposes to show his appre
ciation of the misconduct in Office by turn
ing them out.
DEPOSITARIES FOR THE NEW LOAN
STAMP TAX on INSURANCE POLICIES.
: Washington, Aug. 16.-The Comptrol
Ter of the currency has decided that the ma
tional banks designated as depositaries TO
the new loan are not obliged to hold re
: serve upon funds put in the bank, upol
subscription to that loan, and deposited +
! the credit of the United States.
: Commissioner Douglas to-day reverse
| the decision of the late Commissioner Plea
santon, abolishing the stamp tax on msu
rance policies, and the old decision impc
r sing a tax npon such policies will be re
. newed.
Fancy Masque Ball at the White sulphu
l
a While Sulphur Sprags, Vest Vay1it
August lG.-The second grand fancy ba
5 of the season, given by the proprietors
i the Springs to their guests, took place t.
n night. In addition to the large number
u characters represented, the wardrobes beir
!, supplied by regular costumer, there wei
+ many original "make-ups," affording alt
: gether varigated, novel, and brilliant di
e play. !,
: On account of the immense crowd Il
grand dining-room was thrown open f
v dancing. the large ballroom and pa
n of the piazza being used for promenadin
l. Among the gentlemen present were Go
v ernor Walker, of Virginia I; General Bea
Sf regard, of Louisiana General M. G. Bu
70 Ter, of South Carolina Congressml
,c Young. of Georgia Ex-Secretary of w
y Conrad, Hon. d. I. Kenner, Colonel A
N fred Penn, Of Louisiana Hon. Jam
" Lyons, Judge Dickinson, Colonel II.
y Cabell, Messrs. Southall, Blair, and Prie
III of Virginia j. M. Carlisle, r. L. Merric
10 w. w. Corcoran, 1. A. Gobright, a
e. Fitzhugh Coyle, Of Washington W.
No Glenn, of Baltimore Richard Morris, j
10 10 DIR. w. N. Sale, of Maryland F; Profess
~ Valentine Mott. Colonel Van Buren,. II.
~ Lancaster, of New York John Q. Ho
y = ard, of Ohio and many others. san
Of At IL O'Clock the company sat down
@. supper. The "German" was not allow
r. to be danced until 3 O'Clock in the mornil
w nor was any representatives Of negro ch
lie acter admitted to the ball.
li- The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Bond
ry Neto Fork, August 16.-The Chesapes
ill and Ohio railroad bonds are selling freely
rt- so, and accrued interest.