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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-11

THE SELMA "DAILY REPORTER. We
welcome this revived journal to our
exchange list. 1t is edited by Mr.. james
P. Armstrong, assisted by r. E. Baker,
Esq, and shows much journalistic ability.
During and before the war it was one of
the best papers in Alabama. 1t fell a
victim to the flames in 1865, during Gen.
Wilson's raid and now, after lapse of
six years, rises Phenix-like THAT blasted
bird again j from its ashes. The present
leading editor and proprietor was an
apprentice in the old office, and considers
that be has legitimately fallen heir to the
name and fame of the cinderous ruins.
The new paper is liberal in tone, and,
geographically, presents very handsome
and business-lke appearance. We wish
the enterprise success.
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In 1S41 Great Britain raised e21 ,808,-
845 by duties by 1,163 articles. In 1862
she raised e24 4,063,O 900 by lower duties on
only forty-four articles.
The Portland Mel Press speaks dis
couragingly of the health of Senator Nor
rill. He will not be able at present to re-
turn to Washington.
The new Governor of Maine has just
appointed his predecessor in Office justice
of the peace.
A marble statue Of the late Jas. Guthrie,
of Kentucky, made in Italy, il to be set
up in Louisville.
An Indianapolis girl doesn't allow the
loss of one leg to prevent her dancing the
Virginia reel on crutches.
An editor out West says he is 50 short
sighted that he frequently rubs out with
his nose what he writes with his pencil.
Governor Euglish, of Connecticut. heads
a petition to the City Council Of New
Haven to allow the running of the street
cars on Sunday.
The planters of Mississippi, almost
without exception, say they intend to pat
in more corn and raise more stock feed the
present year.
James Sims, colored, has been appointed
Judge in Georgia.
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We admit into our columns, commu-
nication from Mr.. Hughes, who seems to
be Democrat, giving the other side ol
the silly controversy which has been raised
in Goochland. We trust this will close
the conttes, as our columns are toe
valuable to be devoted to these petty
squabbles. We think a little giving way
oa both sides would have more salutary
effect in restoring peace and good feeling
and put an end to this constant war. The
Republicans may be to blame in many
cases, but if the Conservatives were little
less proud and resentful, and would show
more peaceful disposition, there would
be less cause for trouble. The rights ol
all must be equally respected.
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Washington News.

Washington, Feb. 11.-The following
nominations were conferred by the Senate
yesterday: Hamilton Fish, Secretary of
State Robert G. Schenck, Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plempotentiary to
England Samuel Nelson, Associate JUS
tice of Supreme Court Of the United
States Ebenezer r. Hoar, of Massachu-
setts, and George II. Williams, of Oregon,
to be commissioners on the part Of the
United States in joint high commission
between Great Britain and the United
States for the settlement of claims pending
between Great Britain and the United
States also Bowen Mattock to be Apprais-
er of Merchandise at Cincinnati. This
confirmation is made to correct clerical
error in the confirmation of February Cd.
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R1oHMoND, February II.
Senate.

RICHMOND, February i.
Senate.
The president pro tenn, in the chair.
Prayer by the Rev. A. e. Dickinson.
BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES.
In relation to the partition of lands
with amendments).
To amend section 9, of chapter 1S4 OF
the code in relation to the fees of commits
sioners in chancery.
In relation to the payment of clerks of
county and corporation courts.
THE ALEXANDRIA AND RICHMOND R. R.
bill was taken up and discussed at length.
The substitute of Mr.. Herndon was de-
feated by vote of 10 to %.
House of Delegates.
House met at 12 N. Speaker Turner in
the chair.
CHANGE OF HOUR OF MEETING.
Mr.. Lovenstein offered resolution that,
on and after Tuesday next, the House meet
at l o'clock, until further ordered.
Agreed to ayes Sc, nays as.
THE USE OF THE HALL
of the House, on motion of Mr.. Stevens,
colored, was granted to Col. R. W. Hughes,
and Gen. S. G. Armstrong, principal of the
Hampton (colored) Institute, for the pur-
pose of delivering addresses on the plans
and purposes of said institute, on Tuesday
next, 18th inst.
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS.
Mr.. Pannill offered the following resolu-
tion:
Whereas charges have been made involving
the dignity and character of this representative
body, to wit: That certain members have re-
ceived pecuniary compensation for their votes
upon certain proposed railroad charters, and
have been retained by certain railroad COM
panies, or their agents, as feed counsel to ad-
vocate certain railroad polices upon this floor
therefore be it
Resolved, That committee of five be ap-
pointed with instructions to examine into the
validity of such charges, and report the result
of their investigation to this House.
The resolution was amended by author
izing the committee to send for persons
and papers, and then adopted.
TAXATION.
Mr. Bell, of Augusta, offered resolu-
ton instructing the Auditor of Public
Accounts to report to the House the value
of real and personal property subject to
taxation in the State, the estimated am cunt
that will be raised by taxation from all
sources, upon the basis Of the tax bill of
1870; the amount of surplus that will re-
main from the taxes of 1870, together with
an estimate of the amount that will be re-
quired for the support of the government
for the next fiscal year, and the amount
that will be required to pay the interest on
the public debt for one year. Agreed to.
SENATE BILLS REPORTED.
To authorize the county of Washington
to borrow money to redeem and pay off
railroad and courthouse bonds falling due
in 1872; to amend the act in relation to
boards of supervisors; to authorize the
voters of Hanover to vote on the question
of removing their ourt-house to Ashlsnd
with amendments) appropriating money
for the extension of the Eastern Lunatic
Asylum.
TIE ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILROAD
bill was again considered, and was under
discussion as we close.
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Freezing the Convicts.

Would it not be well enough for the
Legislature to proceed to hold grand
inquest over the convicts in the peniten-
tiary who were almost frozen to death
lately while aboring on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad 1t is said whole
gang of them we're recently so badly fro
zen that it is probable they will be dis
abled for life. They were at once conveyed
from the cars to the penitentiary, and
nothing further has been heard of them.
Is freezing to be inaugurated along with
the whipping-post, in our humane efforts
to reform criminals ? Humanity would
substitute burning at the stake.
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General European Intelligence


Reported Exclusively for The State journal.
Versailles, Feb. 8.-Yesterday 80 field
guns and 100000 rifles were delivered at
Ivey and Vanvres.
Things look gloomy to-day, and an ex-
planation of the cause is precluded.
Paris may be entered before the 10th
instant. Preparations are making for a
heavy bombardment should possible COM
plications occur. The attitude Of the
army is apathelic, and reaction is ex-
pected.
The arrangements for supplying food
are working tclerably well.
Should the Assembly reject peace, the
war will be resumed with unspairing
vigor, and Paris will be heavily mulcted
Bismarck is again unwell. His condi-
ton causes grave uneasiness.
London, February 0.--According to a
report in the Gaulois, M. Favre has gone
to Antwerp to communicate with one of
the Orleans Princes. A dispatch received
from Brussels states that Favre arrived in
that city on Thursday night.
Hussien Bey has left Tunis for Florence,
with power to settle the question at once
between Tunis and Italy.
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SENATE BILLS REPORTED.

DEATH OF Mrs. MARTHA HAYNES BEN
NETT. THE painful intelligence that this
lady breathed her last in New York on
Wednesday has reached her family, and
will surprise the community as much as it
did us. The last time she was in Norfolk
her appearance indicated the most robust
health, and few who saw her then thought
that the roses of health on her cheeks
would soon be succeeded by death. In
person Mrs. Bennett was handsome and
distinguished in manners afable and at
tractive, and her loss will be severely felt
by large circle of friends, both literary
and personal, at the North and South
Norfolk Vrginian.
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Reported ErclusivelyJor The State Jonrnal'
Salt Lake City, February 10.-Brigham
Young returned to this city to-day from
the Southwestern part of the territory
where he has been spending the winter
He was escorted into town by mounted
body-guard.
Much activity prevails in mining mat
ters here, discoveries of extraordinary
richness being made almost daily. Capt.
talists are interested, and much property
is changing hands.
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BY Paine Il Co., Auctioneers.

TN THE MATTER OF FISHER & GoLD5TEIN.
L Bankrupts.
By virtue of an oder from the United States Dis
trict Court for the District of Virginia. the above
cause shall proceed to SELL for cash at auction on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY l:TB,
at 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, at the auction rooms of Paine
Co, a rye and desirable stock of
DRY GOODS,
B0oTs, SHOES,
GROCERIES,
SHOWCASES,
sHoyELs, SCALES, &C.,
embracing the stock of country store as well as
the firm in tais city.
DAVID D. PARKER,
fell-td U. g. Marshal.
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HuGH A. WATT,
Clark EAirfiAld TnMnAhil


Police Court - The following cases
we're disposed of by Police Justice White this
morning;
Henry Schwartz, charged with attempting
to defraud Caroline Smith, was discharged.
James Archer, colored, charged with stealing
lot of wearing apparel, valued at $50, the
property of Henry Raw. Case dismissed.
Caroline Clark, charged with breaking open
cne trunk, the property of DR.. Fairfax. Case
continued until Monday.
Thomas Clark, colored, charged with biga-
my. Case continued until Monday.
Ellen Fowles charged with trespassing on
the premises of Francis Roane and with refus.
ing to leave when ordered. Case dismissed.
Andrew J. Jones, charged with being drunk
and disorderly and with exposing his person
in the street. Discharged.
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Religious Services Tomorrow note
the following special appointments:
First Baptist Church-Rev. j. Il. Garlick at
II A. NJ.
Leigh Street Baptist Rev. j. L. Burrows,
D. D., at IL A. M.
Belvidere Baptist-Rev. A. NJ. Poindexter
at IL A. M. Rev. J L. M. Curry at II P. M;
after which the ordinance of baptism will be
administered.
Fulton Baptist--Rev. John NJ. Butler at IL
A. M. Rev. J. T. Whitley at7H P. NJ.
Trinity Methodist--Rev. j. P. Garland will
preach at 719 p. NJ. the first of series of SER
mons to young men.
Clay Street-Bishop Doggett at IL A. NJ.
Broad Street-Rey. j. L. Edwards, d. D. +,
having recovered from his indisposition, will
fill his pulpit as usual.
Third Presby yterian--Rev. L. T. Baird, D.
D., at IL A. M. Rev. M. ID. Hoge, d. D., at
~ P. M.
Methodist Episcopal United States court
room)-At IL A. NJ. Rev. W. F. Hemenway.
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a Fight on the Dock. 1.-Two colored men
had a Misunderstanding on the Dock at noon
to-day, eliminating in an appeal to arms.
While the contest was raging United States
Marshal Parker rode by and separated the
combatants. About one hundred persons had
gathered around in the meantime. The parties
having gotten their second wind closed in for
renewal of the performance, when some friend
ly party whispered into their ears who Parker
was when the whole party scattered at once.
They evidently did not want to fall into the
hands of any of Uncle Sans representatives.
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DUTLER'S BALsAMIC MIXTURE is not a thing
Id of yesterday, got up to gull the unwary aud pu'
money in the pockets of the proprietor It stood the
test of time. Having been in the market thirty
years. It's very will recall to many who are now
the respected heads of families the halyoon days of
their YOUTH with all its joys and sorrows; it is still
the same; infa'labe in its operation; a specific reme
dy for youthful ndiscretion and folly; true friend
Is for sale by all druggists. Price, 81 per bottle
4 de lily
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THE HAIR COLoRING PREPARATION
D9oMED.-Beware of bottled dyes in the shape of
silver hair dyes and sediment fluids They all
psstiferous and dangerous. PHAL0N'S yITALIA
OR SALVATION FOR THE HAIR, perfectly pure,
transparent, harmless and agreeable preparation, is
the only agent that will change grey hair to its
natural color without risk of any disgusting conse-
uences.
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Another Masquerade Ball. The Gesang-
verien Virginia will give grand masquerade
ball at the Assembly Hall (Skating Rink on
the Goth of this month. The committee of ar
rangements have made the greatest prepare.
tions to ensure brilliant occasion.
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RATTLE the drum, play the fife,
Use English Female Bitters, save your life.

DR. l. C0NGDoN, the Indian physician, claims to
have successfully treated quite number of patients
ia this city, and we hear of those who testify to the
fact. 1t is fortunate that there many physicians
with different systems of practice for the cure Of
almost endless diseases. The Doctor is confident OF
the merits of his mode Of treating the sick, and
invites those afflicted to consult him and judge for
themselves Of his ability to He can be found
at his office in Manchester, next to the post-ofHce
and may be interviewed" during tho day OF even.
ing
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Trial of Fire Escape accident "A
large number of citizens assembled this morn
ing about IL o'clock, in front of the Theatre,
to witness the trial of fire-escape. As soon
as the rope, mere sash cord apparently, was
affixed to front third-story window of the
ssremple of the Muses." the operator, Mr.. Sam
Nichols, commenced the "morning exercise"
by appearing at the upper end of the rope, and
after attaching himself thereto, sliding down
in an apparently very agreeable and cosy man
ner. The experiment was repeated several
times successfully by him. 1t was then pro-
posed to show how the thing worked by Nichols
starting from third-story window, and gath
ering up on his way down man from each
window below him. For this purpose Messrs.
Charles Straylor, young man who lives at
Sauers Hotel, Broad street, and Geo. Mount
castle volunteered their services to elucidate the
descending principle sought to be inculcated
by the illustration being given by Professor
Nichols. Thelatter weighed about l5O pounds
avordupos; young Straylor about 100, and
Mr.. Mountcastle about 400. All parties being
in position, Nichols commenced his descent,
and, arriving at the second story, safely
hitched on Straylor, and continued his down
ward course. Arriving at the first story
where Mountcastle stood, that gentleman was
also made fast to the rope, and amid the cries
of some of the bystanders that the rope would
break, the three swung over the stone parapet
and dangled for moment ia the air. AS they
commenced moving downward, sharp, quick
snap was heard, and in a second all three were
seen coming toward the pavement with all the
force allowed by the attraction of gravitation.
The rope had broken =?
The crowd paused for an instant, horrors
struck at the spectacle, and then made rush
for the recumbent figures on the pavement.
They were speedily lifted up and their injuries
examined into. Mr.. Nicholas was found to
have both his ankles badly sprained; Mr..
Strayler had the small bone Of his right ankle
broken, and Mr.. Mountcastle, very luckily for
him, had only been very severely Jared,
though the bricks on which he fell were SUBJ
jected to compound comminuted fracture.
The success of the apparatus would have
been assured had it not been that the rope
was unable to stand $50 pounds weight
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Forge,y.-We are informed that noted
clothing merchant of this city gave to an ex-
a suit of clothes, and forty or fifty dollars, in
change for check purporting to have been
drawn by the vice-president of one of our
leading railroads. Said check proved to be a
forgery
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INe PuIIio 1ycLo0Ig b He,y3co e m.

The Public Schools IN Henr5co. These
schools, we are pleased to say, are making
very gratifying progress indeed. The county
superintendent, DR.. John N. Powell, is an .ac-
tive, energetic gentleman, and fully impressed
with the fact, that what is done in this long
neglected matter of education should be done
quickly-at least in Henrico. The following
admirable school books have been furnished
for the use of these schools by Messrs West &
Johnston, of this city, viz: Davies Arithme-
tic, McGetfey's Speller and Reader, Mitchel's
Biographies, Goodrich's Histories, Smith
Grammar, Webster's Dictionary, Payson, Dun.
ton d Scribner's copy-books.
We append a statement on the subject of
these schools, which will exhibit their present
condition
HENRIco COUNTY, February eth, 1871
10 me State Superintendent Of Public Lsntruc-
tion
CIR In obedience to request In the Educational
journal" )" send herewith the Information desired
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
JoHy N. POWELL,
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THoMPS0NS pOMADE OPTIME. as a dressing
for the Hair is all that Ia required; purely vegetable
and highly perfumed it sofens, improves and beau
tifes the Hair, strengthens the roots and gives it
rich, glossy appearance. sale by all druggists
Price, 35 and rs cents per bottle
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is strongly recommended as the best dentifrice
known 1t ceanses and preserves the teeth, hardens
the gums, sweetens the breath and, containing no
acid or gritty substance is perfectly harmless and
can be used daily with great advantage. Sold by all
druggists. Price, 25 and so cents per bottle.
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Tableaun Nioant- A series of tableaux
vivant and statuary will be exhibited at Vir-
ginia Hall, Ninth street, on Tuesday, the 21st
instant, under the auspices of Marshall Lodge
Knights of Pythias. Thirty-six ladies and
gentlemen will take part in the exhibition,
which, among other things, will illustrate
various scenes from Damon and Pythias.
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Scion johnson. This well-known colored
Conservative is now a resident of New York
city. He says in reply to something about
himself contained in the New York Democrat
twill you permit me to state that my object il
coming to this city is to earn livelihood, and
not to engage in politics, and that | shall bt
glad to get position as janitor or porter
either in hotel, store, or clubhouse"
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Reported Exclusively for the State Journal !.
San Francisco, Feb. 10.-The entire
press Of California is calling loudly on the
government for protection for the people
| of Arizona against the Apaches.
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Old Dominion Lodge The committee
appointed by this Lodge of knights of Pythias,
to procure a picture of the late Samuel H.
Hines, will meet at Reess gallery this evening
at four o'clock, for the purpose of examining
the one procured by order of the Lodge.
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JoUvEN'S INoDoRoUs KID GLOVE CLEAN
ER.-By its aid.glovos can be quickly and repeated
ly cleaned and made equal to new; even when badly
soled they be readily restored. is easy of ap.
pication and is perfectly free from any odor For
sale by druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price, 25
cents a bottle
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Pardoned. - Marshal Parker received
yesterday the Presidents warrant for the par
don of Thomas W. Rochef who was tried by
the United States Circuit Court last March,
and sentenced to Imprisonment in the Albany
penitentiary for one yea. His term of impris-
onment would expire on the 2lst of next
mOnsh
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must either be very fond of such society,
if they stay in it, or else they will "bid
adieu to this county forever"-much to
the qualification of the good people in it.
Respectfully, yours,
GEo. p. HUGHES,
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The blooded stallion Eutaw will be raf-
fed off this this evening, at o'clock, at John
I. Johnsen's restaurant, Twelfth street. Those
who have taken chances would do well to be
on hand.
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Hastings court The following cases
were acted on in this court yesterday evening /:
VIM. Curtis, felony, case continued; Freeman
Jones, misdemeaner, 80 days in Jail; William
Young and James Kinney, petty larceny, 80
days in iail
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NLERK's OFFICE, HRNRIco COUNTY.

The Board Of Supervisors of Henrico county will
meet at the Court House on WEDNESDAY, Februa.
ry 22d, 1871, for the purpose of laying the levy for
1871.
All persons having claims against said county will
present them in separate items, specifically made
out, and verified by affidavit All claims to be ai-
dressed to the clerk of the Board.
By order of the Board:
fe9-6t WIN. j. ANNABLE Clerk.
NOTICE TO HEIRS AT LAVA family named
In GUIDOT came from Switzerland about thirty
years ago and settled in Virginia. The last one Of
the name young lady, it is supposed, died about
nine years ago II is important to ascertain in wha
part OF Virginia the said family lived and died,
and whether they left any HEIRS AT LAW. ANY per-
son who will furnish the subscriber with the neces
sary information to the residence and deaths Of
the Guidot family will be suitably rewarded
CHARLES L. LUDWIG,
ViceConsu for Sweden and
Norway at Richmond, Va.
All newspapers in Vii giuia copying this notice
and sending the paper TO will be entitled TO dou
BILE their advertising rates OF my receiving the in
formation necessary. 70 7--Sm
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William Curtis, colored. was sent to the
penitentiary BY the Hastings court for 8 years,
for forgery. The case of Thos. Williams, for
horse stealing. was on trial when we went to
press.
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DIED.

CARTER.--On Friday, February 10TH in the 18th
year of her age, Mrs. REBRCOA CARTER, vie of
John II. Carter, of this city.
he funeral will take place TOMORROW Sunday
at the First Baptist church, colored, at 10 O'clock
Friends and acquaintances OF tho family are res
pectful'y invited to attend.
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The stable OF Tobias Eacho, who lives
at Seven Pines, Henrico county, was entered
by a lover of horse flesh last night, who carrie d
off a blooded mare belonging to e. D. Eacho of
this city.
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The citizens of Madison ward are much
indebted for the cleanliness of the streets, to
the efficient and energetic ward scayenger, Mr..
Samuel Preston.