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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Washington, January 26.-In the Senate
to-day, the resignation of General Della
field, as regent of the Smithsonian Institute,
was received. Several unimportant bills
was passed.
In the House, a bill from the military
committee to enable honorably discharged
soldiers and sailors and their wives and
orphan children to acquire homesteads on
the public domain, was discussed.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

His Eagibil,ty Lnpugaed--A petition
was presented in the House of Delegates to-
day, signed by fifty. odd citizens of Mecklen-
burg county, which alleges that George W
Young, the member from that county, was
of his election a citizen thereof, in the true
intent and meaning OF the Constitution, being
during that while Federal oflice-holder, sub
ject to removal at any moment. The petition
was referred to the scommittee on privileges
and elections for report. Mr.. Young, at the
time of his election, was an assistant assessor OF
internal revenue.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

In a Wyoming tavern mountain
rough, venomously drunk, was practicing
with his revolver at various objects in the
bar-room. An OK teamster entered, called
for drink, and ball from the rough's
pistol shattered the glass at his lips.
Without a word the bull-whacker put his
hand behind bis back, levelled it at the
ruffian's head, and remarked as the body
dropped to the floor, "That id seoun-
drel would have hurt somebody pretty
soon." He then filled another glass and
drank the contents, strobe out as delibe-
rately as he had come in, and with ''Whoa,
haw, there" started his oxen up the road
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The Roper-Skating Rink, at Assembly
Hall on Eighth street, is now in full blast, and
the interest in roller-skating seems to increase
day by day as the people become more familiar
with ii. 1t is wonderful to what perfection
some of our citizens have obtained in this new
and healthful amusement in SO short time.
We would advise everybody to visit the
"Rink," whether they skate or not This "a
the place to see the fashionables of Richmond,
no opera troupe ever drew more of them to-
gether
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

LOST AND FOUND, AFTER MANY YrARs.-In
June, l776, DR.. Thomas Walker, of this coun-
ty, who had been His Msjesty's George Ill.
Colonial Surveyor, while surveying lands in
that part of Virginia, now Kentucky, lost his
surveyors bstcbet, marked on the heve with
his initials, at. W." and in hisdiary recorded
the loss, which diary is now in the possession
of his granddaughter, Mrs. VIM. U. Rives.
Some few years ago that hatchet was found,
minus the handle, at the place where, three
fourths of century, it had been lost; and it
was returned to the late Hon. W. G. Rives.
Probably no foot had tred over that tract from
the time of the survey till the day Of finding
the long lost surveyors hatchet.- Chartotfes-
oile hteIligencer.
Now, if the little Ratchet the youthful
George Washington used in cutting down
that cherry tree--about which he "could
not tell lie"--should be found, our State
cabinet ofrelics would be compfete-unless,
indeed, there is still hope that the stump
of the tree itself may be discovered.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The ''lttle church around the corner"
was made the.subjeet of pulpit discourses,
in Baltimore and other cities, Sunday, on
which the ministers who preached took
occasion to condemn the clergyman in New
York who shirked his duty. Truly the
Rev. Mr. Sabine, il that is bis name, "has
walked up" and found himself notorious,
if not famous. He says not word, as yet,
in answer to the universal outsry against
him, from clergy and laity.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The agricultural School Fund - The
joint committee on schools and colleges held
their final meeting in regard to the college
script, in the Senate chamber yesterday even
ing. After comparison of views and pretty
free conference, the committee came to the
conclusion that as a joint committee they had
no power to act, and that the committee Of
each House must act separately in making
recommendations for the final action of the
General Assembly. 1t is understood that the
committee of the Senate will, in a few days,
report a bill to that body.
We hear that the committee favored a dis
tribution of the fund SO that the colored people
shall have an amount Of the same, proportion
ate to their number. This would give them
an excess of two-ifths. A prominent South
side Republican urges il to be so divided as to
give the colored people one-third, and South
side school one-third.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

MoKEAN BUCHANAN. This gentleman
ia still at the National Hotel, confined to
his room by his late attack of paralysis.
He is, however, rapidly recovering, and
its only visible effect is in a little thick
ness OF utterance. His company is still
in the city, and will probably remain until
the close Of this week. .--Nogolk Wrgs'ian.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The Weatber.-We are in the enjoy ment
of an annie supply of iirstc,ass murky weather
accompanied by a sleet that has nearly render
ed the sidewalks irnpassable. The middle Of
the streets today we're mostly used for loco
motion. A number Of accidents from falls,
as might have been expected, have been re-
ported.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The, boiler in the Stevenson's saw mill,
at Indianapolis, Ind., exploded Tuesday,
killing four men instantly.
The cities of Hamburg and Bremen have
celebrated the proclamation of William as
Emperor.
Twenty-Five cars, loaded with tea, left
San Francisco for Chicago, New York and
Boston.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The brig freeman, from Leth for Phila-
delphia, was wrecked on the coast Of Hol-
land.
The number Of deaths from smallpox
in England is said to average one hundred
and fifty weekly.
Count Won Bismarck has been promoted
Lieutenant General.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Arm fractured. This morning boat
man on the canal named Tutler, in attempting
to walk on the south side Of the Basin, fell,
owing to the sleet, and broke his arm. DR.. NJ
B. Garter was called and adjusted the fracture.
Owing to the typographical formation Of the
ground here walking during such weather as
this is especially dangerous.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The Street Gdrs--These useful contriv-
ances were unable to operate to-day in conse-
quence of the state of the streets, the horses,
owing to the ice. not being able to get foots
hold and liable to fall every moment. During
the present week, car No. IL and several
others, have been smashed and otherwise badly
damaged in coming down the grade on Eighth
to Main street, the breaks being powerless to
stop their precipitogs descent.
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Foreign Markets.


Reported Exclusively for the State Journal.
liverpool, Jan. 26.-Cottou market active
and higher. Uplands, $685.; Orleans, $40
sss Sales estimated at 20. 600 bales. Bread
stuffs unchanged. Later-Cotton marked buoy
ant Uplands, $685.; Orleans, s4@8M.
London, Jan: 26-Consols' 921s; Y. 3; bonds
of 's2, 9O5S; '65, 9OH; CT, 991s; ten-forties,
QQ3Z
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Il AIr. Snidecker, from Central Pennsyl-
vania, on visit here with the object of pur-
chasing land, in going up Ninth street last
night, fell on the slippery pavement. and ex-
ploded barrel of pistol be had in his pecket.
The ball passed between two of his fingers,
injuring them considerably, but not at all 80.
riously. 1t will not prevent his attending TO
hus
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

SINGULAR RESULT OF A FALL.--A work.
man named Jones fell from the Hoosac
tunnel, 1880 feet, at Springfield, Mass,
killing himself instantly Exchange.
1t is very singular that he should have
been killed by that little fall.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Did not Pay their License. Po-
lice Justice White this morning, Mr.. j. L. 0g-
den and Mrs. L. Magill were called to answer
"for violating section s, chapter IL of the ordi-
nance of the city, in having given public exhi-
bitions at the Richmond Theatre from the 9th
day of November, 1870, to the l4th day of
llcence therefor" Nobody answered, and the
case was necessarily continued for another
hearing. The police intimated on the above
occasion that they were also going for the
Academy of Music and the Skating Rink.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Gotten Qf.-John Hill, colored, charged
with being concerned in the abduction of M.
B. Howell's trunk from the "John Sylvester"
steamer, was put in the city Jail to await trial
for that specimen of moral delinquency, but
succeeded shortly after in safely evacuating
those premises unscathed. From the fact that
the police have not been able to unearth John,
it is surmsed that he has consulted prudence
and left this part of the Lords moral vineyard
for gOad and all.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

La Rue's MiRStrels. These popular
Ethiopian performers will commence an en-
gagement at the theatre on Monday evening
next. Real artistic music, vocal and instru-
mental, champion dancing, burlesque acting
and any quantity of laughable sayings, make
up the entertainment of the La Rue company.
The most striking feature of these entertain
ments are, that every thing win be of a re-
cherche character and nothing will be said or
done which could offend the most fastidious.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Fire.-The alarm OF fire about two
o'clock to-day, was caused by the burning OF
Mr.. Peter Lawson's stall in the New Market,
supposed to have been ignited by pan Of
charcoal left burning when the stall was locked
after the market closed. Damage slight.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

temperance Meeting. The fact that Mr..
Carswell, the temperance lecturer, is 10 be at
Trinity Methodist church Tonight, will ensure
a crowd. He is equally at home in pathos and
anecdotes, and knows when and how to use
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Unoccupied Land. There is enough uu-
occupied land in the city of Richmond to &C.
commodate population of two hundred thou
sand. We allude to the limits Of the corpora
ton previous to its extension. Asst now stands,
it would hold comfortably half million.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Erecutive Appointments = The Governor
to-day appointed Samuel W. Williams notary
public for Bland county, and John O. McOaks
commissioner ofdeeds for Arkansas.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

The Chesapeake and Ohio Road.-Hard-
ly day passes but that the cars of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad company are not
filled with stalwart laborers, bound for the
western terminus of the road, which is being
hurried up with energy and spirit, and with
all the haste that money and influence can
command. 1t will be a great day for Rich
mond when this great and most important
road shall stretch its iron rail across the State
from the Ohio river to Hde-water Virginia.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26
Hon. James III. PIatt.

We are pleased to see disposition mani
tested by the opposition press in the State
to do justice to this gentlemen, who is
working SO zoalously in the interests of
his constituents. In referring to his strenu~
GUS efforts to effect change in the new
regulation in regard to stamping tobacco,
which is very burdensome on our people,
the Petersburg Iider says;
The letter of Mr.. Platt to Commissioner
Peasanton, which was published in the
Lpder of yesterday, reached US by tele-
graph and too late for comment.
Ii has doubtless been examined by that
large class Of our citizens who are directly
interested in the tobacco trade, as well as
by that still larger number whose interests
are not indeed identified with but are de-
pendent upon it.
Mr.. Platt has been quick to defend this
already burdened branch of our industry,
and places forcibly and well before the
Commissioner the uselessness to the gov
eminent, and the harm to the trade, and
the revenue which would accrue from the
proposed regulation.
Under the present system, as he shows,
the contents of cases shipped in bond for
ex port pass into them under the eye of
revenue officer, who sees the cases have the
proper stamps affixed. To stamp each
package would be useless tax on the
manufacturer. or open to him door to
fraud for unless the cases are opened in
transit the fact of their being stamped or
not could not appear.
To stamp small packages, as he truly
says, would so seriously increase the bur-
| dens on the trade as to amount to prohibl-
ton, and so curtail the revenue, while in
flicting serious wound upon this section
| of the country.
1t is we'll known that the proposed
change is dictated by ring of New York
manufacturers, who hope to absorb the
whole trade.
Mr. Platt has defed them, and in the
struggle be makes he has with him the
| good wishes of his district.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

THE CHARLOTTESVILLE SHOOTING AZ
FAIR.--The name of the student at the
University Of Virginia, who wantonly shot
coored man last Monday, is arnold.
The place from whence he came is not sta
ted. The Charlottesville Chronicle treated
the affair as an amusing event, under the
caption of "Run, Niger, Run" but the
Inteuigeaccr, having better information, we
presume, characterizes it as an outrage,
and says:
All of our citizens, and indeed the students
at the University, agree in condemning. this
shooting as an outrage. We have questioned
several witnesses, and can find no shadow of
excuse for it, unless the plea of drunkenness
is put in. The violator Of our laws should not
be excused, no matter what his position, his
circumstances or his condition. We earnestly
hope that the officers of the law will use every
effort to put down and punish such lawlessness,
as well for the peace of the community as for
the good of the University.
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LOCAL NEWS.

The Theotre.--There was another good
audience tthe theatre last night, despite the
slippery streets and bad weather. This was
certainly a 1attering compliment to those
popular and entertaining artistes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins, and their excellent company. The
play of "Katy Darling; or, Put Yourself in
Her Place." is very pretty and intensely
interesting domestic mele-drama, with happy
dcnouement. The musical part was quite in
the best operate style, and Mrs. Watkins sung
the pretty Irish ballads of 'fThe Harp That
Once Through Tara's Halls" and "Katy Dar-
ling" with SO much feeling that the audience
were electrified, and enthusiastically enforced
a repetition.
In other vocalizations she displayed operate
talents of no ordinary merit. We don't see
why she would not succeed in that line quite
as well as the majority of our prime dome.
The after-piece was a very amusing comedy,
the work of the pen and inventive genius of
Mr.. Watkins himself. The leading characters,
and in fact the only ones, were Mr.. and Mrs
Haughtwater and their servant--personated
BY that spfightly, useful maid. ofall- dramatic
work, Mics Fannie Pierson. 1t teaches les
son in domestic life, and was full OF laughable
incidents s--showing how easily II is for husn
band and wife to get into hot water, and how
easily they may get out'of il again through
the agency of cold water.
The universal verdict is, that the Watkinses
are the best we have had this season, and the
public should not miss the opportunity of en-
joying their rare performances. At the fall of
the curtain they were called out, and in re-
spouse to a demand for a speech, MIR. W. made
a few humorous and happy remarks, which
were well received.
Tonight they will give another OF their
beautiful and romantic dramas, to be followed
by an amusing farce,-and, of course, there
will be another good house.
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lFPIoE I441 FRANKLIN STREET.

n vour Horse is sick--send for DIR. FREEMAN.
If your Cow is sick--send for DR.. FREEMAN.
If your Dog is sick-send for DIR. FREEMAN, the
only Veterinary Surgeon in the city.
Aa- Beware of uneducated Quacks and lmposters
whose assumption is ignorance and practice fraud
]. K. FREEMAN, V. S..
and Member of the Royal College of Veterinary BUR-
geons, London.
eH A slate left on the Office door and at MT.
Carke's stable for orders--which will be promptly
attended to- ia 5-lM
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
| STATES fer the District of Virginia,
In the matter OF John D Smith, banSrup1-'"
bankruptcy.
District Of Virginia, IS: .-., ...,.,.,
Notice is hereby given that last general meetlns
of the creditors Of the said Jno smith be9hrgpt'
will be held at Farmyille at the once OF fSrses,
dsy the 1lth day OF Feb'y, 1871, at II o'clock M
in sccordsnce with the provisions Of the ..th 5 hna
9sth sections Of the bankruptcy act OF Aaieh @hu'
1867. 81 Y.n,v 1871
Ds'ea nv W N DAVIDSON,
BE ALLEN
70 2s--et
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Personal Among the guests at the
Ballard House are j. Dean Smith, of BalN-
more, and 0. F. Presbrey, of Washing ton.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

the 18th inst by Rev. Charles Minnigerode, D. D.,
Mr. B. FRANK JENKINS, Of Charleston, s. c., 10
Miss KATE A, daughter of George S. Palmer, Esq
of Richmond.
HoTZE-L0WRY.--0n Thursday morning, Janua-
ry r. st Grace street Baptist Church, by Rev. N. W.
Wilson, ROBERT f. HoTZE to ANNIE ID. LOWRY,
all OF this city.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Fire $3.50 About IL o'clock last night,
policemen Cousins and Starke discovered
smoke issuing from a wooden tenement on the
corner of First and Main streets, occupied by
Lewis Reed as an oysier~house. On breaking
in, they found shelf on fire with fair pros
pect of the total extinguishment of the entire
premises. However, by actively exerting them
selves, they put out the fire with little damage.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-26

Police Court. - The following cases
were disposed of by Police Justice White this
morning:
The case Of Lewis Davis and Poney Haines,
charged with attempting to force an entrance
into the house of Mrs. G. II. Woltz, with an
intent to commit larceny, was again called
up and investigated. These two men were
also charged with being the parties concerned,
a few nights since, in the attempt to rob the
gun store of Mr. T. w. Tignor. After full
hearing they were sent on for Indictment
Davis and Haines were also examined for steal
ing one pair of CATERS from Garnett's shoe
store, on Broad street. Davis being fully
identified with the theft he was sent on for
petit larceny. Hsines was acquitted on this
last charge.
John I. Jones and G. M. Mantelo, hucksters,
were arraigned for fighting and disturbing the
peace of the first market They were fined So
each.
Reuben Il. Parker was brought up on the
serious charge of using abusive language
towards his mother. The case was, by request,
continued until the 9th.
Royal Conway, colored, put in an appearances
for having deserted his wife Frances, thereby
placing her in destitute condition. Upon an
investigation, Royal was discharged.
Maria Walker, Lucy Walker and Lavinif
Nelson, colored, were fined SIS each, and re
quired to give security in the sum of $50, fol
unlawfully trespassing upon the premises o
Ann Curtis, and assauting and beating the un
| fortunate female.
! Matilda Williams and Ann Curtis, colored
| were arraigned on counter. charge and finet
SIS each, besides being required to give security
| in the sum of $50, fer cursing and threatening
Maria Walker. These last two cases made NJ
| general female row, in which all those con
cerned were to blame.
| VIM. Mayo, colored, charged with having il
| his possession one cake of butter, stolen from
some one unknown, was let off, he proving L
| the satisfaction of the court that ne was th
| rightful owner.
| Margaret Kelley was up for threatening an'
| abusing Mary Ann Doherty. She was told t
| go home, the complainant not appearing t
| sustain the charge.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THG UNITED

IN
/ STATES for the District of Virginia.
In tho matter OF Denis X. Ferguson, BANK
rupt lin Bankruptcy.
H Richmond va this 26th day of January, 1ST |.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
please to take notice. that petition has been pro-
ssnted to the Hon. John @. Underwood, Judge 81
sold District Court, in Bankruptcy, By John NJ.
Hall. assignee OF the estate Of said bankrupt, 10
sell the real estate belonging to said bankrupt ree
from all liens and encumbrances thereon,
This ia to give notice to all persons inte ested inst
in the terms of said petition an order has been ssut
bv the Judge eforesaid, for all persons VINO may
interested in said estate, TO appear before W. ".
Forbes Register at his office u the city Of chmon'
ON Thursday the 10Th day OF February, 1874, at 10
o'clock A. NJ and show cause, II any they have, Why
arch order should not be granted
Ia 26-Th2w JOHN NJ. HALL, Assignee.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
! States, for the District of Virginia.
In tue matter of Samuel hcott oenKraps
lin bankruptcy.
District of Virginia, S.: -,-.
Notice Ia hereby given that a last general meet
ing of the creditors of the said Salnuei Sooti.
bankrupt will be held at Farmvllle at the once or
" w Forbes Register in Bankruptcy, In SAID district
on saturday the l1th day of February, 1871. at IL
oi.,act a II I'm accordance with the provisions of
h 17ib and asth otions of the Bankruptcy Act Of
March End, 1861. - - ,e-,
p"e" ." W M DAVIDSON,
PA FORBES,
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ID IoHMoND THEATRE.
THE GREAT CARD OF THE SEASON.

THE GREAT CARD OF THE SEASON.
SIX NIGHTS ONLY, BEGINNING MONDAY,
JANUARY 23.
The Queen star of the South, and the eminent
Comedian
ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS,
who will appear during the week, supported by a
FIRST-CLAsS COMPANY,
In those Grand Dramas in which they have sstab-
lshed a world wide fame as the
FIRST OF AMERICAN STARS
TRoDDEN DOWN, or Under Two Flags.
KATHLEEN MAVOURNEEN, or Under the Spell.
KATIE DARLING or Put Yourself in Her Place.
SET IN GOLD or The One Bright Spot.
MoLLIE BAwN, the Rose of Killarney.
HIDDEN HAND, Old Virginia as it wss
Seats secured for any night in advance, at West
Johnston's Bookstore, Main Street Prices 81, 49,
90, 35 and % cents. a2l-st
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MEDICAL.
FTyHE BRIDAL CHAMBER.

rgNHE BRIDAL CHAMBER.
Essays for Young Men, on great SOCIAL
EVILS and ABUSES, which interfere with NJ N
RIAaE-with sure means of relief for the erring
and unfortunate, diseased and debtated. Sent tree
of charge in sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, No. 2, s. Ninth street, Philadelphia,
pa ia lo--om
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MINGE On Monday morning. Esd instant, In
Charles City county, DR.. JOHN MINGE, aged Sevea
ty five years.
His funeral will take place from st. Johns Church,
Church Hill, TOMORROW. at II O'clock