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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-30
WE have Just received the full copy of a

WE have just received the full copy of a
bill, before alluded to in our columns, intro
duced by the Hon. Charles H. Porter, our
worthy representative in Congress, de-
signed to secure fuller protection of the
rights of all by opening the United States
courts to all civil and criminal causes
Without discussing details, we esteem this
bill one of the most important in its aim
and scope yet submitted to Congress since
the war. IF we are ever to have more than
mere confederacy, the supremacy of the
nation over its subordinate divisions must
be resolutely asserted.
The poorest, humblest citizen, black or
white-negro, Asiatic or Indian be
able successfully to invoke the whole
power of the nation for his protection
That is what the war of the rebellion was
about, and if that end is not attained, all
its spent treasure aud blood were wasted.
Partisans and demagogues may talk Of
centralized despotism and all that nonsense;
but the people want a government strong
enough to secure life and property every
where-which stretches out its paternal
arms to shield the humble and the weak
from aggression, and is able to bring its
whole force to preserve, in their entirety,
the sacred rights of its citizens, wherever
they may choose to live.
Mr.. Porter is entitled to the thanks of
the pie of his district and of the State
for his vigilance and care in protecting
their rights and interest by Law whose
provisions are SO manifcstly just and APP
propriate.
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The FENCE LAVA few days ago the
Senate passed this bill which passed the
House of Delegates some weeks since The
bill allows the county judges to revoke
the orders of the county courts, adopting
the fence law. Like all other laws passed
by the Legislature it affects only few
people; and as to them, allows the county
judges to say whether or not they shall re-
ceive the benefits conferred. Will not
this Legislature tire of the class legsla-
ton that has characterized it, and
adopt laws for the people, and not
leave the rights of the people in the hands
of county judges, niue out of ten of whom
were foisted upon the people against their
wishes, aud number of whom could not
be elected constable in their county p
Why not have allowed the board of su-
pervlsors of the counties throughout tho
State to have passed on this But the
board of supervisors were elected by the
people, and the Democracy are afraid of
the people. Take heed gentlemen, the
people are not blind, and if we mistake
not, will hold you responsible next fall for
the partisan legislation that has dsgraced
your sessions. .--NdtionaJ V,r0inian.
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Skating at Assembly Hall tonight.

Police Court The following cases were
disposed of by Police Justice White thii
morning:
Maria Lannon, charged with assaulting and
striking Mary @ Perdue, wife of A. J. Perdue,
had her case continued until the 9Th.
William Kelley, colored, for using insulting
language to, and trespassing on the premises
of Edward George, was fined S5.
Mary Green, coIored, charged with striking
Margaret Braxton was discharged on account
Of the plaintiff failing to put in an appearance.
William Gordon, charged on warrant with
unlawfuly beating Augustus Landrum, was
fined $5.
Thomas Donough, charged with being drunk
and disorderly, and with abusing the police in
the discharge of their duty, was fined So,
warned and discharged
Samuel NJ. Page, for assaulting and abusing
R. d. Mitchell, was required to pay fine Of
$40.
Swaney McGruder, colored, for having in
his possession one bundle supposed to have
been stolen, was sent to Jail until Saturday, to
which time his case was continued.
Samuel M. Page, charged with assauting
and striking M. Hoge with stick, was re-.
CURED to give security in the sum of $500 for
his appearance Tomorrow, to which time his
case was continued.
Abram Harriss, colored, charged with steal
ing So from the person of Richard jennings
Case dismissed, the evidence not sustaining the
charge.
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Strength Of Moyo's New Bridge-To
test the strength and durability of Mayo's new
iron bridge, now nearly completed, wagon,
loaded with large boiler, and drawn by
eight mules, was driven on it Yesterday. The
boiler weighed 1000 pounds the mules 5000,
and the wagon A. 4,000,-making total of ri 900
pounds, or IL tons. Besides the above weight,
there were twenty or thirty men on the bridge
at the time. The distance between the axles
of the truck, on which the boiler was carried,
measured less than sixteen feet, making the
actual strain on the bridge trife over 1000
pounds to the linear loot. The bridge, we are
pleased to say, will be completed about the 18th
April, and will be an ornament to the city, as
well as a great public convenience. The
Messrs. Mayo and the contractors deserve great
credit for the energy they have displayed in
pushing it forward with such rapidity and sue
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How THEY WOULD LIKE IT To BE p
We were recently shown letter from a
reliable white citizen of King William
county, stating that certain rebel Demo-
Gratis in that county were attempting to
prevent colored men from holding political
meetings A Colonel Tomlin is represen-
ted to have sent word to such an assem-
blage. that it had been decided in court"
tina. their meeting was illegal, and that
they would be severely punished if they
persisted in it, Such statements are, of
course, outIageously false, and the people
will pay no attention to them. The su-
preme law of the State guarantees to all
citizens, irrespective of color, eqnal, civil
and political rights and public privileges.
These King William county Democrats
are only anticipating their determination
should they succeed 70 full power.-Na-
tional Virgiman.
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The RESOURCES OF THE SoUTH-OUR
Coal INTEREsT.-We clip from the Phila-
delphia Inquirer, of the 18th inst, the
following paragraph:
The hostility of Southern Democrats to
Northern emigration, and their determination
to prevent the development of Southern re-
sources, was fully exempliied to-day by the
Democratic members from Virginia and North
Carolina. These States contain the finest tide
water coal fields on the continent, and North
ern capitalists have been negotiating for their
purchase. To prevent this, the Democrats
from both States voted square for the repeal
of the duty on coal. This gives Nova Scotia
the monopoly, and leaves the Southern tide.
water fields to be developed by wiser genera
tion.
These undeniable facts should cause men
to pause and reflect Let them for mo-
ment lay aside their blind partisan zeal
and prejudice, and contemplate the future
of Virginia, under Democratic rule. 1t is
gratifying to state that the Republican
members voted squarely against this re-
peal. National Virginian.
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Skating at the Rink tonight.

ANNIVERSARIES. learn that the sur
viving members of several of our old popular
military organizations are making preparation
to appropriately celebrate the coming anniver
saries of their respective corps. The Young
Guard, it is expected, will have social re
union about the middle of April; the Ole
Blues, on the 10th of May, will celebrate their
18th anniversary by dinner, and in June the
Grays Will once more assemble around the fes
tive board to recall old times and make plan.
for the future. OF the above corps, Captain
@. p. Bigger is in command of the Blues ;
Captain james Phillips was the officer in
charge of the Grays at the close of the war,
and Lieut.. Henry W. Dabney is the senior off
Ger of the Young Guard now in the city.
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BY TELEGRAPH


Petersburg, March 30.--The citizens of this
city have subscribed 81 500, which they offer
as a reward for the arrest of the murderers Of
Mr.. Charles S. Friend. The police have made
several arrests, but will not divulge the evi.
dence they have against the parties.
The train from Norfolk brought family Of
persons to this city enroute for Pampin's de-
pot, Appomattox county, Va, where they have
purchased land and intend to settle. These
people came from Liverpool, and were recent
ly landed in Norfolk by the steamship Nova
Scotia.
The condition of Lieut.. Bullock, of the po-
lice, who was accidentally shot day or two
ago, was not so favorable last night, and fa-
tai result is anticipated,
This morning, between and 8 o. clock, the
large brick building ON Adams street, owned
and recently occupied by Mr.. A. j. Boisseau,
was set on fire by an incendiary and entirely
destroyed, with the exception of the walls. The
house and kitchen we're insured in the Mutual
Insurance Company in the sum of 81, 500
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THE pENITENTrARY coNvroTs

Mr.. Courtney presented a joint resolu-
tion authorizing the superintendent of
public buildings, under the direction of
the Governor, to contract with the owners
of the Bellona..Arsenal, in the county OF
Chesterfield, for keeping such Of the con-
victs as are confined in the penitentiary
whose terms of service do not exceed ten
years, as it may be necessary to remove
from time to time in order TO make suffi-
cient room in the penitentiary for the re-
mainder of the convicts confined therein.
And it shall be lawful for the Governor
when proper arrangements have been
made, to cause said convicts to be removed
to said Bellona Arsenal in such numbers
as in his judgement may be proper, and
to provide for while there and return to
the penitentiary whenever he may order.
The rules were suspended for the con
sideration of the resolution.
Messrs. Pendleton, Harris, johnson,
Smith of Henrico, and Courtney, advo-
Gated the adoption of the resolution, and
Messrs. Roller, Snowden and Patterson
opposed it.
Mr.. Waddell moved to strike out "Bel-
Iona Arsenal" and to insert in lieu thereof
"some suitable place."
Mr.. Smith, of Henrico, moved to strike
the word 'ten," as referring to prisoners
whose terms of service are ten years, and
to insert in lieu thereof GIVE" Agreed to-
AT the suggestion of Mr.. Pendleton, Mr.
Waddell modified his amendment to read
'Bellona Arsenal, or some other suitable
place." The amendment was agreed to.
The resolution was rejected--ayes II,
noes 81.
The House was not in session to-day
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Philadelphia, March 30.-The first cotton
trade sale Of the Girard Mercantile company
took place to-day. There was large attends
ance of manufacturers from the surrounding
country and New England. There was an
opening of 1900 bales, and about 900 bales
sold at prices ranging from II cents for good
ordinary to l5L cents for mddlings. The
bidding was spirited, and full quotations were
realized. 1t is the intention of the Girard
Mercantile company to continue these trade
sales.
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Util'zing Water Poacer. Mr.. Franklin
Stearns is about to erect buildings over his
water power near the old paper mill, with the
view of adapting them to all mechanical and
milling purposes. These buildings he will rel
ON reasonable terms to manufacturers, and we
hope soon to see large number of workmen
busily employed in various industrial arts
This example of Mr.. Stearns we hope will be
followed by other owners of the valuable water
power of our city. Many intelligent and in.
dustrious mechanics and manufacturers, of
small capital, might be induced to embark in
business here if our capitalists would put up
buildings adapted to their purposes over the
unused water power. The mutual interests of
both parties would be promoted, and our
whole.city would be benefited.
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Personals. s.--Mrs. Governor Walker, we
are pleased to learn, is slowly recovering from
her recent severe illness.
Mr.. Frederick Butler, who was high con.
stable of the city of Richmond in '58, $50 and
go, is now very sick at his residence in this
city. His Masonic brethren are sitting up
nightly with him.
A wellknown citizen of Oregon Hill at
tempted suicide night or two ago, by taking
laudsnum, but did not succeed in the attempt.
Colonel Joseph S. Spaulding, charged with
endeavoring to get W. A. Hoppe put on the
Chahoon jury, in violation of law, has been
bailed for his appearance next Tuesday before
the Police Justice.
The House of Delegates voted last night to
purchase Elders picture of General Lee. 1t
had previously passed the Senate, and now
awaits the Governors signature to become a
law.
The committee appointed to investigate GER
tain charges against City Engineer Dimmock
held meeting last night, and after examining
number of witnesses, declared the charges
not sustained. 1t is proper to state that the
charges were preferred by the Master Mechan-
les, and not by the Richmond Mechanics
Trades Union, as one of our contemporaries
stated.
The Governor has approved the bill selling
the States interest in the Richmond and Pc.
tersburg railroad to the nine Richmond gen.
tlemen,
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Disoraceful.-Tbe scenes in The House of

DisgracefM.-The scenes in the House of
Delegates. on Tuesday night, after the passage
of the funding bill, have given rich food for
the various newspaper correspondents of this
city to the journals they write for. One OF
them says that in the afternoon of that day
"about Il fly members participated in dinner
given at restaurant of this city, and, judging
from the occurrences of last Tuesday night, at
least twenty-five of them got drunk, and in
that condition went to the Capitol All at
tempts of the Speaker to maintain order were
fruitless, and he received severe rebuke from
one member for his interference"
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THoMPS0N'S P0MADE oPTIME, as dressne Q
for the Hair is all that is required purely vegetable
and highly perfumed, it softens improves and beau
titles the HAIR strengthens the roots and gives 1t
rich, glossy Appearance. For sale by all druggists
Price, 35 and rs cents per bottle
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STRENGTH, PURITY, ECoNoMY.-Thess three
requisites are combined in DooLkYs well-known
YEAST POWDER. As each ingredient entering into
its composition is free from any deeterious or nju
rios substances, the PURITY and full STRENGTH Of
each article il guaranteed in the manufacture and
as one pound of DooLEY's YEAST POWDER will last a
third longer in culinary department, than the vast
majority of Baking Powders in market il proves
conclusively that it is the most economical. Con
venient to have in the house. and universally pro
duces light and elegant food
For saIa bv oil Grnoars
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Sent to Jaa.-Stephen Grimes, colored,
was committed to the Henrico county Jail by
Justice Mordeca yesterday, charged with
stealing number of fruit trees. Grimes as
fruit grower is said to be immense.
jeff Grimes, the boy who committed an
outrage on young lady, named Virginia
Hotties, some time ago, and who is now con-
fined in the county Jail awaiting trial, is said
to be son of this over jealous horticulturist.
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Dead Body Found.

New York, March 30.-The body found yes
terday 10 East river has been Identified as that
of Edward j. Fitzpatrick, cashier of Eugene
Kelly & Co., bankers. He disappeared about
six weeks ago, and no trace of him had since
been found. The books are correct, and the
body and the finding of property upon it show
th at he was not victim Of foul play.
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pe.tructive Fire In norfolk.

Norfolk, March 30.-The jewelry store Of
Robert Freeman, and the shoe store of L. l..
Brickhouse 4 Co., No. 81 Main street, was de-
stroyed by fire last night at IL o'clock The
loss is quite heavy. Both firms were only par
TALLY insured. Mr.. Henry Harrison and family,
who occupied the rooms above Freeman's
shoe store, made very narrow escape with
their lives
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Washington, March 3O-The Secretary of the
Treasury received letter day, dated Baden
Baden, Germany, transmitting a bill Of ex-
change on New York for SIS, 900 in gold, with
a statement that the money came from an
American citizen, who took that method OF
making restitution to the treasury department.
The amount was placed to the credit of the
conscience fund, and is probably the heaviest
contribution OF the kind that has yet been
made,
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PATENT NOTICE.
U. s. PATENT OFFICE,
WASHINGTON ID C March 18th Q-1

U. s. PATENT OFFICE 1
Washington, d. c., March 10th, 1871. I
ON THE PETITION OF GEORGE p. PEgRINI
~ ~ OF Richmond, Va, and James Il. Boyle, of New
York N. Y, praying for the extension Of a patent
granted to them on the 23d day of june 1857 for an
improvement in Hydrants -
III Is ordered that the testimony In the case be
close on the 23i day of May next that the time for
ming arguments and the ExamiRer's eport be lin
ited TO the I'd day of Jute next and that said pet
tion be heard on the 7th day OF Jure next.
ANY person may oppose this extension.
NJ. D. LEGGETT,
mn z2-ia~5w Commissioner of Patents
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TIE German Festival

Nep York, March 30.--A crowded meeting
of German citizens was held last night to pre-
pare for the Peace Jubilee on Easter Monday.
Five infantry regiments two cavalry aud two
batteries of artillery of the National Guar
have signified their intention to march in the
procession. The celebration will include
mass meeting in the evening and illumination
by German citizens.
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Fun at the Skating Rink-The veloci-
pede and skating races to come off at Assembly
Hall tomorrow night, promises to afford a
great deal OF amusement, and will attract a
crowd. In addition to this roller skaters in
costume will display their skill and grace for
the entertainment of spectators as well as
themselves. The tournament will conclude
with browning the most beautiful lady present
as queen, which will be an interesting feature
of the occasion.
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U. s. cOLLECToR,s SALE.
INTERNAL REVENUE SALE.

INTERNAL REVENUE SALE.
OFFICE COLLECTOR INT REV., 3RD DIST. Va,
RICHMOND, March 2Sth, 1871. J
On THURSDAY, April 6th 1871, at IL NJ, at the
Export Bonded Warehouse of Wm. Myers, in the
city of Richmond at public auction shall sell the
following lots of TOBACCO, seized by me for viola
tions of the U. s Internal Revenue Laws, and sold
under section 63, act January 18th, 1866:
Lot No. 1, FOUR CADDIEs MANUFACTURED
TOBACCO.
Lot No. O. ABOUT THREE HUNDRED POUNDS
OF LOOSE TOBACCO.
Lot No. 5, ABOUT 1900 CIGARS.
RUSH BURGESS,
NH 2S-tds Collector Int. Rev. 3Id Dist. Va.
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A Wife for a C0w.-A white woman
OF Hanover county, not a great while since,
swspped her daughter to a masculine neigh
Dor, cripple, for cow, and delivered the
daughter and brought away the cow. A few
days afterwards, though matrimony had been
celebrated, after primitive fashion, the
daughter becoming dissatisfied with her liege
lord, complained to her "parient' and the old
woman went after cher and carried her back
home--refasing, however. to return the COW
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Supreme Court Of Appeals. .-Writs of
error and supersedeas were granted in the fol.
wealth; Atwood vs. Mutual Life Insurance
company; Commonwealth VS.. John Marshall !:
Travis vs.. Scott. After which the argument
in the case of Bergerman VS.. Clark was com.
menced. WIN
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Skating Rink open tonight.

Fidelity Division, s. Of T-The follow
ing are the officers elected for the ensuing
quarter John J. Wicks, W. p; G. s. Terry,
W. A.; 7. j. Appleyard, r. s.; Alex. Eng
land, A: R. s.; W. A. Tanner, F. s.; R. Il
Davis, T.; Ii. G. Osterbiud, c.; Allan Owen,
A. O.; Chas. o. Petit, I. s.; John W. Dar ce,
o. s.; James E. Gates, Jr., Chap; Alex.
Calder, p. W. p.
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FARMING Observation-Disclosures re-
siding in the immediate neighborhood Of
Alexandria, and those living in the adj
Joining counties, represent farming opera
lions as more advanced this spring, aud the
wheat as looking better, than has been the
case for many previous seasons.
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ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, March 20.
The supply of fish is daily increasing, as
many as 1911 shad coming up on one
vessel yesterday. The demand, however.
keeps fully up with the supply, and
prices are maintained at high figures.
Shad sold to-day at from $24 to 1928 per
hundred; herring at from SIT to 800 per
thousand, and rock and perch at from iOc
to SOC per bunch.
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Captaia Charles Mitchell, now one of
the oldest as we'll as one of the most popu-
lar and accommodating steamboat men on
the Potomac, has been appointed to the
command Of the Norfolk steamer Lady of
the Lake.
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WE print to-day letter from our gifted
correspondent, ~. 7. H." discussing the
iron mines of Patrick county, Virginia.
We desire to make our paper medium Of
information as to the resources of our State,
aud invite communications upon mines,
manufactures and natural resources of all
kinds.
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AEpointed. We learn that Mr.. j. G.
Russell, of this city, has been appointed United
States assistant assessor in the second internal
revenue district of Virginia. Mr.. Russell is a
live man, thorough Republican, and has our
best wishes for his prosperity.
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The Colored High School. THE elegant
establishment to be known as the Colored High
school, situated just in front of the JEFF. Da-
Wis mansion, is soon to be opened with impos.
ing ceremonies, and many of the Washingto
ignitaries-perhaps the President himself
will come down to lend interest to the occa-
sion. 1t is fne building, complete in all of
its parts, and specially adapted to the uses for
which it is Intended.
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For Europe.-Among the passengers on
the steamship Baltimore, which left Baltimore
yesterday, for Bremen, were John Hlrsh, of
this city, VIM. Hankinson of Wheeling, and
John Davis and wife, of Gainesville, Va.
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The National Virginian is out in a new
dress, much improved in matter, as well
as appearance. 1t has great variety Of
spicy and instructive reading, some OF
which we copy,
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WOMAN AND HER CHARMS.-Does your wife OF
daughter ever call on you for money to buy new
dress or bonnet? You supply their wants with
pleasure, OF course. But now they sickly--fee.
bic and emaciated, and always grunting and com
planning when You go home. Now gladden. their
hearts by sending to the drug store and procuring
bottle of English Female Blttors, which will soon
restore them to health