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e of the boldest burglaries every per-

ONE of the boldest burglaries every per-
petrated in New York, was committed on
Wednesday morning, at the house of A.
d. Nelson, No. 81 Grove street. On
Tuesday night Mr.. Nelson slept in the
back parlor, while his sister, Mrs. Dusen-
berry, and lady companion slept upstairs.
At one o'clock in the morning Mrs. Dusen-
berry heard peculiar noiso, and arose to
find a strange man walking down stairs.
and the gas burning in the parlor Rush
ing into the latter named room, she found
her brother lying on the lounge insensble
from the effects of chloroform.
Mrs. Dusenberry next ran into the base
ment, where she heard the burglar moving
about, and succeeded in seizing him by
the skirts of the coat. The man freed
himself by jerking the garment from her
grasp, coolly slammed the door in her
face, and walked away. In the succeed
ing confusion the burglar escaped with his
booty, consisting of table linen and silver
stolen from the basement, two three-carat
diamonds, five hundred dollars in money,
and some fve-twenty bonds--in all valued
at $4,000.
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Skating this afternoon at the Rink.

Police Oourt-The following cases were
disposed of by Police Justice White this
morning:
Robert Green and William Green, charged
with threatening, and throwing rocks at the
house of VIM. Evans. Robert was discharged,
William fined 81.
Charles Dipner, for unlawfully and felonious-
ly assaulting and beating Victor Brink, with
intent to main, dis6gure and kill. Security in
the sum of $500 for bis appearance on Wednes-
day, to which time his case was continued.
William Parker, for being a vagrant and
having no visible means of support, was dis
charged.
Mary Harris, charged with stealing four
dresses, valued at $12, the property of M. W.
Broadus, was discharged.
Samuel Davis, colored, for assaulting and
abusing Margaret Tyler, was discharged.
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RICHMOND, April 8, 1871.

To the Editor of the State Journal.
Your correspondent of Saturday, the LIST
instant, notices that the Taglischer Anzsiger
feels POLITICALLY somewhat aggrieved, and
desires to dish up some relishes for its few
readers in defence of the Chairman and
Board of Education, and alsoreq questing that
ga Citizen" should point out the errors in
the plan of the City Engineer, in order
that they might be rectfied.
The editor of the Tdgiischer AnSeiger,
whom your correspondent feels assured,
from his personal knowledge of that gen.
tleman, and his length of residence in this
country, as we'll as his profession, has suf-
ficient knowledge Of the English language
not to have misconstrued my letter Of the
1st instant, had he read it carefully, to
have found that the writer asserted that
he did not have the good fortune to have
seen the plan of the City Engineer, and
that on that, if no other, account comment
thereon was omitted.
Furthermore, the engineer would have
to be pitied, indeed, if he should find it
necessary to consult an humble citizen in
regard to the building of school-house;
and the errors, if any exist, will not be
pointed out upon the mere suggestion OF
an unauthorized editorial remark in the
Anzsiger. AS regards the trade, knowledge
and religion of the chairman of the Board
Of Education, regarding this particular
l have simply to say OF the first: pre-
sumo the gentleman will be proud to ac-
knowledge its truth; and the last we
alluded simply, had he strictly adhered to
the good teachings of his sublime faith,
he would not have fallen in the error he
made, though, perhaps, made without due
reflection or consideration, and the
writer of this will cheerfully throw
the mantle of charity over it; but
at the same time, would remind the Editor
of the 1aglischer Anzeiger, or s0ho ever he
may be, that this alusion of his will avail
but little to his benefit As regards threats
against the City Fathers, with which his
article concludes, we inform the gentleman
that such may exist in his imagination,
but not in our communication of the 1st
Instant
He must have a very narrow knowledge
Of Democratic government to deny the
rights of the citizen to demand acconnta-
bility from the officers who are placed in
position by the franchise of the people, or
even by usurpation. A CITIZEN.
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Effects OF the Late Frost on the
Wheat.
FAIRFAx, March 81, 1871.

FAIRFAX, March 81, 1871.
To the Editor of the State Journal.
Recollecting to-day my promise to write
my observations of the effect of the late
frost upon the coming fruit crop, l took a
walk around to see, and l find the frost of
Tuesday night last, was severe enough to
finish the formed flowers of the apricot,
and as that fruit was pretty well advanced
with us, fear failure of the crop in this
section. Peaches, especially in exposed
situations plums, damsons, nectsrines,
pears and apples with US are yet too little
advanced in bud to give us any chance of
judging them, beyond hopeful doubt Of
their chance to pull through many replti-
tions Of Jack Frost's recent visit
l shall get you out list of the different
varieties Of fruit--their treatment, and the
result, as soon ss can get little time.
l should like to hear the opinions OF
some of your fruit-growers on the subject
of dwarf pear stocks. All we have here,
some 5000, are on ounce stocks, and the
ground being thin, the trees are planted
Just deep enough for the stock to be in
reach of the borers. Why are the borers
SO seldom looked after The result is, a
honeycomb stock, aud a tree minus, on a
very small provocaton, of fruit--wind or
force. Any information at command will
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delphia, Pa. Every business man ought
to subscribe to it. 1t is especially valua-
BILE to ticket agents on railroads.

The REIGN OF TERROR IN France
Unless the kilograms from France are col
ored for effect by the agents of the Theirs
government, the reign Of terror has really
recommended in Paris. The guillotine is
about to be erected, and its victims are
already marked. Suspicion and distrnst
prevail everywhere, citizens are under sur
veillance and at any moment are liable to
be denounced as enemies of the Republic.
The government of the commune is issuing
a swarm of proclamations. Its watch
words are: death to the Rich," "Death
to the Landowners" Death to the
Priests. A decree confscating the pro-
perty Of the church is expected hourly.
The celebration of mass is forbidden in the
prisons. One hundred and fifty thousand
people are said to have Aed from the city.
From Versailles we hear that the regular
government has completed all its arrange
ments for the attack on Paris, and that
the re. e.oocupation of the city will be simul-
taneous with that Of the Germans. In
view of this grave crisis, the commune has
resolved to act with decision. A raid on
Versailles was planned for Friday night,
and it was confidently expected by the
communist leaders that when the Nation
ais appeared there the government troops,
instead of opposing. would fraternize with
them. The latest proclamation from Paris
predicts the "Unversal Republic
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HIanch ester News.

The services at the Baptist church yester-
day, was attended by large and intelligent
audience, who were the recipients of an ele-
giant and able sermon by the pastor Rev. J. f.
Deems, from the.5lst.Psalm 18th verse-"Re-
store unto me the joy of Thy salvaton," &c.
After which the ordinance of Baptism was sd-
ministered. Meetings will continue during the
week.
A letter received by the relatives of Wm.
j. Harding, formerly a citizen of this place,
contained the information that on the 25th of
last month, the cotton mills at Chattahoochee,
five miles from West Point, Ca, took fire. A
portion of the factory is in ruins. Loss So, ,00O
Mr.. Harding was severely injured in the body
and arm, and was taken from the scene bleed
ing from the lungs.
The work on the new court house is resumed
after the hard rains.
WI not the trustees attend to the sidewalk
on Eleventh street leading TO the Baptist
church 1t is in a dreadful condition.
The colored Baptists were favored with fine
sermon yesterday, BY the Rev. Mr.. Brocetor,
of South Carolina. He is a fine speaker.
The prospect Of the new free bridge is giving
interest to the town.
Capt. Geo. T. Li;chfeld has opened first.
class fancy and grocery store on Hull street.
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THE DEAD ALIvE.-The town of Oswe-
90, N. Y, has the latest story of sup
posed safely dead and buried man coming
TO life. The name of the individual is
Richard Kearns. Dick enlisted during the
"late unpleasautness" in the 9TH N. Y.
cavalry. He made brave soldier and
soon rose to the rank of sergeant. EARLY
Ia '63 his friends received news of his
death, and in the meantime the body was
sent on and buried in the cemetery of the
town with all honor Tuesday last the
supposed dead man appeared, and quite
surprised his old friends. OF course he
hadn't died, but hal married and settled
In Macon, Ga Tat tnbstone, ''sacrtd
to the memory ni ,.'h'rt Kearns," was
knocked to pieces.
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DANGEROUS ADVANCES. s.--The Demo-
cratic press is afflicted with Sumnsrism
badly. 1t mourns over his degradationin
the most piteous strain. 1t suggests that
the Republican party ought to be split all
to pieces because of Mr.. Summers deposit
tion. 1t is even willing to be elected to
Office because the horrid Republicans went
back on their greatest man. We have no
doubt this grief is so profound that II the
Democrats could do it they would defeat
Mr.. Sumner himself, on the postulate that
In beating him they would be beating his
Republican enemies. This is disease
that is not known to pharmacy, but it is
classified in tho volume of hype orisy as OF
that order of kissing which Judes in
dulged in toward those he intended to be-
tray and destroy at the earliest convenient
moment. Mr.. Sumner appreciate this
little game, and knows exactly hsw to
measure it. Its presence in communi-
ty is the sign Of great moral depravity.
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Grand Reunion and Tournament at
Gloucester Point.-We are informed that ar
rangements are being made for a grand reunion
and tournament by the young men of Glouces
ter county. The object is to bring together in
social intercourse the surviving officers and
soldiers of the late Confederate and Federal
armies now residing in that vicinity. Delega.
tions are expected. from Richmond, Norfolk,
Yorktown, Portsmouth and other portions of
the State. Partial arrangements have already
been made to convey persons to the grounds.
1t is expected that at leest 5000 people will be
10 attendance. Henry A. Atkinson, Jr., Com
monwealth's Attorney of Henrico county, has
accepted an invitation from the committee of
arrangements TO deliver an Grafton on the oc-
casion. The affair will take place during the
present month. The precise time will be an
nounced hereafter.
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An insane Israelite, calling himself The
prophet Moses, applied at the May yor's Of
nee in New York, on Tuesday, for per-
nit to preach the gospel He was inforp-
ed that there being no law or ordinance
against preaching the gospel, he could ex-
ercise his vocation when aud where he
pleased. He accordingly went out on the
City Hall steps, and producing copy of
the Talmud, proceeded to read from it,
wh,n large and noisy crowd having co.,
lected. he was removed by two policemen.
jeff. Davis visited Meridian, Missis-
sippi, on the 23d ultimo, and was found
to DO sin good health and hopeful" as the
Gazette Of that place remarks. This pa
per also says: "Quite a number of gentle
men went over to the hotel, and when an
opportunity to grasp him by the hand was
offered, the spontaneous outgushing of
every heart was too manifest to be mis-
taken"
A girl of tender sensibilities eloped with
man near Knoxville, Tenn, and when
her father sought to detain her, she kuock-
ed the old gentleman down with shovel.
Her parent pursued the couple after mar
riage, and the husband and father ex-
changed shots. The blushing bride
emptied revolver at her liege lord, disa-
bling him completely, and then returned
home with her papa. Who says the age
of chivalry is over in Tennessee?
A new way of collecting old debts Is re-
corded by tho Memphis Ledger as follows:
A few days since on Front street, credi-
t,r asked debtor for his coat in payment
of debt The honest but impecunious
debtor took coat of, handed it to the
Shylock, and walked home in his shirt
sleeves.
The students at Princeton college, Prince
ton, N. j., have been allowed three weeks
leave of absence in consequence Of SMALL
pux breaking out in that institution.
Delaware sends out promises Of an
abundant peach crop. The trees are full
of blossoms.
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LOCAL NEWS.

81. Peters Cathedral.-The ceremony in
this Catholic place of worship yesterday-it
being Palm Sunday-was unusually imposing,
beautiful and symbolical. The service was
very long-the gospel of the day being of the
longest in the ritual. Bishop McGill and
three priests joined together in celebration of
the last mass. The vestments of all were, ap-
parently, new, and though varied in some
details, uniform in richness and beauty; those
of the Bishop were superb. The congregation
was one Of the largest that we have seen in
Richmond and the music very select, fine and
well rendered, particularly the "Hosanna" and
"Gloria in Excelss."
Next Sabbath being Easter Sunday, the
ceremonies in this cathedral will be of peculiar
solemnity and significance. Mercadante's
grand Mass will be given by the choir, with
additional soprano, &c.
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The Ixu-Iklux in Virginia.
RICHMOND, April 8, 1871.

To the Editor Of the State Journal.
We sss by letter, just received by one
of our citizens. that the Ku-Klux have
arrived in our State, and begun operations
on the borders of the Potomac. On the
Goth ult., they sent the newly appointed
assessor st fredericksburg, Virginia, Order
No. l., for his immediate consideration
and action--namely: That he must leave
that city at once, and without delay; other
wise his body will be dealt with according
to the orders of that organization, made
and specified.
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Sunday School Meetings Baptist
ing at the First Baptist church yesterday
evening, at 4 O'Clock, which was attended by
vast crowd and was exceedingly interesting.
The exercises consisted of an address by Rev.
Mr.. Peltz, Of Philadelphia, singing and
prayer. At night another meeting was held
at Leigh-Street church, and the edfice was
densely crowded. Rev. Mr.. Peltz again deliv-
cred most instructive aud interesting dis.
course, in which he urged the enlargement of
the Sunday school work, and the more efficient
carrying out of the same. Prof. C. FL. Win.
ston also made some pertinent remarks, and
tho Sabbath school of Leigh-Street church
sang some beautiful music in excellent style.
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Mfdnticide.- Coroner Trent held an TO-
quest Saturday afternoon over the body of a
colored male infant, found on the premises of
Philip Slaughter, on Third street. The coro-
ner made post mortem examination, and testi-
fed that the infant was born alive. After
hearing the evidence, the jury returned ver-
dict that the child came to its death at the
hands of its mother, Sally Williams. The
woman was arrested on warrant from Coros
ner Trent, brought before the Police Justice
this morning, and sent to the city Jail, until
the 18th inst, to which time her case was con-
tinued.
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Those Bores.-The boys with "tho
,xes" have even walked up our Germ
lends with their Internal screeehing. One
hom tells his woful tale, as follows:
raosE BOXES.
Der shades OF night vas vallen town
0her der rooves of dis here wn,
Ven droo der shtreets you her der noise
or yivs seeks hundred leetIe poys
Nit boxes.
Dese boxes they doesh shteal, know,
boy doeshn't buy dem-dat ish so
And round der shtreets dey COOS in ring
A pulling at der cursed ding
Like hens.
dinks dere vos some chickens loose
Ses l, "Nein dott l hooks yer goose -
Ishneaks arount--"Dunder - shvare,
Dere vos no hens not anyvere
Twas boys.
Den, Himmel, / yos flighty mad,
wish IL vos dere heads had;
I'd shake der lives out of dem boys
If dey do not shtop nit all desc noise,
You pet
Veil, 'taint no yous dat do sbyesr
Ven now you can't go anyvsre
VidiB der hlus, vi1ous 6er door,
Dey makes much trouble dal pelore,
Dem boys.
told You shust vot shall do:
I'll catch desc boys and SO wood you;
Und den you see Gem boys shell know
Der weight of dis here Duichman's toe,
Dey shall.
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Colonel William Muntord was, on yes
terday week ago, ordained a deacon in the
Protestant Episcopal church at Wilmington,
North Carolina. The Right Rev. Thomas
Atkinson, Bishop Of North Carolina, officiated.
Citizens of Richmond need hardly be told
that Colonel Munford is a son of Colonel
George Wythe Munford, as he is personally
known to nearly every native of this city.
He will go to Memphis as assistant to the
Rev. Mr.. " heat, of st. James church of that
city, father of Mr.. Leo Wheat, organist at our
Monumental church.
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Skating Rink open this afternoon.

Some people have very awkward way
of carrying umbrellas. An old gent who
would have his under his arm with the ferule
behind him, had the pleasure of nearly punch
ing the eye out of little girl on Broad street
day before yesterday. Moral-Either keep
the points of your umbrellas on the ground, or
sufficiently elevated to raise them above peo-
ples heads.
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OLD maids are primping, young rnaidens are glee-
ful, husbands are smiling and mothers reioicing!-
What's the matter all at once? WHAT change has
come over the spirit of their dreams? We are told
that all tho sckly females have been using English
Female Bitters, obflined lease uf on their
lives.
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Hastings Court.-In this court this
morning, the special grand jury summoned
under the new law was called and sworn, with
Alfred Moses as foreman.
The jury were charged by the judge, and
quite number of witnesses were sworn and
sent into the jury-room to give evidence in sew
eral misdemeanor cases.
Neither of the ceses against Chahoon or
Sands were called, though we saw Mr.. Cha
hoon in the court room, accompanied BY his
counsel.
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Death Of an Old Olizen.-Richard
Reins, one of our Oldest and best-known citi-
zens, died on Saturday night last, at his resi-
dence in this city, in the 18th year of his age.
Mr.. Reins was noted during his long life for
his strict integrity and great energy in all his
business relations. The funeral services were
held this morning at IL o'clock in the, First
Baptist church..
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TIE REASONS WHY DOoLEY'S YEAST pow
DER is preferred to any other Baking Powder in
market, are owing 10 its perfect purity, quality,
antity, and economy. The Ingredients are strictly
free from deleterious substances AMI hence the full
strength of each obtained and the resultI are
uniform every time il 10 used This cannot be the
in those of ordinary manufacture and for proof
of our assertion simply ask those whose have
never used Do0LEY's YEAST POWDER to give 1t a
trial. Your Grocer keeps it. Do0LEY BROTH
Err Manufacturers, 60 New street, New York.
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PerSondl.-Col. John w. Jenkins al d
lady are now in Philadelphia. We understand
that by recent decision of one of the courts
Of that city Mrs. jenkins comes into possession
OF very large estate in PENNSYLVANIA.
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a Manchester Boy in Congress. Alfred
J. Powell, colored youth of Manchester, has
been appointed page in the House of Repre-
sentatives, on the recommendation of Hon.
Chas. II. Porter, representative Of this district.
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'Ohancery Coart.-In this court to-day,
James N. Graves qualified as guardian Of
Daniel Hatcher, and S. Wesley Farrar was
appointed administrator of James Farrar, de-
ceased
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-IIave you ever
befouled you grey hair with the yissid dyes worse
prepal tions offered substitutes. If so, they dis
gust you of course, but let not that prevent you
from using PHALON's vIrALIA OR SALVATION
FOR THE HAIR, which is clear and harmless
water In slireapects agre eeabe, and effects the de-
sired object thoroughly and satisfactorily
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JoUvEN's INoDogoUs KID GLOVE CLEAN-
ER.--By its aid gloves can be quickly and repeated
ly cleaned end made equal to new; even when badly
soiled they can be readily restored 1t Is easy Of ap
plcation and is perfectly FREQ from any odor. For
sale by druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price, rs
cents o bottle.
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PETERsoN's COUNTERFEIT DEfRoToa for
April is just out: being the only safe
guard against counterfeit money, of which
just now the country is foo led and con-
tains an accurate description of all coun-
terfeit national bank notes, legal tenders,
and fractional currency, with correct rules
for the detection of all counterfeit not''.
Latest financial and banking intelligence !;
names and Ii cation of all new banks list
of counterfeit bank note plates captured
by government detectives, the bogus notes
of which are still in circulation; list of
counterfeit bank note plates still in the hands
of, and Icing used by, the counterfeters.
We advise all to send for sample number,
price Is cents; or subscribe for one year,
price only $3.50. Canvassers wanted
Address I. b. Peterson & Brothers, Ph'la-
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Boiler ExpIoslon--si1 Persons KILLED

Cincinnati, April 3-The boiler In
Uriah Mccall & Co.'s distllcry, on the
Ohio river, at McCall's Landing, Brown
county, Ohio, exploded Friday, greatly
damaging the building, killing six per-
sons, aud wounding nine others. The
killed are John Mccoy, Jr., member Of
the firm, from Hamilton, Ohio: D. R See
vers, R. A. Arthup, James Little, G. G.
Ponnal. and j. d. Thompson.
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Tile United States Courts were not open
this morning, in consequence of the non-
arrival of the judge. He is expected here this
afternoon, and will probably open his court
for a few minutes, and adjourn until tomorrow
morning.
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THURsTON's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
is strongly recommended as the best dentifrce
known. 1t ceanses and preserves the tceth hardens
the gums, sweetens the breath aud, containing no
acid or gritty substance, is perfectly harmless and
con be used daily with great advantage. Sold by nii
druggists Price rs end so cents per bottle
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THoMPsoN's PoMADE opTIaIE. as dressing
for the Hair is s that is required purely vegetable
and highly perfumed, it softens, improves and beau
tihes tho Hair, Strengthens the roots and gives it
rich glossy appearance. For sale by all druggists
Price, 35 and rs cents per bottle.