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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-05
TERMS
Grenins State aoarnat.
rRATERNAL SYMPATHY.

We feel great sympathy for the Enquirer,
which seems to have conceded the destruc-
ton of its party in this State. So despe-
rate is it, that it tells the people if they have
determined to make fools Of themselves, to
go ahead.
The people are not going to make fools of
themselves but have been made fools of
so long by the teachings of the Enquirer
and its like, that they have determined, like
sensible people, to think and act for them
selves.
They gave Democracy entire control of
the Legislature Of the State, and Of the
State government, and have found, to their
sorrow, they have been sold out, cheated,
and robbed, and will have no more of it.
Surely the Enquirer and its party have
had power enough to satisfy their ambition,
and if it had been judiciously controlled,
the people would be willing to trust them
again but having the power, and having
abused it so recklessly and wantonly, the
cruel deceivers are now brought to the bar
of public justice, and must abide the YER
dict Of the people. That verdict is !:
"Away with them! away with them! !"
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THE aENorrIRERu ANSWERED.

Is it true that Mr. Henry Miller--who was put
upon the Radical ticket as the representative OF
the Germans of this city-openly and strongly
denounced the Germans as a people in q public
meeting held on Broad street in this city last
year? We ask for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
We answer for your enlightenment-al-
though we scarcely expect to succeed in a
case when the interrogation appears so fool
ish and ridiculous.
Mr.. Miller is German of character and
responsibility, and never in his life thought
of denouncng the "Germans as a people" !"
He did denounce the Prussian government
as tyrannical and dcspotic towards its
people, particularly the despotism of its
military demands and requirements.
The refugees who fled to this country in
1919, agreed with Mr.. Miller in his denun-
Citations of the government, and are to-day
witnesses Of the persecution and cruelty OF
the government he then denounced.
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SUICIDE OF A GERMAN GARDNER
Yesterday, between IL and l o'clock, a
German named f. Biershenk, who keeps a
vegetable stall at the corner of Pink Alley
and the Second Market, was found dead by
his wife, at his residence on .he Brook
Turnpike, with his left wrist almost sew
cred. He was seated in a rocking-chair
with his hand in basin of cold water, per-
fectly dead. 1t was evident that he had
committed the rash act with his own hand
and bled to death. He leaves wife and
several children, was a good man, and
much respected by his friends and neigh
bors. He was a gardener by profession,
and was great favorite about the market.
We did not learn if an inquest had been
held.
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Educational News and Notes.

The Buffalo State Normal School was
opened last week with appropriate ceremo-
MES, though the formal opening of the in
stitution is yet to take 'place. Two hun
dred and seventy-liye pupils, have already
entered.
The annual session of the Teachers In
stitute for Monroe county, will commence
at Pittsford, on the 10th proximo. Prof.
jerome Allen will conduct it, assisted by
Miss Charlotte Dykeman, and profitable
season is certain. Lectures from distn-
guished educators will constitute part of
the exercises.
Any number of figures you may wish to
multiply by 5, will give the same result if
divided by "a much quicker operation
but you must recollect to annex cipher to
the answer where there is no remainder,
and when there is remainder, whatever 1t
may be, annex 3 to the answer. Multi
ply 464 by 5, and the answer will be 2 800;
divide the same by 2, and YOU have 232,
and as there is no remainder, you add a
cipher. Now take 359, multiply by 8, the
answer is 1872; on dividing this by 2,
there is 179 and remainder I; you there
fore place at the end of the line, and the
result is again ,795.
A writer in the Maine Journal of Ed,ca-
ton recently said this: Some teachers
| take great pains to speak of their rules,
their authority, and their intention to be
masters and enforce obedience. And they
would have their pupils understand that
they are employed to do this. 1t is vastly
better to have the children understand from
the teacher that he is employed to instruct
them, and that this is the primary object
with him. He must convince them that he
is there to help them along in the pursuit o
knowledge, and that he desires TO do this
above all things, not particularly for hi'
own good, but for their own good. A
great point is gained when teacher has full
ly convinced his pupils that he is employed
to teach rather than to govern them.
By the new school law of the Province o
Ontario, provision is made for dwelling
houses for teachers. Norway goes still
further, and sets apart a small piece Of lane
for the schoolmaster to cultivate; this, il
addition to his regular salary. At least on
teacher in every district is provided with
dwelling-house for himself and family, witt
land enough to pasture two COWS, and t,
lay out small garden. This custom i
| worthy of attention by rural sohoo
officers in this country. Aside from
the comfort and economy of the plan
it would seem to afford an ex
t cellent means of correcting the nomadi
: character of rural teachers. The constan
shifting of teachers is great disadvantag
: to schools in every part of the country
] By providing the teacher with home, a
] opportunity to increase his income by tn
a products of an orchard, or a garden, bette
y men might be induced to remain in the prt
+ fession, the social status of teachers woul
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POLICE CoURT--Jastice j. J. JVhae pre-
sidmg.-The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Virginia Dickinson, colored, charged with
stealing gold armlet. Discharged.
Robert II. Allen, charged with assault
ing and striking j. A. Cohen. Fined $500.
James A. Cohen, colored, charged with
trespassing upon the premises of Robert
II. Allen and creating a disturbance. Dis
charged.
VIM. Stevenson, charged with felonious-
ly obtaining horse from VIM. McGruder,
under false pretenses by giving in payment
for the same check for 1925 on the First
National Bank of Virginia, well knowing
at the time that he had no money in the
bank. Continued till tomorrow for wit
nesses.
John Taylor, colored, charged with
striking with rock and breaking the arm
of Maggie Hurley. Discharged on account
of his extreme youth.
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A VIRGINIAN CoMPLIMENTED.-T The
Louisville Commercial of the Sd instant
says: General Samuel Jones, of Vir-
ginia, was last night elected to fill the chair
of fApplied Mathematics i'll the male high
school. He is a graduate of West Point
military academy, aud years before the war
filled the chair of principal assistant profess
sor of mathematics, a position similar to
that held by General Gustavas W. Smith
at the same time. General Jones is highly
recommended by Col. d. Howard Smith,
General Gustavus w. Smith and others.
lie will arrive in this city this week, and
enter upon the duties of the place to which
he has been elected.p
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THE MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM.--No
friend of education can withhold his admi-
ration for the steady and rapid improve
ment of our public and private schools,
and for the sure progress in the manner of
imparting knowledge TO the youth of our
great country. Neither can the philanthro-
pist, who is the possessor of ample means,
hesitate as to his duty of aiding and en-
couragng these cradles of enlightenment,
both by money and moral support.
The great and noble Peabody showed
his appreciation of the merits of such en-
terprises by liberal donations lesser lights
may do well to follow his example. Among
those by which we are surrounded none APP
peal more directly to the heart or deserve
more attention than the Male Orphan Asy-
lum, at Harvie. Those having charge of
this institution have recently repaired and
repainted the buildings, so as to lend at
fractions to them and make the scholars
feel as if they were in pleasant home,
rather than in work-house.
This institution is sustained by the chari-
ties of the benevolent, and, we understand,
is at present in want of means to prosecute
its usual operations.
We bespeak for it the kind consideration
of the friends of education and ask them
not to hesitate to lend themselves to the
noble work now so earnestly appealing TO
them,
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The GRAND CYCLOPS AT LAST AC-
CoMMoDATED.-The Grand Cyclops Of
Virginia Democracy-thc congratulator of
Mr.. Grant on the success of his policy III
Virginia, has at last had his cup of ambition
filled. He has been patiently holding it out
to the faithful, imploring that something
some little recognition of his claim for past
services might be dropped into it. 1t has
come and dropped with dull, heavy thug,
that has not the ring of true metal. He
has been nominated on the Democratic tick
ct to fill the place made vacant by Judge
Meredith.
Both the Wing and Dispatch may now
rest quiet. A man has been found to fill
Judge Meredith's place, wlo is free from
"wire working" and midnight electoneer-
ing,o and that man is Raleigh I. Daniel.
The Kian met this morning in the Ex-
change Hotel Den, and after laboring for q
time have brought forth the great political
leader of the party in Virginia.
He and his friends will sleep more quietly
tonight than they did when he was thrown
overheard by the regular Convention.
Dream on, thou evangel of Virginia De-
mocracy, until the wee small hours of the
morn of the Sth of November, when such
a rebuke of the good citizens of this city
will be given you and your comrades, as
will serve you the rest of your political life.
We must roll for the head pin, if we
would make ten strike, and we know of
no better one to knock down the rest than
Raleigh 7. Daniel.
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New AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS

New AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
Colonel Il. p. Jones, of Greensboro !,
North Carolina, has invented a new seed
planter. 1t is adapted to corn, cotton, peas,
or any seed of that kind, having adjustable
belts for each of the varieties. The con-
struction provides also for proper distrl-
button of plaster or fertilizers with the
seed. The whole arrangement is simple,
and appears to be complete.
Colonel Jones has also scraper, which
can be attached to ordinary light plows.
which is designed for the first cultivation OF
corn, cotton, tobacco, potatoes, &c. He is
now in Richmond, and has contracted with
Messrs. Ii. NJ. Smith, & Co., to manu-
facture these implements. By the way,
this is growing feature in the business OF
that concern. Inventors seek them as
manufacturers, because of the extensive
facilities at then command and the quick
execution they can give in this department
of their operations. Richmond will always
be in the front rank in manufacturing skill
and enterprise, and the more of it the
better.
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NOT A SUICIDE.-John Biershenk,
German, who was found dead yesterday
afternoon, near Bacon's Quarter branch,
and who it was supposed committed suicide,
was man of such character as precludes
the possibility of the report being true.
Besides, we are informed that he was in
the habit of cutting flowers with razor,
and while gathering them for market yes
terday, the razor slipped, inflicting cash
across the wrist, resulting in his death.
The flowers strewn near the place he died,
the two small gashes on the back of the
wrist, and the general appearance of the
spot, all indicate his death the result of ac-
cident. He was worthy and industrious
man, and was universally esteemed by his
neighbors.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING in MANCHESTER
TONIGHT. The people of Manchester
will have an opportunity tonight of hear
ing George Arnold, Esq, the colored
orator from North Carolina, he having
promised to address them upon the politi-
cal situation.
Mr.. Arnold is really an able, fluent, and
interesting speaker, and we hope men OF
all shades OF political opinion vii go to
hear him. Other gentlemen will also be
present, and take part in the proceedings.
The speaking will take place at the colored
BaDtiSt church.
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OLD JOHN RoBINsoN's CARD-4he
Price of admission Reduced.-Old John
Robinson would respectfully announce to
the people of the State of Virginia, that in
consequence of the partial failure of the
crops in some localities, and the general
depression in money matters, that in view
of the immense patronage he has already
received, and hoping for continuance of
the same, he has concluded to reduce the
price of admission to his great Three Tent
Show, Museum, Caravan, Menagerie and
Circus, 1. e., 75 cents for adults, and 80
cents for children under ten years of age,
instead of $1.75 cents, which was charged
through the State of Tennessee, on account
of the exhorbitant high rates of licenses
imposed upon the exhibition. Remember
the prices are: Adults, rs cents chill
dren under ten years of age, 80 cents.
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A STAMPEDE.-During the discussion
last night, and while the crowd was largest
and still increasing, some one struck a
match, which was supposed to be the burst
ing of cap. In less time than it takes to
write this article, more than one thousand
people had scattered and fled in all direc-
tons. The Street was cleared instantly of
carriages, horses and men. The wonder is
that no one was trampled upon and in
jured.
From the conduct Of the crowd last night
we areAsatisfied the citizens of Richmond
are, as they should be, afraid Of riots and
disturbances. We think it would have
been different matter to have caught any
one of that crowd to get up row with.
So may it be always.
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AN OLD CITIZEN GoNE-DedM Of
John d. Hdvey.-We are panied to an
nounce the death of John ID. Harvey, of
the firm of Harveys & Williams, of this
city, which took place few minutes after
7 o'clock this morning, after short
but painful illness. But few
days ago Mr.. Harvey was appa-
rently in good health. To-day his life
less. body lies surrounded by weeping
friends, and his soul has gone to other
spheres.
The firm of Haryeys & Williams has
long been known as among our most enter
prising wholesale grocery houses.
Before the war John ID. Harvey was n
member Of the firm of Spots & Harvey.
His funeral will take place Tomorrow
evening.
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THE ROUTE OF OLD JOHN ROBINsON'S
NJ MAMMOTH THREE TENT SHOW
THROUGH THE STATES OF VIRGINIA
AND NORTH CAROLINA, VIZ Burke
vile, Saturday, Oct. 7th; Danville, Mon
day, 9th; Glover, Tuesday, 10th; Rich
mond, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
October 1lth. 18th and 18th; Petersburg
Saturday, l4th; Weldon, N. c., Monday,
10th; Tarboro', Tuesday, 18th Rocky
Mount, Wednesday, 18th; Wilson, Thurs
day, 10th; Goldsboro', Friday, Goth; Raj
eigh, Saturday, 21st; Hillsboro', Monday,
23rd; Greensboro, Tuesday, oath; Sails
bury, Wednesday, 25th; Charlotte, Thurs
day, 26th; Chester, Friday, 9th Winnes-
barre, Saturday, 2sth; Columbia, S. c.,
Monday, 30th.
Admission-Adults, 10 cents children
under ten years of age, 80 cents.
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APPOINTMENTS FOR SPEAKING.

Rooms STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
REPUBLICAN, PARTY OF VIRGINIA, (
RICHMOND, October 9th, ls7l.
Hon CHARLES H. PORTER will address the
people of Virginia at the following times and
places, viz:
Amelia Courthouse, WEDNESDAY, October II,
atl2M.
Warsaw, Richmond county, SATURDAY, Octo-
ber IA, at l2 M.
Other speakers and appointments will be
rapidly announced.
BY order of the Committee: .
SAMUEL +. MADDOX,
SecretUrU
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THE HORSESHOE MACHINE.--Am month

THE EHoRsEsHoEM MACHINE.--A month
or two ago, we noticed the important horse
shoe machine, invented by Mr.. John H..
Snyder, manager of the Tredegar Iron
Works, of this city. The invention has
since received the highest endorsement from
scientific and practical men of the country,
as one of the most useful trinmphs of in
ventive genius and energy. When per-
fected it will obviate the tedious labor, with
which every blacksmith is familiar, fasten-
ing the horseshoe by hammer and anvil.
Its capacity has been estimated at one hum
dred shoes per minute, or sixty thousand
per day, allowing ten hours to the day.
This seems almost too much for belief, but
when we survey the vast results heretofore
accomplished in the mechanic arts, we
have faith that much more remains to be
accomplished. The Tredegar company has
an interest in the machine, and is now busy
getting it ready. 1t will not be in COM
plete working order before the expiration
of two months.
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
Judge J. c. Underwood, Presidng.-In
this court to-day, judgments were rendered
in the following cases
United States VS.. George A. ilundley ct
ais, for 800; Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad company, for 81, 600;
Michael Rocheiort, $1,000; Cornelius
Ryan, 81 900.
Alfred b. Terrell, indicted for violation
of internal revenue laws, was tried and
found guilty as to the fact, but not guilty
as to the intent. Sentence suspended.
Thomas Jones, indicted by the grand
jury for perjury, in taking the oath Of
office as Commonwealth Attorney of
Richmond county, at the time the judges,
appointed by the Legislature, took pos
session of the courts. 1t appears the de-
fendant. upon being appointed to the
Office, had some doubts as to his ability to
take the oath required, but being assured by
the Judge and several of the bar that he
could do so consistently he complied, not
withstanding the objection raised by a prom
inent Republican member, who was after
ward Commonwealth Attorney of the
county. The defendant was Common
wealth's Attorney before the war, and
took the oath as such, and then engaged in
the rebellion.
The facts in the case being agreed upon
by counsel and submitted to the court,
Judge Underwood expressed the opinion
that jury would not be able to find YER
dict of willful perjury, under the circum-
stances, and the District Attorney accord
ingly entered nolle proseqn.
After the transaction of some other un-
important business, the court adjourned
until tomorrow morning.
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THE GOVERNOR ON THE TRAMP
The Executive of Virginia stays at home
about as little as any one we know. If
Virginia has ever furnished one of her own
who was less fond of the mansion and less
concerned about the interests of the State
than sc. b." Walker, we would like to
have his name. He can scarcely be on a
visit to "Tammany,o as things are little
hot about that region just now. When he
returns we will tell our readers when he will
leave again.
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THE Discussion LAST NIGHT-Hob-
son Not Opposed 10 the Republican Pdrfy.-
A large crowd gathered in front of the
Union Hotel last night, to listen to the dis
cussion advertised to take place between
Mr.. Arnold, of North Carolina, and Mr..
Hobson, of Richmond--the former a Re-
publican, the latter said to be Democrat.
Owing to some misunderstanding, Mr..
Hobson failed to be on hand at 8 O'Clock,
which induced Mr.. Arnold to change his
base, and follow another line of argument.
We cannot undertake to give even synop-
sis of his two hours speech, but we speak
truly when we say his effort was in keep
ing with his reputation as fluent and able
speaker. There was no pause or lack OF
matter. His delivery was elegant, while
the crowd early discovered that Mr.. Arnold
was intimate with the questions he dis
cussed.
After he had been speaking for an hour
and a half, Mr.. Hobson and his friends,
followed by quite number of white per-
sons, made their appearance.
On being informed of his presence, Mr..
Arnold concluded his speech, and intro
duced to the crowd Mr.. Hobson, one Of the
supposed champions of Democracy, con-
sisting of some six or eight colored men of
Richmond.
We felt great anxiety to hear a colored
man advocating, in the presence OF his own
race, the doctrines of Democracy, and fully
expected to be gratifed last night. We
were greatly disappointed to hear MIR. Hob
son declare:
81 AM NOT OPPOSED TO THE RE-
PUBLICAN PARTY, but am opposed to
certain men and their actions in the party"
From all he said, we do not believe he
belongs to either party, but is one OF the
fence riders that infest the country, waiting
to pick up crumbs that may fall on either
side. If Democracy is satisfied with Mr..
Hobson, it requires but little to satisfy it.
Mr.. Arnold's reply to Hobson was
scarcely excelled in satire by the remark
able speech of Mark Anthony over the
dead body of Caesar.
It was scathing and cut like the keen
edge of well-whitted razor, and but for
the fact Mr.. Hobson furnished so little
to be combatted, Mr.. Arnold would have
crushed him to atoms.
We love to see these rousing meetings
we love to see the people come together,
and in good humor listen to arguments
from both sides.
Mr.. Arnold is ready and anxious to meet
any of the champions of Democracy, and
we hope when another is pitted against him
he will be foeman more worthy his Steel
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TICKETS FOR SALE TO THE NAM
MOTH CARAVAN MENAGERIE AND CIR
Gus COMING TO RICHMOND FOR THREE
DAYS, THE 1lTH, 18TH AND 13TH.-
Old John Robinson would respectfully say
to his many friends and patrons in the city
of Richmond and vicinity, who are desirous
Of witnessing his mammoth three-tent
show, with their families, and do not wish
to be delayed by the annoyance of crowd
ing through the masses which always be-
siege the ticket wagon, that he has placed
tickets for sale at the following places,
viz:
West & Johnston's, booksellers and sta
TONERS, No. 1905 Main street; Bodeker
& Dade, druggists, No. 1444 Main street /;
e. A. Ambold's music store, No. 920
Main street, and at James G. Roy's, book
seller and stationer, corner of Ninth and
Broad streets.
The price of admission will be Is cents
for adults, and 80 cents for children under
ten years of age.
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gay-A Habit is "a Habit.-Great social evils
and abuses, which interfere with marriage, has
ruined the prospects and happiness of thousands
of the 70 ung. Sure means of relief for the err
ing and unfortunaie, diseased and debilltated
can be obtained by calling at Dn. WoLcoTr's Pals
PAINT OFFICE, No 2o7 Fifth street, between
Grace and Broad .s
Where all advice is given free, none need fear
exposure All communications answered prompt
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He One of those handsome store-rOoms in
ST. Adams hail. corner of Main and Third streets,
has just been opeped by our young friend G. G.
THOMPSON, who has complete stock of GRocE-
RIRs, WINES, LIouoRs, &c, to which the atten
tion of the public is invited.
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MEETINGS.

MECHANICS TRADES UNION.-A regular
WI meeting of the MECHANICS TRADES
UNION will he held at Schotts Monticello Hall
at ~ o'clock A full attendance
of members is desired.
THOS. Fl. WYNNE, Pres't.
r. T. WALKER, Secy oc 5-lt
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LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS RE-
NAMING IN THE RICHMOND POST
OFFICE, OCTOBER 5, 1s7l.-T. S. STAN
ley, Glen Allen, Va; Rev. John Blenner,
Richmond, Va; Rev. A. B. Smith, Good
allsP. o., Va; Mrs. Warner S. Talia-
ferro, Belle Villes; Rev. H. Satterwhite,
Erin Shades, Va.