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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-18

Two HUNDRED GIRLS ON FIRE-Re
naarkably Exciting Scene in Ohuch.-A very
remarkable scene was witnessed in st
Mary's Church, Williamsburg, New York,
on Sunday. 1t came very near proving q
tragic matter-fortunstely, however, the
activity of the congregation, aided by
the pastor, prevented any serious conse-
quences.
At the morning services it was arranged
to have four hundred young girls to par
take of their first communion, aud they
marched into the church at the appointed
hour.
The sight was imp osing, and there was
large congregation drawn together by
the services The children were arrayed
in white dresses, wore thin white gauze
wells, and each carried lighted candle
When the head of the little procession had
reached the furthermost end of the church,
one of the girls dropped her candle, and
in STOPPING to recover it, set fire to her
veil. The flame spread with lightning
like rapidity. Instantly great commo-
ton arose, and before the congregation had
arisen to its feet the sheet of fire had spread
halfway along the line, and the wells of
two hundred girls were on fire.
The utmost CONSERVATION was produced.
Those whose wells were on fire ran to the
main altar, where Father Mcdonald was
in baptizing number of adults
The baptismal water was thrown upon
them, aud with the aid of several of his
Father Mcdonald succeeded
in subduiug the flames and restoring or
der.
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GENERAL NEWS DIsPAToH.l
The Civil War sn France.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION ORDERED IN PARIS.
Versaiues, April 1.-THE Assembly
has passed decree ordering municipal
election in Paris GU the Both instant.
1t is reported that sharp engagement
took place this morning near Asnieres.
The government troops carried Chateau
Beckan, commanding the village.
THE FIGHTING AT NEUILLY.
Paris, April II, Ecening, via London,
18th, 8 80 a M.-Cannonadng and rife
firing are going on at Neuily and the Port
Desterpes, and the SQUAD seems to be near
ing the city. Nenilly is still warmly con-
tested.
A rumor is ailoat that representatives of
the United States, England and Italy are
jointly urging the Commune to agree 10
truce
Some National Guards having invaded
the hotel of the Belgian Embassy, an inn
mediate investigation ha been ordered and
arrests made.
Menatti Garihaldi has been elected
member of the Commune. The elections
were a. tiasc0, but few persons voting.
The Commune has instituted a COURT
martial
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
Paris, April 16.-Mr. Washburne con-
tinues to reside in Avenue Josephine.
1t is anticipated that all the railway
lines will be cut tomorrow, and state of
siege declared.
Mcmahon has succeeded in surrounding
the insurgent troops at Asnieres with a
strong force from the Versailles army.
At Saint Owen sur Seine, the Germans
have occupied two kilometres south ofSt.
Deuis, and seven Kilometres from Paris
tits believed that Blanqui now controls
the affairs of the Commune. A dispatch
from Versailles says the government has
given Paris twenty-four hours to surren-
der.
FIGHTING STILL GOING ON.
London, April l7.-The news received
from Paris and Versailles is exciting
Fighting continues under the very walls of
Paris, and shells are continually falling In
the Champs Elysees.
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Manchester News and Gossip.

l. o. O. I've had the pleasure of attend.
ing meeting of Henderson Lodge No. I05, /.
o. o. F. on last evening, and witnessing the
exempli6catien of the unwritten work OF the
Order, by the representative to the NJ, W.
Grand Lodge of Virginia, P. G. R. II. Bsszley.
concentration was received from W. G..
Taylor, Esq., chairman of the committee OF
the James River Bridge company, extending
an Invitation to the Lodge to be present 10 a
body to participate in the laying OF the corner
stone on the 4th Of May next. A committee
was appointed to confer with similar con-
mittee from Stuart Lodge l4l, whose duty it
will be to extend Invitations to all Lodges in
full turnout of the Lodges upon that important
occasion.
The Elliott Grays.-ln pursuance TO an ap-
pointment, the remnant of the Elliott Grays
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The Concert To morroso Mght.-We had
the pleasure of meeting an old friend last eve.
ning-Signor Parodi-brother to the once
famous prima donna Of that name. From him
we have learned much that is Ineligible in
regard to Mile. Nilsson and our belief is,
that abe ia an highly cultivated and very salts
factory drtiste. IL is fair to state, however.
that our informant is agent for the com pany.
But ne is OF musical family and candid !;
therefore, we vouch for our own belief in him,
de says that Miss Cary-who is an American,
OF european musical culture-is very fine; and
that Verger is of the Gassier school of bari.
tone. Brignoli, of course, we all know.
The programme is unexceptionable-e
nracing selections from composers, such as
Mozart, Rossini. Donizetti, vieuxtemps. Flo.
tow and Cohen; all of which are eminently
cnoice ana proper. We look for gala night
tomorrow, and hope that none will fail TO
secure tickets at West Ct Johnston 8 bookstore
in proper time.
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A JAPANESE GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
MURDERED.-The most startling political
tragedy for many months occurred iu Yed-
do, Japan, on the 9th of February. At
about o'clock in the morning, the resi-
dence of Hirosawa Hioski, a saugi, and
member of the highest board of govern
ment, and one of the most distinguished
and enlightened statesmen of Japan, was
broken open by armed men, who forced
their way to the chamber where the sangi
was sleeping, and cut him to pieces with
their swords. His house stands in the
heart of Yeddo, and within only few rods
of the guarded gates leading to the Mika-
dos castle, but as its grounds are extensive,
the assassins succeeded in dispensing and
escaping before an alarm could be given.
Tho most vigorous measures for their detec-
ton were taken the next day, and it is re-
ported that the culprits were seized about
week afterward, but no official notice of
thoir arrest has yet been given.
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HELATEST NEWS
ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE STATE JOURNAL
Washington News and Gossip.
BY TELEGRAPH.
ACTION OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
ON THE KU KLUx BILL,

ACTION OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
| ON THE KU KLUx BILL.
Washington, April 1S.-The conference
committee on the Ku-Klux bill, this morn
Ing, agreed upon report which modifes
Senator Sherman's amendments, SO that
instead of taking property indiscriminate-
ly 10 counties where outragss shall be per-
petrated, damages shall be assessed against
the individuals participating in the out
RACES, and in case of their inability to pay,
then the county in which the outrage shall
bs perpetrated shall be liable for the dam
ages and pay the same. The Senate
amendment, continuing the bill in force
until the end of the next session of Con-
gress, was agreed to-
The Speaker to-day announced the
House members of the joint select commit
tee to investigate Southern affairs as fol-
lows Poland, of Vermont; Maynard, of
Tennessee; Schofeld, of Pennsylvania
Cook, of Illinois; Coburn, of Indiana;
Stevenson, Of Ohio; Buckley, Of Alabama;
Lansing, of New York; Cox of New York;
Beck, Of Kentucky; Voorhees,, of India
ma; Van Grump, of Ohio; Waddell, of
North Carolina; and Robinson, of Illinois.
An application has been received at the
treasury department. from st. Petersburg
for an agency for the negotiation of the
new loan to be established in that city.
The application was ccompanied by
Subscription to $4,000, 900 of the new
bonds by the house applying for the
agency.
General Spinner has now nearly recov-
cred from his late serious illness, having
undergone surgical operation. He has
been rendered South American mission,
With view of recruiting his health, but
he has declined the offer. He will, how
ever, visit Europe on business connected
with the new loan and will be absent seve-
raj months, and will visit the principal
cities OF the continent
A new postoffice has been established at
Warancoke, with 0. M. Perry as post
master, on the route from Tappahannock
to Richmond; also, at Toms Brook, in
Shenandoah county, Va, on the Orange
and Manassas Gap railroad, with Joel T.
Borden as postmaster.
There is no doubt OF 6nal adjournment
Of Congress on Wednesday.
Vice President Colfax and family have
eft Washington for their home in the
West
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experience of his life to solve the pro-
blem of making rural pursuits attractive.
Through this Order he hopes to gather
into one vast compauiouship Of mutual
help and support all who love nature aud
seek to improve and multiply her forms
of beauty and use in the vegetable world.
His aim is one of tho noblest, the means
are we'll chosen, and we believe success will
crown his efforts. For details, we refer to
the circular elsewhere printed. We trus
our friends in town and country alike
will read it and at once take steps to
organize themselves under it.
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THE PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY,

THE PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.
We earnestly commend this new and
flourishing organization to the attention ot
every lover of nature as well as to our ag-
ricutural and horticultural friends. This
beautiful Order supplies need long felt,
of some medium of communication and
bond of union between the vast number OF
our people, who, from taste or necessity,
are tiIlers of the soil. No class are so un-
organized, isolated and unprotected. For
want of mutual support the gains of this
mighty industry,-the foundation of all
others, ARE meagre and uncertain. The
refinement, the intellectual Improvement
the social opportunities, the healthful and
symmetrical development of character,
which farm life ought to bestow, are lost
from tho want of that quickening stimu-
lus which comes only from close associa
tion. But hitherto all attempts seem to
have failed to connect the widely scattered
population of the country into any organ
ization having for its purpose their eleva-
tion and improvement Of their calling
Farmers clubs and societies arc only local
aud temporary. In the Patrons of Hus-
bandry those conditions of success and
permanence, which have been well estab-
lished in the experience of other organza-
tions, are recognized.
The innocent destinations of social inter-
course, the elevating influences of beau
tiful ritual, the charm of secrecy, the
encouragement of mutual helpfulness. are
combined in this new Order and will not
fail to give it a strong hold upon all re-
fined and progressive minds, and especially
upon young people.
1t should 60 far to commend this insti-
tuition to universal confidence that Wm.
Saunders. of the Agricultural Depart
ment at Washington, is its founder and
present head. Mr.. Saunders is one of
those rare men who unite great merit
with supreme modesiy. Standing in the
front rank Of horticulturalists by virtue of
his vast knowledge aud the valuable results
OF his labors, he has brought the mature
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----------------------
Laying u Cornerstone

Norfolk, Va., April 1s.-The coraer-
stone Of the Masonic Temple was laid to-
day with grand ceremonies. Col. Thomas
4. Owens, G.. M. of the Grand Lodge of
Virginia, officiated. The procession was
a very large one, composed, as it was, of
all the lodges in this city, Portsmouth and
Hampton, members of the City Council,
&c, A grand banquet will be given to-
night. Col. Lucien D. Starke was chief
marshal, and the procession was an impos-
ing one. G.
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FRANCE will have to pay 5000, 900 900

FRANCE will have to pay 5000, 900, 900
francs to Germany as war indemnity.
This, in five-franc gold pieces, would weigh
55,0OO,000 pounds avoirdupois. To trans
port all this gold by rail, supposing each
car to carry 1000 pounds, a train of
5000 cars would be required. When
spread ont on the ground, one touching
the other, these five-franc gold pieces
would reach almost around the globe. If
five-franc pieces enough to make this
amount were placed one above the other,
they would make column of gold 1876
miles in height. If this column, having
its base in Paris, should topple over in the
direction of Berlin, Berlin would be only
one-third of the whole distance reached
by the coin at the top of the column. A
quick cashier, able to count 10000 five-
franc pieces in an hour, supposng that be
commenced at the age of 80, would be
nearly 10 years of age before he finished
counting it, in case he should count eight
hours daily for 800 days every year.
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STEAMER LosT.-The steamer j. S.
Dunham, while on her way up the Arkan-
sas river from New Orleans, struck snag
at a point four miles below Little Rock
Saturday. Soon after she sunk in thirteen
feet OF water. She was loaded with rail-
road iron, sugar, molasses, etc, which was
valued, perhaps, at 100000. She was
owned by the Memphis and Arkansas
River Packet Company. The boat aud
cargo will prove a total loss. No lives
were lost.
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A SS Il MBLY HALL.

The REGULAR ASSEMBLIES for Skating at the
above Hall will take place every MONDAY, WE'D
NESDAY and FRIDAY AFTERNOONS, at O'Clock,
every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY
NIGHTS, at o'clock, and every SATURDAY morn
Ing at 10
Every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY NIGHT, at
O'Clock, the Rink will be open EXCLUSIVELY for
gentlemen and youths.
The PRICE OF ADMISSION, with tho use of
Skates lie so CENTS for single ticket or $3 per dozen
Children, under II years of age, 20 cents.
At the Afternoon Assemblies Ladies' and Bows will
only be charged 25 cents NH 7-tf
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HATs.-It is curious fact among our
hat and cap manufacturers that different
localities use different sizes of hats and
caps as standard sizes. Boston and the
Eastern States use the smaller sizes; New
York and the Middle States use the
medium to largest sizes, and Chicago and
the Western States require the largest
sizes. Goods manufactured for one market
cannot be sold for the other only in ex-
ceptional cases. The South use a shape
peculiar to themselves and of large size.
NJ Y Post
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Sudden DeaM Mr.. Dan. Snead, a
young man well known in this city. and during
the late war member of the r. L. |. Blues.
died suddenly Sunday of pneumonia. Sun,
day, week ago, he accompanied the remains
OF his uncle, Mr.. Fred. Butler, to the grave,
and was in the fullest health. He was buried
this morning, the surviving members of the
Blues paying the last honors to his remains.
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DEATH OF AN AGED MINISTER On
Saturday night last, the venerable Alfred
Griffith, who from early life, to within a
comparatively few years, has been an ac-
tive minister of the NJ E church, died in
Alexandria, at the residence of his SON
in-law, P. G. Uhler, Esq, aged 88 years.
Mr.. Griffith entered the ministry in 1906,
and finished his active work as minister
of the gospel 10 1866 at Ryland chapel in
Washington. Recently his bodily and
mental faculties had become impaired, but
for many years he was man of uncom-
mon vigor and of rare ability, and most
successful preacher OF the gospel Gazette.
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The Picter Papers.-O'Bell Dyer, on
Broad street, next door to Pizzinis, is in re-
celpt TINS evening. OF his supply of papers for
the week, embracing great variety aud mum
Der. He is one of those kind young fellows
that likes to do good, and, therefore, he wants
the public to get all the latest news that can be
had by calling on him and supplying them
selves. We have received the New York
Weekly, Chimney Corner, Days Doings, &c.
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No skating Wednesday.

Con1irmdtion.-On Sunday next, the
Right Reverend Bishop McGill, of this city,
will administer the sacrament of confirmation
in St. Paul's Catholic church, Portsmouth i'm
mediately preceding the last mass at half-past
10 A. M. On the following Sunday, April
30th, the Right Reverend Prelate will also ad.
minister the sacrament in ST. Mary's church,
Norfolk.
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The Chapman Sisters-Repors Contra
dicted.-We have received very polite note,
from one who knows, requesting us to deny the
statement, published in this paper several
weeks ago, that Miss Ella Chapman ,oas about
to be married to gentleman of this city. The
note concludes as follows: "Neither of the
Chapman Sisters are married, nor are they { at
presently contemplating such step."
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PROGRESS OF OPPOSITION The South
ern and Atlantic Telegraph company is
now iu direct communication with the
following points in Virginia: Manassas
Junction, Plains, Front Royal, Strasburg,
Winchester, Woodstock and Harrsonburg.
Other offices will be opened in few days.
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TH0MPs0N's POMADE OPTIME. as a dressing
for the Hair is all that is required purely vegetable
and highly psrfumed, it softens improves and beau
titles the Hair, strengthens the roots and gives
rich, glossy appearance. For sale by all druggists
Price, S5 and rs cents per BOTTLE
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Last Ohance.-Professor John Logan
will remain to-day and tomorrow at his Office
(near ladies' entrance and reception room) in
the Ballard House, where he delineates charac
ter, fills charts, and answers the important
question, "What can l do best?" be it law,
medicine, divinity, commerce, teaching, OF
millinery.
Office hours from 0 A. M. to 9P.M.
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Political Meetings. The Republicans of
Madison Ward meet tonight. We understand
that business of great importance will be con
sidered.
The Marshall Ward Republican club will
hold their regular weekly meeting Tonight
The Jefferson Ward Republican club meets
on Thursday night next. All republican voters
OF the Ward are requested to attend.
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JoUvENs INODoRoUs KID GLovR CLEAN
ER.-By its aid gloves can be quickly and repeated
ly cleaned and made equal to new even when badly
soiled they be readily restored 1t IL easy of ap-
plication and is perfectly free from any odor For
sale by druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price, ?5
cents q bottle.
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READ, PONDER, AND BIZ HwIsE.-Housskeepe epers
should bear in mind that of all the different Baking
Powders in market, none have stood the test of o
strict chemical analysis like DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER. Do0LEY's YEAST POWDER contains
M ingredients but such as are healthfu and chsmi-
cally pure. This insures uniform success In the
making of rolls, biscuits &C., which inferior articles
do not. Manufactured and sold at wholesale by
Do0LEY & BROTHER, 80 New street, New York,
nd at retail by grecers generally.
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a Raid.-on Saturday night last, the
police detectives, headed BY Captain William
+. Knox, made a raid on noted gambling
house on Main street, between Twentieth and
11wenty-hrst street, known as the "New Found
Out" and succeeded in capturing twenty
seven colored men who were busily engaged in
nice little game of "keno." They we're all
taken before Justice William Holmes. who
iectured them severely, and then, by way of a
benediction, fined each 81. We thiok it would
be good thing If our police officers would
notice the hrst-class houses of this character
as we'll as the small three cent games.
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THURsToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
Is strongly rscommsnded as the best dentifrice
known 1t cleanses and preserves the teeth hardens
the gums, sweetsns the breath aud, containing no
aod or gritty substance is perfectly harmless, and
can be used daily with great advantage Sold by all
druggists. Price. % and so cents per bottle.
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Fifteenth amendment Celebration. - From
arrangements now being made, we are led to
believe that the parade which is announced to
come off on Thursday next will be the grandest
affair of the kind ever had in this city. We
are requested to state that the young ladies
who intend to participate will meet at the
Union Eagle hotel
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Ice Nanufacture.-A company has been
incorporated by Judge Wexford for the manu-.
facture of ice in all its branches in this city.
The capital stock is to be not less than $40 600,
nor more than 5000, 600, to be divided into
shares of $l00 each. The principal office of
the company is to be in Richmond, and they
are to hold not more than one hundred acres
of land in the country, or more than five acres
in town. The officers are: Herman Schmidt,
president; August Weimer, secretary; Herr
man O. Boschen, treasurer. Directors: John
d. Boschen, Charles E. Miller, and Herman
Emil Fisher.
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NEVER SAY DYE OR "NoT DYE" But ask
for PHAL0N'S VITALIA OR SALVATION FOR
THE HAIR. Examine 1t, you will find II clear !;
shake it. you will that 1t has no sediment apply
II to your head, beard, whiskers or mustaches, If
grey or grzzled and the color they before they
fa led will return 70 them
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The Virginia Steam Packet company will
hold its annual meeting to morrow evening. at
O'Clock, in the rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce. We are pleased to learn that the
company is in a aourishing condition, and that
its success is beyond doubt. In all the depart.
ments of its business, il has been fortunate in
securing most capable and efficient officers.
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Stripping,
E0 II N Il w YORK.

E0R NEW YORK.
+ -.- sSisxSA
The VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP and ssSI@7zfE
pAokET COMPANY'S elegant steam "a S&5t
ship GEORGE B. UPTON, Captain. RossRTs. will
leave her whsef at Rockets TUESDAY, April
18th, at P. NJ. Freight received upts the hour Of
sailing, :
to all southern and eastern ports.
This elegant steamship has fine cabin accommoda-
tions.
W
Round trip tickets, good until used, only...l5 90
For freight or passage. apply to
DAVID J. BURR, President.
No. 1914 Main street.
WASHINGTON Co., Agents,
Pier 2l. North river. New York. ap 15-3t
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Police Court.-The following cases were

Police Court.-The following cases were
disposed of By Police Justice White thil
morning:
Lucy Watkins, colorod for stealing Two gold chains
a coral set, all the value of $40, the property OF
N. r. Wilson, was sent back until Friday 70 witch
time her cess was continued.
Alexander Robertson. coored, was charged with
adultery by cohabting with another woman, he he.
ing the lawful husband of Jane Robertson and tha
father OF her two children. Case continued until
tomorrow.
Thomas Randolph, colored charged with drawing
q pistol and threatening the life of Oscar H. Fergu-
son, was warned and let off.
William L. Sampson, colored, charged with inter.
ierrlns with the police in the disch'rge of their
duty, was required to pay a fac of So so
James Taylor, color d CHARGED with being the
iatner oil an illegimae child had his case continued
until tomorrow.
proprately disposed Of