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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-23
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
JNo. n. PopDAM.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

oFFIcE-No. MARSHALL BUILDING,
ooRNsR TENTH AND BANK STREETS, RICHMOND, Va
VIII practice in the Courts of the State and tn
United States, and before the Court of Claims and
departments at Washington. Special attention Civ
en- TO cases arising under the hevonue and Bank.
ruptcy laws of the United States. NH 16-d&wtf
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-23

iQooK AND PAMPHLET PRINTING ExEouTsp
ID ct THIS OPTION
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-23
By Cook Laughton, Auctionesrs. i'7
A ssIGNEE's SALE
IA 4TH sos OF
THREE LOTS AT WEST POINT, VIRGINIA.,
AT AUCTION.

TERMS-one- third cash; the balance on credit
of six and twelve months, the purchaser to give
notes, interest added from day of SALE for the de
ferred payments the title to be retained by the as
signee until said notes are paid b E ,--i
NH 22-xaw3w LEWIS HIGBY Assignee
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-23
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Practices In tho Courts Of Caroline Essex KIM and
Queen, and the United States Courts at Richmond,
omoe ss Milford Depot, Caroline county, Virginia.
viii attend TO cases before the Court OF Claims
and the Departments at Washington.
MY father, III. b. Brooke, Esq, will attend to all
business entrusted to me in the counties of King
Point or Milford Depot, Caroline county. virginia.
la 2-tf
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TERMS--One-t third cash the balance on a credit
notes, with ample security, for the deferred pay.
ments, the title to be retained until the whole pur
chase money shall have been paid.
JNO. p. BARKSDALE, Assignee
of Walter @. Galloway
Traylorsville, Henry county, Va, March 10, 1871
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
HOLDEN'S IMPEACHMENT.

More Testimony for the eRespOndent-Another
Live Ku Klux on the Stand-He Testihes TO
the Outrn nges-Iis Admission as to His Cha
racter-Evidence Of q Ku Klux Chief-A
Decision Of the Chief Jusiice Ovsrrnled.
RALEIGH, March 10, 1871.
Three witnesses for the respondent, two OF them
OF Impeachment to-day.
u John W. Long, now OF Huntsville, Ala, but for
mcrly member OF the Ku Klux in AanaDce
county, tesrned his completely In large numbers or
political outrages and many npon colored republi-
cans. He said that the oath OF the order required
them TO protect each other by swearing faithfully in
O witness box, to give In false verdicts in case
a brother member was on trial. TO overthrow the
republican party, TO prevent the elevation Of
negroes TO equal rights with white men, and to de.
feat the reconstruction measures OF Congress- The
witness further testned in court that he executed
the DEGREES OF another and that ne heard the ORDER
for the execution OF Shonner, republi-
can member OF the Legislature, read In
his camp. He produced the disguise always
used by the ku Kuxes and worn on
their raids which consisted OF a white gown ana
cap, with eye holes, and leng nose and horns.
The testimony was successful to the Impeachment
had compromised q theft suit. He fired ut q house
IN which were cOored children being taught and
confessed with tears IN his eyes, that he was not
first class character.
tutional Union Guards, In Alamance county, anu
has entered five camps.
Upon a ruling OF the Chief Justice that testimony
as to, the existence OF Ku Klux outside OF the
alleged insurrectionary counties admissible
the yeas and nays were called, when the Senate re.
fused to sustain the ruling by vote OF 33 TO 10.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
OPENING AT THE sTURTEvANT HOUSE.

The upward tendency Of residence In the city has
marked its progress by the erection OF another
caIavanseral The motel Just ushered into existence
is very large and well fitted one. situated In the
great hotel centre OF the immediate future. Its
front occupies IT'S feet OF the Broadway line be-
tween Twenty-eighth and Twenty ninth streets, and
runs back for 140 feet towards Fifth avenue.
1t contains 800 rooms, each OF which ID pro-
vided with all the modern accessories Of bell,
water and everything else needed for COM
Portable hotel existence. On the street
side, for four floors up, suits Of rooms, including
dining, parlor bed ana bath rooms. An elevator,
worked by steam engine. runs constantly up and
down. The dining room is well lit and, like all the
principal apartments is tastefully frescoed In the
Pompeian style. The building is owned by A. P.
and J. D. Sturtevant while 1t is run by Lewis and
George G. Leland. In the matter Of space perhaps
the Sturtevant House will not equal the Metro
politan, but the charges will De proportion.
ately reduced, and the details of the building are
all laid out with view to making fugitive
weto do humanity feel as much al home as the
Tor business tomorrow but the formal openine tpoH
place last night. The hotel was lighted throughout,
and large and elegant company gathered IN spite
Of the rain storm which prevailed without. At the
entrance to the dining room strong detachment OF
Grafullas band discoursed the tripping music OF
onenbach and Herve, while the four hundred or
them: Among those present were General
onel J. r. FADE, Of the United states Army,
Thunderbolt Michael Norton, Colonel Howard
judge Curtis RECORDER hacsett % Judge Most % Maai
Carpenter and Mr. Charles A. Lane. Among the
ladies were Mrs. and Miss sturtevant Mrs. and Miss
Brooks, Mrs. and Miss Converse. Miss Merrihue,
Mrs. Robert Squires, Mrs. Bradley, MRS. Jameson,
Miss Lizzie d'Ilealy and Others who roved through
the rooms and were loud in their praises OF the
rangements.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
THE NATHAN MURDER.

rester-Excitement at the National Hotel.
great deal of excitement wss caused last even.
ing in the National Hotel, COrtandt street, by the
arrest OF gentleman belonging to Providence, r.
l., who ls stopping at the hotel, as Bill Forester
the alleged murderer Of Benjamin Nathan. All the
afternoon detective Anthony, or the Central
ONCE was observed watching the movements OF the
gentleman In question and keeping within sight OF
him wherever he went. He even managed to get
into conversation with "his man." as he thought,
and the latter totally unconscious of the object OF
Anrhony's polite attention. partook of several drinks
with the detective at the bar Anthony was
firmly convinced that the gentleman was
Forester, but still he did not wish to
arrest HIM on so serious charge without consult
ing some shrewder detective. Leaving a man
named Simpson TO watch the Providence gentleman,
piring regarding himself, Anthony nastened to the
Central ONCE and soon returned in COM
Pany o,uaa, WIn deectiye n, Wosldrege to whom
attention during the afternoon. Wooldrege
after scrutlnizng the supposed Forester. felt so
he remarked TO Charley Palmer. the bartender that
he would not take $40, 600 for his share the arrest
few minutes after he stepped up to the Providence
gentleman and requested hlm 10 20 with him into
the billiard saloon He there astonished him by de-
claring him under arrest as Forester, the Nathan
murderer. The gentleman, who has been ang for
some weeks past got very nervous, but assured the
detective that II did not arise from any conscious
tain than before that he had Forester. Mr.. Halliday
the proprietor OF the hotel was sent for and he in
formed for the detectives thar he knew the gentleman
for over fifteen years, and that he was not
Fofrester. me appearance Of the gentle
man. however, was SO strlkingy like the descrp-
ton OF Forester that the detectives refused to give
hum up aud proposed an examination OF MS arms
ana mouth On his arms they found ink marks the
same as are said to be upon Forresters and one of
his teeth was out, but 1t was from the right Jaw,
while Forresters IS out OF the left. At length the de-
and so liberated him.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
be called black diamonds OF Momus, and copyrighted

be called black diamonds or Momus, and copyrighted
at that.
BOwERY.-Johnny Thompson, who whilom has
been ION Hand" at Woods, has now taken tem-
porary lodgings at Old Drury. There is another
railroad sensation in his play but no steamboat ex
plOsiOn or duel across q table.
COMlQUE.-"The champion jugg!er Of the world" Is
big name, especially In a community ike our
politically speaking, but signor Lozada, who ap-
pears at the Comique this week, lays claim to the
title The Laurs nave capital pantomime besides
and M. Grossi an equally good ballet.
BRyANTs.-Dan has returned to his Old love,
"ShOo, Fly.' impelled thereto by numerous delega-
tions from various parts OF the. Union. Little Mac
also gives his experience at Fisks Opera House in
.sLes Georgennes."
GLoBE.-J0sh Hart revives his very clever sketch
OF "A Morning with Judge Dowling," in which all
the lights and shades OF the Tombs are faithfully
photographed An endless variety bill accompanies
the sketch.
Tony PAsrOR's.-Female minstrels still rule the
boards here, and Tony thinks that they the best
and most presentable representatives Of woman's
rights he can secure.
NILssoN.-The Swedish nightingale returns 10 us
after many wanderings, and will warble again to
morrow night at Steinway Hall.
PARK.-Mrs. Conway will treat the Brooklynltes 70
weeks feast OF "East Lynne' and "Olver Twist :
as presented by Miss Lucille Western.
NEW YORK CIRCus.-George Donald, the present
feature at this house, does such extraordinary Things
on horseback that Mr. Lent Is 10th to let hlm 20.
Then the ever welcome "3lly BnttoD" IL still on
hand.
HooLEys.-Kelly Leon's Minstrels win treat
our friends across the river to their own peculiar
Interpretation OF the St. Domingo question
U. c. HILL, one Of the Oldest pioneers OF instru-
mental vocal music this city, and the original
founder OF the Philharmonic Society, OF which he is
yet valued member, will have q benefit concert at
the Academy Of Music on next Saturday evening.
Mr.. Hill has been faithful pioneer IN the cause Of
music. The artists at the concert Miss Kellogg,
Miss Ninlnger, LeOnl, Mills and Willie Hess, and a
large chorus, supplemented by the full Philharmonic
orchestra,
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
THE HIGH JOINT COMMISSION.

No Business Session Yesterday-The British
Commissioners Inspecting Our Government
Burenus-Dinner Mt Sir Edward Thornton's.
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1871.
There was no session Of the Joint High Commis-
sion to-day. The British Commissioners and the
attaches OF the Commission
VISITED THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
this afternoon and escorted through the rooms
OF the Bureau or Engraving and Printing by secre-
tary Boutwell,. Earl De Gray especially took much
interest In
THE PRINTING PROCESS.
and examined win great care the construction Of
the machines which execute the latheworK on cur
bonds and legal tenders After spending several
hours in inspecting the
PLACES OF INTEREST
about the building, they left and devoted the re-
mander OF the afternoon TO promenading.
This evening Sir Edward Thornton gave
DINNER
to the British Commissioners which was attended
also by Senators Sumner, Anthony, Schurz, Morton,
Thurman, Bayard. Stockton, Conkling and Chandler.
Hon. LIE Poer Trench, the private secretary of Minis
ter Thornton, and Lady Thornton, completed the
party,
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
THE FINANCES OF THE NEW DOMINION.
Budget Of the Miuister Of Finance Before n
Canadian Parlin ulent.

Budget Of the NIiuister Of Finance Before the
Canadian Parliament.
OTTAWA March III, 1871.
In the Parliament the Minister OF Finance, In in
Producing the budget, congratulated the House on
the financial and commercial condition of the coun-
try, stating that Canada now stood eighth instead
OF eleventh, last year, In the list OF countries
trading with England, taxing. IN proportion to popu
lation more goods from England than any other
country In the world, and three times as much ~
Amerlca-Canada taking At the rate OF fl los. per
head and America ten shillings per head. From his
estimates OF revenue and expenses he expected
surplus Of $l,s92,o27 for the present year,
subject to deduction for anything Parlia-
ment might vote for the present year. Turning
to next year he estimated the expenditures at $l6-
393.s0S. Discussing the ways and means he antici-
pated revenue OF $l8.SlO 00O With due allowance
for supplementary estimates he looked for surplus
OF $780, OO0 Notwithstanding this prospect he warned
the members not TO expect any large reduction OF
taxation. He consented to take on the five por
cent duties imposed last session. but the duties on
nOnr and coal must remain. He said ne was not
certain that negotiations were going at Washing
ton respecting the tariff but 1t considered pos
sble, therefore government desired to retain the
duties on coal and flour. He proposed to Parlia-
ment TO authorize the Governor General, IN council
to admit free from time to time raw material used
IN Canadian manufactures, and in certain cases
chinery to be SO used.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12

..v.auv stamp, the stamp now In use having been
extensively Initiated by manufacturers OF domestic
cigars. which they sold as imported cigars.
Canal Boats Exempt from Marine Hospital
Dues.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has Issued circular
TO collectors OF customs in regard to the marine
hospital service. II Is as fcllows:-
Congress having by JOINT resolution entitled Joint
resolution TO exempt certain boats from the payment
OF marine hospital dues, and Tor other purposes"
approved February 10, 1871, decided that the pro-
visions Of an act enutled "An TO reorganize the
marine hospital service and to provide for the relief
OF sick and disabled seamenn approved Jnne 90
1870, shall not apply To be construed to include
canal boats employed In navigating the canals
within the United States, Notwithstanding such
canal boats may be enrolled or licensed for the
c0asting trade, and that no person employed In or
connected with the navigation, management or use
OF canal boats In the c0asting trade shall by
thereof be entitled to any benefit relief from the
Marine Hospital fund, you Will not hereafter collect
hospital dues from the owners or masters Of such
canal boats, nor authorize hospital relief to any per-
son by reason or his employment in or connection
with them.
Senator ERriau's New Apporti0nmcnt Bill.
Washington March 81 correspondence OF the Boston
AdUertiser.l
The Apport,onment bill Introduced in the Senate
by Mr. Harlan provides that after March 3, 1873, the
House of Representatives shall consist or $50 MEM
hAIs1 rtl.tnn 1Al fn1In
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
Q q B A..
Herald Special Report from
Havana.
ANOTHER DEFEAT OF THE REBELS.
Capture and Execution of Colonel
Simonni.
HlEGRAMs TO THE NEW yoax HERALD.

HAVANA, March II, 1871.
Colonel Lapoya surprised party of insur-
gents In the woods of San Vicente on the 18th
OF February, and, after short engagement,
killed eight Of them and took ten prisoners,
among whom was the rebel Commander Ho-
ratio Simonni, native Of Puerto Principe and
married to an American lady, a daughter Of
Mr.. Fairchild, who was a very prominent man
here at one time, but Is now living in New
York.
Simonni was wounded and captured at the
assault OF Moron, In 1869, and was pardoned
by Captain General Dulce, and afterwards
went to New York He returned the same
year with Jordan, and made himself very con-
spicuous, and since then was promoted to the
rank Of Colonel.
Price for tho Head Of Maxine Gomex-
Another Engag-mens mud Defeat Of tho
Rebels-vaimnseda Expected to Visit the
lnsurscnts-Capture and Execution Of .
Rebel Oniccr-Rnmored Deaths.
HAVANA, March IL, 1871.
The Didrio of to-day In an editorial article,
advocates placing price upon the head Of
Maximo Gomez the insurgent general, as
signing as reason that Gomez is a foreigner
and an incendiary.
The insnrgent Captain Carlos Cerce Lo-
ments, before being led to execution at Cien-
flegos, was married.
An engagement took place recently at Las
Tunas, during which twenty-five insurgents
were killed.
The frigate Corona has sailed for Laguayra.
Three miles of brush and underground
have been burned between the forts OF Gata
and Polvoorn, on the line of the Puerto Prin-
cipes Railroad.
The people OF Neuvitas are preparing arches
aud the Puerto Principeans are arranging
their houses for the reception of VaImanseda,
who is expected to visit the insurgents.
There is rumor of the death Of the Marquis
OF Santa Lucia aud Eduardo Figueredo.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
Herald Special Report from
Jamaica.
Arrival Of the Tennessee and
Nantasket at Kingston.
The Commission Engaged in Writ
ing Their Reports.
ALL STRONG IN FAVOR OF ANNEXATION
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

KINGSTON, March II, 1871.
report specially for the HERALD that the
United States war steamers Tennessee and
Nantasket. the former having the Commits sion
ers to St. Domingo ON board, arrived at this
port to-day from Port an Prince.
FAVORABLE To ANNEXATION.
/ learn that the members of the Commits
sion are engaged in writing out their reports
all of which will be strong in favor of the an
nexatiOn of ST. Domingo to the United States
HOMEwARD BOUND.
The steamship Tennessee win leave Kings
ton for home, by way OF Key West, as soon
as she takes in supply of coal. All on
board of her are well.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LoSnoN MONEY MaA,RIkETLosDoN, a,I March i-4:ao z.
American securities quiet United vetwenty bonds
sb2, sls4 lso5 old, 81 1867 90ss fortics $50 Erie
Great Western, SO. o>S '' "n'
quiet. Rentes b0tr Csc. ~ ~
fRANKroRr Bou NKFoRr, March Il-United
States hvewenty bonds quoted et5 96ss for the
issue of 1882 ~ -" " ~
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-LIvRRPOoL. March IL
30 i. MThe cotton market dull at the following
9notatons -Midding splands. I'D. niddling Orleans,
7sd Sales OF the day, 10000 bales including 1900 for
export and speculation. S' ~
Refined petroleum. lid per gallon -
PETROLEUM MARKKi.-ANwERP, Murch II u-Petro,enu,
50fr. for standard white.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN ITEMS.

In the kingdom of Wurtemberg marriages be-
tween Jews and Christians are illegal.
The crown Prince OF Germany has SUNNI oned the
historical painter A. Won Werner, from Karlsruhe
to versailles, To execute painting oi the proclama-
uon Of the German empire on January 49,
The director Of the museum at Versailles has pub
lished letter stating that the Prussian Ambulance
Corps which was stationed In the picture gallery OF
the palace, has powerfully contrbutedn to pre-
serve the precious Of art from destruc.
ton.
II is said that M. Emile lie Girardin intends to
take up his residence the United States.
They have coal lamine IN Prussian Siesfa.
Count Mo!tke has been elected Deputy to the I'm.
peria Diet for MagdebGrg.
a Catholic curate, named Charles Mroy, was exc
cuted by the Prussaus AZ Rheims for distributing
arms TO French peasants
There is great scarcity OF dogs and cats in Paris
During the siege nearly all or them were eaten as
cotelets aud ragouts by The famished Partsians.
The French government IS building a new fort at
the port Of st. Mao, Normandy
The Pope has Informed King Amadeus, or Spain.
that he is included In the accommodation pro-
nonnced against his father unless he issues protest
against the occupation OF Rome
The Emperor Alexander, or Russia has accented
the title OF patron to the Russian Geographical
also gave subsidy OF So 900 year to said society.
There were 634.3i5 French prisoners in Germany.
Switzerland and Belgium at the conclusion OF peace
and twcnty-threc great battles and fifty one impor
tant lights we're fought during the whole war fOf
sieges there were twenty-five. Number OF dead on
both sides about 100000 men, besides 200 900
wounded. The bloodiest battles were fought at
Mars la Tour and 1raveiotte. TheYormer is. next to
Eau and Borodno, the bloodest day Of this century
The war contribution OF 10000 900 francs imposed
on Paris was sent IN funeral carriage to the head.
quarters OF Emperor William. at Versailles.
On account Of the sickness Of Charles XIV. OF Dem
mark the ball that was to be given on the 10th OF
February at the Royal Palace at Copenhagen aad TO
be postponed.
The Pope, II IS said, favors the pretensions Of ap
orleans prince 10 the throne or France.
The chief pastor OF the Protestant Evangelical
church ut Berlin has ordered thar the OF Pro-
tcstant converts 10 Judaism should be announced In
the churches and the congregations be called upon
to OFFER their prayers Tor the return Of such aposaes.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
A JAIL DELIVERY.

Three Prisoners Break Our or the Jail NJ
Albany.
ALBANY, N. ", March IL, 1871.
Three young men, named Hopper Conors. john
Dillon and Pop Brown, confined IN Jail here on a
charge OF burglary, made their escape this morn
ing. They were confined In one cell. some person
had furnished them with wrench, with which they
were enabled to remove the lock. On emerging
from the cell they seized the watchman and threat
ening to take his life, proceeded to make hole in
the outside wall Of the jail, which they accom-
plisned after three hours hard work. the watchman
all the while made dumb by their threats an wit
essng their operations
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
TeLEGhApilC NEWS ITEMS.

Several companies Of the Fourteenth Infantry leave Chey
epne, w. r., to-day for Forts Laramie aud Fetterman.
Richard Mulei and Peter rulen Instantly killed in
the bridge tunnel Hannibal, Mo-, yesterday by prema-
explosion OF . blast
The steamboat Phil Allen seized Friday sor br NO.
ing thirty empty whssey barrels the STAMPS which hnd
MOI been cancelled.
In Camden, j., yesterday John Ward convicted or
murder IN tho hrst degree, in killing John Wady TIE de-
fence attempted TO prove alibi.
James Legg Co.'S wo clcn mill at Mohscau Bur-,,v,ie
t. having eigh. sets machinery, buaei last oiah,
The loss about Sin0go nsus ed as70D IN tveuty,
ohccs.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
TIE STEAMSHIP HORNET.
HERALD SPECIAL REPORT FROM JAMAICA.
The Steamer to be Sold by Order
of Consignees.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD

KINGSTON, Jaa., March IL, 1871.
The steamship Hornet remains at Port au
Prince, closely watched by the Spanish war
steamer Pzarro.
Captain Hudson has been relieved and left
for home on the 9th inst
The Hornet is to be sold by order Of the
consignees.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
the FATAL "8lueBsR. /"
Little Girl Choked Death with a Piece
Of India Rubber.

Of India Rubber.
on FRIDAY afternoon little girl six years OF age
slaughter oI Danie Cannon, living AT 4s Hamburg
avenue, Paterson, was walking along the street,
Vnen she was seen TO fall suddenly upon the side.
walk Some persons came promptly to her rel,er bur
she was isund to be dead There being no externai
appearance Of disease or ACCIDENT, a post.mortem
examination was held yesterday, by Or. Van Dyck
LOGGED tightly hthe bilurcatlon OF ner windpipe
was Iounu piece OF India rubber such as children
piay WIN and make into small windbags by forciby
lnnannR. Thts, which she mad evidently had In her
mouth, mad slipped down and closed the wlndpipe
dsaths na e,ra, s ~ cork causing almost Instant
neld yesterday afternoon ana verdict was zen
dered IN accordance With the facts
The New York herald., 1871-03-12

Any new State admitted shal he entitled TO q Re-
preventative Representatives, addition TO the
$50 named In the bill. The following States shall
entitled to additional members OF the Forty.second
Congress- to be elected on general ticket at gen.
eral election during 1871 II there be One and II
q special election shall be called:-New Jersey
PENNSYLVANIA, Georgia, Texas. Wisconsin and Kan
sas, two each; Missouri, Michigan aud Iowa, three
each; Massachusetts,, New York, Maryland, Virginia,
North Carolina South Carolina, Alabama, Missis-
slppi California and Minnesota, one each, and IL
linOis fOur.
The New York herald., 1871-03-12
4 POLICE CAPTAIN SUED FOR FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Captain Waglom, OF she Fifth precinct police,
Williamsburg, has been notified to appear in the
Supreme Court and show cause why he should not
pay Alfred Sage $4,000 for locking him up for n few
hours on Charge OF assanlting boy and putting
hls life hD peril