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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-27

men. They are in danger now of commits
ting another as fatal error by undertaking
simply to substitute another set of instru-
ments, with slightly better personal char
acter, without any improvement in their
political principles or policies. A vice
fathered by good man is as odious or
more so than when it has wretch for
its ancestor.
We demand that honest, upright men,
mechanics, merchants, business men
should be selected to administer our mu-
nicipal affairs. We demand that the city
be districted into wards containing, as
near as may be, an equal population, Of
territory compact in form, and lying ad-
jacent that voting precincts should be
established in such number and so located
as to give tho people reasonable oppor-
tunity to register and vote; that no more
balot-boxes shall be destroyed, but that
the will of the people, when expressed,
shall be honestly enforced and decently
respected. IF the repentance of the Con-
servative party goes to this length, and is
ready to guarantee this measure of rights
and justice, then we shall have confidence
in them, and hope to see the everlasting
punishment which otherwise awaits them
averted.
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Manchester News ana Gossip.

| zAe supper last night by Henderson lodge Of
odd Feilows was grand success and passed off
most pleasantly and agreeably. 1t took place
at Masonic hall, which had been handsomely
decorated with evergreeps and flowers by the
Ilir hands of the ladies. The tables were filled
with all the good things and substantia's of the
season, which were heartily enjoyed by all pre-
sent. A large number of invited guests were
present. including Stuart Lodge, No4l.
before proceeding with the repast, a blessing
was impIored by the Rev. q. r.. Harding, and
after the feast bad been partaken of, atoasts and
SpeecneS occupied the remainder Of the eve.
ming. Remarks were made BY Rev. W. II.
christian, Rev. G. R. Harding, Messrs. James
A. Gentry, w. Harvey Bowman. J. @. Wells.
and others. Taken altogether the entertain.
ment was fine affair, aud reflected credit on
the committee, Messrs. r. II. Beazley, Foot,
Wathall and others. Among those present
was MIR. John Whitworth, the Oldest odd
Fellow in the town, and who occupied a post
OF honor at the table.
Inpropsments.- had glance in at the
paper twine and tissue paper manufactory this
morning, aud we we're pleased and astonished
st tne making of twine from paper. We were
informed by Mr.: T. H. Wallace, the accommo-
os1ng agent, that he would in few weeks
add largely TO his machinery. He. now en-
ploys about thirty hands, and will employ a
number more.
Decided improvements have been made In
the machinery used in the manufacture of
buckets 3t and tubs By the James River Cedar
Mr. g. Hewlett is building a new addition
to his house on Tenth street, east of the old
railroad, and Mr. Andrew Harrison is building
hne house on Eleventh street, between the
old railroad and~Decatur street.
Meeting.-The Republicans will have mass
meeting this evening at the colored Baptist
church. Let all come who wish to hear for
themselves what will be said All ought to
know what is going on in town. Business of
Importance will be transacted tonight, Come
one, come all.
We 0am everybody to know that the SJArs
JOURNAL can be had at the jewelry store of G.
\. Harding, at 5M o'clock every evening, con-
tanning all the local news of the town. SUBJ
scrioers can have their papers left at their
We tcal give from time to time brief history
'f the resources and advantages of our town.
No,0 is the time to buy good house on Hull
street. See Joseph Wells advertisement in
another column of this paper.
Rsgsstration at the market. .house-co -colored,
ZIG white, ia. vita t ur
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jail Delivery.
SUCCESSFUL ESCAPE OF LUcIAY BEARD. THE
NOTORIOUS -THIEF-Two
oouNTERFEtTERs LEAVE -.
IN HIS COMPANY.

For some time past, Lucien Beard, notori-
Gus horse-thief and desperate outlaw, has been
confined in the city Jail, awaiting the result Of
an application for a new trial in his case.
1t will be remembered that Beard was con.
victed OF horse-stealiug by the County court of
Cumberland, and sentenced to eighteen wears
in the penitentiary, and on being brought to
this city he was placed in the Jail as above
stated. ~'
In company with Hazel and Watson two
counterielters, who were awaiting trial before
the United States court, succeeded in breaking
jail this morning about o'clock, Tbeylwere
all confined in one cell. By means of n plank.
taken from the floor of their cell, thew suc'
ceeded in forcing both the door of their cell
ana the main door of the Jail. This done. thev
thea forced open the iron grating in front Of
the main door, which separated the cell ward
from the yard of the main building, and thew
then scaled the outer wall.
a. Captain Capstain, who was on duty at the
time, fired on them as they were in the act of
getting. over the wall, but ii being
quite dark, failed to hit either of them
Nothing up TO the hour of going to press has
been heard OF them, and we suppose that thew
will not be until they have succeeded in per
petrating more crimes.
We have repeatedly called the attention of
the city authorities to the unsafe condition of
the Jail, and we would again invite their at.
tention to it.
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LOCAL NEWS.

To-day, twelve months ago, was a sad
one to the citizens of this city and State 1t ia
the anniversary of the dreadful calamity at the
Capitol, when so many of our best and honor
ed citizens met sudden death in the twinkIing
OF an eye. 1t is not necessary now to recapit.
ulate the scenes then enacted, for they are too
fresh in the minds of many an aching heart at
this hour to need recital. 1t was a disaster
that aroused the sympathies of the civilized
word, and yet, singular to say, no movement
has been made to commemorate properly the
sad event. But we are pleased to see that
steps are now being made to take measures for
the erection of tablet in the Capitol to re- cord
the incidents of this great disaster. With this
object in view, the Press Club of this city held
meeting last evening, and adopted the follow.
ing resolutions:
Whereas the surviving sufferers by the dread dis.
aster which occurred at the Capitol on April 27th,
IS7o have been Literally and substantially provided
for by the large fund raised for their relief: and
Whereas, the number and character of those who
perishedin that disaster demand that some memorial
should be erected to commemorate them and the ca
iannty IN which they were 80 suddenly overwhelmed
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the President of the Richmond
Press Club appoint committee, to consist of i've
members OF the club, whose duty it shall be to at
once taKe measures to raise fund to be applied to
the erection OF memorial tablet, as above indi-
Gated in the Capitol, il such position as may here
after be designated by proper authority.
hosolved, That the press of this city and the State
DC and are hereby requested to publish these rssoIu
tions and to unite with this club in urging the pub
lie TO contribute to the proposed tablet.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
ana the president of the club, w. 8. Gilman,
Esq, appointed the following committee:
Messrs W. G. Elan, Thomas Fl. Wynne, P. G.
Coghlan, M. P. Handy and W. D. Chesterman.
This committee will meet at the Mechanics'
Exchange this afternoon at s o'clock for imme.
diate action.
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The Civil War in France.
AN ARMISTICE-DEsTRUCT OF NEUIL-
LY-C o N oILI IATIoN
PROBABLE, so.


Paris, April 26, Euening.-All move
msnts have been suspended to-day in con-
sequence of the armistice.
Ne'o York. April pa special to the
Tribune, dated Paris, April 25th, says the
armistice has occasoned a holiday to half
of Paris. Numerous sight-seers visited
Neuilly. Many inhabitants choose to re-
main in the disputed territory. The de-
struction is complete.
The Commune DEGREES that all merchan-
disc except flour, arms and munitions of
war, be permitted to be exported from
Paris.
Paris, April 26 Noon The natives of
Alsace a0d Lorraine here are exempted
from military service on the production of
certificate of their birth. They are
thankful for the interference of the Ger
mans in securing their exemption.
Deschamps, tue poet, died at Versailles
Sunday.
The Central Committee deny the report
of its resignation, and says, like1the Ma
tional Guards, it will only disappear when
liberty is attained.
Versailles, April &c. Evening Fort
lssy ceased replying at noon to-day but
the outer batteries continued firing. The
first parallels of the siege works we're
opened to-day. In the Assembly to-day,
M. Dufoure said that the government was
10 favor of Cancellation as soon as order
was restored.
London, April pa dispatch from
Brussels to-day says the Northern railway
company has notified all station mas iers
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A Rerenue officer $50 ealled"- Arrest
and Eram'nation Of Self Constituted Reve-
nue. Cottector.-Several weeks since Collector
Rush Burgess OF the third district was in
formed that some person, representing himself
to be a United States revenue COLLECTOR, was
making demands on the tax. payers of this city
for taxes due the United States, but be was uns
able until yesterday morning to get full de-
scription OF the party or ascertain his name.
" when ne became satisfied that he was no other
than one James Tyrer, living on Seventeenth
street. Then it was that Mr.. Burgess swore
out warrant before Commissioner Peasants.
and in short time detectives Parker g. Grad
dock arrested the would be officer, and today
at 10 o'clock he was brought before the com
missioner for examination, and the case con.
tinued until Monday next at 10 O'Clock,
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The Bonnet Carre Creyasse.

Ne'o Orleans, April 26-It is officially
stated that the Bonnet Care crevasse is
l,l00 feet wide, and at q o'clock this even
ing an immense volume Of water was pour
ing through the break. AT the twelve
mile post on the Jackson railroad the
water was running six inches over the
track. .....
Engineers who came down from Cribbing
report Walkell's swamp completely sub
merged. The water is coming into the
fields around Kennierville, and the swamps
back of this city are commencing to Gil
up from water backing in from the lake.
Nothing has been received at this hour from
the other crevasses.
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A Norfolk (Va.) exchange says: awe
hear that the truck farmers in the vicinity
OF the city are suffering good deal from
the depredations of thieves upon their
vegetable gardens" 1t adds characteristic.
cally: "We know one infalliabe remedy
for this evil, which, if applied, will teach
those prowlers better manners. Twenty
one buckshot out of good gun at thirty
yards will stop stealing quicker than will
the whipping-post." Putting twenty-one
buckshot into man for stealing cabbage
might be thought rather too energetic re-
minder of the sixth commandment here at
the North, remarks the Burlington (Vt.)
Free Press.
Champion, an old lead miner of New
Dggins, Wisconsin, by running an adit,
discovered lead vein in 1862, and in
working it the following five years realized
$500, 900 net. 1t was pipe vein under
eighty feet of cap-rock and run east and
west.
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Movements of tho President and
Vfce-President.

Lafayette, Ind, April 26.-The Presi-
dent arrived here at 8 o'clock this morn
ing, by the Toledo, Wabash and Western
railroad. He was met at the depot by the
Mayor, Common Council and citizens, and
escorted to the residence of Hon. Hugh S.
Ortb, ex.member of Congress, where he
held reception. Vice President Colfax
arrived at l o'clock this morning, aud was
received by large procession of citizens.
The presidential party and large num-
Der of invited guests dned at the Lohr
House. Short speeches were made by the
President, Ex-Governor Oglesby and others.
The President lett at o'clock on special
train for Toledo. The Vice-President also
left soon after by special train for South
Bend.
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DOMESTIC TEA CULTURE. General Cap
ron, Commissioner of Agriculture, reports
that tea culture is fast becoming feature
of importance in the Southern and West
ern States, and that in few years enough
tea will be grown 10 those sections to meet
the home consumption.
Advices received at the Department are
very encouraging as to the success of this
plant in the United States.
The Department has sent out to various
sections of the country over forty thousand
plants, nearly all of which have lived, aud
the Department is now distributing seed
which came from plants raised in South
Carolina.
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THAT GIFT TO THE HEIR Ws.

Will somebody inform US on what
ground the Common Council of Richmond
gave to the Hebrew congregations of this
city plat of ground belonging to the
city? We are Informed that they have
decided portion of the ams-house grounds
to the Hebrew congregations, without con-
sderation, other than the hope of nfu-
encipg their votes. Has the Common
Council power to give the property of the
city, as bribe, to sectarian organizations,
to secure the votes of their members
What has that Council done for the Meth
odists, Baptists, Presbyterians and Catho-
lies, and other denominations of the city
We are assured that this outrage was
rushed through the Council with the same
indecent haste that has marked all its un-
scrupulous acts. 1t ordered the deed to
be made out at once. The only reason
stated was by Captain John A. Sloan, that
the Jews needed more room because SO
many of its members died for the Con-
federate cause. We were not aware that
there was any special claim of one denomi-
nation for enlarged cemetery on this ac-
count, but we submit that if this was the
case to take from the narrow range of
Gods poor of the little yard given them
to make life endurable, even to bury the
dead upon it, was detestable and mean be-
yond expression. Let the living souls of
men command our care, the dead will rest
as sweetly in one place as another.
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Police Oourt.-The following cases were
disposed of by Police Justice White this
morning: :
Sallie Jackson, colored, charged with as
saaltlng and beating the son of c. H. Bulling-
ton, was required to pay fine of SIS and TO
give security for her future good behavior.
John w. Burlington, charged with unlaw-
fully throwing stones at the son of Sallie Jack-
son, was fined So so.
Georgianna Smith, coored, charged with
being drunk and creating disturbance in the
public street, was fined So and allowed to des
part for the last time
Lewis hose, colored, charged with unlaw.
fully and feloniousy stealing and CARRYING
away one trunk valued at Sl00, was sent to
Jail until the Goth, to which time his case was
continued.
Susan Mosby, colored, for being drunk and
trespassing on the premises of James McCar-
thy, was fined So.
James Robinson, charged with being va.
grant and suspicious character, and supposed
to be deserter from the regular army, was
semitic Jail.
lsreal Dabney, colored, charged with unlaw.
fully assanlting and beating W. II. Powell,
was required to pay fne of ST..
John cambridge, colored, charged with un-
lawfully and feloniously stealing one pocket.
book containing $3.50 in U. s. currency. one
check for S59, one check for $2l.67, and one
check for $50, all the property of +. II. Elicit,
was set down until tomorrow morning at III
O'Clock to which time, owing to the absence of
an important witness, his case was continued.
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The Second District--HOn j IL Plat.
Our Paper In Petersburg
PETERSBURG, April 81,

PETERSBURG, April 81, 1871.
10 the Editor Of the State Journal.
The Republican Executive Committee
for the Second Congressional District as
sembles in this city to-day for the transac-
tion of important business.
Hon. Jas. FL. Platt, our representative
in Congress, is in town, looking in excel
lent health. The Republicans Of his dis
trict, and particularly Of his own city, are
proud of the record he has made in the
halls of Congress.
Your paper will be regularly circulated
by carriers on the streets of this city,
through Mr. B. s. Burch, our enterprisng
newsdealer. OocAsIoNALLY
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From JOHNSTON & SELDEN, we have
Scribner's Monthly for May. Its illustra-
tions, as usual, are of surprising excellence.
The "Wonders of the Yellow Stone" is a
fine article; "Caroline Helstone" furnishes
interesting notes on Charlotte Bronte ;
Burr s. Wilder contributes a curious
paper on the age; Our Labor System
and the Chinese "Bear," "What the
Devil Said to the Young Man, ARE all
good.
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Injustice. We are informed, upon good
authority, that in several instances in Chester
held county, men have been dischargedfrom
work for registering, and others notified that
they will be discharged if they see fit tn.reois.
ter preparatory to voting in the coming elec-
tion. This is plain and hagrant violation of
the late act of Congress, enacted for the pro-
lection OF all voters, and will most certainly
be Investigated in every instance, no matter
who the parties are pursuing this course. The
United States courts are open, and have exclu-
sive jurisdiction OF such cases. Let the law
be rigidly enforced.
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Supply Of Fresh Esh.-We do not
recollect for years to have seen such a supply
of fresh fish as was exhibited in the irst mar
ket this morning. In addition to the regular
hucksters in the market, the side walks were
lined for some distance up Seventeenth street
with carts containing shad, herrings, perch,
&c. The prices, too, are now within the reach
of all, the best roe shad selling at so cents per
pair, but small shad can be bought as low as
1905 cents each. Herrings are retailing at
l2@l5 cents per dozen; hickory shad SO cents
per dozen james river perch 25 cents per
bunch, and sturgeon 6A@Sk cents per pound.
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Summer Guards.-At meeting of the
"Sumner Guards" of Sidney, held at their
hall on Saturday last, the following were
elected as officers and non commissioned off
GERS:
VIM. L. Vessels captain; simuel Jasner 1st lior
tenant; Armistead Jasper, % lieuteoant Major Re-
gans junior I'd lieutenant. Sergeants-James Paier.
son, George Washington james Braxton James
Clark. Corporas - Frederick Fairfax Jefferson
Thompkins, Richard Gray Edward F.sitfax, Simon
Harris, Samuel James, James Washington Robert
only.
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A Nj u y X M N N rs.
A o 8 u NJ B L Y H l..

IA
The REGULAR ASSEMBLIES for Skating at the
above Hall will take place every MONDAY, WED
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 8
O'Clock, the Rink will be open EXCLUSIVELY for
gentlemen and youths.
The PRICE OF ADMISSION. with the use of
Skates is so CENTS for single ticket or S. per DOZEN
Children, under IL years of age rs cents.
At the Afternoon Assemblies Ladies and Boys will
only be charged rs cents. NH 7-tf
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SHIPPING.
ITO r N II W RK.

ITO Il NEW YORK.
The OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP KssE
COMPANYS elegant side-wheel = - 2N
steamship ISAAC BELL, Capt. BLAKEMAN, will leave
her wharf, at Rockets on FRIDAY, April 2Btb.
at 10 o'clock A. M. Freight received until 9 A. M.
Through bills of ladlng signed, aud goods for.
warded with dispatch to all points-north, SOUTH
east and west. Clase connections made with Cunard
| inc for foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
rhlo 20
otoei 10
For freight or passage, apply to
ap 25-3t No. s Governor street.
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Regimental. commissioned officers
lately elected by the Richmond Blues, Rich
mond Greys, Richmond Howitzers, Walker
Light Guard, Company "F," Guard of the
Commonwealth, Lee Guard, Sidney Greys and
Elliott Greys will meet this evening, Thursday,
April 9th, at O'Clock, at the office of the Old
Dominion Insurance company, No. lll5 Main
street. 1t ia in contemplation, we believe, at
this meeting to take steps to organize the above
companies into regiment, to be known as the
"First Virginia Regiment"
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READ, PONDER, AND RE wIsE.-Housekeeper
should bear in mind that of all the different Baking
Powders in market, hone have stood the test of
strict chemical analysis like DO0LEY'S YEAST
POWDER. DooLEY's YEAST POWDER contains
no Ingredients but such healthful and chemi.
caliy pure. This insures uniform success In the
making Of rolls, biscuits, &C., which inferior articles
do not Manufactured and sold at wholesale by
DoobEY BROTHER, so New street, New York,
and at retail by grocers generally
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NEVER SAY DYE OR "NOT Dye" But ask
for PHALON'S VITALIA OR SALVATION FOR
THE HAIR. Examine it, you will find it clear
shake 1t, you will see that it has sediment, apply
il to your head, beard, whiskers or mustaches, if
grey or grizzed and the color they before they
Iaded will return 10 them.
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CANDIDATES FOR oFFIoE.


GHEsrERFIELD COUNTY, vA.-oitizsns and
" voters Of this county, having discharged the
duties of my office faithfully, announce myself as
a candidate for the office Of SHERIFF. Of this coun-
ty at the election to be held on the 4th THURSDAY
IN MAY next. JAMES NJ MOODY.
sp 15--Th&s2w
TITO MY FELL0w-OITIZENS OF CHESTER.
j. FIELD C0UNTY-Having heretofore been
honored by your confidence by being elected to the
Offices Of CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT AND COUNTY
COURT Of this couAty, which 1 now hold, and an
election to fill those offices having been ordered by
the judge to be held in May next again offer my
self q candidate and while believe have faith
fully and impartiaIy discharged my duties, call
with confidence upon you for support.
Respectfully,
ap 15-Thas3w NATHAN B. C0GBILL.
vJNO THE VOTERS OF CHESTERFIELD CoUN-
i TY-The judge of this county having ordered
election to be held In MAY Mkt, to fill certain
Offices that were made vacant by the election of No
vember last being set aside, 1 announce myself
candidate for the Office of COMMON WEALTH's AT
T0RNEY for this county. and feeling assured that,
heretofore, / have honestly and impartially dis
charged my duty, most respectfully ask your sup
port.
Your f.llow-ctizen,
ap ls--M&s3w WIN. AMBERs.
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Precinct Boundaries. Many of the resi-
dents of Navy Hill, east of Fifth street and
north OF the ravine, north of Leigh, would
like to know why 1t is that they are left out in
the cold. BY reference to the ward boundaries,
it will be observed that Madison ward runs to
the ravine north of Elicit street or in rear of
the old magazine. The precinct boundaries of
Madison ward extend only to the ravine next
north of Leigh.
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TH0MPsoN'S POMADz oPTIME. as a dressing
for the Hair ia all that is required; purely vegetable
aud highly pcrfumed it softens, improves and beau
titles the HAIR strengthens the roots and gives it
rich glossy appearance. For sale by all druggists
Price, 35 and rs cents per bottle