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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-13

The Democratic press Of the South, with
singular unanimity, have endeavored to
make political capital of the conduct of Ma
jor Hodge, whom they denominated the
''great Radical defaulter," and attempted
to oifsctt the magnificent theiyings of Tam
many by the lesser one Of Paymaster
Hodge.
We have been somewhat silent with reie-
ence to the deialcation and defaulter, (ex-
cept to denounce dishonesty wherever
found, whether in our own household or
that of the enemy,) in order that we might
learn correctly the political sentiments OF
Major Hodge.
We now tell our Republican friends, and
break the sad intelligence upon the ears OF
our Democratic contemporaries, that MAI.
HODGE, THE DEFAULTING PAYMAsTER. B.
is AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STRAIGHT
OUT DEMOCRAT.
We hope the Democratic papers of the
South, particularly of Richmond, will dc
the justice to repeal this fact, for the infor-
nation of their readers, whom they have SO
long misguided as to the politics of Major
Hodge.
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THE LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE
GREAT CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE OF
AMERICA.-We went to the circus last
night expressly to write an account of the
performance /; but this morning we find
ourselves unable to carry out our pro-
gramme, because we couldn't see anything
but ''beeples." The immense canvass was
rammed, crammed and iammed, and al
though we are rather pushing, we stood no
sort of chance to get even peep. We
did occasionally see the head Of one or two
of the riders bobbing up and down, but as
to telling whether he was riding or walk
ing, that was impossible.
Such a crowd, never before in this city,
greeted any Snowman, and if sold John"
himself had been present last night lie
would have rejoced way down in his
boots.
The clowns were many-we occasional
ly heard them-the leapers and vaulters
were agile as cats, while even the monkeys
were exhilerated by the ilattering attend
ance of so many people. :,
John Robinson, or "any other man, -
could but be proud of the handsome COM
pliment paid his establishment by the at
tendance of so many Of the best people o.
Richmond, all of whom, except for tho
immense crowd, were delighted with The
entertainment.
This afternoon the entire proceeds OF thu
exhibition are to be devoted to the Chicago
sufferers, and although the publication o
this fact in our paper comes too late to b'
of service, we can but commend the libe
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evening Stats Saarnal.
WHERE is THY ROASTED STRENGTH 3!

There is generally an object when men
tell Munchaussen stories, but we can see
none in the one told by the Roanoke Times
of the 18th, in which we are informed that
Roanoke county has Democratic majority
of about 800. Such tale will not close
the peppers of the Grand Tycoon of Virgil
MIA Democracy or his State committee. lie
is now engaged in looking after home affairs.
lie has his tongs in at last, and must watch
the bellows and the flame, else his iron fin
gers will be burned. The Democratic press
of Virginia are too well posted to swallow
such statement, while every man, woman
and child in Roanoke kno,c the statement is
without the shadow of foundation.
IfRoanoke county really has $50 Demo-
cratic majority, will the Roanoke ines,
tell us why it was that the late Democratic
delegate from that county, received so
small proportion of that majority, even
giving him number of colored votes =?
Was his majority as much as forty? Was
it because he was unpopular,-" G. BIZ
or because of his doubtful procliyities or
was it because his nomination, was not
such an one as the people would have made
if left to their choice? We repeat now,
what we have stated several times before,
and that is, that Roanoke county has never
failed 6m once since the war, to give Re-
publican majority, and that was due to the
confusion arising from the nomination by
the Democrats of the chairman of the Re-
publican County Committee, who was
Commonwealth Attorney by appointment
of military authority.
The people of Roanoke will never be de-
ceived again. nor can Republicans be dis
couraged by boasted majorities which do
not even exist in the imagination of their
authors. She will send to the next Legis-
lature man of ability, honesty and Of
firmness of purpose, not perhaps as pleas
ing to his Excellency, but of whom the
people of Chat county will be proud, and
willing to return as their representative, as
long as he may choose to represent them.
We have Roanoke booked as one against
| Democracy,
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CIIANCERY COURT OF RICHMOND
Judge FStzhugh.-The following cases were
disposed Of yesterday:
Harrison, &C., VS.. Caskie &c. Decree
referring cause to n commissioner Tor inqui-
ry and report. Stegar & Pleasants, p. q.
Wilkins VS.. Wilkins and others. Decree
confirming report of commissioner, and ma
king provision for partial distribution and
investment of the fund. Johnston & Will
liams, counsel.
Williams administrator VS.. Ragland &c.
Decree referring cause to commissioner for
account, inquiry, ard report. Sands and
Leake, p. q.
Pilcher and others VS.. Worsham and 9TH
ers. Decree referring cause to commls-
sioner for inquiry and report. Sands &
Leake, p.q.
Williams administrator vs.. Williams
and others. Decree referring cause" to a
commissioner for inquiry and report.
Sands & Leake, p. q.
Scott VS.. Pitcher and others. Decree
directing Henry Hudnall, Esq, one of the
commissioners of this court to execute de-
sree of November II, 1867, and to make
report of matters ordered by this decree.
Ford VS.. Ford and others, Cavido's adj
ministrator VS.. Ford's administrator. De-
cree consolidating these causes, and refer
ring same to acommissioner for inquiry and
report. Steger and Evans, counsel.
Preston, &c., vs.. Tyrec, &c. Decree re-
instating this cause, the original papers of
which have been lost or destroyed, and ap-
pointing commissioner to fund the State
stock mentioned in the papers now filed.
Peasants, p. q.
Whites executor VS.. SeIden and others.
Decree authorizing executor of White to
take possession of the railroad bonds in
the proceedings mentioned, and hold the
same for due course of administration.
Nash, P. q.
Elizabeth Faulhaber qualified as adminis-
tratrix, with the will annexed, of August
Faulhaber, deceased.
Foster VS.. Stellman, Heinrich d Co..
Order dissolving injunction, unless plaintiff
appear and show cause on the 4th day of
November, 1871.
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MEASURES FOR RELIEF
Washington, October 1l.-The follown
was telegraphed to Boston to-day:


Wdshtngfon, October The following
was telegraphed to Boston to-day:
TO the Hon. Samuel Hooper, Boston, 4nss.:
Would it not be well for the good people O
nense Of 70 nnnic w, e on th @ o
visit to your city, and TO appropriate such por
ton Of the fund set apart for that purpose as is
beeaea hv the @bcap 1r se @ %, m snch
course would please me -
q. > GRANT
The Secretary OF the Treasury, this morn
ing. received kilograms from London ald
Canada inquiring if clothing, blankets,
&C.,, for the people of Chicago
would be admitted free of duty. The
Secretary immediately replied rhat sucn
goods would be admitted free, and gave
the necessary orders to collectors.
Chicago, Oct. ll.-The Knights Templar
of Chicago have issued the following notice
to the Sir Knights of the United States:
"Any money entrusted to DR.. Vincent l..
Hurlburt, No. | ,07S Prairie avenue, or to
George r. Chittenden, No. 364 Michigan
avenue. for the relief of distressed Sr
Knights or Scottish Rite NIasons, will be
gratefully received"
The following contributions were report
ed by telegraph Yesterday from the places
named:
Atoany-Prntei's' Union, $3.50; Grand
Commandery of Knights remplar, $1,000.
Washington Clerks in interior Depart
ment, Sd 900; Legislature convened to lc-
galizc loan of 100000 s25 900 of the
amount already forwarded; postoflice De-
partment, 81 400; Board Of Steamboat In
spectors 1920; Illinois Republican Associ-
alton, 81, ,O02; Masons. ST 800.
Swucuse--A large amount of clothing
and bedding sent.
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RELIEF FOR CHICAGo-The Meeting
Last Night.-Ihe mass meeting OF citizens
at City Hall last night, to take measures IN
aid of the sufferers by the Chicago fire, en-
braced people of all occupations and nation
alities. Mayor Kelley presided, and before
taking his seat, briefly explained the object
of the meeting.
Judge w. w. Crump moved the appoint
ment Of committee Of seven to report
plan of relief and suitable resolutions to the
meeting.
This being agreed to, the chair appointed
the following named gentlemen Judge
Crump, Hon. James Lyons, Judge John
A. Meredith, John Wright, l.. ID. Cren-
shaw, Isaac n. Davenport, and Col. Chas.
Darlington.
These gentlemen retired to the confer
cnce-room, and, after brief absence, re-
ported, through Judge Crump, the follow
ing resolutions:
ReSoloed. That the Council of the city of Rich
mond besrequestcd to appropriate the sum of ten
thousand dollars to the relief OF the people OF
Chicago, and that the chairman appoint com
mittee of five to present this resolution 10 the
Council.
Resoloed, That the chairman appoint commits
tee of two from each ward TO cooperate with the
committee appointed by the Chamber OF COM
merce in soliciting private subscriptions
DIR. w. w. Parker moved the addition OF
a resolution requesting the ministers Of all
the churches on Saturday and Sunday next
to take up contributions in aid of the object
referred to. This being agreed to, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Belyin, Jr., three was subst-
tuted for two in the I'd resolution reported
by the committee.
The resolutions as amended were then
adopfn,l without dissenting voice.
The chair appointed the following COM
mittec to communicate the action OF the
meeting to the City Council: Judge w. W.
Crump, Col. J. G. Shields, G. II. Read, y.
D., John Williams and General p. I.
Moore.
The chairman will, during to-day, appoint
the ward committees raised by the second
resolution.
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VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP AND PACKET
COMPANY.-Ihe stockholders meeting of
this company, called to meet to-day at the
Exchange hotel at p. NJ, is announced as
very important, and it is desired that the
attendance will be large.
This company has accomplished so much
for our merchants and manufacturers, and
they are SO familiar with its objects and
prospects that it is hardly necessary to
urge upon them to attend this meeting in a
body and cooperate in the completion of
the enterprise they have undertaken.
The new iron ship now in course of con-
struction by this company, will soon add
larger capacity to its carrying facilities,
and thus increase the benefits already felt
and appreciated by our city and the entire
State.
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ELECTION NOTICES.
HENRY J. SMITH. SHERIFF. OF

ITO HENRY J. SMITH, SHERIFF OF
Il HENRICO COUNTY-GREETING BY virtue
of the power conferred by the General Assembly
of election to fill vacancies in county offices and
there being now vacancies existing in the offices
of Sheriff, Superintendent of the Poor and
County Surveyor, for our county, this is, there
fore, TO command you to give notice that an cleo
tion for SHERIFF, SUPERINTENDENT OF
THE POOR, and COUNTY SURVEYOR, will
be held by the qualified voters of the county, at
all the voting places in the county, on the FIRST
TUESDAY after the first Monday in November
next that being general election day
T.. G. MINOR,
County Court Judge, Henrieo-eounty.
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from confinement, and hose was directed
upon him. A sudden drenching silenced
the fanatic, and he departed to find more
complacent audience. At A O'Clock.
THE GAs-woRKs BLEW UP,
and every house was left in darkness. The
explosion shook the whole city and aroused
new terror. Down at the various depots
all night long the locomotives were busy
drawing out rolling stock and freight. Most
of the freight stored in the Michigan Cen
trail depot was brought to place Of safety,
and all of their rolling stock brought be-
yond the reach of the flames. No break
fast could be had in the entire city, as the
means of cooking had been destroyed with
the hotels, and private families gave 10
thought to what they should eat, being bent
only on saving their effects.
Ten thousand people, with immense piles
of household goods, were congregated on
the lake shore as the morning dawned.
These people had saved butlittle provisions,
and the cries of the children arose in one
long lamenting wall.
No papers were issued from any printing
office this morning. The city was without
news--nor needed it any. 1t was scene
of misery. The flames still roaring and
advancing, the air still full of cinders, the
explosions still constant, the water supply
exhausted, the firemen worn out, the tire
engines idle, the throng of fleeing citizens
increasing, the wind still blowing tiercely,
the smoke drifting still to the northward.
the roar of the flames still heard above all,
the cries and complaints Of the popIilacc
still resounding, and naught silenced but
the bells. Wherefore should they add their
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n3-A Habit is n Habit.-Great social evils
and abuses, which interfere with marriage, has
ruined the prospects and happiness of thousands
of the young. Sure means of relief for the err
ing and unfortunate, diseased and debilitated,
can be obtained by calling at Dir. WoLcoTT's PAIN
PAINT OFFICE, No. 2o7 Fifth street, between
Grace and Broad.
Where all advice is given free, none need fear
exposure. All communications answered prompt
"
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FRIENDS WEDDING.-Mr. Rowland
Hill and Miss Annie NJ. Jones, daughter Of
s. II. Jones, Esq, all of this city, were
married yesterday, at the home of the
BRIDES father, the ceremony being in strict
accordance with the discipline of the Society
of Friends. Mr.. John B. Crenshaw,
''Father'' Willett. and other well-known
members of this religious society, together
with large number Of outside friends of
the bride and groom, thronged the parlors
and witnessed the services with the deepest
interest. The period of deyout silence, the
exceedingly appropriate prayer by. Mr..
Crenshaw, the simplicity, solemnity, and
apparent spontaniety of every proceeding,
the broad sheet Of parchment, on which
were recorded thc names and parentage of
the parties, with the consent of the
''monthly meeting" to the marriage, and
the very language of the voluntary vows
just taken, the signatures of the bride and
groom, and Of the cloud of witnesses pre-
sent, all formed very effective and beauti-
ful service.
After a period Of pleasant social inter-
course, tie party sat down to a sumptuous
dinner, and all agreed that nothing could
be ''niceru than Quaker wedding, and
that the only fault to be found with them
is that they don + come regular and often.
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rality of Mr.. Robinson to the public. His
establishment leaves our city with the best
wishes of the public for its success. To-
night the last performance will be given
here, after which we will be deserted to
give delight to our neighbors of Petersburg,
to whom we warmly recommend this great
combination of nature and art.
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POLICE CoURT.-The following were
the only cases of importance before the
Police Justice this morning:
Jos. Gigon, charged with being deser-
ter from the U. S. army. Case continued
till 23rd.
Irving East, was fined $3.50 for assault
ing aud abusing Mollie Smith. Both
colored.
Angelina Tindall, a colored woman, was
arrested as a person Of unsound mind.
Commission de luaatico inqmrenao ordered
in her case.
William Morris, colored, fined 81 for dis
orderly conduct in the circus.
Alexander Reid, fined 81 for assault.
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R95-One of those handsome store-roOms in
ST. Alban's hall, corner of Main and Third streets,
has just been opened by our young friend, G. q.
THOMPSON who has complete stock of GRocE
RIEs, WINES, LIQuoRs, &C., to which the atten
ton of the public i. invited.
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n m rur1oyrRs oFrrNE HORSES

NJ B-TO THE LOVERS OF FINE HORSES
Tho ,articnlar attention of stock raisers and eve
ry one else is called to the splendid collection OF
thorough bred imported horses and ponies, IRON
almost every cline under the sun. Inc pe9usl, 1t,
hiph-mettled barb Of the deserts may be found
among the vast congress of equines now attach,
ed to this monster show, and the proprietor would
saw to those who do not care to visit the exmpi-
tions. that the beautiful portable stables wmch
are attached to the great Three-Ient show are are
open at all times for public inspection, fREE of
CHARGE and he cordially invites everybody 10
call and view the largest and finest assemblage
of imported thoroughbred circus stock in Amerl-
ca, where every attention viii be shown them by
the attaches of the exhibition.
REMEMBER THE DAY AND THE DATE.
DO not forget that we are coming with an ava
lanche of talent Wait for us, for we are coming
sc2, 4, 8, ., II, l3.
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CAN'T ACCOMMODATES YoU.-From
several sources, that ought to be intelli-
gent. we have been requested to furnish
election tickets so printed as to distinguish
them from those used by the opposite
party. In one instance, friend requests
us to "make them as Snowy as possible,
with some plain colorng or mark, so they
can be readily distinguished from others,
eren when folded"
For the information of all parties, we
state that if such tickets are used, they
would at once be pronounced illegal, and
would be thrown out. What have our
friends been doing, particularly office-hold-
ers, that they have not yet informed them
selves as to the election laws? We prefer
saving our strength and not wasting it by
the use of worthless and illegal tickets.
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n9s-subscribe to Edwards Circulating Libra
ry, now containing nearly FIVE THOUSAND
VOLUMES of choice and interesting reading
matter all subjects. Terms moderate, only
twenty-five cents per month and deposit of
one dollar Everybody ought to be able to read
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I,nR SHERIFF. OF HENRICO COUNTY :

Il At the earnest solicitation of many friends,
frespectfully announce myself candidate iof
the Office of SHERIFF of Henrieo county. 70
those who know me- need not add, that II 1t
should be the pleasure of my tellow-citlzens TO
elect me, will discharge the duties OF the Office
in the future with the same impartiality and
fidelity that L have endeayored TO exercise as
Sheriff for the past four years.
Very respectfully,
H. j. SMITH,
oe12-2t sheriff Henrico county.
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THE THEATRE.--Wea are glad to advise
our readers that the management OF the
Richmond Theatre has determined TO act
upon the suggestions made by rs, and will
hereafter alternate pieces gnd vary the per-
formances in such manner as TO excite
new interest and lend pleasing variety to
the entertainments.
Miss Eldridge, an actress OF fine soill>
ties, will appear on Monday evening, On
which occasion the drama entitled Alma,
or in Bondage" will be produced. There
will be change of programme every night
during Miss Eldridge's engagement.
Tomorrow afternoon grand matinee per-
formance of "Dollars.n
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BH- Thurstons Ivory Pearl Tooth Powders
is strongly recommended as the best dentritrice
known 1t cleanses and preserves the teeth
hardens the gums, sweetens the breath; and, con-
tanning no acid or gritty substance, is perfectly
harmless, and can be used daily with great adf
vantage. Sold by all druggists Price, 20 and
20 per hottie
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CHICAGO SUFFERERs.--A meeting of
the committee appointed by the Chamber
of Commerce to collect subscriptions for
the sufferers in Chicago will be held this
evening, at ) p. NJ, in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce. A prompt and
full meeting is desired.
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THE PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY.
The following telegram evinces the
strength and solidity of the Pacific lnsur-
ance Company of San Francisco. Under
a heavy paid up capital, large accumula-
tions, and the individual responsibility OF
the stockholders, the Pacific is absolutely
invincibly, even under the most extraordi-
nary pressure and losses by the Chicago
fire. The dispatch is addressed to the en-
ergetic agents in this city, Messrs. John II.
Claiborne & Co:
TNEw YoaK, October u, 1871.
Jol.is H. Ciaiborns 4 Co., Ageats,
Richmond Va.
Pacific will pay all liabilities and 20 on. Take
all good business you can get, Ifyou need sup
plies telegraph.
FRAME, HARE s. LOCKWOOD,
(,enesnL i1euts.
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TRUE TO OUR PRoNlIsE.-W We promised
our readers few days ago, that when his
Exceliency returned to the Mansion, we
would inform them when he would leave
again. We have now the pleasure of in
forming them, that he returned on yester-
day and will leave again for Lynchburg, to
attend the Fair. This will be, we believe
on the 18th. What's the use of making his
quarters comfortable, if he persists in stay
ing away from them SO much? ? But then
he is q &C. B."-you know, and loues to
ead-about. Couldn't he give US I" n.
P.u before leaving?
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RETURNS OF ASSESSMENTS IN RICH
MoND FOR 1S71.-From the returns of the
commissioners of revenue Of Richmond ST
assessment of taxes for State purposes for
the year 1871, in this city, we gather the
following interesting items
Clapitation Tax-white III, $3.50
eolored ....... 1896
Total Observation-Disclosures. $s,4i6
On personal property, the total amount
aSSeSssu .roo,iAo ~
On real estate. '''..',..- liS9H %
On income ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 7,l9S SO
Total amount of taxes. Xes.............-.Sl74,74 74S AZ
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IOnN W. WoLTZ, News and City Editor.
LOCAL NIATTERS.
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.

For the Senate.
Hon. J. r.. POPIIAM, WILLIAM TROY,
JOHN WOODWORTH.
For the House.
d. w. BOHANNON, G. 5. MILLS,
HORACE l.. KENT, HENRY MILLER,
JOHN RANKIN.
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c. H IC A G. O
THE TERRIBLE SUNDAY NIGHT.

Flames swept Through the Street-Seyenty
Conyicts Burned in the Court-Iiouse.
Correspondence of the Detroit Free Press
Chicdgo, Oct. 9.--At $3.50 O'Clock last
evening fire broke out in stable on
Fourteenth street, on the west side. The
wind was blowing from the southwark a
perfect gale. A person could not stand
against this fierce wind without bracing
himself firmly, and hats had to be held be-
meath the arm or crushed upon the head
and held there by the hand. The night
was clear and the twinkling stars were
plainly visible through the hazy atmos-
Dhere
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THE ONLY ANE1oRIGINAL

OLD JOHN ROBIN SON,
Sxty-seven years of age, with an experience of
over fifty years in the South as owner of a Me-
nagerie and Circus, his
GRAND ANNUAL TRIUMPHAL TOUR
through all the Southern States with
THREE MONSTER PAvILIONS
One exclusively for the Museum,
Another expressly for the Menagerie and Cara
van,
ments.
All adjsining and connecting together, but
ONLY ONE PRICE OF ADMISSION
and one ticket admits you to the entire combina
tion-Menapere. Caravan. Museum and Circus