The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-12
Mrs. Laura Fair.

Mrs. Laura Fair.
,Sn, Francisco, July PA supcrsedeas
has been issued in the case of Mrs. Laura
Fail, which respites her until next October.
Presidency of the Yale University.
Washington, July 12.-Professor Nash
Porter, has been elected President of the
Yale University. n1a l
Telegraphic Summary.
A painful accident occurred Monday in
Lewis tunnel, near Allegheny station, on
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, resulting
in the serious burning of six negroes and
two white men. 1t is feared two black and
two white men are fatally injured. One of
the negroes carelessly lighted piece of
fuse, and in the attempt to extingush 1t,
ignited blast, then being filled, causing
a premature explosion.
A colored woman in the employ of Dr.
Stribling, of Staunton, named Belle Butler,
was waylaid night before last, about eight
o'clock, and shot through the body. Her
husband Thomas Butler) is suspected of
being the murderer. He is under arrest.
George w. Bret was thrown from his
horse night before last between Staunton
and Harrisonburg. When found he was in
uyHlS cOllultlon.
The prohibition of the parade of the Or
angemen of New York by the Mayor, has
created great excitement in New York.
The general sentiment is against the action
of the Mayor. Military andpolice arrange
ments are perfected to prevent riot. The
Orangemen have declared their intention to
have their parade if they have to go TO Jer-
sey City.
Governor Randolph, of New Jersey, has
declared his intentions to protect them III
their rights, and says he will call out the
entire force of the State if necessary. He
enjoins patience, care and discretion upon
the Orangemen, assuring them that, al
though protected in their rights, they are by
no means sustained in their exercise by a
patriotic and Christian people.
| Before the execution of the lnsurgent
leader, Cavada, he wrote letters to promi-
nent associates advising them to surrender,
as that was the only favor they could do
Cuba. He regarded the cause as lost there
and in this country. +slfs3
The damage by the recent storm in Ohio
is estimated at million dollars.
| Messrs. Akerman and Creswell are the
only members of the Executive Depart
ment now in Washington.
It is rumored that Parsons, of Alabama,
has been appointed assistant attorney gene
raj, with view to Ku-Klux prosecutions.
The Postmaster-G General has ordered
double daily postal car service between
Washington and Chattanooga. 1t will be
extended to New Orleans, III short time.
He has determined to re-advertise routes
awarded contractors who have failed to
comply with contracts.
Two English ships collided in the British
channel and were sunk. All hands saved.
Thiers hearing that the Pope intended to
seek French domicil; wrote assuring him
of fitting welcome, but deprecatlng the
step, as it would offend Italy and create
difficulties. Theirs offers friendly media
ton between Italy and the Holy See.
The French Government has paid the
Swiss Government two millions francs, as
partpa for the support of returned French
soldiers. Switzlrnd restores to France the
war material brought over its border, by
the French army.
There is struggle among the Americans
in Paris to secure possession of the Com
munist prisoners as colonists. Some wanted
! them for Colorado, and others for Lower
= California and Arizona. The Government
! is pnzzled to decide.
! A riot occurred in Robson county, n
. c., Monday afternoon, between gang o
1 outlaws and the sheriff's posse, in whicl
f several of the latter were killed. The coun
: ty is intensely excited, and arrangement
are progressing to capture the band.'
1t is believed that the opponents 0
, Juarez in Mexico, will have large major'
! ty in Congress.
: The silver mines of Chihuahua are yield
Q ing fabulously. One mine yields S50,00'
. weekly.
/, Here is a chance for our young men bu
: silly engaged doing nothing. Ed.
= A leading Mexican journal say the rui
: of Mexico is attributable to the Unite
7 States. [Shc had better come over an
: unite. ED.l
n New York Markets.
: Me,o FORK, July 12--Flour dun and heaN.
n Wheat steady. Corn dull and unchanged. POI
- firm at l512l4 00l525 Lard unchanged. Coto
y -rniddling Uplands, .07s Orleans, mi salt
g 200 bales. Turpentins firm at 40. Rosin fiji
= at $3l27@@3.25 for strained. F'reights steady.
d Financial.
1t Governments dull and steady. Stale bonds du
and steady. Money per cent Gold l.l2h.
q RE- Billiard Temple.-Redford and Ives, co
= nm, ,f Mai, and Elaxaut, straats lxper, the mo