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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-28
Grenina State Soarmat.
THE .NEw DEPARTURE.

Now that the Democracy have resolved
on "New Departure" or in other words
to give up all opposition to the constitu-
tional amendments and ignore all war
issues and going back to the old financial
questions of Free Trade, &C., what is to
prevent old Wings from doing the same
thing? Have they not still faith in the
financial teachings of Clay and Webster?
Can they fail to see all their old mea-
sures of National paper currency in
contradistinction to many State currencies,
protection of home manufactures and inn
provements by national authority now
thoroughly established by the very men
with whom they acted before the war and
who. now control the general government ?
If they will accept the situation and act
with their old associates, we promise them
generous greeting and full share of the
honors and rewards of office. We say let
by-gones be by-gones. Universal amnesty
and impartial suffrage is our plan and is
the well known sentiment of General
Grant and his advisors. Come with us
then. Let us together contribute as much
as possible to the moral and material pros
perity and progress of our State, striving
to make it more and more law-abiding,
sober, Industrious, wise and wealthy, so
that men of means and character will be
willing to come with their capital and build
up our waste places, improve our lands and
our magnificent and unequaled manufac-
turing advantages. Macaulay, the great
English scholar, poet, and historian, has
well said that counterirritants are of as
much use in moral and social diseases as in
physical. Let the counterirritant, to cure
the morbid prejudices, differences, asperi-
ties, and contentious of the past, be unity
of purpose and action in striving to better
our future condition by improved hus-
bandry, home production and manufac-
lures; by making education for all our
children as cheap, generous, broad and
liberal as we can, and by ourselves becom-
ing as charitable, enlightened, magnani-
nous, patriotic. philanthropic and thrifty
as possible. We ought to care less about
the birthplace and more about the industry
and Christian character of those with whom
we associate, remembering that some clever
people have been born in strange and even
distant places; that the manger of the sta
Bile. in far-off Asia was the place of the
most illustrious birth that ever blessed the
world. Another mistake is very common,
and that is in thinking to much of politics,
and too little of productive and creative i'm
dustry and business occupations. Politics
has been the bane of this State, the cause
of its desolation and present poverty. 1t
has been the struggle of the many for the
benefit of the few, and those few who sue
ceeded have often become dissipated and
poorer and more unhappy
than those who have turned their energies
to business ENTERPRISES,
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DEATH of Minute French.-We noticed
day before yesterday the attempt at suicide
of the above named woman, in New York,
by shooting herself in the breast. The Sta,
of that city gives the following particulars
of the shooting and her subsequent death /:
'She was at the time under the influence
of drink, and was said to have been prompt
ed to destroy her life through feeling Of
jealousy and keen sense of her degrada-
ton. The police, to whom the affair be-
came known, had her removed to Bellevue
Hospital, and three days after she was
taken by friends to the house No. 1870 East
Twenty-seyenth street, where she died on
Tuesday evening. A DR.. Fleming, who
was in attendance upon her, gave ccrtifi-
cate of death in the name of Geneva ID.
Rockwell, by which she was sometimes
known. Deceased was said to have been
the daughter of wealthy resident of North
Carolina, and of rare accomplishments,
though of willful spirit and perverted
morals"
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Election Of officers. = The Supreme
Council of the Friends of Temperance, now
in session in, this city, last night elected the
following officers to serve for the next two
years
A. Pope Abel, of Charlottesville, Va,
President; Rev. r. H. Whitaker, of Ra-
leigh, N. c., Associate; Rev. j. Powell
Garland, of Richmond, Va, Chaplain
Rev. w. B. Wellons, of Suffolk, Va, Sec
retary; I. N. Ramsey, of Raleigh, N. c.,
Treasurer; Rev. w. w. Green, of Spot
sylvania, Va, Conductor; William Hall
Crew, of Richmond, Va, Sentinel.
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SUICIDE OF A MARE.-Mr. r. Y. Kirk
man, of Vienna, Virginia, lost mare few
days ago under the following circ,m-
stances
He was on his way to High Point, and
had stopped to feed and rest. He had un-
hitched his mare, fastened her to the feed
box, and had gone into the porch. Some
thing startled the animal, when she gave
several violent jerks, which broke the feed
box, and it hung dangling from her head.
She then started wildly for the woods, and
finally brought up in front of large tree,
up the trunk of which she reared as high
as she could reach, and against which she
dashed her body with all her force. She
then fell, dying. Upon reaching the spot
where she lay, Mr.. Kirkman found that
she had actually torn away the skin of her
belly, crushed her ribs, and snapped her
backbone in the middle. The mare was
valued at 5000.
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Corpse Its Own PaIl-Bearer--A Curious, but
True Tale.
From the Oakland Transcript. ]

[From the Oakland Transcript
About week ago the San Francisco
papers contained notices of the death of
James Hunter, at San Rafael, giving the
day on which the funeral would take place
in that town. On the day appointed for
the burial, large number of the friends Of
the family residing in San Francisco, and
sc, eral ladies and gentlemen who formerly
were intimately acquainted with the de-
ceased and his family, and had since taken
up their residence in Oakland, repaired to
San Rafael to attend the funeral of their
old friend. Mr.. Hunter, it may be stated
here, was liquor merchant of San Fran
cisco, and had a country residence i'll San
Rafael, and having large circle of friends,
the funeral was largely attended. The
church, in fact, was full.
The ceremonies were conducted with
much solemnity, and produced deep and
visible effect upon those who had known
and esteemed the departed one. A gentle
man who was present (who, by the way, is
prominent official of Oakland, who had
deemed it binding duty to attend the last
sad rites of his friend informs us that a
number of the ladies and gentlemen who
had accompanied him from this city and
San Francisco were so much affected by the
sermon and the loss sustained by the death
of Mr.. Hunter that they were unable to re:
strain their tears and sobs of anguish.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the
pall-bearers gathered around the coffin and
proceeded to carry it out of the church,
when one of the San Francisco ladies was
observed to step forward from her seat and
throw her arms around the neck of one of
the mourners, and, in half hysterical
manner, ,exclaim ''Oh, Mr.. Hunter, we
thought this was your funeral ~ Here
was an episode with vengeance. The cof-
fin was set back on the altar, and around
the interrupted pall-bearers gathered some
twenty or more of the delegation from San
Francisco and Oakland, who had come all
the way to San Rafael to attend the funeral
of James Hunter.
Some held back, their superstition fore
ing the belief into their minds that their
friends ghost stood before them instead of
the genuine flesh and blood reality. As
the "yaller kivered' books say, s'let us
draw the curtain which hides the dreadful
mystery" Mr.. James Hunter, liquor
dealer, of San Francisco, who had coun.
try residence at San Rafael, was as dead as
a door nail, and SO defunct that even old
Gabriel's trumpet wouldn't wake him Al
this epoch of the world. But there were
two james Hunters both were liquor
dealers, and both lucky enough to have {
high old scene. as might be supposed. Lei
us drop the veil.
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The .Fire-proor Democru.s'' of Kentucky.

The ssFire-Proof Democrats Of Kentucky.
The first election for State officers this
year is that in Kentucky, which takes
place Oh Monday, August 7th. For sew
eral weeks the canvass has been carried on
with unusual spirit, and with a thorough
ness resembling the political discussions
which characterized that State in the days
before the war. 1t is not likely that the
Republicans hope to elect their ticket, even
under so popular and effective canvasser
as General Harlan, their candidate for Gov
ernor. But there can be but little doubt
that the Republicans will materially reduce
the large Democratic majority of the last
ten years.
The Kentucky canvass is peculiar from
the fact that the Democrats of the State
did not accept the ''New Departure" in
their platform, and that their candidate for
Governor, Mr.. Preston ii. Leslie, and
nearly. all the Democratic candidates for
State officers, distinctly reject the policy of
accepting the situation" While the
Democrats in other States, where their sue
cess is doubtful, have formally adopted the
new policy, the Democrats of Kentucky,
relying upon their uniform triumphs, OPEN
ly parade their hostility to the constitution
al amendments, and to reconstruction.
Governor Leslie, Mr.. John G.. Carlisle,
Congressman Joseph H. Lewis, Mr.. j.
Proctor Knott and others have particularly
distinguished themselves by denouncng the
"New Departure"
The Memphis Aualanche, one of the
ablest Democratic journals in the Southern
States, says that these men Shave sosmis-
represented the sentiment of the country
that they have no claims upon the Democ-
racy." Many of the old Democratic lead
ers in Kentucky are dissatisfied with the
candidates and their speeches, and it is re-
ported that Ex-Governor Robertson, Mr..
Leslie Coombs, Ex-Governor Jacobs, Chiei
Justice Robertson and other well known
Democrats will vote for General Harlan.
On the part of the Republicans, the can
vass appears to have been conducted witt
ability and discretion. General Harlan ant
other canvassers have advocated amnesty
reform in the civil service and revenue re
form in effective speeches.
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Our WWeekly.r
WINCHESTER, July %, Is

1 WINCHESTER, July 20, 1871.
To the Editor of the State Journal:
The specimen copies of the WEEKLY
JOURNAL sent to the parties whose names
sent you some time since, have given uni
versal satisfaction, and the people here
have determined to give your paper a gene
rous support. Some days since a subscrip-
ton list was started, and John Lynn, ESQ.,,
who has taken great interest in your pa
per, and who is working hard for it, has
been circulating it. / have also been en-
ploying my spare time in advocating the
claims of the JOURNAL and up to this wri-
ting over .fffy subscribers have been OBJ
tained, whose names, with their subscrip-
ton fees, will be forwarded at an early day.
With proper energy believe this list can
be greatly augmented, and will work for it.
Very truly yours, j. NJ. 4.
Since receiving the above letter we
acknowledge the receipt of letter from
Mr.. John Linn, with money enclosed for
sixty-six subscribers.
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THE PHILLIPINEE EEARTHQUAKE.---T
disaster which has overtaken an island of
the PHILIPPINE group, as reported by cable
dispatches, is comparatively familiar one
in the history of that beautiful but unfor-
tunate portion of the Malay Archipelago.
The islands are all Of volcanic formation,
and abound with active as well as extinct
craters, and it is in such regions that earth
quakes occur with greatest frequency and
in the most violent forms. 1t is only eight
years since Mauillo, the chief town o
Luzon, and capital Of the group, was al
most obliterated by one of these natura
convulsions, and year later there was
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S-m to Jail.-John Tyndall was arrested
this morning, and brought before Justice
White, to answer for assaulting and beat
ing his wife. From the evidence it appear
ed that John is kind and attentive hus-
band when sober, (Which, however, only
happens when he is unable to obtain whis-
key) but that when drunk he treats his
wife and children most cruelty. The JUS
tice decided that it would be better for him
to spend a term at the ''City's Temperance
Retreat" and accordingly he was sentenced
to jail for three months in default of secur-
itY. ..-.
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Look ont for To-moyrop's "JouhdW-
Something Intensely Interesting I'VE are
cent public conduct of a prominent aspirant
for the office of Vice President of the Uni
ted States, who is not more than thousand
miles removed from Virginia, and when OBJ
tanned will be given our readers. The party
is prominent Democrat official of a certain
State, well known to the acceptors of the
"New Departure" We promise that the
interest of the item will far exceed that of
the ordinary one of notarial appointments.
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The Home Chronicle. We have received
from an old friend, copy of the Home
Chronicle, devoted to the interests of the
Carolina Life Insurance company. From it,
we see Jefferson Davis is the President, and
inasmuch as we never took stock in him,
and as he proved during the war so good a
destroyer of the life Of our Southern peo-
pie, we are not disposed to confide in a life
insurance policy with which he has any
thing to do. We acknowledge the courtesy
of our old acquaintance.
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PROPOSALS.
NO PIPE FOUNDERS.


OPPIcE WAsHINaToS AouBDUcT,
WASHINGTON, July "a, 1871.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
the undersigned until IL o'clock NJ, on the 10th
day of August, 1871 for the delivery in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, of nine millions 1000 00O) of
pounds of 36-inch cast iron Water Pipe, Stop
Cocks and Special Castings. The entire quantity
of pipe is divided into four lots, and proposals
win be received for the whole or q less number
OF lots. No proposals for Pipes, Special Castings
or Stop Cocks will be received except in the prin-
ted forms. which, with circulars, specifications,
plans forms of contract, and any desired infor-
nation, can be had on application in person or
by letter to GEORGE H, ELLIOTT,
Major of Engineers, U. s. A,
Chief Engineer Washington Aqueduct.
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DIED.

July 2sth, at o o'clock A. NJ, in the 6lst year of
his age, Mr. WILLIAM HOGAN, a native of
county Tipperary, Ireland
His funeral will take place from ST. Peters
Cathedral at o'clock p. M, Saturday, 10Th inst.
His friends and acquaintances are requested to
attend.
On the 26th inst, in Goochand county, JERE-
MIAH CLIFFORD WOODWARD, son OF Rich
ard b. and Elizabeth G. Woodward, aged II
years
On the 9th instant, WILLIE infant daughter
of Greer II. and the late Willie Baughman
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the best-appointed Photographic Gallery in the
South, has just been fitted up by Mr.. w. G. r.
FRAysKR, at 10l1 Main street, opposite the post
Office. Mr.. FRASER has spared no pains or ex-
pense in his efforts to get the best apparatus that
could be obtained for his purposes, and that he
has succeeded one has only to examine his rooms
and instruments to be convinced His Dallmeyer
Portrait Lens is the largest we have ever seen
and it is said there is but other OF its size
in the country. Mr. FRAYsER is one Of the
beet photographers in the city, and his prin-
cipal assistant, Mr.. M. J. Powers, has a
thorough knowledge of the business in all
its departments. The light and shade in the
operating room is most admirably arranged, and
the conveniences for the accommodation OF his
patrons is of the most complete order. The pre-
pretor intends to take the very best pictures that
can be taken, and no pains will be spared to nj.
tain that end
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A Democratic exchange rebukes the Re-
publican for continually making Presi-
dents for the Democracy" We beg to
correct our cotemporary. The making ofa
President for the Democracy is task be-
yond the reach of human ability. The
most we can do is to make candidate be-
yond the condition of candidacy no man is
likely to get on the Democratic ticket du-
ring the present century. Chicago Repub-
HcdR.
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Rerenue MatteaY.-William E. Hicks, ar
rested some days since, charged with the
embezzlement of funds while assistant as
SCISSOR Of the first internal revenue district,
had a hearing before U. S. Commissioner
Lynham last evening and was. discharged,
the government falling to sustain the
charge. ".
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A Fine Cow.-We noticed on Franklin
street, near the old market, this morning,
COW which is said to be the most perfect
formed animal that has appeared in this
city since the war. She is blooded ami
NAL and raised by Major Drewry, near
Westdover, and was brought to this city to
be sold. The price asked is $50.
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The Friend M,rderes.- johnson and
Green, who are to be hung to-day for the
crime of numbering Mr.. Charles II. Friend
some time since, were taken from the Jail
of this city this morning, in charge of
officers who arrived lastnight, The jailor,
upon entering their cells, found them both
asleep. On waking them, they were ques-
toned as to how they rested. johnson re-
marked that he had been disturbed in a
dream, which was, that men were taking
him up a ladder to hang him, but had re-
fused to execute him. They had gone
down the ladder, leaving him at liberty to
go where he pleased. From this, he was
satisfied he would not be hung. We fear
before this goes to press, Green and him.
self will have expiated their crime upor
the gallows.
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Excursion 7o-migM.-A grand moonlight
excursion, under the auspices of the Excel
sior Social Club, goes down the river to-
night. They will go down as far as Shir-
ley and return about midnight. A fine
band of music has been engaged, and a
happy time is expected. We advise every
one fond of a sail by moonlight to 60 and
take his sweetheart,
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Police Court. There were but two cases
before this court this morning--one white
man for beating his wife and one colored
female for mildly cussing lady friend.
And besides this, we noticed something
that, we believe, has never been known
IN the annals of this court-there cas not
single spectator present.
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xs-Exidence Accumula,es that no nnkins

10 Evidence Accumulates that NO Bnking
Powder can stand the test of a careful chemica
analysts like DooLEY's YEAST POWDER Although
subjected to the most critical analyzaton, no in
gradients could be found entering into the COM
position but such as are perfectly pure and nu-
tritious. This accounts for the entire and uni
form satisfaction given by DooLEY's YEAST Pow
DER in the culinary department.
1t is the cheapest, best, and most reliable Ba-
king Powder known, and is recommended upon
its merits alone. Your Grocer keeps it.
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NJ Jouven's Insdorous Kid Glove Cleaner
BY its aid gloves can be quickly and repeatedly
cleaned and made equal to new; even when bad
ly soied they can be readily restored. 1t is easy
of application and is perferfectly free from any
dor. For sale by druggists and fancy goods
dealers Price, 25 cents bottle
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Big Spot on the Sun.-A friend of ours,
who is well-learned in science of astrono-
my, informs us that great spot is now to
be seen on the sun, and that it forms a
very striking object seen through a tele-
scope. He says the umbra is pear shaped,
and its length is estimated at 10000 miles,
or five times the diameter of the earth.
The spot can also be seen without tele-
scope, through dark colored glass, or
when the sun is nearly overcast.
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NJ Thompson's Pomade Optime, a dress
ing for the Hair. is. all that is required purely
vegetable and highly perfumed, it sottens, i'm
proves and beautifes the Hair, strengthens the
roots, and gives lit a rich glossy appearance
For sale by all druggists. Price, IS and rs cents
rppr hottie q
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Meeting Of the State Central Committee.
This body assembled in the city last
night, and adjourned without transacting
any business of interest to the party or it.
self. The committee will meet again on the
10th of next month in this city, when it is
to be hoped it ,ciN do some service to the
party. The different members will be Off
cially notified. ar}ss
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terrible earthquake in the Island of Min
danao, which swept away villages and de-
stroyed numbers Of lives at the same
time some of the smaller islands disap-
peared entirely. HsH
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LOCAL MATTERS.

NH City observation-disclosures wishing the
STATE JOURNAL left early and regularly at their
places of business or residences, by responsible
carriers, will please leave their orders with JOHN
sTos & SBLDES Newsdealers, 9ls Main Street,
and at the News Depot of w. A. EDWARDS, 229
East Broad Street
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Sent Oa.--John Densil, who was arrested
last, charged with having in his
possession lot of tobacco on which the
tax had not been paid, was before Commits
sioner Lynham this morning, who, after
hearing the evidence, sent Densil on to be
indicted by the grand jury on the first
Monday in October next, and admitted
him to bail in the sum of 81 900 for his APP
pearance ON that dav.
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The Neio School-House on Church Hill
is rapidly approaching completion, and will
probably be finished in time for the re-
opening of the schools in October. 1t is a
very large building, and will accommodate
twelve separate and distinct schools. The
handsome appearance of the building will
add greatly to the beauty of that portion
of the city, and will probably enhance the
value of property in that neighborhood.
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an Hem.-A good Republican, in the
person of colored man, knowing the dull
ness of the times, had the good judgment to
drive his dray this morning in front of our
door, loaded with wheat, and permit the
wheel to run off its axle. We thank him
for the item, but would advise his employ
er to urge the importance of not furnishing
Republican papers with items at his ex-
penSe.
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AUCTION HOUSE.

1T MCCORMICK,
III. NO. 1414 MAIN STREET,
RICHMOND, VA,
AUCTIONEER COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Keeps on hand, for sale to the trade or families,
at private sale, large stock of
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
FURNITURE, CLOTHING,
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c.
All OF which will be sold at auction prices,
Wholesale and retail.
RHAUCTION SALES DAILY at 10 A. M. and
Up. M. jy 27-3m