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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15
LOCAL NEWS.

Suit for Diuorce BARBARA Absolute
by her next friend, John L. Bauer, through
Messrs. Cosby, jackson and Turner, attorneys
OF this city, has commenced suit for divorce
from her husband, Jasper Absolute, in the
chancery court Of the city OF Richmond, Judge
e. II. Fithugh, presiding. The petition filed
she being then Barbara Ruprecht, was married
to Absolute, and they lived together till late
in December, 1870, when he deserted her.
She alleges that for . long time before said
marriage she had been informed that said Alt
schnte was a married man that when he
asked her to marry bim she had refused and
told him what she had heard. He paciied her
by telling her he had been married but had
gotten divorce, and there was no impediment
to their happiness, &c. Therefore she married
him and believed herself his legal wife till
short time since. After his desertion she had
learned tha at the time of bis marriage he was
the lawful husband of another woman, and
that he had with wicked lie deceived her in
to marriage with him.
And she further charges impotency in the
fugacious Absolute. She further charges that
on either the "a, 25, 26, or 27 of December,
1870 he boasted in a bar-room here that he
intended to leave and not live with her any
more; and did then and there stigmatize her
with vile and approbious epithets. She says
she was an obedient wife to him tnat ne was
poor cuss with no money that she mas a
small amount of property, consisting OF HE
estate in house and lot, in this city, some
groceries also, and furniture, worth altogether
$1,000. She prays for divorce--a o'nc"te
matrimonsi.
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Alice Cary.

This popular American authoress, ana
daughter of an Ohio farmer, died in New
York city on Sunday morning last, after a
lingering illness, in the 50th year OF her
age. The announcement will awaken
heartfelt regret in many an American
household and in the breasts of thousands
who have never looked into her face but
who cherish the productions of her pen.
To those who knew and loved her--and
their number is very large-her death will
be an irreparabe loss.
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General European intelligence.

Brussels, Feb. l4.---Mr. Washburn, the
American Minister to France, has returned
to Paris. The Echo du Parlenlen of tc-
day. says Gambetta is seriously ill.
The Germans in the department Of Seine
Iuferieure exact contribution of twenty
five francs from each inhabitant.
Berne, Feb. 4.--Furloughs have been
accorded a large portion of the Swiss
troops stationed upon the frontier Of
France.
Lille, Feb. IA Railway communication
with Paris is partially suspended. Trains
hence for Paris are stopped by the Prus-
slams, but trains from Paris bound North
are not interefered with.
The Republican ticket for the Assembly
in the department Of Somme, was badly
defeated.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

We. Daniel, Great Tycoon of the Rail-
way Empire of Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac, exasperated by the ways
that are dark" and the "tricks that are
vain" of our subjects, known as law
makers by Our Grace, do procamate
thusly:
We own the control of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railway.
2. We pay no taxes to the State.
8. We pay no dividends to the State on
its stock.
A. We pay nothing to common stock
holders.
s. We pay only to preferred stock,
which we own.
6. We charge the people of Virginia
what we choose for freight and travel.
These are our high prerogativcs---our
rights by the laws of the Commonwealth ];
they are 50 denominated in the bond.
A ruthless invader has come upon us.
He proposes the following startling inno-
walton upon our customs and invasion OF
our sacred rights:
1. He offers to build new highways and
diffuse his money among our people.
2. He offers to carry trade and travel at
half the rates we are allowed to charge !;
and thus tempt our people to travel from
place to place and to trade with strangers
for gain.
3. He offers to pay taxes to the State,
and thus set villainous example to excite
popular clamor against our good old ways.
A. He tempts the people from the paths
of their ancestors by proposing to lessen
their taxes and their tribute to our sacred
Golfers, and seeks to destroy our monopoly
merely that the people may profit thereby
We, Daniel, Tycoon as aforesaid, there.
| fore enioin upon our law-givers to repe
| this bold innovator.
If he must come into our midst leave
him to us.
We own the right to transport freight
and passengers, without restrictions.
We will sell it to him at our own price
and save the Lawmakers all trouble Oh tn
subject.
We own the right to hold and use sew
eral millions Of stocks and securities with
out paying taxes to the State.
| We will sell him our stock and securl
ties, and allow the people the luxury
| paving all taxes themselves.
We will sell him the uutaxed and un
restricted controlling interests in said rail
road, which we own, at the moderate pre
of $265 per share.
We will allow the State and the outsid
stockholders to sell their stock for more
then can but if they sell it for $50 v
can't help it.
By our solemn contract with the Stat
: as expressed in our charter, our exemptio
from taxation and from restrictions as
rates, we value at one million dollars.
Il 1t is surs by law. We will barter it
the invader, if we think best, if you W
only drive him away from your halls.
: In the name of the sacred rights Of o.
railway, we demand that the invader
driven in confusion from our midst.
o he is the man of destiny in Virgi MIA, al
d | must come--let him come as the strang
: comes to our lands and aoe aciR take h
;, in.
: [Sisned] DANIEL, lycoon'
February, A. d. 1000.
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Nine CoIored Sailors Injured On the
snip Neptune-Aileged Brutality of
the Captain Compelling Mafmed
Men to Work.

Nine CoIored sailors Injured on the
snip Neptune-Aileged brutality OF
the Captain Compelling HAalmce
Men to Work.
The ship Neptune, Captain Peabody, of
the Black Ball line, which arrived at New
York on Saturday afternoon, had one-half
her crew frost-bitten, and these nnfortu-
nate men for the past three weeks have
been suffering terribly from want of proper
medical attendance, and relief from their
arduous duties. This vessel, which sails
between this New York Liverpool, had on
board crew of twenty-five on leaving
England, thirteen Of whom were white
and the balance colored men. One OF the
white men fell from the foremast and was
killed, when the vessel had been out lew
days.
The white crew took the night watch
and the colored the day, consequently the
different watches never came IN contact.
One morning about three weeks ago, While
the vessel was lying off east OF the Grand
Bank, the colored watch came on deck at
s o'clock. 1t had been blowing heavy
gale during the night, and the rigging was
| full of ice, aud the weather was bitterly
cold. Several of the colored men were, as
| they say, sent up aloft to do unnecessary
work, and some having been kept there IN
| the extreme cold for upward of an hour,
| nine out of twelve got frost-btten. The
| injured men were not relieved from duty,
| but were compelled during the last three
weeks to attend to all their avocations
while suffering from these aggravated frost
bites.
One, named Francis Oldboy, could moi
GET his boots on, as his feet were very badly
swollen, but notwithstanding this injury
the Captain, he says, compelled him to dt
regular duty, and his feet are now in sci
| a state that amputation may be necessary
Edward Rice who was frost-bitten IN th'
hand. asked the Captain to give him som
ointment, whereupon the Captain kicke'
him several times and made him attend t
work. On the arrival Of the vessel, one @
the colored sailors went on shore and 10
formed the police authorities of the exist
jnp state of affairs on board the Neptune
Two officers were dispatched to the vesse
and on finding the affair to be serious, th
| ambulance of the city hospital was ser
! down, and the following day six were rt
9 moved to that institution, namely: Cha
S Johnston, FROST bitten 10 the hands, Ge
II Henry Banks, in the hands and feet
/ Edward Price, hand James Moore, fo
! and hand Gilbert Miles, foot and hano
+ Francis Oldboy, foot and hand. Thr
: other colored men, named William Olive
!. Henry Williams and William Triut wi
had also been FROST bitten. went to priva
;. boarding houses. Some Of the cases WI
" turn out seriously, as gangrepe, it Is ieare
:. has set in, and ampatation will be pece
sary.
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War News From Europe.

The result OF the electlOnS IN more tnan
three-fourths of the French departments
affords fair indication of the general sue
sess Of the Orleanists, and that party is
confident that the Count of Paris will be
King of France in few weeks, the same
who, in 1s4S, when little boy was pro-
posed to the National Assembly as COM
promise, after the flight of his grandfather,
Louis Philippe, as the last chance for the
monarchy, but he came too late He seems
determined to be in time on this occasion.
AS an indication Of the popularity of some
of the candidates, it may be mentioned
that Thiers who is the recognised leader
Of the Orleanist party, will represent eigh-
teen constituencies, Trochu seven, Chan
! GARNER four and Dufour also four. About
| two hundred candidates were balloted for
| in Paris which accounts for the delay in
determining the result of the elections
there Returns from some twenty of the
departments occupied by German forces
are yet to be reported. The conservative
republicans hold the second position in the
Assembly, the Bonapartists the third, and
the "reds," as represented by Gambetta,
the last.
The opinion at German headquarters is,
that peace is near at hand, and there seems
to be no doubt that the armistice will be
extended to admit of the fullest freedom
for celebrating the terms Meantime,
however, the conquerors continue vigorous
preparations for the hostile alternative. A
preliminary meeting Of the Assembly was
held at Bordeaux on Monday, three hun
dred deputies being present. The mem
hers of both branches of the government
Of the national defense, through NJ. Favre
resigned their authority, proposing, how
ever, to remain in eiiice until the constitu
> ton of a new government. A letter wa
9 read from Garibaldi declining seat IN tb
Assembly, rendered by several depart
q ments.
The Germans continue to exact heav
contributions in various departments.
Deppe they have demanded 100000
- francs, and % 900 from each of the ADJ
cent villages, to be forthcoming at ont
u This department Seine Inferienre) is sal
rs to have already been levied upon to tt
sr amount of 25 100000 francs, and it is
garded impossible for this additional COZ
.as tribution to be raised in the time pr
n. scribed. A contribution of 250,000f. b
at also been levied upon the town of Littl
ID bone in the same department. In case
n a renewal of hostilities, vigorous measur
ID ID will be adopted with Paris in regard
ia securing a pledge for war indemnlt
er which it is thought has been fixed at 70
ly milliards $4,000, 900, ,000f) Great prep
az rations continue for the triumphai entl
,r- Of the Emperor and the German army in
to Paris on the 18th.
w Hostilities continue in the departmer
Ist Of Ooubs and ,Jure, where the Garlbal
d are operatingSsnd who refuse to accept
r. armistice.
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The English COmmission-Fhe Lon
don Conference, etc, etc.

London, February 14.-The Times of
to-day, says the private engagement OF
Sir John Rose, prevents his acceptance
of the position as member of the high
commission for the adjustment of all ques-
tious at issue with the United States, and
that it has been rendered to Sir Stafford
Northcote. The latter has accepted aud
will sail during the present week for the
United States.
Sir Stafford is probably more intimately
acquainted with all considerations arising
out of the Alabama claims than any other
person they could have selected for the
position.
The next meeting of the London con.
ference will be held on Thursday next.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Death fan Old Citizen. We are panied
IN announce the death of another one of Rich
mond's oldest and most respected citizens, Mr..
William McCreery, who died at his residence
this morning at the advanced age of "A years.
He removed here from Elkton, Maryland,
more than so years ago. He will be remem-
bered as one of Richmond's most enterprising
merchants and as the hospitaole proprietor Oh
the Arlington House, which he so well con-
Quoted for many years. His son-in-law,. Mr..
A. Morris, so we'll known as one of our inilu-
ential booksellers, died only fortnight ago
today. The remains of Mr.. McCreery will be
Inferred to morrow at 81 P. nj.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Police Court - The following cases
were disposed of by Police Justice White this
morning:
Maria Dabney, colored, charged on search
warrant with stealing lot OF jewelry ana
some bed clothing, the property OF John "
Baptist, was sent on for trial.
Fannie Taylor, charged with being drunk
and disorderly, and violently resisting the po,,
lice in the discharge of their duty, was proved
to be about as low as it is possible tor mem
ber of the human family to be, and was sent
to Jail for six months, that being the best the
Justice could do.
Robert Morris, charged with stealing one
horse, the property Of E. d. Eacho, valued at
two hundred dollars. Case continued until TO-
morrow.
Abner Crump, colored, charged with steal
ing lot of iron, the property OF Lewis u.
Crenshaw, was required to give security IN the
sum of fifty dollars for future good behavior,
William Henderson and Mary Carter, col
ored, charged with stealing $l2 from the per
SON Of poor disabled colored man, by the
name of James Moss. Mr.. Noise was retained
by these parties to defend them, but on hearing
the evidence, returned the fee and refused to
have any thing to do with them. They were
clearly proven guilty and sent on for trial.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

In the fire in New York a few nights
ago, in which 500 singing birds were de-
stroyed, "gifted' parrot was heard ejacu-
lating, with unusual energy; "Polly wants
a drink When the wires of the cage
became too hot and scorched his feet, he
attempted to seek relief by clinging with
his bill to the roof. But this too was un-
tenable and burned his tongue, SO he let &c
and dropped to the bottom of bis cage
hoarsely uttering, "You know how 1t IL
yourselfV And so, like ieathered Casa
blanca, be persisted.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Mr.. LITTLE, the editor ofthe Fredeficks
burg News, is doing good service in the
cause of the "people of Virginia VS.. the
monopolists," by urging the charter OF the
Alexandria aod Richmond road. lie has
seen Pennsylvania Bucktails " before
and is not afraid of them but is perfectly
willing that they shall do all the good
tbey can by building railroads in Virginia
ard thus undoiug some of the injuries they
inflicted upon us during the war. The
last nur ober Of the Neacs--and in fact every
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

The Cdrnival on Skates. - Despite the
slush. mud and cold, so prevalent last night,
everybody and bis wife, including many child
rem of both sexes, managed to congregate at
the skating rink to take part 10 the rolling
masquerade carnival. There were not less
than twelve hundred persons present, and all
those with whom we conversed, pronounced 1t
ia big thing"--but not son ice"-a most at
tractive entertainment.
The arrangements in many instances were
defective, but considering the fact that car
niyal on skates was a new thing in this lati-
tude, allowances should be made The fancy cos co!
tunes, though numerous, showed no oiiginah'y
on the mart Of the characters assumed
Professor Dabney, with his brass band, fur,
nished very acceptable music, which seemed
to lend additional inspiration to the graceful
| movements of the "skatists."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

The city ordinances require that every
inhabitant of dwelling fronting on puolic
street, shall have the snow cleaned from on
the frnnt thereof in few hours after the same
shall fall. This is to be done under penalty,
and vet hardly one out of hundred ever pay
any more attention to it than if it never ex-
listed. The consequence is that snow, slush and
ice stay till they are evaporated by natural
processes to the detriment OF business ana
damage of the health of the people. Why is
not the ordinance enforced
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15
RATTLE the drum, play the fife,
Use English Female Bitters, save your life,

DR.. L. C0NGDON, the Indian physician claims 10
have successfully treated quite number OF patients
in this city, and hear Of those who TESTIFY 10 tae
fact 1t ia fortunate that there are many physicians
with different systems of practice for the cure o
almost endless diseases Tho Doctor is confidento,
the merits of his mode Of treating the SICK AM
invites those afflicted consult him and judge LOT
themselves Of his ability to cure. He can be iouno
At his oliiee in Manchester next to the post-otfee
aud may be ''intorviowed" during the day or even
ing. "
FOR chrouoi female complaints, nothing eduas's
English Female Ditters.
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Rumored Impeachment of Governor
Clayton.

Memphis, February IA special from
Little Rock to the Aualanche says: There
are rumors on the street that articles OF
impeachment are being prepared against
Governor Clayton. The Supreme court O.
Arkansas will tomorrow render decision
in regard to ousting Lieutenant Governor
johnson.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Hastings Court.-The following business
was transacted in this court to day:
Isaac Randolph, colored, charged with
Edward Duncan, colored, indicted fer steal
ing trunk and contents, belonging to +. f.
Clarke. Acquitted.
William Thomas, colored, misdemeanor, was
sent to Jail for ninety days.
Winston jackson, indicted for felony was
arraigned aud pleaded not guilty, jury sworn
and evidence commenced as we go to press.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

sVIRGINIA RAILROAD Policy" Mr.. kel-
" talks of in the Legislature. What is
It? Mr.. Daniels road has had "a settled
policy for fifteen years" to extend his road
to Washington, but he did not have the
money In less than fifteen years the
Pacific railroad was built. Where is the
sense of talking about "a Virginia policy
when Virsiuia has no money to carry it
out FrederieESburg Ne'cs.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15
By TELEGRAPH
TO-DAY'S DISPATCHES,
by southern and Atlantic (opposition)
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
The Test-Oath.

WaShingt0n, Feb. 15.--The President
has decided TO veto the test-oath repeal
bill, and will send in message to-day,
recommending the repeal of the oath
altogether, as he holds that the present
bill upjustly discriminates against the
great mass of the people, who never were
| in rebellion.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

The U S. Oomt.-The attention Of the
bar is called to the change 10 the time OF hold
ing the spring term of the United States courts,
made by the act creating the Western District
of Virginia. The next term begins IN hich
mend on the first Monday of april, instead OF
Man. as formerly.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

The Firemen's ball for which prepara-
tions have been for sometime making, comes
off tonight at the Skating Rink, Eighth
street. The proceeds are 10 be used in pro-
curing a suitable monument Tor captain Wm.
A. Charters, late Chief Engineer of the Fire
Department.
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aThe work Goes Braveiy On"

The last vote, taken at two o'clock IN
the House indicated that there were GO to
54,--being majority of 12 in favor of the
Pennsylvania Central.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Ths long winded discussions on the
claims of rival railroads with which the morn
inp papers are now filled dd nauseuna, may be
Intensely interesting to those who, profit by
them but to the Commonwealth who has to
paw the expense aud to the general public who
are bored by its daily presentation it Is an un
sayoury and wearisome dish.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

THURsToNS IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
is strongly recommended as the best deh'iiiios
known 1t cleanses and preserves the teetn, haroe'
the gums sweetens the breath; and, containing no
acid or gritty substance, is perfectly harmless anu
can be used daily with great advantage. SOFA py AL
druggists Price, 25 and so cents per bottle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Literature at Discount.--Tbe effects OF
two of the leading book houses on the South
side of Main street are now being administered
ON by the United States Marshal as agent Of
the bankrupt court. This does not arguiy
yerv heavily for the literary taste of the
metropolis of the State.
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Collision.

London, February 14--The Quin steam
ship Wyoming and the Cunard steamer
Morocco, collided in the river Mersey. The
latter was so much damaged that she was
run ashore to stop her leak.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

JoUyEN'S NOTORIOUS KID GLOVE CLEAN
ER-By its aid gloves be quickly and repeated
Iy cleaned and made equal to new even when padiy
soled they can he readily restored Its easy OF ap
pication and is perfectly free from any odor. Fol
sale by druggists and fancy goods dealers Price, "a
cents a bottle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Suit vs. a Telegraph Company Messrs.
Henry Bryan and James Hunter, OF New
York brokers and commission merchants and
partners trading as Bryan 4 Hunter, have
commenced suit in the cnancery court here
before Judge Z. II. Fitzhugh, against the
Southern aud Atlantic telegraph company for
$40, 90. Attachments were issued for de-
fendaots' property in the several counties and
in this city. T
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

THoMPsoN's poMADE 0PTIME. as dressing
for the Hair is all that is required purely vegetable
and highly perfumed it softens improves aud hea'-
ties the Hair Strengthens the roots, end gives 1t
rich glossy appearance. or sale By oil druggists
Price 35 aud rs cents per bottle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Cleared The brig Ocean Star, Carroll,
master, cleared from the Custom House yester,
day for Cork Ireland, with $4,000 barrels
-four, shipped by Haxall, Crenshaw q Go.
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BILLIARD TEMPLE.

ID EDFoRD h IVES
Gate of the spotswood Hotel)
BILLIARD TEMPLE,
CORNER OF MAIN AND ELEVENTH STREETS
RICHMOND, VA.
FINEST WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
feT--lm
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

THE Governor, to-day, appointed John
K. McHarg and Jose p. Jochimson commits
sioners of deeds for Virginia in New York
city.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

Twenty years ago South Norwalk Conn,
raised oysters enough for one family. Now
2200 acres of harbor ground are devoted
to their culture.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-15

THE most powerful Iron and Vegetable Tonic' ii
English Female Bitters.