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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11
Election Riot in PhIladel lphia-Fiye Killed and
Twenty Wounded.

Phitadelptid, Oct. l0.--A serious and
bloody riot occurred in the southern part of
the city this morning. Five men were killed
and twenty wounded. The militia were or
dered out, and lieutenant of police was
put under bail for obstlucting the polls.
The struggle commenced between the
whites and blacks at Eighth and Fitzwater
streets. A large crowd was attracted. A
shower of pavng-stones was followed by
pistol shots. A number of men, armed
with bright muskets, charged about and
fired into the crowd. The battle ragged
through several streets, courts, and alleys,
swarming with men, who fired upon each
other. A number of colored men came
out of an alley, armed with muslSets, and
charged upon the police, but they were
beaten back and took refuge in tavern,
| and fired from the second story. The fire
was sharply returned and for ten minutes
the neighborhood resounded with reports of
firearms while missiles of all kinds
whistled through the air. The riot was
finally suppressed, and the wounded were
carried off by their friends.
| Philadelphia, Oct. 10.-In the fifth ward
the negroes complained of intimidation.
In the fourth ward voting was suspended
half an hour. A novel mode of intimidat-
ing the negroes was practiced in this ward.
They were pelted with flour.
Serious Trouble with Indians Apprehended
| Little Rock, A,k.,-Oct. 11.-Serious
trouble is apprehended in the Greek Ma
ton. The government troops having been
removed from Fort Gibson, there are no
troops to preserve order. Bloody times
are looked for.
Cuban Anniversary Celebration.
Neac York, October l1.--There was a
Cuban mass meeting here last night, al
which f. p. .Aguelera, Vice President of
the Cuban Republic, presided. The meet
ing was on the occasion of the celebration
of the third anniversary of Cuban inde-
pendence. The attendance was large.
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POLICE CoURT-Justice j. J. W hite pre-
siding.-The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Lizzie Edwards, colored, charged with
feloniously stealing s25 from Sam Robin
son. Discharged from felony, but bound
over for three months in the sum Of $50 as
a vagrant.
Martin r. Alley, charged with felonious-
ly shooting and killing Robert A. Petway,
with a pistol, on the Sth day of October,
1871. Accused waived an examination,
and was sent on to the Hastings Court, lst
Monday in November, 1871. Bail refused.
The charge of assault upon Mrs. Petway
was dismissed.
Henry Keizer, charged with trespassing
on the premises of and threatening the life
of u. Volaski. Fined So.
u. Volaski, charged with stealing a dog
from Henry Keizer. Dismissed.
Mrs. Volaski, charged with assaulting
the infant child of Henry Keizer. Fined
50.
Sam Fisher, colored, charged with steal
dog. Bound over in the sum of $50 as a
vagrant and professional thief.
Charles Madison, charged with being
drunk and disorderly. Discharged with
an admonition.
Joseph Plume, charged with disturbing
congregation at Trinity church. Con-
tinued till tomorrow.
Charles Jones, colored, charged with be-
ing a vagrant and suspicious character.
Idiotic discharged.
r. S. Brown, charged with feloniously
obtaining under false pretences, from John
G. Davis, fifty dollars on a check, signed by
said Brown, on the People Bank of Phila-
delphia, said check being ascertained to be
worthless. Sent to the Hastings court on
first Monday in November.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

Hon. R. G. GREENE, OF PETERSBURG,
NOMINATED FOR THE SENATE.-We
learn from the Petersburg Progress that
Hon. r. e.. Greene, of Petersburg, has re-
ceived the nomination of the Republican
party for election to the State Senate from
the Petersburg district. Mr.. Greene was
a member of the last Senate, whose ability
and fearless defence of Republican princi-
pies made him the recognized leader of the
party in that body.
1t is useless for us to say nything favor
able to Mr.. Greene, as his nomination rem
ders his election cel ltainty. We shall
be only too well satisfied if the party
throughout Virginia will make as judIcious
selections as it has done in Petersburg.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

MADAM RUMoR has it that the citizens
of Clay Ward will unite in a petition re.
questing General Joseph r. Anderson and
Mr.. George S. Palmer to resign their posi-
tions in the City Council, the action taken
by these gentlemen neither meeting the ap-
probation of their constituents, or in any
way representing their views and interests
in relation to the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad on Broad street, nor
the interests of the city at large.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

THE FIRE LAST NIGHT.-Thc fire at
12g O'Clock last night, destroyed a three
story brick house, belonging to Captain II.
W. Tyler, situated on Nicholson street,
near Main, in Rockets. The alarm was
sounded from box No. y.
The building contained large stock of
feed, besides groceries, building materials,
hay press, corn-shellers, wheat-fans, &C.,
&C., also the property of Captain Tyler, all
of which, with the building, were totally
destroyed.
A frame house adjoining, occupied by
Walter f. Adams and others as dwelling,
was slightly injured by falling wall, but
was saved from the flames by the exertions
of the lremen.
Captain Tyler was wholly unaware of
the destruction of his property till this
morning. He informs us that all his books
and papers were burned, and also that the
fire was, undoubtedly, the work of an in
cendary. He estimates his loss of build
ing and contents at not less than $4,000,
upon which he has an insurance with Mon
tague of $4,000.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

THE "LIBERAL CITIZEN. ."-This is
the title of a weekly paper recently started
at Alexandra.
When it first made its appearance upon
our table we were little doubtful of its
real intent. Recently we have been deeply
interested in much Of its original matter !;
consequently we have closely scrutinized its
columns.
1t is sure enough, sincere and jealous
advocate Of Republican principles-devoted
to the interest and future prosperity of Vjr-
ginia.
We have taken quite fancy to our young
but accomplished contemporary, and trust
it will go on with the good work it has so
bravely commenced. We cheeiiully re-
commend it to our Republican friends, and
are by no means backward in advising our
political enemies to read it, as they viii find
q number of 'eye-opening" articles in it,
calculated to apprise them of substantial
facts of which the party has remained in
ignorance for so many years.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11
THE CHICAGO DISASTER
Public Meeting.
MAYORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, October 10, ISL.

MAYORS > OFF1CE,
RICHMOND, October 10, ISL.
A calamity, unexampled III our history
in its magnitude and effects, has ovcrtaken
the people of the city of Chicago. Scores
of thousands of men, women and children
are homeless and starving-thc victims oil
a visitation so sudden and overwhelming
and extensive, that it has swept from eX-
istence every local means Of aid at the same
moment that it has multiplied by the thou
sand fold the need Of that aid.
In the presence # this disaster invite
my fellow-citizens of Richmond to assem-
BILE and take such steps as to them may
seem appropriate for extending assistance
to the unhappy sufferers, and to that end
have taken the liberty of calling public
meeting. to convene at the City Hall,
Thursday evening, at s o'clock.
A. M. KELLEY, Mayor.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

WARD MEETING.-Th Republicans Of
Madison ward had a rousing and enthusiast
tic meeting at the old Union hotel, last night.
Addresses were made by Messrs. Miller
and Rankin, candidates for the House of
Delegates, and the meeting unanimously re-
solved to sustain the nominations made by
the late Republican convention. Mr.. Ar
mold, of North Carolina, also addressed the
meeting. The colored voters of the ward
selected three delegates-Messrs. Cox, Tay-
lor and Anderson-to represent them in the
forthcoming National Convention of Color
ed People, to be held in Columbia, South
Carolina.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

INIPRovENIENT.-Ale II. M. Smith
& Co. are about to commence the erection
of spacious brick foundry in rear of their
present workshops. 1t will give them in
creased facilities for conducting their inn
mense business. The building will front
sixty-six feet ON Franklin street.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

PREPARATIONS FOR THE STATE FAIR.
Colonel Tompkins, the Chief Marshal, is
busily engaged in carrying out the arrange
ments of the Executive Committee and of
the architect of the State Fair, which is now
only three weeks off. A large force Of la
borers is at work on the grounds, and it is
expected that everything will be in readi-
ness by the appointed time.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

PUGILIsTIc.-Detectivc Henry Dabney
arrested to-day, about noon, white and
colored man, who were engaged in fight,
which originated in the barber shop Of the
Union Hotel. Both men were badly bruised
and considerably used up. Spittoons and
other formidable weapons were used, much
to the damage of both participants. The
gentlemen of pugilistc tendencies will be
tried before Justice White in the morning.
,Rah for the circus!
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

FELL FROM A SCAFFOLD,- Monday
evening, as Mr.. r. Duke and several colored
workmen were engaged in repairing the
premises on the northest corner of Clay
and Second streets, the scaffold gave way,
precipitating the whole party to the ground.
The colored men escaped unhurt, but MIR.
Duke received a severe sprain Of the ankle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

FOREIGN VESSEL ENTERED The
British brig Mohawk, John Murphy, mas
ter, has arrived from Liverpool, and en-
tered at the custom-house this morning.
Her cargo consists of 5,515 sacks salt, con-
signed to Messrs. S. G. Tardy & Co., of
this city.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

THE ALLEY CAsE.-Quite number of
witnesses were summoned and recognized
by coroner Trent to appear beforce Justice
White this morning to testify in the Alley
case. The accused waived an examination,
however, and the case was sent into the
Hastings Court. Bail was refused.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

Ar ANYTIME, GENTLEMEN.-While
the circus is in the city, it may be well for
gentlemen who are up late TO know that
Scammell, on Ninth street, near Broad,
keeps his house open ALL NIGHT, where
refreshments are served in the best style.
"Bob" is noble fellow, and deserves to
be literally patronized. See his adver-
tisement.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

New SCHOONER. R.-The Maggie McDon-
aid, a new and beautiful schooner, built
expressly for the trade between Richmond
and Philadelphia, is now in the dock. She
is commanded by the veteran Captain Nc
Alister, who has been long and favorably
known on this Inc.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

FUNDING THE STATE DEBT.-The
amount of the State debt funded under the
act of last session, yesterday reached S20,-
400, 900. The whole debt is $4,000, 900,
one-third of which is chargeable to West
Virginia.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

STREET IMPROVEMENT. = Workmen
are engaged removing the cobble stones
from Tenth street, between Main and
Bank, preparatory to its being relaid in a
more substantial manner.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

REPAIRING.-The steamer Palisade will
not make her regular trip to Kings Mill to-
morrow, being compelled to lay over for
repairs. Due notice will be given of the
resumption of her trips.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

Two MORE CovIcTs. Ballard
and Sallie Jones, both colored, were re-
ceived at the penitentiary this morning,
from Halifax county, each sentenced to one
years confinement for house-breaking.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

JACKSON neutrality-suspicious. of Jack
son ward meets at s O'Clock to-nighta at Rev.
John Jasper's church. The nominees of
the party are especially invited to be pres
ent and address the meeting.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

MOVEMENT IN BEHALF OF THE AT
TUCK's GUARD.-The ladies who compose
the committee having in charge the raising
of funds for the purchase of flag for the
colored military organization of this city,
the "Attuck Guards" have invited Mr..
George M. Arnold, of North Carolina, to to
deliver lecture in this city for the benefit
of their enterprise. He has consented, and
has chosen for his subject, ''The colored
man as soldier in the war for the Union."
Notice kof time and place will be given
hereafter.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

CHAMBER OF CoMMERCE.-The annual
meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will
be held this evening at 5 o'clock, in their
rooms over the First National Bank.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

TICKETS FOR SALE TO THE NAM
MOTH CARAVAN MENAGERIE AND CIR
Gus COMING TO RICHMOND FOR THREE
DAYS, THE 1lTH, 18TH AND 18TH
Old john Robinson would respectfully say
to his many friends and patrons in the city
of Richmond and vicinity, who are desirous
of witnessing his mammoth three-tent
show, with their families, and do not wish
to be delayed by The annoyance of crowd
ing through the masses which always be-
siege the ticket wagon, that he has placed
tickets for sale at the following places,
viz:
West & Johnston's, booksellers and sta
TONERS, No. 1006 Main street; Bodekcr
& Dadc, druggists, No. 1444 Main street ;
Il. A. Ambold's music store, No. 920
Main street, and at James G. Roy's, book
seller and stationer, corner of Ninth and
Broad streets.
The price of admission will be Is cents
for adults, and so cents for children under
ten years of age.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11
A Bigamist Punished.

Poughkeepsie, N. T., October H.
Contarini, a bigamist, has been convicted
and sentenced to two years and half inn
prisonment at hard labor.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-11

THE RoUTEo OF OLD JOHN ROBINsON's
9TH THREE TENT SHOW
THROUGH THE STATES OF VIRGINIA
AND NORTH CAROLINA, VIZ: Burke
vile, Saturday, Oct. 7th; Danville, Mon
day, 9th; Clover, Tuesday, 10th Rich
mond, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
October 18th, 18th and 18th Petersburg /;
Saturday, 14th; Weldon, N. O., Monday,
10th; Tarboro', Tuesday, 18th Rocky
Mount, Wednesday, 18th; Wilson, Thurs
day, 10th; Goldsboro' Friday, 2Oth; Raj
eigh, Saturday, 2lst; Hillsboro', Monday,
23rd; Greensboro, Tuesday, oath; Sails
bury, Wednesday, 25th; Charlotte, Thurs
day, 26th; Chester, Friday, 9th Winnes-
barre, Saturday, 2sth; Columbia, S. G.,
Monday, 3Oth.
Admission-Adults, rs cents children
under ten years of age, so cents.
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JOHN W. WOLTZ, News and. City Editor.
LOCAL MATTERS.
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.

For the Senate.
Hon. ]. r. POPHAM, WILLIAM TROY,
JOHN WOODWORTH.
For the House.
ID. w. BOHANNON, G. S. MILLS,
HORACE l.. KENT, HENRY MILLER,
JOHN RANKIN.
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DIED.

At her fathers residence, in Henrico county, on
LAIDE VIRG INA GREEN, aged % years.
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WANTS.

yVTANTED-TOP-BUG or four-seat
w CARRIAGE, in exchange for a city lot
Apply to JOHN NE 49,, l.,
oc l0-lW lWehtieth street.
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TERMS:

DAJLY--$e per year; six months, s.; three
months, 81 so; month, 90 cents.
SEMI-WEEKLY-$26 per year; six months,
8l %; three months, rs cents.
WEEKLY-$l.50 per year; six months, 70 cents
ng WEEKLY and SEM. WEEKLY JOURNAL
Clubs at ertreneiy Eo,o rates.
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evening State Sa,trnal.


PUBLISHED
DAILY, SEMI-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY,
AZ No. g12h Main Street, Richmond, Va.
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Chicago, October 10, 3 P. M.-Word is
Just brought that fierce fire is raging on
Thirty-first street. This street is two miles
south of the southern fire limit, and little
less than that from the fire limit on the
west side. This is evidently incendiarsm.
Two persons caught firing buildings were
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

--"And little child shall lead them"
"Fathcr," said bright, good little boy
here, 81 am going TO sign the pledge"
"Well my son, you may if you wish 10"
"And I'm not going to drink any more eli
der" "All right, then there will he the
more for me-" "But, father, l want you to
sign the pledge, too" "What for, John
ny?" $50 that need not have to carry so
much cider up into the big moving"
The meeting of the Good Samaritans
was convened last Sunday evening at the
Methodist church, j. II. Russell in the
chair Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Goodnow. Some earnest speeches were
made by Rev. Messrs Gaylord and Good
now, Messrs. o. T.. Butterled, Judah
Moore and j. II. Russell, after which the
pledge was circulated and names enough
obtained to make up the number to over
100. Next Saturday evening, Feb. 4th we
are anticipating the pleasure of hearing a
lecture from Mr.. b. Il. Bingham of Brattle-
boro, and as he comes fired with the zeal
which has aroused the good people of that
place, we shall expect "A refreshing which
will wake us all up, and make us more
jealous in this war with "king alcohol
the greatest enemy of man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

Miss Anna Dickinson's annual income
from lecturing for the last seven years has
averaged seven thousand dollars. Her
profits last season reached nineteen thous-
and dollars.
-Advices from Tucson and Preston, Ar
izona, represent that the Apaches, in great
numbers, are committing depredations,
numbering white settlers and running of
their stock.
The Republican State Convention of
Connecticut met at New Haven last week
Thursday, and renominated last years
ticket, with Governor Jewell of Hartford
at the head.
The new missionary brig, the Morning
Star, was launched at Boston last week,
The vessel goes to Honolulu, where she
will pass under the control of the Hawaiian
board of missions, who will bear the ex-
pense of her cruising, but she will continue
under Il American flag, and be command
ed and otlicered by Americans. When
ready for sea she will cost about s27 900.
A farmer living near Rock Grove, Hi
nois, shot and killed three highwaymen,
while on his way home, on Wednesday
night, Jan. 18th, and ON entering his house
found his wife and daughter wotering in
their blood. The latter was dead and the
former severely wounded. One of the slain
robbers has been recognized as man who
lately attempted to purchase the farm Of the
man whose family he murdered.
DIR. Wolf, a notorious abortionist OF
New York city, was last week convicted OF
manslaughter in the second degree, and
sentenced by Judge Bedford to seven years
in prison. In passing sentence, Judge Bed
ford said; "Tho public may rest assured
that the district attorney and myself will,
ON all proper occasions, give every assist
ance to drive this traffic in human life from
our midst. In one word, | wish it to be
understood that the authorities proclaim
bitter war against all aborlonists in this
city, and let them take it from myself he
they rich or poor, male or female, ON legit-
innate conviction here, they will receive, ir-
respective of influence or other considers
tons, the same penalty which now mett
out TO YOU
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

-Ansel Dickinson has let out the saving
of his lumber, at his mill here, by the NJ,
for the year, to a Mr.. Currier.
The IIinsdae dramatic association will
give two entertainments at Hopl<ins's Hall
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
Feb. 9th and 10th.
An accident, which came near proving
very serious, occurred at the machine shop
of NewhAll & Stebbins, on Thursday last.
The elevator used in the shop, with three
men upon it was, owing to defect in the
geering, precipitated from the third story
to the bottom of the first. The conclusion
was so great that one of the three men, Mr..
George Lewis, was supposed to be fatally
injured, but after some hours he revived,
and is now recovering. He was for some
time insensible, was badly bruised and
had one rib fractured. The others escaped
almost by "A miracle, with comparatively
slight injuries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03
cove TX ESSTO.V.sL.

soldiers land bounty bill has been
passed by the House, and there is little
doubt that the Senate will concur. 1t pro-
vidcs that every soldier, seaman, marine
and officer of the army or navy, who serv-
ed ninety days during the recent rebellion,
honOrably disc harged and has since contin-
ued loyal, may receive a title of 100 acres
of public lands under the existing home
stead laws. The recipient is allowed twelve
months more than the term of service or
enlistment in which TO make an actual set
Element and commence Improvements on
the lands, or may assign his certificate to
any United States citizen who has declared
his intention to become an actual settler,
and not previously availed himself of the
provisions of the homestead or pre-emp-
ton laws. An actual residence of two
years by the settler or his assignee, except
pensioners, is, however, required before
the title will be issued. Unmarried wild
ow~ and minor orphans, children of sol
dicr- aud sailors, are included in the pro-
visions Of the act.
The joint resolution signed by the presi-
dent. amending the tariff act of the last
session, reduces the duty on rum, gin and
whi~lcy to 81 per gallon, and gives all the
merchandise arriving in the United States
ou or before December 81, 1870, and not en-
tered in bonded warehouses, the benefit of
Tia. net, the same as if they lad been actu-
ally landed.
y Washington special says that the Sem
ate Investigation into the outrages in the
South is uncovering mass of evidence,
going to show that certin counties are en-
tirely ut the mercy of a set of scoundrels
who murder a negro or Northern settler
at will. The committee will sit during the
next summer, and 90 over the worst parts
Of the entire South and publish the facts
gathered, for the benefit of Congress and
the country.
In the ease of Representative Butler OF
Tennessee on trial for forgery, the court
after the examination of a number of wit
nasses, declared that there was not the
slightest foundation for prosecution, and
the jury gave verdict of not guilty.