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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

The Cleveland Herald says: "The peril
of women is rank poison 1t has come to
such a pass that no sooner are there symp-
toms of poison discovered than some wo-
man is arrested for murder" r
The Cincinnati Commercial says of the
Presidents son /: ''lt is but fair to say that
Young Grant stood well in his class, and in
the matter of the unlawful expulsion OF some
cadets for lying, he expressed himself with
q discretion that would have been credita-
BILE to any man of mature years"
The New Orleans Republican says: 'lf
the spirit which demanded the suppression
of the Orange procession had been pandered
to New York would have taken another
step in the road to anarchy and disorder,
for the roughs would have used their power
to suppress other meetings of the people,"
Of England and America, the Albany
Ea,)ress says: "a political alliance for
purposes of attack and defense would, eX-
cept under unusual circumstances, be OF no
advantage to either. But an alliance arls-
ing from determination of each to be just,
progressive, and forbearing would be OF
value, not only to these two nations, but to
the whole world"
The New York Tribune says: "Now
the Ku-Klux organization may be active in
this locality and dormant in that-may
seem dead to-day and be revived tomorrow
but the Ku-Klux spirit still lives at the
South, and is very formidable. 1t ground-
cd in conyictan that the blacks are unit
and not really entitled to vote-that recon-
struction is usurpation- that this Is a
white mans government and that the
black vote is somehow to be nullitied; by
fair means, if practicable; by some means
anyhow ,,
The New York Times says: "lf the
Presidential election were to be held next
fall, all experienced Democrats would be
obliged to acknowledge that their party was
doomed to failure. The chapter of acci-
dents,' upon which they are obliged to hang
most of their hopes, has turned up nothing
in their favor. They have not been able to
devise any policy which is likely to be Of
service to them in contest for power -
Their writers hammer away incessantly at
the Ku-Klux bill, for want of something
else to talk about, but the public see that
the Ku-Klux bill was intended solely to
suppress mob law-and when they remem-
Der how nearly the first city in the Union
was being surrendered to the mob by the
Democrats, they will not be disposed to
condemn the firm course taken by the Re
! publican party"
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MARSHAL'S SALES.

No. 1856
NTARSHAL'S SALE.--By virtue of writ of
Nh yenditioni exponas, issued from the clerks
Office u S. District Court and to me directed,
shall proceed to sell at public auction, for cash,
ON THE srH DAY OF JULY, 1871,
mt Penns Store, Patrick county, Virginia, the
follovinp uroperty toswit: One hundred and
thirty 03O) boxes MANUFACTURED TOBAC-
co. lr. tsl
Parties desiring to purchase are invited TO be
DAVID B. PARKER,
u S. Marshal Eastern District of Virginia.
BY JOHN z. YEATMAN, Deputy
Dated June 2lst, 1871. Je 26-lOt
The above sale is postponed to SATURDAY
the 18th day of July.
The above sale is postponed to SATURDAY,
the Goth day of July.
iy yl2-tds IT, S. Mar E. ID. of Va.
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The Best Thing ont Of Jail.-The John
Sylvester will leave her wharf this even
ing, at 8 o'clock, for Norfolk, bountifully
supplied with all the comforts Of life, bear
ing company already engaged, possessing
every element to render the trip a delight
full one. This excursion has been arranged
with special reference to the convenience OF
business men, whose employment prevents
their absence during business hours, as
well as to suit men of moderate means.
The fare for the round trip has been re-
duced to the very low price OF s2.50.
Refreshments, ladened with Pizzln's uE-
erring Judgment, will he provided and SO
bountifully, as that none shall be turned
away empty.
An elegant band of music will accom-
pany the party engaged with special refer
ence to good supply of wind and elbow
grease. They are to make music until
tired, then commence again and keep OF
till everybody is satisfied.
We acknowledge the receipt OF an INV
tation from the polite agent of the company
who will accept our thanks, and as we arr
assured our presence is indispensable to thu
happiness of the party, we will be there
and lend our efforts to perfect that OF al
who go.
See the advertisement and the induce
ments it. offers to the public to join thu
company.
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both the Irish Catholics and Orangemen,
but we must be particular in not permitting
either side to discover our plans and inten-
tons.
In these various perplexities your duty
is plain. .
Possess yourselves with sagacity in
keeping with your leaders, with proper
ton of their hypocricy and cunning, and
above all work out plan to fool the mig
gers.v This is hard job and will be en-
compassed about by more difficulties than
if dealing with white men, because we
have captured number of them before,
of that class known and recognized by us
as sspoor white trash" The "niggers"
must be caught and we know of no better
plan to suggest than an early acceptance OF
the "New Departure" the intention OF
which is known only to ourselves.
Send your smartest men to the conven-
ton. Instruct them to be wise as serpents,
smooth as marble slabs, as searching and
oily as kerosene, and you will have accom-
plished glorious results. They will have
no right to refuse their services, as we
claim the right to dictate to them, regard
less of their station in life. They will de-
wise plan to deceive the people, to weaken
the strength of the government, and Will
select for you such men as will carry out
our views, steal all they can, elect cor
rupt judiciary, (no matter, they Will be on
our side,) and save the State from the dis
grace of being ruled by Radicals and mg-
gers, who, although loyal to the Union, are
disloyal, distasteful, and hateful to gentle
men.
BY order of the Committee:
r. d. RANIEL, Chairman.
j. F. Risher, Secretary.
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A Pleasant arrangements Our friend
Bragg, of the York River railroad, is again
up to the wants and demands of the people.
Instead of the slow-moving and long-stop-
ping freight trains on which people We're
compelled to sweat and toll to reach West
Point, he has determined to run tomorrow
a special passenger train, leaving the depot
at O'Clock A.. NJ, reaching the Point in
two hours. Returning, it will leave West
O'Clock. One dollar only, is charged for
the round trip, a price agreeable to the
pockets of those who would spend quiet
Sabbath in the country. -.
We are still bs'aggLag about the York
River and the trip to West Point, and shall
continue the good work so long as the York
River is under its present accommodating
managers, and the Huntington House con-
tinues to supply the inner man with the
good things of life, it does. See advertise
ment. sHt'
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About II o'clock last night, Capt. Tyler
with squad Of police made descent ON
low den, formerly known as the Planters
Hotel, located on the corner Of Locust alley
and Franklin street, and succeeded in cap
turing about twenty-five persons OF both
sexes and all colors. They were taken to
the first station-house and locked up until
this morning, when all were let off except
the Grand Cyclops of the "shebang,'" who
was taken before Justice White, and after
promising to leave the house at once, was
discharged. This house has been source
of great annoyance to persons residing in
the neighborhood. The neighbors feel
grateful to the police, who have thus rid
them of so great nuisance.
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Eeec,tion of lMcGitl,.--ls it not enough
that when men are executed for violations
of law there lives should be taken without
the intliction of unnecessary punishment?
The hanging of McGiffin, at Hickstord, in
Greeneyille county, furnishes case OF
cruelty which cannot be excused on any
possible grounds.
Sheriffs who fail to make every possible
provision against accident should not be ex-
cused. This poor creature, upon whose ex-
ecution yesterday, there gazed more than
two thousand idle and gaping spectators,
was doubly killed. In the first effort to ex-
ecute him, the rope gave way, throwing
him, struggling and gasping for breath,
upon the ground. Recovering sufficiently,
he begged the sheriff ''if the rope breaks
again, loosen it quick, for it was very pain
| ful,u
1t must have been scene ofhorror, tru-
ly, and caused thrill of Indignation to run
through those who witnessed the scene.
1t is useless to tell us that proper precau-
tions are taken when such accidents hap
pen. A man must be simpleton, who
cannot correctly judge the capacity, OF 3
cord to sustain given weight besides, i
is the duty of the officers to test thu
strength of all instruments for taking life.
We would have been obliged to shrinl
from the duty imposed upon us, had we b.
neglect failed to provide for its successful
execution at the first attempt.
We can but think that an innocent ma
has suffered for the guilty--a thought har
rowing to those who entertain it.
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PROPOSALS.


u S. ENGINEER OFFICE, THIRD STORY III
UNION BANK BuILDIsG, FAYETTE ST., !.
NEAR CHARLES, BALTIMORE, July ~, ls7l. J st
PROPOSALS. are invited for removing one
1 hundred thousand Q00,000) yards of material,
more or less from what is known rs the south
Channel of the Apponlattox River, Virginia,
near and above ''Point of Rocks''
Excavation to be in water from 40 TO ieet
deep at low water, 10 obtain about ten tlO feet
at low water. 1852 H.f' ~ ~
Tide rises about 2,e feet location sheltered;
material, sand and mud average towage IA
miles; material removed to be measured in scows.i
Separate proposals are also invited for remoy-
ing about 1000 cubic yards OF mud, sand, &c,
mo rocl) from the cut already commenced by the
city of Petersburg through the Puddledock
| Marsh The material removed from the Puddle
dock Marsh to be deposited behind piling already
in place, at average distance from the cut OF
about l20 feet. l.,.,,
Proposals in duplicate, endorsed on outside, ac-
companied by a copy of this adyertlsement, and
addressed to the Undersigned will be received at
This office until noon of August 2lst next and will
be opened ten (l0) minutes thereafter in presence
| of such bidders as choose to attend.
| THE right is reserved to reject any bid.
Forms of proposals. &c. to be had at this office.
| VIM p. CRAIGHILL,
| iy 2l--6t Major Engineers, u. 5. A.
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Remorse Remorse I! Remorse =
Now that McGiffin has been hung, and
when almost in the presence of his Maker,
declared himself innocent of the charge OF
murder, and when it is remembered that
the accessory was tried and convicted before
the principal, a fact well known to the Ex-
ecutive, he determined, if possible, to allay
his remorse of conscious for refusing to re-
spite or pardon him, by appointing Messrs.
j. b. Elan and w. b. McChesney notaries
public the former for Richmond, the lat
| Ter for Augusta. .s..-
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INSURANCE.

NPECIAL NOTICE.--TO ALL PERSONS
- WISHING FIRE INSURANCE: The RICH
AdOND BANKING AND INSURANCE COM
PANY offer Inducements unsurpassed by any
all kinds of property.
They ask of their friends and the public TO
give them n call before insuring elsewhere
Consult your own interest and insure with us.
#. B. STARKE, General Agent.
J. B. DAVIS, President.
john F. @. PoTTs, Secretary. jy 5-d&w3m
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WE have received the Old Dominion.
for July, well filled and neatly printed as
usual. The Editors OF the Old Dominion
make the announcement that from this time
forward-the Magazine will embrace an his
torical Department. and will be the author
lied and acknowledged medium of the Vir-
ginia Historical Society. There is now in
possession of the Society n great deal of
unpublished matter bearing upon the history
of the State whichmust prove alike Interest,"
ing and instructive to all classes of readers,
and which will be furnished under the re-
visal of gentlemen Of acknowledged literary
attainments. An important feature of this
department will bea column of "Notes and
Queries" This will be thrown open to the
general public, but will be restricted to
historical matter.
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Youthful Pugilists, and q Doubtful
Ckaracter.-We stated, several days ago,
that Betty Anderson, woman OF bad
character, had been sent to jail, charged
with the offence of stealing an amount OF
money from an individual, whose name, at
his own request, was suppressed. Since
that time, the individual who professed to
have been robbed by Betty Anderson, has
conducted himself in such manner, as to
leave us in doubt whether he robbed Betty
or Betty robbed him.
He seems to be "dead beat,' if we
may Judge from his conduct recently. He
has been in the habit of obtaining 'meat
and drink, !" and then informing those fur
nishing him that he was without money.
Last night he called at restaurant, and
finding only a youth in charge, called for a
him. After finishing the meal he attempt
charge went for him, OBTAINING him until
another boy came to his assistance. This
inspired boy No. |, who jumped up and
gave the ''bummero a well directed blow
beneath the ear. The boys held on like
''grim death" until the arrival of the police,
who secured all the parties concerned.
| This morning the case was calleu III lile
Police court, when the boys were repre-
manded and discharged, and the man adj
vised to leave Richmond without further no.
tice. Not having been requested by the
gentleman to suppress his name again, we
give it to our readers, in order that they
may be benefited by the exposure of a
| fraud and adventurer. w. w. Wheeler, Of
West Virginia, is the name by which he
has twice recently appeared in our courts
We move Betty Anderson's discharge, be
leving Wheeler never had any money, anc
if he had, it belonged to some body else.
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evening Stats Sui'rnat
RATES oF ADVERTISING.
TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisements of Lost, Wants, Found, For
pent. &C.. not exceeding three or four lines, will
he inserted under the proper headings at TWEEN
ry-EIvE CENTS for one insertion; or two in
sortions for FORTY CENTS three insertions,
s1x,rY CENTS-invaribly CASH IN ADVANCE.
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=Rereaue Violcaioa.--The deputy U. S.
marshal, assisted by detectives Pat Woods
and Dan Wrenn, arrested this morning
John Denzler, charged with having in his
possession "a lot of tobacco, on which the
internal revenue tax had not been paid. He
was taken before U. S. Commissioner Lyn-
ham who, at his request, continued his case
until Friday, and admitted him to bail IN
the sum of 81 900.
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Dyer, sos Broad street, has again sup
Piled lis with quantity Of reading matter.
The August number of Cocktails" new
paper, is double its former size, filled with
Illustrations, and is rich and racy. He has
also received second supply of Harper
and Leslie for this week, containing illustra-
tions of the late riot in New York ; also,
Harper's Bazaar and large number of other
wceklies. Call at No. SO5 Broad street for
novelties. i.li+'is
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ANOTHER SUICIDE.
Whiskey the Cause-A Man the Victim, Who
Hangs Himself in Cell.

Whiskey the Cnuse-A Man the N1cuHi, NHo
Hangs Himself in Cell.
A German by birth, named Henry Bart
ling. committed suicide last night, while
confined in the second station-house, by
hanging himself with leather strap, usual
ly worn around his waist.
For wears he was known TO the citizens
of Richmond as ''the old scissors grinder
who made it his business, with stone and
bell. to announce his vocation as he passed
along the streets. Many of our .gentlest
and fairest ladies have been enabled, by hls
aid, to use their scissors with more plea
sure than when dull and biting.
His fondness for whiskey, the destroyer
of more happiness and life than war or
pestilence, caused his incarceration IN Jail,
where he remained for twelve months.
During his confinement, his wife, who was
unable to bear the bad treatment which
he inflicted upon her, sued for and OBJ
tanned a divorce from him. This did not
seem to affect his love for rum. Yesterday
he was arrested for drunkenness and mis-
conduct, and locked up in the second sta
tion-house.
About IL o'clock last night, on entering
the room, it was discovered that Bartling
had hung himself by means of a leather
strap used to hold up his pants. From the
position in which he was found, he climbed
upon water-pipe, which enabled him to
attach the strap to the bars or grating over
the door of his cell.
Slipping from the pipe the strap stretched
sufficiently to enable his feet to touch the
floor upon which he was found standing
with his head slightly inclined to one side.
At 6 O'Clock this morning, Coroner
Trent summoned jury of inquest who re-
| turned O verdict to the effect that Bartling
''came to his death by hanging himself,
while intoxicated, with leather strap, at
tached to the grating of the cell in which he
was confined and that no blame attaches
to the officers in charge Of the station
house."
1t is gratuitous to moralise upon the
state of certain class of society in this
city, or to attempt reformation among
these people. Nothing, we believe, can b'
done until the philanthropists of Richmond
Gf there is any) take firm hold of this sub
iect and build a house of refuge for tn
distressed and unfortunate class, so many
pf whom are in our midst.
Scheming politicians are filling their pock
cts with ill-gotten gains, our fashionable la
dies spend thousands of dollars in elegan
attire. our churches are velvet cushione,
and carpeted, and on the Sabbath, swee
strains Of music go out from instrument
costing many dollars, our streets ar
thronged with handsome equipages, an
vet we find no institution or Individual read
to step forward and provide a refuge 70
these poor creatures. s.et.
Who will be first to inaugurate this grea
work of charity, bearing on its wings tn
mercies and blessings of Divinity?
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Me- Subscribe to Edwards Circulating LIBRA
rv. now containing nearly FIVE THOUSAND
VOLUMES of choice and interesting reading
matter on all subjects. Terms moderate, only
twenty-five cents per month and deposit Oh
one dollar. Everybody ought to be able TO reao
Mt these rates.
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CPLENDID EXCURSION TO OLD POINT
NORFOLK AND RETURN.
NOT AN HOUR LOST FROM BUSINESS

The elegant and fast steamer -,,lt4N
JOHN SYLVESTER
will leave company's wharf on NEXT SATuk-
DAY AFTERNOON, July 92d, at $ P. M, land
ing at Old Point and Norfolk Sunday morning IN
time for early breakfast. Returning, will leave
Norfolk and Old Point late in the afternoon, and
arrive in Richmond about II p. M. Sunday night
Fare for round trip only $3.50.
BHBAND OF MUSIC ON BOARD. -Ba
Refreshment table on board at city prices, but
no meals necessarily taken on steamer.
MY-Garber's omnibuses will be in attendance
on return of steamer.
This is the best and cheapest arrangement ever
offered on this route to enable business men
tyoung and old to take this delignt1ul s't water
,Yip without interfering with business hours q
Best order will be maintained
Tickets for sale at CARRIER & Co.'s West )ohn-
stoais Meade Bakers, and the principal pook
and drug stores. lo-pt
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ms-Billiard TempIe.-Redford and Ives, cor
uer of Main and Eleventh streets, keep the most
fashionable Billiard Saloon in Richmond Their
tables are all new, and everything connected
with the establishment is first-class. Players
are informed that whistling is positively prohib-
..aI
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ns-s.B Select Whiskey sold by w. ID. Blair
S CO., Ninth and Main streets, is equal to any
brand in the market They sell it at S25o IL is
rich and mellow ,..,a
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On Day.-Officer W. G. Bailey, of the
first police district, who has been seriously
ill for sometime past, has 50 far recovered
as to be able for duty. He reported last
evening. III
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EXCURSIONS AND PICNICS.

SupRRiSTESDENTs OFFICE
RICHMOND & YoRR RIVER r. r.,
RICHMOND, July %, 1871.
PASSENGER TRAIN will leave the De-
n pot SUNDAY MORNING, the 23d, at Z
o'clock, for
w ES II PO 1 N I - 81 H
Returning will leave West Point at . O'Clock
p M and arrive at Richmond at z. M
ROUND TRIP-ONE DOLLAR
There will be no Mail Train over the road on
mat dav, VIM N. BRAGG,
iv 9oHlt Superintendent.
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FOR RENT

rSSWO PARLORS FOR RENT-Near the City
i Hall--well furnished. Also, one or two
CHAMBERS. Apply at 1910 east Broad street,
jy 21-2t
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A Lady Gored by a Co,o on Main Street.
This morning, COW with her calf was
driven along Main street, united, when up
on reaching the corner of Twelfth street,
she made furious attack upon lady pass
ing at that time. The lady received the at
tack of the cows horns upon her arm, from
the effects of which she was thrown vio-
lently to the pavement, receiving severe
bruises upon her body. sf
The habit of driving cows, accompanied
by their calves or without them, through
our streets united, is dangerous one, and
should be stopped Immediately. .utf
We do not know who is responsible, Oh
who owned the animal, but as gentle
man recently informed us, a cow and cal
were never seen in Richmond without Mr.
Barney Tracey being near, so we are dis
posed to believe him the owner. If so
Mr.. Tracey must look out or the John
nys" will get afoul of him. r =
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ngEdwards' Circulating Library is the
nace for cheap and good Reading
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A Serious Chdrge.-Deputy Marshal E.
d. Fitch arrived in the city to-day, having
in charge William Il. Hicks, whom he ar
rested in Mathews county, near Hicks
Ford, on the charge of embezzling U. S.
funds while deputy collector of the first
internal revenue district of Virginia. He
was taken before U. S. Commissioner Jen-
kins, who, at the request of Hicks, contin-
.ued the case until next Wednesday, and
admitted him to bail in the sum of 81, 800.
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ISLAND, LAKE ERIE,
THE CAPE MAY OF THE WEST /

uSRauALgD FOR BEAUTY OF LOCATION AND sALuBRIrY
OF cIIMATE-FINE BEACH FOR BATHING -s.
SPLENDID FISHING AND BOATING. ,
This beautiful Island Is located is miles from
Sanduslxy with which it is in daily connection by
steamer, and is celebrated in history as the place
where Com Perry put in after his great victory
on Lake Erie. 1t is universally pronounced 10
be without equal as Summer Resort =
The Hotel accommodations are ample and first-
class in every respect, having all modern I'M
proyements (incuding gas), all combining 10 reii-
country lf ,4il ,k ,.,.,..,'
FARE for the round trip TO this delightful
place has been placed at the low rate OF S30.
For further information and for Through tick
cts, apply at the company's office corner OF
Broad and Eighth streets, and Ticket Once, COR
ner Byrd and Eighth streets.
J. B. GENTRY,
iv on-tf Gen'I Ticket Agent.
CPLENDID EXCURSION TO OLD POINT