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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

Was there ever city SO misgoverncd--
80 cursed by incompetent, narrow-minded
rulers-as Richmond has been since the
"ballot-box breakers" seized the reins Of
our municipal establishment Their latest
act is one that should bring down upon
them the curses both cloud and deep" Of
every workingman in the city; and not
only of the workingmen, but Of every man
and woman who has the interests of Rich
mond at heart, or is dependent for living
upon its prosperity.
BY this one bad act, the City Council
has thrown out of good paying employ
ment two hundred and fifty men, most of
whom have families to support. They are
now walking the streets in idleness, while
their wives and children at home are on
the point of starvation. These men were
10 the employment of the Tredegar car
manufacturing company, one Of those
growing industries which, from their
scarcity, should be encouraged if we ever
hope to become manufacturing city.
They were engaged in building railway
cars. These cars when finished had to be
hauled to the depots of the roads ordering
them, and the streets of the city were the
only avenues open to their transit.
Last year the liberal, enlightened and
progressive We council, then in power, granted
the Tredegar company this privilege, to
expire on the first Of January, when it was
supposed it would be renewed, if, in the
meantime, the company did not, as they
contemplated, succeed in building a bridge
over which they could cross their cars
from their works to the other side of the
river. But on Monday last, when they
presented their petition for renewal of
the privilege, it was rejected by the Coun-
Gil and the consequence has been stop
page of all work and the discharge Of the
workmeu. Aside from the inhumanity Of
the act, it is calculated to discourage manu-
featuring enterprise in the city, and the
Council should be made to feel the full
weight of the indignation they have
aroused in the minds of the public.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19
The WhIpping.Post

We yield considerable portion of our
space to-day TO the mastery argument Of
Senator Greene against the infamous
"whipping-post" law, which, If it remains
long in force, will bring quite as much dis
credit upon the name of Virginia as did
the institution of slavery ITSELF and de-
grade her in the estimation Of the Christian
world. The idea Of reforming thief, by
hardening him to crime, is worthy OF
the advanced and humane ideas of Sem
ator Terry-who declared he would have
but two kinds of punishment for all
offences, whipping and banging" We
shall have something more to say on this
subject.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

"THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND THE
CORNER. That modest edifce, the "little
church around the corner" in Twenty
ninth street, near Fifth avenue, N. Y, is
about these times an object Of interest
Every Sabbath it is filed with o crowded
audience, and its clergyman, the Rev. DIR.
Seymour, has excellent opportunities to
impress his views on the minds Of stran-
gers and people who are not regular atten-
dants. The popularity of this place of
worship is, as our readers are well aware,
10 consequence of certain clergyman
who was requested to conduct the funeral
exercises of the late George Holland and
declining SO to do, and referring the appli-
cant to the "little church around the cor
ner." The services on Sunday evening
were very interesting. Rev. DR.. Seymour
delivered an able discourse on the text,
iAnd the third day there was marriage
in Cana Of Galilee." The members Of the
Church Missionary Union Of the General
Theological Seminary were present. .-Ne'o
York Commercial.
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THE TROUBLES OF GLADSTONE The
English prime minister, Mr.. Gladstone,
seems to have fallen into the hands of the
Philistines. The London Standard, in a
sharp criticism ON the ambitious plans and
ends of Prussia and King William, calls
to account Mr.. Gladstone's government
for the alacrity it has displayed in cougrat-
ulating the Emperor of Germany on his
new dignity, with its hesitationin acknowl-
edging the French republic. This would
seem to be a very fair hit The Scotch
Presby yterans have also got hold of the
unfortunate premier. At "a recent meeting
of the Free Rresbytery in Edinburgh, the
question of his Protestant orthodoxy was
brought up, based on the tenor of his re-
cent letter on the subject of the Pope to
Mr.. Dease. The Presbytery passed res.
olution stating that Mr.. Gladstone's Ian
guage in that letter has awakened a deep
sense of apprehension in the minds of all
true Protestants in the United Kingdom.
In his desire to propitiate the Catholics OF
Ireland, Mr.. Gladstone forgot all about the
Scotch Presbyterians. He must be as
sorely perplexed as some of our own poll
ticians in shaping their course upon the
question of Italian unity.-Battimore Sun.
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AN IMPORTANT BANKRUPTCY DECISION.

AN IMPORTANT BANKRUPTCY DECISION.
The case of John Sedgwick, assignee, vs.
james r. Place and others, is, perhaps,
says the New York Commercial Advertiser,
the most important of any which has
arisen under the bankrupt law. The
plaintiff, as assignee in bankruptcy, sought
to recover the assets of the bankrupt firm
In the hands of assignees appointed by
State courts, besides large sums previously
settled by the bankrupts on their wives.
For multiplicity of facts and details and
legal questions this suit stands prominent
among the cases in bankruptcy. The
counsel for the respective parties interests
have devoted great deal of learning and
ability to the subject for two years past,
which resulted in the setting aside of the
assignment made under the State law, and
in recovering settlement of $40, 900 from
the wife Of Sparkman, one Of the bank
rupts.
The plaintiff also obtained decree in
his favor as respects all the property sought
to be recovered, except the house on the
corner Of Forty-seventh street and Fifth
avenue, and the furniture therein con-
tanned, which were settled on the wife Of
James K Place, another of the bankrupts,
and which were claimed by j. L. Phipps
& Co., by transfer from Mrs. Place. The
court decided in favor of the plaintiff as to
all the defendants except Phipps & Co.,
but 10 their favor against the plaintiff.
Phipps & Co., by the decision, are entitled
to the Fifth avenue property and the fur
niture and the proceeds thereof, and re-
cover their cogts out of the fund against
the plaintiff. 1t is understood that Judge
Blatchford is writing aa opinion in this
case, which will settle new and important
questions which have arisen under the
bankrupt act.
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EUROPEAN NE ws,
Reported IIIness OF B,smar,

sePVEseu AiAhcss Oh bismarcks
Reported Exclusively for he State Journal.
Ncw York, January 10. - The special
correspondent of the Herald telegraphs as
follows, under date of London, January
18th: "I have the most unquestionable
authority for stating that Bismarck is
seriously, it is feared, fatally i'll. Discredit
all statements to the contrary, as energetic
efforts are being made to conceal the fact.
l am able to state positively the exact
words used by Earl Russell to the English
Envoy at Versailles last Saturday, which
were: Il have just left Bismarck, and
deeply regret to state that he has the mark
OF death on his counteuance.' No further
particulars are given"
Bourbaki Fast Approaching on Bel
fort.
Bordeaux, January 19.-The Army of
the East, under Bourbaki, is rapidly APP
preaching Belfort, and the news OF the
raising of the siege is momentarily ex-
pected.
LATER.-Bourbaki, after battle on
Sunday, which lasted all day, occupied
Mont Belana and the adjacent villages.
The French Removing their Gums
from Fort lssy.-
London, Jan. 10, P. MA dispatch
from Versailles was received announcing
that the French were removing the heavy
guns from Fort Issy.
King William will visit King Albrecht,
who is sick at Charres.
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evening State guurnal,
Internal Revenue Matters I'm the


There has been quite stir among the
officers of the Internal Revenue Depart
ment in this State during the past ten
days, growing out of the fact that import
ant changes were thought to be in contem-
plation by the department in Washington.
1t is we'll known to most of our readers
that strong effort has been made by the
friends of Col. Robert w. Hughes to place
that gentleman at the head of the depart
ment in this district, in tho place of DIR.
0. f. Presbrey, the present incumbent
The friends of the former gentleman
allege, as reason for the change, his
superior qualifications as a party man, his
closer Identification with the people OF the
district, and his consequent better knowl-
edge Of their interests. On the other hand
DR.. Presbrey's standing as Republican,
and faithful and efficient officer, are
equally maintained, both by his personal
friends and the officers of the government
who have tho supervision of his duties.
Growing out of the proposed change,
there has been, as might very naturally
have been expected, some personal COM
parisons, charges and counter charges in
reference to the two gentlemen, INDUCED
in, and it is feared the matter may assume
the proportions of family quarrel. We
regret this the more, from the fact that
both gentlemen stand pre-eminently high
in the confidence of the party and of the
administration, and both are known to be
ardent co-workers in support of the libe-
raj principles of our party.
Following the reported change in the
snpervisorsbip, we have intelligence of the
displacement of the collector of the Fifth
District. We have looked upon the inter-
nal revenue officers of this State as being
among the most faithful, honest and cfli-
cient in the service Of the government,
aud VIC cannot but feel that any change at
present will result not only in producing
discord in the workings of the depart
ment, but in greet injury to the party.
This opinion is not founded on the merits
or demerits of any Of its officers, but
upon the fact that the greatest harmony
has prevailed up to this time in this de-
partment, and it is utter folly to take such
action as is calculated to produce discord,
and consequent harm to the party. When
the axe shall have begun its work Of de-
capitation, it win be difficult to tell when
1t will cease to fall.
We hope, for the interests OF all, that
this work of arrangement in our own.
political family may at once be stopped,
and that from this time forth we may be
found putting forth our strength to put
down our common enemy, instead of
placing the knife to our own throats. If
there are any in our own ranks who
would sacrifice the interests or endanger
the success of our political organization 10
order to crafty their own personal spites
or grievances, they should be anathema-
tized, and thrust headlong from our ranks.
Let us have peace.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

SURRENDER OF CUBAN LEADERS The
insurgent General Damino Madruga, Gov
ernor Jose Tuejillo and Captain Salvador
Rodriguez, Leaders Of the Ccnago de Ia
palte Insurgents, aud six others, surrender
ed on the 10th, to Commissioner Valmas-
deos. Rodriguez subsequently, returned to
bring in the rest of the insurgents. This
surrender finishes the insurrection in Cen-
ago and Enseuoda de Cochinos and restores
tranquility in the Colon district.
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Con gre ssional.
VUHSresstUhHf.
reported kselasively for the State Journal.

Reported Eselasively for the State Journal.
Washington, January 19.--In the Senate
to-day, Mr.. Cragin, from the naval COM
mittee, reported bill authorizing the
grades of admiral and vice.admiral in the
navy whenever another vacancy exists
Passed
Mr.. Cole introduced bill to relieve all
American vessels of tonnage duties
In the House, number of bills we're
reported favorably. One was from the
Indian committee, to consolidate the In
dian tribes and organize government iu
Indian Territory.
Mr.. Dawes introduced bill for the con-
struction of twenty iron stea eamships for
postal service, &c. CSame as Senator
Conklings bill.l Referred to committee
on commerce..
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New YORK pIarketa To.a,x.
Reported Eselusively for The Stat. Journs

Reportea Exclusively for Ms State .Journal
Wall ST., p. M.-Money per cent. cur
rency. Exchange steady and unchanged
Gold firm at ll0ss @1l031- sales low as Il this
morning. Governments opened steady at the
10 o'clock call, and at the IL o'clock Board vas
an advance OF s on '62's and '65's; new issue
were held at 43. Bids for the Government
Gold to be sold to- day. amounting in the ag-
gregate to $7oS.eOo, prices ranged from ITO to
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

83- DIR. HASKELI.-Ths celebrated physician
has taken rooms at the MONUMENTAL HOTEL,
where those desiring HIS services will find him. He
the proprietor and vender Of many CELEBRATED
MEDICINES, who owe their discovery to his inven
tive genius SEE NOTICE
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+ DIR. l.. ooNaDoN, the Indian physician claims to
have successfully treated quite number OF patients
ia this city and We hear Of thoss who testify to the
fact 1t Ia fortunate that there are many physicians
with different Systems of practice for the cure of
almost endless diseases. The Doctor Is confident Of
the merits OF his mode Of treating the sick, and
invites those afflicted to consult him and Judge for
themselves Of his ability to cure. He eau be found
at his Office in Manchester, next to the post-oiee
and may be Interviewed" during the day OF even
fnQ
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n Verdict of accidental death was rem
dered Wednesday evening by jury of inquest
held on the body of Henry Boyer, a Dane, kills
ed on board the steamer Geo. B. Upton, as
she was being hauled off sand bar, near
Newport News, By the breaking Of check
He was struck by piece of stanchion which
was broken and hurled against him by the ac-
cident,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

M. E. CoNFERENoE.-The Virginia Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
will meet in Alexandria, Va, on Thurs
day, the 23d day of February, and Bishop
Simpson will preside. In this body there
will be represented 5,063 members
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

United States District Court. .-In this
court the regular call of the docket is proceed
ing, fifty. cases being called each day. No.
495 on the common law side will be the first
case called Tomorrow. To-day, Judges Bond
and Underwood presiding, Judgment was
rendered Tor u, 900 in favor of the plaintiff in
the case of the United States VS.. A. T. Maupin
ex postmaster of Staunton,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19
OFFICE 1441 FRANKLIN STREET.

If your Horse is sick-send for DR.. FREEMAN.
If your Cow is sck-send for DIR. FREEMAN.
If Your Dog is sick--send for DR.. FREEMAN, the
only Veterinary Surgeon in the city.
R8r Beware of uneducated Quacks and Imposters
whose assumption is ignorance and practice fraud.
J. 4. FREEMAN, VS.,
and Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur
geons London.
eA slate left on the Office door and at Mr..
Clarke's stable for orders-which will be promptly
attended to. ja 3-lm
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Periodicals, Magazines, Gc..--We return
Main street, three doors above Eighth, for the
latest numbers of Crank Leslie" and "Har-
per's Weekly" Mr.. Dyer is an enterprising
young man and has always on hand the most
popular and latest magazines, periodicals, &c.,
published in the country.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

ASK THE LADIES MAIDS and they will tell you
that PHALoN'S vITALIA OR SALVATION FOR
THE HAIR is the iavorits article for reviving the
natural tnge Of blanchsd or fading inglets. Clear
as fluid glass; wholesome to the skin as water, un-
disooorsbls by the light, without any mineral odor
and yielding no sediment, it defes competition and
courts comparison,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

Filkius, the suspected Albany express
robber and attempted assassin, las been
arrested at Schroon, in Northern New
York, and he declares he ran away from
Albany On account Of the suspicion against
him,
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The Apportioament There was cau-
Gus held by the members of the Senate, last
night, Senator Smith, of Clark, in the chair.
free interchange of views was had on the
subject of apportonmept, and it was finally
agreed that the Senate should consist of about
forty member under the new apportionment
and that the long term of Senators ought to
hold over. Il was long after midnight before
the caucus adjourned.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

Mr.. b. S. Shipp.--In our alluding to
the appointment of this gentlemen to a posi-
tion in the Norfolk postoffiee yesterday, our
reporter expressed regret at losing him from
the Richmond office. Mr.. Ship has not been
over two years past.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

The CITY Engineer notifies the public
that he desires to tree Monroe Park. This
place is destined hereafter to constitute one of
the lungs of the city. OF such the city has
several, the capitol square from its central
Location and accessories being the best known.
All OF them should be taken care of and beauti-
fled. 1t is by such indices that strangers visit.
ing the city make up their judgment of the
taste and liberaity which distinguish the COM
munity.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

Iae Richmond Enquirer. This old and
well-known democratic time-piece, seems from
its present air OF freshness to have gained new
life. The following gentlemen are now con.
nected with it: W. D. Chesterman. Business
Manager; Jno. A. Pizzini, City Editor; S.
Nee. Fisher, Cashier. The paper has not only
a new dress, but the whole building is also be-
ing put through new coat of paint.
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Ie-Th2w

CENHIs is TO GIVE NOTICE:
That on the 18th day of January, 1871. Ssr-
rant in bankruptcy was issued against the estate Of
John Wehay, OF Page county, aud State OF
Va, who has been adjndged bankrupt on his own
petion That the payment ofany debts and the deli
very OF any property belonging 70 said bankrupt, 70
by him are forbidden by lsw:-That meeting of thu
creditors of the said bankrupt to prove his debts;
and choose one assignees OF bis estase, viii
the Office of the Register in Bsnkutcyet Harriion-
harg, Virginia bsfore O. Douglas Cry, Esq, Regis
tor ou the 2ist day of February 1871, at 10 o'clock
DAVID n. PARKER,
"a le-Th9w q. Marshsli
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The Charleston (S C.) Republican, says :
To South Carolina. Georgia, Florida, Ala
bama, Mississippi and Louisiana there are
only s53, ,24S persons over twenty years Of
age who are able to read and write, and
l ,125, ,269 unable. Whso, oh when who
those who have any education at all, will
know the value of common schools, rouse
themselves to the work of educating all our
people r
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1he Theotre,-We were wrong in stating
be supported by Mr.. Ford's company. The
hne stock company of Mr.. Spalding, of the
National theatre, will support the Richmond
fsvorites next week. Most of the members are
known here, and popular. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
have been playing at the National during the
past week, and are highly spoken of By the
press of the Capital.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

Land Scrip-The joint committee Of
the Legislature held meeting last evening
for the purpose of arriving at gome opinion
relative to the disposition of the agricultural
land fund donated to the State of Virginia by
Congress. There being but small attendance
of the committee, it resolved to postpone
the consideration of the matter until to-mor.
row.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

r. s. Commissioner Court Mrs. Clara
Bohaunon was brought before U. s. Commis
siouer jenkins today, charged with selling
spirits in Locust alley without government
license. The old lady was acquitted.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

Mr.. aaron Read, 'ather of Rev. G. II.
Read, died yesterday in this city, at the re-
sidence of his son, at the advanced age of 90
years. His path TO the grave was soothed by
the ministrations of those who knew aud loved
him best.
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Coaricts. Two moro conyicts were re-
eeived at the penitentary to-day. Their names
are Perry Nelms, from Bedford county, for
attempted rape-lo years; Patty Miller, from
Prince Edward county, years for burglary.
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The New Jersey Temperance ConveE-
ton, in session at Trenton, has taken steps
to introduce bills in the Legislature Of
that State for the prohibition of liquor
selling
Chicago has been visited by a forty
eight hours snow storm, and now rejoices
under twenty-four inches of snow
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-19

Mechanics Meeting - An important
meeting of the Mechanics Trade Union is to
be held to night at Schotts hall. 1t is necst-
sary that all the members should attend.
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The recent cold weather has had the
very natural effect of causing briskness in th .
matrimonial market Our young folks are
pairing off with great unanimity and celebrity.
+" IL is not good for man TO be alone.''
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Notary Public The Governor, this
morning, appointed w. W. Adams, Esq, a
notary public for the city of Petersburg.
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Shipment Of Fiour.-The Brig Jo1u
Shay will clear tomorrow for Brazil with
2,4s7 barrels -four, shipped by Hsxall. Cren
shaW 4 90.
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TH0MPsON'S POMADE opTIME. as a dressing
for the Hair ID all that s required purely vegetable
and highly perfumed, 1t softens, improves and beau
titles the Hair, Strengthens the roots, and gives it q
rich, glossy appoaraace. sale by all druggists
Price, 35 and Is cents nar bottle.
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LIVERY STABLES.

r livery, SALE,
HACK AND EXCHANGE STABLES.
No. TIC Main strsst, between Seventh aud Eighth
de 2l-ts VIM. NJ LEDLEY
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Pardoas Graated.-During the wear
1870, Governor Walker was applied to in I40
cases to pardon parties confined in the State
prison. After an investigation into each case
he pardoned eleven. The names of those
refused, with those pardoned and the reasons
therefor, were sent to the General Assembly
to-day by his Excellency. The following liat
embraces those pardoned
VIM. v; Vaughan, James City, years ;
Jacob Dilman, Richmond, years Eliza
Brown, Richmond, Q years; Mary Taylor.
King George, years ; George Miller, King
George, commutation of murder sentence to
imprisonment for life; Powhatan Ellis. Am.
herst, arson, death, to imprisonment for life !;
Sam Stearns, Rockbridge, years.
From Jaits.-Hugh Strider, Alexandria, l
year; Lawrence Jacobs, Richmond, 6 month. !:
William White, williamsburg, year F. w.
ware, ware, Cnarles City, months Sam Fisher,
Richmond, 6 months; George Hays. Rich.
mond, months.