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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN OREGON /!
THE FAMINE IN PERSIA /!
$4,000 Deaths in a Province!
A Fatal Occurrence at New Orleans |!
NEW YORK ITEMS !!
CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
ENGLAND AND MEXICO !!
FREN OH A FF A IRIS |!
sc. sc. SIC.
A Fatal Occurrence at. New Orleans
ENGLAND AND MEXICO
FREN OH AFFAIRS
sc.
Destructive Fire in Oregon.

Destructive Fire in Oregon.
San Francisco, CAL, Aug. ia fire
has occurred in Dallas, Oregon, which de-
stroyed fifty business houses and dwellings.
The loss exceeds the insurance by $780,
600.
New York Items.
New York, Aug. 10. The captain of the
tug, implicated in the escape of the convicts
at Sing Sing, has been released. W
Four Frenchmen were arrested yesterday
on the steamer "Italy," with $40, 900
worth of diamonds and other jewles.
Fatal Occurrence ut New Orleans.
Ne,o Orleans, August ia car at
tached to the Mobile freight train ran off
the track last evening opposite Dumain
street, which caused the train to stop. Leon
Ber, wholesale grocer, and Captain Jacob
Shultz, formerly master of the tug-boat
Gladiator, drove past in a double-team bug
gy, and their horses becoming frightened al
the engine blowing off steam, ran off,
Both gentlemen were thrown to the pave
ment. Mr.. Ber was instantly killed, and
Captain Shultz injured to such an extent
that he died on his way to his residence.
Jacob Deepest, well known police de-
tective of this city, is dead.
FOREIGN NEWS.
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your steps !" and began to back from me,
placing his hand to his hip. arose in
stantly and said, "If that's your game, Pm
your man." We fired nearly Simultaneous
" he little the quicker. We were about
ten feet apart. hit him in the right Shout
der, and do not think he was able to use
that arm afterwards. As | was standing
in the light which came through the hotel
door, moved toward the wall of the build
ing to get into the shade, and fired the Sc
cond time. The smoke was SO dense |
could not see him fairly, and missed, the
ball striking two or three hundred feet up
the street, as was afterward told. Imoycd
still further in and up the pavement and
dropped on my knees to obtain sight of him
under the smoke as it lifted, and to bring
him between me and the gaslight on the OPP
posite side of the street. got chance for
deliberate aim at couple of yards dis
tance, and shot him squarely in the breast,
which was the fatal wound. | then rose
and fired a fourth time, striking him in the
thigh. This exhausted my shots.
THE VICTIM,
Young Alexander, with all his faults pos
sessed some excellent qualities. He was
generous, affectionate and manly. 1t is
told of him that in his duel with Hanson,
at the second or third fire, and just as the
word was given, the chamber of Hanson's
pistol became disarfanged and fell to the
ground, rendering him defenceless and
placed him at the mercy of his antagonist.
Alexander refused to take advantage of it,
and held his fire until the accident was re-
paired. He was shapely, handsome fel-
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GIoaoM Of Richmond d-Ne,o Buildings.
1t gives us great pleasure to say that the
material interests of Richmond are advanc-
ing. In our peregrnations we see many
new buildings in course of erection. !.
Mr.. Il. III. Elicit is erecting large busi-
ness house on Marshall street, between
Fifth and Sixth, to be occupied by himself
as feed store. 1t is to be one story, built
of brick, and of large capacity. The foun-
dation is in course Of preparation under the
supervision of w. r. Howle. Gideon Rag
land has contracted to do the brick work,
and John A. Glazebrook the carpenters
work. The contracts for the other work
have not yet been made.
Mr.. James Blair's new dwelling-house,
at the corner of Cary and Third streets, is
rapidly approaching completion, II is a
handsome two-story house with base
ment.
In the neighborhood of Monroe park, in
the upper part of the city, many buildings
are in course of erection.
John Stewart, ESQ.,, is having large
frame building erected, adjoining his pre-
sent residence, about four miles from the
city, on the Brook turnpike. The wood
work is being done by Messrs. Green 4
Allen; brick work by Mr.. Maynard, ano
Lybrock K Seibert are the architects.
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Oregon Hu.-For months the petition of
the citizens of Oregon Hill has been before
the City Council, praying for very necessary
street openings and repairs in that locality.
Oregon Hill is at present entirely isolated,
so far as gas and water privileges are con-
cerncd, and travel to and from it is very
difficult, owing to the bad condition of the
streets. The buildings there are mostly
wooden, and should fire break out and
gain any headway, whole squares would
probably be laid waste 1; for should the en-
gines succeed in getting over there they
would find no water with which to extin-
guish the flames. In behalf of the people
residing in that part of the city we urge the
Council to give early attention to the streets
and other pressing needs of property own
ers and residents, who have been patient
and long suffering.
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OFFICIAL CALL FOR A. STATE CONvEN
s. TION. ,s.

Rooms REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, August l6, lS7l.
TO the Voters Of Virginid:
At meeting of the Committee, held in this
city on the 10th instant it was
Resolved, That the Republican voters of Vir-
ginia be assembled in delegated Convention, in
the city of Richmond on Wednesday, the 9th
day Of September, at IL o'clock M. And it was
further ordered, that the Convention consist of
one hundred and thrty-eight members, to be ap-
portioned among the countless according to the
apportionment OF the House of Delegates of the
New Constitution. The delegate i'm every in
stance must be a resident of the Legislative Dis
trict which he claims to represent. This rule is
also applicable to Proxies and Alternates.
Immediately upon receipt hereof, Chairmen-
or, in their absence the Secretaries--of county
committees will forthwith assemble their com
mittee, and take such steps will ensure a full
representation to the Convention. Where no or
ganzation exists, Republicans will confer togeth-
er, and upon proper notice call meeting of tho
people at a convenient time and place, for the
purpose of selecting the number of delegates to
which the county may be entitled We recon-
mend that the credentials of delegates in every
instance, be signed by the Chairman and Secre-
tary of the convention or meeting at which they
are selected.
We would urge that prompt and efficient action
be taken to secure full representation from eve
ry portion OF the State.
BY order of the Committee:
IL. II. WELLS, Chairman.
SAM'L f. MADDOX Secretary. t.%
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The Norfolk EGcursionists. trim
and neat little steamer Palisade, Captain
Nelson, will leave Norfolk this evening at
50 O'Clock, with an excursion party, and
reach this city tomorrow morning about
o'clock. They will spend Sunday in Rich
mond, and start for home at 6 O'Clock in
the evening.
The Chambers Fire company of Ports
mouth, will probably reach the city at a
very early hour on Monday morning. We
understand that they will come up in the
steamer Olive. During Monday grand
parade will take place, and at night supper
will probably be rendered the visiting fire.
men. The fine band of the receiving ship
New Hampshire will accompany the party.
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Bankauptcy.-The following cases have
been filed in the registers office since our
last report: st
E. Heller, Prince Edward county; r. II.
Crawley, Dinwiddie county; Albert G. o..
Neal, Essex county; John H. M!cNair,
Richmond city; Nathan 7. Williams.
Greensville county; Reuben B. Boughton,
Jr., Essex county; d. Z. j. Baskerville,
Mecklinburg county; E. +. Anderson,
King William; Jno. j. Southworth, Caroline;
II. A.. Richards, Hanover county; Mrs,
Mary P. Hobson, Goochland county; John
H. Buchanan, Hanover county; Charles NJ
Bosher, King William county; I. H
Boughan, Richmond city; Sewell, Flash
& Co., do; Philip I. Sutton, do; Thomas
j. Tribe, Caroline county; John 'Waltel
Scott, King William county.
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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Ani,a,als.-We appeal to the philanthro-
pists of Richmond to aid us in the forma-
ton of society, not only to prevent, but
to indict and prosecute the Richmond En-
guirer for its persistent cruelty to animals.
Why it should select from the entire species
the young and innocent catres to punish by
choking with strings, tape and straw, we
are at a loss to know. 1t even goes farther
and recommends that if the choking pro-
cess is disturbed they shall be smothered ii
rags. Mans inhumanity to them makes
countlesss thousands-mourn. Barney
Tracey, although Democratic committee
man, is not half SO cruel with those he
drives through the streets every day. The
Enq,are,'s denial is worthless.
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Military Excursion. learn that
company &C." one of our new military
companies, composed of citizens of Church
and Union hills, contemplate an excursion
to Norfolk in few weeks, and are now at
work making preparations for the trip
The company is nearly uniformed, and will
shortly be inspected. AT a recent meeting
of the company, First Lieutenant John G..
Whitehead was promoted to the captaincy,
vice w. H. Gordon, resigned. Captain
Whitehead is fine officer and very popu-
lar with his command. He is native OF
Norfolk, and resided in that place up to the
late war.
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Personal. Hon. Charles II. Porter, who
has been visiting his many friends in this
city for some days past, left on yesterday
to be absent week or so, when he will re-
turn to look after the several organizations
in his district, and aid in preparing for the
great political fight this fall. H
Ex-senator Austin, from Lunenburg
county, was in the city yesterday, looking
well. He reports the Republicans Of his
county preparing for vigorous fall cam
paign. .
Hon. l.. Ii. Chandler reached the city
this morning from Washington.
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LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.


From Washineton.
ALLEGED BREACH OF INTERNATIONAL
LAW.
Washington, Aug 1S.-The captain of
an English vessel at Darien, Ca, recently
had occasion to punish four msubordinate
sailors by confining them in the hold. The
imprisoned men, through lawyer, obtain
ed writ of hdbeas corpus from negro
magistrate, who released them.
The matter has been made the subject of
diplomatic negotiations between the British
minister and the State Department here, the
captain having complained to his govern
ment of.a breach of international law.
INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT-THE
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN IMBRo-
CLIO, &C., &C.
Washington, August 1s.-The payment
of the September interest will be advanced
without refute on Tuesday next.
All exchanges of bonds held as security
for bank circulations, for other than the
new five per cent, are suspended for the
present.
No communications have passed between
Long Branch and the departments here re-
garding the Federal officials at New Or
leans.
No changes are apprehended in official
quarters.
All colored recruits have been ordered to
New Orleans to reinforce the Ninth cavalry.
HEAVY DEPOSITS IN THE TREASURY.
Washington, August 1S.-Gov. Henry
ID. Cooke deposited in the treasury to-day
$l5, 600, 900 to the credit of the European
Syndicate. The American Syndicate re-
port the sale of $4,000, 900.
Frauds In the Jury-Box--Kilied by Lightning.
/ NeW Orleans, August 1S.-Frauds have
been perpetrated recently by the substtu'
ton of jurors, which, it is thought, will re.
suit in many new trials. Judge Abel, O
the Criminal Court, sentenced p. j. Illus.
sey, jury-broker, to ten days imprison.
ment and $50 fine, and Henry Jones, fol
falsely representing Lewis Hartman as {
juror, to ten days. Imprisonment and $l0(
fine. a
The Judge regretted that the law was moi
more explicit for the punishment of misde-
meanors of this kind, but hoped, if ever
before similar attempt was made to cor
rupt the integrity of the jury-box, that al
persons inclined to engage in this species o
speculation, would take warning by TIN
case of Jones.
The Alexandra Qa.) Democrat, of tn,
10th, says that during storm on Bayo,
Rapides on the 7th inst, two strangers
who had sought refuge under tree, wer'
killed by lightning. Letters and memo
randum book found on their persons lead Il
the belief that they were Canadians, namet
r. b. Buck and Shook. No effects o
money were found on their persons. Ii
the memorandum book was writer
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The Great genealogical EIaibitioa-Ea-
co,uaguag Signs.-The 9th, 7th, and Sth
days of next month having been selected as
the time for holding the National and State
Pathological Exhibition, the numerous
friends of it are industriously at work
throughout the State to make it a success.
Already numerous letters have been re-
ceived, which give promise of large at
tendance, and the exhibition of native
fruits, such as have never been seen before
in this country.
Nor is Virginia alone jealous in this ex-
hibition, for letter from the Michigan
State Pathological Society informs the sec
retary of our Virginia society that Michigan
has engaged a car to run her guests directly
through to Richmond, and that they will
reach this point in full time for the exhibi-
ton.
California, famous alike for its vineyards
and orchards, will forward her quota Of
fruit (and it will no doubt be splendid in
size and Variety on the 22d of this month.
This will give ample time for it to reach
Richmond before the commencement of the
exhibition.
The delegation from the great State OF
New York have, we hear, already arranged
for an excursion from its metropolis to
Richmond on the occasion by way of the
Old Dominion line of steamers. They will
reach Richmond on the 4th. From this
State large quantity of splendid fruit is
expected. President Wilder, of the Ma
tional Society, with the Boston delegation,
will arrive on the 9Th. From other States
we also hear of preparations which will en-
sure full representations of people and
fruit. We hope, in fact, that no State WILDE
unrepresented, for all have fruit peculiar to
themselves, and all have people who would
profit by brotherly talk with those skill
ed in improved fruit culture. Come along,
there is room enough for everybody.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
From, London.

THE FAMINE IN PERSIA--TwENTY-
PROVINCE.
London, August 19.-The famine in
Persia is more terrible than heretofore re-
ported. Twenty-seyen thousand deaths
have occurred from its effects in Jaspahan.
The condition of the Province of Mazan-
deran is still worse. The rice crop is
complete failure, and the cattle plague,
smallpox, typhus fever and cholera pre-
vail.
CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
GREAT BRITAIN AND MEXICO.
London, August 19.--The report that
the Conference of German Catholic Bishops
was held at Fulda, is incorrect. The meet
ing will take place in September.
In the House of Commons, Viscount
Enfield, under-Secretary of Foreign Af-
fairs, in reply to question, said that
Mexico had repudiated the treaty of 1862,
but the government of Great Britain had
insisted that the treaty was still in effect,
and of binding and obligatory force.
From France.
THE ASSEMBLY TO REMAIN AT YER
SAILLES.
Paris, August l9.-It is reported that it
has been decided that the Assembly is to
remain at Versailles. Certain of the gov
ernment Offices, however, will be removed
to Paris.
From Spnin.
CAPTAIN GENERAL OF PORTI RICO.
Madrid, August l9.-Senor Gomez Ril-
lido has been appointed Captain General of
Porto Rico.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
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SAM'L F. MADDOX, Secretary.

Religious Services To-Norrow.- note
the following special appointments
Clay-Street Methodist. st.-Rey. P. +. Au-
gust at IL A. M.
Centenary Methodist. st.-Bishop Doggett
at IL A. M.
st. Marks Episcopal. Rev. A. B. Tiz-
zard morning and evening.
Grace-Street Presbyterian. morning
service. Rev. j. w. Pratt, of Lexington,
at 81 p. M.
Second Baptist J. B. I. Patter-
son, at IL A. M.
st. Paul's church will be open for divine
service at IL A. NJ.
First Presbyterian Church. h.--Rev. j. w.
Pratt, of Lexington, will preach at II A.
M. and 81 P. M. Subject for night, the
'Virgin Mary"
Rev. II. +. Darnall, of Amelia, will
preach at DR.. Hoge's church at II a. NJ.
and at Masonic Hall, Manchester, at d p.
M
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Church improvement. a.--Leigh-Street Bap-
tist church has recently been improved in
its main audience hall by coat of paint,
which adds greatly to its appearance. The
pulpit has also been lowered and an altera-
ton made in the baptistry. The galleries,
however, being placed so high above the
main floor detract somewhat from the SYM
metry of the room, and especially so, since
the pulpit has been changed. 1t must be
tedious to the preacher to raise his head to
address those occupying the galleries. The
congregations attending at Leigh-Street are
quite large. -as5H aOter
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Jackson Ward Meeting Last Night
Owing to the many Democratic manlpula-
tons of the wards of the city, we are una
BILE to tell where we live and to whom we
belong. Having heard that jackson ward
was some for the Republican party, We de-
tennincd to attend its ward meeting last
night.
The meeting was held for the purpose oi
reorganizing the party and to put its men,
bers under command Of competent and
jealous officers. a2iea- rs
After temporary organization of the
meeting, Landon Boyd, ESQ.,, was unani-
mously, and without opposition, elected as
President Of the ward. The rest of the Of
fees were filled by men Of ability and such
material as gives evidence of determina-
ton to do good work in the coming fight.
We cannot permit this occasion to pass,
without paying just and well-deserved
tribute to the worth, integrity, and politl-
cal honesty of the President of this ward
Landon Boyd, Esq. Mr.. Boyd is colored
man, and was the choice of the party to
fill an unexpired term in the last Legisla-
turc. He was defeated by Colonel Guy,
the Democratic nominee. We have known
Mr.. Boyd ever since we came to Richmond,
and have found in him qualities and qualifi-
cations of which many of our own race,
with superior advantages, might well be
proud. Although strongly tinged with
white blood, he is a firm and fast friend OF
the race to which he belongs. His mind is
pregnant with correct ideas of his and their
duties in their present situation, and is pos
sessed of intelligence sufficient to give them
shape and weight. In fact, his "head is
level" His views are liberal and conse,va-
the, but our readers must not imagine we
mean to apply the word conservative in a
political sense, as claimed by the present
day nondescripts. His character for morali-
ty is unimpeachable, which leaves his OPP
ponents unarmed against him, except with
the damnable ism of race.
Worthy and just men of all shades Of
opinion might well pay homage to the merit
and character of Landon Boyd.
After the transaction of the usual busi-
ness, the meeting was addressed by Colonel
John X. Popham and Judge Alfred Morton,
who impressed upon those present the perils
of the hour, and cautioned them to fight
shy of the traps now being set by Democ-
racy. At the conclusion Of their addresses
a stranger appeared upon the scene and very
toohshly told the colored people Democra-
cy, although cheat and fraud, was theii
very best friend, and attempted to prove il
by referring to the recent conduct of Judge
Cox, who ordered one of their number to
receive thirty-nine lashes, well laid on, just
for stealing a chicken. This party, said the
stranger, is the one that is departing" like
worm fence to see if it can't catch negro
votes. This fence business won't do until
you pull up your internal whipping posts
and place all men equal before the law
Your Red sea will never open, and if it did
"Sambo" amt going to cross it, long as
there is Pharoah on t'other side.
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Richmond Grain Market.


Richmond Grain Market.
Corn AND FLOUR EXCHANGE, :
RICHMOND, Aug. 10, 1871.
0Jerings
WHEAT White, 3,472 bushels. Red, 2,450 do.
CoRS-White, 1892 bushels.
OATs-522 bushels
RyE--3l6 bushels.
WHEAT-White, 3,404 bushels at VI So for seed I:
&l.52k for prime; $l.47h@fl 80 for very good;
81 AN 4l AS for good II 40 for fair; 81 05G1$l 80
for common. Red-ls06 bushels at $l.55 for seed;
very good; 81 40 for good; $.35 for fair; 81 100
vi 80 for common.
CoRN-White, 1872 bushels at 70 cents; SO cents
for very good
OArs-522 bushels at As cents for very good AZ
cents for good.
RYE-3lG bushels at 65 cents for very good
Rserhtbited.
WHEAT-White, &C bushels. Red, 40 bushels.
CoRY-Whte, 200 bushels.
Domestic Markets-lBY TELEGRAPH.
New YORK, August 10, ISL
Flour shade firiper. Wheat ilrmer and quiet.
Corn duh and unchanged. Pork dull--mess, &l3A
Orleans, l9-sales of 400 bales. Turpentine firm
at SO. Rosin wealK-$2. 81 y @S2.90. Freights finn
Foreign Markets-tBY rELEeRApa]
London, August 10, Euentng ng-Consols 93ss ;
United States bonds, 93A.
Parts, August l9.-Rentes, 55f. 72.
Liperpool, Aug. 10 Eoeaiag. Cotton closed
quiet and steady-Uplands ssM9; Orleans s1a@
ga
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Our Visitors arrangements for Hea,
Reception.-W are pleased to notice the
fact that our citizens are generally aiding
our firernen TO raise means to give proper
reception to the fremen of Portsmouth on
Monday next. We trust no one will refuse
to contribute according to his ability for
this very laudable purpose.
Erc,vsioa to New York. The excursion
lists Of Undine Temple of Honor left for
New York yesterday on the steamer Clyde.
We would like to have accompanied the
party, but rather feared its sobensss would
overcome us. aiH
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LOCAL MATTERS.

ges SPECIAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of
four lines, for one insertion 25 cents; two in
sertions 40 cents; three insertions SO cents.
Cash in advance.
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Loyal Clams.-The testimony in the
case Of Susan G Fisher, under the act Of
Congress, in regard to the claims of South
ern loyalist, for losses sustained during the
rebellion, amounting to $500, was heard to-
day by Commissioner Peasants Chand-
Ter, Morton, and Shields attorneys for
claimant.
The claim of Christian Burging, of this
city, for $29.75. Hon. Joseph Segars for
the claimant, will be heard to-day.
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The City Council. This body viii as
semble in its chambers on Monday after
noon next, when, if possible, we propose
to be on hand. Mr.. Howard and ourselves
having agreed to bury the tomahawk, and
if we can borrow the pipe of peace SO
sweetly smoked last meeting by Messrs.
Anderson and Wynne, friend Howard and
ourselves will take awhiff OF two-at least
we hope we will.
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E5J City observation-disclosures wishing the
STATE JOURNAL left early and regularly at their
places of business, or residences, by responsible
carriers, will please leave their orders with JOHN
sroS & SELDEE, Newsdealers, 9ls Main Street,
and at the News Depot of w. A. EDWARDS, 301
East Broad Street. .tt'-s