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4 Young Lady Struck by Lightning. =
Miss Julia Denoon, who resides on Sc
cond street, between Main and Cary, was
struck by lightning during the thunder
storm this forenoon. She was standing on
the porch at the time. The fluid flashed in
her face and ran down. her neck; she fell
to the floor, and remained stiff and speech
less for several minutes. Medical aid was
Immediately summoned, and on cxanlina-
ton her neck was found to be blackened
from the effects Of the lightning. Under
.judicious treatment her condition was soon
improved, and at last accounts she was
able to be up.
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Brodd Shea.-We presume the tax
payers and voters on upper Broad street
have ample time to mediate upon their
own neglected condition, as the next city
election is far in the future, and no candi-
dates for the Council are yet peddling out
their promises, and they are visited in an
official way but twice a year, once by the
assessor and once by the collector. They
can stumble around in the dark after night,
as there are no lamps in that region by
which they may see their way, and no
water to extinguish the flames, should their
houses take fire.
1t is very certain that no portion of the
city has been so shamefully neglected, for
years, as upper Broad street. Gas and
water have been carried up all other i'm
proved streets, in some cases, to the corpo-
rate limits, but Broad is neither properly
graded, nor paved, nor furnished with
any Of the conycniences to which its people
are entitled in return for the taxes furnish
cd the city treasury.
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POLITICAL NOTES.

The California election will be held on
Wednesday, September 6, instead of Tues
day, the 5th, as generally reported.
The Hon. John A. Bingham addressed
the citizens of Des Moines, Iowa, on the
political issues of the day, on Friday even
ing last.
The Camden, West Jersey, Press of Fri
day contains Edward Bettle's withdrawal
as a candidate for the Republican nominal
ton for Governor of New Jersey, alleging
that the success of the Republican party
was above personal consideration.
The WorcestT Spyreviews the names al
ready mentioned for the Republican nomi-
nation for the Governorship of Massachu-
setts, and rather gives its preference to the
Hon: VIM. b. Washburne.
A correspondent who met with Robert
Toombs at watering-place says that Han
cock is his favorite for the Presidency, al
though he says he will support Grant in
preference to Quincy Adams, Chase, or any
other Democrat ON the New Departure plat
form.
The Springfield Republican observes that
no United States Senator has been reelected
in New York for many years, and goes on
to say "We have no idea that Mr.. Con-
king will be reelected if he tries ever so
hard. But we have no idea, either, that
he will withdraw his name for the sake of
promoting harmony in the Republican
party. He is not that sort of man."
The Hon. Samuel f. Cary's campaign
speech has been published. He is as strong
for unlimited greenbacks, three per cent.
maximum rate of interest, money at will
for the masses, and short commons for the
bondholders, as any Of the rest Of the Ohio
Democratic stumpers. Pendleton himself
is expected from Europe at once, but he can
hardly outdo Ewing, Cary, and McCook.
The st. Louis Democrat shows that the
result of the recent election in that city
was not so unpromising as appeared from
the first reports. There were six county
justices elected, and in every district the
Republicans increased their majority or di-
minished the majority of the Democrats
as compared with the vote of last April.
The Democrats and Republicans each
elected one of the officers ON the general
ticket, and each carried three districts. The
district vote shows Democratic majority
of only 1872.
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TERMS:
Gpenimg State Soi,rnaL


luObILEs
Mobile, Alabama, August 2s.-The Mo-
bile Register kindly furnishes the following
particulars of, the disaster to the steamer
"Ocean Wave":
The steamer-a low-pressure boat-left
this city Sunday morning with about 200
persons on board, for an excursion to Fish
river, about twenty miles from the city.
On her return she stopped at Point Clear,
reaching there at p. M. The boat was
made fast, and the band and a part of the
passengers went ashore.
After remaining half an hour the whistle
was blown, and the passengers had Just
gotten on board, when the boiler exploded
with great force, followed by rumbling
and kissing sound. Fragments of timber
and metal flew in every direction. The
forward part of the boat and the cabin
were carried completely away. The CHM
ney fell backwards, towards the rear of the
boat, crushing in the upper cabin, and the
boat Immediately sunk, with her bow sub
merged.
ABOUT sixty or seventy persons were kill
ed and injured by the explosion. So far the
bodies of nineteen dead-eight ladies among
the number-have been recovered. Eight
wounded have been brought to this city
one of them, a little girl, who has since died.
The scene was appalling to the eye and
heart-rending. Wilder scenes of grief have
seldom been witnessed. The frantic cries
of the survivors, as they lamented for lost
wives, children, parents, and sisters, was
agonizing to all who had human sympa-
thies.
Many OF the passengers were little chill
dren, and many hats and bonnets came
ashore to tell of the little victims beneath
the waves.
The captain, VIM. Eaton, swan some
distance with both legs broken. A boat
started to his assistance, but he went down
before it reached him. The two pilots and
all the firemcn were killed, and the engin-
eer and his wife severely injured. It is
impossible, at present, to estimate the loss.
BY some it is supposed that at least thirty
or forty are still buried in the debris of the
wreck, or at the bottom of the bay. A
diver has gone to the scene of the disaster.
The accident has cast a gloom over the
whole city, and universal sadness prevails.
The streets are crowded with people and
the excitement and feeling is intense.
The "0cean Wave" has been for some-
Iiinc colSiueIeu all utlSaie DO;ll. one mas
always been an unlucky one. A criminal
responsibility rests somewhere, and it
should be visited upon those to whose reck-
lessness and incapacity it is attributable.
The systems of inspections everywhere is
loose, careless, and reckless, The boiler
was not so much exploded, as it was torn
open with long seam. 1t was so rotten
as Ito literally tear open. Had it been
stronger, so as to explode with greater vio-
lence, the destruction would have been
greater. The explosion was upwards and
forwards.
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Ward Meeting.

Monroe JV@d.-The Republicans of
Monroe ward will meet in the basement of
the Methodist church, on Third, between
Leigh and jackson streets, Wednesday
evening, at o'clock, promptly, for the
purpose of carrying out the instructions of
the City Central Committee. A full and
prompt attendance is most respectfully re-
quested.
clay W@d.-The Republicans of Clay
ward will meet at the Fifth Baptist Church,
(near Morton's flower garden) on Main
street, this (ruesday) evening at O'Clock, to
transact business of great importance. 1t
IS very desirable that as many Republicans
should be present as possible.
Je6erson Yard. Republicans of
Jefferson Ward will meet in the School
room on the corner of Twenty-third and
Franklin street, this Uuesday) evening,
August 29th, at o'clock. A full meeting
rs requested to complete the organization.
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Republican Meeting in Brunswick County.
LAwRENCEvILLE, VA, /
August 26th. 1871.
Of the &ate Journal.

To The Editor Of The State Jo,,rs,al
A Republican convention was held here
to-day for the purpose of nominating can
didate for the House of Delegates. AL
bert Walker was chosen chairman and j.
j. Vaughn secretary after which Mr.. Jos.
q. Russell was unanimously nominated by
acclamation, as the candidate of the Repub-
licans of Brunswick. DIR. John L. Green
was chosen delegate to the convention to be
held at Richmond September 9th, 1871 ,
with Mr.. j. j. Vaughn alternate.
Hon. w. ii. III. Stowell then addressed
the convention on the political issues of the
day, in an able and earnest manner, and
was loudly applauded by the audience.
He was followed by Capt. George w. Gra-
ham, (he Republican nominee for State
Senate in this district) in an earnest address
which was well received.
The utmost good feeling and unity pre-
walls in this county, and with two live Re-
publicans on the ticket like Messrs. Graham
and Russell, the Republicans will carry old
Brunswick by largely increased majority.
REPUBLICAN.
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A USEFUL DIscovERY.--Some time
ago Mr.. Pleasonton, brother of the ex-
Commissioner of Internal Re, enue, residing
near Philadelphia, applied for patent for
a method of cultivating fruit in hot-houses,
by diminishing the red and increasing the
blue rays of light admitted through the
glass. The application met with slow pro-
gress, as the examiner did not put much
faith in the process.
As Mr.. Pleasanton persisted, the ex-
aminer went to Philadelphia, at his request
to inspect the new method. He has since
returned fully impressed with the great inn
portance of the discovery, bringing with
him several immense clusters of the finest
grapes ever produced. Mr.. Pleasanton ac-
complishes result this by making every
eighth pane of glass in the hot-housc a
blue glass.
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-Brayfogle says moralists are ever
ready to advise people to avoid bad COM
pany. He don't object to the advice, but
says when it is put forth without a word of
qualification or explanation, it often has an
opposite effect to that intended, as many
persons are never in such bad company as
when alone. Brayfogle is an eminently
proper man himself, and his opinions are
worth considering.
Captain Luther Libby died at his resi-
dence, in New Kent county, yesterday.
He was owner of the famous "Libby
Prison." in which so many Federal prison.
ers were incarcerated during the war. He
was sixty-five years old. Captain Libby
was native of the North, but for the best
portion of his life resided in this city. His
remains were inferred by the side of his
wife at his farm in New Kent
Mrs. Emily A. Rutherford, widow of
the late Colonel John Rutherford, of this
city, died at Estonville last Saturday. The
funeral services took place this morning at
ii O'Clock from st. James Church.
"A circus is coming to Richmond, from
Boston, in a steamer.
Samuel G. Greenhow, ESQ.,, City Trea-
surer, paid into the State treasury yester-
day, for the week ending with date, $26,-
2G0.
Henry Bell, of Matthews county A.
j. Bondurant, of IIowardsville and DR..
P. A. Fitzhugh, of Leesville, are at Ford's
Hotel.
There will be called session of the
Chesterfield County Court on Monday
next.
The Democratic convention will meet
in the Assembly Hall at II M. tomorrow.
1t is rumored that fine hotel is to be
built soon in Manchester.
A sharp peal of thunder startled our
citizens this forenoon.
"A Gypsy caravan passed through the
streets yesterday.
The Hastings Court will be held on
Monday next.
Mosquitoes are in circulation.
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DIED.

On the morning of the Goth inst, in Albemarle
at the residence of her nephew, Peyto S. Coles
Esq Mrs. EMILY A, ,RUTHERFOORD, widow
of the late John Rutherford aged rs yeals
Charleston, S. @. papers please copy.
Yesterday evening, after several years of in
tense suffering, of cencer, Mrs. ELIZABETH
STOLP, in the 9th year of her age.
Norfolk papers please copy.
On the 2Sth inst, JAMES BRANNON the son
of John Brannon, aged four years and nine
months.
On the 10th instant, in the city of Rich
mond Mrs. EMILY M. Fades, wife of the late
+. w. Fades and daughter of the late Mann Sat
terwhite, of Louisa county, Va
Al his residence, in New Kent county, on the
2sth inst, of intermittent feye-, Capt LUTHER
LIBBY aged G5 years.
AT its parents residence, corner of Broad and
Darlington streets, August 18th, MAMIE j.,
only child of j. Ii. and s. E. Taylor, aged six
months and seventeen days.
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Return Of Thn,ks.-We are under re-
newed obligations to our friends at No.
9lS Main street, for newspaper and perlodi-
cal iayors just received. Among them we
find Harper's Bazar, beautifully embel-
lished, also with pattern supplement, which
no lady should be without; then we have
the Chimney Corner; Harper's Weekly !;
Once a Week, and other papers well as
sorted. Messrs. Johnston & Selden will
receive this evening, the New York Ledger,
New York Weekly, Fireside Companion,
and thousand other papers, and those in
want will know where to call and get their
supplies.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
From London.

ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A MONUMENT
TO KING GEORGE Nv. IN IRELAND,
ETC.
London, August 2S.-An attempt was
made to-day, by unknown parties, to blow
up the monument to George Nv, at Kings
ton, Ireland. Though much blackened by
gunpowder, the monument received no real
injury.
The European Syndicate has exhausted
the American five per cent. loan, by the
distribution of seventy-five per cent. among
subscribers.
THE DEPARTURE OF TIE FRENCH
DEPUTATION FROM IRELAND-RE-
PORTED TREATY BETWEEN PRUSSIA
AND ITALY.
London, August 2S.-The French Dcpu-
tation, which, since arriving in Ireland, has
met with a constant succession of enthllsi-
astic greeting from the people of Ireland,
has left Dublin for England.
Upon the departure of the deputation
from ireland, the bands played American,
Irish, and French airs, and the enthusiasm
was intense. There was bad feeling evident
between the police and the people, but no
disturbance occurred, the police holding
aloof. The procession paradcd through
tha nr;n cinoI utroatc ond Tho boueoo ~, tbo
Inc Wow daoaratod IT, ,ne nv ovtroa on az
narv @ Ean;on da,non:trat;on W 80 ''' eN'' "o'''
~ Tbc % rnnnrt ta'' that treotv so oe alliance oc.
fansye anJ doSnnsrc @ has Boon 90 ''c,a o"ncl,dod I
hv PRUSSIA % and Itoiv N', rosts |ee ON oN tha an.
~ 20 ;.i a' ~ ~ w ~
SonIo,.J ~ 'peo'''i u''p"'o' " '''o i1'''''o''
'''''' ''
French Affairs
Pa1s, August, 2s.-General Dacrot
has been appointed military commander at
Broges.
it IS reported that the Radical Deputies
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blown down in Arlington, and trees pros
trated. Maiden, Everett, and Milford also
suffered.
Two additional deaths from the railroad
disaster at Revere have occurred.
Three persons were drowned by the up
setting of boat in a fish-pond in "South
Orange"
Charge of the Grand Jury in the "West-
field" Explosion.
Neao York, Aug. 2S.--At meeting of
the grand jury to-day Recorder Hacket de-
livercd special charge on the subject of
the " Westfield" F" boiler explosion.
The judge pointed out the provisions of
the law applicable to the case and the cir
cumstanccs necessary to be found to exist
IN order to reach the president of the COM
pany, superintendent and engineer. He
said it was too often the case that subordin-
ates are made scape-goats for the erring
officials who are over them, and who are
more powerful in place and means. If it
is possible, on the facts and law, to hold the
president, directors, etc., of common car
riers responsible for accidents to passen-
gers, whose lives and limbs they are bound
to insure against negligence, then great
beneficial example would be set these
officials.
He concluded by saying: With ma
ton looking at our judicial action upon this
great catastrophe, let us give no room for
after-reproaches from any quarter"
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False Harms Of F1e.--The alarm of
fire, turned in last night at 8 o'clock from
box No. II, corner Third and Duval
streets, was evidently caused by some mis-
chevous chap who has gotten possession
of a key. No trace of fire could be found
by the firemen ON reaching the point for
which the alarm was sounded.
AT half-past II o'clock the alarm of fire
was again turned in from box No. II, cor
ner Third and Duval streets. No fire was
found, but two men were seen to run from
the box and were arrested.
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A Tobacco Thelf-0fiicer Henry Char
ter, last night, about eight O'Clock, found a
negro man near Eighth street and the basin
with basket containing three boxes OF
tobacco on his head. As the officer APP
preached him with the view of making an
arrest, he threw the basket with great vio-
lence against the officer, and attempted to
run.
Mr.. Charter, before regaining his feet,
seized the thief, and was dragged a consid-
cradle distance before he was finally COM
PEELED TO release his hold. In the mean
time he had given the man heavy blow
on the head with his stick, and shot at him
as he ran. The man succeed in making
his escape.
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Ooer a Half-luitlion Of the State Debt
Funded Yesterday.- Yesterday the amount
of the State debt funded at the Office of the
State Treasury reached the large amount of
1886, ,G99.53, making the aggregate to date
$ll ,42G, ,745.07. As the pressure around
the office continues unabated, it is fair to
presume that by the 5th of September,
which will make two months since the
funding commenced, nearly or quite $l3-
000, 900 will have been funded.
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The SianmdsciUe Postmaster. Joseph
Ham, the postmaster at Stanardsville,
whose arrest by Col. Frey, special agent of
the Post-oflice Department, has been an
nounced by special telegram to the JOUR-
NAL, was before Commissioner Bulfum, in
Lynchburg, on Saturday. He is charged
with REFUSING postoifice stamps !; opening
letters not addressed to him; removing
stamps from letters and envelopes for the
purpose of refusing them, and for improper
cancellation of stamps. In default OF bail,
fixed at $4,000, he was committed to jail,
to await trial in the United States Court,
which begins in Lynchburg on the / lth of
September.
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More Coneicts. Charles Walker (white),
sentenced for one year for petty larceny,
and Jacob Pritchett alias Fitchett, colored,
also one year for the same offense, were re-
ceived at the penitentiary, from Norfolk,
this morning. This is the second ofiense in
the case of each of these parties.
Cyrus Stokes (colored), sentenced for
four years for house-breaking, and larceny,
was received from Amelia County,
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The Potomac Rohe.-The Keyport, after
having been renovated, repaired, and refit-
ted to the amount of about 100000, has
been put upon the Aqua Greek and Wash
ington route in connection with the trains
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and
Potomac railroad.
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A CURIOUS WIIL.-One of the most
curious wills ever made was by an English
man at Montgaillard, in 1922, thus quoted
in Once Week: at is my will that any
one of my relations who shall presume to
shed tears at my funeral shall be disin-
herited. He, on the other hand, WI
laughs the most heartily shall be my sole
heir. | order that neither the church nor
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DEATH OF AN OLD MAsoN.-Mr. A.
Butts, who died at the ripe old age of Ss,
at his farm in Prince George county, was
member of the Masonic fraternity for G5
Years, and one of the founders of the Prince
George Masonic lodge.
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FeH.-A gentleman, whose name we did
not learn, while walking up Nineteenth
street, near Main, last evening about 6
o'clock, was seized with fit of vertigo,
and fell to the pavement, by which he re-
ceived severe wound on the head. DIR.
Il. j.. Riddell gave him medical attention.
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HOS
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
L TED STATES for the Eastern District of yir-
ginia.
rlpt-in bankruptcy.
To whom it may concern.---The undersigned
William III. Allderdice, of Richmond CITY, Va
hereby gives notice of his appointment as assignee
of the estate of John J. Southworth, of Caroline
county, in said district, who was, ON the Ist day
OF August, A. D., 1871, adjudecd bankrupt Oh
his own petition by the District Court of said dis
trict.
Dated Richmond, August 25th, ISL
WILLIAM II. ALLDERDICE,
an 2e-T3w Assignie.
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Cutting Scrape. Two negroes, Robert
Smith, ex-penitentiary convict, and Simon
Cooper, got into row near Hollywood,
last night, when Smith cut Cooper, but not
dangerously. He was arrested by Sergeant
James and taken the third station.
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nB- 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 & SELDES, Newsdealers, 9ls Main Street,
and at the News Depot of w. A. EDWARDS, 30l
East Broad Street.
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JOHN w. WOLTZ, News and city Editor.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Ms- SPECIAL NOTICE.---Advertiseme of
four fines, for one insertion 25 cents; two in-
sertions 40 cents; three insertions SO cents.
Cash in advance.
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Rongh Passage. steamer Wyanoke,
due at 8 A. M. Sunday morning, did not
arrive till p. M. She experienced very
rough weather. She had about one hun
dred and eighty passengers on board to
Norfolk, nearly all of whom were sea-sick.
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Appointed. Judge Minor has appointed
R. X. Peasants collector of State and town
ship taxes for Varina township. Mr.. Plea
SAINTS will assume his duties on the first of
September, having given the required bond
in the sum of $l5 900.
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Excursion TO DaapWe. The following
colored associations left on an excursion to
Danyille yesterday afternoon: Richmond
Cadets" !" Young Sons of Messiah" and
"Twister's Aid of Shiloah.u The excur-
sionists will return tomorrow.
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Ilb4
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia
banlrupt-in bankruptcy,
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned
William II. Ailderdice of Richmond City Va,
hereby gives notice of his appointment assignte
of the estate of Reuben b. Bouehton, Jr., of Is
sex county, in said district, who was, on the 29th
day ofJuly, A. d., 1871, adjudged bankrupt on
his own petition by the District Court of said dis
trict
Dated Richmond, August 25th, 1871.
WILLIAM IL. ALLDERDICE
au29-T3W As signee.
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A,rested.-James Eppes and VIM. b.
Whecley were arrested last night, as the
suspected originators of the false alarms of
fine last night. Justice White will consid-
er the case tomorrow morning in the po-
lice court
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Tdyoiia he the Census. Virginia is the
tenth State i'll the Union in point of popula-
ton according TO the late census returns.
She would be sixth, were West Virginia
added. There are two hundred and twen-
ty-nine Indians in the State and four Chi
nese. The State contains nearly two hum
dred thousand more white than colored peo-
nln ~
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M The Daily State Journal will be mailed
TO persons leaving the city for the summer
at FIFTY CENTS per month.