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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05
THE PUBLIC DEBT.


The Shenandoah Democrat has a power
ful leader upon the Funding Bill, two col
umns long. Wequote few salient points
which speak the sentiments of the people
everywhere: 'it % -A l.ia4i"l1. -" H
''We are in favor of Reputation only as a
de,nier resort. We want our best men
elected to the next Legislature, with the
hope that they will devise means to relieve
us of the mighty burden. 'fa4 si1I'l 1000
If they fail, then our people will be ne
cessarily driven to say to the bond-holder.
take all the interests of the State in, our
public improvements the principle of the
debt was incurred to build them; they are
all we have; we surrender all, make the
most of them-but we must be relieved.
Our old State is bankrupt, PROSTATE and
bleeding at every pore, and this is all she
can do in justice to the widow and orphans,
her impoverished sons and her desolated
homes. 80. 'f iea'. et'a I'.l
I'VE know that by this expression we
will bring down upon our heads the wrath
of the bOndholder and the journals CON
trolled by and conducted in his interests. or
those that sympathize with him, or advc-
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

The Great Radical Menager1e.-The En-.
quaTer has recently convinced itself that Mr..
King has a wonderful curiosity in the bam-
boo root, first called to the attention of the
public by the Wing. 1t also discovered
several additional representations hereto
fore unnoticed by either the other papers
among them a woodcock's head, a hare's
head, a mastiff's head, calf's head, and
neck of goose. The last two of which. it
seems anxious to know, why they escaped
the attention of both the Wing and our
selves, and would have us see ourselves as
others see us. We propose to explain how
the calt's head and goose. neck escaped us
the Wing is left to answer for itself.
Somewhat doubling the Enquirer, and
imagining it desirous of getting off Joke
at our expense, we called for the root again
this morning, and in addition to what has
already been discovered upon it, we found
everything as the Enquirer represented, and
more besides. There is goats head. an
elephant, and a .joch-ass distinctly visible.
We are astonished that the Enquirer, with
so much ability to see itself as others see
it, should have overlooked the latter, so
perfectly represented. Heigho! The best
OF us will make mistakes at times. for
which there is no accounting.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05
...... lCOMMUNICATED.l
Political Responsibility.


b. The political campaign will soon open,
and it becomes the duty of all intelligent
citizens to examine, dispassionately and un-
selfishly, the platform or principles of the
two opposing parties then to labor fol
that party which commands their respect
How is this labor to be performed -? The
duties are various, and each day will dc.
velOp them.
The broad platform of Republicanism
as We understand it, is part of our religion
for it is noble and godlike. '.
TO accord to others equal political and
Judicial rights need cause no fear in any
true man. The question of social equality
has nothing to. do with this that will ever
regulate itself.
IT you are Republican it is your duty
to set an example of uprightness and in
tegrlty, acting out your principles. One
upright, honest and incorruptible does
more to forward, to commend his party
than any thing else. If an office holder,
this is doubly becoming, because every
office holder is the representative of an adj
mlnistratlon, which desires integrity every
where. Let us have no tricky and selfish
combinations and arrangements there can
be union, and union will give strength
The true Republican is as the Chris
tiah, careful to give no cause of
offence, but jealous and watchful for
the rights and privileges of others,
will look for the poor and humble, suffering
for their principles, because it is q well
known fact that, for being Republicans,
many suffer; will visit the prisons, and see
how many are lying in them for political
opinions, and being of a helpless color. 1t
is easy to send a negro to the gallows or to
the penitentiary. Does not your con-
science, reader, solemnly assent to this i?
The Republican will commend himself
for his Spartan love of justice-for his fear
less showing that his fellow-man is his
brother. 81 know net what record for sin
awaits me in another world, but | know
that L have never despised man because
he was poor, or ignorant, or black" were
the noble words of patriot who has gone
to his rest. The Republican will be firm
in everything involving principle, but ever
courteous and considerate. Misrepresenta-
ton and hate may bring temporary success,
but can never bring good to any party or
to any person. .......4. ..
Desiring the welfare of his fellow-citi-
zens, the progress of this great country,
he cannot descend to selfish personalities
unless there is need be-then he can and
will be fearless for truth.
Let us show what noble type of man
Republican should be.
'..i.- -3 JAP t- II. l.. VAN LEW,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

DOES PROTECTION PROTECT ?-Ry.
lands Iron Trade Circular, for March 4
published at Birmingham, England, makes
the following confession, which is commend
ed to the attention of Col. Grosyenor, Da-
vid A. Wells, and other takers of their
class:
"The edge-tool trade is well sustained.
and we have less of the effects of American
competition. That this competition is Sc
we're, however, is a fact that cannot be ig-
Eored, and it applies to many other branch
es than that of edge-tools. Every Cana
dian season affords unmistakable evidence
that some additional article in English hard
ware is being supplanted by the produce of
Northern States, and it is notorious how
largely American wares are rivaling those
OF the mother country in other of our colo
NAL possessions, as well as upon the conti-
nent. The ascendence of the protectionist
party in the States continues to operate
most favorably for the manufacturing inter-
ests there, and it is no wonder that, under
such benignant auspices, the enterprise in
this direction is swelling to colossal propor-
tons. The whole subject is one demand
ing the serious attention of our manufactu-
rers."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05
THE FUNDING BILL AND LOCAL
QUESTIONS I'd. ..Y F;

The Rockingham Register democratic
tells us of the sentiment OF its people as
follows:
We can speak for the people of Rockingham
ana this portion OF the Valley, and we do not
hesitate to say that the uups ton apiU be sIlitl
You Vote tor the. tnnding bill ?" and good many
other questions y i'll regard to Virginia iegisla-
ton 'I37T'
Nor do we desire that these questions of State
policy shall be brought before the Conservative
convention. Not at all. The people will discuss
and decide them for themselves. ~ isiAe IliH
We do not suppose there will be any difficulty
in finding plenty of men who are entirely sound
upon the great questions OF national politics, and
who at the same time, will be found equally SO
upon the no less important issues involved I'M the
legislation of our State
WHAT We NEED-We need Il repeal of the
twelve per cent. law.
We need an entire change in the registration
system. 80, -
We need a thorough modification of the free
school law.
We need a repeal of the funding law.
we need curtailment of the expenses of the
Legislature. .I.'.',-+
We want an abolition of one-half at least of
the county officers.
We want the system of giving away the pro-
perty of the State, in the form OF railroad stock
&c. stopped.
We agree in the main with the Registers
estimate of "phat ace need" We believe,
however, that all laws fixing the rate of
interest ON money are useless, and against
the people who have to borrow. That has
been our experience in the West, and the
South is in similar position now. %
Give US free banking and sound policy
as to all branches of industry, and money
will flow to- us from the greatcentres where
it is now accumulated. AS to questions of
State policy, we are in favor of making
them the supreme tests in local elections.
Our finances are in such a desperate condi-
ton that we cannot afford to neglect them
to thrash the empty straw of party politics.
The cry of children for bread, and clothes,
and education, is louder to us than that of
greedy cor1norants who clamor for place.
Let the people themselves read all sides
and discuss these questions and demand of
their newspapers and representatives to
take positive ground upon living issues, in
stead of exciting bitterness and hatred up
on issues which all sane men acknowledge
to be dead. III eLu g. itH.r4,
We want the farmers and manufacturers
and mechanics recognized as a part of the
people of this State. They are quite as
much entitled to recognition as the stock
jobbers and money lenders of New York.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05
THE WING ON FINANCE.

The dignified and amiable Wing, whose
once classic columns are now profi,sely
adorned with such select epithets as THEY
ing carpet-baggers, scalawags, etc., says OF
the funding bill The Radical party was
united in passing the measure. Half mil.
hon dollars was very persuasive" 1t is a
strange political philosophy which makes us
responsible for legislation, especially when
the Democratic party has majority of two
thirds. ..,. .......- 49,. ..'..l .t.
But now, how about the Governor who
had the veto power, and who concentrated
II himself the whole functional power of
the party; ifyou say that the minority is
responsible because it could have Joined
that part of the Democratic party which Of
fered the bill, with how much greater force
shall we charge it upon the dominant party
who held the executive, and two-thirds
majority IN both Houses! saLH'f'H
But admitting there was bribery, will tle
Democratic leaders unite with us to ferret
out the men who sold this impoverished
State, and opened the gate of its public
treasury, to greedy STOCKHOLDERS, eager to
take the last pittance from hard-handed
sons of toll? ....,... ...,.....-
We care not who did the wrong, so far
as present duty is concerned. Wepropose
to hold every man to his duty now. Why
are your political leaders silent at this
crisis Seeing the threatened danger why
do they not cry, out and come to the rescue
of the people,? '@ '..',..i
VIII you give the pound of flesh nomi-
mated in the bond, nearest the heart, to the
Shylocks of Wall Street, when it sheds the
blood of the people /? ,. ..
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05
PAIN PAINT.
MOT FOR JOE

MOT FOR JOE! ft
My temples with neuralgia throbbpd
My teeth seemed all on fire; i-i
My head it ached most dreadfully-
My doctor proved "a -!
My teeth Were sound-he pulled them out
.. ,.- My agony was SO,
l used PAIN PAINT in spite OF him
My doctor had to gol -
CHoRus7-PHf PANT stops pain know;
Want no doctor want no doctor
Oh, dear; no! Oh, dear no
Want 10 doctor--not for Joe .L
One day had the diarrhna--
1t kept me on the go; lf.,t. d. g
i.iiG My bowels aching terribly, w.
had it bad, you know
My doctor said, some physic take;
But PAINT was all the CO.
.i And on my stomach used it free
No physic mot for Joe
Just think of it, soaked my bowels only ten
minutes with PAIN PAINT and / had no more
trouble J. 80
CHoRus- PAIN PAINT stops all pain know;
Want no physic want no physic D.
tf Oh, dear, no! Oh dear, no! ..i .
t.. Want no physic7--not for Joe --
burned my foot most awfully-
spilled some boiling fat
My shoe was running over full,
PAIN PAINT was brought by Pat.
He Wet some clothes and wrapped il up,
All pain soon gone, l know
had no blister OH my foot
. PAIN PAINT is all the go
la gold dollar is paid 10 those who have a bills >
Ter If they lay on cloths wet with PAIN PAINT the
first minute after being burnedl
CHoRus-PMN PAINT stops all pain know
Wantno physic want no physic -
Oh, dear, no Oh, dear, no.
Want no physie-notfo for Joe
For everybody can try PAIN PAINT, free Of cost,
at DIR WOLCOTT'S PAIN PAINT OFFICE,
207 Fifth street, between Grace and Broad
s Small bottles sold ut drug stores 5-eodlw
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

An Immense Wel.--One of the largest
wells we ever saw--in fact, the largest
has just been completed in the rear of the
new sugar refinery in Myers building, on
Seventeenth and dock streets. This we'll is
to supply the refinery with water. After
boring down through various kinds of clay,
a bed of solid granite was encountered, but
nothing daunted, the proprietors commenced
drilling and blasting the rock, which opera
alton was continued until at last water was
reached ed-water of the very finest kind, and
most admirably adapted for the purpose of
sugar-making, and in such enormous guam
titles did it come that steam engine has to
be employed to keep it from oyerhowing.
The well has been walled up with the gran
ite which was broken by the powder blasts.
This well is real curiosity, and striking
evidence of what perseverance will do.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

Hcping Without Hope.-The Enquire,.
hopes for much from the present Board of
Health. 'Tis well to hope, for without it
life would not be worth the possession.
Why our cotemporary should hope for
any good from tins institution we are at a
loss to know. Its columns, ours, and we
believe, those of every paper in the city,
are almost daily complaining of the misera-
bly, filthy condition of our streets. five
speak truly, and we think we do, we deny
the recent report of this body, made to the
City Council, in which the sanitary condi-
ton of Richmond was pronounced to be
better than it has been for years. The DE-
ference in statements may be explained in
that the sanitary condition of the city for
many years previous to the present one,
was horrible in the extreme. Yet we can
not believe that people would content them
selves with worse condition of the streets
and alleys, than they are now. The Board
of Health is mistaken, or we are, and while
not admitting the latter as possible, we
see nothing to hope from that body until its
mind undergoes change as to the wretch
ed condition of our streets, &c.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05
RAILROAD TARIF'Fy
TunnGling the Sierra Nevada Mountains !!
FORMIDABLE INDIAN RAID !
AN ATTEMPTED RAPE AND MURDER
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS !
The North Carolina Election.

Ne,c York, Aug. 5.-Senator Abbott, of
North Carolina, telegraphs: "We have
carried the State against the convention by
10000 or $4,000 majority"
Attempted Rape and Murder.
B,rlington, Indiana, August "a ne
gro last night entered the residence of a
German named Laizler for the purpose of
stealing, but finding the Germans daughter
asleep, he attempted to outrage her. The
girls screams brought her father to the
room, whom the negro shot through the
heart and escaped. b.
New York City Finances, &c.
Mayor Hall and Comptroller Connolly
have called upon the Chamber of Commerce
for committee to investigate the city ac-
counts and finances.
| Railroad Tariffs.
4M1wdnhee, August "a meeting of
managers of railroads and steamboats, has
decided to make uniform tariff from
points on the Mississippi to Milwaukee,
Chicago, and Duluth--ior grain 2j cents,
and for flour 30 cents.
Fatal Result of Jealousy.
Elmra, N. y, August "a colored
man, mistaking a mulatto for n negro OF
"ioiA AiS ""o JSiioun, SlioI IiiH (tIlt lnu-
latto) dead.
French Affairs.
Versailles, Aug. 5.-The committee OF
the Assembly has reported unlavorably
upon the proposition to transfer the Cham
ber to Paris.
1t is said that the question of the pro-
loneation of the powers of Theirs, as chief
executive, will be allowed to go by default
The seige of Paris will be raised on the
18th instant. ......
The government will soon introduce in
the Assembly bills against the International
Society. ....
Tuhneliing the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
San Fimcisco, Aug. D. Negotiations
are pending to tunnel the Sierra Nevada
mountains ; thereby saving thousand feet
of grade.
Formidable Indian Raid
st. Louis, No., Aug. "a formidable
Indian raid, under "Sitting Bull" consist
ing of 900 lodges, is raidng in the Gala
tin valley, in Montana.
. .s From London.
LOn3On, Aug. 5.-rhe steamer ''Spain.O
on her trial trip, easily attained the speed
OF II! knots per hour.
~ uiSpa'ch Seht Dy the Emperor AleXan-
der of Russia to Empress Eugene after the
surrender of Sedan, has been made public.
Alexander said he would intervene on the
basis of preserving the integrity of French
territory. This intention, however, was
spoiled by the treaty of September 4th.
All these things are facts, Notwithstanding
the denials of the Republicans.
The Count and Counte rs De Paris have
gone to Paris.
The ship "White Jacket, !" from Bombay
for Hull, has. been totally wrecked in the
Indian Ocean.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

Fatal Accidem-kiiled on tile Railroad
A young man named Mosby, an employt
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, and {
resident of Richmond, was killed yesterda,
by being knocked from material" train
near the tunnel, on the other side of Cor
louisville. 1t seems he was standing on
one of the platform cars, and looking back,
unmlndful of projecting rock overhangine
the road, which struck him on the back Of
the head, and knocked him off, killing him,
it is supposed, instantly. The train came
ON, as the officers in charge were wholly
unconscious of the accident. The regular
Richmond train coming along some hours
afterwards, found his body lying on the
track, and picking it up, brought the re-
mains of the unfortunate young man to the
city. They were conveyed to his home,
and an inquest will probably be held during
the day.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05
TAX NOTICE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PERSONS WI

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO
Il HAVE NOT PAID THEIR CAPITATION
TAX FOR THE YEAR $50.
See act of Assembly lS69-'7O, page Alb, section
AZ, which reads as follows
mo person shall be allowed to attend any pub
lie school, whose father, if he be alive and resi-
dent within the school district, and not pauper,
shall not have paid the capitaton tax in aid of
public free schools, last assessed on him. in pur-
suance of section of article 10th of the consti-
tuition and section 81 OF this act"
Every person will see the importance ofcalling
on the Sheriff at once mo. lll5 Main street, and
paying his eapitation tax for 1870, as the den-
quent list will be returned in very short time
for examination. JOHN w. WRIGHT
au Lot - Sheriff CitY of Richmond
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evening State aoarnal.
TREASON sILESCED In NORTH CAROLINA!
THREE CHEERS FOR THE GLORIOUS
OLD NORTH STATE! 81.
Convention Defeated BY 10000 Majority

As will be seen by the latest dispatches,
the people of North Carolina, by from ten
to fifteen thousand majority, have planted
their foot upon the neck of the traitors of
the State, and declared against a conven-
ton, intended only to satisfy the treasona-
BILE ambitions of political tricksters. .r...
Well done, say we; and may her people
now go to work and in good faith carry out
the provisions of constitution broad
enough for every American citizen to stand
upon.
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cate his claims but for this we care not a
groat. AS public journalist and Virgin
ian, we feel it to be our duty to our readers
and to our State to advocate such measur, s
as will rebound to their welfare and the
welfare of Virginia.
"Facts, figures and circumstances de-
mani this at our hands. The State debt
now approximates $50, ,000, 600. Just think
OF =! This debt was incurred when
Virginia extended from the Atlantic coast
to the banks of the Ohio. 1t was in
CURED before the rude hand of war had i'm
poverished our people, robbed us of our
slave property, and devastated our land.
'Stlll there are Virginians who would
take the last pound of flesh from the car
cass of their poor old mother to give t.
these cormorants. STRANGE indeed Thank
heaven we are not among that number
Relieve us of the coils of the miserable
serpent our strong arms
and mighty muscles will soon shake off the
shackles of private obligations.
"Put the ball in motion at once-yote
Dr no man unless he stands pledged to ad-
yocate refusal to pay, excepc something is
speedily done to give relief.
1.-The Funding Bill, the horrible abortion
OF the shallow brain and abect imbecillty
OF the last Legislature, must be repealed.
1t has cast upon us at once debt OF over
s3,OOO,OOO in the way of taxes, compel
ing us not only to pay interest upon the
but interest upon interest-com-
pound interest. In an adjoining county
the taxes this year are about 1925, 900, and
the people are murmuring and the tax
gatherers complaining ofth egreat difficulty
to collect, whereas next year we are told
the taxes will be about $3.50, ,OO0-nearly
three times the present amount, and in this
county they will be increased in the same
a.
Men of Shenandoah! arise in your
might! Shake off your lethargy, 20 to
work. Your wives, your little ones and all
that is sacred demand it at your hands.n
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

LOCAL NoTEs.-Some days since one of
our city officials hired a little colored boy to
steal purp for him. The lad tried to do
the job, but failed. The officer now de-
clares on his honor as a man that the juye-
nile will never be worth anything, for if he
can't steal purp now, what would he do
if he ever became an office holder.
Our representative, the Hon. Charles III.
Porter, is at present ruSticating in the Cats
kill mountains. He is expected to return
about the middle of this month. We sin
cerely hope he will, for his services will be
Of great value to the party this fall.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

Henrico Comfy Comf.-The August
term of this court commences Monday. A
number Of criminal cases are on docket.
among them, that of Joseph Kersy, indict-.
ed as principle in a prize-fght, and d. j.
McCormic and Edward Hinchman as aiders
and abetters, will be tried.
The case of Kersey, which was set for
Monday, will be postponed until the day
following. ... ...'
The quality grand jury will meet at this
term of the court.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

Fatal Accideaa at Clorer Hill Piston
Thursday IA young man named William
Thomas, aged sixteen years, employed as
an engineer at the Clover Hill pits in Ches-
terfield county, met with an accident which
caused his instant death. Deceased was en-
gagged in oiling the engine when he became
entangled in the tly-wheel, which mangled
him in horrible manner. Young Thomas
was much thought of in the community
where he resided, and his sad death will be
read with much regret by a large circle Of
friends.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-05

RA Jonven's Inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
BY its aid gloves can be quickly and repeatedly
cleaned and made equal to new even when bad
ly soiled they can be readily restored 1t is easy
OF application and is perferfectly free from any
dor. For sale by druggists and fancy goods
dealers. Price, % cents n bottle
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DIED.

:, On the 3Oth ult., WILLIE j., only son of Nm
Is, and Lucy j. Crabbin, aged year month and
IL days. -------v----- ----
On the 81 instant at Harvey, near this city,
PRESTON BROOKS, son OF VIM. A. and Sarah
E, Noel, aged l5 years. "
1 On the Sd instant, JOHN SERGEANT, infant
son of John S. and Eva ID. Wise, aged months
and days. A., 49,
On the 4th instant, in Henrico county ISA-
BELLA, wife of VIM. II. Ashton, aged 81. ,t