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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.


General Williams, one of the oldest and
most respectable citizens of Fairfax, died
last week.
Doc.ors and druggists of, Petersburg are
said to be numerous and hourishing. We
pity the people there.
The corn crop of Botetourt is said to be
more promising than it has been for years,
while the oats are far below the average
yield.
The Fincastle Herald is returning thanks
for the first tomatoes of the season.
Rather late; it had better be cussing for
being so far behind.
A race is to come off next Saturday, at
Manassas, between 'sAnny Sally" and
sFlrt !" two horses of local repute. Take
cire, Sally, the Flrt will get you.
Botetourt county has an agricultural
Society,"" where practical farmers receive
the benefits of the experience Of its mem-
bers. This beats Mr.. Greely and his theo-
rics all hollow.
The tax of Botetourt, for State and
county purposes, exclusive of head tax and
township levees, amounts to SO or 80 cents
on the 500 worth ofproperty. This is very
low compared to that of other coupons.
The press and people of the Valley are
jubilant over the prospects of the speedy
letting of the Valley railroad. We like to
see confidence exhibited, but would advise
them that the enemies of the road, and
those opposed to taxing the people for such
purposes, are prepared TO take the question
! 10 the col1rts which are known to be I'm.
certain.
Now that Mr.. Platt has partially fulfilled
his promise, to induce the Federal Govern
ment to fake charge of the River Depart
ment at Petersburg. The I',der hopes Col
Craighill, the Government Engineer, viii
not sacrifice the pure principles of scienc
for anu consideration. We presume j
means that he will not give the work to Re
publicans, even at the lowest price. Wha
sinners!
The Petersburg hsder attempts to insul
all officers of the government who com
manded colored troops, by stating tina
many remember when McGiffin came ther
in command Of a colored company. /
should also remember that its presen
highly respected and well beloved Gov
ernor was at the same time sutler
"Beast Buffers" command, who permitte
!. McGiffin to be hung without interfering
The paragraph of the Iader, or words lik
it, may have been whispered into the cal
of the court and jury which convicte
) McGiffin, the commander of colored troop
"Ah Sin" can't compare to the wckednes
of the present day.
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COOPERATIVE IMMIGRATION.
Hope for Virginia.


The editor of the R,Tal Home, of Roches-
ter, New York, has these golden words for
us, after visiting our State with the Editorial
Excursionists.
The greatest obstacle to Southern pros
perity lies in this native antlpathy to work.
If labor were popularity considered respect
able and ennobling by Southerners, they
would roll up their sleeves and work out
their own future. Our capital would help
them much, for they are sorely impove-
rished but they could get along nobly
without our industry if only the spirit of it
were not wanting. "Virginia has no future" !"
said a prominent Richmond editor to us.
The spirit of Northern industry never
prompted such hopeless declaration. 1t
bids us work on and hope ever, and what it
builds up Northern progress eloquently
testifes. With such rich and varied re-
sources as has the "Old Dominion" it is
idle to sayshe has no future. A finer future
never was aspired after than may be hers.
Will her people make it their own, or shall
those more willing to toll reap its ripe re-
ward?
But cannot Northerners avail themselves
of Southern opportunities Most certain
ly. Cooperative immigration will do away
with all adverse conditions. We wouldad-
wise none to GO South individually, if they
have families, and regard social life as inn
portant but in colonies. all may go, and,
we believe, do well. The South offers bet
ter advantages for colonization than are
offered at the West, in many particulars.
Good lands can be bought cheaply, and
IL T,,l,p.I,,ol f,tIns ha
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The 7'dbled Tmns.-''Chester" has ex-
hbited considerabl shrewdness, in taking
a portion of the original Democratic
address and turning it upon the Radicals.
Read what he says, and see every one of
you if you cannot put your finger upon
some Democrat, to whom it will apply and
not to Radicals, as he asserts. They were
so in the minority in the last Legislature,
(Which will not happen again soon) as to
render their requirement Of riches less GER
tain than their enemies:
"Several of the Radical members of the
Legislature have lately exhibited signs Of
having become recently rich. The funds
collected by them at the last session of the
Legislature, to have been boarded to quiet
suspicion, are now being spent and mem
bers begin to indulge i'll the luxuries of life.
One colored gent sports his carriage, several
have bought land and some are building
houses. The fruits Of evil rule now begin
to show.0
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About II O'Clock last night, Capt. Tyler
with squad of police made descent on a
low den, formerly known as the Planters
Hotel, located on the corner of Locust alley
and Franklin street, and succeeded in cap
turing about twenty-five persons of both
sexes and all colors. They were taken to
the first station-house and locked up until
this morning, when all were let off except
the Grand Cyclops of the "shebang," who
was taken before Justice White, and after
promising to leave the house at once, was
discharged. This house has been source
of great annoyance to persons residing in
the neighborhood. The neighbors feel
grateful to the police, who have thus rid
them Of so great nuisance.
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Colonel Popham'S Encouraging
to RepuJlicans.-Coloncl John r. Popham,
a member of the very popular law firm OF
Jenkins d Popham, of this city, has re-
Gently returned after an absence of several
weeks in the North, visiting the different
fashionable resorts of that locality. He
brings such cheering accounts from different
sections, that we are induced to give our
friends the benefit of them.
The Republican party of the North is
confident Of victory in the next Presiden-
tial campaign, and assigns local reasons for
entertained and expressed by Davis,
Toombs, Stephens and other prominent
men are accepted as the feelings of the ma
jority of the Southern people. They, and
not the acceptors Of the 'New Departure"
politicians, are regarded as the true repre-
sentatives of Southern Democracy. This,
added to the fact that by recent testimony
taken in relation to the Ku-Klux of the
South, it has been clearly shown that this
body is not a myth, but exists as politi-
cal organization guilty of monstrous atroci-
ties.
The evidence, so convincing in relation to
the intents and purposes of the organiza-
ton, IS furnished by Confederate officers
and soldiers of unimpeachable character,
who acknowledge themselves members of
the order, and have exposed its acts as COM
mitted for some time. This accounts for
the recent instructions to the several United
States District Attorneys in the South.
Northern Democracy knows that Demo-
cratic President cannot be elected except
by the solid vote of the South. Even they
are unwilling to trust the government in the
hands of Ku-Klux and people rejecting
the sentiments of Davis and others.
With the confidence felt by Col. P. he
will add to his already acknowledged ability
much enthusiasm, in the approaching fall
election, rendering himself fearful foe to
the enemies of the Union, who arc already
desperate in their efforts to retain the power,
they so abused in the last Legislature.
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Letter from William II. johnson, one OF the
Men Convicted of the Murder Of Mr..
Charles ii. Friend.
HE DECLARES HIS INNOCENCE.

We give below letter, this morning
handed us by gentleman, written by john
son himself. In no instance have we changed
the language as used by him, but have
written it more intelligibly than received
RIcHxoSp Cry JAIL, July 10Th, 1871.
1t will please me very much, Us am request
ed TO make this statement, If you Will publish 1t,
as have but very short time to live here IN
this world but hope to depart in peace, and
trust to meet my God in heaven, so peace be TO
all leave behind. do still proclaim my inno-
cency of this charge, or of knowing anything
aboutit, neither did hear anything about 1t un-
til Saturday morning, when Mr.. X. z. Donnan
told il to me in the courthouse yard; then at the
same time, said TO Green, the party that done
it ought not to have trial. then he said was
hard. That is all that l can say that know
about the case until was arrested.
Before stopI will say something about the
evidence, then it is said If you let the prisoner
talk he will clear himself, and the Commonwealth
will witness me in this. The main witness for
the Commonwealth, Lizzie Jones, swore before
the Magistrates twice, and once before the Judge,
that the moon was shining between 10 and IL
O'Clock, and by the moonlight ana the light she
had in her hand, she saw me standing in the yard;
when it was proven the moon went-down at 40
minutes past nine. Furthermore it seemed to be
very dark in this that q man should lose his hat
on the City Point road, going to Lynchburg.
Notice it if you please, and do not say it was not
so, In the next place they said the man who COM
mitted the murder wore q number seven boot, My
at the time, but got them again Officer Stiles
looked at them Sunday, Officer Gentry, Saturday
night looked at them, but would not measure the
track until threw the boots away, then did not
say anything about the boots until the next week
ten days, len they could not be found, but Mr..
Snyder, the Captain of the Police, said they have
got them. Mr.. Harry Benton says so too, but it
was after / was convicted.
l know Officer Virgins said was with Green
going up Old street that night at 10 o'clock,
lived on Old street, but he did not see me going
up that street that night Green says it was an
other man that was with him whom none know
very well. Ihaye said something about the test.
mony, l am now under sentence of death for;
but hope the Governor will look into my case
for me- and if he is satisfied the evidence is suf
cient to put man to death, then am to die.
But am innocent of this charge Mr. Robson
and Mr. Bayson said and swore they would not
believe the witness (Lizzie) on her oath. Mr.. W.
A, Wood said that Matilda Jones said, she was
offered money and clothes to say what she did.
only asked for justice and l believe Governor
Walker will give it TO me, so hope he will look
in the case without delay.
May God bless you all, not excepting those
who prosecuted me wrongfully.
WILLIAM II. JoHysoS
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Supposed Suicide Thomas Coppenger,
who resides near Haxall's mills on the
island. left his home yesterday morning at
an early hour, having on neither coat nor
hat, since which time he has not been heard
of. About noon it was rumored that a
man had been seen to jump into the mill
race.
This morning the water was drawn off
and search made, but failed to find the
supposed man. His family are most anx-
ious, as fears are entertained that he has
committed suicide. Coppcnger has been on
spree for some time, and was very drunk
Saturday night.
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The Great Miller Estate.-This estate,
worth many hundred thousand dollars, has,
as we expected, been taken charge of by
the courts and lawyers. The talent en-
ployed is Of the first order, to secure which
requires the payment of first-class FEES
Had old man Miller ever expected his pro-
perty, or such portion of it, to become a
source of strife, thereby requiring thous-
ands of it to pay lawyers, he would have
made some other disposition of it. The
habit of olden times Of handing down from
father to son these STAT" cases by counsel
lors in England, we hope will not be fallen
into in this case. However, lawyers are
but human, and never like to give up cases
like this. We predict its remaining in court
for years to come.
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INSURANCE.

CPECIAL NOTICE.--TO ALL PERSONS
WISHING FIRE INSURANCE.: The RICH
MOND BANKING AND INSURANCE COM
PANY offer inducements unsurpassed by any
safe company, to insure against loss by fire of
all kinds of property.
They ask of their friends and the public to
give them a call before insuring elsewhere.
Consult your own interest and insure with MS.
T. b. STARKE, General Agent.
J. B. DAVIS, President
JOHN f. c. PoTrs, Secretary. jy 5-d&w3m
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A Nnro,o Escape. Yesterday afternoon
a fine horse took fright and ran down Third
street at break-neck speed. He had at
tached to his halter bar of wood, which
struck his legs at every step, thereby quick
ening his speed. Reaching Clay street, he
stumbled and fell !; very soon was again on
his feet. Keeping up his career he swept
the street for several squares; quite stam-
pede ensued. Two young gentlemen, who
were walking out, came near meeting with
a serious accident. They just did get be-
hind tree i'll time, as he fell the second
time, at their feet, on the pavement, throw
ing dirt in their faces.
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Death of a Prominent Caizen.-Many of
our citizens were yesterday, and for some
time this morning, painfully excited over
the rumor that Colonel d. Lee Powell, of
this city, was dead. Reports were con-
tlicting until later in the day, when it was
announced as fact, that he died yesterday
in Winchester, after an illness of weeks
duration. For number of years we have
known Colonel Powell, and for one year
during the war our association was the
most intimate.
He was natures noblest work, man
devoid of even thought of wrong. He
was beloved by all who knew him. He was
sincere Christian, polished scholar, a
gentleman of the highest integrity-all unit
ing to make him what he was, the brightest
among the bright of an enlightened circle Of
friends.
Richmond will miss the efforts of Col
Powell, who for years has been in charge Of
the leading classical school for females,
from which have sprung many of Virginia's
most intelligent women.
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Outrage Upon a Girl Of 1'welre Years.
Maurice Banks, colored man, was this
morning brought before Justice White,
charged, in warrant procured by his wife,
with having outraged the person of little
colored girl, II years of age, who is his
niece.
The attempt was made the evening of the
11th of July, from which the girl was
seriously injured, and who still bears
marks of his cruel violence.
The evidence against Banks was so con-
elusive and of such a character, as induced
the Justice to send him on for indictment
and refuse him bail.
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The Killed Horse Wallace Shelton, who
drives carriage for Mr.. Morrison, and who
caused the death of the horse ridden by
Mr.. Rose, several nights ago, on Franklin
street, was arrested and brought before
Justice White on Friday last, charged with
recklessly driving his carriage in the public
streets. The Justice, after patiently hear
ing the testimony, discharged Wallace, and
gaze as his opinion that Wallace Shelton
was in no manner responsible for the acci-
dent.
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The Holly,oood Ghost-The City jail to
be Haunted.-About O'Clock last night,
officer Seal of the police found Mary Smith,
the Hollywood ghost, lying on the vacant
lot Just back of the American Hotel. He
arrested her and provided her with more
comfortable quarters in the second station
house. She was brought before Justice
White this morning, who sentenced her to
three months in the city Jail. Mary will
be remembered as having played the part
of ghost at Hollywood about a year ago,
and also as having been arrested no less
than twenty times since on the charge of
being vagrant with no visible means Of
support. Previous to her appearance at
Hollywood, nothing is known of her, as
she talks but little, and apparently knows
nothing herself of her former life. She is
certainly mysterious character.
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Upset.-On last Saturday evening, as
Major Poe's buggy was being driven to the
stable, the driver made too short turn at
the corner of Broad and Mayo streets,
which completely overturned it, seriously
injuring small boy who was inside, and
spraining the hand Of the driver. But little
harm was done the buggy.
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evening State So,lrnat.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisements of Lost, Wants, Found, For
inserted under the proper headings at TWEEN
TY-FIvE GENTS for one insertion; or two in
sertions for FORTY CENTS; three insertions,
SIXTY CENTS-invaribly CASH IN ADVANCE.
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evening State Su,trmat.
TO CORREsPoNDENTs.

We have received quite an interesting
letter from Waynesbore, Augusta County,
and although only referring to matters of
local interest we cannot violate our rule to
publish anything unless accompanied by
the authors name. ate aaH
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a Hoa.-The reporters of the press of
this city are furnished accommodations at
the Police court to note its proceedings
These consist Of chairs, tables, &c. They
are almost daily occupied by persons not
connected in any manner with the press
Will these gentlemen hereafter remember
the intention of these accommodations, and
occupy some other place in the room?
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ry, now containing nearly FIVE THOUSAND
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Accided.-We are panied to learn that
Sheriff Smith, of the county, had one of
his hands badly crushed in cider press on
Saturday afternoon. Medical attendance
was had when it was necessary to amputate
a portion of two of his fingers. We UNDER
stand that he rested well last night, and
complains but little of pain to-day.
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ITSrRAY.-Came into the enclosure of tfssSE
II the subscriber on Sunday, July 23d, I9S-1xk-
two COWS-one red and the other red and white.
Also, one red YEARLING. The owner can have
the same by proving property and paying char
ges. Il. A SHULTZ,
iy 24-lt* Near Hafyietown.
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EXCURSIONS AND PICNICS.


N FOR BENEFIT OF
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH
Win take place at the
FAIR GROUNDS,
ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2eTH JULY, 1871.
There will be n TRIAL OF SPEED between
several well known horses.
SMITHS BRASS BAND will be in attend
ance.
Trains will leave the Broad Street Depot at O.,
10 and IL O'Clock A. NJ, II NJ, and |, and p.
NJ The last train returning from the Grounds
will leave at O'Clock p M.
TICKETS-50 cents. Children under IL years,
free
Ample arrangements have been made for the
preservation of good order, and an ample supply
of refreshments.
COMMITTEE
PHILIP O'NEIL, JOHN RANKIN,
J. X. MALLOY, JOHN BAGLEY,
BERN'D LEONARD, WALTER NAHONEY.
jy 2l--4t
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EXC UR SION TIC I > L D
"PUT-IN-BAY ISLAND, LAKE ERIE,
THE CAPE MAY OF THE WEST !

uNEauALED FOR BEAUTY OF LOCATION AND sALUBRITY
OF CLIMATE-FINE BEACH FOR BATHING
SPLENDID FISHING AND BOATING.
This beautiful Island is located Is miles from
Sandusky, with which it is in daily connection by
steamer and is celebrated in history as the place
where Com Perry put in after his great victory
ON Lake Erie 1t is universally pronounced to
be without equal as Il Summer Resort.
The Hotel accommodations are ample and first
class in every respect, having all modern i'm
proyements (incudng gas, all combining to rem
der this one of the first watering-places in the
country. .
FARE for the round trip TO this delightful
place has been placed at the low rate of $50.
For further information and for Through tick
ets apply at the company's Office corner of
Broad and Eighth streets, and Ticket Office, cor
ner Byrd and Eighth streets.
j. B. GENTRY,
iy 2O-tf Gent Ticket Agent.
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WANTS.

VXTANTED TO PURCHASE A FARM, of
wv about 200 acres, in one of the Southern
States; must be healthy Address, stating crops
grown, terms and full particulars, to Boy 1896
Sr PAuL MINI iy 3-tf
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Au in want of good job of dyeing or
securing will call upon our young friend, A.
Graham, jr., who can be found at No. 1917,
Franklin street. See advertisement.
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Funding the State Debt.-On Saturday
there was funded at the office of the State
Treasurer S24l ,529.66 of the State debt,
making the total amount funded to date
SO, ,203, ,422.97.
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DYE WORKS.

YINHE DYEING AND SECURING BUSi-
il NESS heretofore conducted by A. Graham,
will be continued by A. GRAHAM, JR., at the old
stand, No. 1917 Franklin street, Richmond, Va.
iy 24-1w*
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BsE-"B Select Whiskcy sold by w. ID. Blair
CO., Ninth and Main streets, is equal to- any
brand in the market They sell it at $3.50. 1t is
rich and mellow.
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Range of Thermometer at the Journal Office
TO-DAY.
z A. M. .....73 12 M......76 4P. M........7 70
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LOST.

+ OST.-This morning POINTER PUPPY,
i perfectly white, with the exception of having
n liver-colored head and a lver-colored spot on
the lower part of his back. When lost he had
red string around his neck. The finder will be
rewarded by leaving him at No. 100, corner Of
Cary and Adams streets. jy 22-2t*
nOG LOSr-A black and white SHEPHERD
IL DOG, with tin collar, and medal 144,S)
Answers to the name of Coon. A-N
suitable reward will be given if returned to the
JOURNAL OFFICE 1y N-ts
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The Charlottesville Latelligeicer comes
out for Chase and Hancock for President
aud Vice-President. etn4i
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Zebra Hire.-On Saturday last Colonel
Strother paid into the State treasury 81 ,037,
received as hire for convicts at work on the
railroads.
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be Edwards Circulating Library Is the
place for cheap and good Reading.
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H@ Billiard Temple.-Redford and Ives, corr
ner of Main and Eleventh streets, keep the most
fashionable Billiard Saloon in Richmond. Their
tables are all new and everything connected
with the establishment is flrst-class. Players
are informed that whistlng is positively prohib-
tied,
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