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to defeat the law, and TO snbyert the first
ana best principle of our government. to
wit: that the majority shall rule.
II this readjustment was within the
scope OF the charter of the city, we should
not have so much cause for legitimate COM
plant, but it is in open violation OF the
Sfd section of the charter approved May
24th, 1870, which is as follows. "The
said city shall be divided into five wards,
which number of wards the City Council
hereafter may increase as they may deem
expedent. Every such division shall be
made in such manner as to include an equal
nanaber Of rotsrs in each ,rard, as nearly as
conveniently may be, consistent with the
well defined limits of each ward
The population of the new ward is
known TO be more dense than any other,
hence q glance al the territory Of jackson
ward will convince any man of the iufrac-
ton OF the charter, of which we complain.
Now, this is not matter of concern to the
Republican party alone, but ou the cop-
trafy is Of serious moment to all law-abid-
ing citizens who Lore peace, harmony and
economy.
1t may be well to inquire what has been
gained. We can see nothing, except in
creased expense and depreciation in the
value OF property in the new ward.
Already it is called "Africa,' aud property
has deprecated, on the principle that
bad name, however unjust, works injury.
The expense of five additional setts of
registration and election officers, has been
added to our already heavy outlay, to say
nothing OF the extra printing and expense
preparatory to its creation.
1t seems TO us this means of defeating
the meJorlty of its power, calls for reform,
aud further, it is uuquestionably in viola
tion Of the fifteenth amendment 10 the
eonatitution and the laws made hereunder
as well as to the constitution of our Sta.e
and tho charter of the city of Richmond,
AS we witnessed the celebration of the
anniversary of the adoption of tho ff-
teenth amendment by our colored citizess
the other day, we could not resist the re-
Election that they were celebrating mere
shadow aud nothing real SO far as they
are concerned True they vote, but the
territory of the State and this city is so
districted BY the Conservative party
tAat sheir votes have no force or
effect, and hence practically the right to
vote is nulity and Of no account. And
thus it is that men in Virginia have
equal ~ rights. When will Congress
learn the true situation of affairs in the
South; and when win their political sa-
gaelty IN lsw-making rise above the reach
Of defeat of its purposes by the subtle chi
chinery of Democratic thimble riggers
Is Congress powerlesa 10 give suy effect
to the votee IL secures the colored man
Does i mean TO simply let them vote for
mere form sake, is it only intended for fun
aud play? i not, thcp ye demand that
their Yates shall not be robbed of their
effect. Where are tho United States
couTts2 Ave they powerless to command
respect for Constitutional Amendments !? If
so, it is time that we knew it, We want
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ANOTHER FIRE FROM KERosINE-On
Saturday night last, the building occupied
by Mrs. D. A. Grafton, in Petersburg, was
destroyed by fire, caused by the explosion
Of kerosene lamp. The entire building
was destroyed. A. portion Of the furniture,
and most on tine valuable articles in that
part of the house used by the family, were
saved. The property was partial y insured,
but the loss (above insurance will be
several thousand dollars.
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3Ny3
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES for the Eastern District Of Virginia
In the matter Of Willisn b Bartlett, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
To wsoan il May Concern The undersigned
samuel HeHeboHer and John Fowler both OF Alex
apdria county, virginia hereby give notcc Of their
appointment assigness of ths eatats of William n
R.rtlett, OF Frederick county, in the Western + Is.
trct OF rginia who the 27ih day OF Jan'f,
le7l, adjudged snkrupt on bis own petition by
the District Court Of said district.
Dated April I'D, 1871
sAMURL HEFLERowEn,
JOHN !. FOWLER
ap24Msw AssiRne,s
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READ, PONDER, And HE wJSK--Househeepers
should Bear In mind that of all the different Baking
eowoess In market, none have stood the test Of
strict chemical analysis like DooLgYs YEAST
POWDER. DooLEY's YEAST POWDER contains
no ingredients but such as heslthfal aud chem.
caiiy pure. This insurss uniform succssa In the
making Of rolls, biscuits, &C., which interior articles
do not Manufactured and soid at wholessls by
oooLEY BkoTHEH, 60 New street, New York.
and et retail BY eroosrs generally
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10th. nv
Rev P. A. Peterson, Mr. HLMER II. pEfHeR.I
BRIDGE and Miss MARY b. MATHEWS, of Nor
folk city.
GARNEff-N0LAND- -on Wednesday, April 10.
at sas residence of the brides Rlther hy the Rev
W. NJ. Dame, JAS. M. aARNETT. OF st Johu's Col
lege, Annapolis, to KATE HUNTINGTON, daughter
Of Major ID. r. Ncland of Middlehurg Va.
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AMUrEr NJ T. N rs.


A 3SSABLY HALJ,
Tho REsULAR ASSEMBLIES for Skating At tbs
above Hall will take place every MONDAY. WE'D
NEsDAY ard FRIDAY AFTERNOONS at 1 O'Clock
svery TUEspAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY
ing at 10
Every MONDAY snd WEDNESDAY NIGHT, ats
ociecs, the Rink VIII bei OPEN EXCLUSIVELY for
gentlcmAn and youths
The PRICE OF ADMISSION. with tho use Of
kstes is % cents for sioes tirkt 80 per dozen
'andren, under years OF age, IS cents.
htthe Ahsrucen Assemblies Lsdos and Roys will
INV Wv . ~. c..RrgA1 ~ cente NH 7-tf
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ThuRsToN'S IVORY pEARL TOoTH PogrDEh
IS strongly recommended as the best den,ifrics .
known. 1t ceessss and preserves the teeth hs, ens
me gums, swsetsns the breath and, oontainirg no
sc'a OF gritty suoStAnce is perfectly harmles; aud
1sn ne used daily with great advantage Sold by all
ituRgistx. Price. % snd 90 can't pAr hnttla
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COLI NOTstr.

VINlTsD s'T TArps JM1,Sp Il ~,
~ LECIokS OFF CE Sap DISTRICT VA.
hioHaoND, aPsiL 20Ts, 1877 II borehs give notice
80 Al, persons dealing e INSTALLED SPIRITS
NJ atI LIQUORS. or ToB Geo, in the city OF Rich
mond saa too county OF Henrico that the special
,ax Ter the same must bs paid at m- fiice in the
Qnstam-house 10 the Guy II Richmond,
On or before the 1ss day of May,Is7I.
After that date all psrsous liable to the special tax
according 10 las.
RUSH BURGESS
w " lot fn'lerfnr S' itist ic - Va.
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CANDIDATES. FOw.nEF1CE.

SHERiFF OF HESRlCO.-At the reqnost of
- number OF my fellow-ctizsns, 1 respectfully ar.
nounce myself a candidate for the oies of an
OF bsnrico If Il should bs the pleasure Of the peo
pie to elect me- promise to observe in the future
e,t eonduot q the Office, the sams impartality and
haetty ~n'cn has marked my nsnsgsmeuc of that
osice Tor the past three yesrs
Very respectfully,
". SMITH,
hb H-3t Sheriff of Har,ico.
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Eo R NEW YoRK.

Eoa NEW YORK.
The VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP and Sx
ship dE0sGE r. UPTON Caotain RonsR Il wiiI
leave her whs at Rockets on TUESDAY, April
zath a. ?. NJ. Freight received up to the hour OF
Cioss connections and through bls of lading given
to ALI southern and eastern poTts
This elegant steamship has fine cabin accou,mods.
tious. - N~
Round trip tickets, good until uyeJ only rs 90
FOR freight or passage, apply TO
DAVID J. BURR. President,
No. 12i4 Main street.
WAshISeTos Co., Agents.
-,er ~ Vorfh rtvar New York ap 24-2t
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NEVER SAY YE Oh "NoT A DYg;p But ask
for rAALoN'a vEFALIA OR SALVATION ron
.he hAiE Examine 1t, you will find ID clear !;
snake y, you viii see that it has Eediao g. apply
IL 10 your head, bssrd whrsers or iuu, tscbe,, If
grey or srzzled and The ootor they wore before they
ladsd will re,grr 10 shsm.
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sHIPPING.


IrO EW YO K
The OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP <NHk
CoAsAHY's elegant sida- Wheel
steamship WYAN0KE. Captain BousNE, viii ,ease
her wharf, at Rockets on TUESDAY, April 25th.
at y o'clock A. M. Freight received until 8 A. HI
through bills OF ladiug signsd, and e DDS tor.
warded WITH dispatch to all points s--north south,
east AND sest. C'ase connections made with Cunsrd
inc for foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
90
For freight or passage, apply to
ap 4-2t No. 8 (,ovarnor strs.t
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Loaf ND EIIUNIl


E'opNo, oy little hoy yesterday Oh riauktin
street, a LADY's P0aTEMONNsI4 co,taiplro
Surt oil money, some tickets 3d. which the ~ er
can @ OBTAIN upon application 10 tho clerk at "sTAIE
'ophNhL OFFICE. ap 24-lt*
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Cinnamon are engaged in the mushroom
trade along the 6au Joaquin, California.
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AS IT is

fair play and peace. But We firmly demand
our rights.
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Dont forget that every voter must regis
Ter, whether he has registered bsfors or not.
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a western editor in response to sub
scriber who grumbles that his paper vas
intolerably damp, says that it ia because
there is so much due Ga it.
A Mr.. Forbes has been sho. for
personally insulting the people of Chey-
enne. He attempted to deliver a temper
auce lecture there.
A spoiled child-the one that played
with the kerosene can.
SPECIAL N0TICE-Pefsons y ching tke STATE
JOURNAL left early and regularly at sheir places
CT brsiness residences by responsible carriers,
will please leave their orders with
JOHNSTON 4 eELpEN,
Nswsdsalsrs, els Main Street.
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NOOK WANTED-A first-rate COOK WASHER
~ md lRoNER (nons Others need appl,) for a
family of three persons. Good home aud t.irw yes
ApplN ~ NO luuo tlNty sFre7t. 2i-3t+
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-25

BxIL.-R. l.. Gardner. of the Elko House.
being about to start business at Salt Lake
City, will give farewell ball on Friday even
ing next, March 81. His numerous friends are
invited to attend.
hALUE-nrSrvno FouSrAIx. irke that sought for
BY De Soto shoud burst nom the earth At every mans
door, Thousands would turn their backs ON the healing
spring within arms reach, TO run after pretended
remedies. The observAnt everywhere, accept Dn.
mAkfRs NiSEoAh BIrTERs rs the greatest medicinal
blessing OF modern times: but, on the other hand.
muiatudes dose themselves with poisons, while this
vel-spring Of hesth Il accessible to all II purines
the animal fluids. regulates every function OF tn
body. Gains the nerves, invgorates the vital organs
and 10 an unfailns specific for indigestion. 10
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The German triumphal procession, in San
Francisco, on Wednesday, was two and half
miles long, taking one hour and forty minutes
In passing the corner Of California and Kearney
streets.
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STATE LAND SALEs.-The sum of S2,77O rs.
in currency. was paid into the State Treasury
on Tuesday. from the sale of State lands.
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Hon. w. III. STEWART has our thanks for q
copy Of Messages and Documents of 1S69-'7O
received this week. ... . ..
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CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD.

A. y. TOwgE, General superintendent
T. II. GOODMAN. General Passenger and Ticket Agt
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Destfhetive Fire-Veranda House
Krnttiger's Lodging House and !
b. Bledsoe's Dwelling House
TRnrned.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, February |

WARRINGTON, February l.
: Mr.. Buckingham presented remon-
STRANGE from the women OF New Eng
land against female suffrage, protesting
against the imposition on them OF the
burdens legitimatelv belonging 10 the
sterner sex.
Mr.. Pomeroy offered the following
substitute for his resolution of veSter-
day. That in obedience to that
O Christian charity which seeketh the
good of all nations and ministers TO all
human distresses, we heartily commend
the suffering belligerent nations in Eu-
/ rope 10 the American people, and re-
commend that generous system OF
organized charity, seeking out and pro-
yiding first. Tor their most pressing ne
cessilies, be speedily inauGurared for
their relief
Mr.. Sherman moved an amendment
! hv an additional resolution requesting
the communication 10 the French Gov
ernment of the profound sympathy of
the American people for the people Of
! France. who are now suffering under
unexampled misfortune, and to extend
them every encouragement and support
consistent with the laws Of the nlted
! States and our' treaties with other
powers, in the establishment, upon a
firm basis. Of a Republican Govern
ment
After debate Mr.. Sherman Withdrew
and subsequently, introduced his amend
ment as a seperate resolution, when II
was referred.
On motion OF Mr.. Salisbury the pre-
amhle was stricken out Of the resolu-
ton as amended TO make it concurrent
resolution as il would require the action
Of the House; it was then agreed 10.
Unfinished business being in order
a resolution for the admission Of
Joshua Hill, Senator from Georgia,
was taken up on Mr.. Stewards motion
to substitute the name Of Mr.. Farrow
in place of Hill in the resolution. A
majority OF the Judiciary committee
then reported resolution admitting
Mr.. Hill, which wac adopted, and that
4
gentleman appeared and took the oath;
Mr.. Thurman then offered and a. ked
the present consideration Of the joint
resolution prescribing the oath OF office
and that it be taken by Mr.. Miller,
Senator elect from Georgia. Referred.
Ga motion OF Mr.. Cole the Senate
took up the consular and diplomatic
appropriation bill.
Mr.. Casserly stated the total expense
under the bill at about S2,OOO,OO0.
There was growing feeling throughout
the country that the number OF our
foreigu ministers and consuls should be
reduced. There were Of the former
double as many az were necessary.
After an unimportan, amendment the
bill passed. ,m
The West Point Appropriation bill was
also considered amended and passed.
Executive session.
Adjourned
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CHICAGO.
Trial OF DIR. ChenS.

CHICAGO, February 1.-The Eccleslas
tical Court, for the trial of Rev. Chas'
Edward Cheney, rector OF CHRIST
Church. met this morning at the
Bishops residence. The assessors and
presenters were all present except Kew,
DR.. Pierce, who has been chosen Bishop
Of Arkansas since the last meeting ol
the court in 1869. Melville W. Fuller,
Geo. w. Thompson and NJ. B. Rich,
as formerly. represented Reverend
Mr.. Cheney. 1t will be remem'
bered that when the injunction
restraining the court from further pro,
ceedins was served from the Civil
Court, the respondent having declined
to plead. the Secretary had, on motion
Of Judge Otis, just entered plea Of not
guilty. The presenters were upon ;he
point of introducing their first witness.
This was on the 22d OF July, 1869. The
proceedings in the Ecclesiastical Court
were therefore stayed till the decision
of the Supreme Court was had: This
was made a few days since, and, as If
generally known, confirmed the Jnris'
diction Of the Ecclesiastical Court II
is the intention Of the presenters 10 as
sume proceedings at the point wnere
they were interrupted
Mr.. Fuller desired to call the a'ten-
ton OF the court 10 two points he
would not say they were materlal but
considered it his duty to make them.
First, the entry ofthe plea ofnot guilty
was not met, a proceeding as contem.
plated by the canons Second, the full
court as originally constituted was not
present. DR.. Pierce being absent, and
the court had no legal existence.
Judge Otis reported that though the
court has been reduced in numbers il
was still legal and proper court. He
recited decision in the case Of a court
martial in which, though the officers
had been removed thersfrom by sick
ness and other cases, it was held that
the courts were properly entitled to pro
ceed
After further argument of the ques-
ton whether they were competent TO
continue the trial it was submitted to the
court, and they Withdrew TO determine
as to the jurisdiction. After few min
utes absence they returned, and, through
the presiding officer, announced the fol-
lowing as its decision on the point pre-,
sented: The objection as to the juris-
diction Of the Court because of the ab,
sence Of one Of it's members is over
ruled, for the reason that the Court is
still an integral one, so long as it does
not fall below the minimum number, as
provided by section ;, canon 20.
Recess
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WASHINGTON.
The Alabama Claims.

Nav YoRK, February 1.-The Tr't-
,y,s'S Washington special telegraphs
thatit now appears likely that the Sen
Ste committee on Foreign Relations will
devote considerable time 10 the subject
Of the Alabama claims, as the details
will probably cover the whole question
of damages done bv rebel cruisers fitted
in British ports, and various schemes
proposed for their settlement. The
committee are unwilling to take any
action with regard TO damages done by
anv one Of the pirates, which would h!H
Implication weaken the claims for dam
ages done by others. The committee
will not probably report on the matter
this session. :
The Times Washington correspond
ent telegraphs The statement so in
dustriously reiteratei'by the CORES
pDndent of an evening contemporary
that the Senate committee On Foreign
Relations has lately been considering
highly important overtures from Great
Britain Tor the settlement OF the
Alabama claims, is unqualifiedly false,
and nearly every other utterance Of the
same party on the same subject, pre-
tending to give details and propositions,
is equally untrue There is nothing
new about the Alabama claims beyond
this That this Government received
additional evidence Of the anxiety OF
Great Britain 70 settle these claims !;
that in consequence oil this intelligence
Gen. Schenck's departure has been
DELAYED in order that his instructions
NAV be more fully and carefully pre-
pared on this point. and. that 1t Is
probable that he will be able to resume
negotiations on the subject almost
Immediately on his arrival. Secretary
Fish is now arduously engaged in the
preparation ofthese instructions.
Important Convention with Spain.
A dispatch from Madrid, which al
lrles TO the banquet and congratula-
lions OF Minister Sickles over the sue
cessful accomplishment OF highly diplo-
matte negotiations, is explained by the
iaCt tnat SlCkles, uuueE lustIuCtlOuS ahu
power sent him by the President and
Secretary OF State, has just concluded
an important convention for the settle
ment OF existing claims between this
country and Spain, especially those
growing out Of the Cuban insurrection.
This negotiation has been pending for
some months, and has been matter OF
much difficulty and delicacy. The con-
yenlion will possibly be sent to the Sen
ate prior to adjournment.
No Change In the whisky Tax.
II is believed that nothing will be
done in Congress in relation TO the
whisky tax, unless some action is taken
10 simplify the export of whisky and
highwines in bond. Under the present
law; this branch OF trade is almost pro-
hbi,ed, and something should be done
10 modify il SO as to give the export In
lerest a more just showing. 1t is not
likely that the present tax will he
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HOUSE.

Mr.. Jones, OF Kentucky presented a
petition of manufacturers and dealers in
tobacco, snuff and cigars, Of Covington,
against the special tax and the tax on
sales
The Senate amendments to the Ii ouse
bill prescribing the form Of enacting
and resolving the clauses Of the acts
and resolutions Of Congress were non
coneurred in. and committee OF Con
ference asked.
The House then resumed the
consideration OF the Senate bill
passed on, ihe I'D Of April last
prescribing the oath OF office TO be
taken by persons who participated in
the late rebellion, but who are not die,
qualified from holding office by the
l4Sth amendment to the constitution OF
the United States.
After a noisy and excited discussion,
the Senate bill abolishing the test oath
for persons in the South not disqualified
by the l4th amendment, was passed
without amendment by, yeas lis, nays
SO. 1t now goes 10 the President for
his approval. -
The bill provides that such persons
shall take the oath prescribed in the
act Of llth July, 1868, prescribing the
oath Of Office to be taken by persons from
whom legal disabilities shall have been
removed. The bill was advocated BY
Messrs. Epson, Bingham, Farnsworth
and Others.
Mr.. Long (coiored). Republican, OF
Georgia, made his maiden speech in I ne
House in opposition to the bill. = s
Mr.. Morey said he would vote for the
bill. but would much rather vote for
the total abolition Of the text oath, and
the removal of all political disabilities,
Messrs. Shanks, Porter, EanWyek
MAYNARD and Others argued against the
bill. ~ .rs l. zs1LHugsfh : .u
Mr.. Bntler, Of Massachusetts, closed
the debate. az
Mr.! !!.Afneli moved 20 lsy the bill on
the table. Negatired
The bill then passed. The. following
| is the text Of the bill (: asE
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: FLORENCE, February Prussia de-

FLORENCE, February Prussia de-
-elines the suggestions of neutral powers
in regard to paciication, and prefers to
prescribe he3eh conditions Of peace.
BoHDEAUx, February l.-Gambetta
has issued a proclamation saying:
"Frenchmen, Prussia believes the ar
mistice will dissolve our armies and Sc
cure the election of chamber ready to
eonelude q shameful peace. 1t de-
pehds on France 10 upset these
calcvlatonss 1t is necessary to
make the armistice period
for the instruction Of our young troops.
Continue with unrelaxed vigor. Organ
ization for defense and for war is neces-
sary while You install national repub-
lian assembly~willing to make such a
peace only as is compatible with the
honor, rank and integrity Of France.
PEsrH, February Baron. Won
Buest. in the course Of speech before
the delegations yesterday, declared that
while the relations of the Empire with
Germany we're most friendly, no effort
will be spared to prevent fear and sus-
picion, and secure mutual respect.
New YORK, February 1.-The World $
special from London, January 81, says
tits confidently believed in court cir
cles, here, that the Empire will be re-
stored with the Empress as Regent:
The Emperor confidential aid arrived
at Chiselhurst to-day. Significant
courtesies have lately been extended TO
Eugenie bv Victoria.