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Mr.. Heseler, the candidate for senator, j:
one of the owners of the zinc works at La
Sale, a man of fine education, of irrreproach
able character, and thorough business man
He would waste no time OF the senate by max
ing long speeches, but would occupy front
position as man of solid sense and practical
| business tact.
G. W. Armstrong has already SO often and
ably represented this county in the legislature
that not another word on our part as to his
fitness is necessary
Mr.. Cogswell, also, is man SO well known
as to need no further introduction from U.s.
We know he is objected to on account of lis
political instability and eccentricities, but If it
was proper to fuse with the labor union men,
it was right they should have candidate, and
Mr.. Cogswell being their selection, he should
be supported with the same good faith that
the labor union men manifest in supporting
the balance of the ticket.
As to Mr.. Blake for Sheriff, there is none can
dispute but that he Is a first-class man, strong
and popular candidate, and obtained the nom.
ination fairly and honorably. If other candi-
dates feel sore and disappointed at theirfai
to be nominated, they should remember that
they were defeated solely because they lacked
the votes in the convention to nominate them,
and n, by the use of any unfair means by Mr..
Blake or his friends. Having gone into the
convention on even terms with Mr.. Blake, and
taken even chances with him, there is no hon.
orable escape from abiding by the decision of
the convention, nor have we any reason to
suppose that anything like bolt, or even
luke-warmness in the support of MIR. Blake is
contemplated.
To MIR. Montgomery, for circuit clerk, Mr.
Thomas, for Recorder, Mr.. Duncan, for Attor.
ney, and DR.. Finley, for coroner, no objection is
made as far as we can learn, and of course
they will receive the full vote of the parties
that have placed them upon their ticket
All in all the ticket, though not perhaps by
any means satisfactory to all, is good one,
and deserves to, as we have no doubt it will,
be cordially supported by the united vote of
the three parties that placed it in nomination.
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Senator Shurz-startling Statement !!

Senator Shurz-startling Statement!
Senator Shurz made magnificent speech at
st. Louis on Tuesday evening to one of the
the largest outdoor audiences over gathered
tn that city. He told the country clearly and
fully why he separated from Grant, and gave
a more accurate sketch of the man and man
ner Of the president than had heretofore been
given by friend or foe.
One statement of Mr.. Shurz caused sensa-
ion at Washington, as 1t will astound the
country. 1t was to the effect that when the
San Domingo Job was about to come before
the senate and Senator Shurz showed signs of
friends to Shurz with the promise, in Grants
name, that he should nave "all the executive
patronage he wanted" ii he would support
the JOB: and Mr.. Shurz took the precauti,n
to have these gentlemen put the offer in writ
ing, and to state that it was made with the
knowledge and on the authority of the presi-
dent. a more shameless and disreputable
transaction is unknown in American politics.
When this startling statement was brought
to the notice of the President at Long Branch
he had a private conference of his friends and
then had an irresponsible associated press"
despatch published that the President denied
the truth of Mr.. Shurz's statement. But the
despatch Is Endorsed by nobody, nobody is re-
sponsible for it, and virtually it amounts to an
admission. 1t convicts the president of
crime the like ofwhch would have deposed
Andrew Jackson by impeachment in week,
and committed by a private citizen would
send HIM to the penitentiary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-07-27

Horace Greeley refuses to bleed to start
newspapers to promote his election. In reply
TO Il request from Washington to ask his
friends in New York to contribute towards
starting Greeley paper at the cipitsl, Horace
writes as follows
TRIBUNE OFFICE, New York, July III
decline decidedly to ask my friends to furnish
money to sustain q newspaper in Washington
do not consider this Legitimate political OK.
penditure. II the people will not support
newspapers that favor my election, they must
get along without them AZ they may.
HORACE GREELEY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-07-27

President Grant has just gwen II practical
Interpretation Of the resolution Of the Phila-
dslphia convention in favor of civil service re-
form, by removing DR.. Jayne, relative of
Judge Trumbull, rs pension agent ut SPRING
field, Illinois. According to this rendering,
civil service reform means the removal of any
officer, no matter how faithful and competent,
who has relative chat makes speeches against
the reelection OF President Grant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-07-27

1t is announced with groan of horror from
the GRANTEES in North Carolina, that the
Greeleyites hadtraised disturbance at rad
ical meeting held in that state, which was be.
ing addressed by Judge Settle. The 'distur.
bance" is probably exaggerated.to give the adj.
minstration an excuse to arrest more Greeley
voters and lock them up until after election :;
but if there ever was man who deserved to
be Kissed off the stage at public meeting, it
is this radical pmp, Judge Settle, notwith.
standing the GRANTEES held him in such es-
TEEN as to make him President of the Phia.
delphia convention. His history is simply
this: During the rebellion he was a rebel
colonel, but served without distinction. As
soon MS the war was over he turned up q radl
cal and conspired with the carpet.baggers to
degrade his former white associates. But the
richest part is yet to be told. In April, 1871,
Grant appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary
and Envoy Extraordinary to Peru. Therenp.
on Settle walked up TO the Federal treasury,
drew his years salary in advance, and pro.
ceeded forthwith to his home in North Caro-
lima. In April, 1872, lie resigned, but kept
the $4,000. SO sharp tinancier is worthy a
place in Grants affections, or even in his
own household.
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siGNIFIcANT.--One day this week, NJ some
radicals were proceeding to convention to be
held at Fairbury. certain thu.iastio delegate,
d. johnson, wa" anxious that poll should b.
taken OF the passengers upon the train. II was
accordingly done, aud the starch WAN taken GU,
OF tho Doctor when it was declared that ~ were
Tor Greeley and ~ for Grant, ntt outstanding
the presence Of the radical delegs,cs on board.
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A Greeley and Brown Club was organized ut

A Greeley and Brown Club was organized ut
EArlvlle on Monday evening. composed about
half and half Of former republicans and demo.
Gratis. The meeting on the occasion WAS large
and enthusiastic. 1t is confidently asserted that
Ea'lville, heretofore u republican stronghold.
will give Greeley At least 100 majority. The
following officers were elected: J. d. Rodgers,
President; Warren H. Norton, Secretary; A. J.
Grover, Treasurer.
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The Leet Scandal.

There are fifty cases of public robbery, with
which Grants connection is as evident as with
that of Leet, in the Now York general order
warehouse business, but perhaps none that
has been so thoroughly established by Official
evidence, and is so notorious. In the case of
Leet these facts are Hndeniable, and admitted
on all sides. Up to Grants election 10 the
presidency, he was member of Grants staff
and military household. A few days after
Grant was inaugurated, Leet waited upon
Hon. Moses H. Grinnell in New York, and
informed him of Grants purpose to appoint
him (GrlnnelD collector of the port of New
York, and showed letter from Grant, which
was equivalent to an order to Grinnell to give
Leet any picking" about the New York GUS
tom House he might ask for Grinnell asked
Leet what he wanted. Leet replied that he
wanted the general order business" This
consists of the exclusive privilege of receiving
and storing in warehouses, by general order"
of the collector, all cargoes arriving by vessels
from foreign ports which are not unloaded
within 48 hours. The business is without
competition, and the owners of the monopoly
charge what they please, and generally more
than the entire freight. Grinnell demurred,
but Leet soon satisfied him that he must yield
or not get the appointment of collector. Then
Grinnell tried to buy Leet off, and agreed to
give him $4,000 year as blackmail instead of
the coveted plum. Leet went away apparent.
ly satisfied, but in a few months returned and
renewed his demand tor the general order
business, or that his "bonus" be raised to $25,.
900 a year. Grinnell, finding the alternative
to be that or removal, yielded, and Leet, with
another Grant pet and thief named Stocking,
took the ''general order" business. But their
charges for warehouslng soon became so enor.
nous, thatthe clamor of the merchants around
Grnnell's head for reform could no longer be
resisted, and he interfered and cut down Leet
and Stockings plunderings. The result of
this was the prompt removal of Grlnnell, and
the appointment in his place Of Tom Murphy.
Then the Leet and Stocking robbery became
worse than ever, and congressional commit
tee was compelled to interfere, and having
unearthed the robbery, Murphy was removed
to quiet the scandal, and another creature of
Grants put in his place, the plunderlns of
Leet and Stocking still going on as lively as ev-
er; and thus the matter stands to this day. The
stealings of Lee: and Stocking average $780,.
600 year. They are kept in their place by
the sheer stubborn will OF President Grant in
spite of the congressional exposure of their
thieveries, in spite of the protest of Grants
own party in New York, and In spite of the
damage the radical "cause" is suffering from
the sinking scandal. Dare any one pretend,
in the face of such facts, tina. Grant has no
share in this plumber of $4,000 year?
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Wolf scalps In Illinois bring $15 apiece,
and some Of the farmers arc selling out sheep
and stocking up in wolves. W.
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D. s. Freeman, Of Smithport, Pennsylvania, a
Grant elector for the fifteenth district, sent in
his resignation as elector, on Tuesday, aud will
support Greeley.
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HORACE GREELEY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
B. GRAFT BROWN.
REFORM STATE TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
GUSTAVUS KERNER,
Ofst Clair County
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
GEN. JOHN c. BLACK,
OfChampaisn County.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
EDWARD RUMMELL,
OfPeoria County.
FOR AUDITOR,
DANIEL O'HARA,
OF Cook County
FOR TREASURER,
CHARLES H. LANPHIER,
ofsangamon County.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JOHN V. EUSTACE,
flee County.
CLERK SUPREME COURT, NORTHERN DIVISION,
E. SMITH.
VI look county.
COUNTY TICKET.
FOR SENATOR,
E. C. HEGELER.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,
9. ". ARMSTRONG,
WIN. COGSWELL.
FOR SHERIFF,
DANIEL BLAKE.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
J. IVOR MONTGOMERY.
FOR RECORDER.
Z. H. R. THOMAS
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY,
j. w. DUNCAN.
FOR CORoOER,
DIR. J. J. FINLEY.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-14

BoTEToURT CouNTY.-The splendid vote given
Greeley and Whitehead in Botetourt county,
we learn, is largely due to the indomtable per-
severance of Judge Thomas ID. Hou ton, the
County Superintendent. From gentleman
just from that county, We learn that Judge H.
had his forces under the most perfect discipline,
and means of transportation provided at every
precinct for the ''lame, halt and blind"
The above is from the Richmond Wing,
and indicates that the objection to a parti-
san Judiciary, which the Conservative pa
pers ofthis State have so often urged, is not
to the State courts. Had Judge
Underwood taken the stump for General
Grant, there would have been torrent of
anathemas hurled against him, for thus
dragging the judicial erlnine in the miro of
politics. But Judge Houston is complt-
mented because he is Conservative. That
is, Republican Judge is to be denounced
if he takes an active part in politics, but o
Conservative is to be commended for the
same act. 1t is like distinguished law
yer's opinion, who, when asked whether
harbor improvements were constitutio nal
replied, THAT depends upon wheth er the
water is fresh or salt.o
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-14
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND,
Rumors Contradictcd.

Raleigh, November 13.--Rumors having
appeared through the columns of the Nor
folk Journal, Raleigh Sentinel, and Will
mington Journal that Governor Caldwell
would issue proclamation forbddipg the
assembling OF the State Legislature on
Monday next, the Agent of the Associated
Press this morning held an interview with
the Governor relative thereto. The Gov
ernor stated in substance. that, like many
other statements made by the State press
in regard to his official career, this was
totally unfounded and devoid of truth, and
that he is now busily engaged preparing
his annual message for the General Assem-
blv
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LOCAL MATTERS.

The FIRE DEPARTMENT.-Mr. Geo.
A. Ainslie, Chief Engineer of the Fire
Department, has written a communication
to Mr.. A. Y. Stokes, chairman of the
Council Committee on Fire, in which he
calls particular attention to the following
matters
LIST. That on recent trials he has found
that the hose now in his department is
weak and defective, and will not bear the
strain it viii ordinarily be subjected to at
fires.
I'd. That the hose of the department
suffers from a lack of facilities for draining
and drying it after it has been used; and
he recommends that at each engine-house
adrying tower for these purposes be erected,
live or six feet square and fifty.two feet
high.
3D.. That large alarm-bell, to be CEN
trally located, be substituted for the vari-
GUS bells now used, as the use of the latter
tend to confuse the department as well as
the citizens.
4th. That as the engine-men, ostlers and
helpers of the department are now con-
stantly on duty, that an extra man be en-
ployed to afford reliefby turns to these men.
This communication was submitted and
appropriately referred at the last meeting
of the Council.
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THE ANABLE CAsE.-The motion of
W. L. Anable's counsel made yesterday
afternoon, to set the verdict of the Jury
aside and for new trial of the cause, was
deliberately argued before Judge Gregory
this morning. In sustaining the motion,
the Judge remarked that neither the law
nor the evidence adduced warranted such a
verdict as was rendered. The verdict was
therefore set aside and new trial ordered,
which will take place at the December
term of the court. Mr.. Anable was held
to bail in this case in the sum of $4,000,
being already under IS, 900 bail on the other
charges in the indictment. The bond was
promptly made up, and Mr.. Anable re-
leased from custody.
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THE RICHMOND PosToFFICE.-The
Richmond correspondent of the Peters,
burg Appeal is discussing change in the
office of postmaster in this city. In letter
published in that paper to-day the follow
ing appears:
OF the candidates in the field the most
prominent is Maj. John w. Wolff, former
ly the city editor of the STATE JOURNAL,
and during the late campaign Secretary Of
the Republican State Executive Committee.
1t is claimed in his behalf that he has
list, that he is to the manner born" and
that to his effort more than to those of any
other man the triumph of Grant in Vir-
ginia is due. Obnoxious as he is politi-
cally, MAJOR Wolff is personally popular
and his appointment would be more accep.
table to the people generally than are most
Of President Grants appointments.
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MAJORITIES IN CONGRESSIONAL. Dis
TRIcTs.-1n the Second Congressional dis
trict, from which we have complete official
returns, Grants majority is B,541 Platt's
majority is 5,214. In the Third district
Grants majority is 726; Smith majority,
SIS. In the Fourth district Grants ma
jority is 1858. Nottoway county has made
no return Of the Congressional vote, and
we are therefore unable to give Mr.. Stowell's
full majority. The Fifth district, as return
ed, gives Greeley 81 and Davis Dem.) for
Congress 200 majority. In the Sixth dis
trict Greeley has l ,470 and Whitehead
Oem.) for Congress 622 majority. In the
Seventh district Greeley has 4,133 and
Harris 1882 majority. The Eighth dis
trict gives Greeley 2,107 and Hunton 2 1896
majority. The returns from the First and
Ninth districts are not yet full.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-14
ANOTHER PARTITION OF VIRGINIA

We have observed movement to annex
Alexandra to the District of Columbia.
1t can hardly be serious or consequential.
We are for acquiring real estate by rea,a-
asering Vest Vuginia, which was wrong
fully discovered, as ace hare al,odys main
tanned. There is no good reason for giving up
another slice Of territory. Our mission is
to restore the old Commonwealth its ancient
boundaries, preserve its territorial integ-
rity and assist it to begin new career Of
glorious life, quick with radiant intelli-
gcnce, enterprise and Astounding prosperity.
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Above the WorId--A Young Balloonist's Expe
rience In the Clouds
[From the Utica Observer.l

lFrom the Utica Observer
Russell Fuller, the young balloonst who
made such q successful ascension from
Rome, last Saturday, described his trip as
follows for the benefit of the readers of the
Observer !: ~
81 stepped into the car at p. M. The
words let go!' were given, and the beauti-
full little balloon, 'Chenango,' mounted
majestically into the upper regions. i
looked around me; the scene had
changed. Westward could see
Oneida lake, looking like an irregular sur
face of silver. l looked below; the earth
had become one vast plain, the predomi-
nant color of which was green, laid out in
squares, interspersed with glittering, crooked
streams, and the tints of the forest, which,
at this season of the year, are of q reddish
brown. In circle Of about one hundred
miles l could see cities and villages--fairy
places they seemed to me, however, some
OF them looking no bigger than my hand.
In very few minutes no living object was
distinguishable.
passed through great white cloud.
On emerging from it | saw the earth again.
1t seemed perfectly level; every object
had faded. heard faint whistle from a
locomotive in the great gulf below. The
balloon turned round. | had changed cur
rents of air and was still rising. looked
at my watch lit was ten minutes past FOUR,
and noticed that it was showing. In five
seconds was above the snow again.
The balloon turned, and had mounted
through another range of clouds. / had
completely lost sight and hearing Of the
earth. All was silent. The sun was
shining brightly above; below me, form
Jog an irregular surface, were great pearl
c,lored clouds, having the appearances of
rock loosely laid together. This view was
enchanting, but | could not long enjoy it.
Soon | felt o ringing sensation in my
head. | seemed to be suffoeating. My
breath came short and hurried. attempted
TO open one valve. | noticed that the valve
cord was stiff with ice. The valve refused
to work, and l knew that 1T was frozen,
but something must be done, and that
quickly. | wound both the valve-eords
around my arms, and then sat down,
bringing my whole weight to bear upon
them. | heard something snap. Little
drops of ice came through the balloon,
striking against my face, and knew the
valve was open. The gas escaped
with whizzing sound, and l knew
that l was descending. came down very
rapidly, breaking off one side of small
apple tree and tearing the balloon badly,
on the farm of Mr.. ReesesJones, near New
Hartford, landing at twenty-five minutespast
five. Plenty of assistance was at hand. !
could hardly walk for moment, my feet
were SO badly chilled. cut from the
valve solid pieces of ice half an inch thick.
carried no ballast, anchor or rope on this
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In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i ted States for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter of Jno. J. Williams, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, Va, this 14th day of November
1872.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN !:
Please take notice, that petition has been
presented to the Hon. John O. Underwood, Judge
of said District Court in Bankruptcy, by
Emmett Crump, assignee of the estate of said
bankrupt, to sell the real estate belonging to
said bankrupt, free from all liens and incum-
brances thereon.
This is to give notice to all persons interested,
that in the terms of said petition an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all per.
sons who may be interested in said estate, to APP
pear before Register w. w. Forbes, at his office,
in the said city of Richmond, on the eth day of
November, 1872, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and show
cause, If any they have, why such order should
not be granted.
slfx EMMETT CRUMP,
no l4-2w Assignee.
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BY Moody & Royal,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Office corner Seventh and Hull streets,
Aa Manchester Virginia.
4 ssIGNEE's SALE

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE
TOWN OF AND COUNTY
OF CHESTERFIELD, AT AUCTION.
In compliance with decree of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, of date the 29th day October, 1872, in
the matter of Leander Woodson. a bankrupt
I sail offer for sale at public auction, on
MONDAY, THE 25rH DAY OF NOV. 1879,
in front of the Office of Moody & Royal, in the
Town of Manchester, the following VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE: r
-Four LOTS, 33 feet each by l65 feet, on the
I north side of Maury street.
Three LOTS, 33}s feet ca CHI by l75 feet, on
Hull street, adjoining the property owned byA.
Three LOIS, AZ feet inches on the north side
of Decatur, corner of Adams, street by rs feet
deep. F3
six LOTS SO feet each by 1865, and I LOT 80
feet inches by 1876 feet on Wall street, lying
near the property owned by Mrs. Il. j. Baird.
Also nice little FARM containing 10 acres,
near the Town of Manchester, ON the Petersburg
Turnpike, opposite the Farm owned BY Il. q,
Ruffin, Esq,
This property will be sold free from oil liens
and encumbrance. JGa
TERMS-One third cash, balance credit
OF six and twelve months, thepurchaser TO give
notes with interest added AT the rate of six per
cent. and the title to be retained by the assignee
until the whole of the purchase money is paid.
Richmond, Nov 3, 1872 EMMETT CRUMP.
no l4--2aw5w Assignee.
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LOCAL NOTES.

The weather is damp and disagreeable.
The Tredegar Company will establish
telegraph office at their works.
r., Thursday, the 2sth instant, is National
Thanksgiving Day.
!, "A religious revival is in progress at
the Oregon Hill Baptist church,
An informal meeting of the Retail
Dealers Protective Association was held
last night.
:, Colonel Strother paid ss,067.0s into
the State treasury yesterday, on account of
hire of convicts.
John Berry, colored man, was SEN
fenced yesterday, by Judge Minor, of the
County court, to receive twenty lashes for
stealing sack of corn. a