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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-25

STRANGE CONDUCT OF A RANK.
TEL William Teller, paving and re.
ceiving teller at the State Bank of Virginia.
located near the corner of Main and Eley-.
enth streets, was found to be missing this
morning, having left note and the KEYS of
the bank with his brother, John Teller, for
the cashier, John N. Goddin, Esq. OF the
exact purport of the note we are not vet
informed, but it is said to contain an init
nation that the writer intended to commit
suicide. 1t is reported that Mr.. Teller was
at his brothers. house last night, and when
the latter arose this morning he found the let-
ter and keys on a table. It is also rumored
that the missing man was seen at the Byrd
street railroad depot between four and five
O'Clock this morning.
Mr.. Teller has heretofore borne good
reputation, and the officers of the institute
ton with which he was connected placed
implicit confidence in his integrity. 1t
IS the impression at the bank
however, that he is a defauIter, and that he
has absented himself to escape the conse-
quences. An investigation of the affair is
at this writing going on at the bank, and
until this is concluded we are unable to
give further facts connected with the mys-
ferrous disappearance of Mr.. Teller.
lie is young man, and unmarried; en-
loyed the friendship and esteem of our cit
liens, among whom he was we'll known
and we sincerely trust that he may not have
carried out the purpose intimated in his
note and will yet remove the disagreeable
suspicious with which his name is now con-
nected.
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evening State gullrmaI.


To the Editoraf the State Journal:
On Wednesday large and enthusiastic
meeting, Of Grant and Wilson Republicans,
were assembled in the beautiful Grove at
Langley, Fairfax county, Va. Mr.. George
Walters, president of the Langley club,
was chairman. Several thousand people,
men and women, were assembled to hear
the speeches and eat Of the whole OK,
which was finely roasted. Mr.. G. ii. Bux-
ton. pl ,ident of Falls Church club, was
there, with many of the club, and their
sharp little cannon and banners flying. Mr..
d. o. Munson, and the Munson Hill club,
with flags, came calamity in; and many
other clubs. A tall liberty pole and flag
marked the spot to eyes from along distance.
Douch's brass band, from Washington,
made brave and spirited music.
Isaac Crossman, with several teams,
loaded with voters, made mark in the
procession; and hundreds of other enter
prising farmers, too numerous to mention.
A fine glee club, under the direction of
Mr.. Brown, gave spirited songs. DR.. Thorn
as, of the printing bureau, Washington, was
the first speaker, and made a forcible speech
for the Republican party, its candidates
and principles, closing with handsome
for Congress in this district.
General Brown, of the Patent Office,
made brief and acceptable speech on the
Daniels.
Captain Piper, OF the Treasury Depart
ment, was next introduced, and made
very scholarly and instructive speech, hap
PLY and earnestly referring to the early
history Of Virginia and her noble states
men exhorting their descendants to vote
with the Republican party as the truest
way to honor their illustrious ancestry.
Like the other speakers, Captain Piper was
greeted with applause.
Just at this point the rain set in with
gentle shower, and the multitude adjourned
for dinner, ranging themselves along the
long tables, spread and loaded under the
shade trees. After the dinner and the
rain was over, President Walters again
called the meeting to order.
Prof. Langston was then introduced and
made most stirring and satisfactory
speech, giving his early acquaintance with
Colonel Daniels, vouching for his early and
steadfast friendship to the colored race, and
paying a high tribute to his talents, learn
ing and eminent fitness to represent Vir-
GINA in Congress. He then reviewed the
platforms and candidates of the two par
ties, and the character of their candidates
and recommended the colored people to
vote for Grant and Wilson.
Some other speakers were announced,
but the rain began to come down in show
ers, and most Of the people, including your
correspondent left. But the meeting was
a success, and will tell on the campaign
and the result at elections.
DISC.
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REPUBLICAN SPEAKING IN, VIRGIL
MAJ. Fred. Meyers, an able and
well posted political speaker, from Wash
ington city will make series of speeches
in our State in support Of Grant and Will
son. He will speak tomorrow, Satur-
day, at Farmville; at Abingdon, on Mon
day, the 2Sth; at Marion, on Tuesday,
the goth; at Wytheville, Wednesday,
the 3Oth; New Bern, Thursday, the 3lst !;
at Christiansburg, Friday, November LIST !;
and at Salem, Roanoke county on Satur-
day, November I'd. The local Republican
committees at the points named are re-
quested to make all necessary arrangements
for these appointments.
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TRIAL OF PLows.-A trial of blows
came OH last Wednesday, under the aus.
plces OF the Woodlawn Farmers Club, on
the farm OF Robert +. Roberts, near Alex
andrla. Several plows were entered for
the contest, and after the draught of each
had been tested by the dynamometer, a
severe rain came up, and necesstated the
postponement of the trial. A time for the
trial will probably be set at the next meet
ing Of the club. If some of our Richmond
plow manufacturers would take steps to
place their implements on trial before the
Woodlawn association of farmers, good re-
suits might follow, as these trials are made
simply to ascertain the best pillow for prac-
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SENATOR WILSON'S APPOINTMENTS.
Weare not surprised to hear that there is
a general desire all over the State to hear
our candidate for the Vice-Presidency,
now that he has determined to give few
more days to Virginia. Urgent requests
have been received from many points that
Senator Wilson may be sent to address the
people. In response to these requests, we
are authorized to say that the distinguished
gentleman's time is absolutely limited to
the days mentioned in his appointments,
and that those appointments were dictated
by the National Republican Committee as
most convenient in the general plan of the
campaign. We can only say to our friends
everywhere, travel as far as you can TO hear
Mr.. Wilson, and if you are out of reach of
him, procure such other speakers as you
can, and prepare to rejoice in the gloriens
victory which awaits our party.
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Jewell ATTEMPTS TO EsCAPE.-On
Sunday last, it is supposed, Fewell made
an attempt to escape from Jail here by un-
locking the two lower locks on the grating
of his cell. How he succeeded SO far in the
attempt the jailer lis unable to learn.
1t appears that one Of the guards who have
been on duty during the Imprisonment of
Jewell went up to the cell in which he was
confined to see that all was right, when he
discovered the locks undone. Fewell as
serted that he did not do it, but at the same
time told the jailer that the locks were
worthless, and that he could get out at
any moment if he so desired. -Aleraid,ia
Gazette,
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Twins by Express-How Young Couple Saw
Daylight on the Cars

Twins by Express-How a Young Couple Saw
Daylight on the Cars
The Union Depot Hotel of this city has
been the resting place of many travellers
whose history would furnish thrilling
chapter for romance. Only few days
ago lady put up there whose reason for
doing so is well stated by the Ohio States
man, published in Columbus. 1t is as fol-
lows: The Pacific express train on the
Pan Handle railroad left the Columbus
depot on Friday evening last, under the
charge OF Conductor Drury. Nothing
transpired to disturb the monotony of the
conductors call on the drowsy passengers
for g tickets, gentlemen" until the train
was between Dennison and Steubenville.
Then he was notified that lady passen-
ger desired his presence. He found the
lady evidently in some trouble and embar-
rassment. To his affirmative response to
the query whether he was married, the
lady stated that she was ON her way from
Cincinnati to meet her husband in New
York, and that crisis was impending in
yolving the appearance of an additional
passenger. This startled the conductor, of
course, but with heart as big as an ele-
plant he set to work to make the lady
SolatoiedoiO. all tiC pdoScnScIo WtIc
hastily shuffled into another car, and such
female assistance as could be procured on
the train was brought into requisition.
In brief time the little stranger fine
bouncing girl is the phrase-put in an ap
pearance, and the conductor congratulated
himself on his happy escape from diem
ma. With heart overwhelming with
sympathy he arranged an impromptu ward
robe for the very young lady from his own
underclothing. 1t was not exactly in style
Of those "iniant-outfts" advertised in the
papers, yet it served good purpose.
But that is not all. The train left Steu-
benvile on time, and was soon laundering
through and around the hills of West Vir-
ginia, when the conductor received another
shock. This time it was "a fine bouncing
boy.o Twins, by joye! One a Buckeye
and the other Pan Handler. The remain
der of Drury's linen went to start the little
fellow on his journey through tho world.
Then, for fear of what might happen, the
train was hurried up. In due time ii
reached Pittsburg, and the lady and the
two uDticketed passengers were carefully
conveyed to comfortable quarters at the
Union Depot Hotel, when telegram was
forwarded to her husband in New York,
which will probably lift him out of his
boots. At last adyices the mother and
children were doing well.-Pifsbmg Dis.
patch, 22d.
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How EASILY BUTTER Is SPOILED

How EASILY BUTTER is SPOILED. -
A farmers wife writing TO the Ohio
Farmer says; "Of all the products Of the
farm, butter is most liable to be tainted by
noxious oders floating in the atmosphere.
Our people laid some veal in the cellar,
from which a little blood flowed out, and
was neglected until it commenced to smell.
The result was, that jar of butter which
l was then packing smelled and tasted like
spoiled beef" Another lady reader OBJ
serves that there is pond of filthy, stag
nant water few hundred feet from her
house, from which an offensive effluvium
would be borne on the breeze directly to
the milk-room, when the wind was in a
certain direction, the result of which was
that cream and butter would taste like the
disagreeable odor coming from the pond.
AS soon as the pond was drained we had
no more damaged utter.-Rwal New
Yorker.
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LOCAL NOTES.

The Tredegar Company of this city
has manufactured and shipped fifty plat
form cars to Peru, to be used on railroad
IN that country.
governor Walker, Mayor Kelley, Cap
tam Wise and General Johnston have en-
gagged to address the Greeleyites at Roys-
ter's factory tonight.
Mrs. Cornelia M. Charters, widow of
Captain William Allen Charters, late Chief
OF the Fire Department, who lost his life
by the Capitol disaster, died yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Jones, an old and
worthy typo, has been appointed by Rich
ard i. Walker, Esq, superintendent of
Public Printing, to the vacancy in his office
created by the removal of Fred. G. Coles.
Next Sunday morning Judge Robert
Ould and Major Charles s. Darlington will
be ordained as ruling elders, and Messrs.
Maxwell I. CLARK and William T. Penn.
berton as deacons Of the Second Presbyte-
rian church.
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SERIOUS CONFERENCE.-The Republi.

SERIOUS CONFERENCE.-The Republi-
can State Committee are almost daily in re-
ceipt OF letters complaining that colored
men who have removed since last registra-
ton are unable to get legal transfer on the
books of the registrars. Is this one of the
hazards !" by which Virginia is to be
saved to the Greeleyites We hope regis
trars throughout the State will be prompt
to aid in the qualification of all voters, and
not attempt by foul means to thwart full,
free, and fair expression of public senti-
ment on the fifth day of next month.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING AT ST. AL
BANS HALL.-The Republicans of Rich
mond, as will be seen by notice else
where, are to be addressed at st. Adams
Hall at 8 o'clock tonight by Col. j. B.
Stewart, of Washington city, and other
gentlemen OF ability. The notice in re-
gard to this meeting which appeared in
these columns yesterday afternoon was
written under misrepresentation of the
exact character of the affair. Col. Stewart
is an able speaker and q staunch Republic
can. Other gentlemen of reputation will
be present, and should they be induced to
speak will give forth no uncertain sound.
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y FIRE ALARMs.-The alarm of fire at
Z o'clock last night was the result of some
mistake on the part Of the man on duty at
the First station.house. The fire depart
ment was out promptly but no fire could
be found.
The alarm at quarter past five this
morning was caused by the rain getting to
some barrels of lime in front of j. B.
PAGES new tobacco factory on Twenty
second street. About dozen barrels
were injured.
Too much care cannot be observed with
regard to the storing of lime. 1t should
never be stored in cellars or other places
where any dampness can reach it. If the
lime is good, it will in such case burst the
barrels and ignite, and disastrous confa-
grations may result.
The alarm between one and two O'Clock
this afternoon was caused by the burning
Of portion of the flooring in frame
house on French Garden hill, owned and
occupied by Amanda Holmes. The fire
caught from stove, and was put out by
persons in the house. Loss about 5000
insured in Richmond Banking and Insur-
ance Company for $3.50.
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The Initiation oftbe Currency

Washington, October Pa delegation,
representing the business men of st. Louis,
Cincinnati, Dubuque, Milwaukee, and
Pittsburg, called upon Secretary Boutwell,
yesterday and urged upon him the impor-
lance of relieving the stringency of the
money market by increasing the volume Of
currency.
They showed the great scarcity through
out the West, and urged him to issue the
S44 900, 900 of legal-tender reserves. The
Secretary, in reply, stated that he would
give the matter his attention at once, and
do all in his power to promote the business
interests of all sections.
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{. THE OPERA.-The rain last night pre-
vented many of our citizens from witness
ing the rendition of the Is Bohemian Girl y
by the Holman Troupe--the most popular
of the operas yet presented. The piece was
admirably presented however.
Tonight we are to have the grand. ro-
mantle, legendary, spectacular opera of
/" Satanella and the Spirit of Beauty"
Miss Sallie Holman appearing in four char
acters. The performances will conclude with
the great burlesque, Blackeyed Susan"
Tomorrow afternoon the troupe will
give grand matinee performance of the
opera of La Grand Duchesse.n
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The RAIN.-The rain yesterday and
last night was continuous and copious.
For few hours at night it was accompa-
MED by severe wind, doing no serious dam
age. however, so far as We have heard, but
rendering it highly disagreeable to those
who were compelled to be out doors. So
penetrating and insinuating was the rain,
that habitations at all disposed to leak
leaked without ceremony, and many
premises were flooded with water.
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MILLIN cry.
NEW AND FASHIONABLE
IN MILLINERY

Mas. M. J. MICHELBACHER,
NO. 503 BROAD, SECOND DOOR FROM
FIFTH STREET,
Announces most respectfully to her friends and
the ladies in general that she has taken the mil
linery store formerly occupied by Mrs. Slime, and
she is now receiving an entirely new stock of
MILLINERY GOODS,
RIBBONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS,
SILKS, yELyETS, LACES,
DRESS GAPS AND STRAW GOODS
for Fall and Winter.
She will have an opening on next Tuesday, and
ladies are invited to come and examine the beau
tIfnl and well selected stock.
Mrs. Sine, the former proprietress, and other
best hands of her establishment remain with me,
and shall endeayor to give satisfaction to all in
every respect.
MRS. M. ]. MICHELBACHER,
ocl4-tf. No. sos Broad street
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Political Movements in the Eighth District
ALEXANDRIA. Oct, 25. 1872.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 20, IS72.
There was meeting last night at the
Republican headquarters in this city, at
which speaking and consultation was had,
and steps taken to secure full registration
of all lawful voters.
There is to be a Republican mass meet
ing tonight at Sarepta Hall, in Alexan-
dria, when Commissioner Douglass, Com
missioner Leggett, with others, will be pres
ent to address the meeting.
The Greeley and Brown meeting, which
was appointed at Carlin Springs yesterday,
was postponed on account of the rain.
There is to be mass meeting of Repub-
licans, on Friday afternoon, at Herndon,
Loudoun county. Mr.. A. j. Downing is
active in the good work at this place.
ID, S, G,
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CLEANI NCS.

Gen. William Schouler died in Boston
yesterday evening after lingering illness.
Mrs. Greeley suffered relapse at mid
night, and her death may be expected at
any moment.
The smallpox is raging in ST. Louis.
Fifty deaths reported last week.
The trial Of Mayor Hall is proceeding
in New York. The evidence so far is not
favorable to the accused,
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VHE "CHRIsTIAN GRACEs.n

A new IS Picture of surprising Grace and
Beauty GIVEN AWAY to each
Subscriber to
ARTHUR'S HOME MAGAZINE FOR 1873
A Magazine for cultured homes. A Magazine
always up. to the advancing thought, social
progress and spirit of the times A Magazine
in which the lighter Literature OF the period is
made the vehicle of pure and noble sentiment.
THE CHRISTIAN GRACES"-FAITH,
HOPE, CHARITY.
"And now abidith Faith, Hope, and Charity
these three, but the greatest of these is
Charity
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@MERCHANr TAILORING

finger, GIG Main street, has received full and
complete stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Tweeds,
&C., &C., of Anne rican and Foreign manufacture
suitable for fall and winter wear, to which he
invites the attention of the gentlemen of Rich
mond. Long experience in the Merchant Tailor
ing business enables him to insure perfect salts
faction to all his customers, both in style and
quality of goods, and his prices are as low as
any flrstclass house in the city. Gentlemen are
invited 10 call and examine his superb stock of
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DIED,

FORD On Sunday, the goth instant, at
quarter past five O'Clock, A. M, at the residence
of her father, 2606 Grace street, EMMA KATE,
youngest child OF James p. and the late Catha-
rine F. Ford, aged II years. Blessed are the
dead who died in the Lord"
Norfolk, Petersburg, Danville Nashville, and
Raleigh papers please copy.
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SENT ON TO THE GRAND JURY.-D.
Q. Larue, charged with violating the law
by carrying on "prize candy lottery"
was sent on to-day to the grand jury for
indictment. He was required to give Sc
curity for his appearance at the next term
of the Hastings court.
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS The follow
lag is list of unavailable letters remaining
in the Post-office to-day: Rev. j. M.
Chambers, Salisbury, Tenn. Polean
Howard, care of Robert Carter, Shirley,
Charles City county, Va.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING IN MADISON
WARD. - The Republicans of Madison
ward will hold meeting at Hams Hall, at
half-past seven O'Clock tonight. All the
Republicans of the ward are invited and
expected to attend.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

REGISTRATION. = Registration begins
IN this city tomorrow. Let every voter
see that his name is correctly entered upon
the register of the ward in which he re-
sides and expects to vote. Let us have not
only full but fair registration. With
this to begin with 6 d free expression of
opinion at the polls, no honest man will
have cause to complain of the result. tits
one of the sacred duties of every citizen to
see that perfect fairness is observed in the
record of voters and the casting of votes.
Let us all see that the approaching election is
conducted with due regard to the rights of
every individual concerned, and thus lift it
to that higher plane of events to which its
importance assigns it.
In this connection, we append the fol-
lowing instructions from Chief Supervisor
Peasants:
OFFICE CHIEF SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS,
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, October 20, 1872.
by the 4th secti ON of the act of Cong ess, in
relation to elections, approved February 2s, 1871,
having upward of twenty thousand inhabitants
'are authorized and required TO attend at all
times and places fixed for the registration of vo-
tiers, who, being registered, would be entitled 10
vote for representative or delegate in Con-
gressn - =.
In accordance with this section all the super.
yisors appointed for the city Gf Richmond are
expected and instructed to be present at their re-
specttve precincts on the Goth, 2sth and Goth in
stants, being the days fixed for the revision of
registration in this city
M. F. PLEAsAxTs,
Thief
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PERsoNAL.-Major Hotchkiss of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was in the
city yesterday, and left this morning for
Staunton. The Major has been reinstated
as general travelling agent of the Richmond
and York River railroad. He was also, o
short time ago, elected an honorary MEM
Der of the Maryland Press Association.
The Marylanders say that his human nature
is as deep as his beard is long, and he of
course belongs to them as we'll as to every
body else.
Mr.. L'Hommedieu, an officer in the
Freedman's Saving Bank of Norfolk, is
acting as cashier Of the institution here
for few days while Mr.. Spencer is off for
the recuperation of his health. Mr.. L'Hom-
medieu says there is no foundation what
ever for the unfavorable rumors concerning
the Freedmen's Banks.
G. Y. Thomas, Republican candidate for
Congress in the Fifth district, is in the city
to-day. If the business which called Mr..
Thomas to the city will permit, he will
attend the meeting at st. Alban's Hall,
and probably be one Of the speakers.
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WYMAN.-Wyman, the great magician
and prestidigitateur, now nightly delighting
our citizens at Virginia Hall, will give .
grand matinee performance tomorrow af-
ternoon, for the convenience of such of our
people, and especially the young folks, who
are unable to attend at night. His tricks
are truly wonderful, and they are followed
by the distribution Of valuable prizes.