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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-10

The National Virginia Settlement Asso-
CATION has issued circular, which we
print below. We are glad to learn that
this excellent settlement is succeeding:
ANSWERS ENQUIRIES GENERALLY MADE
SoiL-Soil sandy loan; dark. gravelly, with
slight mixture of loan stiff clay soil, either
red black or gray. All of these have stiff, red
clay suh-soil, and are admirably adapted to the
growth OF grain and grass. In some localities
light sandy soil, not suited to grain and grass
Country Just rolling enough for beauty and
utility
ciimhtc Climate mild, and rs healthy rs any
In the world. Water plentiful pure, aid soft
Winters short and mild oats seeded in Febru.
AIRY and March; stock fed December. January
and February, Summers rendered pleasant by
almost constant breeZes---being midway between
the mountains and the seaboarti.
Society--Society as good us in any country,
being kid and hosptable to those settling here
from the North. Northern and Southern falui.
lies mingle together in the congregations and
know mo North, no Southl
Ttnl6er.-Our timber is plentiful, and OF good
qnahty, Oak, hickory, black walnut, ash, elm,
white and yellow pine, sycamore, white wood,
Eastwood, beech, &c l
Our farms are generally well fenced. Taxes
are low a#r. .H
this agency in these counties to Northern f,mi
lies. IS.
Come by Richmond, then Danville railroad 10
Roanoke station then hack 10 our Office seven
miles. Then our spring wagons will take you to
see the lands free of charge,
Climate ard soil admirably ;,dapted TO the
growth OF fruit.
A number Of families have already settled
here, and others are moving in every weeks
taxing possession OF their new homes.
Address REV THos w GREER
President National Virginid Settlement AsSoeid-
ton, IVyiliesburg, Va.
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TN THE MATER OF JACOB S. ATLEE,
Il BANKRUPT

To the creditors of Jacob s. Alice and all others
whom it may concern: rTTIIE .
TAKE NOTICE That shall, on the .9rH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1872, at any office on Tenth and
Bank streets, in the city of Rchm. ond, proceed
to take and state account of all lii ems upon the
real estate of said Jacob $, Atlee when and
where all persons interested are p.s,uired TO at
tend t4e7 IT. An1RI,Ep I ,NIJTII
'a3O-l0t Special Coma missioner.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.

." 1902 .lT
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia. ,17F
In the matter of Jos. b. Quarles, bankrupt-n
bankruptcy. 4 ..E. ~
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been pre-
sented to the Hon. John @. 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 encumbrances thereon
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 w. W. Forbes, Register, at his office,
in the said city of Richmond on the 18th tiay OF
February, 1872, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and show
cause, If any they have, why such order should
not be granted. EMMETT CRUMP
fe 5-M2w &c. H.e Assignee
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BOARDING DEPARTMENT.

We are open at all hours OF the day and nigh
for the reception of boarders and patients Our
location is convenient of access from the railroad
ness part of the city. Street cars pass near the
doors TO all parts of the city, making 1t very
convenient stopping place for persons visiting the
city on business or pleasure. Our table is sup
piled with the best kinds of food, healthfuily
prepared, and plenty of it, In these respects 1t
Is unequaled.
Come and see, and learn how to live health
fully at home. Terms reasonable
WOOD NOTEBOOK,
90 e-dGwts PROJECTORS.
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CURE DEPARTMENT.

Thousands of invalids have been successfully
treated at this institution during the past twenty
years, and it's fame is known wherever the Eng
lish language is spoken. Its appliances for the
treatment of disease without the use of poison
Gus drugs are the most extensive and complete of
any institute in America. They comprise the cell
ebrated
TURKISH BATHS,
ELECTRIC BATHS,
.- VAPOR BATHS, III
SWEDISH MOVEMENT CURE,
MACHINE VIBRATION
the varied and extensive resources of the
WATER CURE,
LIFTING CURE,
MAGNETISM,
HeaIthfm Food, a Pleasant Heme, etc. Particu
lar attention is given to the treatment ofal forms
pf
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THE NEW WORK HYGIENIC INSTITUTE;
Is AND 10 LAIGHT ST., NEW YORK CITY.
- L n

The objects of this institution, which has been
In successful operation for more than twenty
years, are two-fold, viz
l. The Treatment and Cure Of the Sick, with
out poisoning them, by Hygienic agencies alone.
2. To furnish pleasant, genial HOME to friends
of Hygiene throughout the world, whenever they
visit this city.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
4 TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Thomas A. Harrison bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, Va, this Sd day of Feb'y, 1872.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Please take notice. that petition has been
presented to the Hon. John q. Underwood, Judge
OF said District Court, in bankruptcy by Emmett
Urump, assignee Of the estate of said bankrupt to
sell the real estate belonging to said bankrupt,
free from all liens and encum 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 sforesa d, for all per-
sons who may be la teTasted in said estate to .,p-
pear before w. w. Forbes, Register at his Office
in Richmond, Va, on the 18th day of February
1872, ut 10 o'clock A. NJ, and show cause if any
they have, why such order should not be granted
-.- s.. EMMETT CRUMP, -
fe b--M2W Assignee. Is
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RAILROADS


II '1.%STAh GhhE AMI OhIO hAhLhOAOs
~ on and after September LIST, PASSENGER
ah saI leave Richmond Sundays excepted
g $50 A. M.-MAIL TRAIN for White Sulphur
SSprlngs connecting at Gordonsyile with Orange,
alexandra and Manassas train for Washington
and North, and Lynchbprg and south. n
$3.50 Z. M.-ACCOMODATION TRAIN for
Gordonsville, except on Saturday, on which day
It leaves at T. M. This train connects at Cor
aonsyiiie with the night trains on the Orange
alexandria and Manassas railroad for I,ynchburg
and Washington.
THROUGH TICKETS, sold at low rates, to
all points Northwest and Southwest
Steerage tickets from Liverpool, Queenstown
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Hayre. Rotter.
dam, Bergen, Copenhagen, and Gothenburg, to
all points on this road can be bought of the Ge-
neral Ticket Agent at Richmond or can be or
dered through any station agent on the road
Further information may be obtained at the
company's office. ~
No Passenger Trains are run on SUNDAYS
-t A. III. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
JAMES +. NErHRRLAsp, I.s
General Ticket gent tel
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AUCTION HOUSE.

m MCCORMICK, ~
Il. NO. 14i4 MAIN STREET
RICHMOND, VA,
AUCTIONEER & COMMISSJ ON MERCHANT,
Keeps on hand, for sale to the trade or families
at private sale, a large stock of
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, +-.-
FURNITURE, CLOTHING,
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c.
All of which viii be sold at auction prices
wholesale and retail. g -s-.1I q
MEAUCTION SALES DAILY at 10 A. NJ and
T.. Nj. iy Pom
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AGENCY z.- III.
FOR THE SALE,
PURCHASE, AND EXCHANGE OF
r REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned has opened an Office at
9l2b Main street. STATE JOURNAL building }
a few doors above the Post-offce, Rich
mond Virginia, for the SALE, PURCHASE
AND EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE, and
respectfully requests all persons placing proper
ty in his hands for sale or exchange, 10 furnish
him, If possible, with plat of the same, also
a description of soil, advantages, &C.
Citizens of the Northern States, who desire to
emgrate TO milder climate, such as Virginia,
where so many advantages of q pecuniary ma
ture, added TO that of health, are presented to
capitalists, will find it to their interest to COM
minicate with him, as all letters asking infor1na-
ton respecting any particular farm or locality,
with view of purchasing, will receive prompt
and faithful report. JAS. T. SUTTON,
Late u. S. Pension Agent,
Richmond, Va
N. B.-Notarial business, conyeyano ng and
negotiating loans promptly attended to.
- de lift ITS
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GNACTS WORTH KNOWING AND RECORD
Il ING IN YOUR MEMORANDUM BOOK
FOR CONVENIENCE AND SAVING OF
MONEY
offer for sale, by payments of weekly install
ments, the Rrgest, best and cheapest stock of
PICTURES south of Washington. Ea
Italian, French, German, and American
CRROMO AND OIL PAINTINGS
specially.
Having made arrangements with leading inn
porting and publishing houses of New York and
Philadelphia, offer them as low as can be bought
in America. win furnish any Chrome that Is
in the American market or imported. Framing
in all descriptions of moulding on the shortest
notice, cheaper than any house in the city.
Looking Glasses all sizes, styles and descrip-
tons. Mouldings in length sold cheap, or manii-
featured by the foot. Photograph and Rustic
Frames, Mats, Passepatots, Fancy Nails and
Cord, &C. Large Family Bibles, (the most recog-
and gold, with treble gilt clasps. Family Album
ID. Clocks from the most eminent manufacture
ers in the United States. Carpets John Grossly
& Sons English Brussels, extra superflne and
fine, &C., and other descriptions. Also, Watches
and Clocks repaired by skillful workman and
guaranteed
Being the first to introduce the system of pay
ing for goods by weekly instalments, and the
large patronage have received for the last five
years in th' city, is desideratum for the future
am constantly adding other goods TO the above
enumerated. WILLIAM DAFFRON,
Sc 25--d6m l43S Main street
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N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Jacob S. Atlee, banl1rupt--in
bankruptcy. e I.F
At Richmond, Va. this Sd day of Feb'y, 1872
TO WHOM II MAY CONCERN
Please take notice, that petition has been
presented to the Hon. John q. Underwood, Judge
of said District Court, in bankruptcy, by Emmett
Crump Jacob Cohn, assignees OF the estate of
said bankrupt, TO sell the real estate belonging to
said bankrupt, free from all liens and encum-
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, 10 APP
pear before w. w, Forbes, Register, at his Office
in Richmond, Va, on the l3ht day of February
1872 at 10 O'Clock A. M, and show cause, If any
they have, why such order should not be granted
gr----. EMMETT CRUMP,
JACOB COIN,
fe 5-M2w Assignees
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CHRONIC DISEASE,

especially of Rheumatism, Gout, Dyspepsia
Lungs, and Incipient Consumption, Paralysis,
Poor Circulation, General Debility, Curvature Of
the Spine, Scrofula, Diseases of the Skin, Ute
rine Weaknesses and Displacements, Sperma-
torrhea, etc.
Any one wishing further information should
should send for circular containing further par
ticulars, terms, ETC., which will be sent free by
return mail.
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FINHE IMPERIAL HOTEL, n y
l. QATE JEsNBss HousE,)
JAMES SYKES, PROPRIETOR,
FRONTING PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BETWEEN THIR.
9.-- TENTH AND FoURTBEsTH STREETS,
afr WASHINGTON, d. o.
Thankful to the public for generous patronage
in the past, the Proprietor asks his old friends
and patrons to test the accommodations of his
present establishment, which he promises shall
be found at least equal to the best in Washing
ton. 70 l--tf
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Any paper or magazine not in the above list
will be furnished at publishers rates.
Always on hand all the latest publications OF
this country and Europe, books, stationery,
card and stereoscopic views, fancy articles, &c.
G. +. JOHNSTON,
Newsdealer, 9lS Main street,
de 2-D&Wtf Richmond Virginia.
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7 sSKINS az POPAANl,
Ew ATTORNEYS Al LAW,
OFFICE-NO j MARSHALL BUILDING,

Cox. TENTK AND BANK STREET, RIcHMosp, VA,
Will practice in the Courts of the State and the
United State, and before the Court of Claims and
Departments at Washington. Special attention
given to cases arising under the Revenue and
Bankruptcy laws of the United States
NH l6a&wtf 49, IA EOS
Congress having recently passed a bill proyitl-
ing for the appointment of q COMMISSION for
the examination and adjustment OF the claims Of
LOYAL CITIZENS of the South, for stores or
supplies taken or furnish ed during the rebellion
for the use of the army, including the use and
loss of vessels and boats while employed in the
military service of the United States, and there
being many claims of this description which
should have prompt attention, we respectfully
offer our service in the prosecution of the same
before the Commission, on the most liberal terms
according to the amount involved and the char.
acter of the claim. For full particulars address
--- -.a.a- JENKINS & POPHAM,
Attnrne1,s At I.aIs. Rich1acr1d Va
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Burwell p. Jones, banle-
rupt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, Va, this Sd day of Feb'y, 1879,
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been pre-
sented to the Hon. John G. Underwood, judge of
said District Court, in Bankruptcy, by Emmett
Crump assignee of the estate of said bank
rupt, to sell the real estate belonging said bank
rupt, free from all liens and encumbrances there
10 ".HaF
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 w w. Forbes, Register, at his office.
in Richmond, Va, the 18th day of
February, 1872, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and show
cause, if any they have, why such order should
not be granted. EMMETT CRUNIP,
fe 5-M2w E.F.F s.1E" Assignee.
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Il TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia. HEg
In the matter OF Samuel X. Lucy, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
AT Richmond, Va, this Sd day of Feb'y, 1872.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been
presented to the Hon. John G., Underwood Judge
of said District Court, in bankruptcy, by Emmett
Crnmp, assignee of the estate OF said bankrupt, to
sell the real estate belonging to said bankrupt,
free from all liens and encumbranees thereon.
This is to give notice to all persons interested,
that i'll the terms of said petition order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all per-
who may be in crested in said estate, to al-
pear before w. W Forbes, Register, at his office,
in Richmond, Va, on the 18th day of February,
1872, at 10 O'Clock A. M, and show cause, if any
they have, why such order should not be granted.
fE EMMETT CRUHP, rs
fe 5--M2w Assignee.
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We refer by permission to Jno b. Davis, Pres
ident Planters National Bank and Richmond
Banking and Insurance Company, Richmond;
Davenport s. Co, Stock Brokers and General
Agents do; Lancaster Co, Bankers, do; Hon.
III. *. Ellyson, ex-Mayor de-; g. K Bingham,
President First National Bank, Lynchburg; Hon.
J. +. Lewis, us Senator, Washington, ID. O.;
Hon. Jas. H. Platt, do Hon. Charles II. Porter
do; Hon. W. Fl. II. Stowell, do.
up l-d&w If
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INSURANCE.

GPECiAL NOTICE.
TO ALL PERSONS WISHING FIRE INSU-
RANCE-THE RICHMOND BANKING AND
INSURANCE COMPANY offer inducements I'M
surpassed 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 insurng elsewhere
Consult your own interest and insure with us.
t. u. STARKE, General Agent.
T. b. DAVIS, President.
JOHN Il. @. PORTS, Secretary. oc 5--dGwIy
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PROFESSIONAL.


T I'll. SHIELDS, -. 30 -.- r.#
i. HATE OF CHANDLER, MORTON s. SHIELDs,)
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Marshall Hdll, Corner Tenth and Bank Streets,
#Ttfr RICHMOND, va.
Practices in the United States Courts.
Particular attention given to cases arising UNI
der the United States Revenue LAWS and Bank
ruptcy, .-.-.rl ---. ~
Attorneys outside of the city can have their
Bankrupt cases here attended to promptly, and
carefully looked after, by corresponding with me,
thereby saving them the expense of visiting the
city. oc pts
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SAVINGS BANK.
ID EMovAL TO NEW BANKING RIO OMs,
. NO. 10 NORTH TENTH STREET,
Between Main and Bank Streets
NATIONAL FREEDMEN'S SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY.

CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, MARCH, 1855.
DEPOSITS received and PAYMENTS made
daily excepting holidays from A. M. To 4 p.
NJ, and on Saturday Evenings from to O'Clock.
INTEREST at the rate of six per cent per an
unm declared and compounded in March, July and
November, on all sums of FIVE (6) DOLLARS
and upwards.
Deposits received of FIVE CENTS and up
ards. CHARLES SPENCER,
de 30-tr Cashier
THE STATE JOURNAL Is an excellent al
IL yertising medium. Try 1t and see.
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GROCERIES, &c,

- = n FAMILY GROCERIES,,
at greatly reduced prices.
"A' SUGARS, 5 pounds for......... .. 81 90
YELLOW SUGARS 10 pounds for... Oh
OUT SUGAR, pounds for .............. 90
Toasted RIO COFFEE, 8 pounds for.... 90
Toasted LAGUAYRA COFFEE, lbs. for %
Toasted JAVA COFFEE, 2k pounds for. 90
50 GUNPOWDER TEA for. ............. l so
81. 90 JAPAN TEA for ......... ........ ] 90
$l.6o OOLONG TEA for. Observation-Disclosures. j Oe
~ ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA for....- rs
20 bars SOAP (extra) for................... / 10
Pure CIDER VINEGAR, 8 gallons for. 90
gallons extra MOLASSES for.......... l 90
Don't forget the OLD STAND, Main street,
corner of Eighth, No. 1886 ia 2n--lm
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STEAMSHIPS
CnANGE OF SCHEDULE. 4,

On and after TUESDAY, the l4th instant, the
fast and elegant side-wheel steamer PALISABE
will leave her wharf lat Powhatan Steamboat
company's shed,l Rockets, every TUESDAY,
THURSDAY and SATURDAY MORNINGS, at
81 o'clock A. NJ, for Norfolk, Portsmouth, and
all the regular landings on James River.
Freight received every day from A. NJ. to 6x
p. M. - =
AN freights for way landing must be prepaid
For freight or passage, apply 10 captain on
BOARD. or To WM. Il. BRETT, Agent,
no l7--3Tn
IfoR NEW YoRK.--ObD DO <eS.Sz
4 MINlON STEAMSHIP COM $3.50
PANY.
The splendid new siie-wheel Steamships
ISAAC BELL, AI.BENARLE, SARATOGA,
lIATTEitAS and NIAGARA leave New York
Norfolk, City Point and Richmond every TUES
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, at
These ships are entirely new, and were built
expressly for this route. II.
They have splendid saloons and stata-rooms
and the accommodations and attention are ur..
passed.
Goods shipped by this line are landed regu
larry at New York, on the Compary's covered
pier, 81 North river, within forty-eght hours
insurance effected when ordered Mt a QUAR-.
TER OF ONE PR CENT at the office of this com.
pany. =.
Freights for points beyond New York forwarded
with dispatch, and no charge made EXCERPT ae-
| tual expenses Incurred
E-E For further Information apply to
JOHN w. WYATT. Agent,
IN l-n No. Governor street
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WILLCOx & GIBBS,
IS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS t
ONE MONTH TRIAL BEFORE PURCHASE.
JAMES Z. A. GIBBS,
Ninth and Bank sJreets,

. ar RICHMOND, VIRGIEIA. q
u have the Wheeler Wilson, Grover & Ea-
ker, and Wilcox Gibbs machines. use the
Wilcox Gibbs, thinking it far superior to any
other.'-lM'S. Henry Ward Beecher.
de 7-d&wly IL ". 4 .---
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Umpire MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, reE u.
NO. 1879 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
CT. HILTON SCRIBNER, President.
SIDNEY w. CIRCUIT, Secretary.
This company is purely mutual. All policies
incontestable for usual causes. No restrictions
upon travel or residence
POLICIES ABSOLUTELY NON-FORFEITA-
E|" BILE.
All policies absolutely incontestable after two
annual premiums.
Good, reliable, and efficient AGENTS are
wanted for every section of the State. A profit
able position is open to all those who can furnish
satisfactory references and are willing to work.
Apply at the branch office of the Company,
NO. 912 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
@. A. LOWBER, Manager
Medical Examiner, Dr.. A. S. MoRAE.
au ply
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COAL AND WOOD.


COAL AND WOOD.
WTHY NOT SAVE Fifty CENTS TO one
w DOLLAR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS when
times are very hard Everybody must have
fire, for winter comes on rapid and fierce, while
we are selling coal of all kinds at from fifty
cents to one dollar twenty-five cents cheaper
than any establishment in the city.
WOOD, both OAK and PINE, cheap as the
cheapest Call or send to Cary and Nineteenth,
or to Grace street, No. 7oS, and be convinced.
de 2-3m Ci1AS. II. PAGE 4 co.
CloAL AND WOOD.
SUMMER PRICES ~.
Constantly on hand
THE BEST OAK AND PINE WOOD,
LONG, SAWED AND KINDLING WOOD.
WI ANTHRACITE AND -57
BITUMINoUS COAL AND COKE
at very lowest prices, at YARD, corner of Main
and Seventh Streets
IRE. BURROUGHS.
oc 25--3In a. rHrsr - gH
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THE FINE ARTS. &c.

U,ACTs WORTH KNOWING AND RECORD
Il ING IN YOUR MEMORANDUM BOOK
FOR CONVENIENCE AND SAVING OF
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1872-02-24

Piles Of the Republican party; and believing
further, as do, that the administration Of the
President of the United States has only been
equalled by the glory Of his military services.
move you, sir, the adoption Of all these res
olutions.
The motion being loudly seconded, was put
and carried with tremendous cheers. When
the tumult had subsidized the negative was de-
manded and came from the extreme rear as the
voice Of one man, and one only.
General Ben Spooner offered resolution,
which was unanimously adopted, instructing
our representatives in Congress to favor law
giving to every soldier honorably discharged
from the late war $50 acres of public land, to
dispose of as they see fit.
And then the Convention adjourned.
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THE UNITED STATES Army.

The Surgeon General has recently published
an abstract of wounds, accidents, and injuries
reported in the United States Army, from July
LIST, 1855, to December 3lst. 1870. During the
above period the strength of the army was re-
duced successfully from Isl, 900 to 1900, then
to $4,000, and finally TO 30 600 men, the average
force probably amounting to a. COO The class
ifcation of the cases reported a. requiring
surgical aid is as follows: Commissions, Y, 651;
wounds, 3,0SS; accidents, 3,68S: gun-shot
wounds, 1913; burns and scalAs, 2,00S, punc-
tured wounds, l,501; simple fractures, $50:
poisoning, 6ss; ,dislocations, 6s5; compound
fractures, 2l9; drowning, 1873; conclusion Of
the brain, 152; suicide, 81; homicide, 6S; hang
ing, 2-making total Of 81 los casualties. Ii
will be observed that Commissions and spratns
together give 47,SS2 cases, or IT'S per cent. Of
the whole number.