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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

DRINKING-Ho sEs.-The law requires
that all places within the city where in
toxicating drinks are sold shall be absolutely
closed up at sun-down ON the evening
preceding the day of election, and remain
closed until sun-down on the day of election.
1t has been Mayor Keiley's custom to call
attention to this law by special proclama-
ton, but he has omitted to do so on this
occasion, because of its wel-known pro-
visions. Nevertheless, at his request, we
state that the police force has been in
structed by him to see that the law is fully
respected and obeyed. Its violation, as is
well known, involves heavy fines and i'm
prsonment. We trust that for the sake of
removing every pretext for disorderly con-
duct during the impending election, pro-
prietors of driuking-houses will rigidly OBJ
serve the law.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

WE publish to-day Colonel Ewell's letter
on the "South and General Grant," in
which he enumerates the reasons why he
shall vote for and support the reelection of
the President. The letter is calm and
dispassionate view of the whole situation,
and will be read with interest by all. Set
ting partisan prejudice aside, and we ven-
ture to say that nine-tenths of the people
Of Virginia would concur in the views and
reasoning Of Colonel Ewell. The high
character and wide influence of the Presi-
dent Of William and Mary College, will go
far towards disarming the unreasoning criti-
cism that would otherwise follow its ap-
pearance in public print.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

THERE TT is AGATN!-The Demo-
cratic City Committee is wonderfully fond
of airing its rhetoric. 1t has issued an
other address. 1t pronounces a whitening
philippe against all Independent candidates,
who, we beg, will just consider themselves
totally demolished--rubbed out. 1t talks
incoherently about selling your birthday
presents for mess of potash, and all that |;
and cracks the party lash with the dexteri-
ty of a practiced Jehu. Our Democratic
friends seem to be in desperate straight.
They have lashed themselves into fitting
condition to be handed over to the destroy
ing gods. ......, ........ ...
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22
Gpeaiiig State SnnrnaL
WILL THE DEMOCRACY INDORsE
= s-ff 49, -sl GREELEY!

. When the Democrats of this country
swallow Greeley and his past record, just
to defeat General Grant, we shall begin to
think that the political millennium is close at
hand. a 8s5a s.#
How far Vorhees represents the Demo-
cratic element in our country remains to be
seen. To the great Republican party, it
makes but little difference whether the lib
erals swallow. the Democrats or the
Democrats swallow them. We have whip
ped both rings of the Democracy before,
we can do it just as well now. 1t might
narrow the line of battle to have the oppo-
sition forces united in the coming cam
paign, but the result will be the same,
whether they fight us under one flag or
two. Horace Greeley and his sorehead
followers will find out before November
next that the people of this country are
not blind. If his party is indorsed by the
Democracy, he will be simply Demo-
cratic candidate, for the body of an animal
must control the tail--not the tail, the
body. According to Dan Vorhees, the
Democratic party is not disposed to sur
render its body to this rejected tail of its
old antagonist.
When young children love wormwood,
or prefer dose of salts to sip of honey
when cattle prefer tobacco to grass, and
young chickens take to water like ducks
when stock gambling becomes means of
grace, and the devil is found hobnobbing
with saints, we shall look for this loving
union between the Democratic party and
its ancient enemy, Horace Greeley.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22
LOCAL M MATTERS,

USURY.-At the election on Thursday
next, the vote will be taken on the pro-
posed amendment to the constitution strik-
ing out the clause which legalizes the charg-
ing of II per cent. interest. The ballots
must have printed Or written on them
. - striking out the Usury Clause in
the constitution" Those opposed to II
per cent. interest will insert the word
For" in the beginning-those in favor of
12 per cent. the word Against"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

RICHMOND LOVERS MADE HAPPY
We see by the Alexandra papers that Mr..
j. w. Mcdonald and Miss Lucie +. Ellis,
of this city, were in Washington city on
Sunday hunting for Baptist minister.
They found him, the knot was tied, and
they left for home. All seems to be love-
ly hereabouts at present, which gives rise
to the hope that the lovers were handsome
ly received and forgiven on their return.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

PEACE.-As we desire fair and inn
partial expression of public sentiment at
the polls tomorrow, we are also equally
desirous for peace and order. Let no law
less act be committed. Let there be no
bullying or interfering with the rights of
voters. Much as the city is suffering from
the bad management of the party in power,
we implore all good citizens to see that she
does not suffer the additional disgrace of
disorder, violence and bloodshed. ''Let us
have peace,O good friends.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22
Great Destruction of Grain.

Ail,oaahie, May 21.-A fire broke out
last night at Hudson, Wisconsin, and de-
stroyed two wheat warehouses, owned re-
spectively by Coon & Platt and O. d.
Powers. The former contained $4,000
bushels of wheat. The quantity in the
latter is unknown. All was burned, caus-
ing loss between $4,000 and 1000;
partially insured. The fire was caused by
an incendiary. E
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

REGULAR AND INDEPENDENT CAM
DIDATEs.-Democratic leaders in this
city never exhibited such great concern for
regular nominees as now. With what con-
sistency, then, can they go for Greeley and
discountenance a reg'lar nomination by
their party at Baltimore?
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22
The troubles in the-COpper Mines.

Mil,omtkie, May 21.-Seven miners have
been arrested. The miners gave groans
for the State officers and cheers for the
Federal soldiers. Twenty thousand dollars
bail was offered, but refused. BY We'd
nesday the miners must go to work or
leave their homes, which are owned by the
company. Quiet now prevails, but the
result is threatening. a adEm
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

WITHDRAws.-Joseph w. Laube, who
a few days ago announced himself as an
independent candidate for commissioner of
the revenue, withdraws from the field, as
will be seen by his card in another column.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

THE PROPOSED AMEND1fENT.-Vot
against striking out the so-called usury
article in the State constitution, if you DO
not wish to drive capital away from Vir-
ginia, and for the additional reason that the
proposition, if carried, will be the entering
wedge for all sorts of tinkering with the
organic law Of the State. ..
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22
Against secret Societies.

Obalm, Ohio, May 2l.-The National
Christian Association, opposed to secret
societies, met here this afternoon. Fifteen
States were represented. President Blan-
chard, of Wheaton, H., was chosen Presi-
dent, with one vice-president from each
State. 1t was decided to take recess till
tomorrow, and that opposers to secret
orders should organize a mass meeting to
discuss the question of the necessity for ma
tional political action.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

DENIES THE SOFT IMPEACHMENT
G. Baker Raine, of Petersburg, sends us a
communication denying that he is Demo-
crat, as intimated in the letter of our
Petersburg correspondent, published yes
terday.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

MoRTUARY REPoRT.-Th following is
the mortuary report for the week ending
Saturday, May 10th, 1872, compiled
from sextons' returns received at the office
Of the Board of Health: Whole number
of deaths in the city, 10; in addition, 2
stillborn were reported (white). Sex 4:
Males, 8; females, Z. Color: White
males, A white females, 8; colored males,
A; colored females, 2: unknown, 2.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

VALUABLE HORSE INJURED.--This
morning about 10 o'clock, a valuable horse
belonging to Mr.. j. Blake, who resides
about three miles in the country, was bad
ly injured in the flank by the tongue of a
wagon. The accident occurred on Broad
street, near Ninth. Under proper treat
ment the animal will probably recover.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22
THE ENGLISH PRESS on THE TREATY
RELIGIOUS BODIES IN SESSION
TRIAL of DR.. HUSTON
FROM WASHINGTON.
Congressional.

WdSh,hgton, May 1.-SENATE. The
discussion on Ku-Klux matters occupied all
day. .a.. E ..l
Mr.. Carpenter, from the Committee on
the Judiciary, reported, without amend
ment, the bill to amend the bankruptcy
act, by substituting "lS71" for 1864, .
in the first proviso of the 18th section !;
also, with amendments, Mr.. TrumbulPs
bill, amendatory OF section 33 of bankrupt
act.
Night Session-The Senate is still in ses-
sion on Ku-Klux affairs. Mr.. Morton is
speaking in favor of continuing the suspen-
sion of habeas corpus. The session will
probably continue till morning. ..
HOUsE.-The conference report, giving
double subsidy to that mail, was passed. It
was amended so that the steamers shall be
entirely of American construction. An
amendment requiring the New York and
Panama Steamship line to be maintained,
was adopted.
The House is in session tonight on for
eign affairs. .r a. .0-ss
Washington, May 22.-SENATE.-The
Senate adjourned this morning until one
O'Clock to-day, having passed the House
amnesty bill by two-thirds vote, thus
dent alec Tho hill ovta,d;,,. tha c,,,,,o,,
s;nn Of the Sn6sos ooaa,a,s o,so 'ne Suspei,-
civil r;obts Iii bnt '' 90 ao,,,ot"d a,oo ,'u. ~
Snmar h;n,self ertarad r,ntio,, a'ou "a a,s .,,a'
s;dar Tbnsa v;taI ,oa.s,,roS ''Un ,ao ~ na .eooa
bv q hare @ onornm r,,a' measures "e'e paSseu
''''' 4N'' ''.'' ''''' .... ...
General Items.
Washiaoton. Nav 2l.-One hundred and
fifty recruits have been ordered to Calves
ton. Texas. for cavalry service.
The Cabinet meeting today was unim.
portant. The ATTORNEY General and Sec
retary of Interior were absent wv
A nbonopranhic conv of tbe stolen Rpel,
papers are in existence and thew will he
reproduced.
n. =. oamnis, OF FLORIDA, has been nom
maIed aa consul at no orande 10 sui.
Inc commissioner OF patents to-day
heard an appeal argument IN the case Of
PiackWell, OF South % Carolina, Us. l.; l..
Armlstead' Al OF virginia, as to priority IN
the m use, as traae marx, OF the words
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

b VARINA TowNsHIP.-The Republican
nominees for offices in Varina township are
as follows: Supervisor, Capt. P. f. Ken
nedy assessor, Major P. Hart road COM
missioner, John James; collector, DR.. j..
X. Gilmer; justices of the peace, r. Sykes
William Scott; clerk, John Hughes con-
stables, Joseph Pearman and Alex. John
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES.
In Richmond, the Democrats are down on
independent candidates for office. In
Petersburg, Democrats have special
fondness for such men. -.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

Charlotte, N. c., May 21.-Part of the
construction platform of the Catawba river
bridge, of the Air Line railroad, fell to-day,
killing Thomas Mays, of Thomasville, N.
c., and badly Gripping five others.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

amsterdam, N. T., May 21.-The knit
ting mill of John Maxwell, in this place,
was destroyed by fire this morniug. The
loss is estimated at $4,000; insurance
$40, 900. w
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

FINED.--Sallie Clarke and Maria
Walker, were fined $3.50 each this morn
ing for indulging in too much liquor and
abusive language, and also for resisting the
police. -
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22
Sixth Nomination of Speaker Blaine fol
Congress-

AUGUSTA Me-, May 2l.--Thc Ropubli-
cans Of the Third Congressional district
met in convention to-day and unanimously
nominated Gor the sixth time) the Hon.
James G. Blaine for Representative in Con-
gless. Col. James Erskine, of Bristol,
was nominated as Presidential elector, and
II. Bliss, Jr., and III. Knewlton, were
chosen delegates to the Philadelphia Con-
vention. |..a ..- .s.r.--. .rE E.svr
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CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE

VNO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
i RICHMOND-Ih have the honor to announce
myself an INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE for
the office of CITY COLLECTOR at the election
to be held on tomorrow, the Esd instant, and re-
speetfully solicit the votes of my fellow citizens
my 22-lt GEORGE w. SMITH
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

PERsoNAL.-Major Hotchkiss, of the
Chesapeake and Ohio and York River Rail-
roads, was in Memphis Sunday, en- route
home from his Southern trip. ~ a.4.
Hon. Charles II. Porter is in the city.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

ENTERED.-The German bark Louisa, )"
Leuz, master, from New York. entered at
the custom-house to-day, in ballast, to take
in a cargo of tobacco stems for Trieste,
Austria. .....
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

RANGE OF THERMOMETERS to-day at
G. f. Johnston's Music and News Depot,
No. 91S Main street:
6 A. M. II NJ. 3P. M.
&C. so. 80,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

THE CONCERT concert at As
sembly Hall last night was highly inter-
esting occasion. The music was grand and
most admirably executed. We can truly
say that the voices of the Octette troupe
are the most completely assimilated that
we have ever heard. Their songs fell upon
the ear like the music of brook. There
was no discord, but perfect whole. The
performers were again and again e,cored.
Prof. Wheat came in for his full share of
applause. He is most accomplished as
well as powerful pianist. He stands in the
front rank of our home musicians and
when we think over the long list of favorite
Richmond amateurs, that is no mean
praise. The concert, as whole, was
grand. The hall was full of delighted peo-
pie. Owing to the great anxiety of many
of our people, who were unable to attend
last night to hear the Octette, matinee
performance was arranged for, and will be-
gin at 4 O'Clock this afternoon at Assembly
Hall. Prof. Wheat will assist.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

DECORATION OF UNION SOLDIERS
GRAVES. s.--Major Hart, superintendent of
the National cemetery, near this city, has
received the following from Z. B. Carling,
captain and assistant quartermaster United
States army, which we publish for general
information:
"The following extract of letter from
the General is furnished for
your information and guidance:
''The 30th day of May having been set
apart by the Grand Army of the Republic
for the purpose of strewing flowers upon
and decorating the graves of deceased
Union soldiers, you are respectfully direct
ed to have the National cemeteries under
your charge put in good order, and all
work on them suspended on that day, ex-
cept such as is necessary to assist in pre-
parations for the occasion. gp
HYou will direct the superintendent or
others in charge Of cemeteries to admit all
organized professions or parties visiting
them for the purposes indicated, and to ex-
tend to them all necessary facilities, as far
as is in their power.o gss
| The Richmond post of the Grand Army
of the Republic, we learn, is making suita-
BILE preparations for the proper observance
of this beautiful custom, and we shall glad
| ly lay the programme before our readers al
soon as it is received.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

THE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY
The Board of Directors of the Richmond
Street Railway company held meeting
yesterday afternoon. From what has
reached us concerning the meeting, it
seems to have been a despondent one.
The way to efficiency and financial success
does not seem to be clear to the directors.
We do not think the way lies through the
Main street hill, as seems to be imagined in
some quarters. Any competent engineer
can set all question to rest upon that
score. The grade of the cross streets
from Grace to Main is now as great as
those avenues will bear. 1t should have
occurred to the company ere this that a
continuous line Of street railway in Rich
mond is impracticable. Let us have our
down town Main street line. Then let us
have a line on Broad beginning at the
City Hall-and traversing such other
streets ON "the hill'' as the public conve-
nience may require. Abandon the Ninth
street hill, as well as the hope of getting
the grade Of Main street changed. When
the bridges are completed, extend the Main
street line south on Ninth street, across the
river, and into Manchester, and thus estab-
lish virtual, if not legal annexation.
The topography of Richmond is against
you, Mr.. President Crenshaw but there
is way to beat hills and hollows and
water-courses. We want to see the street
railway much greater success and conve-
nience than it ever has been. This cannot
be without change of policy.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, May %.
r HEREWITH WITHDRAW AS AN IN
l. DEPENDENT CANDIDATE for the office
OF COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE. 1
return many thanks TO my friends for their pro
missed support. JOSEPH w. LAUBE.
NV
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For CITY COLLECToR.-Ge w
Smith, Esq, announces himself as an indie
pendent candidate for City Collector.
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Shan,okia, May, 2l.-Messrs. Bough-
ner, Shipp & Co.'s breaker, at this place,
burned last night. Loss, 100000; in
surance, $l2 900.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, May q, 1879.
SIK-In reply to yours of this date am au-
thoriZed to state that tho City Central Republi
can Committee of Richmond has determined not
to put forward any Republican ticket to be voted
for at the municipal election which takes place
on the 23d instant.
Very respectfully,
Z. H. SMITH,
Chairman City Central Republican COMMITTEES
George 4. Hundley Esq, .. .. ...
Richmond my 21-2t
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN AsSoCIATIoN.-The
annual meeting Of the Young Mems
Christian Association was held last night
in the rooms of the association. President
W. G. Mayo presented his report, which
was read. The membership of the associa-
ton consists Of % life, s counceling, 300
active, 2Gl associate, and 80 honorary mem
bers. Eighty-six volumes were added to the
library during the past year. The trea-
surer's report shows balance of funds on
hand of SOL. The following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year
President, w. G. Mayo; first Vice-Presi-
dent, James L. Lyons; second Vice-Presi-
dent, Edwin Peasants third Vice-Presi-
dent, w. F. Fox; fourth Vice-President,
Thomas 5. Armistead /; fifth Vice-Presi-
dent, w. M. Woodward. Directors-W.
Ellis Jones, w. 7. Daniel, W. Fl. Keining-
ham, r. b. Lee, j. d. X. Sleight. Trea
surer, s. S. Carter; Corresponding Secre-
tary, G. II. Dimmock; Recording Secre-
tary, VIM. M. Hill Registrar, L. M.
Crump; Librarian, ii. d. Danforth.
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CARD.

A CARD
TO THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL:
Please state that will not be a candidate for
auy office at the approaching city election, and
that l have no wish to be so considered
Respectfully, @. S. MILLS.
NdY 22i, 1872. my 22-lt
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

REDEEM RICHMoND.-There are abun-
dant reasons why the qualified voters of
Richmond should redeem the city from the
misrule of the Democratic party, and
place our vast interests in the hands of
just, impartial and liberal minded men.
One of the strongest of these is based upon
the reckless and extravagant expenditure
of the public money by the party now in
power. The debt Of the city has been in
creased nearly million and half during
the past two years, and we ask voters
what sum it is likely to reach, under the
same rule, in two years more? Talk
about the rate of taxation in New Orleans
If it is high there, it prevents an increase
of the public Indebtedness. But what
will soon be our condition, if, under our
already burdensome tax levy, we still add
millions to our bonded debt. We appeal
to the voters of Richmond to put stop to
this reckless management of our financial
affairs. and put prudent men in power.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-22

r RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MYSELF
i an INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE for the
CITY COUNCIL from Clay Ward. e...-
my 2l-2t* WILLIAM 7. BAILEY.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, May 81, 1872.
NR Z. Ii SMITH, PRESIDENT REPUB.

~ LICAN CITY CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
RICHMOND-SIR: Many of my Conservative
friends express u fear that Republican ticket
will be sprung on the morning of the election for
city officers. Will you, Chairman of that
Committee, inform me in writing what has been
the action of your party in relation to the ap-
preaching election -.. r....... ...-r.rs
am very respectfully,
GEORGE A. HUNDLEY.
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The Amaesty Bill.
The Civil Rights Bill.

Washington, May 22.-The civil rights
bill as passed applies only to inns, licensed
places of public entertainment or amuse-
ment and stage coaches, railroads, and
other public modes of conveyance for
freight or passengers. Equal rights re-
garding cemeteries, schools and benevolent
instit tutions were stricken out.
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FRANCE.

P@ts, May 22.-The commission On
capitulations, in their report relative to the
surrender of Strasbourg, blame General
Ulrich on all points for the capitulation of
that city. He is especially censured for
securing for himself and officers exemption
from the conditions imposed upon his en-
listed men by the German commander to
whom he surrendered. A
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OSCAR NEWMAN, INDEPENDENT CAN
" DIDATE for COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE, corner Second and Main streets.
my 0n--3tk - IL
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GARD.

r RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MYSELF
L an INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE for JUS
TICE OF THE PEACE for Jackson Ward.
MAURICE GRIFFIN,
my 20-3tK 7jl Second street.