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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-17
| ghost at McKeesnort. Pa

"A ghost at McKeesport, Pa, rushes
around with stiletto crying, 'tLoyely
creature, thou must die.
1t is stated that thirteen children were
born on board the steamer Scandinavian
on her recent voyage from Liverpool to
Quebec.
TO latter person adroitly, one must
know three things-what they are, what
they think they are, and what they want
other people to think they are.
ID. B. Booth, Esq.,, of Danbury, Conn.,.
has eleven hens from which he daily har-
vests twelve eggs. 1t is not known which
is the Tammany hen.
Horace Greeley, in a letter, tells what
he knows about eloughnuts as follows !:
"To preserve the tone of the doughnut
without the fat, | substituted alcohol for
lard, but the consequence was that Mrs. G..
aud myself narrowly escaped with our
lives. We only preserved three doughnuts
out OF the batch, two of which we ate, and
sent the third to Mrs. Beecher. They
were truly delicious, but they were too
highly priced, and the manufacture is at
tended with too much risk for this brand to
ever become popular. Those we made cost
aooNe ~ Genus apiece.
The Leesburg Washingtonian describes
a residencejust completed by Charles R.
FaIton, of Pennsylvania, upon an estate
which he purchased sometime ago in that
vicinity. The site commands one of
the most beautiful views for which
Virginia is renowned. The building
with wings extends l30 by 132
feet, is two stories in height, with
Monsard roof, with tower 70 feet high,
the walls built of granite, with brown
stone trimmings. Some of the rooms are
wainscoted in oak and walnut, others are
paneled in tints. The mantels are of Itaian
marble delicately sculptured. The build
ing is lighted with gas, and protected by
system of electric burglar alarms. The
surrounding grounds are now being laid
out by a landscape gardner. .
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POLICE ITEMS.-William Marshall. late
purser of the steamer "Eliza Hancox. -
who was arrested in New Orleans recently
and brought to this city on the.charge of
embezzlement of large sums of money, be-
longing to that vessel, was arraigned before
Justice White this morning. He is charged
on the docket with stealing and CARRYING
away 800, and also with embezzing
$1,000, all the property of John A. Post
and others. Marshall, as has been stated,
IS sood-looking and espectable-appearing
young man. He was cool, respectful, and
self-possessed in court. His case was con-
tinued until Monday next in consequence
OF the absence of witnesses. -
William Cuttings, charged with assault
ing and abusing Elisabeth Cuttings and his
own daughter, Lucinda Cuttings, was found
guilty and sent to Jail for sixty days. Dali
las Branch, charged with assaulting, abus-
ing and beating Annie Mosely, was also
found guilty and sent to Jail for sixty days.
Thomas Holloway and William Sutton,
charged with assaulting and striking Ross
Mason, were found guilty and fined So
each. -'#
Neal Mullen, charged with assaulting
and beating John Brady, failed to appear,
but will be brought up ON an attachment.
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The CITY SERGEANTCY.-The DEM
ocratic nomination for this important posi-
ton gives widespread dissatisfaction.
Both the nominee and the manner in which
the nomination was made are bitterly de-
nounced. The delegates from the coiored
club charge their exclusion from the con-
vention to Gen. Moore and his supporters,
because of the supposed friendliness of the
delegates to Mr.. Lee, the present incum-
bent, and a strong competitor for the nom
nation. Mr.. Lee and his friends claim that
by the exclusion of the colored delegates
the nomination was unfairly made. and
they will not abide by it. The nomina-
tions made may suit some of the rings in
the party, but if they can afford to snub
N. MI Lee and his friends, our German cit
izens, and the colored club, they must have
more voters to spare than we know any,
thing about.
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WEST PoINT.-As we have already
announced, Superintendent Bragg, of the
York River railroad, will renew his Sunday
trains to West Point Sunday, and continue
them throughout the season. The Point,
as is well known to many of our citizens,
Is delightful locality at which to rusticate
and enjoy the fresh air and cooling shades.
Not least among its attractions is the ele-
giant Huntington House, kept by that
prince of landlords, Z. M. Massie, Esq.,,
who in past seasons has won the esteem
and friendship Of hosts of guests. The
house offers superior accommodations for
long or short visits, the grounds being
especially inviting in consequence of their
cozy shadiness. West Point, we are sure,
will be a very popular place of resort
throughout this season, and we commend
Mr.. Massie and his haven of rest to all vis-
itors.
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WoodIawn Agricultural Society.
MOUNT VERNON Town
SHIP. Anril 20. 1870
To the Editor Of the State Journal:

| To the Editor Of the State Journal.
| The Woodlawn Agricultural Society me
at the house of Walter Walton, Presiden
Gillingham in the chair. TWENTY-FIVE
members were present and as many ladies
and children. The Critical Committee. ir
their report, called attention to the un-
thrifty appearance of the peach orchard,
which called forth discussion on the best
remedy for the yellows in peach trees, or,
in other words the destruction of the
worms at the roots of the trees and the
surest method Of keeping them out.
| Z. Ii. Troth stated that in the spring OF
1871 his peach trees were filled with
worms at the roots, and as a matter of
course were looking bad. lie had the
worms dug out with sharp knife, then
made paste of Peruvian guano and filled
the worm-holes with the paste. Since
then the trees have recovered their thrift,
there being at the present time no signs Of
worm an the whole orchard.
The committee on manures and fertili-
zers being called on for their report, one of
the committee, S. Mason, made a verbal
report. The chairman of the committee,
W. Gillingham, read an able report which
| send you herewith.
In the discussion which followed, the
members gave their views and practical
experience of the different kinds of fart;l;1-
ers in the market IF was tbe nn.nimons
opinion tbat Peruvian puano nnra homo
dnst MASTER and lime ware ne on,u ra0
liable fertilizers in the market
Colonel Curtis. being present was called
ON to give his views and exner;ence of The
use of plaster and clover as fertilizers His
statements agreed with the exnerience Of
others. that 6Iaster did better on clover
grown on sandy soil than unon that crown
on CLAW soil. and that crop of green Glover
should not be plowed under for corn az #
injured the corn cron bnt bonefitad tho
cron following. s''
If was suggested that coat of lime
shonld he apnlied after tbe clover was
plowed under 70 counteract the acid in the
roots and stalks. Col. Curtis also gave a
Statement of careful experiments made
with stable manure plowed under in COM
parison with manure anplied TO the surface.
In every instance the best results were oh
tanned by surface manuring. Time failed
to thoroughly dscnss this ouestion of
manures and fertilizers If was therefore
agreed upon as the tonic of discnsSion at
the next meeting of the club. Adjourned
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CoUNCILMEN AND MAGISTRATES
Ihe Democrats held meetings in the several
wards OF the city last night and made full
nominations for councilmen and magis-
trates. The following is the ticket:
Marshall Ward-Council: j. L. Bos-
sleux, j. j. English, c. B. Lipscomb,
Robert Kerse, H. Metzger. Magistrates !:
w. Hall Crew, George Donnelly, Dan.
Higgins.
Jettasoa--Council w. II. Scott. j. NJ.
Talbot, G. E. Whitlock, John NJ. Higgins.
5. s. Cottrell. Magistrates w. J..
Holmes, j. L. Phillips, and G. w. TAYLOR.
Madison.-Council A. Y. Stokes, L.
Wagner, w. b. lsaacs, C. I. Davis, John
9. Davis. Magistrates: j. d. Browne,
w. K. Watts. r| -
Monroe. oe.-Council p. II. Starke, Geo.
!Bargamin, NJ. l.. Straus, William English,
Thomas III. Wynne. Magistrates j. j,
Cratchfield, r. II. Isbell, L. Mccarthy.
Ctay.--Council: Messrs. Chesterman,
Euker, Scott, Newberry, and Hall. Magis-
trates: Messrs. Saunders, Lee, and Mere
dith.
Jackson Yard. Nominations postponed
till Monday night.
AS will be observed, the ans seem TO
have had it all their own way, there being
very few changes in the councilmen. This
shows that the strength and vigor of the
rings were but little impaired by the as
saults lately made upon them, and that the
dear people are expected to toe the
mark" 7" whether they like it or not.
Ii the Democrats succeed in electing the
men they have nominated for the various
offices, we cannot reasonably expect any
change in the policy of the city government,
which all must admit has lacked vigor, sys-
tenn, and liberality. These necessary quail
tiles can only be supplied by the election of
men, especially as councilmen, who are i'm
bued with spirit Of enterprise and liber-
atty, aud unblnded by prejudice.
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MORE INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRANT
FROM WASHINGTON.


settlement of Claims Against the Government
Washington, May 1G.-The House COM
mittee OH claims will have the entire day
next Saturday in which to report bills con-
sldered by them. They will report the bill
making an appropriation to pay the awards
OF the commissioners appointed under the
act of March Sd, 1871, with the exception
OF few cases held for further exarnina-
ton. ... ar-
The entire amount allowed under the bill
is $346, ,99O.90, and is distributed among
BIG claimants. The committee have
generally adopted the awards of the COM
missioners. The largest claim allowed is
$4,000, and the smallest $l2, and the
greater portion of the claimants reside in
Virginia contiguous to Washington. There
are about forty or fifty from the District
of Columbia. F.tt.T b ~.
Arrest Of an U. >. Marshal.
atlanta, Ca, May 16.-H. w. Hend.
ricks, Deputy U. S. Marshal of South
Carolina, was indicted in the Fulton
County Superior court for fraudulently
altering bench warrant. He was arrested
and required to give 81 900 bond. ...
The Quartermasters' Quarrel
dshugf0n, May l7.--General Rufus
Saxton, who was here for several months
settling his accounts with the Treasury.
left yesterday for Portland, Oregon, to re-
sumo his duties as chief quartermaster
department of the Columbia. While in
Washington General Saxton took charge of
the case of the quartermasters alleged to
have been unjustly passed over in 1866 by
President johnson and Secretary Stanton,
but failed to establish the legal points of
his case and refused to accept less than the
of principle adverse to the
whole established system of army promo
ton.
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TN THE DISTRICT 5ts COURT OF THE UNI.


N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of yir-
ginia ..
In the matter of David r. Mum, bankrupt
in bankruptcy. ta.
At Richmond, on the 14th day of May,
1872.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition has
been to wit: the 14th day of May 1879, filed in
said District Court by of David r. Num-, of Louisa
county, in said district, who has been heretofore
duly declared bankrupt under the act of Congress
entitled AN act to establish a more uniform sys-
tenn ofbankruptcy throughout the UnitedStates,"
approved March I'd, 1867, for discharge and GER
tificate thereof, from all his debts and other
claims provable under said act, and that the lst
day of June, 1872, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, be-
fore W. w. Forbes, one of the registers of said
court IN bankruptcy, at his office in Richmond.
IN said district is the time and place assigned for
The hearing of the same; when and where you
may attend and show cause, if any you have,
why the prayer of the said petition should not be
granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and place.
w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for the
my lR-Th2w Sd Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

THE DAILY STATE JoURNAL.--Per-
sons desiring copies of the DAILY STATE
JOURNAL, after our office closes for the
evening, can be supplied by calling at the
news depot of G. +. Johnston, 9lS Main
street, three doors below our office.
Those wishing to have the paper left at
their place of business or residence regu-
larly, each evening, can leave their ad-
dress at the same place.
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LIST OF PATENTs.--The following
patents were issued from the United States
Patent Office to citizens of Virginia for the
week ending May 18th, 1872, reported
for the STATE JOURNAL by Alexander &
Mason. solicitors of patents, sos Seventh
street, Washington, ID. c.: Bolt Thread
ing Machine-G. w. Frost, Richmond !;
Rotary Engine-J. e. Hanger, Richmond !;
Vain Drill-John Milton, Hillsborough.
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PROMENADE CoNCERT.--Captain Nc
Cam, leader of the fine regimental band of
this city, has arranged to give grand
picnic and promenade concert at Euker's
Spring Garden, on Monday next, the 2Oth.
Dancing will begin at P. M. In the eve
ming there will be some fine operaticmusic.
Admission 20 cents. Mr.. McCann pro-
poses to repeat these entertainments il
sufficiently encouraged.
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New York Markets

Neio FORK, May 17.--Cottop nominally higher /;
Uplands 24A Orleans "a sales 97l bales
Flour dun and declining. Wheat dull and heavy
Corn unchanged. Pork steady--1ness $l3 S.
at so. Rosin firm at 50 70for strained. Fregl1ts
quiet.
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The PUMP-HoUsE.-The Council Com
mlttee on Water Works will make an
official visit to the pump-house this after
noon. The reporters of the city are in
vited to accompany the committee. and
from their well-known partiality for water
we may expect to see the press fully re-
presented.
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A FoRGER DISPOSED OF.-In the
Hastings court yesterday, I. +. Kidder,
recently arrested in Wilmington, N. c.,
upon the charge of forging the name of G..
5. Handy, was found guilty and his term
of confinement fixed at four years.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI-

i TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
IN the matter of Geo. W. billiard, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, Va, this 1st day of May,
1872
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that a petition has been pre-
sented to the Hon. John @. Underwood, Judge of
the said District Court, in Bankruptcy, by
Jas. NJ Matthews, 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 terms of said petition an order has been
issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all persons
who may be interested in said estate, to appear
before Register w. w. Forbes, at his office,
at Richmond, on the 10th day of May,
1872, at TO O'Clock A. NJ, and show cause,
if any they have, why such an order should
not be granted. JAS, M, MATTHEW'S,
my 9-Th2w Assignee.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINEES IN JACKSON
WARD.--The Republicans of jackson
ward held a meeting yesterday afternoon
and made the following nominations
For CouncH-John Oliver, Landon
boyd, X. M. Manly, Albert Thornton,
Richard Forester.
For Justices Of the Peace-J. Ii. Haw-
kins, Tabb Lawson, and Thos. Hewlett.
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ACCIDENTAL SHOoTING.-About 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, a young man,
John Messler, while handling revolver in
the High Constable's office, shot himself
through the right hand. The wound is not
considered dangerous.
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AUCTION SALES.

J. q. MASON JACOB COHN, assignees, and
Chas. Herndon VIM. b. Sandford, trus-
tees, VIII sell on Tuesday, 2lst May, in front
of the court house in FREDERICKSBURG. va
700 acres OF land lying at Spotsylvania @. H.
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NeO fork, May l5.--Stochs steady Gold firm
at ll41s. Money easy at sac per cent Exchange
long 9sS; short loh. Governments firm and
quiet. m
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A Disavowal from Gen, Hancock

Washington, May ia card from
General Hancock disavows the disrespect-
full epithets attributed to him, towards
President Grant, saying: 'My instincts as
a soldier would never have permitted me
to use any language which could be con-
strued into disrespect or disparagement of
my superior officer.
Utah Republican Conyention-Appointmen #
Delegates to Observation-Disclosures mt of
Grant md ColfaN.
Corinno, Utah, May 1G.-The Union
Republican convention to-day elected G. j.
Hallesher, of this city, and A. S. Gold, of
Salt Lake City, delegates to the Philadel-
phia Convention. The delegates were in
structed to vote for Grant and Colfax,
An enthusiastic mass meeting was held
tonight to ratify the action of the conven-
ton.
Nebraska Republican Observation-Disclosures
to Observation-Disclosures Of Grant and
COiraY
Neas York, May 1G.-A Lincoln (Neb,)
special says: "The Republican State Com
vention has been baloting for delegates.
but has made no choice YETI
Omaha, May l6.-The Nebraska Repub-
lican State Convention at Lincoln yester-
day adopted resolutions indorsing the ad-
miuistration, fayoring an amendment to the
constitution providing for the election of
Senators, postmasters, and other Federal
officers directly by the people, and
fayoring the dedication of public lands to
homestead and presmption purposes. This
morning the following delegates were cleo
ted to attend the Philadelphia Convention:
Messrs. John ]. Reddick, j. s. Bowen, J,
D. Neigh, Ii. M. Atkinson, j. B. Weston,
aud John Roberts, who were instructed to
vote for Grant and Colfax.
A Horrible Dsed-A Father Orders his Son tn
Shoot his Sister
Loaiseile, May 16.-In Washington
county, Kentucky, few days ago, man
named Lowell, placed pistol in the
hands of his little con, aged seven years,
and ordered him to shoot his Uovell'sj
stepdaughter, who was an idiot and caused
much trouble. The boy fired, but missed
the idiot and struck another sister, intict-
ing mortal wound. There is great ex-
citemcnt in the neighborhood against Lov-
ell, who escaped.
The Washington Treaty--tndications of its
Failure.
Washington, May l7.-Indications are
strong here that the treaty of Washington
is failure.
London, May 1.-THE papers here re-
gard the delay of America in acting upon
the supplemental article as fatal to the
Washington treaty.
Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Convention.
Cincinnati, May l7.-The Diocesan Con-
vention OF the Protestant Episcopal church
have amended the canon that when q
clergyman is tried for any offence, ma
Jorlty IS required upon final judgment.
Presb. terian Assembly OF the Northwest.
Detroit, Aich., May 1.-THE Presby-
terian General Assembly of the North
west is in session here, with five hundred
Delegates present.
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ANOTHER INDEPENDENT. = Mr.. L.
n. Peterson, late secretary of the Virginia
deputation to the Cincinnati Convention,
announces himself as an independent candi-
date for Commissioner of Revenue.
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DUTTERiCK's PATTERNS.
IL Sole Agency, HOWE SEWING MACHINE
Office S23 Main street
SHIPPING.
EOR NEW YORK

F e. 80, ' saHk
C0MPANY'S elegant steamship WILLIAM p
CLYDE, Captain ScoTT, will leave her wharf
at Rockets on FRIDAY, May IL, at PM
Connecting with steamers for Fan River and
Boston from same pier
Close connections and through bills of latling
gwen to all southern, eastern, and western
places; also, to Europe and Australia,
Cabin passage, 10; no steerage: round trim
tickets, So l. 'p
For Freight or passage, apply to
ID. j. BURR, President,
12I4 Main street.
r. II. CHAMBERLAINE, agents, Pier l2, North
river, New York NV I6 ar
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RANGE OF THERMOMETERS to-day at
@. f. Johnston's Music and News Depot,
No. 9l8 Main street:
8 A. M. IL M. 3P. M.
go. 20. 70
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-Pursuant
to an order of the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. en-
tered by Benjamin B Foster, Esq. one of the
Registers of said court in bankruptcy on the
goth day of February, A. ID. 1872, in the matter
OF Edward z, Roberts, bankrupt, in Bankruptcy
1 shall sell at public auction, in Eastvilie, in
front of the Taylor House, on MONDAY, the
10th day of May next, Chat day being the first
day of the Circuit Court for the county OF
Northampton,) the VALUABLE FARM, situ-
ated in Church Neck, upon which the said Ed.
ward Z. Roberts has long resided, containing
2l0 acres, more or less. The improvements upon
the farm are excellent the dwelling house being
large, new, and in good repair, and the out
buildings suitable to the capacity of the farm
and also new and in good repair. The farm is
beautifully situated upon branch of the Ness
Waddox creek, commanding a fine view of the
same. The shore is well suited for the planting
of oysters, and the land admirable suited for
the growing Of all kinds of truck g.l-T-sf g
TERMS-Sj0 will be required in cash for the
remainder of the purchase money the purchaser
will be required to give three several bonds,
equal in amount secured by satisfactory per-
sonal security, and payable in six, twelve and
eighteen months from the day of sale
For further information, application may be
made to me in person, or by letter at Eastyile
Virginia. THOMAS @. WAISTON
ap 27--law3w Assignee
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DE- Military Band, under direction Of Me-
CANs, Whit Monday afternoon. For programme,
see Dispatch. Tickets rs cents
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A HOME IN yIRGINIA.

On sale PLANTATIONS, FARMS, SUBUR-
BAN and CITY RESIDENCES, and TOWN
LOTS. Several FIRST-CLASS ESTATES on
James river, and Others in different sections of
the State. Prices low and terms accommo-
dating. W. b. ROBINS,
my I'D, ,sw&w9m lll4 Main street.
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&- If You wish to see BolIy Warden come on
Whit Monday to Euker's Garden. Tickets %
cents. Children free
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PATENTS lssUED.-G. w. Frost, of
this city, has been granted patent for
bolt threading machine, and j. L. Hanger,
also of this city, rotary engine patent.
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Spanish Republicans Repudiate Dan Carlos

sPahtsh KepubIicnns Repudiate Don Carlos.
Madrid, May 17.--Senors Margall, CAS-
telar, and Feguiras, well-known Republi-
can leaders, have published a manifesto,
In which they repudiate Don Carlos and
and King Amadeus, and state that the Re-
publicans must prepare for combat.
Admiral Vinolet, who commanded tie
Republicans in the Department of Mureia,
has been arrested by the government au-
thorltles and sent to Carthagena to await
trial by court martial on a charge cf
treason. aas
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POLITICAL,

:. Omaha, May 17.-The Nebraska Repub-
lican Convention has instructed its dele
gates to Philadelphia to vote for Grant aud
ColfaY.
Detroit, May 1.-THE Republican Con-
yention has adopted resolutions in favor of
Grants denomination.