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ProEanlcion y justo castigo.

Un Sr. que frma con las iniciales
}. q. y que nos hace saber que es un-
mambf, un insurrecto irreconciliable,
con 10 cual dicho Sc est4 que detesta
cuanto a Espana va los espanoles
pertenece, siendo por 10 tanto indtil
que nos 10 dijera con la cultura de es-
tilo que acostumbra'la gente de ma
nigua, nos ha favorecido con dos MI
meros de La Opinion Nacional de Ca
racas correspondence al 20 y al 21
de diciembre dltimo, y nos participa
que 4 sus cuidados dcbemos ell recibir
aIguno que otro n1mero flibustero de
l. Independence d Haiti y de otros
peri6dicos laborantcs. Damosle de We
ras las gracias y sentimos no saber su
direction para enviarle en- cambio ell
BoLETIN y alguno que otro artfculo
ajeno de esos que hacen tanto efecto
en- ell slstema nervioso de algunas ma
turalezas protundamente sensibles,
cr6nicamente laborantes.
Lo primero que llama nuestra aten-
cion porque esta marcada con unas
cruces enormes, pucstas evi1entemen-
te por nuestro corrcsponsal mambf,
es una carta fechada en- la Habana ell
10, pero probablemente escrita Ell San
Thomas por el laborante que nos pro-
teje, ell cuya epfstola pueden nuestros
lectores fgurarse como Sc pintara Ell
castigo ejemplar que Sc ha hecho en-
los que osaron insultar q Espana, a su
Gobierno y al gran partido nacional
de Cuba en- 10 que !enian de mas We
nerando, en- 10 que tenian de mas ne
r6ico, de mas espanol, en- las cenizas
de Gonzalo Castanon, sagrado dep6-
sito que guarda la Habana leal como
Madrid guarda los restos de Daolz y
Velarde.
QUEEN como nosotros haya asistido
al entierro del ilustre periodis4a astu-
rlanoy haya contemplate en- torno de
aquella GAIA mortuoria 4 treinta mil
espanoles ardiendo en- santa ira y has
ia visto las lagrimas de coraje surcar
varoniles mejillas por no poder vengar
su muerte que quedaba y ha quedado
impuue, pues, sus asesinos con facili-
dad burlaron la d6bil persecution de
la justicia americana, y haya dido a
Camprodon recitar aquellos versos in
mortales que aconsejaban ell peldon
porque 81 dulclsimo poeta, gloria de
Espana, temia con razon que Ia indig,
naclon de aquella imponente masa de
espanoles que como un solo hombre
no tenia mas que un deseo, una nece-
sidad, ell deseo, lanecesidad de vengar
la muerte elj6ven director de La Toz
de Cuba, tomase una sangrienta repre-
salla; quien todo este haya presencia-
do es solo capaz de comprender todo
ell sarcasmo, toda la temeridad, todo
ell insulto, todo ell desacato, toda la i'm
portancia del reto que los estudiantes
de medicina lanzaron ell 25 de noviem-
bre contra los valientes defensores de
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1872-01-07

en- que las naciones rinden homemade los
muertos,-sea en- buen hora! = Gina lau-
relies otra frente mas digna, y grabese en-
mi tumba aquel epita6o del hjo de Bra
sidas: -Esparta tiene muchos ciudanos
mas beneneritos que 81. Entire tanto yo
no solicito la simpatla dc nadie, nj tampo
co la he menester. Las espinas que he re-
cojido provienen del arbol que yo mismo
plante; me han desgarrado, : y vierto san
gre. Bien debl haber previsto cual seria
ell fruto de tai semilla.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1872-01-07

la patria cobardemente profanados.
Tengamos lastima a los miserables
que tiehen adn por her6ico ell atenta-
do propio de ladrones en- cuadrilla
hecho contra las cenizas del Martir
de la Patria, Gonzalo Castaf1on.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1872-01-07
XI.

Ell Adriatico, viudo en- Ell dia, estA lie.
rando al su consorte: va no Sc renueva su
anual himeneo, y Ell Bucentauro yace car
comido y sin restaurar, como descuidado
ropaje de su viudezl Todavfa We San Mar
cos su celebre Leon en- Ell propio lugar
que antes ocupaba, pero siendo escarnio
de su abyeccion presente-allf en- aquella
Plaza donde todo un emperador Sc pre-
sent6 en- actitud suplicante, la que los mo-
narcas no podian menos de contemplar
con envidia cuando Venecia era reina, y
opulenta como pinguna.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1872-01-07

Tai vez la he querido bien; y 81 estoy
destinado & dejar mis- cenizas en- extralo
suelo, hi alma volvera de SECURE al seno
de la madre patria-dado que ell alma,
desprendida del cuerpo, tenga facultad
para elegr TN santuario. Yo acaricio la
esperanza de vivir en- la memoria de mi
descendentes, en- la lengua de mi pals ma
tai; y 81 acaso voy dsmasiado lejos en-
mis- aspiraciones--si acaso mi gloria, como
mi destino, ha de forecer y marchitarse
en- un momento en- la negra mano del Ol.
vidio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1872-01-07

No son, no, de arcilla los seres que en-
gendra ell entendimiento; inmortales por
esencia, producer multiplican en- nos
otros una claridad mas brillante, una exis
tencia mas cara Lo que ell Destino rehu-
sa nuestra vida mon6tona, en- nuestro
estado de mortal esclavitud, estas creacio-
nes nos 10 conceden de suyo; comienzan
por desterrar todo 10 que odiamos, aca
ban por sustituirlo en- un todo; riegan 81
corazon, cuyas tempranas flores han que
dado marchitas, y llenan ell vaclo por elias
deJado con una nueva vegetacion.
UT
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1872-01-07

nuestra juventud como nuestra vejez: la
una, conducida por la Esperanza; la otra
por ell Hastlo. Y esta sensibilidad gastada
suele llenar paginas y paginas, y acaso
tambien preyalece en- la que voy .escri-
biendo, Cosas hay, empero, cuya realidad
eclipsa cuanto idear podemos, cosas mas
bellas en- forma y en- color que nuestro
fantastico cielo, que las consteIaciones Pc
regrinas con que la Musa saben engalanar
tambien su mundo imaginario.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1872-01-07
VII.

Yo las Vi & mi vez, some que las veia;
-pero no pensemos mas en- elias Ofre-
cieronse q mis- oios con aspecto de verda-
des, y luego desaparecieron como otros
tantos suenos; pero, de cualquier modo,
+suenos son ahora, y nada mas Bien podria
reemplazarlas, 81 quisiera: por que toda-
vic es fecunda mi imaginacon en- creacio
nes tales como las que antes andaba yo
'buscando, y que no dele de hallar alguna
vez;-no: renunciemos elias tambien.
La Razon, despierta en- mi al presente, re-
chaza como insensatas semejantes imagi-
naciones: otras voces me hablaban, otros
objetos me rodean.
VIII.
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Tel q q refugio . donds van dparar
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Fla Dc cersar q nj a0ubgs d ssuplo
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Will.

He aprsndidQ Q4sQs idi0mas,-y en-
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03
Greililta State SaarnaI.
AUCTION SALES.

VIM. IRA SMITH, Receiver of the Bank OF
Pittsylvania, In the matter Of Harvey Terry
against the President, Directors & Co of said
bank, will sell on Friday, March sth, at IL
o'clock A. NJ, in front of the United States
Custom. House, Bank street, bills, gold
claim, Confederate notes, &c, in his hands
as receiver in said cause
M. F. PLEASANTS and E. M Garnett, special
commissioners, in the matter of Harvey
Terry vs.. Monticello Bank, will sell on
Tuesday, February goth, two valuable
farms, in Henrico county, seven miles west
of Richmond.
H. r. POLLARD, assignee of Joseph A. Pylies,
will sell on Tuesday, February Goth, at Mil
ler's Tavern, Essex county, valuable real
estate, and lot of chooses in action.
W. NJ. DAVIDSON, assignee of @. Watson
Scott, will sell on Friday, 18th February,
near Prospect depot, on the Southside rail-
road, 900 acres of valuable land.
T. H. CAMPBELL, trustee, and w. B. Tabb,
assignee of ]. H. Neal, will sell on Friday,
March 1st, at Jetersvilie, Amelia county,
275 acres of valuable lands.
JOHN r. KILBY will sell on Monday, Mach
4th at Isle of Wight Courthouse, the tract
of land known as "Whte Marsh"
YOUNG I. CLEMENTS, trustee, will sell on
Tuesday, February 18th, in King William
county, valuable lands and personal pro-
perty.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

THE PROSPECTS AHEAD.--J anuary
was to all intents and purposes dull and
dreary epoch in the history of Richmond.
But it is passed, and it becomes us to look
out for the future.
The tobacco trade is conceded to be
very important branch of industry IN our
city. Stop this, and in very shsrt time
depression seizes every department of busi-
ness, and those who are engaged in the
various establishments devoted to it, are
reduced almost to want. 1t is estimated
that the tobacco manufactures of the city
disburse to employees, when in full opera
ton, not less than 100000 per week. Dur
ing January this large sum was in a manner
inactive, owing to the almost general sus
pension of the tobacco business. During
the present month, or at least in March,
we may hope for a general resumption of
business in the factories, and the conse-
quent circulation of large sums of money.
On the other side of the ''noble James"
four hundred to five hundred stone-cutters
will soon be at work-between fifty and q
hundred are already pecking away. 1t is
calculated that the payroll of this institu-
ton will reach $l2, 900 per week and any
one cenversant with the habits of the men
similarly employed knows that their sup
plies will be purchased in our city, where
large assortments are to be found to select
from.
The great tunnel Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, just begun, will give employ
ment to large bodies of men, who will re-
ceive in the aggregate not less than $40, 900
per week in the way of wages.
Now who among our most habitual
grumblers can despair with such prospects
and evidences as these before their eyes
And yet these are only three of the lead
ing undertakings of the coming season. In
addition to them there is the large amount
paid out by manufacturers for leaf tobacco,
about one-half of which is Immediately re-
invested in our city by the planters for ne.
cessary supplies. Then we shall have the
benefit of the large sums which will be in.
vested for the shipment of the granite
| blocks to Washington, and for tools, ma.
| chinery, &C., used in the construction of the
big bore through Church Hill. Then the
large number of buildings in the course Of
erection or under contract, forms another
source Of revenue and prosperity.
Let every one put his shoulder to the
wheel, determined to do all in his power
for the development of what nature has
thrown in our way, and in a few years VIZ
can look back with astonishlnent at thu
long and rapid strides we have taken. L
we all work harmoniously for the improve
ment of our advantages, the young men o
Virginia will have no desire to leave the ole
| Commonwealth to seek more prosperou,
places. On the contrary, we shall gai,
population of the most desirable character
| onH NIrpipo will harpnoa urhot gha 10 pf
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

FROM PETERSBURG.--Ata a meeting of
the city council of Petersburg, on Thurs
day night, the Finance Committee reported
a contract made with Reuben Ragland for
the sale to him of the stock of the city
(4,755 shares in the Petersburgand We'll
don railroad, at $50. The affair was known
only to the members of the committee, the
rest of the council and the public being
taken by surprise. A scene Of excitement
ensued, amid which several other parties
offered to take the stock at advanced rates.
A regular auction sale was engaged in.
The bidding was lively for time, and the
stock was run up to 85, Mr.. Ragland's last
bid being SAY, and its terms Of payment
being considered more favorable than
any of the rest, he was required
to sign contract to be bound by it till the
following evening, when the Council would
meet in adjourned session to conclude the
matter. The Council then adjourned.
During the meeting last night an order is
sued by Judge Weisiger, on application of
a citizen and taxpayer, was served upon
the Council to show cause why an injunc-
tion restraining the sale of the city's stock
should not be granted. On consultation
among the Finance Committee, the consent
of all concerned was obtained, and the
cause of application for the Injunction i'm
mediately heard by Judge Weisiger, who
dissolved the bill, and the whole stock of
the city subsequently sold to Mr.. Ragland
at $S5. The road is said never to have
paid dividend since the war, except from
the proceeds of s per cent. bonds issued
by the authorities of the road, which sold
at from 90 to 991.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03
BOILER EXPLOSION.
eEE HAN INJURED, PERHAPS FATALLY.

About quarter past Q o'clock this after
noon the boiler in the bark mill of Messrs.
Maury and Brook, on Ninth street, south
of Byrd, between the canal and river. ex-
ploded with tremendous report. Au-
gust Nondelier, married man, the en-
gineer, was badly scalded and also injured
on the back of the head, by being thrown
among the falling debris, and is SO badly
injured that he will probably not survive.
So far as we could learn in the confusion
which surrounded the scene no one else
was injured. The boiler was of tremen-
dous dimensions, and was literally torn to
pieces, together with the foundation upon
which it rested. The boier-house was al
most totally demolished by the force of the
explosion. The cause of this disaster we
were unable to ascertain.
We learn from MIR. Wagner, superinten-
dent, that about half-past one o'clock
he went through the establishment and
found everything in good order. In half
or three quarters Of an hour the explosion
occurred. Mr.. Fonderlier was sitting i'm
mediately in front of the furnace at the
time of the explosion. rst q
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

A CAUCUS TO BE CALLED--Its Results
Predicted.--So strange and incomprehensi-
Bile have been the votes of Republican
members on the Land Scrip question, that
the Democrats have finally determined to
give them no voice in the matter, and will
choke them off by holding caucus to de-
termine the matter. Tonight they will
hold a caucus for that purpose, and as they
stick to each other ike leeches, we are
left without hope SO far as our
party's voice is concerned. We would
be but little surprised if they
cut off Hampton Normal school entirely
of one thing we may rest assured, and that
is, that no more than one-third will now be
given it. Neither would we be surprised
to find the Democrats willing to give the
whole fund to one school, and that one for
whites exclusively. Should this be done,
it will be the result Of bad party manage
ment and that lack of political sagacity so
necessary to make the minority felt when
occasion demands it.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

PIG IRoN.--We presume it is not gene
rally known why certain pieces of iron ore
are called "pig iron." In the course of
his lecture yesterday, Mr.. Snyder explained
the why's and the wherefores, and we note
the fact for the information of our readers.
AS is well known, the ore is first smelted
in huge furnaces erected in the vicinity of
the iron deposits. The purer particles OF
iron go to the bottom, and the Stag, &C.,
rise to the top. In its liquid state the iron
is led off from beneath into large channel,
called "sow." Leading from the '.sow''
are smaller channels, which are called
"pigs." When these pigs are filled,
and the metal becomes cool and hard, the
merchantable article Familiarity known as
"pig iron" is produced and ready for ship.
ment. We presume the shape and relative
positions of the iron smelter's SOW and
pigs first suggested the appellations.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

POLICE ITEMs.-Wiliam Carter and
Adolphus Freeman, charged with stealing
a valuable bracelet, the property of some
person unknown. The case was continued
till Saturday mex for further examination.
Carter committed. Freeman bailed in the
sum of 5000 for his appearance.
Michael Jones, for assaulting and strik-
ing Mamie Cousins, was fined go.
VIM. Cousins, James Cousins, Mamie
Cousins, and Ellen Cousins, charged with
abusing, and throwing stones at the house
of, Rachel Jones. VIM. Cousins fined o.;
the others discharged.
NJ. Golden, charged with assaulting JOS
eph Clayton with knife. Case continued
till Monday. rs -sas
P. Rose Thomas, charged with having
unlawful possession of bed-quilt, sup
posed to have been stolen. Case continued
till Monday. ar
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03
A ss,sNEE,s sALE ~ or REAL ESTATE

A SslGNEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
N IN JAMES CITY COUNTY AT AUCTION,
In compliance with decree of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District OF
Virginia, of 26th January, 1872, In the matter Of
George L. Geddy, bankrupt 1 will sell at auc.
ton, clear of all liens and encumbrances,
SATURDAY. February oath, 1s72, at Ia O'Clock
M, in front of the United States Custom House,
in the city OF Richmond,
sos ACRES OF LAND,
in James City county, adjoining the lands Of
+. ID Piggott and others.
t....a.- ALSO,
$50 ACRES OF LAND, near Diascand creek.
TERMS One-third cash /; the balance at SIX
months, negotiable notes, with interest added,
for the deferred payments, and the title TO be re-
tanned by the assignee until said noes are paid.
JACOB COHE,
fe 3--2aw3w Assignee.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

FUEL.-The condition of our fuel mar
ket is such as to occasion considerable
uneasiness, and we regret to add, distress,
at least among the poorer classes. But
for the fact that we cannot, with reason,
count upon protracted suspension of
navigation, at this late period of the sea-
son, our condition would really be alarm
ing. The stock of fuel now on hand is
very small. There is no soft coal in the
city, if we except small quantity received
this morning, which was snapped up on
the instant that it reached the hands of
dealers, on orders from one to three weeks
old. None of the uptown dealers
have lump of coal of any kind,
ard those on the dock have very limited
supply. There seems to be no chance of
recuperation till navigation opens, which
we trust will soon occur. Under these Cir
cumstances there are greater incentives than
ever for active exertions on the part of the
benevolent citizens of Richmond. We
trust that christian spirit will prompt
such a division of supplies as will prevent
suffering for the remainder of the winter.
In New York, Philadelphia, and other cities
north of us, there is considerable decline
reported in the prices Of hard coal, where,
unlike our case, its transportation is not
impeded or prevented by frozen streams.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

name Of this young lady appears amongst
the arrivals at the Exchange Hotel yester-
day evening. Without aiming at notoriety
she has acquired quite an extensive reputa-
tion as an elocutionist of rare talent and
young lady of great personal worth and
accomplishment. The readings which she
has given in various cities and towns and
at several Of our colleges, have received the
unqualified Communications of the public
and of the press. We cannot but express
the hope that her visit to this metropolis
may be the occasion Of affording our citi-
gems the qualification of hearing her.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03
COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE OF ALEX

COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE OF ALEX
ANDRIA.-The Secretary of the Common
wealth has received for record copy of an
act of incorporation granted by Judge Jas.
Keith, of the Circuit court of Alexandra,
to the Monumental Exchange" of that
place, consisting of George Washington,
president; John S. Knox, Jr., yice-presi.
dent r. M. Lawson, J. j. Jameson
George r. Shinn, G. e. Brown, VIM. A
Moore, and Edward Hunt, msna
gers /; John s. Green, secretary, and Hen
ry l.. Stuart, treasurer. The object of the
association is to better advance and pro
tect their interest as merchants and traders
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

THE Boy ORAToR.-The boy orator
has secured permission and will lecture in
the hall of the House of Delegates on Mon
day evening. This boy is every inch a
man, only he lacks a few inches in physi-
cal stature. Mentally he isfull of vigor and
vim. His lectures are said to be highly
entertaining. The object which he has in
view will commend itself to the intelligent
and liberal-minded, being the laudsble one
of raising means through his own exertions
for the education of himself and little sis
ter. We hope he will be well encouraged
by our citizens.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

Miss Wellesley There seems to ts
general desire among our citizens to have
an opportunity to see and hear this talented
young lady under circumstances different
from those under which she has been acting
the past week. 1t has been suggested that
q series Of dramatic readings by her would
afford the desired opportunity, and prove
highly successful in a financial point of
view. And we hope, if not incompatible
with previous engagements, Miss Wellesley
will conclude to remain in our city and
crafty many of our citizens for a few eve
nings next week.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

TEACHERS MEETINa.-The regular
weekly meeting Of teachers Of the city
public schools was held at the Central
School-house this morning. Owing to the
inclelnency of the weather, the meeting
was not full. The question discussed by
the meeting was Primary Arithmetic. The
discussion consisted of a comparison of
modes and practices among the teachers for
imparting information to the young. Dur
ing the interchange Of opinions, at least
one very important idea or fact was de-
veloped, namely, that skill in teaching
does not consist so much in what teacher
imparts to class as in what he leads the
scholars to find out for themselves.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

GLASSES. TO those whose occu-
patton or taste leads to constant study or
writing, the eye is the indispensable organ;
and any weakening of its power causes un-
easness and discomfort. To such persons
DR.. We'll offers glasses of superior make,
suited to every range of vision; the lenses
of Brazilian pebbles artistically ground.
We have tried many eyeglasses, but none
so fully combine effectiveness with comfort
as those we now wear, selected for us by
We'll from his varied stock. For magnify
ing power without strain on the pupil, we
find them superior to any glasses we have
used, and cordially commend DR.. We'll to
our friends, suggesting that he aid in select
ing such as are suited to the peculiar needs
of tho purchaser.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

RIEGo, OR THE SPANISH MARTYR
This is the title of a tragedy, in five acts,
by j. Robertson, just issued by j. w.
Randolph, of this city, who has laid a
copy of it upon our table. We have not
given the play thorough reading, but are
convinced from q casual perusal that it
possesses much vigor of style and well
arranged and thrilling plot. TITS historical
in its character, being founded npon the
stirring incidents of the Spanish revolution
of 1920. The tragedy is presented in
handsome and convenient shape, mechani-
cally and geographically, and will no
doubt claim the attention Of the histrionic
profession as well as the general reader.
For sale by Randolph & English, 1918
Main street.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-03

THE BROKEN LINK.---That spirit of
liberality which has been heretofore exhib-
tied by certain Democratic members of the
House, we fear has been broken by the ac-
ton yesterday of certain Republican mem
bers, who refused to accept the Land Scrip
Fund rendered them by the more liberal Of
of the opposition. Open declarations to
this effect were heard by US this morning,
coming from gentlemen who have been hb-
eral in their expressions and votes towards