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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

"A miniature Dead Sea has been dis
covered in Nevada. 1t lies in an oval basin,
100 feet below the surface of the plain, the
banks shelving down with as much SYM
metery as if fashioned by art. The water
of this lake is impregnatcd with soluble
substances, mostly boraX, soda and salt, to
a degree that rendersit almost ropy with
slime, and so dense that a person can fiot
in it without effort. This lake has no wish
BILE outlet or inlet, but being of great depth
is probably fed by springs far down in the
earth.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

81. Louis, July 1.-THE Times to-mor-
row will publish the following letter from
Charles Sumner, addressed to h. NJ. RayiS,
of this city 9 think on reflection that
you will not think it a lvisable for me TO
write a public letter on a matter to which
you call attention. Mr.. Greeley and my
self have been fellow-laborers in many
things. We were born in the same year ;
| honor him very much. Between him aud
another person who shall be nameless, |
am for him earnestly"
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ADefaulting Tax Coilector-A Warrant ISSUED
for His Arrest,

Memphis, July 1.-THE report of the
grand jury to the Criminal Court last even
ing, charging William McLane, State and
county tax collector, with being a defiulter
OF over 500 900, and Pleckly, the financial
agent, with gross incompetency, has been
the all-absorbing topic to-day. Warrants
were issued for McLane's arrest, but the
sheriff is unable to find him. His friends,
however, assert that he will surrender him.
self tomorrow.
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TODAY about half past Il o'clock a SIN
gular appearance Of the sun wa witnessed
here, charlottesville, which attracted gen
cral attention. 4 halo and perfect ring en-
compasScd the sum-, displaying all the colors
of the rainbow and presenting a beautiful
phenomenon. The oldest inhabitants here do
not recollect any similar occurrence. More
than a century ago a similar sight was no.
ticed in Rhode Island, when three perfect
suns We're yisiblc.-Special 10 Di&pmch,
JHiy 13h.
About two years ago the writer Of this
witnessed from u steamer in the upper
Mississippi river, a phenomenon similar to
that described above. II was first observed
about noon. The sun was the centre Of a
large and well-deincd circle. Three mock
suns appeared at equal distances in the
light, forming a perfect triangle. All
these objects Were remarkably perfect anC
distinct. The circle gradually wilcued
and the sheets grew less distinct. Light
iilny clouds overcast the heavens at Tho
time.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

Alabama hires out its c~onviets to work
on the railroads. Each has an IRON spike
about eighteen inches long around his an
kle, held by a chain which reaches up to the
waist. This continuance keeps them from
running. They trip and fall whenever ma
king the experiment. The contractors feed,
clothe and guard the convicts, and pay the
state 10 cents a day for each mans labor,
For every six months they faithfully work
on the road a month is taken from their
term of Imprisonment. ..".
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

PECuLGAllTfES OF OUR MORNING
our readers are
aware, the Wing and Dispatch were vehe-
ment from the first in their Endorsement of
the Cincinnati Presidential ticket and plat
form, but they didn't place Greeley and
Brown at the head of their columns, and
have not done so since the action of the
Baltimore convention. The Enquirer as is
equally well known, g pulled back" con-
siderably and showed many signs of dis
gust when the Cincinnati dish was placed
before it; yet, since the Endorsement OF
Greeley and Brown at Baltimore, that
journal boldly floats those names at its
masthead. These facts are noticeable,
and the marked deviation from a time-hon.
ored custom on the part of the first named
papers should be inquired into.
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Mysterious Disappearance of n ID iegate "a
G~Incinmati-A Trace Found in New York.

Cincinnati, Oh'O, July 12.-Private dis
patches from New York state that a man
has been discovered in that city who is
thought to be Capt. Little, of Nashville,
who mysteriously disappeared while en-
route to attend the Cincinnati Convention.
The man was suffering from mental aber-
ration. 1t is thought by some that he had
been in Europe. Capt. Little was last seen
in Covington, opposite this city, aud it was
feared that he bad met with an untimcly
death. One or two bodies have been cX-
amined here, that it was thought at the
time might be his, but friends who examin-
ed the bodies failed to identify them.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

You see men of the most delicate
frame engaged in active professional pur-
suits, who literally have no time for i'll
ness. Let them become idle !: let them
take care of themselves; let them think OF
their health, and they die. The rust rots
the steel which use preserves.
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EXCURSIONS.


RicHMoND AND DASvILLE RAILROAD COMPANY, }
OFFICE OF GRN'L TICKET AND FREIGHT AGENT.
RIoHAoND, June 10Th, 1872.
CPECIAL NOTICE.-On and after Satur-
- day next until further notice, an COON
NOTATION TRAIN will run between Rich
mond and Burkeyiile,
Leaving Richmond every SATURDAY at $50
p. NJ,
Arriving at Burkevilie at $50 l.. M.
RETURNING
I Leave Burk.ville on MONDAY at 5:35 A, NJ,
Arriving ut Richmond at sos A. M.
Rg THIS TRAIN WILL STOP AT A Ii.
WAY STATIONS. -a
- JOHN r.. MACMURDO,
General Ticket and Freight Agent.
T. M. r, TALGorr, Engineer and Sup't.
je 25-lm
EXCURSION TRAIN TO STAUN1ON
Il AMI INTERMEDIATES STATIONS,
EVERY SATURDAY, AT i:i5 L. M,
AT REDUCED RATE. .
Tickets good to return by either train Monday
Rare chance TO enjoy the Blue Ridge scenery
A. II. PERRY,
10 27-Th&F3m General superintendent,
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Tile following note written to her
school mate by a girl who had been absent
several days, illustrates the sweet Simpli.
city Of childhood /: " Dear Susie-I shan't
attend school again until ! Get some new
puils, collars, and jewelry-dear mama
agrees with me that 1t is my Dooty to take
the shine out of that Upstart Many Jones,
and I'l do it if | never learn nothing"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

E1s leave Your orders FOR all kinds Of
seasoned wood AT Ninth and Main street.
pE~Sewing Machine Certiiicates.-fhe Will
cox & Gibbs sewing machine, which is a Virginia
institution by virtue of invention and patent,
rs rapidly taking the place of all the double
thread machines, where its superiority over
them is known. The following certificates are
taken from hundreds of others that have been
cheerfuliy given in this Ste te
B~oYpTOE, Mcckenburg County, Va.
| send you my Wheeler & Wilson, which is in
perfect order and handsomely gotten up, 10 eN-
change for % Wilcox Il Gibbs machine. l shall
trust to your lilerality to do III" best you can
for mo. | want a good machine, but do not care
for looks. WIN. IL. JONES, M. l..
SrEyEEsgURG, Culpeper County, Va.
Several of my n~eighbors have the Wilcox &
Gibbs machine, and il is much more suitable fol
filiuily sew nG than the douhle-threat, which
have. / would like to exchange.
R.K WILLIS.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

They are having a dispute abroad as to
what is the right Welsh word to be used
for aquarium. The latest authority says /:
"Asto the best Welsh word for aquarium
| beg to offer Pysgddangosfa.' Every
Welshman can sound Pysgddangosfa,,'
he says. Happy Welshmani
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15
A Hoid and Ingenious Bank Robbery.

Providence, Il. l., July 13.-The resi-
dence of i. w. Hayward, cashier of the
Blackstone National Bank, at Uxbridge,
Mass, was entered this morning between
one and two o'clock by five disguised men,
who, after binding and gagging Hayward
and family-fom in number-entered the
room of Charles Wcssen, the teller of the
bank, and compelled him to accompany
them to the bank and unlock the safe.
They obtained from 1900 to $14,O 900,
mostly in bills. The robbers then locked
the safe and bank, took the teller back to
his room, ungaggcd the whole family, gave
them water to drink, rcgagged them and
then went away. The condition of the
family was discovered about daylight, but
the robbers had left no cine.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

Men in the health apd vigor of their
age, should endeavor to fill their lives with
reading, with travel, with the best CONVEX
s~ation, aud the worthiest Of actions, either
in public or private stations that they
may have something agreeable left to feed
on when they are old, by pleasant remem-
rance. r.. ....
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ircct.Damages-Proroauing OF Parliament I'm
AuQuSt

London, July 1.-THE O6se,ye9 antici-
pates that by the awards to be made by the
Geneva tribunal England will be obliged TO
pay heavy sums for direct damages, but it
believes the total amount will fall several
millions below the American estimate.
Parliament will probably be prorogued
August 6.
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DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-Th

DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-The
Hon. George S. Boutwell,, Secretary of the
United States Treasury, arrived in the city
this afternoon, and is stopping at Ford's
Hotel. This distinguished gentleman is en-
route to North Carolina, where he will de-
liver several addresses upon the political
topics Of the day.
John NJ. Thatcher, Esq, of Alexandra,
assistant United States Commissioner of
Patents, is in the city, and is stopping at
Ford's Hotel.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

No one need pride himself upon genus,
for it is the free gift of God but Of honest
industry and true devotion to his destiny
any man may well be proud !; indeed this
thorough integrity of purpose is itself the
divine idea III Its common form, and no
really honest mind is without communion
with God.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
HALL.

STARTLING WONDERS AND b..
MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS.
COMMENCING MONDAY, JULY srH.
l PRor. GUNNELLE, THE GREATEST
sPITTTUAL MEDIUM IN THE WORLD.
THE DAVENPORT BROTHERS OUTCOME.
While Prof. Gunnelle is securely tied by any
person present the most profound and startling
wonders will be produced, .T
ALL IN FULL VIEW OF THE AUDIENCEi
Doors open at ~ performance commence at
81. Admission go cents. jy 5-tf
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Gcrnau-AneriCln Kl'IonleI IN FuiherIand.
Berlin, July 1.-THE German riilemen
from America who are to take part in the
Federal Schuctzenfest arrived last week in
Hanover, where they had a most cordial
reception. DR.. Pieper made an address of
welcome, in which he frequently alluded to
the enthusiasm manifested in the United
States over the victories of the Fatherland
during the late war, and proposed three
cheers for the visitors, which We're given
with good will by the large crowd.
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PROPOSALS.

. "a. ". s. ENGINEER OFFICE,
Boz THIRD STORY, UNION BANK BUILDING,
.r. FAYETTE, NEAR CHARLES STREET,
.. BALTIMORE, MD, July II, 1872.
PROPOSALS ARR FOR
DREDGING below Fredericksburg, yir-
ginia, TO the extenI9of about $500 worth.
Proposals, sealed in duplicate, endorsed on
outside, accompanied by u copy of this adver-
tisement, will he received until MOON OF
AUGUST 10, 1872, and will be opened at I 7. M.
of the same day, in presence of such bidders as
may wish to be present. E s...a
The right to reject any bid is reserved.
Forms of proposals, specifications and any de.
sired information, can be had on application TO
this Office. WIN. =. CRAIGHILI,
Major of Engineers, u. 5. A.
jy 15-6t $3.50
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VIRGINIA lIALL.-Professor Gunnelle
has determined to remain in Richmond two
nights more, in order to give the ''smart
oneso a chance to detect or unravel his
mysterious performances, if they can. He
seems to have ''pulled the wool' complete
" over the eyes of all behoIders.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

SUDDEN DEATH OF A LADY. - Sat-
urday morning, between . and 6 O'Clock,
Mrs. Maria Sullivan, who resided at No.
100 Second street, near the Shockoe Hill
Cemetery, went out from her residence to
the middle of the street to make a purchase
from a market cart, and while so doing fell
dead in the street. She was about seventy
one years Of age, and had been unwell for
a long time.
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TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP-In my corn and Oat EFrzS
1 fields, TWO COWS; one brindle, with .iA-
white spots on back and belly, and one red
buffalo, with white spots on belly. The owner
will come forward, prove property, pay charges
and take them, away. i. A. SCHULTZ,
iy 16-3t near llarNlp.
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MOCK RIvER.-We call public attention
to the advertisement of Mayor VIM. p.
Craighill, for proposals for dredging in the
RappahannOck river below fredericksburg.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GEES
ANGVEREIN VIRGINIA.-The following
officers Of the ~Gesangverein Virginia have
been elected to serve during the ensuing
term George Klein, president +. W.
kohler, vice president !; J. ~llorra, secretary;
Charles ~ilaase, cashier; Il. Brauer, treas
urer; G. lIennighauser, librarian; G. l..
Siegel, musical director; ii. Domlcr, stage
manager; r. Wendenberg, assistant ditto !;
q. Kong, scene manager; G. L. Lohr,
assistant ditto A. Pohlig, property man.
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Heavy Rams in Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala., July l5.-Recent
heavy rains caused the overflow of the Ala
bama river and tributaries, tearing up rail-
road track and destroying the cotton and
corn crops to the valae of g., 900 900 or
more.
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STEAMSHIPS.

FNoh NEW YORK LII
THE OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM
PANY'S elegant sideWheel steamship OLD
DOMINION, Capt. BOURNE, will sail on TUES
DAY, July 10th, at IL O'clock NJ.
Freight received until IL A. M.
Through bills of lading signed, and goods for,
warded with dispatch to all points-north, south.
east and west. Close connections made with Gu
nard line for foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed. "
SIeerage.. ..-.,...E. q W
Round Trip Tickets. ....... ........... 90 90
For freight or passage, apply to
a#.tE .EH JOHN w. WYATT, Agent,
iy 15-lt No. 3 Governor street
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Suicide,

81. Louis, July 15.-Frank G. Garland,
proprietor of the Dcnnison House. cut his
throat yesterday while laborU.5 under the
effects Of mainid a pott.
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LARGE SHIPMENT OF TOBACCo.-The
British bark "Atlanta" cleared from This
port on Saturday for Liverpool with a cargo
of tobacco valued at 500, $50. 50.
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Railroad Embankment Washed Away-Wreck
ola Train and Eaial CoMselnences.

New Orleans, July ia heavy rain
storm washed away an embankment on
the Mobile and New Orleans railroad, near
East P~ascagoner. The engine of a freight
train went in, wrccking twenty cars and
killing the engineer, A. Carl, of Michigan,
and a brakesman, John Cronan, Of New
York.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

MEETING or COMMTTTEES.-rhe Re-
publican State Central and Executive Com
mittees will meet at the secretary's Office,
Marshall Hall, in this city, tomorrow.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

HAPPY AS A BIG SUNFLowER.-Our
friend Jeilards, assistant postmaster, is
happy as a big sunilower. 1t is a boy, and
weighs nine pounds.
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Chicago, July 15.-Several French, ltal-
ian, and iibernian societies, two military
companies and about $4,000 people, ~receiv-
ed the French band at the depot this morn
inn
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RANGE or THERMOMETERS to-day at
c. +. Johnston's Music and News Depot,
NO.. 91S Main street
& Am. II NJ. j. NJ.
rs, Sc. IS.
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NaiO fOrk, July l5.-Cotton dull sales, 72l
bales; uplands. pa; Orleans 24A. Flour, firmer.
Wheat, better. Corn, a shade better Pork,
Sl3. 70G1$l3 90. Lard, quiet; new steamed, so,
old steam 90. Turpentine, AN. Resin, SO 10.
trts steady.
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DISSOLUTI0NS.

this day DISSOLVED by mutual consent.
| have Withdraw from the Painters Union, but
1 still remain at my old stand, No. 704 Grace
to do PAINTING, WHITENING, COLORING,
Sc, on reasonable terms, Any reference given
that may be required. WIN. A. WYATT.
iy l6-tf
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NcD YOTk, J~ulylj.-Stoeks, dull. Gold, strong
&l.lih. Money easy at 8 per cent Exchange,
long a<5; short, l0h. Covenants, firm. States
aUirL.
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LOCAL MATTERS,


Persons leaving the city for the summer
months can have the STATE JOURNAL
regularly mailed to their address.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

Boston, July IA fatal abortion case
has occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
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MURDEROUS ASSAULT.-About eleven
O'Clock this morning, Barney Tracy made
a most fcrocious and murlerons attack up
on his wife. The affair occurred on Four
teenth street, between Main and Franklin,
near the residence Of Mrs. Tracy. The
weapon used was q large stick, on one end
Of which is al iron ferrule. Mrs. Tracy
received a severe blow on the back of The
head, which lcllcd her to the ground, and
another on the hand and arm. She is also
badly bruised about the face, which was
probably done by the fall. The heavy stick
was broken by the force of the blow. The
interference Of persons attracted to the
scene probably saved The lady her life. As
it is she is badly injured. Tracy was
shortly after arrested by Major Poe, just
in time, we are informed. to save him from
an excited and iniuriated crowd Of spccla,
tors of the affair. Mrs. Tracy was taken
into Mr.. Dowd's tobacco factory, and sur.
gicaI aid procured. The skull is not frac.
tured, as was supposed at first, but the in
jmries sustained are very severe. She was
subsequently removed to her house, u few
doors above the scene of the assault. Bar
ney Tracy was taken TO the first police sta
ton, and will have a preliminary eXamina
ton before the police justice Tomorrow
morning.
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The Washington Star says a Richmond
man has worn the same pair of linen trOu-
Sers tOrty-nlne They have been
IN style seven times.
THE TRUE PROGRESS AND PROsPERT-
Ty OF A CITY.-Shipping and mercantile
activity are usually supposed to be the
best indications of prosperity, but there are
two other indications Of sound progress, to
wit : The foundation of schools and colleges,
well conducted ; and the establishment of
asylumns for the unfortunate. The building
OF churches is not always so satisfactory an
evidence Of real religious growth as the
building up Of institution to bless the home
less and helpless. The latter is a clear
evidence of the growth Of real charity
which is religion. The former may be evil
dence simply Of The growth of denomina-
tlonaliSm. \ man may be q very good
Methodist, Baptist, or Catholic, and never
theless a very poor Christian. But he who
has a deep, burning love for his erring or
unfortunate lellow-man, though he be a
"Samaritan,' may be nearer the kingdom
of God than the churchman in good stand
ing.
The trith is, that this is an age of facts
dilt lSuICS, anu II u man vi IL SCCJ tldllllS
great respect for his sound. doctrine, he
must first show sound practice. And this
is good logic: " BY their fruits We shall
know Them"
Let the people of this city do their best
to sustain the orphan asylums, their pub
lie and private schools, and also to build a
home for the respectable old people overta-
ken in the decline Of life by intimity or
misfortune and also establish a place of
refuge for the homeless and w~rctched, and
we will have a better and happier commu-
nifty. -
a meeting will be held tomorrow Tues
day. at DR.. Reads church, looking to the
building up, at very small cost, of another
institution, which will do honor to our city.
Let every good man, whether in or u of
the church, be present TO give his aid,
though small it may be.
1t is hoped that the ministry will encour-
age this enterprise by their presence.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

pUy your WATER COOLERS
ID at W. +. ANDERSON'S,
SO Main and POS Broad street
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Nec Io,&, July IA report from
Long Branch says that President Grant is
to stop in Philadelphia OIL his way to Wash
inston, and see Forney to get him to stop
a~ssailing HartranGt.
COnnterieiters at Work.
NeW York, July 15.--lt is stated that
thirty of the best English engravcrs are
here manufacturing counterfeit plates of
European bank notes.
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NJ EW n
The Stokes T~riaJ-A.HunG Jury-The prisonc
Rcniandea,


Rcnianded.
Men York, July 15.-Thc court room
this morning was crowded. Judge Ingra-
ham addressing the jury, SAID: 81 suppose
gentlemen, you have not agreed"
The foreman answered: No, your
Honor, we can't come to any agreement
whatever"
The Judge then discharged the jury, and
ordered that Stokes be remanded TO jail
without bail.
The prisoners counsel rose and shook
hands with each other and the prisoner.
Sheriff Brennan resumed custody of Stokes
and took him back to the Toombs. An
immense crowd watched the prisoners
cgrosS from the building.
1t was known that the jury remained
divided precisely as OF Saturday: eight for
murder in the first degree, and four for
man%slaughter, third degree.
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LOCAL NOTES.

The Governor on Saturday appointed
DR.. w. II. Taylor coroner for the city OF
Richmond.
Mr.. c. l.. MIllcrqualifed before Judge
Minor on Saturday as collector for Fair"
field township, ~llenrico county.
The Washington Star says a Richmond
man has worn the same pair of linen trou-
sers forty.nine m They have been
in style seven times.