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The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-21

PUTTING UP STovEs.-As the season for that
sort of work is at hand. our readers will find
an interesting article on the subject on our
second page.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-21
To The People Of st. Landry.

To The People Of st. Landry.
Agency Mon'd City Mutual life Lts. Co.. ,
OPoLUsA, La, Nov 18th, 1871.
7 BEG leave to announce that I have
u accepted of the Agency of the Mound
City. Mutual Life Insurance Company of St.
Louis, Missouri. My office is in the Court
Louise, where will be most happy to explain
to all whose interest and duty requires the
aid OF that most benevolent of modern insti-
tutions-Life Insurance. The high character
OF the Mound City renders it necessary to saw
word in its behalf its policy holders are
composed of some Of the most intelligent and
respectable citizens of this and adjoining par-
lshes' to whom take great pleasure in refer
ring to their names below. The Louisiana
Department is under the control of our best
citizens. and every member director NAV be
regarded as guardians to the widow and the
orphan.
The following gentlemen compose the Louis
lana Board e.. T. Merrick. G. H Monton
James Jackson. Robert Hare. L. A. Wilt.
Thomas Fitzwiliam, Z. II. Hatch, Octave
Voorhes, B. b. Simmes
l would also refer to the card of Mrs. HAYES,
widow of the late James G. Hayes, of this
parish, and of Mrs O'Bryan ef Vermillion
parish widow of Colonel Daniel O'Rrvan.
The promptness with which all losses are 1aid
by this lnstitution recommends it most strongly
to the consideration of our people.
NAMES OF POLICY HOLDERS
DIR. John 4. Taylor, Alcae Daprt. Henry L.
Garland. Joel II. Sandoz, j. j. Morgan, Thos.
G. Anderson, c. C. Swaze, DIR. J. l.. Estoroe.
J: L. Morris, Captain Carmouche Joseph ii.
Moore, A. IL. Hawkins. and many others also,
from other parishes a long list could be fur
nished, but will only mention Governor A.
Mouton, OF Lafayette, and Generals Alcibiades
DeDFanc and Alexandra DecloHct, of st.
Martin.
81 GARRIGTrES
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CARRIAGE SHOP.

EE50Uj Thankful for the patronage
heretofore extended to ME 6y
the citizens of st. Landry, | solicit further
continuation of their favors; and beg leave
to inform them that l will always be ready to
accommodate them III any branch of rny bus
work hereafter if not paid for on delivery will
be charged ten per cent. additional for imme-
diate collection
| have on hand Hacks and Buggics which I
Will sell cheap for cash. Hacks and Buggies
made to order SP CIAPK
Opelousas, January 20. 1872 io+f-
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The EPTzooTTc.--As this disease threatens
Y attack nearly every horse and mule here,
v Y pos done elsewhere. our readers viii find
~'as valuable Suggestions on its treatment
i 4 IN article from the pom of DR.. Liantard Of
~ FORK, which viii be found on our third
MsA
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TO MIG AN RS.

U NJ sH q u KE H ~ Il .
VENHE undersigned is agent for the sale of a
Opelousas, containing about 1,500 arpents,
about one third of which is woodland Parties
in need Of land can purchase the whole tract, or
in lots of SO arpents or more, at reasonable
prices and favorable terms. For particulars,
apply to N. QUATREVAUX,
Opelousas
New Orleans
- Those who are using,or cutting wood on
this land, without my permission, will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
feb M-lyJ n. QUATREVAUX.
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ESTRAY.
NOTICE.

THNHE public is respectfully informed that
i have no partner in my trade as carpenter,
but "paddle my own canoe"
Dec. 1921 WI MEGINLEY.
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"a .FOHSSTON'S
~SS LIVERY START.E

The undersigned respectfully informs his
friends and the public that he has re-opened
his Livery Stable at his same old stand on
Main ST., and is prepared to accommodate
the travelling public with Horses, Hacks. Bug
gles, &c, on reasonable terms. - Horses
fed and cared for
6-1yl VIM NJ JOHNSTON
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MARKs' CHEAP STORE

i u with select stock Of general merchant
die, consisting in part Of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
FANCY GOODS, &c.
| would inform my friends, and the public of
st. Landry in general, that am enabled to
offer them as good bargains as any other in
Opelousas, at my new stand on Main Street
under the Courier Printing office.
Call and examine my stock, and ascertain
my prices, which will be found
AS CHEAP as THE CHEAPEST!
AS proof of my determination to sell low,
l am offering the best brands Of CALICO at
l2a Cts. per yard. A. MARKS.
Opelousas, Nov. 9, 1872. 9tf
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FOR SALE OHg RENT.

A BUILDING suitable for small business
n stand, situated near the suburbs Of town.
Apply at this Office.
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ET See notice of St. Landry Medical and
Surgical Association in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-21

" n has rained every day for the last
sss6' and our streess-likc our State politics
y y ausIoppy condition,
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OPELOUsAs TIN SHOP.

EsVERf description OF Cepper tin and
AA sheetiron work done al short notice.
also Gibbs Patent non-incrustation Culinary
Boiler made to order.
The CELEBRATED BUCKS BRILLIANT
STOVES for sale Mt, w LIGHTLEY.
Cor Main and Bellevue SITS. opposite Bloch
& Duprs's. March 23-lyl
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WI EASONkC.
L. o ST.
BOOK.K EEPHNG.

A Gentleman of experience in bookkeeping,
- would wish to keep one or two sets OF
books in this town.-Would also do any kind
of writing, copying etc.
Apply at this office. SIT
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c. MoRNHINvEG 81 NTTN

IL friends and the public that they have
opened their tailor establishment on Bellevue
street. adjoining the Opelousas Tin Shop. i'm
mediately ly opposite Bloah & Dupr6's burnt
store, where they are ready to make to order
men and boys, clothing, on short notice. and a
tit guaranteed
august oly lc|2. f32-ly
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NEW GROCERY.

FENHE undersigned takes this method to in
= form his friends and the public in gem
eral that he has recently opened new Gro
Gerry at the old Union Hotel Main rtreet, here
he will sell at moderate profit for cash.-AlI
kinds OF fresh family groceries, wines, liquors,
JULIEN CLAUDE.
Opelousas oct. &C. 1872. 3m
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MEDICAL NeeTTCE,

A REG ULAR meeting of the st. Landry
~ Medical and Surgical Association will be
held at Opelousas, the first Monday OF every
month, at 10 o'clock A. H.
VINCENT BOAGNI, M
.. President
JAMES RAY, Nj. d., Sec3HtuTU, G45-1y
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N O.. Is.
MISCELLANEOUS CARDS

SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.
Will open my school for the education of
hlrS - yonng ladies', on Monday, I'd of September
rpis ppo4 III my dwelling at Opelousas Iintend
tnls institution TO be permanent and will ell
deaVor to meet the wants of this comnr,,itr -, t
Oy af1ordlng facilities fora thorough education
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

BOARD OF EDUCATIoN.--This body
held its regular monthly session last even
ing, Mayor Kelley, president, in the chair,
and the following members present !:
Messrs. Manly, Beyeridge, Richardson and
Shields, and Superintendent Binford.
The resignation of Thomas Branch, a
member of the Board from the Third dis
trict, was presented, received and accepted,
and Rev. j. L. NJ. Curry, d. D., unani-
mously elected to fill the vacancy.
In accordance with the provisions Of an
ordinance relating thereto, the estimates of
the expenses of the Board for the ensuing
scholastic year were prepared and consid-
cred, and the president was directed to
communicate the same to the City Council.
The regular monthly report of the super
intendent for the month of January was
received. 1t shows that an increasing in
terest in educational matters is manifest
throughout the city. The new school
buildings are already filled. The number
of children enrolled is: White, 1910;
colored, LIPS; total, 1885. The number
attending the schools is White, 1850; ;
colored | ,4S6; total, 1866. Average dai-
ly attendance during the month: White,
2,036; colored, 1888; total, $3.50 /; per
centage, Sc. Two additional schools for
colored children were opened during the
month.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07

HUsTINGs CoURT.-Yesterday after
noon the grand jury made the following
presentments Richard Lawrence, two
cases-felony and theft Sarah Lawrence,
one case, felony; p. f. Dubosque, misde-
meanor, violating State revenue law by sell
ling goods by sample without license; Liz
zie Anderson, colored, forging an order on
Pledge g. jackson for lot of confectiona-
ries Simon Angle, entering the dwelling
house of b. Catogni and stealing silver
watch and gold chain; Dennis Cheatham,
rape; Moses jackson, forging receipt for
cow in the name of Woodson Robinson /;
Leigh Carter, entering the house of Mary
Allen and stealing lot of crockery ware /;
Benjamin P. Adams, assaulting James
Walsh at the Tredegar works Abram
Jasper, assaulting Daniel Letter, Jr. !;
Moses Mason, stealing note from A. S.
Johnston, misdemeanor Pat Maxfield, as
saulting and cutting Jas. Freeman; w.
II. Barrett, selling goods by sample with
out license; George Spriggs, fornication !;
Rebecca Briggs, adultery; John Daven-
port, embezzling sllO from Richmond
Architectural Iron and Stove works COM
pany A. A. Monteiro, felony, shooting
John Snellings F.; do, misdemeanor, in same
case; John Thomas, colored, breaking in
bark mill and stealing iron, brass, &c. {;
Archer Robinson, entering same premises !;
Daniel Wood, entering blacksmith shop of
Archer Warren.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07

RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE
STATE CENTRAL CoMMITTEE.-Att the
meeting of the State Central Committee
yesterday the following resolution, pre-
sented by "A. M. Crane, was unanimously
adopted: ...
WHBRBAs, the financial distress of the people
OF the ate of Virginia is SO great and intolera-
bic as to render the security to them of a home
stead matter of the most vital Importance !;
and
WHBsRAs, the uniform unfriendly course Of de-
csions of the State courts has deprived the peo-
pie of the substantial rights and benefits intend
ed to be secured to them under the homestead
provision of the present constitution; and inas-
much as the bankrupt law only preserves such
homestead rights as were secured by the State
laws passed prior to the adoption Of the cons T..
tuition, and the sole remedy left to us is by an
amendment to the bankrupt law; therefore be it
Resolved, That sincere thanks of the party
are due and are hereby rendered to the Hon
Senator John +. Lewis, and to our Republican
members of Congress, for their action in this
matter, and we urge them not to cease their en-.
deavors until the bankrupt law of the United
states is so amended as to entitle the people OF
this Commonwealth to the exemption allowed
by the present State constitution
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RICHMOND AND LYNCHBURG TO
PAY MOST OF THE TAxEs.-Mr. Daniel,
who is chairman of the Finance Committee
of the House of Delegates, during the
course of his speech yesterday, on the SUBJ
ject of finance, stated that he expected to
find additional subjects of taxation, which
would relieve the farming interests of the
State and throw it upon the shoulders Of
his own constituents. This morning, he
indicated some of the articles pro-
posed to be taxed. He favored
imposing a tax of cent or two
upon every drink of liquor; of passing a
stamp act; of making the counties pay all
expenses of criminals, &C., &c. So, then,
we find Mr.. Daniel favoring the proposition
Of MIR. Stovall, which, at the time, we
liked muchly, but we are not ready to
admit that the principal burthen of this
tax would fall upon his constituents, for
Lynchburg would pay proportion almost
as large as Richmond. She has not SO
many people, but then they drink good
deal more.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07

JANAUsCHEK.-Our citizens will not
fail to remember that this queen of Eng
lish tragedy will appear at the Richmond
theatre on Monday night next. As we
stated yesterday, she will make her first
appearance before Richmond audience in
the character of Mary Stuart, Queen of
Scotland, in which she excells all living ac-
tresses. She will be supported throughout
her engagement here by company care
fully selected in New York. The cast of
MARY STUART is therefore unexceptional,
and the piece will be rendered to perfection.
The Queen of England will be personated
by Alice Placide, Sir Edward Mortimer,
by Mines Levick, the Earl of Leicester by
George Metkiff, &C., &c. The sale of re-
served seats tor Monday evening will COM
mence at West & Johnston's book store
tomorrow moning.
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LOCAL NOTES.
Weather fine to-day.

Weather fine to-day.
There are at present 10 prisoners in
the city Jail.
Lettuce has Just appeared in market,
and is sold at three cents per head.
The board of supervisors Of Henrico
county meets at IL o'clock tomorrow.
In the Circuit court yesterday, John
Hunter, Jr., was admitted to the practice
of law in the courts of this State.
The Gesangverein expect to have their
next carnival in their own hall which is to
be built during the ensuing summer.
Major John Talman died yesterday at
his residence in this city, in the 77th year
of his age. He was major in the war of
1912.
Counterfeit $40 bills on the Farmers
and Manufacturers National Bank Of
Poughkeepsie, New York, are still in circu-
lation.
of the l 100 carts and wagons used in
public, and therefore requiring license, 100
have obtained the necessary permit since
February j.
There are at present S35 convicts in
the penitentiary. Of these, 424 are in
prison and All are on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad.
John II. Boschen & Co., will shortly
commence the erection of three-story and
basement brick building on Broad street,
between Second and Third. The size of
the building will be 26 by 70, the first floor
to be occupied as a store and the upper
stories as dwelling.
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FORTY SECOND CONGRESS---M Session
TUESDAY, Feb. 6.
SENATE.

sENa1
Mr.. Fenton presented a petition of over
! 900 leading merchants protesting against
the seizure Of private books and papers by
government officials.
The protest of the South Carolina Legis-
lature against the reduction of the duty on
rice was presented.
Mr.. Edmonds introduced resolution
calling for the correspondence looking to
the abrogation of Washington treaty, which
he followed by warlke speech.
Mr.. Johnston introduced bill to charter
the Puget Sound and Norfolk Oceanic Con-
tinental Air Line railroad and telegraph
granting the right of way from Puget sound
through Washington territory, Oregon,
Idaho and Utah to Boulder city, Colorado,
and authorizing a consolidation with other
railroads to reach the Atlantic ocean at
Norfolk. Referred to Committee on Public
Lands.
Mr.. Sherman reported bill making it
al offense, punishable by one years inn
prisonment and 81 900 fine, for any private
corporation, firm or individual to issue any
obligation or promise to pay, to be used or
intended to be used as a circulating medium
or currency; also requiring the secretary
of the treasury to retire monthly three
millions of three per cent, certificates, in
addition to the amount now authorized to
to be retired. This act makes the retire
ment obligatory upon the secretary.
Amnesty was discussed to adjournment.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Bills were introduced for bridging the
Mississippi river from point in South Sc.
Louis; for mail service to Austria; to pro-
mote iron ship-building to encourage tele-
graphic communication with Europe and
India; to relieve actual settlers on the
Cherokee neutral lands to bridge the Mis-
sIssippi river at Muscatine.
The education bill was discussed until
adjournment.
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CHANcERY CoURT-Hdn. e. Fl. F'az-
hugh. Judge.-The following cases were
disposed of yesterday:
Ford VS.. Ford and others, Cavedo's
admir- VS.. Ford and others. Decree for
partial distribution Of the fund in these
causes. ........- ..... ...r.. ... g..
Baker, ex'or vs.. Connel and wife, Bar
ker, &c. VS.. Barker, &c. Decree making
a partial distribution of the fund and direct
ing investment of the residue subject to the
ratification and approval of the court.
Judah, &C., VS.. Judah, &c. Decree con-
firming report of sale, and directing deed
to the purchaser when the whole purchase
money is paid.
Cranes executor VS.. Crane, &c. Decree
confirming report of executor of James G..
Crane, deceased, and directing investments
to be held in conformity with said report.
Carr VS.. Finney. Decree dissolving in
junction, and dismissing bill with costs.
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A MALICIOUS OUTRAGE.-We learn
from the Washington Chronicle that on
Sunday evening last about seven o'clock,
as the Hon. Charles III. Porter, of this dis
trict, and Mrs. Porter, with lady and gen.
tlemen friends, were in street car on their
way to Lincoln Hall, some malicious
scoundrel poured vitriol on the dress of
Mrs. Porter, and it was so slyly done that
no one in the car observed the villain. The
vitriol had evidently been used on others,
for its odor was perceptible when they got
in the car, but did not then know what it
was. 1t is to be sincerely hoped that the
police will be able to trace the wretch and
to effect his arrest. This is one of the
most dastardly acts resorted to by a class
of scoundrels too cowardly to offer an open
insult to their superiors, and too yillainous
to be entitled to any charity or lenity
whatever.
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AUCTION SALES.


JACOB COHN, assignee of several bankrupts,
will sell on Tuesday February 27th, in ront
of the Custom House, valuable real estate In
the counties of Mathews, Lancaster, Nor
cumberland, Richmond King and Queen,
James City, York, Gloucester, and Essex
CHARLES S. CONVERSE assignee of James
T. Butler & Co., will sell on Tuesday Feb
ruary 9th, in front of the House,
Richmond, Va, valuable real estate, lying
in the city of Richmond and Caroline county.
Also, ON Wednesday, February 2Sth, on the
premises, No lo2 Marshall street, fine
brick residence.
CHARLES S. CONVERSE, assignee, and 9th.
ers, trustees, of w +. a. Garnett, will sell
on Tuesday, February 9th, in front of the
Custom House, Richmond, Va. valuable real
estate, lying in the county OF Henrico.
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 ii
o'clock A. M, in front of the United States
Custom House, on Bank street, bills, gold
claim, Confederate notes, &c, in his hands
MS receiver in said cause. ..
NJ 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. Pynes,
will sell on Tuesday, February Goth, at Mil
ler's Tavern, Essex county, valuable real
estate, and a lot of chooses in action.
W NJ. DAVIDSON, assignee of G. Watson
Scott, will sell on Friday, 10th February,
near Prospect depot, on the Southside rail
road, 200 acres of valuable land.
T. H. CAMPBELL, trustee, and w. b. Tabb
assignee, of ]. IL. Neal will sell on Friday,
March lst, at Jetersville, Amelia county,
275 acres of valuable lands.
JOHN r: KILBY will sell on Monday, Maich
4th at Isle of Wight Courthouse, the tract
of land known as "White Marsh
YOUNG 1. 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, 1872-02-07

THE ANABLE CAsE.-The case of An
able, the clerk of the County court, was
conducted before Judge Minor yesterday,
by j. M. Darlington, ESQ.,, on part of the
Commonwealth, and Messrs. Wise and
Howard and White, Holiday & Co., for
Anable.
The question to be decided by the court
was whether testimony other than that
furnished by the committee of investiga-
ton will be heard in the case. Judge
Minor decided that he would examine no
witnesses except upon the report, and
would examine the commissioners on all
subjects in relation to the office.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07

MISS MARIE WELLEsLEY.-0wing to
the very inclement weather of yesterday
evening, Miss Wellesley's entertainment,
at Virginia Hall, was postponed until to-
night. Her readings will consist of selec-
ton from "Romeo and Juliet" and
"Macbeth." AS will be seen by reference
to our amusement column, many Of our
prominent citizens have rendered Miss
Wellesley complimentary benefit, which
will take place tonight, and we trust the
hall may be filled on the occasion.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07

AMATEUR OPERA.-We are informed
that the Amateur Opera troupe of Rich
mond will hold a meeting toni ight at the
rooms OF the Philharmonic Association.
The meeting is called for the purpose Of
rehearsal and we hope it will consider the
propriety of giving another operate enter
tainment. Favorable action upon this SUBJ
ject on the part of our amateur friends
would be hailed with delight by our citi-
zens, who have lively recollection of
former successful efforts in this direction.
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AcoU1rrAL or ANpREw MoNrE1Rt

ACQUITTAL OF ANDREW MoNTEIRo.
The case of Andrew Monteiro, charged
with the shooting of John d. Snellings, was
called in this court this morning. Our
readers are familiar with the circumstances
of the case, and we need not repeat them
here. After hearing the testimony and
argument of counsel, the case was given to
the jury, who, subsequently, returned a
verdict of acquittal. The case was con-
Quoted on the part of the Commonwealth
by Geo. d. Wise, Esq, and for the pris-
oner by John A. McCaull, of Roanoke.
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i . engrossment and third reading, was re-
considered and the bill laid on the table.
REsoLUTIoNs OFFERED.

Resolved, That the Committee on Finance in
qurc into the expedieney of amending the act
imposing tax on oysters, so as to provide that
the 4th section shall require the Auditor OF pub,
lie accounts to appoint three inspectors oy ana
with the advice and consent of the Senate.
House bill to provide for the organlza-
ton of county school boards and prescribe
ing the power and duties of said boards,
and to amend and reenact 40th section of
an act to establish and MAINTAIN a uniform
system of public free schools, being the un-
finished business of yesterday. was taken
up, amended, laid on the table and made
the order of the day for Tomorrow at one
o'clock.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07

MoRTUARY REPoRT.--The following is
the mortuary report for the week ending
Saturday, February Sd, 1872, compiled
from sexton's returns received at the office
Of the Board of Health: Whole number
of deaths in the city, "a /; in addition,
stillborn were reported-l white, 2 colored.
Sex: Males, l3; females, IL. Color :
White males, s; white females, 2; colored
males, 8; colored females, 8. Total num-
Der of deaths for January, 97-whites, As ;
celored, 81.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-07

REFoRMERs, ATTENTION 1T is said
that sls, 900 were expended in keeping the
prisoners in the city Jail last year. This
is a sort ofgold mine for the City Sergeant.
We respectfully suggest to some of the re-
formers Of the present General Assembly,
that they look into affairs at the Jail, and
see if they can discover plan to save
something to the State.