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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-26

The LTBERALITY OF A WEALTHY
LoUISIANIAN TO A VIRGINIA LADY
Among the sufferers by the recent fire
which destroyed portion of the town of
Fincastle, was Mrs. Ann E. Bowyer, whose
husband was killed IN the late war. Mrs.
Bowyer is the mother of four little girls,
and although the kind-hearted people of
that town contributed all they were able
(most of them having suffered similar mis-
fortune two years before) the amount was
only sufficient to provide the dependent wi
dow and helpless children against immediate
want. Remembering that in New Orleans
she had a friend, who III former years had
been kind to her, she applied to him for
aid, who not only contributed himself, but
applied personally to Mr.. John Burnside,
of Louisiana, who many years ago was en-
gagged in business in Fincastle. Remem-
bering with some degree of pleasure his
former acquaintance with the father of
Mrs. Bowyer, he generously gave his
check for $500, which was received in due
time and caused the heart of the receiver
to leap with joy. Mrs. Bowyer will now
be able to shelter herself and little ones
from the storms of life, ever remembering
with grateful emotions thegenerous donor.
Such charity is scare in the present age.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-26

MERCANTILE READING RooM.-We
made a brief visit to the very handsome
rooms which are being filled up at consid-
cradle expense by Messrs. De Valcourt &
Wiltz, at No. ll05, Main street. 1t is the
purpose of these gentlemen to make the
institution every way worthy Of the people
and business interests of the city and State.
The leading papers from all points will be
kept on file, and the commercial transac-
tons carefully reported and spread upon
bulletin-boards. The rooms are large and
elegantly finished, and will be well fur.
nished with tables, chairs, writing-desks &C.,
in order to afford the best accommodations
possible to the business men, to whose inter-
estit will be to literally patronize the institu-
ton. A rigister will be provided, in which
the names of visitors can be recorded, and
we hope Messrs. de Valcourt & Wilt will
go little farther, and provide memoran-
da book in which commercial and other
facts may also be noted and thus reach the
public. We think these Reading Rooms
will exert a good influence, far more valua-
Bile than the small cost of membership.
They will be formally opened on Monday,
and we commend the enterprise to tie lib
eral patronage of our business community.
We must not omit to state that the propri-
etors invite all ministers of the Gospel to a
free enjoyment of the privileges of the
rooms.
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MANCHESTER ITEMS,

Small dwelling houses are wanted in
Manchester to accommodate the fast in
creasing population.
If the town and county cannot settle
the dispute about the courthouse, we hope
the people will hand the town, courthouse,
and the dispute over to Richmond, who
will soon straighten out the matter.
Mr.. Clark, an ole citizen is selling out
his household goods and will remove to
Baltimore.
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IMMIGRATION.

The Legislature has thus far considered
only direct means of promoting immigra-
ton. There are some indirect measures
quite as important as any appropriations,
organizations or publications even, on the
part of the State. Thus nearly all North
ern and European farmers, large or small,
keep sheep as an important element of
mixed husbandry. The laws and usages
of Virginia practically forbid sheep-raising.
A stringent law against dogs is, therefore,
an indispensable measure to promote immi-
grafton.
The wmpping-post amounts to very lit
tie, practically. 1t is point rising above
the general level, seen atar in exaggerated
proportions, perhaps, but limiting at a great
mass of concealed atrocity and brutality in
the society that tolerates it. It tells bad
tale about us to all civilized countries. No
better thing could be done, as simple mat
ter Of self-interest, than to repeal this law,
Insignificant in practical results, but giving
bad name to our State everywhere.
These things have vastly more weight
than is generally imagined. Indeed, we
believe that a few acts of friendly legis-
lation like these, would do more to promote
the right kind of immigration than the
expenditure of million from the treasury.
We trust that liberal appropriation may
be made, and a vigorous, energetic man
put in charge of the immigration affairs.
The disposition of the State shown in
this way will have quite as much effect
as any direct influence.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-26

THE CHURCH HILL TUNNEL Con-
TRACT AwARDED.-1he directors of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad company,
after due consideration Of the threat made
by certain parties to enjoin the city from
issuing bonds to pay for the Church Hill
tunnel improvement, have decided to go
ahead with tho work. The bids and pro-
posals of contractors have been examined
and the work awarded to Brannan Il Hag-
gerty, of Baltimore. The contract will
be drawn up and signed within the next
week, a
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-26

INDEPENDENTS - MessIs. Matthews
and Paige were the only Republican mem
bers who voted yesterday in favor of giving
a portion Of the Land Scrip Fund to the
University and Virginia Military Institute.
1t seems impossible to concentrate the vote
of the party, in spite Of caucuses. DO
our enemies ever stray off? 1t is well
enough at times to take counsel of an
enemy, particularly when he accomplishes
practical results.
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Mormon Amir.

Salt Lake, Jan. 25.--The Territorial
central committee Of the liberal party are
making arrangements to call a meeting in
opposition to the admission of Utah as a
State into the Union.
Prominent Gentiles charge boldly that a
part of United States Attorney Bates mis-
sion to Washington is to effect the removal
of Chief Justice Mexican, Judge Strick-
land, and Gov. Woods and further, that
the Mormons have secured Mr.. Bates's in
Huence against any further prosecution of
the church leaders, and for the immedi-
ate admission of the Territory into the
Union.
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ANOTHER IRON BRIDGE.-The Dam
VILE railroad company intend to apply at
the next term of the Hastings Court for
authority to build railroad track and
bridge on Belle Isle, across the island to
the northern branch Of the James river, SO
as to connect its railway with the works of
the Iredegar iron company. The company
will ask the court to appoint five disintef-
ested fIeeholders to assess the cost of prop
erty to be taken for the above purposes.
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TREDEGAR WORKS. The Tredegar
company will shortly make additional i'm
provements to their already extensive
works. They advertise for 800, 900 bricks,
with which and other material now on the
ground to erect mammoth building in
which to construct railroad cars. 1t will
be several hundred feet long, and viii be
built west of the present car-shop. The
company now employs 300 hands, and
their business is increasing so rapidly that
with the growing demands on them could
employ one-third in addition to that num-
bar
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BANKRUPTs.-The following cases have
been filed in the office of Col. w. w.
Forbes, register in bankruptcy for the
Third District of Virginia, since our last re-
port: Samuel X. Lucy, Brunswick coun-
ty; Burwell p. Jones, Hanover county !;
S. w. Paulett, Prince Edward county !;
Henry Grizzard, Sussex county; Robert
South, King and Queen county T. p.
Robinson, Greenville county w. P. R.
Leigh, Mathews county; E. B. Stevens,
Louisa G. H.; Il. Fisher & Sons, Spotsylva-
MIA county VIM. E. Wade, Richmond
city |; r. 2. Fontleroy, Essex county.
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. Tremendou. Crash and Miraculou. Escape

Montreal, Canada, Jan. 25.-The roof
of the drill-shed in this city fell in last night
during the practice of the Prince of Wales
band. The crash was tremendous, as the
building covered two acres of ground. The
band was playing in the ante-room, and es-
capped harm. The loss amounts to SOC, 900.
The escape from an immense loss of life
was wonderful and Providential, as from
one to two regiments drill nightly in the
building.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-26

THE MILLER SUIT.-This case, hereto
fore alluded to in the STATE JOURNAL,
has been under consideration for several
days in the Circuit court of Richmond.
The suit embraces two or three causes, the
two most important being entitled Samuel
Miller's executor VS.. the Literary Fund ct
al. and on cross bill Mary D. David
sons heirs vs. Miller's executor ct al,
and the amount involved is about two mil
lions of dollars, being, perhaps, the largest
sum ever dependent upon legal decision
in this State. Many OF the best lawyers Of
the State are engaged in the case. A con-
clusion will not be reached till some time
next week.
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CoNSTITUTIoNALITY OF THE HAIR
BoR LAVA case is now before the
Supreme Court of Appeals, which in
wolves the constitutionality of the law
providing for harbor masters and fixing
their fees. 1t is that of the owners of the
steamer "Wenonah" vs.. Bragdon. The case
comes from the Corporation court of Fred
erlcksburg, which gave judgment to Brag-
don, who is the harbor master at that
place, for fees against the owners of the
boat "Wenonah, "a steamer plying between
Baltimore and fredericksburg. The own
ers Of the vessel hold that the law provid-
ing for harbor masters and fixing their fees
Is "a regulation of commerce. and "a
duty of tonnage" and as such in contra
yention OF the constitution of the United
States, and on this ground seek to reverse
the decision of the court below. G. w.
Wallace and Hon. r. l.. Montague are
counsel for appellants. A. W. Wallace
and j. b. Sener for appellees. The case
was commenced to-day, and will probably
reach a conclusion tomorrow. This suit
excites considerabled interest here for the
reason that similar cases will be affected
by the decision of the court.
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FOREIGN SUMMARY.

Bullion in the Bank of England has
decreased e1, ,o57 900 since last report.
Lady Franklin has offered reward of
$4,000 for the recovery of the records of
the "Erebus'' and "Terror." supposed to
have been deposited in King Williams
Lnl.
Mr.. Matthew w. Greathead, of Rich
mond, England, died in that place few
days since in the l02d year of his age. He
became Free Mason in 1897, and was a
member of the order for seventy-fiye years,
being not only the Oldest Free Mason in
England, but, as is supposed, in the world.
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AUCTION SALES.

HUDGINS & SUTTON will sell on the goth
instant, at 4 O'Clock p. NJ, a vacant lot at
the corner of Seventh and Arch streets.
JOHN r. KILBY will sell on Monday, March
9Th, at Isle of Wight Courthouse, the tract
OF land known as "White Marsh"
YOUNG l. CLEMENTS, trustee, win sell on
Tuesday. February 18th, in King William
county, valuable lands and personal pro-
perty.
RUSH BURG ESS, collector, will sell Tuesday,
January 30th, in front of the Custom House,
three lots of manufactured tobacco
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THE PROPOSED STATE LIQUOR LAW.
"A very general misapprehension prevails
as to the provisions Of the act prohibiting
the sale of liquor on the Sabbath, which
passed the Senate yesterday. It does not
apply to the cities Of the Commonwealth.
Mr.. Wynne had engrafted in the bill before
it passed the stage of amendment provi-
sion expressly exenpting cities from the
operations of the bill. The whole matter
of regulating the sale of liquor on the Sab
bath IN cities rests with city councils, and
they are at atliberty to allow or prohibit its
sale, as they may please.
In the Council of Richmond there is at
this time pending proposition to per-
init bar-rooms to keep open on the Sab
bath, under certain restrictions. 1t is q
notorious fact that though the ordinances
now require them to close, nearly all,
notwithstanding, keep open, as they have
the right to do, the municipal authorities
having tacitly agreed to it for SO long
time. This silly war upon bar-rooms and
gambling houses, woul1 never have been
made but for the POO majority the DEM
ocratic party obtained last election. 1t
were better for all parties concerned that
IN ali cities parties should be so equally
divided as to keep them in check and
prevent the preparation of outrages upon
any class of people.
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LOCAL NOTES,

u. B. Sener, ESQ.,, editor of the Fred
ericksburg Ledger is in the city.
The Piice court developed no items
of interest this morning, only few trivial
cases coming up.
The steamship "Isaac Bell" of the
Old Dominion line, was reported aground
this morning just below the brewery.
The colored man who took leave of
the chain-gang few weeks ago has been
recaptured and brought back, and will have
to try it again.
In the Supreme Court of Appeals yes
terday, the argument in the case of Rich
ardson VS.. Davis was concluded, and the
case submitted to the court.
The new iron steamship in course Of
construction at Rockets for the Virginia
steamship company, is making favorable
progress. The heavy plating are nearly oil
on.
The citizens of Harvie, held meeting
yesterday, and made arrangements for the
immediate opening and improvement of
streets, and appointed a committee to in
vite the city railway company to extend
their track to Iarvie.
Oakley P. Haines, Esq.,, formerly con-
nected with the press of Richmond and
Petersburg, and now with the Baltimore
Sua, is dangerously i'll in Baltimore with
rheumatism of the heart.
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OLD DOMINION LAND AGENCY.-We
refer our readers to the advertisement of
Messrs. Smith 4 Peterson, who have
established the Old Dominion Land Agen-
cy IN this city, and are prepared to dispose
OF real estate on the most favorable terms.
They are energetic and careful men, and
parties placing property in their hands or
desiring to purchase can feel assured that
their interests will be well looked after,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-26

SO far, the Legislature has been failure.
and fallen wofully short of the expectations
of the people. With the exception of
few resolutions on the suject of the public
debt, its time has been occupied almost ex-
clusively with special legislation, which is
the curse of the age Wuachester Times.
We told you SO when you were insisting
upon everybody voting for the men of your
choice.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-26

TRIAL OF Mrs. WHARToN.--C. F,
johnston, No. 9lS Main street, has Just
received in book form full proceedings of
the trial of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wharton.
The supply being limited, those who feel
an interest in the case would do well to
call early.
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CHANCERY COURT DECIsIoNs.-Yes es-
terday Judge Fitzhugh disposed of tho fol-
lowing cases:
Winn VS.. Terrell-Decree confirming re-
port Of commissioner, and directing sale Of
property in the bill aud proceedings mem
toned. Winn & White, counsel.
Given VS.. Timberlale- dismissing
cause. Evans, counsel.
Claiborne VS.. Schermerhorn, &c.-De-
cree referring cause to commissioner for
inquiry and report. Morson, p. q.
Robinson's executrix VS.. Robinson and
others--Decree confirming report of COM
missioners, and making partial distribu-
ton of the fund. Johnston & Williams
and Sands, counsel.
Motifs administrator VS.. Watt and others
Decree confirming report of commission
ers, and making "a partial distribution of the
fund. Johnston & Williams, A. A. Smith
and Judge Morton, counsel.
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General Methodist Conference

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 25.-The dele
gates from the various Methodist con-
ferences, met yesterday and organized, with
the object of establishing Methodist Uni
versity.
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THE MAI4s.-The New York train
was forty-five minutes late yesterday at
Washington, and the Potomac steamer lost
thirty-three minutes OH account of ice,
which explains the detention of the mail
yesterday. To-day the New York train is
reported thirty minutes late, and the boat
only forty-seyen minutes behind time in its
arrival at the creek. 1t thus seems that
the ice is not q serious impedlment as yet.
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DEATH, BY FREEZING, OF A PRoMI-
NENT Observation-Disclosures by the
Danyille train of YESTERDAY report the sud-
den death, by freezing, Of DIR. John Bur-
ton, prominent physician of Danville.
He was found yesterday morning, frozen
stiff, near Dutzey's mill-pond, situated
about four miles from Danville. When
last seen he was under the influence of Ii
quor.
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Rooss REP. STATE Elk. Con-. OF Va

: ~ JhHuHTy -IIlI, l672. =
Ar meeting OF the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
held this day, 1t was ordered that the STATE
CENTRAL COMMITTEE assemble in this city on
TUESDAY, the 9th day Of February, 1879, at IL
o'clock M.
The business demanding consideration ia of
the greatest importance, and will, it is hoped
insure the attendance of every member
By order of the Committee
SANuyT Il M.ppnx c,o.o,..,, G
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MEETING.-An interest
ing temperance meeting was held in Spring
field Hall, Church Hill, last night. Rev.
B. F. Woodward, pastor of the Union
Station church, Mr.. Fitzgerald, member of
the House from Roanoke, and Sam Page,
ESQ.,, of the Richmond Bar, addressed the
meeting. A good deal of interest was mani
fested in the cause of temperance.
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old DOMINION LAND AGENCY,
EsTABIIsHEp FOR TnB

INTRODUCTION OF SETTLERS IN THE
STATE OF VIRGINIA,
and are now advertising largely in the North to
effect that object. Parties having properties for
sale, will find 1t to their advantage TO place the
same in our hands. We charge nothing unless
q sale Is effected, promising to those who may
favor us with their patronage entire satisfaction.
Address or apply to -
SMITH PETERSON,
Corner Tenth and Bank streets,
ia 2e-d&wlm Richmond, Virginia
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bs Musical instruments aud Musical Mer-
ohandise OF every description can always be
found at J, MAhsH's Music Depot, No. 9ls Main
street He has just received new and exten.
sive stock of the above named goods.
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DIED.

In this city, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, infant
son of Patrick and M. O'Brien aged four mon ths
and ten days
The funeral will take place TO-MORROW
at 2:3O o'clock =. NJ, from 22l6 Main street
West Virginia state Journal please copy
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THE SALE OF ST. ALBAN's HALL
Grubbs 4 Williams sold yesterday at auc-
ton this valuable piece Of property for
$l2 ,s50-John w. Rison, ESQ.,, purchaser.
We have known Mr.. Rison from infancy,
and have always seen him with 'level
headp on his shoulders. No better invest
ment has been made in Richmond for many
a day,
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& FAsHlONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
Latest styles OF BurrEKIcK's patterns just re-
ceiyed at the office OF the Howe Sewing Machine
sss Main street. Also, Aetropolttan for February
]. +. McKBsSEY, Agent :
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LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS RE-
NAMING IN THE RICHMOND POST
OFFICE, JANUARY 26TH, 1S72.-J. III.
Easton, Richmond; Miss Loretto Cain.
Washington, ID. c. arr
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HoILDAY.-AIr. Evans, OF Petersburg,
yesterday morning, asked that the proper
committee be requested to inquire into the
expediency Of making general holiday Of
those upon which elections are held.
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SHUT UP.-The Old Reliable refused to
play last night to the slim audience, much
to the disappointment of the members of
the Legislature, who had been kindly fur
nished with free tickets.
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The Oneida C1calar says: We had
the pleasure of call to-day from Mr.. Robt.
Watt, editor-in-chief of the Dagess Nyhe-
der, Danish newspaper published in
Copenhagen. Mr.. w. visits the United
States for the purpose of enriching the
columns of his paper with facts about
American life, and with the design also of
publishing book Of his travels. lie says
he has read the Circular, the "History
of American Sorialisms,n Dixon's 'New
America" and Mr.. Moves "Critcism of
Dixon and his Copyists.o
He seemed pleased with the conveniences
and comforts of our home, and expressed
thankfulness that Communism had such
substantial rewards. He was somewhat
surprised that our religious faith is robust
enough to withstand the pressure of infidel
ity and worldliness that must be brought
to bear upon our young men who 60 to
college and our hearts warmed toward
him as he expressed his personal conviction
that the object Of all education is that man
may know God. AS an editor, Mr.. Watt
wished to learn what was doing in this
country that would throw light on the flu
ture of the cooperative movement.
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ALI honor to Miss Susan Dimmock,
of Boston, who desired to become doc
tor. She did not go about the country
telling everybody that she was oppressed
and cnslaved, and that proud man pre-
vented her from becoming medical wo-
man; but packing her trunk, she
started for ''the margin of fair Zur-
ich's waters" entered medical
school, and has just graduated with
a great deal of homer and glory; all the
professors praising her, aud all her fellow
students predicting that she will ''make
herself name in science.o This illus
trates what we have often sad-that where
there is will there is way, and that at
present there is nothing to prevent any wo-
man from studying any branch Of human
learning to the perfect content of her heart
and her head.-N. \. Tiabnne.
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Any paper or magazine not in the above list
will be furnished at publishers rates.
Always on hand all the latest publications OF
this country and Europe, books, stationery,
card and stereoscopic views, fancy articles, &C.
G.. 4. JOHNSTON
Newsdealer, 0lS Main street,
de 2-D&Wtf Richmond Virginia
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sEWING-MACHINEs.
STEAM COFFEE AND SPICE MILLS.

Old DOMINION MILLS, corner Eighth and
Main. Cofees roasted daily for hotels, grocers,
and private families, at rs cents per 100 pounds.
See advertisement Virginia Tea and Coffee
Store.
w. B. HERSMAN s. CO., Eighth street, near
Main. Coilees roasted, and spices and crack
ers ground for grocers, bakers, and druggists