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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-05
LOCAL

REDEMPTION OF UNUSED STAMPS
Persons who have documentary stamps
on hand, which have been unused. can have
them redeemed by sending them to the
Internal Revenue Bureau in Washington.
The stamps will be sent at the risk and
expense Of the person sending them. They
should be accompanied by an affidavit
showing that they have never been used,
to whom they belong, and, where it is prac-
ticable, when and of whom they were pro-
cured.
Parties having blank instruments with
stamps imprinted thereon which they de-
sire to have redeemed or exchanged, NAV
forward the same to be examined, counted
and cancelled. The instruments will be
returned to the owner if he requests it,
but at his risk and expense. The cancella-
ton will not be such as to render the blanks
unfit for use.
Where stamps have been cancelled, or
bear other pr1ind ,fdcie evidence of having
been used, the affidavit should set forth all
the facts, and the stamps should be attached
to the instruments on which thew are used.
If the papers cannot be sent, that fact and
the reasons for it must appear in the affi-
davit, and there must be certificates from
both Assessor and Collector that they have
each made personal examination Of the
case, and found the facts to be as stated.
Redemption will be made by "~repaying
the amount of value after deducting there
from the five per centum."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-05

KU-KLUx IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY.
By this mornings mail we received q let
ter dated November Sd, 1872, from a
colored man named Armstead Nelson, of
Charlottesville, giving an account of an
outrage committed upon him during the
preceding night. He says an unknown
crowd Of white men came to his house
and commenced shooting. Two balls
penetrated the door, and three lodged in
the side Of the house. He got out of his
bed and went to the window to see who
were his assailants, when he received a
pistol ball in his left arm. The marauders
then left. Drs. Shelton and Lewis extrac-
ted the ball from the arm the next morn
ing. He adds that he has ascertained that
five or six white men were seen in O store
loading their pistols, and had boosted that
the balls they were inserting were Radi-
cal pills."
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THE JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA
CANAL PRoJECT.-From Major Anderson
who has just returned from the Greenbrier
region, we learn tina; the work of survey
ing for the proposed steamboat canal, to
be called the James river and Kanawha
canal, across the State of West Virginia,
to unite tho waters of the James and Ohio
rivers, has been finished. Last winter Con-
gress made an appropriation of 500, 900 for
the purpose of making this survey. The
proposed canal is to be over 200 feet wide,
wide enough to admit of the passage OF
steamboats, carrying 300 tons. 1t will
follow the James and jackson rivers to the
foot of the Allegheny mountains, at a
point a few miles from Covington, where it
is proposed to make a tunnel under the
mountains, nine miles long, and of the full
width of the canal. This tunnel will be
over 1000 feet above tide water. Two
miles from the western end of this tunnel
the canal will enter the Greenbrier river,
near the iron bridge of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad over the stream. 1t is pro-
posed to lock and dam the Greenbrier,
New and Kanawha rivers to a point five
miles below Charleston Wheeling Regis
ton
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The Woodruff. Clafiiu Case.

NeW York, November AT u O'Clock
to-day the United States grand jury found
indictments against Victoria Woodruff and
Tennie q. Clatlin, who were arrested Sat-
urday charged with mailing indecent print
ed matter through the ~postoffice. The pri.
soners were taken from the Ludlow-street
Jail at l o'clock and brought before Com
missioner Osborne, who said the indict-
ments relieved him of the necessity of hold.
ing an examination. The accused were
visibly affected on hearing of the indict-
ments-Woodhull almost to tears, while
Clahin looked somewhat defiant.
The counsel for the prisoners complained
of the conduct of the government in press
ing indictment pending examination as a
most arbitrary proceeding. The accused,
he said, came prepared Cor the fullest
examination.
The commissioner ordered the warrants
following the indictments to be served upon
the accused, and they were removed to
Jail in default of $4,000 bail each.
Stephen Pearl Andrews has been arrest
ed for complexities in the Woodhull-C lafin
indecencies.
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DULL.-The city has been excessively
dull to-day. The progressing election has
been the a~ll-absorbing topic to the exclu-
sion of business of all kinds. The streets
have been full of people, and "How do
you think 1t will go ?" has been asked as
many times as there are votes in Richmond.
Of course, the question has not yet teen
satisfactorily solved. Affairs at the vari-
GUS voting precincts have been, up to the
present writing, so far as we are informed,
conducted in a peaceable and orderly man.
ner. We hope good order will maintain to
the end. From indications we judge that a
very full vote will be polled. 1t is the first
Presidential election since 1850 in which
the voice of Virginia is to be recorded, and
if that voice is in favor of the reelection
of President Grant, it will be to her eternal
honor and advantage.
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Colonel III, Shields.

A correspondent of the Washington
Chronicle makes the following reference to
one of our citizens of Richmond, on the
occasion Of a recent speech made by him
at Culpepper:
The Governor Governor Wells was
most ably and eloquently followed by our
talented young friend, Colonel |. II. Shields,
of Richmond. Colonel Shields is a young
man of great promise, and though this is
the first campaign that he has taken an
active part in, yet even now it is conceded
by all that he has a bright and promising
prospect before him, and will no doubt be
IF he is not now one of the ablest orators
to be found anywhere.
He was listened to with respectful atten-
ton, and his strong points, which were
el%oquently put, called. forth well-earned
and enthusiastic applause. Colonel Shields
also spoke in the evening to a very atten-
tive audience. His discourse on this occa-
sion was principally upon the mineral in
terests of Virginia, and furnishing valuable
statistics of the great mineral treasures
that abound in this grand old Common
wealth. His calculation of the effect Of
protecting the laboring interest of the coun-
try by a protective tariff was conceded by
all who heard him as being very able.
The Colonel explained the effect of free
trade also, and made it so plain that a
" wayfaring man, though a fool, need not
err" l think that all who heard him
were convinced that the Republican party,
which favors a tariff, is the party that
should be in power in Virginia.
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Gpenimg State SoatnaI.
VIRGINIA NEWS.

"A chain-gang has been i%nauguratsd in
Stanton.
The trial of Jewell for the killing Of
Clarke will be commenced IN Wednesday,
the 9th inst.
Several substantial and costly brick
buildings are in course of erection at
Orange G. H., despite the scarcity Of green
backs.
MIR. Haywood Steward recently sold
his place, "Berry Hill," containing 400
acres, lying Immediately south Of Orange
Q. H., to Mr.. Joseph H. johnson, of
Louisa, for about fourteen thousand dol
lars, most cash.
Mr.. Samuel Allen, owner of a steam
saw mill in the lower part of Prince William
county, was fatally injured by being thrown
on the circular saw, while it was in motion,
O Wednesday last.
The case of John Rollins, charged in
the Alexandria court with the murder of
Arthur Cole, on the 9th of July last, at a
colored picnic on the south side of the
river, came up to-day in that city, and was
postponed until the December term, on ac-
count of the absence of import ant Wit
neSseS.
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AMUSEMENT AHEAD.-The c~olloquial
actor and popular author, Mr.. Albert w.
Aiken, supported by a full New York
company, will appear on Friday evening
next, at Virginia Hall, in his own very
successful realistic play of city life, entitled
"The Witches Oh New York" 1.-THE play will
be presented with new scenery, dresses, &c.
and a magnificent cast of characters. Mr..
Aiken is supported by his own company
selected by him expressly for the play,
which of course ensures a perfect perform
ance. In the double roles Of author and
actor, Mr.. Aiken has won the praise of the
metropolitan press ; and the bare mention oil
the fact that he has played "The Witches Of
New York; over two hundred nights in
New York and in the principal cities of the
United States and Canada, fully t~estities
how popular he is with the public.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-05

The BRAMBLEToN BRIDGE Com.
PANY.-There was received for record
yesterday ut the office of the Secretary of
the Commonwealth, the charter of the
Brambleton Bridge Company to construct
a t~oll-bridge from the abutment at Holt
street in the city of Norfolk. in a straight
line with said street to Bramble's Point, in
the county of Norfolk.
The capital stock is not to be less than
$4,000 nor more than $l0,O in shares Of
800 each, &c. The principal Office of the
company is to be IN Norfolk, and the Off
GERS for the first year are w. c. Levitt,
of Norfolk county, President G.. W.
Crump, John Doyle, w. c. Marrow, Nor
folk city, and VIM. S: Butt, Norfolk
county, directors.
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LOUISIANA.

Nao Orleans, Nov. 5.-The election
here yesterday was quiet. Gov. Yarmouth
thinks the State has gone for Greeley by
$4,000 majority, and claims three and
probably four Conservative Congressman.
The general opinion in this city is that the
State has gone for Greeley and fusion by
from 10000 to $4,000.
NeW York, November 5.-The Tribune
and Herald assert that Greeley has carried
Louisiana by from 1000 to $4,000 major
ity.
Ne,c Orleans, November 4.-The cleo
ton throughout the State PASSED off
quietly. No official returns have yet been
received.
The Republicans claim they are 10000
ahead in the registration, and claim that
they have carried the State by 10000
majority.
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LOCAL NOTES.

The Lynchburg Republican says Judge
Robert Ould, Of Richmond, was married in
Baltimore on the 3lst ult. to Mrs. Madge
B. Handy.
The trial of W. j. Anable has been
postponed until Monday, and that of E.
Howe until Thursday next. The county
grand jury will meet again IN Thursday.
The repairs and impro 'ements to the
old Masonic building OH Franklin street,
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth, have
been completed and the building is again
ready for use.
The Grand Division Sons of Temper
ance will meet in this city tomorrow. 1t
is said that some of our fastidious city
Divisions will "go for" G. W. P. McCabe
for granting charters to colored Divisions.
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w. w. CoRCoRAN, the public-spirited
banker of Washington. who has already
bestowed gifts upon institutions in that
city amounting to q million of dollars, has
lately added two hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars to the funds OF Columbian
College. This institution, which has ex.
listed since 1921, has never possessed large
resources. and its chief educational fame
has been obtained through its school of
law. The gift of Mr.. Corcoran will
furnish a new stimulus to the friends of
the institution, who cherish the hope that
it may become the nucleus of the national
university which they believe will in time
be established there. The college has an
accomplished president, DR.. yelling, who,
in his inaugural address some time ago,
spoke as follows of the resources of learn
ing which are already to be found in Wash
ington-which are certainly great:
And what advantages are ours, both for
gaining and diffusing the blessings of the
highest culture! For here, at our very
doors, we have the Smithsonian Institution
perpetually working, under the guidance of
its illustrious secretary, on the boundaries
o. knowledge in all departments, thus
literally fulfilling the will of its founder,
and exemplifying the highest function of a
university, by increasing and diffusing
knowledge among men. And here is the
National Library of Congress, with its
wall-filled a%lcoves, open alike to teachers
and scholars for purposes Of literary or
scientific research, and here, for the study
of technology, are the accumulated fruits Of
American inventive genius stored in the
Patent-office; and here for the progressive
scientific study of astronomy, is the
national observatory /; and here is that
no less learned than useful school of prac-
teal geometers connected with the coast
survey /; and here are the gardens which,
under the keeping of the Agricultural De-
partment invite to the study of botany, not
in dry herbaria and in dryer tones, but
amid fowery walks through which Shen-
stone won d have loved to ramble by the
side of Linneus or Hasselquist. Andhere,
for the student of law, are the highest seats
of our American Themis, as here, for the
votaries of the healing art, are priceless
treasures of the medical museum, without
any rival in the world among institutions
of its kind and here, by the muniflcence
Of him who stands at the head of the gov
erning board ofour college, is the Corcoran
gallery of the fine arts, to keep alive the
love of beauty in the soul of man.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-05

RICHMOND THEATRE.-Kate Fisher
was honored with a large audience on the
occasion of her first appearance last night,
and the entire bill was performed to the
satisfaction of all present.
We learn that it was her intention to APP
pear first in ''Mazeppa," but owing to the
non-arrival of her horse "Wonder," who
was subjected to stringent quarantine regu-
lations az Norfolk, she was compelled to
defer the production of this exciting piece.
1t is announced for tonight, however, the
horse being expected in the city in time.
The bill for tonight also includes the farce
entitled "Your Life's in Danger" A large
audience will no doubt assemble tonight.
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N

The Touring mill of Charles Besse. at
,Wittenberg, Perry county Mo-, was burned
last Wednesday. Loss $4,000.
If the horse disease could only be
snapped for a dog disorder that would
clear off the superAuous CANNES what a
good exchange it would be!
-Lucius Gilbert, George Dover and a
truckman whose name is unknown, were
sutfocated yesterday morning by gas in
the new mineral mine opened at Avon,
New York.
Private advices from Pomeroy, Ohio,
state that the coal miners there have
struck for an increase of wages from 81 to
4 cents per bushel, and that the salaried
employees demand a corresponding ad-
vance.
The registration returns from one
hundred and three counties in Missouri
foot up 30l ,994, IN increase of l43, 142
since 1870. The other eleven counties
will probably increase the aggregate to
$4,000.
The South Carolina Agricultural and
Mechanics Fair opened to-day. 1t is be-
lieved the display will be the finest yet
made. The weather is splendid and the
crowd enormous. The premium list is
extensive.
-Gotfried Gebhardt, a boy bitten in the
hand seven weeks ago by a dog, died of
hydrophobia last night in st. Louis, after
suffering intensely for three days. This is
the second death that has occurred in that
city within = week from hydrophobia.
The accounting officers of the Treasury
are obliged to settle the claims of all men
who worked for the Government between
the 25th of June, 1868, and the 10th of
May, 1869, on this basis, and in accordance
with the proclamation of the President
directing such payments to be made in that
manner.
The Acting Attorney General has
given an opinion in relation to the eight
hour law which, in effect, amounts to the
fact that ''eight hours shall constitute a
days work for all laborers. workmen, and
mechanics now chem in the employ of the
Government" and that all who have
worked eight hours shall be so regarded,
and that they should be paid a full days
wages therefor.
The Attorney General holds that the
discriminating duty established by the
Presidents proclamation last week, applies
to all goods arriving in French vessels from
other than French ports from and after the
thirtieth ultimo, the date OF the proclama-
ton, and whatever may be the hardships
of the case, there is no authority vested in
the Secretary to decide otherwise.
The Fredericksburg Ledger says: SIT
is said that after Dels Slack had shot Isaac
Morton at Port Royal, he went to the hotel
and requested the landlord to wake up the
manager of the circus. 1t being so late in
the night the landlord refused. Slack
went out at the door, and as he turned the
corner of the building, shot at the landlord
through a window, but fortunately missed
him. He is certainly a dangerous man to
be running at large, and every good citizen
should use his influence to bring him to
justice" The Ledger adds that Slack shot
Morton without provocation.
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NEW HAM PSHIRE.

Docer, N. H., November ga full
vote is being polled. The weather is favora-
bic and invalid voters will all be brought
out.
Manchester, ". H., November 5.-The
Democrats claim they will reduce the Re-
publican majority in that city one hundred.
Both parties claim the State.
Keene, N. H., November 5.--The cleo
ton progresses quietly. The Liberals and
Straightouts are voting strongly for Gree
ley.
Nashua, NJ. H., November 5.-Greeley
is not polling the full Democratic vote here.
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THE HORSE DIsEAsE.-The horse dis
ease, which made its appearance among the
equine population of this city a few days
ago, is gradually spreading. A fine horse
belonging to the Southern Express Com
pany is a late victim, and several new cases
are reported at the larger livery stables. 1t
was said yesterday evening that it had
broken out in the City Railway stables, but
as the full complement Of cars have been
numbering along Main street to-day, we
presume the report is premature.
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A Baptist Declaration of Principles.

Nem York, November AT the con-
ference of the Baptist clergy Of Boston and
vicinity to-day the committee ON close COM
munion reported, first, that Christian bap-
tism is the immersion of the believer in
water, in the name of the Father, Son aud
Holy Ghost, and is a profession of his faith
in Christ; second, that Christian churches
ought to be composed of such regenerate
persons only as have been baptised on pro-
tession of their faith in Jesus; third, that
the Lords Supper ought to be observed by
Christian churches only; fourth, that invi-
tations of courtesy to partake of the en-
blems should be given to hone but orderly
members of churches properly constituted.
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RH The last Excursion of the Season will
come of on the Richmond and Petersburg Rail
road on Sunday next, the 10th instant. The dec.
ication of Harrison. street First Baptist Church
(colored) at Petersburg will take place on that
day. The dedication sermon will be preached
by the Rev. L.. Black, (colored) from Norfolk
and the Rev. James Holmes, %(coloredl from Rich
mond, will preach in the afternoon. There will
be a train of twelve coaches to leave the depot,
corner Eighth and Byrd streets. at 9 A. M. Re-
turning, leave Petersburg at P. NJ. Fare for
the round trip, % cents.
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By E. d. Eacho, Auctioneer.


A AUCTION a.
In compliance With a decree OF the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia of date the 2stn day of October 1872
in the matter of Henry Beale, a bankrupt, /
shall offer for sale at public auction on
TUESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER.
is72, at 10 o'clock NJ in front Of the u. 8 Court
House In the city of Richmond Va, the follow
ing tracts flund with improvements thereon, to
wit:
TRACT NO. /.
pleasant Tiew,'' containing $50 acres.
TRACT NO. q.
"Kelliser,' containing 2l7 acres.
TRACT NO. s.
"Pea Hill" containing IT'S acres.
TRACT NO. 4.
containing 70 acres.
Tracts Nos l., and 8 are situated in the county
of Westmorland-
Tract No. is situated in the county OF Rich
mond
These lands will be sold free from all liens and
membranes.
TERMS -One-t third cash, balance on a credit
of six and twelve months, notes to be given for
the deferred pay ments with interest added. and
the title to be retained until the notes are fully
paid.
John A. LYNHAM,
Nov. 8, 1872. 70. nj. MAYO,
no 6-2awsw Assignees.
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OUR WEEKLY.-The WEEKLY STATE
JOURNAL, ready to-day, contains full lists
Fair and of the awards of committees,
besides reports of the various meetings of
the Farmers Club, held during Fair week,
and of the annual meeting of the State
Society. Much other matter of general in
terest will also be found in its columns.
The next issue Of the WEEKLY will contain
full returns from the election held to-day.
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Excitement. in a Church,

Chicago, November AT Evanstown,
yesterday while the rite of baptism was
being administered in the Baptist church,
in the presence of a large congregation, a
portion of the floor suddenly gave way,
and precipitated ha.f the assembly a dis
lance of fourteen feet. Only four or five
persons were badly hurt one lady receive
ing severe internal injuries, and a young
man had his foot crushed. Several others
were slightly injured.
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N YORK.

New York, November 5.-The weather
to. day is clear and pleasant, and the city
presents a holiday appearance. Police
and Federal officers are stationed at the
different voting places. Numerous arrests
at the polls have been made here.
Rochester, November 5.-Susan B.
Anthony and eight other women, have
voted h,re. There are eighteen women
registered in the same district.
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The NEW SCHooL-HoUsE.-T new
city school-house, located ON Cary street,
near Madison, is SO far completed as to be
occupied. The male schools were trans
ferred to 1t from the temporary quarters
some two weeks ago, and the female
scholars were transferred to it q few days
ago. The streets in the vicinity of this
edifice have recently been greatly improved
and the whole neighborhood stimulated to
new yigor by the erection of the building.
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HIPPoRoNoRHEA,
The Maiady Spreading Southwark.

Washington, Nov. 5.-No street cars
running here to-day. There are 1000
horses sick in Cleveland. Ohio, with no
signs OF abatement in the malady. A cold
rain is prevailing at Chicago and a number
OF deaths are reported. Oxen are doing
the hauling.
Raleigh, N. c., November 5.-The
horse malady appeared at Wyan, Yancey
4 Co.'S stables this morning. Hazlewood'a
fine trotting mare Fanny Haywood, Loafer
and Pomeroy are down with it. 1t is
spreading rapidly. Wholesale merchants
and cotton factors have ordered oxen
from the country.
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n CAROLINA.

Raleigh, November 5.-The election is
progressing quietly. But little interest is
manifested by either party, and it is esti-
mated there will be a falling off of IS per
cent. on the August vote in this city.
Wilmington, N. c., November 5.-Re-
turns indicate a light vote with Greeley
gains.