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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-08

The snow block on the Pacific railroad
is ended and travel has again been resumed.
General Andrew Porter, formerly OF
the United States army, died at Paris on
Thursday.
The California Legislature has appoint
ed joint committee to investigate the
State capital frauds.
-Parepa has permitted a Buffalo photo
grapher to make a picture Of the bracelet
presented to her by Alexis.
X George Williams, one Of the. conyicts
who recently got away from Sing Sing in a
tugboat, but was captured, has again es-
capped.
The Boston Post Democrat abrevi-
ates the name Of one Of its exchanges into
"Low. Cour.," and of anotherinto "Wash.
Pat" 5s
i'm the case of poisoning of r. J. Bur-
rOughs, at Patterson, N. j., the jury rem
dered verdict that Burroughs was
poisoned by Libby Garrabrant.
The Cushman school at Boston, in
honor of Miss Charlotte Cushman, was
dedicated on Friday last. That lady made
apleasant speech to the children.
The trial of the Cuban General, Jour
.,ha,s ua,,, has e a., oeen possponea untl Irlday,
Mneii, ! tne government !1i e 1s not ready, fpr-
'her proceedings VIII pe uiscontlhued.
"A quarry OF round-graln marble, 200
acres IN extent, has been found IN lBrilllon,
Calumet county, Wisconsin. 1t is Of a
PINK and white color, and is equal to the
Italian.
The announcement is made that Mrs.
Liyermore has resigned her position as edi
tor of the Woma,a's Journal, her multi
tude of other duties absorbing all her time.
A maliciously mons lady in Massacbn-
setts. in order to spite her nephew. left her
property to the "Methodist Missionary So
eiety of New Enpland.U ma snch society
existing her nephew IS re.spited.
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BAD FOR THE DETECTIvEs.--A man
in Ohio who had sometime ago voluntarily
offered and paid a reward of $3.50 to the
chief of the Cincinnati police for the recov-
cry of certain stolen goods and the arrest
of the thief, got the amount back in suit
at law in Cincinnati on Tuesday last. The
court held that the officer, being under the
pay of the city expressly for the perform
ance of such service, had no right to ask
for or receive additional compensation from
a robbed citizen, whom the authorities are
bound to protect. Which is good law and
good sense, though it may seem otherwise
to the disappointed officer, who appears to
have acted in good faith in this particular
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STRICKEN WITH PARALysIs.-Mr.
w. A. R. Nye, so long known in connec-
ton with the " Whg, was stricken with
paralysis whilst at work in the composing
room, about half past A o'clock Saturday
evening. Physicians were called in, who
gave it as their opinion that recovery was
impossible, owing to his old age and feeble
health. He died at aquarter past O'Clock
Sunday morning. A meeting of the Typo
graphical Union, Of which Mr.. Nye was a
member, has been called to assemble to-
night to arrange for attending the funeral
at IL o'clock Tomorrow morning from the
Monumental church, and to take such other
action in the premises as the mournful oc-
casion may suggest.
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THE SPEAKER SPEAKS. I'm the House
this morning, Mr.. Hanger, Speaker of tn,
House Of Delegates, felt it due himself tc
make some explanation in relation to the
formation of the joint committee to inquire
into the finances of the State.
Mr.. Fl. said he desired to make state.
ment somewhat personal to himself. He
said he saw from statements in some of the
papers that the impression prevailed out
side, and, as he was informed, to some ex-
tent in the House, that the Chair was,
IN some sense, party to an
agreement said to exist between
those who had decided to pass
this joint resolution for special commit
tee, as to the manner in which said commit
tee was to be constituted. lie desired dis
tlnctly to state that the extent of his knowl-
edge was, that such a resolution was to be
introduced, and that he had not nor could
he, under his sense Of duty to himself and
the House, ever become party to any
agreement as to appointment of commit
tees and that he was also desirous to re-
move any impression that if he had been
party to an agreement that he could after
wards have proved faithless to it.
lie did not intend to discuss the compo-
sltion OF the committee further, than to say,
that it was constituted according to his
sense of the obligation of the Parliament
tary law and usage.
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A DUEL NIPPED IN THE BUD-The
Chaltenging Party Placed Under Bonds.
A controversy between George w. Gary
and q. A. Schaffter, Superintendent Of
Public Printing, eliminated this morning
in the arrest of the latter, charged with in. e
tending to fight duel with the former.
MIR. Gary made such on attack npon the
personal character of Mr.. SchafIter. who
was sex in bed, as induced him (Schaff.
teri to send Mr.. Gary, through his friend
James T. Cowardin, note, demanding an
apology or satisfaction. The police becom-
ing aware of the imminent danger both
parties were in, made swoop this morning
Just IN time to save somebody much trou-
pie. MIR. Schaffter was bound over to keep
the peace.
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lax ON MANUFACTURED ToBAc-
Co.--There are nine hundred and TWENTY
eight manufacturers of tobacco in the
United States, and they profess to pay
S2o, ,0O0, 900 per annum as internal revenue
tax. 1t is a question with the able and
worthy chief of the tobacco division of tbe
internal revenue bureau how so small a
number of men can long sustain this enor-
nous draft upon them. He proposes short
ly to discuss at length this very complicated
subject in letter to be addressed to the
Commissioner, or the Committee on FL
nance, or the House Committee on Appro-
prlatlons, or to all of them.- Washiagton
Chronicle.
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HUMOROUS ITEMS.


One, of the best Of the season." Why
was Louis Napoleon's army like his nous
tache? Because is was waxed at both
ends"
-Dog.days have come, as well as dog
day weather.
:. "A publishers preface to late Eng
llsh book Of importance, says: ".What
calling is there more profitable to souls
than that of a Woodworking publisher Of
good books ~ Nothing, we might say"
adds the New York Mail, "save that of the
Woodworking editor of a good Journal
we WON'T
What will the women's rights orators
say to the insurance companies that refuse
to insure ladies against accidents while
travelling?
The plastermg job of Tammany-
$4,000 for two days's work--needs a
great deal of white-washing.
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=, ANOTHER WEEK.-Col. Johnson's
Tour of Europe, we are pleased to learn.
VIII remain in Richmond one week longer.
Last Saturdays matinee gave good evil
dence Of its just appreciation, Metropolitan
Hall being crowded on that occasion with
intelligent people of the city. Col. John
sons lecture is alone enough to fill the hall
For wit, humor and sentiment, there is no
place OF amusement SO enjoyable. The
Tour of Europe should be seen by all our
citizens. Many valuable presents will be
distributed Tonight.
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The FAILURETo GUST MR.. CARTER,
DELEGATE ELECT FROM NoRTHAMP-
ToN.-An unsuccessful effort was made on
Saturday in the House of Delegates to
oust Mr.. Carter, delegate elect from North
aampton county, a Republican, and seat
MIR. Willis, Democrat, Mr.. Carter's op-
ponent in the late election.
Mr.. Bagwell, of Accomac, struggled
hard to deprive Mr.. Carter of his seat, and
enlisted but little sympathy from his own
side of the House. We saw with pleasure
a short time after the assembling of this
body a disposition to deal fairly in the con-
sideration Of such questions, and the seat
ing of Mr.. Carter but confirms our good
opinion of the House in this respect.
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WAKE Up ''SNAIX." 1.-THE House of
Delegates, by vote of 76 to 30, this
morning passed q resolution inquiring by
what means and how the passage of the
funding bill was obtained. This commit
tee is empowered to send for persons and
papers. If we are not greatly mistaken.
the COMMITTEES will be an able one, and will
succeed in bagging the mouse, the infant
progeny of which have been emitting
peculiar odor hereabouts for some time.
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AN ITEM FOR THE GRowLERs-Ho,c
DO pon Like u ?-Wc have been casting
about for some time to find an item to in
sert in the local columns of our paper that
would offend none, AND PLEASE A NUN
BER OF OUR REPUBLICAN FRIENDS.
who are constantly complaining of what
does and does not appear. We imagine we
have found what will please these ''growl-
ers, and annex it hereto.
The following is what number of them
would like to see in the columns under ON.
control in lieu of a wholesale abuse of those
with whom they. differ, either politically or
IN policy. We have succeeded for once,
we are glad to say, and have no doubt the
majority Of our readers will agree with us,
that we are a decided success as a Journal
lists:
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-08

THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY.-To-day
htty-seven- years ago the battle of New Or
leans was fought. The forces engaged were
the Americans under the command of Gem
eral jackson, and the British. under Pack
inghan. The anniversary of this engage
ment was in times past ushered in with the
booming of cannon, the marching of gaily
equipped troops, and finally with speechify-
ing by enthusiastic orators, winding up at
night with balls and suppers.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-08

DETERMINED TO LEAvE.-We regret
to say that George Chahoon, ESQ.,, has
finally determined to leave Richmond, and
will set out tonight for his new home and
duties. Mr.. @. will locate at Ausable
Forks, Essex county, Northern New York,
and connect himself with the large iron
manutactory, conducted by his father-in-
law, in that place. While very many
warm friends in this city regret to part with
Mr.. Chahoon, we are sure all Join us in
wishing him long life and prosperity in his
new field of action.
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Grtitiag State So,trnaI.
DEATH OF COLONEL, FISK

The death of Colonel James Fisk will
strike all reflective persons as fitting and
natural sequel to his life. With the most
splendid opportunities that any man ever
had to be largely useful to his country and
to tomankind, he used them mainly for self-ag-
grandizcment and sensual indulgence. To
compass his aims, the courts of law were
corrupted and made to do his bidding
The wronged were turned away without
remedy, and the instruments of Justice
were turned against those who sought
relief. He provoked against himself the
lawlessness which he had upheld, and fell
by its hand. 1t is sad to see such power
ful, though misguided life, suddenly extin-
guished. There was hope that change
would come, and his great administrative
powers be consecrated to some worthy
work for the waESA A<z.s@
There weSe kkSGgencrous impulses and
what seemed at times yearning for bet
ter life visible to those who knew him best.
And with all his faults he did many good
things, which ought not to be forgotten.
lie greatly improved the facilities and
comfort Of travel, and gave valuable aid to
struggling artists and others, who will re-
member him gratefully.
He was no hypocrite his vices were
bold and open, and he wai more entitled to
respect than many sanctimonious william
who manages to escape the police in New
York, and keeps in respectable society.
Poor Jim Fisk let us hope that even for
him, the Loving Father will find a'placc, in
the calm and restful heavens.
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BY Lyrre & Brother,
Auctioneers, No. l2l2 Main street.
A ssIGNEE,s ANDTRUsTEE,s satE

A sSiGNEE'S AND TRUSTEES SALE.-By
IA virtue of AN order entered oath January,
1872, by the Honorable District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of Vir-
gnia, in the matter of @. @ Salamone against
Laroceo RHO, bankrupts, the undersigned will
offer for sale on the premises, on WEDNESDAY,,
the 18th day of January, 1872, at II M, one un-
divided half interest in that desirable LOT in
the city of Richmond with a brick store and
dwelling thereon, located on the south side OF
Main street, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets, fronting twenty-five feet on Main and
running back one hundred and ten feet, more or
less, to Pink alley. This property is at present
occupied by Mr.. John Podesta
TERNs-Cash as to the sum of $3.50, and on a
credit as to the residue of six, twelve and eigh-
teen months from day of sale for negotiable notes.
interest added, and to be secured by a trust deed
upon the property.
EMMETT CRUMP, Assignee.
ia S-tds 30. b. LYME, Trustee
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---Dr. Paul M. Brennan, somewhat no.
torious character, engaged himself to a
widow of Quincy, borrowed one thousand
dollars of her to finish up "their dear little
nest in st. LOUIS" and departed, to be
heard of no more.
The frost did curious bit of work on
a window on Michigan avenue, Detroit. A
tobacconist's Indian, standing just in front
of the window, and about two feet from it.,
was so completely photographed on the
large pane that scores Of people stopped to
look at the odd picture.
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Fires in Harriso onburg.
IFrom the Mhig of this Morning

IfFom The Wing OF THIS Morning ]
Hd1risoa6ury, Va., Jan. ga fire oc-
CURED here tonight at about o'clock, de-
stroying two stables belonging to Mr.. w.
N. Gay, of this place, one Of which con-
tanned three or four horses; the other was
full of feed. The horses were removed
without injury, but the feed was burned.
The incendiary escaped. The losses are
between five and six hundred dollars.
Ha'rsoaburg, "a, Jan. G.-Another
fire broke out here about 6 o'clock this 2.
NJ, destroying stable and saddler shop.
Wind being high, several sheds and stables
cought in different parts of the town, but
owing to the good service done by the fire.
men, no further damage was done. Loss
about s400. No clue to the incendiary.
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Spanish Affairs

Ne,c York, Jan. GA letter from Mad
rid says the press there is beligerent over
the attitude Of the United States on the
Cuban question. " '-''
Aaar'a, Jan. ,5.-The following appoint
ments are at last officially announced:
Jose Concha, Captan-G General of Cuba.
and Admiral Polo, minister to the United
States.
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Richmond Grain Market,

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE
RIcHaoND, Jan. S, 1872. {
0feringS.
WHEAT-Whte, 80 bushels Red 80 bushels.
CosN-White, ,5i2 bushels. Mixed, 100 bushs
OATs--50 bushels
Sales
WHEAT-White, 50 bushels very good at 81 85.
Red, SO bushels good at 81 63
CoRs-White, 1912 bushels at CSC. for prima
62c eS0N ~
OATs--50 bushels good at 62c
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Marine Disastcr.

Neao York, Jan. 6.-The schooner G..
W. Pratt, from Musquito Inlet for Norfolk,
with live oak, has been abandoned at sea.
She was towed by the steamer Leo during
the day of the 4th inst, but the hawser
parted in gale during the night. After
hard work in the high seas which prevailed,
the Leo succeeded in getting the captain
and crew off the schooner in a life boat.
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DECLINED.-Mr. Smith having been
somewhat prominent in nopposing the action
OF the Speaker in his selection Of the Joint
committee on finance, this morning, de-
elned the nomination as one of the five to
be appointed by the House. He was en-
colleague, -
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HUsTINGs CoURT.-There has been no
business Of Importance before this court
during the present term, all the business
beng OF a civil nature. The clerks have
been busy to-day in arranging their adj
Journment order, preparatory to an adjourn
ment this afternoon to the regular term in
February, which begins on the 9th of that
month.
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LOCAL NOTES.

We understand a number of gentlemen
were around opening the bar-rooms, YES
terday, in spite Of orders to the contrary.
The City Council meets this afternoon
at o'clock, at which time it is hoped they
will not disregard the wishes of citizens of
Broad street in relation to the removal of
the railroad track.
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LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLs.-Mr. Smith
of Nelson, this morning, in the House
asked that an investigation be, had inquir-
ing by what means the Funding Bill was
passed through the last General Assembly.
Somebody had better keep skinned eye,
or else Twcedism" may become an insti-
tuition in Virginia.
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
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DICHMoND AGENCY
FOR THE SALE,
PURCHASE, AND EXCHANGE OF
REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned has opened an Office AT
q feW doors above the Post-ofice, Rich
mond, Virginia, for the SALE, PURCHASE
AND EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE, and
ty in his hands for sale or exchange, 10 furnish
him, if possible, with plat of the same, as also
description of soil, advantages, sc.
Citizens of the Northern States, who desire to
emigrate to milder climate, such as Virginia,
where SO many advantages of q pecuniary ma.
ture, added to that of health, are presented to
capitalists viii find it to their interest to COM
municate with him, all letters asking infor1na-
ton respecting any particular farm or locality.
with a view OF purchasing, will receive a prompt
and faithful report. JAS. T. SUTTON,
Late u. S. Pension Agent,
Richmond, Va.
N. B.-Notarial business, conveyancing and
negotiating loans promptly attended 20.
de l--tf ITS.
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ALARM OF FIRE.-Tho alarm of fire
Sunday morning about s O'Clock was oc.
casioned, we learn, by the maccountable
numerasity of sparks about the roof Of a
building at the corner of Broad and Fifth
streets. They proved harmless, however.
and the excitement soon supsiied.
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A MIsTAKE.-We are reliably inform
ed that there is no truth in the statement
that MIR. Stevens was likely to become a
for Congress, in the Second Con-
gressional district, in opposition to the
Hon. James III. Platt. Mr.. Stevens Is
one of Mr.. Platt's warm, personal, and po-
ltical friends, and would not become a par
ty to any move likely TO affect this gentle
mans standing with the party.
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LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS RE-

LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS RE-
MANNING IN THE RICHMOND PosT-
OFFICE, JANUARY STH, 1S72.-Dr.
". w. Parker, Richmond; G. r. j.,
Richmond; d. B. Nicholas, New York
Rev. M. d. Hoge, Richmond Mrs. Dr.
A. ii. Christian, Richmond Mrs. Bur.
nell, Clay Bank Wharf. Va; Mrs. M
Stands, Petersburg; Ii. G. Danson, Amer.
lean county, Ohio; Mrs. Eaths Glover
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THE FUNDING ELL TNYEsTfeaT,oy

THE FUNDING BILL INVESTIGATION.
As will be seen by reference to the pro
ceedmgs OF the House of Delegates this
morning, a resolution was offered by Mr..
Smith, of Nelson, and passed by vote of
as to 20, raising committee whose duty
it shall be to investigate the means and
manner by which the Funding Bill passed
the last General Assembly. Mr.. Smith
stated that two responsible and reliable
parties Were ready to testify III such man
ner as would show that fraud, corruption
and bribery had been used to obtain the
action of the Legislature, resulting in the
Funding Bill.
10 say the least of it, the move is an
an important one, and is likely to result not
only in defeat of this infamous measure.
but an exposure Of all connected with it.
We predicted several weeks ago that
such a course would be pursued, and if
our prediction caused a futter among the
birds of Richmond and New York, as it
did, we have no doubt there will be &
general flush, when to-day's proceedings
reach their attention.
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FUNDs.-The amount of State debt
funded up to Saturday morning was $3l,
354, 1882,
The amount of money in the treasury
was 81 ,S25, ,S72.5S.
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Rs REMOVAL.-Aftero occupying No. 2, Ex-
change Block, for twenty-eight years, 1 am COM
PEELED, by the late fire at the Exchange Hotel to
remove, and have located at No. IA GovERNoR
STREET, (Betoias BaiIdtng,) where am prepared
to furnish to the public, as heretofore, pure
Wines, Liquors, &C., and request continuance
of the patronage so liberally extended to me at
the old place. OSCAR CRAM,
Importer of and Dealer in
Wines, Liquors and Cigars
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The extraordinary constitution of the
joint committee on finance in the interest of
the Funding law, and to the exclusion of
the Republican representatives in the As
sembly, certainly surprises us. The House
promptly rebuked the impropriety by add
ing five gentlemen to the original commit
tee, three Of them being Democrats and
two Republicans.
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Snow, &o.-A slight fall of snow, sleet
and rain during last night gave us slippery
streets and sidewalks this morning. The
earliest out had the most fun.
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Es Musical instruments and Musical Mer-
ehandise of every description can always be
found at j. MARsH's Music Depot, No. 91S Main
street. He has just received new and exten.
siye stock of the above named goods.
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Secretary Boutwell, in Philnde,phia.

i'h1tadelphia, Jan. 6.--sSecretary Bout
well spoke here on the Importance and
necessity Iof maintaining such system of
taxation as will materially and constantly
work out the reduction of the debt.
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Be Joseph Harper, whose bnrber-shop was
burned at the late fire, has opened again at No 8
SEVENTEENTH STREET, near Main, Opposite the
marketO and hopes his friends will call ON him
at his new stand.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
DAILY STATE JOURNAL ORR

DAILY STATE Journal OPpIcB,S
RICHMOND, Jan. s, 1872.
we quote flrstciass paper at s to 10 per
cent. per annum. Richmond city bonds are held
at 50 cents Virginia State stocks dull. There is
an active demand for ilrst-class railroad secure
ties
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EB N0TICE.-Mrs. +. Il. Harper will de-
liver a lecture in the hall of the JIouse of Dele
gates ON MONDAY NIGHr, the sth instant, at half
past O'Clock. Subject: Success and Failure
A full attendance is desired, and especially of
our coIored ctizens
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ESTRAY.

GtANIE TO MY REGsIDRNCE, SUNNY g~zssts
~ Side, Grove road, on SUNDAY, the lSRH
9TH instant, ONE LIGHT MILCH COW wiih-
out horns. The owner can have the above by
pa5lng expenses A. b. LECKENBY.
ia SGT
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RESTAURANTS.
A Ii NIGHT HOUSE

Sc A NELL,
NO 2ls, NINTH STREET, NEAR BROAD,
is proprietor of the
ONLY ALL NIGHT HOUSEIN RICHMOND.
Gentlemen can be supplied with OYSTERS in
every style, and with choice WINES, LIQUORS
sc. Remember,
oc Ism 2lS NINTH STREET,