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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-10

[GEsERAL NAruRE-No. 25.l

Az ACT for the relief OF George W, Morse
Be it enacted By the Senate agad Aouse Of Repre-.
seatOtiOeS Of the United States Of 4alericd Ia (os
9reSS 0SstlR6led, That the Commissioner of Pa
tents be, and he hereby is, authorized TO entei-
tain and exercise jurisdiction over petitions of
George w. Morse for the extension of two let
ters patent granted to him on tho twenty eighth
day of October, eighteen hundred and iifty-six,
for a further term OF seven years from the day
on which such extensions may be granted, and
to hear the testimony of the apl leant and de
ternine upon the said petitions in the same nau-
ner and with the same effect as if the original
terms of said patents, or Of any foreign patents
covering the same inventions, had not expired,
and TO grant or refuse such extensions upon the
same principles, otherwise, that govern his de-
cisions upon such applications when made under
the law of July eighth, eighteen hundred and
seventy PFoUiaed, That no person ehan be held
liable for the Infringement ST said patents if ex-
tended for making of said inventions since
the expiration of the original terms of said pa
telits and prior 10 the date of their extension
Aaa provided further, That any person. firm, on
corporation now engaged in tho manufae .uIc oil
firearms, and using said invention, shall bs
titled 10 use the machinery made or constructed
by them for manufacturing the same since the
expiration of the original terms of said patents,
without liability during lhs term of said extern
sion. H'
Approved March IL, 1872.
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GENERAL ITEMS.


in Russia it is not an uncommon thing
for the Gar to go behind the scenes at the
theatre and compliment the leading per-
former.
A Connecticut Democrat promised to
eat two quarts Of dried apples if Jewell
was elected. His patriotism is of the
Swelling order.
"A Chicago lady flirted her handker-
chief, and a gallant youth made bold to
call at her door. Her husband generously
offers to pay the funeral expenses.
The coroner who investigated the cir
cumstances Of the death Of DR.. Woodruff,
the husband of Victoria, certifes that he
died of intemperanee and morphine.
Another woman suffrage venture is to
commence existence shortly in New York
city. 1t is to be called the Neao Times, and
will be edited by Mrs. j. G. Croly and
Mrs. L. ID. Blake. Mrs. Croly is the
!spirightly fashion writer--''Jennie June"
"A Connecticut man is engaged in
@eslling up saw-log thirty feet long into
dc for Gilmore's jubilee. 1t Will be
blowsd by nitro-glycerne, says the Nor
wich Bulletin, and that paper is authority
as all such subjects.
West of the Mississippi river the Uni
ted States still owns 973, ,4S2, ,593 acres,
distributed as follows: Missouri, Iowa
and Arkansas, l6, 900, 600: Dakota and
Wyoming, 1926, ,2sl /; Montana, &c.
904, ,605; Kansas, 43, S,076 Nebraska,
52,523, ,637 Colorado and Idaho, III $780,
600; New Mexico and Utah, 224, ,140, 1000
Nevada and Arizona, 1876, 100000 Min.
nesota. 36.S76,l70: Indian Territory
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GREAT DESTRUCTION OF COAL
Suit Against the N. Y. Board Of Heall
MORMON CONFERENCE
Proceedings Of Congress
FROM NEW YORK.

Neo York, April 1O.-The World says
that many leading Republicans, including
Marshall 0. Roberts, and A. I. Stewart,
are going to the Cincinnati Convention.
A parent has sued the Board of Health
for $4,000 for forced vaccination on his
child charging, first, an assault upon the
child, and second, the introduction of scro-
fula into its system.
Jersey City elects Democratic mayor.
The Republicans have majority in the
council and board of education.
The investigation into the conduct of
Judges Barnard and Cardozo, has found no
bribery, but has traced presents to them
from successful litigants and favorites.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

Washington, April TO- SENATE =
House resolution regarding the power of
the Senate to tamper with tariff bills was
referred to the Committee on Privileges
and Elections I; the Committee on Finance
having already denied the position assumed
by the House.
Mr.. Sumner presented resolution of
the Massachusetts Legislature, in favor of
the French spoliation bill.
House The bill abolishng the franking
privilege is up.
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Neo York, April "a London letter
says that the object of the visit Of the
Queen to Germany, though ostensibly TO
see her half sister, the Princess Hohenlohe-
Langenberg, is really to hush up the scan
dal which threatens the royal family. The
story is that Prince Zeck, son of Prince
Alexander, of Wurtemburg, has been ac-
companied in his late travels by we'll
known actress that the Princess Zeck,
princess Mary of Cambridge who was
born IN 1888, and who is four years the
senior of her husband, was so enraged
thereby that she was about to apply for
divorce, to prevent which Her Majesty
when TO Baden.
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TYPOGRAPHICAL.-The general COM
mittee of arrangements for the annual ses-
sion of the International Typographical
Union, which is to be held in this city in
June, held a meeting last night, and ap-
pointed subcommittee on reception, ex-
cursion, festival, &C., &c. The general
committee will hold weekly meetings until
the time of the annual session, for the pur-
pose of perfecting the arrangements for the
interesting event.
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MANCHESTER NEWS.

The thanks of our citizens are due to
Chief of Police Lpscomb for the energy
which he is exhibiting in improving the
conditions Of our streets.
e. Morrisett, II. A. Jordan and j. b.
Walden, Past Officers of Henderson Lodge,
|. 0. o. F., have left for Portsmouth to
attend the annual session of the Grand
Lodge.
Last Sunday Mrs. S. b. Howell lost a
pocket-book containing $50. On yester-
day a gentleman, who did not give his
name, restored the pocket-book and money
to Mrs. Howell.
AT meeting Of the citizens last night
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LOCAL MATTERS

JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES
DISTRICT CeURT.-The following are all
the United States District Judges who have
preceded the present incumbent in this
District, with the time of service of each,
beginning with the Presidency of Washing
ton:
Cyrus Griffin, from 1889 to 1910, 81
years.
John Tyler, from 1910 to 1916, years.
st. George Tucker, from 1916 to 1928,
Z years.
George Hay, from 1928 to 1880, z years.
p. p. Barbour from 1880 to 1886, 6
years.
p. V. Daniel, from 1886 to 1s4l, 8
years.
j. Y. Mason, from 1S4l to 1915, 4
years.
j. D. Haly burton, from 1s45 to 1861, 1G
years.
1t will be seen that the average term of
these eight judges was nine years. Four
died in office the other four resigned and
each accepted another Office instead, or was
rotated into one he preferred.
judges Barbour and Daniel were both
transferred to the Supreme court; Judge
Mason was made Minister to France and
died in Paris, and Judge Halyburton took
judgeship under the Confederacy.
The growth or increase of business in
this court is shown by the fact that there
have been docketed within the last eleven
years more than twice as many cases as
during the 72 years of the eight preceding
judges. Judge Underwood has disposed Of
over 8 1000 cases in his time !; has not in his
hands single case undecided which was
submitted to him before the present term
has never had more than seven or eight
cases reversed by the Circuit court, and
but one reversed by the Supreme court, and
that had been previously affirmed by the
Chief Justice In the Circuit court.
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURT--
Judge Underwood, prcsid0sg.-In the case
Of A. j. Byrne VS.. Rush Burgess, suit
to recover alleged illegally collected taxes,
the jury returned verdict for the defen-
dant. The plaintiff moved for new
trial. Motion overruled.
The case Of Vanscheib, Edwards 6 Co.,
VS.. VIM. I. Sutherln was removed to the
Western district at Danville, on motion of
the plaintiff.
The case of L. Mathews, charged with
passing counterfeit money, was under con-
sideration when our report closed.
VIM. B. Mathews, of this city, qualified
as an attorney.
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AMENDMENT.-The colored citizens of
Richmond will hold a public meeting at
the Union Hotel, on Friday evening, for
the purpose of making arrangements for
the celebration on the 22d instant of the
adoption Of the fifteenth amendment to the
constitution of the United States. A full
attendance is desired, as it is hoped to
make a demonstration worthy in all re-
spects of the occasion.
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SAT- Lake city, April 1o.--The attend
ance at the Mormon Conference was from
eight to ten thousand; some from remote
sections, and all in holiday attire.
Elder Taylor in an address said that
Mormonism was an enigma to the world.
The United States had been trying to solve
it for years and had not done it, and never
would.
Other elders used equally defiant Ian
guage.
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LOCAL NOTES,

The City Council will hold an adj
journed session tonight.
Yesterday morning Captain d. W.
Bohannon was badly bitten on the face by
dog. The mishap occurred at the factory
of j. Ill. Greaner < Co. .....H
AT twenty minutes past IL O'Clock
last night an alarm of fire was turned in at
station 81, corner Twenty-fifth and Broad
streets, which was caused by the partial
burning of an unoccupied framed dwelling
on the corner of Thirtieth and N streets.
The fire is supposed to have been the work
of an incendiary.
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Six Dollars Per Year. !
Three Cents Per Copy. !
AUCTION SALES.

j. A. LYMAN, assignee of william M. Bag
nall, will sell on Thursday, 25th April, ON
the premises, commencing at IL O'Clock A. M,
nine valuable lots in the town OF Eulton,
near the city of Richmond.
f. N. READ, assignee CT Read White, bank
rupts will sell on the 18th day of April at
IL O'Clock M. valuable real and personal es-
state situated in the town of Farmville, Va.
JACOB COIN. assignee of w p. r. Leigh, will
sell on the l7th of APRIL at IL o'clock M, IN
front of the United States custom-house IN
this city, e45A acres of Land lying in the
county of Gloucester.
j. ADIBL Err SMITH, assignee, will sell on the
23d day of April next, at the courthouse OF
Greensville county, q tract of land contain
ing li6 acres.
Z, II. TURNBULL, assignee, will sell at Bruns-
wick courthouse, on the 18th day OF April,
a tract of land containing 100 acres.
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[GEXEnAL NAruRE-No. % /

AN AcT to repeal the paragraphs of Schedule G
OF the internal revenue acts imposing taxes on
canned meats, fish, and certain other articles
Be ii enacted by the Senate and House of ReDrt-
selttatipes Qftbe United States Of america in t0p
3ress assembled, That from and after the passage
of this act SO much of Schedule G OF the Internal
revenue acts rs imposes tax amy "can, bot
tie, or other single package containing meats
ish shell-iish, fruits, vegetables sauces, sirups
prepared mustard, Jams, or jellies," be- and
the same is hereby, repealed.
Approved. March s. IS72.
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the committee ON streets and separate
Government made an able report, looking
to the immediate improvement of the streets
and sidewalks of the town. The report
was adopted, and vote of thanks rendered
the committee for the faithful manner in
which they had discharged the duties in
trusted to them. The meeting then adj
journed to convene at the call OF the COM
mittee.
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Unprecedented Flood and Rain.

Cincinnati, Ohio, April 10.-The food
in the Licking river is unprecedented. -.
One hundred and twenty-five coal boats,
with 100000 bushels of coal, have been
swept away. The Ohio river has risen 25
feet in "a hours, and is still rising. Many
disasters are reported.
Nashpale, Tenn, April 10.-The rain
here last night was the heaviest ever known.
All the roads centering in this city are more
or less injured.
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MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COM
MITTEE OF THE AGRICULTURAL. SoCI-
Preparations for the Nert Fan. A
State Agricultural Society was held last
night at the Exchange Hotel, President
Lewis e. Harvie in the chair.
The committee appointed to examine the
Treasurers's books reported that there
was balance on hand on the 1st of Janu-
ary, 1872, to the credit of the society,
amounting to 81 ,47S.92.
On motion, it was resolved that then
fair should be held for four days, commence
ing on the 29th of October next.
Colonel Frank G. Ruffin and Colonel w.
G. Knight were appointed committee on
premium lists, rules, and regulations.
The premium lists were restricted to 81 900
as their total amount.
Messrs. Knight, Rufan, and Walker
were appointed committee on Fair
Grounds.
1t was resolved that the forage and sup
plies necessary for feeding the stock at the
fair, should be purchased by competent
agent, to be appointed by the board, and to
be sold at such prices only as will clear
cost and expenses Of furnishing the same.
1t was also resolved that the several
societies holding fairs in the cities or towns
of the State be requested to send each three
del ,gates to the State fair, and be solicited
to endeayor to induce exhibitors who obtain
premiums to exhibit the premium animals
or articles at the State fair; but it was de-
termined that no animal or article which
has taken premium at a county or dis
trict fair shall wear the premium badge,
or other evidence Of award, before the
Committee of this Society has reported
upon said animal or article.
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Progress of the Mexican Revolution.

Mataaoras, April 1O.-Marshal law has
been declared here. 1t involves the re-
strlction of navigation to twelve miles above
and below the city. The Revolutionists
are advancing towards Matamoras, and the
seige will begin shortly.
The Revolutionists claim that Rocha is
retreating towards the City of Mexico, in
consequence of the concentration in its
rear, threatening even the capital itself.
The gates of Matamoras have been
closed, and communication with Browns
vile by ferry stopped. Business is entire
ly suspended.
NeU York, April 10.-A special from
Matamoras says it is reported from Saltillo
that Rocha is moving in that direction with
5000 men. Should the steamer ST rebasco',
arrive in time from Vera Cruz she will save
Matamoras. The reyolutionists on the
river have two guns mounted to stop her.
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FREEDMEN's SAVINGS AND TRUST
CoMPANY's BANK.-From the cashiers
report of this institution for the year end
ing March list, 1872, it appears that the
branch located in this city has gained 925
depositors and $40, 81 in deposits du-
ring the last year. The depositors now
number 2,6S7 and have to their credit the
aggregate sum of sl30, ,984.3O. The sew
enth annual report of the company conn
prising thirty-four branches) shows gain
of deposits during the year of 81, ,227,-
927.69, and balance due depositors March
lst, 1872, $3,es4, 1875, The company
has paid interest to its depositors amount
ing to $262, ,379,S2.
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[GKNEnAL NAruKR-No. "a. /

AN ACT to amend section thirty-five of All act
entitled IAN act TO reduce internal taxes, and
for other purpos's.n
BE 10 enacted Ly the Senate and H1ese Of Repre-.
seatatUeS Of the Ullited St0tes g iylerica in CUa
gress assembled, That th1 privileges of the act
entitled 'An act reduce internal taxes and for
other purposes approved July fourteen, eigli-
teen hundred and seventy, be, and are hereby
extended to the port OF Toledo, in the State OF
Ohio.
Approved, March 5, 1872
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Rev York Markets.

Ns:c fork, April l0.-Cotton firm. Sales, 750
bales, Upllnds esq Orleans, 235s. Flour very
hrm Wheat, winter, tiriner; spring, dull and
heavy, Corn quiet and unchanged. Pork steady
mess Sl3 l2AG1l3 25 Lard, unchanged
steam, sA@s2S. Turpentine quiet and weak at
67h. Rosin weak-S3 for strained. Freighis
dull. a
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MoRTUARY REPoRT.-Th following is
the mortuary report for the week ending
Saturday, April 9th, 1872, compiled
from sections returns received at the office
of the Board of Health: Whole number
of deaths in the city, 10; in addition, 5
stillborns were reported q white, 4 colored).
Sex: Males, II ; females, 8. Color: White
males, 4; white females, 8 colored males,
z colored females, 5.
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Chicago, April Blinds block, at Ran
dolph.street bridge, the only building
spared in the burned district on the south
side, took fire this afternoon, and the upper
floors were seriously damaged. Loss,
10000. Insured.
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NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.-Th Board
of Education has purchased lot on the
south side of Cary street; at the corner OF
Madison, upon which they will proceed, at
an early date, to erect large school build
ing, to cost about Sl2 900.
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GAs.-According to The Mayors mes
sage, the city gas works are paying insti-
tuition. That is, they make more than
they spend, the excess for the last fiscal
year being about $25, 900. This is exclu-
sive of about $3S 900 worth Of gas con-
sumed by the city. OF course it is desira-
BILE that the gas works should pay ex-
penses. 1t is not desirable, however, to
the private consumers that they should pay
a surplus. The surplus had better remain
in the pockets of our citizens. The price
paid by private consumers is 50 per 900
feet. Upon every 1000 feet there is a
government tax of 20 cents, which is also
paid by the consumers. The question Of a
reduction in the price of gas is, therefore,
one which should engage the attention of
the city authorities.
In Petersburg, the gas works are owned
and controlled by a private corporation.
The gas used by that city is furnished
by the company at 1920 per 1000 feet,
private consumers being required to pay a
still higher price.
The question of gas--quantity, quality
and price-is exciting interest, in many
cities of the country, determination being
apparent to break down the grinding
monopolies which have oppressed the
people for so long. In Memphis the busi-
ness is divided between two private COM
panies, and the result is the gas furnished
by both is of excellent quality and costs
the consumer only So per |, 900 feet. The
Kentucky Legislature at its late session
chartered the Citizens Gas Company OF
Louisville, and rival companies in that city
will cause a reduction in price as well as an
Improvement in the quality Of gas.
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[GRyEsAL NArrRE-No. 22.l

Az AcT ams sndng the act approved July TWENTY
seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, en-
titled IAN act relating 10 pensions" -a
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
seRtattres Of The United States Of Antercd IN Co,.-
greSs assembled, That the second section of tie
act of Congress approved July twenty. seventh
eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, entitled "An
act relating TO PENSIONS be amended by insert
ing after the word commission - in said section
he words or WAS at some naval station I"
Approved, March 5, 1872.
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POLICE TEMs.--Thomas Winston was
fined 81 for assaulting and beating Richard
Carter, and the latter was fined 81 for
trespassing upon the premises of the form
mer.
John Alexander, who was charged with
doserting Mamie Smith and two bastard
children, of which he is said to be the
father, was discharged, no prosecutor APP
pearing.
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DEDICATION OF A HALL.-The new
temperance hall, on Broad street, between
Sixth and Seventh lover Shields & Cary's),
fitted up by Harmony Division Sons of
Temperance, will be dedicated tomorrow
Thursday night at o'clock. The public,
as well as the various temperance organi-
cations Of the city, are invited to attend.
Prominent speakers will deliver addresses.
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Rea- Grand Billiard Match.-A match game
OF billiards will be played at the Billiard Tenn
pie of McCann & Ives on WEDNESDAY EVENING,
the 10th instannt, at P. NJ, between William
H. Hayes, champion of Mississippi Valley, and
Mr.. Jas b. Marvin, late of the Spotswood.
Game, 1000 points, caroms, concluding with
fancy shots. All lovers of the noble game are
invited. Admission free
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Re The Legislature has adjourned, but
w. A. WYATT, who has been engaged in the
business of House AND Sion PAISTiSa for the
past twenty years, and has associated with him
Ma. A. q. EvASs, the late GRAfSgR FOR THE
TRADE, are still at 7o4 GRACE STREET, where they
will be pleased TO receive orders for work in their
line promising entire satisfaction in every re-
S,,a1t
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murdered by Joseph Davis, employed at
the mill, one Shewey, a shoemaker, being
accessory to the murder. Both have been
arrested and lodged in jail.
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A Terrible Murder.

Westminster, Nd, April s.--A shock
ing.tragedy occurred near McKihstry's mills
in this county, on Friday afternoon. The
victim was Mr.. Abraham Lynn, young
married man of 27 years, who is by pro-
fession miller. His murdered body
was discovered in the sink of the
mill. The head was frightfully
shattered and the brains oozing out of
the broken skull, and the body rifled of
$500, which the murdered man was known
to have in his possession a few hours before
he was missed. The coroner's jury in tho
case rendered verdict that Lynn was
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Financial.

Neir York, Apri!l0-Stock heavy. Gold steady
Mt 81 loA. Money tight, i per cent per day
Exehange-long, on short ga Governments
duh and firm.
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Albany, N. Y, April 9.-Hon. Elastus
Corning died here last night after long i'll
ness. He passed gently away.
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HISTORY or
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