davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
VIRGINIA NEWS.
The tobacco crop in Botetourt IS SPLEEN
1i1

The tobacco crop in Botetourt is SPLEEN
did.
A religious revival is now in progress
at the Methodist church in Danville.
John A. Scott, Sr., well known citi-
zen Of Farmyille, died Saturday last, in
the 65th year of his age.
---"Big Foot" Wallace, the old Texan
Ranger of other days, is visiting friends
and relatives in Southwest Virginia.
Captain John M. Miller, of Fredt :
rick county, has the contract to furnish
the cross-tes for the Valley railroad from
Harrisonburg to Stanton.
WIN. Howe, of Mount Airy, in Wythe
county, Va, announced himself at Smyth
court, last Monday, as an independent can
didate to represent that district in Con-
gress.
The Fincastle Herald says Michael
Graybill, of that county, sold eight head of
Durham cattle last week at five cents gross.
/ The cattle averaged something over 300
pounds, making the price for each over
$40. ,.sr
The Shenandoah Democrat, published
for the past three years and a half at Edin-
burg, Shenandoah county, has been re-
| moved to Woodstock, the county seat,
where it will hereafter BIO issued.
Charles Burke and Walter Burke, two
young men of New Market had personal
alteration on Saturday, which resulted in
| the severe cutting of the former by the
| latter. Walker is confined in Jail, await
ing trial.
DIR. John G. Page, of Baltimore, has
been elected to the new chair of Natural
History and Scientific and Applied Agri-
! culture in the University CT Virginia, hav.
! ing been nominated by the trustees of the
Miller fund. There were seventeen candi
dates fer the position.
The Republican meeting in Norfolk OF
Monday evening, to which we have alread,
referred to in these columns. was addressed
by Hon. j. FL. Platt, Jr., John w. Jack
son, ESQ.,, of Fluyanna. and Joseph i. VII
son, Of Norfolk, and was perhaps the larg
est and most enthusiastic meeting held Il
that city since the opening of the campaign
After the adjournment of the meeting,
large number of the friends of Mr.. Plat
accompanied by band, repaired to tn
hotel and serenaded that gentleman an
Mr.. Jackson, both of whom were Gale
out and and made short speeches. Ate
the serenade all present were invited in t
partake of the hospitality Of our distir
guished Congressman.
The following Virginia postofhces hav
been established: Idaho, King Williar
county, George L. Munyon, Postmaster,
be supplied by special service. Twistvill,
! Braxton county, West Va, Benton
! Pierson, Postmaster, on route 4,2Ss
Braxton Courthouse to Clay Court-hous
Jones' Wharf, Surry county, CanthoI
Jones, Postmaster, on route 4, 420, Norfol
to Richmond. At Short Creek, Brool
county, West Virginia, John b. Trimb
is appointed Postmaster, vice Samuel Trim
BILE, deceased. Name of Alum Well
Tucker county, West Virginia, is change
to Alum Hill no change in postmaste
AT Massie's Mills. Nelson county, Virgini
2 Miss S. Bowling having changed her nan
/ by marriage, reappoint her under prese
a name of Sue J. Malone with new bond.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
The philosopher Muddlina Matters

A dispatch from New York to the Bos-
ton Journal says:
The Greeley managers here have news of
o very lively time in the New York COM
mittee when MIR. Greeley gave the members
to understand he was going West. 1t now
appears that the question was debated with
much bitterness, and that nearly all Mr..
Greeley's personal friends who are now at
tempting to manage this campaign for him
were earnest and most decided in opposi-
tion to the Western trip. On the other
hand, it was matter of comment among
this class of opponents to the scheme that
those who made themselves most promi-
nent in urging Greeley to make the
journey were men who of late have been
suspected Of secretly desiring Mr.. Greeley's
defeat. To this latter class Greeley listened,
and in spite of all that the others could do
ne declared that he would 60, and intiInat-
ed that he knew as much about what was
good policy and proper management in the
campaign as any one could tell him. His
idea of the trip seemed to be that he could,
through the medium Of the Associated
Press, which would, of course, be open to
him, explain not only to his audiences but
to the entire country some matters that, as
they now stand before the country, were
an injury to his prospects. and the two
principal matters in his mind to be smoothed
over were his early secession ideas and
his views in regard to the currency and
specie payments, which were doing him
much damage among business men. His
attack on the soldiers in Pittsburg is
regarded among his chief managers
in New York as thus far the greatest mis-
fortune of the campaign, and his attempt
at Cincinnati to explain his views about
secession as but little better. One of Mr..
Greeley's reasons for ignoring the advice of
those on the committee and other friends
who insisted that he should not 60 West
was that he followed their commands and
came out of Maine and out of New England
much sooner than ne desired, and he now
feels that if he had been permitted to go
over that State more thoroughly, the result
would have been much more favorable to
his cause. The great problem among his
shrewdest friends in New York is how to
get him home the quickest, and keep him
there, and keep him still the longest. 1t is
understood there was only one majority in
the New York committee in favor of Mr..
Greeey's trim.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
LOCAL NOTES.

Anthracite coal has advanced abou
one dollar per ton.
There are some unclaimed chickens Al
the Third police station.
Miss Minnie Lee, a member of the
company at the Richmond Theatre, in hast.
| lily ascending a stairway at her mothers
residence on Thursday evening, unfortunate,
ly fell and broke her arm.
The way train on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, which has been running
daily between this city and Staunton du-
ring the summer, will be discontinued after
to-day.
"A horse attached to buggy, belong
ing to Mr.. Enroughty, of Curtis Neck, ran
away on Main street yesterday afternoon,
doing no damage, however, but causing
some excitement.
Persons who have heretofore been in
the habit of getting postage stamps at
various establishments about town will be
pleased to know that the stamps are kept
principally at the post-office.
The following convicts were received
at the Penitentiary yesterday John Green,
colored, six years for burglary, from Rock
bridge county, and Buck Tyler. colored /,
six years for burglary, from Page county.
The Virginia Division of the Army of
Northern Virginia will hold an annual
meeting in this city on the 3lst of October.
Gen. John B. Gordon, of Georgia. will de-
liver an address on the occasion.
The STATE JOURNAL of yesterday
afternoon contained no report of an acci-
dent at the Bright Hope pit, Clover Hill,
and we are glad to learn that no accident
has occurred.
"A train on the Chesapeake and Ohio
landslide two miles west Of Covington,
yesterday evening. The engine was badly
broken, but no other damage was done.
Alexander Scott, colored, whose hand
was so terribly crushed by the plate rolls
in the Belle Isle mills few days since, has
submitted to an amputation of the injured
member, and is now doing well.
The citizens of the west end, it will be
remembered, have called meeting to as
semble at Lauer's Hall, Main street, oppo-
site Monroe Park, to consider the location
of the new market-house.
The October term of Henrco County
court will commence on 9TH Of October.
The case of w. j. Anable is set for tie
l4th; E. s. Howe's for the 18th and John
w. Talley's for the 9TH; and Asa Vaughan,
for felony, will also be called this term.
Richmond Commandery No. X. T.,
met last night to arrange programme for
the reception and entertainment Of ST..
Johns Commandery, of Wilmington Della
ware, which will visit this city on the fiji.
teenth of October, arriving at noon.
ALI the companies composing the First
Regiment have voted to visit Baltimore on
the nineteenth of October. The Executiy e
Board will meet tonight to make arrange
ments for the trip.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

Mg- Voyage Around the World-The Pacific
Mail Steamship Great Republic and the British
S simship Glenartuey, In July last, were ~.
ing side by side at Hong-Kong, China, both
loaded with new crop teas, bound for New
York. The Glenartney, having on board S2,0Go
boxes of tea, steering TO the westward via Suea
Canal, reath he'd New York in sixty days. The
Great Republic, with 10000 boxes, steering east
ward via San Francisco Early in September
both cargoes reached New York, having left
China in opposite directions, forming perfect
grdie around the world.
The VIRa,sIA TEA AND COFFEE CoaYAsY, 7S5
Main street, corner of Eighth, has received large
ia ,oicea OF Teas by both of these steamers, and
the quality and style Is superior 10 any ever lm
ported to this country, at greatly reduced prices
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

that Mr.. Plat should open the joint discus
sion, in half hours speech on national
issues, and Mr.. Pearce should be allowed
one hour to reply. Tho reply was a lame
and slanderous attack upon President
Grant and his administration, making
assertions without proof, as is the custom
of the Democratic-liberal speakers.
The fling at the colored organization
which was present, as we'll as the other
statements of the speaker, were ably an
swered by Mr.. Plat. Rufus S Jones, of
Elizabeth City county, was also introduced
and spoke as to the legality Of the conven-
ton which nominated Mr.. Plat for Con-
gress from the Second district, declaring it
unquestionably legal, according to all the
rules governing such assemblies. He
urged all true Republicans to give an earnest
support to Grant and Wilson, and Plat, as
their standard-bearers. The Republicans of
New Kent are unanimous for Colonel Plat.
They will allow no confidence man" to
represent them in Congress.
w. II. BRIsBy, Chairman.
J. ID. Christian, Secretary.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

SMALL HoUsEs.--The Georgetown Cou.
rier we'll remarks that one of the sources
of prosperity to city is found in having o
plenty of convenient and comfortable house
for the better class of laborers, and for
men with salaries, or small fixed incomes.
The wealth of a city is not indicated SO
much by its palaces, as by a multitude of
small, neat, and home-like houses, in which
q man of limited means may live and feel
that it is home. Small, neat dwelling
houses are precisely what Richmond needs
to-day. IL such were to be had, the pre-
parations on the part of men Of small means
to move to more favored points, which we
witness every day, would cease at once, and
thousands OF others would be attracted to
the city on account of the beauty and health
fulness of its location. We beg our capi-
talists to remember that their duty to the
community does not cease when they have
provided themselves with palatial resi-
dences and all the convenences of home.
If they would secure lasting value to
these, they must help to increase our per-
manent population and augment the facili-
ties for business.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
MANCHEsTER NEWS.

The public schools will open on Tues
day morning.
The Greeley flag was at half-mast last
night. We suppose H. G. is politically
dead.
The different churches will be filled by
their usual pastors, excepting the Presbyte-
rian church.
The EVENING STATE JOURNAL will
in future be carried by MIR. w. D. Crump,
The paper is gaining new subscribers rap
idly.
Mr.. S. NJ. Archer has moved his gro
| Gerry store from the corner of Seventh auC
Hull streets to the corner Of Eleventh ant
! Hull.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES To-MoRRow.--
The following are the special appoint.
ments for religious services in our churches
Tor tomorrow ..
Second Baptist. --Rev. j. L. NJ. Curry,
d. D., at IL A. NJ. No services at night.
Pine-Street Baptist. Rev. Mr.. Hutson,
at IL A. VI. and u P. M.
Fulton Baptist.-Rey. j. T. Wallace,
at IL A. NJ, and Rev. A. f. Dickinson,
at ~ P. M.
Union-Station Methodist, Rev. Leroy
NJ. Lee, at ii A. NJ. and ~ p. NJ. Sub.
ject at night: "Terms Of Christian Com
nuuion."
United States COURTROOM. Rev. A.
r. Miller, at IL A. NJ.
Seventh-Street Christian Church. The
usual services of the church, but no preach
ing morning or evening.
Universalist Church Mayo street, Rev.
L. F. w. Andrews, of Georgia, at IL A.
M. and P. NJ.
Arbor Sunday School (near Mechanics
vile turnpikc).--Rev. b. F. Woodward,
at 4 p. NJ.
First Presbyterian. Rev. Thomas L..
Preston, at II A. NJ, and P. NJ,
Grace-Street Presbyterian.--The Pastor
having returned there will be preaching at
IL A. NJ, and prayer meeting at d P. NJ.
City Alms-House.-Rev. 4. G.. Dashiels,
at Al p. M.
Sidney Methodist. Bishop Doggett, at
IL A. NJ, and Rev. George c. Wander
sliss at P. NJ. Services every night
next week, -.......
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

ST.. BENEpICTUs SOCIETY OF ST.
MARY's CHURCH.-Tbe Secretary Of the
Commonwealth has received for record, a
copy of an act of incorporation, granted
by Judge Beverly r. Wexford, Jr., of the
Circuit court of the city of Richmond, to
tho st. Benedictus Society of st. Mary's
church. The purpose OF the society is the
aiding of the sick, the poor and the neccs-
sitous or unfortunate among their member
ship. The capital stock of the Society
shall not exceed 500, 900, divided in shares
of $40 each. Real estate, not exceeding
$40, 900 in value, may be held by die soci.
ETY., and the principle office shah be in
Richmond, Va.
The officers for the first year are: Rresi.
dent, Valentine Schwarz; vice.presiient,
Ambrose Spies; financial secretary
Aloyise Fuchs; assistant secretary, An
drew Edelblew !; treasurer, Valentine Zet
Directors-Wm. j. Hulcher, Henry R
Torbeck, and Joseph Theimar, Jr.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

RICHMOND THEATRE-"EastL Lynne"
drew a good audience last night, and the
piece was well presented. The company
is winning laurels FROM the Richmond pub
lie.
The Ticket-of-Leave-Man" is announ-
ced for tonight, and will be well produced.
So well have the public been satisfied with
the performances of the excellent stock
company. that there is much less interest
felt in appearance of stars than usual.
However, Miss Hosmer will no doub!
receive cordial welcome on Monday night
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

MAILS DETAINED. - The rear car of
the accommodation train which left Guam
tico for Alexandra at five O'Clock last
night, was thrown from the track about
twelve miles north OF Quantico, and SO
INSTRUCTED the track that the through mail
train due here at i've o'clock this morning
was detained, and the mail did not arrive
until two p. NJ, to-day. No one was
injured by the accident.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

OLD JOHN ROBINSON. - Old John
Robinson's big show will arrive in the city
on Tuesday morning, and will exhibit here
for two days, as has been announced. All
the railroads leading into Richmond will
bring people in to the exhibitions and
return at half fare. Tickets to the show
are now on sale at West, johnson & Co. Is
bookstore. We advise all who wish to
attend to secure them at once, and avoid
the great rush of Tuesday and Wednes-
day,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
LATEST FROM ALL POINTS
FOREIGN And DOMESTIC NEWS
The Defauiting Pbilade Iphia Officials Par
doned

Philadelphia, Sept. 2s.--Ex-City Urea
surer Marcer and Chas. I. Yerkes. broker.
who were convicted last winter for embez-
zling the city funds, were released last
evening upon q pardon from the Governor.
A number of friends of the prisoners were
at the Penitentiary when the pardon arriv-
ed. There is a condition in the pardon which
states that if there is any money paid for
services in connection with the receiving OF
the pardons, then they are to be null and
void. This was accepted by the prisoners.
Since his release. Yerkes made affidavit
denying the charges made against him and
General Hartranit, and the authenticity OF
the paper which had en.issued as evidence
against him and alleged 10 have been signed
by him (Yerkes). He adds it is base for
gerry. The release of the prisoners created
great excitement in the city.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

ERECTION OF OFFICERs.-Springfeld
Division, Sons of Temperance, elected the
following officers for the present quarter on
Thursday evening: s. NJ. Page, w. p. /;
B. Lewis, w. A.; f. McPhail, r. s.; T.
Wiley Davis, A. R. s.; w. Hall Crew, F.
s.; Jno. f. Shinberger, Treasurer j. N.
Burch, Cond. e. 7. Duesberry, A. c.;
VIM. w. Vaughn, In. Sent; G. f. Hay
wood, Out. Sent; W. II. Craig, Chap; R.
S. Valentine. z. w. p.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY
CoUNCIL.-The City Council will meet at
P. M. Monday in extra session to tempo
rarily provide for the unfinished new city
seal, which has been adopted by ordinance.
This ordinance provides that all official
documents Of the city to be ;,uthentic and
valid shall bear the impress of this seal, or
and after October LIST, and as it is not vel
ready, nor likely to be ready in time, som,
provision will have to be made to meet tn,
case
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
RESTAURANTS.

INEROT'S RESTAURANT HAS NA ~.
NJ BEEN REOIEN AT THE T.N E4xy
OLD STAND ON MAIN STREET, WEV
where may be obtained all of the DELEGATES
OF THE SEASON.
He has also fitted up rooms on the second floor
for the ACCOMMODATION OF PRIVATE
PARTIES. 24-lw
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

DEATH OF Mr.. REDFoRD.-A tele-
gram from Franklin B. Coulter, of Phila-
delphia, to j. II. Childrey, of this city,
received yesterday, announces the death at
2 o'clock yesterday morning, of Mr.. T. B..
Redford, late of this city, who accidentally
shot himself week or more ago, as repor-
ted at the time in the STATE JOURNAL.
We presume the remains will be brought
to Richmond for interment.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
DIED.

CLAYTON-On Friday, the 9Th inst, at
o'clork A. NJ, at his residence, No. 1925 St.
Peters street, ANDERSON CLAYTON, dea-
con OF the Old African Church, in the 5?th year
OF his age.
His remains will be taken frcm his residence
at 10 O'Clock Sunday morning to The Old African
Church. Funeral sermon a. ii A. NJ,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
STEAMSHIPS.
.OR NEW YORK.

FoR NEW YORK s5Ms.
THE OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM
PANY,S elegant side wheel steamship ISAAC
BELL, Capt. BLAKsNAN, will sail on SUN
DAY, September 29th at p. M.
Freight received until Saturday night.
Through bills of adng signed and goods for
warded with dispatch to all ponts--north, south,
east and west. Close connections made with CD
RaId line for foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed
stAerage, ...........,,.... 9 Oh
Round Trip Tickets. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20 90
For freight or passage, apply To
JOHN w. WYATT, Agent,
50 2S 1T No. ) Governor street
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

Col. JOHN r. PoPHAM.-We have
good authority for stating that Col. Pop
ham has abandoned his independent candi-
dacy for Congress in the Fourth district.
This leaves that gentleman free to devote
himself.to the canvass for Grant and Will
son throughout the State.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
Gsfailsg State JnnrnaI
Rooms RRP'S CoNa'L Ex'vR CoA'RE,
THIRD DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA \
RIruuarp VI Sa,,t ~ 1870 n


The voters of this district are respectfully
notified and urged to attend meetings to be held
and addressed as follows:
MANCHESTER, Chesterfield County Oct 5ti,
RICHMoND. front of City HallJ Oct. 9Th.
powLrHd GREEN, Caroline Comfy. Dot.
LOUISA O. H., Oct 18th, Inn. r.
HANOVER @. H., Oct. 10th, IL M.
HENRIC o g. H., Oct. 10th, PIP. M.
The following distinguished and eloquent
speakers have consented to address the people at
the above named places and dates:
Hon. J. Amber Smith, Gen w @. wickham,
Capt +. Maddox, Maj. John Page,
Judge p. Boiling, Col. J. W. Jenkins
John H. Smith, Jno. N. Davis,
Hector Davis, l.. G.. Bowden,
Rev. VIM. Troy, DIR. G. S. Mills,
no. II. l alley, Col. Edward Daniels,
Hon. Z w. Massey, Lewis Lindsey, Esq.
Maj. Saml Anable, j. A. Taylor, Esq,
Landon Boyd, Esq, w. II. Lester, Esq,
+. w. Jackson, Esq, Hon. Is. r. Edwards.
Hon. w. w. Douglas.
Other meetings will be shortly announced
and Wilson and Smith. and DESTROYS of express.
Ing their views, will be afforded a fair opportu-
nifty at the above meetings.
Captain George ID Wise and Colonel VIVA. s.
Gilman are respectfully and especially invited TO
meet their opponents atany of the above meet
ings they may be pleased to designate; or the
committee viii arrange for joint discussion be-
tween the candidates, timo and places to be Sc
BY order Repub. Con. Eek Com, Sd District Of
Virginia. w. T. BAILEY,
Chairman.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

Republican Meeting at New Kent.
New KENT COURTHOUSE, !
September 20, 1877

10 Gs Eittor Of the STATE Jomnal.
The Republicans of New Kent county
held mass meeting at the Courthouse on
Thursday. The meeting was composed cf
Conservatives and Republicans, and such
Colonel James II. Plat, Jr., and JOAN z.
Pearce, ESQ.,, a Conservative lawyer.
1t was previously agreed by the speakers
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

fg viilcoS and Gibbs Sewing Machine
This machine Is a"yirgnia institution by in
vention and patent, and is greatly admired by
all who use it. There Is style of work that
eunnot be Gone on it. 1t requires but single
| thread, and lDal not rip. This we absolutely
warrant, and can satisfy the most lncredulous in
| moments timo of the truth of what we state II
| they will call and examine our work. We are
constantly receiving certificates like the follow
| ing:
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28

TARIFF duties have caused reduction
in the prices of printing paper since 1867 Of
over twenty-five per cent. by reason of the
increased competition arising from protec-
ton. If we had free trade in paper prices
would again advance.