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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-05

The NATURAL BRIDGE-A New
FEATURE.-We have the following facts
from gentleman who recently visited the
Natural Bridge. On passing into the gorge
below the bridge, by the usual route, he
was surprised to find the bed of the stream,
Cedar Creek, dry and unsightly. The
keeper of the hotel stated that about two
weeks before, the creek suddenly disap-
peared from under the bridge, and our in
formant on following up the gorge found
the stream pouring down into the earth
and seeking some unknown channel be.
meath. On careful examination three
leaks were found--the largest being
through a fssure, or " fault" in the
limestone bed of the stream.
These the visitor partially stopped up in
few minutes, sent a scanty stream on its
way to the bridge. Similar facts were re
yealed by a further examination, and the
conclusion is inevitable, that the rocky SUBJ
stratum of these limestone hills is tho
roughly honeycombed by the action of
water. This conclusion is further sustained
by the fresh discovery of caves, some of
them of considerable extent, in the imme-
date vicinity of the bridge. Some fine
stalactites from one Of these caves are ex-
hibited at the hotel.
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DESIRES TO BE ANNEXED TO UNCLE
SAM.-Prince Edward Island seems to be
in earnest in its desire for annexation to the
United States. The general election held
there on the 18th ult., to decide whether
the province would become member of
the Dominion, resulted in the negative
by an overwhelming majority. An Ameri-
can correspondent, writing from Charlotte
town, says: 6 | was not little surprised
and delighted to witness the stars and stripes
amid goodly display of provincial and
British embl ems.
Tonight there will be grand process
sion, attended by bands of music and torch
lights. AT this hour-5:50 P. Ma
salute of one hundred guns is firing on the
lawn in front Of the House of Assembly.
Enthusiasm prevails in every quarter.
Several calls for cheers in behalf of the
Stars and Stripes were loudly responded
to on several occasions during the interval
between speeches. No effort was made by
the police to interfere with the more ardent
annexationists.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

JACKSON WARD.-The following off,
GERS were elected by the jackson Ward
Republican club last night: Josiah Crump,
President; James b. Burwell, Vice-Presi-
dent; John G. Baugh, Secretary /; William
Mott, Assistant Secretary Doctor Henry
Mosby, Treasurer; John Cooper, Chap
lain.
Executive Committee - Landon Boyd,
b. l.. Braselman, r. White, T. X. Hew-
lett, Henry Childs, MADISON Allen, Il. d.
Fitch, VIM. Ii. Lester, Taft Lawson, r.
NJ. Manly, Doctor II. Mosby, Josiah
Crump, j. b. Burwell, VIM. F. Bowie,
VIM. Mott.
The following resolutions were offered by
VIM. II. Lester and unanimously adopted !:
WHEREAS. We deem it our duty to ex-
press our sentiments, that the Republicans
of Richmond may know our position rela-
tive to the nominee of the party for Con-
gress in this Congressional district; there
fore,
Resolred, That in view of the circum-
stances which surround us, we cannot allow
any pickering or dissention to divide us,
nor in any way to relax our efforts for the
success of the Republican party, and that
we do heartily endorse the nomination Of
j. Amber Smith for Congress.
Resolved, That in j. Amber Smith we
recognize a young man of more than ordi-
nary ability; a firm and uncompromising
defender of the principles of the Republican
party, and as such we pledge to him our
hearty and undivided support.
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MANCHESTER NEWS,

The County court meets on Monday
the 9th.
Several new buildings are being erected
in Manchester.
"A little SOD of Mr.. II. G. Watkins was
kicked by colt yesterday afternoon and
seriously injured.
The Board Of Trustees will meet to-
night at Town Hall. Business of great i'm
portance concerning the opening of Seventh
street will be brought up.
We are pleased to say that the work
has commenced in digging down Prospect
Hill near the free bridge. The object of
the digging is to have it level with the free
bridge.
"A Republican mass meeting will be held
tonight at Edwards Hall. 1t is hoped
that every Republican will be present, to
hear for themselves, and do all they can for
the permanent organization of the party.
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We n M ONT.

Ike Complete Republican Victory in the
Green Mountain statc--0, Horris:
Montpelier, September 4.-The Senate is
unanimously Republican. The majority in
the State will probably be $4,000.
Boston, Sept. 4.-Some additional
returns from Vermont confirm the
previous indications that the Republi-
can majority will reach about 25. 900
Burlington, Sept. 4.-The returns from
100 towns give the following figures: Con-
verse, Republican candidate for Governor,
33,s4l; Gardner, Democrat, l3,449; Re-
publican majority, 2o,392, a Republican
gain of SAP on the vote Of 1870. The
remaining towns in 1870, gave a Republi'
can majority of 1925. The Republican
majority this year will be about 26, 900.
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RICHMOND THEATRE.-The fall and
winter season at the Richmond Theatre
will open on the 23d inst. Mr.. Edward j.
Parker, the newly engaged stage manager,
arrived in the city yesterday. We had a
conversation with Mr.. Parker this after
noon. lie is hopeful for the coming sea.
son. He says the company engaged is first
class, and will be able to give us first class
performances throughout the season.
Mr.. Powell has engaged brilliant line
of stars, who will appear at stated inter-
walls. The season will open with "Grffith
Gaunt." ''Rosedale" and "Ours" will
also be produced during the first week o!
the season. Superb new scenery has been
prepared, and these fine pieces will be pro-
duced in the best style possible anywhere.
Mr.. Parker is not unknown to the Rich.
mond public, having been here one season
since the war.
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The PETERSBURG MEETING.-Quit

THE PETERSBURG MEETING.-Quite
number of Republicans of this city went
over to Petersburg last evening to listen to
the speeches of Messrs. Stowell, Porter and
Popham, candidates for Congress. A
large crowd was present, and the gentle
men named divided time. We are in
formed that all the speeches were spirited.
At their conclusion, Rush Burgess of this
city, who was present, was loudly called
for, and responding, advised the Republi-
cans of the district to rally to the support
Of their regular nominee, Mr.. Stowell.
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ANDERSON CoNLING.-Anderson, the
great illusionist, who gave our citizens such
gratifying proofs Of his rare qualities last
fall, is coming to Richmond and will appear
at Virginia Hall on Monday evening next.
He will be assisted by Geona, Helen, and
Columbia Anderson, and also by Young
America" Rare sport ahead! Capt.
Eugene Lewis is in the city to-day making
arrangements for the performances.
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Naslril1e, Tenn, September 4.-The
Republican State Convention assembled to-
day, Hon. Horace II. EIavison presiding.
One-tilth of the delegates are colored men.
Several counties had no delegates, and
about onC-fourth of the remainder were
represented by proxies. O. A. Freeman,
Of Hay wood, was nominated for Governor,
Horace Maynard for Congressman for the
State at large, and Alvah C. Harkids for
clector for the State at large. Resolutions
endorsing the administration of Grant d
setting forth the principles of the Republi-
can party were adopted.
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Particulars Of the Burning OF the Steamer
America.

Ndgasaki, Japan, Aug. The Pacific
mail steamer America arrived here the
morning Of the 9th instant at II o'clock,
and the same night her freight deck took
fire and in few moments the whole ship
was developed in flames. The vessel
bnmed all night and was totally destroyed,
together with the Hong Kong mails and
freight, and the passengers and officers lug
gage. The rapid progress Of the fire forced
all hands to jump overheard. Six China
men were burned or drowned, and ten Chi
man, the engineers, store-keeper. steerage
Waterman and cook, are missing. The
treasure will be recovered. The cause Of
the fire is unknown.
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FAST DRIvING.-The attention of the
police is now directed to those reckless per-
sons who race their teams through the
streets to hcimmincnt risk,of pedestrians,
and several Of them were arrested on yes
terday. Acting Police Justice Grew i'm
posed fines upon them this morning, and ex-
pressed his determination to break up this
dangerous practice. Fast drivers had bet
ter take warning,
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LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS RE-
NAMING IN THE RICHMOND Posi-
OFFICE, SEPTEMBER Sth, 1S72.-C. M.
Dalton, Lowell, Mass; james Strange,
North Garden, Va; John Webb, Perman-
vile; R. NJ. College, Ashland; r. NJ. Fon-
taine, Beaver Dam, Va; w. A. Bradsler,
-; w. E. Taylor, City 4; Field Grant,
-; NJ. w. Swain, City; L. Bromm,
do; l.. Goodwin, Soloman's Island, Nd;
J. II. G. Adams, do; James Conally,
Fredericksburg, Va.
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HUsTINGs CoURT.-The following cases
have been disposed of in the Hastings
Court James Brooks and Robert Taylor,
for burning the barn of Mr.. G. A. Robin
son. on Sunday last, three years each in the
penitentiary /; Nancy Lewis, for stealing a
sum of money from the house of Mr.. B. A.
Hazlegrove, pleaded guilty, three years in
the penitentiary Lewis johnson, horse
stealing from the stable of P. G. Westcott,
six months in Jail, with hard labor in chain
gang.
Beverley Gray, charged with felony, was
acquitted; Ben. Harris, charged with bur-
glariously breaking into the house of Mar
tina Coleman and stealing therefrom clo-
thing, &C., was also acquitted.
The court was engaged to-day with the
case of Conenskie, charged with abduction
AT three o'clock the jury reported that they
were unable to agree, when the case was
continued until tomorrow.
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SUDDEN DEATHs.-R Pollard, a
we'll known school teacher of this city,
died suddenly about 8 O'Clock last night, of
brain fever. as is supposed. Mr.. Pollard
was recently chosen as principal in the
public schools of Richmond, and was as
signed to duty at Bethel school-house for
the approaching session.
James Malone, popular house painter.
also died suddenly at his place of residence
on Franklin street, between Fifteenth and
Sixteenth. last night,
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c. 4 RINGS.

Judge Dent was fine 500 and costs for
his attack upon Mr.. Reed Of the Capital.
O'Daldwin, one Of the bruisers who was
prevented from engaging in prize fight in
this State a short time ago, is in jail in
Philadelphia, in default Of bail.
There are many bodies, it is thought,
underneath the hull Of the Nets, and an
opinion prevails that the whole extent of
the disaster is not yet known.
Hon. James Lyons, of this city, rece. we'd
III votes in the Louisville convention for
vice-Presidental nomination, and ex-Gov.
Henry A. Wise, of this city, received
vote.
One Of The Jurors in the schmppe
murder trial was sick yesterday, but the
trial proceeded in due form. The general
impression is that the prisoner will be
acquitted. lie has had narrow escape
form hanging.
f lwards a noted bank robber, escaped
from the the New Jersey State prison at
Trenton yesterday morning his escape
was effected by means of confederates saw I
ing the bars from the window of the work.
shop during the night.
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GSveltiuo State Saaraal.
Ey-CNION SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
MEETING

The Soldiers and Sailors of this State are in
vited to meet in convention in the United States
Courtroom, in the City of Richmond, on the
18th day of September, 1872 at l o'clock p. M,
to elect delegates to the Convention to be held
in Pittsburg, Pa, on the 18th.
All Soldiers and Sailors are earnestly invited
to DO in attendance, as business of deep interest
to oar common country will be transacted.
II. II. WELLS, EDWARD DANIELS,
ALFRED MoRToN, ANDREW WAsHBUREE,
I. H. SHIELDS, W. f. WoRTHINaroS,
@. W. BURR, B. G. Cook,
w. L. NYg. J. J. JOHNSON,
CHARLES SPENCER.
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OPENING OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
We are informed that the public schoolswill
be opened on Tuesday the LIST of October,
when it is expected there will be decided
increase of attendance over last year.
The Colored Normal School, under the
charge of Mr.. Manly, will open one week
earlier than the public schools, viz: on
Monday, Sept. 23rd. All who expect to
be members Of that institution should take
due notice and be present on that day to
secure their seats.
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Ihe New York conrent,ons,

Syracuse, September THE committees
Of the Democratic and Liberal conventions
adjourned at midnight last night, without
reaching any definite conclusion. 1t is un-
derstood that Church will be nominated
for Governor, and the Liberals will name
the congressman at large.
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CHARGES NOT SUBsTANTIATED.--W
L. Rogers, John @. Ballard, Thomas G.
Gordon, and John Rogers, charged with
obstructing the track Of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, with
the design of throwing cars from the track,
had an examination before Acting Police
Justice Crew this morning, and were dis
charged, there being no evidence TO sub
stantiate the charge.
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Boston. Sept. 4.-Chief Justice Chase
left Boston this morning for Narragansett
on his way to Washington. He has been
passing some weeks III New Hampshire,
and his health is greatly I'M roved.
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REMOVED FROM OFFICE.-W. J. Ana
BILE was yesterday removed from the office
of county clerk by Judge MINORS court.
George W. Carter was appointed to the
Office by Judge Minor. Samuel P. Wad-
din qualified as deputy under Carter.
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REPUBLICAN RALLY TO-NIGHT.-The
Republican Congressional Committee has
called a mass meeting at the old African
Church, on Broad street, tonight. The
speakers announced for the occasion are
all well known, and will not fail to attract
a large crowd. The call will be found in
another column.
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NaS5r,He, Sept. 4.-1bc Peoples Ma
tional Bank suspended this morning. The
liabilities are reported at so 900. The as
sets, nearly all available, amount to sll4,-
600. The bank has been placed in the
hands Of G. p. Thurston rs trustee.
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AUCTION HOUSE.

III MCCORMICK,
I'LL. NO. 1414 MAIN STREET
RICHMOND, VA,
AUCTIONEER & CONMISSION MERCHANT
Keeps on hand, for sale to the trade or families
at private sale, a large stock OF
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
FURNITURE, CLOTHING,
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, DC.
All of which will be sold at auction price-,
wholesale and retail.
HTAUCTION SALES DAILY at 10 A. NJ. and
p. M. iy 27-srl
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ILLUSTRATED PAPERS. = Captain G.
F. Johnston, the impressed and irrepressi-,
BILE music and news dealer, has laid upon
our table two rival illustrated weeklies-
Harper and Leslie-for the week ending
September IA. The cartoons are rich, and
should be seen to be appreciated.
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DIED,

GRAHAM This morning at O'Clock A. M,
JOHN f., infant son of George w. and Sophia
Graham, aged 10 months.
The funeral will take place TOMORROW
AFTERNOON at 5 O'Clock from his parents
residences AIS west Main street. Friends are in
yited TO attend
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Missouri, State Republican Convention.

81. Louis, September 4.-The Republ-
can State Convention for the nomination of
State electoral ticket met to-day. At
ter the appointment Of the usual business
committees the convention took a recess.
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The State Republican Convention met
this afternoon. Governor Z. o. Stanard
was elected permanent president and Major
a. Griffin secretary. The committee on
resolutions not being ready to report, the
convention adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
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PERsoNAL.-Right Rev. James Glib
bons, Bishop of Richmond, arrived in the
city last night, and will probably remain
here eight or ten DAYS.
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STEAMSHIPS
TOR NEW YORE.

Fof NEW YORK. sagks
THE OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM
PANY'S elegant side wheel steamship VIVA
NOKE, Capt CoUcH, will sail on FRIDAY,
September 9th, at A. NJ
Freight received until Thursday night.
Through bills of ladng signed, and goods for.
warded with dispatch to all points-north, south,
east and west. Close connections made with Gu
nard line for foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed
fi= w
Steerage ........ ............ 90
Round Trip Tickets. 20 90
For freight or passage; apply TO
JOHN w. WYATT, Agent,
sc 4-2t No Governor street
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-Sugar-making from melons is the last
successful experiment in California. The
sugar is said to be very fine, and melons
plenty, so they are having a ''sweet thing"
of it out there.
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enc Cineinnntl kxpositIon.

Cincinnati, Sept. "A. I. Goshen for
merly opened the Exposition yesterday.
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ET-WiIlcoN and Gibbs Sewing Machine
This machine is q Virginia institution by in
vention and patent, and is greatly admired by
all who use it. There is no style of work that
cannot be done on it. II requires but single
thread, and soul not rip. This we absolutely
warrant, and can satisfy the most incredulous in
a moments time of the truth of what we state if
they will call and examine our work. We are
constantly receiving certificates like the follow
ing:
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COLLEGES.
DiCHMosD COLLEGE.

The SESSIONS Of this institution opea on the
lss of October. and continue until the LIST OF
The College comprises the following schools to
wit:
I. Latin; II. Greek Ill Modern Languages;
~. Mathematics; V. Natural Sciences; VI.
Neral Philosophy; VII. English
In addition to the foregoing, School Of Law,
and Commercial Department are connected
with the College.
The entire expenses of a student, including
poard in messing clubs, tuition and other college
fees fuel, lights and washing, amount to S206
for the session OF nine months. The same expeR-
ses If board be had in private families will be
S27s.
For catalogues giving tull information, adj
dress B. PURYEAR,
Chairman of the Faculty.
au s-W&Sw-Tu, Th&S tOl
AEARY b. THOMAS AND SISTERS
vi BOARDING SCHOOL,
Downingtown, Chester County. Pa.
The next school year will begin 10th Ninth
month au lO-lm
COLLEGE, OF WILLIAM AND HiARY,
~ WILLIAMSBURG, VA.
Tho next session OF The College OF William and
Nary, Founded 1888, begins on the first Wednes-
day Of October, and closes on the 4th of July
following.
The Academic course is extensive, and proyi-
sion has been made Tor Students OF Law.
Special preparatory instruction is given to
candidates for appointments to the United States
Military and Naval Academic, at West Point
and Annapolis.
EXPENS ES FOR THE ENTIRE SESSION,
ABOUT $3.50.
For further information, address the subscriber
at Williamsburg, Va.
BENJAMIN s. EwELL,
President College, Williamsburg.
y1o-lawlOw
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ADJUSTMENTS.

AMUSEMENTS.
DESCRIPTIVE CONCERT
THE
ROSEBUD GUARTETTE,
VIRGINIA HALL,
Thursday, September 5, at 81 O'Clock, p. M.
The performances will iucludegSolos, Duets,
Trios, Qunrtetrs, Char AIDES and Tableaux.
Admission rs cents.
Tickets for sale at the Book and Music Stores
and at the door. 1t
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I.ocusr DALE, MADISON County, VA.

We have been using Wilcox Gibbs Machine
for three years, doing all the sewing for Il large
family. 1t has given perfect satstaet el in every
respect The work done on it is more liable to
rip than work done by hand with the same care.
We have examined many other kinds of ma
chimes and their work, and have hesitation in
saying we consider the Wilcox & Gibbs decidedly
superior any of item. LUCY IL. GORDON.
ELLA !. WILLIS.
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EXCURSIONS.

ExCURsION TRAIN 70 STANTON
IL AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS,
EVERY SATURDAY, AT 4:i5 p. NJ,
AT REDUCED RATE.
Tickets good to return by either train Monday.
Rare chance to enjoy the Blue Ridge scenery.
A. II. PERRY,
lie 27-Th&FSm General Superintendent.
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LATER-TIIE WHOLE CITY NEARLY
DESTROYED.

Erie, Pa, September 5.-A special
states that the chief engineer of the fire de-
partment of Erie, Pa, telegraphs that
fire is progressing there which threatens to
sweep the entire city. The principal build
lngs are already consumed. Buffalo has
sent TIVE fire engines to the scene.
AT 1890 A. NJ. the mayor of Erie tele-
graphcd for aid for the houseless.
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'
I have long desired q Wilcox & Gibbs Ma
chine We have double-lhread machine, but
cannot manage it. propose to exchange for one
of Xnmrs. NJ f. CARTER.
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RESTAURANT

TALF AND HALF SALOON,
l5 GOVERNOR STREET,
RICHMOND, VA.
JOHN MARXHAUSEN, PRoPhIBroK.
GOOD LIQUORS AND FAIR PRICES
Bum gardner and Bourbon Whistles. Best
Ale, Beer and Wines in the market. Also, a
fine assortment Of the choicest Cigars.
aB FREE LUNCH every day, from II till
O'Clock. NH lSlp-6
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sd5 The Howe Sewing Machine Company
will, OIL and after MONDAY, September I'd, oc-
cupy the store No. 9o9 BROAD STREET, for
merly occupied by Messrs. Cordozo, Fauquarein
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A MAN who employed spy to get evil
dence against the virtue of his wife got
nicely come up with in London not long
ago. The woman met the petition of her
husband with the plea that she had been
led into evil solely through the plots of an
agent employed by him to watch her
movements, and the court decided that the
husband was responsible for the acts of his
agent.