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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27
LITERARY NOTICES.

The January issue of ARTHUR'S IL
Illustrated HOME MAGAZINE is on our
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this number, its " New Departure" for a
higher level and broader field. For
twenty years it has been visiting the people
all over the land, and seeking to establish
itself in their homes as power for good
seeking to make hearts purer and happier.
But it had limitations, which are now
pushed aside. Hereafter it will take
the form Of the EDITORS own ideal of what
magazine for American homes should be.
The present number is one of great ex-
celence and interest. 1t has been greatly
enlarged and literally illustrated. Every
subscriber to the magazine for 1873
will receive a copy of 1.-THE Christian
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with a reduction for clubs. Address T.
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The CHILDREN's HoUR-one of the
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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

IT is not at all probable that any
attempt will be made at the current ses-
sion OF Congress to reduce further the
productive duties in the national tariff,
Various discouragements operate so much
against such movement as to render it
very unlikely that anything Of the kind
will be attempted. Free trade suffered
most signally in the last Presidential cam
pagn. First, it was defeated most disas-
trously in the house of its friends, at the
Cincinnati Convention. Second, it was
utterly routed in the Republican Conven-
tion at Philadelphia. And finally, the
protective policy was Overwhelmingly tri-
umphant in the elections. President
Grants whole administration has been in
favor of protection, and it has been nobly
sustained, as well as the course of Con-
gress on the same subject.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

Nor least among the distinguished char
acteristics of the present age, is the gener-
GUS encouragement given by the civilized
governments of the world to scientific re-
search and exploration. In our own coun-
try the Polar and Arctic explorations, the
eclipse and transit observations, the Signal
Service, and the scientific accompaniment,
Of Coast Survey, the Observatory and the
Smithsonian Institute, are some among
many other evidences of the liberality of
the government in this regard, and it is
gratifying to note that this spirit is extend
ing. A short time ago the Secretary of the
Smithsonian Institute made application to
the managers of the Atlantic Cable to Sc.
cure the use of the interoceanic telegraph
for the benefit Of science without charge,
in order that speedy and mutual commu-
cation with the astronomers of Europe
might be had with respect to astronomical
phenomena, such as new discoveries of
planets, comets, changes in the sun, and
other phenomena which require instant
recognition. The request has been prompt
ly granted, and the managers have also
promised to use their influence to secure
similar concessions on the part of Eu-
ropean lines. This liberal action will be of
great benefit to science, and is not little
credtable to its authors. F.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27
MIR. SUMMERS MISTAKES.

The two measures with which Mr.. Sum-
ner is most prominently identified at the
present time-the Civil Rights bill, and the
proposition to discontinue the public dis
play Of trophies and memcntoes of the
late civil warfare in themselves indca-
tons of an advanced stage Of christianzed
civilization, but as practical questions they
are undoubtedly mistakes. They are sim
ply attempts to make gentlemen by legisla-
ton, which is impossible. A gentleman is
one who will not Intentionally wound the
feelings of another. The universal preya-
lence Of gentlemanly instincts throughout
the land would make such legislation need
less in either case; but if needed, it is sure
to be impracticable. As Falstaf would
not render reason on compulson, though
plenty as blackberries, so the people will
not indulge in the luxury of kindly feelings
under the force of statutory requirements.
The Civil Rights bill is supposed to be
especially needed in the South. This is
another mistake. There is lack of gem
tlemanly feeling here, in exceptional cases,
as elsewhere, but on the whole we think
there is a kindlier feeling between the white
and colored races Of the Southern states
than in other parts Of the country.
But this feeling must develop itself. 1t
cannot be forced. The small, sweet courte
sizes of life are valueless unless voluntary.
Gentlemen must grow; they cannot be
made by act Of Congress. The age of
Pericles was one Of development, not of
forced culture. No people can be legislated
into anything better than they are. This
was an old time adage that invariably gov
erned Marcus Antoninus in affairs of state.
Would that it might more universally
obtain now.
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SOME of the curious if not inventive
minds of the country are specializing as to
whether the best way to civiize the Indian
is not to kill off the buffalo, so that the
"pesky yarmints" TO use a significant
" border" expressiun} may be forced to 20
to work for living, keeping on their rcser-
vations and Gu tivating the soiI--both a
humanizing and clvilizing process.
Others not quite so philanthropic
in their notions, like some of
our army officers, think, on the other hand,
that the best way to preserve the buffalo is
to kill off the Indian. We believe in civil
LING the Indian up to the highest standard
of Indian civilization, and when that is
reached, to let well enough alone. The
trouble is that we expect too much of the
red man-demand of him civilization in
all respects like our own. This he will
never give us, until his blood has flowed
into white veins, and the Indian, as God
made him, disappears from the face of the
earth. ..
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

ONE of the therapeutic novelties in Lon
don recently introduced from the continent
consists in the erection Of establishments
for administering hot sand baths as rem
edy for the rheumatism, recent cases of
nervous disorders, affections of the kidneys,
and all cases where heat is wanted as the
chief therapeutic agent. The advantages
Of this treatment are that it does not sup
press perspiration like the hot water bath,
but rather increases 1t, and does not inter-
fere with the respiration like the steam bath
or Turkish bath. The body can endure its
influences for much longer time, and
much higher temperature can be applied.
lt can be used for infants and permits of
easy application to part or to the whole
body,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

We read in the ancient satirist Of per-
sons whose peculiarities will not depart
from them, though brayed in mortar.
This kind of people have not become ex-
tinct, and their peculiarity-following the
law Of Observation-Disclosures more
marked feature. A case TO illustrate in
point. The venerable college of William
and Mary, at Williamsburg, it is generally
known is in moribund condition. Money
is needed to keep the breath of life in it.
To this end, and in consideration of the
college building having been burned by
some vagabond soldiers during the war,
the lower house of Congress the other day
proposed to donate it sixty-fve thousand
dollars, but with the condition that no dis
tinetion Of race or color should be made
among these seeking the benefits of the in
stitution.
This clause was too much for the Demo-
cratic members to stand. They killed
the project on sight. 1t is true that in all
the great universities of worldwide fame,
such as Oxford, Cambridge, the Propaganda
at Rome, Yale, Harvard, etc., the question
of race or color is never lalsed, thought of,
nor heard of. But what is that to your,
true crossroads" Democrat Oxford and
Cambridge might consider the calibre and
culture of the mind as the point to be con-
sidered, but with William and Mary it
should be the color and quality of the Gu
ticle
Men of common sense understand well
enough that, in its practical effect, this
provso was but ga glittering generality"
Its mover may not have had the kindliest
of motives, but the short-sighted Democ-
racy played directly into his hands. The
number Of colored students seeking collie
giate education is not likely to be large in
this country at present, and those few
will go where they are specially desired,
instead Of forcing themselves on an
unwilling faculty. The stipulation would
have been Of no more practical consequence
than the original endowment of this same
William and Mary, which provided for
teaching Indians and half-breeds; and. by
the way, if Indians may be taught, why
not negroes? Your Democratic politician
seems to lack practical common sense. He
is like timid traveller, who terrifes him
self with visions of monsters which to q
calmer view are but shadows of harmless
stumps. But no amount of experience
enables him to draw sounder conclusions
on any other occasion.
We are sorry, for the sake of old Will
liam and Mary, that the Democracy has
"gonc back on the small advance
towards liberalism it displayed. or at least
protested, in the late campaign. We do
not favor mixed schools in this State, for
reasons many times stated; but there was no
more danger of William and Mary becom-
ing 'mixed college" under the amendment
offered than there is Of General Arm
strong's school al Hampton Roads becom-
ing white.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

The reign Of the Frost King and the
dash of the Fire Fiend came Simultaneous
ly this time. The reports received at tho
Signal Service Office show that the present
''cold term" is one of great intensity, and
almost general throughout the United
States. At the same time the Fire Fiend
made dash..for supremacy almost as wide
and general as that of his hated rival-the
Frost King. Our dispatches of yesterday
and to-day show the extensive ravages by
fire in different parts of the country.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

THE automatic telegraph system, which
is now in practical operation between Wash
ipgton and Boston, should be examined by
the Postmaster General, and if it is able to
send ten times as many words in an hour
over single wire as the Morse system
can, it would be just what the Govern
ment needs. If their line and system were
leased for a year, with the privilege Of
trying it at a fixed price, both the system
and the feasibility of Government control
might be tested at nominal cost.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

THE Pope has spared neither King nor
Kaiser in his recent illumination against
thrones and dynasties. The Italian Gov
eminent is charged with a purpose to de-
stroy the Church Germany is denounced
for its attacks on the institutions and dog
mas of the Uhurch-the latter being blow
at the whole Catholic world, and even
Spain gets a knock for its recent legislation
of an anti-clerical character. When Sp ain
falls under the Papal ban nothing extraordi-
nary should create astonishment.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

CALL this cold? Pshaw! 1t is nothing
but nusquito weather. Think of the Mil
waukeeans, with the thermometer at forty
two degrees below zero, and still on the
" down grade !" Straighten up for good
outdoor walk. Let the blood circulate.
Cannot man warm himself by thinking
Of the frosty Caucasus 2" If not, think
of Milwaukee.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

To encourage emigration in Tennessee
it is proposed that the State procure from
a quarter to half million acres of land,
which shall be subdvided into sections
of sixty acres each, and every alternate
section given in fee to bona fde settlers.
1t is held that the enhanced value of the
reserved tracts will in few years far more
than compensate the State for its disburse-
ment in carrying out the project.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27

THE Capital of West Virginia Is an uu-
easy institution. No place is sure of it
long. In view of the fact that the present
Legislature seems determined to start it on
its travels again, and that so many different
towns want the honor, it is proposed that
the seat of government be located on wheels
and moved about as the within takes the
Lawmakers.
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MToHELL's
NEW GENERAL ATLAS OF THE WORLD,
FOR 1872.
FROM OFFICIAL SURVEYS AND OTHER
AUTHENTIC SOURCES.

This work, by the well.known S. Augustus
Mitchell, contains series of ONE HUNDRED
MAPS and PLANS, showing the various coun-
tries of the woSd, PLANS OF SIXTEEN
CITIES, &c. Ais a late LIST OF THEPOST-
OFFICES in the UNITED STATES, with i'm
portant STATISTICAL TABLES, giving in
condensed manner, the different Governments
of the world and their forms also their square
miles and population, including that of the
PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE WORLD :;
Routes and Distances to foreign ports and cities
Land Routes and Distances TO places within the
UNITED STATES; the CENSUS of the UNI
TED STATES for 1860 and 1870.
The Maps of the UNITED STATES cover
twenty-five pages of the Atlas.
Of late years discoveries of great importance
have been effected. Regions, before compare
lively unknown, have been explored, and their
physical characteristics ascertained with greater
ENTHUSIASTICALLY among the mining dis
tricts.
/ take pleasure in offering the above valuable
work TO the citizens of Richmond, and at the
low price of TEN DOLLARS, half thu price of
other large works. Bound in leather, cloth
sides. J.V. N. DEHART,
General Agent of the House for the South.
Agents wanted in every county and city in the
South Address for terms,
]. V. N. DEHART,
de Off Box 1856 Richmond p. o., Va.
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RICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAILROAD Cory, .
RICHMOND, VA, December 2, 1872. 5
NOTICE--0n and after this date (Decem-
IN Der y the PASSENGER and FREIGHT
TRAINS over this route will be run as follows :
PASSENGER TRAIN daily Except Sundays)
between Richmond aud West Point, leaving the
depot at 2;30 p M, and on WEDNESDAYS and
SATU fridays connecting with the fine steamer
STATE OF VIRGINIA for river landings on
the York River, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York. and all points North and West
FREIGHT TRAIN for through freight leaves
Richmond on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Satur-
days at o'clock A. M
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAIN, between Rich
mond anu West Point, carrying local freight
both ways, on Wednesdays and Saturdays leay-
ing Richmond at O'Clock A. NJ
WILLIAM N. BRAGG,
j. l.. TAYLOR, Superintendent.
Gen'l Ticket and Freight Agent, Richmond
de 2l-tf
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HILL NURSERIES,.

A large stock of first-class Fruit and Ornamen-
tai Trees for sale. Apple Trees from two to four
years old, $40 per 100; per 1000 $50. One
year old, SO 90 per 100 per 1000 $40. Peach
Trees from SO to feet, per Ito, $40 per l, 900,
$50. Standard Pear from two to four years. per
100, $40, fifty cents each. Dwarf Pear, two and
three years, per 100, 1875 per dozen, IS so.
Also a large stock of SMALL FRUITS, &c.
Send for a catalogue and address
ID. o. MUNSON,
Falls Church, Fairfax County, Va
no b--5m
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DIRECT IMPORTATION.

DIRECT IMPORTATION.
r so casks BASES ALE,
80 casks ALLSOP'S AEE,
80 casks VIM. Younger's EDINGBUR(5H
ALE
100 casks GUINNESS PORTER, Burke s.
Hibbert's bottling;
80 dozen PEEK FREAN CRACKERS,
20 cases Coman's ID. S. +. MUSTARD-4,
u, L, and b tins;
IRISH WHISKEYS,
HENNESSY and MARETTS BRANDIES,
SHERRIES of superior qualities,
GE1SLER'S CHAMpAIGNES,
We ofer these goods at New York prices, with
freight added. Also,
LOO dozen 2it and 3fb Peaches,
1000 dozen 2f. and Sfb. Tomatoes,
$50 dozen Winslow's Corn,
at Baltimore prices, all of the best packers in
Baltimore. T. BALMER & Co,
oc 1a--tfel '73 sl4 Main Street.
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THIS IS TO GIVE N0TICE-That on the
Il Esd day of November, A. d. 1872, a warrant in
bankruptcy was issued against the estate of
Charles Gallagher Son of York CO. aud State of
Virginia, who have been adjudged bankrnpts on
their own petition That The payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property belong
ing to said bankrups, to them or for their use and
den by law That meeting of the creditors of
said bankrupts, to prove their debts, and choose
one or more assignees of their estate, will be held
at a court of bankruptcy, TO be holden at Rich
mond, before w. w. Forbes, Esq, Register, on
the Esd day of December, A. d. 1872, at 10 O'Clock
A. M.
DAVID b. PARKER,
de l0-Tu2w y. o. Marshal
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THIS is TO GIVE 4 SsrIcE-Thn. on the

THIS is TO GIVE N0TICE-Thnt ON the
Il Goth day of Nov. A. L., 1872, warrant in
bankruptcy was issued out of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, against the estate
of Augustus Z. Crenshaw, of Charles City coty
and State of Virginia, who has been
adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition:
That the payment of any debts and the deliv.
cry of any property belonging to said bankrupt,
to him for his use, and the transfer of any
property by him, are forbidden by law; That
q meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt,
to prove their debts and choose one or more
assignees of his estate, viii be held at a court
of bankruptcy, to be holden at the Registers
Office, Richmond, Virginia, before w. w. Forbes,
Esq, Register, on the 23d day of Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1872, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
DAVID Is. PARKER,
de l0-Tu2w u. =. Marshal.
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The more Southern states are agltating
for direct trade with Europe. Louisiana is
arranging for transatlantic line for New
Orleans, while a legislative committee is
celebrating in Georgia on securing one for
Savannah.
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4 YnEsApEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

y H
On and after September 30th PASSENGER
TRAINS will leave Richmond Except Sunday
as follows:
$50 A. M.--MAIL TRAIN for White Sulphur
Springs connecting at Gordohsvile with Orange,
Alexandria and Manassas train for Washington
and North, and Lynchburg and South,
4:35 p. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN Tex
cept Sunday).for Gordonsyille, arriving at s:ls
7. M. This train connects al Gordonsvills with
the night ira ms on the Orange, Alexandria and
Manassas railroad for LYECHBURG and
WASHINGTON.
THROUGH TICKETS, at low rates, sold to
all points Northwest and Southwest
Steerage tickets from Liverpool, Queenstown,
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Havre, Rottsr-
DAM Bergen, Copenhagen, and Gothenburg, to
all points on this road can be bought of the Ge-
neral Ticket Agent at Richmond, or can be or.
dered through any station agent on the road.
Further information may be obtained at the
company's offices. A. H. PERRY,
General Superintendent
JAMES f. METH ERLAED,
General Ticket Agent. je1
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T III. SHIELDS,
i. UATE OF CHANDLER MORTON s. SHIELDS,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Marshall Hall, Corner Tenth and Bank Streets
Richmond, VA.
Practices in the United States Courts
Particular attention given to cases arising un
der the United States Revenue Laws, and Bank
ruptcy.
Attorneys outside of the city can have their
Bankrupt cases here attended to promptly, and
thereby saving them the expense of visiting the
city. oc 23--dsWGw ts
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THE effort of the Postoliice Department
to maintain the practice of charging double
for letters not fully prepaid, meets with
no favor with the press of the country.
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4D97
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i ted States for the Eastern District of Vir
z mia.
In the matter of Andrew J. Andrews, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy,
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, VIM. H. Allderdice of Rich
mond city, Va, hereby gives notice of his APP
pointm ant as assignee of the estate of Andrew
J. Andrews, of the county of Henrico in said
district, who was on the 9th day of Novem-
Der, A. d., 1879, adjudged bankrupt on his
own petition by tie District court of said dis
trict.
Dated AZ Richmond, Deer 2, 1879
VIM. IL. ALLDERDICE.
de Saw Assignea
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HOTELS,
CT. JAMES HOTEL,

CT. JAMES HOTEL,
RE-OPENED ON THE
j. u II o PEAN AN,
CORNER PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND SIXTH STs.,
WASHINGTON, ID. O.
This Hotel has been closed since April last,
and has, during the past summer undergone the
most thorough renovation. 1t has been re-
furnished with elegant Walnut Marble-Top Fur
niture, Spring Beds, Velvet and Brussels Car
pets throughout.
The furniture and appointments have been
manufactured to order expressly for this House,
and are equal in style and durability to any
European Hotel in the country. The rooms are
arranged en- suite and single, and will be rented
from 81 90 to 50 90 per day Including private
parlors)
A spacious Ladies' and Gentleman's Dining
Room, Gentleman's Restaurant, Lunch and Re-
freshment Saloons are conveniently arranged,
where all meals will be served q la carte.
liberal discount will be made to those desir-
ing to remain by the week or month.
WOODBURY. & DUREN,
no 27-3m Proprietors.
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PURE BREED HOGS.
ID URE BREED
POLAND CHINA PIGS.

am prepared to furnish Pigs of this very Su.
perior Stock, unsurpassed for purity. Single
Pig, s26. Pairs, $40. The money must accompany
the order, which will be filled In rotation. These
Hogs will average 800 pounds at nine months old,
and from 700 TO 900 at two years old. They are
very docle, good-feeders, breeders and suckers,
spotted in color, long bodies, dropping ears broad
shoulders and hams, and of fine style generally,
and entirely free from mango.
Address by registered letter,
HENRY M. PRICE,
AL 2S--sw&wly Antioch, Fluvanna, Co., Va.
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THE OYSTER REVENUE.

We draw the following statistics from
the Auditors reports, showing the rev.
enue derived from the oyster tax, the
cost of collecting and the percentage of
expenses to receipts for three years:
Receipts. Expenses. Per Cent.
1s70......$70,912 $34,5l7 :iS
lS7l....... 59,225 ,056 :52
lS72......" 1864 29,202 :62
This oyster tax was started and has
been maintained for the sole purpose of
providing ''soft places" for few indi-
viduals at the public expense. 1t has
seriously injured the oyster business. 1t
is costly to collect, unequal in operation
and plumply against the spirit, if not the
letter, of the Constitution. 1t violates
every sound principle of taxation. We
know that when barnacle once fastens
on tho ship of state its removal is diff
cult-but is it impossible?