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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-12-27

ELECTION OF OFFICERS the trS,
annual election Of officers Of the Franklin
Building Association, held In OTIS Hall,
last evening, the following were chosen :
President, O. Il. Berry; Vice President,
VIM. r. stifeli Secretary, Chas. W. Con.
ner; Treasurer, W. W. Ferrel; Trustees,
John s. Trimble, Grafton A. Beall, Isaiah
Warren, R, ]. smyth, Edmund Hobbs.
ST., II. B. Wheat and Geo. K, Wheat
The franklin Is the latest organization
Of the kind in our city. Its capital stock
t$GO0,000) has all been subscribed, and
under the management OF tho gentlemen
chosen last evening, 1t can hardly TAIL Of
success The stockholders are largely Of
those who have been connected with
other Building Associations, and having
found 1t "a good thing" they do not heS-
itstc to invest literally in similar or
gauizstion: Nearly all Of them were
present at the meeting last evening, and
theelection was warmly contested aiIalr.
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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-11

Our THANKS are due Miss Sarah NJ.
Round, of Manassas, Prince William coun-
ty, for club of eleven, to Mr.. Byron w {.
Woodrum, of Poagues Mill, Roanoke coun-
ty, for club of ten, and to Mr.. w. S.
Oakley, of Salem, for an additional one as
subscribers to the WEEKLY STATE JOUR-
NAL.
Our list is rapidly increasing, and we feel
as if we are making many dear friends in
the old Commonwealth, whose good opin-
ion we shall endeavor to retain, by furnish
ing them first-class paper in every re-
spect. NJ.
We urge those who feel an interest in
the cause in which we are struggling, to ex-
ert themselves in behalf of our paper, feel
ing satisfied that those who will thus COM
mune with us will catch part of our devotion
to the great government under which we
live, and add prosperity to the State by
acknowledging that she is a parcel of our
glorious heritage.
We shall continue to acknowledge from
time to time the receipt of clubs, so that
those who may desire to contend for the
valuable premiums we offer our friends
may see the number they obtain.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, Jan. 10.-The Jury in the
Pollard-Lyon SANDER case to-day rendered
a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding her
$4,000, the full amount of the damages
claimed.
Attorney-General Akelman retired from
office to-day, and his successor, General
Williams, assumed his duties. .-.....
Major Merrill, commanding the Seventh
cavalry. now stationed at Yorkville, S. c.,
has been ordered here for consultation on
public matters.
The National Woman's Suffrage Conven-
tionmet here to-day.
The President was visited this morning
by several of the prominent representatives
of the colored race in this and other locali-
ties, who desired to give to him the formal
expression of their views on the supple.
mentary civil rights measure now pending
in the United States Senate. They re-
celyed very courteous attention, and, when
they had concluded, the President remar ked
that he thought, although some of the
rights which they had claim to under the
recent amendments to the constitution were
withheld, still the courts of law would ac-
cord all legal privileges. He considered
that appending the supplementary civil
rights bill to the amnesty measure would
jeopardize the passage of the latter, and ii
that respect it would be unfortunate. The
former, he thought, from his knowledge O
it, would pass on its merits as a separate
and distinct measure. The delegation with,
drew, seeming well pleased with their in
tervieW. s
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Gre,lii.g State Saarnal.
THE MONSTER OF ALL LvILLAINS--WAR-
r MOTH, THE USURPER.

Yarmouth, an accomplished villain and
political adventurer, is doing more to give
Joy to Democratic hearts, by bringing re-
proach upon the Republican party, than
any score of men on the American conti-
nent. What Tweed was to Democracy,
this adventurer is rapidly becoming to Re-
publicanism, and the sooner the same JUS
tice is meted out to him, the better it will
be for the State he has so long oppressed,
and for the reputation Of our great party.
We have watched with intense interest
the progress of events in Louisiana, and
even now as we write, it is possible a scene
of bloodshed and carnage may be enacting
by means of his hellish influences and
power. He is second Cataline, and with
his co-conspirators have combined to de-
stroy the Republican party of Louisiana,
to bring odium upon the administration,
and to deluge the Queen Sister of the
South with blood.
It is to be regretted, that even time is re-
quired and forms complied with, to dispose
of such characters, and while we do not
complain of the wise provisions of govern
ment which provides for investigation into
the conduct of even the greatest criminal,
we do not regret and fear that unless sum-
mary means are adopted, the great power
he controls in New Orleans will be used to
the injury of her citizens. .--.
His usurpations of authority are as out
rageous and damnable as it is possible for a
man in this enlightened age and govern
ment to assume. The patience of the peo-
pie, and of those who come directly under
his prosecutions, has almost worn out, and
unless this usurper is halted on his march to
despotsm, we are prepared to hear of des-
perate remedies being applied by them.
He seems to be the King Bee Of the po-
litical adventurers, who have cursed al
most every State of the South, and who
have engcndered bad feeling and hate all
over the land, and we do most sincerely
hope that the fate which has overtallen many
of them is in store for him, and that his
reign is only prolonged in order that his
punishment may be the more severe.
The people of Louisiana are rapidly
growing tired of submitting to the will o
this monstrous tyrant, who has so concen.
trated the power of the State within him
self as to make him believe he is King
over all.
To sweep out his political existanc'
would scarcely suffice the wrongs
committed by him; the destruction of his
own worthless carcass, is the SURE
remedy for the numerous outrages he has
perpetrated.
We bespeak for him the same ignominou'
fate that has befallen his brother chips il
other States of the South.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-11

Governor Woods Message to the Legislaturs
..What He Says of Polygamy

Governor Woods Message to the Legislaturs
--What He Says of Polygamy.
SAT- Lake City, Jan. 9.-Gov. Woods
appeared before the legislative assembly to-
day, and read his message. On the subject
OF marriage, he deprecates the violation Of
the Federal laws, on polygamy, and says if
one class can violate one law with impunity,
and shield themselves behind the bulwarks
of religious liberation, another can do like
wise with some other law, and so on, until
religious dogmas take the place of the con-
stitution and laws, and anarchy ensues. He
says, las friend of the whole people, and
earnestly desiring the prosperity of all,
urge you to take such steps as will
establish harmony between Utah and the
general government on this subject. Ter
ritories are wards of the republic. and as
such are subject to the will of Congress.
The constitution guarantees freedom of
conscience in religion, but it presumes that
all religious convictions shall be in harmony
with the supreme laws. Otherwise there
would be national suicide. There is no
statute in Utah on marriage. as it should
be. Marriage may be sacrament, but it
IS none the less a civil contract. This is an
established doctrine of the republic, and
should be so regarded in this territory.'
In conclusion. the Governor pledges him
self that to develop the varied resources OF
the territory, to make more secure the
rights and liberties of its citizens, and to
secure pure and rapid endorsements of its
laws, he will give the Legislature his hearty
cooperation.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-11

THE CAUCUS LAST NIGHT.-At a
caucus of the Conservative members of the
General Assembly, held in the hall of the
House Of Delegates last night, Mr.. Thomas
III. Bernard was nominated county judge of
Franklin county, to fill vacancy.
The caucus next went into the nominal
ton of superintendent of public printing,
and the names of the following candidates
were presented: Messrs. Richard F.
Walker, S. McG. Fisher, Charles Il. Rhor,
John j. Palmer, and VIM. McFarlane.--
On the first ballot, Mr.. Walker received a
majority of all the votes cast, and was af-
terwards declared the unanimous nominee.
Nobody, we hope, will blame us for hav-
ing choice even among Democrats, and if
they do we care but little. "Dicko Walk
er is gentleman and clever fellow, and
we are glad to see him get position. Ger
tainly, between such as he and political rem
egades, our choice is always with the for
mer. ~.
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SUMMARY

The father of James Fisk, Jr., has
gone crazy, from the assassination of his
son.
The Bar Association of New York city,
has elected VIM. M. Evarts to its presi-
dency. ..a.
"A slight shock of earthquake occurred
yesterday at Lancaster, N. II. 1t was
heavier in Canada. slf ELea5t tHiss
The General Assembly of Ohio, at
half past IL O'Clock yesterday, elected Jno.
Sherman United States Senator. -,
Mayor Halls bank account has at last
been found, and prosecution based upon
it is about to be made by Attorney-G General
Barlow.
"A boy, Is years old, named Hedges
peth, living near Mount Carmel, H., shot
and killed his mother, yesterday morning,
while quarrelling with his father. The boy
is now in Jail.
Gen. Halleck died in Louisville on
Tuesday night. His remains will be placed
in the vault at Cave Hill Cemetery until re-
moved to Greenwood Cemetery at New
York. The usual military honors will be
paid to the dead.
"A petition has been forwarded to the
State Senate at Albany, N. Y, setting forth
that proofs are abundant that the election
of Tweed was the result of fraud, and pray
ing that his seat be declared vacant. Evi-
dence of frauds accompany the petition.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-11

a DIFFERENCE AS is DIFFERENCE
Polite attentions are very Inpresstce.-
Two of our personal friends from one of
the southwestern counties, reached the city
yesterday afternoon, and although they are
like twin brothers in their personal rela-
tons, they are antipodes politically. One
of them, the Republican, having been main-
ly instrumental in causing the defeat OF one
of the most brilliant and talented Demo-
cratic Senators of that section, we felt an
especial pride in introducing him to our po-
litical friends. OF course our Democratic
friend accompanied us.
Meeting two ''scalawag" members of
the Virginia Legislature, and introducing
the gallant young Republican they, like
ourselves, We're so well pleased with him
as to be special in their politeness and at
tentions. After passing most agreeable
and pleasant hour together, we (the three
bade our friends goodnight. Leaving the
room, the young Democrat was heard to
exclaim: Damn it, where can find some
Democratic friends, who will treat me
so "' We told him we would find
what he desired to see, and determined the
first clever Democrat we met to tell him
the circumstances, and call his attention to
the remarks of member Of his party
Soon meeting one, Qor they are plentiful il
Richmond) we introduced the two, and afte,
a pleasant interchange of courtesies the
party separated. Congratulating oul
young friend on having met the individual,
he desired, we were astonshed to hear hin
say: eyes but, sir, he left me in min
ute after an introduction, without even ask.
ing me to take drink, although | saw hin
indulging." This was the opportunity We
wished for, to show the difference betweer
the two parties and right well did We
make use of it. Our young Democrat vii
return good Republican, else we are mis-
taken-at least we hope so. Es.F
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-11

POLICE CoURT-JstStice j. j. White
Presidiag.-The fol owing cases Were dis
posed of this morning:
John Mclean, charged with having in
his possession wise, stocks and dies, sup
posed to have been stolen. Bound over
for three months in the sum of 800 as a
suspicious character.
John Knott, charged with unlawfully
having in his possession lot of tackle
blocks, the property of some person I'M
known. Bound over for three months in
the sum of 500 as suspicious character.
VIM. johnson and Edward Lygin,
charged with being common thieves and
vagrants. Discharged with an admonition
from the court. 4
jackson Early, charged with having in
his possession lot of pig iron, supposed to
have been stolen. Charge not proven
Discharged.
George Coleman, charged with having il
his possession an iron crate, supposed to
have been stolen. Found guilty and sen.
fenced to Jail and chain-gang for thirty
days.
John Eubank, charged with being drunk
and disorderly on the streets. Bound ovel
in the sum of 800 for three months.
Nelson Cruit and Prudence Cruit, charged
with assaulting and threatening to xii
Annie Robinson. Nelson discharged.
j. @. Bryant, charged with being drunk
a swindler and common thief. BounC
over.
Catharme Chic, charged with being
lunatic. Commission de lundtico inquiread
ordered and committed till action is had.
Bernard Reese, charged with unlawful,
eiecting and driving his wife, Mary Reese
from his premises. Discharged.
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Murder in Culpeper---a Mans Throat Cut
from Ear TO Ear with an Axe
CULPEPER, VA, Jan. 8, 1872

To The Editor Of the State Journal:
Dear Sir-Abner Gentry, colored. was
arrested and brought to this place last
night and lodged in the county Jail, charged
with the murder of VIM. Brown, colored,
on the night of the 24th ultimo, at OF near
Eldorado in this county. Browns throat
was cut from ear to ear. Gentry claims to
have been acting in self-defense. Gentry
was formerly from North Carolina, and
came here in 1868. His wife was recently
sent to the Insane asylum. Gentry is
quite an old man and has seven
children. He was arrested at
Woodville, in the county of Rappahannock,
and made no resistance. The place of his
arrest was only about twelve or fifteen
miles from the place where the murder was
committed. Gentry states that Brown
called him into his cabin, and then imme-
Ciately closed and locked the door, and
commenced an attack upon him, and i'll
running back, he Gentry stumbled against
an axe belonging to Brown. which he
seized and dealt Brown a blow, and fled.
He did not know then whetherhe had killed
Brown or not, but he went to the house of
another colored man and sent him back to
| ascertain Browns condition, and then
learned that the man was dead.
The prisoner was brought to this place
by some officers from Rappahahock county,
and MIR. }. Taylor Perry, one of the con-
stables Of this county.
These are all the particulars can CLEAN
up to this date. 1t is supposed that the
trial Of the case will come up at the next
term of our county court. ......
am very truly,
Your ob't scrv't, &C.,
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Storm aud FIOOd--Desperate Fight.

San Francisco, Jan. 9.-The Central
Pacific railroad is now receiving all eastern
bound freight offering. Thousands of cat
tie perished by the flood in Sacramento
valley. The storm is still raging in that
locality, and the rivers are rising. Two
hundred and seventy overland passengers,
and mails from New York of December
2Sth, arrived last night. The storm here
has at last ceased.
The latest advices from the head waters
of the Kerneyver, where the fight between
Charles Jones, an escaped convict from the
Nevada prison, and Francis Armisted,
who was pursuing him, occurred, confirm
the particulars first received. Jones was
hit twelve times and Armisted nine. Both
died. The fight is considered the most
desperate ever recorded.
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SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE BOTH
SENATORIAL DISTRICT. - Lieutenant
Governor Marye, President of the Senate,
has fixed on Tuesday, the 9Th day of Feb
ruary, as the time for which writs of cleo
ton are to be directed to the counties of
Charlotte and Mecklenburg for special
election to fill the vacancy in the State
Senate [caused by the unseating of MIR.
Tathropl to fill the unexpired term of j. 7.
Hamlet, resigned. This is in accordance
with the decision i'll the case of Berkley
VS.. Lathrop. These two counties form the
3Oth district under the Apportionment
Act.
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The CONTESTED SEAT IN THE SEN

THE CONTESTED SEAT IN THE SEM
ATE.-The contested election case in the
Senate, which has occupied the attention of
that body for some days past, was decided
at late hour yesterday afternoon. After
rejecting the reports Of the majority and
minority of the Committee on Privileges
and Elections, proposition, introduced by
Mr.. Anderson, of Rockbridge, somewhat
similar to that submitted by Mr.. Pride
more, Of the minority of the committee,
was adopted. In effect, it nnseats the
sitting member, Mr.. Lathrop, and provides
for new election, to be held in the district
composed of the counties of Charlotte and
Mecklenburg.
Mr.. Lathrop has only to return to the
district from which he was fairly elected,
and ask the people to send him to the SEN
ate. The decision may be a just one, but
it will only result in the useless expendi-
ture of money, and the election of Mr.. La.
throp, one of the contestants.
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ARREST OF A DEsPERADo-He Makes
Fight, bit is Compelled to Surrender to
Overwhelming Forces.-About ten days
ago, Chief-of-Police John Poe received a
telegram from Mayor Franklin Wood, of
Petersburg, requesting him and his officers
to keep on the lookout for one David
Brumskill, who is also known under host
of aliases, an escaped prisoner from the
jail of that city. The detectives were put
on the watch, but their efforts to effect the
arrest of their man were not successful un-
til yesterday, about half-past 5 o'clock,
when Detective Kendall O'Dwyer encount-
cred Brumskill near the corner of Seven
teenth and Main streets. Mr.. O'Dwyer
followed him up until he reached the floor
of the Old Market Hall, when Detective
| Knox grabbed him. Brumskill made a
stout resistance, and clearly eyinced his
purpose not to surrender without a fight.
His desperate attempts to release himself
from the custody Of the officers would,
doubtless, have succeeded, had not they
beat him down with their "billies.n But
he had to surrender, and was committed to
safe-keeping, and will be carried to Peters
burg to-day.
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ERRATA. The writ of error, in the
case of Washington Fontelroy, mentioned
in our paper yesterday evening, was ap-
piled for to remove the case from the coun-
ty court of Essex to the Circuit court of the
same county, and not to the Circuit court
of the United States. One of the grounds
of error complained of was also incorrectly
stated the false swearing, if any, was in
Caroline county, and the case should have
been tried in that county, and not in Essex,
where it was tried.
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VOL. Nv. NO. 81.
LATEST NEWS.
FROM SPAIN,

General Sherman and Lieutenant Grant in
Madrid-They are Cordially Received by the
King and Ministers-No Change i'm the Span
ish Representatives at Havana and WASH
inston
Neac York, Jan. 10.-A Madrid special
of the 9th instant states that Gen. Sherman
and Lieut.. Grant arrived there on the 9TH
instant. They were presented to King
Amadeus by the American charge d.
affairs. The King is reported as saying he
was pleased to see so famous representa-
tive of the American army as General
Sherman, and that he always entertained
friendship and admiration for the American
people. He desired that the most cordial
relations as between neighbors whose in
terests can only be in the preservation of
peace, may always exist between the
United States and Spain.
In the evening banquet was given at
the United States Legation, at which were
present Malcamp, minister of marine; To-
pete, minister for the colonies Deblas,
foreign minister, and others. Toasts were
drank and responded to, to the King, Presi-
dent Grant, and the armies and navies of
the United States and Spain, aud the ut
most cordiality and friendship marked the
sentiments of the speakers of both coun-
tries. Admiral Topete said he hoped the
peace between the United States and Spain
may never be disturbed. Foreign Minister
Deblas said no difficulty between the two
countries is known here but can be settled
through the representative of Spain at
Washington. The same special says The
excited feeling in Spain in regard to the
United States has entirely Gained down,
and in that city the war cloud is considered
passed away. The same special states that
the announcement of the recall of Roberts.
Spanish Minister at Washington, and Of
Captain General Valmaseda frolu Havana
Is premature, and has not the slightest con-
firmation. .aT ~
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The MINsTREIs.--Duprez & Bene-
diets celebrated minstrel troupe will give
two of their highly entertaining perform
ances at Virginia fall, next week, Thurs
day and Friday evenings. The troupe em-
braces the best Ethiopian, musical, and
burlesque talent in the country, and the
performances cannot fail to meet with
grand success here. Mr. G. III. Keeshin,
the agent of the minstrels, was in the city
yesterday, and in due time his formal an
nouncement to our citizens will appear in
the STATE JOURNAL. s -, Ca
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The Louisiana Difficulties

Nc1o Orleans, Jan. 10.-The morning
papers published the names of several citi-
zens who witnessed the shooting of Whey
land yesterday, and state that the shooting
was done by policeman. Early this
morning large numbers of Metropolitans,
armed with Manchester rifles, took position
on Royal street, occupying almost the entire
street from Canal to Custom-house street,
preventing the assembling of the Carterites
at their usual place of meeting.