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Greene, Goochland, and Fluvanna. The
caucus took the same route that Sheridan
did when he wound up at columbia
Works." The fellow that rides this dis
trict and interviews the voters will, besides
getting good practical knowledge of the
geography of Virginia, have the pleasure OF
knowing every type of the Caucasian and
every shade of the princely African ;
for they are all to be found dwelling
in this compact and homogeneous
process conveniently classified by politi-
clans as "gerrymandering." Some writer
feared that the joint committee charged
with this matter, though aided by the cau-
Gus, would find difficulty in agreeing upon
basis of apportioning the various coun-
ties because Of the fact that there were so
many candidates for Congress in the Legis-
lature to be consulted. But this difficulty
has been met, and we suppose all the en-
bryo M. C.'s are serene. 1t would be
well, however, for Major Hotchkiss to get
up series of maps of the various Congress
sional districts in Virginia, and for each
candidate to arm himself with one at least
before starting on his perilous voyage.
Why, one might as well attempt to sail
around Cape Horn without chart or COM
pass as to traverse some of the districts
without an accurate map. But by
using different colors for the diff
ferent counties, and designating ac-
curately the mountains, rivers, &C., a
man of fair average ability might make his
way through. A Goochland man, unaided,
might easily be lost in the wild mountains
with us, and one of our old valley rangers
would be quite as unfamiliar. with the flat
country that lies along the majestic
f" Jeems." Geographically and topograph-
ically this division has never been excelled,
perhaps, save in the township districting of
this county. The great reason that is at
the bottom of this thing-to return as
many Democrats as possible to Congress
from Virgina-we respectfully submit is
of the great party in whose in
terest the work is done. Were the Repub-
lican party in power in this State, an ar
like this byttem would excite our
universal denunciation-and justly so. AS
men, have we the right in
this questionable way to seek to per-
petuate our supremacy The crying
evil of the day is that the dominant
political party has unscrupulously used
against as every arm of the government
for this identical purpose. On the larger
and more important theatre, for five years
legislation primary has look
I'd to the perpetration of party dominancy.
They blaze the way for US, it is true, but
hat constitutes for us no sufficient .justifi-
cation. We stand upon the integrity Of our
OWN conduct, and if we are above the smart
small tricks of our adversaries in the long
run, it will not be to our disadvantage.
We would be rejoiced to see an unbroken
Conservative delegation from Virginia in
his Congress. We belive it would be in
every way to our advantage; but to ac-
,omplish it we would not consent to use
he unworthy artifce that belongs par er-
'ellence to our enemy, nor would we take
step that could by implication cast doubt
upon either our honesty, our consistency,
IL our fair-dealing.
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ST.. PATRICK's DAY.-The meeting of
Irish citizens last night made progress in
the plans for the celebration of st. Patrick IS
Day. Captain William English was elected
chief marshal of the procession. The pro-
cession will be formed at 10 A. M. on the
18th of March (St. Patrick's Day falling on
Sunday this year,, on Broad street, in front
of the City Hall, under the direction of the
chief marshal, and march through the city
by the following route: Down Broad to
Twenty-filth, down Twenty-fifth to Main,
up Main to First, up First to Marshall,
down Marshall to Fifth, up Fifth to Grace,
down Grace to the Executive Mansion,
where the procession will be reviewed by
the Governor, and thence to Broad street,
where it will be dismissed. The meeting
appointed Messrs. Joseph l.. Whitaker,
Patrick f. Boyle, and E. P. Murphy a
committee on music and badges and
Messrs. A. M. Kelley, Charles Wallace,
DR.. John Mahoney, John Hagan, Jr., j.
f. Capston, John Ahern, John NJ. Hig-
gins, Robert English, Stephen Mason,
Robert Kerse, +. j. Reilly, and James
Golden were appointed a committee on
supper.
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evening State 9u,,rnaL

GENERAL II. III. WELLS, United States
District Attorney, to-day filed bill in
the Circuit Court of the United States in
chancery, to foreclose mortgage executed
by the Richmond and Danville Railroad
company to the Confederate States to se-
cure one million of dollars which has re-
verted to the United States. 1t is alleged
that there is now due nearly two millions
of dollars for bonds, money, iron and other
railroad material advanced to build the
Piedmont railroad under q contract made
in May, 1862, between the Richmond and
Danville railroad and the Confederate States.
The suit is brought against the Richmond
and Danville railroad, the State of Virgil
mia, and other defendants holding or claim
ing to hold liens ON the road. The best
legal talent of the country will be engaged
on both sides, and contest of the most
brilliant and exciting character may be ex-
pected in the court.
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Methodist Episcopal Conference.

Warenton, Va., March 11.--Ten candi-
dates for the ministry were ordained yester-
day by Bishop Paine. The services were
very impressive.
In the Conference to-day ten young
men were admitted, on probation, to the
ministry.
The Rev. DR.. Finney, editor of the st.
Louis Christian Adcocate, addressed the
Conference in behalf of the Southwestern
Publishing House of st. Louis.
Rev. DR.. Young, of Nashville, Tenn,
succeeds Rev. DR.. Huston as pastor of the
Trinity church, of Baltimore.
Rev. Mr.. Cowles, presiding elder of
the Lynchburg district, who broke one
of his legs few days ago, is improving
rapidly.
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A.. TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH IL, 1872 VOL. ~ NO. 49,

ORGANIZATION OF THE VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF THE LIFE ASsoCIA-
TIoN OF AMERICA.-The proper articles
of association having been issued for the
organization of the Virginia Department of
the Life Association of America, meet
ing Of trustees was held for that purpose,
at the clearinghouse of r. II. Maury &
Co., this afternoon.
The meeting was organized by the cleo
ton of Thomas Branch as chairman, and
John B. Cary secretary. The chairman
announced the object of the meeting, which
then proceeded to the election of board of
directors for the ensuing year. The ballot
having been taken, the following gentlemen
were declared duly elected: E. i. Hob
son, r. E. Blankenship, George Lee, John
G. SPOTS, Peter @. Warwick, Andrew L.
Elicit, Richard Irby, Thos. Branch, w. G.
Knight, r. II. Maury, John X. Childrey,
Peter II. Mayo, and Robt B. Lyme.
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SHIPPING NEws.-The Norfolk Journal
of yesterday contains the following con-
corning the s'Isaac Bell, y of the Old Do
minion line of steamships:
'The New York steamer Isaac Bell" !"
on her way down James river, ran aground
yesterday morning opposite Newport News,
where she remained at last accounts. The
"Niagara" staid by her several hours try
ing to get her off, but failed to do SO. A.
tug-boat has been sent from this city to as
sist her, and she will probably be got of
to-day. lis thought it will be necessary
to unload her in order to get her afloat."
The British schooner ''Bessie Grenfel,' y
Grenfel, master, cleared yesterday evening
for Rio Grande de Sui, with 600 barrels
Of flour, shipped by the Gallego mills.
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AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
uNHE EUREKA CORN PLANTER.
THIS NEW CORN PLANTER

THIS NEW CORN PLANTER,
Just perfected by H. M, Smith CO., accom-
plshes what has always been q desideratum in
Corn Planters, namely: absolute certainty as to
the quantity of seed planted, and as to the dis
tance between the hills.
All planters, depending upon a brush to keep
back the corn, are liable to variation, as any
press of the seed causes the brush to YIELD and
increases the quantity dropped.
THE EUREKA HAS NO BRUSH.
A new and simple device supersedes the neces-
sity of it, and insures ABSOLUTE REGU-
LARITY in the humber of grains deposited.
1T is THE BEST CORN PLANTER IN USE.
The following unsolicited praise, expresses the
opinion of all who have used it.:
IsGLEsIpR, HAsovBR, April %, 1870.
Messrs. H. M Smith & Co..
GBSTLEMBN,-Mr Robinson ON yesterday put
your Corn Planter to work. He says it is the
only planter he has ever seen that he would
work We have at New Castle two other plant
ers, but would not use them. Mr.. Robinson, Mr..
RufIin, DR. Dupee and Mr.. Ashlin were all pre-
sent, and all preferred this-'Smth's Planter''-
to any they have ever seen work. We had near
ly finished planting before using yours. We
shall want for another year two or three OF
them. The man, horse and planter are now do
ing the work of three horses and four hands.
Respectfully yours, &C.,
w. H. MACON, M. d.
GET THE BEST.
Address H. M. SMITH & co,
Manufacturers,
p. o. Box 5, Richmond, Va.
NH ed sySWtf
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LOCAL NOTES.

The James river was considerably
swollen by the late SHOWS, but is now SUBJ
siding.
The hen-house of Major Robert L.
Taylor was entered last night by thief,
and his stock of poultry taken off.
Judge William L. Joynes, of the
Supreme Court of Appeals, owing to fail
ing health, has resigned his position on the
bench.
-Berthier and Lee Hawks, colored,
were received at the pententiary to-day,
from Nottoway county, to stay four years
each for grand larceny.
The grand jury of the Hastings court
was in session to-day. No other business
was transacted in this court. A petit jury
has been drawn and the abortion case will
probably be taken up tomorrow.
-Lieutenants f. M. Imboden and Chas.
M. Wallace, and John S. Wise, ESQ.,, are
mentioned in connection with the cap
taincy of the Richmond Blues, made
vacant by the resignation of Gen. Pey ton
Wise.
Col. Johnson's Tour of Europe at
tracted quite good audience last night,
and will undoubtedly do better as soon as
the weather improves. Many people are
deferred from crossing the 'briny deep"
in bad weather, even to witness the splen-
did views which Europe affords.
Judge Fitzhugh, of the Chancery
court, has addressed an official commune
cation to Mayor Kelley concerning the in
adequate accommodations afforded by the
Chancery court-rooms, and the liability of
the records in City Hall to destruction by
fire. The letter, accompanied by one from
the Mayor, was laid before the Council last
night.
"A colored boy, whose name has not
been ascertained, fell into the water at the
corner Of Dock and Twenty-seventh street,
yesterday morning, and was drowned.
Ills body was recovered and coroner Trent
held an inquest. The deceased was buried,
and Identification thus rendered impossible.
This case furnishes another direct argu-
ment in favor of. the establishment of
morgue.
"A German girl, named Margaret,
servant in the family of Mr.. Michel, one of
the owners of the James Riverr Bewery,
was found dead by the side of that building
last evening. Coroner Trent was notified,
but as the case was outside of his bailiwick
he could not hold an inquest, but lodged
information of the case with the county
authorities. AS the girl had been subject
to melancholy, it is supposed that she COM
mltted suicide by precipltating herself out
OF the window of the building. She was
about twenty-five years Of age.
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WANTS.

NTANTED-THE CITIZENS OF RICH
w MOND TO KNOW that am prepared to
REPAIR AND PAINT OLD ROOFS with the
CELEBRATED GUTTA PERCHA CEMENT
PAINT.
LIGHTNING RODS of all kinds repaired and
put up at short notice.
Having an extensive experience, 1 fiat tier my
self that 1 can give satisfaction to all who will
favor me with a call at J. ID. Brownies Variety
Iron- Works, 907 Bank street.
fe 7--1m r. b. WILSON.
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FRoaI NEW YORK.

Ne,c York, March 1.-THE investigation
IN the case of Judge Barnard does not sus-
tain the charges of corruption.
Governor Yarmouth, of Louisiana, is
here. 1t is understood that he pronounces
against Grant and for Davis. A gentleman
of Warmouth's party states that Longstreet
resigned the surveyorshp of the port of
New Orleans because he did not approve of
Grants policy towards Louisiana.
Other city officials offer to follow Garvey's
lead, in turning states evidence.
John Finn, reporter of the Herald, was
knocked down last night.
One hundred and seven cases, and AZ
deaths, of smallpox were reported in
Brooklyn last week.
A dealer in obscene publications has
been sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary and 900 fine, to be committed till
paid.
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THE Harrisonburg Commonwealth, a
Conservative paper, thus touches up the
gerrymander Of the new apportionment.
The Richmond Dispatch prints the same
without disapproyal:
The Conservative caucus and committee
has given us our new apportionment.
This district stretches from the North
Mountain almost to Richmond. We have
Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Bath,
Allegheny, Shenandoah, Page, Albemarle,
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The PosToFFICE DIFFIOULTY.-We
understand that Mr.. Z. j. Doughty was
removed from his position as superinten-
dent of the letter carriers department in
the postoiiice last evening, for reasons that
have not publicly transpired. This action
was followed by the withdrawal of the
force under him, which resulted in a failure
to deliver the mail throughout the city
with the usual promptness to-day. A new
force has, however, been organized by Miss
Van Lew, and by tomorrow or next day
the mail matter viii be delivered with the
accustomed regularity.
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AUCTION SALES.

J. A. HOBSON, assignee of John w. West,
bankrupt, will sell on Tuesday, March 18th,
on the premises, Elk Creek, Bedford
county a valuable tract of land, containing
400 acres.
EMMETT CRUMP, assignee of several bank
rupts, will sell on Thursday, the l4th day of
March, in front of the United States Custom
House, valuable real estate lying in the
counties of Caroline, Dinwiddie, Hanover,
Henrico, Sussex, and Lunenburg.
A. II. BRACEY, assignee of N. NJ. Thornton,
will sell on Wednesday, 18th March, at -
O'Clock M, on the premises, valuable real es-
tate in Mecklenburg county.
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NH 2-S3V


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Thomas Brown, bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, va, this 4th day of March, 1872.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice. that a petition has been pre-
sented TO the Hon. John @. Underwood, Judge of
said District Court, in Bankruptcy, by Emmet
Crump assignee of the estate of said bank
rupt to sell the real estate belonging to said bank
Tupt, free from all liens and encumbrances there
on.
This is to give notice to all persons interested,
that in the terms of said petition an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid for all per-
sons who may be interested in said estate, to APP
pear before W. w. Forbes, Register, at his office.
in Richmond, Va, on the Goth day of
March, ls72 at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and show
cause, if any they hlve why such order should
not be granted EMMETT CRUMP,
NH b-T2w Assignee.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, March 11.-Chief Engineer
Lamdin has been ordered to the Pensacola
navy-yard.
Alfred Taylor has been nominated rear
admiral.
The House elections committee have
unanimously resolved to report in favor OF
Hundley in the contested case of Norris
VS.. Hundley from Alabama.
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DENTISTRY.

nENTAL NOTICE.-Dr John G. Wayt has
IL this day associated with him in the practice
of dentistry his son. GEORGE G.. WAYT.
M. ID. DDS, and having his assistance, has re-
sumed the practice of MECHANICAL DEN
TISTRY, and will insert whole or parts of sets
of teeth after all the approved methods. Office
l04 Ninth street, near Franklin.
March H. 1872. NH lI-3m
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Condition of New York City-Municipal
Anarchy,

New York, March 11.-Mr. Tilden says
that this city presents peculiar condition: !:
Its chief magistrate on trial; its law Off
GERS under suspicion; its police without the
confidence of the people; its highest judges
under investigation really a condition of
municipal anarchy. The whole burden Of
representing the interest, rights, and safety
of the people is thrown upon the public
press and few private citizens, with none
of the powers of the city government to
help them.
Comptroller Green has endorsed these
statements of Mr.. Tilden.
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SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS
Wigginton's vs.. Yancey's ex'r, &C., an
appeal from Culpeper. Appeal allowed,
penalty of bond $4,000. The case was
under argument to-day.
The decision in the case of Myers VS..
Zetelle will be rendered at twelve O'Clock
tomorrow,
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READING MATTER.-Capt. G. F. John
ston has received the New York NV eekly,"
LEDGER Saturday Might" "Fireside
Companion" and "Star Journal'' for this
week also Peterson's Magazine for April.
Those in want of reading matter or illus
trations can call upon this prince of news
dealers and be supplied.
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The North Carolina UutIaws--Reported
Killing One of Them Confirmed

Wilmington, N. c., March 11.-Intel-
Egence received from Robson county to-
day tends to confirm the report of the kill
ing Of Boss Strong. The party OF men
who went to Andrew Strong's to. secure the
body of Boss Strong returned to Shoe Heel
yesterday. They report that they found
a large quantity Of blood upon the floor Of
Strong's cabin, and say that Andrew
Strong's wife acknowledged that Boss
Strong was killed, and that other members
Of Lowery's band had removed his body.
There seems to be no doubt that Mcqueen
shot Strong, as at first reported, and the
probabilities are that he was killed.
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Serious Result of Divorce Suit

Philadelphia, March 1.-THE divorce
case between DR.. Koeckcr and his wife has
been compromised and the parties reunited.
Mrs. Koecker learning that the charges
against her husband were unfounded, has
gone crazy and is now in critical condi-
tion.
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Thieving Operations Along the Rio Grande.

Neio York, March ia special from
Brownsville, Texas, states that a meeting
of stock-raisers report that two thousand
head of cattle valued at $40, 1000 have been
driven across the Rio Grande, and this
within 80 miles of Brownsville. This is
fair sample of the thieying operations along
the entire line. The bands of thieves are
organized on the Mexican side, and are we'll
armed. They usually number about 80,
but the band which recently crossed with
900 head of cattle at Santa Maria, num-
bered so. The meeting approves the pro-
lection for the fisheries of the Northeast,
and the Pacific railroad, in the Northwest,
and ask like protection in the Southwest.
They threaten retaliatory measures unless
they are likewise protected.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT on TEE UNI.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI-
i TED STATES for the Eastern District Of
Virginia.
In the matter of BurwelI p Jones, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
Eastern District Of Vrginia, ss.
Upon the application of Emmett CruInp, as
signee of said bankrupt, of Richmond city,
State of Virginia, and upon considering said
application, it is ordered that William b.
Matthews be, and he is hereby, appointed
a special commissioner to take and ascer-
tain the account of all deeds of trust, judg-
ments, and other liens existing against said es-
tate but the said commissioner, before first pro-
ceeding to take an account of said liens, shall
first give notice in the VIRGINIA STATE JOURNAL,
and also notify the Judgment creditors by letter.
Alexandria, March lst, 1872.
JOHN O. UNDERWOOD,
District Judge.
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EoA Nhw f0hk. sakSG
The VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP and PACKET
COMPANY'S elegant steamship GEORGE b.
UPTON, Captain ROBERTS, will leave her wharf
at Rockets on TUESDAY, March l2, at p. M
Connecting with steamers for Fall River and
Boston from same pier
Close connections and through bills of lading
given to all southern, eastern, and western
places; also, to Europe and Australia.
Fare, 70; meals and state-rooms extra.
For Freight or passage, apply to
d. ]. BURR, President,
1914 Main street.
WAsHrNsToS s Co., agents, Pier IL, North river,
New York. NH a-st
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POLICE ITEMs.-The case of VIM. Har-
ris, charged with feloniously aiding and
abetting one VIM. Hall in feloniously OBJ
tanning, under false pretenses, from James
Turner, 50 800 in United States currency,
with intent to defraud, was continued until
tomorrow for further inquiry.
VIM. Madison, for unlawfully assaultins
and threatening John g. Price, was fined
81, and Matt Eagan was fine a like amount
for abusing and threatening N. S. Miller.
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Me- fashions FOR THE NEW YEAR.
Latest styles of BUrrERIcK's PATTERNS just re-
ceived at the office of the Howe Sewing Machine,
s2s Main street. Also, Metropolitan for February
J.. +. McKRsNRY, Agent
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The Erie Railroad Change in the Directory.

Nc,o York, March 1.-THE directors of
the Erie railroad company held a meeting
at the company's office, at Eighth avenue
and Twenty-thrd, street this afternoon, to
other of the directors resigned, and their
BILE excitement and confusion. Jay Gould
was removed from the Presidency, and
General j. A. Dix was elected in his place.
Messrs. Dudley Field and Sherman were
dismissed as attorneys for the road, and S.
M. Barlow elected attorney.
Orders were issued to pay no orders of
the treasurer for money, and employees
were ordered to disregard all directions,
except those from President Dix or Vice
President Archer.
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NEWS FROM ABROAD.

France
Versailles, March lin the Assembly
to-day a motion was introduced, amidst
great excitement, to censure and prosecute
two deputies for libel on the Chamber.
A counter motion was made to pass to
the order of the day. This was followed
BY a tumult unprecedented even in these
halls, but was finally declared adopted |;
Whereupon the storm broke out afresh.
The House became furious and violent
explanations were exchanged by the Right
and Left, and the scene of confusion was
painfully protracted. The accused depu-
ties rose in their seats and refused to ac-
cept such pardon as the action of the AS
sembly implied. They were received with
storm of groans. Jules Favre tried to
speak, but his voice was inaudlble in the
uproar.
Rome, March 1.-THE Pope, at a public
audience, said that the church troubles
dated back to 1913. He further said that
the existence OF two powers at the same
time in Rome was impossible.
The report that the Pope is preparing to
leave is false.
England.
London, March LITTLE Secretary of
the Colonies, in the House to-day, denied
that there was any secret treaty for the
separation of Canada from Great Britain.