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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-17
THE PLATFORM,

We hope to see good platform adopt
ed by the State Convention. We want a
a frank, bold, clear enunciation of princi-
pies. We want, not only a statement OF
recognized measures already indorsed by
our party, but also to reach out, and take
up those great but neglected interests
which lie near the business, the homes, and
the bosoms of the people. Throwing be-
hind it the dead issues of the past, let the
Republican party stand forth as the cham
pion of every new truth, every trampled
right, and every cause which promises to
advance the progress, prosperity and happi-
ness ofmen. There are certain questions
which are destined to occupy largely the
attention of the American people for the
next few years, and in whose right decision
their weightiest and most sacred interests
are involved.
list. We want to see the Convention in
dorse national system of education, In
cluding the idea of q national university,
utilizing the vast material now collected at
Washington for popular education.
I'd. A national judiciary is needed,
which shall bring within the reach of every
citizen, however poor and humble, safe
and simple remedies for wrongs, and ample
protection for rights, in those states where
the.local courts are unwilling or unable tc
administer equal and exact justice to all.
Sd. We want Postal Telegraph, bring.
ing the advantages of cheap telegraphie
communication to everybody, as is now
done in England and other European coun-
tries. 1t can be done at slight cost to the
government, and would vastly aid in de.
veloping the country.
4th. The constitution should be sc
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GETTYSBURG BATTLE FIELD.-Tbe
Enquirer, in announcing the return of Capt.
Dimmock from the battlefield of Gettys-
burg, says that gentleman " confirms the
statements that have been frequently made
OF the mstreatment of the graves of the
Confederate dead most of them have been
ruthlessly plowed over by the Pennsylvania
farmers, and in many instances the plow-
share and harrow have torn apart and scat
tered the bones over the fields.u
This statement is an old and oft-refuted
one. That soldiers bones have been
plowed up at Gettysburg and other battle
fields is not denied but those who have
read this statement must have fund of
knowledge upon the subject not possessed
by others, if they are able to verify the
bones as those of Confederates. The
Union authorities, during the war, buried
Confederates with the same care as they
buried Federals, and were as particular in
marking the graves, when their names and
regiments were known; but both were
often inferred in the same trench, and the
bones of each are liable to come to the sur
face; just as Captain Dimmock knows is
the case in the old Shockoe burying ground
IN this city. The charge that there has
been anywhere purpose to disturb or dis
honor the graves Of the brave Confederates
who sleep beside equally brave Federals,
is Indignantly denied.
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NEWS FROM ABROAD.

Authority for the Rumored Complications Re
| t tween France and Germany.
London, April 1e.-The following state
ment gives the only authority and founda
tlon, SO lar as can be ascertained, for tn,
| reported differences between France ano
Germany, mentioned in these dispatches
yesterday: ''o''NE
The London Telegraph of Monday. basine
an editorial article upon assertions made by
It's own Paris and Berlin correspondents.
sad: We regret to learn of the relations
between France and Germany, the critical
condition whereof, made known through
these columns, is causing ths greatest anx-
lety to those by whom it is best appreciated.
Il is only by the exercise of discretion at
Paris and Berlin that grave complications
may be avoided" -
Inc statements of correspondents upon
which the foregoing is predicted are. in
substance, that Germany distrusts the good
faith OF France; is displeased at the arma-
ment and military organization which the
Ihiers government is carrying forward,
and that Prince Bismarck is about to enter
q formal protest gainst the course France
is pursuing, in which he will declare the
necessity for prompt and decisive action on
the part OF GeTmany--even to the extent
tofreoccupying the departments of France
lately evacuated by the troops Of the En-
pire. :
In addition to these statements of its cor
respondents, the Telegraph asserts editori-
ally that it knows, on the highest authority,
that the speech Of Theirs at the adjourn.
ment Of the French Assembly created
grave impression at Berlin. S
Neither the letters nor editorials of
any other London newspaper give any in
formation or countenance to the assertions
OF the Telegraph; +; and while it has been
limited that that journal is in some way in
the service and interest of the German
Chaneellor, the more general impression is
that the whole story is fabricated either as
sensation or with the design ofaiding some
speculative scheme. 3
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in the United States Supreme court on
Monday, the Chief Justice announced the
unanimous opinion of the court, reversing
the decision Of Judge Mexican, of Utah, in
regard to the Mormon trials, and declaring
the trials unconstitutional. This case de-
rives its Importance from the fact that it
involves the great question at issue between
Judge Mexican and the Mormens,, in rela-
ton to the legality of the juries which have
been summoned to try cases in the terri
torial courts. The court having decided in
this case that the jury summoned by the
United States marshal was illegal, tbs
Juries summoned in the same way to try
Mormons indicted for "'lewd and Iasciyious
cohabitation," under the territorial statute.
are also Illegal and all proceedings had
against them fall to the ground.
THE Colored Convention at New Or
leans on Saturday was elevated into in
terest and Importance by speech from
Frederick Douglass, the tribune of his
race. The effort was noble one, in which
Mr.. Douglass rendered no servile thanks for
the freedom and political rights conferred
upon his people. He regards these priv
ileges as do those who have been instrument
tai in gaining them for the long oppressed
element of our population--not as boon,
but simply as the admission of a right be-
fore denied. Douglass is a consistent friend
and adInirer Of President Grant, whose
nomination he favors, and for whom he will
vote, but he does not think Mr.. Sumner.
as yet, ripe subject for an artists carica-
lure or scribbler's small sarcasm. PhHa.
Press ttH
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EDITORIAL ExcURsIoN.-From the
| following, which we find in the Baltimore
american, it will be seen that Major Hotch-
kiss has arranged the programme of the
approaching editorial excursion: "Mr. N.
ii. Hotchkiss, travelling agent of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad and the York
River line, has perfected arrangements
for an excursion of Southern editors
to different points in Pennsylvania,
Northwestern New York and Canada in
June next. The Southern editors will ar
rive in Baltimore on the 10th of June. and
be the guests of Gilmor & Sons at the st.
Clair Hotel until the morning of the 18th,
when they will start for Ellnira, New York.
From thence they will visit Buffalo and
Niagara Falls, and after acquainting them
selves with the wonders of the great cataract
will move on to Rochester, and thence to
Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake and Syracuse,
where they will be joined by the Associa-
ton of New York Editors. From Syracuse
the excursionists will visit Montreal and
other points Of interest in Canada, and on
the 29th the Southern party will start home
ward, stopping at Binghainton, New York,
Scranton and other places, reaching Balti-.
more probably ON the I'd of July"
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. e.
THE "ALDINE" FOR MAY is received,
with rich and varied contents, and with
twelve as beautiful illustrations as it would
seem in the power of art and splendid
press-work to give. The Aldine is abso-
lutely without a rival in the field of grand
est typographical execution and highest ar
tistic perfection in illustrated journalism.
AS specimen of fine landscape engraving
the "Adironack Scenery" bears the palm
from all previous competitors, with per-
haps the exception of small cut of Bo-
gert's in the March number. The distance
is preserved in most remarkable manner
and the eye rests entranced on a vista of
beauty in every way worthy of the incom-
parable scenery chosen by the artist.
There is view of Longfellow's house at
Cambridge, and full-page interior giving
the poet in his library. Those who have
been 80 favored as to have looked
upon the reality will keenly enjoy the
representations given by The Aidine artists.
The literature is fslly up to the standard of
its art. The present number is one of un-
usual excellence, its chief feature being
two papers relating to Wards statue Of
Shakespeare, which we believe is to be in
augurated in New York on the anniversary
of his birthday. Altogether, the May
number is one Of the best which has yet
appeared. 1t is published meRthly by
James Sutton & Co., 23 Liberty street,
New York.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

Washington, April 16.- House A
committee OF conference has been ordered
upon the bill transporting the mails.
The st. Croix railroad grant was de-
feated by 1l0 to 54. .
The river and harbor bill gives $40, ,OOo
ana the unexpended appropriation of 1871
to Charleston harbor, and $50 900 for the
Improvement Of the Savannah river and
harbor.
-a SENATE.-Mr. Sherman, from the CON-
mittee on finance, reported bill to pro-
vide for the redemption and sale Of lands
held by the United States under the several
acts levying direct taxes, which was passed.
Mr. Pomeroy said he wished to examine
the vote by which it was passed.
Washngton, April l7.-HousE-The
bill regulating internal revenue seizures
was passed.
SENATE-Nothing of importance doing.
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DELEGATES to the Cincinnatti conyen-
ton from the District of Columbia, have
been elected in private conclaye, and con-
sist of two whites and two colored, the
former officers under Andy johnson, and
the latter, two out of about half dozen
colorcd, who have been hired at each cleo
ton by the Democracy for the past few
years, to pole Democratic votes in opposi-
ton to their colored brethren.
The gathering of the disafected clans at
Cincinnati will be novel and interesting
sight. Free-traders, Protectionists, Demo-
Gratis, and Republicans are to meet in per-
feet harmony and unite on something to
beat Grant. The union of these elements
will be equal to "Barnum's Happy Fami-
ly," and if they manage to meet and part,
without attempting to devour one another,
we shall proclaim the approach of the mil
lenium. There is just one plank that these
political sore-heads can stand on, and that
is, "anything to beat Grant" General
Lee did his best to beat this very indiyid-
ual, but the loyal millions would not per-
NIT it. The same loyal element will stand
behind President Grant in November next.
No combination can beat him.
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SEMI-ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE
PATRIARCHAL ORDER OF PAST GRAND
MASTERS OF THE G. u. O. OF O. F.
AT regular meeting of Past Grand Mas
ters' Council, No. IA, held Wednesday
evening, the 10th inst, the following off
Gers were unanimously elected for the en-
suing term: 1Vm. NJ. Forester, NJ. w.
G. NJ; VIM. +. Brown, d. G. Nj; VIM.
II. Jones, G. S.; VIM. Boyd, G. T.; Geo.
Patterson, G. W.; Geo. Washington, G..
g.; Daniel Henderson. S. A.
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MoRTUARY REPoRT.-The following is
the mortuary report for the week ending
Saturday, April 18th, 1872, compiled
from sextons' returns received at the office
of the Board of Health: Whole number
of deaths in the city, 23; III addition, 2
stillborns were reported Il white, colored).
Sex: Males, 10 females, 7. Color White
males, 5; white females, /; colored males,
IL; colored females, 1.
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AE We noticed on our streets to-day, the
finest turnout in the way OF q carriage and har.
ness we have seen for many years The carriage
was made by r. Fl Bosher, of this city; tbs
harness by Messrs. S. S. Cottrell & Co. The
outfit is the property of the well known livery
stable keeper, WIN. ii. SUTHERLAND, No. Eighth
street, who always has on hand the finest
carriages and buggies to be found In the city
We would advise our friends aHd the public gen.
orally to give friend SUTHERLAND q call
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Coon ADvIcE.-The editor Of Ha,per's
Bazar, not believing in the homeopathic
maxim that ''like cures like" suggests
mathematics as an antidote for unrequited
love. Having been consulted, the Bazar
thus unsylnpathetically prescribes for a pa
tisnt: "The girl of twelve who is in love
with youth double her age, but does not
know whether her passion is returned, had
better smother her flame in thorough
course of mathematics, which is the best
remedy we know for such nonsense.''
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THEATRE.-DeCastro performed before
crowded audiences on Monday and Tues.
day nights. His tricks are all good, and
his wonderful dexterity occasions great
curiosity. The distribution of prizes is
made quite feature in the entertainment,
consuming considerable time. But the
prizes are said to be quite valuable, the
least valuable being pair of gloves for the
feet. DeCastro is success, and will no
doubt draw good audiences during the rest
of his stay.
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AUCTION SALES

j. ,AMBLER SMITH, assignee, will sell or
Wednesday, sth of May, on the premises a.
8 o'clock p. M, a valuable brick residence
located on Clay street, between Second ano
Third, in the city of Richmond, Va.
J. A. LYNHAM, assignee of William M. Bag
nall, will sell on Thursday, 25th April, On
the premises, commencing at IL O'Clock A. M.
nine valuable lots in the town of Fulton
near the city of Richmond.
JACOB COHN, assignee OF W. p. r. Leigh will
sell on the 18th of April, at IL o'clock M, in
front of the United States custom house. In
this city, 645A acres of Land lying In the
county of Gloucester.
j. AMBLER SMITH, assignee, will sell on the
Esd day of April next, at the courthouse OF
Greensville county, tract of land contain
ing 1l6 acres.
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A Reform Convention in Favor or Gran,

Phttddelphid, April 16,-At meeting
OF the Republican Reform Convention this
evening resolutions were adopted indorsing
the nomination of General Hartranft, foI
Governor and tayoring the nomination of
General Grant.
A resolution requesting the State Central
COMMITTEES to request the delegates to the
National Convention selected at the late
State Convention to resign was agreed to.
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Another Newspaper Libel Suit

80. LOUIS, April F.-Stewart Robinson,
of Kentucky, commenced a suit against
the Democrat to-day, for libel in connect
ing his name with a report that he had
been concerned during the war in the dis
tribution, in the North, Of clothing infected
which contagion. He claims damages in
s50, 900. The Democrat states that it pub
lished the fact alleged under misrepre-
sentation, and retracted the article the next
day.
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POLICE CoURT-Justics j. J. Whae,
presiding.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
P. Woodbridge, A. Tindal and j. Echart,
charged with abusing and beating W..
Goode, In the narket-house. Case con-
tinued until Tomorrow.
Rebecca Winston, charged with vagrancy,
bound over for three months in the sum OF
$50.
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LOCAL NOTES.

New FIRE alarm boxes were erected to.
day, No. AZ at corner Broad and Jail alley
and No. 43 at corner Ninth and Bank
streets.
Peter Warwick, president of the Gal
Lego Mills company, and Miss Adeline
Temple, of Chesterfield, were married at
Monumental church last night.
The alarm of fire to-day about 12 NJ,
was caused by the burning of portion of
the mantle piece at the residence of II. l..
Reese, l22 Cherry street damage slight.
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FROM NEW YORK..

New York, April ia special dispatch
from London, says: $ Arbitration is at
a complete stand still until reply is re-
celved from Washington to the English pro-
test. The protest inspires little hope in the
success OF future negotiations"
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A Father Murders his -Four Children and Com.
niits Suicide. IT.

London, April lG.-A shoemaker,
named Nichols, who resided with his fam;-
ly at Mazda Hill, the suburbs of London,
last night murdered all his children, four
in number, and then committed suicide
1t is not known what prompted the man to
commit this terrible act, though it is be-
lieved he was insane. a
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Earthquake i'm Mississippi.

MeSd'an, Mss, April I6.-An earth
quake occurred here at $3.50 this morning.
II lasted half minute; cracked soma
glass, but did no other damage. II passed
rom northeast to southwest taking in
York, Alabama, and Enterprise, Miss.
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TYPOGRAPHICAL HEADQUARTERS
The committee on reception of delegates to
the International Typographical Union have
selected the Exchange Hotel as headquar-
ters for the delegates.
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The ku-Kinx Trials.

>. Charleston, S. G., April 16.--Tn the
United States court to-day, VIM. Lowcry
was found guilty Of conspiracy. and VIM.
Smith and Lardcr Spencer, of York county,
were tried for conspiracy and murder.
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A Wanderers Sentence,

Caro-, April 16.--The trial of Charles
waller for the murder Of Henry Taylor.
both colored men, resulted in conviction
and sentence of so years. imprisonment.
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IF YOU would be healthy, beware of the water,
Each person who drinks it is marked for the
slaughter;
In milk, or in punches, some water is good,
land it may be useful for cooking our food);
But water at present, is sure to Kerfiummix,
All persons who take it inside OF their stomachs
All those who desire health without fail,
should drink Ws. EuKBk's bottled PORTER AMI
ALE AZ 910 Main Street
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london, April F.--Consols s2& Bonds ~,
Frankfort, April l7.--Bonds 95Es. .-
Paris, April II -Rentes 55 and At. ss
Lfre'pooi, April l7-Cotton quiet: finland,
II orleans llM. Sales II, 900 bales s,,scula
ton export 5000. BreadstufIs quiet. Lard 4a
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The splendid residence of Col. Thos.
Kasey, in Salem, was totally destroyed by
fire on Saturday night, together with al
most all its contents. 1t is not known how
the fire originated, but it is believed to
have been accidental. l
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WANTS.

NTANTED, AS COOK IN A SMALL FAM
w lily, a mIddle-aged WOMAN, without
family. Apply at No. 2west Marshall street.
aplT--tf
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RN- The Legislature has adiourned. b,

be The Legislature has adjourned, bu,
w. A. WYATT, who has been engaged in the
business of HOUSE AND SIsN PAINTING for the
past twenty years, and has associated with him
Mr.. A. G. EVANS, the late eRAGSER PoR THE
TRADE, are still at 7o4 GnAog STREET, where they
will be pleased to receive orders for work In their
line, promising entire satisfaction in every re-
sDect r
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Netc FORK, April I7--Cotton dull; sIypIapds
z31: Orleans, 2+: sales goo bales Flour dull
and , unchanged. Wheat quiet and heavy. Corn
anii , ana unchanged. Pork dnll-new mess
Sl3 Z39i3 40 l.ard--steam sA@9ss Turpen
tine firm, 67@67h Rosin quiet and steady, as Go
- 10 Tor Strained. Ireights stendr 81. v
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Obituary of Actors.

Denver, Colorado, April l7.-McKean
Buchanan, the actor, died here to-day Of
apoplexy.
Ne'o YORK, April In. II. Beldsn,
known as N. b. Clarke, the actor, was
buried here to-day by the Masons. The
attendance at the funeral was very large.
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kE- FASHIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
Latest styles of BuTrERrcK's PArrHREs just re.
eeived at the office of the Howe Sewing Machine,
s2S Main street. Also, Metropolitan for April
]. r. MoREssEY, Agent.
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NTOT,CE-TO THEsNdEMBERs

IN OF LONE STAR LODGE,
No l340 G. u. o. OF o. F,;-You -sf9SssSrE
are hereby summoned to attend 'ss7fsSSS
REGULAR MEETING of your Lodge THIS
"wednesday EVENING, the l7th instant, at
O'Clock. II is earnestly requested that every
member should be present, as important bust
ness will come before the Lodge.
BY order of the N. e.:
ap i7-its VIM NJ. t, FORESTER, G. s.
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Ne,o FORK, April l7.-Socks strong. 9od
~ loN Money firm att. Exchange--long OF ;
shortlo. Governments dull and steady.