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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-11

CHAMBER OF CosIMERCE.-The board
of directors of the Chamber of Commerce
met last evening, the president, David j.
Burr, in the chair. Several communica-
tions were laid before the meeting, and
properly considered. Lewis ID. Crenshaw
sent in his resignation as one of the direc-
tors, and Andrew L. Elicit elected to fill
the vacancy. Z. Q. Noting, ESQ.,, chair
man of the committee on outward trade,
made report of the efforts of the com.
mittee in securing the passage of a law
abolishing compulsory pilotage above
Hampton Roads, which was adopted. Mr..
Burr drew the attention of the board to the
Keysville and Clarksyillc connection and
said that in accordance with tho instruc-
tions of the Board he had communicated to
the Council the resolutions adopted by
them. Mr.. Purcell said this was an i'm
provement to which before the war the
citizens of Richmond had contributed
$4,000. Almost every man in trade in
the city then subscribed to it, and if some-
thing were not done soon, all that money
would be lost. The people of Richmond
were advocates of the measure, and large
lists Of names asking for the appropriation
had been obtained.
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DECAsTRo.-As will be seen by the adj
vertisement in our paper, this great illu-
sionist and yentriloquist is en- route TO Rich
mond, and will open at the theatre on the
18th instant. OF his appearance in st.
Louis, the Dispatch thus speaks:
"The great magician commenced his
series of wonderful entertainments at Mer-
camille Library Hall on Monday afternoon,
and gave second performance also in the
evening, and another one last night. At
all the attendance was immense, and not
withstanding the hall holds nearly 2 ,0oopeo-
pie many hundred had to 60 away unable to
see the great wonders presented. All who
were thus disappointed are advised to go
this afternoon and evening, for the enter
tainment is certainly one Of the most
startling, novel and attractive ever pre-
sented to the st. Louis public. The feats
performed by Professor DeCastro show
that as magician and ventriloquist he has
no equal, and those who gaze upon him
while he goes through with them are in
spired with feelings of awe and admiration
at the startling scenes presented. lie will
have full houses as long as he remains in
st. Louis"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-11

THE MILLER WILL CAsE.-This i'm
portant case, for sometime past pending in
the Circuit court of the city of Richmond.
before Judge Beverley Il. Wexford, Jr.,
and involving over million of dollars, was
decided to-day, the Judge reading an opin-
ion embracing over one hundred pages of
manuscript and entering decree contain
ing over thirty pages.
The judge held that the will of Samuel
Miller was valid, but that further legisla-
ton was necessary on the part of the State
to make his beguests to the county of AL
bemarle available. He ordered the cross
bill filed by the Davidson children, claiming
as natural heirs of decedent, to be dis
missed. This secures the establishment of
the great school in the county of Albe-
marie, to found which the testator left
$500, 600.
Judge Wexford held also that the lega-
cies in the will were not specific, and there
fore not adeemed, and must be paid by the
executors. This secures the legacy of
$l50, 900 made to the LynchbuTg Female
Asylum, and also the bequest made to the
University of Virginia.
Judge W. j. Robertson and r. T. Craig
bill We're counsel, for the executor; Judge
). A. Meredith for the county of Albe-
marie Messrs. Mosby, Kean, Brown and
J. b. Robertson for the Davidson children !;
Judges Daniel and Bouldin and Gen. Jubal
A. Early for the Lynchburg Female Asy-
lum, and Messrs. Andrew Johnston, Hal
sey and kean for the other legatees. All
the legal gentlemen interested were in
court.
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that bell be put upon the Church Hill en-
gine-house also that better sleeping quar-
ters be provided the men on duty at WASH
ington Hall engine-house. Recommitted to
the Committee on Fire Department for q
report.
The committee to whom were referred
the recommendations of the Mayor and
Of the judge Of the Cllancery court in re-
ference to the safety OF the public records
in the City Hall, report that the records
are as safe as they can be in a fire-proof
room, that the room in which they are de-
posted was intended to be fire-proof, and
for this and other reasons their removal is
inexpedient. The committee also recon-
mend that the city lot ON the southwest
corner of Cary and Madison streets be put
in possession of the School Board for the
purpose of having school-house erected
thereon, inasmuch as they ask for no ap-
preparation. The report of the committee
was adopted,
The Committee on Cemeteries asked and
obtained an appropriation of $50 to n.eet
deficit and to make repairs to the dwell
ing in Oakwood Cemetery. They also re-
ported an ordinance, which was adopted,
imposing a penalty for shooting, hunting or
ranging over the grounds of the city ceme-
teries.
The committee on redemption of city
debt, reported that they now hold on ac-
count of the sinking fund 81 900 six per
cent. coupon bonds, $3,772.20 six per cent.
registered bonds, 81 400 eight per cent.
registered bonds, and 50, 1874 cash to be
invested. They had redeemed, up to Feb
ruary 1st, S3,152.0S. Adopted.
The special committee on the Keysville
connection submitted report, containing
two resolutions, declaring that the council
has not the power to make the appropria-
ton asked, and if they had it would be in
expedient. Laid on the table.
The ordinance introduced at the last
meeting of the council repeating the ordi-
nance in relation to sample merchants was
unanimously adopted.
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REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

We have to thank our friends in the vari-
GUS counties of the State for sending us
reports of recent Republican meetings.
We have carefully noted, in as few words
as possible, the action of these meetings,
but were compelled, on account of other
important matters pressing upon our
columns, to omit details. The resolutions
adopted by the meetings have expressed
almost unanimous sentiments with regard
to the present national administration and
the denomination of its chief, as well as
upon points of principle and policy; and
we regret that we have not been able, for
the reason stated, to give the reports in
full
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
J. UNITED STATES for the Eastern District of

40S0
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
i UNITED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of b Richardson bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 10th day OF April, 1872.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that 4 petition
has been, 10 wit the 10th day of April, 1872,
illed in said District Court by N. B. Richardson,
of G00chlnnd county, in said district who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
der the act of Congress entitled "An act to estab
lisk a more uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd, 1867, for a discharge and certificate thereof,
from ali bis debts and other claims provable un-
der said act, and that the LIST day Of May, 1872,
I st 10 o'clock A. M, before w. w. Forbes, one OF
the registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his
office in Richmond, in said district is the time
and place assigned for the hearing of the same
when and where you may attend and show cause,
If any you have, why the prayer of the said peti-
Hion should not be granted.
Won are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and place.
w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for the
apll--Th2w Sd Conl Dist. of Va.
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The Mexican Revolution.

Ne'c York, April la Matanoras
special says that General McGook protests
against that part of the proclamation plac-
ing Matamoras under martial law, which
blockades the Rio Grande twenty-five miles
by land and seyenty-fve miles by water,
as a violation Of the treaty of Guada,oupe.
Hopes are expressed that American vessels
will be allowed to pass from American
ports. McCook guarantees against the vio-
lation Of neutralists.
General Palacios has but 200 men, and
General Trevins has z, 200.
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Republican Convention

TehhsyNnnta NepuDHcan convention.
Horrisbag, April 1o.-The Republican
State Convention nominated Hartran on
the first ballot. Resolutions were adopted
heartily indorsing the administration.
The resolutions also recommend Grant
for denomination; reaffirm devotion TO the
principles of the Republican party; de-
mand continued redemption of the public
debt, economy in the national and state
administrations, the reduction of taxes as
rapidly as consistent with public credit.
and the removal Of internal taxes before
reduction of or change in tho tariff on
foreign goods, &c.
The last resolution coDgratulates the
people on the accomplishment of the call
for convention to revise the constitution.
Harrisburg, April 1.-THE Republican
State Convention adopted the following
resolution unanimously:
"Resolced. That the delegates from this
State to the National Convention, are hereby
instructed to cast the entire vote of the State
for General Grant for the presidency, and
that on the question Of vice-prcsidepcy
they are instructed to act together for the
best interests of the Republican party, and
upon all questions arising in said conven-
ton they are to cast the vote Of the State
as the majoGty of the delegates may di-
rect"
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Municipal Elections in Albany,

al5aay, N. T., April 1o.-The election
Of Thacker (Dem.) for mayor, is still doubt
ful. In four wards, the lights, by which
the vote was being canvaSsed, were put
out and the ballots seized, and the roug CHS
were very disorderly. The first count,
before the lights were put out, would have
defeated Thacker; but the second count
made difference in his favor of 300. The
Republican inspector, under threats, was
compelled to sign the returns, which ho did
under protest.
The Republicans elect nine out of SIX
teen aldermen, and they will also have about
four majority in the board Of super
visors.
Green, Rep.) for recorder, has about
1000 majority.
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NEW HOTEL BUILDING. At meet
ing Of citizens last night to consider the
question Of erecting new hotel building
ing in this city, the following resolution
was adopted:
"Resotced, That committee of thirteen
be appointed by the chairman Of this meet
ing to consider the expediency Of erecting
another hotel in this city, and that they
report to an adjourned meeting Ito be
called by the chairman of the committed
the most feasible plans for accomplishing
the object in view."
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AUCTION SALES.

]. A. LYNHAHf assignee of William MI. Bag
nall will sell on Thursday, 25th April, on
the premises, commencing at II O'Clock A, M,
nine valuable lots in the town of Fulton,
near the city Of Richmond.
F. N. READ, assignee cf Read q White, bank
rupts, will sell on the 10th day of April, at
IL O'Clock NJ, valuable real and personal es-
state situated in the town of Farmyille, Va
JACOB COHN, assignee of w. p. II. Leigh, will
sell on the 18th of April, at IL o'clock M, in
front of the United States eustom-house In
this city, 645& acres of Land lying in the
county of Gloucester.
J. AMBLER SMITH, assignee, will sell on the
2sd day of April next, at the courthouse OF
Greensville county, Il tract of land contain
ing l16 acres
E. r. TURNBULII, assignee, viii sell at Bruins
wick courthouse, on the 10th day of April
u tract of land containing 100 acres.
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SENsIBLE-The Sample Merchant Or
diaance Repealed.--Thc City Council last
evening repealed the ordinance imposing
license tax upon nonresident CONNER
cial travellers, or sample merchants, by a
unanimous vote. this we deem most
sensible act on the part of the council; it
is not only sensible, but just; and we
cannot doubt that it will rebound to the
advantage of our city. The only tribute
to which non. resident commercial travellers
will be subjected in Richmond in the future
is the State license tax, which was recently
reduced to s25, and we hope this, with
the experience of another year, will be
totally abolished also.
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43l7
r. NTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
1 TEnCVA A TIES for the Eastern District of Vir

4SlT
T NTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
L TEDSTATES for the Eastern District of Vn
ginia.
In the matter of SamuelK. Lucy. bankrupt
In bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the zth day of April,
1s72
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition has
been TO wit: on the 4th day of April, 1872 filed in
said District Court by of Sam'I X. Lucy, of Bruns
wick CO., in said district, who has been heretofore
duly declared bankrupt under the act of Congress
entitled IAN act to establish more uniform sys-
tenn of bankruptcy throughout the UnjtedStates," !"
approved March I'd, 1867, for a discharge and GER
tifcate thereof from all his debts and other
claims provable under said act, and that the Isl
day of May, 1872, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, be-
fore w. w. Forbes, one of the registers of said
court in bankruptcy, at his office in RiciRaond,
in said district is the time and place assigned for
the hearing of the same; when and where you
may attend and show cause, if any you have,
why the prayer ofthe said petition should not be
granted.
You are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings of the creditors, of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and place
W. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for the
apIl-Th2w Sd Cong1 Dist of Va
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Floods in the West.

Cincinnati, April 9.-The Marietta and
Cincinnati, Panhandle, Baltimore and OHIO.
and Kentucky roads are unable to run.-
The Ohio river has risen about twenty feet
since last evening, and is still rising.
The rise in Licking river is unparalleled.
1t swept away 125 canal boats containing
over million bushels of coal. 1t is not
certain how many are lost. Steamers have
gone in search. The wrecks of several
sunken and burned steamers at the wharf
were washed away.
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polio ITEMs.-John Camp and VIM.
Langford, charged with breaking and en-
tering the store-house of W. G. Smith, and
stealing and carrying away twenty-seven
knives and various other articles. Sent on
to Hastings court.
P. J. Scanlon was before the Police JUS
tice on charge of attempting to pass Q. .coun-
terfeit $40 note. The case was turned
over to the United States Commissioner,
who, upon investigation, discharged Scan
lon.
W. A. Cook was fined $3.50 for assault
ing and striking Martha Hawkins with a
weight, and Martha was fined 81 for i'm
proper conduct in court.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
L TED STATES for the Eastern District of
virgins.
In the matter of @. Wesley Carter, bank.
rupt---in bankruptcy. sys
At Richmond, Va, this Sd day of April, 1872,
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
Please take notice, that = petition has been pre-
sented TO the Hon. john q. Underwood Judge oil
said District Court, in Bankruptcy, by ]. Amber
smith assignee of the estate Of said banls-
rupt to sell the real estate belonging to said bank
rupt, free from all liens and encumbrances there
on.
This is to give notice 10 all persons Interested,
that in tho terms of said petition an order has
been issued by The Judge aforesaid, for all per
sons who may be interested in said estate 10 ap-
pear before w w. Forbes, Register, At his office,
in Richmond, Va, ON the 18th day OF
April, 1872, at 10 o'clock A. M. and show
carrse, if any they have, why such order should
not be granted. j. AhpBi-ER SMITH,
aps-Th2w Assignee
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HUsTlNGs COURT Lawrence Murphy,
charged with shooting Salmon Adams with
intent to kill, was found guilty and SEN
fenced to three years confinement in the
penitentiary.
Charles Kidd was convicted of stealing a
box of spool cotton, and sentenced to
three years. confinement in the peniten-
tiary.
Abram Jasper, convicted of grand lar
ceny, was to-day sentenced to six years in
the penitentlary.
The case of Oliver Brown, charged with
committing rape ON Mary Jane Ran
dolph, ten years of age, was on trial when
our report closed.
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IHE SHOOTING AFFAIR IN PETERS
BURG.-The personal difficulty which oc-
CURED about noon yesterday in Petersburg
between Mr. James NJ. Doman and Mr..
j. w. johnson, local editor Of the Pro-
greSS, resulting i'll the shooting of Mr..
Donnan, was mentioned in brief special
dispatch published IN the STATE JOURNAL
yesterday afternoon. The Iadec of this
morning gives the following particulars of
the AFFAIR.".
About noon, Mr.. Donnan, after looking
for MIR. johnson on the street, went to the
Progress office next door to his office in the
Peoples Savings Baukl, and found that
gentleman sitting behind the coanter in the
counting-room. lie asked Mr.. johnson if
he might see him in the street. Mr.. john
son replied that he might, and started to-
wards the door, near which Mr.. Donnan
was standing. Seeing that Mr.. d. had
stick in his hand, Mr.. j. said to him that
if he attacked him he would shoot him.
Donnhn,) at the same time advancing to-
wards him, and reaching behind his back
to lay hold on his pistol. Mr.. Donnan is
reported to have said, "You mean to shoot
me, do you ? or don't shoot me-" Tor some
similar words,) at the same time making a
blow with the stick at Mr.. J.'s head,
which was received by the latter on his
left arm, while with the other hand
he drew his pistol. Mr.. Domains
blow was repeated, and Mr.. john
son fred, his shot taking no effect.
Mr.. Domains stick was broken by the
blow he delivered, but he continued to
strike Mr.. johnson, who fired second
time, his aim, it is stated, being diverted
by his arm being struck. The parties,
who had been at close quarters, then
closed and fell, Mr.. Donnan still striking,
and after they were on the floor, still strug-
Cling, Mr.. johnson fred third time, the
ball entering Mr.. Domains leg, in the
fleshy part below the knee, glancing from
the bone and lodging in the muscles"
The fight had by this time attracted at
tention from the street, and parties rushed
in and parted the combatants.
Mr.. DOMAINS wound is not considered
dangerous. We learn from private sources
to-day that the ball has been extracted,
and Mr.. d. is doing well.
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The Mexican Claims Commission.

Washmgtoa, April 1l.-The Mexican
Claims Commission has awarded 81 900 to
Francis w. Rice against Mexico, and re-
jected the claims of James Selkirk, Joseph
De Lersepo and Albert Speyers.
Some sixty cases on the American docket
were dismissed for want of prosecution.
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Express Discontinued.

Washagton, April 1.-THE Southern
Express company have discontinued run
ming their express over the East Tennessee
and Virginia railroad. All matter be-
tween the South and Southwest, formerly
going by that route, will hereafter go via
Louisville and Richmond.
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TN THE DssTwIor COURT OF THE uSi.

TN THE DISTINCT COURT OF THE UNI
L TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter OF Fisher, Mathews Roberts
VS.. John T.. Cox, bankrupt-in bankruptcy.
Eastern District of Pirgiaio, ss.'
Notice is hereby given that n final meeting of
the creditors of the said John l.. Cox, bankrupt,
for the purpose of declaring a dividend, will be
held at Richmond, at the Office of w, w. Forbes,
Register in Bankruptcy in said district, on We'd
nesday the 10th day of May 1878, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, in accordance with the provisions OF the
bankruptcy act OF March I'd, 1867.
Dated at Richmond, this 9Th day OF April, ls7e,
T. II. BROOKE,
an 6-S2w Assignee
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The south Carolina Ku.Klux Cases.

Charleston, April 10.--In the. United
States court to-day, before Judge Bond,
the grand jury returned eight indictments
for murder and conspiracy against the
lynchers at the Union county jail in Feb
ruary, 1871.
On motion Of the district attorney, the
murder counts were Withdrawn, and the
prisoners pleaded guilty of conspiracy.
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LATE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES G. F..
Johnston has laid upon our table "Peter-
sons Magazine" for May and "Harper's
Weekly" and Leslie's illustrated News
paper" for the current week. Johnston
has just received full supplies of these
publications, and all readers and lovers OF
the beautiful art are invited to call and get
a copy.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-11

CHEAP GRoUND.-Ths lot Of ground
on the south side of Main street, between
Eleventh and Twelfth, upon which former
ly stood the store-house of Kent, Paine &
Co., 40A feet front, was sold at auction to-
day at s575 per foot. John G. Williams,
Esq, of the firm of Isaacs, Taylor 4 VIII
liams, was the purchaser.
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NoTA BENA.-In our report of the pro-
ceedings of the United States court yester-
day, the case of Byrne against Burgess
should have read A. j. Byrne VS.. Rush
Burgess, collector, and that suit was
brought, not for illegally collecting the tax,
but for collecting tax whsh Mr.. Byrne
alleges was illegally assessed.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter Of Milton B. Butler, bankrupt
In bankruptcy.
To Whom Il May Concern-The undersigned,
VIM B. Stands, OF Southampton CO., Va, here
by gives notice of his appointment as assignee Of
she estate of NJ B. Butler of Southampton CO. 1,
in said district, who was the 2sth day OF Feb,
lls72, adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition BY
the District Court of said District
Dated April sth, 1872.
VIM. b. STANDS,
ap 1l-ThswS Assignee.
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RICHMOND THEATRE.-Th perform
ances of the Lydia Thompson troupe are
nightly delighting large and appreciative
audiences of our citizens. The burlesques
are well rendered, The bill for tonight is
ga Day in Pariso and "Les Brigand,n in
both of which the peerless Lydia will ap-
near
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Massachusetts Republican Convention,

WorceSter, April 1o.-The Republican
State Convention for choosing delegates to
the Philadelphia Convention met here to-
day. Ex-Governor Clifford presided, and
made a brief speech strongly indorsing
Grants administration.
Resolutions were adopted advocating
Grants reelection, and recommending
Senator Wilson for Vice-President.
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SACRED CoNCERT.-We are informed
that sacred concert will be given at the
Monumental church in this city on the 9th
of May. The octette amateur troupe of
Washington city will participate.