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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-31

DEATH OF d." FANNY FERN.'-Sara Far-
ton, popularity known as '.Fanny Fern" died
at her residence in New York, on Thursday.
Though she has left few enduring literary
works, she has won with her pen wide ce-
'lebrity. Born at Portland, Maine, ia 1911,
she seems 10 have passed through some
what stormy and cloudy girlhood and 1wo-
manhood, and passed into q mature life be-
fore she made an entrance into. the field of
literature. She was descendant of two
old Puritan families Of New England, and,
in common with her brother, N. p Willis,
the well-known poet, inherited from her ia
ther and mother a large share Of mental
power and genius. She was educated at
Hartford, Connecticut, By Miss Catharine
Beecher, and, was recognized as clever
young lady, high:spirited and eccentric, and
addicted to mischieyons and comical esca-
pades. While yet young, and soon after
leaving school, She married. Mr.< <Eldridge
of Boston. After the birth Of three chill
dren, she was left d widow" in somewhat
straitened circumstances. of these straits
came her FIRST literary venture. and in 1851,
she offered an essay signed e Fanny Fern,at
to one Of the literary, Weeklies of: Boston.
It was accepted and acceptable, for the great
reading public imimed ediatelS demanded more
q and Fanny Fern" 7''j jinnpSssdiassly pSs grew ins5p
These leaflets We're We're gathered "a into to q vol
ume with the title Of 'fFerpI Leaves, and
had great sale, mo less than 10000 copies
Of the, BOOK having, beenn sold. 'WLittle
Ferns for Fanny Little Friends, Hher next
book, had fair sale, and q q second edition
Of the " leaves, reached >, very largs, ,edi-
ton. In 1854 her first novel, Ruth Hall,
appeared, It was not . genial book, and
over it's family revelations and, allAsiens .
generous charity draws TIE, veil liof forget
fulness. Rose Clark, published in 1867,
was . more sunny Work, and commanded, q
larger circle Of readers than even the unhap.
fpY notoriety Of its predecessor had attracted.
Tie two novels we're the. Only ones which
8Fahnyt Fern ever published; they, provo
ked much criticism, and were read by thou
sands who sought in their pages the same
grace and viyaeity which, had been the
charm Of her less pretentious writings,
In 1916 the subject Of this sketch was
married to Mr.. james Parton. of n. York
city, historical writer and essayist.. Since
her marriage. her published writings have
not been as yoluminous, but, their character
has been considerably: modified and impro-
we'd, compared with those of. her earlier ca
reer. .,.; 49,. =. .,.,...r. -" a..
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
CLEANINcS.

The. Savannah News says Grant will
beat Greeley 20, 900 votes in Georgia.
-Gratz Brown has about recovered from
the attack of New York cucumbers.
1t is believed that Stokes will have his
next trial outside of New York city.
Judge McCunn's remains are to be
sent to Ireland this week.
The Tribune says Senator Trumbull
has been lbelled. Does it refer to its own
accusation that he was bribed to vote
against Johnson's impeachment
Alexander w. Randall, Ex-Governor
of Wisconsin and Postmaster General I'M
der Andrew johnson, is critically ill at FL
mira, New York.
"A fire yesterday destroyed the large
soap and candle factory Of johnson Il Jones
in Milwaukee. Loss 500. 900.
Congressman Tyner, of Indiana, ex-
presses the opinion that Greeley will not
receive more than 100 to $50 Republican
votes in his district, com prising eight coun-
ties
Senator Logan, of Illinois, is on a visit
to the far West. He stopped at Omaha
overnight, and delivered stirring address
toa large Republican meeting. He received
many courtesies, and accomplished good.
Mrs. DAILY, the wife of Jeremiah DAILY,
who was so suddenly killed at the new State
Department few days since, has been pro-
vided with situation at the Treasury De-
partment
Authority has been given for the or
ganization of the following named new Ma
tional Banks: The National Bank of Belle
Plaine, Iowa-capital, $50, 1000; the Ma
tonal Bank of Carthage, Missouri
$50, 900; the National Bank of Kansas,
lllinois-capital. $4,000.
"A resident of Sandusky county, Ohio.
says that he knows of fifty Democrats in
his own township who have declared that
they will not vote for Greeley under any cir
Grant; many of them will not vote at all.
The best policy in very hot weather is an
even temper, cleanly person, and prudent
indulgence in all good things. Starvation
is as bad as excess. Eat what is seasonable,
drink what is palatable, but avoid excess in
all things, and be well and happy.
Eli Perkins says when DR.. Henry was
called to attend b. Gratz Brown in his late
illness in New York, Gratz facetiously and
feolishly remarked: SIT is seldom, Doctor
that you are so honored as to be called to at
tend vioe-president ?" 'Oh, no." re-
piled the Doctor; III attended vice-presi-
dent Frank Blair in '6S, bit your case is a
good deal tcorse than has,"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18

A NOBLE BENEFACTIoN.--T trus-
tees of the Louisville Medical College,
louisville, Ky.,) have created one Of the
most liberal benefactions ever conferred by
public institution. They have instituted
one Beneficiary Scholarship for each Con-
gressessio1tal District in all of the States.
BY this means very many poor but deserv-
ing young men will be enabled to obtain a
thorough medical education. Any one
wishing to take advantage of this benefac-
ton should write to DR.. L. s. Gaillard,
Dean of the Faculty of the Louisville Medi-
cal College, Louisville, KY, when he will
receive catalogue with full information in
regard to all that is necessary for him to
do to secure one of these Scholarships.
With proper delicacy the names of those
who have secured the Beneficiary Scholar.
ships will be known only to the Dean Of
the Faculty.
In accordance with the old Hippocratic
oath, forbidding physicians to charge the
families Of each other for services rendered,
the Faculty of this College will make no
charge for teaching sons of physicians, and
as no physician charges clergyman's
family, the sons of clcrgymen will receive
the same privilege. The next College ses-
sion begins October LIST, 1872. AS the
lecture fees charged for each student who
has not obtained Beneficiary Scholarship,
amount to $3.50, annually, the public can
appreciate the extent of this benelaction.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18

DEATH OF SERGEANT SMooT.-Act-
ing Police Sergeant Thomas B. Smoot,
died at his residence, in "Fulton," at half
past nine o'clock last night. lie bad been
i'll for some time, but the immediate cause
of his death was, we believe, cholera NOR
bus. He had been member of the police
force ever since its organization. His fu-
neral will take place at ten o'clock to-mor-
row morning from the Fulton Baptist
church, and his remains will be inferred at
Hollywood. The police force will attend
the funeral in body, and owing to the
long distance over which the procession
will pass, they will ride in carriages.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
The Proposed Statue to Elias How,

H-I Inc proposed statue TO Elias Howe.
To the Editor oSthe State Journal:
l see from your local column of the 18th,
that it is proposed to erect monument to
the memory Of Elias Howe, the original in
yentor of the sewing machine. The cost
of this is fixed at about $40, 900, and to
raise that sum it is proposed that each lady
now having sewing machine i'll use, of
whatever patent, shall subscribe 81. Now,
Mr.. Editor, it has been published in the
papers that over 100000 sewing machines
were sold last year, to say nothing about
the number sold during the last fifteen
years, making at least 100000, / would
like to know if the plan is carried out,
what is to become of the difference between
the proposed cost Of the monument (s40, 000)
and 81 subscription on last years sales of
100000 machines, to say nothing of those
previously sold. Now this looks very
much like big job and smells very much
of Tammany, and hope that the parties
that have inaugurated this very worthy
move will at once divest it of the least APP
pearance of a big speculation by suggesting
subscription of ten cents from each ma
chine in use, which, if only paid by one
half, estimating the number in use at
5000, 000), will produce the nice little sum
of $3.50, 900, just $4,000 more than re-
quired. X.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18

Election of Teachers in the Public Schools
Petersburg .#

FetersDufg.
The following teachers in the public
schools of Petersburg were reelected
by the board yesterday. We copy from
the hider s5 ~
High chool.-Pror. S. H. Owens,
principal; Miss Anna p. Boiling, first as
sistant Miss Emma Drummond, second
assistant; Miss Susan Devereux, third as
sistant. sRa
Anderson Seminary. Mrs. ". F. Dog
get; Miss Mary Z. Camp, first assistant !;
Miss Janet Pannill, second assistant; Miss
West Ward-Mrs. Jane A. Madeira.
principal; Miss Mamie Cooke, first assist
ant; Miss Louisa Newman, second assist
ant Miss Eliza Madison, primary teacher.
East Ward-Miss A. G. Russell, princi-
pal; Mrs. j. G. Pannill, assistant; Miss
Ann Banister, primary teacher.
First Colored-J. Il. Leigh, principal !;
Mrs. Z. M. Fitz, first assistant; Miss Mol
lie Minetree, second assistant; Mrs. Bette
Mays, primary teacher.
PocahontaS Primary School-Miss Occa
Sturdivant, teacher. ssr..
Blandford Primary School. Mrs. NJ. l..
Williams, teacher. a. 5.
No. Colored. Mrs e. p. Elan, princi-
pal3 Miss S. Lee Simpson, first assistant !;
Miss l.. L. PEBBLES, second assistant /; Miss
Leila Pearman, primary teacher.
Miss Newman and Miss Kinsey, gradu-
atcs of the High School, were appointed
supernumerary teachers, under the direc-
by him to duty wherever their services may
ha nd d
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
BANKRUPT NOTICES.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
i UNITED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter Of John Walter Scott, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy. stHg:u#fg
At Richmond, on the 18th day Of July, 1872
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition
has been, to wit: on the 18th day of July, 1872,
filed in said District Court by John w. Scott, of
King William county, in said district, who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt un-
der the act of Congress entitled San act to esab-
lish a more uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United Statesi approved March
I'd, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof,
from all bis debts and other claims provable I'M
der said act, and that the 9th day Of August 1872
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, 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 petit
ton 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
Jy lS-Th3w Sd Conf Dist of Va
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
TO THE VOTERS OF THE FIFTH CON-
ID GRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

At a conference held by the undersigned mem
bers of the State Central Republican Commit
tee. for the Fifth District of Virginia, i'll obedi-
ence to instructions from the State Republican
Executive Committee, it was resolved, that the
Republicans of the Fifth Congressional District,
assemble in delegated convention at Rocky
Mount. in the county of Franklin, on Friday, the
9th day of August, 1872, at l2 o'clock M, for
the purpose of nominating candidate for Con
gress the appointment of a Presidential Elector
and the selection of q Congressional Executive
Committee, snd for such other purposes as may
be deemed expedient by said committee when
convened. s
We append list of counties composing said
district, with the number of delegates TO which
they will be entitled on the floor Of the Conven-
ton. Halifax, six delegates; Pittsylvania, eight
Henry, two; Franklin, four; Patrick two;
Floyd two; Carroll, two; Grayson two.
1t is to be hoped that the several counties COM
posing the district will be prompt in their APP
pointnent of delegates, and meet us on the day
and hour designated.
l.. A. BUCKINGHAM,
t JOHN FREEMAN
Members State Central Committee Tor Fifth
Congressional District.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
A Bullet in n Mans Head Eleven Years.

AT the first battle of Manassas, a Vir-
ginian named Crockett Grayson, was shot
in the head, the bullet entering the temple,
passing through the inner ear, and lodging
in the bone back of the ear, where it re-
manned until recently, when physician ex-
tracted it. Upon boring into the bone with
a trefipc the ball was found so firmly inn
bedded that it had to be clipped out with a
chisel. The lead removed weighed about
hat an ounce. Mr.. Grayson went through
the operation without taking chic
reform, exhibiting great GOODNESS and for
titude. Once during the operation he
called for a halt, and after ejecting mouth
full of tobacco juice, cody laid his head on
the table and informed the doctor that he
could now ego ahead" He was doing
well at last accounts. ,..a ~
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
In MEMORIAm.

The following preamble and resolutions, upon
the subject Of the death of the late Edward A.
York were unanimously adopted at meeting OF
the Stone-cutters Association held on the evening
of Monday, July IL, 1872:
& Whereas, IL has pleased an Allwise Prov
dence to remove from our midst an esteemed
comrade and fellow-workman and, whereas ii ID
fitting on this solemn occasion that we should
give some public expression of our sense of loss
therefore, be It .-f -..
Kesotued, That in the death Of Edward A.
York, the stone-cutters of Richmond have lost q
valued friend, and the community an industrious,
generous, and promising citizen, whose Qualities
OF heart and mind alike endeared him to all who
knew him. ITtE
Resolved, further, That we tender to the Rev.
DR., Burrows, of the First Baptist church, and
to the Rev. MIR. Upton, of the Methodist Episco-
copai church, our heartfelt thanks for their
noble and eloquent christian ministrations over
the remains ofour deceased friend and fellow
workman.
Resolccd, further, That we tender our thanks
to John A. Belvin, undertaken. for the generous
care and delicacy with which he performed The
duties deyolving upon him in connection with
the funeral rites of the deceased
Resolved, further, That a copy of this pream-
BILE and resolutions be furnished TO the near relu-
tions of the deceased and that the daily papers
OF Richmond be respectfully requested to pub
fish the same. 7l ar
lFrankfort. Name, papers rlease copyl
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
LATEST FROM ALL POINTS
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC NEWS
REPORTED FOR STATE JOURNAL
POLITICAL.


~ ~. ~ = Il
meetinr or the Republican National Exeeu-
To tive Committee.
New York, July 1S.--The Republican
National Executive Committee held a meet.
ing yesterday afternoon, which was execu-
tive in character, and for the most part Sc
cret. Measures were discussed for forward
ing the canvass in Pennsylvania, Indian
ma, North Carolina and West Virginia. Ex-
Senator Abbott made cheering report of
the canvass in North Carolina. Col Errett
chairman of the Republican State Central
Committee, appeared from Pennsylvania, in
place of w. III. Kimball, who is i'll. A
suggestion was considered from West Vir-
glnia, looking to the utilization of all elc-
ments in opposition to the Democrats and
Liberals in that State.
The details of the campaign will be or :
ganized within a few days at headquarters
here.
A secret session Of the Executive Council
of the Union League Of America was also
held in the afternoon, at which it was re-
solved to cooperate with the National Com
mittce.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
CONVENTION

A delegated convention will be held in the
city of Alexandria on the FIRST AUGUST
MKT, at IL o'clock M +, for the purpose Of select
ing Presidential elector, candidate for Con-
gress, and Congressional committee for this
1.-THE 81 district. .lt=
Each county embraced in the district will be
entitled to represention in the convention
double that which it is entitled by the present
constitution in the House of Delegates.
The following are the counties comprising the
eighth Congressional district, and the number
of delegates each county is entitled to in the
convention called as above:
Frederick, two delegates; Clarke, two dele
gates Warren, two delegates; Loudoun, four
delegates Alexandria. four delegates; Fairfax,
two Delegates; Fauquier, four delegates; Rap
pahannock, two delegates; Madison, two dele
gates; Orange, two delegates; Culpeper, two
delegates.
June 18th, 1872. J. M. THORNE,
3sfe9. e- II. ID. BECKLEY,
Members Republican State Central Com,
Eighth Cong1 District OF Va.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18

PETERSBURG, VA, July l6, 1872.
To the Editor Of The State Journal:
The Farmville Convention is over, its re-
suits are before us, and since there has been
"bolt," desire, for the sake of our err
ring brethren, to say aword in season.
Never has prophecy been more literally
fulfilled than our views confirmed in regard
to Preacher Williams movement. He has
truly had demonstration of the Seats
paw" and if he is not sorry man, he
ought at least to be wiser one since tho
Convention, for it is proven beyond the
shadow of doubt, that on the memorable
10th he was completely outwitted by friend
Porter & Co. Fancy man setting out
with fixed determination to elect color
ed man to Congressional man, himself,
and knew no better than to collide with a
white man who is generally known in re-
spectacle political circles, to be broken
down politician J.!
Why, if Mr.. w. were especially called to
be our legislator as was Moses, whom
he quotes as his authority, or if even he had
the legal ability of Scion, not to mention
Blackstone, this very false step 80 opens
the eyes of us, his colored brethren, as to
convince us, that he is wanting in political
tactics, aud therefore, incapable of shaping
or regulating affairs in our noble fourth
district. When he entered into such
compact beforehand with willy politician
it was nothing less than "a complete sell !"
and we have sense enough to know it if he
didn't. In behalf then of hundreds of
colored voters in this little "Burgh," here
avow, that we will mol be sold. Neither
Conservative pay will buy us or "Porterite
denagogueism" deceive us, but sink or
swim, we piR support the regular nominee
for this district and no less too our chief
standard Grant and Wilson.
Despite the false showing of our locals
here respecting our ratification meeting last
night, such was the testimony of an over
whelming majority, and no matter how the
"bolters may howl, we shall look upon
their doings as so many empty vessels tied
to the tail Of a mischieyous cur. Of course
/ do not expect to convince all the adhe-
rents, for some have nothing to lose, either
morally or politically, and whom the gods
doom to destruction they first drive mad !;
but do call upon the better thinking of
them, if such there be, to take warning
from the past, and remember that no
:" bolter" can be true to the Republican
cause. Yours, ANXIOUS.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

REPUBLICAN, MEETING IN MARSHALL
WARD.-The Republicans of Marshal ward
met at their club room on Tuesday evening
for the purpose of organizing a Grant and
Wilson campaign club in each precinct Of
the ward.
The second precinct organized club by
the election OF the following officers: Geo.
Cox, president Cyrus johnson, yice-pres-
ident; T. G. w. Coleman, secretary; Nero
Briggs, treasurer; Daniel Aikens, chap
lain.
After the transaction of this business,
the meeting was addressed by several gem
tlemen upon the political topics of the day,
and in reference to the great claims of the
Republican nominees for President and Vice
President of the United States to the popu-
lar support. Resolutions were adopted
pledging unwavering devotion to the great
principles enunciated in the platform
adopted at Philadelphia, embracing as
it does pledges of equal and exact JUS
tice to all mankind; promising jealous
and untiring efforts to secure the reelec-
ton of President Grant; recognizing a
debt of gratitude to the Hon. Henry Will
son for life of devotion to the cause of
human rights and national Regeneration !;
and returning sincere thanks to theCongress
ofthe United States for its action in reducing
the tax on manufactured tobacco, whereby
the industries OF the State have been in a
measure revived.
The meeting was large and enthusiastic.
The Republicans OF Marshall ward are
doing good work. lTa
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18

1t has been definitely ascertained that
the various reports set aAoat from time to
time that General Sickles was to resign the
Spanish Mission, or to be recalled there
from by request of the Spanish Ministry,
never had other foundation than the sur.
misses or wishes of unofficial persons, and
that the standing Of the General at Madrid
is only exeelled by his standing at Wash.
ington.
John Cochrane, chairman of the Gree
ley Committee, will issue an early call for
Ssete convention in New York.
-Srotted Tail, with twelve of his prin-
cipal chiefs, IL expected to arrive in Wash
ington this week.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
AUCTION SALES.

JOHN r. CHAMBLISS, assignee will sell at
Hicksford, Greensville county, August 9Th,
valuable real estate.
III. S. WATTLES, assignee, will sell July 23d,
at Alexandria, Va, the personal property of
NJ Eldridge Co.
p A. FORBES, assignee, will sell July 3lst, on
the premises valuable improved real estate,
near Keysville, in Charlotte county.
p. S. SEABURY, nuctioneer, Petersburg, Va !,
will sell at his rooms on Sycamore street. on
Saturday, July Goth, at II o'clock M, y
valuable Truck and Dairy farm in Dinwiddie
county.
EMMETT CRUMP, assignee, will sell in front of
the U. 5 Custom House July 20, valuable
improved real estate in the counties of Car
oline, Louisa and Essex, Va. r
w. II. ALLDERDICE, assignee, will sell in
front of the U. S. Custom House July 20, q
large quantity Of valuable improved real
estate in. The counties of Caroline, Essex,
Gloucester, Goochland aud King and Queen,
Va
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18
EXCURSIONS.

RIcHMoND AND DAHvILLR RAILRoA AID COMPANY,
OFFICE OF GES'L TICKET AND FRgIGBT AGENT, I
pis7 .f RICHMOND, June Goth, 1879.
CPECIAL NOTICE. On and after Satur.
y day next until further notice, an ACCOM-
NOTATION TRAIN will run between Rich
mond and Bnrkeyille,
Leaving Richmond every SATURDAY at $50
r. NJ,
Arriving at Burkeville at $40 P. NJ.
RETURNING
Leave Burkeville on MONDAY at $3.50 A. NJ
Arriving at Richmond at sos A. NJ.
i EETHIS TRAIN WILL STOP AT ALL
WAY STATIONS
JOHN r. MACMURDO,
General Ticket and Freight Agent.
7. M. r. TALooTT, Engineer and Sup't.
lie 25-lm
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-18

MoRTUARY REPORT FOR LAST
WEEK.-The following is the mortuary
report for the week ending Saturday, July
18th, 1872, compiled from sections re-
turn received at the Office Of the Board of
Health: Whole number of deaths in the
city, 3S /; in addition stillborn were re-
ported, Il white, colored). Sex: Males,
10 females, %. Color: White males, 5 |;
white females, 10; colored males, 10; col
ored females, 10.