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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-10-17
NEBR RASKA
Prairie Fire.

OMAHA, October IA terrible
prairie lire swept over twenty-five miles of
country near Omaha and the Southwestern
raiiroad, In Saline and Jefferson counties,
Nebraska, on Tuesday. Many houses and
large quantities of grain We're destroyed.
At Wilbur ten school children were caught
In the flames. Three perished on the spot,
and three more will die. and four are
edreadially, manned, but will recover.
Mrs; MoxleY, the mother of three of the
children, ran to help thsn, and received
fatal injuries.
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: !, FRANKLIN DAVIS, Eso.-Of this gem
tleman the last Staunton Valley Virginian
says: 1.-The Republicans of Henrico county
have nominated Mr.. Frank Davis, formerly
OF this city, for the legislature. This is a
good selection. Mr.. Davis is man of ex-
cellent Judgment, and very determined
character. He is of the class of men who
heretofore have been forced to stand aside.
to make way for the wordy politicians.
We want more practical common sense and
less pretentious egotism in the legislative
halls of the state.D ~
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MEXICAN WAR VETERANs-

4
MEXICAN WAR VETERANs.-At +.
meeting Of the committee of arrangements
appointed by the late meeting of the yete.
rams of the Mexican war, held yesterday
evening at the Office of Captain r. G.. Scott,
on Capitol street, Captain Scott was called
to the chair and J. X. Cooke requested to
act as secretary. f,egs. f~s- u
Captain Scott, announced to the commit
tee that he had secured the use of the
hustings courtroom, in the City Hall, for
the sessions of the convention. pa ~
On motion, it was resolved that the
secretary, in the name of this committee,
invite General Jubal A. Early, the senior
surviving officer Of the First Regiment
Virginia volunteers, to preside at the meet
ing of the convention, which is to be held
on the 2Sth instant a8Rfs rts.+tsa
Resolved, That the secretary invite Gen.
eral William b. Talliaferro, of Gloucester
county, Va, to be present and address the
'sV"
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AN Ohio clergyman makes report that he
once married couple, and the man said
" be short! be short! - l said, !" Yes, l
can do 1T in three minutes.' What's
right" he said. saw that there was some
little dissatisfaction on the part of the other
half. l said, "You don't want to have it
too short !" "No," she said, "a body
don't want to get herself up SO for nothing.n
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NEW FOUNDLAND.
RefurI. er the rierss..

ST. JOHNS, October 1.-THE Tieress
has returned from the Polaris search. She
experienced heavy weather and the crew
are much reduced by cold and fatigue.
She returned in consequence of the early
winter and violent gales. No traces wert
obtained of the Polaris.
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Items.

HON. JAMES b. SENER will arrive in
this citv tomorrow.
: u. J. EUKER has sold Spring Park to
Philadelphia party for S35, 900.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH epicures daily
eat fresh Chesapeake bay oysters.
THE SPALDING THEATRICAL COM
BINATIoN played last night in Whining
ton before an immense crowd, and Lille
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KENTUCKY.

Sale of Valuable HOrses-An ExpIo
,rr-l4tr.. F sion.
LOUISVILLE, October 17.--Eipht
Dorsey Gold Dust colts averaged $34O al
the sale yesterday, and stations from
81, 200 to 81 $50.
The new city hall has been damaged by
an explosion. The people thought it was
an earthquake. 1t is feared that the
foundations are damaged.
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A MEMBER Of the Society of Friends
complimented one of his sect who had
Joined a regular church upon the new or
gan in the latter. "Why, thought thee
objected to such things as music in wor-
ship?'' "And so I do,n was the reply,
{" but If thee must worship God by ma
chinery. | want thee to have the best"
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Il UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURr.-
In the United States circuit court argument
IN the homestead cases was concluded to-.
day by Messrs. Ould, Flournoy and Guy.
In the case of O. T. Beard, for violation of
internal revenue law lin failing to keen
wholesale dealers license as required) the
hrst indictment was nolle prosecuted by the
district attorney. The Judge will call the
common law andequity docket imperatively
on Wednesday next, and will strike off all
cases not ready for trial.
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= WEhave many beautiful meteors these
autumn nights. One evening tender
swain said to his Sweetness :" "Some of
these flying stars seem to leave behind
them bright path, as if they were celes-
tial messengers flying earthward, the dust
Of heaven falling from their feet, and maxi
ing track of light behind" To which
the maid replied: "They alters makes me
think about the circus man that swallowed
fire,D
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rT,HTs Is TO GIVE NorICE-T,., a. :,

VNIS - 10 UINE NUTTCE-That ON the
Il Esd day OF Sept'r, 1873. warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out OF the District Court OF the
United states for the Eastern District of yir-
gina, against the estate of +. j. Mattauer, of
Prince Edward county and State of Virginia,
VINO mas been adiudged bankrupt on his
own petition; that the payment OF any debts
and the delivery of any property belonging to
said bankrupt to him or for his and the trans
ter OF any property by him, are forbidden by
law; that a meeting of the creditors of SAID
bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose one
or more assignees of his estate, will be held at
court of bankruptcy, to be holden at the
registers ohice. Richmond, Virginia. before w.
w Forbes, esq, register, on the ist day of
November, a, d., 1878, at 10 O'Clock a. M
DAVID b. PARKER
oc io-fzW u s. Marshal.
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GRAND REPUBLICAN, RALLY ON THE
10TH INSTANT .-On Saturday, the 25th
instant, Hon. Horace Maynard, of Ten
ncssee, Colonel Robert W. Hughes and
Charles P. Ramsdell, esq, will address
the citizens of Richmond in mass meeting.
assembled. Mr.. Maynard's speech will be
specially addressed to the working men of
this city, though the proudest and most
aristocratic need not stay away on that
account The place ofmeeting has not
yet been determined on. ffgzs 4
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ia HUGHES AND RAMsDEIL FLAM-
BEAU CLUB.-There will be grand rally
at the Hughes and Ramsdell Flambeau
club rooms this evening at u O'Clock.
Our candidates for the house of delegates
are respectfully invited to attend and adj
dress the club. Mr.. o. FL. Russell and
John W. Woltz, ESQ.,, will also speak on
the occasion. A full attendance is re-
quested,
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THE YELLOW FEVER.

I, SHREVEPORT, October l7.--Six yellow
fever deaths yesterday.
MEMPHIS, October 17.-The yellow
fever deaths decreased yesterday fifteen,
and fewer new cases were reported.
Lovenstein Brothers, dry goods, have
closed, and will so remain until the fever
abates. H
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REMOVAL OF A PosToFFIcE OrE1-
GIAL.--We find the following in to-day's
Baltimore Sun: "A. w. Burnett is an
pointed route agent between Richmond
Virginia, and White Sulphur Springs, West
Virginia, vice W. Mott, removed
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FOREIGN.
SPAIN.

LONDON, October 17--5 A. M.-The
correspondent of The Times, writing from
Cartagena, on the 18th instant, says the
insurgent squadron sailed out to attack the
government fleet, when Admiral Lobo or
dered retreat, and was pursued for over
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Gre,sitig dState SniitnaI
w. w. wAIKsR,s ATTACK ON JOHN
II. GHLMER, Esq.
r The following correspondence speaks for
itself: -,s ,s.,e ssF,
RICHMOND, October II

n a rg5e,rrr 7. RICHMOND, October IL.
Is The Bttfor @ The State Journal.
Dear Sir-Do me the kindness to publish
in your to-day's issue the following cor
respondence. between the editors Of The
Enquirer and myself I regret the neces-
sity, but il is as imperious as it is unavoida-
BILE. ., I regret the refusal of The Enquirer
to publish my letter. The public will
judge between us. respectfully appeal to
an enlightened and just public opinion
for my vindication. 4s
As to the statement of the editors, that
they will notice my reply to Mr.. w. w.
Walker when made in speech ON the
cdnvass, l have only to say to those gentle
men that hope never so far to forget my
own self-respect as to stoop so loao as to
assail Mr.. Walker, or any one else, in
public speech where he or they are not
present and at liberty to confront me then
and there. l am done with the whole
matter. unless further provocation is given.
2La Respectfully, @ z
@s@ JOHN III. GILMER.
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JOHN LYON, ESQ.,, ATTORNEY AT
LAw.-We recently noticed the intention
of this gentleman to remove his residence
from Petersburg to Richmond, where a
more extended field of usefulness was
opened to him for the practice of his
favorite profession--the law. We now.
refer our readers to his professional card.
to be found in another column, and in
doing so may state that Mr.. Lyon has been
a successful practitioner of the law for over
twenty years, and that his abilities as an
advocate are of a high order. He will
prove valuable accession to the bar of
this city. aH'E lDt8 ~
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"A dwelling, barn and several out-houses
on farm in Pungo, Princess Anne county,
belonging to Mr.. Napoleon Morse, of Nor
folk, and occupied by Mr.. Grimstead, ,
were entirely destroyed by fire about Ii
o'clock on Tuesday night. The loss is
estimated at about 81 500.
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PROFESSOR YouNG's ENTERTAIN.
MENTs. = Professor Young was greeted
with good audience at the Virginia Opera
house, last night, to witness his fine feats
Of legerdemain. In the distribution of
prizes, the gold watch was drawn by Mr..
D.. Ii. 'Woodfin, of Manchester. Tonight
a beautiful set of furniture will be given
away. Let every one go to see the Profess
or who wishes to spend. a pleasant evening.
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HENRICo PoLITIcs. - The Conserya-
tiyes Of Tuckahoe township had barba-
cue, and whisky, too, at Moran's store
yesterday. Judge Clopton, of Chesterfield :;
! a, M. Buxton, of Hennyrico Hon. Mr..
Lowenstein, Of Richmond Col. H. A.
Atkisson, of Hennyrico, and number of
other great lights shone forth to the entire
dissatisfaction of the small crowd present.
Iuckahoe forever! hurrah, bows, &c.
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POLICE CoURT.--In the absence of US
tice White, who is detained at home on ac-
count of sickness, Justice Crew presided at
this court to-day. Nothing of Importance
transpired. f9 Is
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RICHMOND, October 16, 1878,

! RICHMOND, October 16, 1878.
To the Editor Of The Enquirer:
Slr--In the report of the speeches made
last night at the Conservative meeting in
this city, in your paper of this date, find
Reverend w. w. Walker, in reference to
| myself:
Towards the close of Mr.. Walkers re-
marks, and Just as he had finished
Hughes, the following episode occurred:
"Voice in the crowd-Hit Gilmer. AZ
"Mr. Walker-What do you say?
s'Several voices-Give John Harmer
Gilmer lift.
"Mr. Walker-I cannot do that, except
by quoting four lines from Pope:
.~on &C one 50 old your sword you cannot draw;
On one SO poor you cannot take the law;
Secure in madness dullness. want and ags'''
'TGreat applause and laughter"
| was present, standing within few feet
OF the speaker, and thus subjected to the
frowns and jibes ofthose Immediately around
me. OF course would not utter word
under the circumstances but, from sense
of propriety, kept silence. | had hoped
to have seen this reverend gentleman this
morning. He has left the city aoith this
base, unmonly and false calumny behind
him, to appear u, the columns Of your paper.
While l have too much respect for the
goacn which this reverend slanderer pro-
fesses to wear to insult or taunt any one
who wears it. wish him and all persons
concerned to know, that not even the sur
plice shall prevent me from denouncing, in
the most unmeasured terms, SO Udnton, base
and anchristian an attack on me in large
meeting of my fellow-citizens. before whom
and at the time could not utter word.
Where Mr.. w. w. Walker got his
information as to my position,
age and standing, am at loss
to know. But if he, or any of
his satellites, think proper his or their
"sword to draw" on me, he will soon
find that / am not $50 old" as not to
sheathe mine in his or.their heart. divine
as he may be. For brutal vulgarity,
unmanly spirit and offensive impertnence,
this attack on me has no parallel in any
political canvass. u.
One word, and am done. Had not Mr.. I
W. W. Walker been minister of the Cos
PEI there would have been no occasion
whatever to trouble you or your paper
with this card. While / shall treat every
one with courtesy in this canvass, will
not tolerate improper personalities.
Respectfully,
s.s'A5N2 ,JOIIN IT. GIINJEp3
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GENERAL BRADLEY T. JOHNSON -
This gentleman, who has been spending the
summer IN Europe, will sail from Liver
pool for New York tomorrow. He will be
at home in about two weeks.
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WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH Com
PANY.-Ihe lines OF this company ex-
tend into thirty seven states and nine terri
tories IN the United States, and into four
of the British provinces.
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''ssA DENSE FoG.-The fog yesterday
morning was SO thick at Ayletts, in King
William, as to penetrate clothing like a
smart shower of rain. The sun was not
seen until late In the morning. Nearly
every one is down with the ague and fever.
Qunine has full sway. :
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a5'A DESPERATE LEAP.-Last night a
young man. while in an inebriated state.
jumped. down an area at the corner OF
Tenth and Main streets, badly brulsing his
feet and legs, and cutting his hands.
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PoRTsMoUTH.-Ab brief telegram from
this city to-day informs us of the nomir,a-
ton of Hon. P. G. Thomas, ex-mavor. as
the Republican candidate for the house of
delegates. His election is matter of
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SCHOOL TRUSTEES. The state board
OF education has appointed the following
trustees: For Henrico county, Geo. d,
Peasants, Varina district, vice J. S. Atiee.
resigned Brookland district, Alex. @.
Holiday, vice VIM. A. Rennie, resigned.
For Campbell county, Walter c. Rosser,
!Rushburg district; Major VIM. N. PAYNE,
Brookyille district Major R. G. Saunders,
Otter River; O. G. Clarke, Falling River.
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, October 1.-THE stock ex-
change believes that the rate of the Bank
o., OF England will be advanced on or before
Thursday next.
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ENTERED. The German brig Republic,
Captain Becker, entered this port to-day
from New York to load for Rio Janeiro.
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The JAMES River AND KANAwHA
CANAL.-Tos our regret piece of tele-
graphic news notifying the Virginia public
taat the Ssenate committee on internal
navigation would soon visit and examine
into the condition of the James River and
kanaWha canal, was omitted in yesterdays
paper. a'f,RsEiS 81 81 9sk :.
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TWO oF'THE PETERSBURG PARTIES
made involuntary bankrupts yesterday by
proceedings before the United States dis
trlct court here (before alluded to) are named
hummer. Young & Co., merchants, and
fhomas L. Brooks. bank president. The
marshal went over to-day to execute the
processes. +ls
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THE Coal TRADE OF RICHMOND. -
The amount of coal in tons received by
water transportation in Richmond in 1873.
amounted to ,910 tons, against $1,000
tons in 1872. When the arrivals of coal
from the west by the Chesapeake and
Ohio road are added, the amount will be
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CANDIDATES fOR OFFICE
I DESIRE TO STATE

To my friends that am still an INDEpEN
DENT CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE OF DELE
GATES from the city of Richmond. / am con.
tending for the rights of my race TIE colored
people are entitled to one representative,
NATHAN WILLIAMS.
oc 17--ltk
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Tn THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
TIED STATES. for the Eastern District Of
Virginia.
In the matter of William Warrener, d bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, Va, this 18th day of October,
1878. IT ~ -'7
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been
presented to the Hon. John O. Underwood, Judge
of said District Court in Bankruptcy. bv
VIM. H. Allderdice, assignee of the estate OF said
bankrupt, to sell the real estate belonging to said
bankrupt. free from all liens and encumbrances
thereon 1914 ed --'-- :.
This is to give notice to all persona interested.
that in the terms Of said petition, an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid. for ali per-
sons who may be interested in said estate. to an
pear before Register w. w. Forbes, at his office
IN the said city of Richmond, on the 2sth day OF
October, 1873, at 10 o'clock a. m, and show
cause, II any you have, why such order should
not be granted. y
- VIM. H. ALLDERDICE,
% le-lnzW Assignee.
ffS A.
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DEATH OF A FORMER PROMINENT
RICHMOND MERCHANT.-Moses Mittel,
dorfer died at an early hour this morning
after lingering and painful illness at his
residence in this city. He leaves a number
OF descendants and many friends here to
mourn his departure hence. Mr.. Mittel-
dorfer was born in Bavaria, and had been
q resident Of this city about 35 years, and
had been an active merchant nearly the
whole of that time. He was a prominent
member and officer of the congregation
Beth Ahaba, or House of Love, on Eleventh
street; also q member of the board of
trustees. and for several years president of
the congregation. He was also a member
of Rimmon Lodge No. 6s, B'nai Birth. by
whom he will be buried this evening at
O'Clock. he died IN the 59th year Of his
age. E.E9Ef-Ly ..ty s.s fsss'a3
Through all this tract of years aH
Wearing the white flower Of q blameless life.r
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METHODIST SUNDAY-ScHooL SocIE-
TY.-lhe board Of directors ofthis socie-
ty will hold meeting next Sunday after
noon, 18th inst, in accordance with the
request of the Sunday.school society of
London. The plan proposed is to hold one
meeting at Centenary church, one. at Trini-
ty church, and one at Manchester church,
and invite the members of all the Sunday
schools OF all denominations to unite with
them in grand union mass meeting at
each point. The exercises will be varied
suitable to the occasion, and the pastors of
all the churches will bs invited to co-ope-
rate in these exercises, az 7
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HUsTINGs CoURT.-This court met
to-day and adjourned for the term without
the transaction of other business.
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CITY NEWS


VIRGIsIA OPERA A-HoUsE-Professor II Young, the
wizard, assisted by Madame Young, and Sig
Vivafdiand his Fantoccini spRs
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IN THE UNITED STATES DI STRICT
J. COURT for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter OF J. M. Holman, a hank.
rupf-in bankruptcy.
AT Richmond, Va, this 18th day of October
no WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that q petition has been
presented to the Hon. John q. Underwood. Judge
of said District Court in Bankruptcy, by
VIM H. Allderdce, assignee of the estate
of said bankrupt to sell the real estate be.
longing to said bankrupt, free from all liens and
membranes thereon.
This Is to give notice to all persons ipterasted
that in the terms of said petition an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for ali Der.
sons who may be interested in said estate, to APP
pear before Register w. W. Forbes, at his office
In the said city of Richmond, on The 2sth day
of October. 1873, at 10 o'clock a. M. aud show
cause If any they have, why such order should
WIN. H. ALLDERDIcE
oc l6--In2w Assignee,
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Tn t.,INI-
- TED STATES, for the Eastern District of
In the matter of @. p. Hasrer. a bankrunt
lin bankruptcy.
At Richmond, vs, this 10Th day of October
TO WHOM l I MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been
presented to the Hon. John o. Underwood
Judge of said District Court in Bankruptcy, Inv
VIM. II. Allderdice, assignee of the estate OF said
bankrupt to sell The real estate belonging to said
bankrupt, free from all liens aad encum
This is to give notice to all persous 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 an
pear before Register w. w. Forbes, esq at HIS
office in the said city of Richmond, on the 2Sth
day OF Oct. 1873, at 10 o'clock IL. M. aud show
cause, II any you have, why such order should
WIN. H. ALLDERDIoE
oc Io-InaW Assignee.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS, &C.-At a
regular meeting of Undine Temple of I'll.
and L, No. 2, held last night, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term: Thomas Rudd, W. G. T.; John u.
Ihrockmorton. w. V. T.; Frank T. Bates,
". H.; M. J. Hessberg, W. F. R.; George
+. Strother, W. T.; d. s. Gates, w. u; j.
J. Sullivan, w. D. u; II. Schmultz, w.
e.; Joseph Y. Beazley, W. s. loAa d
The Temple appointed the following com
mittee to solicit contributions for the bene.
tit Of the Memphis sufferers: Thomas.
Rudd, Henry Q. Wyatt, Frank T. Bates.
ID. S. Gates and j. r. Burke.