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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-05-27

Cotton dull Low middngs lie. Corn firm,
at SIC: Eggs, quiet, at lSal9c. Peanuts, 50 to
soc. No peas on the ma rllet.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-05-27

A man in Lawrence, Massachusetts,
nearly choked himself to death lately by
swallowing his false teeth.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-05-27

A wag, in what he knows of farming,
gives plan to remove Widows weeds he
says good looking man has only to say,
swift thou" and they wilt.
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COMMERCIAL.
PRICE CURRENT
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.

GO1tN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE-
RICHMOND, May 90, 1873.
OTertngS. .... t.-f
Wheat-White. 2S bushels. Red-l2 bushels.
Corn-White, $50 bushels.
Flaxseed-4 bushels.
Sales
Wheat-Red. IL bushels, Sl.75.
Corn-White, 100 bushels very good p 400
very good 75c.
Flaxseed-4 bushels, $1.S7h.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-05-27

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
1 TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia Gl,4.a., ,ti5j.
In the matter OF john w. Corbin, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned,
VIM II. Allderdice, of Richmond, city and
State of Virginia, hereby gives notice OF his
appointment as assignee of the estate OF John
and who was to-wit, on the 3Oth day OF April,
a. d.. 1873, adjudged q bankrupt upon the petit
ton of himself by the District Court OF the Uni-
ted States, for said district
dated Richmond, the 26th May. a. d., 1873.
VIM II. ALLDERDIOE, So
NV 27-Tu3w Assignee.
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Why is apretty, well made, fashionable
girl like thrifty housekeeper? Because
she makes great hustle about small
waist.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-05-27

Friendship closes its eyes rather than see
the moon eclipsed; while malice denies
that it was ever at the full.
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.Ltt 4719
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District OF Viz
ginia. ~ al-
In the matter of J. Blackwell Smith, bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
TO Whom it May Coneern-The undersigned,
John S. Fowler, of Alexandria county,
Virginia, hereby gives notice of his APP
pointment as assignee of the estate of j. Black.
well Smith, of the county of Fauquier in said
district and who was, to-wit, on the 10Th day OF
of March, 1878, adjudged a bankrupt upon the
petitionof himself, by the District Court of the
United States, for said District. ~ ~
Dated May 9th, 1873. lssl.
JOHN S. FOWLER,
my 10--S3w Assignee
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ED. J. UNDERWOOD,
District Clerk
n s. coMMIssIONER,s oFFICE, !

U. S. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, VA, May %, 1878 5
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT in
IN accordance with above orderI have fixed on
THURSDAY, the 9th day of June, 1873 ut II
o'clock n. m, ut my Office in the city of Rich
mond, Va, for the purpose of executing the
same A, LYMAN,
US. Commissioner, Eastern District
NV 24-lOt of Virginia.
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AUCTION SALES.

AUCTION SALES. -stS Z
BY James M. Taylor s Son, Anctoneers.
AssiGNEE,s SALE.
OF
A FARM CONTAINING ABOUT 900 1-2
ACRES OF LAND IN THE COUNTY
OF HENRICo.
lying about ten miles east of Richmond on the
south side of the river road, and adjoining what
is known as New Market on the east and
Four Mile creek on the south, and about one
mile north of James river. tia-6
In compliance with decree of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District OF
Virginia, entered or the ed day OF May, 1873, in
the matter of John Cartwright, bankrupt,
will sell at public auction, in front of the Gus
tom-house in the city of Richmond, on
FRIDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 1878,
at 10 o'clock NJ, the Tract of Land above de-
scribed formerly owned and occupied by said
Cartwright, containing about 2S9 " acres more
or less with comfortable
DWELLING
and the usual t-buildings thereon.
TERMS OF SALE
One third cash ; balance at six and twelve
months for negotiable notes, with interest added
and approved endorsers, and title retained till
all of the purchase money is fully paid.
GEORGE ID. PLEASANTS,
my 26-6t Assignee.
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DISAPPOINTMENT.

In consequence of rain, the above sale was
postponed tin MONDAY, JUNE 2p, 1873, at IL
O'Clock M. ~ JACOB COIN,
nv 22--eod6t IA eH Assignee
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by Grubbs and Williams, Auctioneers.
<ss ASSIGNEE'S SALE 81
M.u -
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY IN
MANGHESTER VIRGINIA.

As assignee of George b. Stacy s. Son, bank
\rupts will offer for sale at public auction, ON
MONDAY, May 20, 1873, at o'clock, u. M, on
the premises, that certain BRICK AND WOOD
BUILDING, situated on Hull street, in Man
chester, a short distance from Mayos Bridge,
formerly known as Bradley Foundry, and now
and has been for several years past, occupied by
Messrs Geo. b. Stacy & Son as a storehouse and
mattress mandatory. The buildings are ex
tensiye and in fair condition The land on which
the buildings are erected is leased from the town
of Manchester at an annual rent of 1920 per
year. 4tt tl}
TERMS. cash; balance at and IL
months, interest added.
VIM. H. ALLDERDICE,
my l4--3aWtd Assignee.
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AssIGNEE's SALE
MONDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE,

a. d., 1873, at IL O'Clock M, at Salem, in the
county of Roanoke, q HOUSE, with very large
X LOT attached, on the main street in said town.
The house contains six good rooms. with kitchen,
&c. 1t is the most desirable garden spot in the
town, and has already on it cherry and apple
trees and vineyard. all bearing portion of
the Lot most desirable as site for a busi'
ness house.
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d. Z WILL PAY FOR 6 COPIES OF THE
DO WEEKLY STATE JOURNAL for one
year.
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AS assignee of John O. Page, jr., bankrupt. /
will sell as above the entire stock OF Goods in
the store No. 1921 Main street. Also the Store
Fixtures, which are of superior design and quail
ity, and should attract the attention of parties
in want.
TERMS-Cash.
VIM. H. ALLDERDICE,
nv 24-td Assignee.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-05-27

O. FOR SALE PRIVATELY, E&
One of the most desirable FARMS, situated on
James River, in Surry county, about seventy
miles from Richmond, containing
75O ACRES,
with about 400 acres of cleared land with first
class BUILDINGS, all complete.
This property can be bought on very accom-
modatng terms. Il. ID. EACHO,
Real Estate Agert and Auctioneer.
my A-d4tsw2twlt
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-05-27

One-thrd cash; balance at three and six
msnths for good negotiable paper, and title re-
tanned till all the purchase money is paid.
@. II. WENDL1NGER,
my 2o-2aw3w Assignee.
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SALE No. 9.

/ shall also. at the same time and same hour,
in compliance with same order, sell at the front
door of the Custom house. in the city of Rich
mon !, his one-half interest in about 81
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A ssIGNEE's SALE
"A sN''' S OF ND
VALUABLE TOWN LOTS AND MILL
PROPERTY, WHARF, &c., AT YORK
TOWN, VA, COPPER MINT
AND CITY PROPERTY IN
+ CALIFORNIA.

As assignee of the estate of Charles Gallagher
& Son, bankrupts and by virtue of an order OF
the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Virginia, dated February
9th, 1873, will offer for sale at public auction.
clear of all liens and incumbranees, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

Judge McKennon, of the US Circuit Court,
in session in Philadelphia, has filed an opinion
in the case of the Reading Railroad Company
vs.. John B. Kenny. which may be Of interest
to railroad companies and other dividend pay
ing corporations. The defendant was Col
lector of Internal Revenue, and attempted to
collect tax upon the dividend declared BY the
Company on the SOth Of November, 1870, un-
der the provisions of the act Of July IA, 1870
The Company resisted and brought suit Judge
McKennon has decided that the act of July A.
1870, does not apply to dividends declared dur
ing that year, thus sustaining the position taken
by the Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

A letter from Washington 10 the Baltimore
Sun. says :-"Reports were current to- day that
the District government had effected large
loan in Philadelphia, and that they would be
able to speedily extricate themselves from
all financial difficulties Gov. Cooke, while no
stating whether the loan had been finally closed
says that the District government can obtain
all the money it wants in Philadelphia The
payment of the Emery bonds. of the old NUM-
cipal government, which matured nearly a
month since, is still progressing" 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
FOREIGN News,

The French Republicans are reconciling thcil
internal difficulties in order to close up the ranks
against the Monarchists. The extremists Of
the Assembly have made overtures to the mod,
crate Republicans with this view.
The Spanish Republic is at last making some
Roadway against the Carlisls. Their recent de-
feat at Berga was severe blow, and has dis
piritcd them greatly.
Advices from Santo Domingo say that Bacz
is being gradually whipped out by Lupcrou and
Cabral. Ii he is entirely defeated, then comes
a revolution aud the installation ola Govern
ment uuiriendly to the United States The
SANTANA Conlpany's grant will not be worth a
great deal in that event.
Prince Napoleon has been elected President
of the Council General Of Corsica By majority
of thirty votes. In accepting the position he
delivered an address to the Council, recommend
ing that proceedings be confined to matters Of
Dtnartmcutal interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
Washington News.

Yesterday Benz. Upkcl, while intoxicated,
entered grocery, kept by James Mccarthy,
and after few words about family matters
fired four shots from revolver at him, when
Mccarthy picked up shot-g and discharged
the contents in the face of Uakcl, killing him
instantly. Mccarthy gave himself up to the
police to await the action of the c0roners jury
tomorrow morning. Uukel was employed as
Waterman at the wharves.
The jury summond 10 condemn land with
10 the District of Columbia for the use Of the
Washington City and Point Lookout railroad,
is now engaged in that work
The girl Bowling, who was married to the
coored hack driver, Henry johnson, last week
and afterwards alleged that she Was married
while drunk, and made her escape at the in
s.igation of her mother it is said, has been
captured by her husband and carried off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

The Board of Visitors to the West Point
Military Academy have submitted their report
to the Secretary of War. 1t is complimentary
to the cadets, as soldiers and scholars, and
praises the officers and Instructors Of the Acad-
envy without stint. They heartily commend
the modes of teaching, and recommend that
the course should be enlarged by allowing some
time for literary and historical studies and elo-
cution. The Board express themselves sur
prised that of one hundred and thirty-four
nominees to cadetships forty nine failed to pass
their examinations, on account Of their literary
deficiencies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
Fixed STARS.

Among the well-determined facts of Astron-
omical science, none are more startling than
those which concern the fixed stars. These
bodies, like our sun, are selfluminous, and
are in all probability, centers of planetary sys-
TENS; but they are situated at such enormous
distances from the earth that only in a few
cases, and by the most refined observations,
have astronomers been able to detect any
change in their apparent positions due to the
orbital motion Of the earth. Nevertheless, it
is by the measurement of such changes that
the distances of some of the fixed stars have
been determined
Stars having the greatest apparent motion
are inferred to be nearest to US, and this has
determined the selection Of certain stars in
preference to others, in the efforts which have
been made to ascertain their distances Ac-
cordlng to this rule, the star &c Centaurl,
whose distance was determined by Professor
Henderson, may be regarded as nearest to the
earth; and yet that distance is found to be
more than t'ro hundred housan1 times that
Of the sum- or, in round numbers, about f1renty
hiNions Of miles.
The human mind can, of course, form no
conception of such distance as this; but per-
haps we may approach little nearer to real
zation of its magnitude when we reflect that,
since light travels at the rate of one hundred
and nincty-two thousand miles second, it
would require three years and u quarter for
the light Of the nearest fixed star to come to
the earth. This Is the limit for the brightest
and nearest stars; but what distances must we
allow for those innumcrable stars of the small
er magnitudes which are only just disclosed
by the most powerful telescopes in the remote
regions of the Milky Way? Among the in
finite number Of such stars, it is but reason
able to conclude that there are many individ-
uas which are intrinsically as bright as those
which Immediately surround US. Assuming
this to be true, it is easy to prove that some OF
the telescope stars are situated at such dis
tances from us that their light requires over
hr0 Mous0nd years to accomplish its Journey
to our own system. From this it follows that
when we note the appearances of such stars,
we are actually reading their history ~"re
Mm taco Aousund years ago. An eye stu
atcd at such star, and gifted with sufficient
power to discern changes on the earth, would
see the surface of our planet as it was before
the beginning Of the Christian era. Startling
as these conclusions appear, they are not to be
avoided without attrbuting an inferiority Of
in rinsic illumination to all the stars of the
Milky Way-an alternative much less in har-
mony with astronomical facts connected with
other siderial systems.
The intrinsic spendor Of the star e Centau-
ri has been found to be more than twice that
of our sun; but how can we imagine the splen-
dor Of Sirius, which shines with more than
one hundred and Jorty times the suns intrin-
sic brilliancy?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
NEWS or III E ID Y.
" 70 showt the terry ogt and Jody Of the Tunes.

Two weeks ago the New York Tribune made
fierce attack upon the character OF U. ).
Senator Carpenter. concerning certain alleg-
cd disrcpusablc affair at Long Branch. lie
has made no defcuce Of himself, but u Alllwau.
kee newspaper, supposed to be closely attached
to his interests, called on him to press suit
Tor libel against the Tribune or else stand con-
yicted in tho eyes Of his constituents The
Tribune, now processes its anxiety that Mr..
Carpenter should bring the issue into Court.
The late rains have greatly iuterfered with
the peach-growers in Delaware in the picking
of their fruit, and now that this trouble is
though to be at an eDd u new one has present.
ed itself. By the disaster to the Delaware
railroad shipments will be entirely, suspended
for at least two days, and the fruit which
must ripcn in that time will for the most part
perish. Forty car loads of peaches for Phlla-
deiphia are DOW standing on sidIugs down the
Delaware railroad.
Yesterday morning several frame buildings
once used as Government stables, aud rope
walk adjoining. three mics south of Louisville,
ky., were fired and almost entirely consumed.
A coIorcd man named Willis, his wife, aud
four children, living in one Of the buildings,
were cnyc!oped in A.mes and were burned to
death, except Willis, who is not expected to
recover Two of the suspected luccndIarles
have been arrested.
The gold clique III New York have evident
ly strong hold on the mar et, and the price
was carried up yesterday to l6s and closed
firm. There are as yet no indications OF
squeeze. coin bulug very plenty, but grave ap-
prehenSiuns continue to be icl that il will come
when the "ciiuae" arrangements are perfected.
\ dispatch from Scranton, Pennsylvania,
says that Wyoming Valley is about to become
the asylum Of "a religious order expelled from
Germany The religious order to which 1t re-
tGrs is that Of the Sisters OF Christian Charity,
founded exactly twenly years ago at Padcrbou,
in Westphalla.
The storm, "Wednesday night, was from the
city of Wilmington, DEL, southwark, the hea-
West within the memory Of the oldest iuhabl-
tant, and amung other damage, did great iu-
jury to the Delaware railroad Tor thirty miles,
aud also to the Chesapeake aud Delaware
canal.
Washington dispatches say that one reason
why the Sioux Indians made their murderous
raid on the Pawnees recently was that the lat
ter are friendly TO the whites. Nevertheless
the Government does not propose to interfere,
but let the hostile parties fight it Out between
themselves.
The hail storm which passed over portions
of Washington county, Md, on the night of
the 18th inst was one Of the most cxtraordina
ny on record Ga the 10th lust. (eight days
afterwards) The hail was still a foot deep III all
open spring-house at RohrersyiIle station.
Ann Eliza Youugs divorce suit against
Brigham Young is off Tor the present, Judge
Emerson deciding that his Court had no urls
diction. The case will come up before Judge
Nick can iu October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
VIRGINIA ~ u w -.

The Gubernatorial contest on the part Of the
Conservatives opeued in Richmond last night,
by a grand mass meeting in the theatre. Gov,
Walker presided and made the opening speech.
He was followed by General kcmper the can
didatc for Governor; Col. K. +. Withers K.
NJ. Hunter aud other prominent Conservative
leaders. The speeches were received with
great enthusiasm by the immense audience,
which filled the building
At the last Stafford court, the court appoint
ed John Mccoy. John \. Ashby and R. i.
Cooper, commissioners for Stafford county to
ascertain the line dividing the counties of Stat
ford add Prince William, commencing at the
Fauquier iiue running to the head waters OF
Chapwamsic creek. The commissioners 90 the
part of Prince William are Allen Howson,
John Ii. O. Rear and Meredith w. Horton.
The Norfolk Virginiau urges the importance
of Southern Pathological Association, aux
iiary to the American Society. 1t also urges
Virginia fruitgrowers everywhere to save their
finest specimens Of fruit, especially apples, and
forward them TO the meeting of the American
Pathological Society, which axes place on the
10th Of next month IN Boston.
The Conservative Committee of Stafford
county, refused to accept Gen. Fitz. Lees resig-
nation as County Superintendent, aud unaul-
mously reelected him to that position.
The State Board Of Education has appointed
Mr.. Geo T. Grymes school trustee tor Poto-
mac District, King George county, vice Benz.
b. Arnold elected supervisor.
The cornerstone Of the new corporation
courthouse of Danvillc was laid yesterday with
imposing ceremonies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

The rumored abandonment of the project Of
MIR. A. 7. Stewart, 10 New York, for using the
large edi6ce he was having built, as home for
poor widows and working women, creates much
surprise. Mr. Stewart has spent nearly three
millions OF dollars upon it. 1t is believed to be
too unweldy to be manageable. The hotel has
fourteen hundred rooms in it, and was built tc
accommodate two thousand women, if neces
sary. Where, ask Mr.. Stewards advisers, could
you obtain the wisdom and patience and energy
sufficient to govern such an establishment?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

The correspondents of the New York Herald
have had interviews with the leading editors
throughout the country upon the subject Of the
third term" The Herald says These in
terviews show the many-sided opinions Of a
many-sided people, and it will have the effect,
besides. of forcing men to believe that there is
deep-laid scheme looking to Grants second
reelection aud that an apathy exists among
the people which would not make Monarchy
or an Empire impossible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

The Emira IN. " Gazette, in an extend
ed report of the proceedings of the National
Teachers Association, but recently adjourned
10 that city, eDlargeS upon the facts already re-
ferred to 10 relation to the unjust assault of
DR.. McCosh upon the educational system of
the South, and the spirited and entirely sue
cesstu rejoindcr Of Prof Joynes, Of Virginia
Prof Joynes writes that he has been treated
with the greatest kindness, aud courtesy dur
ing his recent visit to the north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

The New York Tribune says that the fall
trade 10 dry goods has opened with unusual
vigor, and it is anticipated by some of the
more experienced merchanta that the trade
will be larger than in several years past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

Secretary Richardson denies IS positively that
there is surplus Of thirteen millions of gold
in the treasury, as that there is a deficit Of ten
millions or any other amount. He says that
the treasury Is 10 perfectly sound condition,
without surplus or deficits, performing all its
functions quietly and without friction or en-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

The Baltimore Sun in the course of some re-
marks on the subject of Mr.. Jefferson Davis 8
recent speech, ays:-"He certainly does not
represent the feeling of the great mass of the
Southern people if he desires to foment discord
and bitterness. We do not belive he has such
design. Whether be has or not, his utterances
were III. timed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
ItOMMCSICATED.

Can't the police keep the market house and
court clear of the gang Of boys who are in the
habit OF cougrcgating there during market
hours, aud annoying purchasers nearly to death
to get their baskets to carry. This morning
the writer had twenty single applications in ten
inmates to carry his basket, and it was not a
large one either. This Is not allowed in other
towns and cities. This matter should be attend
ed to. CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

The August rains are driving home the visi-
tors to the seaside and inland watering places.
But in truth the best season for visiting the
springs, as far as health is concerned, is the
month of September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
COMM ERCI-AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Aug. 23.-The mar
ket for Wheat is very active and firm; ollcrinys
Of IA bushels white and 1876 Of red with saIrs
of the former at lGO, l63 and 10 for very good
to prime and of the latter at Ia, 40 lJO and
1876 for inferior to good, ljS, lGO, lob III and h,
for very good 10 strictly prime, and 10 for
choice. Recei pts Of Corn are very light, AMI
prices are la2c better offerings Of 5eU bushels
mixed. with sales al &C, e. and Is Oats ar.
firm {; offerings Of SIS bushels, with sales Al %1
49, d ard A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

Mr.. John Harmcr Gilmer has long letter
on politics, and in favor of the Radical party,
which is published in the Richmond State j our
nal