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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-16
"a ASSIGNEE AND TRUSTEE SALE &A
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT GLOU-
& CESTER POINT, ON THE
. ~ ..s=s YORK RIVER HU.H

Bv virtne of "A decree rendered by the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, in the matter of w. Dob
son, bankrupt, dated June ~, 1878, we will sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder, at
Gloucester Point, in the county of Gloucester,
Va, on a-.9s7s----.a--r.r
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BY w. Goddin, Auctioneer.


- ASSIGNEE'S SALE SnA
FARM OF 921 ACT Els IN HANOVER
COUNTY, ON THE SOUTH ANNA
RIVER AND MOUNTAIN ROAD, ~.
Z 4 TWENTY-FIVE MILES WEST 49,.
OF RICHMOND.
AS assignee of Walter G. Shelton, by an order
in bankruptcy, entered on the 22d July, 1873,
shall sell at public auction, in front of the Uni.
ted States Courtroom. in the Custom house in
the city of Richmond, on ~ .
+ TUESDAY, THE 18th AUGUST, 1878,
at IL O'clock M, the valuable Farm located as
above, on which Mr.. Walter G. Shelton now re-
sides, containing 49,. s.e Il. ..-s... Il
927 ACRES, a.s5a
of which large proportion is creek and river
fats. The buildings are comfortable. The land
is about twenty-five miles west OF Richmond
adjons that of Thomas Pnryear's estate Robert [
w. Toler, Joseph Tailey and others.
$3.50 $685. TERMS a
One-thrd cash balance at six and and twelve
months for negotiable notes, with approved
security and title retained till all the notes are
paid. DAVID ANDERSON, JR,.
at Assignee of Water q. Shelton.
iy 29--2aw3W -. - H'et --s...
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TERMS

nethird cash balance ON a credit of six
and twelve months, negotiable notes. bearing
interest from day of SALE required for the defer
red payments, and the title to be retained until
the purchase money is fully paid.
r5 EMMETT CRUMP, ~
au 49, 2aw3w Assignee.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI-
LIED STATES for The Eastern District of yir-
ginia.
In the matter of A. IL. Branch, a bankrupt
in bankruptcy. "a
At Richmond, This nth day of July, 1873.
To Whom it May Concern: The undersigned
]. M. Moody, of Manchester, in the county of
Chesterfield and State OF Virginia. hereby
gives notice of his appointment as assignee of
The estnte of A. ii. Branch, of the county of
Chesterfield in said district. who was to.wit, on
the 10Th day of June, a. d. 1873, adiudged a bans
fupt upon the petition of himself by the
district.
Dated at Richmond, the l4th day July, a. d.
1878. T. M MOODY
jy 16-W3W Assignee.
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One-thlrd cash; balance on O credit of six
and twelve months, the purchaser to execute his
negotiable notes, with q good city endorser, for
the deferred payments, title to be retained by
the assignee until the purchase money is fully
paid. VIM. b. MATTHEW'S,
au S-2aW3w Assignee.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST "a, 1878, @
at 70 o'clock M. ONE-TENTH OF Ia ACRES
OF LAND in Richmond county, known as
"Plain Level" =a rs ii -... . 1850 -a7
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-16
MODEL CIGAR FACTORY.
WHTTLOCK & ABRAM,

MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFF, sc,
1445 Main Street.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-16
THE 10Th DAY OF AUGUST, 1873,

THE 10Th DAY OF AUGUST, 1873,
at ~ M, TRACT OF LAND called "Water
View, containing 7.4lr a-R sFs,.....
-. es7 a.3 ACRES
more or less, free from all liens and encum.
ORANGES being The tract of land On which the
said w. Dobson now resides ana Surrendered
by him for the benefit OF his creditors. %
TERMS:
One-fonrth cash; balance on credit of one and
two years, the purchaser to give notes, with ap.
proved security for the deferred payments,
bearing six per cent. interest from the day Of
sale, and the title to be retained until the pul-
chase money is paid. = -.
~ JACOB CONN., Assignee.
J.A. b. THORNTON, Trustee.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY e. d. Eacho,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
No. 8 Fourteenth street.


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Virginia '~>s's00N,E
In the matter of William A. Armstead, bank
rupt--in bankruptcy aE N 49,
Eastern District or Virqipaia to-,oH /.
BY virtue of an order male on the 10th day of
July, 1873, by the Hon. John g. Underwood
Judge OF the United States District Court for the
Eastern District OF Virginia, In he above
cause, Will expose for sale, in front of the Uni
ted. States Customhouse in The city of Rich
mond, at public auctton TO the highest bidder,
MONDAY, THE 25ru DAY OF AUGUST
lthis month"; the following Real Estate: Chooses
in Action, &C.: .. = ..-.asH
ONE-HALF ACRE LOT
in the town of Farmville Prince Edward com.
ty, Va, together with the Buildings thereon,
known as the FARMVILLE FOUNDRY
in the possession of John A. Dalby;
FOUR HALF-ACREL LOTS 7frH
In same town, adjacent to the aforesaid pro-
A NEGOTIABLE NOTE of said John A.
Dalby, for 5000; s-H +a
OPEN ACCOUNTS against Robert ellis for
$4,000. All these accounts ON the books of
the old firm of Arnstead, Rice, Gary Co.;
FIVE SHARES OF STOCK in the Atlantic,
Mississippi and Ohio railroad;
FIVE SHARES OF STOCK in the Farmyille
and Buckingham Plankroad Company
ALSO 490 SHARES of the Bank of the Com
monwealth, to be paid in two equal INSTALL
mems. .
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Country merchants should remember in order.
ing, that refined sugar is constantly fiuctuating
SALT-Liverpool, $3.50; jobbing price, per
sack. Ground Alum, 42.26a2. 40.
SHOT,. S0a306 per bag.
SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE--90a9O
ticie; Imperial, s0aSl go; Gunpowder 60a$l rs.
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4as I-s ACRES OF LAND,

In Clover Hill Township adjoining the lands of
Henry Cox's estate. M. w. Walden. and +. IL.
Bailey, with good DWELLING thereon, con-
tanning six or seven rooms with basement, and
all necessary outbuldings. Good water in the
yard, and aboutthree miles from Glover Hill
Pitts. About one-third of this tract is arabic,
and The balance in Oak and Pine Timber.
This land will be sold free from all liens and
encumbrances. D aEl ..H
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TERMS

By virtue of an order of the District Court OF
the United States for the Eastern District of Vir
of Thomas Worsham, bankrupt, will offer for
sale at public auction, on @
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in the town of Farmvle, Prince Edward com.
ty, Va, together with the Buildings thereon,
known as the FARMVILLE FOUNDRY
in the possession of John A. Dalby;
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE TEST CASE.

ROCHESTER, May 22.-ln the United States
District Court to-day, application Of the Hon. Richard
Crowley United States D,trctAttorney 10 was ordered
that the indictments against diss susan b. Anthony
and IA other voters. with those against the m
spectors who received their votes be tried on the 10Th
Of June in the Circuit Court at Canadaigua, aud that
the defendants be released on their own recognLances
Counsel for the defendants strenuoudy opposed the
application.
The taIpaying women OF Rochester held their second
meeting this afternoon al the Mayors Office preparatory
organizing for resistance against taxation without
representation They issued an address TO property
holding women. Mrs. l.. e. Smith presided ana Mrs.
Lottie r. Anthony acted as secretary.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
FnRFIGN NOTES

The arrest of Mr.. Price, the Havana corre-
spondeut OF The Neto- York Herald and the refusal to
allow his counsel and friends to communicate with him,
have revived tho question OF the power Of the Govern
meut to try foreigners according to Spanish law.
which the testimony Of witnesses and prisoners taken
BY the Judge without publicity, and PRISONERS are com
PEELED to written interrogatOres without know
ing the charges against them who their accusers
Tie cases the sailors OF the bark Union, al Santiago
Cuba, conducted IN this manner. IL reported
that cOurtmartia IS 70 be convened In CUBA 10 try
O'Kelly, the other Imprisoned Herald correspondent
A private letter from Guatemala, under
date of March 15 says: "You very likely know that
Guatemala has been for 90 years under the control of
the Roman Catholic Cburch-mOre so than Mexico ever
was. The liberal revolution which cverthrew the
Church Government in 1871 had done very little TO nd
the country Of party influence When Gen. Barros has
been at the head OF the Government he has taken some
steps 70 counteract that influence Tor example the
e1 bu son OF the Jesus from this country which he
deereed year. Now he is advancing IN tlat road
further than he ever before and n he has sufficient
time have no doubt he will accomplish great oeal.
HI Issued on the I2h inst decree depryIg the clergy
OF the privilege they had Of being tired by special
tribunals and to-day he has uhOTzd the free exercise
Of all Hgions n Guatemala. IL anybody convefsant
with the condition OF things IN Guatemala, VIII De
apparent that this is e very bold step, and requires
great determination or character"
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
THE CURRENT OF LEGISLATION.
ITEMS IN THE SUPPLY BILL-CHARGEs AGAINST THE
MANAGEMENT OF THE ELMIRA REFoRMAToRY-
THE NEW LOCAL OPTION BILL.
TBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRmUSn.l

MANAGEMENT OF THE ELMIRA REFORMATORf-
THE NEW LOCAL OPTION BILL.
TBR TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUSE.l
ALBANY, May 22.-Immediately after the
reading Of the journal the Senate resumed the consdera
ton Of the supply bill at the evening session. and had
not finished at the adjournment Most Of the large items
stricken out by the Senate Finance Committee have been
reinstated by the Senate The Buffalo Insane Asylum
secured an item for S3coOOO this evening, and the
Willard Asylum for $4,000 The motion to reinstate
the Assembly item Of S2OOOOO for the Elmra Reiorma
tory gave rse TO long discussion similar TO that which
occurred about tho asylum at Poughkeepsie. Mr. d. P
Wood called for the reading Of the report OF the Invest
eating Committee this institution, which was far
more damaging the management than in the case Of
the PouEhkeepsie Asylum.
The report states that tho building designed 10
have capacity to accommodate 500 persons. The esti-
mated cost OF the work $6SOO and there has been
expended 10 far S927O TO- leaving S3493 % s due TO
contractors In conclusion the report expresses the
opinion that no more money should be appropriated or
expended on this institution until its affairs be fully
investigated; the frauds that have been committed
traced to the perpetrators thereof that the work be
placed under different management and the system on
which the business carried changed to avoid Ia
cilities for cheating.
Senator Lord denied the accuracy ana justice OF the
repor aud said that IL made by Henry smith, aud
was.never read by single member Of the Committee
except the Chairman The motion rensert the item
was lost notwithstanding. II remains only 10 add that
the taxes for next ear will be about ms, eKclu
sive Of the Def Iency tax relevied.
fCESERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l
The following is section Incorporated in the bill
reported last night, which provides for local prohibition
modified TO conform with the Governors views:
SIC H. At the time and IN the manner provided for in
Section ~ Of act the electors OF the several towns
and cities Of the State, shall trrmne ballot whether
the sale OF beer and ale shall be prohibited by law IN
their respective towns ana cities The ballot shall be
Tor the prohibition OF beer and ale" or Against the
prohibition OF beer and ae aud all the provisions Of
Sections 2 and OF this act shall apply 20 determine
the result Wherever majority OF those voting or the
prohibition Of beer and ale against the prohibition Of
beer and ale, shall decide by majority vote against the
prohibition Of beer and ale, the provisions OF this act
snail Do held not 10 apply 70 beer or ale.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23

to the $4,000 contained in the complaint made WeeA
ago, and called Nathan Mathews, who identinea Iour
certificates shown him by Mr. Cheney. and sara thi' o
received them from Mr. COe some three OF four Gays
fore the arrest The certificates represented the Vuc
Of about $1,000 Mr. Cheney moved that the certificates
be mpounded in order that they might be used al tno
trial. After discussion Goes counsel oDJeetms'
the certificates were ordered 10 be impounded
Frank Shaw Of tie firm Of Warren Co. was next
called by Mr. Cheney, and produced three certificates of
railroad stock representing value OF 5000 tne same
he said having been received by his firm from Coe on
motion OF Mr. Cheney. these certificates we're also I'M
pounded Mr.. Cheney then stated that he bad no more
evidence tO offer. The Government had shown ngWes
to the OF O5 OO aud while he should not ask Tor
Increase OF bail % COe, t might be well for the
Court appOrton the bail the two complaints pend
lug COe being unable to furnish the required bail,
amounting In the aggregate ~ 100000. again taken
in custody BY the sheriff aud early ia June VIII DC called
upon TO appear In the Supreme Court
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
CONDITION OF THE HOosAC TUNNEL BILL.
m

Bv common consent the bill of the minority
OF the Railway Committee put upon is third read
ing Yesterday. and the vote showed small dlmnuton
In its strength with the House, with some changes OF
opuion against It, and dsiEelinaton TO vote. NO
ce was gwen that two substitutes would be onered at
the next stage-One by Mr. Hoyt OF Ahol, who VIII pre-
sent the bil which introduced on leave by him and
referred 20 the Committee Railways early IN the
SION 10 consolidate the Ftchburg Vermont and Massa
cht Troy and Boston, ana the interest OF the state
in the Troy and Greenfield aud Southern Vermont Rail-
roads with a prOyisO that the title 70 the Hoosac
Tunnel shall be perpetually vested in the State
This bill Is similar n substance 70 that re-
ported by the majority Of the Committee, except
that Il does not include tue Lowell Railroad. The
other by Mr White OF Plymouth is the scheme for the
incorporation OF tue AsDc and Ontario Railway Trust
Company which includes the Lowell road, the name OF
its orginatOr-MF. Edward Crane-haying been erased
from the List Of corporatOrs Thus the problem bids fair
10 be more complicated than ever The apparent major
ty Tor the hill is, however still very considerable
Though as IL comes under criticism more and more we
expect to see that the reluctance 10 give t the Legsa
tive sanction viii increase rather than diminish We be-
leye that people not by any means ready Tor
this measure that their Opnions1wi be indicated
more strongly that direction tlan they were pile the
prospect OF the OF the bill was lees pcnlsIng
than IT now appears, on superficial view, " BE-
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
FISHLNGTON.

THE ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS AT WEST POINT.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The annual exam
inaon OF the cadets at the West Point Military Acad'
emy begins on Monday, June q Secretary Belknap,
who takes O very great interest in the Academy, viii
leave here the latter part Of next week to attend the
examination, and viii be absent about two weeks The
graduating class this year numbers about As members
That class will be allowed three months leave OF aD-
sence and the second class will be granted shorter
one The other boys Will 90 into camp at the Academy
to spend the Summer The new class enter next year
comprises 100 members largest class ever entersd
The Is owing TO the greater number OF repre-
sentatiyes under the appointment eaeh repro
sentative having the right to nominate cadet
THE NATIONAL CEMETERIES FREE TO ALL
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Quarternaster-
General who has charge OF all the National cemeteries
states that they have been placed under the sole
charge OF the Grand Army Decoration Day but that
all organized professions or parties desiring 10 take pars
In ths ceremonies viii be admitted The Qnartermaster-
General further says that the National cemeteries are
National property always open free by day to all we'll
behaved persons citizens or strAngers who desire to
vital
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
ALBANY.

GERRYAiANDERING THE SENATE DISTRICTS.
SIrE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT By JUDICIAL DIS
TRICTs-HOw THE MAJORITY Is To BE SUBJECTED
TO THE MINoRITY-NTEREsTING STATISTICS OF
POPULATION AND WEALTH
hrRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNEl
ALBANY, May 22.-In order TO show how out
rageously unjust is the proposed method Of choosing
Senate Of IS members by judicial districts, the fol-
lowing tables have been compiled from oinciaI
sources. The judicial districts formed in 1917
on the basis Of the census of 1916. 1t is
now proposed to make them permanent
divisions for the election of Senators. the lst iS
trct 70 choose six the Id ve and the others ionr
each. At the very start this arrangement "ouiu
give a large prepOnderance Of power TO 'he h'e
districts north of Rensselaer, and west ot the couh
ties bordering on the Hudson River. while the same
districts are inferior IN population, wealth, and
vastly 40 in rapidity of growth. sectional feeling
,yould he Immediately engendered between the
eastern COMMITTEES and the central and western. aud
IN all contests the eastern districts would be at
homeless disadvantage. II is idle to waste words IN
opposing a scheme for which nothing can
be said. and which is devised either for
the purpose of defeating necessary reform in the
methods Of legislation, OF for a purely partisan
advantage. The first Of the following tables shows
how the population was divided, as between the
river and selboaId counties, in 1S45 how 1t is di-
vided now. and how, at a very moderate estimate Of
the growth of the eastern cities and counties, II
will be divided in 25 years hence. The second table
exhibits similar facts as to the assessed valuation OF
real and personal property for purposes of taxaion
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
rrIEcRAPHIC NOTES.

Elihu Moore was killed in Auburn Prison, yes
terday. by fellow convict, Michael DOnobue
-. The 25Oth anniversary of the settlement Of
New o0s-ed yesterday in the Hall Of Representa-
tVes, II Concord
IA severe hurricane passed over Central Iowa
ehurc blo~s down aud completely
denhei frame house alb ut nae miles sest OF Dea hSiaes "
bosa Eli tyeTsl OF the Inmates seventy iaiured
Joel II. Wicker, on old and wealthy citizen OF
Chicago lay,ng @3 10Y
htei onasd article in that paper Te,aoe ts she marriage
younf xho bal esa servant In bis t~y
HAn accommodation train, consisting of two
passenger aad baggage the Chicago AE ho6s
ilfrs throsu fpu the Jan-sVe WIS., Neneeu
nss rmbsnzIae1t 81 ieci high Twelve passenger
aunes bat no sps AS eu
Dangerously injufsd
80. The Mayor and city authorities OF Chicago
eInded invitation 10 the Psndes. an @ vac
Ambassador, he GcfnAn Asaaai "a ne-
Governor Of New f4lI aa Mode 'trs ana tne
CaBAsn Provinces lie aests pl tbs st als 1ns uss 81
thc shanr bgaAHs JsEs The goat sonee1t al be
TbarsiaJ, JuSs j.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
FOREIGN NEWS.
TIE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

1HE CRISIS IN fRANCE'
PROSPECTS, OF THE DEBATE To-DAY-A LARGE AT
TENDANCE OF DEPUTIES Observation-Disclosures
sIONs OF DIsTURBANCE-REPoRTED CONSPIRACY
TO KuL THE PRESIDENT.
PARIS, Thursday, NAV ~, 1873.
This being Ascension Day is observed as a holiday
throughout France.
The debate, which is to take place in the National
Assembly tomorrow, absorbs tho attention Of all
classes.
The Left has resolved to support the simple order
of the day against the Interpolation of the Right
Center A full attendance of the deputies is ex-
pected and it is probable upward of 700 votes viii
be cast All the factions Of the Assembly will meet
in the morning previous to the beginning of the de-
bate in the Chamber, to prepare for the discussion
There are apprehensions Of disturbances and pre-
cautions have been taken By the military authou-
ties for the suppression Of any disorderly demon
stration.
The Pays in its issue this afternoon confirms tho
report that the Bonapartists have joined with tho
MOnarchists.
The Biea Public says President Theirs and his
ministers are neither discouraged nor disunited.
The SOtr believes it is the existence OF the Govern
ment and not the Cabinet which is staked on the
vote tomorrow.
1t is reported that conspiracy 10 Kill President
Theirs has been discovered. The concOctOr Of the
plot is said to be a madman.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
Tile sorrHERN PREsBYrERIAN ASSEMBLY.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 22.-In the Presby-
teran Assembly to-day Or. smoOt read report Of the
Committee on the non-atendance OF Scotch delegates,
and also recommended the appointment OF delegates to
the next meeting Of United Presbyterian Church in
Europe report OF the same Committee in relation TO
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church uniting with this
body was read and after discussion was recommtted
be Comnittee TO confer with like Committee from the
Reformed Church OF America in the matter OF more
closely uniting the church IN the love OF Christ was read
read III shows the semnarles in OuIishlng cOndboa
The report adopted. report Of the committee On
sion and some amendments, was adopted recess was
then taken till evening.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
4 CHURCH DISASTER.

FAILING OF PLATFORM AT CORNERSTONE lay
rG--sEvERAL PERSONS HURT.
SHAMoKIN, Pa, May 22.-During the ceremo-
nias OF laying cornerstone OF Roman Catholic
Church here this afternoon portion Of the temporary
noor,ng which had been erected for ths accommodation
OF tho multitude assembled gave way and precpitatec
number Of persons to the basement beneath II Is i'm
he injured. but It is supposed that but six seri
ousy hurt. Bishop Wood OF Philadelphia and Bishop
oHara OF Scranton, who were conducting the eeremo-
nies at tho time OF the accident assisted by twenty
cergymen We. . among thoe who went down with the
falling Goor, bus luckily escaped any serious injury.
Some Of the injured are pretty badly hurt Anthony
Kelly, formerly freight conductor on the kesdus Kali
road is so badly hurt that his life s despaired Of One
man had both legs broken. little boy aud girl also
had their legs broken. The Rev. Father KOCH pastor IN
charge here. Immediately threw his house open aud
doing all IN his power FOG The safsrssS
New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
GOV. KE11oGe,s SECOND APPEAL FOR EEpERAL AID.

GOV. KELLOGG's SECOND APPEAL FOR FEDERAL AID.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-About two weeks
ago, when disturbances occurred 81. Martnsye,
La Gov. Kellogg telegraphed to the President for such
aid contemplated by that clause Of the Constitution
which authorizes the Governor TO apply to the Execu
tive for his interposton against domestic violence.
Some Of the friends OF Gov Kellogg being OF opinion that
he was premature his appeal, induced him TO with
draw IT, aud therefore matters stood precisely as no
such application had made. But, Judging from the
Pre- sidents proclamation, issued to-day the application
has been renewed aud the President has accordingly
resOrted usually employed OF first warning
turbulent and dsordery % dsperse before
employing portions OF the land and naval forces as
shall be Judged restore the public Tranquil
lty No one doubs,frOm what the President las mere
tofore said thai ne intends 20 make the proclamation
strictly within the limits OF the authority conferred
upon hiul by the Constitution and laws