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ola Re,, wade.

The Washington Republic, in its sketch
of Senator Wade, has the following incl
dent, which we can readily believe, among
some that we can't:
+" These qualities Of mind and heart
made him respected even by his most
violent political opponents in the senate far
more than many a northern doughface,
whose subserviency they both employed
and despised. After these things they
were really better friends than il he had
truckled to their dictation, or failed to show
that he would brook no insolence and would
hold no malice. In truth it became quite
customary for gentlemen from the south
to pay him public compliments, and the
matter went so far that one day when Sem
ator Mason had been saying some very
nice things of him, he, with some pleas
antry, repealed the praise, responding to
the senator from Virginia 'Sir, if you do
not stop saying these things of me it will
ruin me at home.'
sit became quite the habit with some
southern members of congress, about
those days, to show their independence of
nnothern markets and manufactures by
wearing what they called homemade clo-
thing. In this matter Senator Mason was
quite conspicuous. He appeared one day
in the senate chamber clad from top to toe
in genuine suit of Virginia gray. Wade
accosted him, well, senator, you are we'll
dressed to-day, at the same time inspect
ing the costume somewhat closely. 'Yes,'
said Mason, Il mean to do Justice by
the south, and by my own state in particu-
lar. Wewill show that we are not depend
ent upon the north for shred of anything =
Wade, looking full Of mischief, stepped up
closer, and taking hold of a button of
Mason's coat, cried out: ooh yes, of
course you will do that in what part of
the south did you obtain these buttons?'
They were in fact. Connecticut buttons,
and Mason's face fell at once, as he growl-
ed out, well, swear, nobody but a
Yankee would have found that out.'n
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The Latest from the Danbury News

The Latest from the Danbury News,
"A Pine street man repairs jewelry,
bleeds horses and digs wells.
What some country newspapers ought
to do is firmly turn their backs on Latin
and keep their rollers clean.
Two repairers of umbrellas had live
ly skirmish in the gutter on lower Main
street, Monday afternoon. 1t did ones
heart good to see them.
"A factious Massachusetts grocer an
nounces on placard on the door-'.A
fresh invoice of choice lickers," when he
receives new lot of smoked tongue.
Nineteen of every twenty persons who
write family letter, after closing with
the injunction to "write again as soon as
you CAM tilt back and devoutly exclaim
"Thank heaven, that job is DONE"
"A Connecticut admirer of Alexander
was good for the blood, and Mr.. Stephens
wrote back on sixteen pages of note pa
per that it was.
"A Danbury man who is rather unfor-
tunately married, being requested by his
wife to have the ice man stop there, said it
was sc0ld enough at the house now to su it
hlm-and then lodged.
The little girls are keeping house now
and inviting other little girls to take tea
with them. The tea consists mostly of
warm water served in miniature wooden
dishes, and slice of green apple with a
worm in it. The little girls drink the tea,
chew the apple with proper solemnity.
Then they say, Il shan't ~ you're Just
as mean as you can be I" III shall 90 right
home, now !" and kick each other on the
legs and dispense.
"A Danbury young man who left on q
far western expedition was bidding his
friends goodbye at the depot, when q
young girl cried out: :" Bring me the
scalp of a Modoc, won't you2'' The
young man, feeling little hurt at the
Indifference to his departure and the dan
ger he was about to encounter, sadly
replied, No, Emma, you should not look
for more hair until you have paid for that
you now wear" The remark appeared to
subdue her.
Work has wonderful attraction for
an idle mind. There is a fascination about
labor that such mind cannot resist. On
Friday Danbury man was engaged in
fixing sewer running between two houses
which stand two feet apart. During the
hour he was at work sixty persons stopped
and looked in at the front opening OF the
alley, and the occupant of the house,
which had flat roof and sly-light, re-
received thirty-eight applications for the
OF going up on his roof and look
ing down.
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social RESPONSIBILITIES.

A gosspy book, just published in Lon
don, entitled "Court and Social Life in
France, under Napoleon ILL.," has an ancc-
dote of the late Emperor; which, il true, is
verys much to his credit A ''Code
Napoleon" Of such maxims as Louis Ma
poleon is said to have propounded in this
instance, would work great reform in the
matter of defining the responsibility of
introducing distinguished strangers. -
While Napoleon was in London 'twaiting
his Destiny" he was watched by French
diplomatic detectives. Three of these Gle
waited gentlemen SO far imposed upon the ex-
lie that he invited them to dinner, asking
some of his English friends to meet them.
After dinner the subject of horses came up,
and the conversation resulted in the pur-
chase of horse by one Of the Frenchmen
from an English officer. The horse was
sent to the place designated, but the Eng
fish gentleman did not get his money.
Prince Napoleon heard of the transaction
after few days, and Immediately sent to
the Englishman check for the price, say
ing that no English gentleman should sell
horse at his table and not be paid for it.
There were swindlers," he said, SIN ali
countries but if they made their way into
good society, the hosts which they deceived
must see that their other guests did not suf-
fer" If this were the rule pretenders
and imposters would soon be at a discount.
tbs sometimes thought that Americans
are more easily imposed upon socially than
any other nation. This is probably a mis-
taken notion. An adroit rouge. who well
lays his plans, may succeed for awhile IN
IN any country, but more especially at
watering-places and other fashionable
public resorts. If the parties who
Just gave them countenance were
held accountable, the rcgue's pro-
gress would be less easy. There is
way of meeting strangers with courtesy. and
yet not indorsing them. Undue reserve
and chilliness is not necessary, but due
caution is always to be observed, and no
man or woman of proper culture and re-
finement will resent the wisdom which de-
clines to admit them into confidence with
out proper vouchers or previous knowl-
edge.--Philddelphia Ledger.
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Ghe g)iroinia State Joarnal
WEDNESDAY EvEN'G. AUG. 81. 1874
apARE THE HORSE.


O. teamster spare that horse
How hard he tries to go,
There's load enough for TWO,
Don't strike another blow.
Give him helping hand,
Or ease the load, pray,
And he your Kindness will
thousand fold repay.
How patiently he tolls,
All through the heat and cold,
A faithful servant still,
Though wearied, worn and old.
Poor, dumb, unconscious brute,
And yet he seems to know,
Caressng oft the hand
That deals The cruel blow.
What an imploring look,
And what knowing eye,
And yet without the power
To utter cen cry.
See how he writhos and shakes,
While smarting with the pain.
Oh, cruel driver, pause
Don't strike the brute again.
Humanity at last,
Brought to a sense of shame,
Will punish those who give
Unnecessary pain.
oh, driver, spare that horse
How hard he tries TO go;
There's load enough for two,
Don't strike another blow,
british Workmaa.
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The manager Of the Northwestern w.
ceum bureau sends us circular of his list
OF lectures for the coming season, which he
pretaces with the announcement that he
holds an autograph refusal from Mr., Snur-
geon to come to this country. The mana
ger has also an autograph refusal from tbe
editor Of this paper to lecture in the COM
ing season.. but he does not say SO. In
stead, he places the name of the editor in
ms list. The same thing in effect appears
IN some OF our exchanges. We wish to
state here that We have positively declined
all offers from lyceums and individuals IN
lecture in the coming or any succeeding
season that we shall hold to that resolve
and that we hope those interested viii
make memorandum of this determination
and thus save in the future trouble to them.
selves and annoyance to US.
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TIlO THE LOYAL CREDlTORS OF JOHN
l. ii. SKINKER, DECEASED, LATE OF
COMPRESSED AIR PATENT RIGHTS
NOTICE So 't

The invention of DIR. ROYCE FOR THE
PRODUCTION, STORING, AND TRANS
MITTING POWER, ETC., by compressed air ;
also for destroying yellow fever on Ships, in
hospitals for Ventilation, etc., have been proved
to be the only successful methods, where pu
ping machinery is used. - tr5s.sssI.ss ~
Notice is hereby given that the management
and control of these patents has been placed iu
Sale. Persons and Corporations DESTROYS of
using Compressed air as Motive Power, or for
Ventilation, etc., may obtain full information of
the title and details OF the patent, by applying
for Copies at the Patent Office The reissues
are numbered 5,201 and 5000, and for terms of
use by addressing me. p. O. Box lO76, or 55
Liberty street, New York.
fe l2-eoW1y @ HORACE II. DAY. 4
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

TO ALL PERSONS WISHING FIRE IN
RICHMOND BANKING
AND INSURANCE COMPANY offer induce
ments unsurpassed by any safe company, to in
sure against loss by fire of all kinds OF property
They ask OF their friends and thepublio to give
them a call before insuring elsewhere.
Consult yonr own interest and insure with us
J. b. DAVIS, President.
JOHN +. O. P0TTs. Secretary. oc 6--d&wy
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eENERALIrEms.

If man has two wives, it is bigamy.
Suppose he has moro? 1t then becomes
Brig-hamy. q
The fendish editor of Georgia paper
speaks of "the bloody Sherman, the fire.
iiend of the war; ate
There are one hundred and nine
churches in Washington, Georgetown and
their suburbs.
-Vice-Presldent Wilson left Boston on
Saturday for two weeks visit to Cape
Cod, with Ex-Governor Claflin.
Two hundred and tweniy-seven dis
tinct varieties of grasshoppers claim citi-
zenship in Colorado. t
The Richmond Enquirer says the
campaign must be made warm. General
Grant made some campaigns in Virginia
pretty warm.
in some parts of Texas, when man
puts bis hand into his pocket for chew
Of tobacco, every man jumps, fearing he is
going to shoot.
The astronomers tell us that the planet
Mars is fading. Many mas who visit water
ing places, with manageable daughters,
are in the same condition.
An eastern paper asks Professor Wise
to call at its office and correct the proof of
his obituary, which is already in type, before
he starts on balloon trip.
The Yankee barber's chair has been
introduced with great success in London;
showing that, in one instance at least, the
civilized Briton may proftaby initiate the
American shavage.
They accuse small boy in Lowell of
stealing nine hundred and fifty pill boxes
| from DR.. Aver factory. IL he had taken
the pills instead, his punishment would
have been something beyond physical en-
durance.
Ashes were always considered good
| to make corn and grass grow, and now
| they have been found wonderfully efiica-
cious in raising cities. Chicago has grown
at the rate of house day since their
application.
The Paris newspapers mention the
death by the bite of viper, of one Joseph
Wagner, a snake-charmer. Wagner first
beat the reptile and then ordered it to kiss
him. Instead of obeying, the viper bit his
| tongue. The unfortunate man died two
hours after.
/ The story is told of New Hampshire
deacon and cooper named Day, who
solemnly addressed some youthful Sabbath
breakers with the question, "Boys, do
you know what day this is 2" only to re-
ceivc the response: "Yes, sir; Deacon
Day, the COOPER"
| Two gallant young men Of Pottsville,
Pennsylvania, lately resorted to the code
for the settlement Of their rival aspirations
to the hand of Dutch gardeners daugh-
ter. Both were wounded, but from the
blows of spade in the hands of the old
| man.
| The Baltimore Gazette thinks Long
fellows genius has faded. II says: 'Time
was when he could dip little water from
the sacred spring, but now the fountain
flows no more for him. The wheeling of
| the pump alone is heard. Instead of the
gush of poesy, we have only the dry hic-
cough of imperfect suction.o,
| Italian wit is highly dramatic, sponta-
neous, genial Among its proverbs are
"The dog earned his living by wagging his
TAIL" snake yourself all honey and the
flies will devour it," 'The smiles Of a
pretty woman are the tears of the purse"
''He who takes an eel by the tail, or a
woman by the tongue, is sure to come of
| empty-handed.
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4bY2
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i ted States for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter of William II. McCalley, bank.
rupt--in bankruptcy
Al Richmond, this 18th day Of August, 1873.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit: ON the 18th day of Aug, 1873,
filed in said District Court by w. II. McCalley
or Caroline county in said district. who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under act
of Congress entitled AN act to establish uni
form system OF bankruptcy throughout the Uni
ted States" approved March I'd, 1867, for a dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act, and
that the 9th day Of September, a. d. 1873, at 10
O'Clock a. m, before W. w. Forbes, one of the
registers Of said court IN bankruptcy, at his
office, In Richmond in said district,
Is the time and place assigned for the hearing OF
the same; when and where you may attend
and show. cause, if any you have. why the
prayer ofthe said petition should not be granted.
Yon are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt VIII be held at the same time and
place. w. w. FORBES,
register In bankruptcy for the
au 19-Tu2W Sd Congl Dist. of Va.
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COMMERCIAL.
RICHMOND PRICE CUR RENT
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
RIoHmoND. August 81, 1873.

els - = 10 70. Is -
Oats-1s0 bushels. az
Rye--74 bushels. s td3
Fiaxseed-l0 bushels.
Edies.
Wneat-White, $40 bushels prime, d. t.: %
choiee, y: T.; 800 very good, p. t.. 374 good.
p: =. 70 fair, p. T.; EOS very good, $780, 10 do
$L7s; 100 do, $i.72; SOS do. $l.7O; 1872 good
80 common, $3.50. Red, 500 bushels prime, d. t :
222 very good, p. t.. 1872 do, $I7s; IS do, Ill m :
IFS do, $l.70; 1l6 good, $l65 60 fair, 81 so ; 60
81 SO.
Oats.5o bushels very good spring 45c; 90
good, 45e.; 40 prime, Acc.
Rye-74 bushels very good, Zoe.
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when there is not a breath of air
SURFING, and you are in danger of sitting,
attempt to light cigar out doors, and YOU
WIZ oe surprised at the breeze that will
start up. We have seen a man try this
experiment IN dead calm, and by the
time he had scratched thirteen matches If
was really so windy as to be uncom-
Portable. "Nooin
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l52-lnyoI
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI

l3Z-lnYOl
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Sloat & Addington VS.. +. II.
Rahm, bankrnpt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 16th day of Aug a. d. 1873
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been to wit: on the 10th day of Aug, 1873, filed
in said District Court by r. H. Rahm of Rich
mond city in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the act of Congress, entitled IAN act to establish
a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March 2, 1867, for
discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 9th day of September, 1873, at 10
o'clock. a. IN. before w. W. Forbes, one of
the registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his
office Ia Richmond, Va, 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 petitioner should not be granted.
b You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the said time and place.
~ m w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for
au l9-Tu2w Sd OongI Dist. of Va.
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OUR BABY.
BY ANNIE MATHEsoN.

Little blue eyes,
Little brown locks,
Little plump cheeks,
Little low frocl1s;
Near us one moment-the next out of sight;
Who has heart half so featheryllight,
Who has smile half so babyish-bright
As babyf
Dear little ways
Guiling the time
Odd little "says"
Not fitting rhyme
Who can win hearts half so quickly as she2
Who such a bright bit of sunshine can be ?
Who loves baby SO dearly as we
Our Baby?
f Christidn Union.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.

4445
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
u TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Branch Godsey, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
~ At Richmond. on the 9th day of August,
1878
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN,
Please to take notice hereby, that n petition
has been, to-wit: on the 9Th day of Aug, H. d..
1873, filed in said District Court, by Branch
Godsey, of the county of Chesterfield in
said district, who has been heretofore duly de-
elared bankrupt under the Act of Congress entitl-
ed"An Act to establish uniform system of bank
ruptcv throughout the United States," approved
March I'd, 1867. for a discharge and certificate
thereof from all their debts and other claims
provable under said act, and that the 9th
day of September a. d., 1875 at 10 O'Clock
a. m, before w. w. Forbes, one of
the registers of said court In Bankruptcy
at his office in Richmond in said district is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same, when and where you may attend and show
cause, il any you have. why the prayer of the
said petition should not De granted.
You ale also hereby notified, thet the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said
bankrupt viii be held the same time and
place w. w. FORBES,
fk Register in bankruptcy for
au 19-Tu2w the Sd Conp'l Dist. of Va
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~ 4I4S
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. ted States for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter of William z. Swift, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 9th day OF August. n. d.
1878.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit: on the 9th day of August a. d.
1873, filed in said District Court by William a.
Swift, of the county of Louisa in said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress entitled can act to
establish Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
2nd. 1867. for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable un
der said act. and that the 9Th day of sept'r, a. d.
1873, at 10 o'clock u. M. before w. w. Forbes
one OF the registers of said court in bankruptcy
at his office in Richmond, in said district. is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same, when and where you may attend and show
cause, II any you have. why the prayer of the
said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. w. w. FORBES,
!. !, Register in Bankruptcy for the
an l9-TH2w Sd Congn Dist. of Va.
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LIVE STOCK.

RICHMOND, August Fl, 1873
MT. Il. dimmi, weighmaster at the Live Stock
LIONS for the week ending August 90: Cattle,
1872 head sold from ss % to 90 90 per hundred
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L,OR SALE CHEAP, q
IL ON LONG TIME, \:

I,OR SALE CHEAP, -
Il ON LONG TIME, III
one of the BEST FARMS in Fairfax County.
Two-thirds open land, one-third good young
TIMBER, Oak and Pine. u - rs
New HOUSE of seven rooms, modern built
well, stables, tobacco barn, and several tenant
honses.
This farm contains about SIX HUNDRED
ACRES, and borders the Potomac River nearl
threefourths of a mile. The soil is dry loan,
with a few sandy spots adapted especially TO
grass corn, tobacco, trucking, and fruitgrowing.
IL would make a fine DAIRY FARM.
II is located twenty-five miles south of WASH
ing ton near steamboat landing, and four
miles from a station on the railroad from Wash
ington and Richmond, and adjoining the land
leges. and neighborhood pleasant.
PRICE,: xl3000 Enquire at H%ANts z
de 20--tf STATE JOURNAL. OFFICE.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Of Virginia
Ia the matter of Benz. F. Flippen, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
To Whom 1t May Concern undersigned
VIM. III. Alldertlice, of Richmond, hereby gives
not ice of his appointment as assignee of the
estate OF ID. +. Flippen, of Amelia county in
SAID district, and who was, on the 26th day of
June, a. d., 1873, adiudged bankrupt upon
his own petition by the District Court of the
United States for said district
Dated at Richmond, July IA, a. d., 1873.
VIM. II. AI.LDERDICE,
ly 16-Tu3w Assignee.
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Country merchants should remember in order.
ing, tnat refined sugar is constantly fiuctuating
z SALT-Liverpooi, s2.4O; iobbing price per
sack. Ground Alum, $2.26a2 40.
SHOT-2.s0asO0 per bag
SflhiiS DE TURfENTINES-30a9O
TEAS--Black, Coo. a&l 25--the last a prime ar.
tieie; Imperial, s0asl go; Gunpowder, 6Oa&l. rs.
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TOBACCO.

TOBACCO. SHIT HAL
BLACK.
Lugs, common, to good..-.... ......s o 00f0 90
1sugs, medium to good. ........"....... 5061 90
Leaf. common to mediuIn...-....... & lO0Gp 8 90
Leaf, goo 606Dll 90
Leaf line wrappers and stemmers,. ~ 0o6eli 90
~ f1 FRIGHT. III 80 "a
Iugs, common, chiefly smokers. GOO 80
Iugs, medium TO good smokers and
oo@,5 90
Lugs, extra smokers. Is 00@p2b 90
Leaf, medium to good hllers........ 10 00@Dl5 90
Leaf, extra to good fllers.......... IA OOQll0 90
Leaf, wrappers (mahogany), COM
mon to u 00@Dls 90
Leaf, wrappers, com. to medtm.... ~ 00@026 90
Leaf wrappers, good. ...........-.. 10 O0Goi5 90
Leaf. wrappers, fine to extra....,.. 90 006070 90
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AUCTION SALES.
a ssIuNEE,s SALE

In obedience to orders of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia, dated respectively 18th June and 9TH Of
July, 1873, / SHALL on ~