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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-12
CITY NEWS.

| THE CASE OF THE COLLECTOR
OF INTERNAL REvENUE-MR. BUR
CESS DISCHARGED.-The case of Rusl
Burgess, esq.,, collector of internal revenue
of this district, was resumed before Com
missioner I. H. Shields this morning, at Il
o'clock. Samuel H. Goodman, of the Treas
ury department of Washington, ID. c., was
examined relative to some pay account.
that were presented by the district attor
ney, which were received from the treasury
department to-day.
Mr.. Goodman identified the signature
of Mr.. Burgess. the collector, as similar to
that of other pay accounts, heretofore re.
ceived by the department. These accounts
were compared with those on file in the
collectors Office in this city, and found to
agree except in few minor points. (The
total footiDgs in each account only varying
a fraction over one gallon in the returns Of
spirits gauged.)
The papers that were presented from
Collector Burgess office to-day were
those chat he, through his counsel, refused
to give up yesterday. They were volun.
tarily presented by his counsel this morn
ing.
Mr.. O. H. Russell, deputy collector,
who was examined, testified that the sig
natures to the papers presented to him were
made by himself as attorney for the COL
lector. He further stated that it was
physically impossible for the collector to
know of the correctness of all accounts in
his office. All papers that are presented
for his signature are sworn to.
Question by the Commissioner to Mr..
Russell-Do you think it possible that Mr..
Burgess knew anything about these ac-
counts prior to their payment?
Mr.. RUSSELL do not.
A recess of fifteen minutes was taken at
about one O'Clock, in order that Gauge r
Fleck and Major johnson might be gotten
at. On reassemblipg, Mr.. Fleck was ex-
amined and testified to having placed
stamps on barrels of spirits that were
signed by Major johnson during his alb
sence. On being questioned as to whether
Mr.. Burgess knew of the fact, he stated
most positively that he did not know it, and
could not have known it unless he had
been told.
The case was here submitted without
argument, Commissioner Shields making
the following observation in substance:
"The statute under which this warrant
was issued is a peculiar one. AS far as
criminal intent on the part of Mr.. Burgess
to violate the same is concerned, the
testimony in the case fails to show
that he has done so in the slightest
degree. As to negligence in his
office, as charged in the warrant in
signing or allowing accounts to be signed
by his deputy without the proper inquiry
into the matter. there is no evidence that
he was aware of anything of the kind
His deputies, Mr.. O. II. Russell and Cap
tain Burr, were sworn officers of the govern
ment, and if any mistake had been made,
or negligence committed, they had not
only assumed but were the responsible
parties, and he would therefore discharge
Mr.. Burgess.
SIN justice to the defendants, who
swore out the warrant, he would say that
they, as citizens, were justified in persuing
the course that they did, in view of
all the circumstances presented"
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CAPTAIN MCNULTY's CAsE.-We
think it matter of common justice ito say
nothing of common law that when person
is charged with an offence, however petty or
aggravated, he should be deemed innocent
until proved guilty. Now that Captain
McNulty is out of "durance vile," on a
simple $500 bond, the newspaper press
should withhold all criticism until the case
is either tried or nollied. No one imagines
that the Captain will forfeit his bond.
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THE DISTRICT JUDGEsHIP.
The Washington Chronicle of this NOR

ng says: .. ...Et. ...- -a f'
"The President will, on Monday, S end
to the Senate the name of Colonel Robert
W. Hughes, late candidate for governor
of Virginia, for the position Of Judge of
the District court of Virginia. made va
cant by the death of Judge Underwood.
The appointment is eminently a satisfac-
tory one, and just recognition of the
abilities and able qualities of Colonel
Hughes. People of all shades of political
opinions in Virginia are satisfied that the
selection of Colonel Hughes, who is 'to
the manner born,' is one of the best that
could have been made."
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The Memphis Appeal remarks: 'The
present Congress illustrates with peculiar
force the uniquencss of American institu-
tions. Nowhere in christendom would a
deliberatiye assembly of similar antece-
dents be possible except in democratic
America.n ..... -.r'.f q. .
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CHRISTMAS Toys, wholesale and retail,
PHILIP WEBER, 1919 Main street, has the largest
stock of Toys in the city. Call early and get
your Christmas supplies. Also, manufacturer
of Willow Ware, Willow Baskets, Cane Chairs,
and Settees.
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SUPREME COURT OF APPEALs.-The
following business occupied this court
to-day:
John M. Bouldin, of Danyille, qualified
as an attorney in this court.
Durrett vs.. DAVIS, guardian, &c; ar
gument continued by G. d. Gray, esq.,,
of Culpeper, for appellees, and will be
concluded tomorrow, after several motions
are disposed of, by Judge VIM. j. Rob-
ertson for the appellants.
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MAJOR FITzHUGH left General j. e.
B. Stuart's army desk in the care of Gen
eral j. O. Hill some time since, and when
General Hill left town for the city of Bal
timore he placed it under our charge. We
presume that the family of the gallant
and renowned Stuart would like to have
this desk, and therefore we make this pub.
lcation.-ScoHsuiUe Weekly Courier, =.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

ChiOrOfOrm i'm Dental Operations.
BOSTON. December 12.-The Massa-
chusetts Dental society has adopted reso-
luton that in their opinion the use OF
chloroform in dental operations is not
advisable. .- 81. ... .. W.
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The BANKRUPT LAw.-The belief is
becoming general in Washington that the
bankrupt law will be revised but not re-
pealed. The subject is now in charge of a
committee of the Senate.
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Congressional.
NEW YORK.
Financial,

Financial.
New YORK, December 12-Noon.
Stocks quiet. Gold 1899. Money 7 bid.
Exchange, long 81; short, %. Govern
ments strong. States strong.
Marine.
NEW YORK, December l2.-Arrived
Castalia. u
Items.
NEW YORK, December 12.-The Uni
ted States man-of.war Colorado, has sailed
for Key West.
The activity in the Brooklyn navy-yard
still continues.
The police raided the gambling houses
last night, but Morrissey's and number
of other big establishments had a premo,
milton and were closed.
The Liberal Republican general com.
mittee, after stating the qualifications fol
the chief justiceshlp, have resolved that il
their judgment the gentleman who has
been nominated by the President and Ser
ate for this high and important Office does
not possess the requisite qualifications
and that the nomination should not b.
confirmed.
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AsHoRE.-The bark Annie Jane, from
Bristol to Hampton Roads, for orders,
with 200 tons Of railroad iron, is reported
ashore twenty-five miles south of Cape
Henry.
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FOR RENT.

TO LET.-A LARGE, MO- a.
DERN-BUILT HOUSE. Gas and water in H.a
the honse with good stable accommodations,
situated on Adams, between Leigh and Clay
streets. Apply to
SO 18-tf r-r . GRUBBS WILLIAMS.
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s1 AT oosT!i
~ H. MCCORM MICK,
AUOTIONEER AND COMMISSION MER.
CHANT, 1414 MAIN STREET.

On consignment, large and desirable stock
OF FURNITURE, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE
DRY GOODS, HATS, GAPS, NOTIONS, CLOTH
ING, &c. - "a q. "a arru
would respect fully call the attention of the
citizens Of Richmond and public generally, to
this large and varied stock of the above named
goods, embracing as it does nearly every article
to be found in well-stocked house. The most
Of those goods have been purchased since the
great financial crisis at greatly reduced prices,
which enables me to offer to the trade and con-
sumers, at private sale. greater inducements
than can be found elsewhere in the city.
AUCTION SALES DAILY. -r.H
Consignments solicited. Outdoor sales
promptly attended to.
.s |r.rfa I'll. al. $50 II. MCCORMICK, Ia
oc4 Auctioneer and Com. Merchant
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The WEATHER.-The atmosphere tc.
day was very springlike, in fact, " soft as
maiden's kiss and balmy as her breath, !"
and Just the style to give people colds,
inhuenzas and other ills that flesh is he +
TO.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-12

SPECIAL COURT OF APPEALS
The Judges of this court were in conference
to-day. They will commence calling their
docket again on Monday next, commenc.
ing with Toney VS.. Seldin. The case of
Whitlock VS.. Cooke is set for Tuesday
next specially. "3's ''''
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FINIsHED.-Th new sewer on Main
street, running from Eighteenth to
Twenlty-eighth street, has been COM
nleted
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MICHIGAN.
Eighteen school Girls Outraged by theiI
Catholic Teacher.

UtIGFUgGU Dy
Catholic Teacher.
DETROIT, December ia horrible
story of outrage has been made public in
the town of Warren, twelve miles from
Detroit. A year and a half ago one
Charles Louis Alton was employed to
teach in Catholic school at Warren, also
to act as sexton of the church, During
this period Alton outraged the persons Of
no less than eighteen school girls, none Of
whom were over fourteen years of age.
1t appears the crimes were all committed
in the church. which adjoins the school
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QUAL1FIED.-Our young friend S.
Taylor Evans, esq., qualified to practice
law in the chancery court yesterday.
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.-
following officers of the National Division
Vanguard of Freedmen, were installed last
night at their hall by A. E. Newton, Ma
tional Grand: Thomas r. Johnson,
Richmond, N. c.; Emilin Pullman, Rich
mond, N. V. c.; Thomas Davis, Ports.
mouth, N. D. G; Rev. John Scott, N. S.;
A. Blood, N. t.; Joseph Mumphat, Rich
mond, N. P; John A. Johnson, Rich
mond, N. G.; P. H. Johnson, Richmond,
N. S.; J. FL. Turner. Charles City, N. L.;
James Enom, FarmvilIe, N. M.
The following officers of First also
Grand division No. J., were installed by
j. r. johnson, of North Carolina: Mary
Jones, R. W. G. D. c.. Joseph Mumphat,
R. w. G. D. D. G.. Alice Shelton. r. W.
G. D. N. c.; William H. Rufin, r. W.
G. d. s.; Virginia Lacy, R. W. G. D.
T.; W. II. Jones, R. W. G. D. G. G. ;
and the following were appointed: Pres
ton johnson, r. W. G. D. u. Jackson
Manns, R. W. G. d. s.; appointment of
D. d. G. w. O.. Thomas r. johnson,
Richmond, D. d. G. W. G. +; Thomas Da-
Wis, Norfolk and Portsmouth, d. d. G. W.
c.; Rev. John Scott, North Carolina, D..
D. G. w. c.. A. Blood, Monticello, D..
d. G. w. c.; James Enom, Farmville,
Va, d. ID. G. W. G..
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-12

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.-The
great Virginia public will be glad to know
that Abram Hall, the eminent statesman
and able colored whitewasher, will be q
candidate for reelection to the Office of
second door.keeper of the Senate. Messrs.
James c. Laughton, formerly auditor of
the Richmond and Petersburg railroad
company, and j. N. Hopkins, "The War
Horse Of Tuckahoe," and other gentlemen
will give Ab'm lively run for the place.
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WANTS.

WANTED.-A FEW sNaR.
GETIC AGENTS. with CASH CAPITAL OF
se5 DOLLARS or more, to sell NEW I'M.
PORTED ARTICLE. NO HUMBUG. Ad-
dress with FIFTY CENTS for a sample
-at-.-f- EDWARD FITZKI,
.. No. 1917 Eleventh street N w,
de Pits .sL Washington, Do.
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RICHMOND INsTITUTE.-There is a
literary society attached to this institute,
who are in the habit of discussing at their
regular meetings certain stated proposi-
tions, in the elucidation of which consid-
erable forensic ability is developed. The
last discussion was as to the relative mental
capacity of the sexes, and was witnessed
by large number of spectators. The
next meeting for debate will be on the
evening of the fourth Saturday in Decem.
ber. b. --.
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house, and that the flend succeeded in
terrifying his victims into silence for over
a year. The neighborhood is settled by
Hollanders, generally uneducated, and the
children were all of that nationality. AL
ton escaped.
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LATEST FROM EUROPE
BAZAINE's SENTENCE COMMITTED
. Etc, Etc,
WASHINGTON.

Report OF the Secretary of the Treasury
The Public Debt Increasins-Addi.
ttOnal Taxation RecOmm ended-Etc =.
Etc.
WASHINGTON, December 12.-T h e
Secretary of the Treasury, in his an
nual report, while urging economy upon
Congress, says should there not be revi-
val of business at an early day, and an in
crease inthe receipts over that of the past
two and half months, additional means
would be required to meet expenses. Should
such be the case, he would recommend
additional taxation, judiciously laid, so as
to be the least burdensome upon the peo-
pie and the business of the country, rather
than resort to borrowing money and in
creasing the public debt.
The Secretary said this morning the
public debt this month would be largely
increased, although it was now too early
to approximate the amount. He has
written letter to the chairman of the
ways and means committee recommending
and enclosing bill for that purpose, the
restoration of the duty on tea and coffee,
which will yield about $40, 900, 900 per
annum.
He also enclosed a letter to him from
Commissioner Douglass, making the fol-
lowing recommendations An increase
tax of ten cents per gallon on distilled
spirits, which would yield $1,000, 900
annually; four cents additional per pound
on tobacco, which would yield
$4,000,000; additional tax on illumi-
mating gas, $2,500,000; on gross
receipts of railroads from passengers
and freight, $G,000,000; on steamboat
gross receipts, passengers and freight,
5000, 900; on express companies, $780,
600; on insurance companies. 81 ,30O,-
900; telegraph receipts, $3.50, 900; max.
ing in the aggregate $22, 100000. This
amount, with the tax on tea and coffee,
would make over $42, 100000.
The Commissioner says if more revenue
is wanted it could be obtained to the ex-
tent of SIC, 100000 by restoring the taxes
as formerly in schedule OBJ which in
cludes stamps on all legal instruments.
deeds, mortgages, ETC., thus making addi-
tional receipts of over $50, 10000 from
internal revenue sources.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, December 12.-Senate.
Not in session to-day.
House.-The Speaker laid before the
House communication from the Secre-
tary of War, charging General o. o. How
ard, of the late Freedman's bureau, with
defalcations amounting to $27S,573. Re-
ferred to the committee on military
affairs.
The Louisiana Case.
WASHINGTON, December 12.-The
argument before the committee on privi-
leges and elections on the Louisiana case
is progressing, Mr., Mar has arrived.
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MARRIAGE.--A large crowd was in at
tendance at the First Presbyterian church
last night to witness the nuptials of Mr..
William A. Walsh and Miss Ada Collins,
both of this city. The marriage ceremony
was performed by the Rev. DR.. Preston.
We are pleased to know that the groom
has succeeded in capturing an American
diamond, which we doubt not is more pre-
cious than any he saw or heard of during
his recent visit in foreign lands in quest ol
| them.
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RIP VAN WiNKLE.

Reserved seats, $3.50; Admission, 81.
Sale of seats commences Wednesday morning,
December 10th, at Woodhouse & Parham's book
store, 1905 Main street. de a-6t
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OFFICIAL.

CITY COLLECTORS OFFICE, :
RICHMOND, Nov. Goth, 1873.
TNHIS OFFICE WILL BE OPENED DAILY
Il from o'clock a. m to O'Clock p. m.
from the 18TH to the sist DAY OF DECEMBER
inclusive, for the purpose of receiving from any
person who has already paid one. half only of
the city taxes charged to him the remaining
half; and that
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-12

POLICE COURT.-Justice White dis.
posed of the following cases in this court
to-day:
Mary Howard, stealing, discharged.
John Woodson, stealing, jailed for six
months.
Abram Spence, drunkenness, dis.
charged.
Susan Jones, abusive language, dis
charged.
j. II. Hill, unlawful possession, dis.
charged.
Willie Nash, unlawful assault, dis
charged.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
HJn CHARLES LUMSDEN,
.r.. $40 MAIN STREET. q.

respectfully call the attention of everybody
to the fact that they can have WATCHES.
CLOCKS, SPECTACLES and JEWELRY
REPAIRED, In the best manner and on reason
able terms, at so MAIN STREET, opposite
the Spotswood Lot, by 1884,.
de 6-eodst CHARLES LUMSDEN.
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Report OF the Secretary of the Treasury
The Public Debt interchangeable
ttOlal Taxation RecOnm ended-Etc /.
Etc.
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TWENTY PER CENT.

upon the amount of tax so remaining due" .1
The collector respectfully calls the attention
of those parties who have so repeatedly promised
to settle their bills (other than the half:paid
bils), and on which he has been so lenient,
that should he now fail to call On them by the
10TH OF DECEMBER, and they fail to pay
during the month of December, that he will be
compelled under the duties of his Office to collect
in JANUARY BY LEVY, with the additional
TWENTY PER CENT. ..-#
JOHN F. REdNAULT,
de lin . E...-#s Collector.
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oUTRAGES AT SANTIAGO
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NEWS FROM CUBA
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NOTICE !
slGo to w. A. NDZlER,
Ah Street,near II. Il. track,
fw yOur BENZINE, deliv.
'red at the wells fur 1925
per Barrel. ,5
Petroleum Centre, Feb. s.s-t.

BUSINESS CHI ANG e.
W. A. Lozier, who has been
'agaged in tie Wholesale Ale
tade for the past year, has this
tay disposed of bis entire in.
'erest in said business to the firm
d Fox d Williams, who will
continue the business at the old
tAnd. Mr.. lozier desires us
y return his sincere thanks to
as many patrous for the lib.
sni Patronage extended to him.
y sSa'!ring ri!!g the past year. +. A
Philips ! will act as agent for
1e new proprietors and keeps
:tul !. supply Of that fine Buffalo
Team Ale On hand.
NJ Lozier desires all par.
sindebted to him to settle
y once as he wishes to have
" books balanced.
osssd April -, 1878.
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For Sale
$4,000 to 10000 feet Of SECONDHAND
TUBING, At from 26 to 36 cts. per foot
Tho Tubin 10 10 6rst class order and oil
ready fitted
April %. IT, q. b. WAREEk.
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ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITEsTONE TELEGRAPH LINE

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITESTONE TELEGRAPH LINE.
vana days Mounts guns 5 tons so horse
Steamship Resuia,or Freeman, Philadelphia, with
ssp Me- f Liverpool
a S Se 81 Rssa 3D. hence for the
RSrn hs g a De q tSnds
bark L'Invida ItaD, from Palermo for New York
sSrn ssaod
m asss i%G s ssxf'sf days
Bark Carpone dtaD, sturlese, Gloucester, E. AZ days.
BARI ESians OF St Johns Sb Scott Hamburg 50 days.
fruit Phelps Bros CO. vessel to master Passed Glib
salt q suck CO Nay - lat So lon s. passed part
Bark MarshsSta dap sOarbaro, Grgena 50 days with
s9as sS SO days with
r Bark K Albert r Hubbard ceniaegos % days, with
sugar to sofa Bros; vessel to master
Bari S s (. 9ss D0'dy Boston 7d'y'
Brig Nuova Marietu QtaD, Maglocca, London IS days
Cox y.S
sSsaiier April Yssesys fssf
Iiyerp s"I for Hampton Roads 3 days out ' 0'
Brig 10 s oen so ns e day
with lemons Srs,,. to saTas Bfos vessel to Buey
Brig Chantciecr ,o London) Morrison Bahia IS days
with sugar to order; vesse 10 Rowland Aspinwall
Lett in port bark josephine CBD loading brig
BIS zerIIna !srS. Williams, Nasuac. PR. IS days, with
''ss1 fS @ Ss'is days with sugar and
Brig Abbe cliford ciord, Matanzas days with SUI
gar scSr Sam wa Weller q nr1ham varwe Palermo s.
days with fruit to Phelps Bros; vessel to Buley
ro sc and w TO u days with old
schr Henry OF ADDISON, Was Yabacoa PR y days
Honghton Left in port brig Beaver OBJ, for New Haven
s sss orIo ssssa N'nm0h'
sehr Edwin insersoii, Virginia,
schr A&E Benton ton, Badd Virginia v,s,,,,.
s senr Wharf, SSsS' Wharf, n"s Virginia "A
seSr Williams, Sswsary Se9rgetoSn, DC ...,
schr May Day Adams, rhlsdeipha for ssco. '0
Passed Through Hell Gate.
BOUND SOUTH.
Brig Reporter Ryder. South Norwah for Philadelphia,
schr Freedom OBJ, King. Wentworth, Ms, for New
York u days with plaster to u Brown, NC x.
YORK IS days with potatoes to Duryes Co; vessel
Sch, Greenand 0rcutt Calais for New York with INN
Der 20 Morse smith Benson '0' -" 'o'A '"'
Schr Joseph Slower. Avery, New Haven for New
schr Woodruff simms Pharo. Greenport for Phiadel.
schr Fannie Hazard, Ross Portland, c. for New York,
schr chas ii Northam. Hubbard Portland CT for New
YORK with stone g Fitzgerald 4 Co. xv.
cr & Hssy Sew York.
schr scranton Pease Cromwell for New York, with
schr chance shot, DsboIl Gresngors for New York.
Schr Sarah AFalconer. Wilson, Providence for New
scsr Gen Banks seare, Calais for New York with ath
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