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3 CENTS PER COPY.!RICHMOND. VA..(Evening State journalGGPUBUCAN STATE TICKET.NT ATE MAVN.FOR GOVERNOR:RO. W. HUGHES,Of Washington County.—Heavy rains are reported in Augusta county.—The Dan River Baptist association is in session, near Halifax Courthouse.FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR :C. P. RAMSDELL,Of Hurry County.FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL:DAVID W. FULTZ,Of Augusta County:OUR TICKET.We present to-day lor the consideration of our Republican fellow-citizens of Virginia. and all other lovers of justice and freedom, the ticket selected by the Republican gubernatorial convention which assembled at Lynchburg yesterday. The nominees arc true and tried representative party men, and in their hands and under their guidance the ship of state can bravely face all dangers. It becomes now our duty to go to work and ratify the selection of our standard bearers by a triumphant election.—Bishop Johns will visit the Episcopal church at Halifax Courthouse on the 13thof August.—From every county in the state comes accounts of tho destruction of life and property by lightning.—The court of appeals will meet in Staunton on the 10th oi September, hereafter, until further orders.—I)r. II. M. Grant, of Virginia, is president of the Southern dental association now sitting in Baltimore.—By January next the track of the railroad from Lynchburg to Danville will all be laid and in running order.—There will be a tournament at Capon Springs ou Thursday, August 7th, followed at night by a grand coronation ball.Shiloh (colored) Baptist association isTHE CONVENTIONA Full Slnto Ticket Nominated.The delegated representatives of the might and majesty of Virginia’s manhood met yesterday, July 30th, in Lynchburg, and quietly and satisfactorily completed the important work confided to their care by the people. We can but reclines sto assemble in the Mount Zion church, in Charlottsville, on Wednesday, August 0th.—John W. Brockenbrough, LL. D., proposes to resume the duties of his law school at Lexington, on the loth day of October next, upon the same basis as before the war.—An engineer corps of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad arrived in Lynchburg yesterday, en route to Botetourt, and Roanoke counties, to make the final location of the Valley railroad.—The delegates of Washington county to the Richmond convention have been selected, and the Bristol News sav they arcKabout divided between the support of Kemper and that of Withers.gard the proceedings so far developed, a resume of which we append, in any other j light than forerunners of that decisive victory which we feel assured waits only the action of the people of this state in thecoming election tor our chief executive in November next.The convention assembled in Dudley hall and were called to order by General Williams Carter Wickham. Ou motion of lion. J. B. Sener committees were then appointed on credentials and permanent organizations.Following the appointment of those committees there was a recess of nearly an hour during which the convention was addressed successively by Colonel Edward Daniels, editor of The State Journal ; Professor R. T. Greever (colored), of Washington, D. C.; IIon.L. H. Chandler ; Montgomery Simms, Albemarle; Hon. James K. Platt, member of Congress ; C. J. Malord, of Richmond ; Hon. JohnB. Sener, member of Congress ; Captain J. II. Revis, Frank Moss, W. T. Early, and others.The committee on organization repotted the following nominations for permanent officers of the the convention : President,Hon. J. B. Senor; vice-presidents, PeterT T) n T it. t i ...—The West Point, Virginia, Star suggest that in consideration of the rapid growth of that place, a gigantic hotel and bathing establishment ought to be constructed for the benefit of western immigrants.—Taylor, Martin and company, hardware dealers, who lost $30,000 by the Norfolk fire, are already in the field with another stock. The senior of the firm is Colonel Walter II. Taylor, General Lee’s Adjutant General.—George Washington Parks Curtis in addition to being the adopted son of General Washington, grandson of his wife, and father of Mrs. R. E. Lee, was a descendant of the celebrated Lord Baltimore, under whose auspices the state of Maryland was colonized and the first formal edict of universal religious toleration adopt ed and promulgated. The maiden name of this lady was Calvert.A correspondent writing from NewYork says: “The crowd of good writers seeking employment on the great journals is painfully surprising.” In this he is somewhat mistaken. Good writers are generally in demand, and readily find employment on respectable newspapers. In fact they arc so scarce that a journalistffonnrn 11 \r Oaii'/na nnn on airrKf oi\rl Lol^o KimTHURSDAY EVENING. JULY 31. 1873.CITY NEWS. ■«Death of an Eminent Priest.—Rev. Father Ciciteri, who celebrated mass at St. Peter’s cathedral, in this city several times when called here to the spiritual retreat of the Fathers several months ago, died at Woodstock, Maryland, on the 15th of July, in tho sixty-seventh year of his age. iris death will be heard with regret by his many friends throughout the country, and especially in Richmond. For a number of yeari be held the position of master of novices and farther instructor to all the Jesuits in the United States, with his headquarters during the past eighteen years in Baltimore, where he was sincerely loved by all who knew him.Father Ciciteri was a native of Italy, and educated in the Propaganda of Rome. For some time lie served as chaplain to Pope Gregory the XVI. Besides being considered one of tho most able and profound theologeons in the church, he was also one of the greatest musicians in the country. In the early stage of his career lie was musical director of the choir of St. Peter’s church, Rome, the largest in the world. For several years he held a prominent position in New Mexico, and was also rector of one of the colleges in San Francisco, California. The several archbishops generally selected him to administer the spiritual retreat to the fathers in his diocese. In the whole order none were more highly distinguished, none more highly esteemed.Young Men’s Christian Association.—This association under its present board of directors seems to feel the inspiration of a new lease of life and usefulness. Always a credit to our city, its agencies for moral advancement were never more extended than now. The place of business 4 of the association will at ail early day be removed fromthe corner of Eleventh and Main streets to an elegant and eligible locality higher up the street, now being fitted up for its use. The members of this association all meet on the broad platform of universal Christian brotherhood, it making no difference to what sect of believers individual members maybe attached. The already large library of.the association, will be materially augmented during the course of tho present year. ——— —- —— ———-—■— —Accident at the TredegarWorks.—Yesterday an employee at the Tredegar works named Jacob Poh, jr., while at work had his lace very severely cut by the falling of a piece of timber from overhead. Dr. Brown was called to the assistance of the wounded man. He is doing as well as could be expected. Singular to relate, this man’s father, Jacob Poh, met with an accident at his home on last Saturday, by which he had his face badly cut, and what is still more singular, they are both one-eyed men, having had their eyes put out while at work at the Tredegar on previous occasions.Unmailable Letters.—The following is a list of unmailable letters remaining in the Richmond postoffice July 31: Mary Woodson, 203 Main street, city; W. B.I tenui.Jailor O’Dwyer has about eightyboarders at his hotel.Internal revenue collections today amounted to $15,803.85. For themonth 267,836.64.Parties so thoughtless as to throwfruit rinds on the pavement are not fit to live in a decent community.Colonel George T. Egbert, formerly chief of police of Richmond, was a delegate from Washington county to the Lynchburg convention.Professor Rosenberger, formerly of the Richmond theatre orchestra, now of Washington, I). C., leads the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs band.General John I). Imboden has arrived in this city from his European trip. Ilis health has been materially improved by his journey over the ocean.Range of the thermometer atC. F. Johnston’s news and music store, 918 Main street, to-day : At 6 a. m. 76 ;9 a. in. 82 ; 12 m. 92 ; 3 p. in. 90.Randolph Macon College, locatedat Ashland, sixteen miles from Richmond, claims to have the largest Virginia patronage of any similar institution in the state.Death, from unknown causes, was the verdict of the coroner’s inquest held over the remains of a white female baby, found in a sink, corner of Twenty-third and Main streets, Tuesday night.With the expiration of to-day July sails out on the Rea of time. Grandly and nobly will it make for an unknown haven with the genial glow of perspiration and perfect health upon its countenance.Mr. E. Cuthbert, of the New York Herald, and Mr. Brooks, of the Washington National Republican, are in Lynchburg “doing” the Republican convention for their respective journals.There was a Methodist Episcopal council at “Shady Grove” church, Hanover county, to-day. The best preachers in the district were there, and chicken-leg sandwiches and apple pie suffered severely7.Some surburbau residents, to escape thetax on dogs, have hit upon the novel expedient of enfranchising the canines. To sav, (when the dog-tax collector is in sight) “Be thou no more officer of mine,” is considered sufficient without recording the declaration in court.The Alleged Mail Depredater.James 11. Bushfield, charged with embezzlement of monies, as postmaster at Guinea Station, was brought before a United States commissioner to-day, and in default of two thousand dollars security was committed to jail.Special Supreme Court of Appeals.—There was no session of this court to-day. The court will meet tomorrow, and the opinions in cases that have been aigued will be delivered. Its session will then close to meet the 2d of December.The Colored Home.—The meeting announced to take place at the Third-streetMethodist church last nitrhfc. in favnr nf niVOL. V-KO, m.BY TELEGRAPHVIRGINIA.The Republican Stale Convention — Stale OlHms Nominated.[Special to the State Journal.]Lynchburg, July 31.—The convention met at 12 o’clock. Judge David W. Fultz was nominated for attorney-general.Colonel R. W. Hughes made a powerful speech accepting the nomination. O. P. Ramsdell followed in fine style.Hon. Joseph Segar spoke at length on the water line, and endorsed the nominations cordially. Tho committee on the platform and resolutions are still out. I).[By Associated Press ]Lynchburg, July 31.—Colonel II. W.Hughes was nominated for governor, and O. P. Ramsdell for lieutenant-governor, by the Republican convention this morning. The ticket was completed by the nomination of Judge David \v. Fultz, of Augusta county, for attorney-general.NEW YORK.Financial.New York, July 31.—Stocks steady. GoldllSj. Money easy, 3a4. Exchange-long 9 ; short 9}. Govcrments dull and steady. State bonds very quiet.I.omn by the Late Fire In New York.New York, July 31.—The loss by the burning of the appraiser’s store (government warehouse), on Greenwich street, last night, is variously estimated, but it will be about $550,000 ; of which $50,000 is on the building, and the remainder on the goods stored therein. The warehouse was one of the largest in the city and was filled with goods. The surrounding property was damaged about $10,000. The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion.Marine.New York, July 31.—Arrived, steamers Virginia, Florida. Arrived out, steamers Lapland, India.IlemM.New York, July 31.—The weather today is clear and hot.There were six sun-strokes here yesterday.The steamship City of New York, 2,400 tons, built for the New York and Mexican line, was launched yesterday.The government has commenced suit against^ Downing Co., glass importers, lor $75,000, for alleged violations of the revenue laws.The police last night made a raid on the notorious gambling house of Fatty Wal sh, and arrested five of the attaches, and seized the lay-out, dealing box, checks, cards, etc.OHIO.The New Movement in Ohio—Nomination of a St tile Ticket.Columbus, July 31 .—The people’s convention have nominat ed Isaac Col lens
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