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From the Lexington Gazette of November G..
DISCUSSION ON MONDAY.

A large assembly was gathered at the Court
House on Monday 10 hear the spec ches of the
candidates for the Senate. DR.. Moore of Angus
Ia commenced the discussion. He said he was
native of this County and had received his edu-
cation here. lie avowed himself friend OF the
James River improvement, and clearly i'm favor
OF the Canal TO Buchanan. He also declared in
favor OF Convention for the amendment of the
Constitution. He was strongly opposed to d.
vision of the State, which he understood his Oh.
ponent had advocated. DR.. Moore having con-
cluded, was followed by S. Med. Moore, of
Rockbridge.
Mr.. Moore stated to the meeting the crcum.
stances under which he had become candidate,
and proceeded to explain his position upon the
James River Improvement. He declared himself
strongly In favor of the extension of the James
River Canal to Buchanan, and pledged himself,
II elected, to exert every effort for the attainment
OF that object. He also avowed himself in favor
OF The extension of the Macadamzed road from
Staunton to Buchanan, and thence TO The Tonnes
see line. Upon this subject lie spoke with much
animation. He then turned TO the Convention
question, upon which he dwelt with impressive
earnestness. In this connection also, he consi-
dered the charge, which had been made against
him, founded on the fourth number of "a West.
ern Man. In the articles under that signature.
Mr. M. remarked, he had stalled the grievances of
the West, the Partially of the Legislature in de-
nylng the West works Of improvement, and far
above these considerations, the subsection of a
Western majority to an Eastern minority, with
the power SO completely in Eastern hands, thai,
no matter to what number that majority might
increase, it must still remain in subsection to the
East,-under the influence of such considera-
lions, he had felt that division was preferable to
such perpetual vassalage. But he believed that
the people of the District were opposed to diyis-
ion, and he declared in explicit language that he
would never act upon the subject in the Legisla-
ture unless such was the desire of the District.
lie advocated Convention, because he believed
that that would prevent division.
In regard TO his opinions in favor of the remoy-
a! OF slaves, ne cited the opinions of Henry Clay
who believed slavery an evil, and who, with his
opinions on this subject well known, had receiv-
ed the support Of the people of this District a
year ago; and also the similar opinions of Gov.
Mcdowell, who had been supported by the De-
mocratlc party Of this County and Augusta for
Congress, Notwithstanding his adherence to these
sentiments.
MIR. Moore pledged himself to exert every en-.
ergy OF his mind and soul to obtain Convention
and secure to the people of The West the rights
OF which they have been so uDjustly deprived.
"" With the declaration Mr.. Moore has made
to his legislative action, we believe the people
will be satisfied, and that Rockbridge will give
him her support.
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WHIGS !=OUEREa

&5-lf Mr. BAYLOR, in the opinion Of any
of you, could undertake fairly to represent
you, who is dramatically opposed to you in
polltcs-why might not Samuel Mcdowell
Moore, who is an out-and-out Wing, and on
ly differs with you on one or two questions,
which there is not much probability will a.
rise, but on which, if they do, he pledges
himself to represent your views and wishes,
and not his own? Answer that question be-
fore you vote
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JUREY'S CASE.

James Fl. Jurey was yesterday brought before
the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for the county of Henrico and City of Richmond,
Cudge Nicholas presding,) and pleaded guilty
on two indictments for forgery, and was sen,en-
ced 20 three years imprisonment on each indicc
ment--hat being the shortest term of imprson.
ment fixed by law.-There were nine other in
dicments against the accused but we under
stand that "nolle prosequis" have been entered by
the Attorney for the Commonwe alih, John S.
Caskie, Esq, by consent of the Court. Messrs.
Robert G. Scott and James Lyons appeared in
behalf of the prisoner.-Richmond ENQUIRER
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Say. that am in favor Of giving to tho People
all the liberty that is compatible with the exist
ence of government itself: and, moreover, / am
in favor Of striking fatal blow at every system,
and at all features of Government, that creates
bodies and confers powers inconsistent with the
nature, and spirit, and design Of our free insttu-
tons. Whilst on this subject, permit me to say,
that am opposed to a division of the State. and
especially so, when il is commended for as aiding
in the wild notions Of abolitionism, and giving
countenance TO the mad schemes of band Of fa-
natics, who threaten the destruction Of our glor-
Gus confederacy. My sentiment is, the "Old
Dominion, one and indivisible."
Upon the subject of Internal Improvement, /
freely say to you. that personally, am warm
friend Of Improvement, and will give my support
to any scheme which proves likely to benefit our
people. But In the absence of any instructions
from my constituents, would be very cautious
in giving a vote-and would then have to be most
fully convinced Of the practcabiliy of the scheme;
and, moreover, be assured, that its completion
would not involve the people Of the State in
heavy and onerous taxation, and plunge them in-
to difficulties from which years of toll could not
eXtricate them.
On the subject Of Education, will remark,
that feel desire to aid in promoting its sue
cess, and comforting upon our people the advan-
tages which are to be derived from good, plain,
solid education, and will rejoice much as any
among you, TO see ignorance and superstition
banished from our land
Such, fellow-citizens, are my vews.-Many
of you, at least in the county of Augusta, are
well acquainted with me, and know my qualif-
cations. if any have, for The station which now
seek, by your votes. TO my felow-ci,zens Of
Rockbridge, with whom l have but little or no
acquaintance, tell them that am but plain
farmer. boast of no professional attainments,
as is the case with my worthy competitors, but
DO profess to be actuated by as honest motives
and pure intentions, as any man in your midst
Ii it be your pleasure, fellow-citizens to elect
me, can promise you that will devote my
whole time and best energies to the promotion Of
your interests, and the glory, honor and welfare
of the Old Dominion, in which all, Wings and
Democrats, must feel lively interest.
/ am before you, felow-citizens, and if you
see fit to elect me, shall feel most highly fiat
tered. Yours, respectfully,
JACOB BAYLOR.
Staunton, Nov. 6, 1916.
address you this Card, felow-citizens, be-
cause il is impossible from the shortness Of the
time allowed me, TO canvass the whole District.
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LARGE SToOK OF
SUPERIOR PIANO FORTES,

OUR assortment of Piano Fortes Is as large az
~ can be met with, already finished, at the best
manufactures North /; and we offer them for sale.
upon as favorable terms.
There is no risk run in purchasing Piano Of
US. We warrant them equal to any made. Free
quent tests have proven this fact. They are sold
upon trial. subject to be returned if not good:
AS to their durability and exquisite tone, re-
ference cen be made to the many persons to whom
we have sold instruments.
NASH g. WOODHOUSE,
booksellers and dealers in Piano Fortes,
Stationary and Music, 1877 Main street,
Nov. 6, 1915. Richmond Va
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TO the Voters of The Senatorial District
composed Of the Counties of Rockbridge
and augusta.
,FELLow-CITIzENs.-I am before yon as cam
uidate for the State Senate, and in presenting
myseIi 10 your consideration, deem it my duty
20 make known to you the principles which
nave esPoused 1.-THE course, if elected, l will
PuIsue' ana oy frankly stating to you the precise
grounds occupy, hope to meet with your kind
and liberal support.
Respectfully solicited by large number of NV
fellow-cltzens, Of bolh parties, TO become q can,
dldate, yielded to their request, and, according.
~, present myself to the voters of the District.
And as matters of far greater Importance than
1hose merely political, are to come under the con-
sideration of your next Legislature, am incin.
2" " oeiieVe' tnat SO lar as national politics are
concerned, the free and independent voters of the
District, will discard such considerations. and
give their votes without regard to the bias of par
uzan feelings. L confess, fellow citizens. that
upon the mere question Of politics, differ from a
large portion of you-but then, you have nv nm
quaiined pledge to obey the will and wishes of
majority of the people of the District. | hold
:, T" ne the duty Of every representative to obey
sne VIII Oh his constituenis-and, therefore.
Wings ana Democrats, may rest assured. that If
eiec'eo' VIII consider yself bound to carry out
me "lsnes OF majority of the people of the Dis
.rict; and SO lar as is in my power, will endeavor
70 conform In all my legislative actions, to their
views anc promote their wishes.
But, fellow-citizens, there are other considera-
lions vitality affecting the people of tho Oistrict
and in which we all, Wings and Democrats. are
equally interested-and in which all have com
mon interest, and which, if elected, it will he nv
DUTY no less than my pleasure, to aid in pron,o;,
ing. In regard 10 the call of a Conven,on 7
must say that feel deeply the importance of thai,
measure In order that we of the West may be
enabled to gam an equal participation in the
rgn's ana privileges Of the Government and
Iurther' mat that most important feature, upon
which we oil the West should stand in one solid
'front.', as without 1t, we never can accomplish the
great ends at which we are aiming. mean the
adoption OF the white basis as the fixed and only
true means by which freemen can be represented
Is is not necessary now to 90 into detail Of
such featores as think should be made promi.
nept IN new Constitution, if we succeed IN OBJ
hsrn'ng Convention. Suffice il, therefore. To
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ELECTRO-GALVANIC RING.

FISHE subscriber will manufacture the ELEC.
l. TRO-GALVANIC RING, and recommends
it TO all persons who afflicted with Fits Rhei-
matism, or Govt; it is perfectly hatmless, and
may be applied in all cases with the greatest
safety. Its efficacy is undfsputed, never having
been known to fail in producing immediate relief
and ultimate cure. Its influence on the nervous
system is astonishing; in short it has received
the appreciation of the most eminent of the medi-
cal profession, who have pronounced it to be the
most important of modern scientific Inventions:
e.. G.. LEWIS.
Stanton Nov. 6, IS45-3t
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BIT U AIRY.

DIED. on Saturday last, at the residence Of her bro
Their IN Pocahontas county, Mrs. HANNAH w. McCUE,
wife of John McCue, esq. of this county. The dcceas
ed had gone to Pocahontas, understand to sick
mother, few weeks ago. apparently in perfect health
and now, alas, is numbered with the dead.
DIED, on Tuesday the l4h ult after illness of
few days. at the residence of his sister, Mrs Bowls
Hanover county, MIR. JOINS ELLIS in the 63d year Of
his age.
Mr. E. was native of Hcnrico county, and there re-
sided during the greater part Of his life. About ten
years ago he purchased farm the South River, in
the vicinity of Wayncsborough in salubrious and de-
hghtul situation, commanding most extensive varied
and picturesque view of the Blue Ridge, which he cui-
tivated with so much neatness that he for years
looked up TO as pattern Of good farming. Mr. E., a.
bout month before his decease left home to attend to
some business in the vicinity OF Richmond and at time
when his family were in daily expectation of his return
messenger arrived bearing the most elcomc news
of his serious Illness Mrs. Ellis accompanicd by one
of her sons proceeded with all possible haste to admin
lister to the relief TO smooth the dying pillow of him
who had been her companion, the sharer of her joys
and her sorrows, for nearly thirty years. But alas
that satisfaction was not enjoyed for the
that bore the of his illness arrived the pulse had
ceased to beat. The spirit had fled. They obtained
last sad look at the cold remains of him who had
the most aeetonaie husband the kind and ndul-
gent parent, and then them committed to TIE silent
Tomb
How heavy the blow! How great the bereavement
How distressing the circumstances But in their grief
deep and poignant as is the family have their consoa
ton Though conjugal and flial affection pre-
sent TO administer to the necessities TO anticipate the
wants. or to soothe the suerngs of their dearest earth
Iy friend yet the tenderness of sister, and the solicit
tude OF anxious friends were. He christian as his
daily walk and conversation evinccd therefore had
friend chat stcketh closer than brother that sup
ported him through the "dark valley and shadow of
DEATH, that will ''never leave him iorsake him.
The writer of this notice had known the deceased for
some years, and he truly say that he has never
known an individual that exemplary in all the
relations OF life than he. As husbandman, he was
neat industrious and frugal neighbour he oblig
ing; as husband and father, he kind and affection
ate; as MASTER he was lenent and nduIgent; as a
christian while strongly attached to the Baptist persua-
SON. he always exercised that charity towards other de-
nominations that hnketh evil Under his hospitable
roof the stranger forgot that ne way faring man.
and the minister of the Gospel felt himself home.
In the death Of Mr. Ellis, the Baptist Church this
vicinity has sustained rreparable loss and the
munity in which he lived is deprived of of its best
and most esteemed citizens. A.
oS- The Richmond Herald (Baptist) please copy.
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BY THE MOUTH DOTH THE BODY LIVE
No is foolish to suppose for moment that
live without eating, any than could de-
rive nutrment from the air aone without the SOIL All
therefore know that is what put into the stomach
which causes us to live. We make bodies
from the stomach in from three to five years make
over bodies cntircly.Thus, what is part Of TO-
day, is absolutely not part of us to-morr1w. The
crctions, such pcrspraton and other excavations,
continually make our bodies waste, and it is from the
stomach that supply this waste. All we have to do
make bodies ultimately healthy is prevent
healthy PARTICLES from mixing with the blood Purga-
tion does this for provided the purgatvc employ
contains in it nothing which will weaken do injury.
BRANDRETH'S Vegetable Universal Pills, for this
purpose will be found all that is rcquired because they
purge from the stomach and bowels the superabundance
of humors that may have accumulated in the SYSTEM
before they have time to produce putrclacton and its
natural cons uuence-dcath.
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The Commonwealth of va,

To THE SHERIFF OF AUGUSTA Co, GREETING.
w HEREAS vacancy hath occurred in the
General Assembly Of this State by the re-
sgnation of John III. Peyton, the Senator elect
for the District composed OF the counties Of Au.
gusta and Rockbridge:
These are therefore to require you, in the name
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to hold an
election in your county on Thursday the 18th
day of November next, for Senator for the said
district, to fill the vacancy aforesaid
in Testimony whereof these our letters are seal
ed with the lesser seal Of the Commonwealth,
and made patent.
Witness, James Mcdowell our Governor, a,
{ ~ Richmond, this Tenth day of October
( SEAL in the year 1916.
{ W. JAMES MCDOWELL.
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A CARD.
MISSES ELLEN & 4 SARAH n. DOUGLASS,

MISSES ELLEN 3. 4 SARAH n DOUGLASS,
pROPOSE to open, ON Monday the 18th inst,
= in the town, of Stanton, SCHOOL, for
the instruction of children in the various branch
es usually taught In primary Schools. viz Read
ing. Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, &c.
Their school-room will be IN the rev building
recently erected by Mr.. Alex. II. II. Stuart, on
the south side of the alley leading from his resi-
dence to the Courthouse. The retired situation
of the school-room, and the spacious lot attached
TO it, render it peculiarly suitable for the purpose
for which it is designed.
Persons wishing further information in regard
to the terms of tuition, and the qualifications Of
the teachers, are respectfully referred to the Rev.
X, w. Bailey, Rev. B. M. Smith, or Messrs:
ALEX. s. Hall, and Alex. Fl. H. Stuart.
Staunton, Nov. 6, 1886.
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THE ELECTIONS.

Ibe returns for Members of the Legislature Of
the State of New York show that the Wings
nave gained sixteen members in the House Of
representatives and two in the Senate, while
tney have lost eight-makiDg nett gain Of ten.
The Locofocos, however, will still have deci-
sive majority in both branches.
The Wing majority on joint ballot in the Lee
gisIatOre of New Jersey will be nine--6ve in the
Senate and four In the House.
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STROOP AND HSTERLE'S SELF.SETTING
BE KIT r AP FOR RATS.

THE subscriber is now The sole proprietor OF
4 the right to make and sell the above Trap in
The counties of Augusta and Rockingham, hav-
ing purchased the interest of Mr.. John Stafford,
his late partner in the same, and is prepared to
fill all orders which may BE furnished at his shop
in Stanton. Those who wish TO rid their pre-
misses of that great pest, the Norway Rat, are re-
quested to call and examine this admirable in.
vention. DAVID G. HARRY.
Stanton, Nov. 6, ls45.
NJ b. All persons are hereby forewarned from
Infringing upon the right of the patentee, as the
law will be enforced against any so offending.
ID. G.. HARRY.
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The Valley Star, in speaking of the Senatorial
election in this district says-"As to the result of
the election we hardly think there would be two
opinions about it, il it not for the fact that
good deal of trickery is now manifested in diff
ferent parts Of the district" This is rather a
riddle to us in Augusta.-Pray, Mr.. Star, what
do you meanl Do tell US, where is the sire" I!
Il. S.--.9h, Ue smell ii noW
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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.

We learn from letter from Mr.. Minor in the
Richmond Wing of Friday, that he has made an
agreement with the Propretors of the Southern
and Western Monthly Magazine and Review,
edited by w. Gilmore Simms, by which it will
blended in one, will be issued simultaneously in
Charleston and Richmond, beginning on the LIST
of January.-pet. Int.
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ATTENTION !!

'BNHE Court Martial of the 32nd Regiment
n V. NJ, will be held as follows, viz For the
LIST Battalion, on the 9th November next, at
New Hope; for the 2nd Battalion, on the 2Sth
November, at Waynesboro' and for the Regi-
ment on the goth, at New Hope.
NATH'L. KERR,
Oct. 80, 1915. Col. 32nd Regiment V. NJ.
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MR.. PAULS WAGONS.

Two Of the largest wagons that have ever visit
ed these mountains, arrived here day or two
ago from Winchester; each containing 80 cwt.,
about a third more than is customary. When we
heard of their coming, our fears were little a.
reused in view of the many bridges they had TO
cross, but as they have arrived safe, we take it
for granted that the bridges stronger than we
had anticipated Cron.
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GREAT FIRE AT WILMINGTON, N. e..

slip from the Wilmington, N. C. Journal
states that destructive fire broke.out i'm that city
on the morning of the 4th inst which destroyed
about fifty buildings in the business part of the
city. Loss estimated at $4,000. The fire oc-
Cured in the square bounded by Market, Front,
Dock and Water streets. During the fire, which
is supposed to have been caused by an incendia-
ry, Col. j. McCrey and Col. ]. Il. Miller were
injured by the falling of a wall. The names of
persons whose property was destroyed are not
mentioned. Ball. american.
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Nj a II D 7 IL 10 9

On Tuesday morning last, by the Rev. Mr. Castle
man, Paul JONES CARRINoToN, esq. Of Halifax county,
Virginia, TO Miss MAReAREr AUGUSTA THoMpsoN,
eldest daughter Of Judge Lucas p Thompson of Staun-
ton.
On the 9th inst, in st Paus Church, by the Rev.
James Il. Johnston, the Rev. D. A. KINsoLviNG, OF
Carksburg, Va, to JULIA HEsKELL, only daughter Of
the Rev. C. p Krauh d. d., and the niece and adopted
daughter Of James r. and Emily Riddle, of xandra
ID. C..
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

THE subscriber will sell at public sale on
Il Tuesday the end day of December next, at
IL o'clock, A. NJ, at the residence of Baxter
Crawford, the following property, to wit Ar,
aged negro Man and Woman, negro Boy about
four or FIVE Yeas old, and quantity of House.
hold Furniture.
Terms at sale.
CHARLES b. CRAWFORD, Admir-.
with the will annexed of John Crawford, decd
Nov. l3, lS45.-3t*
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N@MI0lss

At meeting Of the Board Of Trustees Of the
Virginia Female institute, on Saturday the IIth
day Of June, 1876
Resolved, That requisltoh of twenty-five
dollars per share be made upon the Stockholders,
payable on the LIST day Of September next.
Copy.
GEORGE ESKRIDGE, Sec'ry
Virginia Female Ipstitute.
In obedience to the foregoing resolution most
respectfully solicit the Stockholders TO call and
pay me the first instalment on their stock.
The building is now under contract, and it is of
the utmost importance that all should pay up
promptly.
Nov. 6, 1916. Virginia Female Institute.
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BARGAINS +! BARGAINS !

"a ELbING off at cost and charges, for cash or
~ good paper, my DRY GOODS, and GRO
CERlES at a small advance. Cotton Yarns
from 80 cents TO 81.
MY House and Lot for sale on accommodating
terms, or will exchange all for Plantation.
wish speedy close of all unsettled matters here
with }. II. Jurey or myself. T.. MAY.
Feb. 27. IS35
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BEWARE OF couNTERFEITs /!

The genuine BrandreM Pills can be obtained at
the follo,cing places.
William Kyle, Staunton w. w. King, Waynesbo-
roug; Kemper & Holt, Churchvillc; P. A. Heiskeil.
sus; H. Messersmith, Mi. Scion J. C. Roller, Mt Sid
ney; Jas. NJ. Stout New Hope; d. s. w. Whitmorc,
Mt. Meridian; B. F. Graham, Greenville; Jas. S.
Allen, Green Valley, Bath co., John Dickinson, Mill
borough Springs Crawford & Co., Warm Springs.
Nov. l3, 1916.