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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-03-06
Hen. John i. Baldwin on the 'sSi:ua.


Last Saturday the Legislature adjourn
cd Speaker Baldwin delivered the fol-
lowing admirable address, which will be
read with interest BY our people.
Mr.. Baldwin replied at length, thank
ing the House fer the sentiment Of the
resolution, and assuring the members Of a
recipr3cation on his part Of al the kind
y feelings expressed. In conclusion, he
said, as he was uboutto part with them, he
would take occasion to allu;!e to the fact
that he was about to part also with pub
lie life. lie had never been a politician,
and entered public life as a member OF
the State Convention six years ago, when,
as he believed, there was a crisis IN our
history. When be thought on the CON
dition Of the country then, and what was
It's situation nov, and Of the many scenes
he had witnessed, he had no satisfaction
in what he had attempted, no consolation
lor all cur hopes that had been destroyed,
except that OF having been at all times
an honest man and Virginia gentleman.
It Was not fer ore Ike him, dsffaachl-
scl man, to speak Of public aifairs. lie
would return to those who slxyears ago had
sent him into public life, and had unvary:
ingly supported him since, through all
trials and difficulties. It WAS a striking
commentary on the events CT the hour,
that one whom the House thought worthy
| Of this resolution Of thanks aud approba-
ton, and who had the appreciation Of his
constituents at home, should be stricken
and DISTINGUISHED 1t was not for him to
say that the public would lose by the loss
Of him, bat he could net help saying that
policy that prevented q body like this,
OF a constituency ike his, from expressing
its preferences, WAS mistaken one, and
that il would be SO discovered to be, soon
CT OR later.
As a conservative citizen it was his
duty to urge upon members, as leading
citizens, to counsel their constituents to
maintain and obey the laws. We cannot
make further resistance; let Us see that
we give 10 prctczt for tranpling upon
us. Let US 60 en- like good citizens, and
If oppression is committed, let God and
man see that the fault is with the oppres-
soIs, and not with the oppressed If as
I think, the crisis is upon us, let us meet
it calmly, as becomes men and patriots
Let US exhibit to mankind the spectacle
Of people who, though it is 10 longer
becoming in them to continue the strife at
the lannon's month, yet have the civic
courage to do justice, to suffer and not to
| lose their selE.respect.
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The latest News.

Dispatches received from Vera Cruz
state that communication with the capitol
is interrupted, preventing the transmission
of Maximilian's dispatches.
The Gar. Of Russia, urges the Porte to
ccde Gambia TO Greece.
The shipments Of specie, on the I'd inst.
S65o,000.
The weather has been horribly radical
for the past week. Raining all the time i;
keeping the roads in an almost impossible
state, but making the grass grow.
Read all the legal advertisements in our
paper to-day.
The Legislature reassembled Monday in
extra session, to finish up the neglected
business of last session.
There were 30 arrivals at the Ameri-
can Hotel in the last two weeks.
The bankrupt bill has passed Congress.
The Exchange Hotel, Raleigh, n. c.,
was burned on the Cd
The Equitable Life Insurance Company,
Of Boston, hes failed.
New York market reports report -four
dull and unchanged; wheat dull corn
frmer at sl050sl.o9; pork fr1ner at
Sz1 fer new mess; groceries quiet; gold
40. Baltimore reports show no material
changes. Virginia Registered bonds (6's)
sod on the 1stat 81 J, a decline Of 3 cents.
The prices Of produce in our local markets
are declining.
Lofts tried to escape from Jail again
last Saturday night, but Greaver stopped
HIN.
Our Thespians did very we'll last Sat
urday night, but they can do better next
tilse."
The Chesapeake & Ohio Rail Road Con
solidation Eli has become ii law.
TIE Legislature HIS extended tie "Stay
Las" to January lst, 1853.
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NeeC advertisements.
GEN. y'ufgsggsgs sEy7sv

The Memoirs Of this distinguished Cupai;er
and his Cosnpeers;; Gen VIM L. Jones, Lieut..
Colonel Thomas Marshall, Col A. w. McDon-
aid, Maj. Samuel D. Myers, Capt. George
Sheetz, and James Thomson, with spirited
sketches Of the Ashby (Laurcl) Brigade and
Col. Chew and his Battery, are noac in Press,
and will be offered for sale by the 2sth of
February.
Tins work, containing about eco pages, oc-
taVo, illustrated with Il .fae Steel Enqycring of
Ten. Ashby, Is for the most part by the Rev.
James ID. Avirc:t, late Chaplain Of the AsLby
taFary, assisted IN some Of the Memoirs BY
those VINO II IS hoped have done justice to the
NOBLE dead. II IS designed to canvass til Q
whole south with TINS book. We wish to en-
gage one energetic Agent, with good record 80
a soldier in each county in the Shenandoah,
Valley. This volume has been written at tn,
instance and with the cooperation of Gen.
Ashby's family and friends. The following
resolution, passed at a meeting Of the sur.i-
vors Of the Ashby Brigade will serve to give
it character, while it has not been deemed
alniss to give the cards from gentlemen well
known in your State:
At meeting Of the survivors of the Ashley
Brigade, August 1lth, 1866, On motion of Col.
e. W. Baylor,
Resolued, That Rev. JAMES B. AvIEErr,
Chaplain Of the Ashdy Brgade, be earnestly res
quested to complete the '.LgFe Of Gen. Turner
-4SA5y," and that each member of the Brigade
viii undertake to get as many subscribers as
possible o the proposed work.
Gen. Il L. LEE, writes to the author under
date August 9th, 1866, from Lexington Va:
II regret that can furnish you with none
of the incidents of his life, but hope you may
be able to collect such facts as will enable you
to make a faithful narrative Of his cvcnttul
career Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
Il. L. LEE. a.
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What Shall We DO :

An able article in the Charlottesville
Chronicle, on this important question, con
cludes as follows: What shall we do!
This question is to be answered coolly
and in spirit corresponding to the gravl
ty ofthe situation. It should beanswerec
calmly and wisely. The avalanche is al
ready descending the sides Of the noun
tain.
What shall we do? There are two
courses open one is to take our chances
with the Supreme Court. That requires
time. and the negroes are voting in the
meanwhile. This is to be considered
Then we are to consider, will Congress
(supposing the Court to decide favorably)
be baked by the Supreme Court? Then
we must consider that there is proba-
bility that two Of the judges On that court
will pot live twelve months. And Gov
Peirpoint stated in his address Saturday
evening. that the Supreme Court have
just adopted rule not to meddle with polit-
ical questions for the present The other
course is to call Convention at once, ac-
ccpt the terms, and fight the battle in
Congress. We go there with about sixty
members. In framing State Constitu-
ton there might be a provision that no
one shall be eligible to office avho docs not
possess the elements Of an English eaaca-
ton, and does not CUR s. scorth Of
property. Congress would have to pass
on this Constitution would they admit
such clause ? If they rejected it,
would net our position be strong one
In that constitution We might also take
the election Of judges, magistrates, sher-
ifs, &C., &C., from the people, and we
might extend the terms Of Office for all
officers so as to have fewer elections.
Under the provisional government we
have the military and negro suffrage; If
admitted into the Union, we have negro
suffrage and get rid Of the military. Pend
ing the provisional government the men
prescribed by the third clause Of the a
menalnent cannot vote; they can vote
when the State is admitted. Then this is
to be considered the quicker we get int
the Union the better: there We are a
State, and we can control our own affairs
-cAaaging our State constitution if ne
cessary. There we are out of the jaws
Of the beast that is ready to devour us.
Again the quicker this State constitu-
ton is formed, the greater will be the in
fuence Of the whites in shaping it. Post
pone, and the Radicals will organize the
negroes against us. And lastly, if the Lee
gislature does not call Convention, Bolts
and the negroes will BY primary meet
ipgs."
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Miscellaneous ATc's.
BROOM CORN.

Farmers who have Broom Corn, have their
attention called 10 the fact that / am paying
the highest cash price for that article, at the
CHUECHVILLE BROOM FACTORY, ana
want all that is for sale in the County.
Those who have good strong bottom land
can not Go better than TO plant it in Broom
Corn next Spring as the crop is less trouble,
not SO hard on land, and will pay fifty per
cent. better than corn want to engage for
next year from two to three hundred acres,
and will give special inducements to those
who are willing to contract now. The best
quality of seed furnished to planters. Bring
on your Broom Corn, whether you want mon
ey or the best quality Of Brooms.
II. L. HOOVER,
Churclyille, Va.
OCT IN, G no,,r
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New GGcas,

The undersigned have just received new
additions to their stock of Books, Stationery,
Music, and Notions, and respectfully call the
attention of the public to their assortment,
which will be found very select and varied,
and which will, it is believed, give satisfac-
ton to every patron.
To cur former stock. we have also added
printing material, such as, Book, Flat Cap
and CoIored Paper, Satin Surface Boards,
Business Cards, SC, which will be furnished
in any quantity.
ANYTHING called for in our business. and
not on hand, will be supplied at a few days
notice. HUNTER 4 NOWLlN,
door West OF Post Office, Staunton, Va
March eff
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The Situation.

As we said in our last issue the l'resi-
dent has vetoed the Military bill aud Con-
gross has promptly passed it over his veto.
A telegraphic synopsis, which we get from
the Lynchburg News, givest!se main points
Of the veto message, but what does its able
arguments on the Constitution the right
and the Law, avail us? Nothing, ao;o-
ltte'y nothing, in the presence of the radl,
cal mob, which now tyranizes over people,
once free. The President is powerlcss and
viii enforce that olious bill, as mildly and
gently as possible, We know, but he will
enforce it. Knowing this; knowing the
men wehave to deal with, how reckless and
INSCRIPTIONS they have been and viii con
t:nuo to be, what are we to do?
Il is a hard question toanswer and ona
that demands. in the interest OF all we
hold dear, the scriou; consideration and
study of our people. The Richmond Elk
anliner, Of Monday, has the abIest article
we have seen upon the subject, which We
regret or inability to publish in full. Il
briefly suns up the Situation in q para
graph In this emergency, two courses
remain open to you. They may be dc
seribed each in word-action and mac
ton" The natural resentment Ct a bravo
people, at the cruelty and devilish malig
nifty Of the proposal Of our enemies, makes
many resolve to meet with simple defiance
and ''inaction," the despotisE they can no
resist But common sense and soberjudge
ment says: SYour government is at once
declared provisional. On the 4th Thurs
day in May next, if the terms of the &C
Of Congress have not meanwhile beer
fully complied with, and your State re
stcred-a result physically impossible
an election will be held in Virginia 70
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorne,
General and for members Of the Legisla
ture At that election all may vote (ane
none others) who are qualified by thi
act to vote. All will be eligible (an<
none others) who are by the act mad
eligible"
And this election will be held by tn
viIest and lowest, if the good and tru
men do not vote Remember, this is tn
result of ''inaction,' and answer the cues
ton, what is the best for us to do?
10 our mind, as Southern men AM
Virginians, there appears but one course t
pursue, with honor. It is, for the Legs
lature to at once submit to the people 0
Virginia the question whether they vii
hold a Convention or not? Let the ques
ton be fully and freely discussed and
Convention, elected by the people, can de
eide what we are to debut when we act
let US act as one man and know what W
are about. In the meantime let US b
hopeful; be kind to one another, aeor'
and recollect that it is "a long lane tha
has M t11rrino"
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Valuable Farm for sale.

/. wish to sell, privately, my farm. contains
ing 1878 acres, in good state Of cultivation,
J mile from Greenville, Augusta county. 1t
sidered one of the best wheat farms in Angus
ta. II adjons the lands of John Newton,
ESQ.,, John Merritt, ST., aud others Persons
wishing a bargain would do well to apply in
person, OF by letter, to
C. G. MERRITT,
Crccnville, Augusta County.
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NiScHEsTER, VA, !
Aug. -, 1866. I
To tie PuJ'ic

Y t|te 1 &OttC--
We take pleasure in stating
that we believe the work which the Rev. JAS.
3. AvIfETF, late Chaplain in the Asby Cav
airy, proposes to publish will be popular, ii,
that it will meet the wants Of our people in
faithful delineation Of the Life aud Services
of Gen. Turner Ashby, the great Cavalier OF
the late struggle. Respectfully,
Fred. W. Nj. Holiday, Nathaniel B. Meade.
State Senator from Frederick, Clarke and
Warren; James Marshall, ] ohm F. Wall, II. of
Delegates. Va; Phillip Williams; Henry Kid
Douglas, Maj. c. S. A; Robert Y. Conrad
]. IL. SLerrard, Pres. W. & p. R. r. Co.
With these commentators we submit tho
Work to the public, trusting that OH it's own
merits it will be generously sustained
SELBY & DULANY,
Publishers, No W. Bait. ST..
March 6-3t Baltimore, Md.
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Gfire.

The books of the late firm of Peyton s
O'Ferrall having been placed in my hands for
adjustment. persons indebted 10 said firm are
hereby notified TO come forward and settle, as
longer indulgence cannot be given. Any one
failing 20 pay b. account Wien presented may
expect to be lbceeded against immediately
at law. ICHLLL HARRISON.
March Cit
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GtiCG.

The Co-Partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned was this day (Februa-
ry Sth, 1867 dissolved by mutual consent.
The s'American'' will be conducted in fu-
ture by CHAS. T. OFERRALL and the Vir-
gnia, by George L. Peyton.
CHAS. I. O'FERRALL,
G. l.. PEYTON
Eeh % OF
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1910 Main Street, Richmond, Va,
(near the old markct)
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER
in Grain, Flour and Country Produce gener-
ally. Consignments solicited and prompt re-
turns made on all good nsignments to me-
Refers to Rev. A. e. Dickinson. Ed. Rich
mond Herald, Lancaster & Co., Bankers, W.
B. Jones & Co., Harrison Goddin & Apperson,
I. NJ. AlfIiend s Sen.
Feb 21-3m
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Host.

Tn the town OF stanton, on the lth OF
rohrr.ry. a small BREAST PIN containing
the l,k.ncss OF my Wife. liberal reward
viii he paid Tor the same On delivery to FRO
nr;etor of Vind:cator. D. l.. POOL.
Feb 21-t
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sEa:ssss mes.

| can furnish, for cash on delivery, Concord
Grape eyes at So a thousand, Catawba Grape
cuttings at So thousand Catawba Grape
roots at from Ss5Uto $50 thousand, Concord
Grape roots at from $l25 to $14Oa thousand,
and will attend to the selection OF sites Tor
Vineyards. JED. HOICHAloo,
Feb Fit Stauhtoh' va.
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New York correspondent Of the Phila-
delphia Ledger says: Trade of all kinds
remains ruinousls dali. Go Vice you
will the complaint is uniform: Many d.y
goods and grocery irn,s are behind with
noes and aot IL .ew suspen> o.s ..ro rcpor-
I'D ..w.eug t.. s s..::.:.!ee.. ! y
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The Military Bill.

lao Military ESiIi.
The New York Tribune prints the
Sherman Reconstruction Bill, ard sums
up its effect thus:
The immediate responsibility now rests
with the President, and after him with
the Southern States. He may veto the
bill, and they may refuse its offers But
should it become a law, the effects will be
these
/. The Rebel States will retain their
present governments, but merely as pro
yisioEal governments, under which 10
person who, as tie third section Of the
Constitutional Amendment enacts, ebay
ling taken an oath as a member Of Con
''oress, or as an officer OF the United
States, CT as a member or any State Leg
"islAure, or as executive OF judiciary Off
''eer Of any State, to support the Consti-
:'tution Of the United States" shall have
aided the Rebellion, as eligible to Office.
And also under such governments no dis
elimination in regard to color shall be
made in the elective franchise.
g While these provisional governments
exist, the Rebel States are to be divided
into military districts, governed by officers
Of the army, with power to organize mill
tary courts superior to State authority.
3. The people Of the Rebel States,
whenever they are tired Of this govern
ment, may, by vote Of all their citizens,
without respect to color except those dis
qualified from holding Office by the Con-
stitutional Amendment, elect delegates to
a Convention to form State Constitutions
When these Constitutions are established
upon the basis Of impartial suffrage, and
are ratified by the people, and when the
States thus organized have adopted the
Constitutional Amendment, they shall be
admitted to representation in Congress,
when military rule will cease, and South
Carolina and Texas will hold the same
places in the Union as New York and
Massachusetts. Nor is there want OF
cause to hope that this result may soon
be reached, for those provisions Of the
bill which at once established Impartial
Suffrage make the Freedmen equal parti-
cipants in the work.
The Evansville Courier is informed by
a letter that gold mine has been discoy-
cred in Crittenden county, Ky; and lots
of twenty feet square are being sod fer
$4,000 each,
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I -.
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rusta County. the 4tb dav Of March 12c7
| Asher w U.ro,or p1,;+;n
AGAINST
pol,o.t rr,o..o.. c.o.uo n
pnrns 1abn p,,,s N 49, w. w. o"nss s
WIZ WI, linn U.n DufNS' Joseph nshgef ana
~, --'''.. ii0"e'-, N'ieAi0'n'''
Inc onJect OF ms SUIT IS 10 set up a los:
ooho OF me defendant, burns, Tor the sum OF
| 9-ou, dateu august "th, 1908, and payable
August Sth' 1000, with interest given to De-
| ienaahE' Hogse1''-to enforce the vendor lien
Oh a tr@c, Oh llho SOFA ~ Deleheahf' hogsetf'
10 Deienaant' Burns ana by burns to Defen-
dant, Howell and to procure title therefor.
Ihc Defendant, robert A. lossct'' net hav-
ing entered his appearance, and it appearing
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Ne;c Advertisements.
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March 6-3m
VELgsaENTA:-Atru rules held in the Clerk S
| Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta coun-
ty,the 4th day of March, 1867.
jeremiah c. Grant, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Lucy N. Grant, Defendant
IN CH4NCERT.
The object Of this suit isto obtain divorce,
rl7cuIo ma'rjnaoaii.
| The Defendant, Lucy N. Grant, not having
entered her appearance, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that she is not resident
of this Commonwealth: Ii is ordered that she
do appear here within ono mouth after due
| publication oil this notice, and 90 what is he
cessary to protect her interest.
A Copy-Testc,
j. n. RYAN, elk.
| WATTS. p. @. March Cit.
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What ISN,a Radicals IInar,

The. Cincinnati, Ohio, Times, rabid
Radical paper, thus expresses its fears in
regard to the Military Bill and in the
same article suggests new and more
odious conditions. I says:
"Haying pledged our support to the
Reconstruction bill now in the hands OF
the President, We are free to express our
fears Ct the results. We support it be-
cause it is time that something was tried
and because no enc can hope to get any
thing to exactly please him.
u hat we fear is that reconstruction
will rot take place under that bill. Il
will require several years, if not longer:
for the Southern people to overcome their
rapugnance to universal negro suffrage;
and as they can work and grow richer
under the military government proposed
than under any government of their own,
they will, We approhend: be disposed to stay
Gus Of Congress for some time rather
than grant the ballot to all the negroes.
That they will grow rich under militia
~ rule more rapidly than under Their own
civil rule, is evident when We consider
the fact that the protection to all classes
which the bill is to afford will inspire con-
idencc in both capitalists and the work
Ing negroes. The late Rebels can, there
fore, afford to rest on their oars in refer
enoe to admission into the Union. They
can gracefully b:de the time when a
Northern party may be able to help them
selves. Ia the meantime, the heavy cx-
pense attending military rule will work
upon the Northern people in their behalf,
as will also some other circumstances con
nected with the results Of tie war It re-
quircs but little candid consideration OF
the principles Of human nature to con-
clude that the late Rebels will hold out
for soue time against universal negro suf-
f,aoe"