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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-12-03
How Presidents are Elected.

The n.odus operandii of electing Presi-
dent, after the Presidential electors hare been
chosen, may not be familiar to all, so we con-
dense from the Philadelphia Ledger an ae-
count of the process. The Constitution pre-.
vides that the electors, chosen in such manner
as the Legislature Of each State may prescribe.
shall meet in their respective States and vote
! by ballot for President and Vice President,
At the meetings, known as electoral college,"
the electors are required to make lists OF tina
persons they vote for, and the number of votes
cast for each. which lists they. are required to
sign and certify aud transmit sealed to tbs
President Of the Senate of the United States,
at the scat of Government. That officer is
! required to opcn these certificates in the pres
enee of the Senate and House Of Representa-,
tives, and the votes are then to be counted
and the person having the greatest number Of
electoral votes for President, if such number
be a majority of the whole number of electors
appointed, is declared to be the President; and
so of the Vice President.
An act of Congress of March l, 1892, which
fixed a uniform time for the holding OF the
Presidential election throughout the country,
also provides for further details. 1t requires
the Executive authority Of each State to cause
three certified lists of the electors chosen BY
said State to be made out aud delivered to thu
electors on or before the first Wednesday Of
December next after the election, and that said
electors shall meet and give their votes on tho
said first Wednesday in December, at sucl,
place as the Legislature of the State shall
direct In this State, Albany is the place
designated. The electors vote by ballot and
are reaniredt to make three certified lists, which
shall be signed by the electors, with a certi-
fed list of the electors attached to each; thea
to be sealed up in three separate packages,
and further certificate endorsed on the en-
velope Of each, signed by all the electors,
stating that the package contains a list oftha
votes of such State for President and Vica
President. The electors are then required to
appoint and commission person to taxa
charge of and deliver one Of the said certified
packages to the President Of the Senate at tia
seat Of Government, on or before the first
Wednesday in January next ensuing; they
are further required to forthwith forward
another of the said certificates by the Post
Oiice to the President OF the Senate, and tho
third is to be delivered to the judge of thu
district in which the electors are assembled.
These and other minute provisions are mada
to guard against the possible loss or failure OF
certificate In order to have certainty as to
the counting of votes so forwarded, Congress-
is required to be in session on the second
Wednesday of February succeeding every
meeting OF the electors, on which day tina
certificates are to be opened in tine presence Of
of both Houses, and the result declared as al
ready stated -Bufalo Courier.
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I'm A TWIN.

In form and features, fase and limb,
I grow SO like my brother.
That folks got to take me for him,
And each for one the other.
It puzzled all our kith and kin,
1t reached fearful pitch,
For one of US WAS born twin,
And not soul knew which.
One day Ito make the matter worse,)
Before our names was fixed,
AS we were being washed by nurse,
We got completely mixed.
And thus you see, by fate's decree,
Or rather nurses whim, 4
My brother John got chrstened me,
And got christensd him!
This fatal likeness even dogged,
My footsteps when at school.
And was always getting aegged,
For John turned our fool, r,
put this question truitlessly,
To every one that knew, j"
"What would you do if you were me,
To prove that | were you?"
Our close resemblance turned the tide,
Of our domestic life,
For, somehow, my intended bride,
Became my Brothers wife.
In fact, year after year, the same
Absurd mistakes went on, EEi
And when died the neighbors came
And buried brother John.
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Tea as a Mental Stimnlant.

The Boston .Medical and Sergical .]ourn-
nal is usually rather dry reading, except to
the profession, but it very often has great
deal OF useful Information hidden under tech
meal phraseology. Thus the last number
contains an interesting communication upon
the action of THEM on the human system
THEM is an integral part of tea, and gives to
that herb its peculiar force as stimulant--
1t is also found in coffee, and in certain South
American plants its leaves are used to pre-,
pare table beverage. The author of thu
article in question made several experiments
of THEM upon human eases. 1t was found
that i'll every instance the pulse was lowered.
a nervous tremulousness followed, and special
mental activity was noticeable. One gentle
man under the influence of this alkaloid.
spoke emphatiealIy Of his Increased braia
power, enabling him to read certain books,
which he had before as sbstruse, with tn
greatest ease, ana All extraordinary power Of
grssping the subject without any effort. as he
read rapidly on The testimony of zone
Of the most powerful writer's among our
NeH England WOMAN is also addueed. Her
testimony was to the effect that, "Some hours
after taking la~go quantity Of tea, she teir
IS If there was nothing left but her head
which furnished rapidly language Or ideas Of
the best quality, all night long In its med
;cinal form Them is employed as a scdative.
This, by the-way, appears something ike a
strong allopathic endorsement Of Hahneman a
theory. II cures neuralgia headaches, whers
pills are objected to. THEM ointment for the
hair is found to have like effect. Pas.ilc'
made with THEM, when burnt in a rocm xri
said to produce al equally soothing effect t
| irritable nerves.
| Measles are prevalent among the denizss:
II MI, IT,S,4. ~
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

1 Having been fourteen MCaans Resident Physi-
clan Of the Wills Hospital for diseases of the Eye
in the city Of Philadelphia, the oldest and most
celebrated Institution Of the kind in the United
States, he fat:ers himself he will be able to give
| entire satisfaction to all who may consult him.
! He has had ten years experience in the treat
ment Of Diseases Of the Eye, since leaving the
Wills Hospital, and knows, from actual expert
ence that he can Treat Successfully all Diseases
of the Eye that are Curhble, and nearly all are,
whether requiring
MEDICAL OR sgEGICAL AID.
| The public are aware that Physicians general
ly pay but little attention to diseases Of the Eye
having never had the opportunity or time to ac-
quire thorough theoretical and practical knowl-
edge Of this class Of diseases, and consequently
they cannot be expected to treat them as satisfac
torily as one who has had both.
am well aware Of the objections in the popu-
| lar mind to advertising, because this has been
heretofore practiced by foreigners and pretend
ers in Science, whose only object has beensto de-
celye and humbug-but, as native of this coun-
ty, well known to most of the citizens, with am
pie opportunities and facilities for acquiring
knowledge of
OpHTHALMIC DISEASES.
and enlarged experience in treating Eye Diseases
PRACTICALLY, think can demonstrate my fitness
for this speciality to all who may extend to me
their patronage. Persons afflicted with
DISEASES OF THE EYE,
OF long standing, and who have been subjected to
various modes of treatment WITHOUT RELIEF,
should not be discouraged, as it often happens
that those cases having been sadly neglected or
badly treated are
MOST READILY AND RAPIDLY CURED,
although it must be admitted, as general rule,
the longer the duration of diseased condition,
the longer the time required for its eradication.
1t is needless to speak of the value of sight
those only properly estimate lis advantages
who are unfortunately deprived of it.
REMEMBER, there are some in every conmuni
ty, and many in the Blind Institution of this
place, who have been either partially or totally
deprived of their sight on account Of delayed
or unskillful treatment.
nyH Artificial Eyes furnished and Inserted on
reasonable terms.
1es~ Patients from a distance should come pre-
pared to remain at least while, if it is consider
ed necessary, in order to treat their cases success
fully.
sg- OFFICE on Main ST., over 1st National
Bank. jan 22-ly
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NO. /.

G r. Sutherland deposed that on Monday
Mr. James Grant purchased at bis fathers
gun store, on Main street, Two Derringer pis-
tolls, which witness loaded for him. Nine GUS
of ten purchasers had them loaded Witness
identified the pistols taken from Mr.. Grant e.
those sold by him. Could not be mistaken
regarding them. They were made to order
for him, and could be duplicated in town.
Here note was produced written by Mr..
Il. R. Pollard on the 23d inst, requesting
Alr. Sutherland to let Mr.. Baker have ! pis-
tol for few days and promising to pay for
its use and be responsible for its safe return.
Witness testified that this note was receiv,
cd, but the request was not acceeded to.
Here the jury visited and examined the
| room from which the shot was fred but die.
covered no traces of the shooting. So.
Ihe room was on the third floor, at the,
corner Of Fourteenth and Main streets, and
occupied as sleeping apartment by Major II.
p. Clinton
Policeman Moore deposed that three loaded
pistols were found on Mr. Pollards body
Helped to bring Mr.. Pollard up stairs. He
died on the way up.
Lewis Carter, colored, saw Messrs. Pollard
and Hanna walking together When they
were in ten or fifteen feet of the Office door,
| heard a gun go off, and saw MIR. Pollar@
fall on his face. .5 t..sss..
An examination of the body by the jury
disclosed tbs fact that there were eleven buck
shot wounds in the back, ranging downward
into the ytals, almost any one of which wouill
have proved fatal One Of the shots passed
through the heart, and was cut out near tina
surface ON the left side.
The jury desiring to examine two other
witnesses, adjourned to meet at 8 A. NJ. to-
at the Lower Police Station. = .sitogs
Mr.. Jane; Grant, the accused, is about
twenty two years of age, and is member Of
one of the best families in the city. He is
young man of remarkably quiet disposition.
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1 gs. ARTHUR, %. ID. $.

IAs STAUNTON, VA.
Office door from cor. of Beverly & New SITS
esssga. Artificial Teeth mounted on Cola Silver,
eieasF9agf PlatinG, and Vuleante. The greatest i'm
proyerncnt yet introduced into Dental Science is
conceded to be the Vuleanite process it being
four times lighter than gold, and much cheaper,
embracing superior cleanliness, nicer adaptation
with many other advantages All the various OPP
perations of Dental Surgery performed with strict
referanee to permanently. march 14-tf
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The sviSxinian,wiA he nailed to Sxbssr1-
beers Mt TWO DOLLARS per AMHan.
Transient advertisements will be fasertet
at the rates of - cents per square, Of 10
lines, for the nrst insertion and 50 cents fer
each subsequent Insertion.
Special Notices 20 cents por line Tor each
insertion.
CLUB RATES,
Six Copies to one Office. 91O.5e per &nnun,.
Twelve Copies, to one sGace, $SI per annun,
and one COPY, gratuitous, to the gettcr up Of
the Club. 1904
JCb Work done at Baltimore rates, for Cash.
Correspondents will address
Ia svALLEY VIRGINTAN.',
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nR. C. r. HARRIS,
Il STAUNTON. VA.

With over IS years experience in the various
branches, as Practitioner, of medical science.
Special attention given to diseases peculiar to
females Patients from distance can be accom-
modated with Board at first class Boarding Hou
ses.
Patients waited or in the country when desired.
Office hours between and 10 o'clock, A. A.,
and 2 and 5 O'Clock, ?. NJ.
nssE- Office On Main Street, doors East from
DR.. Chapman's, Surgeon Dentist, and nearly OPP
posite Taylor Powclls.
feb l9-Iy
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II. B. NICHE.

t. j. NICHE, Il. D. NICHE.
nTIClIIE & NICHE,
Vl AttOrn at Law,
pr STAUNTON, VA.
Practice in the Federal Court at Staunton; in
all the Courts of Augusta County; in the Circuit
and County Courts of Rockingham and in the
Circnit Court of Rockbridge.
Collection of claims promptly attended to-
NAV 3O-tf
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HOTELS.
s NADENBoUscH, Projectors
WILLIAM wHooLEY, Superintendent

The Proprietors in resuming the management of
this we'll known and popular hotel. so long and
favorably known to the travelling public, prom
Use in the future to retain the reputation the Amer
lean has borne, as a % e e@
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad De-
pot, renders it a convenient stopping place for
persons on business or in search Of health.
Bar and Barber Shop in the house.
All the Telegraph and Stage Offices running to
this town are adjoining this house.
A frst-class Livery Stable, under O'Toole &
Donovan, is connected with the house.
AIcCHESNEY s. CO. e
N. B. Citizens Of the county will be furnished
dinner for SO cents, and horses fed by Messrs
Donovanl& O'roole, at 20 cents.
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sx@ Is. e. II. REESE, formerly of Dim
sAH widdie county, Virginia, has settled in
Saunop and offers his services to the citizens of
the town and country. He can be found during
all hours of the day at his Office Augusta street.
opposite the Spectator building or during the
night at his residence near the Staunton Nursery.
nov Him
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Virginia Bounty To Soldiers and
Sailors ~.

v = Il -
Sailors.
N. B. HENDRY has just returned from the
East with the cheapest and best assorted stock of
goods he has ever offered in this market. He Of
fers his thanks to all former patrons for their
very liberal favors,- and promises to spare no
pains in the future to merit continuance of the
same, and share Of the public patronage gener-
ally. His stock consists in part of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
Challies, Delaines, Poplins, Lawns, Alpaeas,
Lustres, Silks, Grenadines, Swiss sIuslins, and a
full stock of White Goods. Best prints SC.
MILLINERY GOODS.
Mrs. r. T. Hudson, a lady well known for her
experience in the business, has charge of this
branch and will take pleasure in showing all
goods in her line to her old friends, and supply
ing the wants of all who may favor her with a
call.
HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES.
Gents fine Shoes and Boots Boys, Children s
and Misses Shoes Ladies' kid, morocco, calf,
and lasting boots, of Baltimore make. warranted
to please.
Notions, Trimmings for ladies and gents suits,
Gloves and Hosiery in great variety.
A full line of Domestic Cotton Goods, Cassi-
meres Satinets and Jeans.
GROCERIES.
A complete stock at very low figures.
Hardware, Tinware, Woodelware, Sc. Cum
berland anthracite Coal for sale.
Hsay@ The highest prices paid in goods or cash
for country produce. N. B. HENDRY,
corner store, opposite Va Hotel.
iane le-if
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TAMES BUIGARDNER, JR.,
~ Alto rney at T. ",
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in the various Courts held in Staun-
ton, and in the Circuit Courts of Highland Rock
bridge and Rockingham Counties.
Special cases will be attended to in Virginia or
West Virginia. nov 29-tf
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E1f
~ Attorneys at Law,
STANTON; VA.
Will practice in the Courts ofStaunton and Fede-
raj Courts at Staunton, and in the Circuit and
County Courts Of Rockbridge, Rockingham and
Allegheny Counties. They will also attend to spe-
cial business in any part Of Virginia and West Va
The business of the late firm Of Hartman & Bell
is in their hands for attention and settlement.
noY 29-tf
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wve,,,ple of Fashion.

Mrs. KATE NJ KELLEY
has just received her seccnd supply of elegant
CLOAKS, latest style, which she is selling at law-
est cash prices, also fresh supply of Braids.
Frizzers and Chignons. nov lift
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Assassination CT II. Riyes Pollard.

Our community was thrown this morning
into state of the wildcat excitement by the
report that Mr.. II. Riyes Pollard, editor end
proprietor of the Hsouthern Opinion" had
been shot by Mr. James Grant
The news spread like wilddre through the
town, and in short time an immense crowd
had assembled at the scene Of the tragedy,
near the corner Of Fourteenth and Main
streets, ard it was with difficulty that a
detail Of policemen could prevent the throng
from entering the sOpinion" Office, where
the body of the dead man had been carried.
A careful enquiry elected the following de-
tails:
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XWFM. CHAPMAN, D. D. s.
XM STAuNTNH. VA

VH OIhUNIUlS, VIZ,
Office, Cat his old stand) South side of Main St.
esss3s With fifteen years experienc in
{9Y his professian, feels warranted in
lI1Iy saying that all operations are done
in the most skillful manner aud warranted to
compete with any done in the cities or elsewhere
Teeth mounted on gold, silver and yulcanite Nj
trous Oxide Gas and Chloroform administered
when desired. aug 5-tf
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important to Merchants.
4 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
CHINA, GLASS, AND WHITE GRANITE
WARE, AT CHINA HALL.

The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock of WARE ever seen in Staunton. and they
are prepared to make the following propo-
sition to merchants, viz:
We can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
added.
Wewill only name the prices of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at 90 cts
per set; the identical goods you have to pay IS
cents for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore.
Breakfast, Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar, twenty five, to one seventy five cents per
dozen. This is the BEST Granite Ware made
Covered Dishes Ewers, Basins Dishes. Pitch
ers, Tureens, Sauce Boats Pickles, Buffers, &c
We are willing to take the invoice of any job
bing house. and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent
advance, which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton.
In retailing can sell nearly all kinds of Ware
at 40 per cent, lower than before the War, taking
the price of gold as a basis. -
In connection with q general assortment of
Queensware they have just received very large
lot of the best Stoneware manufactured in this
country, which they propose to sell to merchants
at Richmond catalogue prices
We have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our stock every week, and are deter
mined to supply any demand made upon us, andat
wonderfully low prices Our motto is
"Quick Sales and Short Profits"
april 22,f PIPER DRAKE & CO.
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ENTERS SURE CURE.

Has never get failed to cure the severest
eases OF Cholera, Dysentery. Cholera :
Morbus. Diarrhea. Flux, Summer Com
plant in children, St.. Manufactured by
W. N. Entler s. Co., Shepherdstown, W
"a. Price IS cents per bottle. See cir
culars. Sold everywhere. No cure no
I pay. Every person should keep it con- !
stantly on hand. For sale by
Z II. TROUT & Co., Staunton, Va.
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PROFESSIONAL CARD!
K In addition to the courts of common
pleas of Augusta county, I will hereafter attend
the courts OF Rockbridge Bath, Highland and
Rockingham. My office is on the east side of the
Court House square, second of the brick row in
approaching from the court buildings. Staunton.
JOHN B. WATTS,
s4tstf Aaomy " Law.
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Tht Gallfp Nirainiaa.
sTAUNTON, VIRGINS

Thursday, December 5, 1859.
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M Y. PartIOw.
Il. formerly of Partlow, Hill & Co.. Al
cxandria:) GROCER, PRODUCE g.
81, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
STAUNTON, VA.
Will at all times pay cash for Flosr, Wheat,
Corn, Rye Oats and all kinds of country Produce.
oct 3Q-1y
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R. D. SEARS.

z. L. CLEVELAND. ztsff r. D. SEARS.
CLEVELAND s. SEARS,
~ Main Street,
e doors East Of Augusta ST.
STAUNT0N, VA,
Dealers 10 Flour, Grain and Produce generally,
with good assortment Of Staple Groceries, al
ways on hand. feb 5-t
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YEJEAMS WANTED
L to haul lumber from our mill to the Ches-
apeake g. Ohio r. r. f
Apply to sl
.sal. CLAY & JOHNSON,
Saltwater Steam Saw Mill, Clifton Forge, Va.
sept lC-7f
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GOAL OIL.-Extra No. l Fire test, war
" ranted, in store and for sale cheap, By
NJ w, AFTMAsV y s IA
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clustering, Flssfering.-The subscri-
i Der begs to offer his services to the citi-
zens of Staunton and vicinity to do all work in
his line of business at the shortest notice and in
workmanlike manner. With experience Of
many years and reference to most of the bust
ness men of this place, he feels confident, as to
price, &c., he can give satisfaction in all cases
Orders left at my house in Staunton, or the Times
Office in Covington, will meet with instant atten-
tian ss 10 fa5lsm ID. w. SHOTT.
march 1917 r.
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JNHOs. C. WILLS,
u Sure con enlist,
Located at the WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
will be pleased to wait all persons desiring his
services. Will be found at the Drug Store of VIM.
S. Wills, in Covington, during the session Of the
s'county court of every month.
White Sulphur Springs, june loft
JOHN EcHoLs, H. n. BELL, 4. h. cATLITT.
INCUOLS. BELL & CATLETT
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THE ARREST OF MR.. JAS. GRANT.

IS; THE ARREST OF MR.. JAS. GRANT.
Detective officers Knox ard Craddock i'm
mediately after the shooting, rushed up stairs
to the room from whence the shot was fired
The door was fastened but was forced open
by officer Craddock, and the officers rushed
into the room. They we're confronted By
Mr.. james Grant, who presented Derring
er Pistol in each hand.
On finding, however that he was not assail-
ed by any Of Mr. Pollard's friends, Mr..
Grant surrendered himself without resistance,
and was at once conveyed to the First Station
House.
The crowd chcered the prisoner when he
sWas arrested.
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.
The relatives of the deceased have been
telegraphed to, the coroner has been notified,
and in the Office of the deceased, group Of
pressnlen and policemen are gathered discuss
ing in low, but excited tones the tragedy
which has just transpircd
1t is delightful morning and the bright
autumnal sunshine floods the streets and the
little chamber with golden radiance, but the
chill and shadow Of death have marred the
beauty of day, and the atmosphere is sombre,
and an unseen presence brooding Ger the
pallid, blood-staned thing upon the floor.
THE FATAL ARTICLE.
It being generally conceded that Mr.. POI
lard was shot, by Mr.. Grant on account Of
| an article relating to Miss Mary Grant, pub
lished iu the "Oplnion" Of Saturday last,
there is general curiosity with regard to
the article which we herewith re publish.
An Eiopement so-casled. ON Clay Street-Au
upper-Ien Family Concernea-Dreadful
DeMeueEaent.
'sOh no, we never mention 'em''-old air.
The Indian Summer has passed away, and
with it has passed fair and radiant daugh
ter of one Of our first citizens-a nabob o
Clay strset-a gentleman who, suffice i. te
say, holds the very first position in the wealthy
| and fashionable circles of the city. TIL,
daughter, the rebellant '.Heene" of the fam
lily, is beautiful beyond description, but hel
beauty did not prevent her from falling des
psfatef and irrstrisrabG in love 4 sha ,ount