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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22
Another Invention in Steam Enginss-A
Revolution in Progress = Centrifugal
Engine. HN

Another Invention in Steam Engines-A
Revolution in Progress = Centrifugal
Engine.
A new invention has been introduced
into the mechanical world, which prom
Uses to work an entire revolution in the
application of steam to the various pur.
poses of life. People had supposed that
about the last Improvement that could
be made in steam engines had been
made, but this new invention proves that
people in supposing this were mistaken.
A curious machine has been introduced
which does away with cylinder prin-
ciple altogether, as well as with the pis-
ton, crank, steam chest, oil cans, etc.
The engine which makes all these
changes is the Centrifugal Steam Engine,
and is the invention of Benjamin Frank
lin, of Westmoreland county. Already
it has taken high rank among the recent
inventions Of the day, and it is morally
certain to overcome all obstacles and win
its way to foremost position. The most
competent practical engineers have ex-
amined it, and pronounce it's success
certain. They confidently predict that it
Will Superccue Ill Olntr hiuub.
The facts which recommend it are
many. As we have said, it does away
entirely with the cylinder principle, de-.
pending on centrifugal force. Thus the
mechanism is greatly simplifed, and the
engine is much more easily understood,
and much more economically worked,
than the old kind. Ia the new engine,
friction is almost entirely overcome. 1t
will produce fifteen hundred revolutions
to the minute, with oue-fourth of the
steam required to produce the same num-
Der of revolutions in the old style,
and with the same amount OF
horse power. The centrifugal steam
engine condenses almost all Of its
steam, which, it is needless to say, is 10
itself great saving Another prime re-
commentator of the new engine is the
fact that its great simplicity of construc-
ton makes it much more economical
than any other. 1t can be constructed
for not more than one-fourth of the ex,
pense required for the old style, aud
when made it is almost impossible for it
to get out of order. SO simple is il that
child can run it. The engine is now
on exhibition at the Atlas Works in the
Ninth ward, and all should see it.-Pitts.
burg Post -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22
THE OXFORD FALCON,
SAM. NJ. THOMPSON,
At.sa SO per Anaum,
wHITEMoRE HOU Sc

SPACIOUS. AIRY ROOMS. cLEAr & REDS.
exctllfd y any In Neunhfa no 4. -
board rcala Do vel = -.iect no =. II ~.
hculs q niiing rapiily,
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22
Arms for the South.


From the New YORK herald 'l
The Governors Of the Southern States,
il appears, are sorely disappointed be-
cause General Schoheld has decided that
there ia no law TO justify tho issue OF
arms 10 the Southern militia. There Is,
we suppose, no doubt in the minds OF any
one az to what the Southern Governors
want the arms for. II is 10 control the
election against the will Of the people BY
the operation Of an armed militia. The
Southern white people do not require
any coercion. They are remarkably
peaceable and well behaved. Id fact,
they have, on several occasions, refused
10 be brought into collision with the
+. blacks, although the Radical mischief
makers tried that game at Raleigh aud
elsewhere. Even the violence OF some
of the public harangues has been toned
to moderation of late, and there is an
evident disposition on the part OF the
South to conduct the approaching cleo
ton quietly, but firmly, against the Rad
icals. The people Of the South have
nothing to gain by disturbing the peace,
and they are beginning to understand
that fact. To commit acts OF vio-
lence would be to play into the hands Of
their enemies and prosecutors, and this IS
the very thing which the carpet bag
Governors are most anxious to &C
complish. u.H
There may be another reason why the
Governors are so urgent about arming
the militia, and that is to bring about an
early meeting OF Congress in September
1t seems that they have made q united
appeal to Congress for that purpose, in
order to supply such legislation as Sec
rotary Schofeld says does not row exist
with regard to arming the militia. This
may be mere pretext to get Congress
together, for there is no necessity for an
early session, as old Thad Stevens ad.
mitted in his last moments. This move
ment of the Radical Governors of the
South, therefore, may be regarded as
mere party dodge for elettioneering pur.
poses. The Radicals, who speculate. con
fidently upon the support of Southern
negroes, may perhaps be pardoned for
their present bitter DISAPPOINTMENT at
finding things geing the other way; but |
that is no reason why they should be en-
couraged in provoking violence and
bloodshed for party ends. We know
enough of Radical policy at the South to
disirust these men when they raise
tho cry Of "wolf." II is pretty evident
now that the majority Of the Southern
people, white and black, mean to 90
against Radicalism, and the free express
sion ofthe peoples will should not be in
terfered with by military force upon any
pretense whatever.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22

uOUsEKKEPERs SHOULD NQI sAlL
m - 80 rrrrs Al NJ ra1ahrntr1 re1neif
srHirrf rcs~ks.- y. EAHN A CO. pry 6ooos
Deaiers, Ne. 1E Main street corneI fel.,t..
80 ~ n a. errrykofT uho kn1 dcre - can
rer-m~ 81 ~ ID. MAIhth.
sois Investor q he InlaIhbIs Rsnedy .s,isst
RraehcI. AAl-i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22

4fh-we will continually have our
buyers I'm the East watching the
Market and attending the Trade
Auction Sales, buying bargains,
which we viii again sell as Bar
gains. f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22

"Les rs have peace" LET us have
arms, respond the rogues and carpet
hsggrrs Of the RECONSTRUCTED States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22
DEAFNESS, CATARRH,
CONSUMPTION.
Cancer Cured


A TREATISE ON DEAFNESS, CA.
IA tarrh, Consumption and Cancer their
causes, means of speedy relief, and ultimate
cure. By Pupil Of the Academy of Med-
cine. Paris. Sent to any address or 10 cents.
Letter from Robt. Nom urdy. D. D., LII. D.,
Grand Prelate Of Grand Encampment Of U. S..
and Editor of the National Freemason q:
NEW York. September ~, 1857. DIR. Stilwell
was in charge of Grace Church Hospital, Alex
andria, Va. during the war. I frequently, al
most daily. for MONTHS visited this HOSPITAL,
and bad every means Of knowing his reputa-
ton for FyFIcIEECY and SKILL. It was Of the
most creditabIc character. and his success in
the treatment Of patients was remarkable.
R0Br. MoMURDY.
ORGANIC VIBRATOR.
1t fits into the ear, Is not perceptsle, re-
moves singing noises IN the head, and enables
deaf persons to hear distinctly at church and
public assemblies. This instrument will often
produce results almost miraculous. and indeed
In most cases OF long standing deafness, it will
relieve In a short time. It may be adjusted
with the ease of speetacles. -
DR.. Stilwell will be professionally at 81 East
WASHINGTON olaoe, University Buildings N.
T., daily. 10 to 4. except Tuesdays. when no
delphia, Pa 96-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22

Ist-AIl Imported Goods we Will I'm.
port Direct, or buy from the Inn
porter's Agents. All Domestic
Goods We will buy direct from the
Manufacturers. Shoes we will have
made 10 order. I'm fact, we Will
procure all our Goods from FIRST
HANDS, thereby saving the job
ber's profits. t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22

2d-Through our large capital we are
enabled to BUY FOR CASH, there
by can buy closer than those buy
ing ON credit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-22
ARMOUR INSTITUTE.

o71 Madison street,
VIII Reopen wednesday. sept. 2.
MRS. Z. B. ARMOUR.
ltf-e Principal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
Better Late Than Never.

Not having received our customary mail
from Europe for some time, we apologize,
and offer the following extracts from the
leading journals Of the Old World on the
nominations made at Chicago by the
"nltionalunionrepublieanparty:"
The London Times says: "The Republican
party held its platform in village in south
ern Iowa, called Chicago. In this wild ter
ritory no building could be found, so the
meeting was held in a wigwam, wherein the
owner, a half breed, by name Logan, des-
cendant of the famous Indian Of the same
name, who could not turn on his heel to save
bis life, nominated General Grant for Presi-
dent and Schiller Coldax for Vice President"
The Paris hloaiteur hings pp its hat as
follows: From the Nats ms We have to
know that they met at Chicago. Enthusias-
me and fire cracks The hlackman triumph.
Meester Grant is President Meester Andi-
jonsop is defeat Meester Banbottler cock
Lis eye. Its to rejoice. Nye Ia Aberte.
The Amsterdam Bzattzeitung merely says
s'Das Amerikanschen republk- entionen
ilabcn nominal fur president der Grant
Nwei lager and der allemandischen Schofax
fur vice-presidenschen. Broannkase mein-
gott, wasistdlsn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05

~ By decree of the Circuit Courtfor Au-
gusta county, entered June 6, 1868, in the cause
of Bridget Bolen Us. Bolens Trustee and others,
it was ordered that one Of the Master Commission
ers of said Court take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts:
First-An account Of tie administration of the
plaintiff upon the estate of Denis Bolen, decd.
Second.-An account of the separate earnings
Of the plaintiff as sole trader acquired during
her overture with her husband, Denis Bolen,
decd, and which we're used by said Denis Bolen
in the purchase of the property in the bill men
toned or otherwise.
zNwd-An account of any outstanding liens
on said property, still subsisting, recognizing
said plaintiff in her individual character, as the
assignee of the last bond secured by the trust de-
cree to N. X. front, trustee
FomtA.-An account of debts due from the es-
tate of Denis Bolen, decd.
Notice ishereby given to all parties interested
that I shall proceed at my office in .Saunton, on
FRIDAY, the 2lst of AUGUST
next, to take the aforementioned accounts, and
the creditors Of Denis Bolen, dec'd are specially
notified that unless they come forward and prove
their debts before me ON or before the day APP
pointed, they will be declared the benefits of any
decree in the cause, and the estate Of Denis Bolen
will be disposed Of without respect to their
JOS. A. WADDELL,
july 22-4t. Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
The World Improves.

The New York World, for some time sus-
pected of leaning towards radicalism, throws
out feeler for the supporters of HIRAM
USELESS which they would do we'll to bear
in mind. The mighty revulsion of feeling
among the masses Of the people in the North
must be working with terrible effect, or
journal timid as the World has been hereto
fore would not use such language as the fol-
lowing in its leading editorial:
IF the republican party are a majority of
the achole country, we will submit if they
are not a majority of the whole adult male
population, they shall submit, cor We will
know the reason why" If they exclude us
from the polls, or refuse to count our votes,
we shall be none the less majority because
of such exclusion, and being a majority, and
having preponderance ofphysical strength,
the Democratic party will not be found SO
wanting in manhood as to be ruled by reck-
less, usurping minority. We have arithme-
tic enough to count our own sinewy arms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
y7IRGINIA:-At rules held in the Clerk

:-At rules held in the Clerk $
Office of the County Court of Bath, on
Monday, the 9th day of July, 1868
James W. Bonner, Administrator, dc bonis non,
of Murton Gay, deceased, Plaintiff.
Against
George H. Moore and Adam G. Cleek, Admin
istrator of Andrew Hamilton, decd, Def'ts.
IN CHANCERY.
This is a suit in the nature of a foreign attach
ment, to attach debt due from the defendant,
Adam G. Cleek, admin of Andrew Hamilton,
decd, to the defendant George II. Moore, to sat
isfy debt due by said Moore to the plaintiffs.
And it appearing by satisfactory evidence filed in
this cause, that the defendant, George H. Moore,
is not resident of this CommonWealthl, 1t is or
dered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication IF this order, and do what
is necessary to protect his interest.
copy-Teste.
july 22244t c:R. MepEAANNAlAE Up, Clerk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
More OF The SO-{Jalied.

We understand that hunncutts paper,
the Ne,o Nation, proposes reassembling Of
the Black Crook 'doins,' in order to issue
out to the "trooly," etc., little more "cons-
titution." What other purposes the leaders
have in view, are only known, of course, to
the initiated. We would gently bring to the
recollection of these contemplate hounds
if the fact has slipped their precious memo
ries-the fate of Louisiana Convention,
which assembled under like circumstances.
The people Of Virginia have already borne too
much. The radicals, of their own free will,
drew the line. Let them not whine at the
result-"and damned be he who FIST cries
hold, enough !"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
The Presidential Elector.

We place the name Of Rev, s. J. BAIRD
at the head of our columns as Elector for this
(the 6th) District. This is dono without his
knowledge, and at The suggestion of several
distinguished gentlemen. We hope the Centrl
Committee will act, at once, in this matter,
and give us general Electoral Ticket. Our
friends North call upon us to vote, and vote
'oe mast! If military despotism brushes us
out, let it We are tired of the play Of
Hamlet with Hamlet left out If We are in
the Union, let US vote for President, or know
the worst, and nothing can be worse than ou1
present condition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
July 1a-4t
HOmmissiOner's Sale of Valuable
~ Real Estate in Crab Bottom,
HIuh1and comfy Virpinia

Highland county, Virginia.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court for
the county of Highland, in the State of Virginia,
pronounced on the 30th day of April, 1868, in a
cause pending in said Court, in the name of
Catharine Hidy and others, heirs at law of Jacob
Hull, deceased, against Frederick X. Hull and
Others, also heirs at law of the said Jacob Hull,
deceased, ct al: We shall, as Commissioners ap
pointed by said Court for the purpose, proceed on
the 18th day of August, 1868, at the late resi-
denee of Jacob Hull, deceased, in Crab Bottom,
Highland county, Virginia, to sell the lands of
which the said Hull died seized, and which are
mentioned in the compliments bill in said suit,
consisting Of some . 900 acres or upwards. The
s'Home Tract the late residence of said Jacob
Hull, pursuant to the land book Of the commits
sioner of the revenue for Highland county, con-
tains 3079 acres, and is good Crab Bottom land.
The balance of said lands consists of various
TRACTS lying near the home tract and are called
mountain lands, but we are informed by persons
who are acquainted with said mountain land that
much of it is land of very superior quality,
pecially for grazing purposes. The home tract
will be scd all Of it without division. The bal
anee Of said land viii be sold in such ''lots or
parcels" as the undersigned may think most ad-
yantageous to the heirs of said Jacob Hull, de-
ceased.
TERMS OF SALE:-The whole of the land will
be sold by way of public auction, the highest
bidder to be the purchaser ''Onefourth OF the
purchase money to be paid in hand on the day of
sale, and the balance in equal payments of one,
two and three years from day of sale, with inter-
est thereon from that date, the purchaser execu-
ting bonds with good personal security, and the
title to the land to be withheld as ultimate secu-
rity until all the purchase money is paid. 1t will
be expected of purchasers who execute bonds that
their sureties reside in the State of Virginia.
Persons wishing to view the lands can call on
Conrad Kreamer, Esq, or Henry White, Esq,
who reside near the ''Home tract" also Jas. G.
Turke who resides on the land and can show oil
the land advertised to be sold.
REUBEN D. HILL, I ro,,,.s
inly 154t JAMES NJ. sIEG, oom Is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Co.. ,,~,-z,, TIL, 1ls 1870


Extract from decree entered BY the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, June 80, lsSs, in ths
Clarkes widow vs.. Clarke's creditors.
''This cause is hereby referred to one of the
Master Commissioners of this Court, whose duty
it shall be to take, state settle and report to the
next regular term of this Court a further &C :
couAt, il in his opinion necessary, of the unpaid
debts Of Hatch Clarke, secured by Judgment,
vendors lien, or deed Of trust. to make brief
statements thereof Of their amounts and the
means Of paying the same. The said Commits
sioner shall further take an account of the dover
claim OF Mrs. Sarah Clarke, viz: 1st of her con-
tlngent dover interest in such lands as her deed
\ may apply to if held binding upon her, and
the value of her dover in other lauds not en-
bracsd by whiting X2 in any aspect End. the
value of her dover in all he lands in case writing
X be held not to be binding on her; and 3rd
the find under tie control the c s! ost Of
which Mrs. Clarke's claim may be paid And if
it be impraetieable promptly to make full report
of the matters referre4'tp him, the Master m ay,
at the instance of John N. Clarke, make a special
statement and separate report of the matters
suggested in his answer"
Notice.--The purchasers of Hatch Clarkes cs-
tate sold under decree in the aforementioned
cause, all creditors and heirs of Hatch Clarke,
decd, and all other persons are HEREBY notified
that on THURSDAY, the goth ofsAUGTSr
next, shall proceed at my of6eein 'staunton, to
execute the above Pscited decree -
y ''''s'J ids. A. WADDELL,
July 1T Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05

and Ohio Railroad. Again, we say to the
friends of the road, go to work with all your
might until the election is over. And in
conclusion, we most earnestly call upon Messrs.
STUART, BALDWIN, NICHE, EcnoLs, and all
friends ofthe road, to make appointments and
address the people on this subject, before it is
too late This is the great Reconstruction =
the only salvation of the State! Let us all
work together, for the regeneration ofour dear
old Mother.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
impeachment.

Impeachment Of the President is not dead
but only postponed until the usurpers from the
South shall take their seats in the Senate, and
swell to two-thirds majority the ranks of the
conspirators against the Government. We
have no doubt that new articles will be pre-
pared, and a vote taken to depose the Presi-
dent on some day previous to the counting Of
the electoral vote. 1t is essential to the plan
OF the radicals to have creature of their own
in the executive chair when this vote is count
ed, and Mr.. johnson must be gotten out of
the way if only the day before.
It is for the President to determine wheth-
er he will yield to the judgment Of Senate
where the two-thirds majority is composed of
voting material so fagrantly unconstitutional
and so palpably designed for partisan and
revolutionary objects. In our judgment he
ought to resist the illegal order to abandon his
post at the helm of the Government. He is
sworn not only to maintain" but to Hdefend'
the Constitution of the United States, and if
he tamely suffers the Presidential Office to be
violated by unlawful and usurped power, he
fails to keep his oath. Re ought to refuse to
give up the reins, and if the radical faction
elects to use force, let them shoulder the res
responsibility aRd the consequences. A great
many people believe this tyrannical and lib
originating party will not cease their iniqui.
tions war upon constitutional freedom until the
mailed hand of the people brings them to their
senses. However this may be, it iselear that
the friends and defenders of the Constitution
have forborne and given back long enough,
and should now halt and take not another step
to the rear. A stand may as well bemade on
this attempt to depose the President as any
where else, and we TRUST that Andrew johnson
may vindicate his likeness to Andrew jackson,
and take his stand firmly in defence Of his
great Office and of the people
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
noWN PROPERTY IN MARKET.

l. In pursuance af decree of the circuit
court of Augusta county, rendered in the cause
of Wilson, against William NJ. POOLE, Sc. lwil
proceed in front of the premises On SATURDAY
auction, to the highest bidder, a very desirable
residence in Staunton, on the east side of Coul
ter street, Joining the property of Campbell
Davis and Asst.
The House ia q new double frame building, &C
commodating two families, occupied by Dr.
Berkeley and F. III. Links families The lot con-
tains about one quarter Of an acre, and has on it
all conveniences, double kitchen, two hydrants
and good garden spot. 1t is an opportunity for
q well paying investment.
TERMS OF SALE.-On credit of six, twelve
and eighteen months. in equal instalments bearing
interest from day of sale purchaser to give bonds
with good personal security, the title to be re
tanned as ultimate security.
NICHOLAS K. TROUT,
july 22-4t Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-05
Adjournment Of the ''Fragmentary Con.
greSS.',

Adjournment VI Tile ''FTaSMenIafy COn'
gress.''
Congress has adjourned Del grotia =
From the present time until the third Mon
day in September the ears of that patient but
terrible animal-the publc-are to be spared
the disgusting recital ofthe outrageous pro-
ceedings Of the "infamous" men who COM
pose the majority of this most Hinfamous "
body.
Before adjournment, all the bills of an az
gressive character, affecting the South, were
defeated. The President signed all the bills
except the Funding Bill, which he can do at
his leisure. He called no special ion Of
the Senate, and the radical members have
signed an agreement not to reassemble in
September unless advised to do so by Senator
MORGAN and Representative ScHENcK, of
the Radical Congressional Committee.
Thus has ended another session of the
most corrupt and fanatical body that ever
disgraced the Legislative halls of this or any
other country We could have had no
worse and We feel an abiding conviction
that the strong hearts and willing hands of
the Democratic party will shortly bury them
forever in grave of political infamy.