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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
=. The Hand Writing on: the Wall.

From every Quarter we havei Indications OF
the increasing unpopularity OF the present
administration The great bell which IS to
toll the knel of Radical supremacy is hung,
and its tones will soon be heard reverberatlng
from ore end of the land to the other. The
party tool, who "did not seek" the high oflce
conferred on him, has shown his weakness,
and has proven himself so willing cat's-paw,
that even those of his original friends who
shouted Ioudcst for him, are becoming DIS
sustcd with the calf they held up for the
neople to do reverence to. The constitution
has become mere myth-thc Supreme
Court, whose sage judges were in times past
looked upon with awe and reverence, has, as
is proved by its dismissing the appeal in the
MeAardlc case, been awed into submission
TO party power. The veto power OF the
President is held as nought-and even if the
present Executive considered it his duty to
withhold his approval of bill, he has not
the moral courage to do it; Grant dared not
veto the tenure of Office bill though it tied
his hands, through fear of vengeance of the
party that lifted him into power. Power
where is his power? Congress is the Gov
ernincnt de facto; the President is mere
tool, the Supreme Court puppet, and the
people good easy fools who can be taught to
swallow bunccmbe speeches about the stars
and stripes patriotism-re atrocities
Cuban NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rights-frec love
and spiritualism.
The verdict Of the people will be given
through the ballot-box at the next general
election; such a state Of affairs cannot exist
long,: the blind shall be made to see /; for
what government can exist which IS based
exclusively on party measures-crcated by
party power, and sustained by closed caucus
of leaders An oligarchy will not be sus
tanned by the People. Congress has issued
its edict, asserting despotic rule over Presl
dents, Courts, States, and the people, making
the ideas of an Union and Constitution
farce and coercing whole communities be-
meath their heel This decree affects no
only the Southern but the Northern States
The "Rcbels" are not the only ones to b.
ruled-the people of the "loyal States" arr
to be cnslaved. If the voters Of the North
eru and Western States are not blind beyont
cure, they will be made to see by some poiltl
cal optimist Senator Sprague is doing mucl
towards opening their eyes-othcr leadln'
Radicals are openly dcnouncing the corrupt
ion and rascality that now exist in high places
and before long Grant will scarcely have
hacker.
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Joseph Segar.

We have received (franked by Geo. W.
Anderson, NJ. c. the address Of Mr.. Segar,
the Republican candidate for Congress for
the State at large. He says he never admired
the caucus system IN any Of its forms, and
thinks that popular sentiment will be far
more likely to be reflected, and public good
more likely to be advanced by the voluntary
suffrage of the people, who are sure to bring
the test to personal qualification. He defes
cauouses and clques; he wants the people
(the dear gullable people, to judge the inno-
walton and innovator. He thinks the work
of reconstruction has been accomplished,
and coneratulates us all, "that tho magma
nimity and craftsmanship of President Grant
have removed the obstacles that lay in our
path by providing for the submission of the
Constitution to the people, either stripped OF
its offensive features, or to be voted on in
scnarate sections" The smallest favors
thankfully received !! He says he is deter
mined to vote against the test oath-So are
we. He lays particular stress on the fact
that ninety-nine of a. hundred voters will be
deprived Of the right Of franchise on account
of their having in some way aided the rebel
lion. Mr.. Segar can safely vote-he was tar
from being an alder and abettor OF the re-
bellion but he knows something about the
pointing Of the guns of Fortress Monroe upon
the town of Hampton at the opening OF said
rebellion. He is also opposed to distranchse-
ment, and says that the county organization
provision will entail upon the people taxa
t;on that will eat out their substance. To
eliach the matter he says, ~ scarcely need
add that if the present Constitution were pre-
scented to me as whole, as it now stands, /
should be constrained to reject it,"
OF the Fifteenth Amendment, which
makes suffrage universal throughout the
Union, he is rather shy. "Negro suffrage"
lie saws sss fixed fact We can no more
avert 1t than VIC can stop the suns course,
and it is our policy to settle this negro ques-
ton at once and forever" What, settle a
fixed fact? lie promises if we the people
will make him our representative to the For
ty first Congress, to develope the resources Of
Yireinia--to sec that her railroads are COM
pleted in fact he is an advocate for internal
improvement; and will put on the brow Of
Virginia 4.thc wreath Of both commercial
and notwithstanding renown, and place her,
ere many lustrums, along side the Empire
State" According to his ideas, railroads
can be built without money-all VIC haze to
do is to elect smart man to Congress, and
he will get "an appropriation of public lands,
or loan of the national credit. lie winds
up with stating that
nWe have in General Grant a statesman
as,a imous, wise and firm, who compre-
Ae,ds our difficulties, and understands our
aseds and WHO will smooth our way to re-
construction without oppressive or dishonor-
able conditions"
SO mote it be
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
~hesaneake "a Ollio Raiiroad.

VUeSdDCStAeC ~ VAEO HtStthyOdAVs
~ SUMNER SCHEDULE.-On and after
the End of MAY 1869, MAIL TRAIN will run
daily between Richmond and CoYingten leave
Richmond at a. m. and arrive at Covington at
Z p. M Leave Covington at 6. 60 q. M and arrive
Richmond at 5.30p. m.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN between Richmond
and Charlottesville On MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS,
and SATURDAYS. Leave Charlottesville at
A. NJ. and arrive at Richmond at 9.25 A. M.
Leave Richmond at $3.50 P. NJ. and arrive at Char
lottesyille at P. NJ.
The Mail Train connects at Gordonsville and
Charlottesville with trains on Orange Alexandria,
and Manassas railroads for ALEXANDRIA,
WASHINGTON, PHILADELPHIA, N. YORK,
LYNCHBURG: KNOXVILLE; CHATTANOOGA,
MEMPHIS, NEW ORLEANS. MONTGOMERY,
MOBILE, &c. At Staunton, with stages for AU-
GUSTA Springs and Harrisonburg. At Goshen,
with stages for LEXINGTON, Natural Bridge,
&c. AT NIllboro, with stages for BATH ALUM,
WARM, HOT, and HEALING SPRINGS. AT
Covington, with stages for White Sulphur Springs,
Lewisburg, Charleston, SC.
JAMES F. NETHERLAND,
May 6-tf General Ticket Agent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

THE. CONSTITUTIONAL UNIoN.-This Jour
nal, the only Democratic paper published
lin Washington, has issued a new prospectus.
1t comes out boldly in a crusade against the
present Administration; proclaims war to
the knife upon Radicalism; says that the
liberties of the People are in greater danger
than anticipates change of the Re-
public into an Empire; urges increased vigi-
lance of the Democratic party, and says the
Radicals should be annihilated The cdito-
rails are written with much force, and it
promises to be powerful engine to pull down
tyranny ald corruption.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

The STATE misunderstanding to the
Alexandria Gazette, the President will prob
ably not order the elections in Virginia, Mis-
sissippi and Texas before September, by which
time the cotton and other crops will be out of
the way, and the freedmen at liberty to at
tend the polls.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

PAYING FOR WHITE FAcE.-In Mis-
sissippi a military order has been issued
requiring free white men to pay poll-tax
before voting, but exempting the negroes.
There are eighty thousand negroes and
sixty thousand whites registered. s'Let
us have peace.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

SENATOR SpRAGUE.-This gentleman de-
clines noticing the bullying card of Capt
Goddard. He says he has more important
business to attend to than fighting every per-
son who may take exceptions to his exposures.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

General Ross, late Assessor of Revenue
in the Third District, lost a leg in the
war. Mr.. Proud, his successor, stayed at
home. Loyalty in the field is decapited
LOYALTY at home is rewarded. So it goes
s'This little pig went to market,
This little pig stayed at home,
This little pig got dread and butter
This little pig got none"
Statesman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

AaTThe Valley of Virginia was the con-
slant battle-ground Of both armies during the
whole war. Scarcely an acre that bullets did
not fly over. Scarcely fence was left stand
ing. Yet as soon as the pressure of the war
was removed, it started up with more ACTIVITY
than ever. 1t is now as productive as before
the war, and its lands even more valuable
The character of its population is another
thing in its favor. They are mostly desccn-
dants of that hardy and industrious race, the
Scoth-Irish They arc accustomed to labor
and selfdepcndenee. The negro population
is small. The people are in the habit of re-
lying upon themselves. both in peace and war.
Stonewall jackson and his famous brigade are
specimens Of the Valley folk -tStatesnaan.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
/ ttentiOn Merchants!

4 ttentiOn Merchants!
Just received large and well selected stock
WHITE AND DECORATED CHINA DINNER
AND TEA SETS,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS AND PLATED
WARE
Of every description at
NEW YORK PRICES, WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL,
FANCY TOILET SETS
at extremely low figures.
Also the
NEW METALLIC PORCELAIN LINED BAKING
DISH,
beautiful ornament for the dining table.
Gail and examine the stock at
GEORGE C. GARY'S
1906 Main St., Richmond, Va.
may 6-69 1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
Ne2n Advertisements.
NEW eooDs' NEW FIRM.

NEW GOODss
JAMES A. PIPER & SON are now receiving
ct the old stand of Piper, Drake & Co., very
choice and select Stock of
SUMMER GOODS,
to which they invite the attention of the public.
As our Stock has been bought under declin-
ing market, we know we can offer special induce
ments to our friends to buy from us.
In commencing q new business we have deter
mined to try the experiment of doing it under the
old motto of ssShort Profits and Quick Sales"
We would say one word to the Ladies, and that
is, we will be ready at all times to SERVE them
by ordering from the North anything we may not
have, as it will be our constant study to please
THEM.
Our new stock is quite full and embraces oil
the new style Dress Goods in the market, and at
! wonderfully low prices. Come and examine for
yourselves.
may eff JAS A. PIPER & son.
nress Goods of every style and kind, can
JAS. A. PIPER s. SONS.
Dleached and Brown Cotton very
ID cheap, by JAS A. PIPER & SON.
DlacE Alpaca-the best makes at reduced
ID prices. ]. A. PIPER & SON.
\ A Ourning GOOds.-SILK Honani, Iron
lM Berege, Grenadines, Bombazines, Sc.
] A. PIPER & SON.
Drints-5o00 yards-from 10 cents up.
J. A. PIPER g. SON.
r awns and Organdies-ChesPe than
IL we have ever sold them
J. A. PIPER & SON.
Dogs GOOds-of every variety at
ID J. A. PIPER g. SONS.
Gun Umbrellas and Parasols-a very fine
~ stock. j. A. PIPER Il SON.
Hosiery, Gloves, Trimming, Combs and
Ill Brushes, Corsets, Diaper, L. C. Handker-
chiefs, together with a general stock of notions.
J. A. PIPER & SON.
nueensEare, Glass and China Ware.-The
W largest stock we have ever had, and at pri-
ces 20 per cent lower than for months past.
J. A. PIPER & SON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

TERRIBLE FAMINE IN THE NORTH OF
EuRopE.-Advices by mail from the coun-
tries on the Baltic sea tell of terrible wide
y extended famine now existing there. A
letter says that the distress is indescribable.
From the 23d of May to the 18th of August,
last year, no rain fell, and the summer crops
were scorched. Bread can now be scarcely
got, even at the most exorbtant price, and,
as the roads are impossible by reason of the
extraordinary wet weather, no help from
abroad can reach the people. The debilita-
ted condition of the population and their
herding together in the larger villages, in
the hope of getting food and shelter, has en-
gendcrcd disease, which is making fearful
raYagcS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
Diaper Warehouse.
L KAUGHMAN Brothers,
1919 Main street,

DNpef Warehouse.
i KAUGHMAN Brothers,
1919 Main street.
PAPER, STATIONERY AND TWINE
DEALERS.
We have in store and are constantly receiving
large stock of WRITING and WRAPPING PA
PER of all kinds and sizes. TWINES of all
sorts ENVELOPES, from note size to full gov
eminent. all grades. DIRECTION TAGS and La
Bells, plain or printed. BLANK BOOKS, all ST.
yes. STATIONERY, in endless variety
Our Goods are all DIRECT from the mills and
manufacturers.
We manufacture PATENT SATCHEL BOTTOM
SACKS and BAGS, for Millers, Grocers, Tobac-
consists, SC.
The merchants of the VALLEY will find in our
stock everything they want. and at as low prices
as con be had in any city North.
BAUGHMAN BROTHERS.,
1919 Main street, Richmond, Va.
CASH paid for RAGS at highest market price.
may 6-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

VIRGINIA.:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of
Augusta county court on Monday, the Bird day of
May, 1869.
Frederick Cupp and Margaret J. Cupp, Plf's
Against
Mary Cupp, Martha Ann Cupp, James Valen-
tine Cupp and Jacob B. Cupp, Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit is to obtain partition of
tract Of land containing 1926 acres, lying in the
county of Augusta, adjoining the lands of Geo.
Messersmith, Andrew Hess and others, of which
Simon Cupp, died seized and possessed:
It appearing from an affidavit and other eyi-
defendant Jacob B. Cupp is not a resident of
this State, and he not having entered his appear
ance, and given security according to law. 1t is
ordered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication hereof and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest in this suit, and
that copy of this order deposited ct the front
door of tie Courthouse of this county, on the
first day Of the next term Of said court
Teste,
VIM. A. BURNETT, D. c.
James Rumgardper, Jr, p. q. may Sat
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
Millinery and Fancy Goods,
may 6-3t

NK EDICAL NOTICE.-The next regular meet
M ing Of the Augusta Academy Of Medi
cine, will be Friday, May 18th, at o'clock, D.
m. The question for oral discussion is |" Have
diseases changed their type?" The annual Ora
ton will be delivered by DR.. A. NJ. Fauntleroy, in
the basement of the Baptist Church on the same
evening, at o'clock p. NJ The public are re-
speetfully invited to attend.
r. S. HAMILTON, M. D.
President.
C. C. PHILLIPS, NJ D. Secretary.
nav Get Town paners conv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
nR. MOTIFS FREFCH POWDERS.

nR. MOTIFS FREFCH POWDERS,
IL Certain cure for Diseases of the Kidneys
and Bladder, Gonerrhe, elect, STRUCTURES, Ner-
vous Debility, Seminal Emissions, Weakness of
the Genital Organs, caused by Indiscretion, E1-
cesses, &C., Female Weakness, Womb Diseases,
scrofpp, Skin Diseases, Syphilis in all its forms,
causing ssra Thraat and Nose Pain in the Bones,
Eruptioas, &c. Speedily cured, Copauia and 4er-
curry Diseases. Sold in Staunton, Va, by Young
s Reese, Druggists, New street. Price So per
box sent oy mail. may $3.50 1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
.NeaU Advertisements.

Deport of the Condition of The
LII First National Bank of Staunton, at the
close Of business ON the 18th day of April, 1869.
RESOURCES.
U. S. Bonds deposited with
Treasures of the U. s. to
secure circulation ......... 100000
Loans and Discounts. .......$178, 49O.11
Overdrafts. ................... 1,O3O.81
179 $50 80
Banking House and Outfit, 4,8O6. Sc
Taxes paid..................... 1,Zl5.l3
Current Expenses ....... 1.673.17
1888 so
Due from approved redeem
ing and Reserve Agents. 12,569.65
Due from other National
Banks, Banks & Bankers 5,934.G5
- 1864 %
Cash items. ................ 5,135.52
Fractional Currency (inclu-
ding Nickel. ............... 17071
Legal Tender Notes.. 9,904.00
Specie ............... 8,225.75
- %, 1858
ss3l.215.s4
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in.......$l00, 100000
Surplus. 1l,OOOUU
Discounts, Exchange, In
terest, Profit and Loss. 0,076.O4
Circulating Notes Received
from Comptroller 100000
Less amount on hand...... $4,000
~ 100000
Individual Deposits, inclu
ding Over Drafts. 114.14990
Dividends Unpaid......." 247.O0
Due to National Banks,
Banks and Bankers....,.. 7,9229O
1891 215 "a
I. Alex H. H. Stuart President of the First
National Bank of stauntap, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is rue to the best OF my
knowledge and belief
ALEX. H. H. STUART, Presd't.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th
day of May, 1859.
Correct-attest,
=? $s:' V; ! s s s!:ssS, Directors
may cit
thinner $ Co., Manufacturers Of
AMERICAN, FRENCH and ITALIAN
CONFECTIONERY,
and Dealers in FOREIGN and DOMESTIC Fruits,
No. 1913 Main Street,
Nearly opposite the Old Market,
RICHMOND, VA.
ZimMey's
HIGHLY FLAVORED
VEGETABLE VERMIFUGE
CONNECTIONS,
The most Pleasant, Safe and Efectual WORM
DESTROYER ever discovered.
This remedy contains no nauseous ingredients,
and for its Pleasant Flavor children will love it
better than any other yet discovered.
No diet or purgative is required.
ZIMMER & CO.,
Manufacturers
No. 1913 Main street, Richmond, Va.
may 6-69 1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

ETEETING OF CHURCHVILLE DETECTIVE
lI CLUB.-A meeting of the Chnrchyile
Horse-Thief Detective Club will be held at
Churchville on Saturday, the 10Th inst. All Of
icers and members are earnestly requested to at
tend, as businessof great Importance will be trans
acted. E. GEEDING,
may 42* President
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
0ucensware, China & Glassware.

n
JAS. A. PIPER s. SON
are now receiving the largest supply of Queens
ware, China and Glassware, they have ev-
er yet had, consisting in part of
Ironstone China, Plates, Pitchers, Handled
ard Unhandled Teas, Buffers, Dishes,
Bakers, Covered Dishes, Bowls,
Tureens, lEAers, Basias, &c.
Also good assortment of @. 6. Wa1e, Yellow
and Rockingham Ware and Glassware.
we have beautiful FRENCH CHINA Tea and
Toilet Sets, Motto Mugs and Cofees, Glass and
Parian Cologne Sets and Fancy Articles.
may eft
J. MAIN ST., STAUNT0N, VA.
| Mrs. Kate M. Kelley has just returned
| and is opening elegant, and scelI-selecteo
| assortment of
Millinery and Fancy Goods,
she will sell for the LOWEST CASH pR1cEs-whole-
| sale and retail.
N. B.-COUNTRY MILLINERS supplied
| with GooDs and PATTERN BoNNErs, at scholesaz,
prices. ORDERS from the country promptly attend
| ed TO. may 6-tf
nissOlutiOn.-The Co-partnership of Pi-
~ per, Drake & Co., has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent-James A. & Geo. a. Pi
per haying bought the entire interest Of D. W
Drake in The concern.
| The books and claims of the old frm are in the
hands of Jas. A. Piper s. Son, at the old stand Of
Piper. Drake s Co., and it is quite important thai
all indebted to the old house should make proHp
payment. J. A. PIPER,
| GEO. A. PIPER,
may 6-3t D. w. DRAKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

EStab1lsMcu IS4I,
TablistOn & Brother.
II Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
PARLOR & CHAMBER FURNlTD RE
Bureaus, Tables, Bedsteads, Wash Stands,
Chairs of every variety, Hair and
Shuck Mattresses and
Looking 7Glasses.
COS Cor. Main ans 2tli sts.9 ny sI"as'
may 0-Gm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06

GtOne-ware ut Factory Prices.-A
y large supply Of David Barr & Sons Stone
ware, Jars, Jugs, Churns, Milk Pans, Spittoons,
Butter Jars and Fruit Jars at Factory Prices
may 6=tf JAS. a. PIPER s. SON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-06
thinner s. Co.,
~ Wholesale Manufacturers Of
AMERICAN, FRENCH and ITALIAN
CONFECTIONERY.

and Dealers in FOREIGN and DOMESTIC Fruits,
No 1913 Main Street,
Nearly opposite the Old Market,
RICHMOND, va.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-10
CLEARFIELD Pa WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY TO- 1869

An hour or two later, when Bobby, and
Frank and Little Minnie, were tucked snug
ly up In bed in the spacious nursery above
stairs, Mrs. Audley told her husband why
she was interested in the fate of a man whose
face she had not seen for twenty years.
That's right, my little wifel" said her
husband folding her fondly to his breast
when the simple tale was concluded, never
forget one who has been kind to you in
the days when you needed kindness most. -
Ralph Moore was sitting the self same
night in his poor lodgings, beside his ailing
wife's sick bed, when liveried servant
brought note from the rich and prosper
Gus bank director, Charles Audley.
Good news, Bertha!' he exclaimed joy
ously, as he read the, brief words, I'VE
shall not starve-Mr Audley promises me
the vacant situation -
You have dropped something from the
note Ralph, said Mrs. Moore. pointing to
a slip of paper that lay on the floor
Moore stopped to recover the estray 1t
was a fifty dollar bill neatly folded in piece
of paper, on which was written
I'm grateful remembrance of the silver
quarter that a kind stranger bestowed on
the little chestnut girl twenty years ago :"
Ralph Moore had thrown his morsel of
bread on the waters of lfe, and after many
years, it had returned to him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-10
A Strange Story.

The London Herald tells the following,
singular and touching story: Not many
years since certain miners, working far un-
derground, came upon the body Of poor
fellow who had perished in the suffocatlng
pit some forty y-six years before. Some chem
lcal agent to which the body had been sub
jected-an agent prepared in the labratory
of nature-had effectually arrested the pro-
gress of decay. They broughtit up to the
surface, and, for awhile, till it crumbled
through exposure to the atmosphere, it lay
there the image of fine, sturdy young man.
No coavulsion had passed over the face in
death the features were tranquil; the hair
was black as jet. No one recognized the
face; generation had grown since the day
on which the miner went down his shaft for
the last time. But tottering old woman
who had hurried from her cottage on hear
ing the news, came up, and she knew again
the face which, through all those years, she
had not quite forgotten. The poor miner
was to have been her husband on the day
after that which he died They were rough
people. of course, who were looking on
liberal education and refined feelings are
not deemed essential to the man whose work
is to get up Goals or even tin but there
were no dry eyes when the greyheaded old
pilgrim cast herself upon the youthful corpse
and poured into its deaf ear many words Of
endearment unused for forty six years 1t
was touching contrast; the one so old, the
other so young. They had both been
young those long years, but time had gone
on with the living and stood still with the
dead"