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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-07-01
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1e sRGs ~ RECONSTRUCTED.

Shop on Madison street, near Baptist Church,
Newtown, where he is better prepared to do all
kinds of work in his line Of business than ever.
All the branches of Cabinet Making and Under
taking attended to promptly and on the most rea-
sonable terms. -a@ i5stes = 70 - !
The patronage Of the public is respectfully So
icitea. 49, p R 7t p e
n: 3. fhaze new e horse) Hearse just fin. n
ished. oo.s - F, F. e.
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VTirginian's Home.
St. Charles Hotel,
Cor. of Main and 10Th Streets;
Price 90 Per. Day.

Price So Per. Day. s.
This well-known Hotel is now opened and is III
thorough repair. We pramise first class accom-
mediation to all who may favor Us wtha call /.
-~s -. G. J, SDAMMELE, !
nav G,69 If + Proprietor.
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pURKE's LIVERY STABLE, =

(Hardy's Old staaHdl staunton, Va,
will warrant all new york aaa win fqHrpish # as
cheap as any shop in the, country; will also pay
special attention to REPAIRING, and hopes,eby
strict attention robustness and fair dealing,s to
meritthe patronage Of the public. l1b Ri ~
q april 22-69tf rl JAMES II. WATERS Z
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PRIVATE BOARDING.
v ~ STANTON, va.
f. SCHEFFER, PROPRIETOR.

This Hotel is located in the Business part OF
the City. $25, 900 have been expended IN nc
modelling and Furnishing it with Entire Ne"
Furniture and Beds. Bathing Rooms, Fine Bar,
Billiard Saloon, and Livery Stable attached
iune 800 tt
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I'M erchants' Hotel. ka4e4s las5 la,
yM s4aaa ,s5 y on the E4rapean Plan, y
Room rs cents pep day--or regular fare So, 100
ss.a .sgl ADJ e e. per day. 9ss..2 ~ t2z
ls9o Corner of, Hanover and Pratt Streets, hus
BALTIMORE, MD, afnsansi 1n9sy
Three squares from B. + g. r. Depot and s
s4esa minutes walk Of the principal iIfuq 81
iss7io n Steamboat Wharfs. 1AsHsl asa s.
.aSGZA . lIs.SJ HENRY SCH0F1ELD,s nj
may 24-69 1y. Proprietor.
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II II. CEASE. a.,
ID. Wholesale AND, RETAIL
- GOnfectiOner.

+ -7rs.5g - Main Street, Staunton, Va.
Keeps constantly on hand a full assortment of
Candies, Cakes, Nuts, Fruit and Toys-in fact
everything to be found in first class CONNECTION
cry. Particular attention paid to the orders of
Wedding Parties and Pic-Nics. april 1860 1y
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08
The Democracy and General Grant.

The Democrats are engaged in a very unchr's-
tan work. They are zeaously laboring to exc tie
a controversy between such good friends as Gen
eral Grant and the Republican party. The pres
and the politicians of Democratic faith have sud
denly discovered that General Grant is not
butcher or even a"sphynx," but a very
well-meaning individual. All he wants is to be
let alone,-that is, by thu Republicans and he
viii turn out very respectable Democrat. He
was Democrat before the war, and his father
too, ergo, the General still is one at heart That
exponent of Democratic principles, Mr.. Nasty,
has indicated the terms on which the new Presi-
dent can have the support Of the /" Corners -
He is only required to leave the democratic cit
liens of that highly educated town in undisturb-
ed possession of their offices, and peace will
prevail That is the sentiment of the average
Democratic mind.
As the first step towards throwing Grant back
upon the Democratic party he must of course be
estranged from the Republicans Tammany is
bill is the lever that is TO pry the twain apart
The New York World is vigorously and patriot
ically working that instrument, but so far with
quite moderate success We are ted, after a
doleful prelude on the obstinacy of the human
mind, that the General desires the repeal Of the
Objectionable statute that the Republicans OPP
pose such action, and here is uar-'' fierce and
bloodie ware" Already the slain are falling in
Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Democracy are
riiing their pockets. Grants cigar has klndled
a great fire, and the friends of Seymour are en-
riching themselves in the confusion of the confia
grafton. Democratic hopes are becoming buoy
ant, and even the " foremost statesman of the
age" may yet have cabinet posi- ton. So true
it is and is to be, that "when thieves fall out
honest men get their dues"
We admire the ingenuity Of our Democratic
friends, but cannot give them any encourage
ment Satan himself was enc rg etc and skillful,
but the gates of Paradise never re-opened to his
unrepentant steps Genl. Grant and the great
party that elected him are, and will continue, in
entire accord. The President elects no Andrew
johnson to sacrifice the public welfare, and the
public business to his personal jealousies or
hatreds. Whether he is opposed or not to the
Tenure of Office bill he has not said, and we do
not know, but we are satisfied that no one will
scquiesce more readily than he in the decision of
Congress- in the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08
Personal.

Han IsaacParker and his wife, Of Coventry,
celebrated their golden wedding last week Thurs
d.v They are the first and only married couple
vbo have lived together in Coventry fifty years
rud,e Parker is the oldest male citizen Of that
town. having become a resident in 1903; and
Mrs Parker was daughter Of the first settler.
and came into the town in 1900.
The Troy Times says Of james L. Baldwin,
formerly of that city, who assassinated Mr.. Par
ker. Superintendent Of the Panama Railroad
and then shot himself:
Mr.. B. was well known to many Of our
older citizens, by whom he was much respected
nm 10 the commission Of the act on account OF
which he lost his life The murder Of Mr. Par
Eer was undoubtedly the result Of insanity.
The italian wife of Larkin G. Meade, the
.culntor. is a lady with large black eyes and a
fair complexion. She has very queenly man
nor and is much taller than her husband. She
(. inst bcrinninc TO talk English. When Mr..
Mead married her she could not speak word Of
ENGLISH. nor he "a word Of Italian. All his friends
in this country were very much opposed to his
marrvine an Italian woman, but he whispered
that if he did 90 it dumb he didn't 20 it blind,
as he lived in the same house with her for thre.
year.
The Suicide Of Mrs Augustus " Dickens, in
Chicago. has renewed abuse OF Mr.. Charle'
Dicken. because the gentleman did not, last year
when in this country, visit the lady in question
and provide for her support. The fact Is that
Aucus'us Dickens left another wife in England
when be came TO this country, and for her th'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08
For the Free Press and Times.
CounciI of CensOTs.

Mr.. Editor AS the time Is approaching
when. by law, the freemen of Vermont are 10
elect a Counc Of Censors, it would seem neces-
sarv that some plan be agreed upon without de-
Law, for putting in nomination ticket wnicn
will be acceptable to the people of the state "
is, of course, well known that no UNIFORM
method has heretofore been adopted for Gaining
conventions for this purpose, and that no persons
ore autborized to issue such call We must there
fore, return to first principles, and by Tree IN
terchange of views upon this subject dec'ue
what course to adopt.
Now, Mr.. Editor, suppose the State Ooninii'-
tees of both the political parties should unite ID
.,I,;ng 81 state Convention; who would object
State Convention would afford better oppor-
tun;tv for n general understanding in regard 10
snch constitutional amendments as it may De de-
sirable to have adopted, well as be saving OIL
fine and expense. and would be preferable 10
Comfy Conventions in this respect.
Ii would seem to be unnecessary and impfo-
ner that any political distinction should be m
sisted upon in the composition of the Council OF
Censors and. so far as possible, all classes OF the
,,oo,Ie eboull be represented in that btdy IL
H. i conceded. there would be no objection to
tho nIan SUGGESTED and. if requested, the COM
nittee aforesaid would d0ustless' calI 'ohNeIi-
lion. Let us hear from the Press on i inns
subject.
Essex. Dec. IS, 1865
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08

TnL RUTLAND "OPERA HOUSE. - The Rut-
land Herald thus describes the new amusement
hall in that place. which Rutland owes to the
liberality and public spirit of Gen. " Y. W.
Ripley
The main hall is twenty-seven feet in height,
from the stage to the rear Of the hall Is sixty
one, and width hfty-one. The parquette proper
is FIFTY one by forty five feet, and has seats for
80 persons, and 10y putting in camp-stoos
along the aisles, will accommodate al least 100
more Amongst this large number Of seats,
there Is not one but what commands fine view
Of the stage.
The parquette circle, back Of the parquette,
has seats arranged for ninety-six persons, upon
five different elevations thus giving equal ficili-
ty for all to see.
The balcony, running around three sides Of
the hall, has 263 seats, each row being raised
some six or eight inches, 50 that those occupying
the front row, DO not obstruct the view Of those
back of them.
The different seats, in parquette, parquette
circle and balcony. are chairs made expressly for
use in this hall Each one bears its appropriate
number, in gilt figure on the back. A person
holding a ticket corresponding to one of these
numbers, is sure Of having a seat, whether he
comes late or early Plenty of room is given for
each occupant, and no one will be incommoded
by the crowding of his neighbor.
The stage is twenty-five feet deep by fifty-one
feet in length. The proscenium opening is twen-
ty-two feet wide by eighteen feet high. On each
side of the proscenium are two handsome black
walnut doors,
The auditorium is lighted by twenty-one two
light bronze brackets, with globes attached,
giving a subdued and pleasant light Over the
proscenium doors are two large and handsome
three-light brackets, also of bronze The stage
is brilliantly lighted by twenty-three foot lights
Below the stage are two well furnished and
oommodious dressing-rooms, for the use Of the
actors. Above the stage, in the angles Of the
proscenium are other rooms, one upon each side,
equally as well furnished. Above the stage,
and extending the whole length, is extensive
rigging loft, with all the appliances Of a first
class theatre.
The scenery when completed, will consist of
complete set of stock-scenery.
The floor of the auditorium, when cleared of
chairs, is capable of accommodating sixteen sets
Of quadriles
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To Our Subscribers.
THE ADVANCE SYSTEM.

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for both subscribers and publishers, and with the
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ment at their last meeting, shall from and after
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US on their present SUBSCRIPTIONS. will ard US mate
rally IL they will settle for the past and p'y US
for the coming year The Syftem Is the one nov al
most universally adopted by thriving papers and Is
found to be- in practice most satisfactory to all con-
cerned. For most of our subscribers, who now pay
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to all others, who propose to pay the printer II VIII
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08

According to the correspondents Gen. Butler
md Andy had a gushing time on New Years
day johnson face was all over smiling and
happy. Buffers countenance was as radiant as
full moon. beamiug with mildness, benevolence
and affection "Mr President | wish you
Happy New Year, and all the compliments Of
the season. " General, | heartily respond to
your good wishes; | am delighted to see you,
general - Mr.. President. | am equally de-
limited and so on. One of the Washington
reporters says d" the Pr, sident's friends do not
know what to make of the call, and seem to think
it has some hidden meaning" Apropos of which
the Boston .fdrertiser tells tn 4" little story"
A noted democratic politician Of this vicinity was
once asserting his entire Indifference to the opin-
ions of his opponents. why said he. I"
nan lkened me the other day to Judas Iscariot.
but don't care " Yes said bystander,
% but hour does Judas feel about ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08
A Scheme of Conquest.

As belligerent Train has generally been con-
sidered to be unequalled. But serious rlVal
appears in the person Of MIR. Joseph Mediu oil .
Chicago. lie is less epigramnatie than Irain'
but more practical Mr.. Medill, in recently
published letter. avows that he wants Canada-
He actually covets the New Dominion. He thinks
that the Saskatchewan Valley will, in the fu-
ture, be a great wheat-growipg region He
asks: - How are we to get the dominion = and
answers, Take it, He proposes to have Gen'
Grant issue a call for volunteers, to march Tor
the Provinces, and to beard the British lion IN
his Canadian den The Irish, he says. would
flock to his standard Lee, Beauregard, Forrest
and Pillow would sdon the blue" and rally
under the old fay and JEFF. Davis would lead
the column with his famous 50 petticoat " stream
ing side by side with the " starry banner
Sound the bugle, says the author of this IN
genious scheme, ga and enough Of the old vete-
rams will rally in a month to sweep the Domi-
MON as fast as they can march over 1t y No
doubt that COUNTRY needs sweeping, but we have
chance for enough broom exercise at home
We have no tine to interfere with the household
arrangements of our neighbors. Here is Mr.
Medills ultimatum
eve will give you receipt in full for all dam
ages and injuries and SlOO,0OO,OOO, and take
vour North American Colonies, which are Of no
use to you, but would he valuable to us. II
England refuses, then take possession of the ter
ritory, and in the treaty Of peace she Will De
| glad to accept the hundred millions.
One paragraph in Mr.. Medill's ProHuneig-
mento is original. ''By acquiring the Domi-
Mon, - he says, "we get rid Of a line OF Gus
tom-houses and break up smuggling, which robs
cur Treasury of millions Of revenue per annum,
and We settle the yexed fishery question for
ever" As a way to get rid Of smuggling, the
polishing of all custom d lties would no doubt
be successful bur how the Treasury would be
benefited passes our comprehension. 1t would
seem to be a good deal ike stopping leak by
smashing the vessel. We trust our Canadian
friends will not lie awake nights, through ap-
prehension Of an immediate Inauguration of TIM
scheme of conquest However 1t may be GU
West. in this quarter we are not bloodthirsty
nor do we spend our time in sharpening our swor'
and practicing the bayonet exercise. Our mot
to is, Let us have Peace" But if we mis-
any of our Montreal exchanges, We shall con
clude that the editors have joined the &" hom
guard, - and are getting ready to meet the terri
bic Medill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08

IL, ,-,s q, IN ,,rnast and devoted Christian, con-
scieD,ioys and circumsre,, in all his way, and
Jealous Methodist.
August. JANE, AMBLER, Of huntington "
VA. Lieutenant in the battle of Piatispurs"'
Town Clerk of Huntington from 1918 to lofo'
and representative in 1872, 1913, iol'' iol''
1928. 1924, 1926. 1927, and 1888 At his nr''
election he was the Youngest member oil the
House.
Sen-ennber 8. THOMAS JAM son, of lrasbureh'
representative in 1913, member oil 'he oo"-
stitutional Convention in 1850, and sher'f oil
Orleans County ten years, ls26-le35.
October IS ANDREW Tracy, OF WOODSTOCK
lie began a coll -gate course at Dartmouth ou'
did not eomplete It. lie studied law and began
practice at Quechee, in Hartford, of which
town he was the representative for five successive
years. lss3-1sS7. About 1899 he removed to
Woodstock, and was the representative Of tha'
town. and the Speaker Of the House Of Represen-
tatiyes three wears, lS42-lS4i. In 1852 he was
elected to Congress, but he absolutely refused 10
BE- a candidate for reelection. Gov. Pane ten
dered him the appointment Of United states
Senator to fill the vacancy cccasionei by the
resignation of the Hon. Samuel PrentisS' nu' he
declined. His life was devoted to the practice
of law. and for the last thirty-fye years Of his
life, he was one of the recognized leaders Of the
Vermont Bar His physical constitution was
weak, but his intense nervous energy rendered
him a vigorous speaker, and he had power oil
sarcasm and inyectiye, unequallel by any Of
his contemporaries at the bar, except the late
Hon. 5 5. Phelps
Novcmber2 BENJAMIN F. FOSTER of Dummer-
st9n, graduate of Amherst College IN lS2J,
and Congregational Minister for thirty seven
wears. He was p,stor in Salisbury, n. H., thir-
teen years, and in Dummer-ion twenty-one
years. Two Of his sons were soldiers in the
Amy Of the Union.
November H. SrEruEN RoYca Of Berkshire
He was graduated at Midllebury in 1907, studied
law with Ebenc1or Marvin, Jr., of sheldon, and
prasricel 1t East Berkshire, Sheldon, and ST.
Adams. He wl, the representative Of Sheldon IN
1S15. ZIG States Attorney for Franklin County in
1916 and 1911. the representative Of St. Adams
in 1922, 1923, ami lS2i AMI member of the
Constitutional Convention in lS22. In 1925, he
was ,le.,eI % Judge of the supreme Court, and,
with the exception Of two years, held that office
till l~5.. twenty-five yelrs, during tie last sA
of which he was Chief Justice. In le5l. At the
organization Of the Republican party in Yer
mont. De was nominated for Governor, and wa,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08


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is,ec. bst tc have coufscated the lands of those
engaged in rebellion, and used the proceeds to
restore uhe country. ~ '"a' was HV' u'ne'
~ - in o',. Welcome No,,borr ,o.,,
General said the Judge. d" the negroes
won { work
w." "a -...r, -.'.-
{. Inn mot right he added. O.. Is there not
such "a hostility TO Northern men that it amounts,
M most sections o. 'le o,a'e' 10 pr'S.icu eA-
,La.r,trrq l. tb.re net nm rnyyill'ngncss
to divide up The lands, and sell ia small parcels
to those who might immigrate and i there not
='i'i d. " i''e ~ ~ '''e
no.. saw. q. ,;l .,o 1,,.l,,o .l,.+,r,
more or less truth in all these points
Then, said Grant, g think you viii have
to rebuild your own ie'ees' or W"l' unuer wafer
m ~, "a. G'' ,i,,', .,
The above thouch not all that was said. gives
the substance and spirit Of the conversation. It
nave seen P.egy Nneie 'li1 - l.i'ie'i' ei'o'
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-01-08

The election q "A Senator Of the Unitel States
from New 0rk. in place Of Gov. Morgan, VIII
take place hy law on Tuesday, the 10Th inst, and
the result Will be awaited with wide interest. It
is said that Judge Noah Davis will he a t0rmid-
able candidate against senator Morgan. Judge
Davis has recently been elo3tel 90 Congress from
the 18th district Of New York, and our readers
may remember a very sound and eloquent speech
made by him during the canvass, good portion
OF which We c1piel az the time. He stands very
high. We believe, with all classes, and Is favored
by the press of Western New York Gov. Fenton
is also a candidate, and is savagely attacked by
the New York Commercial, Mr.. Weeds paper.
which pronounces him the most successful fraud
that ever held a high position in the country. 1t
mentions two cases in which it asserts that the
intimate blck-door friend Of the Governor was
paid so. 600 TO SECURE the Governors approval
Of certain bills, and declares that &" his admins
tration has been made notorious by system Of
black mailing" Whether these charges are
true or false, Gov. Fenton is not the man TO re
present the great State Of New York in the Sen
ate Hi, ability is solely in the line Of manag-
ing cIucuses and political wire-puing. He is
not 4 statesman, or an orator. His opinion on
any question is Of no consequence to the country
" e should be very sorry to see him in the Sem
ate from any State; and We do not expect to see
any such thing. Gov. Morgan is very well able
TO take care Of himself as a general thing, and
in this matter he has no idea Of being caught
mapping. His influence, great wealth, and power
derived from his present occupancy Of the posi-
tion. give him great advantages, and he will he
found q hard man to beat