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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-14

d EPORT OF the condition Of the Free
IL mans National Bank OF Augusta. Me-,
at the close of business, October sth, 1870.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts, $l0i9ls ~
Overirafts ~ Il
U. 5. Bonds to secure circulation, 100000 90
L. 5. Bonds on hand, $500 90
Other Bonds, $50 90
Due from Redeemng and Reserve Agents, 1884 81
Due from other National Banks, 1881 As
Banking House, ll,000 90
Current Expenses, 52l 30
Cash Items, 2057 o.
Bills of other National Banks 72i 90
Fractional Currency (incudng Nckels) I}s -
specie, 62S 20
Legal Tender Notes. 1880 %
$3.50 500 50
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock paid in, 100000 90
surplus Fund, 1900 W
Profit and Loss, 1033S y
National Bank Circulation outstanding s90+3 90
Individual Deposits, 1850 so
Dividends Unpaid, All 90
Premiums, ISL %
$259,St3 Is
STATE OF MAINE, County Of Kenne5ec
l, j. l.. Adams Cashier of the Freemans National
Bank of Augusta do solemny swear that the above
statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and
belief. j. l.. ADAMS, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this thir-
teenth day OF October, 1870.
w. f. HALLETT, Justice of the Peace.
Correct. Attest:
W. f. HALLETT,
SAMUEL TlTCoMB, Directors.
tit o. G. WHiTEHOUSE,>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-14

ID EPORT of the condition Of the GRAN
IL ITE NATIONAL BANK of Augusta,
Maine, at the close of business ON the
sth day of October, 1870.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts Sl23,o39 Al
Over,irafts, l,l33 Is
u. $, Bonds to secure Circulation, 100000 90
Deposits $1,000 20
on hand 30,.l50 90
Other Bonds, 800 90
Due from other National Banks, l,oil %
Banking House, 1900 W
Furniture and Fixtures, 800 90
EXpenses 1000 90
Cash Items Qncluding stamps 953 81
Bills of other National Banks s,200 %
Fractional Currency Gncluding Nickes) a55 20
Legal Tender Notes $4,000 90
s365,270 IS
Capital Stock paid in 100000 90
surplus Fund 3i,5i7 IS
Profit and Loss 4,3b IL
National Bank Circulation outstanding 50, 265 W
state % 2,l75 90
Individual Deposits si,il7 80
United States Deposits 5,455 20
Deposits of T. 5. Disbursing Officers 40,l2l %
Due to National Banks ORA 63
$365,2I0 So
STATE OF MAINE. County Of Kenaebec, SIS;
/, VIM. Il. johnson, Cashier of the Granite Ma
tional Bank of Augusta do solemny affirm that the
above statement is true, to the best of my knowl'
edge and belief.
WM. T. JOHNSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and affirmed to before me, this 18th
day of October, 1870
ARrEMAs LIBBEY, Justice of the Peace.
Correct. Attest
BENZ. ii. CUsHMAN,
JAMES ISEs. ", T N, Directors
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.

BY the Western Union Line-Oiiees in Hendse's
Building opposite the Post Office, and at the State
Housed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-14

THE CAPTURE OF STENAY.
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WAR In EUROPE.
Letter from King William.
COMMANDMENT OF PARIS EXPECTED
AT ANY MOMENT.
The Seat of Government to remain
at Florence.
An Engagement at Mcssangere--The
French defeated.
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Florence.

Florence, Oct. 18th. The engineers say
that it will require two years to prepare Rome
to serve as the Italian capital The seat of
government will therefore remain at Florence
for the present.
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ID EPORT OF the condition OF the Free
III mans National Bank of Augusta. Me-,
at the close OF business, October Sth, 1870.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
To the Voters of the Sixth Congressional
District.
FELLoW-C1TIZENs /:

In coming before you as
an independent candidate for the next Con
gress, it is necessary that state some Of the
reasons which have Influenced me in assum.
ing the position which have thought proper
to take; and as the shortness of time between
this and the day of election renders it impos-
sible for me to visit all the counties in SO
large District, beg leave also to say some.
thing Of myself through this medium.
[ should cheertully have submitted to the
decision Of the Harrisonburg Convention
which nominated Judge John T. Harris, if /
believed he was the choice Of majority Of
the Conservative voters of the District; but
as several of the counties were not represent
ed at all, and others misrepresented in that
Convention, and from what I know of the
wishes of the people in large portion Of the
District, am forced to the conclusion that
he was not their choice, and in properly con-
stit,lted Convention would not have received
the nomination. Holding these views, claim
the right which belongs to every citizen, who
is freed from political disabilities, Of offering
myself as candidate for your suffrages /; and
1T is for you to say whether or not am ent-
tied to your confidence and support. With
Judge Harris am not disposed to make eli
Their personal or political issue, desiring that
the people decide kindly and peacefully be-
tween us as to whom they prefer for the Office
which We both seek. In speaking of myself
| will simply say, that am farmer, and
have never been in political harness that
before the war 1 was Wing, and am now
what is termed conservative Wing" and
am opposed to Radicalism 10 all its forms. |
joined the army in defence of Southern rights
in the beginning OF the late war, and served
in the field as long as had the physical abil-
ity to do so and for the remainder of the
four years. 1 devoted myself, with all the
force and energy possessed, in raising sup
plies for the soldiers aud their wives, achich
they received. was born and raised on Vir-
ginia soil, and yield to no man in devotion to
her; and, if elected. will do all in my power
to promote her interests.
| am more disposed to exert myself in be-
half of the material interests of Virginia, than
to mcddle With Federal politics, but whenever
political issues are forced upon me, | expect
to cooperate with the great Democratic par
ty of the North as being the only party that
is likely to favor the South If you elect
me, give you the honest pledge Of an hon
est man, that | will serve you and my State
with an earnest devotion, striving hard to do
credit to my constituents and to myself as
the representative Of our lovely Valley.
Very Respectfully,
CORBIN NJ REYNOLDS.
WooDBURNE, Botetourt county
October 18th, 1870. It'll
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
For the Yirginian.

Conservatives! vote for Corbin NJ Rey
nolds II you do not wish to send John I
Harris to Congress as YOUR REPRESENTA-.
TIVE, you can easily avoid it by coming to the
polls and voting for Corbin NJ. Reynolds, Of
Botetourt county, who, We are assured by
those who know him we'll, is gentleman Of
high order Of character, aud one to be relied
upon when clouds may most Mildly lower over
the destihies of down-trodcn race oe gentle
men.
! Do not allow yourselves to be driven OF
frightened into the support of Harris by the
cry that if you do not vote for Harris, Doug
las Gray, the Radical candidate will be elected
Such is not the fact, as any child can see by
glance at the figures. The Conservative vote
Of this Congressional District, cast for Gov
ernor Walker last year was sixteen thousand
eight hundred and ninety six (16 1861 The
radical vote cast for Wells being only five
thousand three hundred and fifty three o.
353, when the entire strength of the Radi-
Gals was exhibited. By the removal Of disa-
bilities, the Conservative vote of the District
has been increased some 1900 or 1000.
Then we see at once that the Conservatives
outnumber the Radicals by more than three
to one. IF then the Conservative vote should
be exactly split as between Reynolds and Har-
ris, each would receive 8,448 votes, and if
Gray should get the whole radical vote, that
is 3, 1853 votes, the majority of either Reynolds
or Harris over Gray would be three thousand
aud ninety-fve votes (3O95)
It is then obvious, beyond question, that al
though both Reynolds and Harris are in the
field, there is not the slightest danger Of Gray
being elected.
All that the Conservatives have to do is, to
rally to the polls, and vote for their choice.
ffealty to a nominee is regarded the watch-
1ord of Harris and his friends in thi. in
stance, to whom may his opponents look for q
startling precedent of utter disregard of the
action Of fully organized Convention, held
in the town of Harrisonburg in the Spring of
1883, in which Col. James II. Skinner was
triumphaatly declared the choice of that Con-
vention?
Answer. 70 John T. Harris is due the
honor Of such precedent, and to John T.
Harris is due all Of the consequences resulting
from his treachery to party to which he had
heretofore declared eternal fidelity.
Upon that occasion the present distinguish
EFT nominee boosted that, "he had throtted
and killed King Caucus" Now in all char
ity [ ask, will he and his supporters not al
low like privilege to others? Oh, consis
tency! consistency! what jewel thou art,
and how I would that the world could en-
brace thee as with ''hooks of stcel'' to her in
most bosom. May God send the day when
honest men may at least look for consistency
upon the part Of their fellows.
1t. Augusta
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
To the Conservative Party OF the First Con.
gressi0nal District.
STAUNToN, Nov. 2, 1870.

STAUNToN, Nov. 2, 1870.
1 observe by a hand bill of John T. Har-
ris's, which was issued this morning, that he
is endeavoring, by copying my card in the
Fincastle Herald, published before the Con-
vention, and oy giving certificate from Col.
A. W. Hartman, as we'll as by giving the vote
of the Convention on the first ballot, to make
it appear that was before the Convention
and ought to abide by its decision In the
first place, VIXEN had my card published in
the Herald, I never dreamed OF other than a
full and fair Convention-never thought of a
Convention being so arranged that no other
man but the one nominated could get the
nomination. Harris knoaos full soeN that the
vote Of Allegheny was cast for me, merely to
get rid Of it for the time, and that was not
at that time nor afte7wort2s in nomination
before the Convention do not deny ask
ing Col. Hartman to put me in nomination
under certain circumstances, not then knowing
how peculiarly and particularly the arrange
ment was made SO as to exclude the nomina-
ton of any one except John l. Harris
| learned the facts soon afterwards and de-
term:ned to ignore Convention which was
improperly constituted and which nominated
a man who was known to be positively objec-
tonoble to large majority Of the Conserva-
tive voters of the District Under these cir
cumstances, offer myself as candidate to
TO the Conservative voters, knowing that we
had a vote of nearly $4,000 against Radi-
cal vote of 1888, and that in no event could
Radical be elected.
It'll G. NJ. REYNOLDS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03

A CHANGE-I will hereafter be found in nv
~ building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (Staunton) in the second sto-
ry, the entrance to which is the east end of the
building, ascending fight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, l, in like spirit ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been SO modified as to
give full relief from all indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will along with
other business, give special attention to this
have all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
WILL too, give special attention to the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages i'll this re-
spect and on reasonable commissions
]. b.. WATTS,
oct 27-H Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
Frightful Railroad Accidental Passenge,
Train Hurled Down an EmbankmeMt-A
Number Of Persons Injured.

The Cincinnati passenger express train
coming East, which left Parkersburg on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad at 6:l0 o'clock
on Tuesday morning, met with frightful &C
cldent about one mile East of that place
Fortunately, the disaster was not attended
with loss Of life. although number of per-
sons were severely injured, but none believed
to be fatally. The cause of the accident is
attributed to an open switch, which had been
moved short time before to enable a freight
train to pass and it is supposed was neglect
ed to be properly secured, although doubts on
this point exist, some affirming that the
switch was opened by some malicious person,
and others are equally sure that it was neg
lected to be fastened by the switch-tender.-
The locomotive passed safely to the second
track, but in doing SO forced the movable rail
out of place, causing the succeeding cars to
shoot out of place and precipitate themselves
over an embankment bordering the river some
thirty feet in height. The baggage car, con-
tanning the mail, was drawn over the bridge,
and fell with splash into the river. while
the passenger cars following were hurled
down the embaukment, some of them turning
completely over and throwing the passengers
in confused mass. and causing a complete
wreck. Efforts were at once made to rescue
the passengers by the railroad employees, and
thirty in all were found to be more or less in
jured, some having their arms or legs frac-
tured, and others receiving severe Commissions
on various parts of their bodies. The won
der is that none were killed outright
Those who were most seriously injured
were taken to Parkersburg for surgical treat
ment, and others came on to Baltimore
Among the injured are Mr.. w. s. Alsop. of
Fredericksburg, Va, who has an arm broken
He is receiving medical attention at the Eu
taw House, in this city. Geo Walker, of ST.
Louis, Mo A. Small, of Baltimore j. Wi
nan, of Bellefonte, Penn. Mrs. Goodwin, Of
Baltimore; Mr. John Horn, j., wife and
child, of Phila Mrs Hickman, of Parkers-
burg c. j. Cone, mail agent; j. Dunmore,
brakeman, OF Grafton; Frank Stumbling,
train dispatcher, and Thos Barley, conductor
Another Of the injured passed slough this
city yesterday having a number of eontus-
ions on his head and face his name was not
learned. More are believed to be injured Sc
riously, which, considering the character of
the disaster, is remarkable. The railway com
pany exhibited its usual premptness in remov-
ing and providin. for the injured and sccur-
ing for them medical attention Baltimore
Gazett 28th uIt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03

Judge John I. Harris is the regularly
nominated Conservative candidate for Con
gress, from the Rockingham district. and
should receive the support of all the Con
servatives, whoever may have been the choice
Of individuals, previous to the nomination-
R. A. Gray, of Rockingham, announces
himself as an independent candidate Cor
bin NJ. Reynolds, OF Botetourt, is also an
Independent candidate, and c. Douglas Gray
is a Radical candidate. Our Conservative
friends in that district should unite and har-
monizc.-Alcn Gazette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
''Speechless:' Representative OF the 9th
District

A s'Speechless' Representative OF the 9Th
District.
| heard Judge Harris propose to Mr.. Rey.
nolds discussion at the Court house to-day
Git being Court Day) Mr. Fl. said he desired
to speak Of the circulars which Mr.. R. had
brought to Town with him. Mr.. R. declined
to speak himself and said he would get some
one to speak for him.
THos. j. BURKE.
This comes to us as one of the most remar-
kable utterances of modern times and stamps
its author at once as man of remarkable
originality and of marvellous candor. He
"will not speak himself but he will impro-
wise mouth-pieee and make it do good ser
vice in his stead. He will not subject himself
to the heat and turmoil of forensic strife OF
tarnish his virgin toga with the political sto.
dunn, but he will contest it by proxy What
brilliant conception it is in the abstract, and
how entirely worthy of the man whose only
motives in running for Congress u.s. to escape
the goadings Off conscience which tells him
that he alone is the choice of the district and
the one altogether acceptable aud ready fitted
for the congressional niobe which is opened.
How painful it is to reflect that our martyr to
duty is voiceless, that he is choked on his
ponderous ideas and gagged by his prolific
fancy; or, still more narrowing to surmise.
that the extreme celebrity and energy of his
quarter heat from Harrisouburg to this
place, on Monday, left him SO utterly destitute
Of wind that any attempt at an oratorical eruc-
tation was thoroughly out of the question, and
he was fain to let all matters of an alb ora con-
troversial character rest for another time
What does this silent lucubration mean ?
Will it eliminate in grave defence of the
"eternal principles in the halls Of Congress,
or will it only result in another sad vertical
ton of the truth of the old classic maxim
that the mountains sometimes labor and pop
ular expectation is deceived. We will see
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
STANTON, Va, Nov. l, 1870.


MEssRs. GEORGE BAYLOR AND OTHERS.
GENTLEMEN:-I have just received your
note Of this date:
AS superintendent of organization for the
Conservative party in Augusta county, and as
a member of the State Conservative commit
tee for this Congressional District, I admit
your right to call for my opinion as to the du-
ty Of the Conservatives of this county and
District in the pending Congressional election,
and l therefore reply: That in my opin-
ion, the preservation Of our Conservative or
ganizatlon is too important to be hazarded
by any division among ourselves, and that
it is alike our duty and our policy to stand
by the party organization and the party nom
ination.
Respectfully yours truly
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
STAUNToN, VA, Nov. l, 1870

STAUNToN, VA, Nov. l, 1870.
Hon. JOHN b. BALDWIN,
DEAR S1R-We feel a deep interest in the
preservation of the organization Of the Con
sentative party of the State, and especially il
this Congressional District Being one of its
highest officers. we would like to have you,
views upon the duty of the party, in regard
thereto. Hoping prompt reply,
We arc respectfully yours
GEORGE BAYLOR
JoaN CRAWFORD,
VIM. FRAZIER,
W. II. SALE,
GEO. S. WHITE,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.
VIM. D. ANDERSON,
THos. J. BURKE,
I G. STUART,
N. X. Trout.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
Stuat3stO2a Advertisements.
ITO Purchasers of Sewing
Il Machines. the Florence
Machine Ahead.
READ THIS.

| READ THIS.
| The result of Challenge accepted from t he
Agents of the Singer and Improved Howe Sc W.
ing Machines at the State Fair, Louisville. Ke n
lucky.
The Florence Machine takes the two first pre-
miums over all its competitors and was declared
by all who examined it, to be the best Sewing
Machine Exhibition
REASONS.
LIST. SIMPLICITY and great range of work
End. Its making four different stitches, viz:
The lock stitch, double lock stitch, knot stitch
and double knot stitch.
3rd. It's reversible feed motion, operated bv
simply turning thumb screw, enabling the op-
orator to run the work to the right or left, and
convenience of self-fastening the ends of. the
seams. 5e..r..-.
4th. The perfect finish and the substantial
manner in which the machine is made. 4''-
9Th. The rapidity of its working and the
quality of the work done.
9th. Its self-adjusting tension. & F.
All persons wishing to purchase a Machine.
will please call and examine the FLORENCE, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
We learn every one that buys Machine from
us to be good operator, free of charge
e. E. WOOD, Agent,
Opposite Virginia HOTEL
1rA Staunton, Va.
All kinds OF work done to order at the Office Of
the Agent of the Florence Machine, opposite the
va, hotel, Staunton, Va oct 1877
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03

The New York papers state that eight
thousand United States deputy marshals will
be sworn in toad the Grant party at the
forthcoming elections. Fears Of bloody work
are entertained on the day Of election, the
9Th of November.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03

Mr.. EDITOR:
The nomination Of Judge John T. Harris
by the Convention at Harrisonburg, occasion
ed some surprise, as it was expected that an
other would receive that honor. Judge Har-
ris is an able lawyer, and will no doubt faith
fully represent the interests of his constitu.
ents, and while he may not be favorite with
certain class, the bone and snew of the
district will sustain him. All right up here
amongst the populace The cry Of Elk
Democrat, Ex- Confederate, Ex- Radical, rails
ed against him, is perfectly understood
ROCKBRIDGE, JR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03

DErERMINED.-The New York Express
in noticing the removal Of troops to New
York by the President, says:
What is now needed, more than ever, is
such a DEMONSTRATION as will show to Gen
Grant, that-WE MEAN TO VOTE, despite his
whole army,-and we mean to vote against
HIM, ana HIS, and WE MEAN TO REGISTER,
the two days left US, every vote we have"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
Cargo Sale Of Salt at Auction,

On TUESDAY next, the 9th inst, commencing
at II o'clock, we will sell at our warehouses in
city Of RICHMOND the Cargo of the English
Barge EMMA MARIA direct from Liverpool, con
sisting of $4,000 sacks WoRrH1NGToN's Full
Bleaehed Factory Filled Salt, $4,000 sacks of
DEAN's full bleached factory filled salt.
The attention of the trade is requested to this
sale. Terms liberal which will be announced on
day of sale. ]. C. TARDY & CO,
nov Bit Auctioneers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03

THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT -
From present indications, there will be an
exciting contest for the position of Congress
man in the 9th District. Judge J. r. Har-
ris, the regular nominee, is opposed by C.
Douglas Gray, Radical. aud by r. A Gray
and Corbin M. Reynolds, Independent can
didates. We very much fear the Radicals,
by united support Of their candidate, will
carry the district; but hope, for the honor
Of the Conservative party as we'll as that of
the independent candidates, that they will
withdraw in favor Of Judge Harris, and thus
avert disgraceful and unnecessary defeat
Lynchdurg Republican.
Gray has withdrawn. Why cannot Rey-
nolds do likewise ?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03

George Chahoon, late Mayor of Richmond,
has been sentenced to the Penitentiary for
four years for forgery. He ask. for new
rs;sl,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-11-03
Congressional Election.

The object of convention is to secure a
fair expression of public opinion. Where
the convention is fairly organized, and con
Quoted with that end in view, its action ought
to be respected. But when it is irrcgularly
constituted, and unfairly conducted, so as to
suppress instead Of giving utterancc to the
public wishes, it is a fraud on the people, and
it is not only their right, but their duty to
disregard, and trample on its behests.
Ii the people sanction one such fraud they
invite similar frauds in future. But If they
rise up in their strength, and repudiate the
whole proceeding, it will be warning to all
future conventions to act fairly and honestly.
Usurpation and fraud seem to be the order
OF the day. Congress is constantly guilty Of
it and the people tamely submit. The same
game is now going on in our midst Shall
we follow the example of the people north,
and bow our knee to a bastard King Caucus
JuNlus.