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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24
Anti-duelling Features of the New Consti-
tuition. - ~.

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Under the constitutions Of 1880 and 1850,
the anti duellng disfranchisement extended
only to holding office It did not affect a
mans right to vote.
Under those constitutions. there was no
disfranchisement imposed by the Instruments
themselves, but authority was given to the
Legislature to pass laws imposing them
This left the whole subject at the discretion
of the Legislature, which, at any time, by
repeating the law, and rc-cnacting it, could
relieve offenders from the penalties of the
law.
But under the new Constitution, there are
some very marked changes in the provisions
on this subject. In the first place. the Con-
stituton itself imposes the disfranchisement,
and it is therefore placed beyond the control
of the Legislature. And, in the second
place, the disfranchisement extends not mere
ly to holding Office, but also to voting and
sitting on juries. The 3rd clause of Sec 1
Art. III of the Constitution is in these words
-"No person, who, while citizep of this
State, has since the adoption of this Consti-
tuition, fought duel with a deadly weapon,
sent or accepted challenge to fight duel,
with deadly weapon, either within or be-
You'd the boundaries of this State, or know
ngly conveyed a challenge, or aided or as
sisted in any manner, in fighting a duel,
shall be aNo,ccd to vote or hold any office of
honor. profit or trust under this Constitution. !"
Section of Art. III is in the following
words !: GAN persons entitled to cote and
hold office and none others, shall be eligible
to sit as jurors"
Every person then, who shall, since the
ratification of the Contitution be concerned
in duel, can neither hold office, vote, or SIT
on ajury.
And, under the last clause above quoted,
all persons who are DISTINGUISHED, under the
18th amendment of U. S. Constitution, are
disqualified as jurors, because, although they
may have the right to vote, they cannot hold
Office and under the provision of the Con-
stitution jurors must be qualified to tote and
hold office.
Heretofore the penalty for violating the
ntiduelling. law has been nominal, because,
every one knew, he could readily get relief
by APPLYING to the Tepislature Rut now
the matter has assumed more serious aspect
The disfranchisement is created by the Con-
stitut'on Itself. The Legislature has no pow
togrant relief. AS long as the Constitution
stands the disfranchisement must continue
not only as to holding Office, but as to voting
and serving on juries. 1t would be we'll if
hot headed young men would bear these facts
in mind, before they allow themselves to be
drawn into brawls involving such serious con-
sequences
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p. KOSKOO!
AS A
LIVER INVIGORATOR!
STANDS UNRIVALLED.

= - VI 1VOk5 O4N1s1 F-nIIED'
Being the only KNOWN Medicine that nYyrc1xrr-
Ly stimulates and coRREcTs the hepatc secretioas
and functional DERANGEMKNTs of the LIvnn
WITHOUT DEBILITATING the system. While it
acts freely upon the Liver nstead of eopous pu.g-
ing, it gradually changes the discharges to psrfss-
ly natural state. 7I.
sy mptems of Liver Complaint and or soas
of those Diseases produced by 1t.
A salow or yellow color of the skin, or yellow
ishbrown spots on the face and other parts Of
the body; dulness and drowsiness, sometimes
headache; bitter OF bad taste in the mouth, in
ternal heat; in many cases dry, teasing cough ;
unsteady appetite; sometimes sour stomach, with
a raising of the food bloated full feeling
about the stomach and sides; aggravating pains
in the sides back breast, and about the she pl-
ders; constipation of the bowels; pilsa. aatN-
lence, ecldness of the sxtrsmities, &e.
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postponed until tomorrow.

postponed until tomorrow.
HOUSE oFsDELEGATEs.
Met at IL Speaker Turner in the chair.
Prayer BY Rev. Pr. Bettelheiner
BILLS REPORTED.
| To authorize the sale of manufactured arti-
Giles at the Penitentiary.
To authorize the payment Of certain guards
at the Penitentiary.
| 70 incorporate the Leeshurg and Point of
Rock Railroad.
| The Bankrupt law, or Bill, was debated by
Messrs. Kelley, McCaul aud Mahood, until
the arrival of the hour for the special order,
chartering the International Land Loan and
Trust Company. After much discussion the
House adjourned.
sENArE-MARcH 18, 1870,
Met at 12-Lt. Gov. Marye in the chair
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Garland
RESOLUTIONS &C.
By Mr.. Snowden. That the Senate, with
the concurrence Of the House, proceed at /
o'clock to elect Judge for the Hastings Court
The resolution excited severe criticism from
Major Courtney. Mr.. Snowden afterwards
withdrew it,
| By Mr.. Penn A Bill to prevent the sale
of property until the General Assembly shall
pass an act, fully carrying into effect Article
II of the Constitution. r.
BY Mr., Austin, A Bill amending the
acts of 1866 and 1867, for the relief Of the
Sherifs Of the Commonwealth.
Bill to provide for general registration of
voters, was called up, amended and passed.
Senate Bill, supplemental to an act to in
corporate the Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
passed.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Met at 12-Speaker Turner in the chair.
Bill to amend and re-enact Section 38,
Chapter III of the Code, reported.
Bill defining the Jurisdiction of County
and Corporation Courts, &c, passed.
Senate Bill, Incorporating the Information
al, Land, Loan and Trust Company, passed
Ayes 46, Noes 80. sa5 sd4
On motion, the House adjourned.
e Den.
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Neac Advertisements.
OF FASHION,

= ME- NdIC NJ hELLI ageHC LOT W. r.
Sherwood Co., designers and manufactures of
perforated patterns for stamping, has on hand @
large and varied assortment of new and beauti-
full patterns for braiding and embroidery. Pat
terms and Powder sold. Stamping taught. Or
ders neatly and promptly executed.
+ Also agent for Grover & Bakers Sewing Ma
chine, the best machine in use for braiding, and
the ONLY machine in the world that will EN-
BROIDER.
Persons wishing to purchase useful and du-
rable machine, are invited to call and examine
the GROVER & BAKER before purchasing else
where mar "a
Mrs. KATE NJ. KELLY has received her first
supply of Spring Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Bows,
&c
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The Municipal War.

Your citizens have had the advantage Of al
the Richmond papers, and | only propose to
give them the facts as they now stand.
On Friday, General Candy sent Posse Of
men who took charge of the 1st Station House
better known as the cold Market House, y
for the purpose of preventing riot" and
protecting city property. Cahoon sheltered
himself under cover of the Yankee bayonets
and made the 1st Police Station House his
Head Quarters. until hunger drove him to
see his frow, and he proceeded "to git"
Saturday, Cahoon, leaving the few noble
heroes who had stuck by him with the soldiers,
he proceeded to the 3rd Station House on
Brook Avenue and with the aid of his late So
called chief, Egbert, proceeded to barricade
the windows, doors, &c, and bid defiance to
Major Poe and Mr.. Ellyson Such was the
state of affairs there.
At11 o'clock Mr.. Elyson and Maj. Poe
dispatched Capt JAS. Tyler, with sufficient
force, to the End Station House, who inform
ed one Ganther, who was in charge, that
he had come to take possession of the Sta
ton and did not desire to see any violence on
the part of Ganther as he (Tyler) would not
be responsible for the result if any resistance
was offered Gapther deemed prudence the
better part of valor and gave up without re-
sistance and Capt. Tyler assumed command
at once
At a meeting of the Council held at the
City Hall on Saturday, Mr.. Ellyson read a
notice Of injunction which had been served
upon him. 1t was served through Cahoon.
complainant, by Underwood and will be heard
on Wednesday, March 23rd, in the U. S.
Court Room
At the present writing all is quiet in Rich
mond, and there is dawn of peace which
looks as if all was to be settled quietly
None of Cahoons policemen are on the street,
but Maj. Poe's officials are in supreme COM
mand.
Gen. Candy and Gov. Walker have had
active correspondence as also has Mr. Ely
son and the military demagogue Your cor
respondent will post you fully next week as
to future events. At the Sd Station House
where there is still number of "Koonites"
it is reported that they are supplied with ff.
ten days rations, &C., &c.
Your correspondent will furnish you also
with any later news relative to Judge Under
woods doings andsayings.
DEN.
Gnorre Wakaman editor of tho World
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LEXINGTON, RocKBR1DGE Co., VA.
Major J. ]. LafTerty.

NAA"JS~ ~ -
EDITOR OF VALLEY VIRaINIAN:
The above named gentleman
has been mentioned by himself as a. candi-
date for the Office Of County Superintendent
of Public Schools for Rockbridge county.
His we'll known modesty will no doubt for
bid his publishing any eulogy on himself in
his own paper,-I therefore send this COM
munication to you, asking for it, a place in
your columns.
There are, sir, at least eleven reasons why
Mr.. Lafferty would make a good oficer-in
fact the rightest man in the ri!yhtest place.
LIST. sIIe is a preacher and not likely to
encourage any improper course Of instruction
would frown down all the slang and vulgar
ity of expression to which our youth are now
so much addicted, and by severe punishment
drive it out of our border.
End. He is an editor, man of all others,
who should be a promoter of public spirit and
private enterprise; an encourager Of obedi-
ence to the laws (the first principle of good
citizen) and sustainer of that respect for
authority without which laws are useless.
Bird. He is himself teacher-a professor
of Stenography and has already experience in
| teaching young ideas how to shoot.
| 18th. He is a merchant and to those con-
| tempIating that vocation, he would be indis-
pensible in providing the proper course of
| instruction and imparting such advice as only
experience and success can furnish.
| 5th. He keeps book store, and of course,
knows what text book ought to be introduced
into the schools and the lowest possible price
at which they can be sold.
9Th. He is proprietor of a fashionable boot
and shoe store.
9TH. He rams a fashionable tailoring estab-
lishment He therefore can impart such in
struction in these branches of the arts and
sciences as would ensure the future generation
perfect fit !" and " shoe that would not
pinch"
9th. He runs line of pleasure boats in
one of the dams Of the raging canawp near
Lexington, thus evincing disposition to en-
courage healthy sports and recreative amusc-
ment-so essential to the mental training of
our future preachers, editors and professors of
the various arts and sciences
9th. He is owner of two horse wagon,
and from the uniform conduct Of tie driver
and the appearance Of the horses, he is no
uoupt aple W give VaIuaple auVlce III the
farmers line and the best mode of managing
driver.
10Th He is farmer, and as such can in
still in the mind Of the young men, that con-
template farming, such preccpts and counsel
as will ensure the largest possible yield from
the smallest sowing.
18th. Ile is a paper shaver, and the bene-
fit to be derived from his counsel in this
honorable business, is impossible to estimate
Sure sir, gentleman of such varied &C.
complishments and such genial disposition
could find no filter field of action than the
Office of Superintendent of Public Schools
for the county Of RocKBRIDaE.
II
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K O S X o OF
Meets with GREAT SUCCESS, in the CURE Of

Meets with GREAT SUCCESS, in the CURE Of
DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Almost nine-tenths of our people suffer from
nervous exhaustion, and are, therefore, liable 10
its concomitant evils of mental depression, con-
fused ideas. softenng of the brain, insanity, and
complete breaking down of the general health.
Thousands are suffering to-day with broken down
nervous systems, and, unfortunately, tobacco,
alcohol, late hours, over-work, (mental and phys
ical), are causing diseases of the nervous system
to increase at fearful ratio.
The symptoms to which diseases Of the nsr-
vous system give rise, may be stated as follows
A dull heavy feeling in the head, sometimes more
less severe pain or headaches Periodical Head
ache, Dizziness, Noises or Ringing in the Head;
Confusion of Ideas; Temporary Loss of Memo
ry; Detection of Spirits; Starting during Sleep:
Bad Dreams Hesitation in Answering Questionsi
Dulness of hearing; Twitching of the Face and
Arms, &c., which, if not promptly treated, lead
to Paralysis, Dslirium, Insanity, 1mpotsaey,
Apoplexy, &C., 30.
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BALTIMORE, Nh, Oct. l, 1869.

GESrLEAEx-I purchased more than 2 years
since, one of the new "Weod" machines, which
has been in almost constant use ever since. 1t
has cost me nothing for. repairs, and gives per-
feet satisfaction. For the last 10 mo nths have
used the same needle without changing or break
ing it.. I have also had the ''Wheelcr & Wilson,"
Grover l. Baker, Singer, and Wilcox s. Gibbs,
but prefer the ssWEED'' to either of the others
You can make such use of this as gu choose
Respectfully, Mrs L. A. RoDR1DGHs,
No. s, Bidde street.
E9rR emember the place-New street, above
the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va.
mar "a J. w. NEWTON.
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Stuart & Ransom, p.
VIRGINIA.:

' At Rules held in the Clerks office of the
circuit court for Augusta county, the It'll day of
March, 1870.
George baylor
Against LLlLrsls.l'f 81 4s
George L. Meyers, Barbara Meyers, Stephen
Meyers, Henry K. Meyers, Andrew J. Meyers,
Samuel Meyers, Jacob Meyers, and Ephrain Gee
ding and John M. Huff, Executors of John Keller,
decd, and Boiling R. Swoope, Admir-. of Wash
ngton Swoope, decd 27'' '9'-S t'si
IN CHANCERY. ''
The object of this suit is to enforce judgment
liens on real estate. Tsso4e55
The Defendant Andrew J. Meyers not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by sat
isfactory evidence that he is not resident of
this Commonwealth It is ordered that he do ap-
pear here within one month after due publica-
ton Of this notice, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest.
Copy-Teste,
in. RYAN, D. C.
Baylor & Hanger, p. q. mar 1o-4t
|VIRGINIA: FL 70
Y At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of
the circuit court for Augusta county, the It'll day
of March, 1870. ee 80
Reuben D. Hill, "r Plaintiff,
Against
Geo. ala: George Siple Defendant,
In debt upon an Attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover of the de-
PENDANT the sum of $4,000, debt, with interest
thereon, from August 23rd, 1861, till paid, and
the costs-subject to credits-due the plaintiff,
Reuben D. HILL
The defendant, George siple, not having en-
tered his appearance, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that he isnot resident of this
Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due publication of
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
his interest. A copy-Teste
J. N. RYAN. D. C.
march 10-4t
" IRGINIA Sin the county count of Au-
gusta county, February 2Sth, 1870.
Samuel F. Carson, Administrator of Elijah
Carson, deceased, Plaintiff,
Against
Noah A. Dove Defendant
On an Attachment.
This day came again the plaintiff by his attor-
ney, and it appearing that John Off, is not an
inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered
that he appear here within month after due
publication hereof to shew cause, if any he can,
why judgement shall not be entered against Enos
OFT administrator of Henry OFT, deceased, for
the debt claimed in said attachment, to wit for
the sum of $92, rs cents with interest from the
18th day of November 1857, till paid, subject to
credit of ST., "a cents as Of the 30th day of De-
tober, 1863 Copy Teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, D. G.
E. B. & c.. D. q. march 10-4t
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Reorganization Of the public Debt.

We have been favorably impressed with
the practical wisdom displayed by Governor
Walker in his recommendation of consoli-
dation and reorganization of the public debt
of Virginia. At present, the debt is con-
fused mass Of obligations, issued upder the
authority of ninety-fve separate acts of the
General Assembly. The larger portion is in
the form Of coupon bonds, but probably ten
or fifteen millions is issued in registered
bonds, which do not pass by delivery, and
can only be transferred by formal assignment
on the books of the End Auditors Office
In consequence Of the more convenient form
of the coupon bonds, and the facility with
which they can be transferred, by mere de
livery, like bank Or treasury note, the cou
pom bonds have much greater market value
than the registered, though, ntrinsca!'y, ono
is worth as much, and no more, than the
other. Weaccordingly find, that while cou.
pom bonds are quoted in the prices current,
at $71 to $72, the registered bonds stand at
$55 to $50
To remove this disparity, ard place the
whole debt of the State on the same footing.
the Governor wisely proposes, that the whole
debt shall be consolidated, and rcorcanized,
under the authority Of one general law Ac
cording to his plan, the old bonds will be
called in, and new coupon bonds will be issu-
cd for tbox rb a. ILL
coupon. The effect of this will be, to carry
up the market value of the registered bonds,
to level with the coupons, or, in other words,
to raise the price of the registered bonds
from $50 or $50, to ST. or S72. This in
crease in saleable value, will be effected, with
out adding one dollar to the amount of the
Indebtedness of the State The change is in
the form of the Obligation and not in the
amount or character of the debt
The Importance of this measure to the pco-
pie of Virginia, and especially to widows and
orphans whose estates are invested in regis
tered bonds, will be readily appreciated, when
it is known that very large proportion of
the registered debt of Virginia is held by the
people of Virginia. Assuming that ten mill
lions Of it arc held by our own citizens, it
will readily be seen that the plan Of Cover
nor Walker: if carried into effect, will add,
between one and two millions of dollars, to
the market value of their stock, without en-
failing on the people of Virginia, any increase
of the debt.
We believe that bill has already been
reported to give effect to the recommended
ton Of the Governor, and we earnestly hope
that at an early day, it will become a law.
In these times of sore distress, an addition
Of near two millions, to the available means
of our people, without any increase of taxa
ton or debt, is no small matter We tender
to Governor Walker, our thanks and the
grateful Acknowledgements of our people, for
his timely and judicious suggestions.
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~ Sewing Machines, &c.
SPRING, 1870.
H. fhn ~ Ill

SPRING, 1870.
Having received the fir st instalment Of
Millinery Goods,
Consisting Of Ladies' aud Children's Hats, Bon
nets, French Flowers, Ribbons, SC.
Also Ladies' Notions-Cuffs, Collars, Jewelry,
Fancy Articles, &C., we extend an invitation to
all to come and see the latest styles.
We have also, on exhibition, two patterns Of
the WEED FAMILY FAVORITE SEWING MA
CHINES-the great boon of the IXth century to
the ladies of America. We don't say it can de so
and so, but call and we will show you how nicely
it Hens, FEELS, 7ucks, Cords, Braids, Hemstches,
Gathers, DC. 1t is at home in Boot, Shoe, or
Carriage Factory, as will be seen from the fol-
lowing:
GsNTLEMEN:-I have been foreman in the
large Boot and Shoe Mandatory concern for
years-have had charge of hundreds of sewing
machines, and have never Sc any yet like as
we'll as the WEED. l stitched pair of Napole-
on boots for General Burnside it, and such
perfection of work l never saw como from any
sewing machine the needle hole always well
filed, and the stitch firm, even and beautiful
Yours, &C., ISAAC KKRsHAw,
So Cart street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
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u M. AYRES,
N. Green Front Building nearly opposite
D. A. Kaysers, Main street, Staunton, Va,
Dealer in fine FAMILY GROCERIES. Country
Produce and House Furnishing Goods, the lar
gest assortment of Queensware, Glassware, &C.,
in the Valley. Don't buy until you e1aming this
stock. march lO-tf
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No Tailor should be without one !

Having used the s'WEED,'' which I procured
in exchange for Singer" do not hesitate
to declare it far superior to any other machine for
manufacturing clothing up on. Its movement is
quick and easy its stitch is more uniform and
perfect than have before seen, and it has room
rants me in stating my opinion boldly.
H. O. RIpsL,
Jan II, 1870. Hartford, Conn.
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DISEASES on TuE moon

1
"The life of the flesh is the Blood, is Scrip
tural maxim that science proves to be true The
people talk of bad blood, as tho cause of many
diseases and like many popular epiaians this Of
bad blood if founded in truth. To say nothing,
OF, those humors that are hereditary we can east
" see how the Blood may become bad from im-
perfect Digestion or failure of execretion, and
how this may influence the process of Nutrition,
and thus influence all the functional activities Of
the body. iN 40
The symptoms of bad blood are usually quito.
plain-bad Digestion-causes imperfect nutri-
ton, and consequently the circulation is feeble,
the soft tissues lose their tone and elasticity anh
the tongue becomes pale, broad. and frequently
covered with pasty, white coat. This condi
ton soon shows itself in roughness of the skin.
then in ERUPTIvE and LUCRATIVE diseases.
and when long continued results in serious L.
sions Of the Brain, Liver, Lungs, or urinary ap-
paratus. Much, very much, suffering is caused
by impure blood. 1t is estimated by some that
one-ffth of the human family are effected With
scrofula in some form.
When the blood Is pure. you are not so liable
to any disease. Many impurities of the Blood
arise from impure diseases of large cities. Erad-
cate every impurity from the fountain Of life.
and good Spirits, fair skin and vital strength will
return to you.
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It is thought there will be large immi.
grafton. this spring, from different countries
If Europe, particularly from the German
States. Representatives of the Oriental and
Mediterranean Steamship Company, with
agents Of leading Southern railroads, ap.
peared before the House committee on ship
ping on Saturday to urge the passage Of their
bill, which has for its main object the trans
portatiou of immigrants to the Southern
States through Baltimore, Norfolk, Charles
In and Savannah
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Tewelry, Watches, Clocks, &c.

Wekeep constantly on hand large assortment
of Jewelry, best Sterling Silver Ware. best Pla-
ted Ware, very fine Paris Mantle Clocks of the
the latest and most beautiful designs, Gold, Sill
ver and Steel spectacles, Gold Pens, Gold and
Gutapercha Pencils
The finest quality Of Table Cutlery. We call
particular attention to our celebrated Rogers pla
ted Forks and Spoons.
REPAIRING Of all kinds of Watches and Jew
elry promptly executed at reasonable prices.
CONE & HANGER
june 24-tf Staunton, Va -
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Boarding House.

Drivate Boarding House.
L The undersigned has taken the House Of
MIR. B. T. Bagby, on New ST.. above the Engine
House, and is prepared to accommodate persons
desiring private boarding, with boarding and
odging or board by the day
FINE loft NJ \. MILLER,