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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

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CoLoRED PoPULArIoN.-Th census re-
turns shows noteworthy change in the dis
tsibation OF the colored population of the
Southern States. Compared with 1860, the
following per centages of increase and de-
crease are exhibited: Increase Florida so
per cent, Texas rs per cent, Arkansas IL per
cent, Georgia IL per cent. Decrease-Ken-
lucky 7 per cent, Virginia 8 per cent, West
Virginia Is per cent, Louisiana IS per cent.
Thus it appears that the colorcd population
have been drawn off from Virginia and Ken
lucky to the more profitable employment in
the cotton region. Equally they seem TO flee
from the hard and trying labor of sugar har-
vcsting in Louisiana
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
For the Virginian.
To the Voters of the CITY of Staunto

see from the city papers that there seems te
be some dissatisfaction with the present Council
whether Justly or not am not prepared to say,
but as a compromise between the ms and the
would be ms, allow me, as quiet citizen, and Q
peaceable man, to settle this little quarrel, by Sc
Letting ticket, composed of gentlemen, who
neither solicit nor desire Office, but never shrink
from duty; men of perfect honor, and distin-
guished by manly integrity in all their dealings,
either public or private, and will manage with
the greatest economy, as well as credit to ou1
city, any charge entrusted to them. Elect the
following ticket and will hear no more calls
for relief and complaints of sufferers
CHEZ BUCK, JR.
1st WARD.-G. NJ. Cochran, sr., W. H. Tams
Major Elder, Col George Baylor, M. P. Fun
houser, D. A. Kayser.
End WARD.-B. F. Points, R. G.. Bckle, H. M
Bell Benjamin Crawford. James H. Skinner, J.
H. Blackley
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Hazel, one of the three despcradoes who
escaped from the Richmond city Jail about a
week ago, has been recaptured. The arrest
was made by party of armed citizens, who
were on the lookout for Beard, Watson, and
Hazel. About one mile north of News
Ferry they encountered Beard. and Hazel,
and ordered them to surrender. Beard ran
and was fred at twice without effect, and he
was not taken. llazel's feet We're too sore,
in consequence of his long walk from Rich
mond, for him to run, and he gaze himself
up. Hazel states that Watson left them on
Tuesday night but agreed to join them again
on Thursday night, in the vicinity of Dan
ville
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

1t is stated that some days ago orders were
quietly given through the war department. to
send strong body of cavalry, detachment
ofinfantry, and several pieces of artillery to
Charleston and Columbia, for use in any coun-
ties in s. G., where s'the civil authorities are
poweress to give protection A portion of
these troops were ordered from the West, and
the remainder from various points in the
South, where no necessity exists for their
presence. By the present time it is supposed
that nearly the whole of this military force
has arrived within the borders of South Car
olina ready to be used. A company of cav
airy was expected to reach Charleston by
Thursday morning, and proceed at once to
the counties in the upper part Of the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
BUSINESS NOTICE.

It is. necessary, according to the terms
of the agreement between the former and
present proprietors Of the VIRGIN1AN, that
The business Of the concern up to the lst
of january, 1871, be Immediately settled
up. There, is a large amount of outstand-
ing Indebtedness, which should have been
settled long ago. We hope those who
know themselves indebted will at once re-
nit the amount Of their Indebtedness, and
save us farther inconvenience. 2s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Theodore Tilton, in the Golden Age, in
noticing the case of Mrs Laura Fair, says !:
The conviction Of Mrs, Laura Fair for the
murder of Mr. A. p. Crittenden was an act
of exemplary justice by the tribunal before
whom the case was tried This woman kill
ed this man. The deed was done in cold
blood. The plan of butchery was skilfullly
arranged. The perpetrator thought it out
with Internal deliberation, and executed it
with fendish intent She had fair trial,
and has received righteous condemnation
Justice is justice -the same to man as to
woman. Crime is crime-the same in wo-
man as in map. The verdict against Mrs.
Fair for numbering Mr.. Crittcnden is the
same which ought to have been passed on
Mr.. Crittenden had he murdered Mrs. Fair.
This verdict is right. We say verdict and
not sentence. No sentence has yet been pro-
nounced'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11


How SHE LOOKS, ETc.-The New York
Sun gives US the following account Of the
personal appearance and character Of Mrs.
Laura Fair, now convicted at San Francisco
for killing Judge A. P. Crittcnden:
Mrs. Fair is said to be one of the most
fascinating women that ever destroyed the
gpeace Of family. She is above the ordina-
ry height OF women, symmetrical in form,
graceful in carriage, and infatuating in man
ners and magnetism: Her hair is dark brown
and her complexion as clear as that of a
child Of three years. Her hands and feet are
small aad elegantly moulded. With the ex-
ception Of her laison with Critteuden, she
was always wary and cunning, and the terror
of married women wherever she went. 1t
was evident that, although she never did any
thing which could call for rebuke, she was a
smouldering volcano, and not averse to a
warm Irritation. Men thronged around her
wherever she went, and women hated her
with inexpressible virulence. She had the
entree to the best society in Kentucky and
New Orleans. She is not thoroughbred,
but is vivacious, sprightly and magnetic, and
when she entered salon or ball ROOM the
gentlemen would desert other ladies to gather
around her and compete for her smiles aud
recognition. She had mania for stock spec
lations, and an immense gift for Turing bank
ers and merchants into her schemes. Her
temper is exceedingly violent and she has
been known to break the head of servan9
with chair. She is fond of champagne,
and sometimes takes too much of it at dinner,
In short, she is beautiful, heartless, fearless
terrible tigress, who loves and hates like a
wild beast. and is always ready to murder
anybody who crosses her passions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The Petersburg Courier says that on Sat-
urday last most singular phenomenon was
witnessed in that city, resulting from ca
price of the weather. in which quite heavy
shower of rain fell, succeeded by snow for a
short time, during which the stars were visi-
BILE in the armament, and Only few clouds
were seen hanging about the horizon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
WAR NEWS.

MIR. Theirs, in proclamation addressed to
the people,of Paris. promises not to lombard
the city but to assault the ramparts. He
urges them to rally to his support and he
will, ia return for their aid, grant an amncs-
ty, and the continuance of a subsidy to the
poor. The Germans, he tells them, will mer-
cilessly resume war unless the instruction is
forthwith suppressed, He concludes by an
appeal to them to open The gates to his troops,
when tranquility and abundance will ensue,
and assures them that he will be among them
in few days.
A disposition is shown by Prince Bismarck
to give up the forts which France asks for to
successfully prosecute the siege, but he in
sists upon the strict payment of the war ia
IDENTITY. The main points Of the conclud-
ing treaty Of peace have been agreed upon
The Emperor has informed Bismarck that
he is ready toIconsentto all possible facilities
leading to perfect understanding, and will
fully discuss means for the early suppression
Of anarchy, and for establishing legal gov
ernmert in France.
Asortie by the insurgents on Saturday,
from the direction Of D'Issy, was repulsed
with enormous loss In seeking to escape
into the city, they fred upon their friends,
who refused to open the gates In the Quar-
tier dc Gobelins funerals are innumerable,
and the Avenue d'Italie is crowded with
hearses. ~@# e i.
The event Of Sunday last before Paris was
the capture of Fort D Issy by the Vcrsaillists,
7an event for some time anticipated, and which
,cempletes the investment from that point on
Ahe south to Genegilliers on the north form
dng a;semi-cirole west of the city. The few
4other forts in the hands of the communists
ARE not considered vital points in case of a
general movement on Paris, the principa!
eastern forts being in the possession Of the
Germans. A general assault, it is stated, is
NOW imminent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11


Commissioner Plcasonton has decided that,
since the debt Of State is not necessary to
its existence, the income from State bonds is
not, under the ruling of the Supreme Court,
exempt from taxation The same principle
holds good in the case Of business agents Of
States, such as Canal Commissioners, &c.
AS to the officers who obtain their remunera-
ton in the form Of fees paid directly by the
people, Instead of receiving fixed salaries, the
Commissioner holds that the manner of pay
ment does not affect the principle involved
The salaries of officers, therefore, who are es-
sential to the carrying of tho necessary func
tions of { State Government, will be consid-
cred as exempt under the former ruling.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Gen, Sherman is reported to have spoken
as follows. in some remarks he recently made
in New Orleans: "IEprobably have as good
information as most persons in regard to
what is called the Ku-Klux, and am perfect
ly satisfied that the thing is greatly over
estimated and if the .Ku4Klux bill were
kept out of Congress, and the army kept at
their legitimate duties, there are enough good
and true mon in all the Southern States to
put down all Ku-Klux or other bands Of
marauders."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
TACK F0ENDLETON.

lack PENDLETON,
81 This celebrated Jack will stand the en-
suing season at my farm, near Mt Clinton, In
Rockingham county, and will be let to mares at
$40 the single leap SIS insurance. Persons
from distance, wishing to have their mares
kept at the stand of the Jack, can be accommo
dated at So per month. They will be well cared
for.
JACK PENDLETON is probably the finest
Jack in the United States. His dam import
ed from the Island of Malta by a Welsh Pursef
in the u S.. Navy. at cost of $4,000 in gold.
His sire waa Jack called "Tippecanoe, former
ly the property of J. c. Major, and was pur-
chased in Richmond in 1857, when only 2 years
old, at cost of 81 200, gold, and was II hands
high when grown.
JACK PENDLETON is nearly the same height,
and faultlessy made. He is now ten years old,
and is one of the surest old-geters in the coun-
try. His colts remarkable for their size,
compactness, and general uniformity of limbs.
Persons wanting his services, will send their
mares to my farm in Rockingham, and they can
be accommodated. BENZ. CRAWFORD.
april 13-2m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

New YoRK.-The Tribune is evidently in
bad humor with the Administration. In
reply to some sharp criticisms of the Spring
field Republican it says. ut is certainly
true we are not seeking the reelection of
General Grant as President Should he be
the Republican candidate, We shall Of course
support him to the best of our ability; but
pending tho nomination we may be fairly
charged with unfriendliness to running him
or any other man for President while lie
YIELDS the vast patronage of that Office. We
ardcntly desire TO SEQ the principle establish
ed that a President shall have no aspirations
excapt to serve the country eminently, and
win thereby lasting and epviab!e leoown."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

A project to organize an association in St..
Louis, to control portion of the cotton and
sugar trade, has assumed definite shape
Prominent merchants, bankers and capital
lists are conducting the movement, which bids
fair to be successful. A capital Of $1,000 :
900 is to be raised.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

GLOOMY PRosPEcT-The Catham Tri-
bune says the complaint of the ravages of the
fly upon the tobacco plants is general in
Pittsylvania. Many large tobacco growers
have had their plant beds entirely destroyed,
and will now plant the ground designed fer
tobacco in corn.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

b e :
The Baltimore Sun, in quoting from the
late opinion of the U. s. Supreme Court in
the case of Burlington VS.. Day, in which the
constitutional doctrine of State Rights was
upheld, observes that many of the views ex-
pressed are of inestimable value, and though
the opinion may not avail at once to arrest
the progress of arbitrary power, Of centrali
cation and of imperialism and may have no
effect upon the mere slaves and tools of par
ty, it cannot fail to find Judgment and an
echo in the popular breast In this respect
it will prove like good seed seasonably sown
in good ground, and which, with the bless
ing of Providence, will yet bear abundant
fruit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

IN Washington, on Saturday, Messrs. A.
g. Riddle and Francis Miller, counsel fer Sa.
rah J. Spencer, who Tas refused the privilege
of registering as voter in the city of Wash
ington, served on each member of the Board
of Resistrasion of that city, writ, notify
ing them to appear in Court, or, in case they
fail 10 plead oa or before the first special
term of the Equity Court occurring twenty
days after tn service Of the writ, judgment
will be asked for in the sum of $500. This
is the fast case that has appeared in Count,
in r,i,rci.ce TO lad es votin. in Washington.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
Mob Law at the Mines-Women in the Field.

SCRANTON, May 9.-The following APP
peared in the Scranton Evening Bulletin this
afternoon :'To-day aborers met in the valley
west of Hyde Park, near tie Dodge shaft,
for the purpose of making arrangements to
resume work The laborers numbered about
six hundred. While engaged in their DELHI
erations, party of the W. b A. miners, ac-
companied by about one hundred women,
made raid upon them. The laborers re-
pulsed the motley crowd and drove them
from the ground. Soon, however, the bcsieg-
ers were reinforced by about four hundred
more, and general fight with stones, clubs,
pistols, &c. took place, and is still going on
At this writing, 3 ?. NJ, the result was,
when our reporter left the scene that man
named VIM Gore, laborer, received shot
from pistol the ball lodging in his right
arm, and shattering the bone A girl, a
stepdaughter of Mr. Thomas Barrow, was
also seriously wounded in the head by stone
thrown from the crowd Of beseigers A dis
patch from Ashland says the miners of Cen
traha collery went to work this morning.
Another dispatch states in addition to the
foregoing, that another man, named Melon
old, was shot in the head, and about ten or
twelve others were most brutally beaten.
Some will probably die The military were
ordered to the scat of the disturbance, but
arrived too late to do any good. This riot is
generally admitted to have been only one of
the results of the W B A. demonstration on
Monday, when the miners were infamcd by
appeals to their passions by Kealy president
Of the general council.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Mr.. Jefferson Davis was in Lynchburg on
Friday. The News says: "We were pleas
ed to notice that he is enjoying excellent
health, and looks better and more vigorous
than he did ten years ago, when we first saw
him." Mr. Davis arrival in Baltimore is an
nouuced in the papers Of that city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

If we have good crops to sell this year, the
appearance now is that great demand will
be found in Europe for all that we can spare
Whatever stock of grain may have remained
over from last year is now being rapidly ship
ped off to distant lands, and it is probable
that before the new crop shall have come in
there will be little old wheat left, and still
less corn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

While the rival governments are Fighting
in and around Paris, the Algerians, it is
said, have extended their insurrection. By
the time one trouble is ended, it seems the
French will have another on hand in the
shape of the rcsubjection of rcbellious COL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The bill introduced into the Ohio Legisla-
ture for an appropriation to pay the losses in
Cured by individuals in that State, in conse-
quence of the raid of Gen. Morgan, during
the late war, has failed to become law The
opponents of the bill contend that the u. S.
government should pay the claims.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

LUcIEN BEARD IN A New RoLE.-The
FincastIe Herald says: We understand from
COCO authority the horse-thief, Lucien Board,
was the author of the numerous ghostly visi-
tations at the house of Mr.. Moon, in Abe
marie, which created so much excitement
some time ago. In letter to friend, the
story goes, Beard acknowledged that it was
himself who had created the disturbances :"
and that he was prompted to do SO in re-
venge for the active part Mr.. Moon as coun-
sci had taken against b i'm when first arraign-
ed on the charge of horse stealing Proyi
dcd with coat of mail, he was enabled to
prowl around with IMMUNITY, and the fact
that he was not killed by those firing on HIM.
readily created the belief that he was a
"ghost." This is singular story, and
should it be confirmed, will doubtless relieve
those who were beginning TO believe that the
seventh vial of wrath is about to be poured
out upon us.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The new law giving pensions to certain
soldiers and sailors of the war Of 1912, is
now in full force, and applications under it
are arriving in large numbers duly at the
pension Office, in Washington @
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The great strawberry fields of New Jer.
sey and Delaware promise an unusually
abundant yield this season. The profits on
this crop have been so greats $4,000 having
been realized sometimes from single acre
that largely increased area is put under
cultivation each succeeding year. Stray
berries and peaches ripen in Delaware about
ten days earlier than in New JERSEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Archbishop Manning is out against extrav-
agance in female attire. He SAYS: "Men
had improved since the last century in this
respect, but the attire of women had become
more costly. ostentatous and SIT g liar, even to
strangeness, and thus money was wasted
which should clothe the naked, feed the poor,
or educate children
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

John G. Breckenridge has been chosen a
delegate to the Kentucky Democratic State
Convention, but he declines to serve, as he
says he is unwilling to rc-enter the arena of
political strife.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Mrs. Eddy, of Lincoln, caught her better
half kissing the servant girl. The doctor
was sent for, He says he can patch up Mr.
Eddy's face, but he'll always be baldheaded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

Frankfort advices state that great excite
ment has been occasioned by the attempt on
the life of Baron Chas. NJ. Rothschild by a
French soldier who entered the office and
asked to see the Baron When asked his
business, he demanded 100000 francs, and
threatened, in case Of refusal, to blow up the
house by means of bag held in his hand.
The clerks considered him maniac and
tried to turn him out. He then put
match to the bag, and the explosion slight
ly wounded two brokers waiting for the Ba-
ron. The perpretrator was French officer,
Alsatian, and stated he was one Of a gang
who had coalesced for plunderirg bankers,
and he had been selected by lot to go to
Rothschild's. None Of the clerks were
wounded i. N..s.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

ARRIVAL. OF IMMIGRANTS laroe nnm
Der ofimmigrants from the Western part Of
England and Scotland, arrived at Norfolk
the other day. on the steamer 's'North Amer
ican.'' They are destined for Southwest Vir-
GINA and East Tennessee, and bring with
them large number Of Cottswold and South
down sheep, and Shetland ponies for breed
ing, purposes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
Oil! Oil! Oil! g -5.>rpa
~ AUGUSTA STREET,
- Under Cushing's Old Auction House,

yS Under Cushings Old Auction House,
5 STANTON, VA.
tity desired: $50 t'3l iss.A ~ "a
CRYSTAL OIL at IS CENTS
ASTRAL OIL at 81 cents
- COAL OIL at so cents,
~ CRESCENT OIL at; 40 cents. --.
And will receive in few days large stock Of
=, every description of Oils, including
TANNERS, MACHINE LUBRICATING MEET.
"a FOOT, PATENT AND LARD OILS.
AS I'll my purpose to deal in Oils, almost ex-
clusiyely, will be able to sell cheaper than any
other establishment in Staunton / respectfully
call attention to my supplies, and ask the patron
age of my friends and the public generally. sal
-Gse fs5f,. C. N. KINNEY. faL
N. B.-I receive daily from Alexandria, Fresh
Fish, of all kinds, which am selling at short
profits april 13-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

1t is said that Louis Napoleon declines to
have anything to do, at present, with affairs
in France. Flis friends, however, continue
to say, that, in case monarchical govern
ment is established, he stands the best chance
to be called to the throne again.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
A CARD TO MY OLD
n ERS
bra4s H., AND THE
. liz PUBLICs

have fittedup one side of my st0re-room
heretofore exclusively used for the Boot, Shoe
and Hat trade, for DRY GOODS. I can now
show YOU, nice STOCK Of ~ ssasFi saHsssssE 3
Dry Goods and Notions,
which purchased, while in the North, at very
,s ;loti low figures. 1 have q line of, gaD4
iDOMES77cs, LADIES DRESS GOODS, e
fi.. LADIES .STR44 " GOODS,
RLBBON5S,f GLOVES, HOSIERY, &C.,
which think cannot fail to please. In future
propose to keep an assortment OF these goods al
ways on hand ana viii use my best'endeavors to-
suit your tastes and meet your views in regard
to price. tff-aA N. b. HENDRY,
Augusta street, opposite Court house.
NAV 11-tf 91 4st4 ~ ID .e
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

In California the prospects are very ep-
eouraeipg for large crop of grapes and
yield of wine. Fruits, generally. will be
abundant
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
GEO. EYLER. HENRY COOPER. VIM j. NELSON.
TNHE COMPLEMENTARY of Park.

\ N u
Il ms, Nelson & Co., having been dissolved
by the sale of the interests of some of the partI
ners, and the establishment having come into'
our possession, we appear before the public with
improved facilities, and with determination to-
please in
PRICE AND STYLE OF WORK.
We respectfully ask from the people of Vir-.
ginia and the South, fair share of patronage.
We propose to manufacture and repair porta-
BILE and stationary Steam Engines and Boilers,
saw-mills, Mining Machinery, Hydraulic andt
Screw Presses for Oil and Tobacco, Car Wheels,
Car Trucks, Shafting, Puleys and Hangers.
We keep on hand full assortment Of repairs
for the Pitt Threshing Machine, which we will
furnish fitted upon short notice.
We also manufacture Flows, Plow Castings,
Hay Rakes, Hay Presses, Straw Cutters, and Ag--
ricultural implements generally
Address, Hsst if -.
EYLER, COOPER & CO.,
march SOFT Staunton, Va.