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The New York herald., 1871-04-13

administration and the quarrels about the
federal Offices in New York will lead to any
serious disruption of the party here. Party
necessity and power Of the administration will
either reconcile the factions or render power
less the one that may be disposed to be rebel
lious. One of the latest phases of the politi-
cal disturbance in the republican party is the
outspoken hostility to General Grant by Gov
ernor Geary, Of Pennsylvania, as reported In
an interview which one of our correspondents
had with him and which was pub
lished In the HERALD yesterday. Gov
ernor Geary, 1t is understood, Is q
candidate for President himself and has
afiliated with the revenue reformers for that
object. But his personal or political hostility
to General Grant cannot change the course Of
the party, and as to revenue reform, the action
Of Senator Sherman and the Finance Commit
tee Of the Senate, to which We have referred,
Is likely to take this thunder away both from
Geary and the other revenue reformers.
General Grant Is head and shoulders above
every other republican aspirant for the Presl-
dency, and ths leaders of the party have to
acknowledge that. He cannot be bet aside,
No other man can be taken to carry the party
through. Though the republicans are waking
up to the necessity Of finding new and popular
Issues they have none at present, and have to
fall back upon those of the war. Sober, SEN
sible people are somewhat tired Of them. 1t Is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17


The MINERAL DEPOSIT IN SOUTH Noun
TA1N.-We have in several previous num-
bers Of the VIRGINIAN, called attention to
the recent discovery of large deposits of
what was reported to US as Magnetic ORE
We understand the proper designation of this
mineral is Compact Fossil Or Specular Ore.
It's properties are such as we have heretofore
indicated. The beds Of the mineral extend
for fifteen miles along the pine region of the
mountain, and from appearances, are almost
iuexhaustible 1t is believed that much
greater extent Of country, than that men
toned, will be found to contain the ore
Some of this land is owned by Col. John
Bell, and G.. B and A. H II. Stuart. We
understand that steps will be Immediately ia
ken to draw the attention Of capitalists to it,
with a view to securing investments, and the
operation Of the mines. The experiments at
Mt. Tory Furnance, made by combination of
this spccular ore with hematite, have already
demonstrated the vastly superior quality Of
the pig manufactured, to that heretofore turn
ed out from the hematite alone. If the IL
formation we have received in regard to this
matter, proves to be correct, it is one OF the
most valuable discoveries ever made in this
State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
Education and Credit.

Two important ideas should be nurtured
and inculcated in this new era Of Virginia' S
history, upon which mainly depend her fur
ture growth, prosperity and influence. The
FIRST and most essential of these is, the gen
eral education of the people. No popular
form Of government can attain to usefulness,
and have its base laid upon a solid and en-
during foundation, whore the people are ig-
norant and wanting in educational advantages.
The second, is, to maintain, with Jealous
watchfulness, State integrity and credit
Any temporary expedient, whose operation
is calculated to impair the credit Of the State,
would work harm, that no legislation, nor
after attempts TO correct, would avail to re-
store the character we had forfeited It will
not answer the purpose Of great State, as
piriug to lift herself from the desolations OF
war, to consider tor q momeat, any PROPOSE
tdon ip which is concealed OF which bears
upon its face, the evidences of bad faith.-
However onero4s the burdens andar which
We are iaboriug -howevcr hard the necessity
that compels US to grapple with an enormous
debt, there is but one mode of escape, and
that is to meet it like a people who are de-
termned to maintain the honor Of the State
These two ideas lie at the foundation Of
our future prosperity, and our progress in all
that constitute a great Commonwealth is in
:imatcly blended with their cultivation and
a,n1eSinn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
Correspondence of the Virginian.
ALUM SPRINGS, RocKBRDGE Co., VA.
Ia 18th 1871

AON. IIIh, 49, L. J
The grand full dress fancy Masquerade ball
of the season comes off to night. The most ex-
tensive preparations have been made, and the
event is looked toward to by the young peo-
pie with eager and excited interest. Cos
tunes of every hue and description have ar
rived, and the fantastic presentations, hid
eous contortions, and frantic gesticulatIons OF
to night will, no doubt, cause many Of us to
fancy ourselves in the midst of some earthly
Pandcmonium. Many persons from the
neighboring counties and towns will be pres
cnt, and we expect such a gathering of the
elite Of the land as has never been seen at
the Rock bridge Alum There are now be-
tween FIVE and six hundred visitors here, and
the season is perhaps livelier than it has been
at any period STAGE the late civil war. The
Northern, Western. and Southern States are
all we'll represented, and the display of youth,
beauty, wealth, and fashion, is such as I have
nowhere seen before in the mountains of Vir-
glnia. The medicinal virtues of these waters
are universally extollcd, and there are per-
sons who came here two months ago thorough
" Frustrated by sickness and disease, who are
now entirely restored to health, and engage
actively in all the festivities and amusements
of the place. Mr.. Jas A. Frazer, the young
and entcrprisng Proprietor Of the Springs,
has spared neither pains nor expense to make
his guests comfortable and happy, and his
Manager, Mr.. Mullen of Winchester. is a
very Prince in his hive of business. We hope,
Mr.. Editor, to see your familiar countenance
at this wateing place before the season closes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

We are pleased to notice that the sigus of
comprehensive Improvements in Richmond are
becoming more apparent every day. Capital
lists from distance are literally investing in
real estate, and number of four and five sto-
ry marble front business houses are about to
be erected. There is no reason why Rich
mond should not become one of the greatest
manufa cturing and commercial centres in the
United States. We say commercial, for the
manufacturing interests, fully developed, will
draw commerce, as certain as the laws of trade
are irreversablc We feel anxious about
everything that is calculated to contribute to
the beautiful and hosptable capital of ths
State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

BUSH MEETING.-A large number Of col
ored persons attended the Bush Meeting held
near Buffalo Gap on Sunday last under the
supervision Of Rev. Mr.. Derrick (colored(
Of this place. About $50 left Staunton in
a chartered train Of cars, Sunday morning
and returned the evening of the same day. Six
or seven hundred persons were present, and
everything passed off without the least dis.
turbance. The colored people speak in de.
served praise of the attention of the Rail
road officers, and, indeed, Of the kindness
shown by the entire attendance Of white per.
sons. This is as it should be.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
QUALIFICATIONS OF LEGISLATORS.


The Conservative party in Frederick coun-
ty, at taeir county convention, adopted a
resolution declaring it as the opinion Of thai
body that persons disqualified by the 18th
amendment to the Federal Constitution, are
eligible to seats in the Legislature of Vir-
ginia, although such persons may rot have
had their disabilities removed by Congress in
the mode prescribed by the amendment it.
self. The resolution, in substance, states
that the Senate of the United States and
the Legislature of Virginia have SO de-
clarcd." The Senate of the United States
has nothing to do with constituting the Con-
stitution of the United States or the law reg
uatiog the qualifications Of members of the
Virginia Assembly The Legislature of
Virginia has neoer declared that persons dis.
abled by the 18th amendment we're eligible to
seats III the Legislature. On the contrary,
when the joint resolution, (Which had passed
the Senatn) came up for consideration in the
'""oA 'ioo'o, "NlCu eHDfaceU tillS luea, III was
tabled by a decided vote, on the motion Of
Mr.. Wood of Halifax.
In former article on this subject, we quo,
ted from the 18th amendment of the Consti-
tuition OF the United States, showing that any
person who was under disabilities by reason
of the operation of that amendment could not
hold 'any c6fce. ciyHor military,'' under the
State government, unless his disabilities had
been removed by two third vote of Con-
gress.
The Constitution Of Virginia expressly
recognizes the position of member Of the
Legislature as an office. as does the election
law passed by the Legislature
We have no interest in this matter further
than that which concerns every other citizen
OF Virginia, of clectiug Legislature, a ma
jorlty OF whom shall be of the Conservative
party, and about whose qualifications to take
seats, there can be no doubt We should re-
gard it as great, and, indeed, an unpardon-
able blunder, to elect any man in whose case
doubt may be raised The spirit which
has animated the Radical administration at
| Washington, and does now control it, is of
such character as to leave no doubt of what
will be done, should the people of Virginia
lay themselves open for interference in
our affairs. The recent transactions in
Louisiana, where Federal office-holders
aided by Federal troops, controlled
State nominating Convention in the inter
ests OF Grants candidacy for the next Presi-
dency, clearly indicate what we may expect
IN the event Of a transgression of the plain
meaning Of the 18th amendment to the Con.
s;ituiion. We should be on the safe side
There arc plenty Of capable men, who would
not be unwilling to serve the State. if called
upon by the people, who are not obnoxious
to that amendment, and we regard it as the
suggestion Of wisdom, that we avoid all an
pearance of danger by keeping within the
letter of the law, and trusting nothing te
chance
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
gsEy Southern Gentlemen mho hare Real Estate ~Es9a
TO SeU aciU find
THE ALLEY SPIR IT,
Published Weekly at Chambersburg, Pa,
DUNCAN & sTENGER,
An excellent Medium through s0hich 10 reach Buye

1n excellent Medium through Whtch 10 reach Buyers.
DUBLIsuED in the heart of the Great Cumber-
land Valley, the old and well established
Democratic journal enjoys extensive circula-
ton IN one OF the wealhiest agricultural sections
of the whole country. On account of its political
sentiments, and the decided stand it has taken on
the great questions Of the day it circulates large
ly among that portion of the farming community
who are most likely to emigrate Southwark, and
who, when they get there, would act with the
great body of the white people.
The South invites emf grafton. She wants far
mers like those of Pennsylvania She does not
want the adventures who come with carpet bags
to SQUAT and g stake out claims" for office. She
wants those who seek homes-who intend to stay
and work-who have means and muscle, both of
which they will use to repair the ravages of the
late unfortunate She wants men who are
able to buy land and stock it and work it. AND
these she will get by advertising IN the tdHey
Spirit for these are its readers
In the densely populated Cumberland Naiiey
| land is dear, and farms are small Iflces range,
from 500 to $3.50 per acre for good farms, ac-
| oor,l;rn tn size location, sc. The desire is gem
oral amonr owners of small farms to acquire lar
Ger ones This they can do by selling at the
high price that prevails in this sectipn and buy
ing at the lower price in the South. =,
The disposition manifested by farmers in this
section to remove Southwark is favored by anoth-
crcunstance-namely, the emigration into the
Cumberland valley of farmers from the more
easerly parts of the State, where land is even
hi CHER and farms smaller than here. Our farm
ers sell out to them and seek new homes Fo,m-
erly, with few exceptions, they went West but
the belief is now almost universal among them
that they can do better by going South. and all
that need to be done to get them there is to Law
before them advertisements of Southern lands forr
sale at inviting prices.
Specimen copies of the Valley Spirit will be
mailed to persons requesting it.
Address,
DUNCAN & STENGER.
aug lo-taSle,eQ chR~bersbprg, tn.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
-NeaU Advertisements.
commissioners Notice.

" To Magnus S. Cease. Administrator of
Henry Cease, deceased, and Jacob Rohr.
Take notice that in pursuance of an order of
the Hastings court Of the city of Staunton, at
the July Term thereof 1871, in the Chancery
cause of Henry Ceases Administrator VS.. Jacob
Rohr, shall, in my office in said city, on the
10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1871,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
counts, viz:
1st An account of the real estate owned by
the defendant, subject to the lien Of the plaintiff s
judgment, and the fair annual rental, and also
the fee simple value thereof.
2nd- An account of all judgments or other
liens binding said property, with their orders of
priority. if any, among them.
At which time and place all creditors holding
liens upon the real estate of said Jacob Rohr are
required to file proper evidence thereof with the
undersigned
Given under my hand, as Commissioner of
said Court, this 18th day of August. 1871.
MEADE F. WHITE,
aug l7--4t = Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

Our LIVERY STABLEs.-Ed. Burke has
completed his commodious Livery stable near
the Virginia Hotel, and thoroughly white
washed it, making it present very neat ap-
pearance. Ned commenced the Livery bu
siness few years ago with spawned Ro-
senante, and lop-sded buggy. LIE now can
parade as handsome outfits, as can be found
at any Livery establishment in the State
Phaetons, carriages, bu2gies, etc, and hand
some and we'll trained horses, can be had on
a moments notice.
We noticed coming out from O'Toole's sta
bles, at the American, the other day, beau
| tiful fourth hand team driven to handsome
Jersy COACH manufactured by j. NJ Hardy
Pat keeps his Livery attachments in fine con.
dition, aud is doing Furnishing business
Thornburg & Go, also, have superb coaches
and horses, which are constantly seen carry
ing precious freight along the fashionable av
enues.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

CoLoRED CONVENTIONAL NJ. Turner,
president Of the Georgia State Convention,
has published call on the coored peoz
pie of the different Southern States to ar
range for sending delegates to a convention
to be held at Columbia, South Carolina, on
the 18th day of October, 1871 This call is
endorsed and recommended by another call, ad-
dressed to the colored people of Virginia
signed among others by RI D. Beekley and
Geo. L seaton, Of the Seventh Congression-
al District"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

COURT OF AppEALs-The Court of APP
nual session on the 10th inst Present.
Judges Moncure, Anderson, Christian and
Staples. Judge Joyucs, the other member
of the Court: is detained at home by sickness.
There are number of prominent lawyers
from distance, in attendance. Among them,
We notice Judges Brock enbrough, Daniels, Rob
ertson, Parker and Harris. Messrs Blakey, of
Albemarle, Conrad, Of Frederick, Andrew
Hunter, of Jefferson, ". Va, Maj Brock
cabrough, of Lynchburg, Giles Cook, of War
rem, Moses Walton of Shenandoah, Woodson.
Liggett, Harnsburgcr and johnson, Of Har-
risonburg; Col. Barksdale, of Halifax, Col
Pendleton. of Botetourt Col. Duke and S.
V. Southall, of Albcmarle There are 9TH
ers, whose names we cannot now call
The following named attorneys qualified at
this term to practice in this Court: Giles
Cook, of Warren; R. D. Hill, n K Trout
Marshall Hanger, James Bumgardncr, jr.,
Thos. D. Ransom, Staunton Edmund Pen
d'eton, Botetourt; J. N. Liggett, j. SAINT
Hansberger, Harrisonburg; J. j. New
man, Page; J. B. Brockeubrouyh, Lynch
burg J. j Williams, r. T. Barton, Win
chester; S. V. Southall, COL R. T. W. Duke,
Charlottesville.
The following cases had been heard up to
Wednesday evening
Poague, et ais, vs. Sprigg, ct. als.,-Ap-
peal from Circuit Court of Rock bridge
Judges Robertson and peterborough for ap,
pellants; Judge Daniel for appellees Ar
gued, and time taken to consider.
Blossers adm'rs- VS.. Harshberger's adm'rs.
Writ of Error to judgment of Circuit
Court Of Rockingham Woodson for plain
tiff, Fultz for defendant. Argued, and time
taken to consider.
Erwin vs. Luckett's administrators and ais.
Appeal from decree Of Circuit Of Bath
Judge Robertson, aud Gov Letcher for ap-
pellant; Niche, Cochran and Bell, for ap-
pellees. Submitted upon writtea argument
and under consideration.
Slower, assignee, vs. Hamilton ct. ais
Writ OF Error to a judgment Of the Circuit
Court Of Augusta. Futz for plaintiff; Coch
ran for defendant Argued, and time taken
to consider.
Wilson's administrators vs. Barclays exec
utors ct als.-Appeal from the Circuit Court
Of Rockbridge. Judge peterborough and
Maj B. Brockenbrough, for appellant
Judge Shelley for appelees. Argued by j
B. Brokenbrouyh and Judge Shelley, and
time taken to consider
Newman VS.. Turk-Upon supersedeas tc
a Judgment of the Circuit Court of Augusta
Fultz for Plaintiff; Baldwin for defendants
Argued, and time taken to consider.
Mofett VS.. Bicklc-Upon supersedeas to 9
Judgment of the Circuit Court of Augusta
Baldwin and Hanger for plaintiff Fultz fon
defendant. Argued, and time taken to con.
slider.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

BABY's CARRIAGEs-Some Of the news
papers in other cities complain Of the obstruc-
tons on the side walks to pedestrians, by the
number of the carriages for babies. Well
we hope to hear no such complaints here =
The dear little bibles are entitled to their
tiny coaches. It is good for their health AMI
a sight Of their enjoyment is good for every
body
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

The recent increase In the manufacture of
tobacco in Virginia is indicated by the figures
OF collections Of the revenue tax; the amount
received during the last twenty nine mout his
being $9,26O,741, an excess of nearly eight
millions Of dollars over the collections for the
preceding forty-four mouths. For the past
month of July alone the payments on this ac,
count were largerthan during all 1867 or 1868.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
Mrs. Mary Knight, of Salem, Ind recer

Mrs. Mary knight, Of Salem, Ind, recent
ly, called about her death bed her entire fam
lily, FIVE sons, the youngest 65 and the eldest
q, ali Of them graudfathers, who had never
lost one CT their children. She herself was
"a, and had not had days serious illness
during her entire life. The Knights are
known throughout Washington county for
their vigorous constitution, and remarkable
powers Of endurance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
Neac -4dUe9tisene ents.

every month render and pny to the Treasurer an
account. verified on OATH of all money which he
may, within the preceding month, have received
by virtue CT his offlce, stating when ard from
whom the same was received If he fail for TWEEN
ty days to reqder such account or to mako such
payment, the Treasurer shall report such default
to the Council at its first meeting afterwards and
the Council shall suspend the payment of his sal.
airy until the report is made. Itshall be the duty
OF the market master to keep regular accounts Of
hi daily receipts and submit the same to the in
spection of the Committee on ket whenever
required by any member of the Committee.
70 The stalls N and about the market house,
shall be numbered by the market master in plain
figures, and the south side of the market house
shall be used as a meat market.
26 All fines, penalties and forfeitures incurred
under this Ordinance, shall be enforced or recov-
cred before the Mayor or any Justice of the Peace
of the city.
q. All ordinances. or parts of ordinances in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
%, This Ordinance shall be in force from the.
first Monday in September next.
copy-Teste,
JAMES +. PATTERSON, Clerk.
aug 17-1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

Near Eddyville, Iowa, on the 18th, W
Briggs, intending to reopen an old coal shaft
sent his son and daue liter to dip out the wa.
Ter. The son put down ladder aud was suf.
located by fire damp; the sister not hearing
him, also descended; Briggs coming to the
mine, with his brother and a hired man, not
hearing his children, they also descended, one
after another, making five persons sufocated
At the last account but two bodies had been
recoy cred.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

The number Of applications for pensions
under the act of Congress- from persons said
to have served in the war 1872 is something
more than thirty thousand. Precautions
have been taken for the detection of any swim
die that may be attempted.