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WHAT MONEY WILL DOLL!
1T WILL REDUCE PRICES.

Of the above facts, the undersigned can give
proof, to any that may call at their large and
we'll filled Furniture Rooms Beverly street,
where they are prepared now, to meet the wants
of those in search Of common spht-botton chair,
or anything else in the furniture line, up to the
finest Parlor set offered for sale in Stanton.
Our prices YiA enable those Of moderate means,
as we'll as the rich man. to fit up their houses in
good style for a little money.
And to those having benin the habit of send
ing for stylish set Of furniture to larger cities,
we offer to duplicate any Baltimore or Philadel-
phia bill, with discount of 10 per cent.
The reason why we can do this, is because we
buy the raw material and save rs per cent by
finishing the work ourselves. %
Our stock of House Furnishing Goods will be
worth your inspection, and any work given to
our care, will receive attention, and we guaran-
tee satisfaction in all cases. 5o
Our stock is complete now, and comprises Par
lor, Bedroom, and Dining room sets, Mattresses,
Chairs, Cradles and single Bedsteads, Sofas and
Lounges, Looking Glasses Mirrors, Pictures,
Window Curtains and Shade fixtures, Damask
and Rep goods, Picture Frames and all styles of
Wall Paper, Brussels and Ingram Carpets, Oil
Cloth of all widths, and Oil Cloth Rugs Of all
sizes, besides many other articles, which space
will not permit us to mention; so we invite all
Housekeepers to come and convince themselves
That, in our line, we have placed Staunton in
equal rank with large city. y
Respectfully, s
HEWITT, HILB s. CO.,
nov 9tf Staunton, Va
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MORMON TROUBLES.

The latest intelligence from the land of
Saints is given below. The last heard from
Brigham Young, was that he was travelling
southwark with an armed guard and a wagon
team. Delegate Hooper, Of Utah, has arrived
in Washington on official business, but not,
as stated in the Salt Lake kilograms, with
special reference to the present condition of
affairs in that Territory. He states that he
finds the le,plc east good deal more excited
over the prosecutions Of the Mormons by the
Federal Court there than the Mormonsthem-
selves. The latter, he says have sub
mitted quietly to the enforcement of the
laws, and intend to make naught but
legal resistance. Indeed, the very laws I'M
der which it is sought 10 make warfare on po-
lygamy were passed by the Mormon Territo-
rial Legislature in 1858, and are embraced in
statute to punish adultery, laciviouness, etc.
The Mormons claim that the application Of
this statute to them is wrong, and that the
position of the United States District Court
of Utah cannot be legally defended by the
Federal authorities, especially as it is contra.
ry to the pact!ce of the Territory since their
organization and they confidently rely on
= pending case in the U S. Supreme Court,
which covers the principle involved, to sus-
tain them against the course of the judicial
authorities in Utah. Mr. Hooper confirms
the dispatch sent recently, aud furnishes from
Gentle information that it is the business Of
the Territory of Utah which is suffering most,
and th.t eastern capital is Withdrawing from
railroad and mining Investments, and going
elsewhere. -Four hundred miles of railroad
alone arc in the course of construction. Some
of the GentiIes in Utah propose to adjust the
troubles by forming State government with
constitution legalzng polygamy to date, so
that there will be no suffering by wives and
children, and prohibiting it after the State is
admitted Mr.. Hooper is not prepared to say
how the Mormons will accept such PROPOSE
ton. He authenticates, however, the petit
tion Of twenty five hundred Mormon women
sent to Mrs. President Grant, praying that
their domestic relations may not be disturbed.
It is not probable that any other appeal will
lie made, except from the railroad and min
ing interests of the Gentiles, who cry Justify
for peace. While the President is believed
to be for eradcating poygamy with bayonet,
some of the members of the administration
are said to be adverse to enforcing the pres
ent policy.
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[By Telegraph
GENERAL ELECTIONS.

The Republicans have carried the State
of New York by $4,000. The city of New
York goes Democratic by 10000. 'Boss"
Tweed is elected to the Senate by 1900
Tammany elects her Soma tors and 13 assem-
blymen.
joel Parker, Democrat, is elected Govern
or of New Jersey by from 5000 to 5000
The Legislature is Republican.
The Democrats have carried Baltimore
city by $500. The Republicans carry two
counties in the State. The Democratic ma
jority is considerably decreased.
The Republicans carry Massachusetts by
from $4,000 to 40 900 majority.
CITY CouSc1I.-At Stated Meeting of the city
Council held Tuesday, Nov Z, 1871, R. g. Bicklo,
President, presiding, the following business was
transacted
The Finance Committee report upon the fol-
lowing Petitions: A. X. Snapp praying to be
released from So. 90 water tax-granted J. w.
southards praying to be released from tax on
bond Of $500 QO--not granted G. C. Jack
son praying to be relieved from license tax
as liquor dealer-net granted, Taul Richter
praying to be relieved from $20.84 as brewer
granted to the amount of $l0.84.
The Finance Committee, submitted report
showing the true finance condition of the city,
which on motion was adopted and ordered to be
published in the city papers.
A number of accounts were presented and al
lowed. The Committee on Streets recommend
the payment of $3602 to the Staunton Gas Co.,
for cribbing done at the Greek by said Co.
The Committee on water presented a report
showing the amount of work done for citizens for
the month of October to be $1,000.
A petition presented praying for pave
ment from VIM. Kinney's to the new building now
being erected by A. H. H. Stuart. Referred to
the committee on streets to report at next meet
ing the probable cost thereof
On motion the sum Of $4,000 appropri-
ated for the support of Poor for month of OCT
A communication was presented from the May
or in relation to an appeal from his decision by
J. T. Pritchard for violation Of the market Ord
nance Laid on the table.
petition was present from Messrs. Witt
Holt praying that they be allowed until march
1872 70 sink and complete their trunk in the
creek ON Beverly street. The roll being called,
resulted yeas 5, nays 5, lost.
On motion Messrs. Evans, Nelson and Kayser
were appointed committee to revise and report
such amendments to the city charter as they may
deem proper
On motion of Mr.. Nelson, the Market Ordi-
nance was so amended as to allow persons to buy
and sell in the streets from IL to 5 o'clock, p.
on Saturday.
The resignation of James Orchard, as police
officer accepted, and thereupon, Geo. Platt
was unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr. Guy, the application of Mr..
P. B. Hoge, to construct powder magazine ca
pable of holding one thousand kegs of powder,
| near the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, was re-
ferred to the Safety Committee.
On motion, the Council adjourned.
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OUR SENATOR ELECT.

As an evidence Of the estimate placed on
the abilities of Judge Cochran, we re-publish
from the Culpepper Observer and Richmond
Whig, two articles, written on the occasion
of his nomination for the Senate, now that
he has been triumphantly elected. The
Observer is edited by Y. Howe Peyton, Esq,
native of this place, and therefore acquaint-
ed with the political incidents and influences
Of the county. The Why is in error, as to
alt of the Independent candidates withdraw
ing. Messrs. Waddell and Sterrett published
a card to that effect, but Messrs. Shelton,
Harnsberger and Dellinger, persisted in re-
naming in the field Below are the articles
referred to above.
JUDGE CocHRAN-This gentleman has
been nominated by fairly constituted Con-
yention, to represent the people of Augusta
County in the next Senate of Virginia. Mr.
Cochran is the representative of a new gem
GRAFTON Of men who are just entering upon
the theatre of public affairs. He is young
man of talent and ought to have been in
PuOlAS iio iouS "SO3 Ou1 iidS, Ho uouut, DeeH
kept down by few old political fossils, who
have carried Augusta county in their brecch
es pockets for the last forty years, and whose
poor, pititul policy it has ever been, to put
the ban of prescription upon the rising young
men of genius, and to advance to positions of
honor, trust and profit, a aaedioc,lty SO COM
mon-place as to excite in their breasts, no
feeling of jealousy or alarm The nomina-
ton and election of Mr.. Cochran, will no
doubt produce a considerable shaking among
the dry bones of old Augusta, but the dry
bones should remember they have had their
day, aud be prudently cautious lest in at
tempting to gag and to bind the new genera
ton now pressing forward to fortune and to
fame, they be swept from existence, or be
crushed like gnats beneath the wheels of
locomotive. Mr.. Cochran is clear headed
thinker and practical debater, and possesses
many Of the characteristics of a successful
party leader, and we feel perfectly assured
that the people of the Valley WILL in many
ways, find him valuable Representatives
The Conservative nomination in aOld Angus
tai is equivalent to an election uloepper
O6serues.
AUGUSTA. An attempt has been made to
run an Independent ticket against the nomi-
nees of the convention. Mr.. Waddell was
announced for the Senate, and three other
gentlemen for the House. But Mr.. Waddell
and the others promptly repudiated their
nomination and declared their purpose to vote
for the regular ticket. This leaves the field
uneontested, and ensures the election of Judge
Cochran to the Senate and Messrs. Hanger,
Lightner and Roller to the House. AS a
pronounced man. the strongest opposition
was made to Judge Cochran, and his success
is highly creditable to his abilities and popu
lagity. During the last Legislature, for a
young man, serving his first term, he acquir-
ed great distinction and exerted unwonted
influence. His experience will render him
still more effective III serving the public and
doing honor to his intelligent constituency.
- Wig.
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ed on any previous occasion. There we're

ed Oh any previous occasion.5 There were
many incidents occu red Of an amusing ma
ture, but for fear of burdening your columns
we will on y make mention ofone. Some en-
terprisng fellow, in order to attract attention
to the sale of some other wares, had erected
pole, say thirty feet high, upon which was
suspended watch (the pole was perfectly
smooth, and kept we'll creased } the watch
to be the property of any one who would
climb the pole and bring down the coveted
prize. Numerous were the efforts made dur
ing the day to reach the watch, but all fail
ed, and were glad to slide down the pole
and abandon the effort. But late in the
evening, barehcaded urchcn came along.
glanced up at the watch, determined to
have it, and said he would 90 for it. So, with
pair Of secondhand brogans on, brecchcs
rolled up. to his knees, bis usual way of
wearing them he started for the watch.
After about half his way, he became ex-
hausted, but concluded to hold his position
by wrapping his legs around the pole and
rest. BY this time the crowd, some ten
thousand persons, became interested, and The
boy, after resting few moments, made anoth-
er effort got few inches higher wrapped
his legs together and rested again, but evi-
IDENTIFY nearly exhausted. The crowd watch
ing him with great interest, he again started,
and amidst the yelling and huzzaing of the
crowd, reached the top Of the pole, and bore
off the watch
The Road Engiae was also great curiosi-
ty; and it was an unusual sight to see it as it
rolled up the road, making turns as short, CT
shorter than wagon, and seemed to be un-
der perfect control of the driver. This En-
CINE, am told, could draw three hundred
bushels of wheat to market at one load, and
other things in proportion, and was invalua-
Bile in the barren lands of the Fest, where it's
greatest utility must be determined. There
are many other objects of interest worth men,
tioaing but for want of space will close.
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yaT BDTHE1 sEss1oY Roox.
Augusta County, Va, Oct. 29th, 1871. !

Augusta County, Va, Oct. 29th, 1871. /.
Session met and was called to order by Rev.
James Murray, Moderator. The following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WAereas Tt has pleased Almighty God, on the
morning of October 10th to remove from our
midst, by death, our aged and venerable Pastor,
the Rev. Francis Mcfarland, d. D.-therefore be
it resolved 49,
LIST, We, the session of Bethel church, bow with
entire submission to the will of God, expressed in
this providence, feeling assured that he has been
g removed into glory, and now worships in the
presence Of the Lamb =
End, That we here record our appreciation of
DR.. Mcfarland as a man. q Christian Gnu a
Minister; and that we bear cheerful testimony
to his practical knowledge of men and things ;
his agreeableness as ireside companion, his val
ne and steadfastness as friend; his wisdom q
counsellor; the purity and godly simplicity Of
his life the uniform dignity and courtesy of his
bearing as a member of the Session; his consci-
entious fidelity as Pastor, and his attraetiye-
ness power, and usefulness as a preacher of the
everlasting Gospel. u
3rd, That in the long ministerial life of this
venerable servant of God, extending over peri
cd of So years-more than AZ of which were
spent in our midst-il the uninterrupted patience
with which he bore his protracted, and, at times
painful decline, and il the perfect peace with
v hich he contemplated his approaching end, we
see an ILLUSTRATION of the grace of God for which
we should be deyoutly thankful r.
4th, That we here express our sympathy with
the surviving members of his family, and direct
copy of these resolutions to be forwarded t.
them 81 AI99 ~
9Th, That these resolutions be read to the con-
gregation; and a copy forwarded to, the Cegtra
Presbyterian and Staunton papers for publiea',
ton. s:t@' ~ : -" MATTHEW PILSON,
q r. Sncsion
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STATE ELECHON-TiIE STATE LARGELY
CONSERVATIVE.


We g;ge below the returns as far as heard
from up to the time of going to press. 1t
will be seen that tho triumph Of the Conser-
vativc party is assured, and that the majority
Ia the Legislature will probably be greater
than it was at .he last session. The result
IS convincing evidence that the people Of
Virginia are true to themselves and their ira
ditlons, and that the crisis through which we
have passed, with so many threatening omens
hanging over us, will but increase sclf-conf-
dence, and push forward the column of con-
servative progress.
Richmond goes Conservative by over l 100
majority, electing the entire ticket.
In Montgomery county, Wharton, Conser-
vatiye, is elected.
In Albemarle, Hill, Early and Stephens,
Conservatives, elected by probably 400 ma
jority.
In Washington, Cummings and Fukcrson,
Conservatives, elected.
General J. Walker is elected in Pulaski
by 300 majority, the largest ever given in
that county.
The Radicals carry Hanover by probably
50 MISUNDERSTANDING Page and DAVIS. Den
ton, Grad } runs ahead for the Senate.
In Louisa, Hunter and Chisholm (col. }
Republicans, probably elected.
Bedford goes Conservative by about 400
to 500 majority.
Nelson has gone Conservative by hand
some majo rity-eecting Smith and Cogshill,
doatcr.
In Wythe, Graham, Conservative, is elect-
ed. Blair leads for the Senate
Lynchburg goes Radical by 70 ma ority.
The Conservatives will carry the county
! (Campbell.)
Donald and Poague elected in Roekbridge
| by between 800 and 400 majority.
Roanoke elects Fitzgerald, Republican
gain.
Lakeland, Ind, carries the county for tho
Senate, over Pendlcton, regular.
The latest intelligence is that the Con-
seryatives of Richmond and Hanover have
elected the seven members Oft the lower House
and five Senator's by 900 majority.
Portsmouth has gone Conservative.
Norfolk goes Conservative by an increased
majority of 200.
! Petersburg, Republican by Goa de-
crease.
The Conservatives lose two delegates il
Halifax.
| Fredericksburg has gone Democratic by al
increased majority. t
Strother and Grilnslcy, Conservatives
elected in Culpepper.
Boland and Parks Conservatives, elected
in Norfolk city.
Fauquier goes Democratic, eleeting Brook,
and Kineh!oe.
Alexandria city and county have been car
ried by the Democrats Thomas and Taylo
are elected to the Senate,
The average majority in the State will b,
between 900 and 100000 The averag
majority in the last Congressional election
was about 5000
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commissioners Sale Of Valuable
" Land Near StaasntOn.

Sale of Valuable
~ Land Near st:suntOn.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered June 18th, 1871. in the
suit of McMahon and others VS.. Nunan and 9th
ers the undersigned Commissioner, appointed by
decree entered in said cause at November Term,
1871, will proceed upon the premises, on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of DECEMBER
next, at eleven o'clock, a. m. to sell at public
auction to TIE highest bidder, the several tracts
owned by John Nunan, and constituting the
tract on which he resides, containing together
about 80 Acres Foods and % Poles
This land lies on the Staunton and Middlehrook
road, about three miles from Stannton, adjoining
the lands of Henry Harrison, G. G. Francisco and
others, and is most desirable property.
Persons desiring to examine the land will APP
plyto Mr. human on the premises, or to the uFFs
dersigned.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs of suit
and sale, and for the balance credits of one,
two and three years, with interest from the day of
sale, for which bonds, with good personal securi-
ty will be required and lien retained on the
property as ultimate security.
Fl. NJ. BELL,
nov 9-tds Commissioner.
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INTERESTING LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. End, 1871.
Your correspondent left the Queen city of
the Valley on the chartered train, round-trip
to Riehmond,sss4 Sd. The reduction in fair
in this instance, clearly demonstrates how
travel would be increased by reasonable
rates. The regular charge from Staun-
ton to Richmond, and return, is $13 Goa
reduction Of thirds. We learn, from the
Railroad officers themselves, that the party
who chartered the train made money, and yet
the train was filed to OVERLOOKING when
we reached Greenwood, lis miles from Rich
mond, at which place we left IL or Is passeu-
sengcrs for want Of room and more or less
at all the Depois from thence to Richmond.
Nothing Of interest occurred on our route,
except that we felt deep sympathy for those
who had to return to their homes for want of
Railroad accommodations, as their bright
faces indicated they anticipated much pleas
ure. One man, whose name we did not learn,
had his pocket picked of $500 on board the
cars
When we arrived in Richmond we found
the Hotels all filled, and many of the private
citizens, with their characteristic hospitality,
entertained great many. The Exchange
and Ballard House had brilliant company,
and, by the way, there is no feature Of the
Fair which adds more pleasure to the visitors,
than the delightful Hops given by the propri-
etors of these popular Hotels. The ballroom,
each night, was the resort of all that was
beautiful and gay, and presented brilliant
scene. Your correspondent noticed ia one CO.
tillion, 4he wives Of four distinguished Con-
federatc officers, who composed the set, and
their liegc lords (some of whom were the
heroes of more than ore bloody ield) looked
on with grim and silent pleasure. Your
correspondent, though affected with a bald
head, and other evidences Of age, could not
resist the temptation to try the German" and
indulge to an extent sufficient for to him feel
rheumatic for several days. But who could
resist mere you sa" the Deauty OF olo
Virginia in all its regal spleudor. Norfolk
was represented in the person of Miss,
who bewitehsd all by her elegant dancing
Petersburg had so many fine daughters that
it would be invidious to draw comparison
and the Miss, from Wythevil1c, whose
elegant attire and graceful dancing, were the
theme of the occasion.
Next in order was the Fair, which we al
came see. 4iAc attendance on Thurday was
unusually large. From careful estimates
made from the gate receipts and other means
of information, there were supposed to be a.
least 10000 persons on the grounds. The
exhibition of stock was most excellent. The
horses were the finest collection ever exhibit:
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nov 97tds
Valuable Land For SaIe.---In pur
suance of a flecrca Of the Circuit Court O

Valuable Land For Sale.---In pur-
suapce of a decree Of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered in the cause of Nc
Comb VS.. Thomas A. Turk and Others at the last
June term, / will sell, the premises, on SAT
URDAY, THE 2ND OF DECEMBER, 1871, at
public sale, to the highest bidder, the tract of
land on which said Thomas A. Turk formerly
resided, situated in said county, on Meadow Rum
about miles from Staunton, containing
ABOUT 2514 ACRES,
more or less. 1t stands among the first class
farms of the county, has on it brick mansion
house, Swsher barn, and good improvements gen
orally. Ii is seldom that such an estate is put
up at aucion. Sale to commence at IL O'Clock.
sTERAIS.-Cnsts of sale and suit in hand and
balance on equal instalments at six, eighteen,
thirty and forty-two months, bearing interest,
purchaser to give bonds with sufficient personal
security, and title to BE retained as uialmate Sc
NIX TROUT,
Nov. 2-4y Commissioner.
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We see itstated that Freeman Clarke, for
.merly Comptroller Of the Currency, and now
a republican member Ct Congress from New
York, publicly stated that Of the 5000 ,000,-
Q30- collected from the, people by the FEEDER
al officers, only $50, 600 GOO had found its
way into 4he Treasury.
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Unofficial information is received in Wash
ington through an unofficial source in the Is
land of Cuba, and believed TO- be reliable, is
to the effect that the Cuban insavgection has
]atteriy assumed proportions indicating reyi-
val Of its strength.
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'RooKINGnAM-Priva information con-
veys the intelligence that Coils. Geo. E. De-
neale and Ohas. T. O'Ferrall have been elect
ed to the Legislature from Rockingham by
large majorftes. Col. Deneale, before the
war, had an extensive legislative experience,
having served his constituents in both
branches Of the general assembly. There
was not a more efficient representative in the
State. We have no doubt he will prove
equally so under the new order Of things
Col. OFcrrall has talent, industry, sobricty
and pluck, and possesses the elements of a
good representative,
L. W. Gambill has been elected Circuit
Clerk.