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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11
TIDEWATEl.

The information we have received from
Tidewater, Virginia, is very encouraging
If the Republicans in that section will only
dominate their best men for the Legisla-
ture, recognize the necessity above all things
Of putting forward men Of nteli ence, hgh
character and discretion: who will command
the unquestioned respect and confidence OF
good men, not only in their own locality, but
throughout che State. they will do much not
only to strengthen the State ticket there. but
elsewhere. Que false step in any one section
reflects upon the whole State, for it is her
aided by the Conservative press as indica-
tive Of the policy everywhere else. Let our
friends in Tidewater make any sacrifice for
the cause, rise above personal ambitions. and
present spirit O. harmony and solid inter-
est in the general welfare, that the Valley,
and every other section can point to with
pride and confidence. Everything for the
nothing for men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11
NeW Advertisements

'TDasAGCss! Two call
L attention to our full stock at c ewing and
Smoking tobacco of desirable brands and quail
ty j. ". TODD & co.
sept list one door south of Post Office
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11


1t should b. borne ia mind that Col. r.
" Hughes was regularly apprentIced
Northumberland four years at the carpen-
ters trade-worked at this business, educated
himself and lisa selfnade man He can
therefore, enter into the feelings and wants
OF the people. for he is one of them. 1t is
tie first time in the history of Virginia that
mechanic has been presented for tie HIGH
position OF Governor. The professional poll
teians, who never did anything for the PEG
pie, have heretofore monopolized ii the
offices Of honor and emolum4nt. The rnasse:
the laboring men, mechanic and farmers bad
to stand aside and be contented with voting
After electing the man indicated BY the court
house rings and the 'bummcrs, they are
quietly ignored and spurned Now that the
people have an opportunity to put in Office
men who naturally sympashlze with them,
let them 60 to work aud do it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11
The C0cka,Ie CITY.

Petersburg is the only city in Virginia
under republican rule Since that party
assumed control of the city, the bonded debt
has been decreased from about 81 900, 600
to $780, 00-between sixty and eighty
thousand dollars floating debt and over draf S
have been dischai ged, aud the city taxes de-
creased from $3.50 to 81 40 on the SlOn.
They took charge of the city when there
were over checks on the Treasury to the
mount of from 10000 to $4,000, and now
they have in the Treasury about 500, 000-
These favorable fnancia! results have been
realized under declared republican govern
ment, at the same time, that large and COM
modious buildings have been erected for
the Public Free Schools, the system placed
in perfect working order, and the general
improvement Of the city effected
These facts speak volumes for the admin
istration of the only city government under
the control of the Republicans in the State
In Norfolk and Richmond aud other cities
under conservative rule, the debt has been
largely increased, the rate of taxation aug
mented and the general policy extravagant
aud expensive to the people. With these
facts pefore the people, no won
der the Conservatives cry out 'spoor South
Carolina poor Louisiana" to divert atten
ton lIom home affairs, where the citizens of
Virginia are directly interested, and to sec
lions where they have not the least personal
concern. Let the Conservatives take the
beam out of their own eye, before they seek
to pull themote out Of their neighbours.
A few weeks ago Hon. C>>P Ramsdall
Republican candidate for 1t. Governor, in
duced number Of his Pennsylvania friends
to visit Buckingham county. They brought
capital with them and purchased aud will
erect blast furnaces and rolling mills, by
which the people will be benefited, and the
taxable resources OF the Stale enlarged -
Yet, according to the copservatl yes, he is
T" et-bagger PC Virginia is only for Vir-
ginians-" Away with such foolishness and
fatal stupidity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11

w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, Va,
Will practice in all the Courts of Augusta
aud Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
Office in rear of Fl. B. Niche.
sept lilly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11
iHO Contractors.

7 FD EIVGa3XatVfVFSe
L ENG OFFICE, C. s. 0. RI.
Staunton, Sept 9th 1873.
Proposals will be received at this Office i'll 10Th
of September. for cutting trench amounting to
200 C. y, more or less.
sept 1l-2t MATTHEW F. MAURY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11

aGL UAaAiS aPEAS aAAgS j sAA S1lsss
and Greatest Musical Feature ext.ni. H.
cuding the Lion of the Boston Jub lee
HENRY s. PAGE, the Kiug
Corne Pl yer
Do. NOT fail to her their ravishing
FREE STREET NUERT
in the 20 coo Golden
i E v A Y Il AN ARIOT
Drawn by the handsomest team Of Circus horses
that this or any her country produce,
and leading The huge
HIGHWAY HOLIDAY PARADE,
or Procession Of .Nattoas,
Marshaling in iliimiable line of DazAng ana ne
fulgent Glory the
THIRTY MASSIVE MOVING hAlRS,
Croesus cars and art enbellished and
Bannered Vehicles. Arabian Steeds Fairy Ponies
and Panoplied Reainers, and giving
a Free View of
zANGA AND HIS PYTHON PLAYMATES.
Arena in the Den of Tigers.
and the Elenbsnts, Cames and Butfaloes, and .
the endless caravan Of the
7-Fold Mammoth Show Exposition
Two GRAND ENTERTAINMENTS EACH DAY.
Doors open at ! and 7 p. m.
New York Circus Grand Outer Circle and Eques-
trian Entry commencing at and T.
ADMISSION to al, the Great Shows, IS cents.
Children under 8 years rs cents.
4 This ExhibitionwilI White Sulphur Springs Sep
tsrnbsr 18th, sad chafiut-ssii, SEPT Nsh. sep li-se
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-09-11
COL. HUGHIS AND MIXED SCHOOLS

The Spectator having in IFS last issue given
publicity to the question propounded TO Col
Hughes by Gen. Kenper at Warrenton
whether he would veto message favoring
mixed schools, and Hughes not answering.
we ask that paper if 1t will follow the exam
pie Of the Alexandra Gazette and publish
Col. Hughes position on hat subject It is
but fair to Col. Hughes, and to honorable
journalism that the false impression created
by its publication of last week be corrected
In his spesch at Norfolk on the End inst,
Col. Hughes said:
LAS to the second question propounded by
the Norfolk Vuyfnian, asking him "if he
favored mixed schools for white and negro
children" he coulu state that the same quea-
ton had been propounded to him by Gene
raj Kemper. but 10 different manner. viz !:
He was ASKED if he was elected Governor Of
Virginia would he veto bill establishing
mixed schools AS it had been reported
that he failed to answer the question at that
time and that he hung his head when press
ed to answer he would now reply: When the
question: was propounded to him by General
Kemper, he was in such a position that he
could not reply, unless he made himself
very conspicuous at the Mt. But that
he had ihtepdnd to answer i that day at the
proper time, but circumstances had however
prevented hia FROM doing so Hi would
say that he could NOT forget the propr et,s
of his position as 8 prominent candidate f r
the office OF troyernos, as also his belief that
he world be elected to that position, which
would prevent him from replying 90 the
question as proponDded BY General kemper.
by saying that he would or would not veto a
bill II he did it would be gross breach
Of proprlety ADD Gea Kenper, on reflection
would recognize il as such But he would
say, that when his views as Il men and a citi-
Zen were called ior, he wouid not hesitate
to express them. They were these That
he believed thar mixed schools would b. the
Destruction of the Tree school system, and
that no Republican of any weight or inteli
gfnce would advocate that system He never
would Cor he believed it to be pernicious
doctrine that could only result In The injury
and death of the public schools Of The State.''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
Fun.

Now, boys, will tell you how we eau
have some fun" SAID Charlie to his com.
panions, who had assembled on a beautiful
moonlight evening for sliding, snow.balliug
and fun generally.
What is it ?" asked several at once.
"You shall see, replied Charlie. "Who'i
got a wood-saw ?" have" So have
|" answered three Of the boys. "Get
them, and you, and Freddy and Nathan
each get an axe and | will get shovel
Let's all be back in fifteen minutes"
The boys separated to 20 on their sever
al errands, each wondering what possible
use could be made of wood-saws aud axes
in their play. But Charlie was q lavoritC
with them all, and they fully believed il
his promises, and were soon assembled
again.
"Now, said Charlie, Widow NJ
has gone to neighbor's TO sit up with 9
sick child A man hauled her some woot
this afternoon, and | heard her tell hin
that unless she got some one TO saw it to
night, she would have hardly anything t.
make fire Of in the morning. Now, w
can saw aud split that pile Of wood JUS
about as easy as we could build grea
snow man on her doorstep, aud when Mrs
M-comes home she will be more pleas.
anty surprised"
One or two of the boys objected, but the
majority began to appreciate Charles fur
and to experience that inward satisfaction
aud joy that always results from well-do
ing.
1t was not a long and wearisome job fol
seven robust and healthy boys to saw, spli
and pile up the poor widows half-cord o
wood, and to shovel good path. AnC
when it was done, so great was their pleas
ure and satisfaction, that one Of the boys
who o.objeeted at first, proposed that they
should 60 to a neighboriug carpenter 'sshop
where plenty Of shavings could be had fol
the carrying away, and each bring an arm
fol. The proposition vas readily accedec
to, aud this done, they repaired to thei
several homes all Of them more than sat
isfed with the fun Of the busy evening
And the next morning when the wear.
widow returned from her watching by thl
sick bed and saw what was done, she wa
pleasantly surprised and afterward, when
neighbor (who had, unobseryed witnesse,
the labors of the boys told her how it wa
done, her iervent invocation, "God bless tn
boys was Of itself, if they could hav
heard it, abundant reward for their labors
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
The Indians Faith.

Among the modern beliefs engrafted up
on the ancient faith there is one which is
worthy of particular notice. 1t relates to
Washington, whom the lroquois called Ha.
no-da-ga.ne-ars, which signifies " Town
Destroyer" According to their present
belief, no white man ever reaches the In
dian heaven. Not having been created by
the Great Spirit, no provision was made
for him in their scheme Of theology. He
was excluded both from heaven and from
the place Of punishment But an excep-
tion was made in favor of Washington
Because of his justice and benevolenco to
the Indian, he stood pre-eminent above all
other white men. When by the peace of
1888 the Indians were abandoned by their
English allies, and left to make their own
terms with the American Government, the
lroquois were more exposed to severe
measures than the other tribes in their al
lance.
At this critical moment Washington in-
terfercd in their behalf as the protector Of
Indian rights, aud tho advocate of policy
toward them of the most enlightened JUS
tice and humanity. After his death he was
mourned by the Iroquois as benefactor OF
their race, and his memory was cherished
with reverence and affection. A belief was
spread abroad among them that the Great
Spirit had received him into celestial res
dence upon the plains Of heaven, the only
white man whose noble deeds had entitled
him to his heavenly favor. Just by the en-
trance of heaven is a walled enclosure, the
ample grounds within which are laid out
with avenues and shaded walks. Within
is spacious mansion, constructed iu the
fashion Of a fort Every object in nature
which could please cultivated taste had
been gathered in this blooming Eden to rem
der it "a delightful dwelling place for the
immortal Washington. The faithful ln-
dian, as he enters heaven, passes this inclos-
ure, he sees and recognizes the illustrious
inmates as he walks to and fro in quiet
meditation; but no word ever passes his
lips. Dressed in his uniform, aud in a
state OF perfect felicity, he is destined to re.
main through eternity in the solitary Gu
joyment of the celestial residence prepared
for him by the Great Spirit.
Surely the piety and the gratitude of the
lroquois have jointly reared monument
to Washington above the skies which is
more expressive in its praise than the
proudest recitals on the obelisk, and more
imperishable in its duration than the syenite,
which holds up the record to the gaze Of
centuries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
Taking the Other Hand.

On lovely day in the commencement
Of spring, a young lady who had been anx.
iously watching for some weeks by the sick
bed Of her mother, went out to take a liz.
tie exercise and enjoy the fresh air, for her
heart was full Of anxiety and sorrow. After
strolling one distance she came to a rope.
walk, and being familiar to the place, she
entered. AT the end Of tho building she
saw little boy turning a large wheel.
Thinking this too laborious employment
for such a mere child, she said to him as
she approached, "Who sent you to this
placer"
"Nobody, ma'am; | came myself"
"Do you get any pay for your labor ?"
"lndeed | do. get niuepence day"
"What do you do with the money!
80, mother gets II all.
"Do you like this work T.
80, well enough, ma'am; but if did
not like it should still DO it, that | might
get money for mother"
'dow long do you work in the day?'
"I7rom niue till twelve n the morning,
and from two till Eve in the afternoon"
GLOW Did are you y
almost nine
ado you get tired Of turning this great
wheel2n
"Yos, sometimes, ma'an."
"And what do you do then p
"Why, ma'am, take the other hand
The lady gave him a piece of monsy.
"ls this for mother, ma'am ~ asked the
well-pleased urchn.
"No, no, it is for yourself because you
are q good little boy"
Thank you kindly, ma'am' returned
be smiling "mothor will be SO proud and
so happy"
The young lady departed, and returned
homo strengthened in her devotion to duty,
aud instructed in true practical philosophy
by the words and example Of a mere child.
The next time duty seems hard to me, q
she said to herself, IL will initiate this
little boy, and take the other hand -
Kind Words.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
The Home Circle.
ALirTLE GRAVE.


Sofly-troad softly A hahy's asleep
Under the daisies and grass
Ovor his hOiom the violots creep
Ah but his slumber is tender and deep
Wrapped In the cradle that rockcth alway,
Watched by the Father that loyeth llis own,
All little baby, sleep swetty to-day
Rost that is swseter no baby hath known.
Boftly-tread softy, nor wake IRON bis rest,
Under the daisies and grass,
This baby sleeping with iiowors on lts breast,
Knowing Of quiet the sweetest and best.
Never the sorrowful secrets Of lie,
Never the mystery clinging todeath,
For this wee sleeper. Hes done with the strife
Grave, guard him closely, your blossoms b3neath.
Some mother misses this babe from her brca.t,
Under the daisies and grass
0ften at twilight she hushed II 10 rest,
Singing the songs that baby loves test.
All but the arm OF the Mother Of All
Wrappeth the little one close 10 her breast
Kind Mother Earth When the night shadows fall
Gather rs all 10 your bnscm 10 rest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
miscellaneous.


And have they told you ALI An yes, l see
Al last you know it--know that / must die.
Don't lrcmble 20 but come and III by mo-
And hold my hand and he a. calm ast
Bend nearer, for my voice Is miBt and low,
And would tell you something ere 90.
rvc known, a long time now, that In that heart,
Whose every beat was music 70 my ear,
I've held the second place Nay DO not start
would but tell y0u-not repruaoh you, dear.
You loved her first and though with all your will
You strove 10 conquer H. you love her stu.
Twas hard 10 bear 10 know that she, whose whlm
Had hllghtei all the sunshine Of your life,
Could make your check hush and your eye grow dim
Fen with word / could not though your wife
! struggled hard TO win your love but no
could not win u Yet loved you 50
The hope that lightentd up my path 50 long
Has hlckcrcd and died out. ] could not live
without your love but you did me no wrong
could not gain what you had not TO give.
Nay weep not am happy now n
Noull love my mem'fy better Car than me-
The strife has been 20 long tie way droar
rarrd my patience and my trust In God
Won q mii but now ] SOC the end near
Us easier far to bow beneath the rod
The night is nearly DER. the morn IL nigh
Thank Tod tor taking tue Dear love, goo by
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
PURCHASERS OF SAW MILLS

arc notified that we have commenced suits in the
the U. S. Circuit Coutts against CoLK, BUGBEE &
Co, Lebanon, n H., LUKE DuzELL, St Johns
bury, VI. and +. c. CASnEE 4 Co., New York
selling agents Of Delknap, Ely Co., Northaeld,
VII for inffingments Of patents granted Dennis
Lane for improvements In Circular Saw Mills.
The public is cautioned against buying Mills or
Set Works manufactured and sold by the above
NAMED parties, or any other, in violation Of our
rights as shall prosecute inifiDgers to the full
extent OF the law, and hold purchasers Of hiring
ing Mile or Set Works responsible for the use Of
the same.
Cur patents cover improvements in head-blOeks
generally, setting devices, dogging devices, Ia
poring devices md irictional set works.
Descriptive pamphlets sent to any address, and
copies Of lanes patents furnished upon request.
LANE, PlTKIN & BROCK,
53-tf Montpelier Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16

A CuILD's sTuoueur,--"Now | suppose
shall have I, be very good, grandma, be-
cause we have got this baby; for mother
won't want her to be naughty, and she will
be il am" So said little fellow, look
ing earnestly up into his grandmas face. 1t
is well for all young folks toremember that
they cannot be good or naughty for them
selves alone; they will influence somebody
or other to be like them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16

"A rural lady in getting on train
at Danbury station, Saturday, was polite
enough to knock at the car door. The
brakemen managed to comfort his visage
into scmblance of gravity until he got
the door open. and then he precipitately ad-
journed He said be thought be would
laugh bis head off before he got through
with it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
For the 4Snung,
now TfgLP,

Well how shall help to righ, the things that are
going wrongi
And what can | do 10 hurry the promised time OF
peace
The day Of work Is short and the night Of sloep Ia
lOngi
And whether to pray preach, or whether 10 sing
asng.
To SOW in my nclghbors ncld, or to seek tho golden
heccc
Or to slt With my hands Ia my lap and wish that sin
would cease.
think, sometimes II we're bost Just 10 let tho Lord
alone;
think some people forget lie was here before they
came
lpss little for His glory, and good deal moro for
their own
That they pcddie thoir petty Schemes aud bate and
babble and groan
sometimes think 1t were best, and we're less 20
blame,
should ~ with my haads In my lap-in my face
crimson shamc.-Scrtbrer's Magazine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
1lnut Advertisements.

DBOBATE COURTS.-Until further
notice the Probate Courts Tor Washington Dis.
trict Will he held ht the offcc IN Montpelier on
TUESDAY 0f each week. Al letters husines. CON
uected th te otdeo should he addressed to the
tcrsI .-ued al Montpelier.
HARVEY TILDEN, Judgs.
Dscemher 0. l4-a. am
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16

The editor of country weekly per-
suasiyely remarks We offer especial in-
dueemeuts to our subscribers who club to-
gether and send in any little matter Of eat
ables, as it we're"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16

USE WEEKS MAGIC COMPOUND
Tor coughs colds and throat Try itat once and
be sure Of relief II you have tried everything else
to no purpose, take IL as last resort II will not
fail you. Sold by all druggists.
CG51
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16

Mrs. Snidkins says her husband is a
three-handed man-right hand, left hand,
and little behind.hand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16

The superauous blossoms on fruit tree
are meant to symbolic the large way in
which God loves to do pleasant things.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
The Sorrows Of Children.

The Hearth and Home tells story OF
little boy whose feelings were hurt to the
last degree by careless imputaton of dis
honesty, and takes occasion to read one
Of its Characteristic lessons;
We know, or think we know, that child
ish sorrows are short-ivsd. We imagine
that they fade aud are readily absorbed into
the unchanging lighth-eartedness of young
existence. But the very happiness OF
average childhood is itself reason for the
exceeding poignancy of childish griefs. The
spectacle Of life and the grave has taught
the mature man that pleasure is but an in
cident in life. To a man in i'll luck the
reflection that after all it will make little
difference hundred years hence is au aid
to resignation if not content. But to chill
dren, life is all flowers and pleasure, aud q
happy Tomorrow. For, even if we exag-
gerate the actual happiness Of children
there is no question that they regard hap
pness to be he whole end aud business ol
life. To little persons with such philos-
opby, how unexpected, unreasonable, and
calamitous must appear misfortune
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16

ITALIAN PRoyERBs. To trust is well, to
trust nobody is better.
The deed once done, there is an end.
The shroud is made without pockets /;
what is put in the sleeves can't go in the
skirt.
The diiehes are full OF clever after
thoughts.
Ones country is there whore enc fin Is
himself comfortable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-04-16
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