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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

SUDDEN CONVERSION. THE Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun, under
date Of Nov. 9th, SAYS:
A man who attended meeting Of free
thinkers and believers in Ciarks Hall this
afternoon was ia the act Of leaving the hall,
when he was met by a friend, who asked him
what he thought Of the discussion" Turn
ing to 60 down the stairs, (the hall Is in the
third story.) he answered, They have been
discussing the Old question, Is man free
moral agent?' believe he is, and | don't
think God has get anything to do with him;
in fact, | don't believe there is a od"-
Just as the last word was coming OFT Of his
mouth he fell and stumbled down the whole
digit of stairs, badly sprajning his leg As
ne li'nped OF he remarked, THAT that was
not the first time said I never believed
there was God L will be the last / do be-.
heve now there is q God aud that he has
thus punished me for not believing in him T"
lie called carriage and was taken to his
home. The incident was noticed by the wri
Ter and several others who were present at
the time
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

UuserUL PaEsENr.-We have received from
Akin. Lambert & Co, Manufacturers. N. Y,
through Messrs Olivier & Wheat, Booksellers
and Stationers, corner of main and new etreets,
stanton, beautiful gold pen and hsndle 1t
was d9ubI less iven ue to write our own obitus-
ry with in view of the strange and threatening
cornmotion that occurred in The political heavens
ON the 4th inst, but as we have no iGe. Of Civ
ing up the ghost, even in political sense, we
accept it for the purpose OF using ii in discussing
live subjects, and revivng dead ones, if necessa-
~, for the progress. and prosperity Of Stanton
and the Valley generally. The pen and holder
&re elegantly finished, and just the article we
wonted but we afraid to venture on the
purchase, in these panicy times, We rturn our
thanks to the generous donors, well as to the
enterprising aud accommodating business firm
selected the medium Of its presentation.
Msssrs OLIVE s Wheat have been appointed
the sole agents, in Staunton, for these celebrated
pens
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13
The mesaax!.

The full returns Of the recent election in
Virginia, from all the counties except three
which are estimated by the vote Of 1859,
foot Up for Ksmper, 12l ,l83-Hughes, o.
64e-majority for Kemper, $3.50. The
vote for President, in 1872, stood for Gree
ley, 81 ,654-Grant, SO ,465-majority for
Grant, 1914 The Conservatives gain sever
al members of the Legislature. We will
give the entire vote by counties, when Oh
cially reported.
Tt is not our purpose now to comment at
length on these figures When we consider
the characte. Of the canvass, there is moth
ing in them to discourage Republicans
Had a fair. square issue been made upon the
true national ideas aud principles involved,
| we would to-day have a different result to
record At least 10000 of the registered
voters Of the State remained from the polls.
This was caused by tho vituperative, intoler-
aat, abusive and vudictive spirit manifested,
and the fears excited of business aud social
prescription and persecution. Almost eaery
man that could BIO induced to vote for KEN
per was gotten ous. The Conservatives had
nearly all the speaking talent, and almost the
entire press Of the State On their side These
potent instrumentalities were used to fright
en- the timid by the iueessant appeals to race
prejudice, and the cry Of negro rule, negro
equality, scalawag &c. 70 our certain
knowledge, known Republicans were TINS
induced to vote for Kcmpsr, and many 9th
ers remained from the polls,
! In view of these facts TIE reault we an.
nounee is no evidence Of the relative strength
Of parties in Virginia We are aware that
it requires nerve to be a Republican in Vir'
| GINA, and especially does it call for the ex.
hibitlon of grit for any man in public posi-
tlon to maintain national sentiment, ane
seek to carry out in good faith the solemn
pledges Of the people, repeated over and o
yer again. Firm and resoute 10 our cor
| vietion Of the right of the position We main
| tain, we shall continue with unfaltering pur
1pose to defend it. and endeavor to educate
the popular mind into a like acceptance
Somebody has to be abused and vilihed. be
cause Of the vindication of national duty an,
principles, and We believe we have courag
enough to Withstand every agent of proscrip
ton and persecution chat can be leveled a
gainst US BY reason Of this open advocac,
and support of the fundamental law of tn
country, and the guaranteed rights Of tn
. recnle
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13
Is KseDshEicsaasisaM Bend 2

Some Of the Conservative papers are con-
graduating themselves that the, result Of the
election Of Kemper will be the collapse Of
the Republican party in Virginia In this
they will realize that they are much mis;a-
ken. They will end it will make the
Republicans the more determined Conscious
Of the business Of thoir oause-- that it is fouo-
aed upon the Fundamental law Of the country,
they will continue their efforts to impress
tie popular mind with the truth of this COR
viction. That was it that was really deci-
ded 10 this contest First, that, according
70 majority Of the votes cast, native Viz
ginfan, CIR 'scslawag,' has no right to exercise
faith in the national government and support
the constlt ution of his country. Second ::
That no citizen Of another State has right
to Gene into Virginia, and be a Republican =
Third that The negroes ought not to have
and exercise political rights. These great
question were passed upon adversely, under
the deception Of a white mans party" 'Yir-
ginia for white Virginians' aud the bugraboo
of negro rule' When the people calmly
consider che verdict they have rendered
that it is in direct conflict with the letter snd
spirit of the constitution and laws Of the
country which they have pledged themselves
to support-when the whole matter is boiled
down and the naked substance is presented to
them, they viii wonder at the iufatuation that
has controlled them. No. Republican party
will not collapse. It will struggle on inspi-
red by a deep coDvirtion Of duty and nap.oual
obligation and fealty. There is courage
uough and manhood enough in those who
Fave met the storm Of obloquy and Islander
that has been levelsd against them, to pre-
seat still! more determined front, and lead
in still more holly debated contests Preju
dice and passion may triumph under the ex-
element Of the aeeting impulse. but they
cannot stand in the steady, protrac.ed ordeal
Of calm, deliberate scrutiny and the wear Of
time. Republi, auism is the living essence Of
constitutional right, and is destined to rule
in Virginia, and throughout the country for
the next half century 1t is the reflex Of
the Fundamental aW-the residuum Of the
rights of the people-the representative Of
the progressive, liberal, enlightened thought
Of the age, and can no more be crushed, than
the people themselves will reverse the legisla-
ton that has secured their liberties and guar
apteea their rights
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

FINAscrAL,-The Baltimore American, Of
che lib, has the following paragraph about
the finances. The views expressed are sus-
ssifed by all the other substantial, reliable
pspers of the eastern cities:
Finaneial matters generally present more
Aheeriug aspect There is nothing especial
" disconraging in the london adyices, and
elsewhere the outlook is favorable to gen
.ral improvement The New York money
market was decidedly easier yesterday, call
aeans ranging from down to & per cent. per
annum for the Opening and closing. Gold
opened at 10TH. reached 1913. and closed
quiet at l&5 4a1o75 Foreign Exchange and
Govern=aents we're dull, and without mate-
rial change The Stock market was some
whist irregular, but in the main firm, and
eiased at sa4sdvance Of Gal Oh the closing
prsses Of tho day previous.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

The Southern claims commission have
printed vo!ume containing the names Of
twenty-five Thousand claimants. together with
the respective amounts claimed for stores or
supplies taken or furnished during the rebel
lion for the use Of he army Of Of the United
States in States proclaimed to be in rebellion.
In all but few eases the claimants have de-
cared upon oath that throughout the war
their gym pathies were with the Union, and
that they are ready at all times and willing
to aid end assist the cause Of the Uniqn, so
far as their means ard circumstances admit.
And in this a good many in Virginia, have
perjured themselves.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13
SPANISH DUTCHERYs

The Virginius, an alleged Cuban block
coast, on the 3lst ult. It is said she had
supplies for the struggling patriots Of Cuba,
and among her passengers were number Of
prominent friends Of the liberal cause. Oh
these, four were tried by Court Martial, and
summarly shot by the Spanish authorities
Gen. W. A. G. Ryan, being one of the i'll
fated captives. He WAS well known in Wash
ington city, and was popular in certain cir
Giles. His age was only %, and his personal
appearance reminded US very much OF Gen
Roger A Pryor.
This summary procedure, even under the
most aggrayati"g circumstances Of unques-
tiouable guilt, would naturally excite horror
among civilized people, aud viewing the mat
ter from the facts as SO far submitted by the
dispatches in which grave questions of law
are suggested. the sentiment becomes inten
sfed. Unfortunately the Virglnius bears a
reputation which stands against it circum-
stantially and the same may be SAID Of the
persons who have been condemned and shot
as pirates, but the justification Of such a
tragedy is a thing not accomplished by a
mere record Of appearances and circumstap-
ces Tho right Of the Spanish authorities to
seize the Virginius is another question Of
prime Importance and should have been Sc:
tied before any disposition had been made Of
the men upon her. Whether captured in
British waters, on the high seas, OR in Span
ish waters, the case should have challenged
deliberation. According to the record at
" ashington, the Virgipius was registered as
an United States vessel. but what action the
authorities there propose to take remains to be
seen.
But whatever may have been the status Of
the Virginus and the victims Of Spanish
brutality, in the eyes Of international law
there is certainly question Of human rights
involved in the whole history Of the Cuban
struggle for independence which appeals
strongly to the sympathy Of the American
peopes It is useless for us to remain will
fully blind to the fact that s'manilest destiny
clearly points to the acquisition Of the IS
land by the United States. The interests Of
humanity as we'll as Of commerce demand it,
and it will have 20 be very clear case Of
conformity to the law Of nations if the bru-
tai but.hery above recorded does not facil-
tate the cousumination Of the desired end
KEY WEST, FLA, November l0-A let,
ter from Havana, dated November 5, gives
the following account Of the execution
Of the yirginius prisoners at Santiago =
" The four prisoners were shot at the
place made famous by previous execu-
lions, and in the Usual manner, kneelng
close TO the slaughter house wall. All
marched to the spot with 6rinness Benz
BETA aud Ryan showed marked courage, al
thou III the former was slightly affected to
ward the last The two others quite broke
down before they were baadaged; but Ryan
kept up to the last, never finched moment.
and lied without fear or regret. Bembatta
and Ryan were killed at the first discharge"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

"BEwARE OF FIDDERs.' "A germap, in
Washington city, last week, robb. d his land
lady of a set eff furs. and made present Of
them to b'ushing widow whom he was cour-
ting. schleker was the mans name. He
escaped to Philadelphia, but was brought
back tie never read the experience of tie
Elder Weller.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

In nearly ali the large factories and work
shops CT che northern, eastern and western
cities, wages have been reduced. We noti-
tleed but one attempt in the printing bust
ness and that was in the Register Office,
Springfield, I'LL, where the proprietors redu-
ced the price from 10 to IS cents per thou
sand. The printers struck, but tbs paper
will be regularly published.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

It ia stated h4' the election Of John B.
syphax, colored, to the Legislature, from Al
exaudria, will be contested by j III. Stewart
o. the grounds of iutormali'y, failure to
properly canvass the votes, and lrEegularlty
10 registration
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

It is matter Of general regret, that Col.
W. II. Terrill was defeated for Common.
wealth's Attorney for Bath county. He has
held the efice for 40 years, and discharged
its duties with eminent ability. In fact, he
is regarded as one of the best read and most
profound lawyers in Virginia, apd we cannot
imagine why it was that he was not re-elec-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

The clearing house certificates issued 10
Cincinnati, in consequence Of the panic, have
peen Withdraw, and the financial difficult
tiea tiasd over in that city. The banks have
lrsssamea ihe;r zesp!ar business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

Two COWS belonging to The President and
0es TO Gen. Babcock, were sent to the pound
iss Washington city on Saturday last The
hne' we're promptly Iaia, and the animals re-
ssessSe
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

DEATHS. Bishop Early, Of the NJ. 4
Church, South, died in Lypchburg on the
9Th inst, aged IS years. He was born in
Bedford county. January list, 1896,
Or. Albert Sueadan old and popular ply
stefan of Richmond, died in that city,oa the
9th lost, of heart disease. aged Sc years
Capt. Richard pleasauts Suddorth, aged
SO, died in charlottesville, on Monday the Sd
lns.
Gen W J. Harde who held the rank Of
1t. General in the Confederate service, died
at Wythevile. Va 90 the Gin inst His re-
malps were taken to Atlanta, Ca, for burr
al.
Rev VIM Harden, Of the NJ E. Church
died in Baltimore on 10Th, Of typhoid fever
The wife of Rev. Henry Slicer, died in
Baltimore on the 10th.
Mr. James ". CIymer, Of Salem, died in
Lexington, Va, on Sunday morning last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

DEATH OF Mas ROBERT L. LEE Mrs
Lee, wife Of the late Gen. Robert e. Lee,
died in Lexington, Va, on the 9Th inst, and
was buried On the 7th. Her three sons
and one daughter were present ca tho mourn"
full occasion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

Rev Dr. Burrows, of Richmond, dcdioa.
ted the Baptist church at Salem op Sunday
last. During the day the sum Of s2,205,
the full Indebtedness Of the church. was rails
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13
VIM. J. FUINIS, Clerk.
Parker Il Mccormick, .. g. oct 30-4
Gpecias Comma iss7oRaar's Sale of
~ Valuable HseasA Esssste inn
Clarke &c. Va,


BY virtue of decree rendered in the cause Of
'Russell vs. Cobb, &c" by the District Court of
the U S for the Western District of Virginia on
the. 18Th day of October, 1873, the undersigned
Special Commissioners, offer at pubic sale, at
Slllweod, in Clarke county, Va, on
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9th. 1878,
at IL O'clock, m that valuable tract Of land upon
which Mr.. Cobb resides lying on the right band
side of the Winchester and Wildwood Turnpike,
about miles from Winchester, containing l3T
Acres and % Perehes Of land. The farm is we'll
supplied with timber. fencing and water. Ihe
improvements consist CT good Frame House q
barn and o'her out-buildings. The quallfy o.
the land is very fine. aud it is admirably loca'eu;
TERMS One-third cash balance IN one NV
Two years with interest from the day o. SUI DIV
the rate of 6 per cent. per arnun. Ihe a m
red payments to be secured by Deeo u h'us'
upon the property. noN.,n
r. 4. BARTON,
nov e-tds Special Cou'rs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13
The Bankrupt law.

Jud,a Bond hes rendered a decision to
the effect that the amended bankrupt law il
unconstitutional in some of its provisions, es-
pecially tn retroactive feature Of it. o.
course the question involved will be taken
up to the Supreme Court Of the United Safes
It is too grave subject and involves utter
ests TOO important for it to become matter
CT newspaper discussion. We may say, how
ever. that the amendment of March 1873
underwent the scrutiny Of some of the best
legal minds Of the country, including Judges
Thurman and Trumbull, was adopted by the
Senate judiciary Committee, approved by
the law officer OF the government, Attorney
General Williams, aud BY the President, af-
ter these SANCTIONS Of its constitutioaalisy.-
It has been decided constitutional by Judges
Riyes and Underwood, CT Virginia, and also
in the Z. S. District courts Of Georgia and
Tennessee. With this array Of eminent le-
gal authority in. its behalf, We may well
doubt the accuracy Of Judge Bonds decision;
the Only one that has been made against the
oonstitutiouality Of the law
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

Mr.. John Otey, an old and well known
citizen Of Richmond, committed suicide By
hanging himself last week
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

DEATH OF MAJ. DAN'I A. VEIToH.-We
notice iu the Alexandria Gazette the an
uouucemcns of the death, at Jefferson, Texas
of Mai. Dan'l A. Veitch, brother Of the late
Rev. Mr. veitoh, Of the Baltimore confer
epce. We we're intimately acquainted with
Mai Veitch. having met and associated with
him in Lexington, Missouri in 1856 ST
He not unfrequently contributed to our pa
per during our detention from business by
FAMILY affection, and fer a while, when ab-
sent from the State. He was gentleman OF
foe culture, strong, graceful writer, and a
genial, generous character.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

The indications are That the panic has run
its course The feeling Of the country is be-
coming settled, fears are being allayed and
confidence restored. Business Will resume
On healthier aud more stable basis in short
lime, or by early spring ct farthest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

It woald nave had much more tho appear
anoe Ct maenanimirs in triuloph had the
Kempcritas, instead Of wasting $500 or $500
IN their demonstrations on Monday night,
sent that amoant to the suffering orphans At
Memphis. There are over one thousand
helpless children there, who have
been deprived Of tathers and mothers and
friends BY the yellow fever and chs appeal
is nude to the christian sentiment of the
country for aid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13
NeaC Advertisements.

O. TEeA EHs=-A RED COW, 8 years old,
~ good rnicher slim rump, long and slender
horns. reasonable reward will be given for
her recovery GABRIEL HIRSU
nov 1874 Staunton ys
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

yeasa Received. German Barley, Split
~ Peas, hamburger Cheese, Swiss imported
Cheese choice new layer Raisns. and soft -shela
ALMONDS. T. G. WlIOLBRUCK
nov Is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

The Conservatives think 1h4, Cooser "ative
rule is best for Virginia. The Republicans
think differently, judging from the past. 1t
is merely difference of opinion Is not one
as much entitled to his opinion as the other :
If so, where's tho sense in bitterness and
prescription after the election Il there is
any We cant see it. Beauty itself would be
monotogous without contrast, and if every
body thought alike, the human miEd would
become inarc For want Of conflict, its legiii-
mate and natural stimulant
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13

We leaen from the Rlchmoad papers OF
the 12th that a very upprovoked assault was
made upon Judge Underwood in that city,
Oh Tuesday, BY Mr.. ". N. AIcVeigh, OF
Alexandria. Che Judge had juss,arrived Oh
the cars, aad was on his way 70 the hotel,
When he met McVeish, who addressed hini
in Insulting language, and tiaeu struck him
several times. The case was to have been heard
before q. s. Cora misslouer Pleasaats Gu yes-
ter0ay.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-11-13
nov 6-tds
Attorney at Law,

y = - Attorney at Law,
STANTON, VA.
Special attention paid to collections.
nov Ally
yNg.vsvo MINK, SABLE, SOUTH AAiERI-
L mrs; CAN SEAL, WHITE ERMINE: 81
BERIAN SQUIRREL, and other handsome Fufs,
just received and for sale by
nov G If DAVIS A. hAlSbh.
, 1873-09-04

NOdmnn and Bprngno, the Brooklyn
Detaulters, Obtain Hnil--ISuildtnE
Contractors Hold for Trial on a
Charge OF Criminal Cure1cssness--
Largo Diamond Scizurc.
New YonH, Sept. 8.-h1r. Mason, yesterday, at
the inquoHt relative to the death Of the eight
porsons by the full ot building in Wost
Eleventh street, said that 1t would not have cost
moro than five dollars to brace the walls aud pro-
won't tho disaster.
Tho Ooroners Jury rendered tho following
verdict. We find TINT John Foster and others
camo to their doathB from injurios received by
Eleventh atroet, on tho I'd day Of August 1878,
caused BY groBs negligence Of tho contractors,
John ". Crawford, Jesso Newman and Miohao1
F. Fottner, in not properly bracing the westerly
during its construction. Wo would recommend
that tho Building Inspectors Of the department.
Of buildings should be increased so that ono
could be assigned to each ward in tho city: The
bail Of Crawford and Newman waB hxed at 95, 600,
and Of Pfortner at $4,000. which was furnished,
and they were liberated.
Gen. Gronados, former President of Guato-
maa, is On his way to Washington, charged with
m important mission. ~
It Is reported that the counterfeit New York
City and County bonds have been discovered.
1t is now stated that counterfeit New York
Central and Buffalo. Now York l. Eric bonds
have boon in circulation since July l.
Sir John Grant, Governor Of Jamaica, arrived
hero to-day.
a complete reorganization Of tho CuBtom-Ser-
vice Of this city is contemplated at an early day
The bondsmen Of City Treasurer spFague, II
day, payable jan. l, for sufficient amount to
secure tho city from loss.
Tonight eight large diamonds, said to bo
worth $40, 900, woro seized from MessrB. Maurice
i Joseph, passengers from England by the
steamer Adriatic on tho ground OF smuggling
them into tho country and offering them for aalo
to n joweler. Thoy also tondered them to Q
Custom House officer, not knowing his position.
Wear.