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Old, but Good.

When Oglesby and Bross were at the
head of the Republican gubernatorial
ticket, some years ago, in Illinois, a
quartette of speakers launched them
selves into the interior of the State, on
a stumping tour. The party consisted
of Dick Oglesby, Gen. b. Nj. Prentiss.
j. ID. Ward, and Bross. OF course the
Lombard singers were along.
Dixon, Morrison, and other thriving
towns were visited, and addresses were
made afternoons and evenings, to big
gatherings. Oglesby, Ward, and Prem
tiss varied their speeches to suit the
places and the crowds, as well as to re-
lieve the monotony of the trip. But
Bross had one staple Grafton, which he
delivered with the same tones, facial
contortions, and genufections on every
platform. AS he was candidate for the
Lieutenant Governorship, he insisted on
having at least the second place on all
the programmes, and the others were
doomed to sit miserably by until
he attained his hackneyed peroration.
This soon grew omonotonousth that Gen.
Prentiss mildly mutinied, and prepared
a vile scheme, for the discontinue of
the stubborn Bross. He prevailed upon
Oglesby to vary the order of exercise
at the next town, SO that Ward and him
self should open the meeting in the
evening.
The attendance at Sterling, the spot
selected for the springing of the con-
spiracy, was immense, and Wards open
ing address was rapturously received.
Then Prentiss arose, and to the terror
of the startled Bross, made the latter's
identical bow to the audience, and with
accurately simulated voice, began to re-
cite Bross' stereotyped Grafton. It's man
fold REPETITION had made Prentiss IA
miliar with every word, and he followed
it through without variation in senti-
ment, anecdote, gesture, or tone.
The Juice was absolutely sucked dry
from Bross' orange. He arose, blurted
something about the lateness of the
hour, and the fact that the ground had
been so well covered by previous speak
ers, and then Topped into his chair
again.
While Oglesby and the Lombards
were winding up the show, Bross slipped
out and fastening to the depot, tele-
graphed to the coming train and secured
the whole of the only remaining section
in the sleeping car His revenge was
coarse, but sweeping, for, while he was
sprawled comfortably in his berth, his
whilom prosecutors were obliged to sit
up all night. Washington Letter.
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A Popular History Of the United States.

The reading public of the country will
receive with great satisfaction the an
nouncement that the venerable William
Cullen Bryant, of New York, assisted by
Mr.. Sydney Howard Gay, veteran
Journalist and scholar, have now in pre-
paration popular history of the United
States. In no branch of literature is
there such a want as this book isintended
to supply. We have no popular his
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prouder climax to the literary fame of
MIR. Bryant than this invaluable and
long-needed history. The work will in
clude the early history of the continent,
down to the union and independence of
the Colonies. 1t will then give the his
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Republic. The work is intended for
popular use and information, and will
be written with that ability and fairness
for which Mr.. Bryant and Mr.. Gay are
alike distinguished. We have had num-
erous American histories, but never a
complete nor popular one. Our his
tory has been written in sections, and
without connection. We have bad BIZ
ography in profusion have had also
works covering particular periods of
time, and particular events, but gen.
eral history of the United States, COM
ing down to contemporary events, such
as the ordinary citizen or family desires,
has never been produced Bryant's
history will in all probability be the
standard history for the next half CEN
fury. Such book is doubly appropri-
ate, coming, as it does, at the close of
the first century of the United States,
and at the restoration of the Union in
all its strength after the terrible ordeal
of civil war. 1t will be published by
Scribner, Armstrong & Co., New York.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

government fiery vengeance breathed by
Andrew johnson, then supreme in command,
and realize our present. conslition-the peace,
and fgeedpm which everywhere pre-.
vail-without the forfeiture Of q single right OF
citizenship-the. halter unstrung in
single, instance-and the desolations OF wal
kst disappearing under the stimulus OF tnieiif'
barrassed effort, 50 far as statutory RESTRICTIONS
axe concerned, and that these things have been
constlnnaated under the prudent and wise ad-
ministration of President Grant, surprise be-
comes inffamed into amaAement, that the press
and the people OF Virginia, especially, 90 no'
fully recognize their import. Instead, however,
of q just appreciation of all the circumstances
comprising the history Of the past fifteen years,
and manly. acknowledgment OF the gener-
Gus favors which have been youchedsafed, We
fasl . spirit OF malignant detraction, slaIder
Sld Misrepresentation ruling AMI diree eng the
conduct of those who have been the recipients
OF these benefits. In the dark ages, when the
Black Prince had cons l5rel and captured
Phillip of France, tbs treatment of respect Tor
his position shown by King Edward, when the
distinguished prisoner was taken to London
so impressel him with sense OF gratitude
| thatthroughout his administration, when re-
stored to his throne, he manifested UNIFORM
remembrance of the generous conduct OF ms
! conqueror, and never forgot it,. We seem TO
be less sensible to the operation OF a kindred
feeling. OF all people, those OF Virginia shonld
remember with kindness, if not gratitude. the
generous confidence and respect shown by Gen.
Grant to them. The very men who at the
time recognized the eminent service be hat
rendered them. are now the most reckless and
malignant i'll their abuse. Tralyr ingratittee
is not confined to organized Republics.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

e. D. Eacho, prominent real estate agent OF
Richmond, was arrested Tuesday, charged with
having entered into a conspiracy with two
negro women to burn the house of Mr.. Booz
man in January last, in order to get 81, 900 in
stlrance. Eacho was the agent Of Boozanan who
is absent.
Col. Nat Claiborne, well known as Iromi-
nent politician, and effective public speaker in
Virginia, in ante-bellunl times, but now res
ident of st. Louis, Mo-, has joined the church,
and consequently abandoned all the IRREGULAR
ties Of a somewhat eccentric life.
Wednesday, for the first time in the history
of Congress, a colored man presided in the
House or Representatives. When the House
went into committee of the whole on the Indian
appropriation bill, Speaker Blaine appointed
Mr.. Rainey, OF South Carolina, to the chair.
In speaking of the recently dissolved Legis-
lature the Alexandria Gazette mildly observes:
1T is well for most of them that the election
does not come off this fall, for the verdict of
well done could be applied to but few"
A careful estimate gives the extent of $4,000
square miles of territory in Louisiana, Missis-
sippi and Arkansas as being submerged by, the
inundations embracing some of the best cotton
land. In Alabama the water has covered a
large cotton crop, doing great injury. The
last reports state that the waters are slowly
subsding. The subscriptions to the Louisiana
relief fund still continue, and large amounts
are being raised in various cities.
! THE STATE TAXEs.-It will probably be as
late as the 18th of May before Auditor Taylor
can prepare a compendium Of the revenue laws
and blanks and interrogatories for commission
ers and assessors. Until that time the new tax
bill cannot be practically put in force. The
land and property books are now ready and
| will soon be sent ollt.-Disp0tch.
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The harmful influence of the Granger organ
ization is prominently observable III the tax
bill recently adopted by the Legislature, which
is the severest blow the credit and character Of
the State has ever received. The class oppres-
sion perpetrated in that bill is the logical result
OF the combination of large and Influential
number OF one pursuit, whose declared object
is to give preference to the interest Of that oc-
capation above and at the expense Of all others.
The effect is being further shown in counter Or
CARNATIONS and demonstrations. The worm
when tread upon will recoil, and it is but nat
ural that the merchants and business men should
protest and revolt against the oppression and
prescription Of their class. Denagoglles and
place hunters in the Legislature have prosti-
tuted legislative fupetions in discriminating
against one class and in favor OF another, in or
der to attain fleeing popularity. But the re-
action will certainly come, and those who have
consulted q presumed policy at the expense of
justice and right will be spewed out as utterly
unfit for any useful purpose.
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The Richmond Wing says: 'sThe merchants
Of Virginia are among the most loyal of ou,
citizens, and though sometimes they do COM
plain that they bear more than an equal share
of the burthens Of the State, vet they as a class
respond freely to the demands ON them. The
impositions OF the present tax bill, however.
are said by them to be more than they can
bear" It is sated that relief viii be sought by
| the merchants in the State courts.
Hon. Paulus Powell died at his residence in
Amherst county, on the 2Sth Of April. He
I represented the Redland district in Congress
| before the war, and had several sessions been a
| member Of Virginia Legislature. He was a
gentleman, in the fullest sense Of the wore, land
| possessed OF fine sense, but was not a public
| speaker.
In the Abingdon Congressional District, now
| represented by Mr.. Bowen, considerable feeling
is being excited ON the question OF a Conven-
| ton. A majority of the papers are opposed to
| a Convention. aud favor Gen. Terry as the can
didate. He was good representative when in
Congress, and is genial, courteous gentleman,
whom it is a pleasure to meet,
There has recently been progressing in Pc
tersburg great revival among the colored peo-
pie. The result was the baptising Gf 500 in the
Appamattox river last Sunday. 1t is represent
ted as an imposing sight, after the converts had
come out of the water, and all in uniform
marched off, under the inspiration of several
| thousand voices in song.
| Owing to some of the provisions Of the new
| tax bill many Of the Alexandria merchants are
petitionfng Congress to annex that city to the
| District
This is the way the tax bill is going to work.
1t will drive out of the State much Of the en-
terprise that has given it what little life it has
Several merchants Of Petersburg are making
arrangements to remove to Baltimore to do
business, alleging as d reason that the tax bill
would be ruinous in Virginia. So itgoes.
,fhe impression gains ground in Washington
that the Secretaryship Of the Treasury has been
offered to Hon. Elisha B. Washburne, now
Minister to France.
The Grand Gift Concert in aid of the Mason
ic Relief Association of Norfolk canae off Tues
day night, James Reed Of Norfolk, drew the
$4,000 gift. TT
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Tease No. eo2J

lease No. 6o21
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States
for the Western District OF Virginia.--In Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of I. P. Penaleton, Bankrupt
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned,
Marshall Mccormick David FL. MCGUIRE of Clarke
county, Va hereby give notice of their appointment
as Assignees of the estate of I. 2. Pendleton, of
Clarke county in said District, who was on the 9th
day of February, A. D.. 1874 adjudged Bankrupt on
his petition by the District Court of said Dis
trct
Dated Harrsonburg, April 80. 1874.
MARSHALL MCCORMICK &
DAVID II. MCGUIRE,
may 7-3t Assgnees.
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Case No. 5991
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States,
for the Western District OF virgnia.-In Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of BENJAMIN Morgan Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IF MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. s. J. C. Moore & D. II. McGure. OF
Clarke Co., Va, hereby give notice of their aplnt.
ment as Assignees of the estate of BENZ Morgan OF
Clarke Co., in said District, who was on the 81 day
of Feb. A. D., 1874 adiudged Bankrupt on his own
petition by the District Court OF said District
Dated, Harrisonbllrg. April 80. 1874.
SAML. j. c. MOORE s .. H, MCGUIRE
mav7-3t n &c. AssjEnces.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

The Arkansas troubles present ITO Indications
ofinmediate pacification, and the dsgraceful
contest bids fair to be indefinitely prolonged.-
A dispatch from Little Rock announces a high
handed outrage ON the partof the Raxter troops.
On Sunday evening a company of soldiers, act
ing under orders Of Governor Baxter, arrested
/ tws Judges Of the Supreme Court Of the State.
If Baxter refuses to go to the Courts, and
Brooks refuses to- go to the Legislature, the
State may be Kept in "a state Of anarchy for a
protraeted time unless Congress takes some &C
tion in the case.
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The CASE OF w. d. GoLEMAN.-The Rich
mond correspondent of the Petersburg Meas
OF the 4th says:
Coleman will be removed from the city jail to
the penitentiary Monday. His spirit is crush
ed and he views his future prospect with great
! dread and qnailing. 1t is Indeed llnpromising.
| Recently it had been discovered that there is
| an erasure upon one Of the Second Auditors
books, undoubtedly made by Coleman. Cole
man had access to this book. and where he had
rcceipted for $50 interest he erased the figures
making a botch-Work in the eraslire, and not
| observing that the column had been footed up
and the absence of the figures would certainly
be discovered. 1t is also now known that while
| the Governor, Treasurer and First and Second
| Auditors were in the FIRST Auditors office over
| hauling Coleman's books and accounts, Cole
man was in the office OF the Board OF Public
| Works "a corner of the Second Auditors office)
burning up papers and memoranda. VINO
| knows but that Mayo's nlemorandum-the
thing be relied upon to prove his innocence
was there and then destroyed. OF the appil-
cation to the Governor for the pardon of Cole
man, it may be said that it will hardly prove
successful; certainly not until portion OF the
term has been served out
| The Dispatch OF later date, the 9Th, has the
! following in relation to Coleman:
William D. Coleman has not yet been re-
moved from the city jail to the peniten-
! tiary. When his case was taken up to the Su-
preme Court Of Appeals the Judgment against
him was suspended for sixty days, as it was
deemed probable that, that length OF time
would be occupied in getting a decision upon
! the legal points raised by his counsel. The six
| ty days will not expire until the 18th instant,
and Coleman claims that he ought not to be
removed until that date. The matter may re-
! quire to be decided by Judge Guigon.
1t is understood that Coleman is preparing
for publication a full statement Of his case from
the time Of Ills arrest to this date including a
history of the altered entry in the warrant
| book.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

In witnessing the prostration and stagnation
of the enterprise OF tho State, the patrons OF
the tax bill May find consolation in the tradi=
ton that Nero fiddled while Rome burned. y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

The wholesale merchants of Richmond re-
Gently held meeting, and appointed com
mttee to employ counsel to resist in the Courts
the collection OF taxes, under the new tax bill.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
notnces its regular senli-annllal cash dividend
OF five per cent, payable OH and after the Both
inst. Owing to the panic last fall the dividend
was scrip one- But now the troubles are all
over, the road is doing a profitable business.
and the stockholders nave no reason to fear
that there will be any interruption Of the regu-
lar dividends in the future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07
DOE SAFE

TlURNEWURE, FJRNIFURE!!
L Purchasers of Furniture can save from
20 to 80 per cent. by buying from
=. M. SWLEE& Els.
whose rooms are crowded with every description OF
home manufactured and imported.
WILKES PATENT BED SPRING!
which is universally recognized by the sick and we'll
to be the only comfortable Spring Bed in the market
1t can be changed in second to throw your body III
any desired position and is being extensively manu-
featured, and guaranteed to lit any Bedstead or Cot
They are warranted for five years with proper usage,
and only the small sum of $500 fora double bed
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Walnut, Rosewood and
promptly. S. NJ. WILKES,
NAV 7-tf Ssaunton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

The Gallegos Mills Richmond, are to resume
operation, NOW that the Iaxall mills have been
burned,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

The republicans carried the municipal cleo
ton in Ellton, ST., election feesr out OF the
SIX town coll,niisaiancrs.