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THE DEATH BED SCENE.

Toward evening her mind began to wan
dar. She begged the medical attendants
to put an end to her life, and then re-
quested her husband to shoot her, and in
the full belief that he would comply with
her request, she placed her handkerchief
over her face. Feeling that she was rap
idly losing control of herself she warned
her husband to keep away from her bed
side. At length exhausted, she quietly
sank into Inconsistencies, and died short
ly before 10 O'Clock.
Coroner Kessler Investigated the case
yesterday, and Dr.. Elliott testified to the
medical treatment. The jury rendered a
verdict of death by hydrophobia.
The othe" persons bitten by the dog
have not experienced any i'll effects. Mr..
Sanford insists that the dog was not mad,
and that Mrs. Noyes died of s'sheer ner-
vousness." He says his wife is suffering
so severely from nervous prostration, in
duced by the death of her dog, THAT he be-
lieves knowledge of Mrs. Noyes' terrible
fate would kill her.
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IMMIGRATION AND CAPITAL

to which our most ardent hopes are di-
rected and more to be deplored than all.
it would sound a provocation to Federal
interference in our domestic affairs.
If it is argued, as is reported, that a ma
j0rity of the voters of Petersburg is COM
posed Of men who are ignorant and unfit
to rule, and that is a duty to withdraw
the government of that city from it's igno-
rance and vice and entrust it to It's virtue
and intelligence, let it be remembered such
a proposition assumes that the Legislature
has an arbitrary discretion by which it
may separate the people into classes accor-
ding to it's own standards Of merit, deter
mines what classes are worthy or unworthy
Of self-goverument, and particularly dis
franchises whomsoever it will. Such an
exercise of despotic discretion and power
would not only be abhorrent to the vital
principles of free government but would
establish precedent fraught with infinite
dangers. If, in the political mutations of
the future, those who consider themselves
virtually prescribed by such measure
should come into control of the govern
ment, they might, in the exercise of the
same arbitrary discretion, determine vir-
Tue and intelligence to reside only within
their own party or race or color, and fol-
lowing and extending tie example now
sought to be established, might commit
to their own partisans the government of
not one, but many or all the cities and
towns and even counties of the Common
wealth. Such precedents aseribe unlimi-
ted power to the Legislature, and assume
that it may subvert
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PREVENTIVE FOR HYDRoPHoBIA.-
The New York "World' gives the follow
ing preventive for hydrophobia:
"A decoction made from the bark of the
roots of the white ash is a cure and pre-
ventive of hydrophobia. Woodmen say
that venomous snakes are never found in
districts where the white ash grows"
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THE WASHINGTON & LEE GEORGIA
CHAR.-In Georgia, Gen. Lilley has raised
$4,000 towards the s5o'ooo required for
the endowment of the Georgia chair in the
washington & Lee University.
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belonging to the estate OF the late James berry,
deed, and occupied by him at the time Of his
death These two tracts of land adjoin each
other, Gre in the county of Augusta, lying on
both sides of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
and the free Turnpike road, and near to the
village of Craigsville. The said two tracts
of land so situated with respect to each other
as to make one farm of very convenient shape.
Whether they will be sold separately or togeth-
er OF be determined before the day of sale.
Dover in kind, consisting of 95 Acres, Roods
and 27 poles, has been regularly assigned to the
widow PISA James Berry out Of both of said
tracts, but in one body, and possession of this
part of said lands cannot be had till the death
of the aforesaid widow 1t will, however, sub
ject to the widows dover estate, be sold along
with the rest of said lands There are good
improvements on the dover land, and also Gu
the remainder of the two tracts.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to defray the
costs of suit and sale the residue in three equal
annual instalments. secured by bonds with ap-
proved personal security, bearing interest from
day of saie and the title to the property with
held as ultimate security.
ORLANDO SMITH,
THUS. G. ELDER,
March 2O-4t Commissioners OF sale
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FRIGHTFUL DEATH OF AN ACTRESS

DEATH OF ADA CLARA FROM HYDRO
PHoBIA-SIIE IS ATTACKED ON THE
STAGE-SHE IMPLoREs DEATH AT THE
HANDS OF THE BYsrANDERs.
&C., &C., &C., &c., &c.
On Wednesday night Mrs. Ada Agnes
Noyes, the actress and once known as the
beautiful 'Queen of Bohemia in New
York, died by hydrophobia, having been
bitten by a lap dog, on the Both of January.
The New York papers give long accounts
of the terrible death, from which we con-
condense the following:
At the time of the bite Mrs. Noyes was
living with her husband at 1865 Blocker
street. While she was visiting Sanford
& Weaver's dramatic agency, 9 Amity
street, a little black-and-tan terrier, which
for years had been her special favorite,
jumped into her lap. She caressed the lit
tie animal as usual, converslng meanwhile
| with Mrs. Sanford Suddenly and with
out any warning, the dog sprang up and
seized her by the nose. Some time elaps-
ed before the united efforts of the two
ladies dislodged him, and Mrs. Noyes' face
| was found to be shockingly lacerated. The
cartilage of the nose was bitten through,
and the flesh torn and mangled as far as
| the eye.
Holding her handkerchief to her face,
| Mrs. Noyes fastened to the residence of
DR.. R. Elliott, in Washington place. He
washed and cauterized the wound twice,
and then went around to the dramatic
agency to see the dog. The animal then
exhibited no symptoms of hydrophobia.-
| Mr.. Sanford said the dog had been i'll a
few days, but not seriously. He showed
| no dislike to water, but, on the contrary
drank freely. This, Dr. Elliott said, was
| by no means a sign that he was not mad, as
| the symptoms Of the terrible disease in
| dogs are SO far different from those pre-
| sented in the case of human beings that the
| former are generally consumed with a
burning thirst. Harry Jennings, an ex-
pert in the treatment of dogs, was sent fol
and he, too thought the dog was not mad
He carried it away with him, however
and while carrying it home was bitten on
the arm. His assistant was also bitten on
the thumb, and Mr.. Sanford received a
slight wound ON the finger. Despite all
assurances to the contrary, Dr.. Elliott
thought the dog showed incipient elements
| Of hydrophobia, and, returning to his office
he cauterized Mrs. Noyes' wounds ever
more effectually than he had yet done
and she went away satisfied that she
had
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Foreipn News.

LONDON, March 19-Parliament re-as-
sembled to-day. The Queen in her address
referred to the marriage of the Duke Of
Edinburgh, as a pledge of friendship be-
tween the two empires. She says the
Governor General of India is directed to
snare no cost to relieve the famine there.
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NOTHING TO FEAR.

The next morning the dog was dead,
and his actions from the time Of his being
taken away by the dealer left little
doubt that he had died of hydrophobia.-
An examination showed his stomach to be
full OF unrayeled pieces of carpet, and his
lungs were badly congested. Naturally
the animation of the dogs death led Mrs.
Noyes to feel serious apprehension for her
own safety. Her wounds, however, healed
cared without leaving a scar. A para
graph appeared in St. Louis journal in
effect that her Disagreement was so great as
to necesSltate her retiring from the stage
She wrote to contradict this, adding that
her injuries were such as to endanger life
rather than beauty. Her nervousness was
increased by the apprehensions of her
friends in the city, and her husband at
length consented to her acceptance of an
engagement with lucille Western. Sun
day afternoon she took train, and the
following night played in Rochester, sup
porting Lucille Western in 'sEast Lynne.''
She was taken i'll on the stage and carried
from the theatre insensble. On Tuesday
morning Dr. Elliett was telegraphed to
meet Mrs. Noyes at the Grand Central
depot.
Despite the rapid healing Of his patients
wounds, the Doctor had not been altogeth-
er unapprehensive Of a serious result, an d
his fears were intensified on receipt of
this dispatch. He and Mr.. Noyes were at
the railway station with coach. but when
his patient arrived single glance showed
him that her hours We're numbered. At
Syracuse the malady had developed it's
worst forms, and before New York was
reached Mrs. Noyes was writhing in ago
ny. She was taken as rapidly as possible
to her home in Becker street. On the
way she mistool1 the cold current of air
coming in the window for water and
shrieked aloud. DR.. Carnochan, of the
Board of Health, and DR.. Parker, were
summoned to assist DR.. Elliott, and all the
remedies known to science We're applied,
first to save her life, if possible, and sec
ondly to relieve her sufferings. The ply
sicians' efforts, however, We're useless, no
narcotic could be administered, as her
breathing was impeded, and such a
course would have suffocated her. Despite
her agony, however, she was in full pos
session OF her senses almost to the last,
and arranged her affairs with perfect calm
ness.
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THE CONGRESSMAN AND KEMPER' s
VETo.--A telegram from Washington to
the Baltimore ssSun" says:
A number of Congressman OF both polit-
ical parties have addressed letters to Gov
ernor Kemper, of Virginia, congratulating
him upon the veto of the Petersburg char
ter bill, and thanking him for thus sustain
ing the great principles Of local self-gov-
ernment. Some Of the republicans, espe-
cially, say in their letters that his action
cannot fail to result in great good to the
State. 1t will invite immigration from
the North, because people who would like
to go there now have an assurance that
they would be protected in all their rights.
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BY Telegraph.
Especial TeIegrams to the Stanton Vim Dictator.


WASHINGTON, March 19.-The Senate
discussed the bill to equalize the National
Bank circulation. The House was occu-
pied with the transportation bill.
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THE FIRST CASE UNDER THE VIRGIN
IA SEDUCTION LAW.-Henson Thomas, a
colored barber, committed to Jail charged
with the crime of seduction, on complaint
of Louisa Addison, was married to the
complainant in the jail last night, and this
afternoon was brought before Judge Lowe
on a writ of habeas corpus, and released On
his own recognizance in the sum of one
hundred and seventy-fve dollars, for his
appearance at the next term of the court.
The crime of which he is charged is now a
felony, and he preferred marriage to the
penitent iary.-Alenaaadrio Va., Gazette.
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DIR. RUFFNER AND THE BIBLE IN THE
PUBLIC SCHooLs.-At prayer-meeting
for the public schools held in one of the
churches in Richmond a few days ago. in
the course of very able address, DR..
Ruffner said:
Given from my standpoint as Protes-
tant, can see that in some States po1n
Jews and Catholics have had just grounds
of complaint in respect to the manner l!
which their religious sentiments were DIS
regarded in the public school regulations.
We have no right to require their children
to listen to the Protestant Bible OF Profess
tant prayers, and have no right to curtall
their educational privileges when they seek
to avoid what violates their consciences.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-20
THE VETO SUSTAINED IN THE SENATE

Upon the reception of the veto vote on
the passage Of the bill over it was delayed
till Friday, on that day some hours were
consumed in speaking. Messers. Hundly,
of Buckingham and Moffett of Rock
ingham, arguing it's passage and Messrs.
Cochran, Connally and Thompson opposing
II.
Mr.. Thompson assured Hundlcy that
he might dismiss all fears of Governor
ure," and all fears that his action upon
this bill would disrupt the Conservative
party. In former days he Mr.. Thomasl
had not been a friend Of the veto power
but experience was the best teacher Of all
and he now thought differently about it.
The allusion in the message Of the Govern
or about the pathway Of duty lighted with
the blaze of burning efigies was quota
tion from tho speech of Stephen A. Doug
las on the Missouri compromise, and there
was nothing improper in Governor KEN
per'S use Of it.
Referring to some intimations about the
visit of Governor Kemper to Washington,
Mr.. Cochran said he had from his own lips
and he knew the Governor was a truth
full man-full information Of what took
place during that visit, and all reports and
rumors that Governor Kemper ever spoke
about Grant running for a third term, and
about his Governor Kemper) getting the
second place on the ticket, were false
Indeed, Governor Kemper had told him
(Mr. Cochran) from his information and
belief he did not think President Grant
desired third term. But waving these
matters, which never ought to have been
brought upop this floor, where Governor
kemper's voice could not be heard IN his
own defence, he turned to the Governors |
reasons for vetoing the bill, and the c0nsti- |
tutional questions involved.
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THE GOVERNORS VETO.

HIS REAsoNs-THE VETO SUSTAINED BY
THE SENATE-ONLY IS CoNsERvATIvE
SENATORS VOTING AGAINST 1.-THE
GOVERNOR BURNT IN EFFIaY IN Pc
Recommendations OF THE PRESS.
&C., &C., &C., &C., &C.
AS stated by telegraph in the V1ND1cA-
TOR last week, Gov. Kemper ON Thursday
sent in message to the Senate vetoing the
bfil passed, changing the charter of Peters,
burg, the object of the change being to
take the municipal Government out of the
hands of the Radicals and put it under the
control of persons claiming their authori-
ty from the Legislature. We give below
all the particulars of interest concerning
The veto and what followed it's announce
ment:
THE VETO.
The Governor valves the question of the
constitutionality of the ill and argues
that it subverts the right Of self govern
ment that Virginia has proclaimed ina.
lienable. He says:
In my judgment the bill is deeply OBJ
jectionable on the grounds of expediellcy as
well as principle. 1t is especially unfortu-
nate that such legislation should at this
critical juncture be applied to a city il,
which colored men compose IL majority of
its suffragans. In view Of the fundamen-
tai conditions OIL which Virginia stands as
member of the Federal Union, in view of
our own solemn and sworn recognition Of
the political equality before the law Of all
men, irrespective of race, color, OF previ-
Gus condition, the proposed measure, if
enacted, could not fail to subject us to
disastrous misconstruction at home and
abroad. 1t would root out the growing
goodwill and confidence now daily devel-
oping between the races, and plant in
stead the seed of fresh irritation and strife ;
it would renew and intensity the race agi-
tations of the past, which are being happi-
ly settled it would present Virginia to
the world as being torn by intestine feuds
of an apparently interminable character
it would discourage and postpone if not
repel the approach of the
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-~A>~~

Mrs. Hardwick, wife of the Rev. J. F.
Hardwick, Pastor Of the Baptist church, at
Guyandotte, W. Va.s attempted to commit
suicide, on Monday night of last week, by
throwing herself into the river from the
railroad bridge at that place.
There is bill pending before the House
ssto provide character for the town of
Winchester Itsauthor is General James
III. Williams, but as he wrote it, it was
stto provide charter for the town of Win
chester"
1t is reported that distinguished Euro
pean artist was a victim in New York last
week to the ''tiger'' to the amount of 800
600, the entire proceeds of his tour to the
United States.
The Pythians of Richmond have resolv-
ed to build Pythian Temple to cost $780,
600. To realize money for this purpose
they propose to establish gift concert UNI
der North Carolina charter.
Rev. Robt. Sheffey was badly beaten in
Bland county, Va, last week, by four
drunken ruffians, at the close OF sermon,
in which he had rebuked their conduct.
A Bohemian sculptor has tested some
Loudoun county, Va, marble, in Rich
mond, and decides it better than Italian,
and the Lee Statue will be made of it,
Andrew Gill. the colored escaped convict
who has been thrashing the Lynch burg po-
lice when they tried to catch him. was
shot and captured in Prince Edward.
Governor Bullock, N. P. Banks, ex-At-
torney-General Hoar, Charles Francis
A., nd o1soo oil lo4 e.
Senator Summers shoes.
A locomotive at Altoona, Pa, started
itself Saturday, and went through rail
road shop of 500 workmen, killing one and
wounding Others.
Adolph Bremen, insured for $4,000 of
which 500, 900 was insured in the last eight
weeks, died suddenly at Louisville, KY,
Saturday.
marion Harland'' Mrs. Terhune,) on
her way to Florida for health, is visiting
her parents in Richmond, Va
Mrs, Bridget Ward, of Capon Springs,
Va, was burned to death in Baltimore, Fri |
dayJhy kerosene lamp.
Governor Kemper's veto message was
telegraphed in full to the. New York
ssTimes,"
Miss. Alice Clay, a Richmond pupil at
The Bristol Female College, died last week
Of typhoid fever.
The ssCulpeper Tines is about to be
started at Culpeper G. H., Va, by DR..
Forsyth.
The barn and outbuildings of Ed. J.
Hill, of Amherst, were burnt last week
oss $4,000.
Local option has been defeated in the
Maryland legislature, !
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THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY

at will. They are ssbloody instructions,
which, being taught, return to plague the
inventor" There can be no security for
liberty but in an immovable adherence to
fundamental principles. Applying the
words Of one of the ablest political writers
Of any age, sslet me exhort and conjure
you never to suffer an invasion of your pc.
litical constitutions, however minute the
instance may appear, to pass by without a
determined, persevering resistance. One
precedent creates another. What yester-
day was fact, to-day is doctrine.''
In all legislation it is necessary to be
mindful Of the fact that the two races are
now so unalterably Incorporated together
can be made directly or remotely against
either without imperilling the rights and
the peace Of both. or without infringing
organic law.
He quotes from his inaugural message
his intention of his administration as far
as dealing equal justice to both races, and
says they ssare my deliberate sentiments
and will not be repudiated by my future
action" He concludes
1t is not doubted that the people of Pc
tersburg are suffering from misgovern-
ment, or that incapable men are to be
found among their city officials but it is
believed that other and appropriate correc-
tives can be devised for these existing evils.
It is respectfully suggested that amend
ments of the charter Of that city may be
framed which would effectually confine it's
taxation, expenditures and debt within
proper limits and the question is sub
mitted, as worthy of consideration, wheth-
er OF not general law may be applied to
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BEST INTERESTS OF PETERSBURG

for the enforcement of such measure
would entail endless LEGAL animosities and
troubles which would rend the vitals of that
city. It is inferred that many of the most
important features of the bill were but
hastily considered by the General assembly
and that mature deliberation will lead to
its rejection by the controlling members of
all parties. But if my mind is deceived
in this regard if my objections are to be
condemned and reproached if political
friends shall become foes, and as such be-
grit my official life in the future and if
the pathway of duty shall be lighted with
a blaze of my burning efigies, nevertheless
shall tread it with an unfaltering step to
the end [Signed]
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TOMMISST ONER'S SALE
~ OF VALUABLE LAND
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY,
Tn pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county, rendered at it's June term.
1878. in the Chancery suit of Jefferson Kinney q
Admi nistrator vs. Woodward, ct ais. the under
signed Commissioners will offer for sale at pub
lie auction in front of the Court House
Nond~y April 27M, 1874, fCourt day.
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Mrs. Hardwick, wife Of the Rev. j. F..
Hardwick, Pastor of the Baptist church, at
Guyandotte, W. Va.s attempted to commit
suicide, on Monday night of last week, by
throwing herself into the river from the
railroad bridge at that place.
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The Governors position was a delicate
and trying one. 1t involved, we doubt not,
q severe conflict between. his feelings, his
wishes, and his calm, deliberate judgment.
He had to decide between his friends and
his enemies. He had to either disappoint
or gladden. those who had CALAMITY come
charge against the black legions of the ad-
yersary but he had to decide for himself,
He had to decide not as others might
think and believe, but as he thought and
believed. He had to consult his own con-
science and Judgment. He had to view
the grave question from his own stand
point, and not that of Petersburg. He
was obliged to act as the Governor, and
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A FINE assortment of HAVANA CIGARS
N (Imported.) at : VIVA A''s-
Jan le W. r. TYREE's Drug Store
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FOR SALE.
LAND FOR SALE.

Several improved tracts Of land, three miles
east of the city of Dallas, with water and
timber convenient, and the land is rich as
any In Dallas. Also, prairie and timbered
tracts untmproved, which will be sold in
quantities to suit purchasers and at reasona-
2s5dtf, JAS. o. CRUTgHFIELD Dallas.
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LONDON, March lG.-Thore was q
great orowdof French people at CHS
elhurst to-day 70 celebrate the. 18th an
hiveHary OF the birth Of Prince Louis
Napoleon. Over six Thousand cards Of
admission were issued and those TO
French citizens only a mass and
thanksgiving services were held, after
which the Duke Of padua addressed
the prince in the name Of the people
of France, congratulating him upon
having attained his majority
The prince IN reply returned thanks
to his countrymen for their faithful
rememcmbranco Of tho late. emperor
In conclusion he said; despite the
confidence inspired by the loyalty Of
Mcmahon, the Irresistible current Of
public opinion has pronounced in favor
of Il plebscite. | am ready to accept
its verdict ,Er..iI.
Great enthusiasm was manifested,
Camden house was gaily decorated.
Among the prominent Frenchmen
present were oliver and Rouher and
Duke DeCrammont.