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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-22

NNANTED-A quantity of WHITE OAK
w and HICKORY POLES Il feet long.
iy Is +. A. REED, Agent.
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United States.
CORPORATION COURT YssTERDAY-Juttg
4. H. Lo,oe presiding. Phillips vs.. Cant
we'll; removal; jury rendered a verdict for the
plaintiff and judgment entered accordingly.
The estate of Lefty Brown, deceased, wa:
committed to the Sergeant of the city Tor ad
mlnistrailon.
An account Oft j. Mclafey & Go. was al
lowed.
Harlow & Bro. vs. Chas. MrFadden; case;
motion for new trial overrued, and Judgment
January 81, 1871, till paid and costs
Jury and other allowances were made and
entered.
To-DAY.-Two accounts against the Com
mouWealth were allowed.
FASHION IN WAsHINGToN.-Tbe Washing
ton Star says :-"Strangers who have been told
that Washington is a succession Of novels, bad
mapners aud worse morals, open their eyes III
astunishment when going the graud round on
auy one day 10 the week, to hnd that the houses
are suuptuous, the company refined and ele-
CANT, aud this not in neolated cases, but 10 every
house that ia thrown open. This remark is
emineptly true of the beautiful home of Mrs.
Bryan, who was assisted yesterday by her sister,
Miss Page, and Mrs. Gen. Pope, who is visit
ing the Presidents family. So very pleasant
we're these three ladies to look upon and con-
verse with, that many lingerered during the
afternoon, preieriDg to foergo other engagements
rather than to take their leave. Mrs. Judge
Wylie did not receive yesterday.
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FOR RENT-A SUITE OF ROOMS
Ha with dining room and kitchen. Apply at
this office. IN 9-tf
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FOR RENT-The comfortable BRICK
5E:f Ii DWELLING No. 70 Prince street. Gas
and water To Il good tenant will be rented on
moderate terms
ian S-tFl T. ID. FEN DALL.
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WANTED.

BROOM CORN.
w G. S. TAYLOR, Jr.,
ian 10 Prince street.
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FOR RENT-A comfortable BRICK
sEa DWELLING, on Queen street, between
Washington and Columbus. Apply to g. L..
POWELL, ~ E. corner Duke and Washing
ion streets dec l2-cntf
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FOR RENT-Thc first and second floors
H#a of the WAREHOUSE formerly occupied
by Geo. W. Harrison s. Co., S. w. corner of
King and Water streets Apply to
ian 2l-eo4W BURKE s HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-22

FOR REST-HOUSE No 90 south ST
Eli Asaph street. containing 5 ro,lns, will be
rented 10 good tenant on moderate terms.
dec9-tf f. FRA y CTS.
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FOR KEST-A comfortable HOUSE,
.$i stabling aud other necessary outbuildings,
and quarter of an acre of land attached in
West End, within one minutes walk OF the
street railway. Apply to
inn 10 J II. WATKINS.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

Denver, Colorado. is destined to become
one of the most important points In that secs
ton Of the United States During the past
year its population has increased over eight
thousand, while the real and persona! prop
erty valuation OF Denver fer 1873 was
So 331 100; in 1883 it was but 5000 900
This is 50 507,760 greater than the assess
ment roll of the city of Leavenworth for the
year 1873, and from $1,000 600 to $1,000 :
600 greater than the valuation of Kansas
city, Omaha Dubuque, or Salt Lake for the
same time /; and Of either Of the entire Ter
ritories Wyoming, Mantana, idaho or Ari.
zooa. In 1870 the whole population Of Col
orado was only $4,000. Il is now over one
humid. ed and five thousand. and during the
same period more than forty new townsthave
sprung up at different points. and are in a
thriving condition. Since 1869 six hundred
and sixty-eight miles of railroad have been
put 10 operation, and over two hundred ad-
ditional miles are under contract and con-
struction. The gold and silver production
since 1870 has been as follows Ia 1870.
%, $50 900; in 1871. 81 600 90; in 1872.
81 800 900; in 1873 $4,000 900; making a
total in four years Of $l7,139 900.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

A strange bill has been introduced into
the California Legislature. 1t provides for
the Suspension of the penal code," so far as
it relates to one Harry Mcigs, former resi-
dent Of the State. It also provides that he
shall ret be indicted for any offences CON-
mitted before the LIST of January, 1855, ex-
cept murder, and the courts are instructed
to dismiss any indictments that may have
been found against him. Tweuty years ago
Meigs was a told spectator, and so outra
geously swinded many persons that there
was an earnest desire to have him lynched,
and be had to leave the State. He went to
South America. where he built railroads
and made an immense fortune. He then
paid all his old creditors, with interest. and
now that he is a millionaire. the Californi-
ans want him to return to his old home. IF
the bill should be passed, curious prece-
dent will b. established. which may some
day raise the question Of exactly how much
money man must be worth before the Leg
islature of State can pardon him for crimes
in advance of his conviction thereof.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
A Boy EATEN UP BY RUM.-The coront

A Boy EATEN UP BY RUM The coroner
of brooklyn. New York, held an inquest
Friday last on the body of John Kelchcr
aged IA, who died from the effects Of an
attack of deirium tremens. The doctors
who made the post mortem examination
found the most striking evidence of death
having been caused by the continual and
excessive drinking Of the vilest rum. The
organs of the body were absolutely eaten a.
way by the horrible compound. The liver
had the appearance of case in which liq-
nor had been drank without intermission for
fifty years. The kidneys were enlarged and
fatted by the liquor, and the mucous mem
branes of the stomach we're covered with
red blotches produced by alcohol,
The mother stated that her sou had ar
rived at that stage when he COULD do moth
ing but drink. All food he rejected when
offered him, which was not often according
to the statement of the neighbors, who de-
scribe the evil habits of the woman The
physicians announce it as their opinion that
death was due directly to the excessive drink
ing Of rum:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

PLANK Floors RuINoUs TO HORSES. -
Can't some genius invent kind OF stable
floor that can be kept clean without too much
labor, and not ruin the feet Of. horses stand
ing on it? A horse which We kept IN the
stable last Winter, came out in the Spring
SO lame that he could not strike trot and
his limbs seemed so weak and tender, although
we could find no sore or tender spot, nor were.
his limbs swollen. We enclosed small plot
of grass, ard turned him out, cutting grass
for him. In QUE week from the time we
turned him out he could trot of quite lively
and now he has nearly recovered. He SEEM
Cd to be lame in every foot, and especially
in his HAD feet, and we have no doubt tina,
standing idle upon a plank floor, caused his
hoofs to become dry, hard and contracted, SO
that they pressed upon the tender frog
Rural Home.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

| ABLAzE WITH DIAMONDS Mrs. Astor.
the wife Of the hundred millionaire of New
York, appeared at party given al her Fifth
avenue residence one evening last week, At
which she litcrally blazed with diamouds.-
On each of her shoulders she had four stars.
the size Of silver half dollars, made Of d,a.
monds. Her hair was set thickly with dia
monds and her head seemed adame with
them. There was diamond bindeau upon
her brow. She had diamond earrings, and
a diamond necklace Of magnificent proper.
tions. Upon the two sides of her chest
were two circles of diamonds about tho size
Of the palm Of the hand From them de-.
pended lines aud curves of diamonds reach.
ing TO her waist. around which she wore
diamond girdle. On the skirts of her dress
in front, we're two large peacocks wrought of
lines Of diamonds. There were rosettes of
diamonds on her slippers There were dia.
monds, large OF small, but In every variety
and form, all over ner dress and person
wherever they could be artistically placed
She presented an extraordinary. daxsIing
spectacle. A connoissuer in precious stones,
who was present, says tho diamonds she
wore could have cost less than million dol
lars
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
The Rev, Henry Ward Beecher has been

The Rev. Henry Ward Beeeher has been
lecturing on the Bible before the Yale Dr.
vinity school. The modern tendency Of sci
entifd aud literary men to regard science
the hope of the world, and the work of the
Bible as about dune, was, he thought, all
wrong. His ideas upon the subject are en-
bodied In his own ih1mitable words:
THE Bible was book oyerhowing with
the tenderest SYM a by for men. 1t was in-
-terested in them because they were poor,
and sinful, aud damnable. 1t looked at
them with the yearning tenderness OF o
mother at the cradle. 1t was ever interest
ed in men on common, wofk-a day plane.
1t was full Of the germs Of philosophy, and
ethics aud sociology, just as fleece was full
Of the possibilities Of broadcloth, but it was
not philosophy, nor ethics, nor sociology,
but book for even little children. 1t could
not be outgrown, for childlikeness was at
the bottom of all manhood aud all advance
and, furthermore, niue tenths of the world
were yet children, if tie other tenth were
philosophers. It was thing to be glad of
that there was straw and chaff in it-need-
less things, outgrown laws, unnecessary his
tories. These were Of use to show grand
moral evolution, and were vital to the yet
primitive species in every squa'id neighbour
hood It was marvellous thing about the
Bible that this thought of moral evolutios,
Of bringing men step by step up to the law
of love, began among old-time dynasties !;
grew through ages side by side with mythol-
ogies and PHILOSOPHERS which in no wise ap
preached to It's high id gal eliminated in
God washing the feet Of men aud dying for
them; and had even yet more of this spirit
within its covers than 10 all the world beside.
In any but large, ana almost 6gurative
sense the God of Calvinism-of will, aud
sovereignty, aud raising up AID casting down
as So much property-was not the God OF
the feet.washing and of Calvary. The BIZ
BILE was an exhaustless storehouse Of the
simplest expressed but aptest truths. The
Book Of love suffering long 'hopeth all
things 'endureth all things could no more
grow old than forests or the blue sky he
who had sympathetic and perfect knowl-
edge Of it was grandly educated, though he
knew no other book"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

The House Judiciary Committee to which
was referred numerous petitions asking for
an amendment to the constitution recognizing
God has reported 1t iuexpedient to legislate
GU the subject They assign as reason
that the trainers Of the constitution fully
discussed the question in their deliberations,
and although there were many pious and
good men among that body, they unanimous
II decided that as this was to be free
country it was not proper to incorporate
aDy matter that could offend any class Of
Of. persons.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
TIE VALLEY vIRGINIAN
STA u TON, VA.
Tliurs:tay .............. March 5. 1924.

God Bless the Little Children.
God bless the little children, XIX
Weimeet them everywhere;
We hear their voices round our hearth,
Their footsteps on the stair;
Their kindly hearts are swelling Ger
With mirthfhllness and glee; ~
God bless the little children,
Wherever they may be.
We meet them meath the Gypsy tents,
With visage swarih and lean,
And eyes that sparkle as they glance
With roguery and fun;
We find them fishing in the brook,
For MINERS with pin,
Or creeping through the halle bush
The linnet's nest to find.
We meet them in the lordly hall,
Their stately fathers pride!
We meet them in the poor mans Got
He has no wealth beside.
Along the city's crowded strees&
They hurl the hoop or ball;
We find them meath the pauper's roof
The saddest sight Of all.
For there they win no fathers love,
Nor mothe.'s tender care.
Their only friend i God above,
Who hears the orphans prayer.
But dressed in silks or draped in rags,
In childish grief or glee,
God bless the little children,
Wherever they may be-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05


| trict, has rendered several important decis
ions in Bankruptcy. We append them 70
the information of our readsfs:
RENT AND HOMESTEAD.
Iasthe matter of John G.. Lumpki
bankrupt: An executrix fails 10 this cas-
to distrain for rent due, aud takes, instead
a confession Of judgment for $3.50, upo,
which, after six, months, execution issue
whieh describes the judgment as being fo
dcbt generally. ia
Petitioner alleges that tbs money duo wa
} for rent, and as rent is good against claims
that her debt should be paid before the
homestead can be allowed. @
This adjudication in bankruptcy was one
month after the issuing of this execution.
It was held that there being nothing in this
record or this judgment or execution to
show that it was for rent the petitioner, by
having neglected to distrain and taking a
genera Judgment, lost her right to set up
her claims Tor rent against the homestead.
WAIVER OF HOMESTEAD ON NOTE NOT SUE.
FICIENT.
In the matter Of Joseph Solomon, bank.
rupt: The bankrupt has been allowed a
a part of the fund as his homestead exempt
ion by the assignees. Gibson and Chilly,
Of Baltimore, creditors. petition for the pay
ment to them out Of the exempted money
the amount of negotiated note for 1886 SO
held by them, on the ground that the note
contains on its face waiver" by its max er
(the BANKRUPTCY Of his homestead exemption
The simple question, whether this waiver is
valid to defeat the homestead pro tanto.
The eleventh article of the constitution of
the State, in its LIST section, gives the home.
stead to the household, etc.
& In its 7th section it provides that the pro-
visions Of this q lth) article shall be constru-
ed literally SO that all its interests may be
fully and perfectly carried out.
10 its 9Th section it provides that the
General Assembly shall prescribe Tin what
manner and on what conditions" the house.
holder "shall set apart and hold, for himself
and family the homestead in any property,
&c. And it enacts that "this section
shall not be construed as authorizing tho
General Assembly to defeat or impair the
benefits intended to be conferred BY the pro-
visions Of this (11th) article
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
NO. 48.
The Comfort of it.

What need to sigh that bright things ay
So early from our holdings
Some newer grace will in their place
Be constantly unfolding.
The cloud that hides the hoonday sun
Has light and warmth above it.:
Its frightened beam will shine anon
And that's,the comfort Of itt
The beauty Of this life of ours
Draws sest from incompleteness,
As lips passed evermore to flowers
Taste not their fullest sweetness,
We need to weep that truth must keep,
As erst from times beginning,
Her best gift high above our eye,
Full slow and hard q. winnihgi
Some blessed boon her hand will rive
To those who know and love it,
To feet that climb and hearts that strive.
And that's the comfort Of it.
The glory Of this life Of ours,
Is struggling and attaining; lsF5
And feet that only tread on flowers
Will miss its Modest gaining. t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

The Sun of Cairo, H.. referring to the
meeting. OF capitalists and RAILROAD men
there last week, expresses the belief that lit
will result 10 the Bait & o. Il. r.. securing
an outlet to the gulf and connection with
the Southern Pacific by Che purchase of the
Cairo and Viocennes road and connection
with the Cairo. Arkansas and Texas. If
this should prove true, then it is claimed
that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cou,-
pany will beat the Pennsylvania Central to
the Pacific coast about $50 miles,, ste s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

For THE LAwYERs.-The National
Grange during its session at St. Louis adop.
tod the following
"Resolued. That in the sense Of the. Ma
tonal Grange the expression "interested III
agricultural pursuits" in article 5 of the
constitution, means engaged iu agricultural
pursuits and having no interest in conflict
with our purposes s-E,..,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

4 man appeared at Vienna, on the W. &
o. r r., a few days ago with tin Fox,
purporting to be watch member. lie Sc
cured several watches, one worth $50, one
81 10, and fine silver cased watch from the
citizens Whereabouts, with winch he deoamped
and has not since been heard of.-Ale1.
Gazette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
The Ex- Mexican Dictator, Santa Ann

The Ex-Mexican Dictator, Santa Anna,
has arrived at Nassau. en- route for Havana.
since his unsuccessful expedition against
Juarez. in 1868, when he was condemned, to
death, but was pardoned on condition Of
leaving Mexico and not returning, be has
lived at Staten Island, near New York,
spending his time in cock-ightipg and rlay.
ing at three-card moute. He is returning
to Mexico, under the general amnesty Of
President Lerdo, and disciaims any intention
Of interfering with Mexican politics.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
The late convention Of the Israelites held

The late convention Of the Israelites held
in Chicago has attracted general attention
throughout the country. The harmony of
their deliberationsand the wisdom ofthe meas
ures adopted have been very generally com
mended The popular Endorsement the con-
vention has received ought to be specially
gratifying to the gentlemen composing IL
There is a great deal Of truth N the state
ment Of an exchange, 'sthat it is Of wait ad-
vantage to the Jews Of America 70 have an
assemblage Of such representative character.
The Jewish name has been SO traduced, the
JEWS character SO vllifed, that when two
hundred intelligent delegates assemble to
discuss matters even of private interest, and
yet, being Jews, are supposed to discuss Ju-
daism, it is gratifying to chronicle the peace
full nature of the convention, the practical
good it has accomplished, aad the hopes for
further usefulness it has excited"
Salem is to have tobacco warehouse
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

The Petersburg News reports the d cath
OF two ladies' IN Southampton county st the
advanced age Of one hundred and twenty
one and one hundred and four years respec-
tsi r Miss Becky Kitohea apd
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

+ VIM. G.. Atkinson, native Of North Car.
olina, committed suicide at Boykin's, Va,
on Sunday last, by climbing tree and tying
one end of trace chain around his neck
aud the other to limb, and Jumping out,
breaking his heck.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

One Of Dismark's maxims is Who ever
carries the money bags is the peoples mas
tor" This is verified in this country in the
history of the National Baaks, asa espesial-
" SO 10 this community. 4.@a~ s1-1
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

The Massachusetts, Legislature has resciu-
ded the resolutions passed In 1879, oensur-
ing Mr.. Sumner for hin battle -aag rssola-
tioas offered in the u 8. Senate. The vote
was l29 to 40, = &c
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

Hon D, G. Dejarnette's estate. aspripg
Grove, has been sold for l$1l 900. +. ~.
Dojarnette, purchaser. There were l,a00
syss 10 TIE ttset,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

The Senate committee on public lands
met Friday, and considered Mr.. Camerou's
resolution, setting apart certain public lands
for colony Of $4,000 Menuouites, who pros
pose to immigrate to this country from Rus
STA. Mr.. Cameron with delegation Of
four of the scot, from Pennsylvania, ap.
peared before the committee. in behalf Of
this resolution. The committee took no f.
nal action but are disposed to regard the
proposition with favor. The Meunonitss be.
long to the religious deuominatioulsf Friends
aud hence are opposed to bearing arms aud
10 consequences Of their refusal to do tnil-
tary duty the Csar Of Russia has given them
until 1881 to leave his dominious
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

CENSUS OF RIcHMoND.-A census Of The
city of Richmond has just been completed
by policemen detailed for tie purpose which
shows the total population of the city to b
60,705-an increase of about 10000 since
the last regular census was taken The to.
-tal population by sen and colcr is thus sta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

Three hundred fishermen were drifted of
on the ice in Saginaw river, Michigan, on
fine 23d. It is feared the ice will break be-
fore they can be rescued. s~g~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

Hon. VIM. Mines has vesy generously en-
rected at his owa expense s.. 600 parson-
age for the Methodist church at Shepaa-
doah iroa works. .y@
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05

e. William Jones, colored. has been az
rested, charged with numbering VIC. pus-
kip, ipculpeEsr county, several weeks s1,r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
NEW LIQUOR: STORE.

& Large and Superior Stock of Imported and Do
mestic Liquors of all kinds, at
74e,7.2 Al. BUCKS,
Augusta street. Post Office,
- as STANTON, VA,
AGENT for MUORES y co, Baltimore.
ALE and PORTER in bottles for family use,
eauxl to Scotch Ale and London Porter, at half
their cost. .ss -.
Z Having had an experience of ten years in the
Liquor business, | have availed myself of the
knowledge thus acquired to select the purest and
Aest articles. Those wishing such, will do well
% can before purchasing elsewhere.
nov l6-tf A. L. BULK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-05
% 149 az 65r

Excess of white males oyer colored, A.
s16; Of white females over colored, 1,4G1;
total, 6,276. Excess Of white females over
white males, SIT; of colored females over
colored males, 1883. Total excess of is-
males over males. 4,400.