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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15
Important From Spain.

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The Spanish Cortes met in Madrid on the
End of January. President CASTELAR, read
his message. A vote was taken on sustaining
his administration which resulted 100 for,
and 120 against, whereupon Castelar, tender
ed his resignation. Gen. Pavia, acting in
the interest Of CASTELAR, and the Republic,
marched $4,000 troops into the Palace of the
Cortes. He dissolved the Cortes, land summon
dthe most eminent men Of all parties, inclu.
ding members Of the present Governm ent,
only excepting Carlists In transigents, to
form "a new Government. This, General
Pavia declared, was the only means tor the
salvation Of che country. He refused per-
senally to become member of the Govern.
ment. The streets are filed with people.
and there is great excitement but no blood
has been shed. t
A Washington dispatch to the Baltimore
| American, dated January 4, says:
| General Sickes, in a telegram TO Secre-
| tary Fish received here al late hour TO-
night, says that CASTELAR, resigned the Prcsi.
dency Of the Spanish Republic at halfpast
o'clock Saturday morning. His resigna-
ton was delivered to the Cortes while in Sea-
sion. A CONSULTATION Of leading Generals
Immediately ensued, at which it was agreed
that Marshal Serrano should reorganizs the
Government. The Cortes having ratified
their agreement, Serrano has announced
himself as the President of the executive
power of the Governments. He has also an
nounced The Ministry, among which are Sa-
gasta. as Secretary OF State and the Treas
ury and Admiral Topets as Minister of the
Marine. General Pavla, who led the troops
in the halls CT the Cortes and dispersed
that body, is to be tried by eourtm artial for
rebellion. The Republican troops, militia,
have been disbanded. The streets of Mad
rid are under the command Of the artillery
CT the regular forces. Although grert ex-
element prevails, no blood has been shed up
to late hour on Sunday. Payia's attack
| on the Cortes was made while the decree for
| the reorganization Of the Government was
being read. The last act OF the Cortes was
| to order him to be court. martaled It is
feared that Serrano's new Government NAV
eventually become inimical to the Republic,
| though care has been taken, in the prepara-
/ ton of proclanatlons and official addresses,
to preserve the word republic in their phrase
| ology. Sameron is not included in the Min
istry- Although he has been one OF the
leading opponents Of Cestelars Administers
tion, Serrano is known rather as Reformer
than Republican.
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cARRIEL HIRsH tt ALBERT ETRAUss.
N O n 10 E!!
Gabpiez HirHh q Co.,

We have fitted up the third story of build
ing for manufacturing purposes. under the man
agement of GEORGE W. HEWETT, and are
prepared to execute all work in our line
with Aeatness and despatch, such as re-uphol-
steering and renovatng
OLD FURNITURE,
REGILDING OLD PICTURE FRAMES.
We are now manufacturing Gilt FRAMES of every
description, Pier and Mantle Mirrors,
WINDOW CORNICEs.
We are also manufacturing new style Of
EsED LOUNGE,
Of our own invention which cannot fail to please.
Call and see them.
We alter old curtains into the latest styla
LAMBRfQUINS.
Parties having old Parlor Furniture to re-up-
holster woul do well to give us call, as we
guarantee to make it look as good as
Also French and American Window Glass, and
French and German Looking Glass plates in all
sizes. III
PAPER HANGING done at all times.
dec Aft o G.. HIRsH i CO.
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"A. Futile Enmaity.

It is rather anomalous that the farmers OF
the West should cultivate and practice such
unreenting hostility to railroads. It is SIN
gular, too, that in communities where they
were the more anxious for railroads, before
any were constructed for their accommoda-
tion, the enmity is the greater. This state
Of things exists, in face of the fact, that
railroads have mada them what they are
But for the railroads, their lands would still
be wild wastes of limitless prairie, unfur-
rewed by the pillow, and untouched by the
productive energy Of the country. 1t is not
to be supposed either that railroad cetpo-
rations undertake gigantic schemes of i'm
provement, invest money, muscle and brains,
without the expectation Of realizing good
profits 1t is not natural that they should.
They make money, it is true. But what be-
comes oft It is applied TO still more ex-
tensive improvements for the development OF
the country and the benefit of the very peo-
pie who are constantly throwing obstacles in
their way to the extent Of their ability to do
so. Look at the country now, and compare
it with what it was thirty years ago! The
continent spanned from ocsan to ocean and
from the lakes to tide-watsr, space has bean
annihilated, and the extremes of this vast
brought into daily intercourse-fa 'e
to face, as it were land all through the ln-
strumentality Of railroads. We can see no
practical sense or recompensing benefit to fol-
low the wild fury which has been and is now
being directed against these great clvillzers
And while oranges and like organizations
may worry public enterprises and annoy
their broad-minded directors, they can no
more stop their progress or impair their use
fulness, than cid the NANCY yearllng obstruc'
the progress of the steam engine. The re-
action will come and that soon, and all com
binations against the enterprise OF the age
will dvindle into insigni6cance. IF men
would reflect little they would see the fu-
tility of an attempt at crushing railroad
rings, which are usually the great leverage
Of material progress. What would be the
condition Of Staunton and Augusta county
to-day, were they deprived Of intercourse
with the outside world by means OF railroad
and telegraph? New life will be thrown in
to the entire. Valley on the completion Of tbs
Valley Railroad. Yet there are grumbleri
who are necessarily harping against these
enterprises. AS general thing, it is MOI
the policy Of Railroad Companies to charge
exhorbitant prices. It prohibits travel anc
trade, and Of course it is economy with then
20 stimulate as much Of these as possible ~
IF people would examine into tie rcciproea
benefits of railroads, consider the immense
expense they incur in pushing forward then
operations, and that their profits arc appro
priated to enlarge their accommodations fol
the people, they would feel less unkindness
ard manifest 1nors liberal spirit.
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The Sunrems Courts of the tinted States

The Supreme Courts of the United States
has given decision ia favor Of George ..
Marcy, Of Boston, confirming the validity Of
$40 coo worth Of Illinois registered town
bonds, issued in aid of tho Illinois Grand
Trunk Railroad. The town attempted to
void paying The interest on the bonds, allegiug
that they were illegally issued. Che basis
Of che Courts decision was that no irregular
ity precedent to the issue, not even fraud on
the part Of the agents ofthe town can vitlate
bords 10 the hands Of innocent holders. The
Court applies tho same rule to tl'ess bonds
as are applied to commercial paper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

Seldom have we read a sweetsr illustrate
Of the thoughtless and the experimental way
singing this precious hymn than that which
embodied in the following anonymous ver
which We take from an exchange.-Ed. Chr
tian Intelligencer.]
Crock Of Ages cleft for me-"
/ Thoughtlessly;the maiden sung,
+. Fell the words unconsciously,
From he girlish, gleeful tongue,
Sang as little children sing;
Sang as sing the birds in Juns;
Fell the words like light leaves down
On the current of the tune
Crock Of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee"
''Let me hide myself in Thee
Felt her soul no need to hide;
Sweet the song as song could be.
And she had no thought beside
All the words unheedingly
Fell from lips untouched by care,
Dreaming not they each might be
On some other lips prayer
Crock Of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee"
crock of Ages, cleft for me''-
Twas woman sang them now,
Rose the song as storm tossed bird
Beats with weary wing the air, e
Every note with sorrow stirred NJ
Every syllable a prayer
"Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee"
''Rock Of Ages, cloft for me-
Lips grown aged sung the hymn
Trustingly and tenderly-
Voice grown weak and eyes grown dim,
''Let me hide myself in Thee a
Trembling though the voice and low,
Ran the sweet strain peacefully,
Like river in its flow,
Sung as only they can sing
Who life's thorny paths have passed;
Sung as only they can sing a M
Who behold the promised rest
"Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let mo hide myself in Thee
Crock Of Ages, cleft for me-
Sang aboyea coffin lid:
Underneath, all restfully,
All life's Toys and sorrows hid.
Keyermore, 0 storm tossed soul!
Neyermorsf from wind o. tide,
Nevermore from pillows rolfj
Wilt thou need to hide.
Could the sightless sunken eyes,
Closed beneath the soft gray hair,
Could the mute and stifenea Lips
Moved again in pleading prayer,
Still, aye still the words would be,
''Let me hide myself in, Thee"
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TO THE PUBLIC.

NTarl1wOOd's Dyeing and Scour"
Nl Ing Establishment is located be,
tween the Virginia Hotel and the Gas WORDS,
where am prepared to renovate and Bepair
the neatest manner, all kinds of Clothing, be
for gents and ladies.
My experience in the business enables me to
guarantee satisfaction in all cases, and my pa
irons may rest assured that work entrusted to my
will be faithfully executed.
Work from distance will be promptly attend
ed to, and expressed free of charge.
respectfully solicit trial.
aug 1871, F. H. HARDWOOD.
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Judge Guigon, of the Hastings Court at

Judge Guigon, of the Hastings Court at
Richmond, IN response to a petition Of prom
inent colored citizens asking that colored
men be put on juriss when colored criminals
are to be tried, Monday answered, declin-
Ing to grant the prayer Of the petitionefs.-
After an explanation, he concludes by say.
ing thas compliance with the request would
be the adoption of test as to the qualif-
cation Of jurors, not only not recognized by
law, but in violation of the spirit at least Of
the Fourteenth Amendment and the Civil
Rights BILL. &s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

A thousand Of the unemployed working
meh Of New York got together Monday and
resolved to storm the City Hall for work and
pay. When they reached there the Mayor
and Comptroller and all other high officials
were, notand they resolved to ''demonstrate"
again ON Thursday night. A consistent spea
ker who counselled The men to be sober and
law-abiding, followed up his good advice
with the declaration that they would resort
to force if their demands we're not acceded
TO- ttA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

The new constitution Of Pennsylvania
makes the women Of the State eligible to
any Office under the school laws Of the State.
This will enable the women to become d.
tectors, school supsrintenaents, &c. 1t is q
growing opinion that under the direction OF
woman the public schools would be increased
in efficiency and the expenses Of their maia-
tenanee materially reduced.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

We regret to see that Capt. Joseph NJ Ste-
pheus. Penlteatiary store-keeper for num-
Der OF years, has been dsfsatsd FOR that posi-
.ioh iu caucus, and his successor is w. H.
Taliaferro, Of ltyschburg ooe legged cou-
federate soldier. Mr.. Stephens gsaae a
nost excellent officer, and what objection i.
was possible to fud TO him. We oaaaot ina. :
inc.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15
The virginius Affair.

The President, on Monday last, sent into
Congress the official correspondence between
Minister sickles and Secretary Fieh, rele-
alive to the Virginius affair, accompanied by
brief message, which consists Of merely a
recaPitulation Of facts and a reaasertion Of
the principle that the vessels improper use
Of the American flag was not an offence Of
which any other nation than the United
States could take cognizanc., and that it If.
forded no pretext for the capture aud BUTCH
cry. But the correspondence is interesting.
and shows that this Government was exceed
lngly peremptory with that Of Spain in the
early stages Of the question Within week
after the crime at Santiago Mr.. Fish instruc-
ted Minister Sickles to retire from Madrid if
Spain did net accede to tho American de-
mauds in twelve days, and on account Of the
hesitation and duplicity Of the. Spanish au-
thorltles the Legatation would have been a.
bandoned on the Goth had not The aeree.
ment to surrender the Virginius aud the
survivors been made on that day. It seems.
moreover, that. Gen. Sickles had good cause Of
complaint While Admiral Polo at Wash
ington was representing the desire of Spain
to accede to the American demands, the
high officials at Madrid were insulting the
American Minister with curt and ill-teulper.
ed replies to his communications, and caus-
ing it to be proclaimed about the city that
Spain would never yield. They were elev-
er enough to deceive their own people until
the affair had been irrevocably settled at
Washington, but the process placed Gen.
S!ckies In the position of a representative
who was discrcdited by his own Government
That he should be impelled to resign to es-
cape being the victim Of too much diplo,
macy was natural.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

On the Bird, The actual stock Of wheat in
London, was $4,000 quarters; The stock
of corn was $4,000 quarters, aud Of flour
80, 600 sacks. A quarter, in the sense il is
used here, is 8 bushels
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

Il: D. Rufin, of Arlington, V oual;fss
as Sheriff Of Alexandra county, ,gaa. 1sf,
1874. lie is a eolered man, who hs, bssa
studying law, at Howard Uuiveysitv during
the last two years. He is said to bsehe hrss
colored man who has ever been 4aalhed ~
Shsrif in Yirgi, ia,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

The Alexandria Gazette, the model news
paper Of the country, entered upon its sew
snty FIFTH year on tho lst qs Jsnusry.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

T HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
L Forms, and am prepared to make out the
necessary papers for any one desiring to clam
the benefits of the Bankrupt Act.
l will also attend to making out and forward
ing the applications Of Soldiers of the war of
1872, or their widows for the Pension" granted
by late Act of Congress.
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
march 9-tf Attorney at Law.
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Eyv LIQUOR STORE.
EMPORIUM OF FASHION.
Maw &enp.n7 Mow GnNsgse

EMPOREU M OE' lEASAAON.
New store! New Goods!
T.. STEINER,
NEW STREET,
N@xe Door to FgaEtx's Drug Store,
has opened superior
Merchant Tailoring House,
supplied with fine
CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, &C., Sc.
Superior CUTTERS and WoEKMEN are in his
employ, and neat fits guaranteed His patterns
are Of the very best, snd his styles of the latest
He respectfully solicts share Of the public
patronage. nov Pitt
Nasg Gas!! CASH!
Va Nc. w. SMITH,
STANTON, VIRGINIA,
Is still engaged in Gas Fitting, Bell Hanging, &c.
and is prepared to furnish Chandeliers, Pesdant
Brackets, Drops, Burners, Lights and Shades
any description desired.
He will also put up WATER RAMS at short
notice His long experience in every branch OF
his business, justifes him in promising entire
satisfaction TO those who may favor him with
! srGers. so4
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
Thankful for past fayors, he respectfully solic-
IL share of the public patronage. feb l5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

A new controversy has broken cut in the
West, dispute which is a branch Of the ous
which the Patrons of Husbandry are carry-
ing on against everything tending to decrease
the farmers profits. This is described as
war between the" pIow makers 'aud the'plo8-
drivers and it has broken out chiefly in Iowa
and Illinois. It appears that the plow CON-
panies have resolved ia Illinois 70 sell no
plows TO farmers clubs or grangers except at
retail prices. This affects Iowa as we'll az
Illinois, and in the former State the manu-
features of harvesters have taken somewhat
similar action. Ia retaliation the Illinois
State Grange has resolved to buy no mora
plows 6e either The makers or their ageulr,
whilst in Iowa the State Grange has deter
mined to 60 into the business Of manufacture
ing harvesters for itself This controversy is
good deal similar to that conducted ia be-
hall Of Cheap transportation
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Gabriel Hirsh

Gabriel Hirsh never surrendsrs. He promptly
paid up the l5,00O and now offers Reward OF
T9s1rty Thousand Dollars
for an uglier man than the Educated Russian
Bear, now in his employ. OF course no one
doubts Gabriels assertion If they do, let them
call and see for themselves.
jan is enpy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15
Watches Clocks and 'ewelry'
2 A U T. a. MIX,

MAIN STREET, STANTON, va,
Eas on hand beautiful assortment of all de.
scriptions of Jewelry, style, pure gold, in
eluding finger rings, ear rings, charms, &c, also
gold pens and holders. Silver and Gold Watches
just received. All work warranted and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Give him call nov 20
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

PURITY OF Henry Ward
Beecher draws the following beautiful parsl.
lei:
Cover the beauty Of the plum and sp1icos
there grows a bloom and beauty more ozouis-
ito than che fruit itself; a soft, delicate dssa
that overspreads its bushing cheek. Now ii
you strike yohr hand oyer that, and tits ousa
gone, it is CONS forever, for it never grows
but once. The flower that hangs in the
morning, impear.ed with dew--arrayed with
jewels-once shake it, So that the beads roll
of; and you may sprinkle water over it as
you please yet it can never be made again
what it was when the dews fell lightly upon
it from Heaven On a frosty morning you
may see the panes of glass covered With land
scapes, mountains, lakes and trees, blended
into beautiful fantasso picture. Now lay
your hands upon the glass;, and by the scratc!,
of your finger or by the warmth Of the palm,
all the delicate tracery will be obliterated -
So there is in youth beauty and purity Of
character which when once touched and de-
fled can never be restored fringe more
delicate than frost work, aud which wheI;
torn aud broken will never be re-emoroider-
ed A man who has spotted and soIsd his
garments in his youth, though he may seek TO
restore their color, can never wholly do it,
even were he to wash them with his tears.
When young man leaves his fathers house
with the blessing of his mothers tears still
wet upon his forehead, if he once loses that
early purity Of character It ia a loss that hs
can never make whole aga;a. Such is tho
consequence of crime Lss eject cannot ta
eradicated it can only be forgiven.'
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VOL. VIII.
iStn,t3st0n L advertisements.
LONG LOOKED FOR COME AT
LAST.
The only Suruivor Of the Vile de Harpe.
FROM THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER,
The Ugliest MAN in the World.

Gabriel Hirsh having been convinced that there
was an uglier man in this country than his form
er agent Don Carlos, gave strict orders to search
the eastern continent, regardless of expense, to
find man, whose facial features had no paral-
lei. After long and patient endeavors,
e. He WAS FOUND,
and embarked on the Vile de Harve for the New
World. The disaster which overlook that vessel
at sea, left but few survivors, and among them
was the
RT,S,STAN EDUCA TED BEAR,
who was SO ugly that even the salt waters we're
repealed and refused to receive him. So ne was
foated off on barrel, picked up after wandering
over the trackess for several days ana
nights, and landed in New York. Thence he was
shipped to Headquarters at Staunton, where he
is now engaged in the
WATCH AND JEWELRY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-15

REFORMED EpIscopAL1AN1sM.- NEw
York, January 3.-The regular services of
the Reformed Episcopal Church will begin
Tomorrow, when Bishop Cummins will preach
Bishop Cummins says s'The Reformed Ea
piscopal Church is founded on principles for
which Low Churchmen have been conteu-
ding, and about the validity Of its orders
there can be no question. Il would DO pre-
mature to give the names Of well-kaown lay
men and clergymen III this city who may be
expected to give in their adhesion to the
new church, but there is abundant proof
that the spirit Of considerable portion of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in New
York is ripe for this departure. The, Access
sion of the Rev. DR.. Goddard, rector Of one
of the largest and most important Churches
on Staten island, is good sign. Numerous
offers from clergymen of other denomina-
tons, expressing their readiness to take part
in our work, have been received. Presbyte-
rian, Methodist and Baptist ministers have
expressed desire to take charge Of new or
CARNATIONS in this movement. From men Of
note in other Christian bodies there have
come suggestions looking toward a probable
or possible union between the new church
and portions Of such Christian bodies A
prominent Doctor Of Divinity among New Eng
land Baptlsts and the editor Of an important
religious journal in Baltimore are among
those who have written favoring such step
One of the foremost Methodist preachers in
Illinois, the president Of college there, has
given utterance to cordial approval of, and
unreserved sympathy with the movement.
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FRoM.-The follow
ing figures show the amount of taxes assessed by
the Commonwealth for the last fiscal year;
Tax on white males, $154. 457 90
Tax on colored males, $4,000 90
Total capitation tax, $24s, 6a5 90
Tax on property, 1892, 1913 IS
Tax on income, So 40 80
Total tax on personal property, .i 1875, 564 II
Tax on real estate; =. 1922, 424 As
Tax on Licenses, 221, 036 81
Total tax, So, 20S, $50 IS
| A very considerable amount of this has not
yet been paid into the hands of the State Treas
| urer.
| The amount of interest in arrears and to fall
| due on the LIST Of January and the LIST Of july
| 1874 is, according to the report of tee second
! Auditor. about $2,242,0S3 9S. If this is to be
provided for and the expenses of government
added ($l, l00000), $a.342083 98 will have to
be raised from the taxes not yet paid in for this
yeor, and by taxation or otherwise Enouirer:
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WILLIAM CHAPMAN, D. d.
stauntoa, &c. virginia.

OFFICE, south side of Main street-old stand
Artificial teeth mounted. on Gold, Silver and
vulcanite. All operations performed in the most
scientific and skillful manner, with strict regard
to permanency, and warranted to compete with
any work done in the larger cities.
lie returns sincere thanks to the citizens OF
Augusta and adjoining counties for the liberal
patronage extended him during the long period Of
his residence in Staunton. and respectfully So
licits a continuance of their orders.
Highest price paid for old gold and plate,
april 25-tf