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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28
The DUTY of the Hour.

Tt certainly is remarkable state OF public
sentiments that would induce such II man as
George Seawright to consent to leave the re-
trement he has always so much coveted, and
consent to serve the people in the Legislature
of Virginia, When it is considered that this
gentleman has time and again declined the use
of his name for public positfon-has always
avoided and shrank from public display and
prominence-contcnt with tie pleasure that
follows the pursuit of knowledge in the quiet
and secluson Of his own comfortable homestead
and the gratuit6,ls service lie could render to
his neighbor in preparing instruments OF VIII
ting and giving advice in relation to business
matters-tllere must be something in the at
mosphere that has moved the people to demand
his services now, and induced him to consent
to be voted for, for the Legislature. The
truth is, the confidence of the people is seeking
something substantial and trustworthy to crys-
tf.lize around. 1t is yearning for fidelity, hon
.sty and capacity in public trust, aid has
naturally turned towards man who combines
all these qualifications in an eminent degree.
The people have become so wearied and dis
gustcd with political scEemers and caucus ma
nipuation, that a degree OF confusion and dis
satisfaction exists in Augusta county never be-
| fore known. They have determined to give q
! death blow to Caucus dictation, and elevate to
position men who have interests i'll common
with thenl-who feel that it will be their duty
to honestly reflect public sentiment and work
for the good Of the State, independent Of parti-
Fan prejudice and usage.
The election of George Seawright to repre-
sent the grand old County OF Augusta in the
Legislature of Virginia wonld revive the mem
DRY of the past, when men were chosen for
their intrinsic worth, and not because they
were begging and plotting for position. 1t
would give assurance that elevated sentiment
conscientious conviction of duty, and honest
cndeavor to serve the people, were again to
distinguish the legislation and the laws of the
Commonwealth inspire confidence at home
and abroad, and place the old State upon the
highway to prosperity and development.
If the friends of Mr.. Seawlight and the
friends of such character as is inseparably
connected with his name, will but do their du-
ty, he will be elected beyond a doubt. Let
| each and every one 90 to work, and abate not
until the setting of the sun on the I'd of No
yember.
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StauntOn Market, Oct. IS.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Oct, 81, 1S75-Prices
to-day for Beef Cattle ranged follows Bes Beeves
at 7sa$6 81 generally rated first quality at 75aS45
medium to Ngood fair quality at 75as4 IS: ordinary
thin Steers, Oxen and Cows at ooas4 90 general
prices 30os6 81. Most of the sales from 400 to
IS 10 per 100 pounds.
Cows.-We quote Mich Cows at $s5asi5 per head;
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote Sheep at 4a5kc per
tb gross. Stock Sheep 00a$3 rs per head Lambs "a
So is per head as EQUALITY. ssys
HoGs.-We quote at 10 Ooas11 co net 5ys5Sss..e
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Oct, 21-Rrst Cattle
head Hogs lOa$11 per 100 1bs and Cows and Calves
25a$5O.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, Oct, 21.-Sales OF
Cattle at 00a600 Sheep to &c, per gross; Lands
300to s4,25 per head. Hogs from 1Oa$n. Cows and
Calves 25a$50.
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DeNths.

On the 18th inst. in Fredericksburg, Va, by Rev.
E. C. Murdaugh, Daniel M. Lee and Miss. Mamie E.
Ficklin, of Belmont, Stafford county, Va.
On the 10Th inst. at the residence of the brides
mother, by Rev. Theodrick Pryor, Judge F. R. Far
rar ('Johnny Reb' and Miss Ella Scott all of Anne
lia
On the 21st inst, at Hundley's Mill, VIM. H Van
Lear and Miss Emma r. Hepler, daughter of Isaac
Hepler.
Dunlap and Miss Sallie B. Hyde, daughter OF Chas.
K. Hyde.
On the 2lst inst, Middlebrook, Newton j.
Baylor and Miss BERTHE Clemmer, daughter of W. X.
Clemmer.
OH the Goth inst, in Stanton by Rev. Dr. Charles
Manly, Raymond I. Dunn and Miss Annie r. Smails,
daughter of Thomas Smails.
On the 2lst inst, in staunton, by Rev W. T. Price,
D. H. Ralston, of Rockingham, and Miss Sydney
Kite, of Stanton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

A bet was made IN the VIRGINIAN office by
two Conservatives from the Middle River Dis
trict-one claiming a majority for the s'old
ticket and the other for the new ticket. Both
seemed to be sanguine that they would win.
The Spectators idea of duty has some
what changed since the Congressional race in
1869. Then it declined to support the regular
nominee, although the editor was member Of
the Convention that nominated him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28
'MOTEetS.

Our market is tolerably quiet. Old Flour in
demand at very fair rates. and new flour selling at
quotations Grain moving slowly in small lots and
selling at quotations Country Bacon Lard firm and
Butter not plentiful and niger. Fresh Eggs in
demand and selling well. Chickens and country Veg
etabes in demand, bringin good prices Small pro-
ducts generally in request at fair rates.
C. A. RICHARDSON.
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
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Boots and Shoes.

full and complete line Of Ladies and Children, 81
Shoes, from Csc to 49,
whist have Shoes to sell ut your prices-for ex-.
ample-a Ladies Fosed Cater, Mans or Boys
Shoe foi S1,00.
also keep BURTs, of New York. ZEIGIER s of Phil
auelphla, and MANKo STERN'S, of Baltimore
LADIES AND CHILDREN'S SHOES.
which are made to order for my customers. and ev
cry pair warranted
1 have the Agency for
HUSSEYS PATENT LEATHER TIPPED SHOES
FOR CHILDREN.
1t Is the most complete tipped Shoe have ever SEEM
and warranted perfect in every respect
Silver Tipped Boots for hoys, from s1,0o to $780,
Mems Boots, from 80 90 to $780,
whole stock Boot for $500,
MEMS AND BOYS HATS, from Soc to $500
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

The effort Of two or three broken down
township politicians to SWING by Mr.. Stuart's
coat-tails into prominence, is failure. The PEG
pie of Augusta have no use for CROSSROADS poilti-
clans. They are running TIE thing themselves
this time, sure.- Findicator.
Now, this is really cruel, coming from the
county organ of the curb-stone statesmen.-
When did the indicator find out the people
were running the thing" that is, the caucus ?
Since it and its half dozen followers were SO
numerically squelched, on the 2ud of Octo-
Der Our neighbor is sort O. mixed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

~ didn't get my ticket, and I don't intend
to vote for the nominees of the Convention, y
said a conservative incur hearing who had partic-
ipated in the primary meetings. That is indie
2sndence. The Caucus has no right TO de-
nland the surrender Of mans Individuality
and vote, whether the man to be voted for rep
resents him or not.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

The Vindtcdtor's zeal for ''tlle ticket and
its solicItnde for Mr.. Stuart's welfare arc truly
refreshing. The Vindicator is poor exponent
of popular sentiment. It will be as much ia
ken back on the result of the election as it was
at the result Of the Convention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

DEATH OF HENRY NJ. BRENT, SEN.-Hen-
ry NJ. Brent. ST., well known in the Valley of
Virginia as the cashier of the Bank of the Val
ley, at Winchester, for a number Of years. died
in that place on the 10Th inst in the 18th year of
lis age He was an upright man, and uniyer-
sally esteemed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

About two-shirds of the Conservatives we meet
and talk with about the election, are opposed
to the nominated ticket, as whole, for the
Legislature. They seem firm in their purpose
to vote for Mr.. Stuart and Geo. Seawright any,
how
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

There will be elections on Tuesday next, the
I'd OF November, in the following States and
Territories: Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts,,
MINI esota. Mississippi, Missouri. Nevada, New
Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vir-
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,EoRGE SEAwRIGHT.

Hon. VIM. MILNEs, JR.-A CORRECTION
note from Hon. VIM. Mines, Jr., and cheer
fully give it publication, as it corrects an I'M
pleasant rumor that was afloat last week, and
which was thouglltlessly given currency
through our columns. 1t will be source of
great qualification to the many friends of Mr..
Mines, within the range of our circulation, to
learn that there is not the least foundation for
the rumor. Such men are public bcnefactors,
and any embarrassment that may attend them
in their business operations is public calam-
ity.
We regret exceedingly that we cannot give
the assurance that Mr.. Lowenbach is similarly
conditioned with Mr.. Mines. The complica-
tiens and unforeseen difficulties that have sur
rounded him by reason Of the failure of a
large house in Baltimore, with which he had
extensive dealings in leather and hides, render
it necessary for him to suspend business, until
his accounts with that establishment can be
adjusted. We hope the exhibit will be such as
to enable Mr.. L. to resume his active opera
tions which have contr buted so much to the
prosperity Of the locality in which he resides,
and that he may escape any serious loss.
The following is Mr.. Mines note
SHENANDOAH IRON WORKS, VA,
October 23d, 1875.
S. N. Yost and Eon-Gents: | was rather
astonshed, in looking over your paper, to see
that had suspended payment. believe can
pay everybody what owe them and have
little to spare. 1t is true, do intend to sus-
pend my operations, unless the iron business
improves; but expect to pay what owe.-
Hoping you will make correction, am,
Yours respectfully, VIM. MILNEs.
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n,ld in Colorado Territory, on the 10Th, for
delegates to the Constitutional Convention,
which will frame Constitution preparatory to
admission into the Union. The lines were
strictly drawn between the Republican and
Democratic parties, and the result shows that
the Republicans ha, carried the election, and
will have decided majority in the Conven-
ton. 1t would seem from this additional evil
dence that the ssTidal Wave" is doing some
damage where it was least expected year
ago, by the over sanguine Democracy.
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MNT2'GO0eS.

On the 9Th instant, in Richmond, Mrs. E. L. Lyle
wife of Rev. Geo. L. Lyle, of Greenbrier county, W.
Va.
On the 10th inst. near Hermitage Adam Sheels, a
soldier of 1912, in the seth year of his age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

We have not heard from the V1ndicator
about the ''bolters' whether they are all to
be handed over to the radical rarty.n Let's
have word TO cnljghteu us.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

Gov. Walkers nane is again being promin-
emily mentioned in connection with the Speak
ersilip of the next House Of Representatives.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

BY the failure of the Charlottesville Nation
al bank, we learn the Treasurer of the State
LOSES $4,000 State finds deposited there.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

The solemn silence of the Spectator in ref
erence to the caucus nominees is truly painful
1t has their names standing gloomily promi-
nent at the head of it's editorial columns, but
not one word Of commendation OF appeal in
their behalf, while i. Is news department teens
with pronunciamentoes against the very men
it pretends to support. This, to us, looks like
a queer way to disoharg the ''duty" which the
Spectator so bravely recognizes, to support the
nominees Of the paqtY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

OYSTERS w. S. Stutz is still receiving the
very finest quality OF oysters, which are sold at
low figures to suit the times,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

NOTICE. sTocKHoLDERs, MEETING.
IN On TUESDAY, the 3Oth day of NOVEMBER
1875, there will be general meeting of the Stock
holders oi the Valley RAILROAD Company at the Com
is called in pursuance of order of the Board of
Directors, adopted October 22d, 1875.
A. MADISON,
oct 28-tdm Sec'y pro TEN.
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The dwelling of the Jackson Statue
Grand Success

Last Tuesday was the grandest day in the
annals OF Richmond. Over 10000 strangers
were in the city attending the unyeiing of the
Jackson Statue, and the procession, formed OF
the military, civic societies, distinguished citi-
zens, &C., was over two miles long. The ora
ton was delivered by Rev. DR.. Hoge, and was
one Of the purest eloquence and most refined
thought. All business was suspended in the
city, and the people, of all sorts and condi-
tons, gave themselves up to the enjoyment OF
the occasion. One of the happiest incidents,
was the presentation of the daughter of Stone
wall jackson, which was greeted with per-
feet storm Of applause. The members of the
old Stonewall Brigade numbered about 500,
many of whom lost their limbs in following
the fortunes of their brave commander.
The Walker Light Guard entertained their
guests, the West Augusta Guard, with a hand
somely gotten up banquet Tuesday afternoon.
Speeches were made on all sides, and the af-
fair hugely enjoyed by all the participants.
The S5onewall Band occupied prominent
position in the grand parade, and were uni
versally cemplimented.
CHARLOTTESVILLE BANK.-The suspen-
sion of the Charlottesville National Bank, on
last Monday, created great excitement in that
place. The Stockholders and Depositors held
a meeting on the 22nd, and appointed COM
mittee Of eight intelligent gentlemen to ex-
anime as far as possible, into the banks con-
dition and report thereon. The commit
tee after laborious session of about eighteen
hours, submitted an exhibit to the meeting
based on the best information accessible to
them, of which the following is the aggre-
gate:
Liabilities: Due to depositors, slS5,604 !;
due other banks, s32, 72l; certified checks,
$3.50; cashiers checks, $3.50; rediscounted
notes, s62,52l; discounted notes, $4,000. To-
tai, 1858, 1872.
Nominal Assets: Bills discounted $751;
943; other bonds, $31, 1856; due from other
banks, 100000; cash, sl6,92s; real estate,
81 ,o44 furniture, &C., $500; surplus Uni
ted sta.ccs bonds, $500, Jordan Alum bonds,
$4,000. Total, $560,cI1l.
The committee were satisfied that while
there was certainty that these assets would
be reduced by many thousands of dollars,
there would by careful and competent man
agement in liquidation be sufficient to secure
depositors and leave large surplus for stock
holders. 1t was asctrtained that of the in
debtedness to the bank
THE ENORMOUS SUM
of 1921, OGO was due by Messrs Flanagan, Sc
cured in such manner that slS3,542 might
probably be realized.
Among the heaviest losses by this calamity
will be many professors at the University,
whose lifelong savings are involved in the
stock and deposits. The University will not
suffer materially. The woollen-mills will not
suffer, nor the Miller fund, as reported. Deep
gloom overspreads the town. The Farmers
and Merchants Bank has been strengthened
by offers of assistance from northern houses.
The confidence in this bank is unimpaired.
A Government officer arrived on Thursday
and is examining into tho condition of affairs.
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WezU Advertisements.
DISrILLERY FOR SALE.

~ Situated on the Middlebrook Road, about one
mile from Staunton. Any one wishing to purchase
can do on favorable terms and enter at into
a lucrative business Valuable information as to
the profitable conduct of the business, will be Civ
en- to a new beginner. A. M. BRUCE.
oct 2S-lt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

UNAVAILABLE letters remaining in the P. O., Stauntor
Va, October %, 1875.
Col. j. c. Cochran, Folly Mills, Va; Master E. H
Demere no address; Mrs. L. Doubt, no address; G.
Gaaher, Easton, Md Mrs. V. M. Harris, Staunton
Mrs. M. E. Montgomery, Collerstown, Va; c. L.
Railway Richmond, Va; Mrs. Rachel Stuart, adj
dress illegible; Henry Slaughter, Louisiana; Mr..
Wright, Millboro Depot, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

AT THE FA1R.-On Monday, the members of
the old Stonewall Brigade Band, West Augusta
Guard, and the veterans of the 5th Regiment
and Stonewall Brigade, together with num-
Der OF citizens from this and adjoining coun-
ties, started for the State Fair at Richmond, to
be absent several days. This demonstration
was the greatest gathering that ever convened
within the limits Of the Statey and embraced
representatives from all portions Of Virginia
and Maryland.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS. ocr. IS, 1875.

LA DIES
Brathwait mrs Arabella Jones. miss Ling
Brown, miss Bell Lewis, miss Annie
brown, mrs susan Maddox, mrs Virginia
Broohs, mrs % Miller mrs Lewis G M
Ghlid. mrs Gill Watson, miss Rosely
Enyleman, mrs Minnie Nunan, mrs Mary
Gardner miss Fannie Paxton, miss Jennie
Heyden mrs Il Porter, Emily
Harris, miss Georgia.
GENTL EMEN
Busick, Hartman, Henry Nee
Bailey, Henry Koiner Fl
BeaZeley, Charlie Loebl, Marcus L
Contlin, Morris, Henry
Franks A Mahony Henry
Frazier, A Nester, MI
Hayden, Thos SamueIs II
The above letters, mot called for within thirty days
VIII be sent to the dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are advertised
s. M. YOST. p. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28

The Fredericksburg Wooden Mills were con-
sumed by fire on the 22d inst. Loss SIS, 0O0-
on which there was an insurance of $25, 000.--
Several narrow escapes were made, and one
and burned to death. There We're about 40 or
50 operatives employed in the establishment
The fire was accidental. AS there were no fire
apparatus in the city, the buildings and ma
ehinery were mass of ruins in two hours from
the time the fire was discovered
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Mr.. 2. Silver, of Frederick county, died last
week at an advanced aged,
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SUBLIME hlPUDENCE.-T indicator OF
the 22d says: ''The malcontents and 'disin-
fectants' who are making such ridiculous
fuss about their choice and their ticket mis-
take their Importance. They can't nominate
ticket for the people Of Augusta. Their lit
tie mutual admiration ring is broken, and the
people have got the thing in their own hands,"
The reader of the above sentences would
hardly suppose that the "Conservative'' bolt
ers, alluded to by the Vindicator, constitute
the very class of men who, before the conven-
ton, declared that every man who didn't sup
port the convention should be classified with
the Radicals. The indicator was cheek
by iowl with these very tgentlemen whom it
now denominates a broken ''ring," and whose
importance" it is disposed to make sport of.
The VIRGINIAN bursted the ''ring," and now
the indicator wants to chime in as the cham
pion of the people, whom it antagonized in
their campaign against the ring"
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SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
the following real estate to wit;
TWO LOTS AND HOUSES, &C..
thereon, situated in the village OF Ednburg' shen'
andoah county, Va.
This is desirable property, and will be sold the
following
TERMS.-Onefou cash, the balance on credit
of six twelve, and eighteen months, with interest
from day of sale. the purchaser giving bonds with
and the title retained as ultimate security
JOHN PAUL, Assignee
oct 28-tds OF the estate of John r. Miller. bk't.
TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the v estean District OF Virginia.
VIM. c. Morgan, surviving partner Of MOI gan,
Buck Co., Plaintiff.
Against IN EQUITY.
A. c. Bryans Administrator, ct ais. Defendants.
Extract from Decree of October Term, 1875.
ut is further or Tered that the report of Commits
sioner, VIM. J. Points, be recommitted to the Com
missioner of this Court, to take further account
of the prorities of the liens against the estate OF
the late A. c. BRYAN, if desired by either party
and file with his report the evidence taken IN work
ing cut such report"
TINTED STATES COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
u Harrisonburg Va, Oct, 23rd, 1870
To the creditors of A. c. Bryan, deceased.
You are hereby notified that at the instance OF
the Plaintiff have fixed upon TueSday, the Soru
day ofNovember, 1875, at my office IN Harfisohpufg
va If fair if not the next fair day thereafter Sun
day excepted to take the account PROVIDED by ABOVE
decree of the Circuit Court of the United states Ior
the western District OF Var renaerea IN soro ~
Buck Co.'s surviving partner, PlalntlH' vs. a. y.
Bryan's Admir-, ct ais. Defendants.
Atwhich time and place you and each OF you lar are
required to attend. Given under my nana, as CON
missioner in chancery the gay '1 Po yS;iY Conf
J. T. Harris p. q. Wv "o-11
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Secretary Of the Interior.

Hon. Zach Chandler, of Michigan, has been
appointed Secretary of the Interior, to succeed
Hon. G. Delano resigned. Mr.. Chandler re-
tired from the U. S. Senate last March, having
served for three successive terms. amounting
to IS years. During this entire time, his name
had never been associated with any doubtful
question or scheme of legislation, and his i'll
tegrity and scrupulous regard to a sense OF hon
esty have been proverbial. No man, probably,
in the country has maintained Il higher charac-
ter for truth and fidelity to what he believed to
be his duty than Mr.. Chandler during the pc
Rod OF his public service.
OF course, the Democratic press found in
this appointment ample excuse for renewal Of
their abuse and denunciation OF the President,
but we venture the assertion the duties of the
office to which Mr.. Chandler has been called,
will be as efficiently and acceptably discharged
as they have ever been since the creation Of the
Interior Department. No one questions his
ability, the Information necessary for the posi-
ton, the energy, and Independence of the new
Secretary. The grounds of the abuse which is
now being leveled at him are found in his stern
convictions on political questions, and his invet-
crate and uncompromising hatred of modern
Democracy. AS for this the country at large
will be willing to make some allowance, when
its history and present attitude are considered.
Mr.. Chandler will make an able and faithful
public officer, and administer the affairs of his
Office with purpose single to the good of the
country
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NOTIONS!
HOSIERY.-Fleece-n ed-Cotton and WooIed-va-
ryins in price from three pair for 25c to 81 90 a
pair. 49,
Buck, Lise-Thread, Silk, Cotton and Yarn Gloves.
II r. Il " O Ry

THU ceIeDraLedT BUTTON ND (1LOVE-eVery pair
warranted an3 will cost only 81, SOTO any lady pur-
chasing pair.
We have also good Button Kid for s., 90.
full supply Of Queen Elizabeth Ruffs, for ESQ.,
Needles, sc.
Pins, SC.
IA Shirt Buttons, SC.
Garnett. and all other shades of Ties
Gents Wooden Shirts from SOC to S., So
Ladies' Wooden Vests, from Toe to $780,
Zephyr Worsted, 20c per OF.
CLARK's o. N. I. Cotton, 75c per Dozen