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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-08

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. The rag money
Of the close of the gold market was worth
B5.47. The latter opened and ended at 1T.
Foreign exchange was duE. Stocks were
lower and unsettled by'reports Of failure.
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THE Public Ledger, Of Philadelphia, the
leading journal Of Pennsylvania, and one of
the leading journals Of the country, will be
on file ut our Paris Office for the information
and comfort Of travelling Pennsylyanians.
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THE SENATE COMMITTEE investigating the
management Of our prisons and courts is
still in session. Its work yesterday was a
dreary business.
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THE DANBURY Nelcs, a siI~yulsrly success
full journal, published ia Connecticut, and
well calculated to make the hours pass
lightly to homesick American, has been sent
to our Paris Office, and will be constantly
kept on file.
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Ok WHATEVER TICKET Recorder Hackett
may run for reelection in November the
honest citizens Of New York will support
him. His opponents will be mainly found
among the relatives and ''pals" Of the resi-
dents Of Sing Sing.
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The NeocS and Courier, of Charleston,
flashing, earnest journal, representing the
boldest spirit of the South will also be found
at the Paris reading room of the New YORK
HERALD.
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AMERICANS from Salt Lake who find them
selves in Paris, as well as Americans who
care to know something about the news
paper literature Of the Mormon country, will
be gratifed to learn that the Deserel JVeeth,
Neacs, Of Salt Lake City, the empire Of Brig
ham Young will hereafter be found on file
in the Paris office Of the NEw YoRK HERALD.
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From our reports his morning The probabilities
are that the oreather today ,ciH be cool and
partly cloudy or clear. -
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THE PEOPLE or NEw York are somewhat
too careless in regard to party nominations /;
but the stories Of Miles OReilly, Gunther,
Havemeyer and General Jones prove that
they occasionally rouse themselves to rebuke
improper selections or the rejection Of popu-
lar candidates by party leaders, They will
not be idle next November if Tammany
should make war on Recorder Hackett and
saak 10 driva him from the Rencb
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If 'Boss" KELLY DESIRES to defeat Re
corder Hackett for Recorder he should pro-
cure a general Jail delivery before election.
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Mr.. ANTHONY CoMsTocK, Agent for the So
ciety for the Prevention of the Dissemina-
ton of Obscene Publ cations, addresses us
letter denying that he charged the District
Attorney with interfering with his business.
1t is unfortunate that Mr.. Comstock should
have allowed himself to be placed in false
position. He is doing work which, il. well,
prudently and conscientiously done, enti-
Mr.. Comstock should not allow himself to
be misrepresented or to lead to the opinion
that he is merely fanatic. He can make
nothing by quarrelling with the authorities.
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THE WISCONSIN State journal, Of Madison,
Wis, one of the leading countries of the
rich and growing Northwest, and the Budget,
Of Troy, N. Y, prominent journal of the
East, largely representing our Hudson River
interests, will from this time forth be found
on file at our Paris Office.
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NEW YORK HERALD
BROADWAY AND Ann STREET.

JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PROPRIETOR.
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NOTICE TO sUBscRIBERs.-on and
after January /. 1875, the daily and weekly
editions Of the NEW YORK HERALD will be
sent free Of postage.
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TRIPLE S HEET L.

NEW YORK, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5. 1875.
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GOVERNOR Tn.DEN Has STAKE in the char
acter Of the nominations made for judicial
officers in New York The criminal Bench
in particular he should insist on keeping
pure, fearless and bipartisan. Can he
afford to allow Tammany to reject Recorder
Hackctt, who has proved himself to be an
upright, fearless judge, simply because he
does not please the MnQul af Che Wigwam
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wALLACK's THEATRE.
Broadway and Thirteenth street.-THE OVERLAND
kOUTE at Z, NJ. closes at 10 10 7. NJ Mr. John Gilbert
Ia DVnN
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GERMANTA THEATRE
Fourteenth street, Irving place-EHRLICHE AR
BET, at p. NJ
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PARTISAN VARIETIES
xteenth street aud Broadway at 7. NJ.
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sTEINwAY HALL
Fourteenth street-TITIENSf CONCERT at r. NJ.
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MNr2'GG0eS.

On the 2srd inst, by Rev. J. S. Martin, D. D Rev
A. X. Martin OF the Baltimore Annual Conference
and son of the officiating munster, and Miss Annie
Stewart. of Montgomery county, Nd
On the 23rd inst near Arbor HILL Mr.. Richard J..
Woodson and Miss Josephine H. Borden, daughte 4
of the late Andrew Bordn, Esq
At the w. F. Institute, Staunton, by Rev. VIM.
Harris. George I. Tate, of AIbetnarle, and Miss
Elizabeth +. BecSs. daughter Of Thos. Becks, ESQ.
On the 22nd inst, near Gr5enyle, Geo. w. Filson.
and Miss Ellen Lambert, daughter OF Reuben Lam
bert.
On the 2ist inst, at GreenvIIe. by Rev. Thos. Bry
ley Ro bert Heller, of Rockbridge, and Miss Anni'
r. Valentine, daughter of Richard C. Valentine
On the 23rd inst. in Stanton at the American E
tel, by Rev. DR.. Charles Manly. James w. Plot,
Rockbridge, and Miss Laura NJ. Bartlett, daughter
John Bartlett.
on the 23rd inst, near sangersville, Rev jacob
homas j. Landes, of Augu ia. an6 M IS Martini
D MCCALL OF Rockingham county, daug4lter of VIM
In Harrisonourg. on the 2sd inst, by Rev. DIR. Ros
zell, Mr.. A d. Woodson and Miss Henrietta g. Sprili-
ell daughter OF j. G. Sprinkler, Esq, all of Harri
sonburg.
On the 10th inst. at Laurel Hill, by Rev. Mr.. Tay
Iof. Milton Clark and Miss Maggie Barrett, all o.
Augusta
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CHRIsTMAs-HOW THE DAY WAS SPENT
Another Christmas has come and gone, leav-
ing in its trackless path, the sunshine of glad
ness and the darker shadows of sorrow, dis
tributng with partial hands its dainty gifts
and keepsake and holding out its luscious
fruits to tantalize, where it would not bestow
to crere a craving it would not satisfy, and
to leave the record of is advent written in
tears-a story of longing. and wishing and
waiting for time that never came. In almost
every household, the little stockings were ta-
ken from the chimney, and the merry shouts
of the children proclaimed that the old visitor
had not forgotten them, but there acere house
holds where the stray sunbeam, as it struggled
through the patched pane, revealed picture
was redolent with rejoicing-want when the
cornucopia was filled to overlooking.
In the city the boys began the cannonadng
Oh Christmas eve and throughout the dayand far
into the night explosions resounded from all
sides. During the day difficulty occurred be-
tween several whites and blacks, but beyond
this Christmas passed off as usual.
Service was held in the Episcopal, Catholic
and Lutheran churches, all OF which were
beautifully decorated. The Episcopal was fes-
TONED with garands Of evergreens. Above
the chancel were the words, ''Arise Shine
for thy light is come.' On the right was the
word ssEmmanuel," and on the left ssGod with
us.'' Gu the Offset for the wings were the
words Unto US child is born,' aud Just OPP
posite ''Unto us a child is given," and above
the organ the word s'Reioice."
The Lutheran church was also festooned
with eyergreenss and arching the pulpit in
gilt letters were the worts ssGlory to God in
the Highest, and to the right and left of the
pulpit the words s'Peace on Earth, land Good
will to men,"
AT the Catholic Church the decorations were
gotten up with rare taste and oyer the altar
were the words s!Gloria in Excelsis.''
Christmas eve the scholars of the First Pres
byteran Sunday School had a Christmas tree,
and on Christmas day the Second Presbyterian
Sunday School had their Christmas tree in the
Town Hail. On both of these occasions pres.
ents were distributed to each member Of the
Schools, and their bright eyes sparkled as they
surveyed their treasures.
Altogether it was merry Christmas, and
eagerly will the little ones look for its return,
when at the close Of another llqng year sOld
Kris" will aEgsain appear.
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LADIES FA1R AND PROMENADE coNcER

LADIES FAIR AND PROMENADE CONCERT.
This novel entertainment closed on last
Thursday right. During its entire progress
the crowd'present seemed to enjoy themselves
amazingly. and the Interest and pleasure did
not abate until the lights were turned out on
Thursday night and the concert was thing OF
the past. Each evening excellent music was
rendered by the Stauntop Musical Association
and Stonewall Band.
On Thursday night beautiful eEoss was vo-
ted to Miss Amelia Halle, as the most popular
young lady in the city, and on the same even
ing the members of the Stonewall Band pre-
scented their talented leader, Prof. A. j. Tnr-
ner, with handsome gold-headed cane. as a
token Of their friendship and appreciation OF
his talent. The cane bore the following i'll
scription: ssPresented to Prof. A. j. Turner by
the Stcnewall Brigade Band, Dec. 25th, 1879"
The presentation address was delivered by
r. p. Bell, Esq, member OF the band, in
very happy manner, and was appropriately re-
spondcd to by Prof. Turner.
The proceeds OF the entertainment amounted
to $780, which was equally divided between
the Band and the West Augusta Guard.
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Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.
Make your good resolutions.
Monday will be big settling up day.
Christmas chimes-ssOl, MAJ feel so sick ~
Banquet Halls deserted = Confectionery
stores.
From now until the 18th of January there
will be music il the air.
The prospect of a grand German with
sfavors," agitates society.
New Years calling promises to be muchly
INDUCED in Oh Saturday.
The annual appeal for coffee instead OF wine
on New Years day is now in order.
The Butchers have only two markets d week
now, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
You can tell that Christmas has been here,
by the lied up fingers sf the small boys.
Warm weather at this season is no promoter
of piety and Thanksgiving among coal men.
AS Saturday commences Leap Year, the
young men should stay at home and receive y
The weather has been remarkably warm fol
the season, and another earthquake may be
reasonably anticipated.
i. is astonishing to see how much shopping a
young lady with new seal skin basque car
accomplish without running herself to death
There are happier things in this world thar
to inhabit a room above grocery store where
gratuitous vocal concert of sacred music il
given each evening.
A certain turnpike ought to be well macad
amized after the first of January, if there is
any reliance to be placed in the old saw about
'sgood Intentions
Mr.. A. j. Deakins, has opened a new gro
Gerry store in the room recently occupied by s.
j. Smith & Co., on Augusta street, and has Ga
hand first-class stock.
'sMama how did old Kris find out we had
moved since last Christmas?' asked little
girl on Saturday morning, but mama was | usy
and unable to explain.
When he came home the other night with
mis- eye Swallowed and his best coat in fiddle
strings, he remarked that there had been anoth
er earthquake down town. and when she had
gotten about half through, his only regret wa:
that it had not swallowed him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-30

PERsoNAL.-Col. W. Ii. Terrell, Of Bath
arrived in the city on Tuesday. and is stop
ping at the American Hotel. We are pleased
to see that this old Virginia gentleman still
maintains his genial disposition, although not
SO vigorous in his physical constitution as he
was years ago.
Robert G., Biclle. Esq. Mayor of the city,
returned from Jacksonville, Fla, on Monday
last Ms. Bickle will remain in Florida dur
ing the winter months.
We are indebted to DIR. S. H. Motfett, State
Senator from Rockingham, for favors for Which
he will accept our thanks.
Gen. r. D. Lilly. is in Charleston, S. c., So
Letting aid for the Lee Mausoleum. and the
News and Courier urges the citizens of that
city to give literally.
J. Marshall Hanger, Esq, Speaker OF the
House of Delegates, was in the city Monday.
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HARRIsoNBURG. VA, Dec. q. 1875.

HARRISONBURG. VA, Dec. q, 1875.
To Messrs. J. N. Iruine, John Donovan, e. b..
Freeman and others
GENTLEMEN:-On Christmas morning was
presented. by Deputy Collector 4. E. Free
man, with your elegant gift NV surprise was
only surpassed by the pleasure | experienced
in being the recipient of such token Of your
esteem and regard. 1t is a matter of pride both
to myself and family. The present is in itself
very handsome; but permit me to say is less
valued for its intrinsic worth than for its being
the free offering of hearts entertaining for me
the kind feelings and respect evncedi in the too
fattering communication which accompanied
it. In this connection, for whatever credit [
may have deserved inthe discharge Of my off
cial duties, let me reaind you how much am
indebted to your zessntis cooperation, especial
iy to the aid Of those more Immediate
ly connected with my Office. Not that they
have been mole energetic or efficient than the
rest but because they have been nearer and
more intimately connected with the duties de-
volving directly upon myself. Ii, during the
six years that have been Collector of this Dis
| trict, there has ever been word expressed by
myself that seemed unkind toany one of you be-
lleve me it emanated from a sense Of duty, and
not from any desire to wound, and arm happy
to say that can recall none now.
| In conclusion, allow Inc TO express the hope
| that our future official duties will be SO dis
charged as to command the appreciation Of our
official superiors. Thanking you most earnest
ly for your beautiful gift. upon which I shall
| never look without the llndest remembrance
OF you all, and hoping that the same kind rea-
tions may ever continue which exists at the
present moment, am, most respectfully and
sincerely, yours, B. &. Bolts, Col.
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COUNTY CoURT.-The County Court for
Augusta county, Judge IIendren presiding,
scomm enced its session on Monday. The fol-
flowing are the proceedings:
4 The Will of Mary W. Woods was admitted
to probate, with Gen. j. y. Walker as
s:ldnl'r with the will annexed
The VIII of Geo. Bosserman was admitted to
probate, with A. j. Miller executor.
The win of Henry Clay Pilson was admitted
sEo probate, with VIM. IL. Pilson executor.
Wilson johnson was appointed guardian OF
eAmantla johnson.
Geo. w. Ba,iserman was appointed guardian
snf Nancy c., Jas. H., Chas. n, and Nancy A.
Spauserman.
nbe Reys. Dan'l Yount and Dan'l Miller, of
1.-THE German Baptist church, were appointed
|and authorized to ceebra the rites of marri-
Easn
Justice Joseph Houseman reported and paid
into Court fine of $500 imposed by him
uuon Grandson Ware for an assault committed
upon Matilda Ware.
The Court reduced the value OF g. W Bay
lor's land OF 81 acres from $500, the assessed
value by 6. w. McCqtohen, assessor, to Sl.oo
Tho Commonwealth VS.. Geo. Shull. Sr.,
Geo. Shull. Jr., and Daniel Shull for assault
aud battery verdict of jury in first case, one
cent damage, and i'll the other two not guilty.
Fifty live deeds and five eI Edfte settlements
were aduitteslto record since the last term Of
'ntIrt.
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CHRISTMAS SOIREE.-1nc young lauicS Oh
the Wesleyan Female Institute gave hand
some Christmas present to the citizens OF
Staunton on last Wednesday night, in the
shape of one of their elegant musical soirees.-
AS usual the chapel was filled to over flowing,
and as usual, too, the music both vocal and in
strumental was such as to call forth the warm
est praises from those whose requirements
qualified them to pass Judgment, as we'll as
those whose natural appreciation Of the concord
of sweet sounds would prompt keen enjoy
ment of so rare an entertainment as that affor-
ded by the w. F. l. pupils last week. For
years this school has been justly celebrated for
its unequaled musical talent, and each succeed
ing session seems to add a brighter shape to
its reputation, more firmly establishing it as q
! conservatory of song, and more clearly test-
flying to the success OF Miss Lizzie Daniel, as a
teacher of vocal music Nor is it i'm vocal mu-
sic alone that the w. f. |. stands almost unri-
vailed, but in Instrumental as we'll. Under the
instruction Of Prof. Rubenstein, its pupils have
acquired proficiency which ranks them above
many professionals.
The programme of Wednesday light was a
brilliant one, comprising many gems of the old
masters, and its rendition was worthy Of the
composers. 1t was as follows
PART /.
Chorus-s'By Flowery Pathway''-Con
| Solo-'sDare Tell PA. E, Wmmerstedt.
Miss Kate Downs.
'sEtude Gallop''-Two Pianos-Qudant.
! Misses Sallie Borum, Ida Ellerbe,
| Lizzie Lear, Belle Harris.
Duo-ssWondrous Lovely Spring''-F. Abt.
Misses Lake, Landstreet,
| N. Mills B. Harris.
Solo and Semi-Chorus-'' as q FASH
| Donizetti.
Miss sallie Borum.
Solo Kellogg Waltz"-Arditi.
Miss Mary Collect.
s'Eleetric Po.ka''-Two Pianos-Sanderson
Misses |. Lake, l.. Pope,
| NJ. Friebele, NJ. Weldon.
Semi Chorus to the Woodlands'-Abt.
| SOlo-"Sing, Sweet Bird''-Ganz.
Miss Belle Harris.
Duet-'Tambour Marci:e''-S. Smith.
| Miss N. Mills, Prof. Rubenstein,
Trio. Mermaid's Evening Song Glover.
| Misses X. Downs, NJ. Fort, n. Mills.
I Solo-''La garella''-Campana.
\ Miss Cora Turner.
| ''Marche de Concert''-Two Pianos-Wollen-
haupt.
Misses Ida Ellcbe, S. Borum,
B. Harris, N. Mills.
Chorns-'sWelcome Spring
| The solos were encored and responded to-
Miss Harris being hoarse, Miss Lizzie Daniel
gave beautiful solo instead, which captivatea
the audience with lis marvellous sweetness and
richness. This year we miss the sonorous con
tralto of Miss Fur and the light elegant touch
OF Miss Thornburg, but Of the old class there
is still left Miss Collett, whose clear, resonant
voice is the admiration Of all hearers, Misses
Turner, Downs, Mills, Harris, Fort, Burr,ls
and Landstrcet, whilst the additions OF this
session among Whom are Misses Borum and
Lake, bid fair to make the class of 1873 a
worthy successor of those Which have prece-
dcd.
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A suRpR1sE PARrY.-Rev. DR.. Martin, thu

A SURPRISE TY.-Rev. DR.. Martin, the
esteemed and popular pastor of the Methodist
church in this city, and family had pleasant
surprise on last Thursday night b. members OF
Ills go. regation. At about s o'clock process
sionAof seventy or eighty persons formed az
tho church. and then marching to the parson-
age leach person deposited package IN the
dining room-212 in all, consisting OF groceries
and dry goods principally. This was to-
jken of their love to him, in the least degree
and the congregation displayed their taste in
their surprise selection.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Isabe LA Baylor,
widow of the late Col. Geo. Baylor, died very
suddenly on Monday night. the 9th, at her
residence in this city, of dropsy of the heart,
in the 62d year of Ger age. She was a.daugil-
ter OF Geo. w. Conner. Esq, decd, Of this
county. Mrs. Baylor partook of supper in her
usual health, and no indications of any extra
ordinary indisposition was manifested until
between and 10 o'cloek, when she was pre-
pairing to retire for the night. She was sud
denly Frustrated. and iii q very short time
breathed her last. She was q lady. of great
force of character. consistent religious expo
Renee as a member Of the Lutheran church,
and in all the relations OF wife, mother and
friendf exefted a salutsry iiEhueiiee. Her sud-
den death cast u deep gloom over her imme-
date family and friends. who have the sincere
sympathy Of this entire community
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AOrEe5S.

Market quiet not much doing flour selling al
quotations. Grain moving slowly in small lots and
selling at quotations. Country Bacon Lard firm and
scarce Butter not plentiful and niger. Fresh Eggs in
demand and selling well Chickens and country Veg
etabes in demand bringin g good prices Small pr :.
ducts generally in request at fair rates.
G. A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer ana Produce Dealer,
corner OF Main ana Au usta Streets
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DEATH OF AN AGED LADy.-Miss A. 81.
Humberts died, near New Hope, Augusta
county, on the night Of the 2lst inst, aged
ninety-swo years. She was a lady OF rare
beauty of character, rejecting in her life the
graccs of the Chris ian religion and eXempil-
tying the modest virtues which adorn the true
followers of our blessed Saviour. She had been
for many years consistent membeR OF Inc
Quaker church, bright and shining light OF
the Religion of the Cross, and passed from the
scenes of earth into the realities OF the here
after, fearing not the ordeal. but trustingly
leaning upon the promises Of the Word OF
God.
Il is pleasant to contemplate long life OF
such Christian symmetry, SO full of the spirit
of religious piety, and so free from the blem-
ishes that attach to all of our race Miss Hum
bert lived and died true Christian, and pass
ed to the reward of the faithful.
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ssMRs. JARLEY. ''-Staunton Mrs Jarley
has been creating quite sensation in our
neighborng town, Lexington. she gave Two
exhibitions in that place last week which are
spoken OF by the local press as highly enter
tanning and novel. Tie wonder is, that The
lady's fascinating manners and sparkling
wit did not hopelessly ensnare from one TO
two hundred and fifty ''minks" and traits, y
and we are gratifed as well as surprised, to
know that she has returned to her native place
still Mrs. farley, though the numerous golden
bands that encircle her fair fingers, give rise
to no little anxiety among her many friends.