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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

EXCITEMENT CREATED BY A CoNvA.
LEsCENT SMALLPOX PATIENTLY Rich
mond Dispatch" of Monday, has the fol-
lowing notice of the excitement caused by
the appearance in the hall of the legisla-
ture, Saturday, of Col. Sam'l Carpenter,
of Allegheny:
MI. Sam. Carpenter, member of the
House for Allegheny and Craig counties,
who has recently recovered from an attack
of smallpox, appeared in his seat Satur-
day, much to the CONSERVATION of the
members. Itwas incorrectly reported that
he was wearing the same clothes he had
ON when he left the city. That made many
gentlemen avoid him. Indeed. not a few
went from the hall. At the rate they va
Gated their seats it would not have requi-
red very long time to have left the Speak
er IN his chair ana the Clerk az his desk
with Mr.. Carpenter the only occupant of
the room. Mr.. Carpenter seeing or being
told the situation Of affairs, much morti-
fed got up and went out. He is perfectly
we'll, and was so pronounced by his ply
sician a week OF more ago. His case was
not a severe one. Doctors believe that it
is impossible for him to communicate the
disease to any one. .75 tu.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

Rev. G. M. HOWARD THE .PREsB YTE-
RAN EvANGELIsT.-We find the follow
ing letter from this celebrated revivalist
in the Flncastle Herald" It is dated
Dansville, Livingston county, New York.
January 3:
Ny DEAR BRo.-The Lord is still teach
ing me my "wilderness" lesson, if it be his
WILL desire soon to learn it and come
back to Virginia better fitted in body and
soul to serve the Master. I have made
more progress the last month, and I write
this that you may still remember me and
ask my friends to do so, that may soon
return to my work and that my stay may
be a blessing to me.
How l would like to see you all once
more and how much pleasanter to spend
the winter in Virginia than here, if it
were Gods will.
AS ever, yours in Jesus,
~ M HoWApn
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

The SHENANDOAH VALLEY r. R.-The
Board of Directors of the Shenandoah
Valley r. R. met at Winchester on the
18th inst, with President VIM. Mcclellan
presiding. The committee appointed at
the last meeting tc arrange the terms of
traffic contracts, reported that such con-
tracts had been arranged with the Penn
sylvania, and Cumberland Valley railroads,
and it is confidently believed' that on
t. e basis OF such contracts first mortgage
bonds can be negotiated in Europe, and
that 'during the coming Spring sufficient
means will be under the control of the cor
pcration to complete the wok from the
Potomac to the Chesapeake & OHIO r IL
road, with which it will form a Junction"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

Charles B. Rouss, of Rouss 81 Bell, auc-
tioneers, New York, indicted for receiv-
ing stolen goods, who was captured in st.
Louis, has been lodged in the Tombs.
The Virginia republican State commit
tee has selected Lynchburg and the 18th of
April for their convention.
Thomas Perry, commission merchant, of
Alexandria, Va, is reported suspended
with $40, 900 liabilities.
The residence of the late Judge John
Robertson, near Lynchburg, was destroyed
by fire, on Friday.
The Boston Transcript says that a Re-
formed Episcopal church is to be establish
ed in Boston.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

RAN. fuckers FIRST SPEECH.
Randolph Tucker, of Virginia, made his
first speech in Congress Wednesday, in op-
position to the Centennial appropriation.
He said the Centennial appropriation from
Virginia was defeated in the legislature
because the State constitution forbid it.
The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond Enquirer says of Mr.. Tuck
er's speech
This was Mr.. fuckers debut, not only
in Congress, but even in a Legislative
body. Mr.. Tucker showed himself COM
pletely at home, and spoke with fine voice,
that easily filed the hall, and bore himself
amid several Interruptions; as if to the
manor born. It was, indeed. a magnificent
oratorical effort, and went beyond even
the expectations, Of Mr.. fuckers most
partial friends. The effect upon the House
was extraordinary. The attention was
unusual. His time was extended and at
the close a hearty applause was awarded
the speaker. In respect to the policy Of
the speech there is more room for doubt.
1t was the old States right style.
The following took place in the speech
Mr.. Garfield Il did not speak of those
who having resigned took service, but of
those who being still under their oath con-
temptuously violated it and struck against
the United States.'
Mr.. Tucker. eff you had so qualified
your phraseology | should not have inter.
| rupted you the other day, for know of nc
such person. The reason why interrupt.
ed the gentleman the other day was that
represent on this floor district and lit.
tie town where sleep the remains of one Of
| the noblest Americans that eyer trod this
soil meaning General r. E. Leel He
| sleeps in death, and no dshonor can evel
| by implication OF EXPIRE ssion be thrown OF
| that honored grave thai the representative
from that district will not rise here an(
repel. [Sensation, and some applause.I
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

TIE COTTAGE HEARTH for January is
one of the best numbers we have seen yet.
1t is as full us an egg of valuable informa-
tion for every head of household. 1t is a
household usefulness, and economy and is
invaluable in refined home. 1t has a
mysterious art of suggesting economical
beauty in every part of a dwelling, SO that
the dwellings of those in moderate circum-
stances may be as bright and pleasant to
the eye as those of the rich. 1t has useful
knowledge for every part of the house from
the cellar to the garrett, and especially for
the kitchen. 1t is published by Milliken
IL Spencer of Boston.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21
| mtyyhe N1nhttatars
FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 81. 1876.
Local.
THE CITY FATHERS.

REULAR MEETING-PosT MORTEM AND
THE MEDICAL TARIFF-CITY BUILDING
THE WATER woRKs-A FREE TALK
ABOUT THE STREETS,
&C., Sc, sc.
The regular meeting of the City Council
took place on Tuesday night, President
Evans in the Chair and Messrs Abby, Bag
by, Burke, Fultz, Funkhouser, Hoge, Kay
ser and Witt present.
THE PRICE OF POST 1IoRTEM ExAMINA-
TON. = '"
An account was presented some weeks
since for $25 each to Drs. VIM. B. and J.
N. McChesney and $25 to DR.. Atkinson
for holding two post norton examinations
on the bodies Of new born infants, one
physician having officiated at one exami-
nation, and two having officiated at the
other, their presence in each case being at
the call of the City Coroner. The amounts
had been objected to and referred to the
Finance Committee who reported, cutting
down the fees to SIS for each physician and
the report was adopted. It was on mo-
ton to reconsider this action that the
motion came up on Tuesday night and the
reconsideration was carried.
Mr. Fultz thought it would be injustice
to the city topay more than the SIS. 1t
was the amount named in the law, and was
a reasonable compensation for the time oc-
cupied in a simple surgical examination of
a new born infant,
Mr.. Hoge moved that the original bill of
the SIS for the three physicians be allowed.
Mr.. Bagby opposed it and thought the
SIS each was enough, as set down in the
law. 4
Mr.. Burke thought as there was such a
wide difference among the members that a
compromise in the shape of $3.50 to be
paid each physician was the best thing to
do.
At this point Dr. Atkinson who had
come in received the permission of the
Council to explain the ground of the charg-
es. He said the the tariff prevailing
among the profession did not allow them
to charge less than $25. They might do it
for nothing, but they could not charge a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21
Withdrew the motion to reconsider.

withdrew the motion to reconsider.
triumphant laughter on the republican
side and apparent establishment on the
democratic side.]
at this time all the members on the de-
mocratic side were on their feet, while the
republican members were on their feet,
and the latter set up general cries of, s'Or-
der, order, order"
Mr.. Randall asked Mr.. Blaine to give
him an opportunity of saying word.
The request was met by still louder CRIES
of "Order," from the republican side Of
the House, in which MI. Blaine hlmselI
joined.
Mr.. Randall again renewed his request,
and Mr.. Blaine refused it, and there the
amnesty matter ended.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

THE JANUARY NUMBER OF THE
"PLANTER AND FARMER" of Richmond,
is equal to any agricultural periodical in
the country, and work of which, as a
Virginian, we feel rather proud. 1t is the
best ever published from that office. The
proprietor very reasonably says that the
price of such a journal must be raised
from 81. 80 to 50, but his club rates, ST. so a.
the old rate. If the New Year number is
an indication Of what is to follow, it will
be better worth the money than any pc
riodical that we know Of in America.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

THE mutual COUNCIL" of the Con-
gregatlonal churches called for the Beech
e. Moulton business, has been broken up,
owing to the refusal of DR.. Scudder's
church to have anything to do with it, and
the objection of the Plymouth Church
committee to DR.. Storrs and DR.. Budding
ton as enemies of that church, &c.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

AN ADVERSE REPORT has been made in
the.Virginia House of Delegates to the bill
to eradicate the Canada thistle, for which
Hon. Absalom Koiner made such a yigor-
GUS fight last winter. The bill has been
introduced five times in the legislature
since 1869.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

objections to public schools, consid-
cred by Barnas Sears, D. D. us we'll worth
reading. But who objects to them in this
day and generation.-R Richmond Ne,us.
G. Vernon, aged seventy, well known
citizen of Orange county, Va, fell from
railroad bridge near Gordonsville, on Mon
day night, and was killed. 50.
The Kentucky legislature has elected
Mr.. Beck u S. Senator.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

THEFT OF A HoRsE.-On Sunday morn
ing before dawn some person broke into
the stable of MI. VIM. Blackburn on the
Asylum road and stole his fine draft horse,
which was found on Sunday evening about
six miles up the road walking about with
the bride carefully tied up around his
head. On his shoulders were marks of
grease as if the rider had carried bacon on
him. No clue has been obtained to the
thief. 'ss
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

mocratic House of Representatives An
Investigation shows that in Il gerryman-
dered district of South Carolina, one comfy
is % miles from the rest of the district, in
PLAIN violation of the law of Congress.
This thing would never have been noticed
by the Republican House.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

THE "WHIG'' mistakes the point. II
a tax is put by the State on whisky, then
we of the Valley also want one put on to-
bacco, SO that it will be lightened on us.
What we want is fair play in taxing 'sluxu-
ries.'' If East Virginia produces 'lux-
ury,'' let it bear its share of the tax.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

THE TREDEGAR WORKS, in Richmond,
suspended Monday, with $1,30o,ooO liabili-
ties. and went into the hands of Re-
ceiver, under who q the works will be con.
tinued, and the workmen will not there
fore be thrown out of employment. Gen.
Jos. r. Anderson is the Receiver.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

COMMENTS OF THE PRESS ON ga PLEA
SAINT INCIDENT IN OFFICIAL LIFE. 1.-The
recent pleasant incident in the official life
of Collector Bolts, OF this district, has at
tracted considerable attention. We copy
some of the notices:
From tn e Lynehburg Newsl
Collector Bolts should have followed the
illustrious example of the aspirant for
'the third term" He should have taken
time by the forelock, and accepted the
present before he put the donors Oil duty.
Then he could have won and worn it sue
cessfully. 1t is singular that, during his
six years. term of office, he should not
have previously better learned the official
regulations for the reception Of gifts, than
to let such a slip occur between the watch
and the vest pocket.
We are very sorry for Mr.. Bolts subor-
dinates. They have two hundred and
twenty dollar watch On their hands. They
have won an elephant. What shall they
do with him? II they will all allow Con-
sentative suggestion, we would recon-
mead them to send it on to the White
House, express charges prepaid, and it
will surely stay there, whatever section
,7S4 may say. The President can affold
to disregard these petty regulations, meant
only to affect baser creatures than he.
But, be sure to prepay the charges.
[From the Page (Va) Courier.l
Will the VALLEY Virginian" tell US how
that elegant $3.50 present to B. B. Bolts by
his subordinates and dependents COMFORTS
with this law? We ask the "Virginian,"
as the names of the donors, their funky
letter, aud ME- Bolts reply were boast
fully paraded in it's columns. Such tokens
are only brides in disguise, and, of course,
the immaculate party can find no fault
with Mr.. B. for accepting it, having such
a noticeable precedent at the White House.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

A PROPOSITION to dispense with the
next Virginia State Agricultural Fair on
account of scarcity of funds, and the Cen
tennial attraction at Philadelphia is under
consideration by the Executive Commit
tee of the Society.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21
[From the Richmond Enquirer.l

From the Richmond Enqurer.1
The election of the Hon. A. II. Fl Stuart
to the House Of Delegates will give genera!
satisfaction. 1t is no disparagement of his
opponent, MI. Opie. to say, that in the
campaign which closed on Wednesday,
Mr.. Stuart has had the good wishes of the
whole Conservative party. Although one
of the statesmen of another day and gene
ration, Mr.. Stuart is alive to the issues of
the present, and his wisdom cannot well
be spared from the councils of the State.
[From the Lynehburg Newsl
Special dispatches to the Richmond pa
pers announce that this distinguished gen.
tleman was elected to the House of Dele
gates from Augusta county, on Thursday,
by several hundred majority. We con-
graduate the people of this sterling old
county that they have chosen such man
to represent them. We congratulate the
people OF Virginia that they are to have
the benefit of his wisdom, experience and
eloquence at Richmond Smith, Letcher,
Stuart. a noble trio, indeed
From the Petersburg News.]
A. FL. II. Stuart is most probably elected
to the House of Delegates in Augusta
county. He ought not to have been.
[From the Lynchburg Virg miami
We are gratiied to see that This gentle
uidD ldo UCCH IlIuliipilotuGly IG-cltCUeu 10
the House of Delegates from Augusta.
Beaten i'll convention by a whisky ring,
the people have rebuked a body that over
slaughed the first citizen OF the cour tv.
Nominating conventions, that are neces-
sary evil now, should learn something
from this result in Augusta.
From the Richmond Whigl
Our special from Staunton announces
the reelection Of the Hon. A. H. H. Stuart
to the House of Delega ties over his compe-
litor, Captain Opie. The well-recognized
financial abilities Of Mr.. Stuart will make
him available acquisition to The House at
this juncture, when so much depends upon
"a proper solution of the grave questions
that are about to come before that body.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

THE VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
has instructed committee to report bill
to reduce the pay of members to SIS per
day, and to reduce the salaries of all off,
GERS and clerks Of the State II per cent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

CINCINNATI has been selected as the
place Of meeting for the next National
Republican Convention, and the 18th of
June as the time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

THE ELECTION fer member of the House
from Highland and Bath has resulted in
the choice of Col. G. r. McDannald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

SPEAKER HANGER voted against the
Centennial appropriation, and Delegate
Craig was absent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

The ELECTION OF HON. A. II. II.
STUART.-The following are comments of
the State press ON the reelection of MI.
Stuart:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

REULAR MEETING-PoST MORTEM AND
THE MEDICAL TARIFF-CITY BUILDING
THE WATER WORKS-A FREE TALK
ABOUT THE STREETS,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-01-21

As ever, yours in Jesus,
G. M. HOWARD.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-05-17
ANCIENT NEWSPAPERS.


AT the coming Centennial Newspa.
per Exhibition at Philadelphia it has
been decided to display copies of an.
tique journals and other curiosities of
newspaper literature. To this inter-
esting collection all persons having
ancient, quaint, or curious specimens
are invited to contribute; and should
the response be as hearty and general
as we hope to find it, this gathering of
time.worn publications will prove to
be not only a leading trait of the
Newspaper Department, but also one
of the salient attractions of the Exhi-
bition as whole All having the
ability and the will to aid on the pro-
jeet should transmit their consign-
ments without delay to the Pavilion
of the Centennial Newspaper Exhibi.
ton, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia,
addressed to the care of Mr.. Geo. 2.
Rowell, who has the matter in charge.
While on view, these exhibits will
have attached to them labels designa.
ting by whom they are contributed,
and all consistent care will be taken
to preserve them from damage. After
the close of the Exhibition they will
be again at the service of their own
ers, or, in the absence of different in.
structions, will be transferred to some
historical society or museum.
Daring the late war there were
many newspapers issued which illus.
trated the straits in which :heir pub.
fishers found themselves. Pink, blue,
and yellow sheets, wrapping paper,
and many other substitutes were press.
ed into the service. Specimens of
these row possess a curious interest.
The advantages to the public of
such gathering are manifest to a de.
gree which renders elucidation unnec.
essary, and the opportunity to do a
very useful act is placed within easy
reach. A single copy of some senile
broadsheet may not be of much worth
to its proprietor, yet in conjunction
with others it will make up a worthy
collection. Many people there are
who, having preserved such curiosities
for years, can turn them to little or
no practical account, and it is not too
much to hope that the response given
by such will be ready and general.
Without loss to themselves, they can
materially benefit visitors to the
Great Centennial Exhibition and ap.
preciably advance patriotic move
ment.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-05-17

aone of a
adding
while &
thoroughly throughout
very heavy
the benefit are
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-05-17
PENNSYLVANIA CEN.
TRIAL RAILROAD


ON AND AFTER IL p. p. SUNDAY Nav
~ ], 1870, Trains arrive at and leave the
Union Depot, corner of Washinton and
Liberty street, as follows;
ARRIVE.
Mail Train, 1.30 n m Fast Line, IL. IL a
m Wells accommodation No. l, 20 m !,
Brinton accommodation No /, $50 a m:
Walls accommodation No 2, s.55a m ;Cin-
cinnati express 9.20 m; Johnstown ac-
comHodation 1850 am; Braddock's ac-
commodation No /, 700 m; Pittsburgh
express l.3O m; Pacific express l.5O p m !;
Wallis accommodation No 3, 2.35 D m !;
Homewood accommodation No l, 9.55 p m;
Walls accommodation No 4, $50 p IN |;
Brinton accommodation No 2, l.10 d m (;
Way Passenger 1920 p m.
DEPART.
Southern express $40 M; Pacific ex-
press 2.40 IN Wallis accommodation No
!, 6.30a m; Mail Train $40 m Brinton's $
accommodation 1920 a m T: Braddock's ac-
commodatiOn No l, $40 m; Cincinnati
express 1886 p M Wallis accommodation
2, 1l.5l m Johnstown accommo odation
4.O5 p IN; Homewood accommodation No
l, $50 p m; Philadelphia express $50 p m;
Wall accommodation No 3,3.05 p m; Wallis
accommodation No 4, COS p m; Fast Line
7.40 p m; Wallis Nos, 1l.O0 p IN.
The Church Trains leave Walls Station
every Sunday at 9.05 a. M, reaching Pitts
burgh Mt 1905 a. IN. Returning leave Pitts
burgh at l2.5op. m, and arrive at Wallis
Station at 2.10p. m.
Cincinnati express leaves daily. South
ern express daily except Monday. All 9TH
er Trains daily, except Sunday.
For further information aply to
w. III. BECKWITH, Agent.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will not assume any Risk for Baggage ex-
cept for Wearing Apparel, and limit their
responsibility to One Hundred Dollai sval-
ue. All baggage exceeding that cunt
in value will be at the risk of the yner.
unless taken by special contract.
A. j. CASSA9
General Superintendent. Altoona Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-05-17

The Chicago Tribune SAYS: A doc
tor on West Adams street saved
young woman's life two months ago.
When he brought round his bill the
grateful father replied: "Take her,
doctor; she is yours her heart beats
only for you. Me and the old woman
will come and live with you by-and.
bye" The son of Esculapius said he
wasn't that kind of man; that he
couldn't afford it; that seeing it was
him, he would take S66 "Sixty.six
dullarsp screamed the pious father !;
"why, could have buried her for half
the money"
The custom of appointing young
lawyers to defend pauper criminals re.
ceived backset the other day. The
Judge had appointed two young law
yers to defend an old and experienced
horse thief. Afler inspecting his coun-
sci for some time in silence, the pris.
oner rose in his place and addressed
the Bench: "Air them to defend me ?"
eyes, sir" said His Honor. "Both of
them p inquired the prisoner. "Yes,
both of them," responded the Judge.
"Then l plead guilty." and the poor
fellow took his seat and sighed heav-
lily.
eyes, fair Maud" he said dreamily,
Observation-Disclosures reclines in slip
pered ease upon the sunny couch of
Incidence, and pours forth sweet idyls
of the heroic times when" "Yes," :"
she broke in, at is beautiful; but
excuse me for moment; l think
smell the Irish stew burning" And
picking up his hat, he bowed with a
slekly smile, excused her, and emigra-
ted for home.
A man in South Hadley, who has
just got out of lawsuit, wants to obtain
a large framed picture of COW, with
one client at the head and the other
at the tail, pulling, and the lawyers
meanwhile quietly milking.
Nineteenth Century-Mother-
boy, you should follow the example Of
your parents and forsake the frivolous
delights of immature years." Son
"Say, mother, go and sit down on
yourself, won't you ?"
The man who painted Patience as a
healthy looking female perched on a
chunck of sandstone, never saw an ed
itor chewing the end of pencil, while
three compositors stood in the back
ground yelling for copy.
A bill to prohibit the sale of intox-
icating liquors within four miles of
the California University, is called by
n San Francisco paper. "Au act to
promote pedestrianism among stu
dents"
A Denver paper says that an In-
dian chief left his squaw in a saloon
there, the other day, as a security for
the payment of a whisky bill. Prob
ably one of the Pawnee tribe.
A man (says DIR. HalD may be
quick in manner, decided in speech
and inAexible in purpose; but he
may be courteous and kind for all
that.
1t is an unmitigated cruelty to COM
mand child not to cry; every tear
is godsend to its little heart, and
unveils its grief