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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02
For The VALLEY
From Rockbrldge,
RoCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA,

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October 9th, 1876.
Editors of the VoNey Virginian:
DEAR SIRs-You are aware of the fact
that the Democrats are holding meetings in
different parts of this county. Your cores
pondent being a Republican attended one of
their meetings for the purpose of hearing the
great reform question discussed. The speak
ers, three in number, were sent out from
Lexington, the Athens of America. They
were introduced by the Democratic Chair
man OF che County and proceeded to dis
cuss the question, why every man should
vote the Democratic ticket for Tildcn and
Hendricks and Reform. They urged upon
every Democrat to 90 to the polls on the 18th
of November if they had to pass over noun
tains OF dead Republicans, re-uttering the
war cry of South Carolina, that they must
carry the State, if not by fair, then by foul.
They pictured off the leaders of the Re-
publican party as robbers and thieves, and
Bob Ingersoll as an Atheist, and represented
Gen. Grant as one who was never known to
refuse present or a bride, and who gave
the Federal Government credit for paying
the enormous sum Of ST 200, 900 of the Pub
lie Debt since the war. They claimed the
Republican party one of the very best OF par
ties up to 1865, since 1865 they pronounced the
party as one of the most corrupt that ever
existed. They also expressed themselves as
being more than pleased that they had got
ten rid OF the negro, as ii any man OF COM
mon sense would believe such doctrine.
when they suffered thousands of men to be
slain rather than give the negro up. And in
conclusion, they urged upon every man to
vote for the amendments,-yes vote for the
amendments that the poor man may be de-
prived of his vote. Then the next step will
be that non-freeholders shall not be enti-
tied to vote, and to add more reform to it they
say you shall vote for all the amendments or
none at all.
The Republicans here are increasing rap
idly and are in exceeding good spirits with
the belief that we will carry this part and
the State also.
In conclusion it becomes my sad duty to
inform you Of the serious illness Of the. DEM
ocratic party, it has never recovered since
the attack it had in 1S60. Its death is looked
for at any time. 1t is known as the par
ty that robbed the poor children in the State
of Virginia Of 1906, 900 and trying to deprive
poor men OF their rights and vote, OF turning
out in the State $4,000 men who can neither
read nor write, and run the State into debt
of 500. 100000, and also makes the poor work
the public roads for the use Of the rich and
per cent. to the taxes Of the poor because
they cannot pay the LIST Of December, but as
it is so near off, let US add no more, hnt let
the dead past bury It's dead.
Yours, 40.
AMOS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

No honest man can offer a reasonable OF,
lection to any vt the proposed amendment
to the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
This is the style OF argument advanced t.
justify radical change in the fundamental
law OF the State. We can only attribute such
a sentence, in charity, towant OF capacity te
understand what the amendments really
mean, or ignorance of the proper import Of
language, and not adeiberate purpose to in.
suit those who do oppose the amendments
The Richmond Dispatch, Petersburg index,
Portsmouth Enterprise Scottsville Register,
Page Courier, Rockingham Register, and we
think one of the Democratic Norfolk papers.
all working for 'Tilden, Hendricks and Re-
FORM have declared against the amendments
as whole, and presented strong arguments
against them, yet, according to the Spectator,
the writers for those papers are not sshonest
men,
These amendments take from the people
the right to vote for any future amendment
the right to regulate their own city govern
ments. and place the entire control of cities.
questions and subjects with the Legislature.
The history of the Legislature of Virginia is
not such that the people of Virginia should
desire to enlarge tits. powers. II it could be
bribed and bought to pass the funding bill,
to enact Mahone's consolidation scheme. and
to sWindle the State out of about sc. OOO. 600
assets in this instance, and to do the bidding
of m =
cricksburg Railroad scheme, what could it
not do? The government of cities and |
towns would be placed at the mercy Of cor.
rupt lobbyists and. politicians who would
flock wherever there was plumber and power.
Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg &C. would
be the victims OF rings and cabals, and the
people the sufferers. The power proposed |
to the Legislature, would, in placing subjects
and questions exclusively under its control.
effectually destroy the free schools. That is
the deep laid scheme that is hidden bchi nd
biennial sessions, and reduction of men,
bers. Ii the Legislature had desired to re-
duce expenses really, the present pay of tho
would heretofore have been lessen
ou, Itlc scSSlOilS WOulq nave Ueen shortened
after its business had been faithfully trans
acted, and not remain the constitutional
limit of 100 days, when all the necessary
work could be performed in thirty days. BIZ
snnal sessions is another blind. Past expe-
hence has taught us that there is no econo-
ny in this, so long as there is power vested ,
n the Legislature and the Governor to
engthen the session, and meet in extra ses- !
ion. These are only prctenses and shams.
There is no honest purpose to reform and ,
urtail expenses. 1t is to rob the people of
heir rights, destroy the free schools, establish
Buddhism, and give property the exclusive
ontrol over mind and soul. 1t is a brazen
ssault upon the cardinal pinciple of Repub-
lean government, and an insult to the man
lood OF the State. Yet any one who oppo- !
es these monstrous propositions according d
o the Spectator is necessarily dishonest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

TEE STATE FAIR, which opened on We'd
nesday at Richmond, promises to be one of
the most successful ever held.
The exhibitors from this county are, AN.
Bowman, 2 short horn bulls herd of cattle,
sheep, hogs and fowls. John s. Chugchman,
2pair OF horses. S. Frank, thoroughbred bull,
COW and calf, Berkshire boar, SOW and pigs,
and fine selection of imported fowls. W.
Platt, Attorney COWS, bulls and calves.
Staunton Iron Works Co., portable steam
engine. Miss s, B. Hotchkiss, ornamental
needle work.
John II. Snaps 'tWiilfe BE will be en-
tered for the 800 trotting race.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02
LOCAL.
Job Work.

We have now one OF the best appointed
JOB OFFICES in the Valley. and can turn
out as neat work as can be executed III the
State. We have added numerous fonts Of
type to our heretofore well selected assort-
ment, and can promise satisfaction TO an
who will! favor us with their work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02
STANTON MARKET. NOV. 2, 1870.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY P 3. HOaE,
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, october ee, 1876
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeyes at 75as5 25; generally rated first
at 0Oa$3 rs; ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows
at 00a$0 co. general average of the market to-day
vs. " extreme range Of prices 3,OOa$5 rs. Most
COWS.-We quote Mich Cows at $25a$50 per
head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-We quote Sheep at a5c,
per 10 gross. Stock Sheep 00a$3 90 per head
Lambs 2a$5 so per head, as to quality.
HoGs.-We quote at SOoa$9 90 net.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, october 26.-Beef
Cattle $500, extra $500; Sheep &c 5A4 Lambs 800
a$4s5per head Hogs a 80 perlO fbs, and Cows
and Calves 30a$55.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, Oct. 2e.-Sales
OF Cattle at 00a5,00 Sheep to SC. per b gross
Lands 90 to $3.50 per head. Hogs from a %.
Cows and Calves 3Oa$65.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

WILL VoTE FOR EARLY.-An intelligent
Democrat from Highland county called at
the VIRGINIAN Office the other day. He
said ne could vote for Tilden, but not for
Harris. He intended to support Early. Til
den. Harris and the salary-grab did not sound
we'll in reform contest. He also informed
us that number of Democrats in the coun-
ty would vote for Early.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The road law is a sore subject to the labor
ing men Of Virginia. 1t is an infamous op-
preston, and is one of the fruits of adopting
the amendments to the Constitution three
years ago. 1t is. however, mere bagatelle
to the outrageous legislation that you'd fol-
low the adoption of the amendments now
proposed. The rights of citizenship will be
taken from the poor man, in addition to
making him work the roads.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Builders. contractors, carpenters, or par
ties contemplating building, are welcome to
over one hundred new and beautiful designs,
at low AMI moderate cost, Of dwellings,
churches and school-houses, st the Office OF
the Staunton planning Mill Company, corner
Church and Middlebrook streets. Greatly
reduced prices on doors, sash, blinds, mould
ings, ETC., of white pine. Low estimates
given for all finished work, connected with
BODYBUILDING, in any part Of the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

MAI. NEWTON issnow occupying his hand
sonae storeIOom on Augusta street. adjoin-
ing the old etand. 1t is one of the most
" 'commodious business houses in the city, and
f'@ supplied With a stock of goods. of which
" otauston, as Il business centre, may well
feei proud. Enterprise, energHs and fair
'deahiig axe sure to win, as this elegant es-
Establishments bears ample testimony of.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The Constitutional amendments constitute
fearful and vicious assault upon the rights
of the people. Their adoption would prove
a never-ending source Of regret and humilia-
ton, for they would substantially concen-
trate power in the hands OF the few at the
expense of the many.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

CITIZENS BUILDING ASSOCIATION The
first meeting OF this association, of which
Jno. w. Abby is President and e. w. Hum
ter is Secretary and Treasurer, was held on
last Friday night, at which time the Consti-
tuition and bylaws governing it were adop-
ted. About 600 shares have already been
taken, and the books will be open until the
2Sth Of the month.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

REL1eHGus.-There is protracted meet
ing now progressing i'll the A. NJ. E. Church.
Rev. r. Davis, pastor, and has been in pro-
gsess for two weeks. There have been sew
.eral conversions, anda number have presen-
teddlemselvesf for the prayers OF the church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

STAUNToN ARTILLERY.-rhis company,
which was fully organized last Wednesday
night, has now membership OF about 90,
and 4 more stalwart and vigorous body of
soldiers was never enrolled in an organi-
cation. The Company has already made
requisition for pieces, and we are informed
that two cannon are at their dispo-
sal, and that in short time it will be sup
piled with the necessary number of new and
improved pieces.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Bear in mind, when yon vote the Demo-
cratic ticket, you record yonr approval ofthe
roadlaw, and keep in power q party that is
sapping and mining at the free schools, with
purpose, we fear ultimately TO destroy
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

1t is estimated that fully $50 persons from
Staunton and Augusta county have visited
the Centennial, and putting down the ex-
penses Of each at forty dollars, moderate
figure. it aggregates the handsome sum of
100000. And yet people complain of hard
times.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

We again remind the people of Virginia of
the fearful significance that will attach to
their votes on the 18th of November, especi-
ally on the Constitutional amendments.
There is reason to fear that the amendments
will be carried, not because of any merit
they possess or that those voting for them
will approve them, but under The spur and
whip of the party they will be rushed through
without knowing really what has been done.
The adoption of the amendments will virtu-
ally take from the people all control of sub
Jects and questions that may hereafter come
up for consideration. The Legislature will
have exclusive control OF them and power to
decide with reference to them. The people
will be allowed to vote for members of the
General Assembly, and other officers, but
will not have control over any question or
subject the Legislature may hereafter sug-
gest. The incorporation OF this amendment,
which we more fully explained last week,
into the Constitution will eventually destroy
the clause requiring all amendments to be
submitted to the people for ratification, for
amendments are questions or subjects, and
by the express terms OF these propositions
now to be voted on, will be taken from the
people. This is fearful proposition, and
we beseech the voters of the State to ponder
over it before they deposit their ballots.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The new Second Presbyterian Church is
fast approaching completion and will be I'M
der roof in very few days. 1t will be one
OF the most attractive and substantial edifi-
ces in the city, and reflects great credit upon
the designers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The gorgeous hued autumn leaves are ten
derby cherished by gentle oness but let man
come in with ruby nose and sombre eye, and
the fascination of colors fails to call forth
such ordinations as sab, how beautiful
Isn't that Splendid, and other extravagan-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Hon. B. JOHNSON BARBOUR.-We are
requested to announce that Hon. B. johnson
Barbour, will address the Democracy of Au-
gusta county, under the auspices OF the Til
den and Hendricks Club OF Staunton. on
Monday night next, in the Grange Building.
The citizens Of the city and county, of both
parties, are respectfully invited to attend.
Mr.. Barbour is an orator of the old time, and
his address will be entertaining, even if not
iDStructiva
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

II you mildly intimate to creditor that
You sometimes need little money yourself
and would like him to pay his bill, he be-
gins to tell of the wonders of the Centennial
and the depleted condition IN which the trip
has left his Golfers. Its an interesting story
but grows monotonous.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The Stanton Iron Works Company
shipped its new portable Engine, which was
awarded the premium at our county fair, to
Richmond on last Monday. 1t is a model,
both in design and workmanship, and will
doubtless stand in the van at the State ex-
hihit;on
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

So far as California is concerned the Demo-
cratic success in Indiana will help the Re-
publioans. The San Francisco Bulletin thus
explains why: ''trhe success in Indiana, cou-
pied with the defeat in Ohio, il it means
anything. is an imitation success. 1t is a tri-
umph of Hendricks over Tilden. 1t elcvates
the paper side of the Democratic platform.
The last of the ticket has become the head.
Hard money and Tilden have gone under;
Hendricks and soft money are on top. But
this is just the thing that will be disastrous
to the Democracy in California, where there
is only a trifling majority to overcome. 1t
may likewise affect Oregon, which has gen
orally been conceded to the Democrats
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Onr merchants generally are exhibiting il
very superior assortment of goods, and the
prices are exceedingly moderate. An ex-
animation of the various price lists to be
found in the VIRGINIAN will amply repay
the prospective purchaser.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Let every man who values the political
rights he now exercises, think well before he
casts his vote for the Democratic party. He
is determining grave interests not only af-
fectlng the rising generation, hut all future
ones.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

HAYES AND WHEELER CLUB.-A Hayes
and Wheeler Club was formed in Staunton,
Oct. 2sth. Taylor Jefferson was elected
President, Geo. L. A. Cabbell: Vice Presi-
dent. and Rob't Shelton, Secretary.
At meetingof the Club on Wednesday
evening, the lst, it was determined to assem-
BILE in front of the Court House on Monday
night, the 9th, for the purpose of having
public speaking, from Wesley Elliott, James
Carter, and others. Republicans generally
are requested and expected to be present.
There are about 300 enrolled members.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Next Tuesday is the national election day,
but the average Stauntonian don't think him
self half as important as he did just before
the municipal contest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Advertisements inserted at ST. per square for
nrst insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
insertion.
Liberal discount madefo quarterly. half yearly.
and yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The Democrats report sixty thousand torch
lights in procession in New York on the occa-
sion last week. in the review OF the ragged
regiments, by ITden. The Times gives an
accurate report of the procession, and by ac-
tual count puts the number in line. 6,225.-
They moved in circle, and as often as they
came round, the Democrats counted them,
and in ten commits they succeeded IN getting
the 10000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

SENSIBLE ADyICE.-You are asked every day
ITia h the columns Of newspapers and by your
gI!I .gg TO use something for Dyspepsia and
Liver complaint that you know nothing about
yy.oI, get discouraged spending money with but
.itr!e success Now to give you satisfactory proof
spepsia and Liver Complaint with ali its effects.
such as Sour stomach, Sick Headache, Habituai
Gostlveness palpitatf6n OF the Heart Heart burn,
water Drash, coming up Of food after eating, low
spirits &C., we ask you to go to your Druggist,
". r. Tyre, and get Sample Bottle of GREEN'S
AUGUST FLOWER for 10 cents and try it. or a Regu-
sep 14-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The sportmcn are making the welkin re-
sound with the reports Of their fowling pie
ces. cartridges are more abundant this year
than for a long time, and great strings of the
plump birds are daily seen passing through
the streets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

mixed up with the dreams of enterprising
ten year olders.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02
M0TEetS.

Our Markets for Breadstuffs are duller this
week. Flour not so firm. Grain selling at quota
tions with demand for prime wheat. Corn in fair
request, Oats dull Market we'll supplied with
small products. Prices ruling well for butter,
eggs, chickens, Sc.
C. A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
corner of Main and Augusta Sreets
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The city water works wall soon be COM
pleted and an abundant and excellent sup
ply Of water will be furnished to every por
tion of the city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Henry e. Rush has been appointed post
master at ChurclNille in place of Mrs. Mary
Quidor, resigned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The people should not forget but keep
fresh in their minds that Democratic policy
has given the State $4,000 illiterate white
adults. They should also consider that the
Republican party has given them the free
schools, by which every child, capable of
learning, may at least be instructed in the
rudiments of an education. Nor should they
forget that the proposed amendments in the
Constitution, if adopted, will endanger the
public schools, if not destroy them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Ladies', call and examine the styles in Mil
1inery, Saturday, Nov. 4tf, at J. W. New
TONS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The meeting OF the stockholders OF the
Valley Railroad will be held at the Com
pany's office, in this city, on Wednesday
next
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Chestnuts are more plentiful i'm the market
Jran for number Of years, from which the
yeatitcrwise augur q harsh winter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The damp, chilly weather OF the past week
has given lively impetus to the coal and
wood business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Call on J. W. NEWTON and examine his
new stock i'm his new room.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

This time next week there will doubtless
lbe a number of new hats sporting around.
Even the most pious church members have
not escaped the aoaging influence of the cleo
ftiOn contest,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

We publish Oh the fourth page, the procla-
ton OF President Grant, designating the 3Oth
OF November as day Of thanksgiving by
the American people. Even this solemn
and appropriate duty Of the PRESIDENT is de-
rlded and denounced by the democratic press,
and especially the Richmond Uispatch.-
When partizan luminosity can thus pervert
the Judgment and debase public sentiment,
1t goes to show what respect it is for Amer
lean institutions that controls the Democrat.
lc leaders. Such sentences as are given pub.
licity 1.-THE Dispatch of the 3Oth, are an insult
to the moral sense of the natIen, and dis
grace to civilization.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Voters will be allowed to present their
transfers at the polls, next tuesday and vote
on them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

The road lawil one of the creatious of the
reform Democracy of Virginia. Is this the
Kind of reform the people wants
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

il not paid before the 1st Of December per
cent. will be added.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

.Afasliion exchange informs Us that false
hair will be out of fashion with the ladies in
the spring, but it doesn't assure us that bela-
ted benedicts will be scalped any less fire.
qssemtly, even if the result of the operation
is not marketable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02
M07'rGNQeS.

GU October 22nd. by Rev. H. Gilmore, John N
land, Of Rockbridge.
On October oath. by Rev. Sol. CARRIER, David G.
zlgler, OF Augusta, and Miss Lizzie Bowman, Of
Dayton, Rockingham county
:, On october Goth. by Rev. John H. Taylor, John
T, Hogshead and Miss Henrietta v, H. pefen-
baugh, all OF this county
, ON october Gath, fly Rev. E. Thomas, James w.
Burke, OF Louisa county and Miss Sailie E, Car
isle, daughter of John Carlisle, Of this county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

EOYsTERs, OYSTERS, received fresh every
day at Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

OYSTERS. OYSTERS, always the best and
cheapest at Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02
Deaths,

On october 2lst, near Deerfield, Augusta coun-
ty. Capt Jacob Beck, in the 66th year Ct his age.
On October 18th, near New Hope, of Dropsy.
walter Plant, youngest child OF James A. and
FANNIE j. Gregory, aged year, 81 months, and 26
days, ~
=. Ball. wife OF Capt. A. R. Ball. formerly OF this
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

Aad she leading styles in Millinery Dress
Goods &c. can be seen at J. w. NEwToN's
neW St0Ep.