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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

The bill to increase the pay of County Judges
has passed the House OF Delegates of Virginia.
1t provides that the County Judges shall re-
ceive, after the last day of January, 1876, a
salary Of four hundred dollars, an additional
compensation Of fifteen dollars for every one
thousand inhabitants over ten thousand; that
the salary shall be charge on the counties,
and shall be payable quarterly. Also that
when judge is Judge of more than one county,
each county in the district shall pay in proper
ton to the inhabitants thereof, and mileage
shall be charge equally upon the counties of
the district
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
Deaths.

On the 2eth ult.. in Baltimore, Mrs. Frances A
Steele, beloved wife of Benjamin +. Steele, aged 43
years. and months.
On the 2sth ult, at tho Wesleyan Femals Insti-.
tue in Staunton after several weeks sickness. Miss
Lizzie Bremond of Austin, Texas a pupil aged
about IA years. Her remains were sent to her home
the next day, Her father arrived before her death.
At R-stertown Maryland Rev. D. W. Arnold. of
the Baltimore Conference, M. E. church, aged SO
years. His end was perfect peace.
On the 18th ult., on Walkers creek, Rockbrdge
county, Mrs Elizabeth Jarvis, wife of William jar
Wis aged about 80 years.
On the 28th of December, on Walkers creek, Rock
bridge county, Mrs. Ida c. Shoemaker, wife OF Ed
ward Shoemaker, aged about 10 years.
On the 18th ult on Walkers creek the only child
of John and Rebecca Stricken aged months and
days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
Picayune Economy.

The difficulties that will environ the domi-
its mission of "retrcnchment and reform, - will
be high and Observation-Disclosures is, to verify
the boast made that the expenses of govern
mcnt would be reduced $40,000,000 The first
step towards the accomplishment of this mas
sive reform was proposition to reduce the ex-
penscs of the diplomatic service by curtailing
the salaries of the 81 200 and 81, 500 consulates
ten per cent, and by this means absolutely de-
grade the service and the government.
The next important movement was to reduce
the pay of the cadets at West Point from $40
to $3.50. without rations and also OF the pro
fessors at the Military Academy.
These are specimens of the retrenchments
that are to be made by this great party of re-
trenchment. If the leaders of the Democratic
party in Congress expect to 60 before the peo-
pie, aud ask them to approve such pitiful,
.aiserly legislation, they will be so indignantly
rebuked, that they will conclude they have lit
tie knowledge of the constituency they assume
to represent. The people Of this country feel
pride in their system OF government; they
are ambitious that its representatives ABROAD
shall at least be supported in decent and res
pectable manner, and will determine that all
efforts to degrade the nation by such pitiul
legislation shall be properly repudiatsd and re-
bukel.
Further, they do not begrudge the poor
youth of the country who may be so fortunate
as to secure an appointment at West Point, the
meagre amount now allowed for clothing and
the comforts of life. They 60 there to be edu-
Gated to represent the government in the mill
tary arm Of the public service-the honor and
character of the nation, will in some de-
gree, be entrusted to them, and it is proper
that they should be reared and educated as
gentlemen. This ptiful, misery, picayune
spirit manifested in the report of the commit
tee on appropriations, to the Military cadets,
will be scolned by the people, and the party
that supports it repudiatcd.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
MO7'1'S0Ucs.

On the 9th ul at Stuarts Draft. Samuel F. John
son and Miss Elizabeth J. Eas t, daughter OF James
X. East.
On the 9th uIt, near Shemoriah church, John De-
masters and Miss Mary Weaver, daughter OF Sam
uel HI. Weaver
On the goth n1t near Laurel Hill. by Rev. Martin
CARRIER. VIM. A. Bradburn and Mrs. Willie Myers,
daughter of Wa. Collins
On the 25th ut. in Middletown, Frederick county
Va, by. Rev. j. March. Lauck Walton, of Woodstock
and Miss Moliie a. March, daughter of the offica-
ting cerg yman.
On the 10Th ult:. Healing Springs, Bat h coun.
ty, Va by Rev. Geo. L. Brown, James A. Snyder. OF
Aeghany, and Miss Mary G. Hoover; of Bath coun-
ty, Va,
On the LIST inst. in Fairfield Rockbridge county
James T. Harlan Esq merchant at Swoopes Depot
and Miss Emma Allen, daugh ter of Alphonso Alien
Esq.
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The State Convention.

The formal call for State Convention of the
Republican party of Virginia. to assemble in
1,ynckburg on the 18th of April next, will be
found on the lst page Of to-day's VtRGINIAN.
The object of the Convention is to appoint del
egates to the National Convention of the Re-
publican party OF the United States, which will
meet ix Cincirnati on the 14tll of June uext
to nominate candidates for President and Vice
President.
It will be seen from the circular OF the State
Central Committee that the time for holding
the county primary meetings to appoint dele
gates to Lynchburg is fixetl for the 4th satur-
dag in March, and that the number OF dele
gstEs viii correspond with the apportionment
of representatives in the House OF delegates I'M
der the constitution as adopted in 1869, provi-
ded that each county shall have at least one
delegate.
We again call the attention ct the Republi-
cans of the Valley and the State to the impor-
lance of selecting their best men as delegates
TO Lynchburg, in order that the representatives
Of the party in the National Convention may
he selected with view to their intelligence,
their character and their devotion to Republi.
can principles. 1t is essential that men should
10 to Cincinnati who will calmly consider the
men whose nasnes may be placed in nomina-
ton for the two high positions named, and the
facts and circumstances surrounding, and
make selections with reference to the success
OF tho party III November next, and the good
ct the whole country. We will say here in adj
vance OF the meeting Of the State Convention,
that We hope no men will be selected as dele
gates to the National Convention because of
his known Partially for any particular candi-
date. Men should be chosen who can he tr,,s-
ted to do the very best for the country after
comparing and weighing views from the as
sembied representatives of the party of the
United States. They may have first and
second choice, rs in the light they now view
the claims of the various candidates, but they
should not go to the Convention committed to
any one. That would be virtually destroying
their representative character, &ssd making
them agents. simply the agents to record a rash
promise. made under influences and from con-
siderations that should not govern in so impor-
tant a matter. We must look to success, as
well as to fitness in the selections OF the Gin
cinnati Convention. Nor must we lose sight
Of the fact that the Southern States hxye a deep
interest in the selections. The Republicans
have many difficulties to encounter that
do not confront the party i'm the original non
slayeholding States. We have prcjudces to
overeome-we have fierce passions to battle
with-and current Of hostility to national
laws and legislation; that requires prudence as
well as courage. These considerations should
not be aest sight of in the nominations, for we
are confident ii the right kind of men are given
lis, we will show result that will even sur
prise oar own friends in the North.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Mr.. BEECHER's LAST NAME-New York.
january 29.-Judge Won Colt, in reply to an
inquiry, on the 2sth. as to whether he Intended
to respond to Mr. Beccher's criticism of his
letter to Mrs. Moulton, advising her not to
take any further steps in regard to her trouble
with Plymouth Church, said he was free in
declaring that he did not intend to make any
response to Mr.. Beecher. He said that if
minister Of the gospel inclined to make ssholy
bully" of himself, and be guilty of so ssbeast-
ly" speech as Mr.. Beecher had made in re-
spending to his letter to his client he (Mr. Van
Cott} would decline to present any rejoiner,
for the reason that it is beneath his notice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
docket Case No.

docket Case No. ]
TN the District Court OF the United States for tn
l. Western District OF Virginia--In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF VIM. C. Morgan, Bankrupt
At Charlottesville, on the LIST day of February, a.
d., 1876.
TO WHOM IT MAY ONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition hf O.
been, to wit: the 1st day of February d., 1875
filed in said District Court by William G. Morgan, of
Bedford Co., Va, in said district, who has been here
tofore duly declared Bankrupt under the act of Con-
gress entitled IAN Act to establish more uniform
system OF Bankr'cy throughout the United States
approved March Cd 1867 for discharge and certih-
cate thereof. from all his debts and other GLAZING
provable under said act, and that the 18th day OF
Feb, a, d. 1876 att u o'clock. m:,, before T. w.
Early, one of the Registers of said court in bank
ruptcy at his Office in Charlottesville, in said district.
is the time and place assigned for the hearing Of the
same; when and where you may attend and show
cause, if any you have why the prayer OF the said
petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified that the second an
third meetings of the creditors of said Bankrupt wi II
be held at the same time and place.
E. w EARLY.
feb 3-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

The crack of the party lash is startling, and
frigltens Democratic Congressman out of his
wits. Here's Walker, from the Richmond dis
trict, who was full of the Centennial when he
was Governor, appointing commissioners and
arousns public attention to the Importance of
the great celebration. As Congressman, how
ever, he voted against it, in the interest of 're
trcnchmcnt and REFORM we presume, and be-
cause his party thought by so voting the South
ern Democrats would help the Northern Dem
ocrats. These poor fellows from the South
want to make the impression at the North,
they have been badly nsed by the Republican
they feel they have not
equal privileges and rights with the North, and
haven't the heart to go to Philadelphia on the
Centennial occasion. That kind OF sentiment
.lisp, would be ex,.tberanti. affecting.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

The masked robbers who got into the North
crn National Bank at Northampton, Mass, car
ried off securities amounting to $4,000, and
the bank offers $25, 900 for their arrestand con-
victlon. The greater part of the securities be-
longed to special depositors, so that the banks
loss is comparatively light. OF the securities
stolen there was 500, in United States bonds.
The rest of the plumber cannot be caslled very
readily, rs it consists of registered United
States bonds, mortgages AMI railroad and cor
marathon stocks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

We should like to know tue reasons which
controlled Mr.. Harris in voting against the
Centennial appropriation. Was it because it
was unconstitutional or was it for the reason
that the State Legislature action constituted
instructions or was it for cheap political cap
ital in the interests of the demagogue's cry of
s'retrenchment and reform % We mean to
ventilate this matter, when the proper time
comes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
docket Case No.

IDOcket Case No.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States, for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF L. L. Armistead, Bankrupt
At Charlottesville on the LIST day OF FEBRUARY
q d. 1875.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition has
been. to wit on the 1st day of Feb'y a d., 1875.
filed in said District Court by L. l. Armistead, of
Campbell county, Virginia, in said District who
has been heretofore duty declared Bankrupt under
the Act Of Congress entitled Ap Act to establish at
more uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout
the United States, approved March 3D. 1867, for :
discharge and Certificate thereof. from all his debts
and other claims provable under said Act, and that
the l4th day of Feb, d., 1876 at IL. O'Clock m.
before E. W Early, one OF the Register fsaid
Court in Bankruptcy, at his Office in Charlottesville
in said District is the time and place assigned for
the hearing OF the same; when and where you may
attend and show cause, if any you have why the
prayer OF the said Petition should not he granted
E. w. EARLY.
feb 3-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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Mr.. Massey is minister of the GOSPEL. and

Mr.. Massey is a minister of the Gospel, and
represents Albemarle in the Legislature. He
offered resolution, which was adopted, to in
vestigate the conduct of Judge Stephens, OF
Nelson, in regard to that game of draw-polka
by which he skinned Delegate Fowle. 1t looks
rather suspicious that Mr.. Massey should have
fathered the resolutions, because it has the APP
pearance that Eost of the other members were
playing shy of this matter. tits we'll enough
as this case demonstrates, to mix religion with
politics occasionally, aud had it not been for
Mr.. Massey, Mr.. Stephens might have gone
Scott-free. lie is one of the judges elected by
the Legislature, is a well-known sporting man.
so we have been informed, and was in his favor
lite line when he fleeced the Alexandria law
maker.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Wouldn'tit be we'll enough for some partic.
uar friend to whisper in Mr.. fuckers ear that
we had little brush about the practical appli-
cation OF his notion about State Rights, and
that somebody was hurt? We fear he has for
gotten that historical incident.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

A REVEREND STANDARDIZATION. e. D. Win
slow, citizen of Boston, who had made some
sensation in that city as a rapid and specula-
tive business man, recently forged endorse
ments to over 100000 paper, got the money
on it. and escaped with his family to Holland,
with which country we have no cxtradition
treaty. lie had purchased the Boston Post
newspaper and organized company with
capital of 100000. There were three stock
holders, but Mr.. Winslow managed the stock
book, and it is supposed he issued large
amount of bogus stock. forging the names of
the officers Of the company, which he pledged
as collaterals, in many transactions. 1t is
thought his fraudulent operations would
amount toabout $3.50, 900 in this line. These and
other operations run his forgeries up to $751;
OOO 1t is believed he has gotten away, with
his family, and is beyond the reach OF the laws
and treaties of this country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

OPPOSITION TO LAMAR.-The Republican
Senators say that tire most decided opposition
will be made to the admission of Mr.. Lamar as
Senator from Mississippi when he presents him
self. Senator Morton says that if the Repub-
licans carry Mississippi the next fall Mr.. La
mar will not be admitted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

In the Senate on last Monday Mr.. Wright Of
tered amendments to the Constitution, provd-
ing for the election Of President. vice Presi-
Gent and United States Senators by direct
vote OF the people. They were referred to the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
Stanton Market. Feb. 1.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY P. B. HoGE.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Jan 6. lS76.-Pries6
TODAY for Reef Cattle ranged follows Best Beeyos
at 6O6as6 Is generally rated first quality at oase
thin steers oxen and Cows at O0as3 IS general ay
erage Of the market to-day 81 SO extreme range OF
nrees o0a6 Is Most Of the sales were from 4,25 70
SIS 25 per 100 pounds
Cows-We quote Mich Cows at s35as45 per head
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote Sheep at 4a5hc, per
fb gross Stock sheep OoaS3 70 per heao. LAMBS ."
So is per head, as to quality
HoGs-We quote at 9ooas9 Is net.
ALExANDR1A CATTLE MARKET, Jan6.-Beef Cattle
Al 90 eytra Se 90; Sheep SC Lambs 250aa4.00 pes
head Hogs SO per 100 lbs. and Cows and Calves
3Ua$60. cut, -,
catte at 25a6 so Sheep to &c. per 70 gross LANDS
Is to $500 per head. Hogs from as o. Cows and
Calves 25aS60.
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United STATES MARsHAI,ssa1E

TINTED STATES MARSHAL'S SAVE
u By virtue OF Writ, issued out Of the fro~L,a
Office OF the U. S. District Court, for the Westerr
District of Virginia. at Harrisonburg in ss,1 NJ
trct and 10 me directed. shall sell for cash At NM
lie sale the premises Of Elias chapalear in Rap
next at o'clock, p. m, the following property to
witt
Two C) Copper stills. caps and worms complete
and 1857 thirty-six empty mash tubs and two cooling
tubs, libeleu and attached, and claimed and owned
by Elias Chapaear.
JOSEPH SETTING ER,
Deputy for A. s. Cray, U. s. Marshal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

INFANTIcIDE Intelligence was received in
Harrisonburg, on Friday evening last, that
Mrs. Plaugser, living in the neighborhood Of
Rawley Springs, had cut the throat of her new
born infant, to hide her shame. We did not
learn the particulars, except that she is q mar
ried woman, and her husband has been absent
in the West for some time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
Markets..

Market quiet, not much doing, flour selling a
quotatations. Grain moving slowly in small lots an
selling at quotations. Country Bacon Lard firm an
scarce Butter not plentiful and niger Fresh Eggs
demand and selling well. Chickens and country We
etabes in demand, bringing good prices Small prn
ducts generally in request at fair rates
C. A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
corner of Main and Augusta Sree is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

The WEST POINT BILL.-The House of Rep
resentatives on Monday passed the West Point
Bill. 1t fixes the pay of cadets at 500, with
out rations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

1t is record that will have damaging eff
feet i'll the approaching Presidential election,
whel tile patriotic sentiment Of the country
will be fully aroused during the progress OF the
celebration. The Democratic party will have
to face the music, and shoulder the responsi-
bility of the vote as recorded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
VezO advertisements

| N1TED STATES MARSHAL,s SALE.
~ Ey Virtue of Writ issued ont II the Clerk. e
Uct OF me United States District Court for the
;d miat t OF Virginia. ct Harrisenb burg, in
ana 10 me directed shall, sell for cash
At pubic lbs sale ae.h at aa Rockingham Co.
"a, d.. Oh ei 1osn Jay OF February, at o'clock p m
Two casks OF about 20 gallons of Annie Rrasav IL
beed and attached as the propartwp ~, D Uis, u
Chapalear. JOSEPH 8 EEEt N nr2ey q
Dept. for A. g. Gray e. s. MarshaI
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

A LARGE HoG.-Lieut. E. LaFo.lett, re-
siding ON Timber Ridge, Frederick county, Va,
killed hog last week seventeen months old,
which weighe $50 pounds net,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

GEN. BUTLER FOR CONGRESS. -Gen. But
Ter has been mixing around at Washington of
late. His friends say he intends to run for
Congress again next fall. lie says that a
number of prominent ones who voted against
him when lie was defeated, have written to
him urging him to be Il candidate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
ADVERTISED LETTERS. FEB. 3, 1875.
LADIES.

LA DIES.
Ahart, mrs Milred Johnston, miss Easter
Corbin, miss Annie L Kerr, mrs (English)
Cole. miss Ella Louise mrs Maria
Carter, miss Georgiana Mays, miss Virginia
French, miss Emma Pirkins, mrs Carry
Grove, mrs Lizzie Robinson, mrs John Fl
Gilkeson, miss Lilly Shea, miss Josie
Gibson, miss Mile Smith, mrs Martha
Halter miss Ella Tucker, mrs Elizabeth
Hall, miss Florence Tate, miss Harriet
Jackson, Mary Elizabeth Wood, mrs Martha
johnson, miss Susan col
GENTLEMEN.
Bowers, Al Llewellyn Carrie
Bishop, Francis NIaupin, G
Brown Alex col Miller. Geo
Brown, Farley Myers, Jas G
Beverly Simon OConner, Terrence
Benton Thomas H Porter, John
Daniels & Graft Reeves, Alex
Ellinger, James Seaton, Cesar
Frey, VIM Smith, Henry
GilkeSon, John Tutwiler, Jos
Holland l. II Wingdeld, John n
Hamilton, Geo s Young, John
Lucas Daniel
The above letters fnet called for within thirty days
Will be sent to the dead letter Office Persons calling
for them will please say that they advertised.
s. NJ YOST P. M.
Unavailable letters remaining in the P. O.. Staunton
Va, February g. 1875.
MRS. John B. Baldwin, Staunton, Va: Amanda
Llewellyn, Arlington Depot, Va; Henry V. Strayer
Harrisonburg, Va; Staunton Spectator.
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VACATION oRDEa-Tn the Clerks oft Zee 90 o

VACATION ORDEM-In the Clerks once OF
v the Court OF Hastings for the city OF staun-
ton, January 29th, 1876.
Robert Craig. Administrators of Charles F. King,
deceased, Plaintiff,
=,
adj Edward c. King, and Cornelia F: his wife. J. W
Grove and Mary T. Grove his wife, formerly Mary T.
fourteen years of age, Joseph A. King infant four
teen wears of age, I. w. Lambert, j. Fred EftinSer
trustee and B. T. Bagby, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to settle the accounts of
the Administrator of Charles F. King deceased. and
to obtain Decree the sale OF the Real Estate of
which the said Charles King, died seized
And it appearing by affidavit filed in this cause,
that the Defendant, Edward G. King. is a non-resi-
dent Of the State of Virginia. 1t is ordered that he
do appear here within one month after due pubca-
ton Of this order and do what is necessary to pro-
tect his interests.
Teste,
JAMES F. pATTER ON, Clerk.
Efflager Craig Grattans pa. feb s-iw
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Last year provision was Struggled through
Congress for the special benefit of the express
companies, increasing the postage on what is
denomnated ''third-class Natter from one
cent per two ounces to one cent per ounce.
This was done by means of an artful amend
ment inserted at the last moment in the Sun
dry CIVIL Appropriation bill, and there was no
doubt whatever that Adams Express Com
pany was the one which had chiefly been en-
gagged in securing this bit of Legislative hocus-
pocus. The public were made to bear an adj
ditional fax for the benefit of few express
companies. On Wednesday, the Goth, bill
was introduced into the House Of Representa-
tives for the repeal of this. scandalous clause,
and passed without opposition. The express
company above mentioned has not been giving
any s'superb banquets'' this session in Wash
ington.