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The Beknap business was bad. but the mon--
ey paid to Belllnnp was part OF what the trader
received, and he would have kept all, but that
he gave to Belllnap-tlie trader was the loser
Immediately.
Here the people. the peoples children, are,
the losers. There was no more right to apply
these school monies to any purposes than the
schools than for the officials to put their hands
in one of the peoples pockets, and take out
his pocket book by robbery
There is no shame resting on the honor of
the State so dsgraceful as this; there is no bad
act alleged against the U. S. officials so hunil-
iating; Crooked Whskey Rings were bad, the;
dedication of the -chool fund is worse.
All who are involved in its inisappication
should be brought up to a rigid explanation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

A POINTED REBUKE.-The Rocking CHAM
Register, of the Goth, has this to say about the
robbery of the school find OF 500, 900 to pay
the bondholders. This misrepresentation was
clear violation OF the Constitution, and il
there ever was an Improbable offence, this is
one. The Register says:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Through the eXertions of Richmond de-
tectives, the Centennial swindIer, who impos.
ed Oh 145 colored walters of that city, was ar
rested at Fish Haul, on the York river rail-
road, about twenty-five miles below the city
on Thursday. He represented himself as
agent to employ walters, and made them pay
for their certificates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Advices from the Bed Cloud and Spotted
Tail agencies says tue Indians are on the
verge of starvation in consequence of the nom
receipt OF the usua. Government supplies, and
nothing but the dread inspired by the punish
ment of Crazy Horses band prevents them
from raiding.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

sitv of bodies" Professor (wl,o measures over
six feeD to u small sized student: IF We're
in the air and falling, and you were directly
under and also falling, do you think, sir, YOU
could get out of my way?" Mot if you was
coming down horizontally, SIR" Glass laughs,
professor ditto.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

RETURNING TO THE FoLD.-The Washing
ton correspondent OF the Baltimore Sun, of
the 30th says: Prominent California politi-
pendents, OF whom Senator Booth is the lead
ing representative. will 90 back into the Re-
publican organization aud act with that party
this fall. If this should be the case the proba--
bilities are that California will give majority
for the Republican electoral ticket next Mo-
yember
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

A novel locomotive has been made in Cali
fcrnia to run on the long fumes that are used
to float lumber down from the mountain.
The wheel fits on the edge of the side Of the
flume, and at the ends Of the car are paddle
wheels dipping into the water, and which
are turned by the swift current. By simple
arrangement this power is made to propel the
locomotive up to the ilume, and it runs back
ITSELF
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

thing to do with the Mary Merritt case after
he became Secretary of the Treasury; that he
was absent when it was settled by Mr. Conant
in New York; but he did notmean to imply
that The remission of the fine should not have
been ordered. He denied in general all the
allegations contained in the resolution OF Judge
Gate, upon whose instance the investigation
tary of the Treasury, testified that he decided
the Mary Merritt case upon his OWN response
bility; the offense was purely technical and
he was satisfied that the execution of the pen
atty would be unjust; he did not exchange q
word with the secretary before the decision,
and no money was offered OF promised to any
officer of the treasury. Solicitor Wilson also
testified as to the circumstances of the case
tending, as the testimony of other witnesses,
to eXonerate the secretary from the charge OF
any improper conduct in the matter. The tcs-
timony in the case is now considered virtually
closed.
JUVENILE CRIME IN FRANCE.-''[ do not
know says the Paris correspondent OF The
London Standard, whether it is owing to the
warm weather or to the influence OF those pc
culiarly progressive ideas which the Republi-
can regime is supposed to incnlcate, but an
epidemic of juvenile crime appears to be pass
ing over France, and where it will stop there
is really no telling. have already mentioned
the case of the boy at Pontoise, who murdered
his fathers servant, a woman OF tWenty-three.
To-day two more specimens Of the French ris-
inc generation are brought before the public
The first is boy of fifteen, living with his
parents in the Temple quarter. Having re-
ceived a lecture from his father for miscon-
duct, the youngster swore he would revenge
himself on his family, and he did so a few
hours after by throwing himself into the canal.
A bargeman tried to save him, but failed, and
he was drowned. The second case is reported
from the compune Of Isleux, in the depart
ment of Loire. A band of children were play
ing together, when two boys, one aged twelve
and the other ten, quareled. The elder boy
left his playiGates, went home, and
took down his fathers gun, and returning to |
the spot shot his little opponent in the head; |
death was instantaneous. The precocious as
sassin then declared ''hs honor satisfied |
One Of the comic papers proposes that these |
boys should be sent to the ENhibi-
ton of 1876 as the latest specimen of French !
progress and civilization"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Advices from the Hot Springs indian agency
represent the Indians in Il dangerously troub-
lesome state from lack Of food. The passage
Of the deficiency bill meets the emergency. and
agents are already buying up for immediate
necessities. Advices from Tuscon report q
rebellious outbreak of the Indians and some
fighting with troops from Arizona, the saw
ages also numbering several citizens. The In
dams were well armed, and defeated the troops
in the lattel's attack on their sheltered posi-
ton They subsequently came back to their
reservation, and are drawing rations as usual.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

True to the last Man. says Victor HUI
90. WAS the conumtrum Of the eighteenth
century; woman is the conumdrSm OF She
nineteenth century," An American editor
adds, '.'We can't guess her, but will never give
her up. No. never" r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Why the English should be continually sing
ing God save the Queen" is more than rea-
sonble mau can conjecture. Its always atlvis-
able to save the Jack; but the queen only
counts two for game, and is always Il good card
to throw away.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Sioux City, Iowa, is the only place where
the late eclipse was visible any to speak of.
and the inhabitants there are so ''stl,nk up"
that letters are never opened which DON'T have
the .'esauire' written out in full
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Bristow and Blaine have so elfectually
squelched the ISLANDERS circulated against them,
that it is scarcely probable their enemies wiki
renew the attack. They have, however, tack
led Senator Morton, but they will soon drop
him. His history Of tha5 S250,000 Will show a
record that the Democratic party OF She North
will wish had never been provoked, and cost
them thousands OF votes in the State OF lndi-
ana, especially, and throughout the North. I
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

DIR. Bailey Shumate, who represented Fa,l-
quicr in the Virginia Legislature, died at his
residence in that county on the 10Th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

By OUR OLD Observation-Disclosures no spe-
ca style OF engraving engagement rings. A
SPIDERS web with fly in it is IL very pretty
device.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

The Treasury Department is issuing twel~
ty cent silver pieces III c2cha l..e f5s fractional
C nrency.
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For Bent.

Tor I1271T.
YHOHs RENT.-The very desirable properly, IN the
4 Southwestern suburbs OF the city, knowa as
the Tate property A co1nodlous
BRICK DWELLING,
with necessary out-buildings, % acres of ground
well improved with
FRUIT, &C.
This is one Of the most delightful residences in
Also the large Brick building, originally known as
the valley Hotel'' property, in the Northern por-
ton of the city conta aa ayl 70 rsnoratpd
Also HOUSE OF y rooms situated 5aa pear inc
Valley R. R. Depot and aIiangea Ioa boa pen
been occupied.
For terms, apply to 1.,yez r+
oct - >' 1As7N
,171,o 80 7rJc Ar in, the city for cents, at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

IL am What am. and am not ashamed to
saw what | am A little cheap bombast from
Col. Skinner. VIII he please inform the PEG
pie. if his purpose is to be free and frank' how
he stands in relation to the public schools:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11
Railroads.

CCHEDULE OF HARPER'S FERRY AND
y VALLEY BRANCH, B. 0. RAILROAD,
TAKING EFFECT JANUARY 3RD.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Mail Train through from Baltimore and Washing
ton and close connection at Harpers Ferry from all
noinfs West jan 20
WASHINGTON CITY, VIRGINIA MIDLAND
w AND GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Double Daily Trains between Baltimore and the
South and Southwest.
Commencing Sunday. $50 s.. m, Apr soth Pa3sen-
Ger Trains Will run as follows:
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Hotels.
Hotels.
FTsEE SPOTTSWOOD HOTEE4,
i EEarrisOnDRrg, Va.
G. R LICK - PROPRIETOR.


The new Hotel THE SPooTswooD, under my pro
prietorshp is open and ready to receive visit
ors and guests. The establishment has been re1it-
ed ~ the cellar to the roof, and is in complete or
tefrom emphatically new house, and it is de-
dermlned to make it stand as one of the very best
kept hotels in the State The proprietor has had
very enlarged experience for Is years hotel and
springs proprietor, having kept the old Columbia
destroyed by fire December, 1900 and the Jor-
dan A UNI Springs i'll Rockbridge. He is quite snre
he may claim, here in the Valley OF Virginia, to be
able to keep hotel He therefore invites the peo-
pie of Rockingham and the adjoining counties and
the travelling public generally call at the Spots
wood and see whether he does not well understand
the business of his life.
It is scarcely necessary to say that the Table, the
Parors and the Chambers will always be found
agreeable.
The proprietor in conclusion is quite sure the
people of the Valley will cordially sustain this eff
fort to establish a frst-cass Hotel, such as the
Spottswood shall be, in HaPrisonburg,
My Omnibus will always be ready to convey pas
sengers to and from the Spotsw0od.
C. B. LUCK,
nov II Proprietor of SpottsWooa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

A nEerIeals HotcH.
STAUNTON, VA.
McCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Propretors:
The Proprietors i'll resuming the management OF
this well known and popular hotel SO lops ndfavor-
ably known to the travelling public, promise in the
future to retain the reputation the American has
borne, as FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality Immediately at the Railroad Depot rem
ders it a convenient stopping place for persons on
business or in search of health:
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
All the Offices of the Telegraph and Stageli rum
ming to this town are adjoining this house.
A5-A irst-class Livery stable, conducted by Pat
O'Toole, is connected with this house.
McCHESNEY s. co.
NB-Citfzens of the county will be furnished din
der at SO cents and Horses fed by Pat OToole at 70
cents
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

Virginia Hotel, --,-.,,,-
JOHN D. CROWLE Proprietor
This well known house having recently changed
hands is now pPeparedto accommodate transient and
permanent boarders at reasonable rates. The table
will be supplied with the best this and other markets
can afford Polite servants always ready to wait
upon the guests and every attention Will be paid to
their comfort. A share of the public patronage is
respectfully solicited. Omnibus to and from the De-
pot free of charge. -
nov 14-tf JOHN ID. CROWLE.
National EE0te7.
" Corner OF Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
WASHINGTON, D. c.
f. TENNEY s. CO., Pfopretofs.
21-tf
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STATIONS.

Mail Train connects at Washington and Balflmor-
for Philadelphia and New York, and close conneG-
ton at Harper's Ferry for all points west quick
time to Chicago and Cincinnati by fast mail trains
SOUTH
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11
Professional CARDS.

TOEKN w. STOUT,
% Attorney -at-Eaw,
STAUNToN, VA,
Will practice in the Courts holden in Augusta and
adjoining counties. nov 4-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

ACCOMMODATION TRAIN daily, except Sunday
from NAV lst.-I.eave Washington ago y. m, Alex
andria 500 d m. arrive at Front Royal 1913 D. NJ
Leave Front Royal 421 a. m, arrive at Alexandra
9:48 a. M. and at Washington $3.50 a. M
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave Washington daily, except Sunday, at o:00 a.
m Alexandria 9:35 q. arrive at StrasBufS 4:t0
H. m Leave Strasburg at 6:35 a. ~, and set to AL
exandria at $50 p. N.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Warrenton and Main Line,
with Mail Train only.
At washington, passengers make ciose connec-
ti0a with all the lines to and from the North and
West: at Danville daily with South and South
west:at Lynchbrg, twice daily to Memphis, Atlanta,
New Orleans, Arkansas and Texas, and at GorIons-
vile and Charlottesville by Mail Train, with Chesa
pealze & Ohio, East and West. Twice daily connec
lions to Richmond.
Both trims from the South connect with Chasa
Deake & Ohio at Charlottesville for the West.
l7y- PULLMAN sLEEPERs run through without
change between Baltimore and New Orleans, Via
Iynchbura East Tennessee and Atlanta Line, IeaV-
ING Baltimore at SEQ a. m Also SleepefS between
Baltimore and Lynchburg, by night llne
Centennial Excursion Tickets to Philadelphia on
sale from May 10TH good for thirty days, ana through
ticket to the 1lith and West at lowest rates
G. j. FOREACRE, Gen'l Manager
]. NJ. BROADUS.
General Ticket Agent may IL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-11

rE1he best CIGAR in the city for cents, at
mara TYRES Drug store
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-10-04

The following extract from speech
bv Gen. HAMILTON, at Abbeville, 5. e..
few days ago, is crushing reply to the
SANDERS being heaped on that gentleman
by the Republican press:
THE only way to bring about prosper,
ity in this state is to bring the two race:
in friendly relation together. The Dem
ocratic party in South Carolina, of whom
/ am the exponent, has promised that
every citizen of this state Is TO be the
equal of all-he is to have every right
given him by the constitution OF the
United States and OF this state. The
Democratic party in South Carolina
pledged itself to support and accept tho
thirteenth fourteenth and ttthteenth
amendments OF the United States consti
tuition; and | pledge my faith, and !
pledge 1t for those gentlemen who are on
the ticket with me, that If we are elected
as far as in us lies, we will observe, pro-
tect and defend the rights of the colored
man as quickly rs any man in South
Carolina. l, there is q white man in thi:
assembly who, because he is Democrat
or because he is white man, believes
that when | am elected governor, if
should be, | will stand between him and
the law, or grant to him any privileges OF
immunltles that shall not be granted &c
the co.ored man, he is mistaken, and
tell him now that if that is his reason fol
voting for me, not to vote at al"
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RATES OF ADVERTISING
THE DAILY REGISTER.

one squares inch space.
One time ...,,.....s 10 one month......S W
Two times........ / % Three months. II 00
one week ........2 20 one year.......... p 90
One square changeabie once week $50.
Special Notices % per cent additional. 80
advertisements TO occupy fixed places %
per cent additional.
Cuts vii be charged double for space
occupied
Doutiel C.umn advertisements, 80 per
cent add t.CLal.
Loca. NCuceS 10 cents per liDe-bm no
local nCltc. rttu be inserted for less than ONE
DOLLAh
All adv easements, except for establish
ed business houses, must be paid Tor in ad-
vance.
Bills with regular advertisers rendered
quarterly.
All bills due on the first appearance OF
the advertisement.
Yearly advertisers will be confined to
their legitimate business, and all adver-
tiSemrntS not connected with IL WI be
charged Tor AZ our regular rates.
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s. 6 o o , o 0 0.
THOS. p. PORTER, ex Gov. Ky, General
Manager.

PRICE OF TIcKETs-WhOle Tickets, So:
Halves, So; Quarters, S.; 9 Tickets 500; 2711a
Tickets $685. 46s4 Tickets, $500: $50 Tickets
81, coo; lOI 100 Tickets at ST. each.
The Hon. +. II. Taylor Mayor OF Frank
fort, the entire board of City Councilmen,
the Hon. Alvin Duvall. late Chief Justice
OF Kentucky, and other distinguished citi-
Zens, together with such other diSiu-
terested persons as the iicket-hOlders pre-
sent may designate. will superintend the
drawing.
The payment of gifts 10 owners OF prize
tickets is assured. 4 bond. with heavy
penalty and approved security, has heen
executed TO the Commonwealth OF Ken
lucky, which is now on record in Clerks
ONCE OF County Court at Frankfort, SUBJ
ject TO inspect on OF any one. This Is
new feature, and will absolutely secure
the payment OF gifts.
Remittapces can be made by Express,
Draft, Post Office Money Order or Regis
tered Letter, made payable 10 Kentucky
Cash Distribution Company.
AL communications, orders Tor Tickets
and applications for Agencies should be
addressed 10 HON. THOS. p. PORTER,
Genl Manager, Frankfort, XVII sp27
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DEFAULTERS;
How the Republicans Managed the
Penitentiary.



Penitentiary.
From the Clarksburg News.
Since the Republicans have inserted q
plank on their platform condemnipg
the Democrats for finishing the penlten-
tiary and paying for it, it might be
we'll tor the people to know something OF
Republican management of that instltu-
ton. In 1869 and 20, the fact was de-
veloped, that G. S. MCFadden, Repub-
lican Superintendent of the Penitent'ary
was defaulter in a considerable sum,
perhaps some eight or ten thousand dol
lars. In 1870 the following joint resolu-
ton was passed by both branches OF the
West Virginia Legislature, see page Jag
Of the acts of 1870
WHEREAS, There appears to be some
irregularity in the management OF the
affairs of the penitentiary under the
management of &. S. McFadden, there
fore.
Resolved by the Legislature Of West
Virqinia, That the board of public wor ks
be and are hereby directed to make q
change in the SUPPLEMENTARY OF the
penitentisry as soon as they can obtain
the services of competent man.
Adopted February Il, 1870.
Now who has mismansged the penit-
entiary? Not only Republican corruption
crop out everywhere ins their manage
ment of our national affairs, but the cor
rupt character of the leaders Of that
party can be seen at home. 1t istrae as
a rule, and one that has few exceptions,
that every public Institution they have
touched, they have been guilty of some
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-10-04
Renting n three.Card Monte Man.

A stranger known as slippery Pete. "
from Philadelphia. passed few hours on
the fair ground. He had board on his
lisp, and playfully tossed three. cards, a
Young man somewhere from the country
watched the gamblers movements
closely. Young man" said the mont
PLAYER. "you see this card showing the
ace of hearts,; watch it close, and tell
me whether YOU can pick it up" The
cards were tossed over and across each
and then the gambler rested. "1es. l
think can pick up that card at one
trial" said the Young man. Bet You
ten dollars YOU can't The money was
put up. and the Young man said: The
bet is that cant pick up that card"
He then looked at the cards intently, and
quick as thought he swept both hands to-
ward each other across the board. and
picked up the the three cards at one
grab. He got the money.
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r.a he sent for two months in
h.of ten or more, at the rate Of
~ TantG
ALL 60 e

T, read and keep posted during
-. exciting and vital campaign
:: ~ worthy the attention of all
,,minent Democrats in our State
5rj adjoining counties of neigh
fo-ing States.
There are dozens of voters in
.r.rv precinct, who, from inabil-
~ or otherwise, do not get a
chance to read the papers, and do
M, know many of the important
..,ge. of the day. The Opportu-
ri,r here offered by the propri-
..o,s Of the REGISTER is liberal
and what was needed to place the
ROSTER in the hands of all
friends
The REGISTER is Il large Sc
,lrmn journal, and n addition
:, containing all the political
,.w. i. one Of the best family and
market papers published in the
state
illrc,, Ill orders to
THE REGISTER CO.,
UHEELING, ". ~.
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ISGERsoLL, the pet stumper Of the Re.
publican party, declares that "Of all the
religious TINT have been produced BY the
egotism, the malice, the ignorance and
ambition of man, PresbyterianIsm is the
most hideous." And speaking OF the
burning of Servetus he says: Had the
Presbytery of Chicago been there they
would have quietly turned their backs,
solemnly divided their coat-tails, and
warmed themselves. Their Synods he
calls shebangs and the Savior they wor-
ship "bastard." He also has an Ill opin-
ion of the Democratic party.
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Bank of the Ohio Valley
Successor TO
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WHEELING

This Bank is Organized and prepared to
transact the business of banking in all It's
details.
It succeeds the First National Bank OF
Wheeling; is owned by the same share
holders, and Is under the same manage
ment.
BY carefully regarding the interests ofits
correspondents and depositors, and by a
prompt and faithful execution of their
wishes, it hopes 10 merit their esteem and
confidence.
Notes and Bills discounted.
Collections made on all points through
out the United States.
Deposit accounts subject Ia check
sight, received from banks, bankers, firm I!
corporations and individuals.
Certificates of deposit issued payable on
demand, or at fixed dates.
Interest allowed on special deposits.
DIRECTORS:
JOHN X. BoTsFoRD WIN. u. SIMPSON.
JACOB ). RHODES, WIN. =. TURNER,
GEORGE ADAMS, JOHN l.. HOBBS,
GEO. w. FRANZHEIM, q. c. DEWEY,
HENRY NJ. HARPER my2l
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affecting &egister.
Terms, by Mail, in Advance.
DAILY REGISTER.

one year 10 Three months...s2 "
six months. 20 One month";. 10
TRi-WEEKLY REGISTER.
Published every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
One couS VS.. 10 One copy, q mos.S2 W
WEEKLY REG ISTER.
one copy yr...s2 " Five copies, yrs SW
One COPY, mos IN Ten copleS,l Nr. IA w
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Democratic

DenocratIc
B ASKET DIN N E r S.
The Democracy of Harrison
County will have Mass Meetings
and Basket Dinners at
MOUTH GRASS RUN, Thurs
dav, October 9Th.
BRIDGEPORT, Saturday, o.
tober 7th.
Distinguished speakers, good
music, and plenty of good cheer.