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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14

ACCORDING to French stastician, tax
ing the mean of many accounts, a man
of fifty years of age has slept 5000
days, worked $500 days, walked 500
days, amused himself 1900 days, was
eating 1,5O0, was sick 500 days, etc.
He has eaten 1900 pounds of bread,
$1,000 pounds of meat, 1900 pounds of
vegetables, eggs and fish, and drank
1000 gallons of liquid, viz: water, cof-
fee, tea, beer, wine, ETC., altogether.
This would make respectable lake of
800 square feet surface and three feet
deep, on which small steamboats, could
navigate. And all this makes up the
routine of an average mans life.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14

A PErRIFIED tree stump, weighing l.
600 pounds, has been forwarded to the
Exhibition by the Wyoming Historical
and Geological Society of Wilkesbarre
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14

For the quarter ending March LIST,
the Detroit letter carriers delivered l.
272, 407 letters, of which 457, 067 were
delivered in March; 235 ,675 postal cards
for the quarter, $3.50 of them in
March. The quarters collection of
letters foot up 564,171-1S9,73S in
March; and 6O,197 papers, of which
q, $50 were in March.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14

A PETITION presented to the General
Court of Massachusetts, asks for the es-
tablishment in that state of park Of
five or six square miles of every.kind of
surface, still partially covered with
wood, for forest conservatory. The
idea is to reserve this park in its prim-
tive condition and to preserve in 1t the
fauna and fora Of the state. The pc
tition was signed by IL. w. Longfellow,
JR. Lowell, Henry James, Asa Gray
and John Sargent.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14
SUPERIOR TIMES.
SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN.
MINOR TOPICS.

The population of Philadelphia is
now supposed to be S12,632 persons,
occupying 151, 143 dwelling houses.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14

Two professors at Basel have sue
ceeded in collecting a series of manu-
scripts in the original handwriting
practiced during the Latin era of
Caesar, Virgil, Horace, Augustus and
the beginning Of the Christian dissem-
nation
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14

The accounts of the Vienna Exhi-
bition have just been published. The
total expenditures amounted to 1929
go f1orins, and thereceipts to f, 255, $40
tlorins, the entire loss, therefore, being
IA, 866,312 forms, or about s. 100000,
which the state has to make good.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14
XLVth CONGRESS.
Summary of dings in Both Houses.
Senate.

MONDAY, April 3.-A bill introduced
by Howe, in regard to the compensation of
Fox and Wisconsin River commissioners,
passed......In executive session the Clerk of
the House announced to the Senate that
articles of Impeachment against Secretary
Beiknap had been adopted and that the
House had appointed managers to conduct
the proceedings. Bills were referred:
Morton'S enforcement act bill, and to create
a sinking fund for the liquidation of gov
eminent bonds advanced to Central, West
ern and Pacific railroads.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-04-14

FRIDAY, April THE private bill re-
ported from the Committee on Military At
fairs, to allow Gen. Godfrey Weitzed to &C
cept the office of Trustee of the Cincinnati
Southern Railroad Company, was rejected
IA subcommittee, consisting of Whit
thorne Harris, Burleigh, and Jones, of
New Hampshire, being appointed, will pro
coed to Philadelphia and League Island
navy yards, to examine into naval frauds.
A bill for the payment of certain war
claims applying to over 200 persons in loyal
states, and amounting TO over 1000,
passed 900. There will be a session tomorrow
for debate only.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20
ELECTION IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

We#iye below the vote of each precinct in
the county at the election held on last Thurs
day, for one member of the House Of Dele
we're Messrs. A. II. II. Stuart and John N.
Opie, and although there was little interest
mar Tested prior to the election, still the vote
of Mr.. Stuart is one-third larger. than that OF
the highest candida e in the November cleo.
tcn-Judge Cochran, who had no opponent
Almost every one was surprised 1.-THE strength
of the vote cast. The vote below is official, and
is almost the same as that published in the last
VIRGINlAN extra OH Friday evening.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20
MN7'7'SOUes.


In Philadelphia on the 18th inst Mr. JossFh L.
b OF the firm of Loeb Bros. Stanton, Va. ara
Miss Carrie Simon, daughter 81 NJ. Simon.
On the l1th instant at the residence OF the brde's
father. by Rev. Il. o. Dashiels. A. G. Singleton, 81
Washington. d c., and Miss Eienora Rogannle, CT
Richmond.
On the 18th inst. near Swoepe's Depot DIR. James
F. Tate ard Miss Dora Mason. daughter OF Capt e.
R. Mason.
On the 9th inst near Mt. Sidney, by Rev. c. Beard
Daniel NJ. Link aud Miss Catherine Z. Alexander,
daughter of David Alexander.
On the 18th inst, at Craigsve, Benson NJ. Bare
and Miss L. A. Joaeplne Young, daughter Of Alex. r.
Young.
On 1he 18th INST, in starston ny Bey. Or. John s..
Martin, B. F. Shiplett and Miss Mary E. Sones
On the ard inst. at the National Hotel, Wa2hngton
city. by Rev DR.. Thomas e. Addison Qn. James "
McSherry, of Mirtnsburg. w. Va aTd Il ISIS J irginia
Faulkner. youngest daughter OF Hon. Charles =
Faulkner, member of Congress from West Va
On the It'll of December in Nelson county. by Rev
T. w. Roberts, Joseph Kidd, OF Nelson, and Miss +
E. Harris, of Augusta county.
On the 21st ult by Rev. s. N. Calender William J.
Shank OF Page county. and Miss Julia B. Sluss. OF
Rockingham ~ =
At the residence of the brides parents at EI iber
ry Clinton county, Indiana, by ReV.J. j. koontZ, r.
S. Michael of Stockweal, Ina, and Miss Mary e.
daughter of Capt. w. n Jordak, formerly OF Rock
ingt,ani coAnsy, Va. 4 Il
On the 9th inst, in Hinton, Summers county, W.
Va. by Rev. o. +. Burgess Andrew Surgeon. o!
Greenhrier county and Miss Mary F. Glass, former
ly OF Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20


Fire Department Conniittee-M essrs. Funk
houser, Burke and Fultz.
Health Committee Nessrs German, Abby
and Dir. Fultz.
/ Ordinance Committee essrs Burke, Funk
| houser and Kayser.
! Police Gommittee-Messrs. Bagby, Fink:
houser and German.
Market Committee essrs. Burke, WITT
and Funkllollser..
Relief OF Poor Committee-Messrs. Hoge,
Witt and Burke.
Public Free Schools Committee lessrs..
Echos, Kayser and WITT.
petition was read from Col, Skinner call
ins attention to the condftfon ~ Prospect Street,
and asking that it be McAdanhized, gt,ttcring
laid and crossings male. Referred to Com
mittee on Streets. This petition called forth
rather animated discussion, participated in By
almost all the members. rs to whether it was
the duty OF the City Engineer or the Street
Committee to order and execute the improve
ment Of the streets, and after the inevitable al
fusion to the deporable condition of the street
leading to tl,eValey r. r. Depot and Augusta
street from Spring Lane to the Depot, it was
ordered that all work now under contract. and
Which shall be let in fltare, shall be under the
supervision Of the Engineer, subject to the APP
prevail OF the Street Committee and Council.
The fence around the Jail yard, torn down
whilst the arch bridge was being erected, was
ordered to be rebuilt at once.
Adjourned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

A CURIOUS WORK OF GENTUs.-We have
been shown by Mr.. James Shreckhise curious
y carved cane, the work of Mr.. II. C. Cox, Of
Mt. Jackson, Virginia. The cane is OF crab
apple, and has upon it very good engravings of
Gems. r. e. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and
President johnson, besiies the Lord S Prayer,
and excellent representations of every kind Of
beast, bird and reptile. We have before seen
several canes of the same class, which were
very good, but none of them could in any way
comp;re with this. which is certainly Gu
riosity. Mr. Cox engraved the figures during
his leisure hours with penknife, and the skill
and faithfulness to nature with which they are
executed, evidence the most decided talent.
We understand chat he has been offered $500
for the cane. bnt has declined it. He proposes
to send it to the Centennial. where it will
doubtless attract mucll attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20
Monday is County Court day.

Monday is County Court day.
Did YOU win or lose on Thursday?
The Salem Times has again suspended.
Fine skating at the Fair Grounds on Satur-
day.
Only few days of ice gathering and now
second-rate spring is here again.
And yet they call this an educational centre,
Class in ''b k-e-r," please step up.
Numerous new hats, the wages of Thursday S
work, appeared at the churches on Sunday.
Staunton is to have Carnival, and won't
Richmond and Lynchburs grow green eyed?
The trees are half budding, and Maying par
ties may be sent out aboat the 1st of February.
The ssMack'' Comedy tionp '.busted' in Sa-
lem. As usual the hotels and printers suffered.
A soilcd pedestrian with a ''hRrdy gurdy'
has been ''soireeing' around the street corners.
Stock sale at the Fair Grounds tomorrow.
A number Of Enc horses and cattle will be dis
posed Of.
The farmers report the wheat fourishing,
but are apprchensive that the absence OF snow
will somewhat injure it.
The election passed off quietly, only one
fight and that between two of the sable sover-
eigns. Cause, a preference for different cam
deates.
1t is runored that a prominent member OF
the West Augusta Guard has been rendered
the position of acknowledgement al of a new
volunteer company.
There's young man of society who visits
every night, and yet he says that the girls
dom act es il they knew it was Leap Year.
The Wednesday evening service at the End
Presby terrn Church, is held regularly in the
Young Mems Christian Association Rooms, on
Augusta street.
We are indebted to Hon. ]. w. Johnston for
copy of the Congressional Directory, COM
piled for the use of Congress by Maj. Ben.
Perley poore, for which he will please accept
our thanks.
A Staunton gallant, under the dim glimrner
of the chandelier, quoted to his girl, from
Owen Meredith's Poem, as follows:
Lucille Ltcie, beware Of the day,
Whenlowlands shall meet thee in battle array
There is rumor afloat that the jewellers are
busy preparing elegant new pins, to be worn
by the gentlemen this season, upon which i;
engraved Engaged" Married." "Donl
want to- mo Ma 'am,'' or something like to
be used as 4 protection during Leap Year.
Infuerzas are quite the mode gust now. We
heard Il pretty girl the ether evening achieving
Tennyson after this fashion
'Oh !! CUB lido the gardid Baud
For the bag bad nide had flown,
Cub lido the gardid Baud
Tine here ad gade alore -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20
PERSONALITY G. w. Koiner has beer
re elected lecturer of the State Grange.

PERSONALLY G. w. Koiner has been
re elected lecturer of the State Grange.
Messrs. A. NJ. Bowman, jr., President of the
Augusta Fair, and W. A. Burke. OF Stalnton,
were present at the meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Virginia Agricultural Society,
which met in Richmond last week.
Hon. A. ii. II. Stuart, left for Richmond on
Tuesday, 70 take his seat in the House.
Mr. Jno. j McQnaide has received the ap-
pointment of Z. S. Gaugerin this district. He
will make No. officer.
Gov. kemper has appointed WIN. z. Kayser,
Esq, of Staunton, a Notary Public. His Of
flee will be in the Mayors office, opposite the
National Valley Bank.
Capt. John II. Woodward now fills the posi-
ton of Ticket Agent for the C. & @. r. r., at
this place, q position for which his courtesy
and genial manners eminently befit him.
Mr.. M. Harvey Eflinger, Cashier of the Ma
tional Valley Bank, we are pleased to learn,
is recovering FROM the effects of his recent at
tack of paralysis.
Y. Howe Peyton, Esq, formerly of this city,
HIS DCCH lCCIuIiilS, III CCotLSsl oH ACuiPCi-
ance' and the ''Second Advent, " and the press
of that place in speaking Of the fornaer, says it
was ''the most eloquent and powerful which
has been delivered before Scottsyille audience
within the last half century,"
In its s'Topics at the Capitol the Richmond
Enquirer of the 18th says ''Mr. Stuart will
be here to-day, and it is rumored about the
Capitol that Judge Crump will resign the
Craftsmanship of the Finance Committee and
Mr.. Stuart be appointed in his place. We give
file rllmcr simply as aIi item Of Capitol news
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

i
! FIRES IN ROCKINGHAM CouNry.-A nw~
house belonging to the Hon. Jno. F. Lewis. IN
the lower part Of Rockingham county. was de
stroyed by fire on the night of January 10th.
It was supposed to be the work of an incel-
diary.
Tile burning Of the barn of VIM. r. Mccall.
an account of Witch appeared in last week
Issue, was without doubt the work of an In
cendiary, and John Taylor {, white MANI living
near Ottopne. in Rockingham county. was ar
rested and committed to GALL at Harrisou5urg
on Monday night, charged with the offense.
Tie is the party suspected of, and arrested for
having burnt the; barns of d. Forrer. on Messy
creek which Forty miles were destroyed.
and of George IIisey. some eleven years ago {
also the tenement-houses Of William, Beard,
Esq, and Fenry Phillips. The proof is said
to be very strong against him. rs he was track
ed in the soft grot,n,t, the rain having fallen \
few hours before the barn was burnt, from tina
barn to where he was arrested. a,aylor ID
married man with large family. He Ia about
thirty.eiglt years of age, and was born In Au-
vtlsta county
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

CoRRECTIoN.-In the hurry of writing out
the report of the proceedings of Council last
week, we inadvertently wrote the name OF
MIR. Witt, instead Ct Mr.. Bledsoe, as waiting
for the proposition in relation to the purchase
Holt, on Main street. Mr.. Bledsoe came in
and was qualified after the proceedings OF
Council commenced. Before the Council ad-
iourned, he asked to be excused. 1t beiEg his
first appearance as member. and not being
present at the adjournment, lead us into the
error. Mr. Witt did not vote at all-fer two
reasons, it would have been Illegal, as well as
improper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

TEACHERS INsTITUTE.-rhe public gener-
ally. and especially those engaged in educa-
tional pursuits. are invited to attend the Teach
ers' Institute, to be held-as advertised on
Wednes lay. Thursday and Friday OF next
the teachers of the county, not only as mat
ter of policy and pecuniary interest on their
part, but we cannot well see how anyone en-
gagged in teaching can be SO indifferent to the
interests Of his profession, as to allow such an
occasion to pass without his constant atten-
ri>nce.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

Sons OF JoNADAB.--'rhc quarterly session
of the Grand Council of Virginia, Sons OF
Jonadab. commenced liz the Hall Of Excelsior
Council Mop. in this city last night at o'clock.
Grand Master J. w. Newton presiding.
The $50 train from IIarrsonburg. yesterday
morning, brought a large delegation from Al
pha and Vigilamt Councils at IIarrisonburg,
Resoiute Council at Bridgewater, and Lee
Council at McGaheysville. which was met at
the depot by Excelsior Council of Stanton.
''JEvenile Tenplars," and knight Templar
Order. A procession numbering between $50
and 200 was TO. med, and headed by Wildman s
band, marched through some of the principal
streets, and then repaired to the Hall, from
which they adjourned. At the time of our 60
ing to press, the Council is still in session.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

NEW ESTABLISHMENT c. c. Render
son. lla, opened II first class furniture koHse in
the large new store-room OF ID. 0'Cemner, on
Augusta street, where he has on exhibition an
elegant lot of home made Furniture, which for
durability. taste and cheapness. cannot be
surpassed. His furniture is all manufactured
in Augusta county, by the most skillfnl and
accomplished workmen, and from the best ma
rerial. He is also prepared to do adj kinds OF
repairing and guarantees his work. All in
need of anything in his line. should cali and
examine the stock and prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20
EtA1afatcn Market, Jan. 30.
CORRECTED WErsEy By P. B Hoss.
SID, ,,.,. - p i,

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Jan 8. 1976-Prises
to-day for Beef Cattle ranged follows Best Beevs
eOoass 49, generally rated first quality at ooasess
thin Steers Oxen and Cows at g0a$3 Is general ar
erage Of the market to-day u so extreme range 81
prices 3Ooa$6 IS Most OF the sales from 4,25 -
SIS 25 per 100 pounds.
Cows-we quote Mich Cows at $35as45 per hsas
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote Sheep at 4a5se. po,.
ID gross. stock Sheep O0a$3 IS per head Lambs -
SO rs per head, as to quality.
HoGs.-We quote at 9 0oa$9 IS net.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Jan6-Beef Cattha
81 CO. extra $500 Sheep SC Lambs ,s0a$4. 90 peg
head Hogs a 80 per 100 ibs, and Cows and Calves
3Oass0. :.
Cattle at a5a6 so Sheep to- SC. per gross: Lanes
3 Is to $500 per head. Hogs from as g. Cows ara
Calves 25aSe0. 4- - =.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

a CIRCULATING LIBRARY.-We are glad
library in Staunton have at length assumed
tangible form, with reasonable nope esf sue
cess. Indeed, there seems TO be little doubt OF
the accomplishment of the object had in view
since the ladies have taken hold of the matter
in earnest, and with their accustomed energy
are pushing it forward. but it does seem to lis
that the men folks should manifest a little
more interest in this affair, for they are GER
tainly not ignorant Of the universal benefits
which such an institution would difflse through
out the entire community, nor can they be I'M
conscious Of its absolute need in city rs pop
ulous as StaHnten. AS question of economy,
it commends itself to all who take an interest
in current events, or literature. Few of us
to read and have for reference, and are there
fore deprived of many a pleasant hour. By
means Of good circulating library we will be
enabled to have access to all OF the best au-
thors, and each new work as it is published
will be placed within reach. We hope that the
ladies may be seconded aiberally in their eff
forts, and that the proceeds of the entertain
ment, OH the LIST and End OF February, which
promises to be In itself one OF rare pleasure
and novelty, will b. Sufficient to carry into
the literary appetite of the Stauntonians, and
provide the most wholesome food for it, at a
small outlay.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

THE FIRST OF THE SEAsoN.-W. r. ~
Tec, always ahead of the times, has just re-
sceived a large and fine stock of Garden and
Flower seeds, from the celebrated G@rdems OF
Messrs. Briggs & Brothers, Rochester, Y. Y.
which are warranted to be genuine and first
class. These bright warm days remind the
busy house wife that the season for delning
into mother earth is not far distant, and the
more provideat Of them are eveE now arrang-
ing their beds" in their minds eye. Call eaf-
,ly at ~ rees and make yonr selections whilst
the stock is large.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

WATER FOR GALLowsTowN.-ft was sta
ted by Mr.. Kayser, at the Council on Tuesday
night, that the want Of water in the northern
portion of the city had been caused by the
stoppage of the water Lipo, and not by any
unusual scarcity of the fluid. He is now hay
ing the different sectioss Of pipe examined,
with view to remo7ing the 'ebstrRetien, and
in very short time the north-enders may ex;
pect their usual supply, If they have not al
ready received il.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-20

| MUNICIPAL EcoNoMy.-It is gratifying in
these days o. clamorous outcries for private
and public retrenchments 70 note and ponder up
on the forecast and prudence Of the city ia
Tiers, exhibited in their refusal 20 give official
sanction to the erection OF the Water Works
Tablet, at the cty's expense. 1t was proposed
| in solemn conclave at the last meeting to place
within the engine-house marble slab, ON
which should be Inscribed in impcrishable let
tiers the names OF the Mayor, City Councilmen,
(now serving) and that OF the Engineer and
Contractors of the work. And this obelisk or
memorial tablet or shaft, was to be stamped
up for out Of the City Treasury. We don't
suppose the design would have been on scale
OF European magnihcence, or the cost exccs-
| sve, but it fell like q very large sized wet
blanket on the usual fervor OF that body S pro-
ceedings. They couldn't sec it in any light,
and finally agreed that the Engineer and Con-
tractor might erect Il tablet and settle ''suo
| sumptu,'' which means sugar yourself There
was something dismal associated with the idea
in the minds of the fathers. Pale rccumbcnt
marble with their names on it, had q sugges-
tiveness in their eye, which was in high de-
gree repWsiye to good, lasty and live council
man, bHsify engaged in legslating for a grow
ing Municipality. It smelt of west end, and
"the earth's mould'' of s';shcs to ashes and
dust to dst,'' and all that sort of disagreeabe
surrounding, which an energetic cour Gilman.
in the active discharge of his duties, has no
time or inclination to contemplate, and which
at best, is but suggestive Of degree OF entire
aad permanens repose incompatible with the
character Of modern business man. In other
words, they didn't want to settle with any
body else but Marquis, for slab witt their in
dividual name on it, and hes they design, shall
settle with their several executors and admins
traitors. So the memorial tablet got the 60 by,
and future generations, when they quaff the
sparkling dstilation of nature from the sur
charged hydrants won't know, in few brief
years, who the individuals were that engineer
ed and financiered this great public bcncfac
ton and it will be left to idle tradition to tell
the needless child, romping in the precincts of
Thornrese, 'sHush tread gently for here
sleeps the dust OF II councilman of rs and 49,
No perpetuating their memories at the city's
expense. Deeds OF noble self abnegation in
the old heroic days come back to us as we COLI
| template this lofty course of conduct, and we
feel swelling in US the conviction that in this
simple act they have already erected a more
enduring tablet for the perpetuity of their
names; Namely: the grateful admiration of
| 1000 gliherd census) Of their admiring and de-
voted fellow citizens. 1Nonumentum acre per-
| euniuS,