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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26
Census of the German Empire.

The last census Of the German Empire
was taken on the LIST OF December, 1879. and
already the results have been ascertained
with sufficient accuracy and minutencss CT
detail to afford some grounds for interesting
comparison. Sixty years ago. the territory
embraced by the German Empire, as at pres
ent constituted. had population Of %, lO3,-
oil now it has population of AZ, .S44.
The rate OF increase during the period be-
tween the Treaty Of Vienna and the close OF
the last year was, therefore, nearly IS per
cent. per annum. This shows that the rate
Of increase since the taking of the CEN
sus in 1871 is not far from the normal one
In that year the population was found to be
Al 023. OBS. the increase for the four years be-
ing 1,7O3, 759, or slightly over per cent. per
annum. During the same sixty years the
population of Prussia increased from 10, 425.-
O91 in 1Sl6to 1888, 6SS in 1875, an increase
of nearly $50 per cent, or somewhat less
than q per cent. per annum. During the
last four years the rate Of increase in Prussia
was considerably over PER cent. per an
mum. and in Saxony nearly per cent. per
annllm. In Bavaria, Wurtemburg and Baden
the rate per anrum ofincrease was less than
l per cent, while in Alsace, Lorraine and
some of the less important States, there
was an actual decrease. The falling Off in
Alsace was at the rate of nearly l per cent.
per annum, and is supposed to have been
due to emigration. From the above facts it
appears that the Protestant districts were
those in which the rate of increase was the
greatest In consonance with this it may be
noted that, although the exact statistics CT
the various denominations are not yet pro-
curable,it is expected that they will show the
rate of increase in the Roman Catholics has
been one per cent. at least less than the
protcstantS. In Germany the sexes seem to
be pretty evenly balanced in point of mum
bers, females predominating on the whole,
however. to the extent of 3G2. $50. In few
districts there we've more males than females,
but in the great majority there was a slight
predominance The other way. 1t IS worthy
of note that the pre'lominance in Prussia
has been considerably reduced during the
last four years. Toronto Globe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26

NOTIcE-sEALED PROPOSALS for the repair
IN and permanent securing of the EN- bank
ment of the Valley Railroad at and South of Mid
die River Bridge will be received at our office un-
til the 25th inst The contract will be awarded to
the lowest-responsible bidder, unless all bids be
rejected The Chief Engineers Report and plan
may DO seen at our Office until the 25th of Octo-
Der. SHEFFEY BDMGARDNER
oct 12-3t Counsel Valley r. R. Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26


MANNER OF VOTING ON THE PROPOSED
CONSTITUTIONAL. .AMENDMENTS.-,rhe Lee
gislatnre has provided that in voting OH the
proposed amendments to the Constitution.
the vote shall he taken on a ticket or ballot
on, which shall be. printed or written: ''For
the Amendments tol tire Constitution for
those who approve said amendments, and
against the Amendments to the Constittl-
ton, II for those who are opposed to said
amendments. These words should be print
ed OF rwritteh upon a separate ballot, for
which a aiseparate place for safe-keeDing
should he provided. The Judges of election
in this county and throughout the Common
wealth, will see that the provisions Of Chap.
IS Of the Acts Of Assembly 1876, are care
fully carried otlt. agcsR3 - "'yiihg9ii q
~ fis. --.-l - x..--a IL =. .i!fG 81
CHARLEY Ross. The Philadelphia Times
of the 10th says ''Ifl our local columns on
Friday we mentioned that the authorities
had obtained a supposed clue to the wherea-
bouts Of Charley Ross. The exact charae-
ter of the information possessed by the May
or he did not feel at liberty to state. But it
may be said that there is now at least a fair
promise that the men who know where the
child is can beIreached. OF course the pres
ent pursuit may end III disappointment, but
III q y - 80 ~ . -, 49, l---ll
b An enthusiastic democrat, was believing
to convince us before the elections in Indi-
ana and Ohio, that the German vote wo4ld
he solid for the democratic candidates. AZ
ter the election his feelings found expression
in the remark that the Germans were Hot
tentots any how. In despite Of this sage re-
mark, we cannot but regard the German
vote as the most inte1lirpnt nc 4 class i'm the
United States, let them vote as they may.
They always have reason for the faith that
is in them.
EXPECTATIONS OF FLoUR.-For the week
ending Saturday the shipments of flour from
Richmond to foreign ports aggregated s,937
bbls.. valued at SCI, 759.75. The number Of
barrels exported the previous week was T.
G57, showing an excess of 1890 bbls. for the
week ending l4th inst. With exception of
one cargo Of 2, 467 bbls., hound for St. Johns.
Newfoundland, all the aforementioned are
bound to Brazilian ports. Rich. Wing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26

SMALL-PoX.-An exchange gives the fol-
lowing as cure: ''Sulphate Of zinc, ore
grain; fox glove (digitalis) one grain; half a
teaspoonful of sugar. mix with two tea
spoonfuls of water. When Ihorous lilly mix
ed add four ounces of water. Take spoon
full every hour. The disease will disappear
in twelve hours. For a child smaller doses
according to aye. If countries would COM
pei their physicians to use this, there would
be no need Of pest houses. If you value adj
vice and experience, use this for that terri
BILE disease.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26
rI,HE ECONOMIST. s8
l. TO Consumers Of. Coal

MONEY SAVED is MONEY MADE
Having purchased the right to mannfacureIth,
Patent Reversible Crate. known as the s.
ECONOMIST p
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26
D. IT. CuAMBERI,AIN. Governor

D. II. CHAMBEELAIN, NOVtffOf.
There is no doubt that Sheriff Bowen. who
has the reputation OF being a determined
and fearless man, and will do all he can to
obey the Instructions of the Governor. He
may prevent another conflict in Charleston
county, where the negroes are very largely
in the majority; but the whites in the up
country are greatly incensed at the Cainhoy
affair, and it is feared that the negroes Of
Edgefield and Aiken will be made to suffer
for the act of their brethren in st. Thomas
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26

bop GAT.E THREE FINE SHOW
EOh CALG, CASES,
ONE DOZEN COUNTER STOOLS.
sep Se-3t r. W. EL2ON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26

A QUEER COLORADO FIsH.-It has the
head of catfish. the body of an eel, the legs
Of lizard, while the gills are long feathery
plumes. In the fall of 1859 the writer car
ried back to the States four Of these strange
fish, preserved in alcohol. They were pro-
cured in Gold lake, Boulder county. beau
tiful body of water, in which they were as
thick as tadpoles in a puddle. One of them
was forwarded to Professor Agassiz, who
said the fish was first discovered by Hum
boldt in the mountain lakes of Mexico. He
did not know it was found north of that
country until he received the specimens we
sent him. 1t is not really a fish, but belongs
to the bactrachian family.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26

(lN AND AFTER THURSDAY, JULY LIST. there
~ will be Tri-weekly Hack Line running
from Staunton to Monterey, leaving Stanton
Leaving Monterey Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat.
urdays, at a. m, and arrive at Stanton at I
p. M Persons travelling this route, or having
PACKAGES, EXPRESS MATTER, &C., can be
accommodated on LIBERAL terms.
OFFICE AT THE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
as- All Orders entrusted to us will be promptly
attended to- WHITE & DULL.
june24
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-26
STIuNT0N NURSERIES,
Sfaunton, Va.

We are now prepared to supply at reasonable
prices, APPLE, PEACH, PEAR, PLUM &c OF
good varieties, to all who may favor us with q
call or an order.
ORDERS respectfully solicited and promptly
attended to- Address,
BUTLER & WHEAT,
Staunton, Va.
| Send Tor Catalogue. oct 12-et.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

A watchman ut the Wilmington,
Columbia and Augusta Railroad
depot in Columbia discovered thief
stealing wood, and instead of turn
ing the offender over to u trial JUS
tice, gave him sound whipping and
turned him loose. The thief then had
the watchman carried before trial
Justice, and fined 25 cents and costs
amounting to $5.25. Agent Craig,
however, immediately had the thief
arrested on a charge of stealing some
time az 0, and he is now in the hands
of the, officers. 49,
A shocking murder was committed
last week at Lowndesville, in Abbe-
vile county. As Mr.. Clayton Allen.
md Mr.. Theodore Baker, two we'll
known and estimable citizens of that
place, we're riding on horseback past
the Presbyterian church, a crowd of
negroes fired volley at them, in
stantly killing Allen, and badly
wounding Baker. A large force of
white mon Immediately assembled
and proceeded in quest of the brutal
ruflians. At last accounts the leadss
CT of the band had been ertained,
and about four hundred negroes had
gathered to resist his arrest. The
whites were assembling in great
numbers but no action had been
taken. See our Columbia letter.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
Wade Hampton.

We feel sure that the sketch of
Gen. Wade Hampton, published in
another portion of this paper, will be
full of interest to our readers. This
sketch was written by Mr.. James
Wood Davidson, native of South
Carolina, ana possessed of both the
information and tho natural ability
to Go full justice to his subject. The
account of the chief epochs in Hamp-
tons career is both accurate and
vivid, anl it will recall scones fa-
miliar to many of our renders. But
this short biography necessarily lacks
an account of the most important
period in the life of its subject
Within the past few months-since
his nomination for the position of
Governor of this State-General
Hampton has shown his force and
bis talents in stronger light than
over before. From his first accep-
tance of the candidacy to the pres
ent time his course has been marked
by wisdom, q consistency, ca
pacity for leadership, rarely cqualled
and never excelled Ho has had
difficulties to encounter, such as
have never yet boset the path of any
other candidate for Office. These
he has appreciated, met and over.
como. Not n single hasty speech,
not single act Of indiscretion, not
n single step inconsistent with his
pledges to the people, does there
appear III his entire course. He has
fulfilled every pledge, adhered ri gid.
ly to every principle he erunciated.
Altogether, his career during the
recent canvass has been such as to
prevent criticism from the just, to
repell it from tho cnptious, and to
destroy it's effects when coming
from political enemies. Wado
Hampton is to day the central figure
in South Carolina--nay, almost in
the United States. His every net is
closely marked. And there is, above
the roar of partisans, a voice of
praise coming from the heart of the
American people-a voice which
neither the SANDERS of politicians
nor the falsehoods of hireling
editors can 9either hush or drown.
There is a sense Of justice in the
popular mind which is strong enough
to give Hampton all tho credit he
deserves. He is now receiving some
oft, and it will all como to him in
time.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

Thus giving Tilden and Hen
bricks the Constitutional majority.
twill be observed that Of the
electoral votes Of Oregon, one is
cast for Tilden and two for Hayes.
This peculiar condition of things
results from the fact that one of the
Hayes men was an Office holder and
hence disqualified, and the governor
OF the State made an appointment.
according to law, to fiji the vacancy.
The reasons for his action are we'll
stated in the following letter to the
New Yolk.ILerald :-4--' f; ,s 4 .t@i
Salem, ORreoN, December z.
10 the Editor Of me Yerdiz:
AT your request ], give SO mo OF
tho grounds ofmy. action. IN grant
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

The New York 7ri6uue says 'It
may be q misapprehension, but it
looks as if any stranger wandering
into Columbia ut this time would be
in danger of being seized and seated
as q member of the Republican
Legislature"
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
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IIYM IN cal.

Married, on the 7th inst, by Rev.
j. Nj. Boyd, Mr.. HENRY A. GIBSON to
Miss HATTIE S. MAsoN--both Of
Fairfield county. ...
Married, on the 7th inst, by the
same clergyman, MR. II. @. CAMAK to
Mics. LULA e. MEADows-both of
Fairfield county.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

Wo publish the so-called ssin-
augural address" of Chamberlain,
because we wish the people to know
the anineus that prompts him to
action. Tho speech is full of the
vilest slanders upon the good people
OF our State, and full of language
highly calculated to do harm. It is
OF course very plaintive, almost
poetic, in it's illusions to the danger
which have besot the calpet-bag
usurper for the past three months.
Chamberlain's statements on this
point are so glaringly false rs not
to need contradict,
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

the entire party had been ,lynched,
and.I presume the Northern Radical
press is teoming to-day with details
Of this horror. The whole thing,
however, proved to be false. The
prisoners are now3safe and will be
tried by law. %4&' d.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

The Rump Houeo intends to
order new election in Laurens and
Edgefield, for members of the Leg
islature and county officers. OF
course, the election, if hold at'all,
will be but an empty farce, and
nobody need be worried over the
matter. The members elect from
those counties have certificates from
the Supreme Court, showing their
prin'o fac;c right to their seats, and
no election ordered by the Bump
can in the slightest degree impair
their rights.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

In the Constitutional House, few
days ago, Mr.. Sheppard, of Edge
field, gave notice that he would in
troduce q bill to abolish the Office
OF county auditor and to dovolve the
duties Of that Office upon the
county treasurer, This is good
beginning, which the House will
follow up with other needed re.
forms.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
NEW GOODS
NEW GOODS II .

x-r,o, s..I
UST OPENED at tho Winnsboro Dry
- Goods, Fancy Goods md Millinery
bazaar, which were selected with tho
greatest care by Mrs. Boag In the Northern
markets. A complete and full line of Mil
ntnery ataey g aoEds oi. Of the latest designs. The
STOCK s, q all kinds of merchandise which
the public knows I generally keep. viii be
replenished and kept compieto during the
season. tt a s &, 3G : 80 80 -
Family Groceries, sucl as
Flour, Meal Grist, Bacon, Lard. Molossea
Ten, Coffee Cheese, Macaroniy. Ride.
Mackorel, Cakes, Craok kers. Caiidv !, III.
&c., always fresh Kerosene 2E'E
n2g oli, iIobacco, Cigars, Pipes tf1
+ E4filtsgtai Wooden Ware, Tin Ware, /, ,f.ays
Cfockefy--a full
assortment fl@
an TACT, you can find all YOU want At
j. O. O.SBOAG'S.}f "
One and ALL great and small
aiVe boag call at the C6fner.;
show goods, 3 81 i 81 Ii " -
u ia s.S 1A. a..
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Sealed Proposals.
OFFICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Nov, 25, 1876.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Nov. as, 1876. {
CEALED proposals viii: be received at
- this Office Tor (30) thirty days from
date Of this notice, or the building of IL
Bridge over the north fork of Wateree
Creek, on the road leading north from
White Oak. For plan and specifications
apply to the undersigned
All proposals must be accompanied with
names OF at least two or more good sure
ties. The Commissioners reserve the
right to reject ny or all bids, if, in their
opinion, the interest of the County require
it.
HENRY JACOB.
dec 2 Chairman B G.. c..
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
Sealed Proposals.
OFFICE COUNTY CoMMIssIoNER's
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Nov. 25, 1876,

&, 7
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Nov. 25, 1876. {
EALED proposals will be received Mt
- this office for 800 thirty days from
date OF this notice, for the repairing OF
the Trestle of Kincnid' S Bridge over Little
River. For plan and specifications apply
to the undersigned.
All propc s,ls must be accompanied with
the names of at least one or two good
sureties. The Commissioners reserve tho
right to reject any or all bids if in their
opinion tho interest of the County require
it.
HENRY JACOB,
dec1- Chairman, Is. G. c..
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
It'd. n Elected,

The suspense attending the
counting of the votes for President
and Vicc-Prcsident is about over.
The following table shows the vote
cast for the respective candidates:
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
DR. JOSEPH QUArLERAUM.

sarEsa<s5sEn, WILL be in Winnsboro, at
!}SygssssSsis, !}SsssSsi Mrs. II. b. McMaster's from
oIGIy the Il tn to the 18th December,
prepared to operate in the various de-
pr,tments of the Dental profession in the
most approved manner.
He also attends calls addressed to him
Mt Doko. ..... ..,..... .
dec 7-x2
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

recognized Chamberlain, and Us
Chamberlain ordered him to protect
the constabulary he was compelled
to do so. The House, therefore,
unwilling yet to provoke collision,
remains quietly in the Carolina
Hall. H. NJ.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

On Friday last Judge Carpenter,
on the complaint of several tax
payers, issued q temporary injunc-
ton restraining the banks in which
the State funds arc deposited from
paying out any money on tho orde,
OF +. l.. Cardozo, late State trcasur.
Ell and still pretending to hold that
position. His legal term expired on
the 3rd inst. Should the injunction
be made perpetual, the funds now
on hand will be safe, and the Cham,
berlain government will soon starve
out, ms the taxpayers will not recog,
nlze any levy made by the Bayonet
House.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
Mi. ..,j COMMUNICATED.
Give Our Legislators the "sinews
,s..,.f Of War;" - "

1A'' xSttCtCINs ..r.. ....t...
While our friends are expending
and consuming their energies in the
front, battling with the pen against
the sword, for civil liberty, it seems
highly proper that tho citizens COM
posing tho party Of reform and
Home Rule" throughout the State
should assemble in mass meetings,
and pledge their respective counties
in I'll, tho amount Of FIVE or. ten thous
and dollars each for the support of
our self-denying and brave men; for
if successful, their glorious effort
will line with silver the dark cloud
that now SO completely envelopes
u.s.. ig. X
The South Carolina Con ference OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, commenced In Chester yes.
terday. pSt. s;s. WI ..;6si iFl !'ssl
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
FOR SALE,

a SPLENDID two horse Carthage, az
"A good rs new. Will sell it for hnlfi
value. Address ... .
JNO. D. COCHRAN, q
Columbia, s. @.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14


Tho sugg cstion made in the com
munication published in another
column is cmincntly just in it's
spirit. The men who are at work
for the people should certainly be
furnished with the means of living
while their entire time is devoted to
tho peoples cause. That adequate
and early provision will DO made,
wo have no doubt whatever.
Whether it will 10 necessary TO
raise the subscription suggested by
tho writer, can best be determined q
short time later. Wc believe that
the lawful House of Representatives
Will navcry shorttimc be in apoeition
to raise such supplies of money as
mny be necessary for the purposes
OF government. This House is now
legally entitled to PISS an appropria-
tion bill, and should the body see
mt to levy taxes for it's support and
for the maintenance Of the State
government, those taxes will be
fully and promptly paid. Mean
time it will be we'll for the people to
bear in mind that their represen-
tatlves must be paid, and to be
ready to respond to any call that
may be lawfully made upon them.
The Charleston Journal of Com.
"aerce some time since urged the
claims of General Hampton for the
United States senatorship, and his
name has of late been frequently
mentioned in that connection.
With view to ascertain his position
in the matter, reporter of the
Charleston Neacs and Courier re-
Gently asked of him nm expression of
his views. General Hampton re-
Piled "When the Democratic homi-
nation for governor. was made, my
position Yves that I should be gov
erntd solely by the wishes of the
people. They were to Judge how
and where I could serve them best.
1t everything fod gene smoothly
end the people had deemed that
could serve them in the Senate OF
the United States better than ]
could as governor, I should have
abided by their wishes but since
the recent complications, and in
view of the troubled condition in
which offairs are at present, I am
strongly inclined to think that on,
people, allover the State, prefer me
to remain Ns governor" In reply
to a request of tho reporter tc
state Lis own preference in the
matter, Governor Hampton snid
"I am not the one to determine this
bnt I feel that I could do little o,
nothing in The StGste, Willie I msy
be able to 20 scsae good here Of
lsgoyCs por. s5s .s3 y
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
Under Which K,1g, Bozonian?
THE DUAL GOVERNMENT STILL
EXISTS IN COL U1fBIA.

The Democrats still Appealing to the
Courts--The Banks Enjoined--The
Policy Of our Leaders, --Chamberlain's
Bogus InauguratioE--WhGt both
Houses are Doing--Grant's Awkward
Posit1on--Scenesa st the State House.
The Congressional Committees--The
ABB eville Negro Conspiracy, Etc,
Etc, Etc.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14
A LYNCHING HOAX.

.s LfNCH1NG HOAX. .....
This city wah considerably excit
ed last evening by the reported
lynching of number of murderers
who had been confined in Abbeville
jail. On last Monday evening as
two gentlemen, Mr.. Allen and Mr..
Baker, were riding out of Lowndes-
Vile, they we're fired upon by par
ty in ambush and the former was
killed. The Intelligence spreading,
a party set out in pursuit of the
murderers. Near where the shoot
ing occurred was found q wad, which
proved to be portion of the U,sso,,-
Herald with the address of a notori-
GUS black desperate written in pen
Gil on the margin. He was arrested,
and confessed that on the Sunday
previous, at church, band of sixty
had conspired to go through the
country on the following Thursday
night and inaugurate general mas
sacre Trial Justice Beckbam is
sued warrants for the arrest of the
guilty parties, and a posse started in
pursuit. Twenty-Five were captured
and started to Abbeville. Hearing,
however, that mob had collected
there tollynch them, the party took
them to Anderson jail. Excitement
was so high then that Judge Cooke
ordered the prisoners to be taken to
Walhalla for safe keeping. On the
way, however, basket Of provisions
was handed to the prisoners by some
colorsd people. Shortly after, the
ringleader and two others were
taken i'll, and physician was called
in, who pronounced that they had
taken laudanum. "A bottle contain
ing this drug was found in the
basket. The leader died, but the
Others recovered. In the meantime
the widest rumors reached Colun1, !,
bia, from Republicsp sources, that
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-12-14

The gin house of Mr.. VIM. Rob
crtson Of Rock Hill was destroyed
by an incendiary fire last week. His
loss is about one thousand dollars.