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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

The Alexandria Gazette says that "Gen.
Longstrect is now engaged in the vain attempt
to regain his lost reputation by publishing let
tiers in the New Orleans Republican, written
after the Gettysburg battle, in which he says II
his plans had been adopted the result OF that
battle would have been different"
This paragraph shows to what extremes the
malignity of the Virginia Conservative editor
will lead him. Gen. Longstreet has lost no
reputation in the estimation of the honest pa
triotic sentiment of the country. He has been
only true to the letter and spirit of the adjust
ment growing out of the war against the
Union. He was true to the South in the hour
of trial-never faltered. Having surrendered,
and accepted the results OF the conflict, he SIN
cerely desired the people of the South to do
likewise. Had his counsel and that OF Judge
Orr, of South Carolina, been followed, there
would have been little to complain OF in the
South. AS to the Gettysburg fight, he is re-
peating no more than Gen. Lee himself has
said, and for the truth of which every promi-
nent officer in that battle, OH either side. will
vouch. History, impartial and truthful, will
do him Justice, and demonstrate that his oour-
age has been as exalted in peace as it was in
war. He is worth regiment Of such men as
Hill, Tucker, Gordon, Early, Lamar, and the
like, who protested to accept the situation, .
but who are now substantially doing all they
can to reverse it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

Half dozen Liberal Republicans met In New
York last week, when the name of Minister
Washburne was mentioned kindly as the car
didate for the next Presidency. Mr.. Wash
burne will not take much stock in John Coch-
rane, and his following, and yet may come
prominently before the country in connection
with the nomination OF the Republican party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

When the Washington correspondents Of the
Democratic press have exhausted their stock of
falschoods and misrepresentation about the
Republican party and the administration, they
have one unfailng source of sensation left, and
that is to send broadcast graphic accounts of
stirring and angry scenes between the Presi
dent and his Cabinet Officers. Recently, a
fierce encounter between the President and
Secretary Brstow was elaborated in glowing
sentences, and the towering pas, ion OF the
President, because of the Secrctary's prosecu-
ton OF the whiskcy rings, made known in the
most attractive form. OF course, all who knew
anything about the relations of the President
and the Secretary, were aware that this was a
falsehoed out of original material, and that
there was not one word Of truth in the preten-
tious statement. When the fancy sketches
have died of their own improbabity, there is
sent out counter statement from the same
source that there is no 'sgood reason' to be-
licve there is any misunderstanding. Hence.
here comes a paragraph of this kind to the
Richmond Dispatch, nearly week after the
original falsehood was stated. The Washing
ton special correspondent of that paper says
s'There is no truth in the report that there has
been difficulty between Bristow and the Pres
ident Cabinet officers, including the Secreta
ry OF the treasury himself, say there was never
in the history Of the present Administration a
calmer session OF the Cabinet than occurred
Friday. At the same time, prominent polite
ians of both parties believe that there will soon
be change in the Treasury Department, and
some think that Pierrepoint will follow Bristow,
though the retirement of both will be yolun
tary and not because of an outbreak with the
President"
OF course, the first correction could not tie
given, without favoring it with modified an
nouncement in which there is about as much
truth as in the other. There is no probability
OF either Bristow or Perrepoint discovering
their relations with the Cabinet until fter the
Presidential election. if then.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

General Joseph E. Johnston visited New
bern, N. G. last week, when the city band, a
military company, and the citizens in large
numbers, irrespective of party color, united in
rendering him a serenade,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

VTousc and Sign Painting.-The undersigned
IL is now prepared to execute with neatness and
dispatch HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAIN
TING All Work done in the best manner and on &C
commodating terms. NA-Orders from the Country
nromntIv attended TO- JOHN W. CLINE,
iulv " Main Street. Staunton. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

The magnificent residence Of the late Mr.
Ra,ston. in San Francisco, is now occupied by
Budd Doble, the noted horse trainer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

During the recent heavy storm OF wind ana
rain the roof of the old stone Methodist church
in Leesburg, Va, was carried off and landed
half a square distant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

The Southern Life Insurance Company OF
which Gen, John B. Gordon Is President. mas
failed. A large number of the citizens OF Char
lotto n a. ere interested In it, aud by
the failure they viii! lose considerably
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17
Professional Cards.

TOHN w. STOUT,
d AttOrney.at-Law,
STAUNTON, VA,
Will practice in the Courts holden in Augusta and
adjoining counties nov 4-ti
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Virginia Hotel,
STANTON. VA.

Virsi"i" Hotel srAuNroN. VA.
IoHN n GROWTH Proprietor
This well known house having recently changed
hands is now preparedto date transient and
permanent boarders at reasonable rates. rhe taDie
will be supplied with the b9st this and other marke!s
can afford Polite servants always ready to wall
upon the guests every attention will be paid to
their comfort. share of the public patronage is
resneetfnIly solicited Omnibus to and from the De-
pot free Of charge. a,o1u,p
nov 14-tf JOdN II. INV " Ar'
National Hotel,
~ Corner OF Sixth Street and Pa. Ave
WASHINGTON, D. c.
| F. TENNEY C CO., fropfietors
nov 2l-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

Gratz Brown has resumed the practice OF law
at the ST. Louis bar. He has abandoned all
hope of riding the tide OF Liberalism into the
vice Presidency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17
A Merican Hotel,

merlcan Hotel,
A Immediately at c. & Ohio Railroad Depot
STAUNTON, VA.
McCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Proprletofs::
The Proprietors in resnming the management NO. o.
this well known and popular hotel SO long favof-
ably known to the travelling PUBLIC, promise IN Inc
future to retain the reputation the American mas
borne, as FIRST-CLASS HOTEL
It's locality Immediately at the Railroad nepoo re
ders it convenient stopping place 1of persons vi
business or in search OF health.
Bar and Barber Shop in the House:
All the offices of the Telegraph and stage lines run
Ming ing to this town are adjoining this house.
Rs-A frst-class Livery Stable, conducted py Eat
v Aooio' " McCHESNEY & co.
/ NBlCitizens of the county will be furnished DIN
der so CENTS and Horses fed by Fat CIRQUE &t ~
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17e,ooO,oOo
s9s,0oO,OO0
100000
$S6,OO0,OOO
Per year...............

Democratic Expenses in 1860
100000; expenses, $sl, 100000; equal to
% 81 per head.
Republican Expenses in 1875,
49,oo0.o0o; expenses, $se,0oo,oo0; equal to
90 05 per head.
These figures allow nothing on account OF
any expenses caused by mobs in the South, re-
sisting lawful authority and forcibly nullify-
ing national laws, nor anything for increase OF
the army, caused solely by the effort to destroy
the Union, which amounts to 100000. We
commend this table to the careful considera-
ton of all impartial minds, and especially to
the prayerful readingof the curb-stone organ,
in the hope that its mind may become clearer
about the 81 eco, 900 whiskey and tobacco tax,
of which Virginia pays but small proportion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

Is MR.. DAVIS LETrER.-Ex-Speakc Blaine's
recent speech on the Amnesty bill has elected
from jefferson Davis letter to Hon. James
Lyons, which is published. Mr., Davis GENES
that there was any cruelty practised upon
Union soldiers In Southern prisons, and asserts
that they were as we'll treated as was possible
in the exigenoies of war. Mr.. Rlaine's charges
he treat as part OF scheme to obtain Presi-
dental nomination, and writes OF them in
bitter strain, Concerning himself he alludes
70 his .ref,sal to ask pardon for himself when
he was in confinement, and states that he has
no views OF the future which would make 1t at
all desirable to obtain amnesty; IN other
words. he prefers to remain as he is,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

MORE TROUBLE IN THE HAPPY FAMILY
While the Diplomatic Appropriation bill Was
under discussion in the House of Representa-
tives on Thursday last, Mr.. Singleton. of Mis-
sissippi, who had charge of it, undertook to tell
what was the policy of the South as to money
schemes in Congress. He said that the South
asked for three favors, one of which was the
reclamation of the delta of Mississippi. Under
pressure he admitted that the other was the
Southern Pacific Railroad, but he refused to
say whether the third Was or was not the
refunding of the cotton tax. These danger
otls admissions brought Mr.. Holman to his feet,
and he confidently asserted that the Democratic
party in the House was not in fever ofthe South
ern Pacific Railroad, nor OF the cotton reminding
scheme. But Mr.. Douglass, Of Virginia, insist
ed that Southern Democrats were unwilling
to say what their policy would be on any OF
these measures; and Mr.. Blo,int, OF Georgia,
as a member OF the Appropriation Committee,
and Southern Democrat, said that "the South
would do whatever was right and proper when
the time came'' So here were three Southern
men, who claim to be as good Democrats rs
Mr.. Holman, but who tell him to his face that
he cannot speak for them.-N. Y. Tins.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

Tho man who would like to see you-Ihf
! blind man,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

Wagon Making and Blacksmifhing.-
ed wagon Making and Blacksmithing establish.
ment New Courthouse street staun1oa va, hena
he is prepared to execute all work in his line out OF
good material in the best manner and at low hgures
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted
also Manufacture Fesieg's patent Lifting Jack.
the greatest thing out and indispensable to farmers
generally. Call and see it.
feb 13-tf JAMES NJ. LICkLlTER. =
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VOL. x.
.Rnilr0G as.
FROM Northumberland

chesapeake and Ohio RaiIrOad.-On and after
~ January 2, 1876, Passenger Trains will run as
follows:
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stanton Cards.

OSEPH HAMMERS.
81 Merchant Tailor,
Shop in Bruce building, next door to Glenns Store
AUGUSTA STREET, STANTON, VA.
All work done cheap for cash.
dec 23-1r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
Staunton, Virginia.

THURSDAY. FEBRUARY ", 1876.
8. M. YOST Sc SON. EDITORS PUBLISHERS
Issued Every Thursday Morning.
soc A Year. Invariably i'm Advance.
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Currency.....".....-.........
Difference between cur
rency and gold on $685.
600, 900, average......"..
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Expenses for 1884,.


From which deduct inter-
est on debt OF Demo-
cratic war.
Sinking fund appropria-
ClCtl ...................
Pensions on account OF
war. .......... ..........s..s.
Internal revenue expen-
ses on account OF war.
Refunding war raxes......
War damages paid. .........
Printing bonds and notes
and ncgotiating..........
Extra clerk hire caused by
war. ......"..s.........
Interest on Pacific Rail-
way bonds..................
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

The Democrats appear to be giving up hope,
Of eleeting the next President. The insuh--s
ordination to, the party leaders which is daily
becoming more manifest in the House OF Re-
representatives. is explained by the tetep,as,.s
alton Of individual members to sacrifice none.
OF the views which they believe to he popular
with their constituents for the sake Of thar
monious policy on the financial or any othes-
question. So the Democratic programme is
likely to continue the same piece of political
conglolnerate which it is at present. and tl..
Democratic ''watchwor1'' promises to b..
g each one for himself, and confusion to the
party" A similar lack Of confidence in theft.
ability to win this Fall was betrayed in TIL
Democratic support given to tho proposal to
make the next President ineligible for re-elee
ton. In view OF the very uncertain ehanc.
Of taking control OF the Administration in 1877,
the Democrats seem disposed to think that ii
is not too soon to begin. to keep The coar-s
open for President Of their ehoiee ~ 1851,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

WAsHIgssNG5oSs e eInH y 6HfHhkN
Doub,e Daily Trains between Baltimore and the
south and Southwest
Commencing Sunday.700 p m, Dec. 19th Passen-
ser Trains will run follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

Dreston A. Baylor,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STANTON VA.
Practice in all the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
| OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his faith
en- Col GEO. Baylor, decd, on Augusta street, oppo-
site the Courthouse nov 10-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

Mai, Train through from Baltimore and Washing
ton and close connection at Harpers Ferry from all
points West. Jan ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

j ~ A- ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE, on Augusta street, in the room occupied
by George c. Jackson Esq.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

OF every description.
.rhey use the best Dry Lumber, and employ the
best workmen,
Al work warranted; and sell at prices to suit the
times.
Allkinds OF Metallic Cases and Caskets kept con-
stantIy on hand and Wood Collins, Cases and CasK-
cts manufactured to order at the shortest notice
They have three elegant Hearses. ana VIII attcnd
funerals in the country without extra charge.
! feb l-tf-CpC
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts Of Augusta and Cir
cult Courts OF the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
sept lily Office with H. B. Niche.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-17

q olution Iodo Bromide eff Calcium comp. For
- sale by W. Z. Fyrcc, druggist, jan 8
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-23

Abingdon NOteS-COurG Day.
Yesterday was County Court at Alb
ingdon, and large number of people
were present. The faces of the farm
ers were bright over the splendid sea.
son and the unusual promise of fine
crops.
Judge Page presided with his usual
grace and efficiency, and there seemed
the usual routine of business before
his honor. This was enlivened, not
to say adorned, by the forcible pres
ence of some half dozen fallen angels
who had as yet failed to start on the
right road to Paradise. They were
said to have organized a bottomless
pit of infamy near one corner of the
town, but as there was 10 one present
to cast the first stone at them the At.
torney for the Commonwealth babe
them depart, with the warning that II
found again in those parts they would
again be brought before the bar of the
Court.
AT o'clock Gov. McMullin was al
lowed the use of the Court House, and
tor an hour he addressed a very atten-
tive audience on the State and Nation
al issues, which he handled with rath-
er more force and freshness than usual.
The fact is the Governor is getting
younger. and he says he means to go
to Congress and the boys had as we'll
get out of his way at once. In closing
the Governor half limited at possible
bit of personal spice which he conclu-
ded to hold in reserve.
The tax gatherers were busy, and
money was in great demand but in
small supply.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-23
The Schools.

The closing exercises of those schools
which possess local interest to our
town, as far as heard from, occur az
follows
HAMILTON INSTITUTE, Friday even
ing, June End.
PROF. DoGGETT's SCHOOL, Orator
ical contest for medal, Saturday even
ing, June 3rd.
SULLINs COLLEGE, Examination
Of Glass, "a to 3Oth !: Baccalaureate
Sermon, by Rev. George Stewart, 2Sthi
May 31st, s o'clock, p. NJ, Anniversa-
ry of Mountain View Literary Socie-
ty -, June let, IL o'clock, A. NJ, An
nual address, by Rev. w. w. Bays ;
June LIST, s o'clock, p, NJ, Commence
ment proper and close of session.
THE Art Levee of Bristol Female
College will take place at the College
on Friday evening, June End, at 8
o'clock. The Baccalaureate Sermon
will be preached by Rev. B. q. Ma
nard, at the Baptist Church, Sunday,
June 4th. The annual Concert and
Graduating Concert, Awarding Med
ais, &c, will take place at Conway's
Hall, Monday and Tuesday nights,
June 5th and 9th.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-23
THE MAGAZINES.

SCRIBNER for June is most beauti.
fully illustrated. Old land marks in
Philadelphia would be interesting al
any time, Just now during the Cen
tennial Exhibition it is Of peculiar in
terest.
Beds, Tables, Stools and Candlesticks
will suit the average American reader
at all times,
Philip Nolan's Friends has reached
the sixth chapter Gabriel Conroy the
eighth.
There are % articles, embracing
poems. Altogether the number is
worthy of the Centennial year.
ST. NICHOLAS contains a perfect
meteoric shower of brilliants in the
way of illustrations and articles which
though intended for the young will
delight any adult who has both poetry
and humor. 1t is the Ne Plus Ultra
of Juvenile literature. And like
Mother Goose, Arabian, Nights, and
Robinson Crusoe it is not too young
for any one.
TIE Edin6urgh ReoieaO, for April,
reprinted by The LEONARD SCOTT
PUBLISHING Co, Al Barclay Street,
New York, is now on our table. Con-
tents as follows:
1 Connop ThirlwaIl, Bishop Of St.
David's.
,. Recent Scotch Novels.
3. Railway Receipts and Railway
Losses.
4. Lord Mayo's Indian Administra-
ton.
5. Merchant Shipping and Ancient
Commerce.
6. Lord Albemarle's "Reminiscences.
7. Capponps History of the Repub-
lie of Florence.
s. Secondary Education in Scotland
8. Life and Letters of Lord Macau-
lay.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-23
Preferred Locals.

j. NJ Barker, the live Main st.,
merchant, wishing to meet the de-
mands of the hard times, has reduced
the prices on Dress Goods, Clothing,
dc. Best Percals l2l cents per yard.
White Goods from l2I to S5 cents,
worth double the money. Good linen
coats at go cents. Cashmere suits SO to
$40, and all grades of goods still cheap
er than ever before. New goods arriv-
ing almost daily. Agent for Cotton
Yarns, Domestic, and Tobacco at fac
tory prices.
may est.
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For the Bristol News i.


The "Seven Springs Mass" is now
being used by large number OF
families throughout the country with
the most satisfactory results, and con
sdering the short time it has been
before the people, its success and repu-
tation eXcells anything of the kind
that was ever introduced, and we can
account for u readily in the fact. that
the people have become throughly
Disguised with patent medicines and
quackery practice. And they have
confidence in the Seven Springs Mass,
because they know it is the essence of
pure mineral water, and is endorsed
and recommended by the best Phys
iciaus, and thousands of others who
have used it, and experienced the
gratifying results. We direct you to
the well known Drug Stores of Dickey
q Wright and Bunting & Pepper Bris-
toll Tenn. Get bottle and be con-
vinCed
HOW TO 0RDER-Send all remittances
P. o. Money Order OF Registered Letter, as
letters are frequently received broken open,
we cannot be responsible for risks. For
sale by BUNTING & PEPPER and DGCKEY g.
WRIGHT, Druggists, Bristol Tenn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-23
Valuable Lands for Sale

NJ lTH a view to change my BUSH
hess, L offer for sale my place of
residence, known as Colamo. living 2
miles east of Bristol, on the A III A. q
X II, containing about 700 acres. over
500 acres cleared and i'm good state of
cultivation. The mansion Is of hricL
two stories, with ell aud cellars. with
tin roof, and is elegantly finished n
occupies a commanding site, and the
view is extensive and attractive. The
grounds are well improved, and I'D
journlng them are apple and peach
orchards, with a variety of other fruit
trees of the choicest kind. Altogether
the property is valuable, and with A
small outlay could be made as charm.
ing, as it is now very desirable
place.
Beaver creek traverses the farm, af-
fording ample water supply, and upon
1t are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other Two hundI II yards distant from
the railroad uere are also iudioa-
tons of iron OJ of value.
The land Is divided into three par-
GELS, with dive ings and appurtenances
to each to suit purchasers, as a whole
1t would max tiTst-class stock farm.
Also trac Of One Thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of Beavercreek. in
Sullivan county, Tenn, II miles south
of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This is good farming land, 800 acres
cleared, balance timber of fine quality
There is very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind of
machinery would be fine location
for the manufacture of wooden arti-
cles great deal of cedar and pine.
with other valuable timber abound on
the land and in the vicinity,
Also some smaller tracts of unim-
proved mountain land of good quality
Correspondence solicited:
Address
Col T PRESTON,
Box II,
Bristol Tenn,
April 10, '75-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-23
Wonder full success !

Il Is reported that BoCHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP has, since its introduction in the
United States, reached the immense sale OF
10000 dozen per year. Over 5000 Drug
gists have ordered this Medicine direct
from the Factory, at Woodbury. N, j., and
not one have reported a single failure, but
on the Breast, Consumption, or any disease
Of Throat and Lungs, We advise any per-
son that has any Predispostion to weak
Lungs, TO 60 10 their Druggist, DICKEY &
WRIGHT, and get this Medicine, OF inquire
about it. Regular size, rs cents, sample
bottle, 10 cents. Two doses will relieve any
case. Don't neglect your cough.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-05-23

bove cut represents the Nichols, ShGp-
"A ard Co.'S "Vihrator" Thresher and
Separator. This machine is warranted SUI
perior to any other kind of Machine in the
United States for Threshing, Cleaning and
Saving Grain, of all kinds and in all condi-
tions. With this machine, | offer for sale,
Nichols, Shepard & Co.'S, famous Triple
Cleared Mounted Horse Powers, for A, 6, &,
or 10 horses. This power has no equal for
Strength, Durability, Lightness of Draft
and Convenience.
| have also on hand the Eagle Mower,
manufactured by VIM. Anderson Wood. This
mower has no superior for lightness, sim
plicity and durability. In fact, we have so
much confidence in it, that we will let any
RESPONSIBLE farmer, who wishes to do 80 f,
put one Of these machines on trial with any
machine made, only agreeing to keep and
pay for the one he likes best.