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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
The Duty Of tie Hour.

Senator Bayard, who was asked but refused to
accept the position of supervising the count OF
the vote OF Louisiana in a recent interview made
some remarks upon the duties OF the hour which
oughtto meet with general approval. He said /:
Il hate the very name OF party in connection
with such an emergency apparently ron
fronts the American People. Whether successf,,
or not, sh ould ask seek nothing today fro,,,
any man. either Democrat or a Repub,j
can but simply try to control him by sense of
his duty citizen to the Constitution and the
laws of his country [ have given my adhesion
to the Democratic party because have beloved
it to be the party OF law and order, and believe
to-day that its success is firmly ntrenclled in
both, and that it only needs that its candidntes
and its members should stand by the law as il is
written, in letter and i'll spirit. in order to have
the full consummation OF its victory in the re-
suits of the Presidential election OF the 18th inst.
Therefore, it is that sfrenuously deprecate any
resort, no matter how well intended to irregular
methods OF controlling legal results. To apply
these remarks TO the case in poini. Whether in
dealing with Louisiana South Caroline Or Flori.
da, what mean to say is this The elections in
these States have been held; the votes have been
cast, the ballots are, ought to be. in existence
and they disclose, did disclose, majority on
one side or the other. Which way these MAORI
ties, or any OF them, are, is a question of fact
which is or ought to be capable of distinc. and
positive proof if the laws have not been violated
1t is by that fact that the American people must
stand and not by any false and counterfeit pre-
sentiment OF that fact, whether prepared by the
raud Of an official hand or not. Never was there
IN occasion more grayey calling for an utter alb
ence OF anything like personal irritation or par
Y heat; but at the same time, never was there
N occasion demanding more deliberate and grave
to insist upon the very truth and
light of this question. under the authority OF the
aw End of the law alone. Our pa III will then be
plainly marked out for US, and we can and will
read it with an unfalterine step.'.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
From the Washington Starl
More About Counting the Electoral Vote

Major Mcdonald, Chief Clerk of the Senate who
mas seen forty years service in connection with
thaI pody and who has witnessed the COUNTING Of
every ELECTORAL vote since 1887, ought to be well
qualified to speak with reference to the usage of
congress IN this matter. He says that from 1850
down 70 1855 the usual mode was for the yo Hous.
es TO appoint joint commission, which general
~ consisted OF three members of the Senate and
nVe OF the House, to report he manner in which
the vote should be counted. The commission AL
ways recommended that the tellers be spno1nted
on the part OF the Senate and the House. In 1877
James ~ Mason, OF Virginia. President Dro fem
pore OF the Senate, presided at the counting of
tne electoral vote. After it had been counted.
ana James Buchanan had been declared elected
lfeslaeht' ana John Z. Breckenridge, Vice Pres
ioen'' Representative, Humphrey Marshall
arose and raised question OF order, to wit Had
ene rresloeht pro tenn OF the Senate the right to
declare or to decide whether, or not, the vote of
the state OF Wisconsin should be counted? The
PRESIDENT OF the Senate protein, Mr.. Mason, re-
FUSED TO entertain the question of order and
thereupon left the chair and proceeded back to
the Senate chamber, followed by the members n,
the Senate, without waiting for any question to
be put to the Joint meeting In 80 DOING he y;r
tually said to both Houses: "The power of count
ing or rejecting the vote OF any State, under the
Constitution, is vested in 1r e and in me alone.
consequently all objections to counting the vote
OF any State are entirely out of ORDER Major
mcdonald is OF the opinion that we are in the
same position to-day, and that unless some def
hile system Is adopted, We must depend upon the
3udgment and impartiality of one man alone
IhaI man, OF course will be the presiding officer.
Oh the Senate, whoever he may be on the second
Wednesday in February.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
from the n. Y. SUM-
The Cars Speech.

On Friday last the Car OF Russia took occasion
TO deliver speech in Moscow, which looks like
reply to the speech which was delivered in Lon
don the day before by Lord Beaconsfield the Pre-.
1nler OF England. His Majesty had doubtless
READ the English Minister'S speech in the morn
Ing papers OF Moscow. to which it had been tele-
srAP'ieu rom London; and as Beacons1eld's
speech was intended to have an effect upon the
coming conference OF the Great Powers over the
TURKISH question, the Car thought proper that
ms voice also should be heard, soon afterwards
as possible. on the same subject 1t is not often
That the Russian Car delivers q speech; but when
ne does, MS words are authoritative. He speaks
1or MS government even more directly and po-
tentiaily than Beaconsfield does for the Govern
ment of Great Britain.
Neithero OF the speeches contains the programme
of either OF the Governments; hut both of them
contain very significant hints OF I'll cir respective
polici s in the case OF Turkey
Beaconsfied dwet most emphatically npou the
Importance OF maintaining the independence and
territorial integrity of Turkey; the Car spoke
polntedly OF the all-pervading sympathy OF Rus
SLAMS with their suffering brethren and co-relig-
ionists in the Turkish provinces The Car re-
joiced that Turkey had yielded to his demand for
an immediate armistice. Beaconsfeld said he.
was greatly gratiaed with the fact that Seryia had
asked England to procure an armistice. bpt sddsd
that he considered the Russian ultimatum re-
specting it unnecessary
But after referring to the situation and The
prospects, both OF the powerful Spokesman in
obliged in language which had a somewhat omi.
nous appearance. At the close of Beaconsleid's
speech. after expressing the hope that The con-
ference would secure a peaceful settlement Of the
Turkish question, he said:
But il struggle should come it must be re-
memDered that there is no country so prepared
Iof war as England, because there is none whose
resources are so great in righteous cause Eng
lana IS not country which will have to INQUIRE
whether she shall enter into second or thjrj
campaign II she commences she will not finish
until right is DONE
Next day. the Car, III closing his speech, like
wise expressed his hope that the conference would
be able TO secure peaceful settlement and then
he added
should this, however, not be achieved and
should see that we cannot obtain guarantees
necessary for carrying out what we int ended to
demand from the Porte am convinced that the
whole OF Russia will respond to my summons
should consider it necessary and Russia's honor
require 1T. Moscow will lead the van by its ey-
ample May God help lis to carry out our sacred
MISSION. ~ ~
This is the Cars reply to Lord Beaconsfeld-
Both speakers plainly foresee that the Conference
may terminate in war
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

may be lead 4 way by the nervous appeals of
the desperate place hunters and marplots be-
fore they have taken tine time to reflect. We
earnestly warn them against the mad impul-
ses that arc now threatening the peace of
the country, Tor rest assured the American
people are in no humor to tolerate open trea-
son and undissuised conspiracy against Amer
lean institutions. They will demand that
no man shall be indicted into the exalted
position OF President of the United States,
with his garments tainted by fraud. They
will require that the forms of law, the rights
of citizenship as secured under the Constitu-
ton. shall be respected and observed, and
that the candidate. whether Gov. Hayes or
Gov Tilden. who receives the legal majority
of tae electoral votes, cast in legal manner,
shall be sworn in as the Chief Magistrate of
the nation. They will tolerate no captions or
reasonable devices or subterfuges to defeat
their will, and defy the laws and the Constitu
ton. Partizan writers may rant and gyrate
to catch the ear of passion, and nfiame the
blood of the thoughtess, but the solid, staid,
considerable patriotism of the country, when
ever 1t speaks will do so in voice that will rise
above the surgings of maddened impulse, al
lay the apprehensions of the timid, and arouse
the deep under-current Of patriotism which
constitutes the palladium of American Liberty.
The pestiferous agitators may feat upon the
surface Of passion for whie--they may ex
cite the fears of the unthinking and superb
cial, but when they seek to assault the vital
partS of our institutions and threaten the very
citauel of freedom. they will touch the patri-
otic nerve cf The nation that will send u thrill
Of Indignation through every heart, and rally
to The cause OF Liberty and Law, such host
of defenders rs viii make the audacious con-
spiraiors cover to their kennels abashed and
disgraced.
We bid onr readers, everywhere. to be of
good cheer and courage The patriotic heart
of the nation s nor trembling nor covering,
nor has il been YET fully aroused 1t rests
wa'chiul and serene in the hope that political
lunacy will spend its fury: that petty con
spirators win exhaust their fume. and the
aroused conscience of the nation assert SUI
premacy. 1t will abide The Judgment of Law,
but will tolerate no assault upon Liberty. The
Right will be asserted and maintained, in spite
oftreason and traitors, moving under the i'm
pulse of political frenzy of whatever party in
terest This government of the people, for
the people, will not be blotted from existence.
nor again be impaired in its career of useful
filling It's grand destiny in consummating the
good Of mankind, under the guidance of Provi.
dencc, whether under Republican or Demo
cratic administration. The Right will triumph,
government preserved.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
Another Question Must be Settled

Well, the constitutional amendments have
been adopted. The people have thereby
placed themselves at the mercy OF the fra
ding politicians. 1t is their own choice.
There is one question that must sooner or
later be passed upon. The State Debt. Pro-
vision must be made either to pay the inter-
est on it, or it must be compromised or re-
pudiated. The people cannot. stand the ac-
cumulation OF the debt at the rate of two
million dollars defaulted interest each year.
The case must be met and decided. We
propose to direct attention to it hereafter.
and make it as far as we can, the issue in the
election one year hence, irrespective of par.
ty. We warn the politicians and rings in
time. II it is possible to arouse the people to
their own interest, and the vital Importance
OF settling this debt question one way or the
other. we shall deem it religious duty to
DO cur uart to that end
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
Tie Right Spirit.

The Petersburg Index, of recent date is
quoted as saying that "no matter what may
be the result OF the election, we have the Sc
rene hope that the business affairs OF the
country will hereafter be established on a
surer and more prosperous basis" And
comm enting upon the declaration, the New
York Times has the following pertinent and
truthful remarks
Other journals of the same faith unwitting-
ly furnish similar testimony. Business i'm
provcment has steadily gone on, they declare.
regardless of the result of the election, OF
course, the inference is, that's all the attempts
to make the Republican administration re-
sponslble for the hard times were, confessed
ly, mere partisan devices, which are discard
ed now that they can be no longer serviceable.
Apart from this consideration, the Petersburg
editor renders good service to his neiohbors
when he reminds them that the elevation of
Mr.. Hayes to the Presidency will not preiu-
dice their material interests, however much
it may conflict with their wishes as politicians.
Further than this, perhaps, could not be ex-
pected. We believe, however, that the South.
by Judlclous use OF its opportunities, may
profit enormously by the accession of Mr..
Hayes to the Presidency. 1t has been delu-
ded, hitherto, by the promise of direct gain.
as a result OF restored Democratic supreme
cy. 1t has neglected tangible advantages in
its over-credulous reliance upon Democratic
help. The mistake should be possible no
longer. For the next four years the South
must be content to see Federal power in Re-
publican hands. 1t will be wise if it accent
the situation in the spirit which anlmates the
counsel OF the Petersburg newspaper, Mr..
Hayes declaration in his letter of acceptance,
his character and the character Of the men
nearly allied to him, are pledges Of just and
even generous dealings towards the South,
SO far as the influence of the Executive ex
tends in the working Of the Government.
There is, then, no reason why the South NAV
not hope to realize its full share OF the tinan-
cial and business benefits for which She
country looks with reasonable confidence.
The excitement and uncertainty of the cleo
ton has kept them back; and with the disap-
pearance of these obstacles, business will
surely revive. II the South will drop its sec
tionalism, it may soon be on level with the
best portions Of the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
How It is Renewed.

In referring to Gen. Grants telegram to
Gen. Sherman, ordering him to instruct the
commanding officers in Louisiana and
Florida, to see that a fair count of the vote
actually cast in those States be had, the New
York Herald says:
s'He uses words which are most honorable
to him, and which accurately express the
thoughts of all patriotic men. General
Grant has done alany wise acts but this is
aile wisest act of his life. 1t will do much
ITO reassurc the people of both sides. and the
nation will thank him for his timely and pa
,triotic words''
The Democratic press Of the South, and
especially Of Virginia, ana notably the Rich
mond papers, are very severe upon the des-
ipotic action Of the President, as they call it.
The truth ia, that it interferes with the plans
dm the white-liners and kt-klux, and promi-
ses fair and honest count, which in all
probability will elect Hayes. 1t is for this
resson that these partfzsn journals utter the
revolutionary and reasonable sentiments
they do.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
9 ale Of Valuable CITY Lots.

In pursuance of decree OF the Court + uust
lngs Tor the city OF Staunton i'll the causa of Reed
VS.. Derrick, ct ais and Jackson VS.. Derri ok, &c.
SATURDAY, the 9th day of DECEMBH R, 1876
at o'clock, to sell number of vain able city
Lots on the North side of Beverly Stree t. in the
Western part of the city. Plat exhibite d on day
OF sale. Apply to the undersigned or William 4
Reed for further information.
TERMS-Cash in hand to pay costs sof suit and
sale, balance in bonds at Twelve eli, rbteen and
tWenty-four months. with approved sci :urity and
title retained as ultimate security
s. TRAvERS PHI LIPS.
MEADE F. WHITE,
INV lo-tos COm'rs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

Further accounts of the effects of the cy-
clones in India on the 3lst of October. repre-.
sent them as much more terrible than at first
represented. Twenty, some estimates say
forty, thousand persons perlshed, In one of
the towns three thousand houses were blown
down, The destruction appears to have ex-
tended over the whole Of the eastern portion
OF Bengal. From Bombay the reports of the
famine are worse.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.

In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Court Ut
Augusta county, rendered at the November term
1870, IN the cause OF John Kerr VS.. VIM II. Baiiv'
n nrussee the Undersigned Commissioners viii
bidder in front of the Court House in Stannton
On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th. 1876.
mat valuable real estate lying in Augusta county.
gu Middle River, two miles South Of Fort naH'
ahce' known as the Michael Croft Tract,
CONTAINING SAX ACRES.
OF which said tract AK acres will be sold in fee
simple, and in the residue of IL acres, which has
been assigned as the widows dover. the reyer-
sionary interest will also be sold.
TERMS-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale including the costs of assignment OF dover
and the residue upon credits of one two and three
years, iu equal instalments, the purchaser execn-
tlng bonds with approved personal security.
bearing interest from day of sale, and the title.
JOHN ". STOUT,
r. r. BELL,
nov Lett Com,,s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

The 'nine hundred" dsinterested reform
crs, who would take the post office il it were
thrust upon them, that We're to assemble be-
fore the indicator Office last week, have
postponed the display indefinitely. That
was about the number Of Jack Falstaff's
ragged regiment" and probably beefs,nd
sack would be their inspiration.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

There is legitimate Republican majority
Of $4,000 in South Carolina, 10000 in Lou
isana, and 5000 in Florida, yet the Demo-
Gratis charge fraud because these States vote
for Republican candidates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16
LOST. sr1 nHTTssrs sSn LOST
NEW HOPE, ~ -

Monday Evening, November 9Th, 1876.
A SMALL SATCHEL
containing papers belonging to the Hove Sew
ing Machine Company
Any information respecting it will be thankfully
received, and a suitable reward given for ifs ny
urn. I'll. oAS1oress' ADRIAN MILLER,
nov s-ss New Hope, va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

Inc Constitutional Amendments have been
adopted by large majority, and blythe votes
OF those who will feel their despotism before
long, II they are not decided uneonstlrution
al by the Supreme Court Of the United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

Russia has signifed her intention of join
ing in the conference OF the Powers pro-
posed by England, provided there is no in
tention Of ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Belgrade is to
be garrsoned as means of checking the
discomfort Of the people. A dispatch from
Earl Derby to Prince Gortschakoffs is con-
elusive as TO England's opposition to any
Russia n designs against Turkey. The Ser
Wan army is losing thousands Of men by
multi alton and desertion. The Immediate
mobil ization Of the Russian army is again
limited at by St. Petersburg journals.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

| Wednesday night the disconsolate Repub-
licans were bound to have farewell hurrah
for Hayes and Wheeler; so they telegraphed
to S. NJ. Yost, and he replied rs follows:
| New York gives 1000 majority for Hayes.
Hayes has lSo electoral votes. The President
| believes he is elected.' VIII Mr.. Yost explain
why he sent this telegram? The negroes firm.
~ believed it to be true.-Le1ington Gazette.
There is no explanation to any one who has
fairness enough to give a proper construction
to Geographic dispatches in an exciteing
| time like that we have just passed through.
We telegraphcd precisely what had been tel
egraplied lis, and it may be information to
the editor of the Gazette that even its own
party here had more confidence in the dis
patches received at this ofgca than thew had
in their OWE.
We notice that the f}azetto inserts n dis
patch sent to DR.. Freeman precisely as it
was received by us, giving Tilden 1917 electo-
raj votes. DR.. Freeman received other Ia
ter and more favorable dispatches for Hayes,
orat least they were sent to him. but we did
not see them in the Gazette.
Mr.. Patton knows that the editor of the
VIRGINIAN would send no election or any
other dispatches that he did not have reason
to believe were true, and for which he did not
have good authority. We sent them as we
received them from gentlemen, and it is en-
tirely out Of place for our contemporary to
write paragraph conveying the impression
that we were party to an attempt to deceive
much less a class OF people who
have no general sources OF Information.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

Whatever interested politicians may say or
do, the people only want fair count in the
disputed states, ana when it is announced
they will acquiesce, whether for Hayes or
Tilden.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

Gen. John A. Logan has declined to &C.
cept the invitation to proceed to Louisiana
to superintend the count of the vote of that
State, on the ground that it would be an i'm
propriety, inasmuch as the vote Of that State
will come before the Senate, of which he is
member. Senators Bogy of Mo-, and Cor
don OF Ga. have gone, the one to Louisiana
and the other to South Carolina.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

In the United States Court at Norfolk
Friday by request Of the complainant the
motion for the appointment of receiver for
the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad was
continued until the Sd Of January, to be
heard at Alexandra.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

Fifty years ago, when news travelled on
horseback, footback. by canal boat, ox-team,
or some other equally expeditions method,
people were very well satisfied il, = month
after election day, they knew who had been
chosen. Now delay Of two days puts the
whole nation in q rage; and men are indig-
nantly inquiring the cause
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-16

Tile Exhibition at Philadelphia was Fri
day formally closed by President Grant.
Amongst the other distinguished guests pres
ent were several Governors of States, mem
bers OF the Cabinet, Judges OF the Supreme
Court, and representatives of foreign Pow
ers. The ceremonial was OF an imposing
character, and the immense audience most
enthusiastic. The Thomas orchestra and an
efficient chorus rendered several choice Sc
lections; addresses were delivered by the
Centennial Commissioners, while the old
flag first unfurled by Paul Jones waved in
the breeze and stirred up old memories in
the hearts of the patriotic audience. Precise
" at thirty-five minutes to three O'Clock
President Grant gave the signal to stop the
engine and machinery, and simultaneously
with this act the news was flashed across
both the continent and the ocean. The
grounds and buildings will still be open to
the public for the next ten days. The total
admissions to the Exhibition from the OPEN
ing day up to and including yesterday were
s, 004,214.