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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
least long enough to enjoy regular German
supper. After passing tile
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least long enough to enjoy regular German
supper. After passing tile
LEMONADE STAND,
kept bv Masters Frazier and Taylor,
THE MILITARY ENCAMPMENT
ends the journey. The enticing Sign hung out
from this tent, bears the inscription "Hard
Tack and Bacon,'' but the daughter OF the
some neighboring chicken rcost or oyster bed,
and these last are the rations issued. Capt.
Bumgardner commands this Brigade, that is he
holds the official commission, but his Lieuts.
Misses Sallie Hartman, ''the Daughter Of the
Regiment" Alice Woodward, sFlorencc
Nightingale and BETTE Woodward, and
Mcssrs. Many and Woodward execute the or
ders and run the camp.
In the centre of the Hall is
FLORAL TEMPLE,
the attractive centre of the great system. This
is beautiful Booth. devoted to flowers, many
of which have been brought from the South
Misses Annie Bell and Kate Nelson, are the
Queens of the Fairy realm, and their ministers
are Messrs McChesncy and Taylor.
We should like to give more graphic descrip-
ton of each of the Booths, which are gotten up
with the most excellent taste, but we could not
do them justice, and the only way to get an ad-
equate idea of the novelty and attractivcness
of this entertainment, is to 60 down tonight.
1t will be the last chance.
The Stonewall Band has been in attendance,
and has added greatly to the success of the Car
nival by its elegant music. On Monday night
the crowd was not as large as it would have
been had not the weather been inclement,
and on last night the preaching at the differ
ent churches prevented many from attending.
Tonight will be best of all.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

If You want the best Oysters of the market.
go to Pearman's, Augusta street, opposite the
Court House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

DESTRUCTION OF A CHURCH BY FIRE
On Monday last the Pleasant Grove Southern
Methodist Church, situated between Lewis
and Christians creeks, about six miles north
east of Staunton. was destroyed by fire. 1t
was occupied during the week as a scllool-Ilouse,
and was so used on the day it was consumed.
The teacher of the school, Miss Strasburg, and
ness its destruction, as they were powerlesS to
tay the flames. The fire originated from as
stove pipe which protruded from the roof.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03
S UNpAY.--Thc pulpit of the Methodist church

UNDAY.- The pulpit of the Methodist church
III this city was occupied on last Sunday MORN
| ing by the Rev. T. A. Ware, of the Virginia
Conference. and Agent for Randolph Macon
College; his sermon was an Interesting one,
on the subject of Education. And at night
| the Rev. Jacob Hopkins, of Ohio, preached an
| old-fashioned Methodist sermon, on Practical
Religion; he said that there were many things
| in life that men accidentally discovered and
got possession of the discovery of gold in Cali
forf,ia and silver in Peru were accidental-but
man could not stumble on religion, it must
be diligently sought after, and TO all such it
was sure, for it was written, 'sHe that secketh
me shall find me.'' Mr.. Hopkins is a native of
this city, and after lapse of forty years re-
| turned OH short visit to the scenes of his
childhood and the grave of his sainted mother.
He was the CUES. of his friend, Mayor Bickle.
The pulpit OF the First Presbyterian church
was filled by the pastor, Rev. w. E. Baker,
morning and night. At the evening service
Mr.. Baker gave short account Of the CONVEX
ton he attended 10 Philadelphia on the 18th
and 10Th ult., presided over by Mr.. Moody.
He said that the preaching capacity of Mr..
Moody was not equal to many around him, and
he could only account for his success upon the
theory that, like Gideon, he was raised up for
a particular purpose.
At the Second Presbyterian church Sacra-
mental meeting was held, commencing OH the
preceding Friday evening, at which time the
Rev. G. B. Stricken, of Thinking Spring preach
ed, and on Saturday night and Sunday morn
ing the Rev. DR.. Ewing, late of Hebron church,
preached Eighteen persons were received into
membership.
AT the Baptist church the Rev. DR.. Manly
preached instructive ard interesting sermons,
morning and night: to large congregations.
There is being conducted series of revival
meetings, and many persons have connected
themselves with the church, seven of whom
were baptized on Sunday night.
Rev. Mr.. Hullihen, rector Of the Episcopal
church. occupied his pulpit morning and night.
The pulpit of the Lutheran church was filled
By the Rev. Mr.. Miller, the pastor, Mr.. Mininch,
being unwell.
Rev. John McVewy preached at st. Francis
church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Pearman's large Oysters, the best appetizer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Those large Oyster can't be beat. that Pear
man is getting.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

FRESH FISH, am now receiving daily all
the choice fresh fish of the season.
G. d. PEARMAN,
Augusta street. Opposite C. Ii.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Try Pearman's fresh fish if you want some
thing nice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Garden seed at ryree 5.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-03

Institute was opened at half past nine o clock
with singing by the Infant class of the Staun-
ton public schools. This one OF the most
interesting sights we have ever witnessed. The
stage was crowded with number of little
children ranging from five to ten years, and all
joining in the chorusses in accurate time and
with glowing countenances and dancing eyes,
which showed the great interest and pleasure
they took IN the performance. The solo singing
by some five or six was also very remarkable,
and still more so when it is remembered that
but one hour week is spent In teaching shem
to sing. In conclusion, Dr.. Brown, assisted by
these little children, gave representation of
the old country school and school master which
was Immensely enjoyed by oil present
The subject for discussion was ''Granamar
analysis which was discussed by Prof.
I.add who spoke Of the great importance of
Grammar in teaching one how to write the Ian
guage correctly; by Prof. Owens, who recon-
n.enaetf Clarke's Diagrams as a good method OF
| hastening the Acquaintance of the knowledge
| of Grammar; and also by Mr.. Fuller, who also
used diagrams in teaching Grammafand insist
| ed upon the value of the Latin language ia Civ
| ing a fuller and more accurate knowledge Of
Grammar
Dir. Hamilton added a word in addition to
what had been said on the previous night as to
the Importance of Teachers Institutes in pro-
| ducing feeling Of professional pride, which is
SO important to the success OF any profession or
work.
| He was funy convinced that the Institute of
last year had been Of great benefit in improving
school discipline in the schools of the county,
| and in many other respects an improvement
was noticeable, which was only attributable to
the information gained at the last session OF the
| Institute.
! A few years ago the Board OF Supervisors al
most considered the money expended upon the
i public schools as that much wasted, but very
| different feeling prevails now, and they have
increased the appropriation for free school pnr-
poses. This change of opinion, he Thought, was
attributable to the increased school discipline
which is observed throughout the county.
| He announced that he expected sooa to orga-
rize Eistriot Teachers Iasfisntss thraaghoaf
the county.
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where, for the small sum Of ten cents, you can
have your fortune told, draw $4,000 prize
from fish pond, or see sstrained bear," only
like Portals sutton, you are swore not to de-
scribe the animal to your friends after inspec-
ton. Mrs. II. D. Peck is the Gypsy sover-
eign, and her band consists of Misses jenkins
Shetfey and Ollie Hotchkiss, and Mr.. VIM.
McChesncy. 1t is whispered around among
the wise that Charlie Ross is somewhere in that
fish-pond. but up to the time of our going to
press no one has yet drawn him. There's $2O,-
900 for some lucky one. sssss
Nearly around the circle now, and here's
GERMANY.
What a home like place it is. No wonder her
children cling to the ''Fathealand," if this is a
fair representation of it. Mrs. Fannie Har-
man and Mrs. d. c. McGuffin, preside here.
and Misses Bessie Hartman. Mary Donaghe,
Kate Smith. Mary Halle, and Picker, each
constitutes an emigration society. offering ex-
ira inducements 10 all wanderers to locate al
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Tie courts were open yesterdaY, ana cases
were tried and arguments had before ihe Judges Yet Il
wac noticeable tnt hardy any important a1it "as taken
uu T.erc vas certain foYel.sh i.s, oi anticipation
throughout tle bu laug Cases Hec adjourned IA many
c.s,s not uomna!y but r'.lly because lawyers could
MOI -lye tHt- h attention t0 dee questions when they
50 ru 90 ar-uc. In or two instances this reason "s
ayoWed IN others. coHs,u; was ai-ad 30 defer FOR
dsy or two a trial argument Tac excitement ey-
tended even 20 tHe bench auJ ,se sJund ~ cheering
came family Printing House uurc the nrasius'
81 the judges was hardly restrained Reporters were
called up 20 give Nnat Information they coait, and Off
ceIs were dispatched learn the late, uoNs The ~
tendauis the being unicr la,s restraint eS-
pressed their anNty much more freely, aad tooA ne
quent occasion 20 slip away 90 The LAST bu.istl
Judge DDIohte, IN conversation win % iRIhUNA -
porter said do not feel like some people that thero
is any great danger O fraud in the returns o. the votes
on orr Presidential election In the states when rear
are still doul tiu The point WHERE the possoihy o.
such fraud possible precuaos think any previously
formed plan, ana both sides too keen aud earnest 20
allow any such defeat of themselves by rseaty "i'eI
the result Is established by votes. But Whio a. ho'
think there is any chance just now Of sueh cereal
our system of electing President, the eondt'on :"
day shows what danger there under the s!stem lS
IT, say President seeking second terlA-ahu '
for q correction Of the system"
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can be argued and betted THIS Is the same all over
the country and the result inevitable" lie said that
the effects Of The continuation Of the campaign e1c'ie
nent were plainly to seen, and would continue until
the matter was placed Ond dispute He would rather
Nj Tuden should be counted in" than that the ques
ton should remain an open until settled by Congress
At this point another member OF the firm Joined him ana
said Yes, count Sammy m, but let the thing be set
tied"
I'm conversation with a TRIBUNE reporter, FRANKLIN
Edison, formerly President Of the Produce Exchange
whose office Is at No % whitehall said he could mol DO
otherwise than take gloomy view OF the OUTLOOK lor
the coming ntcr. In such close contest, with
cha1ge of fraud and corruption against both parties the
uncertainty as TO the result Of the election which mrst
remain undecided at least until after the me enS OF the
Electoral College he believed would ehectuaAy cAecK
the revival Of business which BEGAN ie"
months ago. Persons engaged IN foreign uauo
were afraid TO take any risk "lnie they
we're continually threatened with sudden ana con
siderable advance in the price OF gold and consequently
they were doing a. little business possible. As the
priccs OF other commodities controlled materially
Iy the price OF gold those engaged in domestic traIe
were necessarily equally tlmd. As consequence the
Winter which at best would have been bad enough
promised 10 be the worst known here for many years
Mr. Edison expressed regret that he could not
tyke more hopeful view OF the prosper
but facts were stubborn things, and was folly to ignore
them AT such time party considerations were small
matters the mi fortune thar either Iden or Hayes
could not have zone into Office with considerable ma
jority II office, after the result Of the count was
known should Dee claimed by the Republicans, he did
not doubt that the Democrats would contest such c'
H. 0. Armour Of Armour, Plankinton q co. Of No. I+J
Broust said he could not how the delay N the re-
ccipt OF tine election news could affect business WAen
there WAS comparatively business To b. Affected lie
I'D not know how it might affect OtAer houses and other
branches OF trade far tic business OF his house
was concerned he had moi noticed any difference. There
were those who had been specializing what they had
lost by the ccct H. and who were mourning over there
suit but they wcrc Dee thought those who would have
had little business in any He expressed the Jthe
that either candidate woud make good President ana
it consequently made tic difference who should prove
to have b en- successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
LET THOSE LAUGH WHO WIN.

To the razor NJ me TrtOphc.
SIR: The rather premature cxultation over
the supposed victory Of the Democratic party reminds
one Of Tie old story of Pat and the bull which seems
particularly aproPos in the present undecided state "
affairs or affairs OF state. Pit, seeing lively young bail
in an adjoining field thought would be line fun TO take
him by the horns and rub his vigorously in the r,
The more he thought OF 10 tn amused he became
Till he Ioared with laughter a the prospect Of his coming
sport and OF his opponents discontinue. so he pro-
c.rdcd To take tie bull by tine horns and give him his
first dose OF "rfOrm." shortly after Pat opened his
eyes, and found himself tho other side Of The fence
Raising himself well his bruised and aching limps
WouI allow lc looked at the victorious me and
quietly remarked Well. it's foinc thing had laugh
nrst.' Il.
Nclc- ! rk, Nov. 10, 1876
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
CHEyAuER's DEFINITION OF MONEY.


SIR: In the Rcrue DIES DeHr MOndcs for
1s7G. NJ Michel Chcvalier, the wcknown poiti-
cal economist Ia, an article the Single ana Double
Standard IN which he favors the single standard lie
begins by stating what money is aud does 1t so wei th
translate part of il:
These disks of gold or Of silver mcrchandlse Just
as much as iron lead, or meat II - tNici! ne
cause pieces Of coin merchandise, ana for no DINER
reason that I'm every country they arr accepted without
hesitation when ANYTHING i sold, uld conversely are
offered with The certainty of hcng received when pur-
chase. are made M one i'm ancient or modern times
has defined what money is better IMAM Aristotle VINO
says: we agree 10 give and receive ruustih' MI'
useful I'm it--lf is readily manageable III lic ail5 "l
if.-itrrr iron ms among fhc IaccdrmOuiau- or silver
or any other substance whose size ANA WclEt are Prev
nu~'y u.ctTtauc and which 10 save ourselves tine
trouble or con uu1ly mea~hrlu- II, particular stamp
is placed 10 express its value
word pieces of money are mcote OF metal and are
bo ft and sold as such. Ou,y These ueotS certified
los the ate tO uc of correct weight.
II Us iurNtg 90 say that money isa sign II Is h"hh"
OF the kind. n r really and truly substance when
figures IN every transaction because ~ is actually Wurh
io. use dor gliding, cIing iea cry, settings, caps &c
III. r'l.. substances lnH-lt Ur sold. /. W. 4.
EdifiigoTC, Oct. -, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
A DISCONNECTED PoLIcY-HoLDER

To the EdltOr OF the IFtOUHc.
SIR: / thank Mr.. +. l.. Underwood of Musca-
time Iowa FOR his questions and expression Of dissat>
faction as stakeholder in regard 10 The statement that
10 shares Of the Equitabl, I Assurance Society re-
Gently sold at auction $40 per snare, the par value
being $780, and this although tAc charter of the co
panv stpulates that the stockholders shall only receive
seven per cent dividends upon their shares also in re-
gard TO the small dividends paid TO policy holders in
view OF this fact, and of the 100000 undivided sur
plus in the hands Of the company. DO the stock
holders receive seven per cent on their shares OF
the original value Of 500 each or OF the eSti-
mated value Of the companys assetS} ], too, am
a poncy-holjer. and have been for over 10 years.
having paid, in IL years. little over $500 less
S747 drawback or, 20 he exact, S2,3j3 premiums
Now, II I compelled to sell my policy 10 the cont
pany they viii only und three-h~ Of what tcy
have actually received, besides enjoying interest on II
annual payments averaging S2l1 each. True, they may
saw thv have received only reasonable remuneration
ouadulpcd the value Of their Investment, their
Enumeration, have their pOicy-hOdcrs received an
eauitabv propOrtiOnate remuneration for the invest
ments thew made and the risk thew have ruu thai
the assurance their policies will never be made sure
While the have SlJ3 IN stock for every 500 pdld
besides annual interest enjoyed. the policy mas
received only S24 10 for every 500 OF his investment
with loss OF interest and or the difference he holds the
company promise TO pay their policy when due IN an
uncertain future. PRINCETON.
hOFlUdiG Conn., Oct. 2S 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
rurRLnW WEEDS FOREBODNG.

Thurlow Weed remained indoors yesterday,
4lan so mach from vertigo tAa5 he comp He'd 10
reclmc on 70 sofa during -reat part Of the time lie com
planned that any attcupt to N Lis mind on amy import
amt .u irct caused him 10 feel dizziness vhch was very
rainrul. For this reason De bad been Obliged, very
uuViiiualy to dechue invitation Of the silver Com
mission % appear before that body yesterday aad give
his views on the subject OF the national currency.
ON matters connected with tie Presidential
election he said las mind had become almost
blank, ou account Of the CONFUSION and
pro-tration he lad experienced. Tic had allowed MIN
self 10 get much excited the subject ana De could MT
rid himself ~ fuccho3u born either 81 bis want II
information or Of Lis poo: bcali-that the reports
favorable TO the election oi lves deceptive, ana
that the Republican iHrty void hayc 20 accept defeat
ut last HIS information G regard 20 the s,ate Of things
iu the South was Uf The s,auit.t kind H. was unable
TO read the newspapers. au bad To- depend Ola what no
heard reed 30 him intervals or told 20 him by The few
friends whom be had consulted Die was therefore an nc
sea- and woul not even dare 90 oilcr an opinion on tie
result OF The contest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
CONGRESSMAN CLYNlER FOR MODERATION
AND PATIENCE.

REPRESENTATIVE Hester Clymer of Pennsyl-
yauil. Chairman OF the Committee on Expenditures in
Tie War Department who was at the Fitch Avenue
Hotel yesterday, said 70 reporter that he was pleased
al the protest against fraudulent counting of votes which
ne had read III THE TRIBUNE OF that morning For his
own part although ne had heard much talk about frand
being practced by the Returning Boards in Louisiana,
Florida and south Carolina, he di,iked very much 10
believe that Republicans in those states could be 20
veull aud corrupt TO sacrifice the honest
votes of thousands OF citizrns and TO lmperh
the liberties Of the country by fraululenty counting
olt am uulorbed majority for Tilden. Il cannot Dee
.ve" said ho "that in this hundrcdth year ot our bcr
ties we are % see all glorious past buried by fraud
Mr.. Clymcr expressed his belief that II It could ia
proved that Hayes had carried all the doubtful states by
an honest popular vote the Democratic party would sub
m 20 the majority Of without any reluctance; but
Democrats would be justified. he thought in believing
that f-iad mad been pr1cticcd il the states
oy Florida, Louisiana, and south Carolina wers
an returned Tor Hayes without a satisfactory
Inspection OF the vote hy trustworthy persons
M mated reports OF county returns in those states
frI been De said overwhelmingly favorable to Tildrn
and Democrats had right To believe that their cdn1i
date was fairly elected II Hayes were returned as
elected Nj Cymer believed that would be the duty of
o,A men OF both parties TO investigate he vote In the
doubtful States IN order to infamous wrong
or To remove dog,t when Itself blow at National
liberty -o long as it remained How such an inyesuga
ton could best he made who wOuli be tie
best persons to settle the dispute likely 10
arise between the two parties, was question
,stal DO man could answer satisfactorily unth
WI was known OF the circumstances. The frauds
Irl-lt appear 80 glarns that the whole nation could
readily sae tneu Otherwise, he said he would heartily
consent to leave the decision Of the whole matter 10 inc
supreme Court. When Congress assembled some action
would uud ubtejly be taken to bridge over The difficulty
between the acs and to lessen the chances OF fraud IN
returning the vote Of any stale. In the mean time Mr.
Cyncr said he hoped tine leaders OF both parties would
Dee Wis. enough 90 counsel moderation and patience, and
throw lh.ir whole influence against any attempts 10
arouse undue excitement. Only the worst domaeo-ue
would SEEK at such q time 10 promote an inccndaIy anu
o'en, feeling among the masses as such feeling would
ON y destroy tho public peace embitter all poiticd re-
i,fiuns and breed nost of business calamtes.
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THE SUNS ATMOSPHERE.
ESTIMATES As To ITS Density.
Editor OF The Tribune.

To the EdttOr OF The Tribune.
SIR: Your report of the last meeting of the
National Academy OF Sciences Philadelphia and of the
remarks that made respecting the temperature OF
.he SUMS surface leads TO ofcr you Tor publication
some calculations OF relation 10 the solar atmos
phere The assumptions which make in regard to the
conditions Of the suns atmosphere and the laws which
regulate expansion Of gases under the influence OF
temperature high must be at the surface OF the
snn are not 20 be considered as than approx
mately correct and they may be far fron the actual
state of things II neglect the attractive influence OF
Tie solar atmosphere and suppose the heat OF the sum-
which influences the atmosphere, 20 vary nversey rs
the square OF distance from the center OF the SUM-
then formula can be found which will give the law Of
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~, ~ rcdemption than are probably any other
pronc and the only objection 10 II that an aDe 10 9o
after considerable reflection Is ihe ~ ,.r.l, which
tLc C,Veruuept. count the il,I''t ', ~
World lccrne on the large profit that Wouu ~ u az
The iss,If of TN. coin ~ at present com w %
gnd tbaf II would be likely 10 much more llal cJ,t I
cost of coinage &C. should It an sooGi f az y
ts unrtion of il ever being presented Tor hi' Pui -
yll I've seen unless indeed il should DE ciiien ~ w ,T
Ccr-,raut itself through some change ~ ne h,sihn
ami Ina mat use should add the prom lll uh NV
u,oluf tna will have been lost or 30 'i
t.. before mentioned shall no uOuni Ht ma, 1ic
Gov.ruuleut ma, made - good piolt OuJ"I ~. ln,'
,nrnstIon If there are insuclabe 19yctl9ns 10 ~
i a. t,, worthy If consideration, ana sAould thrtt
. .ucb objections hope some one VIII point lhe' OUT
Ntg- J Oy.E, oct. 20, 1876. Urn