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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13
Louisiana and Virginia.

The Louisiana Legislature organized on Mon
day last. Governor Kellogg, in, his message,
congratulates the people on theuxeduction Of
the State debt to about SIS, 0OO ooe, hating been
decreased oyer$5, 1000 during tliis admitlis-
tration while taxation has diminished from q /
20 l69 mills.o lie 1allHdess to the financial con-
dition Of thcocity5 Of New Orleans, b,rdened
with debt of s28,0oo.oOO, and astotal sisfieit
OF ~, 693, III inthe appropriations ier 1875 and
1876, The amount of uucolleeted taxes during
the last six years is stated at s2,322, l75s.f He
recommends the secctionof "a .comiAission. to
adjust the city obligations and 10 SECURE More
economlcai administration of the government
III the future.i-seSya ADJ 10 ass sitli obi nj s
The abovesexhihitscomp favoraby with
the administration Of State affairs ntVirg inia
under Conservative rules Here, we, seq, that
within three years, in Louisiana, under what is
called ''carpet-bag'' administration, the public
debt has been decreased five million dollars.
and this during period when the political dis
turbances in that State caused difficulties of no
ordinary magnitude to surlnount. Notwth-
standing the efforts of the Democrats to sl,bvert
the State government, the reign of terror inau.
gurated by the White League throughout many
OF the districts, and all the impednents the in-
genuity of hate could throw in the way of a
peaceful and orderly administration, the Re-
publican Governor announces the highly favor
able result, as to the State, above given,
In the city OF New Orleans, where the White
Leagues have control-where the finances are
administered by Democrats-the city is de-
clared bankrupt and compromise with its
creditors is the only possible solution of the
embarrassment.
Here i'll Virginia, where Che Conservatives
have exercised supreme authority, ever since
1863. and where there have been no political
disturbances, because the Republicans have
quietly and peacefully submitted to the laws
and the recognized authorities, and the Con-
servatves have had their own way uno,allen-
ged, how does the matter stand? Twenty
million dollars of assets have been squandered,
the interest on the public debt compounded |
and capitalized, default has been made in the
payment of interest to the amount of between
81, 100000 and 100000, the revenues have
been dissipated without any healthy legislation
to show for the expenditure, and no hope of |
any change in this gloomy condition, without |
largely increasing the taxes, now as much as |
the people can bear.
We ask the people to calmly think over these |
two pictures, and'say whether it would not be
better for the Conservative party to devise |
some means to protect the people OF Virginia |
and lift from them some Of the burdens that |
rest upon thcm instead Of directing attention
to the governments CT Louisiana aud South |
Carolina, to denounce them and deplore the
condition of those communities. No State in |
the Union, with the opportunities Virginia has |
had, has been worse managed, and for this the
Conservative party is responsible.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

LocATEn,-It has been raining in England,
1t has been raining for the past three months
as if the food gates of Heaven were opened.
The copy Of Fun just arrived, has the follow
ing:
Stranger-"can you tell me where Mr.. Me-
reds farm is ~ a#t s4 .sl8sl
Rustc-"Yes, sir, i can. Dye see, that
there DO at %
Sfranger-"Yes."
Rnstic-"Well, sir, it's as nigh as can be I'M
iderneath that there boat.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

Wagon Making and Observation-Disclosures
Nv *-1sieneA. formerly of Churchvlle, has open
Wagon Making and Blacksmithing establish
ment, New Court street. Staunton, Va next
he is prepared to execute all work in his line, out of
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted.
also manufacture Fesiegs patent Lifting Jack.
the greatest thing out and Indispensable to farmers
generally. Call aud see it,
feb 13-tf JAMES M. LICKLITER.
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Notice..

Having lost considerably by the recent fire. and
being desirous of rebuilding shops as speedily
possible We respectfully request those nue. @
counts at once. By so doing, will be enaDlea 10
make our contemplated improvements wlIhonG EN-
harrassment, j. A. Y NJ. BICKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

TTOuse and Sign PaintIng.-The undersigned
III is now prepared to execute with neatness and
dispatch HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAIN.
TING. All Work done in the best manner and on
commodating terms. nY-Orders from the Country
promptly attended to. JOHN w. CLINE,
July ly Main Street. Stanton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

To dread no eye and, suspect no tongue. is
the greatest prerogative of innocence, an ex-
emption granted only to truth and virtue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

-tsl.5t f41. 49, 4. d
Hon. Reverdy johnson, now in Europe, has
written manly letter to the Baltimore Amer
lean, in vindication of Minister Schenck, in re-
lation to his connection with the ssEmma
Mines about which so much slang has been
flooded over the country by the Democratic
press. Mr., johnson completely exhonerates
Mr., Seheilck from any wrong doing in the
premises. After reviewing all the facts Of the
case, Mr.. johnson says 1T must be a salts
faction to him that his government never cen
sured him, but, OH the contrary, has acquitted
him Of any wrong intention, and retained per-
feet confidence in his ability as a Minister and
his Integrity as man. 1t must also be salts
factory to him to know that he stands well
with the Government of Her Majesty, and is,
enabled to serve the United States as xell as if
the Emma Nine had never. been thought of or
existed. That our representative at one of the
most important &C urts of Europe should be so
mercilessly assailed, is not only great per-,
sonal wrong to him, but it is a reflection upon
our Administration. who continue to confide in
him.
The letter of Mr.. johnson is the more to be
'eheVeu aiu counielueu pecstltse ne is not IN
political sympathy with Mr.. Schenck. He,
however, has known him for many years, nine
of which he served with him in Congress, and
is intimately acquainted with him. Notwith-
standing Mr Johnson's character, the fact that
he has done an act of justice to Mr.. Schencll
has brought down the condemnation of the
Democratic press, his conduct being attributed
to the infirmity of age, rather than honorable
purpose to ito justice to mercilessly SANDER
ed public office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13
STANTON, VA

This well known house having recently changed
hands is now prepared to accommodate transient and
permanent boarders at reasonable rates. The table
can afford Polite servants are always ready to wait
upon the guests and every attention will be paid to
their comfort. A share Of the public patronage is
respectfully solicited. Omnibus to and from the De-
pot free of charge.
nov 14-n JOHN ID. CROWLE.
N Corner of Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
WASHINGTON, D. c.
F.. TENNEY & CO., Propr1etors
nov 2l-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

WI AsHINGTON CITY. VIRGINIA MIDLAND
w AND GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD
D,nh,e Dailv Trains between Baltimore and the
South and Southwest.
Commencing Sunday. 100 p. M, Dec leth Passen-
ser Trains will run as follows
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13
Livery.
Livery! Livery !!
L6Uery.

Having failed to dispose Of my Stock as advertis-
ed / have decided 10 continue the Livery business
as conducted by my late husband, and have secured
the services of Mr.. G.. H. Platt, thoroughly com
petent gentleman, to take charge OF the stables.
Persons desiring
HANDSOME AND ELEGANT HACKS.
Single or Double BUGGIES. with MATCH HOR-
SEES (grays, browns and backs) in fine, anything
pertaining to complete
FIRST-CLASS LIVERY,
are invited to give me call. Excursion parties to
the Springs Caves, other neighboring localities,
can be accommodated upon application at short
ers and the public generally respectfully solicit
ed. Mrs. KATE OIOOAE
may 13-tf-v & copy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

Gov. K.mper has refused the application to
pardon w, D. Coleman, now serving term OF
four years imprisonment in the penitentiary
for defaauding the State while acting as agent
Of the State Sinking Fund, He concludes his
paper with the following excellent sentiment
II refuse it in the spirit OF that evenhanded
Justice which treat alike the high and the low,
the rich and the poor, the great and the SMALL
and while tempering the law with mercy, en-
forces it with impartialty towards all. - ial
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13
HOteLS.i
TIME SPOTTSWOOD HOTEL,
J. HarrisOMburg, Va,
c. B. LUCK, PRoPRIET'


The new Hotel, THE SPooTswooD, under my pro
prietorship, is open and ready to receive visit
ors and guests. The establishment has been reht-
ed the cellar to the roof, and is in complete or
te from emp hatically new house, and it is de-
dermlned to make it stand as one OF the very best
kept hotels in the State The proprietor has had
very enlarged experience for Is years as hotel and
springs proprietor, having kept the old Column blan
destroyed by fire in Dacember lS70l and the Jor-
dan UNI Springs In Rockbridge. He is quite snre
he may claim, here in the Valley of Virginia. to De
able to keep hotel He therefore invites the PEG,
pie OF Rockingham and the adjoining counties ana
the travelling public generally to call at the Spotts
wood and see whether he does not well understand
the business of his life, ts
1t is scarcely necessary to say that the Table, the
Parlors and the Chambers will always be found
agreeable 49, ,,.-...,.. X.
people of the Valley will cordially sustain this eff
fort to establish f1rst-cass Hotel such as the
Spottswood shall lie, in Harrisonburg,
My Omnibus will always be ready to convey pas
sengers to and from the Spotswood.
c. B. LUCK,
nov IL Proprietor of Spottswood.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

n Immediately at c. & Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA.
McCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Proprietors:
The Proprietors in resuming the management of
this well known and popular hotel SO long andfavor-
ably known to the travelling public, promise IN the
future to retain the reputation the American has
borne, as a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality immediately at the Railroad Depot rem
ders it convenient stopping place for persons on
business or in search OF health.
Bar and Barber shop in the House.
All the offices of the Telegraph and Stage lines rum
ming to this town adjoining this house
MA-A frst-cass Livery Stable conducted by Pat
OToole, is connected with this house.
McCHESNEY & co.
NB.-Citizens of the county will be furnished din
der at so CENTS and Horses fed by Pat OTooe at ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

An Ulster overcoat covers a multitude Of sin.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13
Railroads..
FROM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

and Ohio RailrOad.-Ona and after
; January ., 1876, Passenger Trains will run as
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

Trains leaving Staunton at TO- As a. m and 42o.p m.
run daily except sunday stopping at all regular
stations. -&-s 80 IN on -
m run daily, stopping at all regular statlons ne
tween Huntington and Allegheny. and at CoVlng
ton MilIhoro' Goshen Waynesboro', Greenwood,
Mediums River Ivy Charlottesville, Gordonsviile
Junction and Richmond. ,ooo
m trains between Richmond and Covipgton.
Ag-For rates, Tickets and information Apply 10 de
w - CONWAY R. HOWARD,
W. NJ. s. DUNN. e. T. Ilchet agent:
Gen. Manager. .ee Jan
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13
AT OLD PRICES.

@ olution Icdo Bromide eff Calcium comp. For
y sale by W. i. Tyree, druggist. Ajan 9
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

TO clothe the naked and feed the hungry is
good to teach men how to provide Tor them
selves is much better; gser IS III u ~ s3iii
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13
Professional Cards.

John w. STOUT, ld 9i; A92t asFa9o :
u AttOrney.at-Law, -, .sgn
-eixel sf STANTON VA, :
Will practice in the Courts holden in Augusta and
adjoining counties, i. q 81 a.,fesr Il nov At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-01-13

At washington, passengers make close connec &c
tion with ali the lines to and from the North and
West; at Danviae daily with South and South
west;a Lynchburg, twice daily to Memphis Atlanta
New Orleans, Arkansas and Texas and. at Goraons-
Vile and Charlottesville, nv Mail Train with Chesa-
neake & Ohio, East and West. Twice daily eonnec-
tions to Richmond.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave Washington daily. except Sunday. at BOG a.
NJ Alexandria at IS a. arrive at Strasburg ~
%. m. Leave Strasburg at 80 a. M, and get 10 Al
exandria at $50 p. M
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Warrenton and Main Line
with Mail Train only, leaving Washington 800 a. m,
Alexandria 6.35 a.
R9- PULLMAN SLEEPERS run through without
change between Baltimore and New Orleans; via
Lynchburg, East Tennessee and Atlanta Line leaV-
ing Baltimore at s. 10 a. Also Sleepers between
Baltimore and Lynch burg from Baltimore lo,2o p
Through tickets to Florida, and all the South and
West by the many different lines, at lowest rates
G. ]. FOREACRE, Gen'l Manager.
~ 1' caneraj Ticket rent dec 23-tf
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1st.-One bar will go as far as two of any
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2d.-Only half the usual rubbing being
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It is also guaranteed under penalty of
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This Is also superior Soap for Toilet
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WARNER, RHODES & CO.,
WHOLESALE FANCY GRoCERs,
General Agents,
oil Philadelphia, Pa.
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THE ILLUSTRATIONS

which are introduced for tho first tlmo IN
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Pc ABoDY HOUSE,
CORNER of LOCUST q NINTH SITS,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Convenient TO all places of amusement
and car lines in the city. No changes TO
and from the Centennial grounds.
Col. Watson, proprietor of the Henry
years, and present proprietor, has leased
the house for a term of years, and has
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He will keep strictly frst-class house,
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NO DEVIATION.

We give no discounts.
We pay no agents commissions, which
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We look to tho People, who want first
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Our Piano is unsurpassed by any in the
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We are willing to place it beside any
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Send for our illustrated and pescrip-
tive Circular.
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THE AMERICAN CYCL0PEnlA

Within the last ten years the progress Of
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imperative want
Tho movement of political affairs has
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and their fruitful application 10 tho Indus.
trial and useful arts and the convenience
and refinement of social life. Great wars
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mercial aud industrial nctlvity has boon
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of which the details are IA vet preserved
only In the newspapers or In the transient
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