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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08


ENCOURAGING HOME ENTERPRIsE.-The
blatant demagogues who stirred up the STRIFE
about the municipal election, made for an argus
ment to justify them, the pretense that the
election of r. G.. Bickle, Republican, to the
Mayoraty, would injure Staunton. They knew
it was false when they gave currency to the
expression. They cared nothing about the
substantial interests Of the people. 1t was on
ly to crafty their personal hostility and polite
al hatred, that their real motives were conceal
ed under the specious deception. 10 show how
far their synpathies are enlisted in behalf OF
the industrial enterprises of home, we have on
y to allude to the Confederate Cemetery, and
the proposition to enclose it with iron railing.
For number of years fund has been accil-
mulating, contributed by our citizens general
ly, Republicans and Conservatives, for the plr-
pose of making appropriate Improvements at
the Cemetery 1t was determined to enclose
the grounds with an iron fence. Bids wereinvit-
ed, and the Staunton Iron Works Co. was among
the bidders. After furnishing its bid, the COM
pany proposed to duplicate the lowest bid, less
the cost of transportation. from either the city
of Baltimore or Richmond, that might be pre-
sented from either of the places named. In
stead of accepting this proposition and saving
the amount of transportation and expanding
the money among our own people where it had
been contributed, the contract, we understand,
was awarded to Richmond firm.
No one doubts but that the Staunton Iron
Works company could put up as good job as
any establishment in Virginia or out Of It. We
all know that the money for the work would
have been expended among our own people,
and that the mechanics would have been en-
couraged to that extent, But the wisdom of
the Association determined that it was proper
to send to Richmond to have done that which
could have been accomplished at home at less
cost.
Col. Jas. FL. Skinner, we believe, is the Pres
itent Of the Association, but to what extent his
influence was given to award the contract to a
Richmond firm over Stanton firm, we can
!n!ot say,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

Thomas W. Piper, convicted of the murder
of the little girl, Mabel Young, on the 23rd of
Nav. 1875. in the belfry Of the Warren Avenue
Baptist Church, Boston, was hanged Friday
morning in the Charles Street Jail, Boston,
The execution was witnessed by about two
hundred persons. A crowd OF several hum
dred persons assembled outside the prison, and
tho announcement of the execution was rer
ceived by them with applause, Samuel j.
Frost was also executed at Worcester, Mass,
The details of the execution, as given by tele-
oranh. are OF the most sickening character, the
Condemned mans head having been almost lit
erally torn from his body in the fall, and his
blood spouting all over the scatfold,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

RANDOLPH MACON CoLLEGE.-The com
mencement exercises Of Randolph Macon Col
lege will take place on the Nth and 18th of this
month. Hon. j. Randolph Tucker will de-
liver the address before the Franklin and
and Washington Literary Societies on the 18th.
Messrs II. 2. Hamill, OF Maryland, and w. e.
Christian, of Virginia, are the orators of the
Franklin Society, and Howard Edwards, of
Virginia, is the orator of the WashI gton So
cety.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

The Republic magazine for June sustains
the wel-deserved high reputation Of this ex-
cellent monthly. 10 all who expect to take
part in the Presidential campaign, and to all
who desire to form correct opinions on cur
rent political topics we earnestly recommend
The Republic. 1t is doing good work, has
already been recognized as a power for good,
and should receive the cordial support of ev-
cry intelligent Republican. We trust our
readers will give it that encouragement which
its merits demand. This number closes the
sixth volume. Among its well-consdered ar
ticles for June we note Work of the Patent
Office; The Church, the State, and the Public
Schools; The Truth of History and the Hor-
rors Of Andersonville Southern Judicial Ku-
Kluxism; Congressional Investigations; Do
nestle Commerce. Inclose 50 for one years
subscription to Republic Publishing Company,
Washington, D. C.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

Hon. Ben. Wilson. member of Congress from
the Clarksburg, wv. Va.,) District, announces
himself a candidate for reelection. Col Will
son is now recovering from protracted illness
from typhoid fever, from which, at one tlme'
it was feared he. would die. He will resume
his duties in Congress the first of the present
month. He is Democrat. but this does not
prevent us recognizing his genial qualities. we
hope, however, some equally clever Repub'i-
can will beat him,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

Hon. Mr.. Wheeler, Of New York, has been
mentioned in connection with the Cincinnati
nomination, He bears good reputation for
intellect and honesty, andshould compromise
man be selected, his chances will be fair Tor
success. The locality whence he halls Is IN hls
favor,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08
Conservative Nominating Convention.

RICHMOND, May 31-Upen the reassemhine-
of the convention the various district deleoa
tons presented the names of those selected as
delegates to st, Louis, electors, etc.
Hon. w. A. j. Sparks, member of Congress
from Illinois, being present. was invited to-.
address the convention. Being of Virginia ex
traction, he said he loved the old Mother OF,
States next to his own State. Her history was.
the history OF the country He thought that for
fifteen years Virginia had been trot}den down.
He had thought that Virginia was pretty we'll
cleaned ont State, but when he went to Con-
gress and met her Representatives he knew She
was the Old Dominion still. He thought there.
was more patriotism. as we'll as heroism in Vir~
ginia than in almost any other State. and he
almost thought 1t would be good thing ii ALI
the Representatives in Congress were from Vir-
ginia. There were two hundred and fifty thcll~
sand solid QeWocrats in Illinois, and they Iiats
found that loyalty meant holding money bags,
He had seen in Congress large game bagsee.
lately.
He then proceeded in forcible language to-
review the tloings OF some of the public pecu>
lators, interspersing his remarks With hunor-.
Gus and pointed hits at the loyal men Of
the dominant party. He was repeatedly ap--
plauued, and when he concluded was greet,.k
with three rousing cheers.
He was followed by eN-Gov. Walker, who re.
viewed the political situation and denounced
the party Ill lower IN strong terms.
The convention then adopted tile reports OF
the various delegations in relation to delegates.
to St., Louis, electors, sc,
The following are the district electors First
district, B. f. Bland; Second. Il. Tahh; Third.
A. NJ. Kelly; Fourth, E. K. Harris; Fifth.I. f,
Penn; Sixth, W. NJ. Cabell Seventh, w. H.
Riddlebarger; Eighth, B. j. Barbour; Ninth
d. S. Pierce. The electors-at-argr are j. w.
Daniel, of Lynchburg, and F. w. Holiday, of
Winchester.
The following are the delegates to st, Louis :.
First district, G. E. st. Clairand +. Gnnter;
Second, w. Lamb and J. B. Prince; Third, j..
A. Meredith and Il. O'Bren; Fourth, w. e..
Hinton and W, II. M,nn; Fifth, r. s. Flour
ney and w. II, Sutherland (; Sixth, Il. S. Boz
cock and W. p. Johnston; Seventh, S. v.
Soutlal and NJ. 6. Hartman Eighth, H. r.
Peyton aud S. O'Neal, Ninth, VIM. Watts
and VIM. B, Astor.
A State committee was also elected
Pending the nomination for delegates
large the convention took a recess until $3.50
p. m.
rIIL, NIGHT SEscvnnr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

Fox was, like Pitt. extremely fcnd of par.
fridge shooting; but he used to grow So excited
when the birds lay well that he often put tina
shot into his sun before the powder,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08
THE NIGHT SESSION,

RICHMOND, May 3l.-At the night session
of the convention the nominating speeches for
delegates at large were continued until one
dozen candidates were before the convention.
The calling of the roll ofdelegates by counties,
and counting OF the vote, which occupied near,
ly two hours, resulted in the election of Gcn.
James A. Walker. of Pulaski; Hon. Robert A.
Coshill, of Amherst; Col. j. d. Godwyn, Of
Portsmouth,; and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, OF
Stafford. An effort was made to adopt u series
of resolutions, but they We're laid OIL the table,
and the convention, at 1915, adjourned sine
die,
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Professional Cards.

TOHN w. STOUT,
~ AttOrney-at-Law,
STAUNToN, VA
Will practice in the Courts holden in Augusta and
adjoining counties. nov 4-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

nHE SPOTTSWOOD HOTEL,
HarrisOnburg, Va,

c. B. LUCK, PROPRIETOR.
The new Hotel, THE SPooTswooD, under my pro
prietorship is now open and ready to receive visit
ors and guests. The establishment has been reft-
teminedemphatically new house, and 1t is de-
der hot to make it stand as one OF the very best
kept els in the State. The proprietor has had
very enlarged experience for Is years hotel and
hotel, and the new Spotswood Hotel at Richmond,
destroyed by fire in December, 1907 and the Jor-
he may claim here in the Valley of Virginia, to be
able to keep hotel. He therefore invites the peo-
pie OF Rockingham and the adjoining counties and
the travelling public generally to call at the SPOTS,
wood and'see whether he does not well understand
the business of his life.
1t is scarcely necessary to say that the Table. the
Parlors and the Chambers will always be found
agreeable.
The proprietor. in conclusion, is quite sure the
people of the Valley will cordially sustain this ef-
fort to establish a frstzclass Hotel, such as the
Spottswood shall be, in Harrisonburg,
MY Omnibus will always be ready to convey pas
sengers to and from the spotswood. ,-,
noy12 Proprietor of Spottswood
merican Hotel.
"A Immediately at c. s. Ohio Railroad Depot,
STANTON VA.
McCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Proprietors
The Projectors in resuming the management OF
this well known and popular hotel SO long andfayor'
ably known to the travelling public promise IN tne
future to retain the reputation the American mas
borne, as a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality Immediately at the Railroad Depot rem
ders it convenient stopping place Tor persons OIL
business in search of health.
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
All the offices of the Telegraph and Stagellnes run
| ming to this town are adjoining this house
R1-A first-class Livery Stable, conducted by Pa'
oIooie' IL c0nne''eo "i''' ''''' McCHEsNEY co.
| Citizens of the county will be furnished. din
der at so cents and Horses fed by Pat OToole at q
| cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

A SAD SCENE.-Miss Caroline Stern was q
Jewess, her parents at one time living in Bal
timole, but now in Georgetown. About three
OF Baltimore, of christian parents and family.
The marriage was happy,one, and ore little
girl was added to the family to brighten its
hearthstone and shed sunshine in their hearts,
About seven months ago the father died, leav
ing the widow broken-heartellan and dsconsolate
She determined to return to the parental roof
although importuned to live with the parents
of her deceased husband, She, however,
sought solace ard a home where her childhood
had been watched over, leaving her child with
friend in Baltimore until she should return
and take charge of it. She was taken sick in
Georgetown, and several months passed before
she was able to travel to claim her offspring.-
In the meantime the parents of her husband
had taken possession of the child, and refused
to give it up, not wishing it to be raised in the
Hebrew faith. The mother plead, but the
grandparents were memorable. Finally it was
determined to take the matter to the courts,
and on Saturday last the child was brought be-
lore Judge GARY. OF the Court OF Common
Pleas, of Baltimore. on habeas corpus. The
mother was present with her friends, and the
grandparents were there with their friends
After a hearing of all the facts of the case, the
Judge remanded the child to the custody of
its mother. Her joy was unspeakable. She
.clasped the infant to her bosom. as though she
would press the breath out of the little thing.
The grandmother was overcome with grief and
was carried from the scene faint, weeping and
disconsolate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

OFFICE CITY TREASURER, May 3Oth' 1876.
fT,HE NECESSITY for closiug the business OF this
es nix demands re IN MY hands
am compeed W ,,ar over state Taxes at once. AL
raid t 1ef0 cty !q Aoro oss
for legal action. cv licenses not paid before the
above date will be turned over to the Mayor for pro
ceeiings as provided by ordinance. ray pfoinp1iy
HEBER KER,
June 1=2t City Treasurer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

v '' sTAUNToN, VA.
JOHN D. CROWLE, proprietor.
This well known house having recently changed
hands is now preparedIto accommodate transient ana
permanent boarders at reasonable rates The table
will be supplied with the best this and other markets
can afford Polite servants are always ready to walt
upon the guests and every attention will be paid to
their comfort. share of the public patronage IS
respectfully solicited. Omnibus to and from the De-
pot free of charge. o,,,
nov l4-tf JOHN u. ChOW LIE.
DEVERE HOUSE.
IL HarrisOnburg, Va.
| MRS M. C.. LUPToN, CHAS E. LUPTON,
Proprietress. Manager.
| JAS r. LUPTON and e. B. STROTHER, Clerks.
This well known Hotel has been entirely renova-
ted and re-furniShed
ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST CLASS.
Every effort made to render satisfaction and to
make all our guests comfortable.
Omnibus to and from all trains. may ll-tf
~ Corner of Sixth Street and Pa Ave.
WASHINGTON, d. G.
F. TENNEY s. CO., Proprietors.
nov 2l-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

,-.,rro;n tbrouph from Baltimore and Washing
Hol anu VIZ 49, jan 20
vrAsHINGTON CITY. VIRGINIA MIDLAND
w AND GREAT SOUTHERN RAlLKOAD
Double Daily Trains between Baltimore ana Inc
south and Southwest.
commencing Sunday. $50 a. M, Apr. 3Oth Passen-
90. Train will run follows:
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VOL. XII.
railroads.

CCHEDULE OF I H al INCH. B. o. RAILROAD,
y mvvA ALEE1E EFFECT JANUARY BIRD.
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sTAUNToN VIRGINIA. THURSDAY JUNE s. 1876

The Westminster Review, for April. has been
republshed by THE LEONARD SCOTT PUB
LISTING Co., Al Barclay Street, New York
We give sketch of the articles.
| I. "Our Colonial Empire" A description
of the future relations OF England and her col.
onies. The arguments in favor of separation
are contrasted with the reasons for continuing
in union, and Mr.. Forster's plan for more
thorough confederation with the mother coun-
try is regarded with appreciation.
II. ''The Legal Position of Women'' con-
trasts the position held by women in the lowest
| and in the highest human societies, traces the
links which connect these positions, and notes
the relics OF the one which survive in the 9TH
er, showing that ''the legal inequalities of the
sexes are not SO much advantages consciously
taken by men as survivals from savage times
and necessities
III. s'Scottish Universities exhibits the
present condition Of these institutions, and
urges the necessity of many reforms.
~. "Ouida's Novels.'' Some general re-
marks as to what novel is, and how it should
be constructed, are followed by short accounts,
illustrated by extracts, of several of Ouida's
novels. Notwithstanding many defects, the
critic acknowledges evidences of power, which,
with proper direction, is capable of great
work yet.
V. "kousselet's Travels in Inda'' A very
interesting account of a visit to several native
courts, which have been recently brought into
prominent notice by the visit of the Prince of
Wales.
vi. "Free-Will and Christianity" discusses
Free-Will both under the theological and scien-
tific point of view, and comes to the conclusion
that some better basis must be found for Or
thodoxy. The writer then proceeds at con-
siderable length to analyze the nature of a
mans responsibility to man, and to inquire in
to the origin of the notion of Right and
Wrong.
VII. ''The Civil Service'' An account of
the duties of subordinate public employees.
with suggestions for reorganization of the
public departments.
Contemporary Literature follows, as full
as usual Of short notices of new books.
The periodicals reprinted by THE LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co. AL Barclay Street.
n. " are as follows: The London Quayterzu.
Edinburgh, Westminster, and British Quar-
terzy Revaews, and Blockaooods Maqazine,
Price, 81 year to any one, or only SIS for all,
and the postage is prepaid by the Publishers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

Train s9nnssN ct ao1R ea
DOR PhlIaoelpn,a Eerry Tor all points West. Quick
on &c to Chicago and Cincinnati by fast mail trains
SOUTH
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-08

H. McCue,
D.. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE, on Augusta street, in the room occupied
by George c. Jackson Esq.
jy9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-22

at Nashville a strange occurrence took
place during Mr.. Sothern's engagement
The Banner tells the story as follows;
Last night at the Opera House an oc
currence happened which we failed 10
find laid down on the programme, and
which created quite q sensation among
the audience, A man, q very gentle.
manly looking fellow, about forty years
OF age, at the opening of the third act,
when Asa Tfenchard and Mary
Meredith were becoming very strong
friends, arose from his seat in the dress
circle, climbed over the railing into the
parquette, walked deliberately to the
stage and mounted it He stood for a
minute or two staring first at the actors
then at the audience.
Many persons present, never having
seen Lord Dundrsarv" before, imagined
this proceeding wasin the play, but when
ASA Trenchard'' walked to the stage
struck individual and invited him to re.
tire, they saw that something was not
precisely right,
Upon this request he returned 10 the
pqquettee, and remained standing at
the corner of the stage throughout the
play, taking quite an interest; but as
soon as the curtain fell on the closing
scene, again he mounted the stage. and
the last seen of him by a large number
Of the audience, be was still standing
there, In q short while he was taken be.
hind the citizens.
One explanation Of the affair is, that
the man was either drunk or crazy, or
maybe both. Whether drunk or crazy,
or both, it seems he is ensmored OF one
Of the actresses, Miss Dieiz, who was on
the stage ct the time he invaded the
same. He knew she vas coming to this
city, and for several days past has been
very attentive to the register of the Max.
we'll House. Thare is something con.
nected with the whole affair that mo
fellah can find cut"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-22

The Ohio is gorged at West
Franklin.
The ice in the Ohio river is ripe
and ready to pull. A rich harvest
for ice dealers.
An advance in Southern freight,
by rail, took place at st. Louis on
Tuesday. To Vicksburg a rise Of
20 cents took place on flour; to
Memphis a rise of 10 cents; bacon
to Vicksburg raised 8 cents per hun
bred, and to Memphis 5 cents.
Captain Darragh, superintendent
of the Memphis and Vicksburg
Packet Company, in order to ac-
commodate the bends folks aud
send down their Christmas goods,
secured the James D. Parker to
make the trip from here to Vicks-
burg. She leaves tomorrow even
ing and will be the first boat going
through.
The Ruth, Captain Milt. Harry,
will arrive tonight from White
river with another big trip of cotton
and other freight, and leaves to-
morrow evening with a return trip
for all points on White, Black and
Little Red rivers. Ed Crowell does
the honors of the Office.
The Belle of Texas, Capt. Nat
Green, came in last night from the
lower coast with 300 bales and so
bags of cotton, 1890 sacks of seed
and a lot Of sundries, and was full
Of people. She returns this even
ing at sharp five for Friar's Point
and the bends, giving strict atten-
ton to all way business. Charley
Smithers has charge of the Office.
The James D. Parker, Capt. O..
B. Russell in command, leaves to-
morrow evening at 8 o'clock for
Vicksburg and the bends, giving
strict attention to all plantation
and way business. Wash Floyd
oficiates at the desk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-22

washington Cor. oinolnnati Enaulrer.l

Washington Cor. C~inolnnati Enquirer
When Randolph and Hewitt were ad-
mitted, l am tcld BY one l have no rsa-
son to doubt, they found the President
in the presence of Don Cameron and
Mrs. Grant. The Chief Magistrate was
under the influence OF stimllants; that
the two gentlemen regretted they we're
present. There was, however, no escape.
They soon discovered, however, that I'M
der that influence this heretofore reticent
man talked not only with great volu-
bility, bat violence. This went so far
that Mrs. Grant, i%uterrupting, said /:
Gen. Grant, you must hear these gen.
tlemen; you must sustain what you
promised; you must not disgrace your.
self aud your country" To which the
President responded. and emphasized
the response with slapping his leg, by
saying: Mrs Grant. this is not your
business, but mine" This is said to be
only part Of this extraordinrry scene,
that | am told Messrs. Randolph and
Hewitt reduced to writing immediately
after leaving the Whita House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-22

Before II. W. Caldwell. Justice of Peace for
Shelby county. Tennessee-S. Toube e Co.
VS.. y. \, Powers q Bro and Leidy & Co.
VS.. B. Z sPowers u BIO.
IN THIS CAUSE ATTACHMENTS HAy-
i ing been sued out under section S455 of the
Code of Tennessee, and returned by the PROPER
oilcer. levied upon the property Of the DO
PENDANTS. and affidavit having been made that
the defendants are Justly indebted to plain
THIS, s: Toube y Go. in Q sum Of Sa6 95 and
to plaintiffs Leidy x Co. in the sum Of $7I SIS.
by account, and that tho defendants
are non.residents Of the State Of Tennes-
see; it is therefore ordered that defendants
make their personal appearance before Z. W,
Caldwell, }. p, on the I'D day of J%anuare
1877, at his office, No. 70 W. Court ST., in tSc
city of Memphis. Tenn, and defend said az
tachment suits within the time prescribed by
law or the same will be proceeded with sx
parte; and thai q copy Of this order be pub
lished once a week for four SUGGESTIVE weak
in the Public Ledger. "'
This 18th day Of December, 1876.
S4-l0O-lU6-ll2 Il, w. CALDWELL. I.