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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24
Paper your residences.
Now is the best time.
MARCUS JONES,
5Ot No. 1901 Second Street.

In the LEDGER job Office can be und
competent, skillful and tasteful pri tiers,
who can give entire satisfaction r the
display of any job of printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24

The best Soda and Mead i'll
Memphis, sc. at Bartee's, 32S
Main street. 58.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24

The game was we'll played. Indeed
it was a better game than that played by
the freight agents and cotton buyers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24

Fancy stationery a specially
at A. F. Od's, S4I Main 81. u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24
General GOrdOn's Announcement.

The announcement of General G. W.
Gordon, candidate for Attorney General
of the Bartlett Court, to serve out the
ensuing two years Of the regular term,
appears in our advertising columns to-
day. General Gordon holds the position
now by virtue of an appointment from
Governor Porter. he is we'll known as
a lawyer, and a gentleman of culture
and unblemished reputation. Since bic
appointment some months ago he has
given his attention to the duties of bis
Office, and with such fidelity that we have
heard no word Of complaint. The people
having business in the Bartlett Court
have found General Gordon courteous
affable, and giving his best efforts to the
discharge of his duties. If nominated
he will be easily elected by the people
100 barrels celebrated Dom Pedro Grown
Brand Flour.
IS tubs and buckets W. B. Crisman'l
choice Arkansas Country Butter.
100 cases Libby McNeill's Cooked Corr
Beef and Beef Tongues in cases
offered low at
Is G. A. EoKERLY & BRos'.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24
WAR! WAR! WAR

Death to High Pricesl
10 Austrian Stincadoras for % cents.
ISLE OF CUBA,
2T7 Main Street.
T9-TsSz@ oi
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GLASSWARE and lamps, wholesale and
JEo. B. FoRD,
SO 1913 Poplar.
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Cheapest in the city, at MansfOrd's,
corner Second and Monroe streets.
II
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on aroLEM.

cTRAYED OR sTOLEN-sORREL HORSE
y mule. about le hands high, on Sunday,
May 2lst. The party returning him will be
suitably rewarded. i. 8. PLUMMER,
72t 10 Marshall avenue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24
CbalIeUge-Fat Mems club.

Having been organized for charitable
purposes, we propose to play a game of
base ball at Olympic Park on Tuesday
evening next, at 8 o'clock, with nine of
our members against a picked nine of
the members of the Cotton Exchange,
without practice on either side, for the
benefit Of the Confederate monumental
fund. FAT Mans CLUB.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-24

The challenge offered by the clerks Of
Rice, Silk & Co. and Schwab & Co. fer
a match game of base ball is hereby ac-
cepted by the
KAHN & FREIBERG NINE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27

We have no disposition to do Col. Skinner
injustice. We respect, as much as any one,
his high character as christian gentleman, and
admire his blameless private and social life,
as we'll as his intellectual attachments. But
when he assumes to arraign public men and
public policy, he must expect the same meas
ure to be measured to him that he measures
out to others. He spoke of the public interests
of the city, and we alluded to his connection
with those public interests. 1t was legitimate
and fair to do so. We abstained from any criti-
ciem of his expressions, In relation to politics,
from partizan standpoint and thus refrained,
because we did not wish to introduce our polit-
ical views into this contest. We are aware
that he is net a candidate, at present, for posi-
ton at the hands of the people but this did
not impose upon him silence as to those who
are; and if it was proper for him publicly to
deliver philippe against gentleme en- in official
position, it was equally proper that the justice
of his remarks should be questioned by those
who differed with him. There are two sides
to every issue, and there are generally persons
to represent the conflicting phases OF public
questions.
/. We7say this, in response to the article of the
Tn,dicator last week concerning Col. Skinner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
MIR. Blaine's Vindication.

Hon. James G.. Blame made a statement in
Congress on the 24tll inst, in yindication of
himself from the various charges enacted against
him. His vindication is regarded as complete
and exhaustive. Both Republicans and DEM
ocrats conccde this, aud the effort cannot fail
to place him in a triumphant light before the
American people. We have not the space for
even synopsis of his remarks this week. The
Washington Republican of the 25th has the
following a.luson to it.
When Mr.. Blaine commenced the delivery
of his speech yesterday he did it before all all-
dience full of interest in his statement. The
floor Of the House was filed with people, and
the galleries were pretty well crowded for so
disagreeable day. Mr.. Blaine did not show
any emotion, but made his explanation with
out effort, and continued to enlist the closest
attention on the part of everybody present
untilit was finished. Then u hearty round
of applause went up from the floor and the
galleries both. 1t was generally remarked
that Mr.. Blaine's explanation was full, COM
plete and thoroughly convincing to anybody,
and the candor he expressed in it, and the
manner with which he dealt with the subject
was remarked by everybody. 1t was agreed
OH all hands there could be no more charges
against Mr.. Blaine after this sweeping ,leclara-
ton that destroyed every vestige of charge
upon which any more slurs could rest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
What kind of Economy?

An effort has been made, not only by the
indicator, but by Col. Skinner, in his speech
at the Court House. to attach II peculiar sig
nificance to the expenditure of the $4,000 city
revenues. Col. Skinner, with imposing en-
phasis, exclaimed "What have the COnserva-
tive party no interest in the expenditure of
$oO,0OO OF the revenues of the city?' Ger
tainly they have; but suppose we take prac-
teal look at the matter, and then ask Col.
Skinner and the indicator what they would
do.
The levy for the fiscal year of 1916
amounts to $53, 050.- OF which it is estimated
s2,726 will come under the delinquent head
This leaves $50, 1924 to be expended. How is
this to be disbursed? In payment Of interest
Oh the city debt; the sinking fund, salaries,
public schools, support of the poor, general
street Improvement, &C., &c. In fact the
whole amount OF the estimated resources have
already been definitely appropriated. The
question is, then, where would this newly dis
covered policy of economy be applied? Do
the gentlemen who are making this war upon
che City Council, propose to default in the in
terest on the city's debt? Do they contem-
plate all impairment of the efficiency of the
public schools? Do they desire to reduce the
salaries? II not, then. where do they propose
to apply the pruning knife, and what expen-
SEES would they lop off? There are only g.
500 estimated for general street improvement.
Would they reduce that amount estimated for
that purpase? Would they impair the credit
of the city by refusing to pay the interest on
the debt, contracted in the interest of the peo-
pie? Would they refuse to pay the interest OIL
the railroad debt, created by the people them
selves? Would they repudiate the water
bonds, issued for an improvement that the
security and necessities of the city demanded ?
Which OF these items of expenditures estimated
for would they first attack?
The estimated resources have all beeu cover
ed by estimated expenditures. The appropri-
ations of the revenues have already been sub
stantially made. Where would these wise
economist make change? The only feature
in the estimates they could change, without
bringing disgrace upon the city. or stopping
the wheels OF its government, would be the
public schools and the general street improve
ments. Will they undertake to go before the
people upon such line of economy?
1t is very easy for these gentlemen to seek
to infame popular apprehension by the cry of
extravaganza and unfaithfulness in the admin
istration of the city government. Il is anoth-
er thing to point out where they would COM
mence the work of economy, and to establish
the fact of infdelity to public trust. Let
them specify in each case, SO that the people
may Judge Of the justice and utility of the pol
cy of economy and purity they would inaugu-
rate,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
A Proposed Victim.

We understand that the gentlemen who are
trying to get up a primary election, and drum.
ming around from one door to the other to in
d,lce voters to go into it, have notified Geo. H.
Hudson, the present efficient commissioner of
the revenue, that If he does not submit his
claims to the primary, an opposition candidate
will be nominated.
Now, let these gentlemen try that game
Geo. Fl. Hudson stands deservedly high in this
community, both as a man and an officer. He
is a conservative in politics. He was brave
soldier, and carries the testimony of it in an
absent leg. He is u mechanic. but cannot
work at his business to advantage by reason of
his war record. But, we understand he does
not believe in the ezpedency or propriety of
the political phase introduced into the munich
pal election. Yet he has been notified that he
has to submit to the arbitrary and tyrannical
plans of few ring managers, and if he does
not do their bidding they will attempt to take
his office from him. We ask the free and gem
erous people of Staunton, and especially the
mechanics, whether such despotism is to be
tolerated?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
The Plan.

The gentlemen designated as the Conserva-
tive Central Committee, of Stanton, only six
Gut OF the ten appointed having consented to
serve, have reported their plan for the city
election. 1t is substantially that adopted in
the city OF Richmond, and provides for pri-
mary election 20 days before the regular cleo
ton. 1t allows no one to participate in the
election who is not IN avowed Conservative,
and who will not pledge himself to abide by the
decision of the primary, whether ITS choice is a
suitable person for the office indicated or not.
The name of the person casting the ballot has
to be written on the back thereof, so that there
can be no lodging Or backing out. The whole
scheme is an arbitrary and arrogant assump-
ton OF power, that no free and independent
people will for all instant countenance. The
idea OF a few gentlemen, however high their
character in social life, presuming to take
away the manhood OF the masses of their fellow
citizens, by such piece of petty tyranny. will
revolt the judgment;of those whom. It'll de-
signed to bind.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
More of MIR. Clymer's Blunders.

The rejoinder of Gen. Belknap to the repli-
cation of the House of impeachment Managers.
duplicates Mr. Clvmer worry sor;,,,,,,, .,,,
~ ,"p'''o ' W. S'',ous.!' anu
SHOWS MS pau 1aith TO the accused. "A brief
summary of the rejoinder is given by the WASH
inston Republican, of the l2ti, inst. MS fol-
lowe.
zen. beiAhap couasei hied IN the Office OF
inc secretary OF the senate last night a re-
lolhder TO Inc rephcatiolis OF the House i'm
Peachmehs managers TO the effect OF general
demurrer 10 .ne nrse Us h'stIncient, ana 4
n t .. .me a.iesa''o, IN Inc seeond, ,at
~! WIS oecte'ssy VI var ',ntl1 ana Incluuina
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
A Far Specimen.

A witness appeared before one of the investi-
eating committees in Washington on the 24th
inst, who dad promised to develope some
thing startling about the President. 1t mattered
not to the cea.mttee: who. he was or how i'm
probable his story, 50 it reflected on the. Presi-
dent. lie stated tlsaE the President had ruined
his betrotlled, and then requested him to go to
Europe He,went- Hearing of the investiga-
tions, lie returned to his haaie in Maryland,
where the President had appeared and beseech-
ed him, with tears in his eyes, not to expose
him. lie, however,. determined to appear be-
fore the committee. He Said he kept his door
bolted and barred. lie was asked how the
President got in. He replied, it was only
the spirit of the President that had been
haunting him. The committee wilted, and the
witness was dicliarscd.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
docket case M an1 I

tDocKet case No. 207.
IN THE DISTRICT. COURT OF THE UNITED
Bankruptcy. - ma. - -
In the matter OF John H. Wartmann, Bankrupt.
1876 ~ s VI npiiA' - IN
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
been. to wit: On the 22nd day OF April a. d., 1876,
MED IN SAID Dist Court by J. u. Wartmann. OF Rock
ngham Co. Va, in said District, who has been here
tofore duly declared Bankrupt under the Act OF Con-
gfess entitled An Act to Establish more Uniform
system OF Bank'cy throughout the United States.
approved March Cd 1861, for a discharge and certf
cate thereof from all his debts and other CLAIMS prov
able under said act,ard that the 9Th day OF May.
a. d. 1876, at 10 O'Clock, M, before Douglas Gray.
of the Registers of said Court in Bankruptcy at
his office in Harrisonburg in said district, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing OF the
when and where you may attend and show cause, if
any you have, why the prayer OF the said Petition
should not be granted
t. You are also hereby notified, that the second and
third meetings of the Creditors OF said Bankrupt
will be held at the same time and place
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy for 18th cong'l Dist Of Vas
apl 27-2t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27

docket Case No. !
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District OF Vain Bank
ruptcy. 9-q4s4r@s sss5s.ss ssss43 fr!'t$
In the matter of John w. Beemer, bankrupt.
At Harrsonburg, or the 22nd day OF April, d
d., 1876.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition has
been, wit: on the l4th day OF Oct a d., 1876 filed
in said Dist. Court by John w. Beemer of Clarke
Co.. Va. in said District who has been hereto
fore duly declared Bankrupt under the Act Of Con-
gress entitled AN Act to establish a more uniform
system OF Bankruptcy throughout the United States
approved March "a 1867, for discharge and certif
cate thereof from all his debts and other claims prov
able Under said act and that the 9Th day of May
a. o. 1915 at ~ CLOCK m, before c. Douglas Gray
one OF the Registers of Court in Bankruptey at
ms once m Harrlsonburg in said district is the time
ana place assigned for the hearing of the same:
when and where you may attend and show cause if
should not be granted. ~ H
=, You are also hereby notified that the second and
thlrd meeIlngs OF the creditors of said Bankrupt
will be held at the same time and place
G. DOUGLAS GRAY.
Register in Bankruptcy for It'll Congl Dist. of Va
apl27-2t 'o .'''' u ..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
CASH PRICE LIST.

Calicoes, 5, and cents-the best
New York Mills Bleached Cotton, 131s cts per yaEd
Wamsutta Bleached Cotton, l2h cents per yard
Fruit OF the Loom Cotton, u cents per yard
Other good brands, ~, 6, 7,8.
Lonesdale CANT brio, 1917.
10-4 bleached Sheeting, only 25c.
As inch Pillow Case Cotton only 15c.
Laurel d brown Cotton, only &C..
Heavy and fine brown Cotton. 5, and &c.
Excellent Percales. one yard wide, l21a aud l5c
Tickings from 1Oc to SOC.
Cottonades from l0c up.
Kentucky Jeans from loc up.
30 inch all linen Towels l2c, worth 25c.
Fancy Silk and white Scarfs from 25c up.
Button Kid Gloves, only so cents, worth 81.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27

In consequence OF the above Telegram we will sci
to our friends and the public in general, goods at
such low figures that they shall have reason to
complain of hard times any more, and to give them
an idea OF what We intend to do we will only men
ton SOME of the most leading articles 1t would be
useless to undertake to enumerate everything our
stock consists Of there would be space enough
in the valley Virginian Spectator" and "Vindca-
tor combined, to mention everything.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
ST-AUNTON. VA.

NEW YORK,
APRIL 10Th, 1876.
Having bought the entire Stock of several
Bankrupt Sales, at a great sacrifice, hereby
instruct yeu to sell ALL GOODS REGARDLESS
OF COST. Respectfully,
JOSEPH LOEB.
of the firm of Loeb Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27
docket Case No. 1851
docket Case No. $780,

docket Case No. $751;
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VA.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Bernard P. Teel, bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, the 22nd day of April, a. d..
1876.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition has
BEEN to wit on the 18th day OF October d., 1875,
filed in said dist court by ?. Teel, of Rockingham
county Va, in said district who has been here
tofore duly declared bankrupt under theAct Of Con
gress entitled IAN act to establish more uniform
system of bankruptcy throughout the United
States" approved March 3D. 1857 fora discharge and
certificate thereof from all his debts and other claims
provable under said act and that the 9th day OF
May d. 1876, at 10 clock, m before Q. Douglas
Gray, one OF the Registers of said court in bank
ruptcy at his office in Harrsonburg in said district,
the time and place assigned for the hearing Of the
same when and where you may attend and show
if you have,why the prayer OF said petition
should not be granted.
You also hereby notified, that the second and
third meetings OF the cfedtor OF salo Danhrdpt we
be held at the same time and place.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY.
Register in Bankruptcy fot 18th Congi Dist OF Va
apl 27-2t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27

There has been very decided improvement
in the make up and matter Of the Culpeper
Times, of late.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-04-27

In pursuance OF decree of the United States Dis
trct Court for the Western District of Virginia, in
the matter of VIM. Minnick, Bankrupt, I will, as
Assignee of said Bankrupt.
On THURSDAY, the 25th day of MAY, 1876.
ham county, in front OF the Courthouse in Harri
scnburg, Va, sell at public auction. the following
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE TO WIT:
HOUSE AND ABOUT TWO ACRES OF LAND,
with Shop, &C., situated in Broadway, Rockingham
county. Va. This is very desirable property. Also
A LOT OF TIMBER LAND
containing BIZ Acres, lying about TX miles South
OF Broadway, and lot OF Sh Acres OF Land adjoin-
ing the above mentioned timber land
These lots will be sold separately whole, to
suit purchasers and upon the following
TERMS.-One-four cash, the balance on a credit
from day Of sale, the purchaser giving bonds with
ample personal security for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained as ultimate security.
JOHN PAUL,
sep 27-tds Assignee of VIM, Minnick. bkt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-17
BrattlebOrO Church Directory.

F1RsT BAPTIsr.-Man st.; Rev. Horace Burchard
Pastor. Sunday services at 1O:3O a. M, 1880
y. m. Sunday School IL 80 q. m. Missionary Con-
cert LIST Sunday evening in each month, Sunday
School Concert last Sunday evening in each month,
Prayer meetings on the other Sunday evenings.
Monday evening" young peoples prayer meeting,
Friday evening, prayer meeting, 745.
WEST BRArrLKBoRo BAPrIsr.-Rev. G. A. Votey, Pas
tor Sunday services at 10 $50 M; 1915 and 100
p. m. Sunday School at 2:15 p. m. Wednesday
evening meeting at 1880. Seats free.
CENTRE ECoNoREoATIoNAL.-Main 81. Rev. Geo. L.
Walker D. D., Acting Pastor. sunday services 10 80
o. m, 1900 p. m, Sunday School IL m. Missionary
and s. s. Concerts take the place OF the evening
service on the LIST and I'd Sundays Of the month,
spectvely. Young peoples meeting Monday eve
ming at 1880. Prayer meeting, Friday evening at
1880 Thursday p. m, ladies' prayer meeting, at
O'Clock.
cosaREoATIoNAL.-west Brattleboro; Rev. C. II. Mer-
rill, Pastor. Sunday services-Sermon in morning
atlO:3O Missionary concert the FIRST Sunday even
ing of each month. Sermon every other Sunday
evening at O'Clock. Seats free. Sabbath school
follows morning service.
EPIsooPAL-Main St.; Rev. ". II. Collins, Rector.
Sunday services: Morning prayer and sermon 10 80
q. m. Evening prayer aud sermon Z 100 PM; sun
day School l2:l5 p. m. Holy days, IL 90 a. M Holy
Communion 1st Sunday in the month, and on all
great festivals. The children of the parish are cat
echised on the 1st Sunday In every month at p IN.
METHODIST EPIscoPAL-Meetngsi in lower town hall (;
Rev. N. Il. Perry, Pastor. Preaching Sunday
at 1880 q. M; Sunday School ~ M; prayer
meeting in the evening. g. s. Concert 4th Sunday
of every month. Glass meeting Tuesday evening (;
prayer meeting Friday evening. Seats free.
ROMAN CATHoLIc.-walnut St. Rev. Henry Lane,
Pastor. Sunday services-Hgh mass 1880 q. m.
Vespers and Benedction $50 p. IN.
UNITARIAN FREE CHunoH.-Main St.; Rev. VIM. l..
jenkins, Pastor. Services Sunday M, at 10 :30
Sunday School and Bible Class after the morning
service. Seats free.
FIRST UEIvERsALIsr.-CAnal ST. Rev. NJ. II. Harris,
Pastor, residence North ST. Sunday sermon
1880 a. IN. Services Monday and Friday evenings
at7:3O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-17
A great hardship-Au iron steamer.

A great hardship-An iron steamer.
A two foot rule-Boots and shoes for
cash only.
81 am a man of very quiet tastes" said
he, as lie went quietly behind the door and
tasted something.
What LADY in the land would care who
was elected President ir she was only sure
OF seal-skin jacketf
No young man should think OF sending
poetry TO publisher without sending the
names of a few subscribers as an atone
ment.
"Time waits for no man." That's anolh-
er. Doesn't time always wait for man to
get firmly seated on the top rail before 1t
breaks9
A man who succeeds in passing coun-
terfeit filty-cent note after carrying 1t in
his pocket for two weeks, goes TO bed with
deeper feeling of satisfaction than If he
had earned S25 legitimateiy.
Prof Huxley may know all about globi-
gerinon, and Pterodactyls, and Pterosauria,
aud the Jurassic and other periods, and be
able to explain evolution, but we don't be-
leve he can tell us why a woman always
shuts up both eyes when she fires of pis-
tol.
An Arkansas man, says the Burlington
Hawkeye, thoughtlessly set some spring
guns in his poultry yard, and The next
morning, in the rising sun, he rubbed his
spectacles and stared in speeehless amaze
ment at eighteen candidates for Governor
sitting on the front fence picking bird shot
out OF their thirty-siK legs.