davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1876-01-26

Tho Chicago produce markets were irregu.
lar yesterday. AIess pork was astiyo mud
lac per hrl higher, clohing At $l9.ae! cash,
mud $40. 56t@iA171 for A1arch. Lard was act-
i've and &c per 100 Ebs'ligler, closing at $l2.05
caRll md ,5l.a5 for March. Meats were
iu good demand and lrmcr, closing at TIC
for boxud shoulders, 1000 for do short ribs,
aud lO3o for do short clears. Ifighwiucs
vere quiet and unchanged, at $l.0G per GAL
lou. Flour wns dull and unchanged. Wheat
wns lens uetise md 10 lower. closing al "9so
cash and Ysle for February. Corn WIN quiet
aud steadics, closing hrla at 4aAo cash aul ~!
Cor Fobruasy. Outs were moderately active
end 10 higher, closing 1t 3l4o cash and 3lsc
for February. Rye waA quiet at G74c. Dar-
ley wiz dull aud :Gy.1c lower. closing at 800
caah and TIC for February. Hogs wuze in
active demand 1t TO advance, closing ds1n 1t
47.0o@7.35. Cattle wars In fair demand at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

PUBLIC SPEAKING.-Dr. E. p. Phelps,
one Of the Republican electors at large is
announced to speak at fhe following places
at the times named: Petersburg, on the
9Th, panv!le, Monday, 9th, Rocky Mount,
Saturday, 18th, Locust Grove, Floyd county,
Oct. 10th, Christiansburg, Oct. 18th, Salem,
10th, Fncastle, 2lst, Liberty, oath, Char
louisville, Thursday, Oct. 26th, Nottoway c..
House, Oct. Both, Boydtown, Nov. lst.
Burkeville, Nov. Sd.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
The Centennial State Colorado Election
Republican Victory.

The election in Colorado OH the 4th inst.
resulted in the Republicans carrying the
Centennial State by 1000 majority. Last
wear the Democrats carried the Territory by
2,lOO. The Legislature is 40 Republicans
ma iority, securing two Republican U. S
Senators. and the Electoral vote for Hayes
& Wheeler, as the Legislature casts it.
In the municipal elections in Connecticut
the Republicans make large gains.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

THE SERvIAN WAR.-On Thursday last
q great. but indicisjve battle was fought be-
tween the Servians and Turks. The COM
plications are growing more serious every
day, and the prospect of general European
war seems imminent. Russia cannot long re-
frain from open action in behalf of the Chris
tians as against the brutal and cruel Mussel-
man. and with the further incentive OF the
possession of Constantinople, the persistent
aim of the Empire since the time OF Peter
the Great. Responsibilities are all in favor
of palpable Intervention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

Good SIaN.-The Lehigh and.Wilkesbarre
Coal Companies ct Pennsylvania have re-
sumed work at all their golfers, with full
force at full time. Large sales of coal toiron
manufacturers on the Lehigh have been made,
who are putting their furnaces into blast.
The daily shipment over the Central road OF
New Jersey amounts to $4,000 tons. The
company have $4,000 employees at work. A
recent payment to them, together with the
resumption, has frightened prospects
throughout that region and will have revi-
wing effect all over the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The Vindicdtor persists in saying that Carl
Shurz has been withdrawn from the campaign
In Indiana. Yet Mr.. Shurz continues to
speak to large audiences in Indiana. His
campaign through Indiana and Ohio has
been grand Grafton, speaking to crowds of
from 5000 to 10000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

Gen. Babcock and T. p. Sommerville, on
trial at Washington during last week and
the week before, for the safe burglary, have
been acquitted, the jury remaining out only
about two hours.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The resumption OF work in nearly all the
factories OF New England, and the general
animation that seems to pervade business
in the eastern cities, argue fayorably for a
return of activity i'll trade and enterprise.
The restoration of confidence among bust
ness men, which is q matter of patient
growth and rot spasmodic, will be followed
by degree Of substantial prosperity rarely
witnessed in this country. The people have
been educating themselves in habits of econ
omy for the past three years, accommodating
means, improving their estates, and prcpar
Ing for business operations on a safe and re-
liable basis. The rcvulsion in 1873, was not
without its precedent. At intervals of about
ten years the country has been visited by fl
nancial panics-these have been followed by
about three years of business prostration,
and then succeeded by a revived condition
of trade and exchange. With the return of
confidence, which is fast establishing itself
among business men, we may confidently
look forward to an early period OF revival
and activity in all kinds of enterprise. 1t
will be gradual and steady, and therefore
safe and enduring.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

CHEERING News FROM INDIANA.-A
dispatch to the American, dated Washington,
Oct. 3, says:
Advices received here to-day, based on a
careful estimate made by the Republican
State Committee of Indiana, indicate that the
Republicans will certainly carry the State on
Tuesday next. Secretary Chandler is ex-
ceedingly enthusiastic in the belief that such
will be the result. A day or two ago he was
somewhat apprehensive, but the latest infor-
nation is cheering, and is supplemented with
the additional good news that the Democrats
are. losing largely Of their followers each pass
ing day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

Carl Shurz speaks in Indiana, this week,
at Seymour, Muncie and Fort Wayne. We
mention this for the information of the I'm
dictator, which persists that he has been with
drawn from the canvass in that State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

From all the signs before us the Republic
cans will carry Indiana, Ohio and West Vir-
ginia, on Tuesday next, the 10th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The Democratic party has abandoned the
race issue, and is now seeking affillation with
the colored man. That fixes its doom, for
1t has only been kept in power by the nfla-
nation of race prejudice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The Democrats Of Indiana are calling up
on the Democrats OF Baltimore for their
most expert ballot-box suffers and daring
roughs. The Republicans are on the look
out for them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

We wish that Carl Shurz would stop speak
ing in Indiana, so that the indicator could
get right once. Shurz spoke at North Ver-
non. Ind, or the Goth to over 10, 600 people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The Richmond Enquirer, with its 't'rights,
interests and property was sold, by the
trustees, on Tuesday to DIR. j. G. Beattie
for So, 100.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The yellow fever continues its deyastat ION
az Savannah. Ga. On the I'd inst, there
were A interments, % OF which were ca"seu
hv the fever. Contributions to the sufferers
are flowing Ia from all parts OF the country
and even Canada.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

Gen. N. z. Banks has been nominated.for
Congress in Massachusetts by the Republic
cans.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The Monroe Register claims West Virginia
for the Republicans by $4,000 majority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

1t Is rumored that ''sitting Bull' is now
in Washington and will visit staunton ION
time. y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

The Republican State Central Committee
of Indiana held meeting on the 9th ult.
The attendance was large and the conclu-
sion reached, from reliable data, was that
Gen. Harrison would be elected by from A.
600 to 5000 majority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
COMMISSIONERS. SALE.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.
By virtue Off decree rendered at the June
term, 1876, OF the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, in the cause of VIM H. Bells Heirs VS., VIM
H. Bells Widow, the undersigned Commission
ers, appointed for that purpose, will proceed to
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, in
front of the Court House in the city of Staunton,
MONDAY the 25th day of SEPTEMBER, 1876,
valuable tract of land, known as the
HOME FARM
OF VIM. H. Bell. deceased now owned by John
A. Noon, situated on Bakers Creek, near Hebron
church,
CONTAINING 1861 ACRES.
Has on it Brick Mansion, good barn and out
houses, i'll good order, plenty of water and the
land is of excellent quality.
TERMS-Ccsts of the suit and SALE and ten
per cent. OF the purchase money cash; fifteen per
cent. in MONTHS and the residue in one, two,
three and four years, the purchaser to give bonds
with approved personal security, bearing inter
est from the day of sale, for the deferred pay
ments the title to be retained as ultimate securi-
ty.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
w. A. HUDSON,
aug 3l-1t Comrs.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until WEDNES-
DAY, NOVEMBER LIST, 1876.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
W. A. HUDSON,
oct 5-tds Com'rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
RE AL e S r. A TIE
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA.

In pursuance of decree of the District Court
of the United States for the Western District OF
Virginia, in the matter of James Roadcap, bank
rupt I will, as Assignee of said bankrupt. on
MONDAY, the 10th day of OCTOBER, 1876,
County court day) at the front door of the court
house in HarrsonbuPg, Va, sell at public auction
a tract or parcel OF land lying me mile North OF
Harrsonburg, Va,
CONTAINING 13M ACRES.
This land will be sold rs whole or in lots to
suit purchasers.
TERMS.-One-f fourth cash, the balance on
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from the day Of sale, the purchaser to
give bonds, with ample personal security for the
deferred payments, and the title retained ult-
mate security.
ROBT. B. Raglan, Assignee
oct 5-tds of the estate of JAS. Roadcap, h'k't
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
Sale of Valuable
MOUNTAIN AND MINERAL
LAND.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
eusta entered at its Juhe Term, 1876, in the
case of Harrisons Admir- VS.. Irvine the under
signed will, on
SATURDAY, sOth OF SEPTEMBER, 1876.
proceed in front of the Courthouse,
to sell to the highest bidder, <
one undivided moiety of that valuable tract of
Mountain Land, containing
ABOUT $500 ACRES,
more or less. known as the ~Kennedy Tract" sit.
uated nine miles Southwest OF the village Of
Waynesboro', and fifteen South of stanton. This
tract of land has upon it
-FOUR COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSES
AND A GOOD SAW MILL,
with an abundance of the best TIMBER, and is well
watered with four OF five never-failing Springs
velopment indicates abundance of
IRON ORE, sc.
This is a flrst-rate opportunity for those Wishing
to invest in Timbered and Mineral lands.
TERMS-Ten per cent. in hand-ffteen per
cent in four months, negotiable note satisfac-
torily endorsed and the balance, in three equal
annual instalments of one, two and three years.
with interest from the day of Sale with good per-
sonal security and the title retained as ultimate
security. ID. b. NICHE, Com'r.
i sep TIT
POstpOM ement.
The above sale is postponed to MONDAY, the
23rd of OCTOBER. oct 5-tds
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

A telegram to the Dispatch dated Char
lottesville, Sept. Both, says:
This morning while an extra Virginia Mid
land freight train was passing under bridge
one mile north of Shadweli, two brakemen,
j. r. Walker and Walter Burgess, of Alex
andria, Va, who were standing upon the
top Of the cars and failed to stoop, were
struck by the bridge. Burgess was Instant
ly killed and Walker SO badly injured that it
is thought he will die.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

VII AAuAtaSOhOUf wi ASSJOhtCiAU iitlOtlo
some new development in the political man.
agement of Hon. J. T. Harris. 1t is proper
to say, that we have no faith in political ru-
mors, and that we are opposed to assault by
innuendo. We prefer to have names and
dates. If there is substantial evidence that
Mr.. Harris addressed Republicans to induce
them to participate i'll primary meetings to
send delegates to Democratic Convention,
it is legitimate grounds for discussion and
consideration. The evidence should be clear
and indsputable, however, before it is used.
We do not intend to conduct any unfair or
unmanly canvass against him or any body
else. No party ever gained by such course,
and it is not consistent with what we believe
to be right and just to do so. There are am
pie grounds upon which to oppose Mr.. Har-
ris, without res0rting to unsustained rumors.
The create st offence that he has committed
against the rule that we have here laid down
for our own guidance, was his action in the
Goode- Platt contest. That of itself should
be cause sufficient with just men to defeat
him for reelection. There never was
greater outrage perpetrated against the sane
tity of the ballot-box than the seating of
Jno. Goode. Mr.. Harris knew it at the time,
and his speech on the occasion was a miser-
able abortion of an argument. Tt was mere
stuff that would have been discrcdtable to
the widest political fanatic who ever dis
turbed the peace Of community. Let him
be opposed by Legitimate argument and we'll
ascertained facts and not by the methods
that his Democratic opponents tried to de-
feat his nomination. II our correspondent
has the names Of the parties to the transac-
ton to which he alludes, let them be fur
nishel -e-.---se
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

DEMOCRATIC POLICY IN VIRGINIA.
Twenty-siX thousand whites who can nethe L
read nor write, while $50, 900 year were APP
propriated to Colleges to educate those who
were able to educate themselves.
REPUBLICAN POLICY IN VIRGINIA..
The Free Schools where the children of all
alike, rich and poor, white and black, may
be educated and prepared for the duties of
good citizenship.
Can the people hesitate between the two
policies and the two parties
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

baldwin AUGUSTA FAIR.
ID STAUNToN,.VA. Oct, 3nd, 1876
4 Those who have entries to make at the Baldwin
Augusta Fair will find the Secretary at his office
until the 9Th, after that at the office at the Fair
Ground Stockholders who have paid up their as.
Fair; but this privilege does not exteud to the
families of the Corporators.
AThose who enter stock their ssroo1ns VIII be
admitted Arrangements have been made with
the G. Railroad for half fair and admission to
ments huve been made with the Valley Railroadto
return parties free from any station on the Road.
j. H. WATERS,
lJ Sec. B. A Fair
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
Cheering Financial Success.
A dispatch from Washington, dated Sept

A dispatch from Washington, dated Sept.
9th, says:
The success Of the new four and half per
cent. loan is considered by tile Treasury
officials as remarkable. Within the three
weeks which have elapsed since the subscrip-
ton books were opened, applications have
been entered for SAG, 900, 900. This is unpre-
cedented in our financial history, and leads
the Treasury people to believe that the en-
tire $500, 000,000 will be absorbed in COM
paratively short time. It is argued that the
avidity with which the loan is taken shows
the confidence of the capitalists in the Sic
cess Of the Republican ticket. Secretary
Morrill, states that if Hayes and Wheeler are
elected he is confident that steps can be i'm
mediately taken to fund the remaining seven
hundred million Of the outstanding per Ct.
into the per Ct loan authorized by the
act of July 18th, 1870. The Treasury OIL
Gals are of the opinion that the three hun
drcd millions will be disposed OF within a
year. There were withdrawn from the
Treasury to-day $3.50, 1000 in per cent bonds
held rs security for bank circulation, which
were replaced by the new A per cents.
This cheering condition of the finances of
the country is maintained, while the govern
ment has been handling and providing for q
debt Of $4,000, 100000, created by the war.
The contrast it presents to the credit of the
Government in 1860, under Democratic adj
ministration, is striking and presents an ar
gnmeaU that no device or spccious s,lbtcrfugc
can answer. During Buchanan's admins
tration orr bonds were Is per cent below
par, and we were compelled to pay from u
to Is per cent for loans to meet the demands
OF ithe Government, when the public debt
was comparatively nothing, and we had no
extraordinary expenses. Now our 4! per
cent. bonds are eagerly sought by capitalists
in European markets and at home, and the
credit of the Government is higher than that
| of any other nation OIL the Globe except
Great Britain. This has been achieved UNI
| der Republican administration, and hence
| the confidence among capitalists that the
people will not be SO blind to the true inter-
ests Of the country as to change its financial
policy by placing in powera party whose
administration, every year. showed q def
cheney, and reduced the nations credit be-
low thar of any other government recognized
| among the great powers of the world
-@--------> -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

In all the estimates OF the States rilden
would carry, published for weeks after his
nomination, none contained the name Of In
diana Tiadicator.
Inasmuch as Indiana is more of demo
cratic State than Republican on local issues,
if the democrats had doubts about Tlden
carrying it. we cannot understand where
they expected to get their electoral votes
outside of the South. Hendricks carried it
for Governor in October, 1872, by about
1000, and the following month Grant car
ried it for President by $4,000. Hayes will
carry it by $4,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
VezU Advertisements.

NOTICE.-There will be meeting of the sto ok
~ holders of the Valley Railroad Company
held on the 9th Of NOVEMBER next, at the Com
panys Office in Stanton, at 10 o'clock, noon.
oct 5-tdm A. MADISON, Sec'y " R.
TTNO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-I hereby
L warn all persons from crediting my wife
Josie Reynolds. on my account as I will not be
responsible for any debts she may contract.
OCT 5-2t JOHN REYNOLDS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
Wools. YARNS ansi Zephyrs.
SCI A. wills.

Full line of Shawls-Some beautiful:
Shawls as low as 75c each ~
Breakfast and chidrens Shawls.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
Ladies'. Underwear.

Just from our Mandatory, splendid assort
ment-very low.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05
GemtHensem.s Shirts.

Our own make OF the best cotton and linen.
complete at sl.25-compIete, except button holes
for 81 co.
Gentemens Merino Undershrts
Gentlemens Country Knit wooden and cotton
Socks:
Gentlemens British 4 Hose-ai sizes
Gentlemen's Gloves, Handkerchiefs and Neck
Ties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-05-16

Eg a Richmond paper, noticing the cell
ebratcd Anderson Art Gallery of that city,
says: 49, 80 ~ ae'a
"The walls of the reception rooms are
adorned with portraits of fair w,"sn and
brave men, embracing many of our .,ost no.
table citizens, and among them we ice sun
dry of the bellies and beaux who bur late
Colonial Ball, figured in the garbs nd per-
sonsted the characters of ancestors n Eg since
moIdcred into dust, but whose namc fare still
household words and. among thid gsy and
goodlie companie We observe MARTY Wash
ingtOn most ftIy represented by NJ Col. l..
". Washington. of Jefferson count one of
the ;iairest ladies of yirginia's youngest
daughter-West Virginia"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-05-16

ES The Radical newspapers, says CO.
temporary, are jubilant over the fact that
somO of the minor appointees of tho House
of Representatives, have. been discovered to
have iunclcanirecOFds, and;aiEuda to their ap>
pointment as an evidence of a similar con-
ditiOn on the. part of the majoTity of the
House; bu. whep, it is recolec,ed ,shat in
every case, as soon as the discovery was made
and tho charges sustained, the disqualified
officials were removed, or resigned to escape
removal BY the Democratic majority of the
House, while the Administration has done
everything in its power to shield and screen
corrupt Radicals, it seems that tho less they
say about the matter the better for them, for
comparisons are most always odious.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-05-16
PoEIIcAL
WE LAY US DOWN TO SLEEP.

We Law US down to sleep. ,r.
And leave to God the rest: 49,
Whether to wake and wcep.
orNwake NO. morebe best.
Why vex our souls with careg
The grave is cool and low;
Have we found life so fair triir
That we should dread to get
We've kissed loyeIsweet. red lips.
And left them sweet aad red
The rose the wild bee sipS;
Blooms on when he is dead.
Some faithful friends we've found.
Bat those who love rs best.
When We are under grOunds s...
Will laugh on with the rest.
No task have We begun
Bat other hands can take;
No work beneath the sun
For which we need to wake.
Then hold us fast, sweet death,
If so it seemGth best f..s
To Him who gave us breath
Thatswe should go--to rest.
We lay us down to sleep.
Our weary eres We close; .s
Whether to wake and weep,
Or wake no more, He knows.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-05-16

R The foIIO@ing named gentleaen com
pose the Democratic Executive Committee of
this Congressional District:
Hon. b F. Martin, of Taylor con aty; Col.
Robert, White, of HaDpSh1re Ww L. viii
son, of Jefferson J~H: Carroll, of Preston !;
Col. j. F. johnson, of PendIeton. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-05-16
[ The Sfondard- Bedre1

A DECEIvER.-It was at the second battle
of Bull Run that cannon ball carried off
poor soldiers leg.
Garry me to the rear !' he cried, to a tall
companion, who had been fighting BY his
side-"My legs shot off,"
The coprade caught the wounded soldier
mp, and as he was about to put him across his
shoulders, another cannon ball carried away
the poor fellows head. His friend, however,
in the confusion. did not notice this, but pro
ceeded with his burden towards the rear.
what are you carrying tha. thing for p
cried an officer .
:: Thing ?" returned he! a''Ifs man with
his leg shot of"
why, he hasn't any head F' cried the
The soldier looked at his load, and for the
first time saw that what the officer said was
out: -
"COnfOund him he told me i. was his leg ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-05-16

ANoLD sUBscRIBER.-Jno. Mert titt. Esq,
who has celebrated his 8Sth BIRTH :klay. and
who has been prompt paying subecriber of
the Staunton Spectator for more sban .ttIy
years, is yet a hale old gentleman, snd more
active than many who are twenty yearsi his
junior. So much for taking good paper and
paying for it promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-05-16

= Tho Scientific American asserts that .
little soap lather mixed with starch will pre-
vent the fat iron from sticking to linen, and
gives the gloss so conspicuOusly absent in the
home laundried article.