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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

CONvICrED.-In the Hastings Court
of Petersburg, Monday of last week, the
cases of Samuel H. Thorburn, indicted
for felony on two charges in ma
king a false entry on the individual
ledger of the Citizens Bank on the 22nd
of December for the benefit of Richard
Bagby. of the firm of T. J. Gates & Co.,
and stealing SIG, 700 of the funds of the
Bank of Petersburg on the 3Oth of De-
cember-were called and disposed of.
The prisoner pleaded guilty, and the
jury fixed the aggregate term of his i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary at five
years. The Post concludes its notice
of the trial as follows:
"Itis common talk on the streets, and
general public sentiment, that while he
has been found guilty and sentenced to
though not legally, he is less guilty
than the individual through whose
agency this poor unfortunate young man
has been reduced to these straits. The
case is a most unusual and singular one,
and one ofuncommop occurrence, show
| ing, as it does, that the man who re-
ceived the substantial benefit of the re-
suits in the case cannot be reached by
law. whereas the man who was his dupe
and received no benefits, can be made to
suffer.
Petitions are already being numerous
| ly sigae.i. asking that Tnorba TN be
| paFdoned."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

| ORGANIZATION OF LODGE OF Coon TEN
PLAEs AT Observation-Disclosures vile was in
vaded on last Friday evening-not by hostile
army, but by section of the temperance army
of this city on peaceful mission, viz: with a
view to effectlng the organization of Lodge OF
Good Templars at that place.
Upon their arrival at that place, they were
cordially received and Hospitality entertained
by Mr. J. A. ]. Funkhouser and DIR. w. H. Da-
vies. g.t c.ss
At seven o'clock, they repaired to the Presby-
terrain church in that village, where large
number of persons were assembled, who were
entertained with addresses by Messrs. Robt. o.
Haines and I. NJ. Henkle of this city.
At the combustion of the addresses, twenty
five persons-eight ladies and seventeen gen.
tlemen-signifed their willingness to be-
come members of the order. whereupon they
were formed into a Lodge under the title OF
| "Churchville Lodge, No. =, I. o. G. IT,
The following officers were selected to serve
three months: ]. A. J. Funkhouser, Worthy
Chief Templar; Miss NJ. Lizzie Bear, Worthy
| Vice Templar; DIR. J. S. Blair. Past Worthy
Chief Templar; TT. Diamond, Secretary G..
E. Ouidor Assistant Secretary J. Arthur Han
ger. Financial Secretary; James e. Bear, Treas
urer: DR. w. H. Davies. Chaplain; NJ. L. Mas
sincup. Marshal : Miss Matte Robertson, As
sistant Marshal; John 7. Bear, Guard; D. N.
Wilson, Sentinel; Miss Mamie Craver, Right
Supporter Miss Mollie Burns, Left Supporter.
DR.. w H. Davies was recommended to the
Grand Worthy Chief Templar for appointment
as Lodge Deputy,
This Lodge is composed OF ladies and gentle
men of intelligence and will no doubt be ena-
bled to accomplish much good in that neigh
! borhood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30
The Legislature.

JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA CANAL. Z
In the House of Delegates on last Fri
day, the Speaker laid before the House
the following communication
"R1cHMoND, Jan. 26, 1877.
"Hon. Marshall Hanger, Speaker Of the
House of Delegates:
"Dear Strive have learned that re-
solutions of inquiry as to the feasibility
of leasing the James River and kanaW-
ha canal for term of years on conditions
that will include it's extension to Clifton
Forge are now pending before your
House.
1--WE have the honor to state that we
are prepared in good faith to make pro-
posals for the lease and extension of the
canal line to Clifton Forge by rail or
water, should the General Assembly au-
thorize such proposal to be entertained.
'In conclusion, We beg leave to state
that we are not parties to any scheme
looking to the defeat of any pending
proposition for the extension OF the
canal connections. We are citizens OF
Virginia engaged in the business OF con-
struction OF public works, and address
this communication to you purely as q
| business matter.
"Respectfully submitted, with the re-
quest for your favorable and speedy con-
sideration."
Signed by c. R. Mason, Dennis Shana-
han, and w. G. N. Randolph.
On Saturday the following special
committee was appointed to consider the
above communication:
Messrs. Smith, of Fauquier; Arm
strong, Starke, Leech, Hubbard, john
ston, Dooley, Watts and Morris.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

Having purchased my goods for CASH In
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, will
be enabled to sell SO low rs to astonish the best
informed.
After years of experience as Merchant and
having carefully studied the science Of Mer-
chandising, have arrived at the conclusion 10
ESTABLISH A PERMANENT BUSINESS
founded upon the principles Of TRUTH AND
JUSTICE, and in order to treat all alike Who
may deal with me, giving to each DOLLARS
worth of goods for dollar, have adopted the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

Try 1t. 1t will cure you. DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

Stamps on Linen, Cotton and Flannel neatly
and quickly executed.
Machine Needles for all frst-claas, machines
for 25 cts.l dozen for 60 cents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

The President has forbidden the sale
OF any more firearms and ammunition
by the traders to the Indians, and has
ordered thatall licenses permitting such
traffic be annulled. Tt has all along
been q notorious and scandalous fact
that the government itself. in an indi-
rect way. supplied these savages with the
very munitions Of war with which they
murdered the troops and were enabled
to defy the authority of the government,
TO its everlasting shame and disgrace.
Even In the midst of open hostilities,
the tribe that was on the war path has
always been as regularly supplied as the
troops themselves by the traders
through friendly Indians, a sufficient
number Of whom were kept on hand In
the interest of this traffic. The friendly
Indian" is very generally understood to
be nothing else but a medium through
which 1t was carried on, and it is about
time to eliminate him. and this will SIM
plify matters. Plain people, who don't
understand the ethics and complications
OF the Indian question, of course. have
long been wondering why this course
has not long ago been adopted. Things
are generally getting to be much less
complicated to plain people, however,
under the present Administration.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

After all. Blaine has won no victory in
his convention at Augusta, Me. The
Hayesites boldly threw down the gaunt-
let and invited him to fair combat.
Resolutions indorsing Hayes and reso-
lutions censuring him were offered and
fierce speeches were made on them. In
the midst Of the row Blaine snaked the
resolution on the table, sneakingly
backed out, and the convention con-
sented that he should retire from the
contest, and then in their place were
substituted resolutions declaratory Of
the impregnable virtue of the Repub-
leans Of Maine, Of the nationality of
the Federal Government, the perils OF
the solid South, and the untrust-
worthiness Of the rebels and the
superior intelligence and virtue OF the
colored people; in favor Of solid money
and resumption of specie payment,
and Of the encouragement and protec-
ton Of all the great agricultural and in
pustrial interests, and general denun-
citation OF the Democrats for reducing
the army, or for refusing to increase 1t,
unless on condition that 1t should not be
employed to overthrow the legal gov
ernments Of the States, and much
more rubbish Of the same sort.
The remarkable antagonism between
this platform for Maine and that fol-
Ohio, adopted by the same party, indi-
Gates the breadth and depth of the
bloody chasm which yawns between
the two divisions of the party. which
will be led respectively by Mathews
and Blaine in the Senate, when the bat
tie will open next winter with great
viunr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

Connecticut, does Judge Billings exer-
else this ''power Of Keeping order and
furnishing contempt Of his authority as
when sitting in court ?" II not, why
not? The answer liz, because he Ia out
side of his territorial jurisdiction where
he can exercise no judicial function.
And are any Of the orders granted by
him there OF any validity here
BY residing here six months Of the
year. during the sessions of his court,
and for the balance Of the year else
where, can Judge Billings be said to
'',eside In the district for which he is
appointed 2" The residence required
by the statute ought to be interpreted
In the light Of the law which requires
his court to 'be always open," and of
those provisions which authorize and
require him to exercise "his jurisdic-
ton and powers at chambers as well in
vacation as in term time" Thus inter-
preted the law requires him to "reside
ia the district throughout the year, else
how can he perform the duties which
the law exacts at bis hands during va
cation"
The fact that Judge Billings owns q
dwelling. house in this city in which he
resides during the winter months fur
nishes no satisfactory answer as to his
legal residence. As well might it be
said that the numerous birds Of pas
sage" that come hither every winter
"reside" in Louisiana because they
spend here the winter months.
The United States District Court is
year by year assuming more impor-
lance, at least in this State, and ex-
tending its practical jurisdiction,
and Is drawing to itself an amount
of important litigation unknown
to that tribunal in times past, and COM
seauently there is greater reason than
ever before that the Judge should be
constantly ct his post the year round.
The Judge of this district besides enjoys
| larger salary than most of the judges
of other districts. And yet the present
| incumbent. from considerations OF
| pleasure, or health, or dignified ease,
thinks proper to spend half the year
out of the State, and to employ the
telegraph or postoffice in transmitting
his orders to impatient suitors or com.
placent attorneys of his court.
| This looks good deal like that often
sive thing called carpet baggery, which
has been SO oppressive and has caused
30 much discomfort among our people
for the many sorrowful years past
The fact that the Judge holds his office
by a life tenure Is no excuse for his dis
regarding the law prescribing his duties
and regulating his conduct. 1t was not
though he may think it does make hin
the master instead Of the servant OF bis
judicial district. At all events. 1t does
not justify him In holding his chambers
in the State of Connecticut.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
BLAINE ON PEACE.

The obstreperous cavorting Of Jim
Blaine seems to have fired the North
ern heart" but with a most unmiti-
gated disgust for himself, instead of
apprehensions OF the solid South and
opposition to the Administration, which
he had hoped to arouse.
The attack made upon Mr.. Schurz by
Gail Hamilton, and since reiterated by
Kemble, one Of Slick Jim's henchmen,
for receiving pay for his campaign SER
vices, meets with very bitter criticism
from the New York Times, in a para
graph in which no names are called but
Blaine's. It is, indeed, a hopeful sign
for the country when such papers as
the Times can afford to tell blunt truths
and administer deserved reproofs to
the vindictive partisans Of their party.
The Times says in a few words that
the character Of warfare made by the
Blaine clique on Mr.. Schurz is mean
and contemplate beyond expression.
II these politicians have been able to
render campaign services free OF charge
it has been because they were in COM
mand Of money that had been obtained
by fraud and peculation. In the g! es
ofall honest men, Mr.. Schurz's poverty,
which compelled him to accept pay
ment for his services, will be regard
ed as more honorable than the compe-
tency of these politicians which enabled
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
$500 REWARD.

STATE or LOUISIANA.
Executive apartment.
Whereas, authentic information has been by
me received that Eoska Bernard was, on the
2sth day Of June. 1877. brutay murdered in the
parish Of Assumption. in this State. and that
FACUNDO BERNUCHAUD ~ charged with
having committed said crime and whereas
said Faeundo Bernuehaud has fed from the
Justice of this State, and it being important and
highly necessary for the good OF society that
the perpetrator Of such crime should be- brought
to Justice and dealt with according to law;
I, FRANCIS T. NICHOLS, Governor OF the
State of Louisiana. have thought proper TO ISSUE
this my proclamation calling upon the good
people of this State to give their aid and assist
ance in experimenting and arresting said Fa-
cundoBernuchaud in order that he may abide his
trial for the crime for which he stands charged.
And by virtue Of the authority in me vested by
law. I do hereby offer reward Of FIVE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for the arrest. delivery ana
conviction Of said FacuDdo Bernuehand
Facundo Bernuchaud In about five feet Tour
inches high, weight, about 100 pounds. is ABOUT
q years of age, has gray eyes. light halr, fulf
face. wears q small moustache and has heavy
scar ON the left check under the eye.
Given under my signature and the seal OF the
State of Louisiana at the city OF New Orleans,
this first day of August. In the year of our Lord
one Thousand eight hundred and seventy seven,
and in the one hundred and second year OF the
Independence Of the United States OF America
FRANCIS T. NICHOLLS.
Governor OF Louisiana.
By the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO,
Assistant Secretary OF State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

We are glad to note the safe return OF
United States Marshal Wharton from
the land of the so-called blood-thirsty
and crinose lumbermen. He reports
his reception there as Of the kindliest
nature, and his entertainment by the
Calcasieu people such as to justify their
reputation for hospitality and the TAX
ing Ia Of the stranger. The Marshal re-
ports that the inventory Of all the logs
whose release.is asked by an interven-
tion has been completed and returned,
and that all others will be completed
within two days. The case is now en-.
tirely in the hands Of the District Judge
where 1t has been along. The Marshal
has been, practically. but the keeper o.
the logs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

Ben DeBar's affection has taken a
singular phase--he has entirely lost his
memory, being unable to even recollect
his own name. Yet he recognizes faces,
and when the right names of persons
ARE called he identifies them. and knows
when wrong name is given. He seems
cheerful and full OF hope, and Is san
Euine of an entire recovery with proper
rest and recreation. God grant 1t be
even 30, is the wish Of many an old &C.
Quaintance and admirer here.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

them to decline it. Mr.. Sohurz declares
that he was out Of pocket at last, anu
this Is not the common vicissitude OF
the Blaine order OF men. These are
substantially the expressions OF the
Times, and in them all 1t is hardly me-
cessary for us to say that we heartily
concur.
Blaine himself begins to suspect that
the vindictive crusade he has been en-
deavoring to excite against the Pfesi-
dent and his administration is doing
him no good, and Is looked upon by all
good men outside Of his own personal
belongings as but the indecent manifes-
tation of mean malice and envy. In
the Maine convention his course indi-
Gates that he proposes to drop the style
of the blusterer and assume the milder,
and, perhaps, more ef1icaeious one, of
the hypocrite. With his Woodstock
speech still fresh in the memories of
men. he had the effrontery to declare
that his purpose has not been to oppose
or embarrass the Administration,
and to beg the convention to
hearken to him while he spoke
in the interests Of peace"
Blaine in the interests Of peace In the
memorable words Of Dundreary, Hey !
that's goodl That's veal goodl" Next
we shall hear from Bishop Simpson on
brotherly love, and from Beecher on
chastity and marital relations. Blaine.
the meanest, most tireless and spiteful
villifier in America, the mingled Their
sites and Ramsey Sniffle Of our national
politics, as the apostle Of peace, frater-.
nifty and good will among his fellow
men, is moral antithesis that won't
90 down. It Is q pretension that Mr..
Blaine, of Maine, can never make plain.
Alas! poor Jim, we know him we'll.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
OUR ANNUAL STATEMENT.
first Ut september. 1877.


On The first of September the DEMOCRAT viii
ssane a correct concise and comprehensive
statement Of the commerce of the city OF New
Orleans during the past year. made up ana
complied by gentlemen whose facts and figures
snunnt be disputed by the commercial COM
8nupity.
This issue will contain several exhaustive
ESSAYS on Agriculture. Railroads and Manufac-
tories. together with an elaborate and statistical
treatise on our
nUs,ATrONs WITH SPANISH AMERICA.
We will publish a correct and artistic map
p,epared and executed specially for the DEMO
sspATi bv that we'll known and accomplished
fstrii Engineer. Mr. THOMAS \. HARDEE.
THE MERCHANTS MAP
or THE
NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAY
win chow its Importance 10 New Orleans as the
fjoMmERoIAb EMPORIUM and BUSINESS CENTRE
of the
Great Agricultural Region Of the Southwest,
IL will show The position of
EADs' IETTHEs
nj the mouth Of South Paes, and also the pro-
poHed location and route Of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

The following, clipped from the
Washington correspondence of the Gin
cinnati Times, indicates another step In
the right direction towards civil service
reform. Jim Blaine kicked worse than
the New York Sun over the civil service
order forbidding Federal appointees to
intermeddle in politics, but this is even
q severer blow. He would have to give
UP that dead head ticket that Gail
Hamilton travelled on before he would
be eligible for Cabinet position. Is
there not one thing that he has been
taught to love best. one tree or flower.
or young gazelle, that is to be regarded
as lsacred by this ruthless Admins
tration? Are there no bowels-but
here is the item referred to-
It is understood that the President and the
members Of the Cabinet are n unit in favor Of
travelling over railroads hereafter as private
citizens. instead of using palace cars which
have benn found TO be the cause of much com
plant on the part of railroad officials, and in
this way show that much sympathy for the
cause Of labor. The President will have
the opportunity of carrying this Intention
into practice next week. when he leaves Tor
bennington.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
CENTRAL DEPOT
or
Animal Vaccine Matter.
VACCINATION.
DIRECT COW POX.

The necessity for establishing in this city
central Office for vaccnating directly from the
cow is felt and admitted by all. in order to ar
population. This is the motive which has di-
rected me in creating it. confident OF it's good
result. and from its having been sanctioned by
expe rience. have the honor To offer to an en-
lightened community my service at NO. ga
rondelet street. corner Canal. where the virus
taken directly from the COW on the spot will be
applied to those who honor me with their con-
fldence.
Vaccination and revaccination applied in this
form is the only one presenting no danger, and
fhe only preservativA of conceded utility which
insures preservation and exemption from
smallpox. 1t is, at the same time. the most
salutary method adopted by enlightened people
to effect a speedy termination OF the epidemics
affecting them.
Persons not vaccinated can become so at any
period and during all seasons, Those who have
been so for seven years or more should be re-
yaccinated the more 50 as it has been demon
strated that vaccination taken from the arm is
not permanent. Children f. ON their earliest
fancy and even in the period OF teething are
OK posed TO no peril in being vaccinated. and
during an epidemic should be 50 five days after
their birth.
On MONDAY. August 10. at Il o'clock, the
office will be opened to the pub ic.
vaccinating Days.
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY for Ladies.
TUESDAY and THURSDAY for Gentlemen.
Between II and / O'Clock. Price, 81 each.
The asylums and charitable institutions
gratis. ,v.a
auto 2dp1mF DIR. }, DE IAfaS'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

MIR. Oscar ID. Peterson, "a highly re-
spectacle Southern gentleman afflicted
with kleptomania, who was arrested In
New York the other day, after des-
perate resistance, for stealing S2e worth
OF goods, turned out to be "Jim Brady"
a notorious burglar. whose bank rob-
berries run up into the millions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL,
Eagle Hall, Prytania street, cor. drama

The Fourth Annual Session OF this schooi
for Boys will open on MONDAY, October l. 1874.
The principal will be assisted by a full corps OIL
competent teachers. He refers by PERMISSION
to the Faculty of the University OF virginia ana
to his Iatr MS the past session, whose names
may be found in the circular of the school.
Circulars can be had at the book stores.
For further information address
GEO. C, PREOT, Principal.
jy31 3m T. w. BOX $40
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
panArAnrA SNIP CANAL.

We earnestly solicit the patronage OF our
friends on this occasion, and those Of them
who wish to send papers to their constituents
would do we'll to send ia their orders as soon as
possible.
The advantages which the DEMOCRAT offers to
iis patrons In point Of CIRCULATION AND PoPU-
1.Aarry are second to those of no other paper in
New Orleans.
An AN advertising medium It II unsurpassed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

In addition to advancing money for the pay
ment of taxes, under net &c of 1877. we will pay
city taxes of 1876 and prior years mt n LARGER
DISCOUNT for cash than is usually offered.
We will sell scrip orders in sums to suit any
bill Mt lowest prices.
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK.
au11 i'm % % Baronne street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11

Whatever may be said OF the riotous
iaborer and the grasping capitalist,
they have given us rest in the "Ohio
plectiop."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
WAGONS CANE CARTS! sPOKES ?
EE- NJ. 9oR -,

u and 20 Union and IL and ~ PerdidG
streets.
Sole Agent for the Celebrated "STUDFBA-
kerr WAGONS, CARTS and SPRING WORK
of al kinds and sizes.
Wagons, Carts and Drays; Timber Wheels
Wheelbarrows Of all descriptions; Spokes. Eel
loes. Hubs. Shafts, etc. Wheelwright material.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-11
DIED.

DOWTY-On Friday. August TO- 1877 at Y m,
Eugene g. Dowty, aged 81 years, u native OF this
city.
The friends and acquaintances OF the Writ
and Dowtv fami les arc respectfully invi ell to
attend his funeral from his late residence. No.
40 Eighth street. This Day, at 10 O'Clock q. IN.
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