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The Letters.

The letters about which so much sensation
has been created, and over the production of
which Maddox indicated so mach hesitation
in order to magnify thei: importance, are
given elsewhere. We can see nothing in
them, Of themselves, to justify the import
ance that was assigned them before their
publication. The mention OF millions by
Wells in his letter to Senator West, was
doubtless the result of conversation with
Maddox. who, in all probability had told
to buy the State for Tilden, il possible. To
counterac. the effect OF this sum, Wells be-
leyed it necessary that the Republicans
should be ready TO meet it. This million,
sent down South by Hewitt, had something
to do i'll not filling the vacancy in the Re-
turning Board Of Louisiana. 1t was feared
that with a Democrat in the vacant p ace,
the two colored members might possibly
Weld before the 100000. There was no
evidence that either OF them could be pur-
chased. But the situation was critical. 1t
was stated at the time in the newspapers
that an effort would be made to suborn
them, if Il Democrat was placed on the
Board, and by that means control the vote OF
the State. As it stood, Wells and Anderson
knew it was safe; the vacancy was not filled,
and the State declared for Hayes under the
laws of the Commonwealth.
We cannot find anything in tile letters To
Justify the glee Of the democrats.
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Condition Of Mr.. Stephens.

Hon. Alex. II. Stephens condition to-day
has been more quiet, but ne is gradually
growing weaker. AT 5 O'Clock this Z. Nj.
President Grant and his son, Ulysses. called
10 Day their respects TO Georgia's great com
moner. As the President entered the room,
Mr.. Stephens spoke ina distinct, clear tone,
saying, .lIow do you do, Gen. Grant," The
President, stepping to his bed side and TAX
ing him by the hand, which he extended
from under the cover with some difficulty
said, = How are you Mr.. Stephens to which
Mr.. Stephens replied, : am sinking Gener-
al, MY physicians do not admit this, know,
but know that anu sinking and will not
be here many days longer
Mr.. Stephens then asked after the health CT
Mrs. Grant, anG observing Lieut.. Grant
reached out his hand and said he was glad
to see him. He then asked the President if
all the members of his family were with him,
TO which the President replied, "All save
nv Youngest son, who is at college"
The conversation then turned upon the
POLITICAL condition of the country, when Mr..
STEPHENS remarked, 81 feel that the crisis
has passed." have felt deeply for my eoun-
try. for desired that the succession to the
presidency should be peaceful" 10 this
the President replied, Eyes, have felt coll
fdent that it would be since the passage OF
the bill creating the Commission" Mr..
Stephens then remarked, = We have all!
made mistakes in our time Yes said
Gen. Grant," presuming that Mr. Stephens
alluded to his remark to this effect III his
late annual message to Congress, land but
four weeks more and we shall be scattered:
[ am anxious for the hour to come that shall
relieve me Of the suxieties and Responsible
ties of my position" At this point the Pres
ident rose to take leave of Mr.. Stephens. and
taking him by the hand, assured him that
he would call and see him again, and hoped
that when he did so that he would find him
better, Mrs. Coleman, the daughter of the
late Senator JohnJ, Crittenden, OF kentucky,
,.sas present
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The Iron Interests.

Tie iron interests must at a sooner or Ia
ter day engage the attention of the people of
this portion OF Virginia aud attract here
capital and enterprise from other States. The
developments of coal, and OF iron ore All
through the western boundary Of the Valley,
its spurs, and the ores in South mountain or
the eastern boundary, with the advantages
which would attend the manufacture OF iron.
by reason OF the cheap labor, cheap living.
and access TO markets, cannot long be over
looked by iron dealers and capitalists. The
revival of business in The spring, OF which
We have the most encouraging indications,
would stimulate enterprise everywhere, and
certainly throughout this fertile Valley.
As connected wish the thought we haze
advanced, and as pertinent 10 the eXpecta
ton entertained Of u revival OF the iron
trade of the country, we gather from the
Baltimore american that there is great hope
for iron manufacturers and locomotive build
ers in what is going on in The Southern
| Hemisphere. particularly Australia and Bra
zil. 1t now seems not altogether unlikely
that those two regions may be better GUS
toners of ours during the next ten years
| than the United States itself. In Australia
| the need OF railways il HOW seriously felt,
| and enterprises 10: internal communication
are the passion OF the hour. The Colonial
Governments help them along, and in South
| Australia the Government proposes 10 build
| several railways at Il cost OF not less than
Sit. OO0. 600. Here is something that Ameri-
can iron men should look after closely. That
| it is possible to supply the Australians with
rolling stock at least is apparent from the
| fact that orders have beeii received at Patef
| son for locomotives. Ii Americans should
| determine to make Australia IL market for
| iron rails also. there is little doubt but that
they would succeed. AZ for Brazil, the fever
| is strong there too. Hy :, decree OF 1873 the
Empire guaranteed a profit OF seven per
cent, on $50 ,00O, 900 invested in railways,
and since then the Provinces have otfers d
additional encouragement to these enter
prjses. There are in consequence nearly Il
hundred lines now bniding or under sur
vev. Americans already stand very we'll in
that market, bnt there is !: greater future for
them there il they take pains to secure it.
The subject is one that demands the more
attention from the fact that few orders fol
rolling stock have recently been sent tC
France, which indicates plainly enough that
the surprising reputation OF American ears
and locomotives is not enough 10 enable us
to hold our position in foreign markets with
out proper diligence on the part OF olr mer
chants and builders. 1t may also be men
toned that an order has lately been received
in Baltimore from Russia for American cast
iron car wheels, for trial on the great rail
road between Odessa and Moscow. Il is
matter of great deal OF consequence. for i
, these wheels DO all that is promised for them
: the whole road will be furnished with them
and the wrought iron wheels now in use vii
. be discarded.
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The Louisiana Election.

WASHINGTON, February 3.-To.day b.
fore the Committee on Powers and Privile-
ges, Maddox produced the letter addressed to
Hon. J. r. West, sealed, and another address,
ed to himself They were in an envelope
addressed to Maddox by Judge A. Walker,
and had been in the custody OF Colonel J.
Wharton, Adju.ant-G General OF Louisiana
under Kellogg.
The letters are as follows:
Nelc Orleans, November 20, 1s46.--To j.
FL. MADDOX: Dear Notwithstanding the
political condition of the matter here from
association with both political parties, and
being friend of tie President and a gov
ernment officer, would it not be considered a
part OF your ito go at once to Washing
ton with as little delay as possible, and place
before the President the condition and the
pending dangers of the situation? Should
you conclude upon prompt action in the pre-
misses, allow me to commend you to Senator
West, who is q friend, and with whom you
will freely communicate. Yours, very truly
j. MADISON WELL.
Senator West appeared and at the request
of the committee opened the letter addressed
to him. He said he had never seen it before.
Recognized it as Wells handwriting, and
said he recognized Wells all through it:
Neg Orleans, November 81, 1S7e-My
Dear senator,~I regret much not seeing you
when here, | trust, however, to meet you in
Washington d. SOON as the canvass is over,
which is near UPON ID. Our duties as re-
turning officers have augmented .. ia 'na2''''
tude Of the destiny Of the two great narties,
may not say the nationS
fully comprehend the situation, rs well
as my duty to che greatest living General, U.
S. Grant, and not with my consent shall
this oppressed people be governed by his par.
oiled prisoners, aided by their white liyercd
towards Of the Norh. Let me, my esteemed
sir, warn you of the danger. Millions have
been sent here and will be used in the interest
OF Tilaen, and unless some counter move
ment be made it will be impossible for me
or any other individual toarrest it's product
i've results.
The gentleman presenting this letter i;
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4 proposition to reduce the salaries OF
members CT Congress from $4,000 to S4,5oe
per annum, me. with a storm of opposition
from the democratic side, and was defeated.
Mr.. Holman, the author Of the clause in the
appropriation bill, was told that the country
was tired of his two-cent policy, and that his
constituents had rebuked it by defeating him
for reelection. The democrats have gotten
all they can out OF the camor for economy
and retreBehment, anu now propose, after
the election, to loosen up. They certainly
are going to take care Of therown pockets.
They have reduced the pay OF the poor clerks
in the departments to starving prices, made
the postal service farce, degraded the diplo-
matte service, turned 100000 laborers ont OF
employment, but win not touch their own
pay. II they will retrace their steps: and
liberalze their legislation for the future,
they may atone for mucl, OF the suffering
they have caused.
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AN HONEST COUNT.
THE GRAND TRIBUNAL.
FLORIDA FOR HAYES.
Election Of a Republican President.

IN. following special dispatch was re-
r.:...,, al $40 o clock Wednesday evening:
Especial to the Valley Vireinian.l9
.W AsHINaToN, D. c..
Feb. 7, ) Z. NJ, 1877.
Commission voted seven to eight not to 90
behind the retErns. Strict party vote. Hayes
elected. }. 4. DEboIs.
This decision conforms TO the arguments
Of Messrs. Eyarts, Matthews and Stoughton,
Republican counsel. 1t, we presume, settles
the issue In Florida and Louisiana, and con-
firms the action OF the Returning Boards in
,hoae States. The Oregon case amounts to
oothing. The Democrats do not seriously
contend for the Cronin vote in that State.
Jerry Black, their most ersinent counsel,
Jaws that there is nothing in the claim.
LATEST
The following dispatch received at 6.2l
o'clock, after the above was written, shows
that Florida has been declared for Hayes
and Wheeler.
Especial to the Valley Yirginan.l
WASHINGTON. D. c.. |
Feb. 7-6.l0-T7.J
Hayes and Wheeler accepted from Florida
The vote OF Commission stood S to !.
Jos. JoRGENsEN.
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fully aware OF the moves, and if you will al
low it he will communicate freely. See oar
friends and act promptly. or the result will
be disastrous. 4 hint to the wise Strictly
private and confidential.
Yours very truly.
J. MADISON WELLS.
j. MADISON VI ELLIS has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the Committee Oil Privile-
ges and Elections.
.sTlle testimony Of j. H. Maddox having
been taken by tie committee i'll regard to
allie led conversations between him and my
SELF and certain letters having been produc-
ed. must respectfully insist that my test
mony in relation to these matters should be
taken without delay. feel that it is due to
me that what may desire TO say on that
subject should be known. to tie committee
Immediately, and that the facts should go to
the country with those letters.
There ii nothing in connection with my
conduct as a member OF the returning board
or as an individual, touching the subject an
der consideration, which desire to withhold.
On the contrary, | am anxious that the
whole of these facts shall be known. | also
desire to be Intercepted as to the matter tes-
titled by the witness Littletield affecting me-
and must respectfully protest against fursa
ther delay in the matter OF my examination.
fSynetl j. MADISON WELLS
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NEW ORLEANS. FED. o, IS77.
Hon. J. Il. G.. Pitkin, JFHlard's Hotel

A Tilden democratic reformer named
D. F. Kenncr, of New Orleans, offered
Gov Wells $500, 900 to change the vote
of Louisiana for Tilden.
Apother Tildep democratic reformer-
a democratic State Senator of Louisiana,
offered Gen. Anderson, Wells colleague
on the Returning Board, seoo,o 900 if he
would secure the State for Tilden.
1t was to counterfeit the effect of the
exposure of these attempts at bribery,
that the charges against Wells, of offering
to sell the State for a million to the de-
mocrats, were hatched.
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docket case No.

Docket case No.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
/ States for the Western District OF Virginia.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Stephen Myers. Bankrupt
AT Harrisonburg. in said District, on the 9TH
day of February, q. d.. 1871
Take Notice.-An order has been issued that all
the creditors OF Stephen Myers, Bankrupt ap-
pear before G. Douglas Gray, Register in Bank
27th day OF February, a. d.. le77 at 10 O'Clock, a..
NJ, and show cause, ii any they have why the
real estate of said Bankrupt, consisting of %
inter est in 100 acres OF land belonging to his
grandfathers estate lying in the.county OF Au-
gusta, valued at $3.50 % should not be sold free
of liens, by John E. Roller, Assignee in Bank
ruptcy of the said Stephen Myers, and the liens
transferred to the fund in court.
G.. DOUGLAS GRAY,
feb g. 1t Register in BankruDtcy
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REFoRMERs AT WoRK.-The Baltimore
Suns Richmond Correspondent has the fol
lowing:
"AlreaGg the active and provident Office
seekers Of this city and State are obtaining
the signatures and ENDORSEMENTS Of our legis.
lators to their applications for office under
t. expected administration OF Mr.. Tilden.
This may be ridiculous. but it is none the
less true, for have it from legislators who
have endorsed and signed for several early
birds of the kind referred to-.
In this locality the activity has been noted
but the recommendations have not beer
committed TO paper-simply promises. Sew
eral have been to Washington to arrange at.
fairs there. There's many a slip 'twixt
the cup and lin. y
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Democrat. of Mississippi, and President OF a
County Board Of Registers, says be furnish
ed fifteen duplicate keys to fifteen ballot
boxes. and gave them to fifteen Democratic
Judges of Election. He says, also, that the
Judges were smart enough to to know what
the KEYS were for, without being told. When
asked what they were for, he coolly repond-
ed. to open the ballot-box and take out the
Republican votes and put in Democratic
votes. That was the way they operated to
carry a solid SOUTH
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JIRGINIA-IN VACATION:
Y In the Clerk Office of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county Feb 18th, 1877.
James A. Johnson Plaintiff,
VS..
VIM. Jones, Defendant.
IN DEBT ON AN ATTACHMENT.
Tie object OF this suit is to recover OF the De
fendant the sum OF 1923 05, debt. with interest
from April I'd, 1876, till paid, and to attach in the
hands Of s. A. Hoshour, Harry Coleman and
NJ. Fauntleroy President Board. OF Directors o.
county Of Augusta, estate or debts belonging or
due the said Defendant sufficient to satisfy to the
COSTS
The Defendant, VIM. Jones, not having entered
his appearance and it appearing by affidavit filed
that he is not resident Of this Commonwealth
it is ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice. and do
what is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste,
J. H. McCue, p.q J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
feb, 24W
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Docket case No.

IUUCKeC Case NO. j
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter Of Moses Sweet, Bankrupt.
AT Harrlsonburg, in said District. on the 9Th
day OF February, Il. d., 1871
TAKE NOTICE-An order has been issued that
all the creditors of Moses Sweet, Bankrupt
appear before c. Douglas Gray, Register in Bank
ruptcy. at his office in Harrisonburg, Va, on the
LIST day OF March, d., 1877, at 10 O'Clock, a. M,
and show cause, il any they have, why the real
estate belonging to said ba kru, t. consisting of
l03 acres of Mountain land, situated on Walkers
Creek, in the county Of Rockbridge, adjoining the
lands OF Mrs. Brown, David Strickler and others,
should not be sold free OF liens. by John E. Rol-
Sweet, and the Hens transferred to the fund in
court.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY.
Feb get Register in Bankruptcy.
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A noticeable feature ir the speeches OF the
Republicans in discussing before the Electo-
raj Tribunal the questions relating to the
vote of Florida is the absence OF all abusive
epithets and sensational appeals. They ad'
dress themselves to stern facts and argu-
ments, as becomes the occasion and the issue
The democratic representatives are Just the
reverse. They denonnce. SANDER and o.
fame. and seek to arouse passion and preju-
dice, as elements 10 enter into the deter:ni-
nation u tile case.
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Mr.. David Dudley Field, the hired attof.
ney-congressman, who represents Mi. III
den before the Counting Tribunal, closed hi;
argument on tile powers OF the court in q
horid burst of gapqood!e, He invited the
bronze Goddess Of Llberty TO spring of the
dome OF the Capitol with horror at the spec
tacle OF Florida aud Louisiana voting fot
Hayes
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lDocI1et case No.

docket case No.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. Statbs, for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy,
In the matter OF Susan II. Miller. bankrupt
At Harrisonburg, in said district, on the 9th
day OF February, Il. d. 1871.
TAKE NOTICE-An order has been issued that
all the creditors of Susan H. Miller bkt, ap-
pear before c. Douglas Gray, Register in Bank
ruptcy, at his office in Harrrisonburg, Va. on the
2sth day OF FEBRUARY, a. d., 1877, at 10 O'Clock q.
estate of said bankrupt consisting OF dover in
terest, as the widow Of George w. Miller. decd,
in a tract OF land lying in Rockingham county,
containing 2a9 acres and valued at $3.50, should
not be sold free OF liens. by John Z. Roller, Assg
nee in b ,aknr,ptcy OF the said Susan Ii. Miller,
ana the liens transferred to the fund in court.
c, DOUGLAS GRAY,
feb o-2t Register in Bankruptcy
Docket case-No.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L states for the Western District OF Va In
Bankruptcy.
In the matterof Zaoharias Lee. Bankrupt
At Harrisonburg, in said District, on the 9Th
day OF February,a. d., l677
Take Notice-An order has been issued that all
the creditors OF Zacharias Lee, bankrupt, appear
at his Office in Harrisonbufg, Va IN the 2nd day
of March a. d., 1871 at 10 o'c LEX a. IN. land show
cause, If any they have. way tho Real Estate OF
aid Baukrupt, consisting OF a tract OF land lying
acres OF land, valued at 1900 90 should not pc
sold free OF liens, by John f. Roller, Assignee IN
Rankruptcy OF the said Zacharias Lee, and the
liens transferred to the tuna IN court
''''S ue@nOUGIAS GRAY.
fal, Q ot Register in Bankruptcy
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mo &c

mo Sbi
TN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE UNITED
J. States.--In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF George H. Whiteacll Bankrupt
TO WHOM III MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned: John E Roller of Harrison
burg, Rockingham county Virginia. hereby gives
notice OF Ills appointment as Assignee OF the Es-
tale OF George L. Whiteseli. OF Rockingham Co..
August A. D., ISL. adjudged Bankrupt on his
own petition by the District Court of said District
Dated Jan. 29th. 1871, JOHN E. ROLLER
feb s 3W ASSIGNEE
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mo. 1881
IN TIE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITE D
L. States.--In Bankruptcy.
IN the matter OF Daniel Huff. Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. John E. Roller of Harrison
burg, Rockingham comfy. Virginia. hereby gives
notice Of his appointment as Assignee Of the Es-
tate OF Daniel Hut, of Rockingham County, in
said District who was, on the LIST day OF August,
a. d., 1878, adjudged a Bankrupt on his own petit
ton by the District Court of said District.
Dated Jan 2sth,il577. JOHN F.. ROLLER,
1eb5 wv Assignee.
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49,

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITET
L States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Susan II. Miller. Bankrupt
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The Undersigned, John Roller, OF Harrison
burg, Rockin CHAM county, Virginia, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as Assignee of the Els
in said District. who was, on the 18th day oil July
A. D., 1878, adiudged Bankrupt on her own peti-
ton by the District Court OF sad District
Dated Jan. 29th 1871. JOHN L. ROLLER
Iehba| Assignee.
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The House has refused to insert clause IN
the appropriation bill allowing $4,000 d
year to the President as salary. 1t has been
fixed at 1900. There is no sense or de-
cency in This Fifty thousand is certainly
small enough. The people OF The country
sayc no sympathy with such mistaken no.
tions al economy.
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Nrzr advertisements.
lease No. ap1.l

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITEE
i states.-In Bankruptcy
In the matter OF James Anderson, Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, John f. Roller, OF Harrison
burg, kocklhghhn county. Va. hereby gives
notice OF his appointment Assignee of the estate
OF James anderson.of Rockingham Co. in said Dis
trlet.wlo was. on the 28th day of January aid, 1871
adiudged u bankrupt on his own petition by the
District Court OF said District.
/ ated Jan. oath, lo77.
fehG-3M John L. ROLLER. Assiesnet.
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ssTilden has is5 electoral votes including
one from Oregon tesegsaphs Mr.. Hewitt,
Chairman of the Democratic National Com
mittee, to Judge Strong, Of Salem, Oregon.
That is as much as to say, secure the one
from Oregon by fair or foul means. We must
have it to carry our point.
There Is nothing that mas been charged
against Wells that can compare to this dis
patch In cool purpose to commit u fraud.
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lNo 1j5i
N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L. States.--In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of Zachariah Lee Bankrupt.
= 70 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. John Z. Roller. OF HARRISON
burg. Rockingham county, Virginia hereby gives
notice OF his appointment Assignee OF the Es-
tate OF Zaehariah Lee. OF buckingham County in
said District who on the 18th day Of July d.
1876. adiudged Bankrupt on his own petition by
the District Court of said District
Dated Jan. 29fh. 1877. JOHN f. ROLLER
feb. 83w ASSIGNEE
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STANTON, VA.
Assignee's Sale ~
OF g.
R EAIESTATE
IN. @stst

Rockingham County, Va.
Pursuant to decree in the United States District
Court for the Western District Of Virginia. will.
as assignee of Isaac Hammer, bankrupt, sell az
public auction
THURSDAY, MARCH LIST, 1877,
at Conrads Store, the real estate OF the said bank
ruDt namely tract OF land containing
80 ACRES, ON ELK RUN,
adjoining the lands OF John Hensley and Jackson
Wine.
TERMS OF SALE-One-fourth cash, the balance on
a credit OF six, twelve ano eighteen months, with
interest from day OF sale, the purchaser Civ
ing bonds, with ample personal security for the
deferred payments, and the title retained as ulti
mate security.
JOHN Z. ROLLER. Assignee
feb. St OF Isaac Hammer, b'Kt.