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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20
Mass Meeting IN Rockingham.

I: will be seen from our Harrisonburg cor
respondence that the speech Of Gen. James
A. Walker, candidate for Lieut.. Governor,
at Wythcville, has aroused the unterrified
Democracy of the "Old Tenth Legion. -
His impassiohed and utterly unjustiiable
denunciation Of readiustment and those who
favor it cannot fail to create a profound feel
ing all over the State. The men he de-
nounces are no more repudiationists than
himself, and it is due to their character nnd
self-respect that they should speak out. He
draws upon his Imagination for the CAUSE Of
his fury, and INDUCES in language inappli-
cable to any sentiment now controlling pub
lie opinion. The confusion that seems to
vex his mind is no excuse for the coarse
terms in which he vents passion, where ar
gument would have been more befitting, and
more suitable to the occasion and his posi-
tfon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20
Deaths.

On Thursday, Sept. 9Th, at the residence of his
father, in Stanton, Johnny. son of Michael Car
mody, in the 22d year OF his age.
On the 18th inst, at his residence near Dagger
Springs, Botetourt county, James B. Kayser, in
the 65Gh year OF his age.
Died on the 21st OF July last at the residence OF
her mother in Mt: Scion. Miss Lizzie F Harmon,
daughter of Mrs. Eliza and the late Henry Har-
mon, in the 4Sd year OF her age.
In early life Lizzie made profession Of faith in
Christ, and United with the Methodist Church
South, in Mt Scion, and ever adorned her pro-
fession by Cody walk and conversation. Her
end was peace. Though her bodily fsufferings
were great. she enjoyed entire peace and resigna-
ton Of spirit. To weeping and sorrowing friends
her last words were. weep not for me- all is
WE'LL" By her death quiet home is desolated.
but around its sacred altar voice fingers in our
ears, and whispers to the bereaved mother in the
hour of loneliness and sorrow, Weep not, she is
not dead, but sleepeth.'a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

NIRGiNIA-1N VACATION
In the'Cle.k's Office of The Circuit Court for
Augusta county, Sept. 10 III, 1877.
A. B. Lightner Sheriff OF Augusta county, and
as such AGm'r with The will annexed Of Abel
G.bDins. decd, Plaintifi
Against
Joseph Hottie and Susan, his wife, Eveline
Bear, Tollarus Koiner and May, his wife, John
Fauber and Bette, his wife, Henry Beer, Mily
Rea-, Luther Eear, Amanda Brown Samuel Paul,
and Aram lta g., bis wife and Francis M. Sur
Defe ndants
In Chancery
The object Of this suit is TO obtain judicial
construction of the will of Abel GibDus, decd,
and enable the Administrator c. T. A., 10 settle
his accounts under the direction OF the court
The Defendant, Luther Bear, not having enter
ed his appearance, and it appearing by aaidavit
filed that he is resident of this State, it is
ordered that he do appear here within month at
ter due publication of this notice, and do what is
necessary to protect his interest
Teste,
Shef & Bum. pq N. RYAN, elk.
sept 20-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20
MARRIAGES.

On Sunday, July 18th, at the residence OF J. A.
Woodson, Mr.. Franklin Pierce and Miss Lucy j
Harris.
On the 9th inst, near Parnassus, Mr.. Eugene
Crosby and Miss Elizabeth A.. daughter OF Da
vid Propes, Esq. all of this county.
On the 9th inst, near Craigsville. Mr.. James A
Meeks and Miss Hannah E., daughter Of VIM. M
Whitlock, Esq, all of this county.
On the 18th inst, near Waynesboro', Mr. Geo
w. Richards and Miss Catharine j., daughter o.
John w. Cash, Esq, all of this county.
In Staunton, at the residence OF Maj. J.W. New
ton, by Rev. John s. Martin, Mr.. Geo. H. Millel
and Miss Frances Campbell, both OF Augusta.
On September 18th. by Rev. Seat, Mr.. d. E. Ro
senbaurl, of S.aunton, Va. to Miss Bette ROBIN
son, daughter of Mrs. John M. Robinson, Of
Botetourt county. Va. The bride was given away
by her uncle, 7. G. Goodwin.
We return thanks for nice assortment of the
wedding cake,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20
"Repudiation Clamor.

The friends of the Funding Bill having
falsely charged the friends of fair and equi-
table readjustment of the State debt with
favoring " reputation" are surprised at the
effect abroad. Papers outside of Virginia
which have not taken the trouble or not had
the opportunity to look into the facts OF the
case, have arrived at the conclusion that
there really is "repudiation - party in
Virginia, and proceed upon that basis to
estimate the damage to the State, and con-
denim the wrong proposed. Tie Funding
Bill organs say, after having created this
false impression, "See what you have done.
You will ruin the State"
We apprehend not. 1t will not be very
loEg time until the opportunity is presented
for correcting this false impression. 1t will
require little patience and little fortl-
,tude. and the result will show which party
Is the real friends of the State and her char
acter. The class of men who are charging
."repudiation " against those who are deter
mined to stop the reckless and ruinous
policy which has brought the State into its
present deplorable condition, have controlled
the legislation ever since reconstruction.
They are responsible for all the wrongs the
people are now enduring. Their policy has
caused the default in interest, the robbery of
the School fund, The substantial reputation
of the interest on near ten millions OF debt
held mostly by widows and orphans. The
class of men who are opposing them have
heretofore had nothing to do with politics.
They have allowed tie politicians to control
all of the elections, indicate the representa-
tives, and shape legislation. They have been
aroused, however, from this false inactivity,
and have determined to come to the front
and see what can be done to avert the down.
ward plunge of the whole State. They own
the property that is to be af1ected-thcy re-
alize the depreciation of values, the with
drawal of confidence. and the disgrace that
has been inflicted by the management of
the professional politicians, who sclamor
about State honor and State credit, and care
nothing about their own. And because the
people-the substantial, tax-paying people
have determined on final and effective set
Element of the complications of the State, and
to send men to the Legislature to do it. these
repudiated politicians raise the clamor OF
"repudiation - against them. 1t is not re-
pudiation of the State debt that they fear.
They know that they state deliberate false
hood when they say any portion of the peo-
pie of Virginia want that. 1t is their own
reputation which concerns them. Give
them place and power, and they will agree
to anything. But the people do not want
them and will not trust them. The purpose
is to have the State Debt question settled
the expenses of the State brought within the
revenues of the State-no more defaulted
interest-no more robbery of the School
tund-no more reputation of the obliga-
tions due widows and orphans. 1t is be-
cause of this determination that the profess
sional politicians cry out "rcpudiation %
against those who are trying to save the
State from further disgrace.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

We shall refer TO the views of Gen. Walker,
candidate for Lieut.. Governor, hereafter.
He is certainly infelcirous in the use of Ian
guage. He imagines sentiment that does
not exist, and then proceeds vigorously and
rudely to denounce it. 1t is Il bad sign
when candidate for high public position
so unnecessarily and precipitately gives way
to passion and the use Of harsh langr lge.
Gen. Walker has made great mistake, as
he will find before this canvass is over, il he
persists in his misapplication Of terms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

We advise the State to keep its temper.
We have neither the time nor the inclination
to badger epithets with it. We are not con-
cerned about its consi stency or its prescience,
and only refer to it when it seeks, by an ap-
peal to national authority, to suppress legit-
innate discussions of State questions and pol
icy. The VIRG1NFAN does not propose to
submit to anything like bulldozing. Speak
ing for the people and rejecting their sem
tments irrespective Of parties, it can afford
to complacently receive the assaults of the
caucus organs and defy their malice. In
losing its temper, our contemporary loses its
dignity, and gives offense to class Of its
readers OF which it ought to be proud. al
though all of them do not 9aree with it. Its
last attempt at argument is a failure, and
cor =cious of this it substitutes passion. This
will not do. Keep cool, and when you have
committed mistake, as was done in the at
tack upon the VI aGINfAN, manfu'ly ac.
knowledge it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

Have splendid assortment of Bed Spreads
and will sell you a White Spread at SOC.
Colgate's Premium Soaps at sc cake.
Machine Needles Sc and 4c each.
Drexel's Splendid Cologne 25c bottle.
Colgate's Elegant Tooth Powder zoe bot.
Photograph Frames Sc each.
Linen Table Cloths, two yds wide for 75e.
Linen Napkins only so cts dozen.
Hamburg Edgings SC a yard.
Good Calicoes at 8, 5, and &c per yard.
Laurel D. Cotton at Sea yard.
Bleached Cotton at SC yard.
Unbleached Cotton at ct yard.
Splendid Thread, 200 yards, Sc spool.
Good Pins, Sc paper or two papers for &C.
Best Needles, sc paper.
Linen Towels, 10 cts each.
Bingham Parasols, 20 cts each.
Bale Cotton (all number), $l.10 a bale.
Three pair Of good socks for 25cts.
Three pairs of good stockings for 25cts.
Six nice handkerchief for 25 cts.
Good Lisle Thread Gloves, 15cts pair.
Lincn.;aced paper collars, 10cts box.
Gents Calico Shirts, 40c each.
Gents Neck Ties, Toe each.
- dozen Agate Buttons, SC the lot.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

have been sufferer for years with Cramp Col
ic, and have taken everything that I could heal
Of and could gei no relief until finally tried Dr.
ment it gave me insta 1T relief. I cheerfully rec
ommend it 70 all who are afflicted with this dis
ease. SAML II. GAY, HarriSonburg, Va.
For sale by JAS. HAYNES, West End, near Byers
& Eakle's Br. nch Store. Agents wanted in Au-
guSta county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

For the first time in six years the Repub-
licans OF Sacramento county, Cal, have
elected the whole of their Assembly ticket,
and the whole of the county ticket with the
exception OF the Treasurer. The Democra is
have elected their candidate for State Sena-
tor, through the aid Of the Republican vo-
terS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA:
ecellow Citizens Yielding to solicitations and
az eneral expectation that shall become can
didate for the Senate. I announce myself, relying
on that cordial support which the relation as
sumed reasonably warrants.
Respectfully,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

The reception Of the President and com.
pany at Louisville. KY, on the 18th, was
magnificent. His speech on the occasion
was in fine spirit, and had very concilia.
tory effect
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

SLIDE AT JORDAN ALUM.-A despatch
from Jordan Alum on the 18th says that a
slide of the mountain side occurred day or
two ago at.the Jordan Alum Springs, which
crushed in the spring house and filled up the
spring.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

The Richmond Enquirer is behind t. he
times. There are no regular nominees Of
the ''party" which the VIRGINIAN opposes
certainly not in this portion of Virginia.
1t is very doubtful question, whether the
Enquirer and the papers which act with it,
are not running tilt against 'the party, -
if numbers are to be regarded. Both the
Enquirer and State are in opposition to a
majority Of the people who constitute 'the
party" they assume to speak for, and il
Col. Holiday will publicly declare that he
endorses the views of State policy maintain
ed by those two papers, he will be defeated
by 10000 majority, without counting sin
gle Republican vote for or against him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

If the assaults of the Richmond papers
malice, it is that any one who supports the
national administration and national laws
is not entitled to express an opinion about
Virginia policy or Virginia legislation. In
other words, it is tantamount to felony and
Acknowledgement to be Republican and
support the authorities of the government.
We have different views Of ou- rights as
citizen OF Virginia, and tbs our purpose to
carry them out so far as we are able to do so.
We certainly cannot be frightened from dis
charging what we conceive to be duty to
the people Of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

John E. Massey, Esq, late delegate to the
Legislature from Albemarle county publish
es card in the Charlottesville ''Chronicle''
announcing himself candidate for theSen-
ate from Albemarle and Green district, sub
ject to the approval of the convention to as
sem BILE on the oath instant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20
EXCURSION !
There will be Grand Union Colored Excursion
From WIlite..Sulphur Springs
to Washington.


There will be Grand Union colored Excursion
From Wllite..Sulp1lur Springs
to Washington,
ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 1877.
Come one come all and see the grand scenes in
of visiting the President OF the United States. 1t
W II be one of the most pleasant and gayest excur'
sons that has been run this season over The c. s.
o. Railroad.
THE BRIDGEWATER BRASS BAND
will furnish the music on the occasion.
Train will leave White Sulphur, September 80
at I, IS M. Covington m, Craigsville IL 09 p
M, Swoope's, IL. 48 p M, Staunton, October lst,
Gam, Waynesboro, $40 am, Charlottesville IL am
ROUND TRIP TICKETS from White Sulphur
$5,25, Covington &425. craigsville $3.50. swoopes
So Stauno ION 50 .25, Waynesbore s., Charlottesville
80, so, Gordonsville 50, Orange c. H $3.50, AMI all
other points at proportionately reduced rates.
Children half price; preachers free of charge
As- Arrangements will be made in Washington
Committee-R. T. jefferson, John Bowyer. Jas
Brigham Samuel Bower, Rich ar b: Brown
as Jefferson. Waynesboro; A. B. Parker, Char
lottesville.
Sept 20C1t.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
j. States for the Western District OF Virginia.
At Harrisonburg.
In the matter OF Francis C. Devier Bankrupt.
in Bankruptcy.
Extract from Decree of Sept 18th, le77.]
at is A. Q. & D. that this cause be referred to
one OF the Commissioners OF this Court,who shall
tale, state, SETTLE amt report account OF the
liels and their prio :icy ION the real estate
rendered by Francis c. Devier, on filing his petit
ton for ad, ud ication as a bankrupt
A Copy Teste,
VIM. B. LURTY, Clerk.
CoMMIss! oNGIs OFFICE,
Harrisonbu.g, Sept. 18, 1877.
To apcis C. DEWEY. bankrupt. John Paul, As
sgnee OF said bana upt, Id any creditors of sa
bankrupt.
You RE hereby mott fed that have fixed upon
FEIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 1877:
at ny office il Ha risonbuTg. Va, if fai if not
the next Fl day hereafter, Sunday e-cepted) to
take the accounts required by tile above decree
OF the District Coui of the United States for the
Western Dist:'ct of Virginia, in said bankrupt
ma.i e.. at which tine place you and each of
you are equired 10 attend. Given under my hand
as Comm ssioner in Chance-.v the day and year,
aforesaid VIM. j. POINTS, Comm
sent 2Q-2w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20
DECREEI UNITED STATES DISTRICT
~ COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF


In the matter of Gabriel johnson, in Bankruptcy
EXTRACT from Decree.l
And the Court doth!further adjudge, order and
decree that this cause be referred to James F.
Strother who is hereby appointed a special Com
missioner for that purpose to take, state and to
the Court report an account of the liens upon the
real estate of said Gabriel Johnson together with
their respective priorites, with any special mat
ter sc. In taking which account the said Com
missioner shall give notice of the time and place
by publication in the VALLEY VIRGINIAN news
paper p ublished in the town of Staunton, which
publication shall be equivalent to personal ser
vice Of notice to all parties in interest.
ALEX. RlVES, Dist. Judge.
A Copy Test,
VIM. B. LURTY, Clerk.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
Washington Rapp'n Co., Va, Sep. IA, IT IL
The parties interested in the foregoing decree
DAY, the 22d DAY OF OCTOBER, next as the
time and my office aforesaid as the place for the
purpose OF executing said decree. AT which time
and place they will attend before me prepared to
enable me to execute the same.
JAMES +. STROTKER, Comm'r.
sept 2O--4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

| Best Machine Oil, 10 a bottle.
Best Lead Pencils, 10ca dozen.
Best Note Paper 5 ct quire.
Best Envelopes (al. colors), SC package
Best Shoe Strings, 5 C a dozen.
Best Shoe Polish, 15c bottle or two for 25c
Best Mucilage 10c bottle.
Good Corsets 35c pair.
A Box of nice note paper and envelopes 124
| White Flannel 123c yard.
Canton g LOG
Silk Scarfs, 10cts each.
Parafine Candles, 30cts pound.
Hair pins. Sc paper
Children's Striped Hose, 10 cts pair.
1914 Sheeting, 25c yard.
Zephyrs (all colors) 15c an ounce.
Germantown Wool (all colors) I23c an or.
Berlin Wool (all colors) l5c.
Shetland Wool, (ali colors,) 15c.
Gilt and Silver Card Board very cheap.
Large Notices SC each.
Motto Frames 40c.
All kinds of Walnut Frames very low.
Tooth Brushes 10 cts each.
Rubber Dressing Combs 25c.
Good Hair Brushes Csc.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

Young King Alfonso, of Spain, is to be
married in January next to the Princess
Mercedes, daughter Of the Duke de Mont
pensier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

The Norfolk Day Book has changed from
a Republican to an Independent paper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-20

List OF Letters Remaining I'm the Post OF
flee mt StauntOn, Augusta County, Va.
SEpT on 1877
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-07
More Mormon Troubles.

Whatever credence may be given TO
particular rumOrs from Utah, says the
New York Tribune, it is sufficiently Ger
tain that in various parts of that terri
tory an uneasy feeling is existing among
the Mormons, which Brigham Young is
doing nothing to allay. Indeed, his
public utterances, if they are correctly
represented, are anything but pacific.
He is said to be preaching a crusade,
which the Gentiles of the territory natu-
rally regard as preached against them
selves. Of course, compared with Nor
mon population, they are a mere
handful, and they may we'll indulge in
some apprehension of violence. In salt
Lake City especially they are greatly out
numbered. We are further informed
that the military preparations of the
Mormons are considerable; that drilling
is going on continually, and that arms
have been shipped in great numbers from
the east.
Brigham Young and his more unscrup
ulous devotees are doubtless labOring
under great apprehension. The vigol
displayed in the trial and execution Of
| Lee has proved cOnclusively that the
| temporal power in Utah is no longer il
| the hands of the Latter Day Saints. We
| 90 uOG KNOW p-eClS6lH NhdG ILCy Llc
| have to fear, but their record, as they
know better than anybody else can, Ii
quite enough to make them anxious
! Their power and authority, once so great
and almost unquestiOned, are gone
Assassination will not help them, while
| they are no longer, as they once were
defended by distance and great deserts
from the weight of the government
hand. 1t is hard to see what they car
hope ultimately to accomplish by com
plete defiance of the federal power, or by
| a resort to the madness of massacre. Blu
| there is an unreasonable because it Is {
fanatical element in the Mormon POpu
Iatisn, which has not been sufficiently
taken into account. 1t is Just possible
that Young himself may have been made
reckless by a term 50 prolonged OF ire
spOnsible authority. Greater men thar
he have lost their heads under difiCultie
comparatively less.
But whatever may be impending, W,
may be sure that the beginning OF thu
end is near. If the Mormon leader, con
tenting himself with a spiritual desPOt
ism, shall finally yield obedience to tn
laws, he may die quietly in his bed, AM
his sect may peacefully disappear afte
him. If he permits himself to be mislet
int sanguinary acts which will be shee
madness, he will be summariiy ant
sternly dealt with. His vanity may mis-
lead him into an exaggerated estimate q
his resources and OF his local advantages
, but 10 those who consider them with IL
difference they do not seem great enOug
; to be alarming. The United State
wants neither the will nor the power t
> deal strictly and summarily with tn
Mormon strength, such as it is; and "
: believe that it will do so.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-07

blessed are the meek" exclaims the
voice of inspiration, but can a man be meek
with the consciousness that dreaded mon
ster is consuming his vitals. We are not a
race of TitanS. a PrOmetheus might stand
chained to the tOTturing rock with vulture
perpetually gnawIng his liver, and his face
ever wear an expression OF heroic and even
meek endurance. But PrOmetheus has left
no descendants. With vultures (disease)
consuming his liver the modern man makes
himself and every one around him miserable.
Fretful, gloomy, hYpochrOndriacal, he sees
the world and life ali on the wrong side-the
dark side--aud whoever dares to assert that
there is a sunny side, he regards an ell
envy, or at best a mocker of his imaginary
woes. Unlike the mythical Titan, the victim
of disease is not sucCOrless. There isan arm
to rescUe-a balm to cleanse and heal. As
remedies for this most depressing of all dis
eases Liver Complaint, none are more
efficient or popular than DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative
Pellets The Pellets effectually remove the
etfete and poisonous matter; while the Med
ical Discovery imparts strength and health
to the entire system. They are sold by
drupUistS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-06-07
CheerFuIness the Offspring Of Health.

That euuable state Of the mind which is Un-
ruffIed by trifing incidents, and looks on the
sunny side of things in generals is the result
of a heaIthfuI state of the brain and stomach.
The dyspeptic and nervous invalid may-al-
though this is rare indeed-feign cheerful
ness, and may bear the haTa~sing symptoms
which persecUte him with an assumption of
heroic indifference, but in reality he is the
victim of dependency. To experience gen
uine cheerfulness of mind, the stomach must
recover its lost tone, the thinking organ its
normal quietude. HOstetter's Stomach Bit
tiers are the best remedy for mental depres-
sion, since they overcome the nervous debil-
ity and indigestion which originate and fos-
ter it. Persons suffering from infrmities pc
culiarIy incident to the decline of life, ladies'
in delicate health, and COnvalescents,d derive
soIace and vigOr from its use. Drive away
the blues and revive the dropping energies
with this grand stimulatIve tonic.