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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-07

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ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, June 1.-Prces to-
Cattle very best 6a6k. good 51aae. Medium
fair quality 5aa5 ordinary thin steers and s oxen
COWS and calves $25 to $55.
Sales of Beef Cattle have been fairly active this
week and prices have advanced fully 1sc quality
considered; the supply was hardly equal 10 the
demand; .apa'the quality OF the oIerlngs was not
SO good as last week; most of the sales were from
SIX to &c per lib. There has been a good run OF
veal calves this week. and the market mas been
better supplied than Tor several ally weeks PAST Rr
rather weaker than at the beginning OF the week.
Sheep and lambs have been coming in freely and
OF the season. The demand for hogs is not very
great and the supply is fully equal to the wants OF
The trade. Mich COWS are dulffor common ones.
INT good. are in some demand and sell very easy1-
~ atfrom IS to $50.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May a3.-Beefcatt
Prices to-day range as follows;
GENERALLY rated first quality .........5 500 "a
Medium or good fair quality ..........5 Q0(s 10
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows, = 0e@ 90
Extreme range OF prices. 4 JUG 90
Most Of the sales We're from 80 I . 5o@ ~, . a5
Total receipts Tor the week lol9 lfeao. Iotal
sales 101a head.
Sales have been fairly active this week, and pri-
oes have advanced nc per Id on tops and frac-
Mich Cows~Market dull. We quote best COWS
al $40, and common at 25a$ So per head.
Sheep and Lambs-Prices have beei somewhat
flrfner and more sales made at top quotations
than last week. Wequote sheep at 3saa5H G, most
sales being made at 4Ma6Ac per Id gross Lambs
PASS per head. and 5a61Sc per 10 gross Receipts
HogsMTGere has been light run Of hogs this
week. and they were soon sold and the market
leftbare at an earlier stage than asSa a Prlces
6ha7he per Id net, the foFneE ioEa lew To ends
Receipts this week 30O3 heao- &Rzzak
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-07

80 If you want to patronize an establishments
that keeps up with the times, and offers new and
Fashionable Goods at reasonable prices. goto
may II PERRY TEN BROECK's
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-07

Gold raled at 1863 on the 9Th
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-07
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PRICE.-sso, ss5. $40. s45, $50.
MACHINES BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED
Now is your time to get the best machine in the
world for a TRIFLE.
Remember, No. South Augusta Street. next to
the Augusta National Bank.
Very Respectfully,
j. W. NEWTON.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-07

A Il you want to go to store where you ear
rely upon whatever you buy, where everything
is warranted as represented and where NO. old
style goods will be sold for new, go to
may II PERRY TEN BROECKY.
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solo. Robins come," by Miss B. Keeran,
which was so enthusiastically encored that
one verse of it had to be repeated. A harp
duo from s'Martha," BY Misses K. Kerr and
A. Heineckamp, which came after the Prin-
cipal's report, was perhaps the most charm
ing of the evenings performances, and called
forth shower of applause and bouquets.
Following the distribution Of certificates was
a vocal solo by Miss A. Davant, 'sHappy
Birdling," that carried the house by storm,
and in her recall the fair singer gave with
inimitabie expression and wondrous sweet
ness that incompatible old Scotch melody,
s'Comin' thro' the rye" The last piece
was vocal quartette, ''See the pale tnoon,"
and was admirably rendered by Misses A.
Davant, B. Keeran, A. Reid, and NJ. An
trim.
Below will be found the report OF the
Principal, &C.:
THE REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL.
The report Of the Principal, Miss Mary j.
Baldwin, stated that the last year had been
one of great prosperity. ''The pupils have
enjoyed almost uninterrupted good health,
and consequently have been able to pursue
their studies with unusual diligence and
success, as is shown by the number of Ger
tificates given i'll the various Schools
The department, too, has been satisfactory,
aad generally highly commendable.
cit is with unfeigaed sorrow that we an
nounce ting loss we have sustained In the
removal by death of valued and beloved
teacher. This loss it would be difficult to
estimate.
notwithstanding the pressure of the
times, there has been no diminution, but
rather an increase in the number of pupils
ROW nearly 5000 that we have good rea-
son not only to feel grateful for the many
tokens of Gods favor which we have en-
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TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

ST LOUIS Jan. 1.-THE Walnut Street Presby-
t.ran Church. Rev BroOkes pastor last night voted 70
its connection with the Southern General Assembly and
General Assembly OF The PresDyteran Churcn VI
the United States.
ST. LoUI.. Jan. 1.-THE Republican has special
disnach from Sedaa to the effect that Samuel Bur-
dett late Of General Land ONCE at ash
ngton who disappeared from New York some
months ago recently IN san Antonio Texas by
seneman who knows him well and talked with him there
Boston, Jan. 1.-THE suspension OF Sargent
Brothers Cos d goods eSSse o s w, a.
S2l2OOO A. Patch engaged In the brewing business
has n so suspeDded His liabilities amount $9O0v0
secured and between $4,000 and $4,000 secured by real
estate His assets are unknown.
ST. LOUIS Jan. 1.-THE libel suit OF the Rev.
atnart Robpso Of Louisville against McKee, Fishback
Houser propretors the old 81 Lo Democrat brought
IN close by the CONTRASTING JUDGMENT In the
sum OF agreeing pay all the costs OF the suit In
Guiding the Of the plaintiffs attorney The amount Of
damage nrst Aaksd w 10000
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up RIJsSs SUCCESSOR.

GEN. woopFoRD APPOINTED DIsrRIcr-ATroRNEY
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEw-YoRK-
WITHDRAWAL OF MR.. PADDoCK-sENAroR coNK-
LING's ATTITUDE.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNs'l
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE contest over the
Ncw-York Attorneyship was settled To-Day III
manner quite unexpected to all the friends OF the primer
nal petitors for the place and to Newfork poht
clans generally. This morning Senator PADDOCK pre-
sented to the Attorney letter from MS
Franklin g. Paddock, asking that his name DO WIN
drawn and expressing himself In favor OF the appoint
meut Of either Gov woodford or Judge'genney. This
afternoon the President sent Gov woodiords name 10
the Senate Senator Conklng.i understood TO have 90
supied position of friendly neutrality toward all the
candidates, making no positive recommendation. bus
presenting the claims and record OF eacn 70 tno ie
dent and the Attorney General He sad to be entirely
sat,sfed with Gen. woodford's appointment When It
remembered that Gen. woodtord made an enthusiastic
speech In the Cincinnati Convention In favor OF MI
Oouklipr nomination for President Will be understood
mat the Senator cannot well be otherwise than pleased
q his sueSesA The appointments y senessV sssksn o.
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ECHOES OF THE DUEL.

CARTIING STORY FROM PHILADELPHIA.
REPORT THAT Mr.. BENNETT AND MISS MAY HAVE
prEN MARRIED AND SAILED FOR EUROPE IN THR
STEAMSHIP ILLINOIS OF THE AMERICAN LINZ
THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DR.. PHELPs-oTHER
prRsoSs BEFORE THE GRAND JURY-USCER-
TAIyTY AS TO Mr.. MAYS INJURIES.
There was rumor yesterday that Mr. Bennett
and Miss May had been married and sailed
Cor Europe from Philadelphia. 1t is learned from
that city that gentleman whose appearance was
Ike that of Mr. Bennett went hastily on board the
steamer Illinois, just before its departure, with q
lady closely vailed, and both went Immediately to
their state-rooms, avoiding all observation. Mr.
pennett's name, however, did not appear on the
passenger list. The Grand Jury have had Mr. Ben
nett's lawyer and MIR. Oelrlchs before them, but
learned nothing. Several friends of the duelsts
have left the city for fear of arrest. Judge Donohue
,eseryed his decision In the case of Dr. Phelps 1t is
still uncertain whether or not Frederick May was
badly wounded in the duel
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, thursday, jan IL, 1871.
President Orion of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company arrived in WASHINGTON this evening. lie
will be arraigned at the bar of the House tomorrow
morning and will ask for reasonable time IN winch 10
nrepare his answer to its demands This will no doubt
he granted and the case will probably before the
House for consideration early next week The House
Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the
answer OF Barnes the New-Oreans telegraph manager
has been engaged several days in examining the legal
questions which have been raised byt NO decision mas
vet been reached but is conecred-the responsibility
of refusing to produce the telegrams navns oeen &
10 the President and Executive Committee OF the tele
graph company-hat the committee wild nnay discharge
Barnea and transfer its prosecution to the responsible
officers Of the company.
Tho House Committee on the Pacific Railroads formally
agreed to-day to compromise measure presented by
Scott and Huntington for the completion OF the Texas
and Pacific Railroad. The important features OF this bill
have heretofore been reported The report, which will
be presented by Mr.. Lamar, Is not unanimous. Inc
minority report Will probably be submitted by Mr. Ca
son The committee agreed TO information as 10
the final vote Of its members Oh the bill.
Senator Hitchcock is said to be having close fight for
reelection Nebraska He is opposed by Judge Brgg
n nromnent lawyer ex-Gov. Saunders and Mr.. Crounse
the preseut member OF the House, and the three
bne their forces against him he cannot he elected He
ia SO able political manager however, tat MS friends
predict that he will make the combinations rather thah
his opponents
Alexander Sharpe, who nominated to-day for ap-
pontment as paymaster in the army with the rank Of
major ia the Presidents brothern-law. He is and
has been for nearly eight years United States Marshal
FOR the District OF Columbia, but Intends to resign that
Office upon confirmation for the life position which to-
days nomination provides for him.
Some time ago John Henderson with others, was
yicted in New Orleans for committing whisky frauds,
and sentenced to a term the West Virginia Penten-
farv TODAY his sisters left Washington for that place,
carrying with them his pardon by the President
(For Regular Report Congressional oceeednga see I'd Fge
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THE FLORIDA COUNT.
ANOTHER CANVASS PROPOsED-TILDEN ELECTORS

ANOTHER CANVASS PROPOSED-TILDEN ELECTORS
VS.. HAYES ELECTORS.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 1.-THE Legislature is
trying its hand on count There bill second
reading in the Lower House introduced today requiring
the new Board OF Canvassers appointed by Gov Drew
to meet and the returns in order TO find which
of the electoral colleges elected and to make re-
port The college thus reported elected the bill declares
the only legal college. The President, VicePresdent
and House of Representatives are each to receive
copy OF the report OF the new board While the Leg
slaure pushing its discoveries up stairs down In tho
basement of the Capitol Circuit Judge White is hearing
quo warranto by the Tden electors against the
Hayes electors. petition for mandamus was to have
been fled Jan. 8, IN the Supreme Court against the
Board Of Canvassers TO compel them 10 recanvass the
votes for electors. The petitioners were to have
been the Tiden candidates for electors. Notice
was given, yet the suit not begun. The
Tden agents here thought they could do better
with the legislature and hence the solemn pleasantly
described above suppose the work will be continued
IN this way down TO the meeting OF the Senate and
House witness the VicePresident the returns
In the time won't public opinion North grow tired
of ncessant and puerc tnkerns with business 80
gravel LEW WALLACE.
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COLORED MEMS APPEAL.
CONVENTION OF COLORED MEN OF RHODE ISLAND
RESOLUTIONS AND ADDRESS.

CONVENTION OF COLORED MEN OF RHODE lsLAND-
RESOLUTIONS AND ADDRESS,
PROVIDENCE, Jan. ia mass meeting OF
coored citizens held in Newport this evening TO con-
slider the present aspect Of political affairs Benz T.
Burton presided. Letters read from WIN. Lloyd
Garrison, Wendell Phillips, and Fred Douglass. Adj
dresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Van Horne, George
r. Downing, and the Rev. J. G. Yeser.
Resolutions and address. presented by George I.
Downing, we're unanimously adopted.
The resolutions declare that coored people are forbid
form any alliance with the Democratic party 80
long IT, at present. opposes every effort designed to
protect them In their rights; that the Republican party
should than has done for the coored people in
the way of protection and and that the
body OF the cOOred people In the South not protected
ard encouraged WILL they fear, break down under the
weight OF difficulties and outrage to which they sub
ect because OF their devotion TO the party Gen. Grant
ia eulozed and the conviction expressed that Gen
Hayes has been fairly elected President The address
counses colUred to adhere to the Republican party
the triumph OF which Is their only guarantee for the
preserve alton Of their rights
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THE OREGON VOTE.
MR.. RUNYoNs TESTIMONY ABOUT THE $S,OOo
CHECK-THE MYSTERY INCREAsED-oDD WAY


MR. RUSYoN's TESTIMONY ABOUT THE $s,ooo
CuECK-THE MYSTERY INCREAsED-ODD WAY
OF DOING BUSINESS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator MOrtOn's
Commttee traced the So 900 part the Oregon business
one step further to day. Mr.. RunyOn appeared with
Finley A. Johnson his lawyer and stated that his Gus
TONER who arranged for the check had authorized MN 10
divulge his name, and that it was Conrad NJ JordaD
cashier OF the Third National Bank MI jordan dd not
want TO figure in the transaction on Martin Munyon's
books SO Mr. Runyon charged the check to himself Inc
mystery about the affair is increased by ths last
ton, unless q clew be furnished by the statement
current here that Mr. Tlden is director OF the Third
National Bank, and that the business was done by
Jordan ON his account 1t is certainly very
suspicious that the cashier OF bank, accus-
toned TO signing hundreds Of checks every Gay,
should take such roundabout way OF sending se,ooo
TO Oregon If 1t straightforward honest business
transaction Mr. Jordan wanted to put the money In the
hands Of Iadd a. Bush of Salem instead Of teegraphing
tbcm 70 draw on the Third National for that amount, nc
went to RGnyon, q broker, and asked MN 70 ara"
check take 1t to Dmon-anOther broker-and tell Dinon
TO telegraph the credit to Ladd Bush, begging huhyoh
not TO make the usual record Of the business on his
hoots Jtbs ia what Mr. Hewitt and Senator Kelly call
simple matter Of sending little money 10 oregon 10
hire ATTORNEYS for Gov Grover then New-York bankers
and brokers have very queer and complicated ways o
transactng their business At all events IL 10 perfectly
clear that Messrs. Martin Runyon were no' n'Aou up
In any potica intrigue furnished this check as they
would attend TO any other legitimate business III 'nch
line Mr. Jordan will Of be sent Tor ana DC gwen
n chance to explain The books OF Charies D'mon 'no
broker to rhom Mr. Runyon took the $4,000 check at
Tordan,s remest. was examined to-day, but proved
water haul as far as afordins any new evidence was
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GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
GOV SMITH ON THE PRESIDENCY.

GOV. SMITH On IHE fhESlDENCI'
GOV. SMITHS ANNUAL MEssAGE-THE ELECTION OF
GOV. TILDEN CLAIMED AND REPUBLICAN LEAD
Frs DENOUNCED-THE SACRED DUTY OF THE
PEOPLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR RIGHTS.
ATLANTA, Ga Jan. 1.-THE message OF
Gov Smith, which was read in both houses to-day. was
devoted mainly to State affairs; but had the following
comment on Federal relations:
The late election held in pursuance OF the laws OF
the United States and OF the several States. 1t was
peaceabc and orderly and free from intimidation We IND
few ad Centurers, acting under the directions OF amD
tious leaders the Federal Capital and backed by the
military forces of the Government, attempting by fraud
and chicanery set aside the eminent statesmen CHOSEN
by the people, and into their places persons
whom people after fair trial had refused TO elect
The questions arise here: Shall the candidates fairly
and legally elected by the people be placed in oic, or
shall persons rejected the baOtbox be elevated TO
power2 Shall law and order prevail or shall fraud and
violence have the mastery Shall the people OF
the United States choose their own rulers,
or shall political cheats and swIndlers be per-
mttcd to perform that vital Office Tor them
We have appealed to the baotbOx. Shall the result OF
this appeal stand or shall it set aside by force and
fraudl II the latter then free institutions are al
ready at an end and constitutional liberty the Amer-
can continent has received its final blow No more
sacred cause can engage the patriotic efforts OF nation
than the maintenance OF the fundamental right in
all free governments TO say who shall rule 0ver Ihls
right people OF Georgia. and trust, OF every other
State in our Federal Union will never willingly abandon
It is the plain duty of Congress- by adherng TO law and
established precedent TO give effect 10 the clearly ana
legally expressed will of the people; but IL Congress
should unhaOpiy fail TO do this then IL believed tnat
the proper determination OF the grave questions now
confronting in the last resort be safely LETT 10
the sober Judgment of the rightminded people IN the
Northern States III cannot then we are powerless;
aud they well will have lost the nestmaDle right
OF freemeQ-the
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UNCERTAINTY IN THIS CITY.

'hE REPORTS CONCERNING Mr.. Observation-Disclosures
GETTING OUT OF THE WAY OF ARRBsT-THE
CHARACTER or Mr.. NAYS WOUND STILL DOUBT
FUL
report was in circulation yesterday that
Miss Caroline May was married on Wednesday evening
James Gordon Bennett, and that the welded pair
were TO start for Europe yesterday Saturday This
surprising story believed by many people. Careful
inquiry failed to obtain any positive confirmation Do
NAL The members of the Union Club, 10 far as they
Would b approached by reporters were in0redulouA
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THE MYSTERIOUS CHECK.

SAN Francisco, Jan. ia Portland, Ore
gon dispatch says regarding the allegation that $4,000
was sent to Oregon from NewYork to be employed In
influencing Gov. Growers action in the recent electoral
middle, the fact is generally known and admitted that
the sum named was sent to Oregon to certain
political results that II. Y Thompson, the Republican
lawyer who made the principal argument before Gov
Grover I'm behalf of issuing certificate to Cronin, re-
ceyed 900 for his services cOunsel that Cronin
got similar sum- and that the remainder returned
N IA stated upon trustworthy authority that neither
Grover nor Chad wick received dollar Of the money said
10 have been sent from New York.
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INQUIRIES WITH LITTLE RESULT.


JOHN TowNsHEND AND HERMAN oELRIcHs BEFORE
THE GRAND JURY-THEY THROW NO LIGHT ON
THE DUEL.
John TOwnshend, who has charge of Mr..
Benefits legal affairs, and who with his partner has
done legal business for the Bennett family since 1874,
was summoned before the Grand Jury yesterday. and
questioned as to knowledge which he had OF the duel
Among other questions that put to him was the In
qury whether or not Wednesday Of last week he went
TO Mr. Benefits house for The purpose OF drawing up
Mr. Benefits WILL He replied that this was not the OBJ
ect of his visit the matter Of will was not NEIL
toned. His appointment with Mr.. Bennett was made
several DAYS before the affair with May occurred.
The visit was made on the evening or the
day when the assault occurred and Mr. Townshend
saw no mark OF violence wound on Mr. Benefits face,
and knew nothing the assault until he read the ac-
counts Of it in the morning papers on the following day.
Mr. Townshend was examined by Assistant District-At-
torney Bell, who inquired minutely into his relations
with Mr. Bennett. He was asked where Mr. Bennett
was and he said that Wednesday he him at his
Repnetts house. The duel not spoken of by either
When asked by TRIBUNE reporter what Mr. Benefits
nlans were Mr. Townshend said did not know further
than he expected him to remain the city and attend to
his business Instead Of the legal complications nduc-
ing him TO leave NewYOrk, he thought they would cause
him 10 remain here. 1t doubt seemed strange, nc
said that Bennett did not speak of the assault when
he met him few hours afterwards ana thI nc saw ~
marks upon Mr. Benefits face but nevertheless mat
was the truth Of the matter. Mr. Iownsnehd situ ne
would willingly tell the reporter all that he knew con-
corning the matter. but he knew almost nothing.
Herman Oelrics Mr. Mays cousin also responded yes
terday his subpoena to appear before the Grand jury
but knew nothing which made him available rs WIT
ness and after few questions he retired from lhe
ROOM The jury then took up miscellaneous Duslhess'
which occupied the remainder of the session
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INAUGURATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF AR
KANSAS.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Jan. 11.-GOv. Miller
naugursted at noon to-day before the joint session
of the legislature In his address no said that he was
welded TO no particular financial policy that tho free
scboo system would receive his undivided attention and
that the noaa % sSSred
sconomy. but W opposed 70 false truGalu.