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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-02

The North has come to doubt what
one month ago it devoutly believed. and
acknowledges as very probable that the
choice of the country is for Mr.. Tilden.
The South, likewise, has given, wisely
and well, extraordinary proofofits mod
Grafton, patience, and trust in the meth
DDS of the Constitution, and in the vir-
tue of the people at large.
Abashed at the sight. the conspirators
have hesitated, retreated, and in great
measure disavowed the worst of their
designs. Mr.. Grant himself has found
he could not command assistance toward
the arbitrary course he contemplated
Such men as Edmunds, Christiancy
Blaine and Sherman have been recalled
to sense Of their responsibility, and the
veXed questions coming up from foul
States of the Union, on whose decision
turns the result of the count on the 14th
of February, are now approached by
grave jurists and anxious seekers after
the truth, who We're but three short
weeks ago rabid partisans.-1He State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-02
DRESS GOODS.
4 COMPLETE ASSORTMENT!
DRY GOODS.

Cloths, Cassimeres, Water Proof, Factory
Cloths, &c.
Kentucky Jeans from 10 to 50 cents per yard.
Canton Flannel from 10 to 35 cents per yard.
Laurel ID. at cents per yard.
Cotton Yarn at 81 Is per bale.
Brown Cotton at cents par yard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-02
FURS.
CARPETS.

Hemp Carpet, 25 and 80 cents.
Ingram Carpet. from 40 to 90 cts. e
Extra Super Ingram, two ply, all wool. from
65 to 90 cts.
Brussels and Three Ply. from sl.2O to 81. 80 per
yard.
Oil Cloth, quarter, from 40 to 60 cents.
Brussels Rugs. for $3.50.
Velvet Rugs, very cheap at 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-02

The following memoranda of sales OF tracts OF
land and houses and lots refer to sales, public
and private, advertised in the columns OF this
paper, to which, for particulars, attention
is specially called:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-02

THE STATE CONSERVATIVE TICKET AND
REPUBLICAN ELECTORAL t c X Il
CHOSEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-02
HATS.
STAMPING DEPOT.

Stamps on Linen, Cotton and Flannel neatly
and quickly executed.
Machine Needles for all f1rst-c1ass, machines
for 25 cts.1 dozen for 90 cents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
RESOLUTIONS Adopted by the Virginia Gpn.
servatiye Convention.
TOinoinnati Enuuirer,1


RICHMOND, Aug. II. - Whereas, the
good people Of the State of Virginia,
represented by the Conservative party,
have been greatly concerned and agi-
tated by representations and misrepre-
sentations as to what would be the prob
able action of this convention upon the
subject OF the State debt, and 1t has be-
come vitality important to the preserva-
tion of the integrity and harmony OF the
party that an authoritative expression OF
opinion should be promulgated upon
that question; and
Whereas, the future welfare, power
and prosperity Of this commonwealth
depends upon the continued existence
and cohesion Of the Conservative party
of Virginia In convention assembled;
| 1. While the Conservative party, true
| to the past glorious history OF Virginia,
and proud Of her good name and fame
among the nations Of the earth, would
scorn to repudiate her just obligations,
and are resolved to preserve fnviolate
the public faith and credit, yet we cam
not but view with concern and anxiety
the accumulation Of our financial diff
culties and the increasing weight OF our
public. debt; we therefore earnestly urge
upon the legislative and executive
branches OF the government the import
ance Of using all just and honorable
means OF bringing about an adjustment
Of the obligations OF the commonwealth
which will bring the payment Of inter-
est upon our Indebtedness within the re-
sources of the State derived from the
present rates OF taxation and do equal
Justice to all classes Of our creditors.
Q. That every effort should be used by
the legislative department OF the State
to reduce the expenditures OF the gov.
ernment and return to the methods OF
frugality, economy and moderation
proved by former generations Of Vir.
ginians, even In the palmiest days OF
our prosperity.
3. That in the approaching election OF
members Of the Legislature 1t is earnest
Iy recommended by the convention thai
the people shall elect their representa-.
tives with view to their wisdom and
integrity, and their ability to deal with
the difficulties represented by the finan.
cial situation OF the commonwealth.
i 4. That past experiences dem onstrate
the great benefit resulting to the people
Of Virginia from an active, thorough
and efficient conservative organization
representing the views and wishes OF ail
classes and conditions. That in order
to continue to enjoy such benefits and
tual concessions, to settle all differences
Of opinion justly and fairly inside OF the
party-
5. That we hereby ratify and reaffirm
the vital principle Of conservatism, az
embodied in the platforms OF our party
heretofore promulgated, and hereby de
clare our uncompromising opposition tc
radicalism In any and all OF its forms
and features.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
Palais Royal.

Among the many changes to take place soon
on the grand boulevard none will be more strik-
ing and more indicative Of the good time to come
than the swayipg to the breeze the banners of the
grand "Palais Royal" Our enterprising friend
Levy, who has for 80 many years been the popu
lar proprietor of the dollar store, No. 1877 Canal
street. seems to have had his faith shaken in re-
publican institutions and ideas, and is deter
mined, with one fell swoop, to obliterate the
name Of dollar store forever. He is making prep
arations for the opening Of this elegant and gor-
geous establishment, and nothing will be spared
in making it the most attractive place in the
Southern country. Leyy's dollar store is known
throughout the whole South, and as it has been
known for it's promptness in filling orders and
the polite attention of the clerks, and the place to
get everything, SO will the Palais Royal grow
into popular favor, for we will see in the large
and gilded signs that are to adorn the building
evidences of new era, a prosperity which we
have longed for but never expected until the
present time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
CONKLINE AGAINsr r SHERMAN.
The New York senator Already Prepar-
ing for the Next Presidential Cam
naign.

The New York senator Already Prepar-
Ing for the Next Presidential Cam
patgn.
NEW York Correspondence Philadelphia Ledger
New YORK, Aug. 7.-Senator ConkliDg
is expected back from his brief Euro
pean trip towards the close OF this
more anxiously looked for by his fol-
lowers and friends. 1t is Napoleon
coming back from Elba. Since he went
away the Presidents policy, it is well
known, has made havoc with the
"Conkling men" in the Custom House,
and he returns, therefore, to find his
power and influence seriously threat
ened. It must not be lost sight Of
that Mr.. ConBling expects to
be the next Republican candi-
date for the Presidency, and
in order to go into the national conven-
ton with a strong hand, he and his
BILE that he should continue to have his
own State on his side. TO this end he
will leave no stone unturned to control
the convention. He has already trans
mitted to his most confidential friends
particular instructions with reference
to the primary elections for delegates,
and the importance OF securing the
right men. None Of the minor details
have been overlooked. Mr.. Conkling Is
too astute politician to openly break
with the President, or even with the
Presidents policy, at this time. and they
who anticipate a condemnation OF
either In the State Convention, there
fore, will be disappointed. The utmost
that will be done will be to emphasize,
| in shadowy way, the importance OF
maintaining Republican principles and
"adhering to the patriotic policy that
safely brought us through the perils Of
civil war, and which has re-established
peace and prosperity" etc.
In looking forward to thu future, it
may be added that Mr.. Conkling has no
apprehensions OF rivalry from Mr..
Hayes, pledged as he is to the one
term policy. His real antagonist
is Secretary Sherman, or, what is
all the same, Gen. Sherman. His
friends openly charge that most Of the
recent removals from the Custom House
were inspired by the Secretary of the
Treasury, and not by the President,
with the express purpose OF curtalling
the Conkling influence in New York
politics. This charge may or may not
be true; but it is certain it is the key
note to much of the "anti-Sherman
talk" one is now accustomed to hear
among the. Custom House politicians al
most every day, and which is likely to
increase by the time the State Conven-
ton assemblies.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14

city is solely defended by Turks. 1t
will, however, be more probable that the
Porte will not wait for the siege OF
the capital, but will conclude peace mt
Adrianople. To prevent this peace Eng
land may, perhaps, send her fleet. to
Constantinople, seeing no other expe-
dent to exercise her necessary influence
In the making OF treaty of peace. Rus
s1a Will, however, take care not to en-
counter England at Constantinople.
The Russian government must abstain
from making conquests in European
Turkey, not with regard to England, but
to the rest OF Europe. It will, neverthe-
less, at the beginning OF the English oc.
cupation at Constantinople proclaim
the independence Of the Christian popu-
lations Of the Balkan peninsula, the
Porte's rule having ceased, In Prussia's
eyes, at the very moment when the CEN
tre of the empire is occupied by
foreign power. Russia is perfectly
aware that an Anglo-Turkish army
would not be at all able to assume
the offensive against them In the Bal
kans Ii the Turkish army now standing
within the quadrilateral is surrounded
or compelled to surrender. Russia can,
therefore, organize O new order of states
In the Balkan peninsula, and then ex-
pect the power which might attempt to
|
task of inducing England to leave Con-
stantinople she would leave to the
powers which it concerns. Thus Eng
land could indeed maintain Constanti-
nople, but would by IL solely expedite
the expulsion OF the Turks from the
Balkan peninsula. III there exist Eng
lish politicians who think the dispatch
of the fleet to the Bosphorus the best
way to induce Austria to take action In
favor of Turkey, they may be mistaken |;
| for, though Count Andrassy III said
to have declared that Austria would
never suffer the creation OF new Slavo-
nian principalities, he has not stated
that the best way to prevent such crea-
tions would he by the continuation OF
Turkey. He may at the proper time re-
member that IL Austria should under
take the protectorship Of the northern
Balkans, Russia would not oppose such
a step IL she were permitted to take her
indemnifcation in Asia Minor. which
Austria could not refuse. This will be
the course OF events, according to the
Post, IL the English fleet appears at
Constantinople. The future destiny Of
that capital will subsequently be fixed
by European Congress, for Europe
cannot agree to the position that Eng
land or Russia is enabled to dispose of
Constantinople at their discretion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following 10 the Temperature" at the
various points named, as reported by the
Signal Service kilograms furnished by Ser
geant Brown. of the Signal Bureau, and indi-
eating the state OF the temperature at the
points named, at p. m. yesterday:
Cairo "a degrees, Cincinnati II, Galveston
81, Keokuk n, Lacrosse 10, Leavenworth ~,
Louisville ST. Memphis s6, Nashville 81,
Omaha 10, Pittsburg 10, Shreveport 81, st.
Louis sO st. Paul 76, Vicksburg 80, Yankton
I'd. - 76, Augusta iia) 90, Corsicana (rex.)
49, Mobile %, Montgomery %, Savannah 81,
New Orleans d. and Key West 88.
/ The following were the variations Of tenn
perature, according to the thermometer
tFahrenheit) at DuhamePs store, on Canal
street, yesterday:
Ga. m, 76; IL noon, 81; p. M, 96; 6 p.
M, 80 and in the sun at 3 p. m. 140.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
THE PITTsBURG COMMUNISTS ORGAN
EZING.
louisville Courier-Journal. !

The Pittsburg Communists met Thurs
day night and organized for the autumn
political campaign, after singing their
favorite air, .We'll hang Gen. Pearson
on sour apple tree" One Of the speak
ers thought they should demand Of Con-
gress $40, ,000, 900 to enable them to travel
about and ''buy fertile lands" upon
which to settle. The speakers declared
that 'the politics of the world are to be
to lift the workingman from despair. u
1t will be observed in this connection
that the Pittsburg people have earnestly
requested the general government to
make Pittsburg a permanent military
post.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
DOMESTIC MARKETS.
Especial to the Democrat.l


ST. LOUIS, Aug. 13.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat lower; No. 2 red 81 2511
bid cash, No. 8 do 81 1914 cash. 81 1665s@1 II
August; / 1o1s01 II September. Corn is lower
4O1a0405s cash and August, 401a@414 Sep.
bid cash; sales at 5240247s. Whisky quiet
Pork lower; 1905 bid cash; sales at 1891
September. Dry salt meat lower; clear ribs
ca clear 7; the latter delivered. Bacon
lower; 55sa77s. Lard nominal.
CINcTNNATI, Aug. 13-Flour quiet. Wheat
in moderate demand; white at 81 25l11 35
Corn quiet, 47@49. Oats dull $50. Whisky
81 0s Pork nominal, S13 Is. Lard quiet;
steam, 50. Bulk meats dull, 5@74. Bacon
quiet 5140381s.
70 95 for September; So s21aa12 IS for Octo-
Der. Lard quiet s55 for September. Corn
quiet, 4324@431s august, 4242; SeptembeE.
433s cash. Wheat irregular and weak, 81 041s
August. 97a4; September, 9614.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
BATCH or POLITICAL RUMoRs.
A Great Deal of Fiction, Probably Sea-
sOned with n Few Grains Of Truth.
National Republican,
ional Republican,

~, tosrgt eR1a the h bgXs oashe
ascertained last evening that the following
political rumors had been set af1oat by, some
mysterious somebody whom no "fella" could
find out, and had been telegraphed all over
the country:
/. That Gen. John Cochrane is slated for
the collectorship Of the New York custom
2. That Senator Conkling, who. returns
home this week, intends TO declare war
against the administration IL his modest ulti-
matum, which consists OF nothing more than
from the Cabinet, is not complied with. 1t is
said that the author Of this report enjoyed %
pleasant interview with the Senator ycster-
day in latitude 4s deg. 12 min. and longitude
friend on the Row" by means Of a carrier
g. That George William Curtis is to be q
candidate for the United States Senatorship
from New York.
L. That Evarts has been snubbed on the
Mexican question, and that the modification
Of the order to Gen Ord was done to give
him to understand that the army IS under the
control Of Gen. Sherman, and not OF Secre-
taTy EvartS, or President Hayes who Is no
longer Commander-in-chief.
5. That the next President OF the United
States will be either Gen. Sherman or Secre-
tary John Sherman.
6. That President Hayes is not a candidate
term is not nearer it's close than it is.
| 7. That there VII be an exciting session OF
| Congress.
g. That the resumption act will be repealed
| by Congress, but vetoed by the President
| o. That the Texas Pacific will be successful
in obtaining the subsidies asked for.
TO- That the revelations Of ex-Chief Special
| Agent Moore will cause q rattling among
old bones Of the treasury.
H. That many leading men Of both parties
strongly advocate several amendments to the
constitution, 50 as to establish a strong CEN
trail government and q uniform system Of ju-
risprud"nce.
13 That Secretary Sherman is adroitly lay
ing his pipes for the next SenatOrship from
| Ohio.
II. That New York will go Democratic sure
next fall, unless Collector Arthur and his
| gang" are swept from the control Of the New
| York Custom-HOuse
| Is. That the Administration is entirely too
slow in making foreign appointments.
16. That President Hayes is not altogether
a teetOtaler, as many people suppose. -,
II. That ex-Assistant Secretary Conant VIII
be recalled in the fall and placed in charge OF
an important bureau Of the Treasury
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
The Joyce Habcas Corpus Case.


TEUeU1iI DFffIIUVTH''I
ST. LOUIS Aug. t3.-The habeas corpus
case of Col John A. Joyce, formerly United
States Revenue Agent Of this District, under
Gen. John Mcdonald, was decided to-day at
Jefferson City by Judge Keeklus, of the Dis
trict Court. discharge was granted Joyce
ON condition that he and his surety should
enter into recognizance OF a thousand dol
lars TO appear and answer any order of court
which may be issued in this or the Appellate
Court. The assistant prosecuting attorney
Immediately filed papers on appeal to the
United States Circuit Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
BIaine's views ON the soui hern and Labor
Questions,

BALTIMORE, Aug. 13.-A special to the Bal
timore Sun says: Mr.. Blaine, in u letter to q
friend In Washington, expresses the appre-
hension that the Southern policy Of President
Hayes will be lost sight of in the agitation Of
labor troubles. It conveys the impression
that while he will endeavor to keep on top In
the agitation Of the labor question: he will
take care not TO abandon his line of action on
the Southern question.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
Turkey and England.
Especial to the Democrat. ]

CoNsTANT1SoPLE, Aug. 13.--It Is stated on
good authority that the Turkish ambassador
Mt Lendon recently wrote to the Porte that
he had reason to believe that the British gov
ernment would shortly ask permission for
their fleet to enter the Bosphorus on certain
contingencies for protection of the Chris
tians, and 1t Is said tho Porte replied that the
feet could only come as the avowed ally OF
Turkey; also, that this reply was withdrawn
on the remonstrance Of Layard, the British
representative at Constantinople.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
No Fighting for Three weeks.

LONDON, Aug. 13.--The Standards Bucha-
rest correspondent telegraphs: An eminent
parsonage here bad an interview with the
Grand Duke Nicholas Thursday. The latter
admitted that the troops were somewhat de-
moralized, and said there was no probability
of resumption of operations for three
weeks, when he would have received a rein
forcement of 100000 men.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
The Atrocities Com mitted by Basht Ia :
zOuks anG BuIgarIans.
Especial to the Democrat.

Especial to the Democrat.l
LONDON, Aug. IA correspondent at Kara
bunar writes that appalling accounts are re-
ceived daily Of the sufferings of fugitives
from the districts devastated by the Bashi
Bszoul1s and Bulgarians. Thousands OF
women and children are houseless and perish
ing for want of shelter and food. The Bull
garians are behaving much In the same man.
r,er as the Bashi Bazouks, and 1t will be Inn
possible for the Christians and Mohammedans
to live together again In the disturbed dis
tricts.
The English officers write that the stories Of
Russian atrocities in Armenia are untrue.
The Turkish regulars behaved well, but the
irregulars were guilty of atrocities past belief
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
The Rig M0le Battle.
Especial to the Democrat !

Especial to the Democrat.i
CHICAGO, Aug. 13.--Gen. Gibbons reports
from Big Hole Pass, Aug ust II, as follows
My loss in the battle of 9th was seven officers
and fifty-three men killed and wounded. /
am satisfied that the Indians suffered much
more, for the surprise was complete, and
many were killed in the Teppees or running
out. Forty dead Indians were counted on
about half the battlefield.
Gen. Howard has just arrived and believe
he can catch them again. AS soon as his COM
mand arrives, and can get the services of a
doctor, propose to move to Deer Lodge and
take most of our wounded. l fear Lieut..
English is mortally hurt.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 11.-Gen. Sheridan,
Chicago: A dispatch just received from Gen.
Gibbons, dated Big Hole Pass, August 9,
which says:
We surprised the Nez Perces camp here this
morning, and got possession Of it after hard
fight, In which both sides lost heavily. Capt.
Logan and Lient. Bradley are killed; myself,
Capt Williams and Lieuts. Coolidge, Wood
run ana English wounded; the last seriously.
A. HI. TERRY,
Brigader General Commanding.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14

Gov. Conner, has been suggested, ana leteeis
arc coming in from various parts OF the ot''te
recommending 1t, but it is said that II COLI
vention is held there will be strong move
ment by tho leading opponents OF Blame !"
nominate q candidate to draw of votes from
Glow. Conner.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14

LONDON, Aug. 13.-The Constantinople cor
respondent of the Sfdndnrd says it is ru-
mored that cholera has appeared in the Rus
sian camp.
The weather to-day has broken. There are
heavy and continuous rains. The natives say
wet weather may be expected for a fortnight
at this season, which must greatly conduce to
the spread of sickness In the army.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
Reintorcesnents FOR MeI,emet Ali.

Especial to Che Demoerht.l
LONDON, Aug. 13.-The Turkish troops from
the Caucasus have reinforced Mehemet Ali
and Suleiman Pasha The latter's army will
be increased to seventy thousand men. The
Russians are retreating from Kalafor and
kalora.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
A STRIKE IN CHICAGO.

Ever since the riot there have been held
meetings of Bohemians, lumber-shovers and
Communists in the Southwest Division Of the
city, to arrange for systematic strike Tor an
increase of nav and decrease Of work. A very
coToniete Organization OF lumber-shovers has
been perfected, and badges and pass words
have heen agreed upon, and at a meeting held
last Monday It was decided to strike next
Monday unless wages are raised. 1T is said
that they will prevent other laborers from
taking their places. The proprietors of the
lumber yards are not likely to aeeede to the
demands of the strikers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
Terrible Condition of Affairs at Esk
Saghrn,
Especial to the Democrnt.l

Especial to the Democrnt.l
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 1s.-Adviees from
syria say that civil war of determination Is
being carried on at Eshi Saghra. All male
Christians of the native population have been
sentenced to death by the Turkish General
Karabuner is crowded with fugitives. There
Ii only one well In the place and there are six
teen thousan troops there. The wounded,
sick and fugitives are perishing from thirst.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 13.-Uplands, Low Mid
m1dllng clause, September and October deliv-
cry, 3-32d;, November and December 61d.,
new crop, shipped November and December,
by sail, 61s.
Sales American 5000; Middling Uplands,
Low Middling clause, September delivery,
lid
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-14

LONDON, Aug. 1a.--The Ners' Vienna cor
respondent telegraphs: Adyices from Athens
state that the departure OF troops to the
frontier continues amid much enthusiasm.
The King will hold q review near the frontier
at Larnia. Two Prussian generals have been
invited to command, but they declined