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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18
Especial to the Whigl
The Plan for Settling the Presidential
Question.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ill A. NJ.
The committees of the Senate and the
House on the electoral vote met to-day.
They have agreed upon the plan the fea-
lures Of which I have already transmitted.
In case OF disagreement between the two
houses the disputed returns Of the States in
question are to be referred to q tribunal OF
arbitration to be composed of five Senators,
five members of the House, and the four or
five senior Justices of the Supreme Court.
The decision OF this tribunal is to be final,
and binding on the houses unless reversed
by the concurrent action OF both houses.
The point still unsettled is, whether the four
or the five senior judges shall compose the
tribunal. This is warmly debated, and the
ultimate decision is uncertain, but it is be-
lieved that even in the event Of a disagree
ment on this point the committees will each
tomorrow report to their respective houses
bill embodying the plan in question. 1t
is believed nearly all the members of the
two committees will endorse the agreement.
Mr. Morton may dissent. l.. Q. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

Hon. Wm. A. Wheeler, Vice President
elect, has been on social visit to President
elect, Hayes. He says Gov. Hayes thinks
the present complication will be settled in
favor Of the Re publican candidates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

Sitting Bull was overtaken on the Sth
Dec. by 1t. Baldwin, commanding three
companies 9Th infantry, and badly punish
ed. All Of his camp property and GO ponies
were captured.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

" NJ. C. 4.
i The Lecture Committee announces that an
address will be deliyere1 before the AsSo citation
FRIDAY NIGHT, JANUARY. 18th at $50 f. NJ
by GEN. GEO. d. JOHNSTON of Alabama Subject:
1.-The best means for elevatng the moral and in
tellectltal condition OF the coored people OF the
South,
Admission free. a general attendance by
citizens ia earnestly invited and will be fully
paid
Place Lecture Room OF LIST Presbyterian church.
Jan IS-lt VinlicatOr coDy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

The panville Express says it hears painful
r,lmors of the embarrassment Of several of
the leading merchants OF that city, which
may cause temporary suspension I'd adjust
their busu css m alters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18
.Nezc advertisements. &.
L,irst-cla>s boarding House.

Just opened No. 2e8 Lewis Street / doors feoni
the late col Baldwins residence. 10y
MISSES HENRY.
Parties wishing good accommodations and com
Portable home, Will do well 10 apply at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

The Connecticut Legislature contains 123
farmers, 40 manufacturers, 81 merchants,
and only II lawyers. The Maine House has
40 farmers, 80 merchants and 8 lawyers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

James Gordon Bennett has sailed for Eu-
rope, and will, it is thought, be absent for
two years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

Its now stated, that Fred. May was not
touched by Benefits bullet,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

VIZ EsTERN DISTRICT or VIRGINIA.
At Charlottesville. the 9th day OF January, l577.
pointment as Assignee OF Jas P. Scott. of the
county OF Albemare and State OF Virginia. with
in said district, who has been adiudged bank
rupt upon his own petition by the district Court
of said district
JOHN NJ. WHITE.
ian IS st Assignee Jas. p. Scott.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

DACk AGAiN.-AlaS, it is true, too true that
ID the recollection and memory of the past must
now be controlled in future by the efforts
that have been pursued by nue., in conducting that
famous business, known and styled the
FISH OYSTER AND VEGETABLE TRADE.
In resuming feel highly battered to be well
coined, as it has proven, since my few days visit
here They say the business has fallen off and it
now renal ms for me to redeem and make it a sue
cess. If can be Justified by your approval and
patronage, which feel certain can merit, will
set aside the plans of the past, and invite your
time and attention to aid me in meeting that sue
cess that can only be gained by a kind consdera
tiou your part, which trust you may see prop
err to bestow. will open with sights and wonders
FEBRUARY lst Come One Come All
With duty and respect your humble servant,
ian1s-tf w. S. STUFF.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

And now Mr.. Purman, Republican menu
Der of Congress, who was announced by the
Democratic sensation mongers to make
speech declaring that his State, Florida, llad
gone for Tilden, says that there is not one
word of truth in it. Ftis thus that all the
solace the Democrats hope for i readily
suatched from them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18
RAILROAD COMPANIES.


The suit brought against the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company to test its La
bllity to taxation, and which was decided adj
yersely to the Commonwealth in the Circuit
Court OF the city of Richmond, was taken to
the Supreme Court of Appeals. The decis-
ion of the court below was reversed, but an
appeal was taken by the company to the Su-
preme Court of the United States, where the
case now is 1t will most probably be decid-
ed at an early day.
The Richmond and Danvile Railroad Com
pany have paid, on account OF interest due
The Commonwealth, the sum OF 1913, 900 In
coupons, which have turned over to the
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund as direct
ed by law. There is still q considerable
amount due, the payment of which | shall
press with all urgency.
The Washington City, Virginia Midland
and Great Southern Railroad Company have
paid the sum of SO, 647 SO upon their proper
ty. There is still an unsettled account be-
tween the company and the State, from
which expect to realize an additional sum
for taxes.
1t is very proper subject for inquiry, |
think, whether company should be allowed
to value its own property. This privilege is
not accorded to individuals, and it is difficult
to see why railroad company should be
placed upon any higher ground. The high
est taxable value per mile upon railroad pro-
perty in this state is $3.50. If it should
be deemed unwise to entrust the valu-
alton of such property to sing.e per-
son, the duty might be devolved upon tive
or more disinterested persons-one to be Sc
lected by the State and one by the company
with authority to call in an umpire in case
of their disagreement, who would no doubt
very willingly perform it for y small conf
pensatioa. | would regret to see Our rail
road companies embarrassed by taxation,
but the amount paid by them upon the pres
ent valuation is really so small as to fall far
short OF what would be required OF All indi-
vidual were he the fee simple owner of such
property. I respectfully submit the subject
for such action as the General Assembly may
see fit to order.
STEAMSHIP AND STEAMBOAT COMPANIES.
ETC.
Nothing has been received from these COM
panies during the year. Blanks aud the laws
have been forwarded to their agents as the
law directs. but up to this time there has
been no response, 1 have requested the At
torney General to proceed against them for
falling to comply with the law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

The Washington correspondent of the
Springfield Republican says:
There is a good deal Of feeling among Re-
publicans. here in regard to the attempt of
the House committee on its privileges to fore
stall the action of the joint committee OH
the electoral question, for it is generally re-
garded in that light. Several Democratic
members say privately that they will vote
against the report if it is made to the House
bfeore the joint committee gets ready to
make its present report. Republicans be-
mittee, and has urged an early report in Or
der to sustain him is his decision that the
twenty-second joint rule is in force. 1t is a
scheme Of Democratic extremists, and it finds
no favor with the conservative Democrats of
the Senate. Both Thurman and Bayard are
on record as totally opposite to the doctrines
agreed to by this committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18
w EsrERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.

VIZ ESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
w AT Palmyra. Fluvanna. the 18th day OF Jan
uary 1871.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The undersigned hereby give notice Of their
appointment Assignees of RIA. Noel,of Palmy-
ia, in the county OF Fluvanna and State of Virgin
ia, wiihia said district. who has been adiudged
q bankrupt on his own petition, by the District
Court of said District
ABRA, SHEPHERD, J r.,
". II. HADEN,
Jan lS-3t Assgnees
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

COUNTING 4 hE ELECTORAL vorE.-lt
had been stated'that Representative Seelye,
of Massachusetts, would unite With the DEM
ocratic members of the House Committee in
a report sustaining the claim that the House
must participate in the count OF the cleo
toral vote. This, like nearly all the sensa-
tional stories, coming from democratic sour
ces, proves to be incorrect. The Suns
Washington correspondent says:
Representative Burchard, of the select
committee on the powers and privileges of
the House in connection with the electoral
count, has prepared u minority report in be-
half Of himself and Prof. Seeiye, which will
be submitted tomorrow or Wednesday. The
main point of the report will be that, in the
absence of all legislation or authoritative d.
rection from the Senate and House, it is the
clear and bounden duty of the President Of
tue Senate to count the vote. The minority
maintain that evidence is overwhelming ON
this point. and that the tellers acted merely
as clerks up to the time of the election of
Andrew Jackson, the President of the Senate
up to that time always stating in his certif-
cate that he had himself opened and counted
the votes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18
1877.
Daily Post.

TERMS FOR I677.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18
Weekly Post.

TERMS FOR 1911.
These terms include the postage, which will be
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Clubs of TEN more, enc year....... / rs each.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18
SeTMf-Weekly Post.
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The Weekly and semi-Weeky give careful Sc
lectlons from the columns of the Daily paper,
combined with original matter prepared express
y for them.
They contain full record OF current events,
supplemented by intelligent and impartial criti-
ciSms. Special attention Is invited to the Agri-
cultural Department OF these two journals.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-18

VI Virginia IL CoHCeTucl. are diuOIisS5 Our
best, most substantial, and independent citi-
zens. They are Republicans from convic-
tion-neither ask nor expect olfice,-and do
as much for the general prosperity of COM
munlty as any similar number Of citizens Of
different politics. The brief soiourn in this
community of the editors of the Vndicator
might seem to forbid that they should speak
SO lightly OF class OF men who have been
raised in the Valley, and whose industry,
thrift and good citizenship, contribute large
ly to the prosperity OF the State, and espe-
cially to the favorable character of our own
section. Whether they are regarded at
ALL by the Vindicator, and its sympathizers,
is OF very little moment to the gentlemen
themselves, and but for the false impression
conveyed to distant communities, the asper-
sion would not be worth abiding to.
1t is not necessary to follow our cotem-
porary further in its wandering and illogical
comments on our correspondent. The pres
emt condition OF the State, the result Of dem
ocratic administration, is u sufficient COM
al
and heretofore i'll power in State affairs.
That any more disastrous future could have
faced the people under the administration
of another party, whatever its constituent
elements. is utterly beyond conception.
Barbarian" pointed out '.results." The
Findicator responds by I sheer at the Re-
publican party. Not Il position assumed by
ou- correspondent is rcfuted, and the only
manifest object in the assumed reply
seems to have been to ungenerously reflect
upon the white natives who recognize it as
duty to support the government Of their
country, and the results to which we are all
solemnly pledged. No further evidence
need be asked of the justice OF the con-
clusion OF Barbarian that the Democratic
party is controlled aud directed by bat
blind prejudice" than is furnished in the
editorial in the indicator.
, 1877-05-26

A serious outbreak of Cholera has oc-
cured at Akyab in India. twenty-five
per cent. of the small European popuIa-
ton died in 80 hours, The cause Of the
epidemic is uncertain.
A statue of Gauss, Germany's greatest
mathematician. and the inventor Of cleo
trio biography, was unveiled yesterday ut
Brunswick, the native city Of the late
Professor.
The Minister o! Justice in France is
understood to have directed that any
newspapers attacking foreign Sovereigus
shall be prosecuted, and that comic Jour-
mails shall issue no carricaturcs offensive to
foreign Powers.
The Ottoman Embassy at Paris, having
daily received numerous applications from
French, English, Austrian, and other
officers and Volunteers, announces that a
Foreign Legion is being formed at Con-
stantinople.
Our Liverpool Correspondent states
than on officer Of Her Maiesty's Transport
Service is now at the port " making sur
veys OF vessels which would be available
for the Government service in the removal
Of troops 10 the event of this country b.
coming involved in war. This is being
done purely Us . rec 'utiouary measure
, 1877-05-26

had actually become oblivious Of the
achievements of their troops but therc
was certainly a marked tendency to be
niggarjIy towards them. II they wished
the German Army to be strong, they
should not begrudg9 it the necessary out
lay. France had the advantage over them
in numbers and in maintaining her war
cadres during peace they relied upon The
careful education OF the individual soldier
rather than upon excessive numerical
strength. The fresh cuptaincies proposed
were IN ended to preplrc 1872 important
officers in peace for the work they would
have to do il war. Depend upon it, these
122 captains would have little spare time
for amusement if they consented to up
point them,
The money, about 100000 marks a
yea, was then voted by a large majority.
The minority included the U.tamontanes,
Poles, aud advanced Liberals I6id.
, 1877-05-26
ANALYSIS OF COUNT Won
MOLTKE'S SPEECH.

In The German Parliament, Government
asked for tho salary of 1872 captains to
be added to the peace footing Of tho
Amy.
Fis.1-Marshal Won MoItke admitted
that, tbs rank and file remaining at their
present numbers, the new officers were
not SO much wanted in peace as in var
bet that was the case with all military
cficors. Germany kept oply 5000 men
undor arms, against the 4S7, 600 main
tanned b. France and, as the French
b2ta.liOns were actually Intended to be
douoe Ell in war, it could not be said that
Germany was more intent upon arma-
ments than her neighbours. The French
Military Budget exceeded the German by
l50, ,000f. q year, not including extras.
He would not discuss the question whe-
ther France intended to bear this enor-
NOUS burden for a prolonged period, OF
whether she was arming for a definite
purpose only; but he must reeds say
that, much as be wished for peace, he
did not belieye in it.. Those would be
happy times when Governments would
be no longer compelled TO sacrifice the
greater part Of their revenue to insure the
continued existence Of the State, aud when
nations would comprehend that the most
successful war was more expensive than
peace. 1t was sintul-nay, it was unpro-
6table, to purchase wealth and land by
the sacrifice Of human lives. Unt)rtu-
nateIy, this was a period OF mutual dis.
trust, when danger was, so to say, en-
pe1manencs. Germany was strong by com.
muuity Of race and interest, and would be
pacific by the exigencits of her situation
even Were she at all inclined to be belli-
cose. But some Of their border districts
had been recently made the subject of
alarming declarations in that House and
if they looked at the French journals they
would find them full of spite aud hatred
against them. Remembering how often
united France had invaded diSunited Ger
many, the French apprehended the like
treatment at their hands now that they
ware once more united. Hence the haste,
the zeal, and the uncommon intelligence
with which the colossal work of French
military reorganization had been complet-
ed hence the locating of an excessively
large portion of French troops. especially
Cavalry and Artillery, "a the Departments
between Paris and the German frontier, q
measure which they would sooner OF later
have to reciprocate. In France the Army
was the pride of all political parties alike;
its defeats were forgotten, and It's future
was regarded with confidence. It was
somewhat different in this pacific country.
He did not mean to say that the people
, 1877-05-26
THE RUSSO TURKISH VAR

OANNA"A "AH"
-
Rejecting that some Of our readers have
not the time and that others have not the
opportunity 20 keep themselves informed
Of the progress Of events in Europe, while
oil no doubt feel deeply interested, we
have concluded to give in the columns OF
the Avis from time to time q sort OF SUM
nary OF the n st interesting occurrences OF
tne war; accom- ao'eu by explanatory COM
mems 10 N'"No lneSe interesting 10 an IL
VIII DC necessary 70 s. ate manytnIoSs winch
10 'noSe VINO arg a'feady "9'I posted on
inc ~Suol'cl may seem 10 DE too OBVIOUS or
100 6e'e'aIy known 10 require notice;
Out we nope we sA4'I Do Pafdonel 10 SUCH
cases LOT me sake Q! tnoSs 10 "hom per"
uaPS our simple explanations may DO
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-04-05
Cough No More.

There need be no Coughs or Colds
whore Dir. KINGS New Discovery
for Consumption is used. The most
severe cases of Group, Hoarseness,
Pain in the Chest, Bleeding of the
Lungs, yield to its wonderful power
almost instantly. a few doses will
invariably cure the worst cough or
cold. For. Asthma and Bronchitis it
is a perfect specific. Consumptives
aud Cough worn patients never fail to
find relief in this great discovery. We
would advise any one tired of expert
menting with INSTRUMENTATION
or quack medicines to drop them at
once and use DIR. KINGS New Dis
CovERY. Give it fair trial. Regular
size, Sl,00. Trial bottles free. For
sale by all druggists. For sale by III.
Waterman also by E. P. Brainerd q
Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-04-05
Commune Gated.

! MR.. EDITOR Who supposed two
weeks ago that hepopulation of our
hitherto orderly city contained so large
per cent. of drunkards and desperate
characters? :? Is it to be wondered at
that the honest, unsuspecting people
are surprised at the admissions and
confessions made within a few days
past? But for the manifest disposition
of evil-doers every where to make
themselves notorious, all those thus
inclined might readily adopt the doc
trine of total depravity. A celebrated
humorist says, he has ''known Il great
many men who said too much, but
never one who said too little. The
man who said too much could not re-
call it, while he who said too little
could say the balance at any time"
The disposition manifested by the dis
sipated class in our midst to reform
and become trustworthy citizens is
commendable and highly gratifying to
the respectable people of Ravenna.
More discretion on the part of some
would have been wisdom, for it is said
that "A healthy hornet, if he feels
WELL, can break up whole Camp
meeting" Men of reputable character
among us to take charge of the |
morals and good behavior of the peo-
pie, are entitled to confidence and sup
port while in the discharge of their le-
gitimate duties but when they are so
carried away on the bubble of excite
ment thrown TO the surface by little
local agitation, as to demand of poor
reformed inebriates two thousand dol
lars with which to construct a build
doubtful character, to say the least, is
it not time for the discreet, cOnside-
rate, sober, thinking men of Ravenna
% demonstrate? The families of many
who are expected to contribute for the
proposed building are in destitute cir
and their wives and chill
iren suffering for the necessares of
ife. We read that He that provid-
,th not for his own household is worse
han an infidel." In these times of fl
lancial depression and general pros
ration in all departments ofbusiness, ,
very man has use for all the money ,
lie can command to meet pressing OBJ :
igations. No respectable citizen of
Savenna is disposed to throw obsta-
les in the way of the cause of tempe
ance, but what sane man, in his So
er moment, will admit that Il $1,000 .
is necessary for the purposes
hdirated: But supposing it is; why I
ot secure Citizens Hall, at nominal t
ent, say for six months, which will I
e ample time to satisfactorily test the Il
Speriment" Teach the unfortunate c
ass who seek to be benefited by es-
ousing the cause of temperance to be
lst before they are generous. .
se JUSTI CE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-04-05

Mothers can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by
the use of Castoria, perfect substi-
tute for Castor Oil. 1t is absolutely
harmless, and is as pleasant to take as
honey. For Wind Collie, Sour Stom-
ach, Worms or Constipation, for young
or old, there is nothing in existence
like it. 1t is certain, it is speedy, it is
cheap.
Caked Breasts, rheumatism, Sci
atica, Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints
Burns, Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all
flesh, bone and muscle ailments, can
e absolutely cured by the Centaur
Liniments. What the White Lini-'
p'ent is for the human family, the
Yellow Liniment is for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-04-05
ELEGANT HAIR is woman's crown,

ELEGANT HAIR is woman's crown.
ing beauty. When it fades, she fades
as well. While it is kept bright, her
personal attractions are still III sintain-
ed. BY preserving the hair fresh and
vigorous a youthful appearance is
continued through many years. Those
who grieve over their fading hair
turning gray too early should know
that Ayers Hair Vigor prevents it,
and restores grey or faded hair to its
natural color. 1t is clear and health
full preparation, containing neither oil,
dye, nor anything deleterious, and i'm :
parts to the scalp what is most needed
a sense of pleasant and delightful
freedom from scurf or dandruff.-[N New
Bernc IN. c. Times.