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The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-08-28

Catholic Retreat.

The annual "retreat" of the Roman
Catholic clergy of the diocese Of New
York began at st. Joseph's seminary in
Troy on Monday. Cardinal McCos-
ky and 100 priests from that diocese will
be in attendance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
A Touching App esa for "a Baptist
Church.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Jan. 22d, 1877.
Editors Viadicator-As 1 know your city
to be a prosperous, thriving one, I take it
for granted 1T is a generous, grateful one
Many places in our dear old Commons
wealth have not prospefed with no fault
of theirs, calamity after calamity has
fallen upon certain communities. In Spott-
s~ylvaaia there is d church called Waller's,
one of the Oldest in the state, perhaps the
very oldest Baptist church. 1t was built
by the Waller family John Waller was its
first pastor; he was imprisoned and twice
beaten with rods for his faith; he, mo
thing wavered," but left his church and
his faith to his posterity-they have nobiy
sustained the one and been sustained by
the other; it has been tried by fire and
sword ; during the war the church was
robbed, since the wal it has been cons
pletely destroyed by fire the congregation
has not been cast down so as to SIT With
folded hands, but have put their shoulders
to the work as nobly as did the Jews of
old to the rebuilding Of the Temple when
their conquerors gave them leave-thelr
efforts have not been sufficient, the con-
tractors have sued for the Immediate pay
ment of the final $500, the court has is
sued a decree that the new church be sold
if the debt is not paid within three months.
When this church was rich, it gave to all
who needed help; when the new Baptist
church in Staunton was built, old Walters
subscribed liberally-should not a contri-
button now IN this sore time of trial be
considered, not a charity, but a debt ?
Come up, brethren, to the help Of these
people of the Lord, not in Macedonia, but
within our own home bounds; come
quickly, lest it be too late.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
By telegraph.
COUNTING ssF THE VOTE.

EXCITEMENT ovER TEE COUNT-FLOR-
IDA H r. sTUMBLING-BLOCK-
THREE SETS OF RETURNS,
&C., &C., sc
Especial Telegram to the V~INDIoAToR.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Great interest
was manifested tosday over the counting
of the electoral vote, and the desire to gain
admission to the House was intense. No
one was admitted without an admission
ticket, and many journalists were debarred
entrance on this account. Fifty extra
policemen were employed to keep off the
crowd and the passage-Ways clear OF hui
man distractions.
THE ASSEMBLING.
Promptly at 1 O'Clock the Joint Con-
ference Of the Senate and House assembled,
President Ferry presiding, and having
Speaker Randall for his left-bower.
Mr.. Ferry opened the sealed votes of
both kinds (dupllcates) from the States,
handing one kind to the Senate tellers and
the other to the House tellers. In order
to expedite the counting, by joint consent
,ne return only was read where no CON
test appeared.
THE COUNT.
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut and
Delaware were counted for Tilden and
California and Colorado for Hayes.
Every one was anxious to reach
FLORIDA
and even President Ferry had her on the
brain, for when Delaware which Just pre-
ceedes her on the list, came he asked,
''shall Florida be counted ?" which crea.
ted much merriment.
He announced Florida with three sets
of certiicates-one for Hayes signed by
Gov. Stems and two for Tilden-one OF
the two being signed by Attorney General
Cock and one 1.-THE count of the new board)
being signed by Gov. Drew-all of which
were read.
Three sets of objections were submitted
to Ferry's Interrogation, ''Shall the vote
of Florida be counted ?"-one from the
Democrats to the Hayes electors, and two
from the Republicans to the two sets for
Tilden.
The two Houses then retired and refer
red all the objections to the Grand iris
bunal, whose decision will be final. 1t
may not be decided until next week. The
Joint Conference then adjourned.
The Tribunal, which consists of Judges
Clifford, Field, Miller, Strong and Brad>
ley-Messrs. Bayard, Edmunds, Feelings
huysen, Morton and Thurman, of the
and Messrs. Abbott, Garfield,
Hoar, Hunton and Payne, Of the House.
takes Florida into consideration tomorrow
morning.
RAMBLER:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Grant appears to be a thorough-going
humbug. After declaring for months that
tue President of the Senate Was the man to
count the vote, and calling troops to Wash
ington to sustain this usurpationo of power,
he now writes in his message approving
the Electoral bill, that ''while the history
of our country in it's earlier periods shows
that the President of the Senate has count
ed the votes and declared them standing.
our whole history shows that Ill nc in~
stance of doubt or dispute has he exercised
the power of deciding, and that the two
houses of Congress have disposed of such
doubts and disputes, although in no in>
stance have they been such that their de-
cision cou d essentially have affected the
result" After leading the country to the
verge of civil conflict, he backs square
down and leaves Morton and Logan, and
the rest of the conspirators to hold the
bug.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
). B. Moore and John Abbott have been

S. B. Moore and John Abbott have been
sent on for trial in Richmond, for forging
the name Of G. L. Beasly, a brakeman on
the e.. & 0. road, to an Order for his wit
ness fees in a case Of assault. Moore, 1t
will be remembered, was arrested in Staun-
ton for the assault.
The Washington, Cincinnati and st.
Louis R. r. Co., marrow gauge) has morris
gagged so miles OF its road, from Harrison
burg tc the West Virginia line, including
it's mineral lands, for $1,275, 900 and the
bonds have been placed with 7. E. Ham
bleton & Co., Of Baltimore.
Mai. Jno. E. Braxton, native, chaperon-
ed by Col. Jno. S. Mosby, has gotten the
appointment of Collector of Customs at
Norfolk, over Col. Brady, c~arpet-bagger,
run by Platt.
John W. Roller, a son of DAVID E. Roller,
of Charlestown, W. Va. died at Burlington
Iowa, on the 18th Of January, OF an overs
dose of laudanum taken to procure sleep.
Larkin Wilcox, aged forty and with only
Mass, to one year III the State prison, for
running off with a girl of fifteen to marry
her.
Frederick W. Hanewinckel, German
consul at Richmond for many years. died
suddenly last week of paralysis. His in>
come was 10000 a year.
Hon. Alex r. Holiday, of Henrfco
county, formerly a member of the Virgin
ia Board of Public Works, died suddenly
on the Goth ult.
Col. Samuel A. Swan of Caroline county
hes been elected Superintendent of the
Virginia penitentiary, vice Strother re-
signed.
Col. Travis II. Epes of Nottoway
ty, who was an elector on the Bell and
Everett in Virginia, is dead.
The convicts at work on the Narrow
Gauge R. R.. were returned to the peni-
Tertiary last week.
DIR. G. D. Everett, a well known citizen
Of Albemarie, died near Keswick Monday
night of paralysis.
Benz. Craven, who recently purchased
Bernard Taylor's farm in Loudoun Co.. cut
his throat last week.
A merchant of Cuddap I'll, India, feeds
5000 poor people.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
Rev. William Il. Baker on the
Church's Black Sheep.
christian Observer.

OfCTJStyUH OOSeTCef.
There are persons in every religious COM
munity who excite a good deal of unfayor-
able attention. Staid and quiet Christians
are aggrieved at their conduct, and mourn
in secret owe their inconsistency. Others
give way to indignation. and want to know
why these persons are permitted to defy
the authority Of the Church, and to disre-
gard the opinions of their felloW-members.
Outsiders, of course, aIe still more unspar-
ing, and think it intOlerable that such err
ing ones shonld be allowed to take a promi-
nent part in religious meetings when no
n has the least confidence in their piety.
Well, there will be a few black sheep in
every lock-a few hayward ones in every
organization who will ever and anon be
getting themselves soiled. But what IS to
be done with them ? If they are dealt with
too peremptorily, it will likely destroy
,hem, and besides, the wheat may be pluck
ed up with the tares. Moreover, i'll exc
cutting judgment upon them, we are in
danger OF falling OUT among ourselves.
Evidently we are to treat the black sheep
in the Church as We treat the black IN the
III OllSA q O4S l. IL v ~ oAO
Of her children, whispers to her pastor, as
she wipes away a tear, You know that
this is our bad boy" That boy might all
most break her heart, but, OF course, she
could not turn him out Of the house or
cease loving him.
No doubt the bad Christians, like the
bad children. will be used 80 accomplish
some good purpose of God, toward those
who are exercised thereby. The Church,
as. well as the individual believer, must
have a cross. We need something to KEEP
US humble. And we owe duties to these
unforLunateS. We are TO conceal, as well
as we can, their faults. Perhaps they are
making great efforts to do better. Perhaps
they are already sorrowtul for having dis
regarded the wishes, and violated the
standard OF their fellow-members. True,
they grleve US sorely, and we feel as though
we would be wiling TO submit to any loss,
i'll order to be RID OF them but we must
weep and Notwithstanding that we are
exhorted not only to comfort the feeble-
minded" and support the weak. y but also
to "warn the unruly" and "be patient to-
ward all men,"
And the only comfort for Zion, mourn.
ing ever her black sheep, is to see the
strangers focking in from East, West.
North and South, and taking the places OF
those Who thuS count themselves I'M
worthy of eternal life"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

George Harris, a colored teacher in the
public schools of Clarke Co., Va, in re-
turning from a trip to Pennsylvania, was
snow.bound at Harper's Ferry, and in
walking from there home was so badly
frost-bitten that both of his feet had to be
amputated.
Miss Sue Smith, eldest daughter Of the
late DR.. W. A. Smith, Of Virginia. is
locating in England on "Health." She is
described as a slender, strangely vestured
body with mild blue eyes,"
An investigation shows that there were
eight hundred and fifty paid special deputy
q. S. mlarshals appointed in New Orleans
on election day, There were 800 unpaid
in the State at large.
W. H. Mosby, a brother of John s.
Mosby, only remained a few days postal
clerk at 1000 on the A. M. 4 O..
having now being appointed special 2, s.:
Treasury Agent at $4,000.
Mrs. Caroline s.. Brooks, OF Arkansas,
who modelled the famous ''butter woman"
at the Centennial, is now exhibiting it in
New York and at the same time making
others for sales
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
Cinderella Smith, colored, has been sen

Cinderell4 Smith, colored, has been sen
fenced to two years in the Virginia neni-
Tertiary. She was a servant al the Misses
Peterman boarding>schQol at B~lacksburg,
and attempted TO poison the young ladies'
with powdered glass in mashed potatoes
because they had caught her stealing their
clothing. Fortunately the glass was dis
covered by Miss Hukrnan, n Of the
boarders, before much of the potatoes had
been eaten,
Charles +, Robertson has been appoints
ed postmaster at White Sulphur Spring
Office, Grenbrier county, West Virginia,
The Winchester and Strasburg Railroad
is offered at public rental by the Sheriff of
FL ederiok county, Va.
signor Blitz, the great magician, isdead.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

81 love you MOTHER said Little John;
Then, forgetting his work, his cap went on,
AMI he was off to the garden swing,
And left her the water and wood to bring.
az love you, mother" said rosy Nell;
81 love you better than tongue can tell ~
Then she tie sad and pouted full half the day
Till her mother rsjoiced When she went to play
az love you, MOTHER: said little Fan
''To-day I'll help you all can
How glad ! sln school doesn't keep"
So she rock ed the babe till it fell asleep.
Then, stepping softly, she fetched the broom,
And swept the floor and tidied the room
Busy and happy all day WAS she;
Helpful and happy as child could be.
II love you, mother" again they said
Three little children going to bed.
How do YOU think that mother guessed
Which of them really loved her best.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
A correspondent Of the Richmond Viii

A correspondent Of the Richmond Wing
urges ON the legislature the passage of Il
law, "making the Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Institution at Staunton, free, not only for
the poor but for all the unfortunate sons
and daughters of Virginia who are deaf and
blind" Next IN h gical sequence would
be making the Virginia Military Institute
and the Agricultural College, free to the
itch as we'll as the poor. We hardly thiuk
the people of Virginia are ready to be tax
ed for the free education of anybody, "ull-
fortunate" OF otherwise. whose parents are
able to pay for it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
A Coming w eddimg.

Alexandria Letter.
The leading topic in Alexandra society
at present is the approaching marriage of
Miss Kate Withers, the pretty and accom-
plished daughter Of Senator Withers, Of
Va, and Mr.. VIM. Smith, of L%ynchbu1g,
Va. The ceremon7 will take place at St.
Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church on the
Sth OF February, at s O'Clock in the even.
ing, and, it is currently reported, will be
on the grandest scale There will be eight
bridesmaids and as many groomsmen. Miss
Katie aud Mamie French, Miss Carrie
Paulding, of Washington Miss Bessie
Falls, Misses Ellie and Willie Withers, Sis
tiers Of the bride, and Miss Mamie Black
ford, of Danyille, Va, will be the brides
maids, and the selection presents an array
of bes uty quite unsurpassed. Alter the
ceremony a reception will lie held at the
residence of Senator Withers, on Duke
street.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
A Grand Duke as q Norfolk
GerxsRaza

Norfolk Varginian.
The dancing hall of the Masonic Temple
was crowded last night with the most
brilliant assemblage of ladies and gentle>
men that We have beheld in Norfolk for
many years. It Wal the occasion of a
german given by the "Norfolk German
Club" in honor Of the Grand Duke Alexis,
of Russia, whose feet is lying in our
harbor.
At 10 O'Clock the Grand Duke and his
staff entered the room and were formally
introduced by Capt. B. 7. Loyal to many
ladies and gentlemen. After q few min
uteS of pleasant conversation, Les LdncierS
claimed the attention of the dancers and
partners took their places. (Our Russian
friends do not dance the Germany The
following couples formed the "Royal Set"
Mrs. james Y. Leigh and the Grand
Duke Alexis.
Prince Obolinski Lientenant and Aide
to the Grand Duke,) and Miss Hattie
Parks.
Lieutenant Commander Shaw 10. S.
Navv,) and Miss Emma Williamson, of
Portsmouth.
Lieutenant Russell u. S. Nayy,) and
Miss Bette Walker.
After this set was danced. His Imperial
aighness, the Grand Duke, ~promenaded
the room and was presented to q large ma
jority of the members of the club. He
entered into the fun and spirit of the oc-
casion with q pleasing familiarity, and be-
came q general favorite.
Admiral Boutakoff and Baron Sehilling
did not participate in the dance, but made
themselves very agreeable to the lady Wis
itors present.
The other officers of the flagship shared
In the festivities, and greatly enjoyed
themselves.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Our colored brethren won't vote long if
the Radicals have their way. The New
Orleans Republican" says: "We do not
hesitate TO say that if the Republican
party should, from any cause, be brought
to believe that the representation of the
''colored people cal no longer be directed
by them in the manner that their heart
land consciences would dictate, the very
object of granting that representation
would be best promoted by suppressing a
"poWer captured and turned against its
"defenders."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02
THE "MERITORIOUs POOR.n

We read a chilling notice, written as If
by authority, that the benefactions now
and hereafter to be given by combined ct
fort of those who are lucky enough to have
something to eat, to those who are not, are
intended for the "meritorious poor" We
can hardly understand the sort of competls
tive examination that is required to decide
which is the meritorious poor, and still less
can we take in the charity, Christian or
otherwise, that proposes to make any dis
tinction between starving people. An
empty stomach should be the only badge of
merit in this examination for the prize Of
a soup plate, and when any other is es-
tablished the underlying principle of char
ity is violated. What shall separate the
poor from charity? Shall bad character,
or bad standing, or thriftlessness, or
worthlessness? Shall we have religious
services in jail to convert thieves, and deny
them a loaf Of bread when they are out?
Shall we form societies to reform degraded
women, and deny them a plate Of soup? Is
a worthless, idle, and vicious. but starving,
negro to be thrust out Of the pale of benes
violence because he is worthless and idle
and vicious? Is that the lesson of the
Great Teacher? Did The Samaritan stop
to inquire whether the man on the side OF
the road was ''meritorious?" He only knew
that he was bruised and bleeding, and
poured oil into his wounds, and that is all
we have to do eighteen hundred years af>
ter him.
And this degree of smeritorious !" BY
what cruel experiments on the poor is 1t
to be ascertained? Which of US is to tri-
angulate the distance between virtue and
vice !? By what probing of the inn ocent
as well as the guilty to ascertain it? How
many are to be chilled by the GOODNESS OF
investigation before one is warmed by the
hand of charity?
All! let us put away for once the phrases
| of the Pharisee, and not trammel up the
| consequences OF Our good acts by ILL
| timed prudishness! Poverty is a misfor-
tune as much as a broken leg, and
| sin Is a disease Of the soul as much
as smallpox is Of the body: yet the
surgeon does not refuse to touch the
one, nor the Divine Spirit pass by the
other, ~because..of it. Let US not deal to
day in Judgment, Of which frail man IS
able to carry but a very slender stock, res
membering that the day is promised when'
arraigned Ourselves, our only regret will
be that we had not done all the good pos
| sible in our brief day, whether the receipts
ents were :'meritorious'' or not.
Perhaps it is of those who are not meri-
torious we should be most thoughtful: they
are so utterly %friendless. A bad life; a bad
| reputation; a bad conscience, and in adj
dition-starvation! Do not such people,
indeed, need charity?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

W. B. Nash, a negro member of the
South Carolina senate, who when the war
closed was a hotel porter and boot>black,
and it is said has ssmade'' $75, 900, swore be-
fore the investigating committee that Mr..
Childs, president Of the National Bank in
Columbia, offered him $50, 900 cash to cast
his one electoral vote for Tilden, anG-he
refused 1t. Sherman. Of Ohio, would be-
lieye this. and so would Rutherford him
self.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Miss Nelson, the actress, created mic
in the Virginia House of Delegates. by her
presence there last week. MIR. Clarke. OF
Surrey, got his eye on her, and coul In t
finish his speech, and Speaker Hanger was
presented to the fair visitor. While General
Taliaferro occupied the chair. And she
was introduced to Gov. Kemper, who &C
coded her "a gracious reception"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Hon. A. FL. II. Stuart, in the Committee
of Finance, opposed Gov. Smiths whisky
tax bill, on the ground of demonstrations
atty, and the Committee by a vote of II to
l refused to report it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Ex-Gov. Dix, of N. Y, says thereafter
the Republican party know where to look
for leaders who 40 not quail in time of
trial" Joyce, who didn't quail at his trial,
will do. His address is the Missouri state
prison.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Benjamin Ward, aged sixty years, was
frozen to death recently near Gu eyenne,
Wyoming Territory, while lost in a snow
storm. He was from Bedford county, Va,
and once taught school in the adjoining
counties. During the war he acted as a
scout for Albert Sidney Johnston.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

The Episcopal Convocation of South
Western Virginia, in session at Lynchburg,
have resolved 1.-THE clergy 6 to 6, and the
laity 5 to p chat they would regard ''with
pain and regret any action Of tue Council
looking to a division of the Diocese"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

The Virginia House of Delegates has de
cided in favor of al immediate re-appor-
tionment of the senators and delegates, to
take effect at the general election in Novem
Der next. The reduction will be between 80
and AZ delegates, and 3 and IS senators.
The Senate has yet to pass on it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Rev. DR.. J. L. M. Curry, of Richmond,
is being named through the papers for Con-
seryatiye nominee for next Governor of
Virginia. It would be good for the Con-
~servative party, but pretty bad for the
Christian religion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

The National Republican wants to
know, (Which IS the influence that has
affected our party ,cowardice or inirmity? ?"
All the counties not in, but as far as heard
from-kleptomania is the (which"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

The Roanoke "Collegian'' notices the
fact that one of the class rs has married
a wife," We would refer the happy groom
to that provision of the code of Virginia
providing a penalty for this offence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Ann Eliza Young, ''wife No. 1S,"who
recently lectured in Charlottesville, was
handsomely dressed in black, ''and told the
editors that she was lat present a member
in good standing of the Methodist church.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

There were only three ladies to hear
Der Of ''prominent gentlemen called on
him ''by night" after his lecture, and ex-
tended their congratulations.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Both Gen. Longstreet and Col. Geo. w.
Garter are out, declaring that the Nichols
Democratic government in Louisiana is
the rightfully elected one, and ought to be
recognized.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

The Virginia senate has said to all the
duellists, $50 and SIN no more" There
were only SIX nays, and Moffett with his
ball>punch was one of them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

The settlement of this Virginia and
Maryland line does not materially alter the
boundaries as they at present exist. but it
does not give Virginia by any means as
much as she claimed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

Madame Salyini, sent Wagner on his
birthday 2 basket Of flowers, in which. on
five lines of score, made by five blades Of
grass, with the treble key picked out in
Parma violets. The two opening lines of
the Rhine Daughters Song' were mark
ed on this line in the dainty bells of the
pink hyacinth.
inc. T. riggat, for many years a justice
Of the peace of Lexington. Va, went home
from his Office in perfect health Wednes=
day night and died suddenly.
Judge Settle, Of N. C., defeated for Gov
ernor of North Carolina by Gov. Vance,
has been appointed by the. President Judge
of the Circuit Court of Florida.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-02

The proprietor of a Louisville hotel has
just shot his chief clerk. We've been look
ing for something of that kind.