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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-16
For the SPECTATOR.
Senatorship of West Virginia.

JTessrs. Editors I'm your issue of 9th
| instant, after defining what you deem
the proper qualities of United States
Senator, you conclude with this sen
tence: "Such a man we believe, from
our best Information, Gideon ID. Cam
den to be; and hence, we trust that West
Virginia will place him where he will
do honor to her and good to our common
country" In another part of the same
editorial you state that you understand
the Hon. Samuel Price will probably be
elected to the Senate for the unexpired
term, and add that, "No better selection
could be made"
1t is true you disclaim any purpose
to interfere in the affairs of West Vir-
ginia," still your remarks do our State
some injustice, and, therefore, we choose
to be heard in reply.
In the first place, neither Judge Cam
den nor Hon. Samuel Price are pronN
nent candidates for the Senate; and in
the next, neither of them are represent
alive men of the State. They are both
octogenarians and belong to an age that
has passed. They are at least fifty years
behind the energy and progress of
the representative men of this State
They may have been, in times past,
such men as you suppose and are in
formed they are now-that is, rep
resentative men-but they have long
since passed their zenith, and are now so
stepped in old fogyism and their minds
so filled with "the good old times that
were'-justices' courts, turnpike roads,
freehold suffrage and every species of
defunct institutions-thatt they treat any
effort to advance, beyond what was deem.
ed proper in the past, with absolute con-
tempt and superciliousness. Such men
might make suitable representatives for
your State but this State asks to be
excused. We have men who possess
all the virtues and moral qualities you
attribute to Judge Camden, and who
have much more Intelligence and prac-
teal Judgment, and are abreast with
the civilization and progress of the age.
The latter are the kind of men We want
in the Senate from this State-men who
will aid in the advancement of our in
situations and the development of the
country, and not those who will use all
their influence to advance backwards"
into the fossiliferous ages of the past.
You will, therefore, please excuse West
Virginia from following the suggestions
made by you, as you state upon belief
and the "best information" in your pos
session.
Your informant is perhaps himself
an old fossil.
WEST VIRGINIA.
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BEARS KILLED-Bruin's repose in his win
ter quarters has been much disturbed recently.
One was killed few weeks ago, just north Of
Clover Hill p ost-oflice in Rockingham county,
the weight of which was over $50 lbs. 1t was
| found in g den most artistically prepared I'M
der n ledge Of rocks, where the individual who
killed it had every reason to believe there was
another, but before he had time to make the
investigation, another hunter slipped in and
killed the second, weighing over $50 lbs. net
The same week two We're killed near Sangers-
vile, in this county.
Clover Hill is a new post-ofiice established on
the route from Dayton. via Nashville, Clover
Hill, Ottobine, Spring Creek, 1.-THE three last are
on what is known as the Back, or mountain
road, so much used few years ago by the cat
tie drovers to the beef market of Baltimore, and
stock market Of Pa, and extending by Turley-
| town, Arthur's Furnace. &C., to Winchester,
Sangersville, Mt. Scion, Moscow and Long
| Glade, to Staunton. Glover Hill is near the
head of Beaver Creek, and at new store, kept
| by MI. Hess, and was established last Sep
| tenn Der. A village is growing up there, but not
| as rapidly as at Spring Creek, some four miles
| west, where Mr.. Graham, late of Baltimore, is
postmaster and merchant, and father Of our
townsman, Mr.. J. E. Graham.
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Union Prayer Meetings.

The Union Prayer meetings of the past week,
held under the management of the Committee
on Religious Exercises of the Y. NJ c. A. in OBJ
servance of the week of Prayer, set apart by
the Evangelical Alliance, have been decided
success, as well in the large attendance as in the
good feeling exhibited.
The first meeting was held Monday night in
the basement of the LIST Presbyterian Church,
led by Prof. j. J. Ladd; Tuesday night, in the
lecture room of the Methodist Church, led by
Mr.. A. NJ Simpson; Wednesday night, in the
Episcopal Chapel, led by Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss !;
Thursday night, in the 2nd Presbyterian
Church, led by Mr.. Geo. T. Baker; Friday night,
in the Lutheran Church, led by Mr.. Heber Ker.
The final meeting of the series was held in the
lst Presbyterian Church, Sunday night and
was led by Mr.. C. ". Hunter.
The subjects as published in our last issue,
formed the basis Of remarks for each evening
the leaders reading selections of Scripture ap-
pirate to the subjects under consideration, to-
gether with singing and prayers, and volunta-
ry remarks made by ministers and laymen, in
which much interest was manifested by the
large large congregations present The subject
for Sunday night was "Ul,ty'-of the Church
and God people. This great and Vital ques-
ton brought forth earnest responses from varl-
Gus persons, and the large audience present
seemed deeply interested.
We feel sure these meeting have done good
and we doubt not that the y. NJ. C. \. would do
well to adopt the suggestion made at the Sun
day night meeting, and have these Union meet
i1gs more frequently. The people of all classes
have given the meetings of the past week a
most generous support, by their large atten-
dance during the most trying and inclement
weather of this hard winter; and when we look
at the great work accomplished and the vast
amount OF good done, rs was so forcibly and
earnestly stated by DIR. Hamilton, the President
OF the Association in his well-timed remarks
Sunday night, we are satisfied that there will
be no lack Of support on the part of all classes
of christians in these happy reunions.
The members the Y. NJ. C. \. are to be con-
graduated upon their success in the past, and
with the same earnestness and zeal in the fu-
ture, yet greater success will crown their eff
| forts. II is, indeed beautiful thing to see
christians working and living together in unity
of purpose and effort to promote the cause of
| the Redeemer OF the world.
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CARTERsvILLE, GA, JAN. 6, 1877.


CARTERsvILLE, GA, JAN. 6, 1877.
mild Winters here, but for some weeks
past we have had much like a Virginia
Winter, mercury frequently down to
-, 10 and degrees, and on the 3rd OF
this month it stood at s degrees below
zero at sunrise Snow six inches deep
on frozen ground, and for four or five
nights and days continued to freeze, ex-
cept little thaw in the sunshine.
We have had very little rain since
July and large portion of the wells are
without water. Many families have
been hauling their water for months.
This storm found many with but lit
tie wood and no water. but have heard
of no suffering.
Corn, 40 cents per bushel; pork, $500
per hundred. Yours, J. H. r.
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Deaf Mu:es New Years I.evee-Prof. J0l
Turner.
From the Boston Journal of the Enc
inst, we copy the following:

From the Boston Journal of the End
inst, we copy the following:
THE N. E. DEAF MUTE MISSION.
The annual New Years Day levee OF
the deaf mutes occurred e-terday after
noon and evening at Templar Hall, 4SS
Washington:street. There were nearly
$50 members present during the early
evening, many of whom, having young
children with them, were unable to re-
main aud JOIN in the later festivities
Before the departure of these an address
in the language Of the audience was
made by Mr.. VIM. Lynde, which was
received with clapping of hands and
other tokens OF satisfaction. The adj
dress being finished, dancing began in
earnest; in this amusement the absence
of music produces remarkably curious
effect upon person familiar with the
| two associated together.
One would scarcely think so lively an
amusement could be made to seem so
dreamy This appearance gradually
wears Off, however, as the eye follows
the couples through the maze, all keep
ing as perfect time as though stepping
to the notes Of a we'll disciplined band.
Motion to these dancers has to supply
the place Of notes, and indeed it seems
to inlpart the same sort Of inspiration
A very modest flourish OF the hands on
the part of the head couples and off all
go. round and round, to the right and
left, and so forth, and so forth, entirely
independent of music, and never stop
ping until they get enough of it. The
WALKING of several couples was especial
ly fine, anu was source of great delight
to many who did not participate.
AT half past ten O'Clock the company
descended to the elegant eating rooms of
NJ. Copeland, 487 Washington street,
where very substantial and tempting
Iy arranged feast awaited them. The
President Of the Mission, Mr.. George
Homer, took his seat at the head Of the
long table with the General Manager, e.
N. Barnes, on his right. Leading MEM
bers Of the society occupied seats near at
hand. Mr. Copeland's efforts in behalf
of his guests proving most satisfactory,
the table discussion consumed over an
hour. At the conclusion of the supper
Prof. Job Turner stepped down to the
lower end OF the table and gave toast
in honor of President Homer, and in a
very brief mute address wished the COM
pany happy New Year. The ease and
grace, and perfect symmetry Of the gen.
tIeman's movements were very interest
ing even to one who failed to under
stand a word.
Mr.. Homer responded to the toast.
wished prosperity to the company all
through their lives, and Happy New
year' to all.
The Mission has just issued circular
setting forth the objects and aims of the
society, and appealing for funds to meet
the current expenses.
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FROM WASHINGTON.-On Saturday
last III. @. W." telegraphed the Rich
mond Wig as follows:
s'The President In recent converse
ton strongly insists upon the doctrine
that by the act of 1892 the President of
the Senate would become President of
the United States in case there should
be failure by the two houses to declare
an election. He argued this question at
much length, stating that the members
of his Cabinet who would hold over
would recognize the President of the
Senate as acting President and submit
to his authority.
Mr.. Harris, of Virginia, made brief
speech to-day in favor of furnishing the
contempt of Barnes, the recusant wit
ness, which was well received by the
House."
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A SHOCKING AFFAIR-A CHILD
EATEN BY HoG.-Last week q hog ate
up child of Ananias Green (colored, OF
Belltown, Charles City county. He was
out at work, and left his wife and child,
nine months old, in the cabin. His
wife got cold and went off after wood,
leaving the child in the house with a
piece Of bread in its hand to keep it from
fretting. An old SOW which had free
access to the cabin went in, and when
the old woman returned she found that
the SOW had eaten all the child but the
head and left arm. 1t is supposed that
the animal first ate the bread from the
child's hand, and in doing so bit the
hand bringing blood, and the taste of
the blood made the hog eat the flesh
Rich Disnnich Lam 12M
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RESIGNATION OF NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER.-
On Thursday last, II. Harvey Efiinger, Esq, in
consequence Of his enfeebled health, resigned
his office as cashier of the National Valley
Bank, which he has filled with marked efficien-
cy. The vacancy thus occasioned, was filed by
the election, by the Directors, of Mr.. Thos. \
Bledsoe an experienced, popular and capable
bank officer. In reference to the resignation OF
Mr.. Efinger the Directors adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
This Board have received with regret the res
ignation of NJ. Harvey Effnger, Esq, as Cashier
Of this Bank, and hereby resolve that in ac-
cepting the resignation, which they hereby do,
they desire to render to Mr.. Ef1nger their testi-
mony for the great skill and efficiency with
which he has for many years managed the af-
fairs of this Bank, and for the uniform courtesy
that he has always shown to the members OF
this Board individually. The Board express
their heartfelt desire that the rest from labor,
hich he SO greatly needs, may result in the
improvement of his health and that they may
long enjoy the pleasure of his association and
his advice in the management of this Institu-
ton in which he is largely interested.
Resolved. That a copy OF this resolution be
furnished to Mr.. Effinger by the Secretary
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n SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER


THE COUNTING OF THE VoTEs.-
From the New York Evening Post
Republican. There is therefore nc
alternative left for the two houses but to
proceed as they have hitherto done in
exercising the constitutional and tradi-
tional power of counting the votes. The
party which seeks to depart from it and
to substitute the decisions of the presi-
ding officer of the Senate for those of
Congress ventures on dangerous, not
to say fatal, experiment. In the verifi-
cation of the returns there will doubtless
arise questions on which the Senate and
the House of Representatives will dis
agree. The difficult and delicate task
which the committee of the two houses
now have to perform is to hit upon some
method of settling these questions in
such manner as to secure the acquies-
cence of the people.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

gsE QUACKS HAVE DONE MORE
to break down all good medicines than the lives
of the empires are worth. In this State Vir-
ginians are afraid of the nostrurns poured into
the market as panaceas for every i'll; but when
a friend recommends q State production like
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS for the cure
Of dyspepsia, liver coinp' apt d,arTnesa, efamp-
collie, cholera-lacrhus, nervous headache, loss
of appetite, and all diseases arising from dis
ordered condition of the stomach and bowels, no
sensible man can or will reject them. They are
never-failing cures for such diseases, and need
only to be tried to be appreciated. The fallCw-
ing certificate speaks for itself;
STEAMER 'SYLVEsTHH," July "a, 1876.
f. BAKER, Eso.,-Dear Sir.-Having been de-
Initiated for some months, and at times unable
to attend to my duties, and having tried vari-
Gus remedies and finding no relief. I came to
the conclusion that my case was a hopeless one.
A friend suggested 1 shonld asa BAKERS PRE-
MUM BITTERs. lat first refused, thinking that
nothing could do me any good, but finally con-
cIuded to try them, and am glad to say before I
had used one bottle l was entirely well. rec
Ommend them to any person suffering in like
manner. would not be without them.
Yours, respectfully,
GEORGE W. TAYLOR,
Purser, Steamer "JOhn Sylvester"
Sold by druggists everywhere.
L, BAKER. Proprietor.
Richmond Va.
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FIRE AT THE VA. FEMALE INSTITUTE.-On
last Tuesday night about twelve O'CLOCK IL was
discovered that the cupola or observatory OH
top of the Institute was on fire. MI. fhliiips'
as soon as told about it, sent the teachers
around to wake up the pupils and BID lheln
dress and bring their pitchers Of water. 1hls
they did quickly and without any excitement OF
panic, and in a short while line was formed
and water rapidly thrown upon Inc names
The conduct of the girls is deserving OF the
highest praise. The fire originated from a de-
fective flue from which it gradually made lis
way to the cupola, where it burst into fanes'-
The fire alarm was sounded ard the fire COM
pany promptly turned out, but it was found
that their services would not be needed and
thov xvare turned back.
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THE OHIO Columbus,
Ohio, Jan. 9.-The third resolution of
the Democratic Convention read: "That
while clear in the conviction that Saml
J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks
have received not only large majority
of the popular vote, but majority of the
electoral vote, and are therefore elected
President and Vice-President of the Uni
ted States, we yet declare that any deci-
sion made by the Senate and House of
Representatives will be cheerfully &C
quiesced in by the whole people, and
that any attempt to inaugurate Presi-
dent simply upon proclamation of the
president of the Senate will be an act of
usurpation that will be resisted by the
people to the last extremity, even should
that extremity be an appeal to arms"
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FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE ON SUNDAY SCHOOL.
On last Sunday morning, at the Southern
Methodist Sunday school in this place, hand
some photograph album was presented to Miss
Maria Hudson, a young girl aged about fourteen
years, daughter Of Mr.. Geo. H. Hudson, our City
assessor, for having been present in her class
every Sunday for the past seren years-not hav-
ing been absent once during that long PERIOD
The present was made by her faithful teach
er, Mrs. j. II. Carroll and appropriate presenta-
ton remarks were made by the Superintendent
MIR c. W. Hunter.
A silver medal was also awarded by Mr.. b. 7.
Bagby to Willie Grove, another faithful scholar
of the same school, for having been present ev-
cry Sunday except two or three, for the past
six years, and when absent, sickness was the
cause. We will state, also, in justice to this
pupil, that he has to walk a distance OF about
two miles.
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RETRENCFIME NT.-The Directors of the Ma
tional Valley Bank have retrenched expenses
by reducing the salaries of its officers. Inc
amount of the reduction of the salaries OF the
various officers aggregate the sum of $1,000.
When such prosperous institutions as that OF
the National Valley Bank feel the necessity OF
retrenchment, it is time that private indiyidu-
ais should do so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-16

BRIEF MENTIoN.-Have you seen the min
strels? Have verify.
Thaws and things make walking very diff
cult.
Yellow! for the Royal Japs on the Nth and
18th.
shooting matches" like shooting stars are
very e17atc.
"'There's many a slip betwixt' here and
home.' said belated Benedict.
The 'whiskey bill' has caused 'whiskey'
men to whisk around considerably.
lst young man-What is a fellow to do about
all these New Years bills?
End young man-Why, make a mote o
them, of course.
An Exchange says this is the kind of wealth
err when young men stand on the corner anC
while away the time in counting the stripes Oh
| the various stockings that pass by.
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MARRIAGES.

ALLEY-SAMMoNs-On the 9th ult, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Richard Lynch in Greenbrier
w. Va, by Rev. V. w. Wheeler, Capt. L. S
Alley, of the C. & o. R. r., and Miss Mary
Sammons, of Anthony's Creek.
Observation-Disclosures the 18th of Deem.
Der, at the residence of the brides father, New
Market, Va, by Rev. S. Henkle, Miss Caro-
line, daughter of Prof. ]. Salyards, and Mr.
John +. Holsinger.
BRowN-HARMAN-Near Waynesboro, Jan. 18th
by Rev. l.. A. Fox, Mr.. Perry w. Brown OF
Rockbridge, to Miss Lizzie c., daughter OF
George Hartman, Esq.
Observation-Disclosures Deerffeld, Janua-
ry the 10th. Mr.. James Whitelaw of Highland
county, Va, and Miss Bette E. Pauley
daughter Of Lewis Pauley.
wIN-WILsoN-At"A Augusta Church. Janu-
airy 18th, by Rev. l. w. X. Handy, Mr.. Geo. P.
Irwin. of Rockbridge county, Va, nd Miss
SienoQa c.. daughter of Robt. T. Wilson, Esq.
FIGGATT-HAzLEwooD- the 9Th of January,
1877, in Lexington, by Rev. E. L. Kregloe Mr..
Chas. W. Figgat and Miss Isabella c. Halle
wood.
the 1st of January 1877,
at the residence of Geo. W. Miller, ESQ.,, by
Rev. d. A. Penick. Mr.. VIM. L. Sier and Miss
Eliza J. MllIer-ali OF Rockbridge.
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SERIOUSLY INJURED WHILST 'CoASTlNG. -
The .coasting" last week was excellent ana
was greatly enjoyed by the boys, and by many
of our young men and ladies. But a cloud Oh
sorrow overcast their delight when On Thurs-
day night large sled, bearing some six or seven
voung men, ran into a four-horse wagon loaded
with wood, resulting in the serious breaking OF
the right leg of Henry Jackson, son OF capt.
Geo. C. Jackson and a severe scalp wound 10
Timothy Callaghan. The sled was running al
q very rapid rate and struck the hlnd-wheel Oh
the wagon with tremendous force. The driver,
it seems, had attempted to get his wagon OUT OF
the tract, when told that the sled was coming
but unfortunately was unsuccessful. inc
lamps were not lighted, and, 1T being very DARK
the wagon was not seen in time to avoid IT,
The injury to Henry Jackson is a very serious
one. His right leg was broken in two places
below the knee, and the bone badly fractured
between the two breaks. We are glad to say
that I'D to this time he is getting on better IMAM
could have been expected, and strong hopes
are now entertained of saving his limb, winch
it was at first feared, would have to be ampu-
tated.
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THE RADICAL PRoGRAllME.-lS pe-
cial to the Norfolk Landmark. j Wash
ingtoa, January 10.-The Radical pro-
gramme is as follows: 1t comedies the
duty of the President Of the Senate to be
ministerial only, and the right of both
Houses to participate in counting the
vote. The Republicans will protract an
arrangement under pretence of their de-
sire to fully discuss it until after the ex:
piration Of the present Congress, and
Mr.. Ferry will, by virtue of the Consti-
tuition, become President OF the United
States pro tenn. and will order new
election, and they will take care to ar.
| range the next SO as to make success
certain. CHASSEUR.
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SOUTH A UG USTA STREET,
For bargains.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS OF THE STAoN-
TON BANKs-On Tuesday last, the StocKhoiu-
ers of both banks of Staunton held mee'ihss
and reelected the same Directors, except tna'
the number of Directors Of the Natlonal Valley
Bank was reduced from twelve to eleventh.
G. Bickle, Esq, being the retired member.
The Boards of Directors of the banks re-elec''
ed, respectively, their Presidents ana oshei
officers.
The National Valley Bank declared semi,
annual dividend of per cent, ana adoeo sf'oo'
10 the reSnrHe fund.