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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17
Charges Against Marshal Gray.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Richmond Dispmch. Of the 18th. has the
following:
DR.. Jorsensca. NJ. C. from stIle Peters.
burg district, says that the special agent oil
The Government sent to Virginia to look
I ints the charges made By the collector of in.
;ternal revenue against certainsdeputy mar
,hals, &c, in the Western district OF Viz
2inia. reported to the Department OF jus.
flee to-day. He has ascertsined that OF six
ry-one persons alleged to have been arrest-
ed for 2.vioIation OF the refcnne laws only
three were indicted; that charges for ar
rests, mileage, board, witnesses. DO,
amounting in each case from 445 to ESQ, haze
bsen made where there Vas no arrest. In a
word. that the Government officials have
manufactured cases to increase their fees.
Col. Gray, OF Rockingham, Is the marshal I:
and according to the report furnished the
DispatcA's correspondent he denies all
irregularities.
Tbe Danyille correspondent of the Dis
patch Gays that tue evidence in the case it,.
plicates the Marshal in that he received por-
ton Of the fees alleged to have been illegally
charged. That officer denies that he had any
knowledge of wrong-doing on the part Of
Wis snbordinates, and certified 10 the accounts
upon the presumption that they were all
right, and withont that critical examinatsu
which wsuld have been made in the absence
Of implicit confidence in those acting for
hin. The Daaville Nems is still more se-
we're in its report Of the case, and directly
implica.es the Marshal with the Deputies,
. We had understood that the gentleman pre-
ferring the charges had stated that he did
not believe Col. Gray was willfully ameua-
bic to the allegations made, aud that the
special agent had SO expressed himself pre-,
yisus to, che investigation. What the pre-
else evidence alducea at the investigation
Is. we do rot know, nor do we knew really
what we're the charges, except rs intimated
in the extract ADORE and the articles to
which we have referred. We have, how.
ever, the most implicit confidence in Col.
Gray's integrity and honesty, and ito not
believe that he ever intended to take from
the government one copper that did net le-
fally belong to him. We have known him
from our boyhood. and no man has borne
character for more scrupulous honesty.
With no unworthy motives to govern his
own condnct, he never suspected others,
and if the wrongs are as aggravated as re-
ported, the criminal intent, il such there
was, must have been with others. All the
facts Of the case, howeser, are before the
Department of Justice, aud We have NC
doubt fair and just conclusion will be
reached by the authorities of that bureau,
after carefully weighing aud scrutinizins
the facts, and that the verdict will vlnli. /!
cate Col. Gray from any inspiration upon
his honesty.
Several of the articles we have seen in !
reference to the matter were evidently sen. !,
eatiOnal. and it will be well enough to With I
hold Judgment as to the whole affair until
he final action Of the Department Of Jus.
ice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

Rey. Oscar r. Hippo, lately pastor Of: the
saptist Church, Wayerly, Baltimore county,
ant who now has q charge at Suffolk, Va,
was on New Years day married to Miss
Nellie Il. Emmcrt, of Martiasbnrg, VI. Va,
in the Baptist Church OF that place.
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No
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Il States.-In Bankruptcy. ~
In the matter OF F. ]. Chapman. Bankrupt
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. Il. h. Logan. OF Salem
Roanoke county, Virginia, hereby gives notice
Of his appointment as Assignee of the estate OF
r. Chapman. OF Salem, Roanoke county, in
Said District, who was on the -th day Ola
by the District Court of said District
Dated January 9th, 1878.
Jan lo-@w r. II. LOGAN. Assignee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

The FRANKLIN Debating Society, Of Leg
ington, WHICH generally reflects the scnti-
ment Of the people of the town, has de-
clared, by unanimous vote, preference
for the canal over the projected railroad up
James River.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17
GRAN LICO BALLs

FLOOR MANAGERS.
w. B. McChesney, W. w. McGutfin J. afcOuaide.
Jacob Yost. s. M Woodward, L. NJ. Bumgartiner.
w. A. Cushing A. S. Many, C. $. Crowder.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
ID. G.. McGufin, w. H. H. Lynn Thomas Bupre
J. G. Marquis, John Burns, NJ A. Cox, SaMueh
Hoshour. W. l.. Bnmgardner, G. r. Firth, n C.,
Norton R.W. Burke. WIN. Bumpts, J ID. CR0wlt
H. Wolfe, Capt. Fulz, Hanse Scherer, Williaup
Wnoiey, and number OF Lady Managers
&S- Doors open at X oclock-danesng to CONE
mence at Ss O'clock.
Tickets for salea the principal stores and at
the door. wv
Supper will be furnished and all contributions
sent to the Hall will be publicly acknow lodged
and gratefully received by the Lady Managers
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application.
ss- Perforated Boards and Notices at reduced
prices. ian II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

oa the 18th. Secretary She rAau had a
mttee OF the Hsuse of Representatives, in
explanation OF his proposed bill fer the sale
of four percent. bonds, which, in substance,
is as follows: The Postmaster Gene raj is
authorized TO issue Pest Office orders in
sums Of 80, aud multiples. thereof. without
expense co depositWs; sueh postal orders
are To hear interest in currency ct the rate
OF a.e5 per cent. per sanuDt, and are to be
canrertDle into per cent hsnds at the ep-
tieR Of holders. In converting postal orders
into bonds the former are to he computed
at their value in geld. It is also proposed
to Incorporate in the bill section anrhar-
izins national banks to retain postal savings
issued in pursuance OF the proposed law,
aud count them Is part OF the reserve now
required to be held by them under existing
law
Tie Secretary is also having prepared
circular to Rational hanks and bankers OF
established credit, soliciting them to act a.
agents for the sale of per cent. bonds to
the people. As the law requires that these
bonds shall be sold at DAT for gold, arrange
meats are being perfected ct the Treasury
Department to supply all hanks and bankers
who will undertake tleir sale Will, gold
coin, fer the convenience Of such persons as
may desire to subscribe for bonds. A rea-
sonasls commission will Ne paid hanks aid
bankers upon all sales of bonds made by
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

STRIKING STRAIGHT TO THE CENTRE
Tie bill submitted to the Finance Commit
tee Friday by Mr.. Barbour on the sub
ject of taxation, strikes straight to the cen
tire of tile great debt question which is en-
crossing the attention Of the people. 1t
will make the representative men OF Vir-
ginia face the music. It leaves no ground for
lodging OF skulking.
This bill rests upon the solid foundation
fixed for practical work on the debt ques.
ton, in the bold and robust resolution sub
mitted in the Senate early in the session by
that active, vigorous, and rising Young sem
ator, John Paul, of Rockingham. The bat
tie must soon be opened all along the line.
Let the Readiusters rally CALAMITY around
their colors, and the result must inevitably
be victory. and glorious victory, for the
Conservative party and all the people OF all
Virginia. -RicAmond Whig.
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Vezo advertisements
Y A. ACK M AN.
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The undersigned has returned from Washing.
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Fine watches, Clocks and iewelry repaired in the
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Practical Watch-NIaker & Jeweler
Nearly opposite Virginia Hotel, Stanton. Va
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NOTICE My accounts are now ready.
INO ASlI. and those knowing them
serves indebted will please make prompt pay
meni. DAVIS A EAYSER
ian 1-4t ~~"-
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F9kMIDAKLE ARNAMEST.--'rhe Wash
insten correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun,
al the 18th says; last wipter, during the
excitement preceding aud attending tho
electoral count, runners were circulated
that fercihle attsMpts to seize the box con-
tanning the electoral rotes would he made.
The sergeant-at srms Of the 6ena.e armed
same Of his force aud etalled them to guard
the box. The srstemeut OF the sxpendi-
lures OIL this account has gust been made,
and it indicates the serSesnt-at-arms Wust
have thought Warterseu's 10000 Demo
n;sts were coming sure enough. Twenty
two frst-clsss revolvers and twenty eight
boxes Of cartridges were purchased. 1t does
ast-appear chat this formidsble armament
vas put to any mere terrible use than the
KILN: Of CATS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

In the Ohio Senate Tuesday George II.
Pendcton was declared the choice fol
United States Senator by a vote of % DEM
ocrats to 5 Republicans voting blank. In
the House Mr.. Pendleton received &C, John
son B. blank 10. In the Kentucky Legisla-
ture Tuesday Williams received 50 votes for
United States Senator, Lindsay SO, Nc
Creary Is, Boyd IL. No choice. In the
Democratic caucus at night four ballots
were taken without result. The Republic
can Senatorial caucus in the Iowa Legisla-
turc has nominated United States Senator
Allison. 4 ~.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17
GAW MILL AND TIMBER
~ For Sale AT 81 Rarrnin

only $500 Cash Required.
Now in operation and located Immediately on
the e. no. Il. r.. 50 Horse Power Stationary En-
CINE, d inch saw and necessary tools. with rs to
30o feet OF lumber, and3 to 100000 feat of oak
and poplar logs already cut. Standing timber
sulhcIent Tor several years saving.
Cash orders amounting to 1890 will also be
turned over to purchaser.
oxen, horses, wagon, etc, for getting logs to
mill sold separately il desired.
Apply TO W. l.. RAWSON.
gan II Stanton, Va.
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lEND IN YOUR ORDERS FOR
SCRAP PICTURES.
PERRY 4 TEN BROECK.

For DECORATING
uses, Jars, Screaes, and Fan g 41tic7ss,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17
INAUGURATION AFTERMATH.

VOTE OF THANKS By THE WEST AUGUSTA
GUARD OF STAUNTON TO THEIR RICH
MOND FRIENDS AND ENTERTAINERS. "A
ARMORy WEST ArGIySTa GITARD.)
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-26

PRIMARY ELEcTIoNs.-We publish else
where day an editorial from the Rcgjstc,.
on the subject of primary elections Col
llOyt is an able writer and moreover has
had practical experience in the workings Of
the system, besides the ganeral knowledge
incident to a long and prominent connection
with politics. These facts should give his
endorsement Of the Fairfield resolutions.
which we published last week, unusual
weight and consideration. For ourselves,
we cannot say that we arc altogether dis
posed to use the system. In fact, the only
reason why we do not discard the system is
that it so fully accords with the spirit of
Democracy in its aim at breaking up log.
rolling and packed conventions. We fear,
though. that the Fairfield system is so com
pllcatcd as To make too cumbrouS machine
to work in the agricultural districts. and We
are inclined to believe that our end NAY be
attained in a less complex method. - Or.
""ykUy Y"r Ptycr
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A TERRIBLE TRIAL.

Clarence Ncwcomb, SON of cXCongrcss
nan Ncwcomb, underwent an experience a
few days ago which he will not soon Forget.
Mr.. Ncwcomb had stepped into the vault
attached to the Office of lIoncrgan 4 Thcl,
where he is Interested. A gentleman who
was in tho office at the time closed the door
upon Newcomb by way of practical joke.
The door closed with 4 snap aud Mr. New
comb felt some misgivings as he found him,
self SURROUNDED with darkness which W Is
almost palpablc. LII the mean time the
practical joker went out cxultinS in the
funny plight in which his victim must find
himself when he discovered that he could
not get out Mr.. Ncwcombs reflections
were becoming more and more serious eve
ry moment. lie could not hear my sounds
from the outside, and wondered what had
become of his friend. lie tried to cry out
but knew that his voice, even if raised to
the highest pitch, could not penetrate
through the thick walls that surrounded
him. He tried, but the rcvcrbcrations of
his voice in the barrow tomb were almost
dcafening lie pounded against the walls,
bruising his hands in al attempt that he
k%SSfw k%SSf,w must be Intellectual to attract attcn-
audible in the dense darkness, admonishcd
him of the rapid flight of time. The quiet
had become 50 intense that he could plainly
hear the beating of his heart. 1t thumpcd
against his side like the sound of pile
driver, falling at regular intervals, and driv-
ing-So he thought-his burial place deeper
and deeper into the earth. lie thought he
could hear his blood as it was pumped out
of his heart and courscd through his veins.
Respiration was becoming difficult The
regular inhalation and cXhalation of his
breath sounded like bellows that was being
worked with difficulty. The laborcd action
of his lungs, constantly becoming harder and
harder, brought to his mind the terrible
question, How much longer could he be able
to live in this confined atmosphere He cal.
culatcd how much air was contained in the
narrow walls, and how long it would sup
port life He cried out again, but stopped
at the reflection that this was a useless cx-
pcnditurc of the very hydrogen on which
he must depend for life for some time to
come. The silence began to be broken by
i murmur, which he could not at first un-
dcrstand. The murmur gradually increased
to 4 loud buzz zbuzz, and then he realized
that this must be caused by rush Of blood
to the head the effect of his continued con.
iincmcnt. The buzzing increased to
roaring thunder. lie felt himself staggcr,
and then lost consciousness. At this mo-
mcnt Mr.. Thicl came in hurriedly, having
been informed of the situation. and unlocked
the safe. Mr. Ncwcomb had tainted, but
was restored to health BY the free use Of
water mixed with some stimulantS st
LOuiS Post.
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n NEW INDUSTRY FOR TIE SOUTH.-It
would be strange, indeed, if the rich soil
and fine climate of the Southern States
should be fitted for tho product of one
staple article only, viz. Cotton The fact
is that the Southern States will in time be.
come the richest portion of the country, az
riculturally, because of the great diversity
OF products possible. y new opening has
been found for enterprise, viz. The pro.
Guction of winter butter, and wc learn that
one farmer of Tennessee and another of
Arkansa3 are sending fresh grass butter to
Boston market this winter. These farmers
keep Jersey COWS, which pasture during the
winter upon the native grasses, Of which
blue grass is the chief Blue grass for
winter pasture and Burmuda grass for the
summer will sustain cows in fine order, and
there is the whole winter for the production
OF butter. Why should not Southern far
mcrs avail themselves Of the advantages Of
their climate and raise dairy products at the
time when Northern dairics arc Suspcnding
operations ?-1n,c,icm AyricnIturia.
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TIRED MOTHERS

A little elbow leans upon your knee,
Your tired knee, that has so much to bear;
A childs dear eyes arc looking lovingly
From underneath thatcb of tangled hair,
Perhaps you do not heed the velvet touch
or warm, moist fingers holding you 50 tight;
You do not prize this blessing over much.
You almost are too tired to pray tonight,
But il is blessedness. A year ago
did not see it as do to day
We are so dull and thankless, and too slow
To catch the sunshine until its slips away.
And now it seems surprising strange to me,
That, while bore the badge of motherhood,
/ did not kiss more oft and tenderly
The little child that brought Inc only good.
And it, some night when you sit down TO rest,
You miss this elbow from your tired knee,
This restless, curling head from off your breast,
This lisping tongue that chatters constantly ;
If from your own tho dimpled hands had slip
ped,
And nc'cr would nestle in your palms again
If the white feet into the grave had tripPcd,
I could not blame you for your heartachc
then!
wonder so that mothers ever fret
AT little children cingng to their gown;
Or that the footprints, when the days are wet,
Are ever black enough TO make them frown.
f could Gnd u little muddy boot,
Or cap or jacket, on my chamber hoor,
If could kiss n rosy. restless foot,
Aud hear its patter in my home once more
If could mend broken cart to day,
Tomorrow make kite, to reach tho sky,
There is no woman in Gods world could say
She was more bissfully content than |.
But all the dainty pillow next my own
Is never rumpled by shining head;
My singing birdling from its nest is flown
The little boy used to kiss-is dead.
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VECET|NE
Purlfies the Blood, Renovates
and Invlgorates the Whole
System.
IT'S MEDICAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent,
and Diuretjc.

vEoETrNE 10 made exclusively from tho juices OF
strongly concentrated that II will efectualy eradicate
from tho sy0eem cvery taint Of Scrofuln, Scrofu.
lous Humor, Tumors, Cancer, Cnncerous
Humor, Erysipeias, Salt Rhcun,, Syphi-
litic Diseases, Canker, FRintncss at tho
Stomach, and all diseases that arise from impure
blood. tSciaticn, Inhammntory and Chronic
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout, and Spinal
Complaints, only be eHectunlly cured through
tho blood
For Ulccrp and Eruptlve Diseases Of the
Skin, Pastules, Pimplcs, Blotchcs, Boils,
letter, ScoldheRd, and RinRworm, Vegetins
has never failed to effect permanent euro.
For Pains In the Back, Kidney Com.
plants, Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leu
cOrrhGn, arising from internal liberation, and
uterine diseases and General Debility, VEGE.
TINE acts directly upon tho causes of these com.
plants. 1t invigorates and strengthens tho whole
system. acts upon tho secretive organs allays na.
nation. cures liberation and regulates tho bowels.
For Cntnrrh, Dyspepsia, Iinbitual Cos.
tivencss, Pnlpitntion of the Heart, Head.
nchc, Piles, Nervousness, and General
Prostitution of the Nervous System, NO
tho VEaErINE. 1t purfes tho blood. cieanses all Of
tho organs. ana possesses Q controlling power over tho
nervous system.
Tho remarkable cures effected by vEoErrNK have
induced many physicians and apothecariss whom we
know, TO prescribe and use II in their families.
In fact, VEaErINE is the best rcmady yet discov-
cred for tho above diseases and is tho only reliable
BLOODPURIFIERyet placed before the public
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UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.
BOSTON, Nov. 10, 1875

II. r. STEVENS, ESQ.
Dear Sir-during the past Ave years / have had
ample opportunity to judge of tho merit of VEaE.
TINE My wifo has used 1t for complaints atesnding
lady OF delicate health with be icisl po01a(S
than anything else which she ever tried. hava'
given II to my children under almost every circum.
stance attending q large family. and always with
marked benefit have taken 1t myself with such
unqualified appreciation of its goodness.
While performing my duties Police Ofdcer I'm
this city, IL has been lot to fall in with great
deal Of siskn9ss A ! pnhesitstinsy recommend yEo.
provo all that claimed for il. Particularly In
cases of q debitated or impoverished state Of tho
bloed its effects are really wonderful and for all
complaints arising from an impure state OF the blood
u appears to work like charm and do not believe
there any circumstances under which NEGETINE
be used with injurious results and 1t will always
afford me pleasure to give any further information
WIN. b. HILL,
Police Stationz
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SPOILING A LITTLE GAME.

Uow Mrs. Hayes Entertained u EHchre
Qnartcnc-Hs No Use, Lucy Won't
Haze II.
Its said that, early in his reign, Ruther-
card party, and the thing was ''sct up" in
advance. The President and Uncle Rich
ard Thompson were to play against Evarts
and Sherman. The game Wa. to be cuchrc,
although Sherman and Thompson were
yearning for a little draw poker The
guests came and were ushcrcd without ccrc.
mony into the Presidents library. Ruthcr-
ford was there, and SO was Madame, more
entertaining and winsomc, if possible, than
usual. She was particularly solctous
about the health Of each and the family of
the same, hoped Uncle Dick Thompson
wouldn't work himself to death, and babe
MIR. Evarts beware how he took fried CLAIMS
on his stomach at midnight Mr. Sherman
hoped they were not dctaining Mrs. Hayes
from receiving other friends or from the
pleasant duties of the domestic circle. All,
no; indeed! This was her hour with her
husband and any of his intimate friends
who happened to drop in Thompson
looked at Sherman and wInkcd. Sherman
remarked: "Ah, yes, beautiful thought,
Madame, beautiful thought" Evarts emit,
ted wordy culogy on the beauties of home
life, and the Prcsidcnt-yawncd Eleven
o'clock came, and the visitors withdrew with
che sweetest Of parting bcncdictions from
Mrs. Hayes. The next day Rutherford was
obliged to admit to his disappointed friends,
Its no use; Lucy wont have it, sic doesn't
say word, but you sec how she works it,"
There wont be any wickedncss at the White
House if Mrs. Hayes can help it. There
is great deal Of intricucry which she
knows nothing about, but that doesn't count
When she strikes anything of color she
''shoots it on the spot"
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1t is q remarkable coincidence that the
decades of 1893, 1903, 1919, 1923, 1898.
1913, 1853, and 1865 should be productive
Of mild winters, which fact renders it pos
s'blc that some system exists which astrouo-
mcrs have not studied up. The winter Of
1873 has corrcspondcd
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CANNOT BE ExCELLED.
CuARLEsTowN, MAsa

II. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir,-This Is to certify that have used your
"Blood Preparation" in family for several years.
and think that for Scrofula or Cankerous Humors or
Rheumatic affections il cannot be eIcelled and n
blood purifier and spring medicine IL is the best thing
have used. and have used almost everything
can cheerfully recommend 1t TO any one in need
such medicine,
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. A. A DINSMORE, ~ Russell Street.