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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-24
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IDA JENT, }

F. H. Force, M D., was born near Staunton, Va
During the late war between the sections he
served with conspicuous gallantry upon the staff
of Maj or General Pickett, His efficiency in this
line OF duty was on more than one occasion, borne
grateful testimony to by his commanding officer
and he emphasized his love Of country BY the re-
ception OF several wounds. After our disastrous
surrender. his love of adventure carried him to
Egypt, where he served the Khedive under the
immediate command OF Maj General Loring-the
soldier OF three wars, and the hero Of them all.
Thence DIR. Force, wandered into South India
where he laboriously investigated cholera and
other diseases endemic in that that climate and
For more than two years he has been member
Of the faculty OF Hot Springs, where his acknowl-
edged a billty and great urbanity endeared him
alike to resident and visitors.
The elegram ,pu blished elsewhere in this ISSUE
announces the painfully expected death OF the
of the corps of volunteer physicians of the How
ard Association, and lately resident OF this
place.
More than two months ago he left us, with high
courage and indomitable heart, for his gallant en-
counter with almost certain death, and for many
days Of labor, and nights devoid OF ease" he
trod his noble way in our plague stricken sister
city, holding as valueless his life in his hands,
and dispensing to rich and poor, old and young
his.professional skill and his manly sympathy.
Among the many names which are being daily
added to the long roll of martyred heroes, who
gave their lives that others-strangers yet broth
ers-m1ght live. surely this community will not
name of F. II. Force.
That the people among whom he labored and
died will forget him is simply to imply that ap-
probation OF self-devOtion and love, OF splendid
unSeliShneSS-even unto death-are words empty
as air.-Hot Springs Telegraph.
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Letter from Hon. A. Il. H. Stuart.

We publish to-day a letter from Hon. A
Fl. H.lStuart, of this city, called forth by the
request of number of our citizens that he
and other gentlemen would consent to ad-
dress the people of the county upon the
questions now being discussed in this Dis
trict. Instead of speech, which Mr.. Stu
arts health warns him not to attempt, he
furnishes this letter, and to its careful peru
sal we INVITE the attention of our readers.
Like all productions from his pen, it is for
chile, clear and instructive, and no feature
of it will excite more thought or more earn
estly arrest attention, than the closing par
agraph, in which he ann ounces his own con-
victions of duty, in the contingency Of the
currency questions being pressed into the
'disputations of the day, and the lines drawn
between the advocates of deprecated pa
per money, and the money of the Constitu-
tion-gold and silver, and paper convertible
into gold and silver.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-24

OK
October16, 1873.
At q, meeting Of the Philalethean Literary Soci-
ETY., of Otterbein University, held on Saturday
morning. Oct 18th, 1873, the following resolutions
of Prospect were adopted:
Whereas, Through the mysterious workings Of
Providence, Mrs. Bette Miller Koiner has been
taken from labor to rev ard and
Whereas. Great sorrow has fallen upon a bereav-
ed husband, and many friends who mourn her
loss. and
Whereas, We acknowledge the hand OF God in
this bereavement, knowing that He doeth all
things. WELL" and also to show our sympathy
with those more nearly afflicted. therefore
Resolved 1st., That the Pnilaethean Literary
Society has lost worthy and honored member,
one that bid fair to long and useful life
Resolved 3D., That this action is a recognition
of our loss. and that OF her friends. and that we
wear the usual badge of mourningfor thirty days
~, Resolved 3d. That we will not forget to sympa-
Der that their loss is her gain.
Resolved 4th That copy of these resolutions
be furnished the friends OF the deceased, and
copies forwarded for publication to the VALLEY
VIRGINIAN, the indicator, Spectator, and Wester-
vile Banner.
IDA JENT,
LYDIA REsLER,
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A DESCRIBED LIvER.-That dreadful dis
ease. from which so many persons suffer, is
frequently the cause Of Headache, Indiges-
ton, and Dyspepsia, is,speedily relieved. and
are often permantly cured by Swayne's Tar
and Sarsaparilla Pills.
Fevers are often prevented by the use of
these Sarsaparilia Pills, as they carry off,
through the blood, the impurities from which
they arise. For costiveness there is nothing
so effectual as Swayne's Tarand Sarsaparil-
la Pills.
They are purely vegetable, and act spec
tally on the Liver as Blue Mass or Calomel,
without any bad results from taking.
Address letters to Dr.. Swayne & Son,
Philadelphia. No charge for advice. Sent
by mail on receipt of price. Price % cents a
box; five boxes for 81. Ask your druggist
for them. Sold by W. r. Tyree, druggist,
Staunten, Va.
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Public Meeting at Mt. Meridian.

1t having been announced, through the
Stanton press, that there would be public
speaking at Mt Meridian on Saturday
evening, October 18th. at u o'clock p. M,
the people Of Mt. Meridian and vicinity
promptly assembled, with the expectation
Of hearing the issues now before the people
discussed at large. But the speakers failing
to put in their appearance, it was suggested
that the sentiment Of this people thus as
sembled be expressed.
DR.. VIM. J. Bell was called to the chair,
and j. F. Rinker elected Secretary. Upon
motion the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed committee to draft resolutions eX-
pressing the sentiments of this meeting j.
S. Craig, J. G. Fulton, and VIM. Foster.
The following resolutions were brought
forward and adopted, with but one dissent
ing voice:
Reso2oed, 1st. Believing that the present
rate of taxation to be all we are able to bear,
and being satisfied from past experience.
that it is insufficient to meet the demands of
the creditors. and at the same time pay the
expenses of tie Government, we therefore
believe that Justice to ALI parties demands a
readiustment of the State debt, bringing it
within the means of the present rate of tax
alton.
Resotced End. Believing that the present
depression of business throughout the coun-
try is due to the scarcity of money, and the
high rate of interest charged by the Nation
al Banks, we therefore favor the abolition of
the National Banking system, and an en-
tire Greenback currency, based upon the
credit OF the Government. and to be issued
to an amount sufficient to pay the National
debt.
Resolred 3rd. Believing that these express
sions are in accord with the views set forth
by the Hon. John L. Harris, and that he has
beer heretofore faithful, honest and eff
cient representative, we endorse his action
throughout.and cordially tender him our sup
port, and pledge ourselves to do all we can
to promote his election.
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Mr.. McCuIIogh's Letter.

I'VE ask for the letter of Hon. Hugh Me-
Cullogh, published in extra to-day, the
attention of every one into whose hands it
may fall. They can see from it that every
statement which has beengmade in these col
umns in reference to the currency, and es-
pecially the contraction Of it, is fully veri-
fed. The historical facts he adduces should
be carefully studied. He speaks knowing
9y, for he was Secretary Of the Treasury,
when the alleged contraction took place,
and he clearly shows that all the statements
about the volume of the currency and list
withdrawal are simply the decisions of those
who know very little about national finance
or if they know, willfully attempt to de-
ceive the people.
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[E. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.i
Trustees Sale Of a
Valuable Small Farm.
u AUGUSTA Couq1

IN augusta county.
As trustee in deed OF trust bearing date March
26th 1876, and of record in the Clerks Office, for
tho County Court of Augusta, deed book 80. page
496, executed by Rebecea J. Thompson to secure
certain bond therein mentioned, executed to
thereto requested by said Cornelia a. Wright,
will offer for sale, at public auction, in front of
the Court Mouse OF said county, on
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 1878,
(being county court day. the tract OF land con-
veyed in said Decd
CONTAINING 984 ACRES,
situated in said county on a branch of Moffett's
Branch, about 8 miles north Of the city of SJaun.
ton This land has upon il a comfortable Dwell.
LING and other improvements, and is a part oj
the homestead Of the late William THOMPSON
Decd
TERMs:-Costs of advertising and sale in casa
and the balance in one, two and three years ed ua
payments, bearing interest from dase, with good
personal security.
BENZ. T. BAGBY,
oct24-tds Trustee.
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DEATH OF ALBERT S. KAYsER.-In the
obituary notices of to-day will be found the
announcement of the death of Albert S.
Kayser, brother of Messrs. w. 3. and D. A.
Kayser, of this city. In earlier years we
knew the deceased well, and a nobler or
truer young man never lived. In the vicis-
situdes of life misfortune and i'll health
overlook him, and his closingi days were
spent fat the home of his youth, watched
over by friends and relatives until he
'passed over the river to rest under the
shade of the trees.'' We experienced a
feeling of unaffected sadness CHI learning
that our old friend was no more, and that
his once proud spirit and shapely manhood
had gone the way Of all flesh.
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GENEROUs.-In addition to the liberal
aid rendered by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, in running special car, free .of
charge, to carry provisions to the yellow fe-
yer sufferers, from the Valley Of Virginia,
we learn that the Adams Express Compa-
ny has shipped free of charge, large quanti-
lies of clothing and provisions, including ba-
con and flour, from Augusta comfy. 1t is
difficult work for the Express to handle and
carry articles Of heavy bulk, and for this
reason the generous action Of the company
and its accommodating agent at this point
is to be the more appreciated.
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The recent cipher dispatches unearthe(
and translated by the New York Tribune.
show that Tildeu, or his immediate represen-
tatives, attempted to buy an electoral vote
in South Carolina, for $4,000. and failed !:
$4,000 for one in Florida, and failed and$S,
600 for one in Oregon, and failed. When
the cry OF ''fraud'' is bawled out against the
Republicans, let these fgues be rammed
down the threat that does so.
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DEATH OF MRS. JAS. A CoWARDIN.-We
learn from the Richmond State, of the 2lst,
that Mrs. James A Cowardin, the estima-
BILE wife of the editor of the Richmond Dis
patch, died on the evening of the Goth. in
Richmond, after lingering and painful ILL
ness, aged 80 years. We sincerely sympa-
th:ze with our esteemed cotempol airy in this
severe and irreparable loss.
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PETIT JURoRs.-The following are the
Petit Jurors to the Circuit Court to the II tn
day OF November: J. A. Montgomery, w.
L. Baily, H. Hahn, N. Early, Jno. Wine, J.
A. Craig, VIM. Armstrong, A. J. Dunlap,
A. L. Harris, W. H. Grooms, c. W. Grove,
G. FL. Fulton, J. H. Boke, W C. Blair, in.
Hite, W. W. Gale, J. T. Arehart.
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DIED OF HIS INJURIES TIL omas w.
Hughes, aged about II years, and a news
boy on the Western Division of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, died in this place
on the 22d, from injuries received some
time since while on the cars,
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A TTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS /!

A TTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!
IA Look to your Leaxy Roofs.
INDESTRUCTIBLE IRON ORE COATING.
Under McLain Process.
Efectually stops all leaks in roofs We make no
charge for stopping leaks, and heavy coat the
surface at small cost with McLain Compound,
which resists all atmospheric changes; never
cracks, chalks or peels off, and remains in good
condition for term of ten years We are the only
authorized parties in this State who apply the
McLaln Compound and process.
Address,
NOLAN & SAG1NDORPH,
Box 80, Staunton, Va.
30 Orders left at Hugh McIlhany's Hardware
Store will receive prompt attention.
oct 24-tf
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The STAUNToN LEGISLATURE meets
next Saturday night and the financial ques.
ton will be discussed. The meeting will
doubtless be an interesting one. and the
public is Invited to be present.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-24

General Hawley opened his canvass as the
hard-money candidate for Congress in the
First district of Connecticut Friday evening
in speech full of sound doctrine. Among
his apt illustrations was the following: Il
once read of man who started to walk
around pond. He got three-fourths of the
way. and, looking at his watch, thought it
so near dinner time that he could not finish
his walk in season, so he hurried back the
way he came. If he is living he will be found
advocating repeal of the resumption act.'
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commissioners Sale.

By virtue of decree OF the Hastings Court TO
the City OF Stanton, 1 will sell at public auction
in front of the Court House in said city, on
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER both, 1878,
A HOUSE AND LOT, situated in the Northern
part Of the city OF Staunton, said lot fronting 8
feet on Augusta Street. and running back 100
now occupied by Jacob Southall.
TERMS:-Enough cash in hand to pay costs O
suit and sale and the residue in four equal pay
ing bonds with approved security, and the title
retained as ultimate security sa
oct 2-tds VIM B. HARRISON, Comr.
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The Code.

The correspondence published in the
Richmond papers, which passed between
Mr.. VIM. L. Royal, member of the Rich
mond bar, and Mr.. W. W. Newman, green.
back candidate for Congress in the Rich
mond district, threatening duel between
those gentlemen, should not be allowed to
60 unnoticed. Mr.. Royal, in public
speech, had reflected upon Mr.. Newman's
personal courage by reason of some alleged
transpiraneies during the hate war. Mr..
Newman denounced the imputation as
false. Mr.. Royal wanted to know whether
he would accept challenge. Mr.. Newman
answered that it would be time enough to an
swcr tina when the challenge was sent. The
the threatened duel was communicated to
| the law officers, and warrant of arrest was
issued for both of the parties, and they
| bound over to keep the peace for twelve
| months.
One word about the ''code." It is simply
an arrangement of moral cowardice, and it is
| about time that the people of Virginia were
being educated to look upon it as such, and
the man who deliberately seeks to take his
neighbours life through the provisions of the
'scode,' as deliberate murderer at heart.
The statutes of the State and the laws of
God denounce it as crime, and public SEN
timent should with equal emphasis put its
brand upon it. We can conceive of no high
er courage that that which dares to obey
the statutory enactments of the vicinage, and
the mandates of the Supreme Law Maker of
the Universe, in defiance of the false and
vicious teachings of the code and that method
of murder, concocted and encouraged by
those who mock at christianity and deride
the moral influences and precepts Of Holy
Writ.
There was time when we thought differ
emily, or when the hot blood of youth pre-
vented us from thinking at al, but to slavish-
iy conform to what is called public senti-
ment. We, however, viewing the matter
seriously as citizen, endeavoring to fulfill
useful part in this brief span of life, be-
lieve it to be the duty not only Of the press,
but of every one who recognizes the oblga-
tons Of society, to enter protest against
the acceptance of the s'code'' as a reflection
of the better sentiment of the people. 1t
should be exposed and held up asa naked
crime and the popular mind educated to
regard it as such, and the man who deliber-
ately encourages it, is an enemy of society,
and a scoffer OF Him who has declared
vengeance is mine; will repay"
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Tribute of Respect.

Mr.. j. G. Steigel has been appointed post
master at Koner's Store,
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In considering the result Of the recent
election in Ohio, when the Republicans car
ried the State, it should be remembered that
the Democrats were successful last year by
$4,000 majority. This large odds was wiped
out and Republican majority secured.s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-24

Ifyon want real healthy, delicious drink
get glass of that splendid Beer at the Vir-
GINA Hotel Bar.
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NEWTON received the LIST Premium on
Millinery goods. Ladies' Felt Hats, 80 cents.
Trimmed Hats from so cents to $l5.
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lie. M. Cushing s. Son. Auctioneers.l
commissioners Sale of Very
" Valuable CITY PrODerty.

~ valuable C1ty properly.
EBy virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered on the 22d day of No
vember 1877, and June 2lst, 1878, in the chancery
cause OF Echols, Bell Catlett VS.. Kunkle &C.,
the undersigned Commissioners, appointed there
in, will offer for sale, in front of the Court house.
in the city OF Stanton, Va. on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 1878.
that very valuable and desirable house and lot
situated en- the corner OF Frederick and Water
streets in said city, and now in the occupancy of
Robt FaIis. The house,is large and commodi.
Gus two-stcry frame building, well arranged, and
and fertile, and has it all necessary outbuild-
ingS.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to defray the costs
of suit sale and resale and the residue in two
and three years, the purchaser to give bonds with
good reIscrsl security, with interest from day OF
sale, arc tie title to be retained as ultimate Sc
curity. ROBERT CRAIG,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, jr.,
1ct "a ties Commissioners.
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ITCHING PILEs.-The symptoms Ing
moisture. like perspiration. Intense, itching
increased bv scratching. very distress re
particularly at night as If pin worms were
crawling in and about the rectum, the pri-
yate parts are sometimes affected il allowed
to continue, very serious results may follow.
DIR SwAyNE's ALL HEALING OINTMENT
is pleasant and sure cure,
HOME CUREs.-We were great sufferers
from Itching Piles, the symptoms were as
above described, the use oil Swayne's ONT
ment in short time made a perfect cure.
1900 - : w f,rr-,,r,
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OCT. "a, 1878.
LADIES.

List of H4erters Remaining In the Post OF
flee at Staunton. Augusta County, Va.
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OST MEDAL.

Was lost during the Baldwin Augusta County
Fair,-probably on the Fair Grounds, gold med
al, with the name of FLORENCE RILEY engrav-
from which it was issued. 1t is priced very high
ly by the owner, and any one finding it will be
suitably rewarded by returning it to her. or the
the undersigned. J. E. RILEY
Oct "a. 187S,-3t
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deputy Collectors Sale.
On the 2sth of October. 1875.

On the 2Sth of October. 1875.
will offer for sale at the distillery of William
Umphreys,.. about ole-half mile from Rankns'
Factory, in the vicinity of Stuarts Draft Angus
ia county. the following property to satisfy taxes
in my hands for collection, due by said Umphreys
ABOUT 100 GALLONS OF APPLE BRANDY.
Two Copper Stills and Worms
Is FERMENTING TUBS, CIDER MILL.
Sale to take p lace about IL o'clock M
j. M. IRVINE.
Deputy Collector
Oct 10, lo7o-2W I'd Div, 9Th Dist. Va.
VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, September 4th, 1873
Mary Isabella Cochran who sues by Andrew
Reed, her brother and next friend, Plaintiff.
VS..
George s. Cochran, Defendant
IN CHANCEEY.
The object CT this suit is to obtain a divorce
a 0iaacuLo mdtrimonii between the Plaintiff Mary
Isabella Cochran, and the Defendant, George S.
Cochran
The Defendant, George S. Cochran, not having
ente ned his appearance and it appearing by affi-
dayt filed that he is not resident OF this State-
it is ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication OF this notice. and
do what is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste,
W. E. Craig, pq j. N. RYAN, Clerks.
oct SIT
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I'm THE p1srR1cr[ e0URr1 OF THE UN1rEp,
i States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Lewis Hartman, Bankrupt
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, j E. Guy, of Staunton,
Augusta county Va, hereby gives notice of his
election as Assignee of the estate OF Lewis Har-
man. OF staunton, Augusta county. Va: in said
District. who was the day of "a
d., 1877 adjudged bankrupt on his own petition
by the District Court of said Distlict.
Dated Staunton, Oct. 9TH 1878.
oct 1O-3w ]. E. GUY, Assignee.
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yer which is the only constitutional money.
1t is not of itself money, but it is the repre-
sentitive of money just as the receipt of the
miller OF the warehouse man, is not wheat
or merchandise, but the representative of
those commodities. When you present such
a receipt to the miller or the warehouseman,
he is bound to deliver to you the wheat or
merchandise, specified IN the receipt. 80 all
legitimate paper money should be the repre-
sentation Of so much gold and silver, and
enable the holder to demand its delivery on
presentation to the Bank or Government
which issued it.
And other kind of paper money is not
the representative of actual value-gold and
silver-but fictitious substitute for value.
AS far back as history or tradition goes, and
among all nations of the earth, gold and sill.
yer have been adopted as the standard of
value. All commodities are measured in
value by that standard. The commerce of
the world is regulated by it. The Old Tesla
ment tells us that gold and silver were the
standards of value in the days of Moses and
of the Rulers of Israel who followed him.
The New Testament informs us, that the
price to Judas 1scariot for the betrayal Of our
Saviour was-3O pieces OF silver!
Let us then not attempt to be wiser than
the rest of mankind. Let us hold on to the
measure Of value which has been established,
through all ages and by all nations as the
safest and least liable to fluctuation.
Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Lee
and other great men of the revolutionary era
have coneurred in denouncing any other
measure of value as delusve and fraudu-
lent, and in later days Clay, Calhoun, Web
ster, Benton, Silas Wright, McDufie and
hosts of other great men have promulgated
similar opinions.
Through much tribulation, we have now
brought our currency to healthy condition.
and Bank notes are now within
a fraction from being equal to gold. Onthe
LIST January next they will be exchangeable
at the pleasure of the holder for gold and
silver. 1t has required more than ten years
% accomplish this most desirable end. ithas
cost tremendous sacrifices to accomplish it.
Why then should we reverse our policy now
when every thing indicates speedy revival
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LADIES UNDERWEAR

We are employing a great many sewing women
and are producing better goods and prettier de-
signs and at lower prices than any that are sent
from Northern houses.