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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-22

DON'T DEsPoND.-f there is anything
that is calculated to test the composition OF
a person, it is an insidious cough, the fore
runner of consumption. and most fatal OF
human Affections. In many instances this
distressing malady secures victim, who at
first has slight cold. but neglects to use the
proper rem edy until too late. Others are
afflicted with Bronchial Asthmatic. Catarrh-
al, or some of the many diseases to
which the throat subject. Don't Des-
pond. While there is life there is hope, and
the most perilous hour Of persons life is
when he gives way to dependency. Be
member, all these complaints which are so
prevalent, and so fatal in their early stages,
can be cured by DIR. Swayne's Compound
Syrup of Wild cherry, and oftentimes sim
gle 25 cents bottle will prevent much suffer-
ing and risk of life. Being the favoritc
prescription of one .of Philadelphia's most
eminent physicians, it can be relied on.
Trial bottles, % cents; large size, 81 90.
Sold by dealers in medicine generally. For
sale in Staunton by W. r. TYREE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-22

II Edison would get up a little rbono-
graph for dollar that would simply say
Come around about the 10th. y il would
have q hip saisa .tinaass fsiasill,.sc. ,,.nr,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-22
GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.

have determined to give them all Of my BUSH
ness. or as least as much as they will accept.
For my own Convenience, have accepted the
Agency of this Company, and while my other du-
ties will not permit me to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits of the Company and take the
applications OF rny one desiring to insure.
J. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
office OF Ef1nger, Craig & Grattan.
NAV a.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-22

oh: MAURICE SMITH,
" Attorney at Law,
1913 Fourth and-a half ST.. between c. and D. SITS.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Will practice in the Courts of the District OF Co.
lum bia, and the U. s. Courts in Virginia.
# Special attention given to cases in Bank
ruptcy and private collections. dec 16-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-22


Mail Train through to Washington and Balti
more without change of cars and makes close
connection at Harper's Ferry with the Express
Staunton at 315 P. NJ, runs, through to Harper's
Ferry on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
S. NJ. WOODWARD, Jr.,
J.H. AVERILL, Supt. V. R. R.
8. of T., B. o. r. R. -,.,.-s
july4 rN 4 aet
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-22

The Il ration Oh thought is the beginning
az TRUTH
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-22

w AttOrney.at.LaW,
STAUNTON, VA,
Practices in the courts OF Augusta and adioln.
ing counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection OF
claims and prompt returns made.
OFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks office and
above the Law Library. June 8-tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
THE Future OF CANADA.

RELATIONS OF THE PROVINCES TO THE CROWN
HOW TIE GovERNoR-GENERiL Is LIKELY TO GET
oN-LnRD DUFFERIN's POLICY FOLLOWED OUT
THE SUPERIOR RANK OF THE PRINcEss-A LONG
LOOK AHEAD.
IPRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRiBUNEI
MONTREAL, Nov. 30.-Thc new Goyernor-General
may now be said to have crossed the threshoid vi
his career in the Dominion He has gone far enough
10 enable Z, oughfnl observers to look ahead and
make such Inquiries as these: a. How is he likely
to get ont ca VIII he fail or succeedf (3l VIII
the Queens daughter be a help or drag to HIM
al Will his appointment bring the seven Provinces
of the Confederation closer together and nearer TO
the mother STATED have numbered these questions
In order to consider them specifically.
1. The first question is easily answered. lie is
like to get on very WE'LL His manner and speeches
since his landing show that he is following In the
footsteps of Lord DuAerin, and II lie does that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
TWENTY LIVES LOST.

TWO STEAMBOATS, RUN INTO EACH OTHER on TIE
MISSISSIPPI. AND ONE GOES TO THE BOTTOM.
ORLEANS. Dec. 1.-The officers OF the
steamer Charles Morgan, from Cincinnati report
that at o'clock tins morning a collision occurred
at Bringier's Point, La, opposite DOnaldsonvllle,
between the Morgan and the steamer Cotton Val
lev, of the Red River transportation Company
Line. The Cotton Valley sank, and together with
her cargo is a total loss. Twenty lives were lost.
The Inflated vessel left here yesterday for Red
River with a full assorted cargo and number Of
passengers.
When the collision occurred the wind was blow
ing a gale and ram was falling I'm torrents. The
boats were rounding the point in opposite directions
The officers of each vessel seeing the danger of
collision. stopped the engines, but the force
of the wind and the Roadway of the Morgan were
SO great that the guards of that boat struck the
Cotton Valley with the utmost violence, and the
latter sank in fifteen minutes.
The Cotton Valley was valned at $4,000, and
was insured for $4,000 in New-Orlcans Offices
Her cargo was valued at $4,000 insurance
unknown The foIlowing-named persons were the
ONLY passengers lost Sol. Meyer, Daniel Gehr,
and Henry Levy, merchants. OF Alexandria, La,
aud Miss Sanford, sixteen years old, OF London
County, Va. The officers think that twelve or hf-
teen roustabOuts, mostly cOOred, were drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
LEAVING THE TREASURY FOR JOURNALISM
Conrotnru Sherman has received the resigna.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l. 1873.
The subscriptions to the per cent loan yesterday
Amounted TO 81 5O950O.
reception gwen here last night by the Nationa
yellow Fever Commission ana others, TO Mr.. Casey
Young OF Tennessee and Major Keating OF The Memphis
ADDedL Speeches delivered by Representative
Young, POstmastrrGcncral Key and Speaker Randall.
Distrct-Attorney WOodiord OF New-fofk' has IN
formed the Supervising Architect OF tho Treasury that
the cxaminat alton of the title tho properly upon which
The new Barge Office Is 10 be built In Ncw1ork city Il
nearly nnshcd. The papers will be forwarded IN the
course OF two weeks.
Announcement made TO the Post ONCE Department
by the Postal Administration Of Cuba that by virtue OF II
ROYAL order mail matter from the Spanish dependencies
I'm the Indies to Canada and he United states VIII
hereafter pay the rates Of postage prescribed by the
Postal Union, which are One-haf on present rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
TIE CIPHER TELEGRAMs.

THE REPUBLICANS WILLING TO WAIT A WHILE BE-
FORE MOVING FOR AN INvEsTIGATION-TIIE
AMUSING DILEMMA OF THE DEMOCRATS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-The general opinion among
leading Republicans seems to be that 1t is not wise
for them to move for investigation of the cipher
dispatches or at least not to take this course at
present. They think it better TO give the Democrats
an opportunity to begin the investigation and If
they fail to do so, to place the odium of attempt
ing to cover M palpabe fraud upon them.
The inaction of the Republicans on this question
would, it is argued, place the Democrats i'll an
awkward dilemma. An investigation ordered by
them would be sure to confirm the correctness of
exposures made by THE TRIBUNE, aud still further
to damage the Democratic party; while
on the other hand the refusal TO investi-
gate would amount to a confession of guilt
All are agreed that the Potter Committee has ample
authority already with or without further instruc-
tons to 60 to the bottom of the cipher frauds; and
many Democrats evince disposition to let the
Potter Committee take the whole responsibility in
the matter 1t is expected that a meeting of the
committee Will take place at once probably to-nor-
row. Ii is not likely that definite line of action
will be adopted until after that occurrence.
Governor Cox, of Ohio, Republican member Of
the committee said tonight that of two courses
must be adopted by his Democratic colleagues.
either to close the proceedings of the committee
entirely and let all Investigations drop, take up
the cipher dispatches and expose the frauds at
tempted by their own party managers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02

the reports of all these Departments have already
been printed, 1t is unnecessary TO recapltuiate 'o
recommendations here. The Indian question Is
briefly discussed, but no recommendation Is Waue.
The President is understood to entertain somewhat
original views in regard TO the management OF lne
Indians, which he may submit 10 Congress al s9nle
future day; but legislation would be required 10
make them effective, and as no such egisato - "
be hoped for this Winter, his plan Is not now du-
vanced. Each of the subordinate departments OF
bureaus the Agricultural, the Educational Bureau
etc, is also briefly noticed, and the generous treat
ment of them by Congress Is recommended. A.
Among the miscellaneous RECOMMENDATIONS, Uilo
most important are those urging lmmediate appIo1
priations for Congressional library buildlng, anu
for a building to receive and exhibit the uedsuIes
now possessed by the National Museum; Inc
foundation for the library building would nave
been laid last Summer except for q difference OF
opinion in Congress to the site that should be
selected. The President favors no particular To-
caity, any one of those thought of being, III his
opinion, good enough for the purpose ; but he nrges
that the matter be settled at once. The National
Museum received from the Centennial Exhibition
the national exhibits of several foreign countries
and several private ones, besides numerous articles
which were purchased for it, The most OF these
treasures have never been uDpacked and 1t Is very
desirable that speedy provision shall be made 1or
them.
The last subject treated of in the message is the
District OF Columbia. The President says that ne
new form of government has not been long enough
in operation to enable him 10 pass an intelligent
judgment upon it. No important changes are re-
commended. Some public improvements III the Dls-
trct referred to approvlngly, the most import
ant being the improve nent of the flats along the
banks of the Potomac, southwest OF the city, the
malaria from which makes Summer residence IN
some parts of ashlngtOn very hazardous, ana is "a
standing menace to the health of the whole city.
he filling up Of these flats III accordance with the
plans of the engineers would improve the nayIga-
ton of the river, remove the PRINCIPAL local cause
of disease and give the city beautiful park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
ONE REPORT ALREADY PRINTED.

A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT on THE PART OF THE
PosTMAsTER-GENERAL AND PUBLIC PRINTER.
|. WASHINGTON, Dec. LATTER the Cabinet meet
ing Friday the Postmaster-General handed the
President bound copy of his annual re-
port for 1873, with accompanying documents.
The report and documents make q book of 424
octave pages, Of which 237 filled with statis-
cal tables and the contents of which are made avail
able to the general reader by carefully prepared
and complete alphabetical index. new feature in
the report is found in tables which give the exact
condition of the Railway Mail Service on juno 30.
1878. and afford for the first time basis
of comparison for the future growth of that ser
vice. The manuscript of the volume, with
the exception Of thirty-fve pages of the report
proper of the Postmaster General, previously pub
lished in pamphlet form, was given 10 the Public
Printer at noon, November IS, and bound copies
will be laid upon the desks of oil the members OF
Congress when that body meets, at noon, Tomorrow
This is the first time that complete report Of
any department has been printed and bound before
the meeting of Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
CIVIL VAR IN A B4CKWOODS COUNTY.

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. IA series of riots
have occurred at Jackson Breathi County. KY ninety
miles from Mount Sterling, this week, which known
to have resulted In the fatal shooting OF County Judge
john W. Burnett and Thomas Little. a negro named
William Freeman. Daniel Freeman brother OF VIII
hau was also dangerously wounded. The friends OF
prisoner whom the ShcrifTs posse were conducting 10
Jan gathered ana endeyOred 10 rescue him. Fighting
has been going since last Monday, and the Governor
has been called 10 qucl the disturbance jackson Is
still possession OF the mob but the Shers party ~
OF the Court House and Jail Picket firing
is kept up. aud many persons have been killed and
wounded whose names not reported. No action has
yet been taken by the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
RALLY OF GREENBACKERS.
THIRTY MEMBERS OF HE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
OF THAT PARTY HOLD MEETING IN WASHING
ToN-AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.

OF THAT PARTY HOLD A MEETING IN WAsHlNo-
ToN-AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-AbOut thirty mem
bers OF the National Executive Committee OF the Ma
tionaI Greenback party with few prominent men con-
nected with the different sections OF the
country. met In council here yesterday congressman
elect De La Matyr OF Indiana and Murch OF Name were
present and participated in the conference.
At the forenoon session committee consisting vi
Mcssrs. Buchanan, OF Indiana, Als, OF WISCONSIN,
Durant Of the District OF Columbia Field OF Mchgau'
and Green, OF Georgia, was appointed TO prepare an
address to the people of the United states Ihs al
dress will be devoted mainly 10 review OF the rise anu
progress OF the National party, predicting continued
success rapid spread of the economical ana nnanc
principles advocated by the party etc, ETC. PROPOSE
ton TO hold National Convention at Memphis, Tenn'
IN May next was presented, and also plan for THOR
ougnly organizing the Congressional districts.
prominent member OF the committee says that ne Is
confident that party will succeed in eecung ts can
didate for the Presidency in 1850 He points to the
rapid progress since 1876 when Peter Cooper re-
ceiVed only $4,000 votes and t. the lOOOOoo Note c
I'm 1873 for National Greenback congressman rs uds
the belief The ratio OF progress ne asSer OF
even lesser ratio, would elect their candidate I'D looV
Tie Democratic he says has no chance whatever 10
win the light In 1850, and II Is only question or avery
few years before that party organization VIII become
thoroughly diSntegrated. II cannot siand huothet
such blow that received NJ inc past
elections having lost nearly 100000 NOleS III
each of the great States OF wIOrk and PennsyVana
Consequently fight in the future II not IN lSso
certainty IN 1884 Will be between the Republican anu
Nat Oual parties. -, - -.
Different members Of the committee say that they are
willing and anxious to the experiment OF resumption
tued and let it succeed ON MS meiits or ia oI ~ ~
deucrits; but they all confident that ultimately u
Will failure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
MASKED ROBBERS ATTACK A STREET CAR

An attempt was made last evening by two
masked robbers gain OF the money box on
one of the sawson horsecars running from the Hopoken
Ferry TO Jersey City Heights The car ieft the Terry
few minutes before IL o'clock carrying only three
men and two children When reached part OF Hobo
kepaye not much frequented at that hour OF the night
two men with their faces covered by black
toward the car, and while one caught the horse
nv the bride, the other presented revolver To
the mead OF the driver demanding the money In tho
hox Tie women and the children fed screaming from
the car The driver refused surrender money and
defended himself with his whip. Before the neD sue
ceeded In knocking him down they were frightened on
NV the approach of two men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
OTTOMAN AFFAIRS.
RUSSIA REVIEWS HER PRoMIsEs-ANDRAssYs DE-

RUSSIA REVIEWS HER PRoMIsEs-ANDRAsSY 8 DE-
FENCE.
CoSsTASTNoPLE Dec /, 1873.
Prince LObanoff has treasured Safvet Pacha
concerning the execution of the Treaty OF Berlin by
Russia and stated that he had arranged with General
Todeben in regard to settlement Of pending Difficult.
ties. He particularly referred 10 the restoration OK
Mussulman refugees 10 their homes.
PEsTH, Dec. /, 1873.
Andrassy in his speech before the Budget Conn
mittee yesterday, explained that the continuance Of
anarchy in Bosnia and Herzegovina would have en-
tailed the interference Of serva and Montenegro, and
the ultimate loss Of Damatia TO Austria. The Berlin
Congress ntrusng the occupation OF the provinces
to Austria had proclaimed that powerful Austria
a European necessity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
OTTAWA IN FESTIVE ARRAY.
AFINE DAY EXPECTED-THE PREPARATIONS NEARL'
COMPLETE
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE.l


IBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUSE.l
OTTAWA, Dec. lat last, after days of ceaseless
preparation this city feels nearly ready to re-
cciye the new Goyernor-General of Canada.
The furniture Of Ridcau Hall-the new Gov
eminent HouSe-has been renovated or re-
newed, and presents an attractive appearance
The grand reception at Halifax and the demonstra-.
ton at Montreal have impaired strong impulse to
tho loyal sentiment here, which is likely
to be as demonstratiye as elsewhere. The
weather is clear and cold; the ground Is
frozen; there IL now snow and little mud
even at noon. The evening IL clear, and the pros
poets are good for fine day Tomorrow.
The Yce-Regal train is TO arrive at 8
o'clock in the afternoon. The preparations
will be resumed ut midnight. Some work
has, however, been carried on to-day. Large
crowds are expected, the railway rates
beng reduced. The orders issued by the
Government officers that no french mot
toes are to be placed on the arches
cause some Indignation. Notwithstanding that
Lord Lorne is Presbyterian, tine leading
church of that denomination does not ex-
pect his attendance. Lord Dnicrlns old pew
i'm st. Barth0lOmews Church has therefore been
upholstered by the Government for the new Gov
ernoT-t,eneTali
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
TgE SALE OF A FACTORY PREVENT

THE SALE OF FACTORY PREVENTED:
ALBANY n. Y, Dec. la. ID. Juiliad. of New.
York been appointed receiver OF the schaghucoke
Wooen Company This prevents the sale OF the property
DISCOVERIES IN A MINE.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 1.-Advices from Virginia
City say making It's appearance at the bottom OF
THE RATIoNs ISSUED AT MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dec. III. z. McCaOe C0m-
OF the Citizens Relief Committee makes hna re-
mort that 900 6sOz2 persons dur.
Ing the yellow fever berc.
ZAMACONA ON COMMERCE.
R.IruNORE Dec l-Senor Zumacona, the
MDistsr from Mexico addressed meeting OF mercnans
and business yesterday on c9mmerci reiauoas
with Mexico. dc advocated commercial treaty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
A QUIET OPENING OF CONGRESS.

no EXCITEMENT TO-DAY THOUGHT PROBABLE
THE IMPORTANCE OF HARD WORK APPRECIATED.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-The meeting Of Congress to-
morrow does not promise to be an exciting even
a very interesting event. Senators and Representa-
tves will come together impressed with the neces-
sity of settling down to work Immediately and of
sticking to the legitimate business Of legislation in
order to get through with the absolutely necessary
bills before the 4th of March.
Almost everybody is here this evening, but there
are no signs of excitement even of unusual inter-
est in to-morrows opening. The places where polit
Clans and public men are accustomed to congregate
are not thronged. They present their ordinary ap.
pearance on a quiet Sunday night in the middle of
a session, There have been no caucuses nor even
any little meetings Of politicians for consultation
and almost no interchange of opinions
The only two topics of general discussion are the
cipher dispatches and the Southern elections, and
the talk in regard to them is not strikngly fresh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
DIVERS OPINIONS ON CREMATION.

MUNICH, Dec. /, 1873.
The authorities have asked the opinions OF
the Protestant Catholic aud Israelte congregations,
and the Board OF Health, the subject Of permissive
cremation The Catholics will have nothing to do with
cremation; the Israetes refuse to express an opinion
the Protestants say 1t would only imply change OF
directions In the liturgy and the Board Of Health re-
commend cremation in the following contingencies:
First after battles second, during epdemcs; third,
for the conveyance OF remains 70 distant parts, and,
fourth where the soil Is unsuitable for burial purposes
The authorities have postponed their decision OF the
uup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
BUTLER's WAR ON MATTHEW'S.

AN AGGRESSIVE RESOLUTION EXPECTED FROM THE
GENERAL-AN ATTACK ON THE POTTER COMMIT
TEE 10 FOLLOW 1T.
eBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.I
WASHINGTON, Dec. lit is reported that General
Butler intends to push forward resolution to
hiring Senator Matthews before the Potter Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
,W-YORK, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 1878.

mttee or if he still refuses to appear, to force him
to come to the bar of the House and answer for con-
tempt. If this movement should be made the he
publcans will be prepared to open brisk attack
upon the Potter Committee. and denOunce its gross
partisanship and persistent unfarness. This at
tack and the defence the Democrats Will be com
PEELED to make are much the most entertaing lea
lures of the early days Of the session now Id
prOsDcct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-02
THE FRANCHISE IN THE SOUTH.
SENATOR BLAINE EXPECTED TO MOVE FOR AN IN
vEsuGAuoN OF THE RECENT FRAUDS AND
VIOLENCE.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WAsHNGToN, Dec lit is expected that Sena-
tor Blaine will offer resolution at the earliest OPP
portunity directing the Judiciary Committee of
the Senate to inquire and report whether the con-
stitutonal rights of American citizens have been
violated in the recent elections, and whether the
election franchise has been practically denied or
abridged by the action of the officials Of the State.
The committee will he further instructed TO report
whether it IS competent for Congress TO adopt fur
Their legislation TO protect citizens in the exercise Of
the elective franchise.
There has been some consultation among Repub-
lcan leaders as to the wisdom of such an investQa-
ton. There seems to be general opinion that the
Republican party should vigorously insist on the
right and duty of the General Government to pro-
tect all citizens in their exercise Of the rights
guaranteed by the Constitution.
The introduction of such resolution will proba-
bly, brng on a general debate In which the
scope and purport of the constitutional amend
ments, and the power Of the Government to enforce
The tendency Of the Democrats will be 10 take the
most restricted view possible OF the powers of the
Government and to fall back upon their old theory
of State rights while the Republicans will natur-
ally maintain that citizenship is now national. and
that the rights 1t cOnfers are fully guaranteed by
the Constitution.
The Democrats really seem TO be q great deal
troubled about the South Carolina The frauds
were so patent that who has taken pains to
inform himself prctends to doubt their occurrence.
The probability is that the House will take no ac-
ton during the coming session.