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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

The Banking and Currency Committee
of the House of Representatives have re-
ported in favor OF substituting grcenbacks
for national bank notes.
The report of the Committee on reappor-
tionment was adopted in the House of Del
egates Tuesday night by G5 10 50. It gives
Augusta 2 delegates instead Of as now.
George Thornton, thrifty colored man
living in Prince Edward county, sold only a
part of his tobacco crop for $500. He lives
on rented property.
Robert Campbell, an Eng,isman, living
four miles from Charlottesville, died sudden.
]y in his buggy. enc day last week, while
returning home from Charlottesville.
GROCERIEs.-W learn that Mr. NJ. d.
Cotfman, of this place, has opened a Fami-
ly Grocery Store in Staunton, Va, He is
regarded as successful merchant, and we
are satisfied he will succeed and give salts
faction at his new place Of operation. We
believe all our young men, OF this place,
who have gone into business in Staunton,
have met with success. This is gratifying
to us. We understand the store in Staun-
ton. opened by Mr. Colfman. will be con-
Quoted by MIR. Glenn, a gentleman of good
business tact.-Shenadoah Talley.
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The Louisiana Affair.

The trial and conviction of Genl Ander-
son in New Orleans, for alleged frauds in
election returns, which was accomplished
by packed jury, a preJudiced Judge and
drunken attorney, has created a profound
sentiment Of disgust for the whole concern.
Hitherto there has been more or less SYM
pathy for Louisiana in her troubles, but
now when the opportunity is offered her of
returning to the peaceful channels of life, and
she insists on her bitter, unrelenting course
and hesitates not to prosecute for opinions
sake and to crafty old spites and hatreds.
her warmest friends begin to believe theiI
sympathy was misplaced and that she has
not suffered undeservedly. ~
The effort of those who seek to reflect
upon the President for the interest he takes
in the affair, comes with bad grace. The
President thinks the very worst element
of the population of New Orleans has forced
the persecution OF the Returning Board !;
that there is a class of people in Louisiana
that disapproves the proceedings, and he
hopes this class will make itself heard. He
recognizes the full weight of the blow which
the affair is dealing to the policy of recon-
Citation, but is not willing to believe that
the real sentiment of the Southern people
favors the course that the New Orleans
Democrats are pursuing. He hopes the
matter may end without serious results. It
is suggested that the President may write,
at some moment deemed proper, a very
firm, strong, and dignified letter to Gov.
Nichols, expressing his views fully on the
situation. 1t is said it would be entirely
proper for the President thus to address
Governor OF State, and possibly the sug-
sestion may end in such action.
Mr.. j. Madison Wells, turns upon his
prosecutors in a long letter published in the
Neio York Times, in the most vigorous
style.
Anderson has appealed for new trial,
but it has not yet been determined wheth er
it will be granted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

The bill reducing salaries has passed the
House OF Delegates by 50 aycs-nayes o.
absent or not voting, 43.
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DEATH OF REV. DABNEY BAIL.-Rev.
Dabney Bail, Presiding Elder of East Bal.
timore District, Of the NJ. z. Church
South, died on the 18th, at the residence of
William Conn, Baltimore. The american
of the 10th, says: 'tHe was afflicted with
several weeks previous to his death. Rev.
franklin Ball, of the Central New York
Conference, brother, Rev. S. f. Butts, of
Taylor Circuit, Baltimore county, and Mr..
7. J. Magruder were at the bedside of DR..
Ball when he expired. He was born in Fair
fax county, Virginia, in August, 1921, and
was consequently in the fifty seventh year
of his age. In his youth he labored hard in
behalf of the Methodist Church, and when
twenty-six years old entered the ministry.
During the war he was pastor of Columbia
Street Methodist Church in this city. and
when the separation occurred in the Balti-
timore Conference he was one of the Mary
land representatives to the General Confer
ence Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, held in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1870.
In 1873, owing to bad health. he took trip
to California. Upon his return he took
charge of the Genital NJ. f. Church South,
and his last charge was at Calvary NJ. E.
Church South. In March, 1875, he was ap-
pointed Presiding Elder of East Baltimore
District. He leaves two daughters. The
funeral will take place on Sunday from CAL
Streets
Mr.. Ball was well known in the Valley of
Virginia, where part of his ministerial life
was spent, and where his labors were effec-
tive. Two Of his daughters are now attend
ing Wesleyan Female Institute, in this city.
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[E. NJ. Gushing s. Son, Auctionaers.l
YNRUSTEEsS SALE
l. of Valuable City Lots.

By virtue OF deed of trust executed by John
T. Prtchard and wife on August Cd 1875, to
the Undersigned. l will, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1873,
proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder in front of the Court House in the city OF
Stanton,
EVERY VALUABLE DESIRABLE BUILDING
LOTS,
each having a front of about 10 and depth OF
about 1850 feet. These lots are situated in the
Northern part OF Staunton on street running
parallel to Coalter Street. and adjoining the resi-
dences of G. S. Arnall. j. E. Guy and others they
are in an ageeable neighborhood and splendidly
located for building purposes.
plot OF the lots will be exhibited on day of
sale.and can be seen in my office prior to that time
will sell privately any of the above lots before
day OF sale on such terms as may be agreed upon.
TERMS:-One-fourth of the purchase money
cash; for the residue credit of six. twelve and
eighteen months will be given upon the purchas-
er executing bonds, with approved personal Sc
curity bearing interest from day of sale; The IL
tie is believed to be unqueStionably good and will
be retained as ultimate security.
jan I7-tds w. Z. CRAIG Trustee
POstpOmement.
Two of the above lots were sold on the above
day OF sale, and the residue will be sold at pub
lie auction ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10th, 1873.
feb 21-tds w. L. CRAIG, Trustee.
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Valuable Building Lots
At Auction.


SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, 1878,
in front of the Court House, at - O'clock noon,
Six valuable Building Lots in the Northwestern
part OF the city, part of the lots laid Off from his
other lands by the late Judge Cochran, and 'front.'
ing on Cochran street, each lot 40 feet by depth
OF one hundred and twenty-five feet and upwards
THE TITLE Is WITHOUT DOUBT,
thu terms WILL be one-tbird cash and the balance
in and u months with interest.
A plat may been of these lots by application to
T.. NJ. Cushing, numbered on plat from Is to 90
inclusive ROBT. G.. BICKLE,
feb 2l-tds.
+ commissioners Sale of
~ Valua BILE Property.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Rockingham county, rendered lin the cause Of
Spitler's administrator VS.. Cupp s administrator
and others, rendered at the April term. 1875,
will sell at public auction, at the front door OF
FRIDAY, MARCH 1st, 1873,
THE TWO HOUSES AND LOTS,
in Piedmont, Augusta county, belonging to the
estate of Geo. w. Cupp, decd.
TERMS:-Costs of suit and sale in hand, and
the remainder in three equal annual payments
the purchaser to give bonds with approved
security and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. JOHN +. ROLLER,
feb 2l-tdS Comm'r.
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I.ist Of Letters Remaining la the Post OF
flee At StanmtOn, Augusta County. Wa.
FEB. Fl, 1878


FEB. 21, 1878.
ADDE'S.
Airs, Miss Fannie Richardson. Miss Laura
Bolden, Mrs G Sheets Mrs Jno
Banks, Miss Hattie Stanley, Mrs NJ
Brislin, Miss Smma Sinclair, Mrs NJ
Bowles, Miss L Shepherd, Miss MaryJ
Bradburn Miss Win Thomas.
Harris, Mrs Molie Waller. Miss Carolina
Hopkins, Miss Nellie Walker, Miss Martha
Nicholas, Ann Winston, Mrs M
Rogers, Mrs Annie WASH Miss Mary
GENTLENEN.
Abney. Wv Miller, DIS
Blair, G. Miller. Stephen
Bell, Jos w Myers, Thos
Brissell, WP Parks, JasC
Christopher, Henry Porter, L NJ
Churchman, Levi Rawson, John
Callihan, M Rolls, John
Dudley, Washington Richardson, Albert
Ellice, Conway Talley. Flemming r
Fields, Nelson Won Cleiser, Capt
FOrrer, Samuel Wilson,
Glassock, WA Williams. Hugh
Hunter, RObt Il Wars, Thos
Keeren, IL
The above letters not called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter Office. Persons call
s. NJ. YOST. P. NJ.
Unavailable letters remaining in Staunton P. 0
February 81. 1873.
Miss Sallie E. Hughes, Staunton, Va
John Moore, Staunton, Va
w Ramsey, It
D. W Lands, :" SC
Miss Wilson, care McGufin, staunton
Mac McCue, Staunton, Va
Mrs Julia Brown, Washington, D G.
John Burns, Staunton, Va.
Edward Ford, 81
letter with no address
L. H. Harris, Stanton, Va.
Col 8 Vcnable, University DIVA
Mrs Sallie Gregory, Stanton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States.-m Bankruptcy.
In the matter of John Smith, Bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg. in said district, the 18th day
February, a. d., 1873.
TAKE NoTIcE-An order has been issued that all the
creditors of John A Smith, bankrupt, appear be
fore c. Douglas Gray, Register in bankruptcy, ut his
office in Harrisonbnrg, Va, the 18th day OF Marc,
if any they have, why thereal estate of said Bank
rnpt, consisting of tract o land of 102 acres ly
ing in Page a,shonld not be sold free of liens
by John Paul, Assignee i'll Bankr'cy OF said John
A. Smith and the liens transferred to the fund in
Court.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
feb 2l-2t Register i'll Bankruptcy
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Docket case No 2l0.l
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District of Va
In Bankruptcy:
In the matter of David M. Guy, bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, in said District, on the 1Gth
day of February, a. d., 1873
TAKE NorIcE.-An order has been issued that
all the creditors of David M. Guy, bankrupt,
appear before G. Douglas Gray, Register in Bank
ruptcy. at his office in Harrsonburg, Va, the
18th day OF March, a. d., 1873, at 10 O'Clock, AIM
estate of said Bankrupt consisting of one undi-
vided half of certain tract OF land containing
two hunnred and sixty-five acres, situated near
Jackson's river. adjoining the lands of VIM. An
drews, VIM. T. Clarke and others should not be
sold free of liens, by John Paul, Assignee in
Bankruptcy of the said David M, Guy, and the
liens transferred to the fundin court
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
feb 2l-2t Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

SIGNIFICANT.-In the. Senate on the 18th,
the report on Constitutional amendments be-
ing under consideration, Mr.. Phlegar moved
to amend the Constitution so as to dispense
with the ballot, and adopt the rira roce sys-
tenn. Mr.. Gayle thought to do so would
give the Eastern part of the State to the
Republicans. This is significant admis-
sion. Mr.. Gayle knows, too, whereof he
speaks, for il there had been fair count he
would not now be in the Senate. Brady
would occupy his seat. The confession of
Mr.. Gayle means that the ballot-box is cor
rupted for partizan purposes, and that with
a fair count the Republicans would have a
much larger representation in the Legisla.
ture. We admire Mr.. Gayle's canaor, and
expect he said more than he intended
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21
Ten Gents will buy


l dozen excellent lead pencils,
l pair of Extra Heavy White Hose.
l pair of Extra Heavy Gems Soeks.
! Ladies' Silk Tie,
/ Gents Black Silk Bow,
Quire fIote Paper and % Envelopes
/ Bottle Best Writing Ink,
Papers Good Pins,
2 Papers Good Needles,
3 Spools No. / Thread, 200 yards ON each,
Cake of Colgate's Celebrated Toilet Soap.
Good Tack Hammer,
Bottle of Mucilage ana Brush.
Pair Ladies' Elastics
3 Boxes Best Backing,
Bottle Best Machine Oil.
Large China Doll,
l Handsome Breast Pin.
l Pair of Handsome Ear Rings.
Dozen Shoe Strings,
l Set Ladies Cuffs and Collars,
Set Ladies' Corset Stays, covered
Gross Agate Buttons,
l Beautiful Chrome,
l Box Gents Linen Faced Collars,
l Gents Colored I'm. Silk Handkerchief,
Genuine Rubber Dressing Comb
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

They are arranging for a great dog show
at st. Louis. 1t is expected 1000 dogs will
be on exhibition. A number have already
been entered. and among those expected are
seventeen English settlers and pointers. The
premiums include So, 900 in cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21
Twenty-Five Gents will Bny.

l Red Thread Lace Tie,
l Beautiful Ceinloid Breast Pin,
l sett Beautiful Celuoid Breast Pin 4 Ear RINGS,
l Pair All Rubber Suspenders,
l Pair British Hose,
Pair Ladies Merino Hose
l Bottle Drexers Cologne
Photograph Frames,
l Box Note Paper containing "a Sheets OF Paper
"a Envelopes Pen older, I Bottle OF Ink Sc,
2 Gentem ems Linen Bosoms,
l Dozen Ladies' Lace Ruffs,
! Ladies Russia Leather Pocket Book,
2 Bottles Shoe Polish
6 Hemmed Handkerchefs,
Pair Fleeced Lined Ladies' Gloves,
l Pair Fleeced Lined Mems Gloves,
Cakes Best Laundry Soap,
Pound Unbeached Knitting Cotton,
\ Pound BIeached Knitting Cotton,
Yards of Good Bleached Cotton,
Yards OF Good Unbeached Cotton,
pair Ladies' White Ribbed Merino Hose
l pair Mems Colored Ribbed Merino Hose,
Comb and Brush, good quality,
2 Good Tooth Brushes,
l White Thread Lace Tie,
| Black Thread Lace Tie
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21
REAL ESTATE.
For Sale.

For Sale.
An opportunity is now offered to purchase q
splendid farm in Augusta county. 1t is situated
one mile north of Greenville on the Lexington
road and contains
337 Ia ACRES.
This property is one of the most valuable and
desirable in the Valley. The land is of the very
best quality OF limestone. smooth, very fertile
and under high state of cultivation. Seventy
acre are in
EXCELLENT TIMBER.
- The improvements consist of a handsome
E:iu MANSION HOUSE,,
Good Barn, Stables, Granaries, and all necessary
Out-houses, the kitchen being attached to the
house, all in thorough repair. There is on the
place splendid spring within ten steps of the
house, and plenty of running water in almost
every field There is also large orchard of fine
fruit. The fences are in good repair and most of
the land has an excellent stand of grass.
TERMS:-One-thir of the purchase money in
hand, and the residue in one, two, three, four
and five years, with interest at 6 per cent or il
the purchaser prefers, the whole can be paid
good personal security will be required, and the
title retained as ultimate security. Address
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
feb Pitt StauntOD Va.
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The Readiusters, who really are the only
members Of the Legislature representing
the people, are moving bravely forward in
the work Of retrenchment. Instead of bill
striking solely at the pay Of the Legisla-
ture, they are systematizing retrenchment
and including all departments Of the State
government. The result will show who are
the demagogues and who the true friends
OF the State. The clamor about the agita-
ton OF the debt question having injured
Virginia, will amount to nothing. Agita-
ton had to precede reform. The people
would never have been informed of the true
condition OF the Commonwealth if agitation
had not been instituted. They were fully
aroused to the importance of readjustment,
and a final settlement of the debt complica
lions, and the Legislature is rejecting their
wishes in the great work they are now ma
turing Of retrenching in everything and re-
ducing the expenses of government to the
lowest possible cent consistent with the eff
Gent administration Of public affairs. It
will be a sorry day for those who antago-
nize the popular will in this essential re-
form.
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New Advertisements.
nR. r. Ii REESE.

OFFICE AND RESIDENCE,
COR. FREDERICK AND WATER STREETS,
OFFICE HouRs.-sto 10 AM, IL to and to PM.
Especial attention 9irea 10 Diseases Of Females.
feb2l-tf
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The Eastern Situation.

Through the fundamentally of Bismarck,
all of the Eastern powers have agreed to a
Congress at Baden-Baden at an early day,
and it is rumored that the United States, as
a maritime power, will also be invited to
participate in the deliberations. In the
meantime, England has withdrawn her IRON
clads from the Bosphorus, end the Russians
have given a pledge not to advance on Con-
stantnoplc. And so the difficulties which
seemed to gather so thick last week, have been
tided over, and the war-lke tendencies are
temporarily checked, especially, as it is
believed that Germany will use her
influence with Russia to obtain a peaceful
settlement of the present difficulties. 1t is
supposed Russia and Turkey will make
peace by the time the Congress meets-some
two or three weeks hence.
England and Austria are talking of an al
lance, and the latter is negotiating loan
with the Rothschilds. Notwithstanding the
Congress, the situation is still considered
grave at Vienna. A very just consideration
for in the distribution of so much plumber
by parties who hate each other, it will be
very difficult to come to terms without blows.
1t is suggested, that England by sending
her feet through the Dardanelles, put her.
self at the mercy of Russia, who had only to
occupy Gallipoli to make the escape of the
fleet impossible.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

F CUTTING Down THE SALARIES. The
rc-adjusters have commenced the work Of
retrenchment in earnest, and are applying
the knife everywhere even sparing their
own salaries. A salary bill has been adopted
which provides that the President of the Sen
ate and Speaker of the House shall each re-
ceive 5000, and members Of the General
Assembly $500, for each regular session
presiding officers $3.50, and members $50,
for extra sessions; mileage 10 cents per
mile for every mile of nee essary travel.
The Clerk of the Senate was reduced from
sl,6Q0per annum, as the committee propos-
ed to $1,000. The committee proposed to
reduce the extra allowance OF the Clerk OF
the Senate and the Clerk of the House from
S. to'$5 per day for alternate sessions. The
House struck out the provision altogether
allowed Mr.. Bigger per annum only 1880,
and Mr.. Davis only $1,000.
The salaries of all the officials have been
reduced in proportion. That is business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

docket Case No. j
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States, for the Western District of Virginia..
In the matterof Robt. Van Lear, Bankrupt
At Harrisonburg, in said District on the 18th
day of February, a. d., 1878.
Take Notice.-An order has been issued thar all
the creditors of Robt Van Lear, bkrupt, appear
before c. Douglas Gray, Register i'll Bankruptcy
of March, a. d., 1878. at 10 O'Clock q. m, and show
cause, il any they have. why the Real Estate of
SAID BANKRUPT, consisting Of 2o5 acres of land in
and others, a lot OF z OF an acre adjoining the
above occupied by .Alfred Lee, tract of 1731l
acres OF land adjoining Joseph Wenger, John A.
Mirely &c. ,shouldnot be sold free OF liens, by Jno
Paul, Assignee in Bankruptcy of the said Robt
VanLeaf. and the liens transferred to the ftlnd IN
court.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
feb2l-2 Register in Bankruptcy.
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If. NJ Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
commissioner Sale Of
~ Valuable City Property.
Pursuant to a decree OF the Hastings Court for
the city of Staunton, Va, rendered on the 18th
day of December, 1877, in the chancery cause OF
Abby VS. A.W Hartman ct ais. and BIT. Bagby,in his
own Fight. land Trustee of Mary J. White VS.
ct als.we will sell at public auction, in front
OF the Court House. in the city of Staunton, Va.
on SATURDAY, MARCH Esd, 1873,
1st, A Lot OH Frederick Street. fronting As
feet, and running back BIZ feet, having upon it
two story BRICK STABLE.
Cd. A lot having front OF 81 feet on New ST.,
running back 81 feet. This lot has upon it a
DOUBLE TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING,
nearly new and in excellent condition.
TERMS :-Proportionate amount as OF costs of
suit and the expenses OF sale in hand, the residue
credit Of one two and three years, the pur-
chaser to execute bonds with approved personal
security, bearing interest from date of sale, and
title retained as ultimate security.
CHAS. GRATTAN,
THOS d. RANSOM,
feb, 2l-tdS COmm'rS
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New Advertisements.
LEVY BROS
GRAND
GRAND
DRY GOODS BAZAAR,
Staunton, Virginia.

Yo,i can buy the following articles and many 9th
ers impossible to enumerate The fact is, you can
buy almost anything you wasn't at prices that de-
~ competition.
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A NIcELTNEoF
8 p r T N G. 2 RI N r. s
AND OTHER
NEW GOODS.
inst received and for sale at BOTTOM PRICEs, at
feb 21-3t DAVIS A. KAYSER'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

The Committee on Appropriations in
Congress have reported in favor of erecting
a building for the use OF the United States in
Oanyille, mot to exceed in cost $50, 900. That
portion of Virginia west of the Blue Ridge
has never received copper from the U. S.
government in the way of public buildings.
Will it not be good time to ask that $780,.
900 be appropriated to the construction of a
government building in Staunton? 1t can
be easily demonstrated that it would be to
the interest of the government TO do so. 1t
would imply some changes that ought to be
made, it is true, bnt all i'll the interest OF
economy and public convenience. Five or
six public buildings have been aected in
the towns and cities Of eastern Virginia and
millions expended in the improvement Of
the streams, but not cent has ever been
appropriated to government purposes in the
valley.
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L,OR RENT.

DOR RENT.
Brick dwelling on the corner Lewis and Main
streets frame dwelling Lewis street store
room on Frederick street +; an Office room over
Mrs. Walters store, corner Main and New
streets three flrst-class rooms over Hawkins
store on Augusta street. 70 prompt-paying and
careful tenants, rent low Apply to
Feb. 21-lt ROBERT q. BICKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

A resolution has teen adopted in the Leg
islatule instructing the Committee or Courts
of Justice to report a bill for a Convention-
to alter and amend the Constitution. The
vote stood "A to 81. Mr.. Van Lear in the
affirmative and Messrs. Echols and Hanger
in the negative.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-02-21

REFINEMENT OF COURTEsY.-Mr. Henry
informs the Legislature in his report on the
double funding that Mr.. Mayo, the default
ing Treasurer, and Mr.. Coleman, the de-
faulting sinking fund agent, were invited to
be present at the investigation Of the double
funding. Mr.. Mayo declined because Of i'll
health. Mr.. Coleman informed the Commit
tee that he knew nothing about the matter
they were investigating. This is all very
courtly and courteous
KU-KLUX IN KENTUCKY.-A special dis
patch from Louisville, Ky, of date 10th,
says: "Near Shelbyvlle yesterday morn
ing masked men set fire to the cabin Of some
negroes, compelling the inmates to come out
and call aloud their names. The last man
to respond was Reubin Dennis, and as he
uttered his name they literally riddled his
body with buckshot. Dennis bore bad
name. Feeling is strong against this renew
al of ku-kluXism.''