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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
The Poll Tax.

The constitutional amendment requiring
the prepayment of the poll tax as an essen
tial precedent to the right of suffrage, was
designed to practically disfranchise the col
ored citizens. While we believe that amend
ment is clearly unconstitutional, aud would
be SO decided if taken to the Supreme Court
of the United States, yet there is an easy
way to defeat its intent. Let every co!ored
man in the State 90 to work and pay his
poll tax. Let him make it part Of his
daily thoughts, until he has the tax receipt
in his hand and the unembarrassed right to
cast his ballot for whom he pleases. He will
then have vindcated his appreciation of the
right Of citizenship; will be free to vote or
not, as his judgment may dictate, and will
have augmented the general fund for the
education of the children of the State, in
Guiding those of his own race. It would be
proud record for the colored people of Vir-
ginia if they could point to the tax list, and
not discover a delinquent, and there is no
reason why they should not be able to do 80.
In a number of localities in Virginia there
is great pride manifested in this respect, and
very few deinqueuts are returned. It ought
to be so in the entire State. Two important
facts would thus be consummated-the ap-
probation of the right and privilege of citi-
zenship, and the support of the public free
schools, in the successful operation Of which
the future OF the colored citizen is int innate
ly identified.
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This statement exhibits steady increase
OF the currency volume from 1864 until 1876,
when it reached its maximum, since which
time there has been slight decrease. 1t was
greater in 1873, when the financial crash
occurred than at any former period. OF the
$44, 10000 of legal tenders retired under
President johnson, Congress ordered the re-
issue of $4,000, 900, in a vain effort to tide
the country over the panic, which swelled
the volume to 1892, 100000. The decrease
in the paper volume since 1875 has been
more than compensated by its money vol
ume. The coin value or the purchasing
power OF money, not its number of nominal
dollars, constitute its true volume. In 1875 the
coin value of the aggregate currency was only
1919, 100000, its deprecia ton being q little
NOR e than 10 per cent. Now its coin value
exceeds $685., 200, 1000. Since then 100000
900 of postal currency has been retired, and
fractional silver coin substituted. The re
coinage of the silver dollars and thel pro
ducts of our gold mines have added many
millions more; so that instead of contrac-
ton there has been large increase in the
aggregate volume of circulation, which now
reaches one billion dollars in coin value. q
larger 0olume than euer eristed at anu for
ner period.
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The Currency Circulation.

Judge Harris, in his speech at Harrison
burg, last Monday, repeated his statement
that the currency Of the country had been
reduced by contraction to about $500, 000,-
900. He stated that while the official report
of the Treasury Department did not show
it. yet the fact existed that the banks were
giving up their circulation, and to that de-
gree contraction was going on. We append
below an official statement Of the volume of
paper circulation at the several periods
named, and will remark that any relinquish-
ment of circulation by banks, is because
there is no use for it, and not by reason Of
legislation. The banks are of course regu-
lated in their business by the demands
where they are located. They can expand
the circulation if business requires it, and
will surrender it when it is not profitable to
hold If
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Speaking at Harrisonbure.

Last Monday was a field day In Harrison
burg. A large number of the citizens OF the
county were in town, and considerable feel
ing manifested by many Of them in regard to
the Congressional contest. Captain Paul
and Judge Harris had a JOINT discussion, the
former leading off in an hours speech, the
latter following in the same, and each re-
plying in fifteen minutes effort. There
was nothing new or impressive in what was
said. The Court house was we'll filled and
each speaker seemed to have considerable
following, that Of Capt. Paul the more ear
nest and demonstrative. Three cheers were
given for each, and from the sound of the
voices about equally divided, although many
of the friends of each did not participate in
this kind of demonstration.
When they had concluded, there we re loud
calls for Massey, but as tine Court was about
to convene, that gentleman indicated his
purpose to speak to the people on the court.
green. The audience assembled liz the front
of the Courthouse, and Mr.. Massey adj
dressed them in an able speech on the State
debt question, announcing, also, that he was
out of the contest as a candidate for Con-
gress.
After Mr.. Massey closed, Judge Fl. C. Al
len, of Shenandoah, was called for. He
commenced his remarks in the open air, and
concluded them in the Courthouse, after
Court had adjourned. His speech was very
interesting end instructive, and one that
could not fail to leave deep impression
upon the attentive hearer, as he discussed
the State debt and the legislation in relation
to it in very clear and forcible manner.
Our space this week forbids us following him
through his clear presentation Of Facts and
strong arguments, as it was our intention to do
and we would probably have strained point
and given an intelligent synopsis Of it. but
for the fact, that we learn he will probably
address an Augusta audience on this subject
at no distant day. If so,we advise all who de-
sire to hear logical and mastery array of
facts and arguments to attend on that occa-
sion, (which timely notice will be given.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

The reports from the stricken districts of
the South continue to be heart-rending.
Terror and desolation reigns supreme in the
once sunny homes, and hope has well.nigh
departed from the few who remain and
whom death has SO far spared.
From New Orleans and Memphis, the ac-
counts are horrible. Hundreds are dying
for want of attention, and the only hope of
material abatement is in the coming of frost.
There has been some slight decrease in the
mortality, but the material is so limited now
that the ravages in proportion have been
greater. Up to this time there. have been
over 1000 deaths in Memphis. and over g.
600 deaths in the plague-ridden sections.
Relief from all quarters is pouring in, but no
one can form an idea of how greatly it is
needed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Butler Triumphant.

After very stormy and exciting session,
the Democratic State Convention OF Massa-
cusetts, on the 18th, nominated Gen. B. F.
Butler for Governor. He had previously
been nominated by the Greenback Conven-
ton, so he goes before the people with this
double endorsement. Buffers friends took
possession of the Democratic Convention,
and when those who were opposed to him,
attempted to speak they were hooted down,
and Butler UNANIMOUSLY nominated by those
who remained in the Convention. The SOL
id and conservative element of the party
will not support him, but will either bring
out another candidate or unite upon the Re.
publican candidate.
All the indications point to re-adjust-
ment of parties upon the financial issue,
with the Republican party representing the
faith Of the nation and the substantial in
terests of business, and the Greenback-
Democrats the reckless agitators. and pol
icy that would throw everything into confu-
sion, derange all business relations, and pre-
cipitate individual and national bankruptcy
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Pub lie Schools.

The communication which appeared in the
VIRGINIAN last week, from DR.. RS. Ham
ilton, Superintendent of County Schools.
presents a deplorable condition of the pub
lie schools. We are confronted with the fact
that although the people have complied with
the constitutional requirement to pay the
school tax, tie State authorities have delib-
erately violated the Constitution in directing
that fund to another purpose. The State
Superintendent of Public Schools, as will
be seen from an article published on the
first page of this issue, aggregates the entire
diversion at over eleven hundred thousand
dollars, notwithstanding the Constitution
imperatively commands that it shall be ap-
propriated to the support of the public
schools exclusively. The resul. of this vio-
lation Of fundamental and statue law finds
practical expression, locally, in the report
of the County Superintendent. Notwith-
standing the fact that the school tax has
been levied and collected, the schools to be
operated by it have to be suspended, be-
cause those in authority Lave assumed the
power to direct the fund to a different pur-
pose.
This, however, is but tie beginning of the
end. The object of these who have been
directing public affairs, is to destroy the
Free School System, and In this they have
accomplished the first important step-their
partial suspension. 1t is hoped by this
means to excite the prejudices of those who
pay the school tax, and get no return for it,
against the system and thus by degrees pre-
pare the public mind for an amendments to
the Constitution, expunging the public
school clause. When Governor Holiday
declared education to be q ''luxury," he
meant that the public schools should be
destroyed. His messages vetoing the
were designed as an entering wedge for the
destruction of the schools. Those who sup
ported him in this treachery to the people,
knew it. and gave their active concurrence
with the full understanding of the fatal effect
that must follow.
We ask the people to look squarely at the
condition of things to which the miserable
Democratic demagoguery has brought
them-the Constitution violated, the schools
robbed and compelled to suspend, the assets
of the State, amounting to millions, squan-
dered, the public debt increasing a million
year-all these wrongs consummated that
the ring politicians might direct the desti-
MES of the Commonwealth !
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Our Democratic Greenback extremists in
Virginia will look well following the lead Of
Gen. B. F. Butler in the Presidential con-
test of $780, That's what Buffers candi-
dacy for the Executive chair of Massachu-
sets means. He wants to ride upon Green
backs and Labor. as Tilden did upon Re-
form, into the Gubernatorial mansion, and
in this way shape his candidacy for the
Presidency on the same platform. 1t will
be worse than taking Greeley in 1872. Pol
tics make ''strange bed-fellows," certainly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
The Fair.

The time is rapidly approaching for the
Baldwin Augusta Fair to be held, and we are
pleased to learn that the promise for a
successful exhibition is very fiattering.-
There will be no trouble about making it
a great success, if each citizen will mani
fest little INTEREST," in it, and this We believe
will be the case. Let every one who can,
furnish something for the occasion, and
give as great variety to the collection OF
articles as possible. The stock exhibit will
be good, and it would be re1ec-
ton upon the enterprise of the coun-
ty if the farm products do not surpass any
thing of the past. We want to see the Fair
of 1878, as matter of county pride, come
up to the expectations of the most sanguine,
and stan as mark for all future efforts OF
the kind.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Marriages.

On the 18th inst, Mr.. George Pforr, jr., to Miss
Salle Smith CARRIER, daughter of Mr.. Augustus
M. CARRIER. all Of Staunton.
On the 10th inst, by the Rev. Chas. Manly, Mr..
Samuel McNabb to Miss Laura B. Smith, daugh-
ter of VIM c. Smith, all Of Staunton.
In the Reformed parsonage, at Edinburg, on
the 9th inst, by Rev. H. Tallhelm, Mr.. Perry w.
Bowman to Miss Lucy A. Lambert, all Of Shen-
andoah county.
At the residence of the brides father, near Flew
Market, on the 9Th OF September, by the Rev. 8.
Henkel, Miss Mary Virginia, daughter of Mr.. J.
Hupp. and Mr!J. Rufus, son OF Mr.. 81. G. Zirkle,
both of Shenandoah.
In Harrisonburg, on the 18th inst. by Rev. Dr.
Bowman, Pliny, F. Southwick, OF Moores, Clin.
ton, co, NY, and Miss Cornelia w. daughter OF
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Commissioners Sale.

In pursuance of decree OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered June 2lst, 1878, in
chancery cause OF Palmer and wife and ais vs..
McChesney &C., we will, on
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 1s, 1873.
offer for sale at public auction to the highest bid
der, in front of the Court House, in Staunton
that very valuable and desirable tract ,of land
known as the RANDOLPH FARM,
CONTAINING 1s2A ACRES,
situated near to and adjoining the village Of Mid
dlebrook, in Augusta county.
TERMS The land will be started at $4252h
per acre, that being the advance bid rendered by
VIM. B. McChesney, said Ian d; if any highe r
bid, the purchaser will be required to pay cost s
OF suit and sale in hand and to execute his three
bonds with approved personal security for the
terest from May 10, 1878, and to be payable re-
spectively in one, two and three years from May
l8, 1875 Title to be retained as ultimate security
w E. CRAIG,
ROBT. CRAIG,
sept 19-tdS Comm'rS.
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The New York Times.
SPECIAL TERMS FOR THE BALANCE OF THE
YEAR.
From Sept IS, 1878 to Jan. LIST, 1879.
FOR 25 CENTS.

The necessity for educating the people in the
principles of sound finance and rational politics
receives every day fresh exemplifcation. That
the most effective agent for this purpose is
well conducted .Repu blican newspaper will be
generally conceded That no obstacle on the
score OF cost may prevent THE WEEKLY TINES
from reaching all who need it's elevating and in
structing influence, it is offered from the 18th of
September. 1878. to the 1st of January, 1872 for
the sum OF rs CENTS, either singly or in clubs.
Address, NEW YORK TIMES,
sept Is New York City.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Docket Case No. 5561
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District OF Va
In the matter Of Garner Francisco, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day of September,
A. D., 1875
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition has
been to wit: the 21st day OF March. A. D. 1878,
filed in said District Court by Garner Francisco,
OF Craig Co.. Va. in said District, who has been
heretofore duly declared Bankrupt under the Act
Of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish a more
uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March 3D. 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act and that
the 10th day of Oct, a. d.. 1o78 before G. D. Gray,
one OF the Registers OF said Court in Bankrupt
cy at his office in Harrisonburg, Va, in said dis
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear,
ing Of the same, when and where you may attend
and show cause. if any you have, why the prayer
of the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors OF said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
sep 19-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy
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Deaths.

On the 9th OF September, at the residence of
his brother, VIM. Wilson, on the Little Calf-Pas-
ture River, John Wilson. in the 6sth year OF his
age.
On the I'd instant, near Old Providence church,
Mrs. Amanda Carson, wife of Robt. Carson.
On the 18th inst, nsar Milnesville. Augusta co,
Mrs Alice, daughter of Geo. Kersh and consort
of VIM. Landes. Esq. The deceased few short
months ago was led blooming and blushng
bride to the altar.
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Valuable Rockingham Lands
FOR SALE.

As Agents and Attorneys for Benjamin Craw-
ford, we will sell. on the premises, near Mt. Cln
ton, Rockingham county. Va. on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1878,
the following very valuable tracts of lands:
1st. The Home Tract" containing about 800
Acres, with good improvements. fine Orchard
and about 80 acres OF well watered Meadow land
End. Contains 100 Acres. known as the
Glade" No. Limestone land. we'll watered and
timbered.
3rd Contains 100 Acres, adjoining the lands
OF Simon Bowman-a No limestone land, well
and good spring on it.
4th. Contains so Acres, OF original growth of
timber, adjoining the lands OF John Cline and
Swoope.
5th. Contains $50 Acres, known as the "Her-
mitage'' land.
9Th Contains 100 Acres. known as the Hume
tract.
18th Contains about 700 Acres of mountain
land, valuable for its timber and minerals
A plat will be exhibited on the day OF sale. and
any alteration will be made in the division OF the
lands to suit the purchasers.
TERMs-Liberal, and purchasers can be assured
OF perfect title.
VIM. CRAWFORD, Fl Defiance, V. R. R.
JAS. COCHRAN, Folly Mills, Augusta Co..
Agents and Attorneys.
R1-Mr. Henry g. Price, on the farms, Wi II show
these lands to any one wishing to purchase.
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FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce CAPT. JOHN
PAUL, of Rockingham. as candidate to repre-
sent the Seventh Congressional District in the
next Congress OF the United States.
aug 15-ted.
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List OF Letters Remaining I'm the Post OF
flee ut StauntOn, Augusta County, Va.
SEPT. 49, l878

List Of Letters Remaining In the Post Oh
flee ut StauntOn, Augusta County, Va.
SEPT. 10, 1878.
AIDES.
Armstrong, Mrs C Morriss, Miss Alice
Blackburn, Virginia Robertson Mrs
Barber, Miss Nellie Rollins, Miss Annie
Burk, Mrs Martha 8 Robertson, Mrs A.
Davidson, Miss Bette Smith, Miss Sarah
Dyke, Miss Annie Smith, Mrs Lucinda
Graves, Mrs Sarah Smith. Miss Bell
Long, Emma Satterfeld, Mrs
Holtres, Miss Annie Thomas, Miss Ida
Harris, LOner Miss Thompson Mrs M B
Irwin Wilson, Miss Rebecca
Lacy, Mrs Mary J Ware, Mrs Patsy
Long, Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Becca
Moore, Miss Mary White, Mrs Eliza Ann
McCreen. Miss Mary Winfield, Mrs
Morgan. Mrs Mildred
GENTLEMEN.
Banson, Theodore Lee, Thomas
Brinage, Davis Turner RW
Conner, John Lacky. N 8
Carter, John Scharf,
Claborn, John Walker, Henry
Hedges, Rev John W Swami. VIM
Helper, j c Yours Co.
Howe, d Yonce, G.
Irwin, Mr. Billie Young, Reuben
The above letters If called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons call.
ing for them will please say that theyare advertised
s. M. YOST. P. M.
Unavailable letters remaining in Staunton p.
September 10, 1873.
Andrew Spayd,
G G Green, Woodbury., N. j.
Held for better direction:-Johnson, Moses
Johnson. John w
Packages remaining in the Staunton P. o.
Miss J. M. Brown; Mrs M. G.. Dillon. 2; w. W.
Fretwell; r. T. Hardy; John W. Houston; r. F.
Robinson, 2; E. B. Sheet; w. R. Brown.
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The Presidents Speech.

We furnish ON our first page the Interest
ing and instructive speech delivered by Pres
ident Hayes, at St. Paul, Minnesota, on the
occasion of his recent visit to the Agricul-
Gural and Mechanical Exhibition of that
State. 1t should be read by every one into
whose hands it may fall, and carefully con-
sidercd. IL contains facts and figures, as
well as deductions, which it will profit to
study.
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docket Case No, 63l-

Docket Case No. 63lJ
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Geo. 7. Myers, Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, Va, on the 9th day of Sept,
A D.. 1875
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition has
been, to wit: On the 18th day OF April a. d., 1875
fled in said District Court by Geo. T. Myers, of
Rockingham County, Va, in said District. who has
been heretofore duly declared Bankrupt under the
Act of Congress entitled IAN Act to Establish a
more Uniform System OF Bankcy throughout the
United States,' approved March I'd, 1867 for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act ard that
the 10th day of October d 1875 before G. D. Gray,
one of the Registers Of said Court in Bankrupt
cy, at his office in Harrisonburg, Va in said dis
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing Of the same when and where you may attend
and show cause, if any you have, why the prayer
of the said Petition should not be granted.
Youare also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors OF said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
sep 1926 Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

The Washington Star is mistaken in stat
ing that the proprietor of the Warm Springs,
Virginia, had gone into bankruptcy. 1t is
the proprietor of the Hot Springs, Virginia,
who has filed his petition in bankr uptcy.
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POstpOnement
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Stanton Va, Sept. 18th, 1878.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Stanton, Va Sept. 18th, 1878.
John Craun's Ex'Or VS.. REM. Weller DC.
now pending in chancery in the Circuit Court OF
Augusta-All parties, plaintiffs, defendants and
petitioners in said suit, and all other persons
whomsoever in anywise interested therein en-
bracing the creditors Of said Benjamin Weller.
decd, are hereby notified that in pursuance OF a
decree rendered by said Court in said cause on
the 3rd of December, 1875, shall, at my Office in
Staunton, on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1878.
proceed to take, state and settle account show
OF sale in this cause; what amount he has receiv-
ed and from whom. and what distribution he has
made of it, and the amount still uncollected and
from whom due, and to whom and in what order
and sums it is to be distributed. together with
an account of such other matters specially stated
as Imay deem purtinent or any party in inter-
est may require. At which time and place you
are required to attend.
sept 19-4w J. w. GREEN SMITH, Com.
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Central Committee, City of Staunton.-
Major Marshall Hanger, Captain W. L. Bal
this, Capt. G. S. Arnall, Capt. J. Fl. Waters,
Maj. T. Shumate, Capt. A. II. Fultz, Capt. j
Marquis, j. T. Long, DIR. Hamilton, J. A.
Fauver, w. Wholey, WIN Bumpuss, F b
Berkeley. G L Weller, C Berkeley, A N
Breckenridge, J Blackley, Maj. Hart, S H
Hilb, A Armentrout, j A Cochran. P E
Wilson, T. G.. Morton, Col. J H. Skinne r,
Capt. j Bumgardner, Jr.
Greenville and vicinity.-HJ Williams, j
D Lilley, A Bumgardner, c 6 Merritt, j
w Gilkison, A Blauth.
Waynesboro' vicinity.-J A Patterson, E
g Fishburn, T Fl Antrim, G A Pratt, J
Weed.
Middlebrook and vicinity.-M W D Hogs
head, L Dull, J McCorkle, A Sproul,
Garrison.
Fishersville and vicinity.-A Koiner, g A
Gully, F M Bell, C B Koiner, E Hamilton.
Mt. Sidney and vicinity.-S 81 McCue, W
81 Norman, c s Roller, J NJ P Crawford,
H Parkins.
Centerville and vicinity.-H Huffman j G
Turk, KlForrer, J A Turk.
New Hope and vicinity.-R Davis, Fl
Crawford, W A Hanger, D M Bell, B Kagey,
r S Harnsbarger, DR.. w Bell, S Mohler, N
Patterson.
Craigsville and vicinity.-R S Craig, W
Crawford, A Dudley, D Bashaw.
Deerfield and vicinity.-J Guy, j w Sit
lington, Cross.
Swope's Depot and vicinity.-G W Swope,
A H Taylor,WG Gilkeson, G Chiles.
West View and vicinity.-W S Walters,
NJ Brown. J w Calhoun.
Churchville and vicinity.-J A Wilson, A
Funkhouser, Fl Fl Hanger, S B Allen, D N
w ilson, J Il Slower.
Spring Hill and vicinity.-W H Gamble, j
A Mills, F Bell, NJ Trevy, G B Dunlap.
Parnassus and vicinity IT H Hogshead,
Sillings, Fauver. R G Byers, J N Clarke.
Mt Scion and vicinity N Hanna, S
Saul, Ham McFall, Il Bolen, w Crist, J
Phipman, E L Curtis.