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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-03

rency for all the country-that to be sup
Piled by the General Government, and to be
legal tender for all debts, public and pri-
vate.
Judgei Harris followed making substaE-
TALLY the same speech which he has made
during the canvass-claims to be ga read
Juster in the cooP'-a most ardent green
backer, and friend to the old State Banks.
AT the end of two hours the only difference
between the two Johns seemed to be as to
state Banks The fun was all in the re-
Jolnders. Paul came to the front, rolled up
his sleeves and pitched into the Judge. He
charged that he had never uttered word in
sympathy with the tax-ridden people, indi-
Gated that he was not readjuster until he
came before the people for re-election-that
When the re-adjusters were denounced by
Gen. Walker as thieves and higIiway-rob-
Ders, he, Harris, went in a public meeting
at Harrlsonburg and defended Walker-that
Harris had not always been a true Conser-
vatlve, but that in the darkest hour Of Vir-
ginia's history, (June 1861 he was running
as an independent candidate for Congress
TOOK no part IN the great contest between
Walker and Wells, and to this hour it was
not known for whom he voted. Capt Paul's
appeal to the old soldiers TO stand by each
ether when an opportunity offered, like his
charge on Harris, was received with shouts
OF applause.
The Judge came back feebly. Indeed,
tnere are some things in his record during
the trying times between '65 and 10 which
ne never can explain away to this genera
tion of Virginians.
Harris was worsted. Paul's victory was
decided.
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Pnbic schools-A Loan to be Attempted.

| The Governor will, it is expected, have an
interview with our bankers to- morrow with
the view OF negotiating a loan of 5000, 900,
the money to be turned over to the public
school fund, to which the State Treasury is
largely indebted. Nearly every cent Of it,
| II obtained, will be required to pay up the
arrearges due the teachers OF the State for
last year. No apportionment of school
funds has been made since last December
Dispatch, 24th.
1t is a poor atonement for the veto of
the Massie Bill that Gov. Holiday offers in
this effort to borrow money to pay the school
fund. Had he recognized the obligations
imposed by the Constitution, in the dedica-
ton of certain sources Of revenue to the
support of the public schools, there would
be no necessity for this proposed loan. The
people, however, will attend to this matter.
1t is long lane that has no turn, and the
time will come when the wise provisions of
the Constitution, for the support OF the
schools will be enforced, and that in man.
ner that will leave no doubt as to the
understanding OF the voters on this SUBJ
ject.
Later intelligence informs us that the
Governor applied to the four State deposito-
ries in Richmond, for the loan mentioned,
without success. This is serious matter all
through, and the severest blow which has
yet been struck at the very vitals Of the
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The GOOD Samaritan of the age.' the "Allsvf-
ator of Suffering Humanity Value received
guaranteed for Ill invested in 1. j. HOOVEApS
justly celebrated Boots and Shoes is the universal
exclamation and endorsation OF Just public
From the finest ornamented Kid Boot, for those of
the kid glove persuasion, to the staunch brosaa
suited to the wants of the hardy farmer. guaran-
tee accompanies all work relative to quality of
material and workmanship. Nowhere equaled at
present heretofore in this community, His
goods possess the magic secret OF ease elasticity
and comfort. The demon who has heretofore
overshadowed new boots and shoes, has been
domains of the leather snobs, but shers and pre-
tenders he does not by force of reputation, IS
some others do on old pretended established bus
irreproach ibe sterling qualities as Jewels Of his
craft the offspring OF his mastery genius. the
still lies at the feet Of all competitors. and the
challenge Tor the acknowledged championship.
OF pertaining to all the merits Of the.
Graf, tstil faunts deanty in the breeze Of opposh
lion at the mast head of the good ship ADVANCE.
commanded by /. j. HOOVER,
oct Sit No. 10 South Augusta Street.
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LOOKING FOR COAL LANDS. Thursday
night last, special train on the Chesapeake
and Ohio r. R., carrying number of prom
inent and wealthy northern capitalists,
reached this place from the west and re-
NAMED until the next morning.
The gentlemen, some of them accompar-
led by ladies, represented large gas and iron
interests, and made a tour Of the Chess
peake road with view to examining the all
points along that line. They were cordially
received wherever they went and seemed
pleased, not only with their hospitable re-
ception, but also with the mineral and coal
fields they visited. In speaking of the party
the Dispatch of Saturday says:
Their guide, counsellor, and friend was.
Colonel j. j. Gordon, superintendent of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railways coal agency
in New York. On account of the Old Do.
minion getting aground near Hog Island
they did not reach Richmond until Tuesday
morning. Though quite large number Of
our dignataries and other citizens went as
far down the river as City Point, they did
not then have the pleasure of meeting the
visitors. Tuesday morning they left by
special train for the White Sulpher Springs,
where they spent that night. Wednesday
General st. John took them in charge, and
they went leisurely down the Kanawha VAL
ley, stopping wherever there were objects of
interest, and paying particular attention to
the coal-nlnes and cOke-furnaces.
highly respectable number of gas engi-
neers OF this country have declared their be-
lief that the West Virginia gas.coal is the
best and cheapest obtainable. The reputa-
ton of this coal is gradually extending, but
as yet the mines are producing not 1.-THE of
what they are capable of. One of the chief
objects of the railway company in inviting
these gentlemen to visit West Virginia was
that they might get some insight Of the coal
beds; see how the mines are worked; how
The coal is shipped, and such other informa- |
lion as those engaged in the manufacture of
gas generally desire for the promotion of
their business interests. Many mines were
visited. Operators and operatives were talk
I'd with, and a flood of light was shed upon
hem concerning West Virginia coal.
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We are personally friendly to all the gen.

We are personally friendly to all the gen.
tlemen. We recognize In Judge Harris an
attentive and efficient local representative,
VINO has kept himself free from all the cor
iupt jobs and rings about Washington, and
has maintained a personal character above
reproach. Capt. Paul is a young man Of
ability and courage, for whom we have al
ways entertained the highest esteem, and do
so yet. But the views they entertain as to
the essential, paramount question of nation
al finance, are SO Numerically opposed to
what we believe to be the true interest of
thepeople and the prosperity of the nation
that we would violate our sense of duty as
Journalists, and our conscience as citizens
did we not oppose them, and we do SO with
out hesitation or condition.
1t is duty the people owe to themselves
to enter their solemn protest to such trifiing
with important public matters. It will be a
reflection upon the intelligence of the dis
trict it such revolutionary propositions as
we have noted, are not signally and posi-.
lively rebuked. 1t is too much the habit Of
candidates for public position to rely upon
the Indifference of the people-to presume
upon their ignorance and trade upon their
credulity; and it is too much the habit of
constituents to overlook their duty as to
measures and principles, and abuse the
privilege of the ballot, by depositing it,
without direct reference to the effect it
may have. If there ever was time when
the citizen should think before he votes, THAT
rlfne is now. There has never been a ques-
Ion that came more directly home to the
people, and with more significance and
force, than the one we are considering. II
encompasses the entire policy of the gov.l
eminent, whether under Republican or
Democratic direction, and involves both in
dividual and national interests far above all
private or partizan considerations. 1t meas.
ures the intelligence, the honesty, and the
patriotism Of the constituent body, and its
determination will shape the destiny Of the
government for veal or woe.
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THE FISH AND GAME LAws.-By reques
of number of our county friends as vel
as city sportsmen, we republish the fish and
game laws. They are as follows
1t is not lawful to Kill, or capture. or offer
for sale, or buy cartridges between the LIST
day Of January and the 18th day OF October,
Not lawful to kill pheasants between LIST
day of FEBRUARY and 1st day of August.
Not lawful to kill robins between the lst
day Of April and the LIST day of November
Not lawful to kill wild turkeys between
LIST day of FEBRUARY and the 18th of October.
Not lawful to kill or capture deer be-
tween the 10Th day of January and the 1st
day Of September.
Not lawful to kill woodcock between the
LIST of FEBRUARY and lst of July; nor shall it
be lawful at any time to kill or capture any
brown thrush, cat-bird, cardinal or red.brd,
house wren, oriole, wood-rebin, blue-bird
house-martin, or to destroy their nests.
Not lawful to kill any waterfowl between
lst OF April and LIST Of September, except
summer duck and sora.
Not lawful for six years, from March 80,
1877, to capture mockingbrds, or to buy or
sell the same, and both buyer and seller
shall be subject to the penalty of the act,
anu Ill duulblOn, snail De HneQ eacn one DOL
lar for every bird sold and bought-but not
to apply to a person catching, or having
caught the saLe, on his own premises, I'M
less for sale.
Penalty for each offense $1O-and impris-
onment till fine is paid.
Possession Of the bird within the prohibit
tea period is prinsa .facie evidence of VIOLA
ton OF the law.
1t is made the duty of the Sheriff to pros
ecute every violation of the law-and for
wilfnl failure, he is subject to fine of not
less than $40.
Not lawful to take fish above Underwater
by means of seine or net, or trap of any
kind, or yany other means than by angling
with hook and line, for six years from 21st
March, 1877.
Not lawful to kill speckled trout between
18th September and LIST of April, nor at any
lime, except by angling with hook and
line.
Not lawful to kill or capture black bass
md pond bass or Southern club between
18th OF May and 1st of July-and at no
lime to spear or shoot either species nor
o use fish berries, lime, or giant powder,
or the destruction Of any fish.
Possession of fish, evidence of violation
i law;-the same penalty as in case of
anne, and the same duty on the Sheriff.
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The Scourge.

Though the morta lily at Memphis exceeds
that at New Orleans, the Howard Association
of the former city is displaying great ac-
tivity in sending relief to various parts in
Tennessee and Mississippi where the fever
prevails. Among the deaths reported at
Memphis were the Rev. Africo Bailey, no.
ted colored preacher, and DR.. E. T. Early, a
volunteer physician from Little Rock. A
child of the Rev. s. G. Arnold, a local
preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church
died Monday, being the last of family of
seven who have fallen victims to the pesti-
lence. The Central Relief Association of
New Orleans are complaining Of scarcity
OF funds to meet the increasing restitution,
and design appealing to the Howard Associ-
alton for assistance, and to the Secretary of
War for the issue of srations, and if not &C.
corded, to make another appeal to the peo-
pie at large. The New Orleans report Mon.
day includes 30 deaths and 100 new cases.
Families who have been at the watering
places across the lake have returned to the
city in large numbers. Three of one family
who returned on Sunday were taken down
the same night. VIM. Fairchild, telegraph
operator at Tang pahoa, is dead, and c. K.
Carry, Of Brookhaven, sent to take his place
at the key, is now down with the fever. The
Baton Rouge Howard Association appeal for
further aid. With over fifty new cases eve
~ day, their resources are nearly exhausted.
They have eleven hundred cases.
On the cars on Tuesday, there were 1O3
cases of fever developed among the passen-
gers, who were returning to New Orleans
rom the various lakes and watering places.
The scene was indescribably agonizing-
men, women and children stretched upon
he seats, rolling on the floor, in the delirium
# fever, and all classes and conditions par
lyzed with fright.
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commissioners Sale of
J Valuable Real Esfafe
In The County of Augusta.


Pursuant to derree of the Circuit Court Of An
gusta county rendered on the 9th day of lime
1915 IN the chancery cause therein pending OF
Llvlck creditors VS.. Livick &C., Will proceed in
front OF the Court House, in the city of Stanton
on MoNDAY,OcToBER 28th, 1878,
1court day. to sell at public auction the real es-
tate OF which M. Livick died seized lvinc in
s sara county three and half or four miles from
staunton on the scottsville turnpike,
CONTAINING l5 ACRES.
SUBJECT to the life estate of Mrs Elizabeth Livick
IN I'VE acres, assigned to her for dover by Corn
b appointed in the above This
provements on IT. with fine location fos aTSvlnna
desiring to carry on the trade a
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
OF sui and expenses of sale and the balarcelnn a
credit OF one, two and three years from dsy Of
sale payable IN equal instruments, the purchaser
VIZ ponds for the deferred instalments.
WIN approved personal security bearing inter-
e ISL from date and waving the homestead exemp-
'ion' ana the title retained as ultimate security
ao+o a., VIM. Al. HUDSON,
oeto-tus Comm'r.
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/ OF No. SOON. Augusta Street
la For Sale.


In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, entered in the cause of Collins's
creditors VS. Collins s admir-. on the 21st Of June,
the undersigned Commissioners will proceed
to sell at public auction. to the highest bdder,f
front OF the Court House in Staunton on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23d, 1873.
the above mentioned lot formerly owned by Ma
ry Collins. Said lot has on it
TWO STORY FRAME BUILDING,
and contains about one-fourth of an acre.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit ana
SALE and the residue upon credits OF one, two ana
three years in equal instalments, bearing inter-
est.the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred payments and
title will be retained as ultimate security.
POtpOnement.
: The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 18th, 1878. q
R. P. BELL.
A. Fl. FULTZ,
sept 26-tds Comm'rs.
POstponement.
: The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 26th, 1878. RIP. BELL,
oct 3d-tds COMMITS
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The act Of Congress forbidding the use of
the army as posse consititus, is having the
effect to impede the enforcement of the
laws. The Revenue laws are dead letter
in many of the districts. because the SYM
pathies Of the people are with the violators
and the officers have no power to summon
the army to help. 1t is the same in case
OF invasions or the frontier, where cattle
raiders pass over into Mexico. The army
cannot be used, and consequently the raiders
and mob have good time generally, in de-
flying the Marshals and other United States
officers. The troops ARE there but cannot
act to protect American property.
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Notes Of the Canvass.

The Scottsville Courier has heretofore haG
the name Of Judge Henry c. Allen, up al
itsEeditorial head as its favorite for Congress
The issue of that paper OF the 26th, has the
following
| We have information, which we consider
authentic, that Judge Allen does not con.
ider himself any longer candidate for
Congress in this district. This leaves Capt.
John Paul and the Hon. John L. Harris, the
only candidates before the people.
The Courier does not hesitate between
these two; but will support Capt. Paul with
all the influence we can bring to bear. A
thousand reasons might be given, but three
will suffice
LIST. We do not regard Harris as a real re-
adjustcr.
End. When bomb proof and an old Con-
federate, are put up for office, unless the
Gray Jacket is a mighty sorry fellow, he
shall have our support. And may our left arm
wither, whenever, in free fight, we vote
for Harris against Paul.
3rd. In addition to keeping out of the
army, Harris was too selfish to help fight the
great battle by which Virginia was redeem
ed in 1869, but was for Harris first, last, and
all the time; and to this moment his friends
do not dnow whether he voted for Walker
or Wells. His opponent Capt. John Pau!
is entirely with the masses on State and
Federal financial ques tions-a man of unim-
peachable integrity, high character; at
least Harris equal intellectually; true to
Virginia in every hour of need, In war,
and in peace, he has stood by and for his
section ond people,.
In the same issue of the Courier, we find
the following account of the discussion at
Palmyra, Goochland county, between Judge
Harris and Capt. Paul:
The people turned out in force to hear the
candidates, an IN the history Of Palmyra,
no two more polite gentlemen ever threaded
her intricate streets-bowing right and left,
and shaking hands with Tom, Dick, Harry,
and the other fellow. Harris had the ad-
vantage OF long and affectionate acquain-
lance with the sOvcreigns of the ssState,' -
but Paul is naturally social easy to get ac-
quainted with. and anxious to form new
Harris did not get much on
the preliminary skrmlshing.
At II O'Clock, his Honor, Judge Bowles,
left the bench. At once the house was filled
by a crowd anxious to hear the two claim
ants for their suffrages. 1t was announced |
that Paul would lead off in an hours speech,
Harris follow in same tlme-each having
fifteen minutes for rejoinder.
Capt. Paul introduced himself by saying
chat he stood with them and their represent
tatves In the General Assembly on the vital
question Of REIMBURSEMENT, and for thirty
minutes argued from the usual re-adjuster
standpoint. His views are SO we'll known
{ is useless to repeat them. On the nation
Il finance, he is a greenbacker, in favor OF
paying off SO much, or all, as shall be neces.
airy to provide ample currency to transact
he business Of the country. He is opposed
0 National and State banks-is for one cur
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DEATH OF Col. A. s. GRAY -Intelli-
gencc reached here on Monday morning that
Col. A. s. Gray, formerly United States
Marshal for the Western District of Vir-
ginia, died suddenly at the residen ce CT his
son-in-law. Capt. F. A. Dangerfield, of Har-
risonburg, on Sunday evening. We are in
formed that he had eaten hearty dinner
and afterwards laid down on a lounge, his
little grand son reading to him from the b.
bic. In short time he fell asleep, aud
never again awoke to consciousness. He
had been complaining for Several days Of a
carbuncle on the back of his neck, but it is
stated that the immediate cause of his death
was apoplexy. His age was G5.
Col. Gray was gentleman of liberal ed
ucation, and was at one time praeticing
lawyer. He was prominent as a Wing in
the o!den time, and was once a candidate
of that party for Congress in this district
against Gov. James Mcdowell. He was
member Of the State Convention which
passed the Ordinance of secession and an
earnest friend of the Union, voting again st
the ordinance of secession, but subsequently
signed it. One of his colleagues from Rock
ingham, Hon. j. F. Lewis, not only voted
against it, but refused to sign it. Col.
Gray was elected to the State Senate from
Rockingham and Greene after the war, and
on the formation of the Yves
tern Judicial District, was appointed by
President Grant, Marshal thereof, in which
capacity he served for over six years. About
six months ago he resigned that Office, and
since then had not been engaged in bust
uess. He was gentleman of generous
heart and lavishi in his charities, and of many
noble traits of character. He was univer-
sally esteemed, and his death will prove a
source of unaffected sorrow to large circle |
Of friends.
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Docket Case No. TOLL
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
- for the Western Di strict of Virginia.

IOF tHe WeSIefn D16br1ct OF Virginia,
In Bankruptcy.
vi IN The matter OF Edgar L. Lambert, bkr'pt.
Western District of Virginia, IS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the sfst
day OF Sept, 1873. a Warrant of Bankruptcy WAS
issued out OF the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District OF Va, against
the estate OF Edgar L. Lambert, of Riyer Bank
been adjudged bankrupt on his own petition:
That the payment OF any debts and the delivery
him. or for his use, and the transfer Of any
property by him. are forbidden by law. and that
meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt to
signees OF his estate, will be held at Court OF
Bankruptcy to be holden at Harrisonburg Rock
lEgham county, Va, before C. Douglas GRAY ESQ.,
Register in Bankruptcy for said District, on the
10Th day OF November, D. 1875 at 10 O'Clock AM.
JNO. F. LEWIS,
sept 26-2w U. s. Marshal for said District.
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VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, September 4th, 1878.
Mary Isabella Cochran, who sues by Andrew
Reed, her brother and next friend, Plaintiff.
VS..
George s. Cochran. Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain q divorce
q Uinculo matrimonii between the Plaintiff Mary
Isabella Cochran, and the Defendant, George S.
Cochran.
The Defendant, George s.. Cochran not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by Aft
daylt filed that he is nota 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 ]. N. RYAN Clerk.
oct sat
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TN COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF STANTON.
October lst -
ing ordinance was passed:

The following ordinance was passed:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE KEEP
ING OF HOGS IN THE CITY OF STAUNTON:-
Be it ordained by the Council of the City of
Staunton that on and after the 1st day Of Feb 49,
1t shall be unlawful for any person or persons to
hog or pig. And for every violation Of this ordi-
nance the party so offending shall be fined not
less than one nor more than five dollars and each
day thereafter that such hog or pig is 80 kept,
shall be distinct offence.
Teste,
oct 3d-1t JAS. +. PATTERSON Clerk
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iss9infaOn Of parfnership.-The firm of
duce dealers at Room No 1O7 Burns Building, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to said firm are hereby no.
titled to pay up and those to whom the Arm is in
debted to present their claims for payment to C.
is authorized to settle up the business
C. A. DEBTOR
Oct. 1.1676. j. v. CARTER,
c. A. Dettor will continue the business at the
old stand under the firm name Of DEBTOR & co,
and hopes by keeping a good stock at reasonable
prices fair dealing and strict attention TO bust
ness. to merit and receive fair share of public
patronage. DEBTOR & co.
oct 3d-3t
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THE FIRST GUN.-Colorado voted on the
LIST inst, for Governor and other State Of
ficers, and for members Of Congress and the
Legislature. A dispatch from Denver states
that the Republicans swept the State. polling
more votes than the Democrats and green
hackers combined. This is the first gun.