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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

DONATION PARTY.-The Rev. Mr.. Bush
ong, of Mt. Tabor Church, was visited one
night last week by a number of the members
of his congregation, and admirers, and pre-
sented with many useful and handsome
presents. The inspiring spirits of this
worthy-to-be-imitated move were Misses
Irene Palmer and Alice CIemmer, to whose
energy and activity the success of the affair
is mostly due.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

To-MoRRow NIGHT, the 2sth, a grand
musical concert will be given at New Hope,
for the benefit of the church. 1t will be an
entertainment we'll worth going miles to
hear, for the local talent will be assisted by
several accomplished musicians from dis
lance, and the programme is an exceedingly
attractive one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

FINE CATTLE.-On Saturday last, J. Sid
ney Moffett, Esq, of this place. shipped to
Baltimore lot of very fine cattle, fed by
Mr.. Charles Brooks, near Waynesboro.-
They averaged 1857 lbs, and were as hand
some lot as we have ever seen. 1t is graf
flying to see the pride manifested by our
farmers in stock raising, and in nothing is
this spirit more conspicuous than in the fine
cattle which, now and then, are pnt upon
the market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

MEssRs. HILB & RUTHERFORD are now
in receipt of their spring and summer sup
ply of clothing which for style, material and
workmanship is equal to the best. In spring
suits they have large stock of excellent
goods, and the fancy that cannot be salts
fed In their establishment, will find moth
ing this side of the Atlantic to meet its
wants. Go down and see the display.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27


THE CHURCHEs.- In the Methodist
Church, on Sunday last, Rev. DR.. Hough,
recently appointed by the NJ. E. Conference,
South, to succeed Rev. DR.. Martin, preached
morning and evening, to very large congre-
cations. In the morning his theme was the
dependency of the ministry upon the chris
tian sympathy and cooperation of the
church, with his text, the 10Th, 18th and
18th verses, and LIST chap. of ID Timothy
''The Lord give mercy unto the house of
Onesiphorous, for he oft refreshed me, and
was net ashamed of my chain: But when
He was in Rome, He sought me out very dill
igently, and found me. The Lord grant
unto him that he may find mercy in the
Lord on that day and in how many things
he minstered unto me at Ephesus, thou know
est very well.'' The sermon was earnest,
closely aligned with the text, plain and
practical.
At night he preached from the 9th verse
of the 18th Psalm-''Pray,f for the peace of
Jerusalam, they shall prosper that love
them.' The sermon was logically arranged
and impressivelya delivered, rlosely hold
ing the attention of his large audience.
At the Episcopal church Rev. Mr.. Hulli-
han preached in the morning and Rev. Mr.
Powers at night.
Rev. j. E. Booker preached in the End
Presbyterian church in the morning-no
service at night. Announcement was made
that Rev. j. r. Bowman OF Harrisonburg,
would preach in this church next Sabbath
morning.
At the lst Presbyterian church Rev. W.
E. Baker preached morning and evening.
At the Lutheran church Rev. j. B. Haskell
preached morning and evening.
Services were held in the Catholic church
morning and evening, Rev. Father McVerry,
officiating.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

We call attention to the advertisement OF
desirable property to rent by DR.. Church
man. The building is new and spacious,
conveniently and pleasantly located, and
can berented on reasonable terms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Advertisements inserted at sl,OO per square Iot
first insertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madefor quarterly half yearly
and yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

When you want anything in the Fish and
OYSTER line remember that Pearman keeps
the best.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Pearman knows exactly what the house
keepers of Staunton want and always keeps
q fresh stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Nothing can be nicer than that elegan
Spring Kale at Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

SEMINARY SoIREE.-On every alternate
Saturday evening the young ladies of the
Augusta Female Seminary, together with a
few friends from the city, meet together in
the chapel to attend concert given by the
pupils OF some one of the several music
teachers. These soirees are int ended rather
as training schools for those timid song
stresses who hope at some time to make a
creditable appearance before an exactin e
public audience. The listeners, on these
occasions, principally school girls, are chari-
table critics, ever ready to applaud even
when applause is only in measure deserved
and more than willing to excuse when sue
cess is not attained; so that every fair de-
butante knows before she appears on the
stage that even If she fail, her failure will
be drowned in loving caresses. These en-
tertainments are pleasant to all who attend
but particularly so to those of us who cannot
always appreciate the music of the peri cd
for at such times one is almost sure to hear
some OF those songs Of ''ye olden time"
which are the sweetest to some ears and
which call up so many fond remembran ces
Of other days and other singers.
On last Saturday evening we attended
one of these soirees at the Seminary and
spent an hour or so in the most agreeable
manner. The music was rendered by pupils
of Miss Mary Crawford, and was interspers-
ed with pleasant recitations by members of
Miss Mattoon's classes. We do not like to
be discriminative, but we think anyone
might we'll feel proud of having been Miss
Jennie Baird's teacher. She is modest lit
tie lady, and while she has voice which
charms every listener, she does not seem to be
aware of it, and sings in the most natural,
unaffected way. Miss Hollenquist made
her debut on Saturday evening and sang in
clear, strong contralto voice, which prom
Uses bright encomiums for its fair pos SCISSOR
after she has passed through the training
mill.
Conscience would allow US to speak In
complimentary terms Of every piece on the
programme and we would mention other
names if we could extend this notice to a
columns length. but that we cannot do.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Remember that PEARMAN is selling the
best Fish and Oysters at panic prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Pearman sells none but the best and fresh
est Fish, Oysters, Kale, &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Fresh Fish and Oysters-the best in the
market at Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

GOOD WoRK.-On the farm of Mr.. A.D. Tribbett,
Folly Mills, IS acres of ground were plowed with
two twc-horse plows, in IA days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

OYSTERS, large, fine and fresh at Pear
mans.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Fish, OYSTERS, and SPRING KAI.E
at Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

ACCIDENTS.-Last Tuesday little boy
named Loving was thrown from horse on
Augusta Street, and rendered insensible by
the fall. He was carried to the office OF
DR.. McChesney, and upon examination a
severe and painful wound was found about
the head. DR.. McC. rendered the necessary
surgical aid and the little fellow was taken
home. Though quite severe, the wound is
not necessarily dangerous.
On Monday, Mr.. Sydres, of Waynesbore',
had the seat of the spring wagon in which
he was riding, upset, and suffered a fracture
of the arm. DR.. McChesney dressed the
wound.
At Waynesboro', last week, as we learn
from the Tribune, whilst Misses Jane Nc
earthly and Bette Thomas were ridir g
double through the street, the horse became
frightened and both of the ladies were
hrown-Mss Thomas having her right arm
broken and Miss Mccarthy escaping unhurt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Show Case and Counter Scales for sale by
J. E. GRAHAM.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

French Prunes-very choice, at
J. E. GRAHAM'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

VALUABLE FARM IN MARKETING call
attention to the advertisement of Davis A..
Kayser and W. F. Bell, offering for sale tie
farm of the late VIM. A. Bell, located about
miles west of Stanton on the Churchville
road. This is very desirable property, and
noted for its adoption to the growth OF
grasses and grains. The Improvements are
commodious and in excellent condition, EN-
bracing every description of convenience
In addition to the farming advantages of this
property, there are mineral deposits, recent
ly discovered, which must become valuable
at some time in the future. In boring
well on part OF the farm, a few days age
a thirteen feet vein of slate colored ochre
was penetrated, and also rich wen of iron
ore. 1t is a very valuable property, and
persons wishing highly improved and pro
ductive farm, would do we'll to address the
parties who are induced to sell by the i'll
health of Mr.. Bell and the business engage
ments of Mr.. Kayser, who cannot give it his
attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Davis Tomatoes, three pound cans very
low. ). T.. GRAHAM.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

SOMETHING NEW AGAIN.-Tom Burke is
always introducing something new into his
handsomely fitted up establishment, corner
OF Court and New streets. His latest is a
new arrangement for keeping and drawing
beer and is complete in every particular. In
his cellar is large chest in which the kegs
are placed on ice. By means of water pow
err the beer is forced up through coil upon
coll OF lce-covered pipe SO that by the time
it is drawn it is almost freezing. In his bar
room, Messrs. Lushbaugh & Bro have erect
ed an elegant piece of furniture, which
serves as refrigerator. &c., and from it the
foaming beverage comes cold and delicious.
Two or three different kinds are always
ready, and one can make his selection from
either Milwaukee Or Berger and Engel, This
is now one of the handsomest and best an.
pointed bars in the South, but the enternris.
ing proprietor is never satisfied when i'm.
provement can be m ,de, and nothing but
the best OF everything find place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$4,000 Year, Invariably in Advance
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

There was crowd of people in town on
Monday, and caadidates were booming.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Elegant fresh Fish at PEARMAN'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

Spring Kale at Pearinan's.
Spring Kale at Pearman's.
Delicious Kaie at Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-27

from January LIST, 1879, they will get double
interest. This is not true, the coupons in
the new bonds are cut off as high up as on
the old funded bonds.
What are you then to do with the debt !?
Re-adjust it? Yes and the question should
not be how much we can get rid OF, but how
much can we pay. When the payment of
the debt was brought within our present re-
sources, we were justified in re-adjusting it
upon such basis. How should we re-adjust
it Forcibly? No, because it was OF right.
Your own Senator said that the fundamen-
tai principle of government must be found
ed upon the decalogue, upon justice, and
| unless it is it would 60 to rack.
He told his hearers not to imagine the bat
tie over. The Re adjusters would go before
the people next fall and endeavor to create
| dscord and strife. There could and would
be no prosperity for Virginia until this ques-
ton was ont Of politics. He believed it
would have been better for the State if she
had raised the tax long ago and paid six per
cent, but there was no necessity for that
| now.
At the close OF Mr.. Phlegar's address,
S. BROWN ALLEN
was loudly called for, and in response spoke
in opposition to the compromise measure
He claimed that the Brokers' Bill contained
the odious feature of its precursor and pro-
totype, the Funding Bill, and as long as the
| coupon remained it would never prove ac-
ceptable to the people Of Virginia. 1t
wrested from the State the control of her
revenues, and left her shorn of her sover-
eighty, and he would never consent to see
her occupy position so humiliating. In re.
spouse 70 a question as to what legislation
he would favor, Mr.. Allen replied that he
was strong advocate of the Barbour Bill,
and believed that under its provisions the
State would once more take her stand in the
forefront of Commonwealth.
All OF the addresses were enthusiastically
| cheered,a land the speakers each defined their
positions with force and created a fine i'm
preston. When Mr.. Allen closed the COM
mttee reported the following, which were
adopted:
We. the people Of Augusta county, having anx
lously watched the action of the Legislature upor
tne Debt Compi omise Bill during its late regular
s session, and feeling deep disappointment that
| tne pubic debt OF Virginia, was not then finally
settled-reccgnizingt the fact that the continued
agiIatlon OF this question is driving capital from
our midst, stagnating all branches OF business
causing large numbers of our citizens to seeb
MONIES elsewhere and depreciating the value q
III classes OF property--have assembled in public
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18
Orange County Court.

l.. L. Church u.s. Z. p George This case occu-
pied the attention OF the court until Wednesday
evening, when the case was submitted to the jury.
brief report OF the case appeared in our last
issue. Verdict for defendant Farnham & Cham
beran and s. B. Hebard for plaintiff; ]. w.
Rowell for defendant
Alice NJ. GAYLORD u.s. Town Of Brookfed Ac-
ton on the case.-This was an action against the
town Of Brookfeld to recover compensation for
certain injuries received by the plaintiff while
travelling on a certain highway which It was the
duty Of the town to keep in good and sufficient
repair. The insufiiciency complained OF consisted
in there being piled beside the road in question a
quantity of fence rails, belonging to one Storrs
Hall. 1t was claimed by plaintiff that the posi-
ton and appearance Of the rails were such as to
occasion fright to horses passing The horse
driven by the plaintiff was scared by the rails and
became unmanageable in the hands Of its driver,
upsetting the wagon and precipitating plaintiff
and her mother who accompanied her on the
drive out on to the road The injury to plaintiff
was dislocation OF the small bone of the left
| leg. There was not much variance in the testi-
mony on either side as to the nature and extent
of the injury, but it was urged by the defendant
that the rails in the position they were did not
constitute an object likely to frghten an average
horse that plaintiff s horse was one that was in
the constant habit Of steering out Of the road
upon seeing the most ordinary objects at the road
side. Defendant claimed that there was contrib
utory negligence on the part OF plaintiff in driv-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18
Glaring Frauds Proven.

A trial of great political interest has just
been concluded at indianapolis, Indiana.
The county of Jennings, in that state, has a
Republican majority Of some hundreds. At
the Congressional election last Fall the
democrats attempted to overcome this ma
jority by colonizing voters from outside.
The proof was clear an indictment against
the conspirators was found the issue came
on before the United States Court and one
of the parties to the crime has now been
convicted. The trial lasted for twenty days
and was full, fair and searching. The jury
was composed of six Republicans and six
democrats. Ex-Governor Hendricks con.
Quoted the case for the democrats, and Gen.
eral Ben Harrison for the Republicans Mr.
Hendricks made every effort to turn the
case against the Republicans, or find some
ground for acquittal but the evidence was
SO direct and convincing that the democrat;
upon the jury as well as the Republicans
were constrained to concur in verdict Of
guilty. 1t has long been morally certain
that the democrats of Indiana colonizeC
voters from Kentucky. In this case thu
fact was judicially established. 1t will b.
observed that the prosecution and convic
ton occurred under the federal election
laws. In the light of such facts we car
understand why the democrats want thes'
laws repealed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18
WATCHMAN STATE JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY,
Strike at Fall River.

The dissatisfaction which has Of late ex-
listed among the the cotton spinners at Fall
River, Mass, eliminated on Saturday night
last in the unanimous resolution to strike on
the Monday morning following, giving ten
days notice. Therefore-as not the slightest
sign Of wavering is shown by the manufac-
turers-by the first day of July at least
fifteen thousand men and women will be out
of employment, most of whom are dependent
on their labor for their living from day TO
day. There are thirty mills in the city, and
the total weekly payroll is something like
100000. The world--even the working
mans part of the world--will say that this
action was exceedingly foolish, and that the
actors deserve to suffer for 1t but unfor-
tunately those most responsible for the step
are not the principal sufferers. Thousands
of women and children must dumbly, help
lessly suffer for the blunder that the Fall
River men committed so enthusiastically,
and what they, particularly the wives and
mothers, will suffer through anxiety, fear,
hope deferred and affection that cannot do
what il would for its own, is beyond the
power Of the men to realize. The men who
disapproved of the strike, yet took part in it
because their guild seemed to demand it,
should learn at least this much of common
sense-that when business is at the mercy
not only of proprietors, but of ignorant, sell
fish and vicious damagogues, the best that
can be done with it is to exchange it for
some other,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18

DooMED.-The beginning of the end of
polygamy has come. George r. Reynolds,
the Mormon bigamist, was sentenced at Salt
Lake city, Saturday, to two years imprison-
ment and $500 fine, and is already sent to
the Detroit penitentiary. He is the first
Mormon convicted of polygamy under the
his conviction, and great effort is already
on foot to secure his pardon, because it
is thought hardship that one should be
punished for an act that was not looked
upon as an offense, but was done by all.
But it was always an equal violation of our
laws, and no criminal is entitled to escape
merely because all the criminals before him
avoided punishment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18
Face the Music.

One of the best proofs that the greenback-
ers have strong hold down in Maine is
found in the fact that no Republican has
yet been found with pluck enough to accept
a nomination for Governor. They fear de-
feat and the shelving process likely to fol
low. Judge Peters, strong and popular
man, positively declines to run. Congress
man Frye, man of no mean ability and of
great popularity, prefers that his name shall
not be used. 1t is not that they would not
like the office-they are simply afraid that
they will be whipped, and they don't care to
sacrifice themselves. 1t cannot be winked
out of sight that the next canvass in Maine
will be mainly fought on the money ques-
ton. The large and enthusiastic conven-
ton held by the greenbackers, few weeks
since, and the platform adopted, show that
they at least are ready for the encounter on
that ground. From their success, last year,
they are full of courage Now the question
is, shall they be met on their own ground
squarely and fairly, without any attempt to
dodge to side issues Why not 2 If green
backsm is financial foolishness, why cannot
it be shown to be such in Maine as well as
anywhere else The people of Maine are
not devoid of understanding, neither is the
conscience of Maine given over to financia
idolatry. Let the Republicans face the
music" we say.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18

MIDDLEBuRY CoLLEGE.-Commenceme at Mid
dlebury begins ON the 10Th instant, and the exer-
cises are as follows: Sunday, June 29th -bacca-
laureate sermon by the President. Sunday even
anniversary OF the Philadelphia treligious)
society, address by Rev. Charles Van Norden, OF
St, Adams. Tuesday July 1st-half-past eight
o clock A. NJ, annual meeting of the Phi Beta
Kappa Society in one of the recitation rooms;
anniversary OF the Associated Alumni; half-past
nine o'clock A. NJ, preliminary meeting OF the
alumni at the college chapel half-past eleven
o clock A. NJ, address at the church by -;
poem by Rev, IL. NJ. Tenney, class of rs; dinner
and social reunion. Tuesday evening-Parkerian
prize speaking. Wednesday, july 2d-hslf-past
eight o'clock A. NJ, annual meeting OF the Asso-
cated Alumni at the college chapel; half-past ten
o'clock A. Nj, orations and other exercises Of the
graduating class, Masters Grafton by J. W. Aber-
nethy, class of '76 Wednesday evening-Presi-
dents leyee, Persons who pay full fare one way
over the Central Vermont railroad and its branches
to attend the Commencement exercises will be
passed back free on certificate to that effect,
signed by the secretary of the alumni II presented
on or before July 9TH,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18

New HAMPSHIRE SENAToR.-The heated
senatorial contest in New Hampshire ended,
Monday, in the election of Hon. Henry w.
Blair. Colonel Blair will be forty-fve years
of age next December. He is resident Of
Plymouth, and lawyer by profession; was
Representative in the Forty-fourth and
Forty-ffth Congresses, and during the war
was Lieutenant Colonel of the Fifteenth
New Hampshire Volunteers. He declined
reelection to Congress last year. His
election will terminate the service in the
Senate of Mr.. Bell, who succeeded Mr.. Wad
leigh by appointment OF Governor Prescott
The election of Colonel Blair will be specially
hailed with pleasure by the friends of tenn
perance throughout the country, inasmuch
as he will be remembered as having intro
duced into Congress, and by his able ad
dress in the House gave powerful impetus
to the movement to secure constitutional
amendment prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of alcoholic liquors for drinking
purposes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18
A Summing Up.


Commenting on the early adjournment OF
Congress, which is now assured, the Spring
field Republican says; This will make
session of three months which has been
crowded with more folly and stupidity than
the democrats of Congress have ever con-
densed into a similar period. Beginning the
session with great flourish and talking
loudly of what they were going to do, they
have been driven inch by inch from their
positions, beaten at every strategic point by
the superior leadership of the Republicans,
and repeatedly exposed to the contempt of
the country. Some things they have pro-
posed are good in principle and design, but
even these they have handled awkwardly
and to their own detriment. The extra SEES.
sion has proved poor investment for them
weakening the confidence of the people in
them as legislators and lessening the party's
prospects of electing the next President.
This is the verdict not of an opponent but
Of an Independent critic. And it ex
presses judgment to which all but the mos
hide-bound democratic partisans will assent