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LIVERY STABLES.

nnO A WEEK in your own town, and no capt.
XIII tai risked. Give the business trial with.
WUV out expense The best opportunity ever
try nothing else until you see what you can do
at the business we offer. No room to explain
here You can devote all your time or only
pay for every hour that you work. Women
make as much as men. Send for special pri-
vate terms md particulars, which we mail free.
AZ Outfit free. Don't complain of hard times
while you have such q chance. Address
81. HALEETT & CO.,
jsl0-ly Portland. Maine.
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THE RAM THAT KILLED A, Doc
From the Americas Republican. IA
man living at Worth, Ga, bought fine,
large Cotswold ram, and turned the ram
into q pasture with some other sheep.
Previously he ha6 lost number OF
sheep from the ravages of dogs. One
morning few days after he had re-
ceived the ram he saw the ram at full
tilt butting something on the ground.
On approaching nearer he found dead
dog, with every bone in his body brok-
en-. Near by was lamb, badly torn
and bleeding, which the dog had at
tackled
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We manufacture
Old Iron-side Paint
from the purest,
toughest and hard
est Lake Superior
iron ores. This is
NOT a patent paint,
but the ponderOus
ID h IL cry, by
which this grade of
iron ore, in its
crude state, is
crushed and redh-
ced to impalpable
powder as fine as
flour. is patented.
It is really q min
eral paint-being
100 per cent. pure
iron Ore-unSub.
Fjected to heat or
any other process
by which its dura-
bility would be af-
fected. 1t effectu-
ally resists all at
|mospheric chang
es. which prove SO
destructive to 9TH
Ter mineral paints
I(so called.) It forms
a coating impervi-
Ious to moisture,
ood, brick, or stone.
elasticity, it does
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PAINTS.
Under McLain Process.

- Ious to moisture.
Owing to its toughness and elasticity, it does
not crack, chalk or peel off.
AS Roofing Pal 1t and for Damp Walls it has
NO EQUAL. We say this from an experience
of fourteen years. It literally becomes, from its
nature, part of the material upon which it is
laid, effectua!ly cementing and thor.
OuEhly stopping all leaks, whether from
broken seams or holes in the roof 1t forms q
coating that withstands expansion or contrac-
ton from heat or cold.
BY the proper application of this Paint. and
at comparatively small cost. we have repaired
old roofs, condemned as unworthy of further
By the production of this Paint, we have more
than DOUBLED the value of tin for roofing
purposes. ~ Estimates carefully and prompt
~ made on application. All work warranted
For Tin Roofs. Damp Walls and Shingle Roofs,
and for all purposes where a Fire Proof Paint
peels ofE-has been in use for fourteen years,
and in every instance given entire satisfaction.
All kinds Of roofing made water tight by this
paint.
Shingle roofs coated with this paints will new.
er decay. The iron ore becomes crystalized,
and presents a STONE SURFACE in every re-
them FIRE PMo6F IA Always presents clean
and neat appearance.
The only paint in the world that will stand
The only paint in the world that gives thor
ough protection to metallic roofs. It has stood
the test for IA years. One million square feet of
tin painted with this paint, in Virginia, during
the past 10 months.
All in want of this class of work will do well
to call upon us. and read testimonials from the
best men and corporations in this State also
from every State in the Union. The OLD
IRON.SIDE PAINT can be found. only at
our store. We control the State, for its sale,
MAY & sAGENDORPH,
No. 9. 8. Augusta St., Staunton, Va.
g. W. MAJ F5% So Of G. " M May Co.,
ieS DRUGGISTS.
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
English, Classical, and Mathematical
HI Ugh . @ HOOL
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
8. H. COLEMAN. PRINCIPAL,
For the past 10 years Principal of Brookville
Academy, Maryland.

For the past 10 years Principal of Brookville
Academy. Maryland.
Mr.. COLEMAN proposes to open in the city
Hsb scSoo On nd
signed to prepare boys for entering college or
to supply them with a thorough practical Eng
nsn education. The number of pupils will be
STRICTLY LIMITED TO TwENTY-FIyE. An ex-
perience of twenty six years in teaching with
marked success, enables the principal to appeal
with con ddence for patronage.
Circulars containing full particulars as to
terms and other details are in course of prepa-
ration, and will soon be distributed.
AS 1t will be impossible for Mr.. Coleman to
remove with his family to Staunton before the
middle OF July, he refers in the meantime to
DR.. Carter Berkeley, Messrs. Frank Berkeley,
Hugh Powell, I. B. Coleman, and Cape. G. b.
Mccoy. je24-5m
CELECT SCHOOL FOR ROYS.
I will open Select School for Boys in staun-
ton, Va, on the 18th of SEPTEMBER, 1875
Will prepare boys for College or University.
Number Limited to TWENTY-FIVE.
Session will close last of May, 1880. Terms
$ll. % per quarter.
For further information, apply to
s. G. LINDSAY,
Churchville, Va.
REFERENcEs.-hfeadeF r. White, II. NJ. Nell
hany, DR.. R. s. Hamilton, Rev. w. T. Richard-
son, Stanton, Va; DR.. VIM. Davies, Church.
s y11ls va Va Rev. J. R. Bowman D. d. Bari
SIDNEY COLLEGE, VA.
The l04th session begins Sept, 4th, 1879. Ex-
penses for the scholastic yoar-College fees.
board, room rent. fuel, and lodging, S2l2. The
is retained, embracing thorough
instruction in Classical. Scientific, and Moral
studies. No student advanced without stand
ing searching examination.
For Catalogue, apply to
REV. j. NJ. P. ATKINSON, D. D.,
jy8-2m President.
AGRICULTURAL and ME.
v CHANICAL COLLEGE.
The eighth session begins the 18TH of AU-
GUST, 1879. Tuition and room rent free and
board In messes 81; in families nowhere above
BIO. Increased opportunities for earnings on
farm and shops. For appointments or cata-
G. L. c. MINOR, President,
je24-9t Blacksburg, Va.
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No Hospital needed.

No palatial hospital needed for Hor
Bitters patients, nor large-salaried tai.
ented buffers to tell what Hop Bitters
will do or cure, as they tell their own
story by their certain and absolute cures
at home.
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AQAll A MONTH guaranteed. Sl2 day at
XNU1 home made by the industrious. Capital
wUVv not required. we will start you. Men,
work for us than at anything else, The work
Is light and pleasant and such as any ono can
go right at. Those who are wise who see this
notice will send us their addresses at once and
see for themselves. Costly outfits and terms
free. Now is the time. Those already at work
are laying up large sums of money.
Address TRUE & CO.,
je10-1y Augusta, Maine.
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"In the bright complexion of my
youth I'll have no such word as pale y
and she reached for the rouge-box.-Neae
HaUen Register.
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How rapidly, says the Burlington
Hawkeye. a man loses all interest in
politics and national finance when he
shuts door on his own thumb.
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TAILORING.
MERCHANT TAILORING
HEADQUARTERS,
M. f. Mona MARA,
TAILORING.

No. NEW ST.. (CowAN's OLD STANDD
STAUNTON, VA.
My Merchant Tailoring Establishment has
just been fitted up with a new and fine assort-
ment of
Suitings, Cloths, Cassimeres, &C.,
of the latest styles and best manufacture.
~ Perfect fits guaranteed and orders prompt
ly executed.
Call and examine goods and prices. jy2-n
ID b. GRAVES,
Fashionable Tailor,
No. 1O3 E. Main St., Up Stairs, opposite
W. L. Olivie7''s Book Store,
is prepared to give the same satisfaction in al
work as in former times
SneciaI Attention Paid to Cutting.
Wort. done outside of shop. Cutting and re-
paIrinp done in best manner and on short no.
tice. 90 TERMS CASH. ga auN-tf
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.

The republican primaries for the selection Of del
egates to the Central Committee of the organization
for 1880 will be- held tonight in the various ASSEM-
bly, districts this city. Unusual interest Is felt by
politicians in these elections because Of the
organized opposition that has been formed in
some Of the districts against what is termed
the arthur machine" Colonel George Bliss in his
recent comm uncations to General Arthur sought to
show the ''evils" OF tho present republican primary
system. and it is claimed by those who are hghting
the machne" that tho truth of the Colonel's state
mcnts will be shown by to-night's elections 1t 10
probable that there will be contests in OF the
districts, especially in the Third, Fifth, Sixth,
Twelfth. Fifteenth, Seventeenth and Twenty-irst
In the Third district William Garry and others.
representing tho Arthuries, will have to face
an opposition faction. In the Fifth district
ex-senator Lent and ex-Alderman Grady, warm Ar
thur men. will be opposed by James Winterbottom
and others In this district 1t is probable that two
primaries will be held and the matter be finally ar
gued before the Central COMMITTEES. In this event IL
IL considered likely that the 'machne' men will be
allowed seats. There is but little opposition in the
Eighth district where Mr. John j. O'Brien is leader.
In the other districts the opposition to General
Arthur does not amount to much except in the case
of the Fifteenth, Seventeenth and Twenty first dis
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
MOVEMENTS OF NATIONAL vEssE1s-onDnas.

MOVEMENTS OF NATIONAL vEssELS-ORDERs
WAsHINaToN. Dec. 8. 1879.
Commodore Hughes reports to the Secretary of
the Navy that the United States ship Nipsc dropped
down to the naval anchorage on Saturday aud will
be ready for inspection on the 11th inst.
The United States ship Alliance is reported hav
ing arrived at Charlestown. Mass. this morning.
Captain Daniel L. Braine has been ordered to COM
mand the Powhatan. Surgeon Wolverton. Paymaster
Browne. Chief Engineer Buchler, Passed Assistant
Engineer Gardner and Gunners Cross and Smith
have been ordered to the Powhatan. Ensign Henry
Merrill has been ordered to duty on the Coast Sur
vey. Boatswatn Edward Hughes has been ordered
to the receiving ship Wabash. Boston. Captain
Daniel b. Harmony has been detached from COM
lnand of the Powhatan and ordered to
command the Tennessee. Lieutenant William H.
Beehler. has been detached from the Powhatan and
placed on waiting orders. Lieutenants George n.
Gotten and William p. Potter, William II. Scheutze
Ensigns Carpenter and Ray. Passed Assistant En-
Rineer Smith. Csdst Engineers Hunt and Bennett
Boatswain Miller. Gunner Henderson. Carpenter
Thomas and Saimaker Macy have been detached
from the Powhatan and ordered to the Tennessee
Medical Inspector Cleburne has been detached from
tho Powhatan and ordered to the Tennessee aud as
feet surgeon of the North Atlantic station.
Pay Inspector Wallach has been detached from the
Powhatan and ordered to the Tennessee as feet pay
master OF the North Atlantic station Chief Engineer
Williamson has been detached from the Powlatan
and ordered to the Tennessee and fleet engineer
the North Atlantic station Passed Surgeon
Dickson has been detached from the Powhatan and
Milne has been detached from the receiving ship
Wabash and ordered to the Powhatan. Saiimaker
Caswell has been detached from the Norfolk Navy
Yard ana ordered to the Powhatan.
The President sent to the Senate to-day the nom-
nation of John w. Ross. passed assistant surgeon,
United States Navy, to be advanced eight numbers,
SO as to rank next after Passed Assistant Surgeon
Andrew NJ. Moore. for "extraordinary heroisln,' as
provided for in section 1906 Revised Statutes.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09

Conway to be captain. Second Lieutenant William
r. kell to be first lieutenant. Second Lieutenant r.
horehead Gore to be iirst lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant william w. Gibson. Fifth IN
fantry TO bc second lieutenant Third artillery; Sec
to be second lieutenant; Fourth artillery; Seconu
Lieutenant Frank s. Harlow. Ninth infantry. to Do
second lieutenant. First artilery Second Lieuteant
James H. huncie, Fifth cavalry to be second ileute
ant. First artillery Second Lieutenant Henry De a.
Waite. Third infantry. be second ieutenant Fifth
cavalry; Second Lieutenant William Il. Almy. Third
infantry to be second tenant. Fifth cavalry Soc
ond Lieutenant Arthur G. Ducat, Jr.. Eleventh in.
fantry to be second lieutenant Third cavalry Second
Lieutenant. Leighton Finley. Fifteenth infantry, to
DE second lieutenant, Tenth cavalry.
QUARTEEMAsTERs DEPARTMENT..
First Lieutenant Daniel ID. Wheeler of the First
tain.
Tenth cavalry-second Lieutenant Thaddeus W.
First Artillery-First Lieutenant John G. White
to be captain Second Lieutenant Frank s. Rice to be
third lieutenant. Second Lieutenant John T. Honey
cutt to be first lieutenant.
Second NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Colonel Romeyn B.
Ayers, of the Third artillery. to be colonel.
Third Artillery-Msjor Joseph Stewart. of the
Fourth artillery, to be lieutenant colonel; Major
Gustavus A. Derussy to be lieutenant colonel Cap
tain Richard Lodor, of the Fourth artillery. to DO
major.
Fourth Artillery-captain William NJ Graham. of
John w. Roder regimental adjutant. to be captain;
Second Lieutenant Montgomery NJ. Macomb to be
First Infantry-First Lieutenant Daniel +. Callnan
to be captain. First Lieutenant Robert e. Helner to
be captain. Second Lieutenant Hugh L. Reed to be
hrst lieutenant Second Lieutenant Marion p. Mans
to be irst lieutenant.
Third Infsntry-Second Lieutenant William Ger
lach to be first lieutenant
Fourth Infantry-Captan Isaac d. De Russy. OF
the First infantry, to be major.
=, Fifth infantry-Second Lieutenant Thomas NJ
Woodruf to be first lieutenant Second Lieutenant
Hobart H. Bailey to bo FIRST lieutenant Second Lieu
tenant William II. c. Boren to be first lieutenant
Sixth Infantry-Second Lieutenant Richard l..
Jacob. Jr.. to be first lieutenant.
Eighth Infantry-SecondI Lieutenant Edward Lynch
to be first lieutenant
Ninth Infantry-Second Lieutenant Walter s.
Wyatt to be first lieutenant, Second Lieutenant
William +. Norris to be first lieutenant.
Major Z. d. Baker. quartermaster. is removed
from duty in the Department of Dakota. and will re-
port in person to the Commanding General, Depart.
inent OF Texas, for assignment to duty depot
quartermaster at Sun Antonio. relieving Captain
George W. Bradley, who will proceed to Phiadelphia
aud report for duty to Assistant Quartermaster Cen
era Rucker.
In explanation Of the promotion of two majors of
artillery to be lieutenant coloneis of the Third Regi-
ment Of Artillery it is stated that Major Joseph
Stewart, Fourth artillery, is to be retired. but the
War Department wishes first TO make him leuten.
ant colonel.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09

ana they prepared for winter. The ships were in
haiiing distance OF each otherthe Helen Mar being
70 Inc southwark The latter being newer
anu stronger ship it decided to put all the pro-
v,sons on board OF her and abandon the Mercury.
All that day and the next both engaged
in securing provisions wood sails and blubber.
amounting 10 a whale aud half The ice all
the time growing more solid: it was getting cold,
and every hour their chances of escaping their
bid farewell to the Mercury That night it
on to blow gale from the north
ward and they never saw her again. As the
gale increased the ice began 10 crack and
They made sal. and worked all night some hours
not making more than half q mile then again they
and grinding about them and every moment they
expected the vessel to be cut through. in which
they must inevitably have all perished. The ice
from six inches to foot in thickness and was in
small cakes and Joined together. From that time to
their passing through tho straits. six days. they
constantly working their way through the
ice, and hourly anticipating that the wind might
fail them. II 1t had fallen calm fifteen
minutes would have sufced to have frozen them in
solid that they would have been unable to move.
The last night they in the Arctic Captain Hck
mott says the most fearful one he ever expert
enced in that sea- 1t was intensely cold, ana their
rudder became frozen that 1t was impossible to
guide the ship and for hours they drifted about
helplesnly, the sea breaking over them and hlling
their decks with ice They finally succeeded IN get
ting the Iuddcr free. In working ont through the
straits they were obliged to keep in close to the east
shore and grounded upon Cape Prince Of Wales. but
fortunately got clear without damage.
The Vigllant was last the 9Th of. October.
Captain Snithsrs had plenty of provisions and
thought of wintering at Point Barrow. Captain
Hickmott Is OF the opinion that the Mount Wolas-
ton and the Viglant have been whaling about Herald
Island where there ice at last reports. They
would not anticipate finding ice to the south OF them,
as it Is an unusual occurrence, and therefore it
may be that they both frozen up in the Arctic.
Captain Hckmott fears that the Jeannette may be
frozen up in the pack ice. and not be able to reach
place of safety.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
THE BELLEVUE HOSPITAL FIRE.

Warden O'Isourke yesterday ade his report to the
Commissioners OF Charities and Correction In
tion the in tho pavilion of Bellevue Hospital
After describing his efforts aud those of his staff
compliments the fremen for their prompt arrival
and suppression of the fire. as well a.
tho of the ward. for great prcsence
of mind during the exciting of evening.
resolution passed by the Com missionsrs request
ing investigation by the Fire Marshal who yester
day visited the of the calamity and took the
initial steps toward an official inquiry. Commissioners
Brennan stated reporter that the Board had been
unable to ascertain the cause of the fire form
theory regarding its origin. Warden O'Rourke says
that it may have resulted from the igniting Of
window curtain from gas burner which comes from
the OF the ceiling 1t s to bo noted however,
that in the storchouse. whore the nre seemed
have broken out. there was but u single gas burner
let down from the ceiling. and this
several feet away from any combusttble article.
Besides. 1t was turned down low II is believed pos
sble that strong gust of wind may have blown tho
linen window blind within the reach of the JET At
being rainy. the window closed and that there
fore there was for the wind to blow the bl nd
toward the gas. The Warden rejects altogether tho
theory of spontaneous combustion, there being
no materials in the room could ignite without
being placed in contact with rc The articles stored
III the apartment consisted OF linen. understanding.
| lint handful of oakum and small number OF rolls
OF cotton batting. The Wardens report attaches no
blame to any ono who works III the hospital.
He states that every prccautlon has been taken
against hrc, and that the watchmen and
murscs ON ,iuty are always on the alert. One OF
the two watch men on the ADJOINING tier paid visit
10 tbo s,orcrooni near the childrcns ward between
| oyht nd nine O'Clock on saturday night. He then
| turned down the gas "to giimmcr" and saw that
every thing was in its usual condition.. AS soon ~
| tie frc was discovered Miss Lassonero gave the
| alarm promptly and without leave.
| coroner wotman has empanoed the following
| jury in the DR. l.. vanderpool. No. 142 East
| Twcnty-ffth streets II. Booth carpenter, No. 2OO
East Twenty NTH street; j. Grady. draper, No. 400
East Twenty-hfth street; A. Alexander, tobacconist
No. $50 THIRD avenue; X. H. Belts, dairy No. 205
East Twenty seventh street; Il. Wagner, wagon
maker, No. 200 East Twenty street; =. Reilly
carpenter, No 2i3 East Twcnty-sevcnth street: s. c.
Decker. No. 2UD East Twenty seventh street; Il.
O'Grady, dry goods. No. 3A Third avenue; J. See
man, coal, No. 1j4 East Twenty -hfth street. The
jury viewed the remains, but the Coroner has noe
Jet named day to hold the inquest.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
VIEWS or SENATOR wade HAMPTON
Mr.. Voorhees, Heard From on the Silver
and Greenback Questions.
NEW EXPLANATION OF TILE BUSINESS boon.
Report of the Board Of Engineers on
the Detroit Bridge.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON Dec. 8, 1879.
WADE HAMPTON ON MIR. BAYARD's LEGAL TEN
DER RESOLUTION.
Senator Wade Hampton says that he not only ap-
proyes of Senator resolution for the repeal
OF the legal tender clause right. timely and neces
sary but that ne thinks 1t offers very great oppor-
tunity to the democratic party to perform an i'm
portant service to the country. and in doing
10 to establish thoroughly democratic princi-
pie He adds the democratic South ought especially
to rally to tho support Of Mr.. Bayards resolution.
because it opens way for them to eectuay allay
the suspicions of the North against the South. He
believes shat Northern capital has become alarmed
less tho South, II the democratic party should
eome into power. should insist on huge
inAat1on and watering Of the currency az
, means Of scaling and to great extent
repudiating debts and private debts. and
that the Bayard resolution. If 1t had other i'm
portance. would be of great political mo-
hent because sincere and jealous Southern support
Of it and its passage by Southern votes would alay
Al these Northern suspicious. He hopes therefore.
hat the Southern Senators and members will
DO found supporting the resolution. He added
60 the gentleman who with his permission
reports this conversation that the Western
wing of the democratic party had given
imitation and their other crude financial notions
full trial. and had only brought defeat on them-
Selves He thought it not dsrespectful unjust to
them TO now ask them to support different policy.
one that had in 1t the elements Of for which
they conld vote without violating any democratic
principles. he evidently believes that the South
ought to remember the fall defeats in the West and
mako its alliance with the East.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
YEN sHu ruxa, CHINESE DIPLOMAT.

It's announced from Hartford. Conn, where the
news was lately received that Yeh shu Tuna. Sccrc
tary of Legation to the Chinese Minister. Chin Ian
Pin. died in Paris the 3Oth OF November.
lie was from 1872 to 1876 attached to the Chinese
Educational Commission residing In this city. lie
returned to China, and came back With the Chinese
Embassy year ago last August. and went TO Madrid
with the Chinese Embassy last spring. There his
health faile aud he went to Paris to seek medical
cid. uo was hfty.nve years Of age
The New York herald., 1879-12-09

Republican Committee. Mr.. George Z. wentworth.
of Florida, who il said to be u man of wealth.
will succeed w. J. Purman. who is at
present residing In Pennsylvania There is
some discussion about changing the Alabama
representative. Mr.. Jere Haralson. who is now
resident of Baltimore and an inspector in the Gus
tom House. Mr.. ]. j. Paterson. who represents
South Carolina on the committee also said to be
candidate for retirement. he having changed his
placo of residence.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
THE ALLIANCE AT BOSTON.

THE ALLIANCE At BOSTON.
BOSTON. Mass, Dec. 8. 1879.
The United States steamer Alliance. Commander
Yates. arrived here to-day from Villa France.
THE CONSTITUTION EN- ROUTE FOR AsPINwALL.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va. Dec 8, 1879.
The schoolship Constitution. Commander Stanton.
sailed this morning for Aspinwal touching at Mar
Unique. st. Thomas and other West India ports.