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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20
Especial Dispath to the Baltimore SUM-
Senator Windows Scheme for Settling
the Race Troubles.
coLoRED COLONIZATION.

/
WASHINGTON, February 10. = Senator
Window said, In conversation with your
correspondent to-day, that he was just as
enthusiastic as ever in his plan for the colon
ization Of the eolored people in one Of the
territories. He says that he receives great
many letters every day from representative
colored men of the South, and that up to
this time only three have indicated any OPP
position to the project, and the objections
presented by these, he says, can be easily
answered. He says the immigration of four
or five hundred thousand blacks from the
five Southern States where they either ex-
coed or closely approximate the white popu-
lation would at once settle finally the vexed
question Of the relations, social and political,
between the two races, which keeps Con-
gress and the whole country in perpetual
ferment. He says the reason why there are
and have been no race troubles in such
States as Maryland and West Virginia is be-
cause while the black population is large
it is Insignificant in proportion to the white
population. II the surplus black population
of such States as South Carolina, Mississippi
and Louisiana can be attracted to new fields
Of Enterprise and labor, the white popula-
ton would at once be relieved Of any appre-
hension of political vassalage, and would be
disposed, both by interest and by the senti-
ment Of what is right, to treat their colored
fellow-c citizens as they are treated in Mary
land, West Virginia and elsewhere. He
considers that it would be useless to put any
more laws on the statute books for the pro-
lection Of the civil and political rights of the
negro, as those which have already been en-
acted are as comprehensive and as rigorous
in penalties as they can we'll be made. Sen
ator Window will make the effort to call up
his resolution as soon as he sees favorable
opportunity. He has conversed with good
many Of his Republican associates in the
Senate, and he thinks that almost all of them
will be inclined to give favorable consider
alton to his project. AS to the Democratic
Senators, he has not much hope that any OF
them will indorse his scheme. He thinks
that any expense which the Government
might incur in transporting the negroes to
the territory set apart for them would be as |
nothing compared to the material benefit !
which would accrue to the whole country by |
the withdrawal of the question of race an
tagonism from the national politics.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Crime Among the Clergy.

There are some newspapers which publish,
and some people who read, with especial
relish, says the Buffalo Courier, all accounts
of crime or lapses from virtue In which the
sinners are clergymen. 1t Is comforting,
perhaps, to some to see that ministers are
human like themselves, while others, doubt
less, find a natural hatred OF Christianity
gratifed BY the disgrace Of its conspicuous
representatives and professional teachers.
For both these classes Western paper has
curiously catered by in Guiding In its annual
statistics list of the clergy Of the country
who have fallen from grace during the twelve
months OF 1878. This strange and sorry
compilation shows that Of the 10000 clergy
men and preachers Of all denominations in
the United States, fifty-one brought public
reproach on their calling last year. Twenty
five Of these were convicted OF offences Of
various grades against women, six of drunk
enness, four Of theft, two Of poisoning, two
of fighting, two Of larceny, two of conspir-
acy, two of forgery, and one each Of MUIR
der, riotous conduct, desertion, suicide, en-
bezzlement and illicit dlstilling and SANDER.
The list looks quite formidable, and will
pretty surely 60 into certain well-known
orators next lecture as a convincing proof
Of the spuriousness Of the Christian religion.
But, it it was compiled with any such snis-
ter motive, it signally fails to accomplish Its
purpose. The proportion Of criminality it
reveals-about one In six hundreds re-
markably small one. AS compared with
what the like statistics OF any other proics-
sion or occupation would disclose, we might
even say that it establishes the vast moral
of clergymen as class. When
it is remembered, moreover, that the minis
terial profession is not seldom adopted by
bad men solely on account OF the exception
al good name it enjoys, it must be admitted
that the clergy as whole are lot unworthy
of the high place accorded to them In the
esteem of the community. Christianity has
many times outlived the worst injuries that
false professors Of Its doctrines could inflict
upon it, and its vitality is IN no wise de-
pendent even on the efforts OF its true sup
porters but it is gratifying to know that
judged even by such imperfect tests as the
morals Of Its clergy, it is not seriously put
to shame.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

There are in the Virginia penitentiary 131
convicts under the age Of 20, ia Of whom
are males and N females. Eight Of the for
mer and three OF the latter are serving out
sentences for murder. The youngest Of The
males convicted for that crime was II years
and the Oldest Is. The ages Of the girls
serving out sentences for murder ranged, at
the time Of conviction, from Is to 16.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20
Railroads.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20
Insurance.
RIRE INSURANCE.

As General Receiver.of the Circuit Court, am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans, as we'll for my own protec-
ton IS that Of the borrower. require that the
property be Insured against fire.
It is OF course OF the utmost Importance tnat
the Insurance Company issuing policies should
be perfectly solvent, L. that the assets are not
simply words and figures. but such securities as
are known to the policy holder to ne LIST. solvent
and End. easily converted into money when ne
esssity demands it.
& After careful examination OF the liabilities
and resources of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20
GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.
GEORGIA

I have determined to give them all OF my bust
ness. or as least as much as they will accept.
For my own Convenience, have accepted the
Agency of this Company, and while my other du-
ties will not permit to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits OF thu Company and take the
applications of rny one desiring to insure.
j. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
Information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
office Of Ef1nger, Craig s. Grattan.
may g.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Brutus was an honorable man, but in the
end he manage to stick poor Cesar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20
Drawing and Painting!

nrawing and Painting!
PROF. A. DEVALLAY. of Virginia Female
Institute, will commence classes for
DRAWING-Lead Pencil. Charcoal and Crayon
PA1NTING-Oil,a and Waters Colors.
Landscapes, Figures, Flowers. Plasters, etc.,
On Wednesdays and Saturdays
from to O'Clock p. m.
At Prof.A Devallays. No. 8 Madison St., phillips
House, near the Methodist School.)
TERMS:
For Drawing. per course 90 lessons 10 weeks) sl5
For Painting, a. =" 20
Payable in Advance
~ Pupils allowed the use Of studios daily from
to p. m. without extra charge.
Jan 16-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Nh: MAURICE SMITH.
~ Attorney at Law,
1923 Fourth-and-a-half st., between G. and D. SITS.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Will practice in the Courts of the District of Co.
lum bia, and the o. 8. Courts in Virginia.
NJ Special attention given to cases In Bank
ruptcy and private collections. dec 16-tf
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-29
Deathbed Reparation.

Apropos of the rise in Mammoth, they
tell capital story about General Dodge.
Some time ago A. G.. Brown, we'll
known operator here, bought 1000 shares
of Mammoth from General Dodge at
three dollars a share. !. This was when the
company was first organized, about eight
or nine months ago, and three dollars was
bed rock. The thing hung fire for a
long time. The Sierra and Nevada ex-
element came along, and nobody gave
Mammoth a second thought. 1t was not
on the Board; it had no value, and you
couldn't really give it away. 1t went by
the name Of "Dodge's pup" Assess
ments were levied regularly. Brown
talked long and loud, and the streets re-
sounded with his curses. He swore that
Dodge had swindled him, and by the
gods he was going to get even with that
warrior some day, come veal, come woe.
The day before the news of the strike
lying very low at Oakland, sent a tele-
gram over to Brown that he would like to
see him at once. Brown had heard that
the General was at the point of death and
feeling of sympathy prompted him to
respond at once, so he took the next boat
Arriving at the Generals elegant home
he was shown up to the Invalid chamber
Nobody was there but General Dodge
and his secretary. The General lay prop.
ped uPby pillows, looking 'tl the picture
Of ghastliness. He was very feeble-his
breath came quick and short, his eyes
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-29
She Shook Him.

1t has grown into fashionable custom
Of late to have a mock auction sale OF
the pretticst girls at church festivals. 1t,
tends to increase the resources of the
church and at the same time very clearly
demonstrates in which way the affections
OF youth are bent For it is reasonable
to suppose that no ambitious young
man will permit his sweetheart to be
knocked down to rival until he has ex-
pended his last cent in the effort to be-
come the fortunate purchaser.
Acting upon this idea. a fashionable
church in Denver is preparing for festi
val, in which the auction business is to
form prominent feature. 1t has put the
young ladies into quite a tlutter OF ex-
element, and unhappily at this early
stage of the noyelty-for however COM
mon in the East, i. is novelty here
has come very near wrecking the future
happiness of two estimable young crea-
lures. The fact in the these:
A young gentleman who confessed to
an amiable weakness tor one Of the young
ladies who are to be disposed Of on the
occasion referred to called on his Dull
cinea few evenings since, and very nat
urally the subject of the festival came up.
"I'm to be sold, Charley Did you
know it3" exclaimed the enchantress.
"No! Are you, Though? I suppose I
shall have to buy YOU"
7 ''Ot course But how much do you reck-
on 1 will sell FORE"
This was a naive inquiry, but it led to
moment Of brief but sagacious specula-
TORS. If he had any rival the girl was
likely to go high; if he didn't have any it
would appear as if he as investing in an
exceedingly cheap article.
II don't know" The words were
long drawn out, and his face was grave.
II suppose a dollar or two.
1.-The had reflected moment longer it
never would have made this observation.
It was born, however, of sense of econ
omy, and he had no idea of what he
would lead to-. But as the words fell
from his lips he looked at his inamorata
and caught the flash of indignant blue
eyes, which made his heart sink
lone or two dollars, Indeed! I'll sell
for fifty at the very lowest
81 can't buy you, Them
"Sir!" and the lady's face was rigid
with amazement.A.z
''That isl mean to say-confound it
Maria, I can't spare that much money,
and the poor fellow looked appealingly
at the divinity which was about to shape
the endoof his purse. But the disaster
had come: The young lady rose from
her seat like queen, and, with the crue
remark that gentleman who though
so much Of $50 was not suitable mar
to encourage as lover, sailed majestlcal
ly from the room.
And now that young mans soul is con
vulsed with anguish, and his remarks up
on church festivals are fearful to contem
plate.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-29
A Birds Wing Merchant.

One of the customers of this curious
coffee seller must speak Of, since I noted
his bundle and inquired the cause of his
wearing a feather in his sombrero. See
ing at glance, that I was a stranger, he
became, perhaps, more polite and commu.
NEGATIVE than he others Use would be.
i" Yes, sir; wear this feather because
tits the symbol of my trade, and this bun
die, too, contains feathers that you speak
of as giving an odor. And, sir, 1 am
proud of my calling. Do you know that
the martyr King Louis XIV. delighted
in Strengthening swallows, and killed as
many as two hundred III a single day2 But
I kill them not, only tear off their wings II
7 s'What, tear them off the live bird?' I
remarked in horror. 49, s.
eyes, sir; that is the only way to pre-
serve their lusterin the hats of the fair
and fashionable Ones" III
"But how do you catch the live swal-
lows 9
"Fish fer them, STRIP
I begin to be incredulous, but the pale
coffee slipper at once relieves my doubts,
and tells me that he sets series of fine
silk threads pendant from poles in the
quarries Of Arcueil and GENTLY, and to
the ends of those threads are attached flies
huttering in the air. The swallows, in
their rapid fight overlook the artificial
nature OF these snares, and swallow the
bait, when they are speedily caught and
Invested at once Of their wings. Some.
times, when the weather is warm and
stormy, and the swallows fly low as many
as three hundred are caught per day in
this way and cruelty mutilated- this ex-
plains what I have more than once noticed
in the suburbs Of Paris, the writhing body
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-29

jug with water and took it to the dona-
ton. When he got there, he turned it over
the bung, and it run into a barrel where
all the other farmers had poured their
milk. Now, what do you think was the
result? Why, every one Of the six farm
ers happened to be as mean as Jake Ma
son. They all brought qcater.
~ say John, did you see the circus!"
yelled little boy to another last evening.
-''No-o-o, 1didn't see the circusp' sheer
ingly said John, who had been kept in
the house for disobedience. sHumph!
Ought to have been there; biggest show
boa contwisters and everything. If I
couldn't go to a circus I'd run away"
Who wants to see yer old circus" yelled
John. II had circus all to myself.
Tied the milk pitcher to the cats tail, and
the cat knocked down two flower pots,
and smashed the pitcher and broke
pane of glass. Git away v i'd yer old cir
cuses, been to more'n four hundred, and
didn't have SO much fun, and didn't get
licked nuther," and the boy who had
been to the circus felt as if he'd got hold
of the castor oil bottle by mistake
Benjamin Singerly, once the State
printer at Harrisburg, Pa, and who lived
most of his life at Pittsburg, where he
died, departed this life by sunstroke in
the hot July Of 1876. He left 100000,
and weighed 400 pounds; the body after
death lacked only seven pounds of that
enormous weight. The body was buried
in Allegheny cemetery, at Pittsburg.
Three weeks ago, workmen were set to
work to exhume it, for refinement in
Philadelphia. 1t was next to impossible
to lit the coffin out of the stone box in
which it, and a rough box covering it,
had been buried It was finally lifted
out, and the body taken from the coffin.
1t had turned to substance resembling
yellow marble; complete petrifaction-
the features, like everything else, re-
manned unchanged. 1t was weighed, and
found to weigh 925 pounds. Even the
dress suit in which the body had been
buried was also turned to stone, or into
some substance much like it. The coffin
in which the body was sent to Philadel-
phla was seven feet six inches long and
three feet wide-about the size of the orig
NAL one, and that had made it necessary,
at the funeral in 1876, to have the slides
and sides Of the largest hearse in Pitts
burg removed, in order to get itin.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-29
THE LITTLE ANGLER.

So SOFTLY lay dreaming meath the willows,
When, sharply limned athwart the evening
Perched high above the streamlet's tiny bill
lows,
A dainty urchin form CHANGED to spy,
His silken sash showed loving hands had
bound it,
His curls were such as soft lips nestle in;
That awkward pole, where had the youngster
"--'-''~-' found it? ~ ~ - ''''' y : 80 49,
Himself, of course, devised that crooked pin.
saw him gaze with such an air of longing
At specklcd shapes beneath the glanclng
wave. H.
Not cen the tiniest minnows round him
thronging .....g. ..s Ill.
Would taste the awkward meal the young
ster gave. .,. .sf e .'r. |..p
But soon saw him as an allegory;
fancied that L held that road and line;
There lay riddle of my weary story, 49,
And all the happiness that was not mine.
was the awkward fisher, vainly trying
To lure my prey with neither hook nor skill =;
And every prize, my stupid might defying,
ssWas leaving more forlorn and helpless still.
All, me! what boots the spirits proud endeav
or?
The gifts from Fate we fondly hoped to win,
We find, alas! when they are lost forever,
We tried to lure them with a crooked pin.
-Harper's Weekly.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-29
BETRAYED by Music.

For nearly two years past young
man wearing the garb of Highland
piper has been wandering about in the
coal regions of Pennsylvania, playing his
pipes in the streets, attending picnics and
dances, and apparently depending on his
instrument to make him living. A few
days since he was playing in mining
village on the outskirts of Scranton, Penn
A crowd had gathered around him, among
them mine laborcr named Brady.
Suddenly the piper ceased the music, and
stepping from the crowd seized Brady by
the shoulder, and announced that the
laborer was his prisoner. At the same
time he produced papers which he said
were his authority for making the arrest
Brady seemed entirely overwhelmed
by the arrest, and made no opposition to
the authorities when il was revealed that
the piper was detective. For two years
he had been on the track of his prisoner
who is charged with having murdered a
wealthy man named Findlay, in Scotland,
in January, 1877. Brady was in the en-
ploy of Findlay. Early one morn
ing the latter was found dead by the
roadside, his skull crushed with club.
Brady had been discharged the morn
ing before for drunkenness. He had
been heard to make a threat that he
would get even with Findlay. He was
nowhere to be found. but was traced to
Glasgow, where, it was believed, he had
taken a vessel for America William
Male. detective, was employed by the rel
atives of the murdered man to come to
this country and search for Brady, who,
it was thought, would bring up in the
Pennsylvania coal regions, where he had
friends working. One Of Braidy's pecu-
liarities was his love for the bag pipe, so
the detective, being piper, adopted the
disguise of Scotch piper, played about
in the coal towns, in the hope of some
day attracting the attention of the man
he was seeking, he being sure from In
formation he had received that Brady
| really was somewhere in the coal regions.
The ruse succeeded after two years Of
patient trial Male is now on his way to
Scotland with the alleged murderer.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-29
Josh WhitcOmb in Real Life.

St. Louis Times.
A young man, whose exterior indicated
that re was a fresh importation from the
rural district, entered barber-shop yes
terday, and, extending himself at full
length in the only vacant chair, requested
the barber to give him clean shave.
The knight of the razor at once began to
comply with the request, and soon had
the rustic's two weeks growth of bristles
covered with heavy father.
"Guess 1 had just as we'll have 'em
shined up while I'm resting comfortable"
said the rustic, and q boot-black imme-
diately set himself to work on the coun-
tryman's brogans.
The work Of renovation was progress
ing satisfactorily, when the tire-bell just
around the corner suddenly sounded an
alarm. At the first stroke of the bell
the rustic sprung from the chair as it he
had received an unexpected electric
shock, and grabbing his hat, started on
a dead run for the engine house. In an
swer to the BARRIERS excited query of
"What's the mattcr?" the rustic replied,
"Ry God, I'm going to the tire!' He
was holly pursued by the barber and the
boot-black, each carrying with hin, the
respective tool of his craft.
The barber thinking he was about to
lose his customer, shouted "stop! stopw
but the rustic kept putting in his best
ticks until the engine-house was reached.
The scene attracted the attention of
large crowd and their enjoyment Of the
race was excessive. The young man was
oblivous to the fact that he presented a
very ludicrous appearance with his face
half shaved and one boot blackened, and
the persuasive eloquence Of the barber
to induce his return to the shop was with
out effect until it was definitely settled
that the engine would not answer the
alarm. He then accompanied the barber
back to the shop, where the finishing
touches of his toilet were quickly applied,
it evidently being feared on the part of
the barber that second alarm might at
any moment be sounded.
In'explanation of his conduct, the young
man said he was from Texas; shat he had
been in the city two weeks and hadn't
yet seen the engines go to u fire. But
you bet your ears" he added, "when they
do go, I'm going to be thar"