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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-04-12

As there have been some com
plants from Northern Republican
papers that the negro is wholly
unrepttesented III the present Con-
gress, the Courier Journal has
been suggesting the advisability
of Northern district sending a
colored man to Congress. The
Chicago Consefvator, organ of the
colored people of Illinois, has ta-
ken the matter up and is ronndly
rating the Republicans for their
treatment OF the negro. "The me-
gro" it declares, SIS far more os.
tracised by the Republicans than
by the most bitter of Southern
Democrats. The Northen Repub-
licans close their factories in the
face of the black man, merchants
refuse to hire him, mechanics re-
fuse to labor with him, and com
mon laborers will strike If he dares
intrude, while the Southernef gives
the negro place to work wheI-
ever bis ability fits him to serve"
The Conseryator is a Radical
sheet. We commend its utteran-
ees to those deldded negroes who
are going to Kansas, totally un-
provided with money, to look for
work. In. o. Democrat.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-04-12

There are about 100000 Free
Masons in the world.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-04-12

Mrs. Belya Lockwood, d female
lawyer of Washington, arose the
other day to address the court, and
was somewhat persistent. "Sit
down" said Judge Garter, his pa
tience exhausted. "Sit down, you
don't know anything more about
the law than Nicodemus did about
the second birth"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-04-12
NIx'S FERRY
AND STORE,

One mile above Lake Charles on the
Caleasieu River.
The UNDERSIGNED wishes to Inform
rhetraveling public and Stock Drevers
that he has put his Ferry and beef pens
in good repair, and is ready to accom-
modate all who may wish to cross with
him, with everything that is generally
required by stock men and travellers.
He has a large safe Flat, suitable for
crossing any kind of stock also two
chain booms forswimming Pasturage
on each side Of the river, freeof charge.
Keeps constantly on hand full sup
ply of Groceries, Provisions and For
age. at the very lowest prieesl
my9-tf III ID. NIX.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-04-12


To BE BRANDED. "A bill has
been introduced in the Missouri
Legislature providing for tie brand
ing of persons guilty of rape, biga-
my. and men guilty of sedhction
of young girls. Persons guilty of
rape are to be confined in the peni-
tertiary for no less than twenty
years, and at the expiration of their
sentence will be branded upon
their foiehead with the capital let
ter "R," to represent rape. Those
guilty Of bigamy are to receive
forty lashes save one," and be
branded upon the forehead with
the letter "B." Married men guilty
OF seduction are to receive the same
number of lashes, and be branded
with the letter 49," The bill also
provides that the face of the lines
composing the brahding letters
shall be not less than one-quarter
of an inch in width, and the letter
not less than one and a halfinches
In length.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-04-12

More rice will be planted this
year 10 this parish than at any
otlief time since the war. Our
prairie is dotted all over with many
pohds and coulses where rice grows
to perfection. MarksvilIe Bulletin
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
From Eastyllle Virginia,

Messrs. Eds:-The members of the African
M. E. Church at Eastyille Northampton Coun-
Va, are erectingt one Of the finest Churches
on that Peninsula, the Corner Stone Of which
was laid by the Masonic Order the second of
June 1879. There was about fifteen hundred
people to witness the ceremony which took
place about 10 o'clock a. m. The ceremony
was truly grand. There were many other so.
cieties in attendance, namely the Good Sam
aritans, Buffers Order, and many others all
looking fine. Immediately after the GER
mony Mr.. Shields of the Masonic Lodge in
troduced Hon. p. j. Carter, Representative
OF this County, to address the crowd upon
the Importance of the colored people build
ing fine churches. He said: This fine build
ing will tell to the world more of your indus
try than all of the addresses that might be
delivered. All who pass by this house will be
satisfied that the colored people are coming
up. Your wives and daughters want COM
Portable house to go to when the Sabbath
day arrives, where they may hear of our
Blessed Lord out of his word. He congratu-
lated the pastor, Rev. r. Davis, and his con-
gresation for the noble work they were do
ing. He said; The children would rise up
and call them blessed, in day to come. This
house OF worship was commenced, only
year ago this July 14th 1879. There is
hAot q CiiulC1 ol tuo culllSuld LIldt Will eA-
eel it, it is being built upon first style. Mr..
Davis is a hard working man, ane has
made the best progress in building up the
people of any preacher that ever was ap-
pointed to the Eastern Shore. The day
passed off joyfully, not word of disorder
was heard on the ground throughout the day.
The collection raised amounted to $1,000
May the Good Lord Bless that church and
may many pass by that way and 90 into the
Land of Rest. The Church is IS by 40 and
Is feet high. Eastvile Va,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
Medicine Chest For q Cents.

Perhaps no one medicine is so universally
required by everybody as a good cathartic.
SWAYNE's TAR AND SARsAPARILLA PILLS
are prepared expressly to meet this necessity
being composed OF purely vegetable ingredi-
ents, They stimulate the liver to healthy
action, cleanse the stomach and bowels Of all
impurities. Curing sick and nervous head
ache, dyspepsia or indigestion, bilious or
intermittent, remittenta and congestive fever,
languor drowsiness, aching pains in th back,
head. slight chllls with flushes OF heat, female
Irregularities, and for a bilious and costiye
habit, no medicine is SO prompt and effectu-
al as DR.. SwAYNE's TAR AND SARsAPA-
RILLA PILLs. II your druggist or store
them for you, we will forward them by mail
on receipt Of price lin currency or postage
% cents a box, Or five boxes for 81.
Address letters, DR.. Swayne & Son, No. $50
North 9th street, Philadelphia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
Curious Financiering.

Sirs:-The city has recently issued $1,000
of her per cent. bonds to pay for the old
Methodist School House and to cover the ex.
penses Of the conversion of the Grange Hall
into theatre or concert room. Those bonds.
| learn, have been privately sold for IS cents
in the dollar. Now it seems to me that this
mode of managing our city finances is a
mistake, and that instead of losing $lO5O, on
private sale Of these $1,000. the city might
have made premium by selling the bonds
publicly and allowing of some competition.
When the U. S. Government is only paying
per cent. and money is abundant in New
York on call at and 2! per cent, it occurs
to my mind that Staunton bond, which is
as good as gold, might by proper manage
ment be made to bring par or even Il premi-
UNI, the said Staunton bond paying per
cent semi-annually. As Stauntor proper
ty holder, l in common with all of her citi-
zens, am deeply interested in judicious ad-
minstration of her affairs, financial and 9TH
erWise, and trust if ever the city is again
called upon to raise money by an issue of
her bonds, that the bonds will be offered
publicly through the newspapers of the city,
to the end that they may bring what they are
worth. Tt is a reflection on our cradit and
honor that they should bring only IS cents
in the dollar when they are worth cent for
cent. C. O. ID.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19

RELATIVE IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.-The
statistics OF imports and exports for the first
four months of the present calander year are
interesting as indicating healthier move
ment in trade. The proof of this is that the
imports have steadily increased from $685.
500, 1000 in January to s42, 1000 in April,
and although the exports show a decline
from the heavy demand during the same
months of 1878. it must be taken into con-
sideration that there were special causes OPP
Grating to bring into requisition to an unus-
ual extent our breadstuffs and provisions.
The exports we're of the value in January Of
$50, 409,0 coo, in February OF 500, 1928, 900 in
March of s66, 554 1000, and in April they fell
to $54, 355,000. This is considerably less
than they were for the same months last
year, and for the reason we have stated, but
quite as much in excess of the exports for
the like period in 1877. During the first
fonr months of 1878 the excess of goods ex-
ports over imports was Sl24,SS2, 900. This
year it is but s9l, 1892, 900, but this change is
rot to be regarded as bid sign. On the
contrary, it shows that healthy reaction
has set in, and that the financial pressure is
less generally and severely felt among us
han it has been during the past fl We years.
The increase OF imported goods at New York
in May was $2,100000 In excess Of the i'm
ports for the same month last year. which
goes to show that the reaction i, steadily
progressing. But the exports continue to
be SO largely in excess OF the imports that
there is no fear that We shil become, for a
long time at least, the debtor narion.-BaH.
Sun.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
The Allegheny Iron Belt Walkers Noun

| tdIus
Editors Vazley Virginian:-We have read
with interest and pleasure the account
OF your trip through the iron and coal re-
gions penetrated by the G. & O. Road. The
Longdale and Lowmoor properties, which
you had the opportunity of visiting, and
which impressed you so favorably, form, as
you say, only part OF the great ore region
| within reach OF the C. 81 O. Road, and the
| impression made by these well known prop
critics would have been strengthened and
confirmed if you could have seen the i'm
mense deposits OF ore on Walkers Mountain.
This mountain lies west OF Goshen and
stretches down nearly to the G. & O. Road,
and contains the most magnificent deposit
OF hematlte iron ore to be found in the ALLIE
ghany ore belt, and it may well be called
thelron Mountain of Virginia. Atsome points
along the line of the vein the ground is Gov
cred with iron boulders, while the vein out
crops in great lodges at different points for
nearly nine miles, with varying width of
from Is to so feet. The ore is very rich and
apparently of fine quality. 1t would be i'm
possible to estimate the extent of an ore vein
extending for nine Mules in length, from Is to
80 feet in acidth and running DOM to unkno,Un
depths. When it is considered that the larg-
est fur mace in Pittsburgh would not consume
more than few feet of such vein in years
work, some faint idea may be formed of its
magnitude and the part it is destined to play
in the future operations of iron manufacture
in this country. Mill Creek enters this won
derful property and runs at the base of the
mountain, giving an outlet for every ton of
the ore, by easy and descending grade to the
c. & O. Road. This property with its great
vein of ore should not remain in the hands
OF one set of men, but be divided up into
number Of mining properties, giving to each,
more ore than could be consumed in ages by
the largest furnace. Such divisions of prop
erty are necessary for the rapid development
and well being of the region, and the owners
would be as much benefited as the State by
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
Senatorial Districts.


1t not being a matter of frequent inquir,
as to how the Senatorial Districts are COM
posed, we give the apportionment as fixed
by the act approved February 9th, 1878
The act says that sthe Senators first elected
under this act, in districts bearing odd mum.
bers, shall vacate their offices at the end OF
two years, and those elected in districts
bearing even numbers at the end of fo,n
years; and vacancies occurring by expiration
of term shall be filled by the election of the
Senators for the full term
We number the districts by figures. as fol-
lows-each entitled to only one Senator.
where not otherwise stated.
l. Washington and Smyth.
2. Scott, Lee and Wise.
8. Russell, Buchanan and Tazwell.
f. Montgomery, Roanoke and Craig.
5. Pulaski, Wythe, Bland and Giles.
G. Carroll, Grayson and Floyd.
T. Rockbridse. Botetourt, Allegheny, Bath
and Highland.
S. Rockingham.
0. Augusta and Stanton.
10. Shenandoah and Page.
II Fauquier and London.
II. Clarke. Frederick and Warren.
ID Spot:sylvania, Fredericksburg, Stafford
and Louisa.
II. Alexandria city and county, Fairfax
and Prince William.
10. Culpeper. Rappahannock, Madison
and Orange.
is. Powatan, Goochland Chesterfield and
Manchester.
II. Albemarle and Greene.
IS. Buckingham, Fluvanna and Appomat-
toX.
49, Amherst and Nelson.
20. Campbell and Lynchburg.
n. Halifax.
%. Bedford.
%. Patrick and Henry.
"a. Pittsylvania and Danville.
%. Charlotte and Mecklenburg.
&c. Franklin.
81. Dinwiddie, Greensville and Sussex.
%. Lunenburg, Nottoway and Brunswick.
30. Petersburg, Prince George and Surrey.
80, Amelia, Cumberland and Prince Ed
ward.
81. Norfolk city and Princess Anne.
80. Southampton, Isle Of Wright and
Nansemond.
33. Portsmouth and Norfolk county.
81. Hanover and Caroline.
50. Richmond city and Henrico county
two senators).
Sc. King George, Richmond Westmore.
land, Northumberland and Lancaster.
81. Accomack and Northampton.
3s. Elizabeth City, Warwick, York,
James City, Charles, New Kent and King
William.
SO. King & Queen, Middlesex, Gloucester,
Essex and Mathews.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19

The 'sLondon Hair Color Restorer" is the
most delightful article ever introduced to the
American people, land is totally different from
all other Hair Restorers, being entirely free
from all impure ingredients that render many
other articles for the hair obnoxious. Where
badness or falling Of the hair exists, or pre-
mature grayness from sickness or other
causes, Its use will restore the natural youth
iul color and cause healthy growth, cleans
ing the scalp from all impurities, dandruff,
ETC., at the same time it is most pleasing and
lasting hair dressing, fragrantly perfumed,
rendering the hair soft and pliable, making
it an indispensable article in every toilet.
Ask your druggist for London Hair Re
storer. Price 75c bottle; six bottles, for 81.
Main Depot for the United States, $50 North
9Th street, Philadelphia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
Death Of Prof. ]. M. Langstnn.

Some of our readers, in Staunton, especi-
ally, will remember the coIored orator and
scholar, Prof. J. M. Lang ton, who made a
political speech, in the Bruce building. in
this place. in 1872, during the Presidential
excitement of that year. Those who heard
him, were astonis1ed as well as pleased be-
cause of his great learning and mastery ora
tory. His death is announced by cable dis
patch, from yellow fever, while at his post
of duty as minister to Hayti.
John Mercer Langston, LII. D., was born
slave in Louisa county, Va. December IA,
1889. He was emancipated when six years
old and educated at Oberln College, where
he graduated in 1S49. He received bis de-
gree in the theological department of the
same college in 1858, studied law and was
admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1854, For
thirteen years he practiced law in Ohio, and
was called to professorship in the Howard
University in Washington. He became dean
+ of the faculty, and in 1878 vice president and
acting president of the University. He was
appointed by the President member of the
Board OF Health of the District of Columbia,
of which, in 1873 he was elected secretary.
He was the author of various addresses and
papers upon political, biographical, literary
and scientific subjects. and was distinguish
ed as an orator and scholar. In September,
1877, he was nominated by the President as
Minister Resident and Consul General to
Hayti, and was at his post OF duty when at
tackled by yellow fever.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
Crops Of West Virginia.
BLooMARY, HAMPSHIRE Co. w. Va,

BLooMARY, HAMPSHIRE Co. w. Va,
JUNE 9th 1879.
Editors Tirg,nian-I left my home near
Staunton on Wednesday the 4th, in the in
terest of the church OF which am mem
Der. After getting off the train at Pleasant
Valley, l In company with friend, and by
private conveyance have wandered through
the valley until this morning find myself
at the above named place, in one of the
beautiful little valleys of Hampshire county,
and though not on business connected with
things that perish with the usage, my eyes
have not been closed to the beauties of nature
which on every side meet the gaze, and
knowing the interest you take in everything
connected with our lovely valley, I thought
line from me would not be Objectionable.
shall now write only OF the crops: Wheat,
with some few exceptions, promises we'll,
think should the weather prove favorable to
its filling. Much of the corn is backward,
though have noticed many large fields that
look well. the stocks being knee high and
healthy. The oats and rye, have seen are
for the most part good, and grass looks we'll.
The wheat harvest is fast approaching along
the road have travelled.
Very truly yours.
t. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
In Memorlam.
MT. MERIDIAN. lima 18th L.

MT MERIDIAN, June 18th, 1870.
WHEREAS, The Supreme Ruler of the universe
in the all-wlse dlspensaton of His providence has
seen fit to remove from our midst our beloved
friend and christian brother, WILLIE BELL NC
CUE; and whereas in his death we have lost Wor-
thy and efficient member, one who was ever
alive to the interests of the Association and who
by his noble qualities and christian character
endeared himself to all of us. While we deeply
grieve for our departed brother, we know our
loss Is his eternal gain, and we bow in humble
submission to the divine will of God It is there
fore,
RESOLVED LIST. That We deeply sympathise with
his bereaved family in this their sad hour of at
Fiction. and that we commend them for conso
lation to an all-wise Creator, who alone can bind
up the sbroken heart and give balm for every
wound. -'
Resotued I'd. That copy Of these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the Association and
that a copy be sent to the family also that the
VALLEY VIRGINIAN and Central resbyterian" be
requested 10 publlsh. ]. S. CRAIG,
Rev. L. NJ. BOYD,
w. j. BELL,
Committee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
MARKET, JUNE 10, ,szo
fEC%ED WEEKLY BY BYERS & EAKLE
WHOLESALE PRICES.

T, BAL BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. June 10th, 1870
BEEF CATTLE-The market this week was fairly
active. from the beginning till very near the end
OF operations. Prices were considered by some
dealers as shade higher on account of the scare
ity OF tops, the offerings consisting very largely
OF the middle grades, while other dealers Thought
there was but little, # any change. All the offer
Bin per 100 1be. few selling at the former price,
while a considerable mum Der brought S. and up
wards
MICH CowS:-The trade is very slow and the
supply full. We quote at 20aS4O per head
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best Beeves at 00a$5 81 that generally ra-
ted first quality OOas5 90; medium or good fair
quality s7a$4 90; ordinary thin steers, oxen and
cows O0a$3 25 general average of the market this
week; extreme range OF prices OOas5 81. Most
o. the sales We're from 81 to SIS rs per 100 lbs
SwINE.-The quality of the offerings continue
10 De OF good order, comparing favorably with the
receipts last week. We quote rough sows and
stays at 4s4a5 cents, few selling at the former
price, while other grades sell at 54a5M per lib net
this week 5142 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The receipts are largely in
excess OF last week, and in larger numbers
than are needed, particularly lambs. We quote
sheepa a'sa4h CENTS and lambs at 4ae cents per
10, gross. Stock sheep 2a$2 so per head. Arrivals
this week 1858 head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
Itching Piles.

The symptoms are moisture, like perspira-
lion, intense itching, increased by scratching,
very distressing, particularly at night, as if
pin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum, the private parts are sometimes af-
fected; if allowed to continue, very serious
results may follow. Dr. Swayne's All Heal
Ing Ointment is a pleasant, sure cure.
Reader, if you are suffering from this dis
tresslng complaint, or letter. Itch, Scald
Head, Ring Worm, Barber's Itch, any Causty
Scaly Skin Eruption, use Swayne's Ointment
and be cured. Sent by mail to any address
on receipt OF price lin currency or postage
stamps), 5o cents. Three boxes, $l.25. Sixth
street. Philadelphia. No charge for advice.
Sold by leading druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
"a Seasonable Remedy"
~ 1O"oVAt1D1V 4sVkHCUy
tiSwAVNE'S R0WET. CnpDrAJ.

OWA1 NE DOWEL OOKD1AL',,
A Sure Cure for Cholera Morbus, Diar-
rhaea, nysentery. Cholera Infantum, or Sum-
mer Complaint, Pains in the Stomach and
Bowels, Vomiting, Sick Stomach, Water
Brash, Sea-Sickne.s, and all Relaxed State
OF the Bowles. Every Family should have
a bottle of it in the House in case of Sudden
Attack in the night. CHOLERA INFANTUM,
a disease almost peculiar to the United States,
is extensively prevalent with young children
during the warm season. The very best
and cure for this so commonly
fatal disease is DR.. SwAYNE's BOWEL Cor
pIA.. In ADULTS or children, it will give
Prepared only by Or. SwaYne & Son, $50
North Sixth street, Philadelphia. Sold by
leading Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
MO2'TdOQeS.

At the parsonage of the M. E. Church. in Mt
Crawford, on the 10th inst. by Rev. H W. Kinzer
MI. Henry Hannah and Miss Mary Blakemore-
Doth OF Mt. Scion, Augusta county.
, ON the 9TH instant. in Rocky Point, W. Va, by
Rev. Or. Houston, Mr.. George A. Lushbaugh, OF
stanton, Va to Miss Emma S., daughter Of Mr
wlipam Bowyer OF Monroe county. W. Va.
In Charlottesville on the 18th inst, by Rev. Eo-
gar ar Woods. Prof. John N. Sampson of Davidson
Coi1ege, N; c., and Miss Annie E., only daughter
OF Rev Edgar Woods.
on the 4th inst, at ChristsY Church, Chartottes-
vile, by Rev; j. s. Henkle, D. D., Cephas H. Sim
laughter of Thomas L. Parish, both of Albemarle
~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-19
EVASION OF THE MoFFErr REGISTER

EVASION OF THE MoFFErr REGISTER.
Two hundred and fifty-seven drinking sa-
looms in Richmond, Virginia, made return o
the drinks sold during the month of May as
registered by the Moffett liquor register.
They amounted in the aggregate to 91,913
alcoholic drinks and 13l, 639 drinks o + malt
liquor. Under the amended law the tax on
alcoholic drinks was reduced from two and
half cents on each drink to one and half
cents, the tax on malt liquor being half
cent. A computation based on the price
charged for these drinks by the saloon keep
ers show that il all the sales were registered
the gross receipts of the saloon keepers
amounted only to two dollars each per day.
The conclusion reached from this ana lysis of
the sales as reported is that the registering
of drinks is largely evaded by the saloon
keepers or by the bar tenders WHOM they
employ.