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Sound Sentiments.

Senator Bayard, in letter expressing his
regret at being unable to fix time for ad-
dressing the Democratic Union, of the city
Of New York, promulgates doctrines that
any statesman might adopt. Indeed, if there
were a few more public men of the high
moral courage Mr.. Bayard possesses, the
country would be that much the better
He writes as follows, and every sentence is
a rebuke to the partizan recklessness of the
members Of his party in Congress
''My clear views of duty and expediency
have not, up to this time, been fully adopted
by my party associates. and yet my faith in
their propriety and their necessity has only
been Strengthened by the occurrences of the
session. No plan of party action can be ac-
cepted which involves confusion in the Or
derby proceedings of our government in all
its branches. No differences of opinion or
obstructiveness by one department can war;
rant other departments in Withholding prop
or and needful supplies, or in failing in their
own full measure Of duty to the people Of
the United States and their government.
To the sober and deliberate Judgment and
opinion of the American people must be
submitted all issues, and, pending such de-
cision, good order, quiet and regular con-
duct of public affairs must proceed. Con-
gress is not town meeting, but an assem-
bly, Of delegates. acting under constitutional
limitations, for the performance of essential
objects, and peaceable and orderly mainte-
nance and continuance of the government
under existing laws is the first duty. To
amend and repeal Objectionable laws and
enact new and needed reforms is clear du-
ty, but the mode. and only legitimate mode,
is clearly pointed out by the constitution,
and no irregular method can be justified y
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What Causes Thunder

A correspondent of Nature writes: 81 have
lately seen 1t stated in a textbook upon cleo
trcity and magnetism that the phenomenon
of thunder is not fully accounted for by any
theory as yet brought forward. Whether
this be so or not am not suffic Iently acquaint.
ed with the subject to say. believe the
commonly accepted theory is that vacuum
is created in the path of the electric spark,
and that the subsequent inrush OF the air
produces the defamation. II however, it be
allowed that the electric spark is not ma
terial substance, but merely a natural force
or mode of motion, the possibility of this
theory is at once disposed of.
'It is we'll known fact that the passage
of electricity in high state OF tension through
a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen not only
causes an explosion, but also causes the for
nation of water, and it seems to me that,
giving the existence OF free oxygen and by
drogen in the region of the electric disturb
ance, the phenomenon of thunder is sufficient
ly accounted for. Whether the normal
amount Of hydrogen in the air is sufficient
to cause the stupendous noise OF thunder
am not competent to judge, but if not,
would suggest that the presence of an abnor-
NAL amount might be accounted for by the
process of the electrolysis, which would
probably occur between the two poles OF the
thunder cloud before the tension became so
great as to cause a rupture Of the circuit and
consequent DISCHARGE of the electric shark
would also draw your attention to the fact
that every thunder clap is Immediately fol-
lowed by an increase in the quantity of wa
ter deposited in the shape of rain. Does not
this point to the formation of water by the
explosion of the gases? 1t is frequent ex-
pertinent of DR.. Tyndall's to show his audi
ence real clouds; I feel convinced that by
following this line of inquiry he could give
ia a real thunder storm ,,
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Insurance.
DIRE INSURANCE.

As General Receiver of the Circuit Court, am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans, as well for my own protec-
ton as that of the borrower, I require that the
property be insured against fire.
1t is of course Of the utmost Importance that
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 DC LIST, solvent
and End, easily converted into money when ne
cessity demands it.
After a careful examination of the liabilities
and resources of the
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Railroads.
THE GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE.
/
THE BALTIMORE g. OHIO R. Il.

THE BALTIMORE g. OHIO r. e.
OFFERS
BETTER ACCOMMODATIONS, QUICKER TIME
Less Change of Cars
Colonists and others going to any point in Michi-
gan. Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas. Ne
braska, Colorado, Missouri, oregon, Cali
fornia. Arkansas, Texas, and all points
&s- WEST, NORTHWEST & SOUTHWEST. -6A
than any other route.
PASSENGERS CARRIED on FAST EXPRESS TRAINS.
Only One Change of Cars to Chicago.
Only two changes to Quincy, Burlin gton, Rock
Island, Hannibal, Omaha, st. Paul, Leavenworth.
Atchison. st. Joseph Kansas City, st. Louis aad
points i'll TEXAS,
Parties seeking homes in the west or southwest
can at all times secure s the Lowest Rates,
whom you know will not deceive you, they are
prepared to give all desired Information.
Take advantage of the facilities offered by the
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. ROAD
The most direct route to the
Vest, Northeast and Southwest.
Rs- Tickets good on all Trains. Baggage check
ed through to destination.
REMEMBER THE FACT! That you can always OBJ
tain the LOWEST RATES on passengers and
Household Goods from the undersigned. Call up
on him or write him, and secure reliable informa-
tion as to time, connection, etc., etc.
CHARLES L. DpDROW.
Emigration Agt., staunton, Va.
WIN. CLEMENTS. L. NJ. COLE,
Master Transportation Gen. Tick. Agt.
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DEVERE HOUSE,
IL HarrisOnburg. Va.
MRS. M. C. LUPTON, CHAS. E. LUPTON
Proprietress. Manager.
JAS, r. LUPTON and q. B. STROTHER, Clerks.
This well known Hotel has been entirely reno
waited and re-furnished.
ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST CLASS.
Every effort made to render satisfaction ana o
make all our guests comfortable.
Omnibus to andsfrom all trains. ma lift
National Hotel,
IN Corner OF Sixth Street and Pa. Ave
WASHINGTON, DC.
r.. TENNEY s CO., Proprietors.
nov 2l-tf
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GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.

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 me to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits of the Company and take the
applications Of rny one desiring to insure.
]. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
Information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
office of Ef1nger. Craig Grattan.
e.
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IMPROVEMENT IN BUSINESS. first
six months of the year of resumption indicate
steady improvement in all branches of
of trade and business. The revival which
has set in is all the more reliable from the
fact that it has all the characteristics of per-
maIence. 1t has the solid foundation of
national credit and asound fintnoial system,
and we may be sure that whatever progres
is made will be lasting. A country can
scarcely be expected to recover in six months
the ground ithas lost in six years, but the
practical results OF these six months are high
" encouraging, and the friends Of resump.
ton have no cause for depression.
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Mail. Southwark, connects at Gordonsville, with
Ches. & Ohio r. r., East and West. At Lynch
burg, connects with Atlantic, Miss & Ohio R. R.,
through Southwest Virginia, to Nashville, New
Orleans Memphis, Little Rock and TeXas,-and
at Danville with Richmond Danville R. r., to
South and Southwest.
Express southwark connects at Gordonsv:lle to
all points East and West on Ches, & Ohio R. r.,
and Northward, at Charlottesville to all the Sum-
mer Resorts on the c. o. line.
Mixed Trains for Main Line leave Alexandria
daily, except Sunday, 90 a. M, and O5 m, an
returning arrive at Alexandria 00 p. In. and 10
p. m.
For Manassas Line leave Washington at 90 a..
m. and Alexandria. I 25 a. M, DAILY, except Sum-
day, arrive at T A B q r q. at IL rs P M,
connecting with the Valley Road, east and west.
Leave Strasburg Bis p. M, arriving at Alexandra
at 35 m.
Mixed Train for Manassas Division leaves AL
exandria Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ats IS
a. m, and returns Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day, at . 81 p. m.
For Middeburg daily connections at Plains
station.
For Upperville regular connection at Delaplane
For Warrenton leave Washington 90 am. daily
All trains make good connections at Washing
ton, to and from North and West.
New Orleans sleeper leaves Washington at 90
a m, running through without change.
On Express elegant reclining chairs between
Washington and Danville.
Excursion tickets on sale at low rates to the
celebrated Resorts of Virginia and West Virginia
Through tickets very low to the South and
Southwest.
]. M. BROADUS,
june 10 General Ticket Agent.
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NEW ARRANGE MENT!!
FRESH MEATS,
- Having given up my stallin the Market House,
have opened Daily Market for all ikinds Of
Fresh Meats, in the

O'CONNER BUILDING
On AUGUSTA ST.,
next door to Leftwich's Grocery Store, where
am prepared at all hours to furnish the very
best BEEF, MUTTON, VEAL. PORK and SAU-
SAGE at reduced prices for CASH. also keep
constantly on hand the best quality of SPICED
and CORNED BEEF, of which make speciality.
respectfully solicit the patronage of my old
friends and the public generally.
RD- Smoked Tongues always on hand. 81
feb 30 REEVES Gait.
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GEO. M. HARRISON,
VI ATrORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE-No. 10 Lawyers Row, Court House
Alley. june ST
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livery and Feed Stables.

The undersigned begs to inform SN@
the public that he has opened on @5ERA
his oton account and in his rfghtese2.s
exclusively, Livery and Feed Stables at Inc ola
stand OF Thornhurg Shafer. where, for the pres
snt ne VIII De found and will be pleased 70 nave
him. His HORSES, which cannot he surpassed
the Valley. are handsome, stylish, free and per
eetly SAFE and his rolling stock is new and ofthe
fbest and handsomest make.
FINE TURNOrTS AND SADDLE HORSES, A
SPECIALITY.
He hopes by close attention to business. and by
schedule OF prices to suit the stringent times
share OF the patronage of the community.
Due notice will be given OF change in the To-
. cation Of his business.
Respectfully,
may 29-n GEORGE Il. PLATT.
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Connecting with the early trains leaving CiL-
cinnati.
No. 22 leaves Staunton daily. Sundays excepted
at IS As q M, connecting at Charlottesville for
Lynchburg, arriving in Lynchburg 50 p. m.
connecting with A. NJ. & o. B. R..
Via. Piedmont Air Line leave Richmond going
South 10 rs m. and II 40 am. Via. Atlantic Coast
Line. leave Richmond at 10 IS p m, and IL IS a.
First Class and Emigrant Tickets to the West
lower and time quicker by it than any other route.
For tickets and information apply to or address
J. H. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
W.. s. DUNN, g. P. & Ticket Agent
Engineer and Superintendent.
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Cabinet-M0king.
Cabinet Making
AND
UNDERTA KING.

Ihave opened Shop on Madison street, lead
ing from Main to the Wesleyan Female Institute,
and am now prepared to make all kinds Of Furni-
ture, such as
Tables, Bureaus, Bedsteads, &C.,
and repair Furniture in the best manner
at short notice.
lam also prepared for UNDERTAKING, and to
furnish Collins and Hearse at all times.
NJ respectfully solicit the patronage OF my
friends and the public generally, promising good
work at moderate prices.
sep 20 ED. r. JOHNSON.
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las. v. BROOKE, Jr.,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
STAUNToN, VA,
Will practice in Courts of Augusta and adjoining
counties. Particular attention given to collec-
tions Oflce-With Hon. A. H. H. Stuart.
apr IL 1877-tf.
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yXT c., VIRG. MIDLAND & G. s. R. R.-JNO
w. S. BARBOUR. Receiver.
On and after Sunday, 90 p. M, June 9Th, 1879,
PASSENGER Trains will run as follows:
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sTAUNTON. VIRGINIA. JULY 3. 1879.
Professional Cards.

A. NJ FAuNTLERoY. BIB. DoNAGIIE.
hrs. FAUNTLEROY & DONAGHE having
IL formed partnership dating May l. 1872
tender to the community their united services i'll
the practice of
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CHEsApEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY.

80 Passengers by the Express and Mail Trains
connect at Gordonsville for points North, and by
Express Trains at Charlottesville for Lynchburg
and infS
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nR. 4. w. SHELTON.

John W. STOUT,
y AttOrney-at-Lnw,
sTAUNTON, VA,
Will practice in the Courts holden in Augusta
and adjoining counties. nov 4-tf
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FLAsHINe OARS ON THE PAssAIc
Races that Called Out SKIN and Muscle and
Won Cheers from the Spectators.

The fifth annual and first interstate re-
gatta OF the Passaic River Amateur Rowing AS
sociation was held at Newark Yesterday after
noon. The boat houses Of the Triton, Eureka.
Ariel. Crescent. and Woodvlle Clubs were
crowded with ladies and gentlemen. and hun
dreds gathered under the trees and on the lum-
ber wharves on the banks OF the river. Scores
OF men. women. and children sat upon the
tombstones and granite vaults in Mount Pleas
ant Cemetery. and cheered the contesting ath-
letes in every race. The river was crowded
with gigs. barges. and steam pleasure yachts
The water was as smooth as glass. The races
were all one and half miles straight away
beginning at the Midland Railway bridge and
finishing ut the Paterson and Newark Railroad
bridge. The first race for pair-oared gigs was
started promptly nj O'Clock. The crews were
the Mystics Of Newark and the vikings OF Eliza
beth. The Mystcs won by three boats lengths
In IL minutes, % seconds, the time Of the vi
kings being II minutes, % seconds.
The second race was for pair-onred gigs. The
following named clubs contested: The Catholic
Institute Boat Club, Newark. color red the Eu-
reka Boat Club Newark. No. @ color white: the
Eccentric Boat Club. Newark. No. 8. color blue; (;
The Eureka crew went of with a rush when the
word wgs given. and they hnd length the lend
The Eurekns won in s minutes i5s seconds.
with the Institute crow close after them in 3
minutes 23A seconds. The Arirls and Ercen-
MpAp oO lhl AllhA Nutll Nlllo Ntih uhA
taken.
The race for senior single sculls wns rowed
by i. l.. Phillips of the Tritons Of Newark aud
]. W. Adams OF the Mystics Of Newark. Phil
lips took the lead NJ the word. and won rs he
pleased in Q minutes 534 seconds. Adams's
time being 10 minutes l5'i seconds,
In the first heat for single souls the following
named started: II. c. Rommell Triton Boat
Club Newark c. Baldwin Eureka Boat Club.
Newark; G., Campbell Crescent Boat Club.
Newark; l.. r. Weiss, Excelsior Boat Club, Pat
erson and I. Henderson. Of the Paterson Row
ing Club Of Paterson. Henderson crossed the
line the winner in 10 minutes 263s seconds
Rommell being second, in 10 minutes. 33 = sec
onds. with Campbell only n second behind him.
Weiss and Baldwin rowed a stern chns".
Tho second heat brought out the following
named scuers; r. Laiblin and John YOun.
Eureka, Club, Newark, and W; Il. Webster
Nereid BoHt Club NJ Brllevlle Lnihlin won in
10 minutes AMI Al seconds. with Young several
boats lengths in the reAr. Webster WAS dozen
len ,ths hohind The winner.
The sixth race WAS fOur-Oared shells. The
starters were the Passnirs Of Newark and the
Eurekns Of Newark. The bouts kept nearly
even from the start 10 the finish. the Eurekas
winning in minutes 40 seconds, the Passai Is
time being 9 minutes 43 seconds
The last race was the third and final heat for
junior sculs. The contestants were Henderson
and Laihlin, the winner NJ the first and second
heats, Laiblin won as 40 pleased. Time. 10
minutes 34h seconds.
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Hurried Away 60 the Tombs.

GraspinR the negro by the arm. Capt Will
liams led the way 70 Superintendent Wallings
room. carriage was called. and the three.
with Detective Price entered II. The driver
put whip to his horses and they dashed away.
In a very few moments they reached the Tombs.
The coachman. in his hurry. drove past Frank
lin street to the main entrance on Centre street,
An energetic word from the Captain caused
him TO turn back and draw up at the Franklin
street entrance. The party entered the build
ing. and Cox soon stood before the record desk
In tho inner prison. warden Finn stood be-
hind the desk. To him Capt W iiitams handed
pedigree. When asked whether he was mar
ried or single. he hesitated. and then said.
have been married.
l. your wife dead ?"
No; she's alive In the South"
Well. then you're married man now" was
To the question. Catholic or Protestant 2"
Cox answered " I'm q Methodist"
=, Aiieryard, Just l. before being put in his cell,
down stairs. told you was Methodist. I'm
Alter the pedigree had been put down in a
book Cox was searched A Testament was in
one pocket the gift Of some one who did not
remember that Cox cannot read. Ia another
pocket was bunch OF cigars. the glit of kind
hearted man up town. Cox spoke TO Detective
Schmittberger asking that he be allowed 10 keep
the cigars, Tor lie thought that they would be
taken from him. OF course they were not. In
Cox asked Cant Williams TO send him some
clothes from his trunks. which are at the Thir-
tcth street police station. .nnd the Captain prom
ised to do SO. Then the Warden led the way up
TO the second tier Of cells. Cox WIS placed ia
Cell As. in the southwest end Of the building.
1t is the same cell in which was placed Thomp-
son. the negro who. with two other negroes,
Ellis and Weston. was hanged on Dec. II, 1875
Tor the murder Of Abraham W eisburg.a peddler.
in Lydgs Wood Cox Immediately took on his
coat, washed his hands. and began 10 wash the
tin basins that were in the cell Later in the
day Keeper Young changed Cox to cell 49,
which is nearer his seat.
The keeper wanted TO put Frank Augustus. a
small negro, charged with highway robbery in
the cell with Cox but when Augustus heard
the proposition he Jumped back with terror.
Don't put me In there !" he cried. I'd sooner
Git ten year than stay there % and then the ne
gro had n III. either real or slammed
Charles Fletcher. large negro, confined on n
charge OF burglary, was then locked up with
Cox. CoX's cell is next to that OF John Hope,
the Manhattan bank burglar.
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RACING IN CHICAGO.
The Winners In Yesterday's Events Four
WelI-Kun Contests.

CHICAGO, June 26.-The day was cloudy,
and some rain fell, affecting the track consid-
eraby The attendance was good.
In the first event. the Allerton stakes for all
ages. mile heats. the starters were Bill Bass
Essillah. Chiquita Glenmore. Mark L.. and
Dave Moore. In the first heat Bill Bass got the
best Of the start. with ChiQuita second and
Glenmore third. At the half mile Chiquita got
the lead and held II until the three quarter mile
pole was passed when Mark L.. the iavorite
who had been coming up. closed rapidly in and
won. Bill Bass second, and Chiquta third.
Time. l :43.
Mark L. was badly left In the start OF the
second heat Chiqui,a led TO the last quarter.
when Bill Bass went to the front. Dave Moore
following. and in this order they passed the
string. Bass first Moore second. Chquita third.
In the third heat Bass and Mark L. ran well
together Tor the first half mile Bass leading
slightly. In the last half mile he increased his
lend, and beat Mark L. by three lengths. Time.
l;54i The track was quite heavy from rain at
Second Racc-Handicap. purse $500; $50 to
second horse. for all ages. one mile and half.
Janitor BoHsirlug. Ella Rowett Wall. 'Naisa
America, and Clemmir q. started Ella Howett
wns me iavorite. although the field sold $3.50 to
Frank Short took the lead at the start. There
was much swapping OF places NJ the front until
the last quarter. whore Wah-O'Na Tapped
Raven. who WAS leading. and the two thun-
derrd down past the wire together. making a
dead heat in 2.4lis.
The hent WIS Immediately run OF. betting
iavoring Raven three 10 one. The animals Kept
neck and neck almost the entire distance
around and after another exciting dash on the
humestretch, Wah-O Nasa won by nose
Time, 244&. This was the most interesting
and close y contested race OF the meeting.
In the thitd event. n three-qunrter mile dash
for al nges. the starters were Good Night VA
por, Minnie Louise, Bosworth. Ramsey Dell.
Lady Darcy. Capt. Fred Rice. Zeta. Monopoly
Belle Springfield. Mollic Lre, GABRIEL. Mol
was the lHvorte Gabriel. who sold in the field
won by half n length Fred Rice second, Good
Might third. Time. l:1sA.
The last was a ling race. one and one-eghth
mile. with Egypt, Rosea Tom Grundy Omega
sum Eckers. and Classmnte rs starters. Sam
Eckers won. Egypt second. Time. 2:051s.
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Dr. Hull upon trial and might have resulted in
sending him TO the State prison for the brief re-
mainder OF his life. or to the. gallows. The
tive. the opportunity. and the manner OF
the murder. All pointed to the husband
Walling down the police believed in tn is theory,
and would have pressed it. The husband had
been rich he was poor. He had been hon
ored he was put in n second place in his wifess
household and among her friends. He was left
to potter in his laboratory and to sleep in AN
attic ROOM while his wife filled the parlor
with her friends and consulted with other men
as to the management OF her affairs. He was old
and deccept. and his wifes companions were
young and gay. Jealousy. wounded pride,
cupidty. and senlle rage-these were sufficient
motives for a murder. and all these emotions
the police freely attributed to this aged husband
against whose reputation no word had ever be-
fore been said
But in the capture and the confession Of Chas-
tine Cox all these suspicions and all this web OF
carefully woven evidence have disappeared as
III they had never been.