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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04
Augusta and Rockingham Republi-
cans

We congratulate the Republicans of Angus
ia on their splendid work on Tuesday last. In
the face of overwhelming odds and against
powerful forces they not only maintained their
ground, but made entertainments upon their
enemies In 1876 the Republican vote of Au-
gusta was 1917 Since that time over 200 col
ored voters have left the county for Iowa and
other coal and iron mines, In addition to the
absentees there were at least 800 disfranchised
by the capltation tax law. To offset this loss
there were perhaps 175 colored voters who be-
came of age since 1876, and about % colored
who have moved nto the county. This esti-
mate, therefore, shows loss of 400 colored vo
tiers, and would have reduced the republican
vote of the county to 917 Instead, however, of
those, we have 1902, showing a clear gain Of
white vote of 485. On the other hand the Demo
Gratis have lost. That it has been a steady and
regular loss is shown by a comparison of the
vote of each precinct as itappears in the table
published elsewhere. Taking the Funder Demo-
Gratis it falls 75S below the vote of 1876. 1.-THE
Funder and Re-adjuster vote is added together
it still falls short by 80, whilst the Republicans,
in spite of their many drawbacks show net
gain over 1876, of s.. And this, too, in coun-
ty which claims and has been awarded the
banner for the best Democratic organization in
the State
We cannot too warmly commend the Re-
publicans, both white and black, for their
splendid fight The battle they waged was not
only against heavy odds, but against political
foe, skilled and thoroughly disciplined, and
abundantly provided with all the munitions
of war
And Rockingham, too, comes up calamity
to the front For the first time in its history,
Harrisonburg gives Republican majority,
and clear gain of a hundred over the vote
of '76, is made in the county. They have
worked like heroes, and are entitled to SPLEEN
did credit
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

On the 23rd ult, at the residence of his uncle Mr.
Henry Wright, near Newport in this county, Samuel
Wright, in the 18th year of his age.
On Friday last Thomas Snailes, aged about IS
years. He leaves widow and three children,
If whom is the wife of Mr. Raymond Dunn, an engin-
on the Chesapeake Ohio Railway
About two miles from Staunton. on Friday night
last, Mr.. Robert Peace, aged SO years. He was a
member of the Staunton Artillery and served gallant
y through the war. He leaves widow. He was
buried in Thornrose Cemetery on sunday by the
stanton Artillery and West Augusta Guard
On Saturday morning last, James Madison, leav-
ing widow and two children. He for many
years preceding and up to the time of his death a
faithful and valuable employee Of the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

A HOUSEHOLD COMFORT.
We take pleasure in testifying to the merits of a
bed spring called "Browns Patent Twin Bed Spring.
Their chief advantages lie in the fact that thew can
not only be attached to any bed STAT but that they
can be easily changed suit the comfort and con
venience of the occupant. No person who has once
tried them would be willing to do without them for
twice their cost.
T. S. Doyle, Prin Va In R. s. Doom,
stitution D. D. & B. J. M. Hinkle,
s. M. Yost, Postmaste. T. g Morton, Editor Vim
~amI Hoshour, Steward J. NJ. Lickliter,
W. L. Asylum D. E. Strasburg, Editor Of
J, W. B. Parker. Spectator.
J. Woodward American ]. n Ryan, Clerk Circnit
Hotel. Court.
nsA Orders left with R. F. WELLS, atG M. Fisar e.
70 ~. a 90 o'ore WI attention.
NJ anteed as low as any in town, at
n.A.KAYsERs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04
TINTED STATES SALE OF 2,4sO ACRES OF
u LAND,

TINTED STATES SALE OF 80, 4s0 ACRES OF
In Cherokee, Graham and Clay counties, N Carolina
By virtue of section a749 Revised Statutes Of the
United States, the undersigned will offer at public
auction at the United States Court House, in the city
Of Raleigh, N. c., on
THURSDAY, the 25th of NOVEMBER, 1880,
the following described lands consisting Of about
80 4S0 acres in the above named counties, acquired
by the United States In payment of debt, the same
conveyed by the State of North Carolina to E. B.
Olmstead, by sundry deeds, dated November 10th,
1867 under the designation of the following enumer
ated grants each being described in the deed of the
State of North Carolina to the said Omsted therefor
North Carolina also in the deed of Levi Stevens
grantee of said Olmsed, to the United tates dated
March 15 1869, recorded In book SIM. pages 341 to
355, Cherokee county records, such grants being
known and numbered and containing the quantity
of land. as follows viz: Grants numbered 3OS2, OF
GAO 30S3 Of $50 acres; 3084 to 300 inclusive
each of so acres of 23 to 1O9 inciu-
sive each Of $40 acres 3110, of 5000 acres in clay
county to 3135 inclusive, each OF 64O acres ana
No. 8, 1876 Of 400 acres.
TERMS OF SALE:-Onehalf cash, balance In one
year with interest secured on the property or all
cash at the purchasers option deposit OF SZ0o re-
quired from successful bidder at time OF sale II so
in body, and of ten per cent If sold In parcels
conveyance will be made by the united states OF al
its right and title. The government reserves the
right OF one bid to prevent unreasonable sacr1fce
-e ~ K RAYNER,
John SHERMAN, Solicitor of the Treasury.
Sec'y Of the Treasury. NYt
oct 28-tdR
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

Col. W. P Johnston, of Lexington, Va,
flther of Mrs H. ST. George Tucker, of this
place, has received notice of his election to the
Presidency of the State Of Louisiana Universe
ty, at Baton Rouge, and las gone there to meet
the Board of Trustees
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

SABBATH SCHOOL INSTITUTE "A Sabbath
School Institute will be held at Dayton, Rock
ingham county, Va, November 10, II and IL,
under the direction of Mr.. r. Cowden. The
exercises will consist of devotional songs, BIZ
BILE Literature, the methods of Sunday School
instructions, and the various phases of discus
sions, appropriate to such an occasion. 1t is
desired that those attending shall bring their
Bibles with them, and blank paper and pencil.
A pleasant and instructive convocation is ex-
pected, and all who feel an interest in the great
work of the Sabbath School are earnestly in
yited to attend
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04
ID EMOVALl REMOVAL!
JOHN W. TODD,

JOHN W. TODD,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Has removed to No. II, STUART'S BLOCK, Cnear Ba-
ker Bros where he has greatly increased facilities
for dealing in
Flour, Grain, and Produce Generally,
Grain purchased deliverable at any station on @ &
O. or Valley R.R and sacks furnished when desired
AFULL STOCK OF GROCERIES AND FEED
Always hand
-JOWN W. TODD,
oct At Near C.& o. Ry. Depot.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04
THE MARKETS.

The market for -four and wheat has been quiet for
the past week. The offerings have been moderate,
corresponding with the demand Family -four, 25;
EXTRA 81 rs to 81 90; superne, 81 co. wheat 81 90 to
81 OIL old corn, 49, new, 40; oats, SO; hay SIT to 49,
The condition of the grain supply in Europe is
ticed in another article, taken from the Baltimore
American 1t will be seen that the drain upon the
large crop of this country will be extensive, and
the effect to give prices steady tone, with
strong upward tendency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

"A CONNECTION the report of the
discussion held in Staunton on Monday was
written, we did not then know the exact cir
cumstances under which Mr.. White appeared
on the stand. We have since learned that his
announced object in rising to his feet, was to
explain to the audience his reasons for not
participating in the discussion-that his phys
ical condition would not permit it. The con-
fusion which prevailed at the time made it i'm
possible to be heard, and Mr.. Whites manner
induced the impression that, in violation OF
implied agreement he desired to speak. His
disclaimer, however, modifies our criticism,
and in justice to ourselves as well as to him,
we make this statement
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

The election in the city and county passed
off quietly and without single disturbance of
which we have heard. The disposition gen.
orally was to have a fair election, and while
there may have been an inclination to coerce
in several cases, there was no demonstration
of this kind of any unusual character. We
are pleased to record this, and hope it may be
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

CITY ASSESSMENT OF real. Els ATE-The
subject of assessment lying as it does at the
foundation of Taxation in all IFS branches, is
one of the utmost Importance to the taxpayers.
That inequality in the present assessment ex-
lists, have no doubt. Therefore for the pur-
pose of equalza alton Of the city assessment of
the real estate, / respectfully request that any
owners of real estate knowing the fact, that
there is an excess of value on their property,
will please notify me in writing, stating the
street and number of house or lot; also II
there has been any division of said property !;
by so doing you will aid me in making just
and equal assessment of the city real estate,
for which have been appointed
JNo. B. EVANS,
City Assessor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04
M RRIAGE Els.

On the 9th ult., near New Hope, by Rev. G. G. Lin
thicum, John d. Kennedy to Miss Ella v. Armstrong
all of a uguSta county.
On the 10th ult, near Stauuton, by Rev. John H.
Taylor, samuel L Coffman, to Miss Martha Wilson
all OF Augusta county
On the 14th, near Midway, by Rev o Burgess
John NJ HUMPHREYS, of Rockbridge county, to Miss
,all1e Ann Crosen, of Augusta county.
On the 18th lit, Mt. Sidney, by Rev Levi A.
Henger George Sheets to Miss Mary Slower, all of
Augusta county.
On the Goth ult., in Staunton, Benjamin Miller
to Miss Nancy Bradley, all of Augusta.
On the 26th ult., near Staunton, by Rev. W. HUI
linen, Augustus Greene, formerly of Ireland, to
Miss Lena Mitchell, daughter Of Joseph L Mitchell
of Augusta county.
On the 26th ult., near Cragsville by Rev. G. l..
Hogue, Arch Wallace to Miss Mamie YoueI, all of
Augusta county.
On the 9th ult., by Rev Weller at Fish ersville,
VIM. Carlisle to Miss Miss Ida VGrooms, of Augusta
county.
On the 9th, at Newport, A Cooper to Miss vir-
ginia Agner, of Augusta county.
On the 2sth, near Greenville, by Rev Jas Murray
frank wallace to Miss Cornelia Shields, all OF
Augusta county.
In this city, on the 9th ult, by Rev Booker DR.
James Clarke, OF Mt. Scion, and Mary E. Kyle, of
this city
On the afternoon of the 9th ut at Thinking Spring
Church, by Rev Ser1ckler, D. D.. Capt. c. Benton
Aoiner and Miss Alice Watson, eldest daughter of
DR.. Watson, of Barterbrook.
On Monday, the 25th ult, at the residence of Rev
Il kregloe, of1c1ating clergyman Mr. JAS Conner
to Miss Sallie Cummlns all of Rockbridge county.
On the 18th ult., by Rev DR. Pendleton, DR. 7 ar
ton and Mrs Margaret Mcbride, all of Rockbridge.
At the residence Of the brides parents, Mill
ooro Springs, ON the 14th uIt by Rev M Williams,
James Gordon, of Rockbr1dge county, to Miss Mag
gle Ayers, Of Bath county.
At the residence of Mr. o Jack, near Millboro', by
Rev M Williams, on the 21st ult, James Randolph
to Miss Mary Francis Jack, all of Bath.
At "Byrd's Nest" in Highland county, the 9th
ult, by Rev Laird, Mr. G Garnett, Of Baltimore
and MISS Nellie Byrd. eldest daughter of Mai John
L. Byrd of Highland county.
On the 28th ult by the Rev. W Ward, John E.
Gullimore of Baltimore, to Miss Annie Hardy, of
stanton, neice of Gone, Esq. No cards.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04
ssTAUNToN MARKETS, NOVEMBER 4.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & EAKLE.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, October 25th, $780,
BEEF CATTLE.-Considering the large number o1
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged oll)ws
Best beeves at BASS 81; that rated first quality
OOa5 CO.. medium good fair quality 00a$3 75 or
binary thin steers oxen and COWS 5Oa$2 extreme
range Of prices 00a$5 81. Most of the sales were
from So so to 81 so per 100 lbs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

Having retired from the firm of Byers Eakle, my
interest in that house having been purchased by MI
J. A. Cochran, a well known and popular business
man of Staunton, bespeak for the new concern OF
Byers Cochran, the good will and patronage of all
my friends and feel assured that they will not re-
greet any business associations they may form with
these gentlemen. B. F. EAKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

Go 10 the Virginia Hotel Marble Mirror Sa-
loon for good beer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

W. A Burnett, the Clerk of Augusta Coun-
ty Court, and John M. Carroll, Treasurer OF
the city of Staunton, are two of the most COM
petent and impartial officers the county and
city have ever had. 1t is pleasure to trans
act business with them, even in exciting cleo
ton times. They do not know political par
ties in the discharge of their official duties, but
ann to do justice to all alike.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

NOVEMBER End, 1880.
LADIES'
Briant Miss Jennie Lambert, Miss Rosa
Dirkerson, Miss Lucy Lucys, Mrs Sidney
Dickeoson, Miss Mary LouM urphey, Miss Mary
Epps, Miss Mary Jane Price, Mrs Henrietta col
r'ealier, Miss Pat Peace, Miss Harriet
yireaver, Mrs Mary Powells Mrs James
Gardner, Miss Fannie Stribling, Miss Hettie col
Henderson, Miss Amda Swami, mrs John
Hurry, Mrs Lizzie Tofiver, Miss Lizzie
Hisey, Miss Maggie Wallace, Mrs Eliza
Jackson, Miss Jane Woods, Miss Fannie
Kelley, Miss Lima White, Mrs Mildred
GENTLEMEN.
Beverly, Simon Heartright, Edmond
Baylor, w Henderson, G
Gait, Port Jones, Edward
Daniels Mencer, Paul
clifton, CaptJ Mchaels, W
Fleming, Smith, d
Green, Ashton Susk, X
gregory, BIO TtmDerlake, VIM
.iates, 70 Whitlock, Chas
Guy, James Wallace, is
Ireiner, B
The above letters If not called for within thirty
lays will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Parties
calling for them Will please they are advertised
s. M. YOST, P. NJ.
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
Office, November 2, 1880.
Ellar Dean, 48 Marshall Street.
W. E. jenkins, Esq, Adairsvtlle, Ky.
stephen Milton GRID Hotel.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

Commodore George Anderson has sent to
this office mammoth turnip, a specimen Of
the kind that he has raised this year 1t is a
huge affair, and does credit to Northwest Au-
gusta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

Advertisements inserted at 81 per square for the
first insertion and SOC for each subsequent insertion
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly
nd yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

THE ORIGINAL NEW ORLEANS MINISTRIES
will give an entertainment in the Opera Hall,
on Saturday evening next, the 9th inst. They
come highly recommended, as one of the most
select and attractive troups that has ever trav-
eled through the South. The Daily Kenne-
bee Journal Of July 10th, says of them:
A fair sized audience assembled in Granite
Hall last evening at the entertainment given
by the Original New Orleans Ministries. The
troupe is composed of first class talent, and
gave one of the most refined and pleasing per-
formances of the kind we haye ever attended
Everything Objectionable is eliminated from
the programme. The cornet solo by L. P
BENJAMIN was wonderful in some of its parts
and elected storm of applause. The Clipper
Quartette gave some very novel and pleasing
selections, and the baritone solo by Mrs Mel
lie Gorton Was fine.
THE REAPER DEATH.-Last Sabbath there
were three burials in Staunton of adult white
male persons-all of them highly respectable
and good citizens In the morning Mr.. Thos
Snailes, a gentleman aged about 20 years, was
buried from West End Chapel, Rev Dr. Hougl
preaching the sermon on the occasion. In the
evening, Mr. James Madison, aged about sc
years, and formerly section master on the G. &
o. Railway, was buried from the same church
the same minister officiating. That evening
Mr. Robt Peace, son of the late W w Peace
of Peaco's Mills, this county, aged about 3s
years, was buried, Rev. W. E. Baker conduct
ing the ceremonies at the grave. All of then
had been in delicate health for some time pre-
vious to the fatal summons, and all of them
highly esteemed for their excellent characters
MI Peace was a member of the Staunton Ar
tillery, and fought through the war from the
beginning to the close He was an excellent
citizen, and leaves wife and many relatives
to mourn their loss. The Staunton Artillery
commanded by Captain A. H. Fultz, and the
West Augusta Guard, Lieut.. John McQuaide
commanding, headed by the Stonewal Band
attended the funeral in full uniform A large
concourse of sorrowing friends added to the
sad procession.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

The undersigned having formed co-partnership
to date from to day. the LIST of October $780, trading
under the firm name of BYERS & COCHRAN, will con-
duct a
GENERAL GROCERY BUSINESS,
at the old stand of Byers Eakle, Staunton, Va,
respectfully invite the continued patronage Of our
friends in the city and county and will do all in
power to retain their custom and good will.
Mr.. Edward 1. Jones, so favorablS known in this
community, will be found with our house and will be
pleased to walt upon his friends.
J. T. RYERS,
J. A. COCHRAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04
dissolution OF COMPREHENSIVE.

The partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned known and trading under the firm
name of Byers Eakle, is hereby dissolved by mu-
tual consent, B. F Eak1e having retired from the
business account Of ill health and sold his inter
est in the concern to J. A. Cochran.
The business of Byers & Eakle will be settled up
by B. F. Eakle who will remain some time with tie
new firm for that purpose. All persons indebted to
the old firm having claims against 1t will please
j. T. BYERS,
B. F. EAKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

, LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-04

Col w. P. Johnston, of Lexington, Va.
father of Mrs. H. ST. Geo. Tucker, Of this
place, has received notice ofhis election to the
Presidency of the State OF Louisiana Univer-
sity, at Baton Rouge, and has gone there to
meet the Board of Trustees.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-10-21

n ron have horse for sale, one package Of
Rooertsf Horse Powders viii improve his ccndi-
sion to the extent Of 10 per cent. Is Gents buys
a package. For sale BY Combs q Spaldings
Leonardtown.
This is not fairy tale, although there Is some
magic about Il; and IL yoa have any desire 20
find out what kind Of tale IL is, or wherein the
magic lies, ask your druggist for o bottle Of
Sines' Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and Here
hound, and the secret may be learned from the
inside wrapper. Sold By Combs Spalding,
Leonardtown.
The best proof Of ne value Of Roberts Hcrss
Powders-is-thaf notwithstanding the hundreds
Of different kinds that are in the market thess
Powders within the past year have had an in
creased demand Of over 80 per cent. over any
previous year. Ask your druggist Combs
Spalding, Tor n. B. Roberts Horse Powders.
Mothers before giving your little babe cough
or Group medicines, remember that Sines' SyruE
Of Tar, Wild Cherry and Hoarh0nnd is the onIy
Cough Preparation that contains no opium,
morphine nor any other narcotic. Sod by Comb
& Spaldings LeOnardtown.
Peoulserers and Farmers that are alive to their
interests At this season Of the year giving theiE
chickens M. b. Roberts Poultry Powders. II
makes them healthy and strong consequently val.
liable lor the fall trade For sale by Combs a
Spaldlng, Leonardi0wn.
Waiker-Are there any two things as antago.
nistic as Garfield and Hancock MilIcr-Cer-
tainly, Rheumatism and Roberts Emhr0cmfi0n.
Walker-Why7 Miller-Because where the EN-
broeati0n Is i Is TOO hot for rheumatism Sold
by Conbs and Spalding At IS and 20 Gents.
~. b. Roberts Embrocafion win not cure All
diseases that human flesh Is heir TO- buff Rhen-
uatism, Sprainsi SWeilings, Burns or Flesh
Wounds IL has nj peer, If il has an equal Sold
BY Comhs Spaiding q 35 and 80 Cents.
Tie most reliable linauent in the market
Roberts EmbFocation-35 and 10 Censs-sarpe
size as other iinimenis HAT sell for so Cents and
81 90. For sale by Combs SpaldinK, Drug
/ gisss, LconardfoEn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-10-21
THE JINERS.

She was about foTty-five years old, well
dressed, had black hair. rather thin and
tinged with gray, and eyes in which
cleaned the fires Of determination not
easily baked. She walked into Major
Huse's Office and requested a private
interview, and, having obtained and
satisfied herself that the law students
were not listening at the key-hole, said,
slowly, solemnly and impressively:
81 want divorce
"What fori l supposed you had one
ofthe best Of husbands" said The ma
jor.
81 e'pose that's what everybody
thinks; bat ~ they knew what I've
suffered m ten years, they'd wonder
hadn't scalded him long ago. / ought
to, but for the sake Of the young ones
I've borne il and said nothing. Pve
told him, though, what he might de-
pend on. and now the times come. ]
Won't stand it, young ones or no young
ones; Ill have a divorce, and IL the
neighbors want to blab themselves
hoarse about il, they can, for ] won't
stand Il another day."
"But what's the natter Don't yonF
husband provide for your Don't be
treat you kindly" asked the lawyer.
1--WE get vietuals enough, and don't
know but he's as true and as kind as
men in general. and he has never knock
ed any Of ~ down. / wished he had,
then I'd get bin into Jail and know wher
he was nights" retorted the woman.
"Then what's your complaint against
himi"
"Well. IL you must know, he's one
Of them plaguy jinersi"
"a whats''
"a iiner-Une of them pesky fools
that's always jining something. There
cant nothing come along that's dark
and sly and hidden but he'll jine il.
II anybody should get up q society TO
burn his house down, he'd iine it Just
IS soon as he could get in; and ii he
had TO pay Tor il he'd 60 all the sudden
or.
"We hadn't been married m0re'n
two months before he jined the Know
Nothan's. We lived on q farm then,
and every Saturday night he'd come
tearing in before supper, grab a fistful
Of nnt-cakes. and 20 of gnawing them,
and that's ahe last I'd see Of him til
morning. sAnd every other night he'd
roll and tumble m his bed. and holIer ia
his sleep, Put none but Americans or
guard--Georgc Washington: and rainy
days he would 60 out in the corn-barE
and lab at picture Of the Pope with a.
old bagnet that was there. | ought L
have put nv loot downthen. but he fooles
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-10-21

Large variesy-LOwest prices.