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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
Compulsory Verdicts.

We sec it stated in the trial of James NJ.
Douglas, at Towsontown, Nd, for the mue
der of James NJ. Landon, the jury brought,
in a verdict OF murder In the second degree.
When the sentiment Of the jury was first
polled, six were for murder In the first de.
gree, two for murder In the second degree.
and four for acquital. These were the
conclusions OF the jurors after hearing the
evidence and the arguments OF the case. -
But finally compromise was effected, which
lent to the peni entiary for eighteen years a
man that four of the jurors bel eved to be
mo. guilty" We cannot sec how Sensible
and honorable men conld 80 suddenly
change their opinions, where no new evi.
dence or interpretations of,the law had been
laid brfore him. The idea OF effecting a
compromise which Involved the liberty of d
human being for eighteen years, is mons
trous to think about. And we can conceive
of no more perverted notion of right and
justice than for the court to Insist upon re-
tanning jury in custody of a criminal
u
looks like, and is, triaing with human life.
and placing it upon the issue Of physical en-
durance on the part OF those sworn to try
the issue upon the law and the evidence
When jury first leaves the jury box, with
the facts and the law fresh in their minds,
they are better eapaole Of arriving at a
righteous conclusion, than after having been
locked up for days and nights, with minds
and bodies weared out, and anxious to b.
relieved from confinement, and to return
to their homes and business. No more Sc.
rious mistake could be made than to
compel verdict involving life and liberty
by this kind of persecution and punishment.
1t is net unfrequent,y the case that the
Court. with relentless severity, orders a
disagreeing jury to retire again and again,
in order to effect a change Ia their conciu-
sion reached under the solemn sanction oil
| their oaths and their conscences. What is
this but forcing verdict, which in the
| judgment of some Of the jurors IS In conflict
with the law and the evidence and. the 0aths
| they have taken? Verdcts ascertained In
this way are mockery of justice, and a
perversion Of the whole scope and purpose
of criminal jurisprudence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
The Suffrage Question.

Last week, in the State Senate, Capt. z.
w. Early, Of Albemarle. introduced two
bills-one to repeal, out and out, the capt.
tation tax, and another to provide special
school tax on males osupply the deticien-
cy for school purposes created by the repeal
of the capitation tax. The object of this is
to remove the unconstitutional restriction
on the voting privilege, and at the same time
to protect the school fund from any loss by
reason of the removal of this restriction
We learn that Capt. Early, after C refully
examining the Constitution, is satisfied that
the capitatlon taxca be repealed, and the
right of suffrage restored to the people of
the State.
The same day that these bills were In
troduced, the Conservative ''debt- payers"
met in caucus and determined to vote
against any modification Of the poll taxi law,
and maintain the present restrictive pro
vision which effects disfranchisement of
large number Of the citizens OF the State.
We venture nothing in asserting that had
this been the declared policy of the gentle
men who composed the caucus, before
the election, number of them would
not now be in position to favor
the proposed policy. We are sure that
neither Of the representatives OF Augusta
county would be where he is, had it
been known that in any contingency he
would have opposed the repeal of the con-
rks r,b; al1 In
prepayment of the poll-tax as necessary
precedent to voting; nor would the repre-
sentative from Frederick county be where
he now is, had he announced his purpose to
sustain any such unjust and disfranchisi ing
policy. These gentlemen were elected by the
influence and votes of Republicans land their
action in the caucus is poor return for the
support they received from those who are
politically opposed to them. Two OF the
representatives from Augusta had stated
before the election that they were satisfied
the restriction ought to be removed from the
elective franchise, for the reason that it
was an invitation to bribery and corruption
In elections. 1t was this understanding
which caused many Republicans and Con-
servatives to vote for them, who would not
have supported them had it been otherwise.
We have heretofore fully discussed this
question, through these columns, but not
exclusively. Fit becomes opportune to do
so, we shall refer to it again. In the mean
time, we appeal to the sense of fair
ness Of the Augusta representatives in
the House and Senate to reconsider their
action, and rising above the behests OF
the caucus and the necessity of party,
maintain the rights of the people and their
own consistency. We certainly do not
mean to let this be the last OF this ques-
ton. We know how to resent deception,
and shall not mince terms or respect per-
sons in doing it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
"SWayne's Ontmnt and Pills,

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known, curing the most inveterate cases O
skin diseases, such as letter, salt rheum
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indigestion, ward off malaral fevers. cleans.
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restoring to healthy activity every organ Of
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boxes, l.25. Sent by Tail to any address
on receipt of price. Address letters, DR.
Swayne s. Son, No. $50 North Sixth street
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For sale by G. w. May & Co., Stanton,
and by druggists everywhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
"An Old PHYSICIANS Advice"

Coughs, Colds, Asthma and other pulmo-
nary affections should be looked TO and
promptly treated in time, and thus all re-
rious results may be avoided, and for this
purpose we know OF no better Remedy than
'DR. SwAYNE's COMPOUND SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY" The first dose gives re-
lief, and it is sure to cure the worst Cold or
Cough in very short time. Try 25 cent
bottle and be convinced, and you will thus
avoid Doctors bill, and most likely, Sc
riods spell of sickness. Price 25 cents and
81 90 per bottle, or six bottles $500. The
large size Is the most economical. Prepared
only by DR.. Swayne & Son, $50 North Sixth
street, Philadelphia. Sold by all prominent
druggists.
CAUTION. of all preparations
said to contain Wild CHERRY, except that
prepared by DR.. Swayne & Son, the original
and only genuine.
For sale by G.. w. May & Co., Staunton,
and by druggists everywhere.
Staunton Bitters,-a preparation Of Old
~. Bumgardner'' Whiskey and variety of
highly medicinal herbs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
Deaths.

In Winchester. on the 23rd ult., at half past II
O'Clock, of paralysis, Emma Virginia, daughter Of
Mr.. Manuel and Mary C.Whissen, in tie oath year
OF her age.
At his residence. at Crabbottom, Highland CO :.
on the 2Srd ult., Col. Peter H. Kincafd, aged Il
years.
On the s2d ult. at the residence 81 his son.iu-
law, T. T. Gwinn, No. 765 W. Saratoga st, Balti.
more Col Jacob Mohler. In the nth year OF his
age, of Rockbridge county, Va. Remains taken
to Luray, Page county, Va.
Mrs. Mary j. Matthews, wife OF A, G. Matthews
Esq, OF Pulaski, and mother OF Mr.. Chas j. Mat.
thews member of the House of Delegates from
Giles and Pulaski counties DIED on the 22d uit..
aged II years.
On the 25th ult. at his residence.on Rich Creek.
near PeterstoWn. Monroe county. w. Va, James
Dunn, aged about 81 years.
On the 9th pltimo, at his residence, near Eriar
Hill. in Greenbrier county, w Va, OF pneumonia
Captain e. Baxter Sammons, aged about so years
At the residence of his mother, Mrs. General
Davis. near Fort Spring, in Greenbrer Comfy.
va, on TUESDAY, the 24th ultimo, Mr. Lochlyn
L Davis, aged about "a years =
Rev. John L. Gilbert for many years an sh,e
and laborious member Of the Baltimore Confer
ence. M. y. Church South. died at the parsonage.
In Erqcetown, Va, on the Goth ult.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Mr.. Henry 7. Wickham, the delegate from
Hanover county, has introduced bill to au.
thoriae the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company to construct and WORK branch of
its line of railroad from point near Han
over Junction to deep water on the Chesa-
peake Bay near Piankatank or elsewhere.
This is a move In the right direction. and is
designed to facilitate the transportation of
through freight. II is an essential step in
the design to make this great railway an in
ternational highway, and CO responds with
the work now going on to coDsummate its
western connections.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
A Novel Proposition.

The Whig has suggested novel pro-
graume for the Re-adjusters In tho Presi
dental contest. Claiming and protesting to
claim identity with neither Of the great
political parties Of the country, it outlines
policy which, il attempted to be executed,
will confuse all calculations az to results,
and make Virginia an interesting and doubt
full field Of battle. The proposition is to
run an independent electoral ticket, COM
posed of Republicans and Democrats Of the
Re adiuster persuasion, and II successful to
hold the vote of the State to be cast where
it will do the most good for the country,
which means the Re-adjusters. Both of the
parties and their nominations are to be ig-
nored, and no committals during the can
vasst to either Of the Presidential tickets.
This suggestion implies the surrender, by
those who may favor it,of all former national
affiliations and sympathy, and an Absorb
ton Of their individuality and convictions
by Gen. Malone and his council. 1t Is a
daring declaration of one man power and
an audacious assault upon all party asso-
citation and Identification, affecting national
affairs.
To what extent this scheme will be sue
cessful can only be determined by the
result on the day Of election. How far at
tachment to him personally may lead those
who are associated with him in the recent
State canvass, in a national contest, remains
to be sesn. Certainly very few who have
heretofore acted with either Of the old par
ties from conviction can be seduced into
such an ambuscade, and allow themselves
to be tied up in bag to be disposed OF as
satisfied that the Republicans who have
ranged under the banner of REIMBURSEMENT
will answer to the roll-call of their party
when the opposing forces confront each
other for the great nationalfra They have
party which challenges the admiration
and confidence of the country, and plat
form OF principles broad enough for all to
stand on whose ambition is to secure
good government and equal justice to all
men and interests. The Republican party
has we'll defined policy and purposes, and
it's members are not likely to surrender
these for the dark lantern project formula
ted in the Whag. It's not 30 with the DEM
ocratic party. To follow the lead of Gen.
Mahene in the programme mapped out,
would place them in no more uncertain
position than If they adhered to their old
party association. 1t would be leap In
the dark In either case, for the National
Democracy has neither policy nor principle
to guide 1t, no more than are proposed In
the scheme Of the Rhig, as 1t affects ma
tional affairs.
It will effect a curious political complies
lion in Virginia politics and the sequel will
be looked for With interest. So far as the
are concerned. we have noth-
ng to fear, and everything to hope tor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

The nomination of Stuart F. Lindsay, OF
Harrisonburg, as Supervisor of this District;
j. Grattan CabelI, for the Richmond district,
and Rufus A. Ayers, for the Fifth District.
have been confirmed by the Senate. Judge
Harris had too much liberality to object to
Mr.. Llndsay's confirmation, notwithstand-
ing his political antagonism. We are pleased
to record this, and commend his action to the
hide bound politicians of other States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

In the House of Delegates on the I'd, Mr..
Smith. of Lunenburg, offered resolution
directing the Committee GA Constitutional
Ame ndments to report upon the expeden-
cy of calling Convention TO amend and
revise the present State Constitution.
Mr.. Fits offered 9 resolution directing
the same committee to enquire into the ex-
pediency OF so amending the Constitution as
to provide for holding the County Courts
quarterly instead Of monthly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
The Allen Amendment

1t Is exceedingly strange that so near &c
Richmond as Stanton there should liner q
doubt as to the known preparations here tt
issue the tax certificates under che Allen
Amendment of the act OF March 2S, 1879
commonly Known as the Brokers' Bill. We
| nave repeatedly given the name of the con.
| tractor to print these certificates and the
| amount to which they were to be issued, and
no one dared to contradict. Yet we learn
from Hon. Fl. Il. Rddleberger that In
Stauaton, on Monday, that statement OF
his that the certificates were about to issue,
when prudential reasons interviewed and
caused a pause in the Funder scheme OF
| ruin was called 10 question, and gentle.
man high In Funder estimation was referred
| to as auth' rity for the contradiction. Ac.
| cording to promise made to the people OF
Staunton, Mr.. Rddleberger has shown us a
| specimen OF these certificates, as to be
| printed for issue, which he obtained from
the Auditor. 1t Is for one dollar. Upon
the upper margin are the words mon Tax.
able" The body OF this certificate is as
follows:
Richmond, Va, December 1st, 1870
The Commonwealth OF Virginia is indebted
to the bearer In the sum of One dollar
This certificate is issued under the act OF
March 2S, 1879. entitled an act to provide
G plan of settlement of the public debt, and
as receivable for all TAXES, DEBTS, DUES
AND DEMANDS DUE THE STATE. (Siyned)
r. NJ. Il. Hunter, Treasurer. VIM. F. Tay-
lor, AUDITOR
MIR. Simons, Of this city, had the contract
for the printing of these certificates, and
$40 is still due on the engraving of the
plate. But for the pother raised about their
ears By the Wing. the basement tools of the
d.. 4
these testimonials of the shame OF Vir.
ginians and of the ruin of Virginia. Wing.
2sfh.
Capt. Riddleberger was in the city on
Monday last, and showed US the original
copy of the certificate, to which reference
is made above. There can be doubt that
preparations had been matured for the issu-
ing of these certificates
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
From a Prominent Drug House

Fl. H. WARNER & Co, RICHEST EFF
N Y.-DEAR SIRs 1T is now only three
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especially your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure,
and Safe Diabetes Cure
We could mention many who have receiv
ed great benefit in cases Of Kidney Difficult
ties, Asthma, rheumatism, Diabetes,
Bright's Disease. etc.
Respectfully yours,
SIssoN s. Fox,
Alexandria Bay, n. 7.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

The Re.adjusters' caucus in Richmond,
Tuesday night. passed a resolution request
ing Auditor Massey to resign within less
time than a week. A motion to reconsider
the vote prevailed and the time for its con-
sideration postponed to the Goth OF Februa-
ry. The Auditor insists on selecting his
own assistants and the caucus wants to Sc
lect them for him. This Is the cause Of
the trouble.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

The Commonwealth is the name OF a new
morning paper, at Richmond, the first NUN
Der of which was Issued on Friday last
VIM. L. Royal, Esq, is editor and proprie
tor, assisted by an experienced corps Of lo-
cal and news wEisers. The several numbers
which we have received, Indicate, doubtless
the standard character OF the journal. I;
will be Democratic in the cleancut under-
standing Of the term. 1t will neither. ad-
NIT OF compromise in the name or the prin-
ciples, or rather policy, OF the party-if
principles or policy 1t has. Ar. Royall is
an able and erudite writer, a gentleman OF
decided ant, firm con yictions. and we have
no doub. will make marked impression
upon the public mind. through the Com=
monwealM. The healthy appearance OF its
advertising columns, the industry displayed
In the local department, and the general
make up of the paper, promise success,
which we heartily hope will attend it,
While we do not expect to agree with Mr..
Royal in the general line of his presenta-
ton of public questions. it is gratifying to
know that Richmond IS to have morning
paper which will furnish the public de-
cided party policy. to which we can address
ourselves as representing the views and pur-
poses of the organization with which the
Commonwealth will act. There will be no
ambuscading or flanking, but square stand
up fight, so far as that Journal is concerned :,
and the lines which divide parties and fac
tions OF parties severely drawn. We expect,
as We have stated, to differ from Mr.. Royall
10 his political course, as We resef cur ooh
clusions from different standpoiuts. But
this will not prevent us from commencing
his paper to the support OF all Democrats
who honestly believe there is something still
left OF the party, and to others who may de-
sire to read the honest views OF an honest
political opponent.
ms price of ihe daily Is ,se per annusa !;
Ss fgg sl2 uonEhsi aad FLO FOR three
E1eaG3as
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
rE. NJ. Gushing Son, Auctioneers.l
commissioners Sale OF
~ Valuable Real Estate.

In the City Of Staunton and augusta Go.
BY virtue of two DEGREES Of the Hustings Court
for the city OF staunton rendered on the lath day
cause therein pending nnder che name of D. II
Evans for Sc, IS. Fritchard ct ais will sell at
public auction In front OF the Court House OF Au-
g1sta county, in the city Of Staunton. on
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY sth, 1880,
city OF staunton, Va, and the county OF Augusta.
LIST, A TWO STORY FRAME HoUsE,
situated on Fayette Street and the chesapeake &
Ohio Railway, owned and now occupied by VIM.
A. Reed as Residence. 1t is comfortable house
mas garden attached with govd stable thel con
I'd, THE DERRICK HOUSE,.
situated on the western extension Of Frederick
Street, is q comfortable two story frame house
with brick liquidation, and good lot attached,
srd, TWO SMALL HOUSES AMI. LOTS,
In the village Of ChurchviIle.
4th 2LOTs WITH SMALL HOUSES THEREON
about one mile frona Ssaunton, and known as a
part OF the old George Plat property.
further description of said properties faIl OF
which belong to Vim "A. Reed,lwi be given on the
day Of sale.
TERMs,-cosss Of SUIT and sale in hand the
residue ON a credit one, two and three years, for
whlah the purchaser or purchasers will be re-
CURED TO execute bonds in equal annual Install
ments with approved perso nal security. bearing
interest from day OF sale and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
s-s-tds ROBT. CRAKG. Comm
RuGax LAP ROREs-very pretty,at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

The "9reat Conservative party OF vir-
2inia" is between two devastating fires In
lie ewn household. The Re-adjusters, lead
BY the Wing, and the clean-cut Dem oc rats.
ehampioned by the Con,monueaKh-twe
able and aggressive papers-promise to ab
serb what was left OF the old organization
and leave 1t thing of the past. The curb,
stone politicians Will have to hunt new
shelter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

We will thank the VALLEY VIRGINrAN
to do US the justice to correct the misstate
ment which it makes in its last issue that
the Dispatch had "propounded number
OF difficult cOnundrums which are evidently
intended for General Malone to solve.''
The VIRGINIAN has read us backwal DIS.
We hadn't any-not even the remotest-
idea of putting questions to General Malone
If our little article will bear that construct
ion, we do not wonder that the State
thought we were 'weakenne." The ques.
tons were intended for the opposite pole
for the exasperated men in the Conservative
party who might not be disposed to frater--
nize with the Readjusters
With this explanation before it. tile VIR-
GILMAN will be able to understand that its
Whole article is nothing but "a footless
stocking without any leg."-Disparcb.
Well, we published the article OF the DIS
patch in full, and placed our own constrl,c.
tion on it. leaving our readers to draw their
own inference. The fact is, the Dispatch
has been in such confused condition, and
manifested so much, humility, as though i,
was on the stool Of repentance, for the past
month, that 1t has been difficult to interpret
its unexplained sentences. 1t seems dis.
posed TO coax everybody, and as Gea. Ma
honei Is recognized as toleraby Influential
gentleman, and fruitful OF resources, we
thought 1t more than probable our cotempo-
rary was DESTROYS q securing mis- services i'll
solving the riddle that so much perp'exed it.
We will, however, do all in our power to re-
lieve it of the emba rrassments which appear
to hedge about it, and are pressing down its
spirits, except to inyite it into the Republi
can ranks. We won ldu't like to have such a
lumpo Of Bourbonsm to deal with.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

From almost every section OF the Union
reports Of the business revival come. This is
especially the case in the mineral regions
Cur own state is advancing CALAMITY to tie
FROM and must ere long. be recognized as the
jrpu Gentre.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

The political disturbance in Maine has
SmmeTe1 down to zero. The Republicans
arc quietly In possession Of the State Gov
eminent, the Fusion Legislature IL dis
banded, and most Of tha delegates who were
elected have gone into the Republican Leg
iasssass. sasls s1ss z6e farce, ana saposps
IL q Is tssslEns " shs Reasparass b steal d
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05

%S III NEVER CRACKS. CHALKs OR PEELs oFF-has
been In use throughout the q. s. over IA years.
and entire satisfaction given.
All kinds of leaky roofs made water tight By
the application OF this paint. By the proper an
pllcatlon OF THIS paint, and at comparatiyely
small co t. we have repaired old roofs conder n
ed as unworthy OF further repairs, and extended
their usefulness for years.
By the production Of this paint, we have more
than doubled the value of tin and sheet iron for
roofing purposes. Estimates carefully and prompt-
ly made on application All work warranted and
satisfaction given.
This paint can only be found at our store. we
do not sell it TO the trade, but employ our own
men to apply 1t The reputation OF this paint has
become so prominent among property owners
and corporations for its good and lasting quail
ties and to protect 1t, we forced to Ike Up our
hands employed by the year.and not to sell to the
TRACE generally ALI representations made by
parties outside OF our employ tn at they can furn-
lsh the Old Iron Side Paint under the McLain
process. are false, they cannot procure single
pound OF the paint. Metallic roofs coated with
this paint will last many years without any addf-
tional cost Certificates and names of CORPORA
tions and residents Of this State. who have had
several years test of hot material and worn man
ship furnished on application.
Examination Of roof and estimate Of cost made
free of charge.
GEO. W. MAY CO., Sole Prop'rs,
No Augusta ST., Staunton, Va
Wholesale and Retail Druggists
L. LEWIS SAGENDORPH. Gen' Agt.
+. E. SAGENDORPH, Salesman.
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