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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

NARROW EscAPE.-Mr. w. B. Felger, who
recently purchased the farm Of Robert S.
Harnsberger, Esq, near Mt. Meridian, re-
turned to Pennsylvania, his former home, last
week He was on train of cars that ran off
the track near Cumberland, Md, and was
precipitated down an embankment eighty
feet. Several persons were killed, and num-
bers of others severely wounded, but Mr.. Eel
ger escaped unhurt, and returned to Staunton
on Tuesday
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

CHR1sTM GIFTS ! CHRISTMAS GIFTS
all the latest novelties, at
GEORGE & SHUMATEs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

Don't forget to call at May & Co.'S and ex-
anime his rare collection of Christmas pres
ents, before purchasing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

CHRISTMAS GIFTS! c HRISTMAS GIFTS!
all the latest novelties. at
GEORGE & SHUMATES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

GEORGE & SHUMATE are closing out a
large lot of Silk Handkerchiefs at very low
prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

For Bargains in Hamburg Eagings and
Lace. call on GEORGE 81 SHUMATE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

John lesser keeps ii large, fresh, and well
selected stock of seedless raisns, currants, cit
ron, lemon peel, suitable for fruit cake, and
also large supply of French and American
candies, nuts, slelled almonds, &C. Also
large and elegant stock of FRUIT CAKE, can
ned fruits and everything in that line.
II ladies or gentlemen want good mess OF
Oysters cooked i'll first rate style, call on John
lesser. The country and city ladies viii lind
a coy and elegant room where they can be
entertained in first rate style.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

For Bargains in Hamburg Edgines and
Lace, call on GEORGE q SHUMATE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

Try Glenn's Oysters. Best in the city. No
Is New street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

STRUCK BY TRAIN OF CARs.-On last
Thursday, Mr.. J. Ballard Smith, formerly OF
Greenville, in this county, but now living
near the University Of Va, was struck by the
cars on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad,
while standing at a siding near that place.
reading a paper or letter. He was knocked
some distance into a pond Of water, but when
gentleman who informed US Of the accident,
said that he was bleeding some, but was en-
abled to stand on his feet without assistance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
To Subscribers.

The subscription of number of campaign
readers having expired, the paper has been
discontinued to those who have not
renewed. Many, however, have ordered
continuance and we trust that every single
person who received the paper during the Pc
Rod of political excitement will renew, as we
hone and expect to make it both enter
tanning and instructive. The great work
now before us is the redemption Of Virginia
and her elevation to the place she should oc-
cupy in the nation. To that work, to the de-
yelopmeut of her wondrous latent wealth and
the advancement of her material interests, we
intend to devote our energies and such capac-
tiles as we possess, and we invite the cooper
alton of all
In order to place the VIRGINIAN within easy
reach of those who may desire live, newsy
paper, we offer the following
TERMs-Single copy from now until
Jan /, 1882. ..................$ 90
Copies. .....-.......-.---.-. . 90
20 ..-........-.-. ~ w
Payable strictly cash in advance.
GLENN has the best Oysters No. Is New
street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

GABRIEL HIRsH has returned from an eX-
tended sojourn in the Northern cities, and now
displays a magnificent and beautiful stock of
holiday goods. Not only does the stock en-
brace all kinds of novelties. but the care with
which they have been selected insures to the
purchasers not only beauty but permanency,for
the articles are all useful and valuable and of
the best make and material Give uncle Gabriel
a call when preparing for Christmas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

For bargains in Balmoral Skirts and
Shawls. go to GEORGE & SHUMATE S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

Book AuCTIoN.-Our readers should not
fail to attend the Book auction now being
held nightly at No. New street. There are
many works of real value in the collection
and an excellent and rare opportunity is Of
fered for replenishing libraries or selecting
new ones. Go down to-day and examine and
then attend the auction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

For Bargains in Balmoral Skirts and
Shawls, go to GEORGE q STIMULATES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

DIPHTHERlA.-Ac correspondent writing
from Wilson, Grayson county, reports that
diphtheria has recently prevailed in very
malignant form in that county. In some fam
lies five and six persons have died, and in one
instance whole family died, not one escaping.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

OYSTERS OYSTERS largest and best at
Glenn's, Is New street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining In the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
DECEMBER 9th, 1880.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

SCHOOL PRIzE.-The prize, Worcester Die
tionary,) offered to the best reader in the room
OF the Principal of Westwood Public School
was awarded to Miss Lula Cease. Miss Bessie
Fitch, whose name was unintentionally omit
ted in the roll of honor for the same school last
second best reader.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

MAIL MATTER AT THE STANTON 2. o.
Under instructions from the P. o. Department
the P o. officials at Staunton, in common
with all others throughout the United States,
have taken an account Of the number of let
tiers. postal cards, packages, newspapers, &c,
mailed at this office for the first seven days in
December The object is to get basis to ar
range the weights, &C., for the year The fol
lowing is the result at the Staunton P. O.:
Total number of letters. ........ 7,77S
Letters and cards - 10000
Total packages of merchandise. los
" printed matter. 1915
Number of papers. ...... 6,56S S,21S
Total of all classes. ... 1s,26s
Total of all classes for 1879. 1851
Gain in 1880 over 1879, 4,767
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

DEATH OF VIM MEL. HARMAN.-Our APP
nrebensions of last week were realized. The
telegram we then spoke of which had been
received by Mr. Richard Hawkins announcing
the death of Mr.. Harrison, proved to be an
error. The name should have been Hartman
Mr.. Hawkins son-in-law.
Mr.. VIM Mel. Hartman died in Leadvile
COL, on Wednesday, the first. He was a
young man of exemplary character true as
steel, and one who commanded the respect OF
a with whom he came in contact. He was about
30 years Of age, and leaves young wife and
one child. The remains, accompanied by
Mrs. Hartman and her little child, reached
Staunton on Tuesday and were buried from
the Baptist church yesterday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

GLENN has the best Oysters. No. Is New
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

The Inter Ocean correspondent at Mon
mouth. Ills, speaks Of the primaries held
there as being packed in Blaine's interest
The correspondent says
1.-THE primary was held this afternoon
in this place for selecting delegates to the
Republican County Convention next
Tuesday. It resulted 10 the choice OF
eighteen Blaine delegates. Nearly 500
votes were cast, fully one third of which
were from the Weir Plow Shops. which to-
gesher with Monmouth College, were solid
tor Blaine.
A number of Democrats. who were in
the employ of the shops referred to. were
marched up and voted-more, it is be-.
lieved, than the majority given for the
delegates. Nothing had been doue in this
county by the Grant men until within the
past few days, when it leaked out that
letters had been written from Chicago
authorizing prominent citizens here &c
draw on the Blaine Bureau in Chicago fol
legitimate expenses necessary to get cut
the Blaine strength in the county"
1t is very interesting to watch the pro-
gress of the Blaine-Grant fight. and the
bitterness of the contest now waging be
tween the opposing factions. 1t can have
but one ending-a good many soreheadi
and bitter feeling-it is sure to result in
apathy after the convention on the part oil
the defeated eide.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
Greatest Remedy Known

r. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption is certain1y the greatest
medical remedy ever placed within the
reach of suffering humanity. Thou.
sands of once hopeless sufferers. now
loudly proclaim their praise for this
wonderful Discovery to which they
owe their lives. Not only does ii
positively cure Consumption, but
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis
Hay Fever, Hoarseness and all affec
tions of the Throat, Chest and Lung:
yield at once to its wonderful curative
powers as if by magic. We do not ash
you to buy large bottle until you
know what you are getting. We
therefore earnestly request you to call al
your Druggist q Speiders aud get 6
trial bottle free of cost which viii! con
vince the most skeptical of its wonder.
derful merits, and show you what 6
regular one dollar size bottle will do
For sale by G, Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
Destructive Diseases.

The demoralizing ard life destroying
nature of Kidney, Bladder, Genita
ard Urinary diseases, is well known
CHAPIN's BUCHUPAIBA- new and i'm
portant compound i'll the successful
treatment of these diseases-is recciv
ing the approval of the profession anG
public everywhere. Its powers tC
relieve. control and cure diseases is ful
ly attested by thousands. Price 81. ''ln
lection Fleur" with syrin4e) ST. Thi,
is to be used with the Buchupaiba in
cases of impure discharges and is in.
dispcnsible to cure where there are di.
scased discharges. To purify the blood
from Mercury or Syphilis from past
or present illness use Chapin's Consti
tuition Syrup. Price 81. sold by drug
gists. or sent by express Oh receipt OF
price. Advice free. See circular with
bottles, Address f. S. Wells, So Bar.
clay Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

There are upwards of lilo. 600 Republi
can office holders in the United States,
each and every one of whom is required to
pay at least a proportion of the expense Of
n campaign. and from this vast army OF
place holders. it is estimated that a
Republican campaign fund of $4,000, 600
is raised. Add to this immense sum, the
amount received from candidates and pri-
vate sources at least ST, 900 900 more. and
the vast sum of 100000 is available to
Corruptly influence elections. In the face
of such terrible odds, with an immense
campaign fund, 10000 place holders. and
their friends, each contributing towards
the success of the Republican party, it is
not strange that stalwartism holds the
reins OF government, 1t Is the spectacle
OF the ms versus the outs-the machine
versus the people. But ali things must
have an ending. and notwithstanding TIE
tremendous odds against which the people
have to contend. the overthrow of the
Republican party is sure TO be accomplish
ed IN November next, n the Democratic
convention at Cincinnati make suitable
nominations, and proper effort is made by
the Democracy. The great mass of the
people look to the Democratic party TO
restore the country to the level of true
prosperity-to bring about permanent and
lasting peace-restore the government to
the grand old position held in the days
when Jackson. Jefferson, Douglass were
the leading lights. Ii is within the power
of the Democracy to achieve glorious
victory-to crush stalwartism by the over
towering force of popular will, and if wise
counsels prevail at Cincinnati. such will be
the result. but if the convention ia to be
organized to bl~nder. it were as well it
were never called.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

Mr.. Tilden IN 1876 before the convention
and subsequently, gave his support, but
the situation then and now presents .
different phase. In 1876, John Kelly did
not openly .hreatep-or at least did not
say that he would not support Tilden in
any event-he did, however, vigorously
oppose his nomination, Now, however,
Kelly not only opposes 1ilden. but openly
declares, that he and thousands with him
too. will not render support-but that,
on the contrary. determined opposition
viii be presented. Kelly goes further,
and announces that he will run as presi-
Dental candidate in the event of Tilden's
nomination. IL is the privilege OF anyone
to differ with Kelly as to his methods. 1t
/ is just he should be rigidlyss scored for his
factious conduct-to charge him with being
undemocratic. etc, but these do not re-
move the fact that. he is now and will
continue to be arrayed against Tilden in
lIthe event OF the latter's nomination. 1t
is folly to ridiculo Kelly's streDgth-to
spurn his pretensions. for though
Democrats may and do detest his
methods, he has demonstrated his
ability to organize and control formidable
bolt-to make it impossible to carry New
York for TiIdeu. 1t is clear to every we'll
informed politician that without New York
success is out of the question. 1t is or
ought to be clear that divided Democracy
In New York cannot carry the state. and
| from this it will be seen that to nominate
Mr.. TlIden in the face of such obstacles.
| would be simply Inviting defeat before
the battle began. Not only insNew York
bat all over the country the nomination OF
Tilden would be a damper on Democratic
enthusiasm, for the Democrats would feel
that New York was uncertain, at least.
and there is no one versed in politics but
knows the effort required to enthuse under
such circumstances, The ARGUS wants
I to be understood as having no personal
malice towards Mr.. TiIden-it believes
him to be q greatly wronged mana man
who. rather than crafty bis highest ambi
ton, and to save threatened bloodshed
ylelQou MS pcESOuhi 0osiIcS nDG ouHk
everything for patriotism. The utterly
malicious stories circulated to injure him,
have no bearing with The ARGUS. but
desiring success. and feeling that with q
divided Democracy in New York it is.
at least. problemstical. it would
appear the wiser course for
tbes Democratic National convention to
nominate a man who will carry not only
New York. but will enthuse the Demo-
cracy Of the entire nation. The Democrs-
tic party can win in 1880, if it .aots wisely,
but unless the Kelly faction can be har-
monized in New York, the nomin alton of
s. j. Tilden would be uuwise. We can.
as Democrats, afford to despise John
Kelley and hisltreacherous methods we
are at liberty to denounce him,-we are
free to do this as Democrats, but though
We are accorded this privilege as individ-
uals. we shave no right to Invite defeat.
or take an uncertainty. when, by acting
for the good of the whole party we can
achieve substantial victory.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
TIldex and Kelly

Nearly nil the papers supporting Tilden
claim his election on the basis of united
Democracy in New York. They argue
that Kelly opposed Tiden just as jealous
ly in 1876, but supported him afterwards.
and that after the convention shall have
nominated Tilden. Kelly and his followers
will render him hearty supporter at least
will not vote against him. THIS is taking
too many chances altogether; it is basipg
success on possibilities, instead OF rslying
uncertainties. Il 10 true. Kelly did opposs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
Democratic Primary.

Persuant to callof the Democratic Coun.
ty Committee. the Democratic voterss Of
the town of Rock Island and all others op'
posed to the present corrupt,i fraudulent
and extravagant Republican party
who are willing 90 unite with
the Democracy. are respectfully re-
quested TO meet Cat Negus Hall on Satur-
day May 10th at 80 P, NJ. for the purpose
of choosing 81 delegates to the County Con
vention to be held June I'd. 1880, and to
transact such other business rs may pro-
perly come before them.
j. r. JOHNSTON,
Chairman of City Com,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
Advertising Cheap.

L has become SO common to write the
beginning of an elegant. interesting article
and the run it into some advertisement
that we avoid all such cheats and simply
call attention to the merits of Hop Bitters
in as plain honest terms as possible, to
induce people to give them one trial, as no
one who knows their value will ever use
ANYTHING else.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

The Washington Post says that the Re
publican senators are content 60 make
faces at Senator Davis of West Virginia,
but except evasions, not one has dared to
court, full and free investigation. The
revelation will come, however. and then
will come also, Senator Davis vindication
from the charge Of mouomsniacy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
DIR. MoAFFEE.

A REGULAR Graduate OF British and American
~ Institutes. 25 years practice the last 9 wears
in Davenport Treats all diseases of the Kidneys,
Liver Lungs, Heart, Throat and Nervous System
Errors Of youth and abuses of Manhood radically
cured even after others have failed. $1Oc forfeit
for any case of Seminsl Weakness, Nervous DebiI.
fty, or PRIVATE Disease ne undertakes and fails 10
care. Ladies will find the most scients &c treat
ment for all diseases peculiar to their sex E-COn-
sultadon Free. Send for Circular, Lock box $50.
Office 317 Perry ST., Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CON-
vENTl0N

The Democratic voters of Rock Island
county. and all others who are opposed to
the Republican party, are requested &c
meet In their respective townships on
Saturday. MAY 29th 1880. to select dele
rates 20 che Democratic County Conven-
Ion TO be held In che Court House. al
Rock Island, on Wednesday June 2. 1880
lp.M., which is called for the purpose Of
selecting delegates to the Democratic
State convention to be held &C Springfield
on Thursday, June 10th, also delegates to
che Sixth District Congressional Conven
zion, and to the legislative convention te
De hereafter holden. and also to nominate
candidates for Sheriff, Circuit Clerk,
States attorney and Coroner, and transact
such other business as may properly come
before the convention.
The several townships are entitled 70
ranraaartat;on "a enumerated below:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness Sexual
Debility. Loss OF Manhood, Weakness Discharges
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indircretions exceeses, vices
tiles Gotten continued to mature years. cured
by Wells Heal REVIEWER greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
torrhea and all forms of debility 81; six bottles
IS, at Druggists. Advice free Depot, 90 Barclay
St., New York and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

Secretary Evarts modestly requests the
congress to appropriate $4,000 to enter
tain the King of Siam, who purposes visit
ing the United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

The convention throughout Wisconsin,
thus far held. have chosen delegates to
Chicago. which shows Senator Carpenter
has not been idle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
The several townships are entisieu y
REPRESENTATION a. enumerated below:

THOMAS hEKK,
Chairman of Democratic Co., Com
Rock Island Ills, April q, 1880.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

The Kellogg-Spofford case is getting tc
be very interesting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

and women not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking flesh, Vivacty. electric power. vital, brain
or Eerve force; injured by mental strain, ply
steal excuses, abuse, etc aged persons 10 retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
ton, should use wells Health Remover, remark
able in preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy earth for impotence. leanness, sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists.
Depot, So Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengstohs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

rwA SUIE THING

~ a SUt-E THING
1t never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
pins Buchn- paiba-a quick, complete cure for al.
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot So Barclay ST., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

CHICAGO. NIL TAuKgE & ST. PAUL.
RACINE 8 SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Osy Express and Mail An sos SPIN
Night Express. ..........- 10: 3C r BOO Az
The night express leaving kock Island every
Sunday night at 10 :O5 connects with the train arrf
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
STAND to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thietTaIn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
nocE ISLAND B FEoRIA RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO The EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
40 g m WAY Freight. $50 m F'ht q Accom'or
9:1O Fast Express. 30 D m Mail and Express
:25 D m Mail and Exp's. $50. = Fast Express.
6:25 :" F'ht 81 Accom'n 4:45 Way Ere ght.
The 2:25 D IN train makes close connection 81
Qalva with G & @ for points west; arriving al
Galeeburg at 500 p N at Burlington T:15 p m; a.
Keokuk S:25 p m; and at Quincy 9:4O m; also
making close connection at Peor with b q
and T P Il W roads for all points east and south.
ROCK ISLAND & MERCER CO.. 3. 3.
Lesve Rock Island at S:55 a. m, and 500 p m.
Arriving st Cable at II 100 q m. and :05 p m.
leave Cable a $50 m, and 1913 m.
AR. IT Rock Island at 815 q. M. and 2:a5 p m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

put on cold. No heating of foot Send for free H.
lustrated Pamphlet THE JOHN d. BILLINGS
PATENT HORSk SHOE COMPANY, 16I and 1853
Bank street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST .-.......4:45 pm WEST. III: 80 m
GRO. u. Loosely, Agent, Rock leland.
A. KIMBALL, =. ST. JOHN,
Gen'I Sup't. Gen. Tkt & Pass. ACT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-04
1.-THE JOHN d. BILLINGS
Patent Steel and Iron Horseshoe

Made complete, with Lever
Spr' .g P,atform-Continu-
Gus Ca1k. The best f0l
Horse-Railroacs, Farm and
Carriage Horses in tbs
world. Cnres Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corns, In
terfering, Quarterback.
Lameness and all evils re-
eulting from the use Of the
common shoe. Trial Set,
|. with Nails 81. To measure,
Aplace the foot on paper and
81 dr1xU r,onriI arnu-ll Ch1a.