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Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-21

Last week we noticed the presenta
ton 10 ns Of the "Amcrican bird of free.
dom" This week we arc brought faco
to face with the great State bird'-thc
pciCan-wl,ich was sent to This office on
Sunday morning by our dashing friend,
Mr.. Willie p. Conrad. Ilr shot il on his
plantation, about seven miles below
town, with % needle gun ;tt u distance
of five hundred yards. It Is n inagni-
crnt specimen of the pelican species,
being five feet and u half high aMlmc
nr'ng nearly nine feet from tip to tip.
We turned it over to onI friend the Vice
Consul, Philip Macl,ct, who will stuff it
tor preservation, where our friends can
go and examine it for months to come.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
Senator Hampton Again

The Washington Post of the 21st publishes
the following:
Over month ago Stilson Hutchins, the
Editor of The Washington Post, published in
his own paper and also communicated to The
Springfield Republican an article purporting to
be an authorized denial by Senator Hampton
of The iStau,at0n V5,yani0n's report of the Sen
ator's much quoted speech. In letter shortly
following from Senator Hampton to the Edi-
tor of the Staunton paper, Mr.. Yost, Senator
Hampton denied having written to the Editor
of the Post or to the paper. The parties being
far removed from each other correspondence
has been difficult. Yesterday, however, Mr..
Hutchins received the following letter from
Senator Hampton.
"MY DEAR SIR: A few days ago friend
in Washington informed me that private
letter of mine, in which reference was made to
the Misrepresentation of my remarks in Staun-
ton, had been shown to you with request by
my correspondent that you would correct in
your paper the false impression sought to be
made Of my utterances l was not only una
ware of these facts when I replied to Mr.. Yost,
but l did not even know that you had written
anything on this subject. Ny correspondent
having authorized you to use the substance of
my letter, it only is an act of justice on my
part to state this fact, which do cheerfully,
OApI CccluS Ivy ICSlC1 IIlto yOui hluu OuOit "
set me right has subjected you to any annoy
ance. I am, yours truly, WADE HAMPTON.
Dagger's White Sulphur Springs, Sept. 10.
Senator Hamptons position is really pitia-
BILE. He has Numbered along from bad to
worse, until he now finds himself confronted
with two statements over his own signature,
which directly and fatty contradict each other.
In his letter above he tells Mr.. Hutchins that
Il was not only unaware of these facts when
replied to Mr.. Yost, but dsd not eoen kasoao
you had aorStten anything on this subject" In
Mr.. Yost's letter to Senator Hampton the ex-
tract from the Post was enclosed, and it was in
reference to that extract that Senator Hamp-
ton replied II haze Meier seen the extract pur-
porting to be taken from 1t (the POST until this
Moment" and yet he now confesses to have
written that extract himself,
The most charitable judgment that can be
passed upon Senator Hampton's extraordinary
conduct is that he is not only ''perplexed,' and
but entirely demented
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

The coolest part of the late con ference be-
tween the two wings of the Democratic party
of Virginia, was the curt announcement at the
close of Gen. Mahones reply to Maj. Koiner's
manifesto-"It is proper to notify you that the
Re-adjuster State Committee has adjourned
sine die' That was cutting it short. The lit
tie General had no idea Of parleying or con-
Stunning time in fruitless diplomacy He had
accomplished his object in outwitting his an
tagenist, and availing himself of his advan-
tage, chose to snap his fingers and say in eff
feet, II am even with you and further CORES
pondence Is inadmissable. I will go before
thepeople for solution of the question as to
who is right and who is wrong" And before
the people it is, with feroeness never before
known in Virginia politics.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
Speaking ia Highland.

We learn that there were a large number of
the people of Highland present at the last
County Court day to listen to a discussion be-
tween Judge Fl, Q, Allen, oonservative-Dem-
ocratic candidate for Congress in this District,
and S. Brown Allen, Esq, Re=adjuster Elector
for this District. The discussion was con-
Quoted with the utmost fairness and courtesy
between these two gentlemen, and each main
tanned his cause with earnestness and ability
We heard a gentleman, who was present, say
that S. Brown Allen delivered a fine speech
which was well received by the audience, and
surpassed the expectation of his friends. A
large preponderance of public sentiment was
with him, and he acquitted himself to the en-
tire satisfaction of those whose interest he es-
poused.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & EAKLE.
WHOLESALE PRICES,
BALTIMORE oArr1E MARkEr sentember 90 1ss

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, September 20, 1885,
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been very slow to-
day throughout, the offerings being In the
demand, and the sellers finding it difficult to effect
sales, In very few cases. without concessions, and
tnose only on extreme tops, which We're exceedingly
scarce On those cattle generally considered first
quality prices were Off &C. and so on down until &c
lower hgures wero accepted to effect sales, though
some dealers do not concede so much decline was
recorded. We quote at 50a5 u, most sales rang
ing from 75a$4 so per 100 lbs,
MICH COWS.-Good COWS are in fair demand. We
quote at 25a$45 per head as to quality.
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged as follows
Best beeves at 00a$5 81; that rated first quality
o7a4 81 medium or good fair quality 75a$2 ST. or
binary thin steers, and 50a$2 rs extreme
range OF prices 50aS5 81. Most of the sales were
from So rs to 81 so per 100 lbs.
SWINE.-There Is but slight variation in the
number OF the receipts compared with last week,
put greater difference in the quality Of the offer
1ngs as there are a greater number Of good hogs
and reWer OF the lower grades than last week. good
chicago cofnfed hogs being more plentiful. Trade
Is receipts being about equal to the demand.
We quote common grass hogs, and stays and sows
at 81 a7c and the better grades at 74a7A cents per
10 net the latter for Chicago cornfed Arrivals this
week 57S5 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs,=There ia a slight increase in
the receipts over last week, but falling off in the
quality, with some improvement in the trade, good
'tocH, whether butcher sheep. lambs stockersa
SLOW OF sale. We quote butcher sheep at 31a44 cts
ne latter Tor few Of the very BEST lambs 4a5H cts
per 10 gross. Stock sheep, ewes 25a$3 20 each,
Retnefs M cents per Id. Common stock as low as
81 60 each. Arrivals this week 1868 head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

Plaisted was an original abolitionist-o
of the old John Brown stripe. He voted for
every Republican Presidential candidate from
Fremont in 1856 to Hayes in 1875. He was a
Maine liquor law advocate, and finally Topped
over into the Greenback party. Yet Gen.
Hancock congratulated him upon his supposed
victory, and the Democratic party fred can
no non and rej9iced exceedingly over the re-
ported result, although he never acted or SYM
pathized with that party lip any vote or politi-
cal act Of his life. He Indignantly scorned
thsr oyertures in the State canvass just
closed, and refused all terms they offered. The
Democrats, however, supported him, and after
casting something over one third Of the vote
bad fhe impudence to claim his election as .
Democratic victory,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
A Pastor Made Happy.

have been greatly troubled with my kid
neys and liver for over twenty years, and du-
ring that entire time / was never tree from
pain. My medical bills were enormous, and |
visited both the Hot and White Springs, noted
for the curative qualities of the water. / am
happy to say l am now a well man, and en-
tirely as the result of Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure. With such glorious results 1
am only too glad to testify regarding the rem
edy which has made me so happy
Rev.) P. F. HARKLEE.
Coal Run Crossing, arkansas.
The remedy that will cure the many diseases
peculiar to woman is Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure-Eothers Magazine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

eleven from virginia. Nd thus break the
solid South, and entitle US to, share in the
grand achievement in November next.
which will assure the supremacy of the
Constitution and laws, and the national in
depreciation of them, for generation to
come.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
THE MARKETS.

The market for flour and wheat has been quite &C.
tive for the past week, and a much better feeling
prevailing. Considerable quantities have changed
hands, and the demand has correspondent with the
offerings, The large amount of fertilizer being pur
chased-much larger than in any previous season
has contributed to the activity produce is brought
in to meet the purchasers demands for the fertilizers
Wheat, Futz, yesterday, quoted IS 80; red,
80 to 95 Flour, extra, 81 80. Hay SIG SIS. Corn,
48; oats, 80.
to $115.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
sept 23-1l
------------
I IMPORTANT.

IMPORTANT
The wheat this year being badly shrunken, the d.
rect1ons for using the Grader Wheat Fan to clean
wheat for market should be thus:
Take out sieve No. O. use conductor board smooth
side up, put from to Is inches from end of the
groove. fasten by wire hooks use seive No or In
groove No. 8, which you trial prefer. No. takes
out no cookie or small wheat. If found necessary
use sieve No. Sin groove No.3.
sept 23-1t L. NJ CROSBY
COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
guSta county, rendered the 18th day of June 1880
Bray &C., will proceed In front Of the Court House.
In Staunton,
MONDAY, OCTOCER 25th, $780,
to sell at public auction, the real estate now owned
and occupied by the family Of James L. Bray. This
tract contains
216 ACRES,
Is situated In Augusta county, on South River in
good ne1ghborhood, has a GOOD DWELLING HOUSE
and other Improvements on 1t d is In good state
OF ultvation, with never failing supply of rum
ming water.
Information will be furnished any one DESTROYS of
purchasing application to the undersigned at the
law office Of Hudson Il Patrick, in Stanton or Jas
L. Bray, on the premises.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs
suit and expenses of SALE and the balance on cred
1t OF one, two and three from day SALE pay
able In equal annual lnstalments, the purchaser
giving bonds for said deferred instaments with ap-
date and waving the homestead exemption and the
title retained as ultimate security.
VIM PATRICK,
sep Zo-Ids vim copy Commr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
Maine.

the latest news from Maine leaves the cleo
ton for Governor still in doubt The corrected
returns from almost the entire State indicate
plurality of ia for Plaisted Fusionist) There
is a feeling of uncertainty however, on both
sides, and all are agreed that an official count
only can decide who is elected.
The Maine Greenbackers held their State
convention at Portland on Tuesday There
was much electoral ticket, but the measure be-
ing carried, Scion Chase and a large number
OF delegates held convention at another hall
and chose full set of Greenback electors. The
feeling between the factions is very bitter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

" is important that every Republican
voter examias and find out whether bis
name is on the registration list. If it is
not there. see that it is. Attend to this at
once, as It can be done at any time within
ten days of the election.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
Census Returns.

We are indebted to Mr. Stuart F. Lindsay,
supervisor, for the following approximate esti-
mate CT the census returns in this district.
This estimate is subject to revision by the Su-
perintendent Of census.
Population by
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

A regular police force of Republicans on the
Kentucky as well as the Indiana side Of the
Ohio river, has been organized for the purpose
of preventing an exodus of Kentucky Demo-
Gratis to Indiana about the day of election. Ey-
cry ferry-crossing, steamboat landing and skif
point ON the river will be vigilaptly watched,
and parties suspected of going over TO vote
will be reported and arrested if they attempt
to vote frauduienty, If this precaution is sue
cessfll it will insure the State of Indiana for
the Republicans in October, as it is these i'm
ported Kentuckians who give the Democratic
majorities in the Hoosier State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
The Richmond and Allegheny Railroad was

The Richmond and Allegheny Railroad was
opened on the 21st between Richmond and
Maiden's Adventure, where it will intersect
Harmans canal line packets. The next stretch
will be from Maiden's Adventure to Cedar
Point, which it is expected will be completed
in thirty days. The State says: although
the office had only been opened few hours
everything was working smoothly, no conf1-
sion of any kind was seen. Wagons and drays
loaded with goods of every description were
continually arriving, and there was a scene of
great activity in and around the depot"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

The sAepuhlicans can earry Virginia if
each voter will pay his poll-tag. and see that
he deposits Garfield and Arthur ticket,
with the Republican electors on it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

Gov. Vance, in his Harrisonburg speech on
lima had not repudiated its debt and therefore
had not violated that provision of the Consti-
tuition which declares that no State shall pass
a law impairing the obligation of a contract,
His State, he contended, had not repudiated, it
had only scaled its debt down to 40 cents on
the dollar. Of course there was no impair
ment of the obligation of contract, for the
original contract of the TaFheels no doubt
provided that 60 per cent. Of the obligation
was to be void. The only difficulty about the
matter is, they didn't let their creditors
know that such was their understanding.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

The epizootic has again made its appearance
in Boston and halt the horses of the city and
its suburbs are affected by it. 1t will be rel
membered that a few years ago it prevailed al
over the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
TERMS CASH.
COMMISSIONERS sALEoF

eB~ Be sure you find the place, nearly opposite
the Virginia Hotel. sep 23-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED TO RENT-One furnished room near
w the Wesleyan or Lutheran Seminary.
Apply, P. o. Box 80.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

The Democratic National Committee
flooded 100000 into Maine, few days be-
fore the election. 1t had its effect in few
Of the towns, but there was not time to dis
tribute it in the rural districts. They came
up all right and saved the State to the Re-
publieans. But the 100000 is gone "where
iItr wqodbine twineth'-thrown-away,w with
no hope of it eyer doing any good for ban
cock. This is sad, but true, and must ex-
cite the sympathy Of all truly lol" Dem
ocrats.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
LIST OF LETTERS

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post ONCE at staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
SEPTEMBER 23rd 1880.
LADIES'
Anderson, Miss Adel1ne Lewis Mrs Maria
Brown, Miss Alice col Loving, Mrs Sarah
Bare, Miss Eliza Minor, Beckeley
Benson, Miss Ella V 8 Masineup, Miss Ellen
Brown, Miss Harriet Maddox, Mrs Emma
Brown, Mrs Mary Miner Mrs Julia
BOlden, MISS M1Il1e2 Miller, Mrs Lydia
Bryerly, Mrs Nary Nelson, Mrs Catherine
Brown, Mrs Perlina Nelson, Mrs Tena
Deyerle, Miss M L Porter, Miss Laura
Bigelow, Mrs Rose Miss Esta
Douglass, Miss Charlotte Robinson, Mrs MaryJ
Ervtng, Mrs Mary Rawles, Miss Sallie
Foil, Mrs Mary E Smith, Mrs Mary A
Howard, Emma Schuyler, Mrs Marion
Harris, Miss Georgia. Sonners Miss Katie
Howe, Miss Laura Thomas, Mrs Alice
Hyde, Mile col Trinley, Miss Fannie
Harris, Miss Victoria Taylor, Miss Martha
Johnson, Mrs Charlotte White Miss G
johnson, Miss Mary WoOdSOn, Mrs
Lewis, Miss Gennie Woodward, Mrs L
Louis, Jane Walker, Mrs Lewis
Lewis, Miss Martha Webb, Mrs Mamie
Lee Miss Tilda col
GENTLEMEN.
Armstead, Dabney Mason, Thos
Ab1l, VIM Nohry Thos
Brown, GeorgeM FARMER. james M
6roWn, FRED Phillip, Judge John
Carter, John l. Rector, Henry W
Golfer, Reuben Southland
Dapney, uhrfat Strause, LG
Duke, Mr. Spencer VIM
flillopt, JoAn SW1nk, VIM
Erwin, VIM Tutwler, Ellis
Goldsby, Tancred, Francis
Goodwin, W W TaIey. John n
Gamm1r, Trimmer, SamuelA
Harris, DANIEL Thornton, W
jackson, Goddard col White Fleming 7,
Lockwood, George W Winsburrough, John va
The above letters, If not called for within thirty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Parties
calling for them will please say they are advertised
8. NJ. YOST, P. M.
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
ONCE, September a3, 1880.
w. Balm, Waynesboro Va,
Frank Brook, Staunton, Va.
Mrs Wythe Durley, Washington, D. c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

A Observation-Disclosures of North River Town
"A ship are earnestly requested to attend meet
ing to be held at White Hall near Spring HILL Satur-
day evening, ate p. M, sept. 25th. Garfield and
Arthur Club will be organized Speakers will be
present. Let every Republican be present.
B. d, AVIS,
A. LAMBERT,
sept 23-1t Members Executive Committee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

Remaining in the Post ONCE at Stanton Augusta
County, Va.
SEPTEMBER 23rd, 1880.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Lowmoor Iron Company Of Virginia, will be held at
Lowmoor, Allegheny county, Va, Wednesday,
october 9th, 1880. H. M. BELL
sept 23-2w Secretary
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

AZ CALI. AND BE CONVINCED. ga
sept 23-1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
az Mared Drinks are made Specially -Ks

Is under charge of the most experienced managers
famous cooks are employed, and everything in the
eating line can be supplied the shortest notice
and in the most elegant STYLE while the prices are.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23
ESTABLISHED 1857.
CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER

CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER
WEAR.
J. W. abby CO.,
% NEW ST.
We are now receiving our Fall and Winter Stock of
MEMS, BOYS, and CHILDREN's CLOTHING.
Most of these goods have been made with view TO
this market, and we guarantee the price to be az
low as any house in the State. Our stock Of
HATS
is very large consisting of all the LATEST STYLES.
OUR GENTLEMEN's NECKWEAR.
is also very large, containing all the new styles
UNDERWEAR SOCKS, &C.,
~ Of all kinds and qualities SCI
IS A1 Goods Guaranteed as Represented 81
Goods ordered on short notice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-09-23

The different rooms separate and distinct, and
parties wishing to take meal in neat quiet and
at all times orderly place,csn find free from
objections as the
National Republican., 1880-07-28

the law. We say, without the fear Of con-
traGiction, that IL ever there was a case in
which summary punishment could be justi-
fed, each OF these ten felons should become
pendant Of one Of the trees that adorn
the park in which the revolving crime was
committed. But these offenders were white
of skin, though as black of heart sthe
Maryland ravisher, and hence the law will
take its course as it should, and lawyers
will wrestle in the courts TO aid in their
escape from condign punishment The
crime of which all the parties, black and
white, are guilty, is among the most
revolving to he found in the criminal
calendar, and if the law fails to suppress it,,
its penalties should be changed and in
creased in severity to q degree that would
forever after guard society against its repe-
tition by one who has been found guilty of
it. Its increase is so rapid and fearful that
the law.making power should be aroused to
providing penalties that will have some
terror for these demons in human shape.
National Republican., 1880-07-28
CRIME AND IFS AyENGrs.

In all civilized nations laws are enacted
for the punishment of crime. This is re-
garded as indispensable for the protection
and welfare of society, and where these
statutes exist it is the part of wisdom and
safety that society should surrender the
punishment of crime implicitly to those tri-
bunals and forms which the law prescribes.
This is the wisest, safest and best policy to
adopt, and the only one that can be adopted
with perfect security to justice and right.
There are times and occasions when crimes
are committed which are so revolving that
the public temper becomes excited to fever
heat, and impatience of the laws delays and
uncertainties leads to the melting out of
summary punishment by the hands of
an infuriated mob. The euormity of the
offense may seem 10 call for more prompt
and certain vengeance than is guaranteed
by the forms of law, but when the line laid
down by the statute for all is departed
from, then those who assume to discharge
its functions without authority become us
wreak their vengeance.
There have been recent occurrences in
Maryland where Judge Lynch has i'm
provised his court and pronounced his
Judgment against miscreauts with hasty
effect, under which the limb of the first
tree has become the felons gallows and
mob his executoner. The case of DIGGs,
who had confessed an infamous crime and
was executed by summary hanging to the
limb of tree until he was dead, is the last
that has come to our notice. This man was
colored, and the crime of which he was
guilty was one that called for certain ven
geance-but we doubt if disregard of the.
laws of GOD and man by IN infuriated
populace even TO secure his summary
taking Off can be tolerated without dis
turbing the foundations of society. 1t were
safer and better to have left this criminal
in the hands of the legal authorities, from
whence he was snatched, than to have
added 10 the volume Of crime and the
number Of criminals,
Many will be uncharitable enough TO
allege that if the offender had been white
man the law would have exercised its
functions without the interference of a mob.
This may be true or false-we will not
pretend to say The crime is no moro
henous in black than in white man, so
far as the law adjudges, and hence there is
no reason why white felon should share
any more immunity than black one. 1t
was but recently that ten white brutes COM
mitted an Offense in the Smithsonian
grounds, which, under all the circum-
stances, was ten.fold rs brutal aud atrocious
as that committed in Maryland, as it null
tiplied the crime by ten; and yet in this
wicked city there has been no attempt to
] take their punishment out Of the hands Of
National Republican., 1880-07-28

peasant proprietors through whose land the
road ran. Every evil Of storm, flood, drought,
sickness Of man aud beast, shortness of crops,
etc, was ascribod to the anger of the spirits
outraged by the new-fangled mode Of locomo-
tion. The road was built and operated by
steam engines for about six months, but few
patronzod II. Finally the government pur-
chased the road, tore up the rails, leveled
down the grades and sold the material for old
iron. So IL returns to the place from which it
started an unappreciated attempt at improve
mont.