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THE .DEMOCRAl
.S.dTU.R.DA y. .1flNY I
Tl,,lc Table on She w. s. g.
Railroad.

On and aftor Monday. December
18th, 1879, Trains will run as
follows:
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.CouSrEnrarn trade dollars! bear:
.ins date 1850, are in circulation.
Refuse bearing =date,.as
aaonc heve been limited in 1885,
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all Of which wo arc selling
Eastern prices. .a

Report cfthc Condition Of lie National
Exchange Bank Of Weston, at YES
ton. in Me Stale Of Vest Virginia,
at the close Of business, .tprl 23'l,
1880.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,

IIoDEHr JurER hus removed his
cigar store 10 The burnt district.
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DrxslxGroS sports a handsome
new sign.
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We are II quested TO state that
5JohnENNilliams has resigned lis
position ofGlloIiccmall. 5#=.=.
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MFRS: NJ. J. SHAW has re.
WI moved 10 Weston and
opened out 4
Millinery Store,
on Main Street, noxt door to Films
Fishers. She has large supply
Of Goods in her line, which she
offers low, and invites her friends
to give her q call.
Oysters n specially at ]. s,
Wilkinson's.
Mrs. Atcl,ison has on hand Il full
line Of Millinery and l'nncy Dry
Guods, Gloves, Hosiery, liumburgs,
i0rscts, Kid Gloves, l'arasols, Fans,
plain, striped and brocadcd trim
ming Silks, XoplIyrs, ttermantowns,
Worstcd Goods, which will I've sold
cheap.
Reader, 90 and take II look. al
IIanrcs' show windows, tllcn step
in, examine and purchase.
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B. j. 0. e. r. Time Table,

The following is tho arrival Of
trains at Clarksburg:
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EAST BOUND.
No. lo5-NaiI and Express S;:4a
no. ls7-AreommoAstiaa LEI = y.
No. ls$&Exprcss. ISL ~. "
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were made to wait until they were answered As a
proof of this please print this clipping right at this
uofnt in nv letter.

were made to walt until they were answered AS
proof OF this please print this clipping right at this
point in my letter:
ROOMS HANCOCK AND ENGLISH CAMP a1aN CLUB,
DANvILLE, VA Nov. list, 1880.
To the merchants and others employing Con-
servative voters of Danv1lle, Gentlemen:
In view OF the paramount Importance OF the cleo
tions to be held tomorrow, resolution has been
adopted by this organization, requesting that you
voter in your employment to leave his place Of bus
mess tomorrow and devote the day to the labor OF
bringing voters to the p9ls ~ ~ BaomS S,
And when ever man was lucky enough to get
through the crowd to get a ceatincate they took
time to write it. In fact more time than 1t would take
taking time to write on the tax receipts the word
ed, and the initials OF one OF their names under
glance that the only way that we could have poled
our full vote, with this fraud to surmount, would
have been to ask God as Joshua did to let the sun
stand still All day long the bone and snew OF this
growing town, the poor laboring man, true as steel
to principles of his par y, were not allowed even
to see the ballot box and those who voted at all
struggled harder to accomplish 1t, than was ever
known to be done by voter In the history OF this
country. Some actually had their coats torn on,
others were compelled to get out OF the crowd but
the sun was going down and every man wanted to
get in his ballot. But 1t was fixed against them,
when 1t was made known that there were no more
democrats CabelI men to vote, their sun was
down and the polls were closed in violation OF law
over 2Oo voters were thus oeprlveo o. caSnn9 rneT
chow long may ask shall our patience be abused
and what extent shall the unbrtdled audacfty OF
the democracy be allowed to display ITSELF" In this
county. Let me say in conclusion, the democracy
had arranged the Job at nearly every POLL at Ring
gold 100 colored men were rejected at other Places
young men who just registered and were 81 year
old voters with their parents on the ground TO prove
their age, and in some cases white men would name
the time of their BIRTH they put down at a. and the
Judges would not allow them to vote without they
produced tax receipt for 1879. Now who should
the belt Virginia, outh Carolina, Mississippi
or louisiana Echo answers, such proceedings in
christian country ia disgrace to the civilization
OF the age, and showa how we enjoyed free ballot
and q fair election CAPITATIoN TAX.
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MARRIED.-Last Tuesday morning, at the
residence of R. NJ. Guy, of this city, j. Alex.
Montgomery, Esq, Of Greenbrier county, was
married to Miss Fannie r. Bright, daughter
the lite M. A. Bright, and one of the brightest
and most charming of Staunton's daughters.
Last night, the First Presbyterian Church
was crowded to witness the marriage of Mr.
W. Puryiance Tams, the .deservedly popular
Cashier of the Augusta National Bank, to
Miss Sue L., daughter of VIM. Frazier, Esq.
The bride is one of the loveliest of charac-
tiers, accomplished and attractive, and wo-
man in all that is true womanly She was at
tired in an elegant white satin, with bridal
veil. The attendants were Mr.. Briscoe Tams
and Miss Matte Frazier, Mr.. W. w. McGufin
and Miss Lima McChesney, Mr. J. Fred Effin-
ger and Miss Mollie Young, Mr.. C. NJ Whit
tie and Miss Carrie Gay, Mr.. Edward Echols
and Miss Mary Crawford, Mr. James Frazier
and Miss Rosa Tams.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. W
E. Baker, and the party then repaired to the
residence of the brides father, where large
company of invited guests were assembled and
an elegant supper enjoyed
On the twelve o'clock train the young cou-
pie left for tour of the Northern cities.
Wherever they may go, in their wandering on
the bridal trip or DER the rougher path of the
life beyond, may richest blessings strew th,
way and joy and happiness abide with them
ever.
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STANTON MARKETS, NOVEMBER Is
WHOLESALE PRICES

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, November Is 1880.
BEEF CATTLE.-The wholesale market this week
was fairly active and prices generally ha4c higher
than last week, in view OF the improvement In the
Eastern markets. And the retail showed some ittle
advance on the best grades, &c, but the medium
and common cattle were unchanged. T he quality
generally better than last week, good tops be-
ing quite numerous. We quote at 25aS5 so, with
most sales ranging from 50as4 rs per 100 lbs.
Mich COws.-Good cows are scare /, but prices
remain unchanged. We quote at 25a As per head as
to qraiity.
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged follows
Best beeves at 25a$5 50 that rated first quality
0Oa5 12 medium good fair quality 0Oa$4 90:
binary thin steers oxen and 225a$2 75;
range OF prices 225a$5 So Most Of the sales were
from IS so to "a rs per 100 lbs.
SWINE Prices show a decline OF fully Hc as COM
pared with quotations then, the range now being
from 6ha6h cents, with few extra shade higher,
understood to be 6x cents most sales ranging from
6Aa6H cents per Id net. From present the Western
prices our market is expected to hold Its own, at
least for short time. Arrivals this week S774 head
SHEEP AND LAMBS We quote butcher sheep at
3a51 cents, lambs 4a5& cents p Id gross. Stock
sheep at 5oa$3 so per head; wethers 34a4 cents
per Id. Arrivals this week 2541 head.
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4 Successful SWindler.

Last Friday morning well dressed gentle
manly looking man called at the Staunton
Female Seminary and asked for the principil.
Mr.. Miller soon appeared, and the stranger
introduced himself as j. NJ Meyers, of New
Oxford, Pa. At the same time he presented
letter from friend and brother minister OF
Mr. Miller, living in Pennsylvania The lei
ter commended tie bearer in the highest terms
md was written in a hand very similar to that
of the gentlem IN who sc name was signed. AZ
er this introduction, MIR. Meyers stated to Mr.
Miller that he wished TO place two young la
lies, his ward and his niece, at the Seminary.
The terms were agreed upon and a down
payment of 1926 contracted for. The stranger
landed Mr.. Miller draft ON New York fol
$3.50, and asked him to give him the balance
n currency. Not having the money about
lim, Mr. Miller gave his check for $25, and
the patron departed, promising to return and
spend the next night at the seminary The
following morning the principal received Il
postal from Mr.. Meyers, stating that he had
,een unexpectedly called from the city and
egretel his inability to fulfill the appoint
nent. In the meantime Mr.. Meyers had called
1t Loeb s. B .rth's, made some purchases and
,assed the $25 check
The sane day the gentlemen, under the
lame of J. w. G ,dsboro, called at The Vir
ginia Female Institute, and endeavored to go
trough with the same programme. Fortu
n 'tely, the Secretary of the Institute. Mr.
Wan. Frazier was absent, and the Principal
Mrs. Stuart, not having the change about her.
and the check book not being handy, the
rick failed
In the evening, Mr. .Goldsboro, alias Meyers
paid visit 10 Father McVelry, pastor Of the
Catholic Church. and presented letter signed
~ Cardinal McCroskey. After introducing
he bearer as gentleman trust worthy in ev-
cry particular, the letter stated that he was
he executor of gentleman recently de-
ceased, who had made several requests to
Catholic churches, and among the beneticiaries
vas the Staunton church to the amount OF
$780, and the Charlottesville church to the
extent of 5000. The stranger then produced a
check for $500, and asked Father McVerry to
see that the Charlottesville church received its
lpDOrllOnlnenl. DclOfe ledN my he lne1tlOIeu
that small amount of cash was required to
make the necessary recordations &c. Father
McVerly then gave him postoffice order for
So so and the bencfactor departed, leaving the
town Saturday morning. Unregistered at the
American Hotel as Meyers, and at the Virgin
ia, as Goldsboro.
As matter Of course the check and drafts
| 5urned out bogus and the letters forgeries, but
he bird had flown carrying with him $1,000.
All possible steps have been taken for the
lpprehenson and arrest of the swindler but
IS yet nothing has been heard of him. He is
! Known, however, to Mr.. Fl. L. Opie, who is
low on visit to Staunton, and who says that
he always regarded him as an upright man.
Mr.. Opie states that his real name is Goldsboro
ind that he married Miss Wickliffe of Ken
| 1ucky.
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The Staunton Debating Society is to be re-
viyed
Capt. John Paul's majority in this district
is 725.
The first snow of the season fell Thursday
night. 1t disappeared early Friday morning.
The State Y. II. C. A. will meet in this city
is expected
Mr.. Hugh H. Fultz, of this county, has re-
ceived the appointment of United StatesStore-
keeper ana Guager.
Capt. Chas. A. Yancey,a prominent member
of the Harrisonburg bar, and well and favora-
bly, known in Staunton, died at his home in
Harrisonburg on Sunday last, aged about 40.
Rev. A. S Motfett, late pastor of the "Loch
Willow" Presbyterian Church, Churchville,
has accepted a call to the pastorate of Round
Hill Presbyterian Church, near Winchester.
The State Young Mems Christian Assoca-
Ion has invited Rev. Dr. M. D. Hoge. to de-
liver his celebrated lecture on 'Tent Life in
the East" It is hoped that the invitation will
be accepted.
Rev. W. T. Richardson, formerly of this
city, and now one of the editors of the Central
Presbyterian, Richmond, preached an interest
ing sermon from the pulpit Of the First Pres
byterian church of this city on Sunday last.
Last Wednesday night, the 10th, Oracle
Holt, one of the sweetest, gentlest children
that eyer made glad household, died at the
residence of her father, Capt. Chas A. Holt.
She was just thirteen years of age and the
pet and joy of all who knew her For months
size suffered terribly, but never murmur es-
capped her lips. Uncomplaining, patient, gen
tie TO the last, her pure spirit passed to realms
of kindred purity, ere the word had left upon
it one spot of deflement.
On Thursday evening last in Philadelphia,
Miss Nettie Floyd Stewart, daughter of our
old friend and preceptor, Judge James b
Stewart of Page county, Va, was married to
Mr. j. William Borst of Baltimore. The we'd
ding took place at the residence of Major and
Mrs. Alexander J. Brand, of Philadelphia, tht
brother-in-law and sister of the bride, Rev.
H. a. Smith, of the Northminster Presbyte-
rian Church, officiating. Many friends of the
bride and groom were present on the occa-
sion. The welded pair will spend the honey
moon travelling through the Eastern States
and Canada. 1t must be a source of great
pleasure to our Old friend and his accomplished
lady to witness in their declining days, the
happy marriage Of this their last single child.
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Nj A II ES,

Atwest Augusta, on the 10th inst, by Rev Joseph
Holcomb, Mr. John W Rodgers to Miss Mary Antho-
ny, all OF Augusta
Near Staunton, on the 31st ult, by Rev
DR. Hough, Mr. John Rodgers to Mrs Adeline
Shifaet all Of Augusta county.
At the residence OF Coo tes on the 2Sth Of Octo-
Der, by Rev Price, Mr. David Blakemore, of
Augusta county, and Miss Hattie Cootes, of Rock
tngham county.
On the Sth inst, by Rev J Roudabush, Dewitt
Houchins and Mary Ettinger-all Of Rockingham.
On the 26h ult, at the BRIDES father, W Bowers,
Bowers, all OF ockingham county, Rev William 4
Price, officiating.
At the residence of Mr. Robert M Guy, in this city,
on Tuesday morning, by Rev \ m Baker, Col. j.
Alex. Montgomery, of Lewisburg, Vs., and Miss
Fannie Bright daughter Of the late NJ Bright,
Esq, of this city.
At Kalorama in this city, on the 1 tn, by Rev Il
White, of Winchester, Va, Mr. John Cartmell Of
Springfield, Ohio, to Miss Fannie 3 Cartmell, Of
Staunton, daughter of Mr. N NJ Cartmell
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MINERAL RESOURCES AND MANUFACTURING
ADVANTAGES OF VIRGINIA.-Last Thursday
number of Northern capitalists reached Vir-
gnia on tour of observation and inspection
of our mineral resources. The party was
handsomely entertained at Petersburg, and in
the evening escorted to the Opera House
where public reception was rendered them
The Petersburg correspondent of the Rich
mond Dispatch writes of the proceedings of
the evening as follows:
after an appropriate address of welcome
by Mayor Wingfield, and an equally felcitous
response by Hon. H. G. Parsons, on behalf of
the excursionists Professor Jed. Hotchkiss
delivered lecture on the Mineral Resources
of Virginia" an hour and half long, which
condenseda vast amount of practical and per-
tnent information, dressed in such style of
diction as to enchain the audience throughout
The visitors were evidently deeply impressed
by the description given by Maj Hotchkiss of
the vast mineral wealth of the Valley of the
James river. At the close Of his address there
was happy mingling of illusions 10 the hos
pitality, the fame, and the hidden metallic
wealth and uninproved water-power of Vir-
rnia, which moved the large audience to en-
thusastic applause.
The address OF MI w eeks, editor OF the
pittsburgh Iron Age who followed Major
lIotchkiss, aud who was introduced by Major
Daniel, was of highly fiattering character to
the material advantages of the future power
Of Virginia. After graphic sketch of the
iron industries of Pittsburgh, its vast invest
ments and banking capital greater than that
ofany other city in the Union in proportion
to population, its hundreds Of furnaces, and
other particulars of its activity and wealth,
NJ Weeks said that the advantages of Lynch
burg over Pittsburgh were as hundred to
one. He predicted that this city would be-
come the Pittsburgh Of the South. None of
the iron manufactured at Pittsburg was pro-
duced there. Much of it was brought hun
dreds of miles. Some of If was brought across
the Seas But the iron in inestimabe masses and
in infinite variety was at the very doors OF
Lyncbburg; and here was the water-power
to be applied with advantage at the least ex-
pense."
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SNEAM THIEVES have been annoying many
persons living in the vicinity of Mt. Sidney.
Last Friday night one of them entered the
bedroom of Rev. Alex. Sprunt, pastor of the
Augusta Church. The noise awoke Mrs.
Sprunt, who aroused her husband. but at the
same time frightened The thief. who grabbed
Mr. SIS clothing an fled. The next morning
the clothing was found near the house, and
with it Mr.. SIS watch and other articles,
nothing being missed save about 81 in cur
rency. The same night thieves entered the
houses Of Messrs. J. c. Roller, c. F Allen and
Dr.. Bell, in the vicinity Of Mt. Sidney, and
,tole small quantities of money.
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DE ATHS.

Near Greenville, on the 9Th, Cynthia Harvey
aged month and is days, daughter of Jas. A. and
Martha Harvey.
Wednesday night, the 10th, Oracle A. Holt aged Is
years and months daughter of Capt Charles and
Lizzie NJ Holt. She was gentle, bright child, and
her long and tient suffering for thirteen months
from the disease which ended her life had aroused
the deepest sympathies OF those who had known her
In health
Yesterday, at his mothers residence, Lewis ST,
William S.Pemberton, aged 10 years, ed of typhoid
fever. He WAS a bright, attractive boy and popular
with all who knew him. The funeral will take place
from the residence this evening at 8 O'Clock.
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THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS B

THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGs.-The Bal
timore AmsrScan of Friday says that bids for
the work of building the new hotel and other
Improvements at the White Sulphur Springs,
Greenbrier county, w. Va, were opened
Thursday, at the Office of the Camden Consol-
dated Oil Company, on Exchange Place. The
Improvements to be made consist of building
the now uncompeted wings of the hotel. The
new building will be in the form of a hollow
square, and the quadrangle In the centre will
be four acres in extent, which will be fixed up
into handsome garden, with walks and foun-
tain. The idea is to build such hotel. and
to provide such accommodations, as will make
the White Sulphur, which already has a ma.
tional reputation, second to no watering-place
in the United States, and do justice to its re-
ally beautiful natural attractions. The old
cottages Will be allowed to stand. Judge
Camden and Mr.. ]. L. Thompson, of Virginia
are in Baltimore, and are experimenting the
work Of showing the plans, and will award
the contract to the lowest responsible bidder
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TO Subscribers.

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and her elevation to the place she should oc-
cupy in the nation. To that work, to the de-
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Official Vote of. Virginia.

The official count. of the vote cast in Virgin
ia on the I'd foois up as follows:
Funders o6,912; Republicans 81 1880; Read
busters 81 674 Total vote PIP. COG
The pluralities in the Congressional districts
are as follows: LIST, Garrison 34j; Cd. Deg
endorf 5 ,060; Cd, Geo. D. Wise {. 365; 4th Jor-
genson S,057; 9th, Cabe', $50, 9Th, Tucker,
1887; 18th, Paul 7a5; sth, Barbour, 6,429; 9th
Fulkerson Ats.
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THE LARGEST AND HANDsoMEsT SUPPLY OF
MILLINERY GOODS
In staunton is at
JAMES W. NEWTON,
No. 8. Augusta ST., Staunton, Virginia.
have extended my line Of goods and have at my
store the largest assortment Of
DRESS GOODS,
Silk Brocades, Pla1ds, Black Cashmeres, GA Cloak
ings and Suttings, ever exhibited by
wv. NEWTON.
CORSETS A SPECIALITY.
DR.. Warmers Health, Nursing Abdominal and
Flexible Hip Gore Corsets for Ladies and Children
In word you will find the most complete line Of
wv. MENTIONS.
Ladies' Vests, Gentlemen's and Childrens Me
rinO Vests,
from so cents to "a, at J. W. NEWTON.s.
those beautiful
CLOAKS AND DOLMANS,
Ladies, call and see them before they are Sold I
have on hand splendid assortment OF
Zeigler's Shoes and Walking Boots for Ladies
and Children.
Also full assortment OF Boots and Shoes, for Men
and Boys, at ]. W. NEWTONS.
AND 10 CENT COUNTERS.
The grandest display OF these goods ever seen in
Staunton are now on exhibition at ]. W. NEWTON'S
We sell all goods on their own merits, make no
Misrepresentation, offer bats and warrant ev-
erything IS represented. We aim to give a good
equivalent for the money, thereby securing second
call from the purchaser. Hence our only safety lies
in always pleasing our customers
J. W. NEWTON.
YOUR ORDERS
will be promptly and carefully executed Any goods
you may order not on hand out Of our line will
be bought Tor you at the lowest market prices and
Il the order amounts to five dollars and upwards,
the package viii besent TO the nearest depot your
residence, free OF charge
W. NEWTON,
nov1s- Lock Box 81, Staunton, Va.
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At meeting Of the Republican Central
Committee in New York last night, the follow
ing was submitted and referred to the Com
mttee on Resolutions 'Reso,oed, That in the
opinion Of this committee, steps should be ia
ken by our representatives in Congress to 81
amend the Constitution of the United States
as to provide that the President and Vic.
President on their retirement from office shall
be admitted to life membership OF the Senate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

PINAFoRE.-To-night and tomorrow night
"Pinatore' will be performed at the Opera
House. for the benefit CT the Stonewall Band
The entire cast is strong one. and those who
attend the entertainment will be well repaid
Seats should be secured at once, as there viii
doubtless be rush
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Get your tickets for Pinafore.

A FINE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT was
given at Bethel Church on the evening of the
slsts participated. 1t was given under the di
rection of Prof Wright, and was in every re-
spect delightful Among those who added q
the enjoyment of the evening" were Mrs. W
l.. Bumgardner, Miss Ollie Hotchkiss and
Messrs. Bare, Abby, Euritt and TimDerlake, OF
f5taunton and Misses Carrie Smith Carrie and
Lizzie Gllkerson, Bette Cochran, and Mrs
r. Fl. Palmer, and Messrs. Arthur Wilson, Jas
Mcfarland, John Wise and Meredith Hogs
head
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

THE Practical SIDE OF SCHOOL LIFE
The Augusta Female Seminary has introduced
a new feature into its curriculum Mrs. S. A
Campbell, Superintendent of the Cooking
School is teaching a series of lessons on cook
ing, and the pupils are also tohave experimeE-
tai trials in the art itself.