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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-22

How THE Missouri RIVER CHANGES
ITS CoURsE.-The town Of Covington, a.,
is literally a doomed city. Situated on
the bend of the Missouri river, the banks
are gradually being eaten away, and the
ground or which the court house stood 8
year ago is now covered by many feet OF
las, flowing water The cutting away is
done by fits and starts. A week ago Sun
day me current set in.shore and took off
: strip Of land thirty feet wide, in few
hours. No lnvssions were made for 40.
other week, when another slice was cut
of. Then about half dozen buildings
were moved back some thirty feet and
the next day the land on which they had
stood was al gone. The citizens have
tried to moor trees and logs to the bank
10 the hope OF forming a barrier for the
hood, but the current is so swift and the
water so deep that these attempts have
Iai1ed. To give an idea OF what the town
Of CoT,Bgton has suffered in the last five
years The case OF the ferry house and the
principal hotel may be lnstanced Two
years ago, there were six hundred fee: OF
iahQ between the building aud the river
oanS now you can toss stone out Of the
notei window into the river, and the build.
lngs are now being put on rollers for re.
movaL-SfouT CITY Journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-22

IF earters are worn, it is important to
know how TO apply them with the least
risk Of harm. At the bend Of the knee
the superficial veins Of the leg unite,
and 20 deeply into the under part Of the
thigh, beneath the ham-string tendons.
Thus a ligature below the knee obstructs
all the superficial veins but If the con-
triyance is above, the ham-string tendons
keep the pressure off the veins when
return the blood from the legs. lnior.
tunately, most people, in ignorance OF
the above facts, apply the garter below
the knee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-22

There are now three Hebrews 10 Con-
gress-Messrs. JONAS, MORSE and Elm
STEIN
, 1880-12-07
Gbf UItibm1&ey I


MI. PAnSE1I, WINS presented with the
freedom OF tho City Of Waterford Yesterday,
III hIsspceclt Ut Thanks he said that the back
bone Of English rule III ireland WIS broken,
a1"1 that the legislative Independence Of that
country Is near ut land. Tho London Ttptcs
tries tn make 1t appear tllat the ovation to
ParneEl was ltot n spontaneous one, mid TINT
,iany Of those who decorated their houses
did It In fear of being "boycoltctt." Seeing
tint there were about 1900 policemen a1td
as many soldiers In tho city, It Is not easy to
see how the Inhabitants cou'd bo terrorlzcd
by Parnclrs ndlterents. The fact ls-aild
tile English press might rs welt admit it.
that Partlc|l Is tho exponent OF the opinions
Of n!nc-tenths Of the lrls!, people, and tl,at
the other tenth Is mostly nlatlo up Of cnstlc-
hicks, nunkcys land-agents, ,lndcrllngs, BAL
lltfst and crown pensioners. =.
, 1880-12-07

Now We have yous attention, we would like to
State that WiEouEhby. Hill G Co. paid out between
Jan. I, 1885, and Nov. 40 to the wotkmen and
workwomen Of Chicago the sunn Of
, 1880-12-07

AMONG tito arny changes spoken OF ~
likely to occur III few days aro the asstga-:
mcnt OF {;en. Miles to West Point; Of Col.
Hunt Of tito Fifth Artillery, to the command
Of thu Department Of the South, with head
quarters Mt Newport Dnrracks, Kentucky;
md Gen. AuRur to the Department OF Texas,
with headquarters at San Antonio. r.
, 1880-12-07
$503,000.00,

One dollar to each u7an, woman. and child In Chi
cago, If distributed according to the last eensus.
This money waa paid In to Willoughby. Hill e Co.
by the people Of Chicago md vicinity. "But," It
these people had puld THIS SAME MO.1EY to
these DARK EASTERN BRANCH clothing stores
around for clothes, "Tt4lS SAME MONEY"
would havc gone to Boston and New York, and no
part oft would Chicago people ever sec again. II
the above statement is true, AND IT IS TRUE, we
don't why to certain extent you nEc not a
partner Of the firm Of Wlloughhy, Hill G Co., nnd
enjoy portion Of The profits. Then why not put
In your "lNFLuENCE " as wei! a. your trade,
and when you send customers to us We will see
that the purchases sha prove satisfactory to hem7
, 1880-12-07

IN reply to criticisms by Donapartist
Deputy, II. 3taRnin, tile French. Minister uf
Finance, stated yesterday III tho Chambers
tlmt, although there WIS falling olT In tho
stock Of gold coin in France. In consequence
Of tho adverse balance of trade, he wis pre-
pared to atlopt such measures as wnuld keep
the supply abundant enough for Nil practical
purposes. Ks means 10 that end lie sakl it
was his intention 10 ratsu tic rate of discount
lii thu Bank Of France. and to put in ctrcu-
1at10n notes for amounts under 10 francs.
, 1880-12-07

CONGRESSMAN SPRINGER, Of this State, tu-
truducod two bills Into the lf0uso yesterday;
one to Increase the number Of Supreme
Court Judges to nlne; tho other provides for
fixing tho luy OF tho Presidential and Con-
9ressional elections OIL the second Tuesday
in October, Instead OF the first Tuesday after
the Iirst Monday OF November. =,
, 1880-12-07

OWING to the stupidity carelesness, Of
lack OF ability, or all three, of the Post Office
officials, many Western newspapers failed to,
receive the Presidents message In the way
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
Census Enumera tors.

Now that the supervisors OF the census
have been selected, numerous applications
will be made for the enu.nerators. We clip
the following paragraph from the Washing
ton letter to the Richmond State in reference
to the matter:
The supervisors will select the enumera-
tors subject to the approval of the Census
Bureau at Washington, and the number will
vary according to population. In sparsely
settled territory there will be one for every
thousand or fifteen hundred nhabita n is
while in more thickly settled districts one
enumerator will collect statistics for two or
three thousand. Enumerators will have no
fixed rate OF compensation, and the aim will
be to equalize their pay according to the diff.
ticu lty Of the work they perform. Proper
tionately the enumerator who shall have to
scour over thinly populated region will re-
ceive more pay than one who does the work
in city district with some thousands of in
habitants. The Bureau does not intend to
pay men by the day. as the experience of
some of the States has shown that the plan
makes the work more expensive and less ex-
pedit,ous. They are apt in such case to
make what are known to Navy Yard en-
ployes at Norfolk as Government licks.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
Communicated
virginia's Representation in the House of
Representatives.

In the Amendments to the Constitution of the
United States, article l6, section 2, we find the
following
But when the right to vote at any election fol
the choice of electors for President and Vice.
President of the United States, Representatives
in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers
OF state, or the members OF tn. Legislature
thereof is denied to any OF the male inhabitants
of such State being twenty-one years OF age. and
citizens of the United States or in any other way
abridged except for participation in rebellion or
other crime. the basis Of representation therein
shall be reduced in the proportion which the
number of snch citizens shall bear to the whole
number OF male citizens twenty -one years OF age
in such State"
Section 20 of Revised Statutes. and Edition
Page A. provides by congressional enactment a
like penalty upon such abridgment of the Elec-
tive Franchise by State.
Article 8, Section l of the constitution las
amended since the restoration Of the State by
congressional enactment) provides that no male
citizen although otherwise qualified, shall exer-
paid to the State before the day of election, the
captation tax required by law. for the preceding
year. No fair man will deny that the main object
OF this new provision. was to cut off the right to
vote from the coiored voters, who in the main
are Republicans, and thus increase the power of
the so-caled Conservative vote, being willing to
sacrifice the possible and comparatively few
white voters that will be lost by the operation Of
this amendment.
To any mind it is very grave question ,wheth-
er Virginia has not thus subjected herself to q
loss OF representation by the adoption OF this
provision abridgtng the right OF suffrage. For
will any one say that the failure to pay capita
ton tax is either engaging in the rebellion OF
other crime"
The files OF the returns Of delinquents in Rich
mond will easily show what numbers are annually
thus unlawfuly deprived OF the right OF suffrage,
and to what extent the representation OF Virgin.
la in congress should be reduced. Let our Re-
other abuses,a ttend to this important matter.
REPUBLICAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
The Suffering Irish.

The latest reports from Ireland represent
the want as increasing and the prospect ap>
paling In the western districts of Ireland
there is extreme suffering among the poor,
owing to want of employment, loss of turf,
loss of cattle and failure OF potatoes, and
despite the noble efforts Of the Duchess OF
Marlborough and others to relieve the suffer-
ing, there must Of necessity be great distress.
From all portions OF England relief has
been pouring in, for the English people have
at length been aroused to the duty they owe
to the Irish, and headed by the Queen and
Prince of Wales, donations are being lber>
ally forwarded.
StauHton's fund now reaches nearly six
hundred dollars and will be forwarded in a
few days direct to the Duchess of Marlbor-
ough, or some other equally reliable and
trustworthy person, to distribute it where
ever it will do the most good among the
poor of the Green Isle.
A new plan for relieving Ireland showed
itself in the House Of Representa- lives Mon
day. This is embodied in an organization
known as the ''Cosmo-American Coloniza-
ton and General Improvement Bureau"
which numbers among its thirty eight cor
porators Thurlow Weed and Cardinal Nc
Closkey, and is to devote itself to the work
Of emigration from the other side of the
Atlantic to the various States and Terrific
ries of the United States which want inhab-
itants. Emigration from overcrowded cities
and districts OF this country is also to be en-
couraged. The stock OF the corporation is
placed at one million, with power to''in-
crease it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29

Marriages.

Near Mt. Sidney, on the 25th, by Rev. C. Beard
VIVA. Landes and Elizabeth d. Cook, all Of Au
| gusta county.
Near waynesboro'. on the 4th OF December. by
| Rev Beard, HenryA. Davis and Miss G. z Lay.
man, all OF this county.
Near centreville. on the 25th inst. by Rev. G.
Beard, Mr.. Joseph I. Miller, of Augusta and Miss
| Elizabeth C. Long. OF Rockingham.
| Near Churchville, on the 18th, by Rev. A. M
Evers. Mr.. John Howard, of Penn. to Miss Mary
M RUBBISH. OF Augusta county.
| On the LIST, near Churchvflle, by Rev. A, M Ev.
ers. Mr. isaac Baylor to Miss Alice c. Lambert,
both OF Augusta county.
On the 25th inst. by Rev. Mr.. Bushong, Mr..
of Jacob Splitter. Esq decd
Near Churchville, on the 18th, by Rev. A. M.
Evers, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Moffstt, Mr.. Jacob s.
Masincupp and Miss Sarah A. Smith, both Of Au-
guSta county.
W. Grim and Miss Gussie C. Hemp, daughter Of
David Hemp, Esq, both ofAugusta county.
On the 18th inst at Ottobine, by Rev. MI. Rose
Augusta county.
On the 7tE inst, near Cross Keys. by the Rev.
Miss Bette F. Carver, all of Rockingham.
In Harrisonburg, on the 18th, by Rev. j. Rice
Bowman Jacob c. Van Pelt and Fannie Swanson
all OF Rockingham.
On the It'll. by Rev. George Wine, Mr.. John h.
Curry and Mary Margaret Cook, ali of Rocking
On the 18th inst, by John P. zeigler, Mr.. Mi
chael Harvey Derror to Miss Emma Airy, both of
Rockingham.
At the parsonage, on the 18th inst, by Rev. s.
B. Dolly, Mr.. James P. Amole to Miss Ida Shew-
ey, all Of Rockbridge.
At the residence of the brides father, on Mud
dy Creek, on the 2lst. by Rev. Jacob Lewis Mr.
George 7. Argabright, one Of the proprietors of
the Greenbrier Independent. and Miss Mollie
Miller, all Of Greenbrier, W. Va.
On tbs Goth inst. by Rev.J: b. Lewis, Mr.. L.
Dolan and Mrs. EFF Bledsoe-both of Gaeenbrier
w. Va.
At the Methodist Parsonage, in Lewisburg, on
the 10Th inst, by Rev. ]. 8. Hutchinson, Mr.. Con-
stance G. Walker and Miss Jennie L. Wilson
both OF Greenbrier, W. Va.
At the residence of the BRIDES father on the
14th inst, by Rev. j. K. Hedges, Mr.. Leonidas r.
Martin and Miss Rachael J. Thomas, both OF
Greenbrier. VIVA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
Deaths.

Suddenly at his residence, near Churchv lille ON
the 23rd inst. Mr. Henry B. Quidor aged So years.
On the morning of the 2lst inst, In Lewisburg,
W. Va, at the residence of her son, (Mr. 8. A. M
Syme) Mrs. Ann Eliza Syme, relict of the late DR.
VIM. b. Syme, in the 9th year OF her age.
VIM. K. Wallace, ruling elder in the Lebanon
Presbyterian church, died at his home. near
Craigsville, Augusta county, Va, on January l4th
His illness was short, Of only eight days duration,
but very severe. He said from the first he would
not recover. he had never enjoyed vigorous
health since very severe illness about two years
ago. He was born January 10th, 1922. making his
age to be 30 years and four days.
LUCY EDMoNIA MAHANRY departed this life Jan
4th, in the year OF Our Lord 1880, aged years. s
months and 80 days.
Little Lucy was member of the Sabbath School
at West View, and oft was her voice heard sound
ing the praise OF God in her sweet childish
voice, so that every voice was hushed almost to
silence, and the heads Of young and old were
turned in astonishment upon the child too
bright for earth. During her illness, as long as
her strength was sufficient to sit up, she sang all
her Sabbath School pieces particularly that good
old hymn known so well Come ye sinners. come
to jesus" and when too weak to sing longer, she
around to understand.
Though but nine years of age, she was loved
by all who knew her and gathered friends where
ere she went. We can but say to her little Sab
bath school friends, of West View, her ways are
well worthy OF imitation.
Farewell, Lucy, we shall miss thee
From our broken Sabbath school band;
But we know that God has need Of thee
In that bright and happy band.
lefty papers please copy.l ABE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
American Grain for Russia.

We noticed last week the statement that
a large amount of wheat was awaiting
at Odessa, Russia, facilities for shipment to
Europe. We expressed the belief that this
was a mere speculative rase, and that Rus
STA would have no grain to spare for ex-
port, inasmuch as famine prevailed in three
districts of the Empire. We now notice in
a despatch dated st. Petersburg, 25th, that
the Galos reports the crops in 1879 were
unsatisfactory, and that this fact is causing
apprehensions of distress in several prov
inces. The newspapers now discuss the
probability of the necessity arising for the
importation of American grain into Russia
in the spring.
This statement is more in accordance
with the reason of the case, based upon the
condition Of Russia, as heretofore repre-
sented. America will haYe to supply the de-
ficiency of the old world, and this will re-
quire every bushel of wheat that can be
spared.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
sTAUNTON MARKET. JAN. %. 1879.
CORRECTED WEEKLY By BYERs EAKLK.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, January goth, 1886
Brief CATTLE.-The market was somewhat ore
active than it was last week, and prices are quo
ted fully &c higher than they were then quality
being taken into consideration, the difference in
the quotations being for tops &c higher than
last week. The quality was OF better average
than last week, for while ther great many COM
mon cattle the tops were more numerous and OF
slightly better grade. We quote at 5Oa$5 so
per 100 lbs.
Mich Cows.-Common cows are dull; the bet
ter grades are in fair demand. We quote at goa
$40 per head as to quality.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows Best Beeves at 25a$5 so; that generally ra.
ted first quality 25a$5 rs; medium or good fair
quality 26a$4 rs; ordinary thin steers oxen and
coWs2 50a$3 25 general average Of the market this
week; extreme range OF prices 2 50a$5 5O Most
OF the sales were from rs to IS 90 per 100 lbs.
SWINE.-There is some falling off in the number
OF the receipts as compared with last week, but
there Is marked difference in the quality in COM
parison with the offerings then, q large number
OF them being OF an inferior grad e. yet there are
some equally as good as the best offered last week
PVT PVT not many. We quote common to fair at SKA
with few fat shade higher figure, though
few sold above 6ss cents. 6Aa6M cents per Id net
marking most Of the sales. Arrivals this week
1886 head.
SHEEP The number Of the offerings is lighter
than 1t was last week. but the quality Is little
better, and trade also little more active, there
being some Eastern demand, with . fair demand
on the part Of our home butchers. We uote
common to fair sheep at 4a5 cents. and the bet
ter grades 6Aa6 cents. Lambs 6a6 cents per lb
gross. Arrivals this week 2O55 head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
"sWayne's Ontmnt anil Pll,,,

"SWayne's Ontmnt ana Pills."
The greatest remedies the world has ever
known, curing the most inveteratc cases OF
skin diseases, such as letter, salt rheum,
scald head, barber's itch, sores, all crusty,
scaly, itching skin eruptions. and that dis
tressing complaint, itching piles. AS a
blood purifier and liver regulator Swayne's
Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills are excellent.
Cure sick and nervous headache, dyspepsia,
indigestion, ward off malarial fevers, cleans
ing the system and bowels Of all impurities,
restoring to healthy activity every organ OF
the human body. Price 25 cents box, five
boxes, 81. Ointment so cents a box, three
boxes, 1875. Sent by mail to any address
on receipt of price, Address letters, DR..
Swayne & Son, No. $50 North Sixth street
Philadelphia. Sold by dealers everywhere
For sale by G. w. May 6 Co., Staunton,
and by druggists everywhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
Very Boastful.

The Wing of the 23d launches forth the
following defiantand aggressive program me.
Whether our contemporary ever read the
truism-' 'pride goeth before a fall,'' or not,
we 10 not know. II he has, he has profited
very little by it. With its present elements,
there never was party organized in Vir-
GINA or out of it which stood upon more
uncertain and insecure basis than the Re-
adjusters now stand. Ii they attempt to
carry out the notions proclaimed by the
Wing, it will be less than twelve months
before the truth OF our assertion will be fully
demonstrated. Here is the announcement
of the Wing:
We see that the Funders are still busy de-
vising ways and means to control politics
and parties in Virginia. Let the dead bury
their dead
The Re-Adjusters, as such intend to con-
troll Virginia in spite of all the "leadina"
Funders, pleading" Conservatives $50. call
ed). Heading" Democrats (so-assumed), and
''leadlng" Republicans whether Carpet-bag
or Scalawag). that can be mustered. One
and all may rely on it, We do not intend to
surrender the power and trust confined to
us by the people Of both parties and both
colors to any other org lnizations. Neither
do the people purpose to dlsband and divide
SO that they may again become the easy
prey OF spoilers-whethe so called Demo.
cras or so-called Republican. Our home
affairs are paramount in politics just now,
and everything must be subor1inated to
them. Nor is it at all necessary for COOP
Grafton with either Of the National parties
that we should bear its name the late Con-
sentative party has shown that. Besides,
the liberal principles of Re-adjustment are
just as desirable in National as in State
affairs, and We intend to impress them up.
on one or both OF the National parties
Are we to infer from the closing sentence
that the Re-adjusters purpose carrying into
national affairs the notions they now main
tain as to the State debt? Will they con-
tend for Encouragement of the national debt?
1t is logical to draw such aconclusion,i in view
OF the announcement that no alliance will
be formed with either OF the other parties.
The recognition of the rights Of all citizens
alike, has been and is a cardinal tenet with
the Republican party, and hence the only
cause of complaint with that organization
must be because of its fidelity to public
faith and integrity. We think it quite likely
the Whtg has been inconsiderate in its choice
of terms. Otherwise, the national identity
of the Re adjusters will BIZ with the Green
hackers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29

Hon. Geo. Cabell, the representative in
Congress from the Danville District, has
secured the passage through the House OF a
bill to appropriate $780, 900 for the constr uc-
ton Of public building at Danville. Why
could nor Judge Harris have had similar
bill passed for public building at Staunton?
The fact is, Stanton is the proper place
for the United States Courts and the office
Of the Collector of Internal Revenue for this
District, and with them here, the public
building, tor their accommodation would
follow. 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29
lie. M Gushing & Son, Auctioneers]
4 commissioners Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate,
ln the County of Augusta.

10 the County Of Augusta.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
said county, rendered on the 4th day of Nov 1873,
In the Chancery cause therein pending of Cal
breaths creditors rs. Calbreath ct al, the under
signed Will proceed, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1880,
to sell at public auction. all the real estate in
said county belonging to IF. Calbreath, con-
sisting Of SMALL FARM, lying in said coun-
ty, on Silver Creek, about seven miles northeast
of Staunton. containing about
100 Acres,
This lank is OF excellent quality lies well, is
well watered and has GOOD DWELLING HOUSE
with the necessary outbuildings on it, and the
sale will afford a fine opportunity to anyone de-
sirous OF investing in small farm of this charac
ter.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and expenses OF sale. and the balance on credit
Of one, two and three years from day of sale, pay
able in equal annual installments, the purchaser
executing bonds for said deferred installments
with approved personal security, bearing inter
est from date, and waving the Homestead ex-
emption, and title to be retained as ultimate Sc
curity. D 8. YOUNG,
WIN. j. NELSON,
WIN. PATRICK.
l-z9-tQS COmm'rS,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29

Judge Edward Hammond and Gov. VIM.
F. Hamilton, of Maryland, were both in
Congress twenty-eight years ago, when
Hon, A. P. Gorman, the United States Sem
ator elect from that State, was boy Of
thirteen years. They secured for the boy
the position OF rage in the Senate from
which position he went up until he was made
postmaster for that body. After that he
filled various places of trust and honor, and
became an influential politician in his
State. He was instrumental in placing
Judge Hammond on the Supreme Bench of
Maryland, and Gov. Ham ilton in the execu-
tive chair. He thus amply repaid the friend
ship OF these gentlemen shown him when he
was poor boy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-29

The Balti more Sun of the Goth. has the
following paragraph, showing that the de.
cline In wheat on Saturday was the result
of speculative movements, the effect oil
which was of very brief duration. 1.-THE
Baltimore wheat market was higher yester-
day, and the decline of Saturday was partly
recovered. The Corn and Flour Exchanges
annual election interiered with business, and
the volume was perhaps restricted In conse.
quenee. Wheat on the spot was nominal,
and dealings were confined to futures,
showing that the movement was chiefly
speculative. February closed at 81. 40 against
$l.37R Saturday.