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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

A debate sprang up in the House Of Repre-
sentatives on seating Judge Taylor, the sue
cessor Of Gem Garfield from the Nineteenth
Ohio District, for his unexpired term. Mr..
Hurd, of that State, objected to Judge Taylor
being sworn in, because the district had been
changed. and the same constituency that voted
two years ago did not vote at the recent spe-
cial election. The certificate of election was
properly signed by the State officers, and
Judge Harris, Of Va, in a very practical. mat
ter-of-fact argument, combining himself to pre-
cedents and facts, maintained that it was not
competent for the House to refuse to seat the
member elect on the prinaa .tacie case; but
that his credentials could be referred to
the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions, for the determination OF the merits
of the issue. Mr.. Stevens of Georgia, sus-
tanned the views of Judge Harris and the mat
ter was so disposed of. Judge Harris services
as Chairman of the Election Committee makes
him thoroughly familiar with presidents in
cases Of this kind, and his opinion has great
weight with his colleagues in Congress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

John Kelly, the Boss of the Tammany
Democracy, has been ncontinently set down
upon, elected from the lucrative and potential
Office of Comptroller of the City of New
York, and his political despotism broken. The
love feast which took place between the Irving
Hall Democracy and the Tammany Democ-
racy short time before the Presidential cleo
ton, it was expected by Kelly, would result in
his choice for another term rs Comptroller of
the CITY, by votes of the Democratic Alder
men, Mr.. Grace. the Mayor-elect, who was
the choice of Kelly, does not take his office
until the 1st of january, we believe. Kelly
ERIN of Office expired on the 9TH of Decem-
ber Mayor Cooper sent in the name Of Allen
Campbell, as Kelly's successor, but Kelly cal
culated that the Democratic Aldermen, whom
lie claimed as his henchmen, would manage to
defer the confirmation until after the expira-
ton of Mayor Cooper's term. In this he was
mistaken Three or four of the faithful de-
serted him, and these added to the Irving Hall
Democrats and Republicans, were sufficient to
confirm the nomination of Mr.. Campbell
This was done, and Kelly onsted from his en-
trenchments AS Kelly went down a hideous
howl went up from his followers and retain
ers while congratulations poured in from eve
ry section of the State of New York at the
work accomplished. Kelly is holding wrath
full meetings, however, and promises lively
time in the future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

A speech purporting to have been delivered
by Senator Bayard,of Delaware, was published
in the Philadelphia Press about the close of
the Presidential campaign. 1t charged that
the custom dues, amounting to over 1926, 900,
paid by w. z. Dodge & Co., to G. A Arthur
as Collector of Customs, had been divided be-
tween G. A. Arthur, Senator Conkling, Ex-
Secretary of the Treasury Boutwell,, and 9TH
ers, and that he knew this to be So Last
week, after waiting for denial of the state
ment from Mr.. Bayard and not seeing it, these
gentlemen published card in which they
pronounce the charge willfully and malic-
iously false Since then Mr.. Bayard has stated
that he never made such speech, and never
heard of it until the 10Th of November and
that he did write letter TO one of the ac-
cused parties denying it, 1t is expected that
further developments will be made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

Settlement in accord 18th the rights of the
creditors md the interests Of Virginia, and
needing the approval OF the conscience
the world. Recognizing that the credi-
tors hare rights, and that it is our du-
duty to respect them, and that Virginia
is willing to meet her obligations to
the extent of her ability-with such
purpose and such declaration. we believe
the difficulties which now hedge about us
could be removed, and q fair and acceptable
basis Of adjust ment reached. Whether this
basis shall be substantially that formulated
in either of the numerous bills which have
been considered by the Legislature. will be
for future discussion and determination.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

Jay Gould's Green House located at Ir-
vington, on the Hudson. Was totally de-
stroyed by fire on Friday last. 1t VAS prob
ably the most elaborate and costly estab-
lishment of the kind in the United States,
and he>estImated loss is about 5000, OOO.-
There were OF palms alone $50 varieties
1T contained very rare and expensive col
lections Of nowers-one collection received
from Linden. costing $4,000. The alarm
OF the fire was given by the barking of two
large mastiff dogs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16
The Indictment by the United States Grand

The Indictment by the United States Grand
Jury, sitting in Richmond, of a number OF
Judges of election for refusing the votes of
qualified voters at the election on the Cd ult.,
is causing howl from Democratic newspa-
pers, and vast deal of mounting from Demo-
cratic local bosses. The purpose manifested
by the Department of justice to enforce the
laws of the country and punish violators
thereof will probably teach lesson that
may be useful hereafter. The deliberate pur-
pose of Democratic judges to deprive legal
voters of their rights il crime that ought not
be overlooked, and i the United States au-
shorities will energetically prosecute every
man indicted and mete out the punishment he
really deserves, it may have the effect to i'm
prove election methods in the future
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

MIR. y. Sprigg Campbell, of Richmond, a
brilliant young man, and one of the most
promising OF Rchmond's business men, died
last Friday OF meningitis, aged "a years. He
was son of Mr.. Parker Campbell, retired
banker
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

1t is stated that move is on foot i'll Con-
gress for the Democrats and Greenbackers to
elect Laid, of Maine, Greenbacker, Speaker.
The coalition would be natural enough, but the
Republicans will have sufficient strength to
defeat 1t and elect straight Republican.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

Hon. R. W. thompson, Secretary of the
Navy. has rendered his resignation of that
position, to accept the rendered appoint=
ment OF American President of DeLesseps
canal. Mr.. Thompson is one of the most
popular Of the Presidents constitutional
advisers, and his retiring will be matter Of
regret universally.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

Judge Strong resigned from the Su-
preme Bench of the United States on Mon
day last, and the vacancy, it is stated, will be
filed by W. B. Woods, Of Montgomery, Ala,
Circuit Judge of the Fifth Judicial District.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

The palatial resi- denee Of Mr.. Charles D.
Fisher, of Baltimore, was consumed by fire
on Sunday morning last, the fire having
been discovered by the barking and whin-
ing of pet scotch terrier dog in Mr. Fish
er's bed room. The residence originally
cost $4,000, but Mr.. Fisher had recently
purchased it for $4,000, and furnished it
at cost of $4,000. Two servants, a COL
ored boy and girl. lost their liyes by jump
ing from four-stOry window,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

Blue Gown, Derby winner, for which Jas.
r. Keene paid $4,000. fretted himself to
death while on passage from England to this
country. He had been carefully protected
against the effects of the jostling of the boat,
but he could not be kept Quiet.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

The population OF Utah Territory. accord
ing to the recent census. is l43,907. OF
this, 74,471 are males, SO, 4S6 females, 80 o74
natives and AZ, 1913 foreign born.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

Nine-tenths OF the business portion OF
PENSACOLA, Fia.' was burned On the night OF
the 10th. Over 100 buildings and property
estimated at $3.50, 900 were consumed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
- Stanton, Va, December Is, 1890
Shelter ct ais Shelter
All persons Interested In the above named cause,
TAKE NOTICE, that shall proceed at my office, In
Staunton, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1881,
to take and settle certain accounts, which
counts are required to be taken by order of the
Hastings Court Of the city of Staunton, entered In
said cause at the December term, 1880. At which
time and place you required to attend.
JNO, W. STOUT,
dec 16-4w Comm'r. +.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

NAVY PAY OFFICE,
IN Norfolk, Va, December 10th, 1880.
Sealed proposals lin duplicate) Will be received at
this Office until II O'Clock NJ. December 18TH 1880, to
furnish the Department of Yards and Docks, Navy
Yard Norfolk, Va, with the following articles, viz
CLASS No l.
81 doz Taper Saw Files, assorted sizes,
" Mill Saw Z" bastard fiat 10 inch
CLASS No. 2.
50 Tons Of hay best Port Deposit 2240 lbs per ton
exclusive OF sticks and binders.
3& Tons of straw, best wheat, 2240 lbs per ton
elusive OF sticks and binders.
A Bushels of corn, best white, Sc lbs per bushel.
$50 g oats 6 North'n 80 g " g
2l0 " shipstuff, % lbs per bushel.
All Of the above articles be of the best quality
subject to the usual inspection and be delivered
In 10 days after award of contract free OF expense
the Government
Two satisfactory sureties must accompany bids
guaranteeing faithful execution of the offer, If
cepted. Forms of guarantee furnished by applying
to this office Al. CLARK,
dec i6-1t Pay Inspector o. s. Navy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

< .
Bickie to my order for $780, dated December 9Th 1890
payable at the national Valley Bank. The public
are warned not to pay the same as has been
stopped. JOHN A. NOON.
dec 16-1t*
n COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, December 14th, 1890.
In the chancery of WISE, d. @. &c. creds VS..
WISE, M j. ct ais pending In the Circuit Court of
Augusta all parties thereto are hereby notified that
III respect of the order of reference therein entered
the 18th of November 1880, shall proceed to ex-
ecute the same at my Office, in staunton,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22d, 1881,
tend. j. W. GREEN SMITH,
dec 164w Commissioners Chancery.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
u Staunton, December 14th, 1890.
In the chancery canse of REEVES, (Thomas) Admir-
VS. HANNA, (Abraham) Admir- &C. pending In the Cir
cult Court of Augusta all parties and persons whom
soever Interested are hereby notified that,in respect
OF the order Of reference entered therein the
OF December, 1880 shall proceed to execute the
samoa my office in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1881,
at which time and place you are required to attend.
J. W. GREEN SMITH,
dec 16-4w Commissioner in Chancery.
" Stanton, December 18th, 1880.
In the chancery cause of KEY, (willlam) &c.
KEYS, George Adm x &C., pending in the Circuit
Court of Augusta all parties and persons whomso-
Interested including ALL CREDITORS OF GEO. Y.
KEY DECD, are hereby notified that In respect OF
the order reference entered therein the 18th Of
June, 1880, shall proceed to execute the same at
my office. In Staunton, on
MONDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1881,
at which time and place you are required attend.
j. W. GREEN SMITH,
dec 16-4w Commissioner In Chancery.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, December 14th, $780,
In the chancery cause of MICHAEL KoINER's Elk ors
Va MICHAEL KoINER's widow Responding In the Cir
cult Court Augusta, all parties and persons whom
soever interested hereby notified that in respect
order OF reference entered therein the 9th
same at my office, in Staunton,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10Th, 1881,
at which time and place you required to attend.
W. GREEN SMITH,
dec 16-4w Commissioner In Chancery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

forcibly illustrated in the letter published
to- lay from Hon. a. Il. H. Stuart, Rector
of the University Of virginia-anh the
abandonment of the pernicious abstrae-
tions which have been the '.Iliad OF our
woes" This disposition could be educated
into controlling, living thought, to be fol-
lowed by a political revolution which
would sweep from power forever the mere
agitators and place-hunters. and put in au-
thority, and in sympathy with the national
government, the best and purest charac-
tiers of the South. The field is wide one
for patriotic endeayor-t the end to be ac-
complished worthy of the ambition OF the
most exal ed That Gen. Garfield, with
his broad intellect and comprehensive views
of public policy, will avail himself of the
splendid opportunity presented, we have
not doubt. Whether his methods will be
such as we have suggested. will be for him
to determine. Whatever may be his con-
clusion, it will not weaken our faith in his
motives or impair our confidence in his
earnest, active, warm sympathy for the
South and her true interest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16
OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunston, December 14th, 1880.
In the following causes heard Jointly, namely
Overholts Com'tee VS. Wilhrow, Jr. &C.; Towber-
mans Ex'or VS.. PETERS Ex'or &C ; Overholts
Com'te Peter &cS Peter PETERS Exo'r &C.;
Harper's Ex'or Pelter (Joseph) &C.; Koiner VS.
Hanger; Koiner VS. Pelter &C.; McChesney VS. With
row &c and same, pending In the Circuit
Court of Augusta, all parties and persons whomso
ever interested are hereby notified that In pursu-
of decree rendered in said causes on the Oath
OF November, 1880, shall at my office, In Staunton,
on TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1881,
proceed to take any further evidence that may be
offered before me, and to make any modification OF
my former report, which said evidence may render
proper. At which time and place you are required
to attend. J. w. GREEN SMITH,
dec 16-4w Commissioner in Chancery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r OST.-A small package OF papers, among which
IL was a negotiable note executed by Y. NJ.
Bickle to my order for $40 dated December 9th, $780,
are warned not to pay the same as payment has been
stopped. JOHN A. NOON.
dec l6-1t#
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

IJol FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
WILLIAM WHOLLY,
at the old stand,
NO. IL NEW STREET,
Has hand large and elegant stock OF hne liquors
wines, &c. Among the popular brands of whiskey,
the Augusta county
CLEMMER, BUMaARDNER, FULoHER, Boards &c
also the old
WILSON and PENNSYLVANIA GRAY.
Fine Wines SC. a speciality. Excellent Beer at rs
cents per dozen.
Call at the old and popular stand, where you can
always get the and best of all kinds Of liquors
dec 16-lm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16
A sSIGNEE'S SALE OF
"A REAL. ESTATE IN PAGE COUNTY.


By virtue Of an order entered December End, 1880,
of the L. S District Court for the Western District of
Virginia, the undersigned assignee will sell at
public auction on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1881,
One tract Of land containing
10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
situated In said county, and is the upon which
said bankrupt resides. There Is upon said land
good dwelling, barn, and other necessary out
buildings.
TERMS :-One-fourth cash and the residue In six,
twelve and eighteen ,nths with interest from day
of sale, the purchaser giving bond with ample per-
sonal security for the deferred payments and the
legal title retained until the whole of the purchase
money is paid.
dec 16-tds Assignee
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
" Staunton, December 14th, 1880.
In the Chancery cause of MENIFEEs, IT Ky Admir-
&C VS. MENIFEE'S, IT K.) widow and deYtSees pend
Ing in the Circuit Court of Augusta, all parties
thereto and ALL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS against
the estate of the decedent t. K. Mentfee, indi-
yidually or as surety, are hereby notified that In
this on June the 18th, 1885, and November the
18th and the 20h 1880. shall proceed to execute the
same at my office, in Staunton, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10th, 1881,
at which time and place youare required to attend,
and PERSONS, should there be any such, HOLDING
UNPRoyEN CLAIMS AGAINST SAID DECEDENT K.
MENIFEE, EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR AS SURETY IN
IFF OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, ARE HEREBY SPECIAL
LY WARNED that, In case they shall fall to ap-
pear before the closing OF my accout and duly
prove their said claims the Court will proceed to
distribute the fund In irrespective of their
claims. w. GREEN SMITH,
dec law Commissioner in Chancery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

A S.IGNEES SALE OF
N VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
IN PAGE COUNTY.
By virtue of decree entered in the District Conrt
of the United States for the Western District Of Vr
ginia, Harrisonburg, May 9Th, $780, In the matter
of Mark Rufrner, bankrupt the undersigned assign
ee Of said bankrupt, will sell at public auction in
front of the Court house at Luray, Va, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th, 1881,
A tract of land containing
so ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
of the court house, being the upon which the
widow of the said bankrupt now resides Said land
to be sold free of liens and subject the vested right
of dover OF Lydia Rufner.
TERMS One fourth cash, and the residue in three
equal instailments of six, twelve and eighteen
months, the purchaser giving bond with approved
personal security for the deferred payments and IT,
tie retained until all the purchase money is paid.
E. JONES ARMSTRONG;, Assignee
dec 10-tds of Mark Ruffner, bankrupt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16
DoN'T YOU FORGET IT.

For Oysters, Turkeys, Chickens, Ducks and Geese.
Keep also hne line of GROCERIES, can furnish you
anything you need of-that kind. We receiving
daily OYSTERS Of the best quality. You CAN'T buy
lower than we can sell you. Send in your orders
for Oysters and Turkeys for Christmas.
dec16 1T
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DEPARTMENT 2ND.


Flanneb
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N THE MATTER OF MARK F. F1NKs, BANKRUPT,

cambridge & PENDLEToN
Attys for T. P. Pendleton, Bankrupt.
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, 1880-02-29
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb 28--The Enquirer
this morning: publishes two double-1eadetl
articles in tha editorial page which appear
significant The first states that Demo~
cratic politician Of National reputation has
been all over the State, having met three
fou1ths of the party leaders, and says Tilden
is the choice OF four-ffths Of the party in
Ohio, while in Hamilton County and Gin
cinnati Tilden's supporters number nine TO
one over those of any other Democrat
Just below the above article, and equally
conspicuous, is spublished an interview with
Hassaurek, the eminent German editor, who
controls the Fo1ksblQtt- Hassaurek IS Just
from Washington, and announces his belief
that Grant will be nominated by the Repub-
licans, and elected Hassaurek was the
leader in the Greeley movement, and always
las been as bitter an opponent to Grant as
the Enquirer has Of Tilden.
A. CONSULTATION.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 2S--The Cleveland Press
to-day contains an article on q rumored
, 1880-02-29

WHAT pIyCuBACK Is SAID TO HAVE RE-
MARKED.
Special D<.pateh to The Chicago 1rioun<-
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. ga curious
story is told In connection with the nomina-
ton of Pinchback to be Naval Officer at New
Orleans. A Louisiana politician here says
that before Pinchback left for Louisiana he
called upon the Secretary OF the Treasury
and said, in substance: If my name Is not
sent into the Senate the delegation from
Louisiana to the Chicago Convention will
not be for John Sherman -; that
Sherman Immediately inquired whether
Pinchback intended to utter threats7
and that Pinchback said TINT he threatened
nobody, but he had expressed his opinions
The same gentleman is authority for the
statement that the President two weeks ago
said that the thought Of appointing Pinch
back hadjnerer entered his head. One diff
Guilty Of the appointment is. that Lewis the
present incumbent of the Office, who Is also .
colored man, has given no cause for removal
unless the fact that be favors another Preal-
dentiaI candidate than John Sherman is
cause for removal AIr. Lewis will probably
refuse to resign, and will require that the
reasons for his removal be stated to the Sen
ate under the TenuIe~of-O Office act.
, 1880-02-29

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