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DEATHS:

Near Alton Depot, in Nelson county, of consump-
ton, March LIST, Mrs Mamie Shepherd, wife Of Mr..
Stiff Shepherd. She leaves husband and six chill
dren to mourn her loss.
Near Peculiar, Cass county, Missouri February
9th, John A. Patterson, brother of B. g. Patterson
ESQ., of Harrisonburg, aged So years.
Near Ottobine, Rockingham county, of consump-
ton, on Friday night, February 25th, Mrs. Mary
Lambert, the young and much beloved wife Of
Mr.. Hamilton Lambert, aged only about Is years.
In Rockbridge, February 9Th, Mrs. Margaret A..
Thompson, wife of James J. Thompson, and sister
of the late John w. Hamilton, aged Sc years and 8
months.
Near Fort Spring. Greenbrier county, W. Va, on
the 4th instant, Mrs Judith Reynolds, widow Of Mr.
VIM. Reynolds, aged "a years.
=, In Frankfort, Greenbrier county, W. vas on the
23rd of February, Abraham w. Fell, Esq, in the
SIND year of his age.
Mrs: Elizabeth M. Price, wife of John M. Price,
Esq, died at her residence, in Greenbrter county,
W. Va, February 25th, in the 41st of her age.
At his residence near Bridgewater, Rockingham
county, on Tuesday, March 1st, Mr.. Williams Wise,
in the 72nd year of his age.
On March LIST, near Pine Forge, Shenandoah coun-
ty, Va, after illness of few hours, Wilson
Woods in the 51st year Of his age
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Party Responsibility

There will be a responsibility resting up-
on the Republicans of Virginia in the State
canvass from which they cannot well escape
with credit. They will have it in their power
to determine and finally settle the debt
question and relieve the people from the in
cessant turmoil and agitation to which they
have been. subjected for years past. Neither
of the Democratic factions can or desire to
finally dispose of it. 1t is secondary con-
sideration with them. This is clear from
the position of the Re-adjusters who pro-
pose, by popular verdict. to supercede and
nullify the decisions of the Supreme Courts,
This all know cannot be done, but it is to
be taken as hobby to gain political power
in the State. The Funders are even more
obnoxious in their presentation. They fix
upon no amount to pay-inferentially ac-
knowledge that we owe s32, 900, 900; but at
the same time declare for a policy which
will substantially repudiate that which thew
tacitly concede to be right. Neither pro.
pose to meet the issue squarely, recognize
the binding force of the judgment of the
Courts, and that there is no possible way OF
escape from it, except through the consent
OF the creditors.
The Republicans are at liberty to occupy
the high ground of doing what is right fol
the creditors and the State, for it is vacant.
They can at once pre-empt and hold it,
it they will, and win upon it. If they dc
not they may justly be held responsible fol-
failure to remove this vexatious issue
from the political arena, for if they will
take the position boldly and fearlessly that
the debt must be paid as the Courts have
determined, unless more favorable condi-
tions are conceded by the creditors, they
will draw to them a following, on good
ticket, that will be successful, not only in
the approaching contest, but hold the State
for along time to come. While the Demo-
cratic factions are contending for partizan
supremacy, let the Republicans declare for
State integrity and even handed justice all
around, and the result will be signal tri-
umph on platform that will wear and
grow stronger as it grows older.
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Bull Doing in the U. s. Senate.

The remarks of Senator Hill, OF Georgia, in
the Senate on last Monday, which drew from
Senator Malone an indignant reply, seem to
have been premeditated, if not pre-arranged
in caucus. TWAS deliberate effort to bull
doze the Virginia Senator, and was properly
and promptly resented. We do not agree with
Gen. Malone on an important question of State
policy, but when Democratic Senator from a
State where Republicans are the victims of
Democratic prescription and prosecutions, un-
dertakes to introduce the methods of that
party into the United States Senate, and brow
beat and denounce another Senator who
chooses to think and act for himself, and to
vote independently of either or both parties if
he may SO chose, as he has right to do by rea-
son Of the influences which elected him. we
cannot withhold our sympathy in such con
test. Senator Hill should remember that he is
not on the hastings in Georgia, with an in
famed and vindictive following to sustain
him in his assaults upon Republicans, but is
in the United States Senate, where one Sena-
tor is the peer of another, with as many
another, whether he be Republican, Democrat
or independents; and that it is an offence against
public decency to- say nothing of the respect
and courtesy due to brother Senator and to
the Senate itself, for such an exhibition as
he made on Monday last The Republicans of
the South have known too n UGH of the mani
festations of the spirit which inspired Senator
Hills remarks, not to have their sympathies
moved, in this particular instance, for the OBJ
ject of the assault, without in the least modify
ing their views of the political opinions of
the Virginia Senator. IL is well enough that
it occurred as it did, and where it did, as it
gives the people of the North tangible evil
dence of what it is to contend against the Or
ganized Democracy in the South, and what
the Republicans have to endure in defence of
the principles of their party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

The most disastrous attempt to kill the Gar
so far as the loss of human life was concerned
occurred in the Winter Palace on the nth of
February, 1880. The Emperor ard imperial
family were about entering the dining hall OF
the palace when tremendous explosion under
the principal guard room occurred, extinguish-
ing the gas and sending timbers, stones, &c.,
in every direction. Fortunately neither the
Emperor nor any of his attendants were in
jured, but eight soldiers of Finland regiment
on duty in the palace, were killed outright
and forty-five more or less wounded. One re-
port had it that at the time OF the explosion
the Gar was in the apartments of the Princess
Dolgorourki, whom he after wards married and
was just about to repair to the dining hall. At
the time of the explosion the Czarina lay sick
in the palace, and on account of her critical
condition the news of the attempt on her hus-
bands life was carefully kept from her.
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A statement has been made current that
Messrs. Jorgerson and Dezendorf, republican
members of Congress from Virginia, would
not act with the republicans in the organiza
ton of the House, if Gen. Mahone's aid to the
republicans in organizing the Senate was
recognized by the President, in the control Of
certain patronage. Wedid not give it import
ance when we read it, and had no thought that
it was true. In the Washington Republican Of
the 18th Mr.. Dezendorf publishes a card de-
nying the rumor and expressing his salts
faction that Senator Malone had indicated a
purpose to act with the republicans in the
organization of the Senate. This is as we ex-
pected. Mr. D. is republican whose pluck
has too often been put to the test for him to
object to republican recruits from Southern
whites. DIR. Jorgenson, doubtless, holds to
the same notions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

baltimore CATTLE MARKET, March l4th, 1881
The market fairly active to-day and over earlier
than for several weeks past, but the prices were
generally 10 to Is cents per 100 pounds lower than
last week. and In some concession Of 25 cents
was made rather than let buyer go out of the
better than last week, there being quite full line
of good cattle among them. We quote at $3aS5 80,
most sales ranging at s. 75a$5 so per 100 pounds
MILCH Cows-Trade generally slow. We quote
wholesale prices at $20a$45 per head, as to quality
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best beeyes at 25a$5 3d. that generally rated first
quality 62a$5 25 medium good fair quality 75a
u 62 ordinary thin steers oxen and cows O0a$a u.s.
sales from 81 10 to IS so per 100 lbs.
SwINE-We quote at 7Kas4 cents per pound net,
few extra shade higher, but few selling at TX
cents Arrivals this week s, AS head.
SHEEP-We quote at 4a6x cents per pound gross,
but few at the top figure. Arrivals this week L940
head.
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MARCH II, 1881.
LADIES.
Ashley, Miss Minnie E johnson, Miss Lucy A
Bolen, Mrss Katie Johnson, Mrs Patune
Burgess, Mrs Mary Kinnie, Mrs Mary
Brown, Mrs Mary Kenney, Mrs Mary Ann
Clark, Mrs Morgan, Miss Mildred
Coken, Mrs Hannah Overton, Mrs Martha
Druged, Mrs Mary Priest, Elizabeth Virginia
Duning Mrs Maggie Pharise Miss Julia
Evans, Mrs Anne Reese, Mrs Mamie
Frame, Miss Ellen Randle, Miss Mollie
Hill, Mrs Lucy Smith, Mrs Lucinda
Htsey Miss Maggie Stakely, Mrs Rebecca S
Hamilton, Mrs Mary Summerson, Mrs Sarah
Henderson, Mrs Rebecca Thompson, Miss Lucy
Jackson, Miss Eta Williams, Eveline
GENTLEMEN.
AFTER, Theodore Hall, Marion
Buckley, Thos K1ngsburry, WI
Bryan, Washington Lewis George
Cary, Alfoncer Masste, Emanuel
Coplin, Betty Nicho1e, James
Carter, John G Perry, Edward
Campbell, James Robertson,
Campbell, ] Robinson, N
Cox, Charles W. Turner &c
Fray, Thigpur, WR2
Gtllum Marshall White, Miner (coD
Woodward, r Fl g
The above letters, If called for within thirty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter Of1ce Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised
s. M YOST, P. NJ.
Unmailable Letters remaining in staunton Post
Office, March 10, 1880.
J. Il Robertson, Esq, Gordonsv1lle, Va
A White, 20 Murray-st,
Globe Works, City.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

The President has sent to the Senate the
nomination of Hon. Stanley Matthews of Ohio
for the Supreme Court of the United States.
President Hayes had sent the name of the
same gentleman to the Senate, before the ex-
piration of his term, but it failed of confirm
alton before the adjournment of Congress.
Dr. A. Pardee, of Louisiana, has also been
nominated by the President to be United
States Judge for the Fifth Judicial District.
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ITO GRoCERs.



Staunton, March II, 1881.
Sealed bids to furnish this Asylum with the arti-
Giles below VIII be received at the office of the
superintendent up to II O'Clock, M. 22nd of
part only, or the whole of the bill at the prices
offered. The goods to be delivered by March 2sth.
Bids should be directed to A. M. Fauntleroy Super
1ntendent, Staunton, Va, and one sample Of each
article should be sent to s. A. Hoshour, Steward.
Payment to be due 80 days after delivery of goods
5000 pounds best Lag. coffee,
100 g &c G. P tea,
1000 good brown sugar,
1000 &c coffee &C
600 &C &C cut loaf
barrel &C granulated sugar.
10 &c P. R. molasses,
fierce Of best Carolina rice.
mar17. S.A. HOSHOUR, Steward.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

On Wednesday a magnificent basket of
flowers adorned the desk of Senator Malone
1t is stated they were sent by President and
Mrs. Garfield, and culled from the choicest
exotics of the executive conservatory, a
tribute to the "manly declaration of being
free and independent statesman"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

1he hondholders have proposed to the State
of Tennessee to take per cent interest on the
entire debt of the State the new bonds to run
twenty mine years. The debt now bears per
cent. The Governor of the State has sent q
anessage 70 the Legislature urging the prompt
,acceptance> of the proposition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

Gen. Malone visited the President on Tues
day to urge the re-appointment of DR.. Gil
mer to the Richmond post-of1ce. The oppo
sition to the confirmation of DR.. Gllmer was a
very small affair. He is one of the purest
men in Virginia; republican of tried faith,
and one who will not surrender his con-
viction for any office in the gift of the
President. We hope the appointment will be
made and promptly confirmed,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

In the Republican arrangement of the U.
5. Senate Committees Senator Malone is
given the craftsmanship of the Committee
on Agriculture; and is on the Naval and
Post Office Committees,
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THE MARKET

The markets have experienced but little change
since last Issue. The offerings have been quite
limited, and the demand generally local. Flour
family, quoted at S. 3d. extra, S. 90; superhne
81 %. Wheat, 81 O5 to 81 10 for Fultz, and 10 tc
l Is for Lancaster and Red. Corn, 44c. OATS Acc
Hay, SIT to $40 per ton, baied. Bacon, So per loo
pounds, hog round. Glover Seed, 81 rs to $780, Tim
othy So, and scarce.
In Richmond wheat was quoted at 81 % to 81 26
In Baltimore wheat was quoted at ST. 10 to 81 %.
STANTON MARKETS, MARCH IL.
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DUBLIC SALE.
Having sold my interest in Willow Brook Farm,
offer for SALE on the promises, Thinking Spring
Church, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 29th, 1881,
All my stock, farming Implements &C.. consisting OF
GOOD WORK HORSES-BROOD MARES,
Two-Year Old Colt,
5 Halt Bred Yearling Percheon Colts,
Fourhorse Wagon, / Two-horse Wagon, / One
horse Spring Wagon, Cart and Harness, Combin-
(Dtxie) Wheat Fan, Sulkey Rake, Corn sheller
Large Staye Roller, Hickok (Keystone) Cider Mill
and Press, Large Copper Kettle, Plows, Harrows,
Harness, Gross Cut Saw, Grain Cradles, Moving
Scythes, Forks, Rakes, Shovels, Picks, Mattocksr
house property, and many other articles not neces-
Seldom such stock and Implements are offered for
sale. Parties in need of the above property will do
well to attend.
TERMs.-AI sums OF S. and under, cash; over
that amount credit of four months negotiable
note satisfactorily endorsed.
eH- Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, a. M:
mar.17-tds C. K. ZERKEL-
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
By virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Cour. Of Angus
ia county, entered the day March, 1879 and
the 9th day of April, $780, in the chancery of
Trices creditors VS.. Trlce ct al, the undersigned
commissioners will,
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1881,
sell at public auction In front Of the Court House
SLaunlOn, Inc tract OF lana belonging TO D. A Tr1ce
situated IN said county, the Valley Pike, ear
Greenvtlle, and containing
2O64 ACRES.
The said said Trices half the tract of Er
formerly owned Jointly by himself and wife and
which assigned him in the division made Of
said joint tract in said cause 1t has no improve
ment it, but is of fine quality, well watered and
timbered.
TERMs:-Enough>cash In hand to pay costs OF suit
and SALE and the residue upon credit of one, two
and three years, in equal 1nstalments, bearing in
teres from day sale, the purchaser to give bonds
for the deferred 1nstalments with approved person
al security, and the title to be retained ultimate
security. CHARLES GRATTAN,
T. c. ELDER,
j. M. QUARLES,
feb 10-tdS Commissioners
POSTPONEMENT-The above sale has been post
poned to Monday, April 25th (Courtday).
CHARLES GRATTAN,
T. c. ELDER,
JIM. QUARLEs, K
mar17-tds. Commissioners
M ALL LETTINGS.
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Hon. A. J. Edgerton has been appointed
by the Governor of Minnesota to succeed
Secretary Window, in the United States
Senate.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" stanton, March, 1st 1881

In the chancery cause of MENIFEE's, IT. K9 ADMIR-
VS. WIN. L. MowRY AND OTHERS pending in the Cir
cult Court Of Augusta, all parties thereto and all
holding claims against the estate OF the de-
cedent T. K Menefee, by reason OF his suretyshin
on the oicial bond of L. Mowry, late sheriff ~
Augusta county, are hereby notified that on
FRIDAY, APRIL LIST, 1884,
SHALL at my Office, in Staunton, proceed to execute
November $780, which time and place Won are r u
quired to attend and especially are all nersone
against said decedent by reason Of his suretnsh
for Mowry, required to attend osssnip
J. W. GREEN SMITH
mar 3-4W commissioner in Chancerrv
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TSLAIM AGENCY.
The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
OF the city of Staunton and counties Of Augusta
hocklngham and Highland that he has opened an
offce In Staunton for the collection of claims His
long experience as Constable and Deputy Sheriff
enables him to promise prompt collections and re-,
Turns. He may be found at the LAW OFFICE OF AC.
GORDON, ESQ, on Court House Alley, or in his alb
sence, Mr.. Gordon Is authorized to receipt for any
claims left with him. All claims on which it is found
necessary to bring suit will be turned
liable attorney.
VIM. A. REED.
REFERENCES: WIN. A. Burnett, Clerk Of County
Court OF Augusta; Samuel Paul, Treasurer Augusta
county; John w. Arbogast, Sheriff Highland county;
aon; John Massey, lst Auditor; John A. English,
City Schools; Hon. John Paul, Harrisonburg; Thos-
A. Bledsoe, Cashier National Valley Bank.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

The wonderful Negro Boy Pianist
BLIND TOM,
THE MUSICAL PHENOMENON OF THE AGE
Renowned throughout the world as
The Greatest Natural Living Pianist.
The exhibitions whose marvellous gifts has gained
him worldwide celebrity, and has both astontshed
and delighted the greatest masters Of music, Will
appear above for
POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Admission so cents. Reserved seats rs cents. Re-
served Seats secured at Oliviers Book Store.
mar lit
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PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract Office
Of this Department until P of April %, 1881, for
carrying the mails of the United States, upon the
routes and according the schedule of arrival and
departure specified by the Department, In the State
Of Virginia from July 1884, June 80, 1885. Lists
Of routes with schedules of arrivals and departures
instructions bidders with forms for contracts and
ponds and all other necessary Information will be-
furnished upon application to the Second Assist.
ant Post General.
THOS. L. JAMES,
mar 17-6w Postmaster (eneral
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A LARGE STOCK OF DRESS TRIMNrINcs -
IN raea IT part Of sk
cade silks and satins, just received at ofeo Bro
D. A, KAYSER,s
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POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY.

lie. NJ. Cushing L Son, Auctioneers.l
OUBLIC SALE.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
MARCH IT, 1881.
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & COCHRAN.
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OPERA HOUSE!

FRIDAY, MARCH 18th, 1881,
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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Washington, D. c., March 10, 1881
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WHOLESALE PRICES.

sTAUNToN MARKETS., MARCH
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-03-28
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-Ths Presi.
dent has nominated N. W. spaulding, Of
Oakland, to DO United States Assistant
Treasurer at San Francisco, vice William
Sherman, who had held the Office eight
years, and whose last commission ex-
pirsd on the 18th instant. This i'm
portant California nomination will be
closely followed by another. viz: that OF
Chauosllor Harrison. OF Nspa. to be
Collector OF Internal Revenue for the
First California District, vice William
Highly. who is incapacitatsd for continu-
ance In Office by reason Of physical disa.
bilitiss. Charles N. Leavy was nomi-
nominated today for Assistant Appraiser
at San Francisco, to succeed Fred. Lux,
who 10 to be removed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-03-28

The four.ysar.ola boy Of Mr.. bus.
mans, whose ranch IL located at Gard
p~ersvills. twenty miles south OF Carson.
was fatally scalded Friday. The little
fellow fell into q kettle OF boiling water
In the yard. used for cooking potatoes
for the hogs, up to his neck, and was 20
severely burned that the Aesh peeled OF
Of his entire bedy.
There Ia at Hope Valley Q very rich
copper mine which was hrst located
over twenty years ago by Uncle Billy
Rogers. II contains much native COP
per. and one portion Of the vein 10 rich
In gold.
Advance sheets OF the census report
make the total population Of this State
90. 265; Of which AZ, 0l3 are males and
90. 252 are females. The native popula-
ton il Se.e23 and the foreign is 25.842.
An assessment Of IS cents per share
has been levied on the capital stock Of
the Justice Mining Company delinquent
April 20. See notice under "New to.
day."
The game Law. prohibiting hunters
from shooting any kind Of game, with
the exception Of doves goes into effect
next Friday. April l.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-03-28
The Chinese Treaties.

New Yoax. March 26.-Ths 7ribuns
says: The favorable report BY the Com
mittss on Foreign Relations on the
treaties with China means. NO doubt,
their Anal confirmation. There Il not q
single feature In the new adjustment BY
these treaties Of our relations with China
which Is not perfectly just to the United
States. and even desirable; yet they may.
undoubtedly, be set down as another suc.
cess for China. Her successes lately In
war and policy have been 80 significant
that 4. IL time we gave them attention.
The world will be forced TO alter Its opin.
ion Of this nation before long. Fifteen
years ago China was supposed to 30 In
articulo norris. but today she shows the
yieor and energy Of o young nation.
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Faith and Water.

CHICAGO. March 2s.-This city has
also developed q faster In the person Of
William Cooney, Of IS North CLARK
street, who came here from Sturgeon
Bay, Wisconsin. He claims TO be the
Holy Ghost, the successor Of Christ, and
IL q remarkably intelligent lunatio. DC
has tasted twenty-five days, only drink
ing water during this time, and says be
will live on faith and water until Easter
april 17). he has been In an insane
asylum at Worcester, Massachusetts,
where be INDUCED In s-nAns.d day last on
one occasion.