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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01
Twenty Performing Elephants Coming to
Mexico.

Twenty Performing Elephants Coming to
Mexico.
Twenty trained elephants, all ap-
pearins simultaneously, are exhibi-
ted in Forepaugh's show, and at the
word of command rear their ponder
Gus bodies into colossal pyramids.
Forepaugh also has two woolly ele-
plants on exhibition, the 1arest and
most remarkable specimens ever
known. The 20 trained elephants
appear in living pyramids, dances,
military evolutions, engage in racing,
play on instruments, ETC., besides
which they display all the human at
tributes Of passion. His great show
will reach Mexico Saturday, Sept. 3.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01

The Perry Band is first rate band.
The following are tue members: G.
w. Stratton. S. G.. Gill, J. G. Rich
ards. b. F. Ellis, j. A. Clark, W. n.
Netherland, J. &. Ellis, VIM. Ellis,
John Abbay and John Richards.
They are business men of Perry, and
all good fellows.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01
Hardin CoIIere---ApeCiai Notice

The impression that the Primary
and PreparatoryDepartments Of Har-
din College are discontinued is erro-
neous. They will both be continued
nnder the supervision Of excellent
teachers. A full attendance is solic-
tied. Respectfully,
Mrs. II. L. BAIRD.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01

ssFos." Matthew'S of Louisiana, has
five of the fastest flyers on the Fair
Grounds. "Lulu NJ" and "Vandalia
Joe" are daisies on the track.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01

Go to Frost's for agple cider, dried
beef, ham bologna, cheese, oranges,
lemons, bananas, peaches, eating ap-
plies and choice melons. Headquarters
for good tobacco and cigars.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01

The famous Eureka Springs baby
skeleton is at the Fair Grounds, and
for q dead and petrified attraction
draws very we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01

The committee on arrangements
for floral hall are: Mrs. Cy. Clark,
Mrs. Caleb Berry, Mrs. w. H. Walk
er and Mrs. Sallie Mckinney.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-09-01

Mayor Bassford issued no procla-
nation about closing up to-day, but
would be gratified if everybody would
close up and 60 to the Fair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
Virginla's Public Schools.

The report of Rev. W. q. Ruffner, superintendent
of public instruction In Virginia, gives highly sat
sfactory showing Of the condition and progress of
the public school system in this State. The report
schools to have been in operation during the year,
against 1854 In 1880, increase Of 52. OF this in
crease 341 white schools and 1872 colored. The
number OF scholars in average attendance was 80,
922 white and IL 565 colored, increase Of $685.
The percentage OF school population enrolled was
1870 against 1877 in $780, whilst the cost of education
per month per pupil enrolled SO cents, against
81 cents the previous year. The whole number Of
teachers employed was $500, of whom 927 were col
Ored, an increase of 142 colored teachers. There
the value OF the school property increased $278
The amount diSburSed for the year aggregated
ST. 1888, increase of $1708O3. The per cent of
increase of teachers during the year was White
coiored, l4.9. Increase Of pupils enrolled: White
6.54 colored, 1872 Increase of pupils in average
attendance: White 81 colored, 70. Superlnten-
dent Rufner says the gain in the relative number
Of cOlored teachers comes from the increasing sup
ply OF competent persons, the excellent abilities OF
trained colored teachers and the increasing demand
of the coored people for teachers OF their
The gain in the number of schools and Of pupils is
doubt to be ascr1bed to the growing desire for.
education among the colored people. Even yet
their school population, is nearly 20 per cent below
that Of the whites, but If the ratio increases
idly in the next few years in the year just closed
the difference will be almost, If not entirely equa
ly and faithfully administered, and that in the
great majority of the counties the school business
has been conducted with system and punctual1ty-
20 far as he can recollect not case OF official NAL
since the system went into operation, twelve years
ago. Dr. Ruffner closes his interesting report with
an argument in favor OF setting apart the public
lands of the United States for educational purposes
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

In this city, Of diphther1a, the 10Th inst, Ma
gle May, little daughter of Jas. II. and Hester !
smith, aged years, months, and "a days.
In this city, on the 10Th inst after an Illness
Twelve days, Mrs. BEETLE Eisenman, wife of NJ
Louis Elsenman. aged ~ years.
On Tuesday, Nov. 9Th, at his residence, thre
niles from New Hope, Geo. Towberman, Esq. age
il years, month, and II days. His illness ha
0een painful and protracted. He left widow an
WO sons to mourn his loss.
At her fathers home In this county on the %
little Ora Sillings, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
,illings.
Yes, the farewell words are spoken,
Sadly throb our hearts to-day;
Loves dear link by death is broken.
Darling Ora has passed away,
Fading like some tender flower
In the morn OF youth ard love,
God has called her 10 the bowers
Ofe'ernal Joy above.
Lonely to her mothers glances,
Looks her darling's vacant place,
And the sisters heart is aching
For the dear familiar face.
Ever gentle, ever loving,
Patient through severest pain
Life without the loved and lost one
Meier can be as sweet again.
But though sadly we regret her,
Though we miss her hour by honr
Yet our hea rts would not recall her,
Our sweet early faded flower:
For we know that Ora's living
In the smile of Gods own love,
Free from sickness, free from sorrow,
In the heavenly courts above.
Lonely Is our home without her,
Lonely looks her new made grave,
Lonely seems our darling's slumber,
Where the autumn grasses wave.
But we know that Ora's happy,
In the land beyond the sky,
Waiting for her loved ones coming,
And we'll meet her by and by. s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

The most splendid commentary upon Re-
publican form Of government is furnished in
the trial of Guiteau, now going on at Wash
ington. The eyes of the world are turned to
witness a severe test of our institutions, and
a sublime triumph of the law. The highest
and chieftest of the first Nation on earth is
smitten down by the hand of cowardly as
sassin. The pillars of government tremble
for an instant, but only for an instant, under
the shock of CONFUSION that might have
shattered an empire. Then all is quiet, and
fifty millions of men are plunged into sorrow.
The constitution of sovereign people asserts
ITSELF A new ruler steps forward, and before
officer of the law, and in private room, as
sumes the robes of power second to none
that earth can bestow. And he who made
Nation mourn flies to the protection of that
law against which his arm was raised with
such fearful consequence. Every friend on
earth has deserted him; from every land of
Chrlstendom cries for his blood come forth
from every hamlet in this broad Union curses
are hurled against him, but from that storm of
righteous indignation securely he is protected
The strong arm of the law throws its shield
about him. That law which is the creature Of
Republic wherein the humblest and most
exalted meet on the common plane OF sover
eighty. That law which demands that this
arch assassin shall be tried by the same statutes
which would have applied had his crime been
the murder of the lowest of his type. Every
opportunity is afforded that can secure him
an unprejudiced trial; every technical point
that can be raised in his defence is carefully
considered, and when the verdict of the jury
is rendered there will be an absolute acqules-
cence in its determination. Were the con-
ditions reversed, the same spectacle would be
presented Had the President of the United
States deliberately shot down the most insig-
nificant child in the land, before a tribunal of
his peers-simply men-his trial would be had,
and the measure of justice which will be meted
to Guiteau, and only that. would have been
his. What grander monument to the strength
and greatness of Republican government could
be reared?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
The Negro Vote.

To those acquainted with the election
methods OF the Democrats in the recent
canvass, it is rather amusing to see the
diatribes OF their organs against the negro.
We have never known white Republicans
to resort to such disreputable pleas and per-
suasions to control the colored vote, as
were availed Of by the Bourbons on the
Sth inst. Whenever they could find a me-
gro inconsiderate or corrupt enough-and
we are glad to say, there were very few of
that kind-to be bought. they bought him
Indeed their hope Of success was in con i.
trolling a portion OF this vote for Mai
Daniel. The boast was made to It's several
weeks ago that at least 10000 colored votes
would be cast for the Democratic ticket.
and upon this their faith was predicated of
success. Now, the negro is denounced and
the Re-adjusters are Denounced because
Cameron received more OF the unpurchas-
able votes of this class than Daniel received
Of the purchaseable.
This is an illustration OF the kind Of vir-
tue, intelligence and worth OF the Bourbon
party, which boasts It's superiority and
frowns upon all who do not admit the claim.
tits significant of what the necessities of
parties will inspire. We recognize the
right of the negro to the ballot, and believe
it should be free ballot. and not hedged
about with restrictio which invite bribery
and corruption. But we do not recognize
the right of any party or faction to take ad-
vantage of the ignorant and by corrupt
means control the ballot entrusted to them
by the Constitution Of the country and for
high State purposes. The intelligent briber
is more at fault and more disgraced than
the ignorant bribee and until the Democrats
can acquit themse Ives of corrupt resort to
capture the negro vote, they should hold
their peace on this subject.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

On the goth and Both Of this month tariff
convention will be held in New York, the
deliberations of which will prove important.
The convention will be composed of men
representing every class of industry, and
every section of the country. A number OF
subjects for discussion have already been an
nounced, among which will be the following
u S. Treasury decisions; Tariff revision by
commissioner; Reduction of internal taxation;
Balance Of trade and promotion of ship build
ing interests Delegates are expected to furn-
ish statistics of trade showing the following
three great points of protectionists LIST, influ-
ence of protection on the reduction of manu-
facturers' prices I'd, increase in rate of wages;
Sd, expansion and enhancement of agricultu-
raj interests by the growth of home manufac-
lures and our domestic industries.
In this question of the tariff is involved the
future of Virginia. She has more to gain by
protection than any State in the Union.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
It is amusing TO notice the monrnful refrain

1t is amusing to notice the monrnful refrain
OF the Bourbon press over the disgrace and
prostration which have come upon Virginia,
because few fossilized politicians have been
kicked out of place and power by their mas
ters-the people. If Virginia's honor and
prosperity depended upon the class of politi-
clans who have been directing public affairs
for the past twelve years, then indeed was her
dependence broken reed Twelve months will
not have passed before the wisdom of the
change will be amply indicated and the peo
pie more than satisfied with the good work
they have done. "Let the heather rage"
however. 1t will do no harm. 1t will expose
how dear the spoils were to the "5est people"
and how sad a thing 1t is to be out in the po-
ltical cold, State and National.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Angelo Passi Ponti. an Americanized
Italian, has come to the conclusion that the
eruptions at Vesuvius. are the results Of
beds Of oil flowing into great basin below
the crater. He proposes to bore at the side
of Vesuvius to ascertain the source OF its
volcanic fires, and utilize the tremendous
power which has for ages produced this
amazing eruption of fire, smoke, and great
streams of lava. After studying the pecu-
liar phase Of the petroleum region of Penn
sylvan Ia, he believes that the causes OF the
Volcanic fires Of Vesuyius are the same as
those which produce the gases in the oil re-
ohm. only that those OF the volcano are
Eraater and more powerful in their charac-
He thinks the sources OF the earth
can be reached by the proposed
\and controlled. Arrangements for
kampany in Philadelphia to tax take
y with a capital stock OF $780,
made. This is bold project
Il the next venture will be
milky way" and utilize
is supposed to give it its !
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
DIR. w. H Miller, of Page county, died on
the 10th inst. He was a prominent and popu-
lar phYslcian, and aged 40 years

Professor Richard Randolph MacMahon, bet
ter known under the monde plume of Charles
ssby 81 married si at Hsgersown n Md on on
Judge Sterrett, Of Erie, Pa, the founder OF
the Erie Gazette, the newspaper Office in which
Horace Greeley began life as printer.
Prof. MacMahon is nephew of Maj. Ed.
MacMahon, OF this place
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

The estimated surplus OF revenues for the
present fiscal year is $40, 900. 900. Increase
tor I've months $50. 065, 345, as against $685.
600, 900 the same time last year At this
rate the national debt will be paid off in
ten years. so our Bourbon friends. embit-
tered over their recent defeat in Virginia,
may suppress their threats of repudating
u. The Republican party will take care of
that
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

offer for sale, on reasonable terms, the properly
in which now reside. 1t is located on Wes5 Fret
erck Street. In the most pleasant part of Staunton.
The building is commodious, with all modern coli-
veniences Including bath ROOM The lot fronts 90
feet Frederick and 290 feet on Madison; has on
1t stable, variety of fruits, such az plumbs,
pears grapes raspberries, currants, goOsberries
&c. 1t is of the most desirable propertis In tho
city.
II the above property is sold within reasonable
length of time will offer the lve-acre lot in
OF it, fronting on Reservoir and Madison Streets
For further particulars inquire of the under
signed S NJ YOST
noy25
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Hon. d. W. voorhees,, the great apostle
OF Democracy in the West, has become a
convert to the policy Of a protective tariff,
Hon. s. j. Randall, holding similar rela-
ton to the Democracy in the East, made a
tariff speech few days ago in New York.
Bereft of tariff for revenue only" plank.
what will the Democracy do for a platform
next year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
MARRIAGES..

In Williamson, Allegheny co., Va, Thursday
Nov. 10th, by Rev. Mr.. McCorkle, Mr.. Geo. W. Alley
and Miss Lucy Taylor.
At the home Of the bride, on the morning Of the
18th Of November, by DR.. F. p Mullalley, Mr.. John
r. Moore and Miss Sallie A. Moore, all of Lexington
At the residence of the BRIDES fatherin Harrison
burg, on Wednesday morning, November 16, 1881,
by Rev J. L. Shipley, Of the Methodist church, Mr.
VIM. Crawshaw, Of Baltimore, Md and Miss Mary
W. Smith, only daughter of Capt Joseph K. Smith,
editor Of the Old commonwealth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

The Postmaster General on Friday issued
an order, to take effect February 1. reyoking
provides for the redemption of postal cards
that may be spoiled while in the hands OF pri-
yate parties, by printing or otherwise. After
the date named postmasters must not redeem
postal cards under any circumstances what
ever
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

1t is.stated that Howard Carroll, a staff cor
respondent of the New York Times, has been
selected by President Arthur as his private
secretary. Mr.. Carroll is well known to many
Virginians, and wherever known admired for
his intellectual gifts and esteemed for his social
virtues and accomplishments
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Mail, Southwark, connects at charlottesville with
Ches. Ohio r. R., East and West. At Lynchburg
connects with Norfolk Il Western r. R., through
Southwest Virginia to Nashville New Orleans, Mem
pills. Little Rock and Texas,-and at Danville with
Richmond Danyille r. R., to South and Southwest.
Express Southwark connects at Danville for all
points Southeast and South.
Mixed Trains for Main Line leave Alexandria daily
except Sunday, 40 a. M, and As m. and return
Ing arrive at Alexandria 80 p. m.
For Manassas Line leave Washington at 40 a m.
and Alexandria rs a. M. daily, except Sunday,
arrive at Strasburg at II 05 p M, connecting with
the Valley Railroad, East and West. Leave Stras-
burg so p. NJ. arriving at Alexandria at So p.
Mixed Trains for Manassas Division leaves Al
exandrfa daily except Sunday, at 05 am, arriving
at Strasburg at 6 05 p m. and returning leaves
Strasburg 10 NJ, arriving In Alexandria at 05
p. m.
For Middleburg daily connections at Plains Sta
ton.
For Upperv1le regular connection at DeIaplane.
For Warrenton leave Washington 40 a. m. daily
All trains make good connections atWashington to
and from North and West.
re- Atlanta sleeper leaves Washington at i 40 a..
M, running through without change.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington and
Augusta, Ga, without change, on 10 20 p. m train
Marks Adjustable Chair Car is run on Night
Train between Washington and Danville.
Through tickets very low to the South and South
west MERCER SLAUGHTER,
nov24 General Ticket Agent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

"Negre rule" is the refrain of the disconso-
late Bourbon journals. That is very silly, in
view of the fact that Cameron, Lewis and
Blair are all white men, and there are only ID
colored men in both branches of the Legisla-
ture cut ofthe $40. How negro rule could be
manufactured out of this condition of things
only Bourbon can discover. But whatever
the rule, it could not DE worse for the State
than that she has endured for the past ten
vears
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

H.V. Redfeld, the famous newspaper cor
respondent died at his home in Washington
last week His letters written from the South
during the period of reconstruction, to the
Cincinnati Commercial will be remembered as
models of fairness and conservatism.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

mixed schools and then mixed marriages"
was one of the falsehoods fabricated by the
Bourbons to brighten timid people from voting
for Cameron. A party that would deliberate
" resort to such foul ISLANDERS and unmitigated
falsehoeds deserved to be beaten, and to stay
beaten for all time to come
On Saturday last, while Guiteau was being
taken from the Courtroom to the jail in Wash
ing, man on horseback rode up to the van
and fired a shot at the assassin The ball grazed
his arm, cutting the skin above the elbow.
The miserable coward was frightened almost
TO death A man named VIM. Jones was ar
rested charged with the shooting.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

The main building of the Ohio Lunatic Asy-
lum, at Columbus, the finest structure of the
kind in the country, was destroyed by fire on
the 18th, the loss being upwards of $780, 900
The inmates, over 900 in number, were re-
moved, and housed under tolerable circumstan-
ces until better arrangements can be made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Guteau threatens to take the lecture field
il he should be acquitted. The speediest way
to dispose of him is to let him start out on a
tour. If the tact was advertised he might
possibly get half way across the Potomac, pro-
vided body guard escorted him to the city
}tyNita
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Mrs. Christiancy, wife of ex.-U. S. Senator
Christiancy, of Michigan, between whom di-
worse suit is now pending in the courts Of
Washington city, was found on the street in a
halt-nude condition, tearing her hair and
scratching her face in frantic manner. She
was carried TO herlfather's residence where she
was properly cared for
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Gen. Malone says if President Arthur pleas
es himself in the selection Of his cabinet he
will please him. If asked his opinion on its
formation he will give it, but has no sugges-
tons to volunteer. That is sensible and level
headed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

1t is stated that State Treasurer Corbin nj.
81. Reynolds will resign his position upon the
assembling of the Legislature. He is strong
Re-adjuster, and the reason for his retirement
is said to be desire to spend the winter in the
South
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

The newspapers have already elected Capt.
H. II. Riddleberger U. S. Senator to succeed
Senator Johnston. The next thing is for the
Legislature to ratify it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Acting Assistan; Postmaster General Hatton
has decided that ma tier produced by hand
stamp, type writer or copying press is subject
to frst-class postage.