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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
The Last Sad Rites.

On Monday last all that was mortal of the
late President Garfield was laid beneath the
sod in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland. 1t is
estimated that at least 100000 people attended
to pay the last sad tribute of respect and affee-
ton to the distinguished dead. From one ex-
IRENE of the nation to the other the voice OF
lamentation was heard, and in every house
hold and in every heart an altar OF prayer was
erected. Not only in this country, but through
out Europe the saddened hearts expressed
their sympathy in words and tears, as though
the loss was common to the human race. HUI
initiation and mourning seemed to have been
as general in England as in the United States.
Buildings were draped with Grape and flags
hung at half mast. In London the cabmen
put Grape on their whips, in Portsmouth the
blinds of private residences were drawn as if
the dead were actually lying within. In all
the great commercial, industrial and financial
centres business was entirely suspended, and
it may be truthfully said that for the first time
the death of an American has moved the
whole christian world to tears. The Belgian
and Spanish Courts, with that of the English,
went into mourning, and even in Russia the
deepest sympathy was manifested.
Never in the worlds history has there been
such manifestation of unaffected sorrow
The tragic occurrence on that Inflated I'd of
July, and the patient, heroic endurance and
christian resignation, under the most poignant
suffering, which followed for seventy nine days,
gave to the world character that approached
as near perfection as any that has met the
gaze of mankind since the tragedy of the cross
In it was exemplitied the strength and beauty
of the christians faith-the courage and forti-
tude inspired by SIMPLE trust III the goodness
and mercy of the Infinite, which enabled the
sufferer to contemplate death with a smile and
calmly survey from his window the boundless
ocean as the type of that eternity into which
his soul was about to be launched.
The death of James A Garfield has invited
the American people to higher national life
1t has touched the mystic chords of sympathy
which sway within the human heart, anC
brought the people nearer to each other in theil
common grief 1t has awakened a kindred sor
row with the subjects of more restricted gov
ernments. foreign to us in customs, education
and, in some instances, language, and drawn
from them that homage which is inspired by
the lives of the truly great and good. 1t wa
the robust, symmetrical religious character o
President Garfield, that rounded out his fame
and will hand his name down to future gener
atoms as the exemplar OF all that is lovely AM
winning in the home circle manly and mag
unanimous in the walks among men, en-
nobling and grand in the councils of State
and simple, trusting, consistent and devoted il
christian life
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Mr.. Goodies Figures.

Hon. John Goode, at Harrisonburg. last
Monday week ago, presented some figures
representing the revenues of the State, and
then drew remarkable conclusion from
them. The figures were those of the Au-
ditor of Public Accounts-a Re-adjuster--
showing the gross revenues of the State to
be about 81. 800. 900. and the nett revenues
about 50, 100000. Mr.. Goode took up these
figures and essayed to demonstrate that
they would meet all the expenses charged
against the State-including support of
government, the public schools and interest
charge. and leave surplus of nearly
100000 to discharge accumulated interest
and apply to the sinking fund. He assumed
| that the schools would consume $500 ODO I;
the support of government $3.50 900 and the
interest charge $500, 000-aggregating 3d.
100000, leaving surplus of 100000 for
the purposes named. These figures and the
results are predicated upon debt of s32.
100000 at per cent. to correspond with the
platform OF the Democratic party. and
Mr.. G0ode argued from these premises to
OF the debt was in easy control and the
success of the party he represented would
effect speedy settlement of the vexed
question. II Mr.. Goode had stated the ac-
tual facts of the case and manifested pur-
pose to deal fairly with the people he would
have presented another formulation to
what he did. He is aware, and every other
informed man in the State is aware, that
there is over s23 000. 900 of the debt bearing G
per cent. interest and not Sand that there
is over 100000 bearing an average in
terest of per cent. and further that there
is really not dollar of the debt of Vir-
ginia that bears an average rate of 3 per
cent. interest. If Mr.. Goode had told the
people that 100000 bonds with tax-re-
ceivable coupons. funded under the bill of
1871, bearing 6 per cent. interest, would
require 100000 of the revenues. collected
before it got into the Treasury by the cou-
pons-that $500, 600 bearing per cent. for
ten years from January, 1879 per cent.
for 20 years from that date and 5 per cent,
for ten years thereafter-would require
$240,000 under the 5 per cent. pros
vision, of the revenues. and that about
100000 of peeler bonds bearing per
cent. interest would require $500, ZOO of the
reyenue-aggregatings l,700,O00 of interest
instead of 1860, 600 and that this amount
added to 81 .250,OO0 for the support of gov
eminent and public schools. would reach
81, SOC. 900 or $3.50. 600 more than there would
be revenues in the Treasury under the most
favorable showing, he would haye sta'eq
that which was true.
Mr.. Goode Knows that the $l5.000.000 of
per cent. tax=receiyable coupon debt is
4 consruet-that it has passed through all the
courts. He knows that the IS, 900, 600 funded
under the McCulloch Bill, bearing an average
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State Central Committee

At a meeting of the Republican State Contra
Committee of Virginia held in the city Of RchmC
on the 10th inst, pursuant to call issued the 18th
instant.
Hon. John Dezendorf announced the death OF
President James A. Garfield, whereupon
Gen! WINS. G. Wickham offered the following re
solutions which were unanimously adopted
ReSolued, That the untimely death Of James A
Garfield, cut down as he was In his prime and at a
country were centred upon him and when his life
would have resulted In 1nestimable benefits to man
Kind, has stricken us with the sincerest grief
Resolved, That we tender to his heroic wife, and
devoted FAMILY, our most heartfelt sympathy In
tnelr great sorrow, and earnestly pray that the
merc1ful ruler Of the universe may enable them to
bear their grief and give them that comfort which
he alone can give.
ResotUed. That mark of respect to the late
President, this Committee do now adjourn without
transactfng any business until Thursday the 29th
day of September 1881.
copy from the minutes.
]. W. COCHRAN Chairman.
ARTHUR A. SPITZEB, Secretary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

Gen. John Echols returned from Kentucky
on Monday night. He says the manifestation
of sorrow all along the route, because of the
death of the President, was very general and
pathetic. 1t was noticeable fact that at the
cabins of the colored people out in the country,
little strips ofmourning goods were tied to 81
most every door. The General looks robust.
as though 1oughing it in Kentucky agreed
with him,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

DEDICATION OF A CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday last, the church of the Paraclete, at
Charlottesville, was dedicated by Bishop
Keane, assisted by Fathers McVerry and
OFerral OF Staunton. The ceremonies were
very impressive and were participated in by the
Catholic Hibernian Benevolent Society of this
place. The Choir of st. Francis Church was
also present and rendered sweet music.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

ANNIVERSARY SERMoN.-On Sunday last
Rev. J. E. Booker preached an impressive an
niversary sermon at the Second Presbyterian
church, on the occasion of the completion Of
the third year of hts pastorate. At the con-
clusion, Capt. TIC. Morton, one of the elders
stated to the audience that the congregation
had celebrated the occasion by making vol
untary contribution of 81 ,a00 which had been
paid into the treasury of the church, and the
sum would liquidate the entire floating debt OF
the church and pay the last dollar of indebted.
ness on the church building.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

The HEBREW New YEAR.-Rash Hashana
the Hebrew New Year, 5642, commenced last
Friday evening at shutdown and lasted TWEEN
ty-four hours. The day was religiously OBJ
served by Israeltes all over the world. In
Staunton the impressive services of the occa-
sion We're conducted in English by Maj. Alex.
Hart, and in Hebrew by Mr.. Lewis Cohn.
Touching illusions were made to the death of
President Garfield. During the day all of the
Jewish stores were closed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

i PERSONAL PROPERTY
VIII be sold on
WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 26th, 1881,
all the personal property of George Shuey, decd,
consisting Of
HORSES, COWS, CATTLE, HOGS, WHEAT, OATS
(old and new), CORN, HAY, WAGONS, BUGGY,
FARM IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE, RAILROAD STOCK, &C.,
ALSO, A FINE FARM
The Home place contains 228A acres of first rate
Middle River land, large house and barn. one of the
best springs convenient, splendid meadows and is
within three miles of Swoopes Depot.
The MIXER tract adjoining, has 1164 acres of
pretty lying good land, with good spring, and sui
1ciency OF timber. Also, about 400 acres of Noun
tain land In different tracts.
The executors live close and Will show the land to
any one Wishing to view it before tho sale The
Home and Nicer tract will be sold together or
rateiy as thought best on day of sale.
TERMS:--On the Home and Nicer land, oue-thtrd
cash, and balance in three equal annual payments
with interestand secured. Mountain land cash on
personal property all sums under $40 cash, and
over SlO SIX months credit with approved security.
G. W. SHUEY,
j. j. SHUEY,
SeptZ9suS Executors.
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NEW ADVERTESEMFNYS.

LNOR RENT offer for rent my residence on
IL Vino Street. The house contains eight large
and airy rooms The lot Is large, extending to
coulter street. has on it an excellent stable and
all necessary out buildings. Tho property is OF
the most pleasant and desirable residences In
Staunton. 1t commands q beautiful and extended
view, and is convenient to the business portion OF
the city. Possession given October LIST.
sep29 Mrs. FANNIE HARTMAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

Hon. Jno. T. Harris, Judge Robt. Johnston,
Gen. Jno. E. Roller, Capt. G. G. Grattan and
W. B. Compton, Esq, of the Harrlsonburg
bar, are in attendance at the Supreme Court.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

Col. w. H. Rivercomb, of Bath county, has
nominated him, that he accepts the candidacy
of that party for the Legislature from the
counties of Bath, Allegheny and Highland.
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L. M. Gushing & Son, Auctioneers.1
A UCTION SALE OF A VALUABLE RESIDENC


A UCTION SALE OF A VALUABLE RESID ENCE.
By request of Prof. j. J. Laid, will proceed to
sell on the premises, at O'clock p. M,
ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER THE 9th, 1881.
That valuable residence now owned and occupied
by him on Sears HILL The house contains ten
rooms, two Easements and two collars. Water and
gas pipes throughout the house, besides cistern Of
four thousand gallons. The house Is finished
throughout in the best style, and Is in good
d1tion when built and Is known one of the most
ELEGANT PROPERTIES
In the city. The view from the property is magnh-
cent 1t was built by the late Dr. B. Sears for his
own use under his own supervision and without
regard to cost. The lot contains nearly land
is situated on three streets. 1t is handsomely ter
raced and has 1t nine varieties of choice fruit,
besides a great variety of choice shrubbery and
flowers.
Parties desiring to buy elegant piece Of prop
erty at great sacrifice, can do so on day OF this
sale, the property will positively be sold without
reserve The house will be open for Inspection
every day before the sale. Terms will be made
known on day of sale and will be very liberal.
ELDER, NELSON CUSHINGS, 80
sep29E1t Real Estate Agents.
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A ANNOUNCEMENTS.

T respectfully announce myself candidate fol
L election to the HOUSE OF DELEGATES from Au
tive Democratic Convention, to be held October Sd
proximo, 1881. G. A. RICHARDSON.
September Goth, 1881. sep22-2t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

We have been compelled to omit this week
a number of memorial testimonials to the late
President Garfield from various portions of
the State. They will appear in our next issue,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

II II E. MAIN STREET, Staunton, Va.
Large stock of
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and TRUNKS.
We have re-fitted and enlarged our store room
greatly increasing facilities for the accommo-
dation of patrons; and have just opened large
and most attractive stock of goods in our line.
We call attention to the following, of which we
make SPECIALITY and WARRANT.
Ladies' Fine Kid Button Boots.
6 6 Pebble Goat Button Boots
&C Cloth Top I" ."
" Calf Shoes
Misses and childrens Button and Laced Shoes, and
gentlemen'S fine
SHOP-MADE BOOTS AND SHOES.
full line Of mems and boys Heavy Boots of all
grades, also soft and stiff Hats of all the Latest
Styles. sep29
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

A. PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, objects of interest in the United
States require that the Senate should be convened
at an early day to receive and act upon such com
munication as may be made to it on the part of the
Now, therefore, Chester A. Arthur, President of
the united states have considered 1t my duty
issue this my proclamation, declaring that an ex-
Jraordinafy occasion requires the Senate Of the
united states to convene for the transaction of
business at the Capitol in the city of Washington,
on MONDAY the tenth day Of October next, at noon
entitled to act members of that body are hereby
required to take notice.
Given under my hand and the seal of the United
States, at Washington, the twenty-thtrd day of
september, one thousand eight hundred and eighty
ono and Of the independence of the United States
the one hundred and sixth.
[Signedj CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the President. -e-f
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary of State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
The Senate Called.

The following is the text of President Ar
thurs proclamation calling for an extra session
of the Senate, issued ON Friday:
By the President of the United States of
America
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

w H. WELLER,
Having Just returned from New York has now on
display beautiful stock of
FALL GOOD
EVERYTHING NEW " AND A D ATTRACTIVE 7 AND
LOW PRICES!
| FRENCH NOVELTIES,
| ILLUMINATED CHEVIOTS,
MORE STRIPES,
->-' GA oAsHMEREs, &C., &c.
SILKS! SILKS! SILKSl
very large stock of handsome
BLACK DRESS SILKS
GU1NETs, BoNNETs, &C., &c.
New Designs in
BLACK SILK BRoCADEs
Black b and colored Satin MlARyELLIEUx,
Black and Colored RHADAMES
Black and Colored SURAHS,
SATIN D'LEON in all colors,
VELVETs,
Black and Colored vELvETs all prices,
PLUSHES In every color.
Fancy Black DRESS GOODS,
MOURNING DRESS GOODS.
am now showing the choicest line of
BLACK GOODS,
ever exhibited by me- selected with great care.
Particular attention paid to BLACK GOODS Ladies'
can rely on getting Black Goods that will prove
1sfaetory in every respect
Courtland's Celebrated
CREPE AND GRAPE VEILS.-
KID YES!
KID GLovEsil
in all new shades
The unrivalled
FOSTER KID GLOVE.
A FIT GUARANTEED
complete line of
Linen and House keeping Goods,
6lankets In every size and quality,
Plain and Twilled Flannel-all grades,
HOSIERY
coRsETs,
HANDKERCHI EFs, &C.,
in large variety.
- UNDER e
for Ladies' Gents Misses and Children.
All grades and sizes,
An endless variety of
NOTIONS AND NOVEL ES.
Ladies will do we'll to examine my stock before
purchasing.
PRICES GUARANTEED
as low as good goods can be purchased.
VIII. WELLER.
sep29 Adjoining Opera House,
Hon. Waldo P. Golf, father Of Gen. Nathan
Golf, jr., died at Clarksburg, W. Va, on the
18th, aged 81.
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injury for the District of Columbia
[onday next, when it IL expect
will be indicted, and his trial
ket once.
IS Garfield and her children
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

1 IPSCOMB q BENNY,
IL II E. MAIN STREET, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

Hon. Waldo P. Golf, father Of Gen. Nathan
Golf, jr., died at Clarksburg, W. Va, on the
18th, aged Sc.
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EXECUToRS' SALE OF REAL AND
A L. Inr,x1

sep29-1t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19


--"Haye you been to the pond 2"
Mrs. o. A. Alvord paid us a flying visit
recently.
Miss Rose Jones of Dover has organized
music class in town.
w. N. Dickinson has recently bought
fine line of stoves in Troy and Albany.
The two ladies' societies of the Methodist
church, ie., missionary" and laid" met
with Mrs j. Hamilton on Wednesday.
Mr. Humphrey of Poultney has been
canvassing the town for Appleton's cyclopp-
dia.
The telephone poles grace our streets
they will not be cut down at present.
Mrs. William Miller had a slight paralytic
shock on Friday.
-Philetus Haynes has sold the 'Smith"
farm to Watson French.
An accident on the road caused a run
away of ]. II. Stoves team on Friday No
one injured.
j. II. Dix recently had two narrow es-
capes from serious injury, which left him
somewhat lame, but he is about his business
as usual.
Mrs Horace Fox of Brattleboro and Mrs.
Lucius Fox of this place, who were stricken
few months ago with paralysis, are now i'm
Deacon r. Smith and John Adams with
their families and friends recently formed a
very pleasant picnic party at Ray pond.
s II. Andrews store was the place Sc
lected by the stockholders for the Wilmington
terminus of the telephone, which is now in
successful operation.
Wilmington is still having its share of
summer visitors many of whom are strangers
Among recent arrivals who are known to us,
are franklin Walker of Lamoille, ILL.,, Mrs.
b. II. Adams and son of New York, F. NJ.
Avery of Providence, r. l., Miss Eva Shafter
of Boston, Mrs. James Huntington of Cam
bridge, Mass, Mrs. NJ. A. Hitchcock of
Winchester, Mass, and Mr.. and Miss Dexter
of Springfield, Mass, Mrs. Swift and son of
Yonkers, N. Y, Rev. and Mrs. w. NJ. Bar
Der of Gardner, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Breckenridge of Ware, Mass, and L. NJ.
Medbury of Worcester, Mass.
George Rose has connected his residence
and shop with a telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

The INTERNATIONAL REVIEW for September has
several articles OF interest and value Alexander Bliss
writes upon Naturalization" theme rapidly ASSUME
ing proportions OF vital interest in view Of the great
stream of emigrants constantly arriving In this
try. VIM. j. Armstrong contributes a very readable
sketch of "spain OF To-day" which gives good idea
Of the political progress Of that land since Queen Isa-
bella abdicated the throne in 1868. John Goldman
writes about "Mormonism." The Difficulties Of
Prison Reform" treated by A. g. Meyrick, who has
made the subject special study for several years
Henry O. Adams discusses 'The Payment Of Public
Debts" and concludes that future issues Of bonds
should be so drawn that the government may havefu
control over them, and SUFFICIENT amount be each
year redeemRble to consume the treasury surplus de-
voted to debt-pAyment. 1.-THE Endowment Of Col
leges" by Rev. ChAs. f. Thwing gives some very In
teresing facts relative to the value Of college proper
~, productive funds income scholarship endoWments,
etc Baron Bettino Ricasol," the Italian statesman
and one Of Victor Emanuels saunohest supporters,
made the subject Of critical and biographical sketch
by VIM. ChAunoy Langdon. The number closes with
the hrst instament Of series Of studies OF Victor
Hugo" by Auguste LAugel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

The Norm American REVIEW for September opens
with profoundly philosophical article on The
Church, the State and the School," by Prof VIM. T.
Harris. NJ. J. Savage treats Of Natural Ethics
showing that the principles Of morality are rooted in
mans nature, aud are the products OF evolution
sequently that they not affected by the vicss-
tudes OF dogma or religious oreeds. Hon. John A.
Kasson gives history Of the "Monroe Declaration, 3"
and proves that the credit Of formulating that cardinal
doctrine Of American craftsmanship is due to John
Quincy Adams. Rev. Edward Everett Hale writes Of
the Taxation Of Church Property" He would have
all churches taxed in form, but would exempt IN prao-
ice those which, by their charitable work. help to
Tighten the public burdens. Tho other articles in this
number of the Review are: "Jewish ostracism in
America" by Nina Morals; 1.-THE Decay Of New Eng
land Thought" by Rev. Julius II. ward; "ahost See
Ing" by Prof +. II. Hedge;" and "Facttious Histo-
ry" by Rosser Johnson-a scathing criticism Of JEFF
ferson Dayiss recently-pubshed historical memoir.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

The Exposition of the New England Manu-
facturers and Mechanics Institute, which
opened at Boston on the 18th, promises to be
the most attractive display of Yankee indus
tries ever yet given in the New England
States. For months past the continual noisy
din of the many hundred artisans has been
heard, until now the mammoth building,
costing $500, 700, is completed, and stands
thing of beauty" and credit to Bos-
ton enterprise. This edIhce, situated on
huntington Avenue, in the most elegant part
OF the city-the Back Bay Districts the
largest permanent exposition building in the
United States. Its ground floor covers an
area of five acres, while the broad galleries,
which border its four inner walls, add three
acres more for the use of exhibitors. And
yet so great has been the demand for space
by the numerous exhibitors that it was found
necessary to add annexes to the main build
ing. To give detailed description of every
thing about this grand exposition would re-
quire columns. 1t must be seen to DO appre-
cated