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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

AND now the STATESMAN is scan
ming the field in search of a Demo-
crat who may beat our distinguished
representative in congress, Hon.
George Washington Jones.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

The brightness and kindness and
generosity of one McCollum ever
lends interest to the expressions of
the Examiner.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

New YORK, April 2S.-The steam
ship Nankin, hence for Liverpool in
ballast, was run into in the lower
bay this morning by the steamer
George w. Cloud, and sunk. The
crew of the Nankin were taken off
by a tug boat and brought to this
CITY.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

In Galveston they are refusing to
take street car tickets, because a
bushel of them are not worth in
trinsically q dollar.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

Mrs. ALLEN PALMER, OF Gaines
vile, is a sister of Jesse James. she
has gone to Missouri 10 visit NJ RS.
Samuels, her mother.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04


APPARENTLY the friends of a per-
feet system of public education have
worked in vain, since the bills pro-
viding for establishing and maintain
ing the university have failed. 1t is
believed, however, that legislators
who have opposed these bills will,
after sober second thought, yet con-
clude to extend that sort of consid-
GRAFTON towards a great question
which justice and public interest
requires. The university viii yet
be established, and the seventeenth
legislature will not part with all the
credit connected Herewith.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

IT Is remembered what a noise
was raised some time ago by Eng
lish manufacturers regarding falsely
packed cotton, the pressed bales, it
was claimed, on being opened, con-
tanning layers of sand and much
other foreign material. The New
York Cotton Exchange entered into
an investigation of these charges.
with the following result: The
committee that made the examina-
ton find that nearly all the southern
states have laws making it an Of
tense to adulterate or fraudulently
pack cotton, and there is one person
- loasf confinad In tho Nc-th Carc
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

GALVESTON and Houston having
pooled issues on deep water, can
now dictate to the entire Texas
coast.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

MoTHERs-IN-LAw should learn a
lesson from the late act of violence
on the part of Edwin Prescott, Of
West Somerville, Mass.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

The Dallas Herald specially dis
claims being the organ of corpora
tions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

Sarah Bernhardts marriage, after
all, is one of her many clever adver-
tising tricks. She has already con-
triyed to have its legality disputed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS has been
in New Orleans speaking before the
Southern Historical society.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

REVOLUTION in Russia is not one
of things just now highly probable.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04
Cost and Profit of Railroads.

In b;s argumept baforo tho co,,-
m,tton ~ on comrerca @ nf tho
honSe of ronroSantat;To NJ FinI
made soma intarast;no stataments
resnecting tho conStrnc1ion and roI'
otivo coSt Of ro;Irnods - no,,,,.u,,
81 - T,, H. - v.ai9 49,. -
"nn;tn,;-nt;op " ~ - oi tn"S eno
"I, I"n wv. S Va seo ~ 600 Snis .oun
~ " ,I;,.LH 49, o'00V 20 pc, "e ne
nroror,, o,,S ho ndr rdnd 60 ~
hHP.! |'o ~ 0pl ouuCu Loi az
.nIs tIllle. IN Ihla cohnectlon, Ne
StEe1 s Tue cosI per inIle 1i tnG roaus is
"a O,iei 0oun'i1es' WHICH Is 'huS se'
Great Britain. n.............. .S2OO,OOO
france. 100,OOO
Russia. .......... e. $4,000
Austria. ........ ........ 100000
Germany. los, 900
Italy EXPERIMENTATION. 100000
United States. s........... $4,000
Members of the committee
thought the excessive cost of Eng
lish and European roads resulted in
great part from the exDense of Sc
curing the right of wav. Mr.. Fink
allowed that the right of wav in the
densely populated countries of Eu-
rope, and especially i'll England,
cost something more than in this
country, but did not believe that
this item exceeded from $1,000 to
$4,000 per mile, which is very in
considerable matter. The tariff on
rails alone, which increases the
nf tVsIua ion
III the United States S27 per ton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

Mr.. GOULD is accompanied by his
wife and daughter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04

DIR. Motifs Liver Pills are the best ca
thartic regulators
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04
BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN.

Houston Post: The Prairie View
school hangs yet like Mahomet's
coffin between earth and heaven.
Some would have it branch of the
Agricultural and Mechanical college,
and some separate and distinct
branch of the university itself. If
the latter plan prevails a popular
election must be held in accordance
with the demands of the constitu-
ton. 1t is felt that the claims of the
colored people should be recognized
and provided for.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-04
THE COURTS.
Supreme Court.

Chiei Justice, X. $. Gould; Associate Justices,
M. II. Bonner, j. w. Stayton;
Clerk. Q. s. Morse.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

the pressure on that officer for them was fully
as great as that to which Gen. Croker was
subjected. The number was United, howev-
er, as in the present instance, and those who
procured passes were in decided minority OF
the applicants. Al the arsenal Major General
Hartranft was in charge of the troops The
day OF execution was Oppresslvely hot, and the
spectators who stood in front of the gallows
had no protection from the rays of the July
sun save the umbrellas that many carried. Of
these spectators it is safe to say that nearly
every one
EXPECTED RETRIEVE FOR MRS. sURRATT.
The conversation before the condemned
persons were brought to the scaffold was all
about stay of execution in her case. When
IL was found that she assembled the scaffold
with the rest.a murmur ofsurprise ran through
the throng, and from then until the fatal drop
fell, heads were constantly turned to the en-
trance, and the appearance of an orderly with
an order for a reprieve in her case was conf
IDENTIFY expected TO the very last moment
Herold and Atzerodt both appeared haggard
and frightened Payne walked boldly up, ap-
parently without any care or thought of the
occasion. He wore q blue shirt and panta.
looms and light straw hat. His face had a
brutal look, but his figure was splendid spe-
cimen OF manly physique. Mrs. Surratt wore
black alpaca dress and black bonnet and veil
Her face was very pale, but she walked firmly
as she led the procession of the condemned
she being
THE FIRST TO STEP UPON THE sCAFFoLD.
Fathers Walter and Wiget attended her, and
as she sank into chair which had been placed
for her, her lips moved, probably in prayer, as
she gave her attention entirely to her spiritual
advisers. When the final moment came At.
zerodt was the only one who spoke, and he
exclaimed, "Take ware" probably meaning
neutrality-suspicious., hope to see you in
the other world" When the drop fell the
order was given so tilently that none heard it,
and the four bodies dangling in the air flashed
upon the vision OF the spectators so suddenly
that shudder passed over them all. Thus
ended the tragedy of the assassination of
Abraham Lincoln, the first MARTYR President.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
Harvard College,

At recent meeting of the overseers of Har
yard College, discussion was held upon re-
solution which had been before the board fol
several weeks, that in the opinion of this board
the statutes making the attendance on morn.
ing prayer and other religious exercises COM
pulsory, should be repealed. The board, by a
strong vote, refused to adopt the resolution
But Mr.. George Shiffer, lately from Blair Co.,
Pa, who had Cancerous growth on his nose,
and who was advised the use of Psruna before
visit to a Cancer Hospital, was allowed to
take that par-exoellent remedy, and by its use
for very short time, was cured completely
page "a in the Ellis of Life"-get one from
your Druggist.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
W o Can't Talk

Without showing the condition of our teeth
Every laugh exposes them. In order not ia
be ashamed of them, let us use that standard
dentitrice, SOZODONT, which is sure to keep
them white and spotless. No tarter can en-
crust them, no canker effect the enamel, no
species of decay infest the dental bone, if So
ZODONT is regularly used. 1t is botanical
preparation, and its beneficial effects ON the
teeth and gums are marvellous. as it removes
all discolorations, and renders the gums hard
and rosy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
Work of the Auditor

Under the above caption the Wing Of July 1, has
the following complimentary reference to the work
of State Auditor s. Brown Allen, which will be read
with pleasure by his many friends in this portion
of Virginia.:
The Auditor of Public Accounts yesterday turned
over to the Second Auditor on account of arrear-
ages due public free school purposes, July l. 1882
under act of March g. 1882, $4,000 He also turned
to the Second Auditor account of the inter-
est in cash due for six months to July 1882,
corporate colleges mot including interest payable
to colleges provided in the act Of March 6, 1892
S47,321 80.
All the applicants for Communication as wounded
soldiers, who come under the law, have had war
rants issued to them and their checks are being
forwarded daily.
The necessary blank forms and books for commits
soners and collectors of the for 1882 have
been forwarded to them, the properly books having
been sent out this week. The new edition of the
laws for 1882 in the hands OF the printer
and will be sent out SOON
Col S. Brown Allen and his corps OF clerks are
dill gently Forwarding thel2ublc business and it will
soon be confessed on all hands that the Common
wealth and her citizens have lost nothing by the
removal Of John E. Massey from position which
he sought to prostitute to his personal and political
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

VIRGINIANs IN ATLANTA.-A recent mum
Der of the Atlanta P0st-Appeal gives a brie
account of the Virginians who are now prom
inent business men in that city. Several o
the gentlemen mentioned are we'll known il
Staunton. DIR. Nathan Harris is son O
Jas. o. Harris, and nephew of Hon. Jno. T
and Rev. W. A. Harris. Mr.. Dallas was
formerly clerk in the store of the late Benz
Crawford, and will be remembered by many
of our older citizens. The appeal says:
DR.. Nathan Harris, who rendered such ex-
cellent service to the city during the late
smallpox plague by brayely thrusting him.
self in the midst of the disease, and minis
tering day and night to the welfare of the
sufferers at the hospital, came to Atlanta
from Culpepper Courthouse when only q
small boy.
COL ]. o. Harris, brother of Representa-
tive ]. T. Harris, of Virginia, county tax
receiver, and formerly city marshal, sheriff,
house just after the war. Col. Harris is a
gentleman in whose big heart love for his
tellowman is inherent. Perhaps no person
in Georgia is acquainted with more people
or enjoys the friendship of larger proper
ton of his acquaintance. He is said to be
on intimate terms with every man in
Georgian fact a friend of his stated with
great earnestness only few days ago that
Uncle Jim was on speaking acquaintance
with every man in the world"
G. j. Dallas of the firm of Muse, Swift &
Dallas, clothiers, is Virginian.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

OFFICERS AT THE UNIvERsITY-The Board
of visitors met on Wednesday Of last week and
elected H. Wheeler, of Boudoin College,
Maine, to the Chair of Greek Proctor, j. K
Campbell, of Highland county, Va. Board
inghouse-keeper No. 1, Mrs. Carl W. Treiber
of Charlottesville, Va; No (he Massie
House,, Mrs. J. Woods Garth, OF Albemarle
county, Va Commissioner of Accounts, E.
W. Early, Esq, of Charlottesville, Va; Lii
brarlan, w. A. Winston.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining In the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusts
County, Va.
July s, 1882.

Remaining In the Post ONCE at StauntOn, Augusta
County,Va.
July s, 1882
LADIES'
Branch, Catharfne Leeak, Miss Fv
Boulda1n, Ellie Landram, Miss MaryJ
Blanford, Mrs Mary Moore, Miss Christie
Burns, Mrs Rachel Million, Miss Catharine (2)
CrlSOpner, MISS Arabell CMadfson, Miss Margaret
Claggett, Mrs d (2) Marshall Mrs Robert
Dixon, MRS Maggie Powell, Miss Lucy Lee
Gordon, Mrs Jane Peters, Mrs Mary
Gray, Miss Lucy Quarles, Miss Alice
Gregory, Miss Maggie E. Kush, Miss Virginia
Grove, Mrs Mollie Robertson, Mrs w
Greiner, Mrs Sallie Scott, Mrs Mary
HARRIS Miss Edmonia Taylor, Miss Myrtle
irwin, Miss Moliie Whiting, Miss May
Kennedy, Miss Ella White, Mrs Eliza
Keller, Miss E s White, Mrs Catharine
Kelly, Mrs M Willis, Miss Annie
Looen, Mrs Anda Ann
GENTLEMEN.
Berry, James Jackson, Philip
Bfssel, James JOrdon, W
Carr, James Kenny, Major
Cooke, LuptOn, Jimmie
Carter, B Melton, Cyrus
Davis, William, Smith, VIII
Gregory, Stuart Warner, Henry
Glvens, Walter Washington, B
Howard, Burford Wigglesworth, B (3)
johnson, John
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
ONCE. July S, 1882
Miss Lefty Dosey, Hamilton, Howard CO.
Miss GIMME Spears, Nelson co.
The above letters, not called for within thirty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter ONCE. Parties
calling for them will please say they are
8. M. YOST. P. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

On Monday last, in the Circuit Court OF
Richmond, Judgment WAS rendered in the case
of the Commonwealth VS. n. G. Taliaferro
late Storekeeper in the Penitentisry, and his
sureties, for s99 ,14614 in favor of the Com
monwealth This is one of the slight irregu-
larities" which were exposed after the Read
iusters had turned Mr.. Taliaferro out and filled
the place by another appointment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, ,
MONDAY, July 3, 1882.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
MONDAY, July 3, 1882. I
AT CALvERTON YARDS
BEEF CATTLE We quote at 8 5Oa8 25, with a full
number at or near 4, while most sales were re-
corded at and per 100.
Mich CoWs.-Good COWS we're scarce. Trade has
been fair at So and $45 per head
Prices Of Beef Cattle ranged follows Best 500
asses; that generally rated first quality .OOaS7 90
medium or good fair quality 4.5Oa$4 rs; ordinary
thin steers, Oxen and Cows 35Oa$4.0O. Extreme
range of prices 3.5Oa$S25. Most Of the sales
from 6.OOa$7O0 per 100 lbs.
SwINE.-We quote at l0Kall4 cts, with extra IL
cts most sales at 1la114 cents per Id Receipts
this week ALL head against 4972 last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

FIRE AT LoNGDALE.-We learn from
Mr.. j. E. Hensley, of 'Stauntou, who has
been engaged at Longdale, doing some
plastering work, that the stables belonging
to the Longdale Company, land located near
the mines, were burned on Thursday night
last. There were twelve fine mules and
twenty-five tons of hay, with other prop
erty, consumed. A little mule. used for
tunnel work, was gotten out Of the burning
building, but broke loose and ran back into
the stable. when several of the employ
ees, who were very much attached to the lit
tie animal rushed after it,and picking it up,
carried it out and thus saved it. 1t was
not stated how. the fire occurred. nor did
we learn the estimated loss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

Po"or
GUARANTEED TO CUT THE HARDEST ROCK
For earth boring our
OLD RELIABLE RUST WELL AUGUR
Has equal 1t works in clay, quicksand, gravel,
hard pan, hard packed gravel soap stone, slate and
everything but hard rock.
All tools made from best steel and iron, and guar
anteed to give satisfaction.
Our motto Is
GOOD TOOLS AND REASONABLE PRICES.
Send for circular.
o. RUST, Manager,
JAMIE ST Joseph, Mo.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
Quick and Sure.

Many miserable people drag themselves
about with failing strength. feeling that they
are steadily sinking into their graves, when
by using Parker's Ginger Tonic they would
find cure commencing with the first dose and
vitality and strength quickly and surely COM
ing back to them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
The Last of the Assassin.

We surrender much OF our space this
week to an account of the hanging of
Charles j. Guiteau, the assassin of Presi-
dent Garfield. The execution took place at
the appointed time; the arrangements were
complete and everything connected with
the event passed OFF orderly and without
any unusual sensation for an occasion Of
the kind. Guiteau WAS simply moral
monstrosity. AS his spiritual adviser, DR..
Hicks, expressed IT, he was ''born without
a conscience" and was insensible to moral
responsibility. The minute and extended
autobiography OF him, published in the
Washington Republican,, of LIST July, 1882,
the morning after the hanging, shows that
he had neither method nor object in living
and that while insane on the subject OF lin.
Spiration,"a Is illustrated in his wander
lnSs and deprtvstions and escapades, under
the belief that he was called" to procla i'm
his peculiar notions on theology, there was
during his entire life an utter absence OF
thai moral sensibility, which enters into
the lives Of rational men. He was mon
SEER that society was only safe in being rio
NJ, ~ his whole life exposes no redeeming
Set--no Kindly emotion-no ennobling I'M
pulse. The prayer which he deliberately
prepared and read while on the scaffold, re-
elected the malice and venom which per-
vsded his heart, and the idiotic tumble
which he arranged in blank verse, only the
more evidenced the cunning and the DIES.
perate expedients OF calculating iend
Without touch of moral sensibility, inca
pable OF proper conception of the great
crime he had committed and Of the respon-
sibility it imposed, he posed, in his last
moment, for sensation, and rounded the
moral delinquencies Of brutal life, by al
insult to man and God in the last words
which fell from his lips. "Glory, glory
glory as if such monster could hope fol
any other future than the ''deep damna'
tion," awaiting all such 'devils incar
nate.''
The nation feels relief now that the las
of Guiteau on earth is known, and the
majesty of human law INDICATED in the
penalty exacted for its violation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

We have seen some beautiful specimens OF
mica taken from the deposit recently pur-
chased in Bedford county by Mr.. VIM. Forbes
of this place. The information from parties
in abiding to it is to the effect that the quality
and quantity improve as the examination pro-
crosses, and that the product will be abund-
ant. 1t looks like il would prove bonanza
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06
THE MAkk EFT.

There is no change to report In the markets.
Flour is quoted, for family, SIS to SO; extra $3.50
sup. 4.75 to So. Very little wheat is Offering and
prices range from LIS to 20. Some new wheat has
been sold at 100 to LOS, to be delivered when
threshed. The promise is for an unusually large
yield, and the Indications from abroad are not IA
vorable to an unusual demand from that source
There were quotations in the city papers OF
yesterday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

The Board of Visitors of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute has made the following appoint
ments Treasurer, James A. Frazier Quar-
termaster, H. S. Locker; Storekeeper, w
Harkins.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-07-06

PUSHING RODS AND
- ACKL
NICE ASSORTMENT JUST RECEIVED,
Consisting of
RODS-Joint and full length.
REELS-Multlplying and Click.
LINEs-Linen and Oil SILK.
HOOKS-Trout and Bass.
GUT LEADERs-single and Double.
~ ROUT SKETS,
Assorted Sizes
W. L. OLIVIER,
arl6 Bookseller &C.
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A UGUSTA MALE ACADEMY,

| A UaUsTA MALE ACADEMY.
on the 14th OF september 1882, and closes the 9th
Of June following. Prepares for University and
od Of e En
Valley Of Virginia. 1880 feet above sea level, in
intelligent and refined community, and REMOVED
| TO OUR CITIES AND LARGE TOWNS. Modern
Languages taught by a native of France and grad
uate of German University.
For tuition in ALL BRANCHES, board, washing
| fuel and light $50 per session. POSITIVELY NJ
EXTRAS. For cata logue, containing full particu
'A 51s5% e. Desanee Augusta 1s'ps Va.
DANcING SCHOOL
Prof. Mueller, Of Washington D. O., principal OF
the great Masonic Temple and Willard Hall Dancing
Academies, respectfully proposes to the citizens OF
Staunton frst-class, "high toned and select
DANCING SCHOOL,
for LADIES, GENTS and CHILDREN in the most
fashionable Dances of the Otty, the
NEW wALTZES AND THE GERMAN,
Department, Grace. Etiquette, Elegance, Manners,
The school is proposed to commence this SATUR-
DAY, JULY 9Th, at p. M, for Ladies and Children,
AT MOZART HALL,
to be continued on Mondays, Tuesdays, Friday 8
and at for
f'i 'N-''''' p''A'' App PROF. MUELLER,
1ulys at Mozart Hall.
n Office TO CITIZENS.
The City Council having determined to do no
more work for citizens, in connection with the
Water Works, but to leave that business entirely
with
THE PLUMBRRs,
there Is no longer any necessity for an Assistant
Superintendent ct Water Works, and the under
signed. who has formerly held that POSITION Che be-
leves the satisfaction of the Council and water
takers generality will now give his entire time and
personal attention to the business Of
PLUMBING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES,
and respectfully solcits patronage of all needing
work in that line. He refers to the Supt of Water
and to the Water Committee. Respectfully.
No. l1s Beverly st. West adjoining wilkes Furni-
ture House. july6-3m
EARMERs LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS.
No farmer should apply fertilizer until he has
first had his soil analysed, and ascertained its de-
fciencies. Prof r. deConin Il McCue will make the
analysis and recommend and supply those ele-
ments of plant life which found to be wanting.
Many farmers attribute the large crop this year to
the fertilizer used last fall This Is by means
fair test for the season has been such excellent
that many lands not fertilized at all, produced
good crops,
The undersigned do not charge anything for an
alyses this yaar. They do the work for their COM
missions on the fertilizers They agree to supply
any fertilizer which 1t is shown the soil needs, or
they will manufacture a special fertilizer them.
the case. tits preferred they will simply give the
formula and let the farmer make the fertilizer best
adapted to his soil.
Gall on address
F. deCONIN MCCUE
&1uly6-N Fl Defiance, Va.