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Valley Virginian: December 11, 1867 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Our Financial Perscription
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Summary: This editorial denounces the arguments of Robert J. Walker asserting that "rebels" and the war which they caused are responsible for the South's economic problems. Instead, there is only one way to restore the South to prosperity: "Restore the Southern States and their people to their rights under the Constitution; make the U.S. Government a permanent one, and keep the negro in his place as a free laborer, protected in all his rights as such." "The Freedmen's Bureau and its excresences, negro superiority and all, must be cut off."

Appointments for 5th District
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Summary: The Conservative voters of Augusta have named organizers for the 5th district (Waynesboro'). George A. Bruce orders that each organizer will be responsible for ensuring that a group of ten white voters makes it to the polls. They will also register new voters in their neighborhoods. Bruce directs the voters to the address of Alexander H. H. Stuart and the card of Gen. Kenton Harper for further information.
(Names in announcement: William Chapman, J. B. Smith, C. H. Withrow, G. C. Crouse, W. M. Bush, W. H. Shirey, C. G. Miller, R. M. Ellis, Dr. Shelton, Dr. Watson, J. D. Brooks, Martin Coyner, Clinton Hall, J. S. Ellis, G. B. Stuart, J. E. Irvine, William Lunsford, James Bridge, D. Shaw, J. M. Lewis, D. Hiserman, P. Killian, Joseph Patterson, G. B. Terrell, Jacob KoinerJr., W. H. Watts, G. W. Freed, A. Kindig, Benton Koiner, M. A. McComb, J. W. Hudson, G. T. Antrim, D. S. Bell, John Hamilton, Jacob Speck, William Hamilton, W. A. Manro, J. R. Hildebrand, Dr. Hanger, T. A. Turk, E. L. Brower, Dr. S. Kennerly, C. Ott, Elijah Koiner, J. W. Patrick, J. K. Koiner, J. D. Hanger, P. HangerJr., Simeon Koiner, J. N. Crouse, Alexander H. H. Stuart, Gen. Kenton Harper)

Contested Seat in the Convention
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Summary: Frederick S. Tukey is disputing the results of the election for the Convention by questioning the counting of the ballots cast for James C. Southall. Thomas P. Jackson, head of the Board of Registration for Augusta, filed a report in the matter.
(Names in announcement: Frederick S. Tukey, James C. Southall, Thomas P. Jackson)

The Situation
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Summary: The paper asserts that news from across the country shows that "the Radicals are getting scared and the honest, common sense of the masses North are coming into play. If we Southern people are only united, our future is secure."

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Summary: Many people looking to buy "valuable farming lands" are still travelling to Staunton.

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Summary: The paper reports that "the thorough organization of the Conservatives in Augusta county is progressing rapidly but quietly. Look out for a 'vote as is a vote' against the Constitution."

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Summary: The paper complains that the Street Cleaning Ordinance is not enforced. "Piles of dirt lay in the middle of the Streets for days."

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Summary: The paper jokes that the "'epidemic matrimonial' is raging so fearfully in the Great Valley at present, that it taxes our utmost powers to keep a fair record of its terrible devastation. There seems to be no danger of the race dying out."

Lecture
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Summary: Dr. Trotter will give a series of benefit lectures in the basement of the Methodist Church. He will discuss science and physiology. A. D. Trotter and the Reverends Clark, Baker, and Latane will distribute the proceeds from the 50 cent admissions among the poor.
(Names in announcement: Dr. Trotter, A. D. Trotter, Rev. Clark, Rev. Baker, Rev. Latane)

Tribute of Respect
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Summary: The Staunton Lodge No. 13 of Free and accepted Masons issued resolutions of mourning for the death of fellow-member Erasmus Stribling Trout. The draft was prepared by a committee consisting of A. M. Fauntleroy, E. L. Edmondson, and C. S. Arnall. It was signed by Secretary James F. Patterson.
(Names in announcement: Erasmus Stribling Trout, A. M. Fauntleroy, E. L. Edmondson, C. S. Arnall, James F. Patterson)

Deaths
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Summary: John Howard Wayt, infant son of Dr. J. N. Wayt of Staunton died of diptheria on November 19th at the age of 10 months.