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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30
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Tn THE CIRCUIT COUNT OF THE UNIfEp
- States, for the Western District q Virginia
at Harrisonburg, Virginia 81 s
! John W. Hits, .sssss NJ. Plaintiff
VS.. srerrrv W. ~SsPf
John H. Taylor. Administrator of Simvsen r.
Taylor. deceased. Virginia F. Taylor, JAMES
Foster and - y. Hoge, DEFENDANTS
(Extract FROM Decree Of May sth, 1927 II
sit is ordered that this cause be referred to
civilian j. Points. Commissioner of this Court
sst6 take. state and settle, the accounts Of the
defendant, John H. Taylor, Administrators Of
..Simpsofi F. Taylor, deceased. aad that he also
stake an account Of the debts due from. said es-
s'tate.", ss'sfsF f4aSftH' $50.
COMPASSIONATE OrFIcE,l -
Harrisonburg. Va, May asrd, 1920
To all persons holding claims againM the es-
tate Of Simpson F. Taylor, deceasedl -
You are hereby notified that I have1x ~
FRIDAY, the 2ist day of JUNE, 1872, at mn
fee in Harrisonburg, Virginia. as the. time
place to execute the above decree, at which times
and place you are required TO attend.
WILLIAM J. POINTS, =
- may SO-4t Commissioner.
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Commissioners Notice.-To John W
~ Crawford, Charles K Hyde, and oil lien
creditors of the said Charles K. Hyde. r.
Take NoTIcE, that in pursuance of decree
entered in the cause of John W. Crawford VS..
Charles X. Hyde, now pending in Chancery in
the County Court of Augusta, shall on tn u RS
DAY, the 10th day of JUNE, 1872 at my office
in the city Of Stanton, proceed to take state
and settle an account showing. II
lst All unsatisfed liens resting on the real
estate, now and hereafter owned BY the defen-
dant Charles X. Hyde, and their priorities
End. The quantity, fee simple and annual rem
tai value of such real estate.
3rd All other matters deemed pertinent by
myself or required by the parties to be stated
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chaneery Of the County court of Augusta, this
10Th day of May, 1872. ,a
G. NJ. HARRISON, fe +
may 23-4t Commissioner.
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For the Virginian.
The Wolves and the Sheen.

The Wolves, (Radicals) and the Sheep Demo
Gratis. had been long time in state of war to-
gethsr. AT last cessation Of arms was propos-
ed, in order to treaty Of peace, aud hostages
were to be delivered on both sides for security
The Wolves proposed that the Sheep should give
uptheir dogs. democratic principles,) on the one
side and that they would deliver up their cubs,
(poor little carpet haggers.) on thesother.
The proposal was agreed to; but no sooner
executed. than the young Wolves, for want of
their dams. began 10 howl (KuKlux! KuKlux ,
for this was the cry of tie cubs)
The old ones took this opportunity to cry out,
the treaty was broke; and SO, falling upon the
Sheep, who were destitute Of their faithful guar
dams. the dogs. they worried and deyoured them
without control. ESOP.
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Dor Sale, 577 Acres of superb
L. Grass land on the headwaterS

U'Or Sale. 577 Acres of superb
Il Grass land ON the headwaters
of the Elk, in POcallOntas County.
West Virginia.-Ihis tract is portion Of
the famous BIG SPRING estate, formerly owned by
Col. V. S. Gatewood, deceased, which has long
been considered the best grass land in Pocahon-
tas county.
About 200 acres have been cleared and we'll
sodded, though portion of this has since grown
up in brush The tract has an abundant supply
ofwood and water. The soil is strong limestone,
and the forest growth hickory, walnut, cherry,
maple, birch &c. = s,fss s2st
The climate is unsurpassed in salubrity and
healthfulness. The place is in a civilized por-
tio1 OF the country and there are neither In
dams to murder settlers. as in some portions of
the west, nor chils and fevers, nor any other
climatic disease to break down health and shorten
life. Earthquakes are unknown. If volcanic
eruptions have ever occurred, the beds Of lava
are now covered over with the luxurious growth
of the forest, or are oyerlad with fine grass
sod.
Being situated in West Virginia. this land is
not. subject 10 the dcpreciating effect which the
enormous taxations necessary to pay the inter-
est on the State debt of Virginia will exert upon
the lands of this Commonwealth for countless
generations to come. =
Within the broad boundaries of the American
continent, no FINER GRASS LAND can be found
than this tract.
TERMS Price of land 81, 500, one third, or
So, 500 in hand, and the residue in three equal
annual payments, to bear interest from date Of
sale; reasonable deduction will be made for
all cash.
The necessary arrangements for the purchase
of the land can be made by calling upon or ad-
dressing me at this place, A. G. L. Gatewood,
Mountain Grove Post Office. Bath county, Va, or
W. 2 q Gatewood, Big Spring Post-ofice, Poca-
hontas county, West Virginia.
s1slsha er .,..s. ..Ssi.,.S s.. GOODE,
may 16-tf ae Staunton. Va
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VALLEY RAILROAD AND LUNATIC ASY-
L(IM.

On Tuesday last, Messrs. Shelley and Bum
gardner, counsel for the Valley Railroad Com
pany, laid motion before Judge Hendren,
Of the County Court, to appoint Commission
ers to assess damages on the grounds of the
Western Lunatic Asylum, incident to the
proposed line of the Railroad. The motion
was argued by Judge Sheffey for the Compa-
ny and Messrs. Echols and Stuart for the
Institution. On Wednesday morning, Judge
Hendren, after reviewing the law applicable
to the case, dismissed the motion.
We understand that the Chief Engineer
Of the company, Maj. Randolph, rcportsahat
another route can be, or has been, ascertained,
which will answer the purpose Of the Compa-
nv.
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BEAUTY AND BooTY.-I.et it be rcmem-
bered that Horace Greeley endorsed the in
famous order Of Beast ButleragaiDst tie ladies
of New Orleans, during the war, in which
they were denounced as wantons and har!ots!
The women of the South should see to it. thss,
the purity Of the character Of their sex is vim
dictated.
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III BoswHIL.
THE CONFEDERATE' DEAD. ssgsq.s

HE NON Il OEfN<A - A'A1<.AS sasssr
By Author Of "a Confederate Soldiers Welcome to Lee.
Give honor and fame to the brave;
= With flowers and wreaths deck his grave,
And hallow the place where he lies in his glory,
As yearly his comrades repeat the sad story,
4 OF the life that he gave. III
No stone marks the spot where he sleeps;
The green turf his loved asAes keeps;
But the toll of the bell tells the tale from the
steeple; yos
OF the sorrow that lives in tie grief stricken
people.
That over him weep. ~-~- F-~s. :,
For his country for freedom he fell!
Of his actions, let history tell,
How he fought for the right, when by millions
s. surrounded, ys'A
And died. when the last pealing sad note was
sounded .gy ~
Of Liberty's knell.
His marches. his battles are DER,
The bugle. the cannou's loud roar,
The wall Of the heart-broken mother who bore
him, ~ ~ S.
Who in sorrow and anguish lives on to deplore
him.
Can wake him no more. 1919
tone. gone 10 the land Of the lea1,
Nor there shall his freed spirit feel
The tri.mph of hate, when the contest was ended
The trials, the wrongs of the land no defended
From tyranny's heel, Lag .t6H
Though low in the dust now he lies,
Though above him no proud banner fies,
His spirit. with heroes whose memory is cher.
ished. =
with Jackson anu lee, and the host, who have
persisted. - q
Shall soar to the skies.
Ever more be his memory blest, & ,sisl ;
Ever dear be the place of his rest,
And Spring ever mindful shall come with sweet
flowers, sss s#e4 fs Fgsas
And beauty. the rarest shall pluck from her
bowers, 49, s-s trigts gs igfsz
To lay on his breast. sasss8 .s4laie4.
Rest, comrade. rest: and may He
Who fred thy heart to be free.
Evoke from thy ashes spirit that never m
Shall yield to oppression; but trusting. strike
~ ever, 1888 sass.i3ss
Or perish like thee. ,sN,4 ps- s.
Quincy. Florida. April 26th 1872. ssa nd 5
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T,AIK.-The Ladies Of the Presbyterian
IL church will hold their annual fair in the
TOWN HALL, on MONDAY. the 3rd day Of
JUNE. They will serve good DINNER from
to- o'clock. on Monday and Tuesday. and con
tinue the fair on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day evenings. They hope to receive the patron
age heretofore SO generously extended to them.
may 23-tf .-;
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Neac AdUea'tise9 e9ats.
eTAUNTON FEMALE

laaies. iocat ed at Stanton. va, will open on
TUESDAY, tie End Of SEPTEMBER, and CEN
tinue forty vecks
STANTON FEMALE SEMINARY is q regularly
chartered Institution. with a full corps of in
structors, together with every facility for improve
ment, usually found in connection with schools
of high grade. Terms liberal.
For Catalogues, and further particulars, ap-
ply to. REV.. l. MILLER, President
of Staunton Female Seminary, Staunton, Va.
NAV 30-3m
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The Board Of Foreign Missions Of the
Southern Baptist Convention appointed Rev.
G. G Lorimer. D. D., of Boston, missionary
to Italy, with authority to collect funds for
the erection Of a house of worship for the
mission church Of that board 10 Rome, nd
TO suprintend its construction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30

The Marion Herald understands that Col
X w. Hughes. u. s. District Attorney for
Virginia, declines the request to withdra W
the prosecution against the members of the
Legislature who were indicted FOR violation
of the 18th amendment
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Wanted. $4,000, for i. 2. g.. and 4
w years, at 10 per cent. interest. payable
semi-annually Abundant and desirable landed
security given Address H. L. H., care of '.Val-
ley virginian." s84t .psf may 23-3t
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Democrats and Conservatives are abused
because they viii not support Radical Re-
publican nominated by an avowed Republican
convention! Who has a right to command
them, CT by what Authority are they to be
derided because they aeiKno vote that way :?
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/ Maj. Bolton, assistant engineer at the
Church Hill Tunnel, Richmond. was crushed
to death on Saturday last, by the falling of a
heavy quantity of TT in the tunnel.
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The Charlotte Mtelligencer announcecs
that Messrs. Thomas j. Randolph, and Shell
ton r. Leake are unreserved 10 expsessiD z
their preference for Greeley and Brown.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30

Senator Ferry, Of Connecticut, who was
put down as Greeley n,an, says it would be
''milsummes Madness to elect him Frcsi-
irGt
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ViFginiN:-At Rules held in the Clerks Of
y fee OF the Circuit Court for Augusta county, ,
May 9th, 1872. -
Thornton =. Stout, Plaintiff,
Against % !, - &K#BE6
Benjamin Weller, ]. Crawford, Jacob s. Sto.
ver, IL. H. Peck, and NJ G. Hartman, Def'ts.
- IN CHANCERY
The object Of his suit is to subject certain
lands near Staunton, in Augusta county, which
we're conveyed by the defendant II. II. Peck to
the defendant NJ. g. Hartman. by deed bearing
date, August %, 1862, to the payment of a judg-
ment obtained by the plaintiff at the June Term,
1857, ofithe Circuit Court of Augusta, against
all the defendants, except NJ. G. Hartman, for
1915, with; interest from 9TH Of January, 1857,
and COSTS 1895. The plaintiff main, Inns that
the Judgment in question wasa lien on the above
mentioned lands, at the time they were conveyed
by Peck to Hartman as aforesaid. - s~F=
Benjamin Weller, one of the defendants, not
having entered his appearance, and it appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he Is not resident
of this Commonwealth; It is ordered that he do
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this notice and do what is necessary to
protect his interest. . ..,s.
. d, 4ys Teste, ra.it =
$500 J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Smith & Elder, p. q. may 9-4t !
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Gen. Williams c. Wickhan. it is said will
probably be candidate for Congress from,
the Richmond district, on the Radical ticket.
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Commissioners NOtice.-To David H.
~ Hopkins. Robert A. Curry and James s.
Curry. and all persons holding liens binding the
real estate of the Defendant, Robert A. Curry
TAKE NoTIoE. that shall on SATURDAY. the
22nd day of JUNE. 1872, proceed at my office
in the City of Staunton, to execute dcrectal order
Of the County Court Of Augusta entered in the
Chancery cause therein pending in the name of
Hopkins VS.. Curry, &C., at which time will state
and settle all accounts ascertaining all liens with
their respective priorities binding thereal estate
'ofthe Defendant. Robert A. Curry, whether Gre
ated by the will of Samuel Curry, deceased, by
Deed of Trust, judgment, or otherwise, together
with any other matters deemed pertinent by my
self or required by any Of the parties to be sta
ted 4@--,-.eg
Given under my hand this 10th day of NAV,
1872. G. NJ. HARRISON,
may 234t Commissioner. 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30

An accident on the freight train on the
Orange, Alexandria aud Manassas Railroad,
on the 9th, near Alexandria. killed two
brakemen and seriously wounded the fireman.
1t was caused by running over COW.
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Judge Jerry S Black, Of Pennsylvania,
says he knows OF 90 otter man to run for
the Presidency, aad no more UNFIT man to be
President, than FORAGE greelsy.
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The Fredericksburg Ledger says !: ga fatal
disease is said to be prevailing among the
chickens, both in .own and cour try, which is
thinning them out rapidly
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Valuable Augusta Farm for Sale
The undersigned offers for sale his valuable

Valuable Augusta Farm for Sale
The undersigned offers for sale his valuable
farm containing ~ atst4 -s
IT'S ACRES,
lying on both sides of ,MiddleIRiver, 81 miles
west of Staun:on and ] miles east of Swoopes
Depot, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
Sixty acres of this land is fine river bottom Of
best quality. The balance lies rolling with about
3J Acres of good Timber. All in high
state of cultivation. and every thing connected
with it in good repair. .s8s Fla
The improvements consist of good Brick
Dwelling, with rooms-four below and four
above-a good garnet and cellar, and q brick
kitchen attached. There is q first class Bank
Barn, with ample stabling q granary, double
corn crib. with floor between a good Hog Pen,
Poultry House, Ice House, Meat House, Dairy,
Carriage House. and very good Tenant House,
on the farm. with out buildings There is an
abundance Of fruit on the place, including about
80 apple trees Of select qualities and other fruit.
commonly found on farm of this kind There
is a well of limestone water within go yards of
the kitchen door. and three good springs within
200 yards Of the house. Every field is watered
by the River. Churches of various. denomina-
tons schools mills and blacksmith shop, cenye-
nient, and all within from ] tos2 miles, distance
The neighborhood is uuexceptionable.'e '.Hi n
Amy one wishing to purchase farm of this
description, would do well to call On me soon, as
am determined to sell Terms accommodating.
Taking everything into consideration, it is
rarely property of such advantages and nstrae-
lions is offered in market 1t is considered one
of-the bes, and most desirable farms in Augusta
county
Any wishing to see the farm, viii find me
~ home and will take pleasure in showing it.
1t speaks for itself and will bear the most care
full Inspection In my absence. Mr. Bailey, who
is working for me. will showfhe premises to per-
sons wishing to examine them. 500. -
st=a y SAMUEL DRIVER,
april lift Swoopes Depot
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Col. Andrew Beirue, died at his residence,
lin Monroe county, W. Va. on Thursday last,
aged about : wears.
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We exceedingly regret the defeat Of Mr..
Latham the Conservative candidate for May
or of Alexandria. We know nothing of Mr.
Berkey, his Republican competitor. But
Dir. Latham has many warm personal friends
outside Of that city, who felt an earnest de-
sire to see him re elected
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alnabie Middle River Farm
Tor sale lin Augusta Cn,,,.1v

y alnabie Middle River Farm
~ Tor sale In Augusta County.
offer for sale, my farm, lying on Middle R;,-.
er, about miles North of Sfaunton, conts;ninst
4 F q SsJ Aeres,
one hundred and fifty of which is cleared, under
good fencing and in fine state Of cultivation,
The balance well timbered.
The farm is well watered. and there is ofs' of
!ne nnest Springs in the county iii the yard. Tb8
consist Of good two story
BRICK BUILDING,
with a log house attached. good brick smoke
house, stone spring house. corn hotse stttt new
Barn. 6o by 50 feet, and other out-buifdi1es.
The soil is very productive. regarded as Arst:
class Middle River land The farm /, located in.
q good neig hborhood, accessible by good roads,
and convenient to
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
Any person wishing to purchase, can be shown
he premises by calling ON the undersigned, who
resides on the farm.
Terms liberal, and na'le known on application
to GEO. A. ANDERSON.
may 16-tf 'si.e 20
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Mr.. John Freeland. Of Richmond died on
Saturday From congestion of the brain, caused
h:r sskiSg en- overdose Of haAsnys7.
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AGENTS WANTED
F0R GOODSPEEDS
Presidential Campaign Book.

The great work of The year. Prospectus, post
paid. 80 cts in Immense sale guaranteed Also
for my CAMPAIGN CHARTS and NEW MAPS
}. W. GooDsrEED, New Orleans, Cincinnati. St
Louis. 4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30

Carl shurz in views o:the general opposi-
ion a. the Germans to Greeley, is cooling off
IN. -, .N:n4i..x.ali nominees
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3o4 MT. CLINTON, Rockingham Co.
wonld respectfully refer to H. Swope, s. F.
sShowalter, Noah Flory, Samuel Carpenter, John
P Good, Emanuel Suter, and others Of Rocking
ham county, who have used the Valley Chief.
Orders left with G. W. Tabb, of Harrisonburg
will be prom pity attended to
J. WAYNE SPITLER,
NAV 30-1m Staunton, Va,
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NOTICE.-I. will sell by private sale my
~ HOUSEand LOT, situate on the street
running at right angles fro m Augusta street, on
the side opposite Weiford's Shop. next to Lewis
creek. The Tenement on the Lot is Frame and
contains four rooms. The Lot contains about
quarter of an acre. i level and as productive as
any Lot in the City, and has every convenience
of water access. &C.
Call on my attorney, Major ]. B. Watts, Court
Lane, for terms, &C.
may 23-tf BURRIS D. GRAVES.
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The whole list includes $50, 900.

Voorhees, life lopg Democrat, who with a
halter around his neck aud yankee bayonets
at his breast, in Indiana. boldly defended the
rights of the South is bclabored and aenounc-
ed by the democratic press anc crongressmen,
because he will not support Greeley, while
Greeley, who lighted the torch to the infam-
mable passions Of the North, which kindled
a fame Of fire and sword, which swept over
aod devasted the South IRON the Potomac to
the Gulf, is held up as the Apollo Belvedere
of political perfection, by these gentlemen!
Consis ency is truly jewel.
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$4,000 REWARD.

will be paid for any case that DR.. LIE SHURE'S
Fsuer and Ague and Dyspepsia Remedy fails to make
complete cure. 1t contains no injurious drugs
and is free from .quinine. Remember that it is
better to spend 81 .25 under the above guarantee
and be cured. than to throw away 25c for worth
less nostrums. Sold by all druggists or sent by
mail or express to any address, LIE Shure & Co.
81 Franklin street. baltimore, Md. 4w
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Virginia-IN VACATION I'm the Clerks
Office of Highland County Court, May 10Th,
1872. To-. -.'''.' 80.
Robert Sitlington, Plaintiff,
ST. VS.. yar.gss al -.i s.
/. Daniel C. Stone, ,,.5re. Defendant
IN CHANCERY. sos,s-y..
The object of this suit is to attach the effects
of the defendant, Daniel c. Stone, to secure the
payment of damages sustained by the plaintiff,
Robert Sitlington, by reason Of said Stones fail.
.ure and refusal to perform his certain covenant
with the said plaintiff &
And it appearing from satisfactory evidence
that said Stone is not resident of this State, it
is ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication hereof and do what
is necessary to protect his interest.
ssr A copy-Teste,ag
r. j. C. MATTHEW, +
MYERS & HAAS, p. a Clerk.
may 234t rs Az Ss48skaA
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Nirginia :-At Rules held in the Clerk s
z Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county. May 9th 1872. W & +
The Methodist Preachers Aid Society of Bal
tmore ~. Plaintiff
Against
The Wesleyan Female Institute. John B. Bald
win. Trustee of the Wesleyan Female Institute
Benjamin Weller, Thornton Berry and Thomas
p Eskridge, Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit is to ENFORCE the execu-
tion of the deed Of trust executed by the Yves
leyan Female Institute to John B.. Baldwin, to
secure the payment of a debt due from said Yves
leyan Female Institute to the plaintiff. sT
The defendant Benjamin Weller, not having
entered his appearance. and it appearing by sat-
isfactory evidence that he is not - resident of
this Commonwealth: Il is ordered that he do
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton OF this notice, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest.
Teste,
At IVAN