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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-05-08

Hon. James Brooks, of New York, whose
health had been failing for six months past,
died in Washington City on Wednesday OF
last wee.;. fIe was the senior editor of the
New York Express, a member Of Congress
for number of sessions, and gentleman of
splendid intellect, varied requirements, and
high character. He was implicated in the
Credit Mobilier scandal, but we never be-
iieved that his action in that matter was GOV.
arned by corrupt motives, and this we will
rag of most Of the gentlemen, whose charac-
tiers have been assailed and detained by the
partizan press of the country. The greatest
stigma upon American journalism is its
proneness to blackeu personal character for
party purposes. If ministers of the gospel
and professors Of universities and colleges
we're as harshy judged as public tier con-
nected with politics, and their little faults
magni6ed into crimes, as in the case with
men called to legislate for the country, they
Worid present no better record than men,
beers of Congress. We all have our faults,
Ind Nc. Brooks had his, but take his life
and character ssd it presents a consistent
record tf.high toned sistse. such as rarely
a"achests a :man who has ssea prominent
~ ahe politics s.'ihe.eouatry for 3 third Of
a asatury.
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REAL ESTATE
v FOR SALE.
IN THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.

IN THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
AS executors of Samuel Cline. deceased, we
will offer for sale, at Public Auction, the follow
ing property, to-wit:
On Tuesday, Bird day Of June. 1878,
The well known HOME FARM and MERCHANT
MILL of the deceased The properly lies six
miles from Staunton, on Middle River and Valley
Turnpike. The farm which is to be sold, contains
1GO ACRES OF LAND,
In fine state Of cultivation, with plenty ofwood
land. There are two good orchards, and excel
lent buildings of every description on this farm
The mill has four run of stone, and is capable
ofturning out from 60 to rs barrels of -four ev-
cry "a hours. This mill is renting for ST.
500 per year. (standing rent.) It one of the
best properties in the county. There will be sold
on the same day, lot Of
PERSONAL PROPERTY,
Consisting in Central Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Stock; Valley Turnpike and Augusta
County F air Stock, SC.
If the tarm is not sold at the time above men
toned it will be rented to the highest response
bic bidder.
Either of the above properties will be shown
to parties wishing to purchase. by either OF the
undersigned Executors.
aAs- Terms made known on day of sale.
PETER CLINE,
SAMUEL c. CLINE,
JOHN W. CLINE,
Executors of Samuel Cline, decd.
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The ST LOUIS .CoFERENcE-A Conven.
ton of members of Congress and Governors
interested 10 the question of greater facilities
of communication between the west and
Northwest and the southern and eastern
States, is to be held iu St Louis on the 18th.
Virginia may be deeply interested in the de-
alterations of that body, and the results ar
rived at. The great central water line, the
James River and Kanawha Canal, presents
the most commanding claims, in connection
with this question of cheap freighta, and ca
pacious facilities, and it is highly important
that the State should be properly represen-
ted. We are pleased to learn. therefore,
that Gov Walker, and Hon Amber Smith,
of the Richmond district. have accepted the
invitations extended them, and will be pres
ent on the occasion. We have not heard
whether any other Of the public men Of Vir-
GINA have determined to participate in the
proceedings but we may rest assured that these
gentlemen will leave nothing undone to prop
erly present the advantages Of this great i'm
provement. We anticipate important results
from the convention.
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"yING CAUCUS"

We have heard very little said about the
fall election for the Legislature. In due time,
however, the managers will sue th,ir orders.
a caucus will be called, q few adroit wire. pull
lers, will set the triggers, al so-called county
convention will be held ID the interest of
three or four individuals, the names placed in
the hat, run out, and the three highest num-
bers, proclaimed the ''choice Of the dear peo-
pie in one of the faii est con Inventions ever as
sembled in this city" at was ever thus
from childhood's hour" We never knew
Convention that was not the fairest, nor the
candidates presented who were not the choice
of the people. when really the people had no
more to do with their sele:,ipn than the
swarthy Inhabitants of the Oregon lava beds.
The people have been surfeited with this
kind of cheap patr otism. Che little poll;i-
cal thimble-riggers and curb-stone statesmen
will 6ud that the great mass Of the people
have taken up au idea, however preposterous
it may seem to them, that they can manage
their own business without the intervention
of packed caucus, and they mean to do SO
We know som4thing about this caucus sys-
tenn, aud althou h we have part ipated in
them, we have never known one that was not
managed by one or two astute individuals, who
knew spade from handsaw at first sight,
| ~ ~ ~ h.
pie Once control the caucus, and get the
nominees, and then the people must be dra-
gooued into their support in the name of the
reorganization" the party. It is treason,
rampant and radical treason-not to support
the nom nees" and bulls of excommunica-
ton are Illuminated against every man who
dares to question the eminent and eternal
fitness" of all such gross impositions. Well,
the people, from all we can learn, do not in
tend to b. controlled by this miserable, silly
caucus system, and we believe they are right
in this determination. The caucusses will
be held no doubt. The plans are already be-
ing concocted But we think the managers
will have a happy time of it. They may
m Ike their selections. That is always done,
substantially, in advance. But it is another
thing to get the at6cation Of the people
We will be surprised, if they allow themselves
to be bamboozled by few aspiring ''ring
managers lead to the polls like sheep to
the slaughter. We shall watch these embryo
statesmen, and give them little fraternal
advice, when it will come in most appropri-
ately.
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There has been another conflict in Louisi.
ana. At New Iberia the Metropolitaus,a mil
itary force, sent from New Orleans to New
Iberia to install the appoiutees Of Gov. Kel-
logg, at Martinsvlle, ware res is ed In the
execution of their trust, by force under DR..
Blanche, who represented the taxresisting,
or McEnery party. A conflict took place,
&c watch the Metrop"litans were repulssd and
several persons killed and wounded.
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I0EnEsa issioner7s saale.-By virtue of
" decree rendered on the 2eth day of March.
1873, by the County Court of Augusta, in the
cause of Peter Sheets against VIM. E. Sheets,
will on
SATURDAY, the 24th day of MAY, 1878.
proceed on the premises to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, tract Of land, containing
2s Acres, 2 Hsooess ana l5 Poles-
| lying near the Village Of Mt Sidney. in August a
county adjoining the lands Of Simon Slower, W.
Shu1nrke, and others.
Said tract of land has it comfortable
dwelling House and out buildings.
TERMs-Cash ia hand to pay the costs of sui
and expenses of sale, and the balance in three
equal instalmenfs, payable in one. two and three
years from day of sale and bearing interest from
date, the purchaser executing bonds with approx
ed security for said deferred instalmen.s. and
title retained as ultimate security.
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
may AT Com'r.
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Hon Cakes Ames, Of Massachusetts,, is iu-
sensible from paralysis, and not expected to
live. He is at his residence in Massachusetts.
It is singular coincidence that the Gully two
members Of Congress who were censured by
formal resolution for their particlpancy in
the Credit Mobiier affair, have been stricken
down by disease, the one, Mr. Brooks, dead
and the other, also, Mr. Ames probably at this
writing, a corpse.
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Tease No. 27O.7

Case No. 270.1
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States, for the Western District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Levi 7. Baker, bankrupt
To Whom ii Nay Concern:
The undersigned, Alexander R. Pendleton, of
Winchester, Frederick county, Va, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as Assignee of the es-
tate of Levi I. Baker, of Warren county, in said
District, who was, on the 28th day of January,
A. D., lS73 adjudged bankrupt on his own pc.
tition by the District Court of said District
Alley DRNnT HnnN
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NeaU Advertisements.
SAE4EOE
L Lebanon White Sug. Springs,
gsga4 Acres of E,.,t,4a.

gs933 Acres of Land.
By virtue Of Deed of Trust executed to me
by VIM. 3. Shupe and wife, which is recorded in
the Clerks Office Of Augusta county, in Deed
Book No. 81, page l29 dated May 9th 1872, l
will proceed in front Of the Court House of Aul
gusta county in the city of Stanton. on
Tuesday. Essrse aaeiEs. ls7a,
at u O'clock H., to sell to the highest bidder at
public auction,
"LEBANON WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS"
tract of land, containing 2l935 acres This prop
erty is situated in Augusta county, about 10 miles
North of Staunton and is well worth the atten
ton of capitalists. The Sulphur water has
high reputation. The improvements are comfor-
table.
TERMS OF SALE-The deed requires cash, but
am authorized to accept in lieu thereof one
third of the purchase money in cash on the day of
sale and for the residue bonds with approved per-
sonal security at one and two years, bearing in
terest reserving the title also further security.
H. NJ. BELL,
m a u I'd Trustee,
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I N the Circuit Court Of

l. EhOcADrAVSes'
APRIL BIRD. 1873
THE FOLLOWING ORDER WAS ENTERED:
In pursuance of the act of the General AS.
sembly of Virginia in such case made and provi.
ded, it is ordered:
l. That the times for holding the Courts for
the thirteenth Judicial Circuit from and after the
first day of August. 1873. be fixed as follows:
FOR THE COUNTY OF RocKBRIpGE.
on tile tenth day of February. tenth day of May,
and tenth day of September
EoR THE COUNTY OF AUGUSTA,
on the first day of March, first day Of June, and
first day of October.
FOR THE COUNTY OF HIGHLAND,
on the thirteenth day of April, thirteenth day
of August, and thirteenth day ofNovember.
FOR THE COUNTY OF BATH,
on the twentieth day of April twentieth day of
FOR THE COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY,
on the twentieth day of April. twentieth day Of
August, and twenty fifth day of November in each
year.
q That until the foregoing order takes effect
the Courts shall be held as heretofore provided.
to wit: For the county of Hig bland on the third
day Of May, for the county Of Bath on the twelfth
day OF May, and for the county of Augusta on
the first day of June.
8 The Clerk ofthis Court will certify copy
of his order to the Circuit Courts of Augusta.
Highland Bath. and Allegheny. who will enter
the same in their respective law order books,
and also to the Keeper Of the Rolls and the Sec
refary of theCommonwea
4. III will cause copy o. this order to be pub"
lished for four weeks IN all the newspapers pub
Ii he'd in the Circuit.
A Copy-Teae:
JOHN C. BOUDE,
Au, lo,L
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Hon James L Orr. U S minister to Russia
died in the city of St Petersburg on the 9th
inst, after brief illness of inflammation Of the
lungs Nj Orr, was from South Carolina,
and was speaker of the U. S House of Rep.
resentatives, we think in 1858, the term pre-.
vious to the election of Hon. N P Banks,
speaker. Mr. Orr was one Of those South
ern men, who comprehendcd the the situa-
tion Immediately after the close Of the war,
accepted the result in good faith, and acted
out his profession.
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the citizens Of Staunton was offered Ter tho
kindness and courtesy shown the members o.
the Presbytery whilst here.
The fall session of the Presbytery will be
held at Oxford, 10 Rockbridge county, on
the 3rd of September next.
On motion of Rev G S NJ See, the Presby-
terry adjourned to meet again at Messy Creek
on the first Friday in August, to perform the
service of installation.
SERVICES SUNDAY.
The pulpits of the following Churches in
this City were filled on Sunday last by min
listers attending the session of the Lexington
Presbytery
Baptist Church, by Rev ] R Bowman, Of
Harrisonburg ; Lutheran, Rev Alfred Jones
Meth odist Episcopal Church South, Rev u
B Ewing Colored NJ e Church. Rev G l.
Cooke: Presbyterian, Rev J L kirkpatrick
in the morning, and Rev j W Pratt al
night.
A FAITHFUL PUBLIC OFFICER There
are times and occasions when the metal and
morale of men in public positions are tried
And it IS duty of journalism to give pub
Lefty to the results Of such trials, when made
whether pleasant or unpleasant. Wlthou
further preface, we take peculiar pleasure
in recording the highly satisfactory manner
in which Maj H " Bell, chairman Of the
Board of Trustees ofthe Public Free Schools
has discharged the duties. incident to bis re-
sponsible position. He has met the expecta
ton Of his friends, in his comprehensive
views of the true interests of the people thai
have governed his action, and the inAexible
yet diguifed manner in which he has met the
obligations imposed upon him. No act ot
his life has more endeared him to the grea
mass of the people of Augusta county thar
his recent course in maintaining an eniight
ened policy in the Inauguration of the Graded
Free Schools of the city upon an enlarged
basis in and connection with hisco-laborers or
the board will be held in grateful rem EN-
brance. They have looked at the true int
rests and success Of the Free School System
and shaped their course in accordance there
with, and the people, will not forget it,for itsl
empha5ically an institution for the people
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GPECIAL NoTICE.-During the detention of
~ my father, Mr. Henry Bare, by sickness,
from his shop. the business of TAILORING will
be promptly and satisfactorily attended to by me
have III my employ first rate cutter, and all
work will be made up as usual. The impression
having been made that work had been suspended
during Mr.. H. Bears illness, this method is re-
sorted to to correct it.
Our old friends and customers will please re-
member that all orders will be promptly filled.
JOHN BARE,
Two doors east of DR.. Chapmans office.
may 8-cpc Staunton, Va.
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We had the pleasure Of a call from our
friend, D G Gallaher, Esq, now practiclng
his profession, the law, in Charleston, W Va,
who was accompanied by Mr. JOS Ruffuer, OF
that city. Mr. Gallaher is son Of II L Gal
laher, Esq Of this county, and we are please
ed to learn is meeting with success i'll his
adopted home. He deserves it.
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DEATH OF DR.. w. II. McGUFFEY:-Dr.
". Fl. McGufey died at the University Of
Virginia. On the evening Of the 9Th, after
long illness. He was professor of Moral Phi
losophy in that restitution. and the author OF
the we'll known McGufey's school books.
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May 9-tds

May o-tds
NHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAlLROAD-On
" and after 9th of May, 1873, the passenger
trains will run as follows
WESTWARD.
MAIL TRA1N-Leaves Richmond s 80 a M
daily except Sunday, connecting with W. c.. Va.
NJ & G. S. railroad at Gordonsville and Char
lottesville, and arrives at Stsunton $50 p. and
at White Sulphur Springs at 05 p.
EXPRESS TRAIN.-Leaves Richmond at 10 o. m
daily except Saturday connecting at Gordonsvilit
with w. c., Va, NJ, & G. S. Railroad trains anC
Lynchburg and southW est, and arrives at Stauntor
8 40 a. m. and at Huntington at $40 p. m. Steam
er leaves Huntington on arrival of the train, and
arrives at Cincinnati at O'Clock next morning
This train stops between Richmond and White
Su phur only at Junction, Gordonsvile, Char
lottesvile, Staunton, Goshen. Millboro' and Gov
ington.
ACCOMMODATION TRATN.--Leaves Richmond at
$40 p. M. daily, except Sunday, and arrives at
Gordonsville at s. p. m.
EASTWARD.
Steamer leaves Cincinnati at p m daily ex-
cept Sunday, and arrives at Huntington at 9
m. next day, connecting with express train
EXPRESS TRAIN Leaves Huntington at 10 1t.
m daily except Sunday, and arrives at Staunton
1l:25 p. N. and at Richmond at 43O y. next
day, connecting with trains from South and with
James River steamer for Norfolk This train
stops between White Sulphur and Richmond only
at junction, Gordonsville. Charlottesville, Staun-
ton, Goshen, Millboro' and Coyington.
Mail TRAIN.-Leaves White Sulphur 5, 55 a. m.
daily except Sundays, connecting with W. G. Va,
| NJ. u G. s railroad at Charlottesville and Cor
louisville, and arrives at Staunton at 10,20a. Ell
| and at Richmond 500 p. IN.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.-Leaves. Gordonsvillt
6 50 a. connecting with train of W. G. Va.
Nj s. Railroad from Lynchburg and South
west daily except Sundays and arrives at Rich
| mond 1915 a. m.
A. H. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
! James F. Nsther1sad, Genl Ticket Agent
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TERRIBLE AcCIDENT.-On the 4th inst,
while about 300 persons, men, women and
children, were standing On the suspension
bridge over Rock river, Ill.,, viewing bap-
tizibg ceremony going on in the river below.
the structure suddenly gave way, and the
great living mass of human beings, precipita-
ted into the waters. About one hundred Of
the audience were either drowned or killed.
The bridge was on the Chicago and North
western railroad, about Ito miles from Chi
cago, and at a town named Dixon. The
bridge, as torn and broken, hangs from the
piers,' and is an appalling sight in itself. At
each end men, women, and children, were
crushed into the river, while at the north end
where the loss of life was greatest, the bodies
were held firmly to the bottom of the river
in the network Of iron. Many instances of
heroism are given ir the details of the
terrible accident, but none more suggest
i've Ultimate courage and presence Of mind
than that related of three children. One lit
tie boy, aged ID, was caught by both feet in
the iron rigging of one Of the spans, and had
leg broken, but he managed by sheer
strength to pull one of his boots off and then
coolly took out his knife and ripped the other
boot from bis crippled leg and swan ashore.
Two little girls, sisters, standing side by side.
went down together: The elder caught the
other by the dress with one hand aud with
the other hand seized part of the wreck and
maintained their heads above the icy waters
until rescued
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For the u,
Religious.

Interesting and impressive services were held
Sunday last at Cleveland School House, near
Christie's Creek. Two adults were baptized, and
ten were taken into full membership in the
Methodist Episcopal Church. 4 Sabbath School
was also organized with fattering prospects of
being emiuently successful. Congregation very
large and attentive.
REV. @. HICKS.
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It is reported that the Supreme Court Of
NewYork has denied the motion for q new
trial in the case Of Stokes, who killed Fisk.
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The Missouri iPeuitebtssry has been leased
by private individuals, kse. lessess paying the
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n commissioners Sale Of Land
~ Under deere of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, entered in the cause of Snapp
Guardian, &C.. VS.. Frederick Rhodes widow, SC,
will proceed in the town of Spring Hill, on
SATURDAY, the cath DAY of MAY, 1878. to
make sale at public auction of a certain tract of
land on Middle River. about seven miles from
Stanton, on both sides of the main road leading
from Staunton, containing
a. ACRES.
1t has on it the walls Of large stone building,
formerly Pulling Mill.
Tsyms Cost of suit and sale in hand the residue
a credit of one two and three years. with inter-
est from the day of sale, on bonds, with personal
security, retaining the title as further and ulti-
mate security.
Sale at l | O'clock, o. N.
A. ANDERSON,
Enr e0i tds commissioner
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FINEST BUILDINGS
Bkiok' BEloK' BRICK:

The UNDERSIGNED informs his friends and
the public generally that he is now prepared to
undertake and execute all kinds of work in the
BRICK MAKING BUSINESS.
promptly. His arrangements are such as to give
him ample facilities to meet all demands that may
be made. !.
BRICK, of first quality on hands all the time.
and for sale at prices to suit the times
J. II. EARMAN.
may If.
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miscellaneous.
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE.
Notice to Special-Tax Payers

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE.
Notice to special-Tax Payers.
The law of December 24th, 1872, requires ev.
cry person engaged in any business, avocation,
or employment, which renders him Liable to
SPECIAL TAX,
to procure and place conspicuousty IN his es-
ta6lishnaent or place of business,
A STAMP
denoting the payment of said Special Tax befors
commencing business.
The taxes embraced within the provisions Of
law above quoted are the following, viz:
necSners. SZUO W.
Dealers. retail liquor. .................... rs 90
Dealers, wholesale liquor. 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale 30 90
Dealers in malt liquors. retaiI...... 20 90
Dealers In leaf tobacco. 25 so
Retail dealers IN leaf tobacco. 500 90
and on sales ofover ST. 900. fifty cents
for every dollar in excess of 81, 600
Dealers in manufactured tobacco 90
Manufacturers of stils... .. 30 OO
and for each still or worm manufactured 20 90
Manufacturers of tobacco .....,, 10 90
Manufacturers OF cigars............. 10 90
Peddlers of tobacco first class, more than
two horses) ............................ so OC
Pedders of tobacco, second class, e
horses E..... 25 90
Peddlers Of tobacco third class, Il
horse ............................... Is 90
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class, ION
foot or public conveyance). ........ 10 0G
Brewers of less than 500 barrels so co.
Brewers of 500 barrels or more........ 100 0O
Any rerson who shall fail to comply with the
foregoing requirements will be subject TO severe
penalties
Special tax Payers throughout this district are
reminded that they must make application to the
Collector.
Special tax Year, commencing May L, 1873, with
out waiting for further notice.
B B. Boris
Collector Internal Revenue,
9Th District Va,
HARRIsoNBURG.
Application may also he made to,
W. H. H. FRENGER Deputy Collector.
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Neev Advertisements.

NJ etice.-This is to give notice that have
IN retired from the firm Of DOLIN co and
will not be responsible for any debts hereaft er
contracted by them. KING:
Nav Sth
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Apr.s24 ids.

Dessa Juyensas, and its properties.
LII 1t is the best diuretic known. 1t curss
loss of semen in the urine 1t supplies phospho-
rus to the brain. 1t relieves all pain in back
bladder and side. 1t cures all affections of the
kidneys. bladder and urinary organs. such as
brick dust. weakness, gravel. impotency. &C.
gives vgor to the whole system. Old men will
find it invaluable 1t is particularly recommen-
ded for Females. Give it trial, sold by ally
Druggists.
j. W. Dallam, & Co., wholesale agents. Phila-
delphia. VIM. Il. Brown & Bro, agents Cam
by, Gilpin s Co, Baltimore Md. may 1tf