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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The third annual meet
ing Of the stockholders of the Valley Railroad
was held in Sfaunton on the It'll.
I'le meeting was called to order by the Pres
ident OF the Company, and on his motion y Il.
Trout was called to the chair.
On motion of w. A. Burke, a committee Of
three was appointed to examine proxies, con-
sisting OF Ed. Pendleton, J. e. A. Gibbs and
w. A. Burke. The committee reported 81. $50
shares represented,
The report OF the President aud Directors
was read by the Secretary, It gives a brief re-
view of the stagnation in the railroad enterpri
ses of the country, resulting from the financial
panic, and then advances to the fact that not
witEstanding the paralyzaton attending most
public improvements, the work on the Valley
road had steadily, surely advanced. The TWEEN
ty-six miles, between Harlisonburg and Staun-
ton, are entirely completed in first-class man.
ner and trains running daily. The work south
of staulton is satisfactorily progressing, sixty
three out Of the eighty-seven miles between
Stalnton and Salem being under operation and
energetically constructed.
The report calls attention to the proposed
branch road from some point OH the main line
in the county Of Rockbridye or Botetoart, thro'
the counties Of Craig, Giles and Bland, and eX-
presses the hope that III view of the benefits to
be derived to Il now isolated section and the
country that would be developed now totally
deprived of market facilities, no one section of
the State will manifest disposition TO oppose
an improvement the result of which must be
an advantage to the entire commonwealth, and
urges the policy OF granting the proposed char
ter for the construction of this branch road.
The report Of the Chief Engineer was read,
which gives satisfactory informatinn as to that
portion Of the road already completed, and the
progress Of the sections under contract.
The reports were received and placed on file.
The meeting then proceeded to the election
Of officers for the ensuing year, as follows
observation-disclosures Garrett.
Directors Baltimore city. r. Il. Baldwin,
Richard Norris and d. II Miller. Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, Galloway Chester, Vim. Kayser,
and r. r. Pendleton. SIaunton, NJ. G.. Har-
man. Rockbridge, w. Allen and G. A. David
son. Botetourt, Ed. Pendleton. Roanoke, &.
W. Hansbrough.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
Political Parsons.

Rev. Dr.. G. B. Jocelyn, having been tender
ell a political nomination for Governor Of
!. Michigan, declined the honor assigning the
following reasons therefor:
81 have given the matter careful and pray
erf!ll consideration, and am satisfied that it is
not my duty to accept the nomination. With
me it is not a question of personal pref
erenee Or personal sacrifice, but ques-
ton of conscience. With the ordination
vows Of an itinerant minister Of the M. e.
church upon me, feel that have no right to
become a candidate for any position to which L
cannot be appointed by the proper authorities
of the church,
These are good sentiments. If there be a
moral monstrosity that pollutes this green
earth, it is the ''Poltical Parson''-a creature,
emphatically, who s'steals the livery of Heaven
to serve the Devil in.'' 1t is presumed, at least,
that when a man takes upon himself the ordi-
nation vows responsibilities, he is called for the
! work of the ministry-to preach Christ and
Him crucifcd, and to know nothing among
men save that which pertains to their spiritual
welfare. 1t is reasonable to suppose that he
appreciates and comprehends the great truths
of the christian religion, and that being the
case, there is no room left in his mind for the
consideration of the questions that enter into
and grow out of the political gladiatons of the
day. The theme of mans redemption is big
enough to engage all the faculties Of the bright
est and most versatile intellect of this OR any
other age. and the man, who having allied
himself with the sacred work, can cody and
deliberately enter the political arena, publishes
himself as an unvarnished hypocrte, ''whom
it were base dattery to call vilian.''
1t is beyond our comprehension, how pro-
fessed minister of the gospel can reconcile it
to his conscience to drag the vestmcnts of the
pulpit down into the filth and mire of the po-
htical cesspool, and familiarize himself with
| the elap-trap and fustian inseparably connee-
ted with stump-speaking.. and political disputa-
tion-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

BANKRUPT DEC1s1oN.-Judge Miller, of the
Supreme Court of the United States, in the case
of w. b. King, bankrupt, .on an appeal from
the United States District Court of Missouri,
refusing said King discharge.
King was thrown into bankruptcy by bis cred
|stors about four years ago, bit the estate has
never paid a'dividend. He never applied for a
discharge. because under the old law it was ne
cessary for him to obtain the consent of ma
iority Of his creditors or the estate must have
paid fifty per cent of his indebtedness before
the Court entertained petition for discharge
The Judge decides that the proper construction
of the new bankrupt law is that its provisions
of discharge OF bankrupts apply equally to all
cases in bankruptcy, whethe: in existence pres
vious to the passage Of the new act Or commenc-
G l-since. This reyerses the decision of Judge
Biatchfortl, of New York, who had rendered
an elaborate opinion to the effect that i'll such
clses discharge should pot be gsantea, and that
Istlae new law applied only to cases commenced
after its passage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

The secretary Of the Commonwealth OF Vir-
GINA has receiyed'fnr record copy OF q charter
granted by the Judge Of the twelfth circuit to
the New York and Old Dominion Land Coal
and IRON Company. Headquarters are to be
ut Brllgewater Rockingham county; capital
$500, 900. Some rich New Workers are
Interested.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
TO WHOM IT HiY CONCERN.


AS the season for Fish, oysters and all kinds of
my friends and customers, that will keep first
class articles of this description during the
FALL AND WINTER.
can furnish more superior article than any
one else conducting this business, my time is
tlrely devoted to 1T, and have such arr angements
as to preclude competition in promptness of rec
ceipts all freshness of supplies. AS heretofore,
promise unquestonaDle satisfaction to all who may
bestow their patronage on me.
WILL RECEIVE
FINE SHELL OYSTERS.
which will sell, to meet the wishes OF ALL by the
to have their Oysters opened by the gallon can do
SO, by leaving their orders with me.
1 more than grateful to my many friends and
conferred. In future, they will find that their Ord
ers will meet the attention and respect as III
the past, as fully appreciate the favors extended
to me-
49, Highest Cash Price paid for Apples, Good But
ter, Eggs, sc. Very Respectfully,
g. w. s. sTUTZ.
N. B-Please, find below the signatures of gentle
who have patronizcd this establishment, and
received satisfaction i'll all their dealings with
GEO. S. WALKER, B. A. ATKINSON,
B. F. POINTS. JAMES KER,
s. s. ROSWELL, N. *. TROUT,
S. M. YOSr, G.. E. HAINES,
H. NJ. BELL. b. L. BAGBY,
r. L. PHILLIPS, S: G., .BASKINS.
oct 8-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

':rAa issua is local and vital zft'iss between
tntalilgehee and virtue on one hatiii. and bar
1itlshl. neompetelscy antl dishonesty on the
.Aler. - Dispatch.
f'las nloralzes tila Dispatch on thu Novem.
Z, 4. election. How about the baiIot-box smash
q f.w yA9cs aso. AMI the robbery Of the
:. iSua frea''ii'y more recently? These were
"a es'taaas and Aoaest according to the logic
..hc Dip@tcl.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
yVezU .AdUertiSeyyAent.s

AUGUSTA STREET, 2 doors North, of Main,
Respactfully calls the attention at their friends
and the public to their large and well selected stock
VI BOOTS AND SHOES,
recentlv purchased for cash in. the eastern Cities
Also a full supply of HATS and CAPS of the lat est
and most approved styles which We offer at the low
est cash prices. Our motto is, quick sales and
short profits
with many thanks for past patronage. we solicit
a call from all in want Of goods in our line, and
nromise TO guarantee satisfaction in our sales and
DUALITY of Goods Don't forget the place.
~ D. d. S4Nll q w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

The barn OF Mi. e. Il. Jordan of Jordan
Sulpher Springs in Jefferson Co., WAS destroyed
by fire on the night Of the 2Sth. A negro boy
who WAS sleeping.in the loft was also burnt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

A revival, under Rev. Mr. Williams, is repor-
ted in Buchanan. Eighteen persons have pro-
fessea religion and eight connected them Ives
with the NJ. e. Church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

Rev I. N. Eiily is lying dangerously illin
New York, from inflammation Of the bowels,
and no hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

Clews s. Co., extensive bankers and brokers,
i'll New York City, have suspended and great
apprehension. is. entertained of another panic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

At Il sale of blooded stock in Albermarle
county, Il few days ago, Durham LETTERS
to $275 apiece. A Norman Perchern colt
brought s775.-Aler. Gazette.
Why don't our farmers turn their attention
to raising improved stock? The above figures
show that it will pay handsomely, and it does
not take any more time OF trouble to raise
colt that will bring from $500 to $1,000 than it
does one OF the old Conastoga stock, too many
OF which are seen ON the streets every day.
Improved stock is always in demand, and
always brings good prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

Hon. John W. Garrett, President OF the Bal
finerc q Ohio Railroad, has sailed for horne.
and is expected on the 18th inst, in Baltimore
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

A writer i'll the Richmond State Journal, in
a round about way. assails the Republcanism
OF Hon. j. f. Lewis. This is what we would
call biting pile" John F. Lewis personal
and political character is beyond the reach OF
such assaults, and he can afford to treat them
with the silence they deserve.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

A Stock company has been organized ill
Shenandoah county, for the manufacture Of
cheese, &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
nTOOle's AEleric:ln Hotel
~ Livery Stable.

-
~ Livery stable.
80 AAA
l4SN.
In commencing the new year OtreoIe has made
his arrangements to present the handsoinest and
most durable Livery outfits ever seen in the Valley
His
Buggies, Carriages, &c.,
are all and made to order, His splendid Sind of
Mat CHI Horses, including Blacks Greys, Bays and
Browns, cannot be surpassed in the State. 7e
HIS RIDING HORSES ARE FIRsT-CLASs
both for speed and ease.
He is prepared to accommodate his friends and
the public either with single feeds for their horses
or by the day. week or month, on liberal terms.
HIS STABLES =
are close and comfortable, his Sheds ample and his
Holsters, attentive and accommodating ~
H respectfully asks continuance of tbe 1fbor,,
custom heretofore extended, promising that no one
shall go away ,Ssat isfed.
OFFICE at the Bridge, ~sars aiasacan Hutcl
jan4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
1874. 1874 y
SPLENDID LIVERY,
DURKE'S LIVERY STABLES,
- SfauntOn, Va.
Nv In entering upon the new year, Nv

ID SfauntOn, Va.
Nv In entering upon the new year, Nv
The subscribe h - had his New Stables arranged
iforthe accom- Qdat on of his growing custom, and
calls the parct lat attention of his friends and the
public to his unsurpassed facilities for carrying
his Livery on an enlarged scale.
His Stables
are entirely new, the floors adapted to the comfort
OF horses and his Sheds fitted up for the protection
OF vehicles from the weather.
He wishes to remind the public that his complete
outfit Of BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, HACKS,
PHAETONS, &C.. in neatnesS. and case OF moving,
are not to be equalled by any Livery in the Valley
He can accommodate persons with superior Rid
ing and Driving Horses, 10th gentle and fast.
Horses Fed and rded,onsiberal terms.
OFFICE near the Bridge .(ne,o building)
Jan Aft ED. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

We call the attention of the street commits
sion to that portion of the Waynesboro' road
from the bridge to.t top of Hospital HILL 1t
+ Is III the corporate limits and should be speed-
~ repaired. If not it will be impossible ina
flew days, aud that is the only avenue of en-
trance to the, city from that section.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
Nezu Advertisements.

r ECTURE.-Rav. W. II. MILBURN. the blind man
i 4 eloquent, will deliver lecture in the M n
Church in this city. on THURSDAY. the 9Th at "
O'Clock, p. m. Subject Whdt Blind man sam IL;
Paris" Tickets be had at the Book stores and az
the door. oct l-stZ
baldwin AUGUSTA FAIR.-Pease take notice
ID Entries may be made and Premiam Lists oh
tanned at my house on Frederick street, Cd corner
after that time at my office on the Fair Grounds
oct Sit WM. A. fkAET, See'y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

Hon. John Hall, Republican Candidate for
Congress in the tllirel district OF West Va, has
Withdrawn from the canvass OIL account of de-
clining health. In his stead, Gen. John S.
Whether has engaged to lead the Republican
party. Hall will doubtless be missed, but his
substitute is said to be a man of unquestioned
honor and Integrity, and worthy of the support
of every voter in the district, whilst his Compel
itor, Hereford, the Conservative nominee, is
represented rs being known only for his stu
pidity and love of money
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III o1zca

wish to inform my customers and the public
oencray. that owl ng to the entrance to my Stables
being obstructed by the removal OF the Bridge I
will until the work is finished offer my Livery for
hire in FRONT OF THE JAIL
Feed Horses can enter the Alley between Shelley
& Bu1neafener's office, and Bob CampbcIl's Bar
Room.
also propose to carry persons to any point with.
in the city limits for rs cents seat. -
oct s-3t PAT oIOoLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

The junior partner has just returned from New
Yor. and Philadelphia, where he spent over
three weeks in making selections, and awaiting him
self OF every opportunity to secure the best ariei'5
at the lowest prices H., succeeded beyond his ex-
pcctations, and now proposes to give to the people
of the Valley the advantage OF his patience labor
Those wishing good Carpets, at greatly reduced Frl-
ces should call and examine their stock before pur
chasing.
Mr.. GEORGE w. HEWITT, is still in the man
agencnt of the Upholstering, Gliding and Paperins
Department of tho Establishment, and will be pleas
ed TO receive orders in that line oct e
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
Political Jurors.

The question having been raised whether the
jury before which would come the cases Of par
ties in Petersburg charged with violation Of
the enforcement act, and the act relating to
elections, would be partizan, or selected solely
from the Republican party, Hon. G. FL. Por-
ter, addressed Judge Hughes a note bearing up
on the subject, whose reply is given below. OF
course no one could have doubted what the
reply would be, who knows Judge Hughes. III
deed we do not think there could have been
anything to justify the inquiry. The idea of
prostituting the Judiciary to partizan purposes
is simply monstrous, and would not be tolera-
ted in any civilized community.
RICHMOND, August 4tll, 1874.
Hon. Charles FL. Porter:
Dear Sir,-I am at no loss to answer your
letter of the LIST inst, which find on reaching
here this evening.
The law defines how illries in the courts Of
the United States shall be summoned 1t
would be gross breach of duty on the part OF
the marshal to summon jllries from party pre-
objection. | would no. SO reflect upon that Off
Ger as to suppose that he would summon parti-
san juries for the trial Of any offences, much
less offences connected with the elections.
Although the court takes no cognlzancc of
politics, yet, if jury wholly OF one party were
found to be summoned,and the fact were made
known to the court-Whether the result were
to come by accident or desgil-L can speak for
myself and ara sure [ can for the Circuit
Judge and the Chief Justice, and say. that
such Il Jury would not be allowed to try a case
in the Circuit Court of the United States for
this district.
ann, very respectfully, your obedient ser
want
RnRERr w HI1GHEs
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CARPETS, sxATEdNGs. &c,

ever offered in this market, which they have deter
mined to sell lower than any other firm
in the Valley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08


The Augusta County Fair commences on
Tuesday next. 1t will be an occasion for the
comlningling of the people OF Augusta and adj
joining counties, and the display of the enter
prise of the citizens of the Valley in all that
is cemprehended in such an exhibition. The
promise is that the representation in good
stock, agricultural and horticultural products,
and mechanical ingenuity. will be full. There
seems to be Il general interest manifested in
making the Fair of 1874 a success. and all that
is necessary to bring zap to a sta ndard never
before reached, is for each head Of Il family to
determine to bring something to contribute to
the general collection.
Our farmers, mechanics and merchants. have
it in their power to establish a precedent which
will SO far to making these gatherings, each
year, add interest as well as profit to the ell
terprise and enlarge the influence they will
have upon the public spirit of the community.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-03-10
The Mellsh.

The Legislature has on it's anvil bill
relating to the better organization and
govern ment Of the militia. It consists OF
twenty pages. and contains sixty seq
tions. 1t passed the House of Repre-
sentatives on last Saturday, and as O
means of getting up como excitement in
the country aud influencing the votes of
the next foil campaign, will, no doubt,
become law. It is heterogeneous
affair, and no less humbug than the
militia itself. When Purvis was 10Th.
cially) alive, lie complained in his report
that the militia was ignored in our
schools, and scarcely has recognized
place in the educational course OF our
universities" This defect ought to be
repaired. The militia should, by all
means. muster in the campus. But now
that Purvis has thrown up the sponge.
who and where is the man that can or
ganize it and introduce it on that olassi-
Cal arena2 Exit Purvis. exit militia.
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NRwBRRRY, S. O.. March 2, 1874.
EDITOR PROGRESSIVE AGE: In the Co.
lumbia PHOENIX, Of the Oath ultimo, I
and q card from Mr.. Kyall, boiler
maker, In relation TO the late boiler ex.
plosion on the Greenvilla and Oolumbia
Railroad, wherein my name appears at
the head of what Mr.. Kyall terms can
absurd and practically murderous theo.
ry," namely, that boiler with five or
six patches, properly put on, is as secure
as one that il not patched. The ubove
assertion may appear absurd to one not
verscd in the business of boiler making,
but to one 'of no limited experience in
the trade" it should bo, and is, per-
fectly comprehensive aud reasonable
In looking at tho exploded boiler of the
Fort Hill." we find that the patches
which were put on are there now, as
sonnd and secure as thu day they were
put on, while the original iron is torn 10
pieces. =: f.- f-cm patches censin. IN
explosion-as Mr.. Kyall would have us
'beiieve-.hey DO rot even weIkcn .Le
boiler; for, if they did. then the patches
would be the first to give way whcnevt Z
the pressure of steam becomes too high
whereas. as We have already stated, the
patches on the Fort Hill arc perfsc,ly
sound. aud also the original iron for
several inches around them. In regard
to Mr. Kyalls other assertion, that "a
boiler should be overhauled every eight
years. from the first sheet to tho FRO
box" 1 can only give him credit for his
economical views, aud to take his nd.
vice. would be to iack up the "eight-
year old boiler" and run q new one
under it, To keep tho qnicksand from
accumu ulating in o boiler is tho duty of
ths engineer, and not the boiler maker.
As much as regret tho sad deuth of
Mr. Lane. yet feel in duty bound to
state 1t was not patches on tho boiler,
but the want of water in the boiler
seems the only apparent cause to which
we cnn trace the explosion of The For,
Hill. Respectfully,
s. A. EVANS,
Boiler-maker G.. & G.. r. Il
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-03-10

The SITUATION IN CunA.-Tho decree
of the Captain General. ordering the
mobilization Of the volunteers and the
enrolment of all men capabls of bearing
arms, is producing the results untici-
pated. Tue Cubans forced to take up
nrms are aock,ug to the insnrgent
standard. The New York Heralds COR
respondent ut Manzanillo informs us
that numerous desertions of the Cuban
volunteers have taken place from tue
neighboring camps. and the same rebel
lions disposition is manifesling itself
through the island. So far from the
decreo Of the Captain General securing
peace, it will only fan to Gercer fame
the insurreotion. The Cuban struggle
is only about to become really serious
The Spaniards have forced the wavering
to the wall, but they will probable have
reason to regret their impoiitic action.
Cuba is lost to Spain. and the sooner
the fact is recognized at Madrid, the
better it will be for the Spanish nation.
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the standard OF the annual expenses OF
the State Government before the war,
were only 1907. .971.53. This was when
the taxable property Of the State
to from $4OO. 600. 600 to $780,
600, 1000. This is conclusive upon that
point. Even il it could be shown that
the taxes imposed now, the contribu-
tions levied for tho support OF the Go.
vernment, are no greater than those
raised in some other era OF our history.
1t would prove nothing What WINS
tolerable when property was abundant
and the people prosperous. is now an
insufferable burthen when they ore
poor and all values falling. What q
people might choose to impose upon
themselves, even if extravagant and
!=.:.h !sh, ;e y.-. differant matter from
the load placed on them by those who
isve no equitable er zo.al right 30 do
ii. A man may spend his money freely,
il he chooses, but no one else has the
right in the name Of low to take from
him his hard earnings to support rot.
ten government, tending only to infamy
and ruin.