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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

BlLrfMnRE CATTLE MARkHT. Nov. To- leH-Pficee
to-day Reef Cattle ranged follOws Best Beevpa
ats 1Sat6 q; generally rated arat qusty at gae95a
medium to good fair quality At vaSa 10; ordinary
thin steers oxen and Cows III 3sa43yo infertOr ana
lowest grades Of Cattle SfUat0 60; general average of
the marx t to-day Us sKtreme range OF the pr',s
ssass g.. Asst u Ae sates were from u to - u
par 100 postIis.
s--rhere s. - good demand tse MtAeA AaAe,
1lIc hegAeaEoe aRd h}Hh4c at perl cad.
Yeats sfe selling It da7Mc Dor y. ahd In good de-
insRd At these Aeurcs ssS
:SfieEr AND LiMBs.-We quote Sheep ut 4a5xc yer
d gross Stock Sheep O0a33 50per head. Lambs IA
ii 10 per head. rs to quality.
HoGs-We quote at s5a*9 80 per n net.
Z AtKxAHDkiA Cattle MAsKEr. Nov. la.-Rsefs Cattle
head; Hogs sa4s o. per 100 s, and Cnua anu Calves
35a45s.
G.oaGsrowy CATTLE MAKEEr. Now. y -.Sale4 OF
Cattle 1T co. Shrep4y TO &c, per n gross kafe.
400 IL 30 per head Hogs from s,oeas9oo Cows aud
alvesasa4S0.
RrcHNoSD CArrLx MARxET.nNoy r.-Cattlc, COM
MOI, toextra sold At O0a$ 50per cwt gross Sheep
soid ut lass gross, Hogs ut 5oa net, and Eeals Mt
Sails per head. 399z-s4
I BALTIMORE HORSE AND MULE MARKET.--The horse
and mule market has been unusually dull du.
ring the past week. The market Is overstocked
with horses OF al Glasses. and their owners do not
look forany great change in tbs pficss Or demand
until next spring. There ARE nn1hrr 81 fne green
and broken mules upon the market, hut no demand
for them at present. Prices range from $40 TO 100
nal
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Rsv.. JSl. $. MAarIN.-rtis e;tsnegtsssd
pi,u. Cari,ti.n g",tl,m,n Prcsiin, Filler
ut Lrray Circuit. VI. T.. Churc,I.- WIS here on
ri able and powerful sermons. He is 'snc OF
til. n,,st crl lit. an learned scholtrs we ever
ssesrd-an eloquent attractive, beautiful orator.
.-%snearhest contentious and devoat Chris
tian.-Pnye Courier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

tInmailable letters remaining in the p. O.. saunton,
w., Vs., November goth. ls74.Mrs. Laura Andrews,
Va. Miss Marietta Christian Covesville Albelnarlc
Va; Miss Louisa Christian. Fanhers Mills. Va;
Garrett. CctonsvilIe. Md; Dallas Lynne. Stauntoil
va: jag. Mase Richmond; Va; John T; Mckee, d.
81 LcNlnyton. Va. Betty Trevy, Rockville Indiana
Fr:nk n. Young. stapHton Va. Postal Card to dear
Daughter. signed iesi,sa rh5ther, address :
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Nosr A FIRE.-On Friday night OF last
week the Engine House of Lushbaugh & Bro.
attached to their Factory, was discovered to be
ON fire, but fortunately was soon cxtinguizhed
by Mr.. VIM. Mckeever, who first saw it. 1t
lecIns that box iii the Engine House. by soHe
iineaas took fire and burned up, and the FIRE
then caught the door, which was also burned.
It is supposed that the box contsiH~q matches,
which by some unknown agency veTs ignited,
and caafsed the frQn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

COUNTY CoURT.-The November Term OF
the County Court for s4Assqsta county corr
,ncnccl op Monday: The following are the
proceedings OF Monday, Wednesday ald Tues
day.
Administration granted to Susan A. E.
Mann upon the estate of Jno. A. Mann.
Will of Robt. C. Logan admitted to probate.
VIM. F. Smith. Justice OF the Pace, re-
ported and paid into Court two fines Of s. each
imposed by him upon Emanuel Moss and Nat.
johnson, for assault and battery,
,Jno, W, G. slsith was appointed guardian OF
his infant chill lren, Kate, Annie T., Lucius and
Fanny S. Smith.
Emanuel Armentrout was appointed guar
s.lirn of Stephen Orebaugh.
Administration granted to Elisha J. Bell up
on the estate of Saml Bell.
An order was entered to bind out according
to law to Richard Baylor (coloreD Andrew,
Walter, Matthew D., VIM. Thomas, and Bepta-
min Stuart, orphan colored children,
The estate of Jno. Blakelcy, deed, aseom-
mitted te VIM. l.. Mowry, Sheriff, for adnainis-
tration.
A. s. Young was appointed and qualified as
Deputy Collectors for Pastures Township.
Commonwealth vs. Jas, Stoueham, indict-
ment for lewd and lasciviops cohabitation.-
Verdict OF Jury, $50 alneree,pent and judg
ment accordingly.
A number OF motions disposed OF.
Twenty=nine deeds have been admitted to
record since the last term.
A Writ of ad quad damnun, was awarded D.
J. Hyden. returnable 18th December next.
An order was entArad correcting erroneous
assessment OF land Of tho estate OF w. W.
Donaglle, ST., deed.
John Fowberman, w. A. Abney, r. w. Shell
ton, J. H. Callison and NJ. W. D. Hogsllead
were appointed commission to assess DANA
ges sustained by d. A. Trice and wife, by the
passage of the Valley Railroad through their
lands.
Upon the petition Of D. J. Shaw and others
road was established through South River
Township.
An order was entered correating erroneous
assessment of land n the name of II. P. Stu
arts heirs.
Upon petition OF 2. S. lIoqf and others, a
road was established through Middle River
Township, and w. II. Gamble. William Craw-
ford, Noah Early, G. A. Roller and D. X.
| Shreckhise, appointed commission to ascer-
| tain thedamaye occasiohed by the passage of
the same through the land of Henry Ed
son. Jr.
James Bumgardner's accesaat against the
Commonwealth, amounting to $500, was al
| lowed.
Upon petition of 0. p. Camden, road was
established through South River Township. and
d. S. Bell, $. H. Steele, B. w. Ellis, Sam'l
McCuc and Geo. Harnsber@er, were appointed
commissioners to assess damages Oh tlle lands
Thos. J.. Shunlate and A. S. Lara.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

- Rev. James N. Haines, pastor of the NJ. f..
Church South, i'll Port Republic, Rockingham
county, died on the 18th instant. IL. was for
Snerly y member OF the M,tliotist Protestant
Church. bit when the church in Viry inia uni
4..il ,st after thu late was with the Souther IL
M:rhodi.t ciarch, he united with tn. rest.
Since that time he was not engaged i'll the ae'
tive w.rk of the ministry, but held only a Local
relation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

ERRATuM.-In noticing the payment OF the
policy of q, 900 on the life of Maj. j. A. Har-
man. by the st. Louis Life Insurance Co., III
our last weeks issue, in the sentence 1.-The
claim of O., 900 on the life OF Maj. j. A. Har-
man, decd, was filed by the St. Louis Insur-
ance Co." the word filed should have been
mid
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Ne had the pleasure OF Il call from e. T.
lIeik,.S, Esq. Of the IE:,srrstown, (Md9 NaH.
last week. lie is u pleasant and Intelligent
gentleman. We were glad to learn from him
.4l,st the MAIL is i'll prosperous candltion-
# certainly deserves success. "etre sorry that
ls sisit to our city was so hsief.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

TIS w.sDpiN :.-Dl Tt..;I,y might last, ut
Iii. re .i.is.n.- R..y. Clas. .niy, D. b., Pat
t,r oi the Is spt;~r C,,r:l of this city. c'lebts
(. tt, tenth anniversary Of his m erritsc by 4
tin vel ling. Q lit. yar ,ty ri articles OF
tin-wlre wer. presented. My lie and ms
=amiable wit: live to s,.ssta cir aitapnd we'd
tlir~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

IMPORTANT ORDER.-Julye Keith; during
the roccn. session OF his court i'll Fairfax coun-
ty, issued the following order:
ut appearing to the court that the practice
OF SOME OF the Commissioners in chancery il,
Of their own motion TO examine the records to
ascertain liens on real estate, where they are
directed to report liens aud therapeutics, and
it being, in tile opinion Of the court, improper
for them to do so, as the same results in great
confusion, aud tends to protract litigation, it
is therefore ordered by the court, that. here
after, no debt, whether secured by judgment,
deed Of trust or otherwise, be reported, unless:
by the parties themselves, their agents orattor-
ncys.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Jacob Sudwick and Miss Taylor, of Rock
bridge county, were married at Cherry UfoVe'
in that county. Il few days since, by the LEY.
ID. G. Irwin. while seated Oh their horses.
| That looks like business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

CHANGE OF PAsroRATls.-Fi. Rev. II. II.
Kennedy. formerly pastor of the Methodist
Church in this city. owing to declining health.
3.ss been, changed from London cirsslit to
j,o:nl Street Church in Baltimore, and Rer.
=. q. Ferguson, pastor of that church. sent to
1.o,,tiou Circlit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

LEG DRoKEN.-Mr. George Burturcr Of
Keezlctowil, Va, was thrown from his buggy
few days since and had his leg broken.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Mr. C. A. GLApExE has rented fhr~store
sFoom OF Mr.. Geo. A. Smith, next door to III.
large Millinery and Dry TO IDS establishment,
fr Mr.. SAM'L SiIuLTz, of New York, vino
will e,,.n in March next. Il frs. class Shoe
M,l<.. for ladies' and children.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

We are in,leb ed to Mr.. r. W. Helmick, 27S
very pretty songs with choruscs-'',fell me
truly little Darling and Let me dream of
Home. Sweet Home"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

DEp1cATIoN.-Th new Presbyterian
Church at pe:,lu's Cross Roads in Rockingham
county, Va, will be DEDICATED on the 2atll
inst.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

To-day being Thanksgiving Day." the Pos
Office will only be open from 4. NJ. to 10 A
NJ, and from P, N; to I 2. NJ.
The Banks Will be closed the entire day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Rev. ]. b. Davis, ut ono time Pastor Of the
Lutheran Church of tlliScity, and at present
Professor of Natural Science at Roanoke Col
lcse, has accepted the position Of President OF
North Carolina College. at Mt. Pleasant, n. c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

The hardest fought political contest known
at Chattanooga. Tenn, for many yeas came
off yesterday at the municipal election. James,
republican was elected mayor by 2l7 majority,
| gain OF Is over Maynard's majority at the
State election.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Mr. Walker Peatrose, of Caroline county.
was killed last week 1T Dimmock Station, w.
Va, c. & o. R. r., by u Freight train passing
over him and killing him instantly. He was
hrakesmar on the train.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

IIYMENIAL.-On the 10Th, at Broadway, this
Dubois, the bcaftifal and accomplished daugli-
ter OF Dr.sJ, Q. Winfield and Mr.. James Glow
er. Of Woodstock, Va. The young groom has
taken from old Rockingham one Of her sweet
est and fairest blossoms, and we join with
many friends in wishing the welded pair, bon
royage across life's uncertain sea.
At o'clock an Wednesday morning, St.
Francis ahurcs, Of this city, was the scene OF a
double wedding: The hour was u,ss too ear
ly to be fashionable, notwithstanding which,
the chure!, was. well filed, considerable por-
ton being occupied by the West Augusta
Guard, who appeared in full dress uniform IN
honor Of their popular 1st Lieutenant, Mr..
Jno. McQHaide. After mass, and promptly at
seven, the double doors were thrown open, and
the bridal party appeared. First. Mr.. Jno. J.
McQuaide, of the firm of McAIahon & Nc
Onaide, supporting OH his arm Miss Sallie A., the
Intelligent and attractive daughter OF onr es-
teemed townsn,an, Mai. Edward Mcsiahon.-
Second, MI. Eawrenes.A. Montague, OF A,r-
per's Ferry and Miss Virginia AlcQaatie, the
bright and charming belle OF Harrisonburs.-
The ceremonies were performed, respectively,
by Rev. Father McVerry, of Stauuton and Rev.
Father Kane, of Harper's Ferry. Father Kane
prcfaced the solemnization OF the nuptials by
a few earnest and appropriate remarks, setting
forth the solemn and sacred duties which the
vo ing candidates were taking upon themselves,
and urging upon them the. ffillnicnt OF their
VOWS not only in deed but i'll spirit. His re-
marks were heard and felt by the whole con-
gregation, and at their close, the happy coup
les were joined together according to the
beautiful and impressive ceremony OF the Ro-
man Catholic church. After mass, the party
repaired to the residence OF Major McMahon,
where Il host of friends rendered their congrat-
Vlations, anl an elegant and sumptuous break
( tst WAS enjoyed.
Among the nia.y harrison, presents was a
costly set of silver, consisting OF Salvcr, Pitch
er and two G.,!,lct<. The SILVER bore the FOL
loving: l4ssEiptisal
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LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS,


LIST or ADVERTISED LETTERS,
NOVEMBER 18TH, 1874.
GENTLEMEN. - a
Ayerett, w &JT Nichols. MaiCP
Anderson Robert Parks, Frank J
Brown, Lewis col Powers, John col
Berry. Harry Pamplin, A
Brown, Jackson Roard GEO
COrrap, III L Rippetoe, Polk
Dickcrson, Albert Rowe, ThoS col
Efcgar, Fred -Rhadenircr. WIN
Hauppc Jas n Smith. Basil
Hemp, John Smith, Jno A w
HiltziIpcr T Smith, Hampton
Hogan, Thos Togner, M &C
johnson, James Tucker, Capt Juo +
Kinney, William White, Jas a
KILLER Andrew ] White Jack
Kinney. James Whitmore, Geo
Miller, sWmJ
!. LADIES.
Allen. mrs Lavinia oliver, Maria
Brown, mrs Angelina Prents, miss Jennie
Burks, miss Lula Payne, miss Kate
Chislone; miss Ripley. miss Fannie A
Call, Liza Simpson mrs Maggie
Chism, miss Mic1a Sh6ot. miss Jennie
Galloway, lHiss Matte Scott miss Katy
Cooley, mrs Mary Sanders. mrs Manda
ttrthrie. miss Sallle Shultz. miss Susie
Homes, Jocanah Teaford, miss Laura
Hall, mrs Jno Walker miss Amanda
Johnson, miss Lucy Whtmore, mrs j
Mcdaniel. Arnes Yates, mrs James
Moon. miss Mary NJ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

The Patrons OF Husbandry of Rockingham
have organized county Grange.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

F. Broadhead. Edwin Douglas and DR.. Shot
well. were arrested by a U. $. Marshall in Al
bAmarle. last week, for illicit tralIicing in
whiskey. and taken to RichMoid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

THASksfIvrNa DAY.-Tiiis is the day re-
commended by the President to be observedby
the churches throughout thu United States, as
one OF thanksgiving to Almighty God, for his
abAndalt goodness and mercy shownato us rs
nation rs we'll rs individuals. We must ex-
press our surprise that no notice. has been an
nouncei by the chqrellcxin this city, for the
observance Of the day ~ recommended. Hare
ne notaing, as people to be thankful for?-
Have we been visited by the ''pestilenee that
walketh in darkness, or the destruction that
wasteth at noon-day?" Then why not return
thanks to Divine Providence that 1--WE have
been crowned with loying-kindness and tender
uncrcies.. and not dealt with after our sins, nor
rewarded according to our iniquities.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Flour is.uniy IN moderate demand this week.
Cora isrllHl. Oats firm. Butter and Eggs
bringing gy.,d prices. Fruits and Vegetables
in ftir ,!enIaiid.
G. \. RNsHARnsay,
Grocer anal ft'iues bsaiAr,
Augusta Scett
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

SHOT BUT NOT KILLED.-On Saturday last,
OH the farm of W. H. Peyton, Esq, near this
city. All alteration OCCURRED between Mr.. Mix,
a white man, and R.. White, c"lored man,
both employees Of Mr.. Peyton, and Mix shot
White. the shot taking effect in his side, saoal-
der and arm. The wound is severe but not
mortal. Mix promstly surrendered him
self.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Arch'd. Hopkins, of Rockingham county
died suddenly Of paralysis on the 18Th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

The above letters if called for within thirty days
will he sent to the dead letter office. Persons calling
or taerq will tlease say that they advertised.
s. NJ. YOST. P. NJ.
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aGgHsyrht:
TO
i,F. JOHN J. MclU-AlDE.
MISS sALLIE a. MCMAHON,
November 2atA,. 1874,
The West .A.g4sks Guard .

Ti,c party left OIL the Eastern bm,sil train
for an extended tour through the North. They
arc followed through their wanderinss, by ti,.
kindest wishes, of the friends behind, each
and every one trusting that their journey
through life may be as joyous and prosperous,
as their happy ul.ions prcsage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

LARGE IIoqs.-Capt. p. b. Hogc klled, yester-
day, two hogs weighing ISL pounds hest-one
weighing 405a and the otter 1873 polnqs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

1 io.IMIssIoNERs OFFICE.
~ sTlCSros Nov. 1s. 1874.
I. To the Central National Bank OF Frederick, Mary.
land fsintY, and cheslsy Kinney. H. 81. B.ii. Dn.
yid & Bell. N. h. Trout Rev. L. s. Reed. Admins
tr.ter de boNis g{p Yitl the viii annexed OF X. 81.
Kyle. dtseeast,i nsfd MargaTsf Hsrman E1.cs.
to all ip II = yIssl silt.
Take, Notice. that 10 pursuance Of adeaesAsf Aha,
Circuit Court Tor Nl|gasts cSil ". rendered IN.
nfn@ aRd style qf 'Elie Central National Rank Of
frsderieks Nd vs. Chcsley Kinney and ais, shall,
On MoSnAY. the aist day Of BIEcEMBkR.
resate the accounts heretofore ordered and modify
the same, the evidence Introduced ttere maX
require. " 7. - -. =
AT which time and place you required to~Htss
tend: and all lien creditors Of Chcslcy Kinney, Is
required then and there to attend aud ile With the
Undersigned proper evieuce OF their claifns.-
Given under my hand as Commissioner In Chance
ry Of sid Court, the day and year first aforesaid.
nov I9-4t J. w. GREEN SMITH. Conr.-e.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

Whole Stock Boots from IS 10 20.
Ladies' Shoes made to order for my trade, and
every pair warranted. =
MIIIINERX.
This Department is second to none
in the city.
Hats and Bynnets, from 75c to $l5
NATURAL HAIR BRAIDS, from "a to g.
Switches and plaits-sll shades.
STAMPING DEPOT.
NEW PATTERNS for 800: -
Embro;lefHeg Hraiding, Patterns Stamped
on childreii1s: 4iresssss ClaekN Lsalies woolen
or cotton skirtS-or Hiitfai fsefters on Pillows
Cases. Hankerchiefs,5 &C., quickly and neatly
executed. -
ENTIRE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
or no charge for work.
Yol<es and Bands. linen or eettten, always on
hand or made to order.
Orders from the Country Z will receive prompt
Packages. amounting tase5, sent free OF OK
press charges.
Persons arriving OH the trains will find my
store on AUGUSTA Street, Leading from the de-
pct, in the large Stone building on the left
hand side, 8 doors south from Main street,
Next to spectator Office.
Rc,nc,nlAr-for the CASH you can get any
article in tHs above list at the price named.
Egg Cali early and SECURE 4 bargain from
nov l2-tf j. w. MENTION.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

Work ON THE VALLEY KAII.ROAD.-'rhis
fall has been an unusually propitioas one for
railroad construction, and the contractors along
the Valley Railroad. Notwithstanding the many
draw backs they have hal to contend with,
have taken advantage OF the good weather and
are rapidly pushing their work to completion.
Particularly is this the case with the first d-
vision, Which, extends from Staunton beyond
Midway, distance of about 81 miles-the first
three being let to Alex. lIarman, and the remain
der to Mcssrs. Mason, HeSe & Goocll. These
gentlemen have almost completed some OF
their sections. They will only require little
dressing up to prepare them for the final csti-
mate. Messrs. Mason, lIase It Gooch. are now
workip. between 17J and 200 convicts, and
seem determined to complies tl,er work. i'll
spite OF if. d;s4 lra'itas.,s opposed to their OPP
erations.
The synthetic and directors of the Valley
Railroal. arc now holding joint meeting in
Baltimore. A>zyet tn, result of their deliber-
ations has not reached us. We hope that some
arra:lYe.n mt may be affected by which the
contractors will b. enabled tn psssrcslte the
work with vim AMI ens,rgy. All that is aeces-
isss4Fp sse~g e.nai PISTON, i, pcrmis
sion. given IL. tin, II. II vino lp%' have it i'll
!.tn.l, to push rs their best Judgment may die
fsfrt Iirai.,-, espitil and energy. are only
waiting for lis wort go" to finish the re-
nrainin, work, and lay the track for fine en-
gin'. In til. words of the Lexington Gazctte,
~ little more grape, Mr.. Garrett little more
grape
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26


SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAIDRoAD.-We
find in the Page Courier, Of the 18th, the fol-
lowing statement in regard to the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad. This great improvement is
regarded as one of the most important enter
prises for the development ef the great Shet-
andoah Valley that :::as evsr, engaged the att
tention ii the country, aqd it is therefore with
u9Yah pleasure we publish the article below
The Courier has never been OYER Sanguine
about the management OF the Company, and
the hopeful spirit that pervades its remarks,
gives us encouragement that there is reason
able prospect for resumption of work. The
Courier says:
We have been informed that contracts have
been entered isto by the Penpsylvan'a Rail
road Company, MD Qthcr corporations, which
guarantee material aid aud Assistance towards
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Fhe nature
of these contracts have not yet trlnstHfetd;
but All officer or the company with WilQlA we
have conversc, informs us that they. are of
such "a character rs to him to feel entire
confidence in the s,icccss nf the road; We
presume that we will be enabled to puol'sh in
our next issue nlore definite and satisfactory
information.
The S. v. II. Il. is an enterprise III Which
feel great interest, and TIE above liteillsence
will he received with mucl, Qualification. The
financial troubles which have swept over our
continent has paralyzedeycry pubic enterprise;
but the clouds seem now to be dispensing and
with the opening of spring We itope 10 see
new life and energy infused Info every Aepart-
ipen OF business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26


We sell the celebrated DosSALLY GLOVE. At manu-
facturer's PRICES. oct 1ln.
IN THE DISTRICT COURTOF THE UNITED,
i States, for the Western District Of yirginls.
liz thematter Of James l. Kite, bankrupt.
1t is further ordered aud decreed that Nads
~. Hampton, of I4uray. WIN is hereby appointed
a special commissioner for the purpose, to tAkx, :
state and report to this Court an accnu,,t Of TIC
liens upon id real estate, showing their sever.
al amounts and priorities, and that he also tAkr
an account Of all debts which have been provsl.
or which may hereafter be proved against sai.t
bankrupt and that said account shall show the
nature and consideration Of s3ia aeAs. u ven q
their several IN, oints api dates; aud that said
eemmissioner shall advertise the time. and plars
Of taking said account once week. for three
waska preceding the day. Of commencing fhe
satno, in the vp!tsy EirgsaiAn. satH the Page Con
rler. IEstract from the Decree
I CoaMi>sloSsr's Orrss&..
Luray, November 18Th, 1874.
To all persons a FOLDING liens upon the real as.
ta:e 81 said baukris., aud Debts which have been
proved Or may hereafter be proved .s.1s. 81 :
You are hereby notified that WILL on Mem
day. lie 4th day of Det ember next, af my Office
in Lu, sy, proceed 20 tn e and state the account
required by the Foregoing 4sea pc at which time
ami place you are required 10 attend ani pr9rS
your liens and nccounsk .-'--.-
Given under my hand Is Special Commissioners
the day and date aforesaid. t'''' ~
.fts-r.s WADE W. HAMPTON, r,
novl9 St Special Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-26

TAKES. TAXES .-stntc Taxes are due aud pnya..
unuaia Faxes remaining my hands after that date
ndded -"fH JOHN NJ. CARROLI.
Inv a9at City Treasurer