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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-12

At a conference Of the joint committee
ION the Central Lunatic Asylum last week,
the matter Of purchasing the present site of
the Asylum was under consideration. The
grounds embrace ten. acres and sthree-auart-
ers, for which is asked 81 900 per acre
During the discussion of the subject, Major
A. Koiner, one cf the House committee
asserted that to take care Of the insane and
pay the: public debt at the same time was
impossible. He had no difficulty in mak ing.
his choice, and that was to take care of the
insane, ,and he could without any embarrass-
ment ep his mind vote for tire purchase as
recommended" in which we heartily agree.
There is 40 higher duty imposed upon the
representatives. of the people than that of
caring for s&Ae. afflicted Of the State, both
white and black. 'sas ..'''r ~
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TN CHANCEaY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
L the United States, for the Western District
Of Virginia.
United States, Plaintiffs,
Jacob c. Kites Executor, ct azs Defendants
son motion Of the9plaintif, this cause is re-
ferred to A NJ Newman. who is hereby appointed
special Commissioner for the purpose, to take
an account of all the debts outstanding against
the estate of the decedent, and also 10 take an
account Of all assets belonging to the estate as
well as real as personal, AMI the encumbranees
On the real estate aud their priorities, SC.
Extract from the Decree.
commissioners Office.
:. HARRIsoHBuRG, Feb. IL. 1874.
To all persons holding debts against the estate
OF Jacob c. Kite. deceased. .
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
Saturday. the l4th day of March, 1874. at my
Office in Harrisonburg. as the time aad place for
taking account of all debts outstanding again q
the estate OF Jacob G, Kite. deceased. at which
time and place you are requested to attend, and
file evidences Of your debts.
Given under my hand, special Commissioner
Of said court, the day and year aforesaid.
A. NJ. NEWMAN,
feb 12-4t special commissioner.
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Arrest Of a. $ tate Offici Ats
ted Suicide.

The Richmond papers Of Tuesday give mi.
mute and full accounts Of the discovery Of
fraud in the Sinking Fund Board, and the
arrest Of Col. w. D. Coleman. the clerk Of
that Board, who confessed that be had al
tered bond from $l8 900 to $4,000. In
mediately after his arrest he attempted to
kill himself by sticking knife in his neck.
He at one time was associate editor Of the
Enquirer and a favorite with the Conserve
tive party leaders about Richmond The
State Journal Of Wednesday gives the fol-
lowing summary Of the occurrence:
Yesterday evening, about O'Clock, Mr..
+. Woods, of the detective corps. proceeded
to take 10 custody Mr.. William D. Coleman.
clerk of the Board af Public Works and
Secretary of the Sink ing Fund. on a war
rant issued BY Police Justice White at the
instance Of members of the board, charging
said Coleman with misapplication Of bonds
10 his custody as public officer to the nom
inal value Of $4,000; also the erasurs Of
certain entries in bond book belonging to
the office of the second auditor. Mr. Cole
man was found at his lodgings, corner Cap
itol aud Tenth streets. On being accosted
by the representative Of the correctional con-
stabu!ary Mr.. Coleman evinccd no surprise
but proceeded very soon thereafter to make
an incision in his neck with penknife,
from which blood flowed freely. It appear
ed from an after examination that he had also
been drinking chloroform, with the possible
intention of ending his lifs He was .held
In custody in his own room under guard un-
Hlsuch time as he shall DO able to appear
before Justice White.
Mr.. Coleman's illicit use of bonds was
thus discovered A few days ago a mem Der
OF the Legislature heard from some one cog.
INFANT OF the fact that the proprietor of q
taro-bank near the Exchange Hotel had ex-
hlblted Virginia 'peeler bond for 1000,
which no said he had received from Colonel
Coleman. Satisfied that something was
wrong, the member referred to, impaired
his information to Governor Kemper. who
summoned the board, made an examination
and got the dead wood on the unfortunate
secretary. Suspicion was first directed to-
wards him last Thursday, since which time
up to yesterday, the board had been pursu-
ing its Investigations.
Mr.. Coleman il we'll known in Richmond
and through the State generally. He had
many friends here who deeply regret the
weakness which has brought this misfortune
on him. He was Confederate postmaster at
Danville during the war. aud just before its
close got authority to raise regiment Of
"colored troops" which was not raised
After the war he was at ono time associate
editor of a city paper leaving which he was
appointed by Governor Walker temporary
clerk in the executive department. About
three years ago Mr.. Thomas II. De Witt, Sec
eetar1 Of the board Of public works for many
years, was removed and Coleman put in his
place. Yesterday Mr.. Dewitt was appointed
secretary pro tenn. Of the board, from which
he should uever have been removed.
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TN THE, DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States. for the Western District of Virginia.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States, for the Western District of Virginia
In the matter of Lewis f. Mey erhefer, bankrupt.
It is adjudged, ordered and decreed that an ae-
count be taken by AM Newman, as special
Commissioner of TIE Court, of the value OF the
property embraced in the Trust Deed which has
been used or sol by the said L. f. Moyerheffer,
and what disposition he has made of proceeds Of
such stle
Also an account of amount of the debts secur-
ed in the Trust Deed remaining unpaid.
An account of the debts that have, been paid.
and by whom paid, and an account Of the Trust
fund remaining undisposed Of, So.
Extract from the Decree
Commissioners Office,
HAaazsoNBUNa, Va, Feb. II. 1874
To the Bank of Rockingham, Baker g. Bros,
Dernes, Stephens and Thomas, Sherron & Co.,
White Il Swoope, Pennyman i Bro, Mayer Bro.
Stratus, Alder 4 Goodloe, Cole 4 Bro, I. w. and
g. Hopkins, W. S, Showalter, DAME. Miller, ia
cob R,.sh, Y. @. Ammon, Abram Miller, Sanuea
Beubush. NJ. Deal, W NJ Moy erheffer. Lucy Mey-
Margaret Ewing. Michael MoyerheHer, and Jo-
Sc Bragansen you are hereby notified That
have fixed upon Friday, the lath day Of March,
1874, at my Office in Harrisonbafg as tho time
and place for executing the provisions OF the
above decree, at whieA time and place you are
teauired to attend and Gle before me evidence OF
your debts against L. F. Meysrhefer.
Given under my hand as special Commlssfcn-
er of said court. the day and year aforesaid.
feb l2-Al A. n. NE"MASi OoAa =
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The g.aad jury have made repuss Shat
the City Nall Of Richmond is unsafe. and
reeompsnd. thassbeI building be vacsssd. II
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nENTOVAL.-Ih have removed to the Jew
Is elry Store Of P. A. Mix next door % AT,
msntroat's Tobacco store Man street, "nsse
sSa- Fine WATCHES and 1EWELRY re-
.,,;r.d 81 he be.t manner and warrAa, ]. "69&
90 5tf G. G. 1EAKLE. -
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A bill has passed the U. Senate appro-
priating $4,000 to the East Tennessee Uni
versity, as compensation for the use Of the
irrnrcr.7 during tho -,aM
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Case No. SIT e vt ss
TNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED.
States, for the Western District of Virginias.
In Bankruptcy.
in the matter of George C. Harris, bankrupt.
To Whom it May Concern: rs
The undersigned, Robert T. Barton, Of VIM
chester, Frederick county. Va, hereby gives
notice Of his appointment as Assignee of the
estate of George y. Harris, of Frederick county,
in said district, who was, on the Srd day of Nov,
A. d. 1873, adjudged bankrupt on his own Pc
tition by the District Court of said District
Dated, Winchester, February, 9th, 1874
feb 12-3t R. 7. BARTON. Assignee.
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Tease No. 536. I

Case No. 1851
TN THE DISTRICT COURTOF THE UNITED
Estates. for the Western District of Virginia
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of James W. Bruce, bankrupt.
To whom it may concern: =, .sgy,.a
The undersigned, Harvey Risk,
of Stanton. Augusta county, Virginia, hereby
gives notice Of his appointment as assignee Of
the estate of James ". Bruce. Of Au-
gusta county, in said District who was on the 29,h
day of Nov, A. D. 1873, adjudged bankrupt on
his ewn petition by the District Court of said
District. 1t5a.4,,s
Dated, Staunton, Va, Feb. 9th, 1874. M =
feb l2-3t HARVEY RISK, Assignee.
}a.t Case No. 532. .g' ~
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District Of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy. s7s.,s
Ii the matter of john g. Parks, Bankrupt.
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, John Paul Of Rockingham
County. Virginia, hereby gives notice of his ap
pointment Assignee of the Estate of John
G. Parks, of Rappahannock county, in said
District, who was, on the 22nd day of Nov, A.
D. 1878, adjudged Bankrupt on his own petit
ton by the District Court of said District.
Dated, Harr;sonburg, Feb. 9th, 1874.
feb 12-3t. JOHN PAUL, Assignee.
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[Case No. 1851 ! =,

, ------ n OH5b s1FU. COO' n, ,,,,-
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE: That On the nth
day of Dec, A. D., 1873, a Warrant in bankrupt
cy was issued against the estate Of Geo Ysakia.
Of Stanton, Augusta county, and State or
virginia, who has been adjudged Bankrupt on
his own petition THAT the payment OF any
debts and the delivery If any property belonging
to said Bankrupt. to him or for his use end tho
transfer of any property by him. are forbidden
by aw:-That meeting Of the Creditors OF sa,.
Bankrupt. to prove their debts and choose ons =.
more Assignees of his estate will be heia - -
the Register in Bankruptcy in HarrisonbSurg.
Virginia, before G. DOUGLAS GRAY, Esq S Hss
ister, on the 9th day Of Feb. A , u, fHs
10 o'clock a. m JOSEF .. M...sncer,
Deputy q. s. harshal' as Messenger. h
San 22-2t
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*This claim has no relation to the subject q
Mr.. Smiths letter.
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Rev. J. A. Latane was id Rishn oha on
e. jig Last.
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Case n D. 5Z6.) 90
IN TIE DISTRICT COURT OF THE u
NITED STATES, for the western District
u Virginia-In Bankruptcy. *ta&A s@
saIn the matter Of David F. Dovel, Bankrupt.
r. whom it may concern;
The undersigned, VIM. NJ. Dorraugh,
Of Harrisonturg,; Rockingham county Va, here
by gives notice Of his appointment as assignee Of
the estate of David F. Dovel of Page county.
in said district who was, on the LIST, day Of
Nov. A. D., 1873, aiiudged Bankrupt on bis
swn petition by the District Court Of said Dis
trict. I'll ,,c.s. ia.,s,ss 54..
Dated, Feb. 9Th. 1874. a.1-.,a +, s,
VIM. M. DoRRAUGH, =,
i feb l2-st Assignee.
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The balance in the State Treasury On
salu,S.y asst YVES st9a SOL 81.
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NTotIce.-My accounts to the LIST Of January
IN are now ready. Those knowing tn themselves
indebted would confer great favor by making =
prempt payment. My engagements require
promp. collections. DAVIS A.. KA4SER.
fan l&et +.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-12

DEFALCATIoN OF A REVENUE OFFICIAL
IN LYNoHEURG-HIs FLIGHT TO PARTS
UNKNowN.-The Lynchburg papers of
Saturday announce the Fight of John G.
Henry, stamp clerk and cashier in the Uni
ted States Revenue Office at that place.
An Agent Of the Internal Revenue De-
partment was making an Investigation Of
HeDry's accounts Friday, and Henry left
the Office, rs be said, to get certain papers
at his lodgings, and was not seen afterwards.
The money drawer OF his desk was examin-
ed aud found to contain only few hundred
dollars but at late hour secret spring
was forced open and false bottom discover.
ed in which was found nearly $4,000 in
greenbacks, placed there by Henry to be
grabbed when he was ready to vamose, but
which he had been unable to get as he went
to his boarding house, because Of the pres.
ence Of Mr.. Henderson, an employee ia the
front Office. This caused the officials to
make an examination Of. large pine box,
securely nailed up, which Henry had brought
into the Office about the first Of January
On opening the box large Saratoga trunk
and wel-flled yalise we're disclosed to
view, snugly partitioned of, and so secured
that they would make no noise when the
box was moved. The trunk was opened
and found to contain several suits Of ele-
CANT broadcioth, underclothiDg and shirts Of
the finest make, an elegant gold watch, a
handsome diamond pin, and other valuable
articles of jewelry, the whole forming an
outfit of which any gentleman might we'll
b. proud. The valise also contained many
valuables.
TIE extent of the robbery or defalcation
is stated to be about $4,000. The Repubti-
can says:
It was understood last night that Henry
has large number Of unsettled bills with
the clothing merchants, jewelrymen, and
9th ers, and we suspect q large portion Of
tie contents Of the trunk and valise are still
for.
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4 [cas. No. 52s.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIN
United States, for the Western District Of
Virginia In Bankruptcy. &
In the matter of John H. Erwin, Bankrupt
To whom may concern;
The undersigned, Vim. NJ. Dorruagh Of
Rockingham county, Virginia. hereby gives no.
tice of his appointment as Assignee Of the estate
of John H. Erwin, Of Augusta
county, in said district, who .. on the 18th
day of Nov, A. D.. 1873, adjudgsd q bankrupt
on his own petition by the District Coars Of said
district. IT,
Dated. February S, 1874.
feb 12-3t VIM NJ. DORRAUGH, Essfguss.
Cease No. 538)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States, for the Western District Of Virginia.--
In Bankruptcy. ,.sj
In the matter of Geo. W Brown, Bankrupt
TO whom it may concern;
The undersigned, Vim. NJ Dorraugh, Of Rock
ingham county, Virginia. hereby gives notice Of
his appointment Assignee Of the Estate Of
George w. Brown, Of Page county,,
in said District. who was. on the Goth day Of
Vow, AID, 1878, adiudged Bankrupt on his
own petition by the District Court Of said Dis
trict.
Dated, February 9Th, 1874. s4
febI2-st WYNN. .DORRAUGH, Assignee
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SIAMEsE TwINs-BALrIMoRE, Feb. 4.
A special from Cambridge to The Sun says;
'sLast Wednesday night at Tobaccostick,
Dorchester county, Md, mary Travers, wife
Of Thomas Travers, colorsd, gave birth to fe-
male twins something like the late Samese
pair They are united by fesby band
from tho lower part Of the breast bone to
the abdomen, and face to face. One was
born dead and theTther lived few minutes,
and had its arm around the dead ones neck
Dr.. Benjamin Smith has bought and preser.
we'd the bodies.
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The BANKRUPT Law NOT REPEALED
The impression prevails with some, at the
Bankrupt Law has been repealed, which is
not correct. The House of Representatives
passed a bill repeaaiag the law but it was
mot taken up or considered by the Senate,
except to refer it to the judiciary Commit
tee. That, Committee has reported bill
modifying the old law, especially 10 reference
to the Involuntary feature, which is being
debated and acted upon by sections. There
is no doubt but the bill as reported by the
Judiciary Committee will pass, and be con-
Cured in by the House. 1t is generally
conceded that the condition Of the country
is such as to demand we'll guarded bank
rupt las, and many members of Congress
are now convinced that they we're in error in
voting for the unconditional repeal. On last
Friday, Senator Carpenter remarked that he
had come to this session prepared to vote for
the repeal. but he was now satisfied that it
was an absolute necessity to continue the
law, with some notifications.
Since writing the above, 1.-THE Senator, on
Tuesday last, passed the amended bankrupt
bill by vote of 40 yeas to ! l nays. The
most important faat3retef the anendmcnts
relates to the, manner of forcing debtor
into involuntary bankruptcy. The bill sim
plifes the process ofbankruptc3, reduces the
costs, and altogether is much more liberal
to the petitioner than ths old law.
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0ueensware, Oil and Gas Fix

nueensWare, Oil and Gas FIX
W tures.-The attention of Hsusekeepers
ana de .lsrs is respectfully Invited to the large
and unrivaled stock of
FRENCH AND ENGLISH CHINA,
English and American GRANTEES, G C. Yellow and
Stoneware Spoons Knives and Forks, and thou
"a, IDS Of other articles pertaining to housekeep-
ing ,1,as fixtures, Oil fixtures for lighting
trv Chu. rches and Residences, SC. Making
speciality o. this line Of trade it would natural
~ occur the purchaser that the greatest salts.
faction. ITO say q. 'thing about bargains,) could
be obtained where full line of goods is kept.
In view of the toregs ing facts. We would re-
specially solicit au EXAMINATION Of our stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. A call II only Ne
cessary, as we never fail to pleasc
fsb12-tf 5 j. S. LIPSCOMB.
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A Good Chance for Il Paying In .
"a VeStment.-The ownvr OF one of the
BEST MERCHANT MILLS ~.
in the Valley of Virginia, located in a thickly
settled and wealthy neighborhood, desires to sell
part of it, or lease it to a responsible party
His object is to relieve himself of the entire la
Dor of the establishment. There were ground at
this mill last year, between %
5000 and 5000 Barrels Of Flour.
Its brand stands No. l, in all the principal
cities. If parties desiring to make arrangements
about the Mill, would prefer purchasing the
whole of it, they can be accommodated. The
owner will sell either a part of it, the whole of
it, or will rent it, None other than an entirely
person need apply. Information can
be obtained Of this properly by application to the
editor of the Valley Virginia., at Staunton.
fob 12-tf
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LADIES'

The above letters Knot called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office Persons calling
feY thsm will please say that they advertised.
E1EN A. HARLAN PM
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fAE CENTENNIAL E;

The celebration Of the one hundredth an
niversary Of theiDeclaration of Independence
is appointed to take place in Philadelphia on
the 4th of July 1876. It promises to be
the most imposing ceremony ever witnessed
in this country, and will be participated In
by representatives, from all portions of the
world. The. recent demonstration in Balti-
more attests the 'earnestness of the citizens
of the monumental CITY in their cooperation
in the patriotic enterprise, and we doubt not
tho action to be taken in RichMond during
the present month, will be equally indica-
tive OF a warm sympathy in the movement.
Why should it not be so? In some locali
ties there has been manifested spirit Of OPP
position to it, because, it is charged, that it
is s'private affair."" intended for the benefit
and glory Of Philadelphia. Il receives its
merit, in a great degree, from the. fact that
it is spontaneous movement of the people,
and net the formally organized plan of the
government. When we remember the his
tory of our country, through the past hun
bred years, and the events which crowd up
on the mind since the PRONUNCIATION of the
Declaration of Independence, is there not
cause for congratulation that the freedom
then proclaimed is still vouchsafed, and that
the theory Of q government Of the people
for the people, has been, successfully carried
out ,ss
1t is meet and proper that there should be
formal recognition Of the wonderful pro-
gress we have made as people, under
Providence, through the operation of thu
broad principles Of human freedom iDcorpo-
rnted in the. Declaration Of Independence,
and that the Centennial anniversary should
be participated in by representatives of all
the States.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-05-29

A letter from Paris to tie London Times
predicts that the new Spanish Ministry will
shortly exhibit Alfonsist tendencies.
The political situation at Madrid contin-
ues critical, the opposition press violently de-
nouncing the Ministry.
Gen. Dorregaray has been appointed Com
mander- in-Chief of Don Carlos army.
The French Government has been de-
feated on the early consideration of the
Electoral law BY a vote of 317 to 3S1. The
Ministry Immediately rendered their resigna-
tons.
The Spanish Government has called into
active service forty battalions of the re-
serves.
The steamer Faraday has sailed from
Gravesend, England, with the new Atlantic
cable on board.
The Brunswick House of Assembly has
been dissolved and a new election ordered.
Count Won Arnim, German Ambassador
to France, has been recalled and temporarily
suspended from the diplomatic service.
Gen. Pavia has been succeeded by Gen.
Rey as Captain-General Of Madrid.
Hopes are entertained of q speedy adjust
ment Of differences between the members of
the English Laborers' Union and their en-
ployers. A withdrawal of the lockout" and
cessation Of the strike are looked for.
1t is asserted on good authority that the
French Assembly Will soon be dissolved
The Duke dc Chartres has sent a chal-
lenSe to NJ. Paul de Cassagnac to fight a duel,
which. of course, has been accepted.
-Aylmer, Ont. has had a SEQ, 600 FIRE.
The Dominion Board OF Trade meets at
ST. Johns, N. B., July 16.
The Gar reviewed IA, 900 troops at Alder
shot, England.
The death Of three American students by
drowning, ut Lausanne, Switzerland, is re-
ported.
The new French Ministry is headed by NJ.
Goulard, and is composed of sections of the
Right and Right Center, whose object il is to
conciliate both centers in order to carry the
Septennat through the Assembly.
The Duke de Montpensier's son. Louis, is
dead.
"A quantity Of arm mysteriously disap-
peared from the barracks at Cork, and ten
suspected persons have been arrested.
The German Emperor has prorogued the
Prussian Diet.
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FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

The colored Baptist church at Champaign,
ILL.,. has been destroyed by fire.
-Four men were killed and several others
injured by the breaking of the bulkhead of
Gardner dam, in Upper Wolf river, Shawanc
county, Wis, lately.
AT Warrensburg, y. Y, David Mead picked
IN in the street what he supposed was L stone.
Upon throwing it from him it exploded, injur-
ing him fatally. 1t was a nitro-glycerine ex-
ploder. used in mining.
-Tobey Il Booths packing-house, Chicago,
has been totally destroyed by fire. LOSE.
800, 900.
-Neephagon College, at Cross Plains.
Tenn, was burned Town recently.
The cooper-shop of HUFF L Moneypenny.
and the chair-factory OF Bailey & MARBLE, To-
Gated inside the walls of the Penitentiary. at
Columbus, Ohio, were destroyed by fire late
ly. The total loss will be about 900, 0C0, on
which there was about $50. 900 insurance.
The State loses about 800, 900 in property,
and about 80, 900 will be lost on the time OF
convicts, who must remain idle until the shops
are rebuilt.