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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03
Professional Cards.

Professional Cards.
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
and Agent for the Sale OF Real Eestate,
STAUNTON, VA,
OFFICE on Augusta street, (2nd 1oor0 opposite the
Court House.
collections attended to and returns promptly made
j N ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, VA.
Office on Augusta street, (2nd foor,) opposite the
Court House.
Special attention paid to Collections.
w "A' ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts Of Augusta and Cir
cult Courts OF the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
w ~ ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta and ad!oln-
c "a With W. A. Pratt A, aug 2S-ly
j n ATTORNEY AT LAW,
sTAUNTON, VA.
by George c. jackson, Esq.
jy9
ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STAUNTON, VA.
Practice in all the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
| Counties. e+h
err Col Geo Baylor, decd, on Augusta street. oppo-
| "a ~ o Tho conrt-honse nov l0-ly
| r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms
| | and am prepared to make out the necessary pa
pers for any one desiring to claim the benefits OF the
| Bankrupt Act.
| will also attend to making out and forwarding
the applications OF Soldiers OF the of 1872 or their
widows, for the Pension granted by late Act OF
| Congress. ALEA. d FULL
| march 9-tf Attorney at Law
| X w. OIITHANNS.
Il. ARCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER,
| STAUNToN, VA.
| Offers his services to the public. Prepares plans
and Specifications and superntends the erection OF
buildings. Surveying and mapping promptly atten-
ll..J 49, EoIn &
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

maps and bulletins, to be displayed in cham
pers OF commerce and boarns OF trade rooms,
ana Tor distribution; for books and stationery;
ana Tor incidental expenses not otherwise pro-
weed, being deficiency for the fiscal year
ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and
seventy four, forty-fve thousand dollars.
10 pay Benn Pitman balance due him for
transcrlbing photographic notes Of the testi-
mony and proceedings Of the court of enquiry
into the operations of the army under the COM
mand OF Major General D. C. Buell., in Ken
lucky and Tennessee, during the winter and
spring OF eighteen hundred and sixty two and
eighteen hundred and sixty three nine hund-
red and ninety dollars and fifty cents.
10 Dor compensation of the two commissioners
appointed from civil life on the military prison
BOARD under the second section of s'An an act
to provide for the establishment of military
prison, and for its government approved
March third, eighteen hundred and seventy
three, while actually on duty, four hundred
and sixty dollars for travelling expenses Of
SAID commissioners and Of the Secretary Of
War, under said act, one thousand five humid
red dollars: Prouidea, That the duties Of said
commissioners shall cease after the expiration
OF che current fiscal year.
, 1874-05-02
WHAT ENTERPRISE CAN DO.

The result of enterprise and industry is pleas
ingly illustrated by the following account culled
from GaLia Ncus Letter, of the agricultu-
raj achievement of Dir, Cohen, a resident of
Jamaica -
Driven from Cuba by the rebellion, his
valuable Coffee plantation wantonly destroyed,
bis property first plundered then burned to the
ground, his cattle seized by both parties, he
reached this country after having lost many
thousands Of pounds thus cruelty wrested from
him. He brought with him his family. consist
ing of five sons and two daughters. After long
and anxious search for good virgin soil, he
purchased, deep in the centre of the woods, a
freehold for 8l,IO0. It was, on the day be
entered on it, a dense forest of trees, without
a cleared spot or hut upon it. It was, in fact,
the primitive forest land of Bybrook Estate,
IN st. Thomas in the valo. For residence he
was obliged to make use of a large out-build-
ing one mile and a half from the spot he was
about to clear. lie commenced (this was in
the early part of August last year, to fell the
forest trees on which his future plantation was
to be established. He cleared off thirty-six
acres first, ten afterwards. His sons superin-
tended the hired gang of labourers, and step by
step, what follows is the result of his operations
to this moment. First telling the timber on
the land, he laid out a perfect square of thirty
SIX acres, on which he struck one hundred
thousand white wood pickets at equal distance,
and in severe, undertaking order of straight
lines from top to bottom, these crossed again
~ another one hundred thousand running the
, 1874-05-02
HAVANA. April l6, 1871.

HAVANA, April l6, 1874.
The D1ari0 says that a reinforcement of 500
men will go to Nuevitas.
A battalion of modified fremen will 90 to
the Trocha next week.
Captain General Concha is determined to
take the offensive in a r~esolute manner. He
is pressing the completion of the lists of persons
to be drafted into the militia.
HAVANA, April Is, 1874.
TIL Dia11o de la Marina recommends the
farming out of the custom houses on this island
TO a company. 1t believes that Captain
General Concha will aocede to this with the
greatest pleasure. The DiGrio regrets the
renting Of the custom houses in a moral view,
but believes it necessary in the interests Of
economy.
Senior Jose Antonio Fesser, a prominent
merchant of this city, has been elected Presi-
dent of the Spanish Bank, subject to the ap.
prevail Of Captain General Concha.
HAVANA, April %.
The official journals say the Cuban General
Maxine Gomez attacked San Miguel de Nueyi-
tas on the 18th inst, succeeded in entering the
town, and sacked two stores, but was driven cut
leaving ten of bis men dead in the streets.
The Spanlard8 lost four killed and nino
wounded.
Steps are being taken for the reconstruction
of tho Plaza Vapor.
HAYTL.
JAcMEL, April 9, i 1874.
The Presidential election in Hayti will take
place on the 10Th inst.
General Dominique is raising an army with
which to take possession Of he Presidency Nv
force should he fail of election. 1t is reported
that the North is solid against him.
Troops are concentrating at Cape Iaytien.
TRADE.
Coffee is quoted at SlI.
ST. DOMINGO.
HAVANA, April 21. 1874,
Advices from St. Thomas to the 10TH inst.
state that a report had reached here that the
authorities of st. Domingo had removed the
flag Of the SANTANA Bay Company and resumed
possession Of the bay and surrounding terri
tory.
, 1874-05-02
COLONIAL.

JAMAlcA.-The Telographic Cable between
the island, the United States and Europe, has
been repaired, and is now open for transmits
SION OF messages to all parts of the World daily.
Long messages are condensed and despatched
ny Calls Code, O system of transmission which
now places 1t within the reach Of a large circle
OF people to convey their thoughts by teIe-
graph, but who otherwise did not avail them
selves OF the opportunity, on account of the ex-
pen8iyeness of the medium.
Calls News Letter, quoting the opinion of
the Nev York Herald on this method of con-
VeyIng telegraphio communication, says, "Se-
oresy Is, perhaps, the greatest Of all its recon-
mendatlon, as by the use Of a very simple KEY,
Messages are made utterly uninteIligibIe ox.
cept to the Sender and the Receiver. A third
party may be in possession of tho Code, and
perfectly aware of the Code Words used, and
yet totally in the dark as to The meaning Of
the Message
Fine showers of rain had fallen in certain
districts of the Island, especially in Trelawnv
on the 18th April, but on the 10th and l1th
the showers were particularly heavy; by
winch means the young spring crops have been
oenefted, but 1t Is feared the rain has not i'm
proved the crop which is being taken off
ANTIGUA Sir Julian Pauncefoot, the new
Ohlet Justice, opened the Court Of Queens
Bench in full judicial costume, including wiz.
robe, and ermine, which was quite a new fea-
cure IN the dress of the Chief Justice en- max
ing his appearance in court, and the barristers,
It IS said, will in time follow this example
There were 20 criminal cases and 90 civil
ones to be disposed of. and it is minated tbat
the business of the Cour5 had been much NEG.
lected for nearly 10 months.
The manufacturing of sugar was going on.
and shipping also. Lately slight but seasona.
bic showers of rain have fallen, and though
they were not heavy enough to interrupt the
manufacturing operations, yet they were use
ful 10 The young canes. The failure of the
crop in some districts of the island is noticeable.
SO considerable is the extent of failure, that
on some estates the entire crop will amount to
less than one-sixth of the quantity expected
six months ago.
BARBADos.-The April term of the Court Of
Grand Session was opened on the 18th. The
calender contained 25 cases for trial. including
one for murder, one for manslaughter, and two
for forgery.
The weather continued favourable for The
reaplng of the crop, shipping was being carried
Oh Win diligence and speed, and there was
, 1874-05-02

A man went to an insurance office in
Paris and insured a quantity of cigars
against fire. Some time afterwards he
made a Claim on the Company for COM
pensation, the cigars having been burned.
He admitted that he had smoked them,
but claimed that, as they had been des-
troyed by fire, he was entitled to claim
for them. The parties went to law and
a verdict was given to the plaintiff; where
upon the defendants Immediately threaten
ed to indict the man for arson, he having
set fire to property which he had insured.
The scamp was only too glad to let the
matter drop.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
w A S HIN CT Q N.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 1874.
The Raid Of Major Merrill I'm Louisiana
Approved-Emory Too Lukowarm I'm
Party Feeling.
The course OF Major Lewis Merrill, OF the seventh
cavalry, now ON duty In Louisiana, 10 warmly ap-
proved In administration circles, and even ap-
plauded. General Emory does not evince sufficient
political zeal to please the managers OF the repuD
can party, and the only hope now reposes In Major
Merrill who will be protected In his labors to
crush out the White Leaguers and aIl who sympa-
thixe with them. Tne President, while he does not
personally grteve that the stable OF his br0thern-
law, Collector Casey, OF New Orleans, was recently
burned BY an incendiary; takes It as an evidence
that the safety OF the property OF Union men In
New Orleans is not very well guaranteed and the
presence Of United states troops throughout
Louisiana at this time 10 not smlss.
The President to Give Federal Aid to
the Sufferers from the Grasshoppsr
Plague In the West.
Such are the privations OF citizens OF Nebraska
and other portions Of Western territory recently
invaded BY the grasshopper that the President has
determined to assume the responsibility OF order
ing the Commissary General to furnish rations for
the impoverished Inhabitants in the country
blighted by the summer curse. The President Is
confident that this act though not authorized by
law, will he sufficiently defended on the ground OF
the demands of humanity. ana for this reason he
win the responsibility OF issuing the neces-
ssry orders.
In Consultation with tho President.
Postmaster Edmunds, OF this city, who is chair.
man OF the National Republican Executive Com
mittec, had q consultation with the President
shis afternoon
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
THE ENGLISH TURF.
The Newmarket Houghton Meeting Com
msncsd-The Race for the Criterion
Stakes -Garterly Bell the Winner.

LONDON, oct. %, 1874.
The Newmarket Houghton meeting began to-
day.
The race for the Criterion Stakes was won easily
BY Csrterly Bell by three lengths, Lady Love COM
ing In second, the same distance ahead OF Balfe.
The betting just before the start was to
against Garterly Bell, IA to against Lady Love,
ana 10 against Balfe. There were nine starters.
SUMMARY OF THE RACE.
The Criterion Stakes OF 80 sOverelgns each twenty
forfeit, Tor two year Olds colts to carry 120 lDs,
and fines lis lbs, with winning penalties, Crlte-
rion course, six furlongs, closed with iorty ynine
subscribers,
Lord Falmouth's b. 9. Garterly Bell, by Blair
Ath0L out OF Silverhair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Lord Faimouth's ch. I. Lady Love, by Blair
AthOi. on OF verQiss M"in Nicht
Prince 5oltykon's Dr. G. Bale, by Plaudit. out Of
bOnemlH..
Lord ST. vtncents Or. T. Vac victis, BY King
Victor, dam by Jou, out OF Phedyctna.
Mr.. Lefevre's br. T. Tarttne, BY Brown Bread,
out OF 5accharOm cter's dam. Observation-Disclosures. 5
Mr. LeIevre's o. c. Mlrlifior, py Soapstone, out Of
Beauty. ............... .....................,.
MT. J. N. AstleyS br. Q. -, oy SunOlk, out OF
Lazy nelson. ....:.............. J
Mr.. ]. H. Holdsworths or. O., by Lord Cliiden,
out Of Mad oil the Mist... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Sir @. Chetwynd's gr. c. The GRAY Palmer, by
The Palmer out oil Eller.. er.....................
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
THE SUMTER COUNTY CASES.

Argument Of Counsel POstponed-Tho
Prisoners Released on Their Own Re-
cognizancs.
MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 20, 1874
This was the third day OF the proceedings In the
wetmore case. Commissioner Gillette refused to
hear the argument OF counsel. upon the ground
that his duties as United States Commissioner
prevented MIN from giving sufficient time TO the
case Tor tnat purpose. He suggested that counsel
on each side present their guments to him In
writing and, alter considering the arguments, IN
connection with the testimony, he would render o
decision.
Counsel for the defence objected to this on the
ground that 1t would be long, unnecessary de-
tenton OF the prisoners here, at great expense to
themselves, as no decision viii De rendered In
their absence. The Commissioner finally agreed TO
postpone the argument OF the case until Tuesday,
November 10. the prisoners were released upon
their own recogntzances, and the Court adjourned.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

Abihriften Don benieluen uatm uao aud tttne
nsbmsn burfte fur ben t5aG, ba6 ibm bas Gisen.
tbnm Der ltreitsen Yapiere oui benz Gioilmsss
abgeiproden perben tonnte.
Gmp6renbe 8ebou6tuns Mrnims.
3u oiei.m redtliAen @runbe trat nod Elm
factiidsr. udmtib bic empOrenbe gSeii,, in
weldsr BON Billion bic lreitisen Sdrifta
fide ibm abforoerte. Yiilow ioq ipd,
ter bel @el.senbeit eines Diners, beim
Yrinsen &art BON Yreu6en, ein Grnannen
iiber s(rnims Sartuddisteit sedubsrt babeu,
oab otrielbe nidt einfaa Ibiarfteu senOmmeu
uno Die Srisinale ausseliefert babe. 8iilou
bat abrr teine Seraniaiiuns ii@ su ruunbern. oa
er ieiue Gorbsruns auf 9sraussabe 70 settut
bate, oab oieielbe ni4t allein als Elm iurfilAes
Curriculum. ionoern anbererieits aud als Elm
Seweis Der 8rntatitat oafteht, nit melAer er iib
ansem0bnt bate, bo&seaeate. mi6liebise 8eamte
;u bebanSeln.
Wadseben unm0sli&.
Iiilotp's 6hreiben mahte bic Seraussabe
srabesu unnOslid, obne bab aruim burd bic.
lelbe iif febf zines gemeinen 8erbrehens
idulois erlldrt bate. Mrnim bate feine llr.
iade, oas gisentbum on elmer Sade auf3useben,
tueil oas Muswdrtise Nmt oielelbe aui oem
Grminaluese su erlanseu periu4te; es
mar ibm bic M0slidteit abseidnitten
nadsuseben, obne iid ietbn su erniebrisen. Yas
Ions Sdreibeu orobte criniuelle Yeriolsuua
ruesen seneinen gerbredens.
Ser rihttge q iidtspuntt
Sir bic rlnrihtisleit Der, bieisr Wfittbei.
lung anseblid 3u Griaoe lieseubeu, Tbat.
iaden tonnte Nrnim ielbit als i3euse DIE
men, unb jeber llnbefansene mu6 einieben,
oat oicier Ierinh, Nrnims YroseB ieine
politde, reipectiue perionlide, Grunblasc gu ent-
jieben, uollis unberehtigt ruar. Wlau miro
aruim's Sade nur oann ridtis auiiaiieu, tuenn
man ale politiideu IRotipe ieinsr @esner, be.
ionoers oes Girfen 8ismard ieunt, melde ben
Staatsanmalt infruiren uuo ourd Sleieu bas
@eridt beeiuFmieu."
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
ENGLAND.
Agricultural Laborers Preparing to Emigrate
to America.

LONDON, Oct. 20, 1874.
Tho bennington Committee OF the Agricultural
Laborers' Union received deputaton from Mis-
slss,ppi and listened to their proposals for the
emigration on large scale, OF the farm hands OF
England 70 that State.
The committee resolved to send Union dele
gate to visit Mississippi and report on the pros
poets and made an appropriation to meet the ex-
penses Of the inquiry.
A MARINE HOAX.
The report which was published In the English
papers OF Friday last that tbs twin-steamer Cas-
talia had made q trial trip across the channel is
contradicted by the company which owns the
steamer and the whole account Is pronounced .
hoax
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
THE EASTERN AND SPANISH QUESTIONS
The Views Of the Cd World Great Powers Placed
in New Light

BRUSSELS, Oct. 26, 1874
Le Nord {newspaper) discredits the reported
agreement Of France TO support Russia in her
policy IN the East, and positively contradicta the
recent reports that Germany was about to send .
note to France endorsing the Spanish complaints
with reference to the Carlists.
Le Nord strengthens the contradiction with the
statement that s.The German Foreign Minister Is
far from approving OF the tone OF Spain's last CON-
muntcatiOn 60 France.u
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
POLYGANY IN CoURT.

A Mornaon Indicted Under tho Congres-
sional Law.
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 20, 1874.
George Reynolds, OF this city, was to-day in :
dicted for polygamy under the Congressional law
OF 1864 and was held to bail In 81, 5o0 Mayor D. b..
Wells James Sharp and 8. W. Sears becoming his
securties This Is the first indictment In this city
under the act Of Congress, the former one having
been found under the Territorial law. the case
will PROBABLY 90 to the Supreme Court OF the UNI
ted States.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
THE FADING RACE.

Serious Decentralization ut the Red Cloud
Agency.
OMAHA, Neb, Oct. %, 1874
serious demonstration was made against the
agent and agency at Red Cloud on the 23d Dy sew.
eral hundred Indians. Ogalallos and Minneconjons,
caused Dy an attempt to raise q na0star at the
agency. The Judici0us action Of the commanding
ofcer prevented the loss OF life and property and
his efforts were earnestly seconded by Sitting Bul
Req Dog Red Leaf and Otner cntes.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
THE S0OLOO ARCHIPELAGO ISLANDS
British Citizen Protest Against the Spanish
Claim of Sovereignty.
LONDON. Dot. "a. 1874.

LONDON, Dot. 20, 1874.
The Globe to-day says tr understands that the
British subjects living in the sooloo Archipelago
have memo falized the home government CON-
planning Of grievances suffered at the hands OF
the spanish VINO have assumed sovereignty over
those Islands.
Her MaJesty's government will despatch man
nE-~ss IN ,pnuire into tne matter and renort
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
Citizen Sympathy With tho Paris Min
istry.
SPAIN.
French Defence Of the Right Of Citizen Asylum
A serious Demand by ths Madrid Cab
met on tie Paris Government

PARIS, Oct. "a. 1874.
The Spanish Consul at Bayonne has made de-
mand. by virtue OF the treaty OF 1852 for the ex.
tradition as deserters OF the crew Of the steam
ship Neyes, which was seized at ST. Jean de Laz
BY the French authorities, on representations
that she had on board contraband OF war for the
Carlists.
The Journal de Parts believes that this demand
is contrary to the spirit OF that treaty, because
Spain would treat tile crew. II they were surren-
dered, as poirical offenders and In such cases all
the western States OF Europe, including Spain.
have heretofore refused extfadttion.
Fra anco.Span Joint Action gainst the
Carifst Trade Of War Contraband.
LONDON, Oct. 26, 1874
The governments OF France and Spain have de-
termined to send one war vessel eacn to watch the
River Ridassoa, which forms part or the boundary
between the two countries. In order to prevent
the crossing for the Calists OF contraband OF war
Carlist Insurgents Still Appealing for
Amnesty.
MADRID, oct 26 1874.
Another band OF Carlists numbering lOS, belong
ing to Lozadas band, have 0nered to surrender II
amnesty be granted them.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

Silk Dress Hat, Especially Adapted
60 Young men, who are about changing tho sti0
%DerbyH or soft hat the manly hat st EsPE
CHEID'S. llS Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27
FRANCE.
Cabinet Pledge Of Peaceful Diplomscy-Ths
Interests and Dignity Of tho Republic
To Be Protected-Tresty Making
with American Peoples

PARIS. Oct. 20. 1874.
At banquet at Bordeau the Duke Decazes,
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, spoke as iollows:-
President MacManon has entrusted me parttcu-
larry to watch the mainsenace OF peace with other
governments, and l shall not fail. Peace, how
ever. must rest upon basis compatible with our
interests and dgnty-namely, the rights OF
France. In respect to international treaties I
claim that they have been strictly observed in the
past, and l shall faithfully execute them IN the
future.
TREATY ARRANGEMENTS WITH AMERICAN DExoc-
RACIEs
The Duke Decazes f0reshadowed the speedy con-
clusl0n OF treaty with the United States insurtng
q moro liberal treatment OF the commercial inter.
ess Of the two countries and said that the Fr nch
government had similar objects in view with re-.
gard TO the South American governments
Citizen Sympathy With tho Paris Min
istry.
PARIS Oct. 20, 1874.
The speech OF the Duke Decazes makes favora-
BILE impression here.
ITALIANS AND sPANIARDs IN SYMPATHY WITH THE
REPUBLIC.
The President OF the Council General OF Savoy.
ON taxing his place at the head OF the Council,
MADE speech. in which ne repudtated all idea OF
the separation OF the department from France.
Victor hugo has entertained Emilio CASTELAR, .,
a banquet.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

A.-Rupture and Physical Deformitise
successfully treated by Or. MARSH, At No. vesay
street. opposlte 1T Pauls church
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

Close Observers of HumRnitArtaR
tendencies must have noticed that nothing Is
the working ella sos male ana ,emalc
their removal GLE MS sULPhUR SOAP will head
them Sold everywhere Depot CRIrrEAToA'a.
No Sixth avenue.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

A.-Metal Truss Dealers arc Looking
up-ihey can do nothing else IS they fiat on theI
backs being carried out feet by tho kLASTl0
TRUSS COMPANY 6S2 RrOadMAY.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

"a Slight Cold,'' Coughs.-Few Are
OF the Importance Of checking cough or "slia hs
Cold" which would yield mild remedy II neg &c po0
often attacks tho lungs. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL
TROCHES give sure and almost immediate relief
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

A.-Knox,s Election Hat Will BE Ready
for delivery at No q Broadway and In the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel the morning after election. Those who bot
upon the chances DIX Tden prefer the populak
KNOX
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

An Indispensablc Luxury for Daily
use Is THURSION's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
Sold BY druggists, at % cents.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

A.-SiIk Elastic Stockings, Belts, Knee
Cans Abdominal supporters, Suspensory Banlays%
Shoulder Braces and Crutcnes at MAaJd'J Truss Ose.
No yVesey street La ~ In atten ianca.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

A.-Ltfe Prcservers-BrOOks' Cork Sole
BOOTS and sHO s, recommended by all phvsicians;
largest assortment boots AMI shoes in the city l
Broadway. corner Twenty ninth street.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

Around the World Nothing Found
equal 10 wOLCOTTS CATARRH ANNIHILATOR-
Pinu 81. PAIN PAINT, the most radical pain ren-
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

A.-For . Superior Dress or Busincss
HAT 20 direct to the nanufactu ESPEN,CHELD.
lis Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1874-10-27

Alb. F.. Sphinx, Pebble Diamonds, l5l
Fulton street; RINGS, PINS, EARRINGS, STUDS, from