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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06
rryITED STATES MARsHAL's SALE.

TINTED STATES MARSHALS SALE.
" BY virtue of writ, issued out of the Clerk s
Office of the United States District Court for the
Western District of Virginia, at Harrsonburg, in
said District, and to directed, shall sell for
cash, at public sale, at Sperryvile, in Rappahanock
county, Va,
On the 4th day of AUGUST, 1874
at II O'Clock a. M, the following property to wit:
One Barrel of about 43 Forty-three Gallons OF
Brandy. 1ibeled and attached and now in the hands
OF John w. MILAN.
JOSEPH S. EFFINGER, Deputy,
iy 3Olt for A. S. Gray, U. s. Marshal.
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ICase No. 6l9l

Tease No. 6l9l
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States.
for the Western District of Virginia.-In Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of A. j. johnson, Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. F. A. Berlin. of Rockingham
county, Va hereby gives notice of his appoint
ment as Assignee OF the estate of A. j. Johnson OF
Rockingham Co, in said District who was on the 22d
day of April, a, d. 1874 adiudged Bankrupt on his
own petition by the District Court OF said District
Dated, Harrisonburg, July 26th, 1874.
jy 3O-3t F. A. BERLIN, Assignee. .
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miscellaneous.

r LIE INSURANCE COMPANY OF VA.
Capital $3s3.OO0 90.
Home ONCE, Petersburg, va Local Boards In the
.ties OF Virginia and West Virginia. and in Wash
A, ". McALwAINE, President.
DARCY AuL,t
Samuel B. Paul, Manager and Secretary.
Judge j. T. Lay, supt. of Agencies.
GEO. C. JACKSON General Agent Valley Of Va.
StaumsOn Stock hoitteFs Board.
VIM. FRAZIER, President
Edwar cMah0n, P Byron Hoge,
John w. Abby, John W: Todd.
Orlando Smith, Hugh w. Shelley,
u. P. FunkhouseF, Isaac Witt,
Thomas D. Karson.
and economy in favor of the Poiey-ho5ders Its man
hgement is in the hands reliable and responsible
Directory pledged to preserve its capital and
intact.
Its expenses haze from the beginning been paid
from its earnings with surplus annually added to,
its reserves. And all reserves from premiums arc
sent back for investment in the DEPARTMENTS from
aokich it is deriued.
Its reduced prem5m rates challenge all comparison
Its Policies are mo1soeitable after two annual pay
mentS.
without litigation delay.
Inc history OF the first two OF its existence IN
guaranty for the future.
DIVIDEND to its Policy-hoIders of fifteen per cent
has already been declared after feseryng surplus for
contingencies success unprecedented in the busi-
ness of Life Insurance. o D~'
The reserve fund Of $3 900 90 from pre-
miums in the Staunton Department is row offered
for investment safe security at the legal rate Of
eight per cent.
Applications for loans will find the Agent q e.
Jackson, at his office, corner of Augusta and New
Courthouse streets, adjoining Law Office OF d. s.
Young, StauntOn, Va.
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rI,hc latest and best ICE CREAM FREEZER.
i For sale very low, by
June II WOODS & GILKEsoN. !
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GIFT CONCERT.
$4,000. 90 for S1,OO.

$5,OOO. 90 for $I,OO.
The Valley Educational Society," composed of men
of the highest personal character, will hold a Grand
Gift Concert at Edinburg, Shenandoah county, Va.
on the
FIFTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1874,
at which time and place. they will distribute Five
Thousand. Seven Hundred and Sixty-seven Gifts to
Ticket Holders The nett proceeds to be applied to
building more Public School Houses for said
town. $4,000 tickets will be sold and
$4,000 in Gifts
will be distributed as follows
GIFT consisting of two new and elegant Houses
with good Lots and all necessary out buildings in
the town, $4,000.
GIFT OF the MASONIC HALL 1000.
l CASH GIFT 1000.
GIFTS $500, each 1000.
2oo, " 1000.
20 &C 100, g 1000,
40 &c 3d. 1000.
100 &c {" TO- " 1000.
200 g sc TO- /" 1000.
400 g S, 1000.
5000 GIFTS one dollar each, amounting to 5000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06

DOOMS FOR RENT.-Suitable for Professional
LII gentlemen. Furnished not, as may be
desired Apply to j. P. KAvENAUGH
Mayi corner Of Augusta St. and Spring Lane.
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Commissioners Sale of Valuable
" Real Estate in HarrisOnburg.

In pursuance of decree rendered on the 18th
day OF May, 1874 in the matter OF John seaman
bankrupt by the District Court of the United States
for the Western District of Virginia, at Harrison
ed for that purpose will sell on the premises, at
public auction to the highest bidder, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th OF AUGUST, 1874
two valuable pieces of Real Estate, situated on Main
street in the town of Harrisonburg, Va known as
the John Seaman property, viz:
lst The Virginia Hotel property, now in the pos
session of James Kavanaugh
End The New Store House property on same
street adjoining the Virginia Hotel property.
TERMS.-One-foufth cash on the confirmation OF
the sale the residue in three (3 equal annual pay
ments from the day of sale the whole to bear inter
est from said last date the purchaser to give bond
with approved personal security and the title to be
retained ultimate security.
For further Information apply to the undersigned
at Harrisonburg Va.
j. s. HARNSBERGER,
JOHN PAUL.
iv Ie-tds Cou'rS
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AssiSnee Sales.
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
OF
RE AL ESTATE.

AS Assignee of the estate of John R. Smaltz, bank
rupt, and in pursuance of order of the U. s. Dis
trct Court, for the Western District OF Virginia,
will, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of August, 1874,
first day of Rockingham County Court0 in front OF
the Court House, in Harrisonburg, sell at public
auction, tract of One Hundred and Twelve Acres,
Q12 ACRES)
of land, lying in Rockingham county, Va, on the
waters OF North River, adjoining the lands OF SAM
E. LANCE, and others. The land is well improved,
and has ON it
GOOD FRUIT, WATER, &C.,
TERMs.-One-fourth cash, the balance in g. II and
10 months, the purchaser giving bonds with ample
personal security for the deferred payments and the
title retained as ultimate security
JOHN PAUL. Assignee,
jy 3O-3t of John R. Smaltz, bankrupt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06

ITO THE PUBAHC.-The undersigned is now en-
i gagged in all kinds of Carpentering Houses
planned and constructed in the very best manner
He is also engaged in making beautiful patterns of
Flower Frames for yards He will be pleased to re-
ceiye orders from the citizens of Stanton and vi
cinity, at his Shop, opposite the wesleyan Female
Institute, corner of Fayette and Johnston streets
Orders promptly attended to.
may 1T T. W. MAYS.
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lease No. e201.

lease No 6201
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States
for the Western District of Vain Bankruptcy.
In the matter of VIM A. Evans, Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, +. A. Berlin, of Rocking
ham county Va. hereby gives notice of his appoint
1nent assignee of the estate of William A. Evans
of Frederickcounty, in said district, who was
on the 18th day of April, a. d., 1874, adjudged a
Bankrupt on his petition by the District court
of said district
Dated Harrisonburg, July 28th 1874.
jy 30-3t F. A. BERLIN, Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06

Fashionable Merchant TaiIOr's
Establishment.
Main street, next door to Bickles Furniture store
STAUNTON, VA.
B. P. SHIFFLETT,
Having recently been in the eastern cities and mr.
chased an assortment of select goods gentemens
wear is now receiving and opening the most attrac.
SPRING AND SUMMER
Cloths, Cassimeres and vestings.
Every piece has been selected with great care from
Gne leadlng houses OF Baltimore, and with special
reference to the demands of this community He
challenges competition both to quality and price
him with call. w. ' A"fol
ne has the latest styles of fashion plates and with
long pfactlcal experience in the business can
guarantees satisfaction He respectfully solicits
snare OF the patronage of the public april Ia ft
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Bank rect n offices i.

lease No GIL
N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States, for the Western District OF Virginia.
in 8ankrudtcy.
In the matter of Moses Sweet, Bankrupt.
10 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
me undersigned, +. A. Berlin, of Rockingham
county Va. hereby gives notice OF his appointment
as Assignee OF the estate of Moses Sweet, OF Rock
bridge county, in said District, who the 21st
Gay OF April, d., 1874, adjudged Bankrupt his
own petition by the District Court of said district
Dated, Harrisonburg July 28th 1874.
iy 3t3t +. A. BERLIN, Assignee.
lease No. 6l3
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITE
Il States, for the Western District of Virginia.
Ii Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Stephen Myers, bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The undersigned, F. A, Berlin, Of Rocking
ham Co., Va, hereby gives notice of his appoint
inont Assignee of the estate of stephen Myers,
OF Augusta county, in said district who was on the
lst day Of April, a. L. 1874 adjudged a bankrupt
his petition by the District Court OF said diss
trict.
Dated, Harrisonburg July 2sth 1874.
iy 30-3t F. A. BERLIN. Assignee
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NEW LIQUOR STORE.
FURNITURE! FURNITURE!!
Il Purchasers of Furniture can save from
~ TO 3o per cent. by buying from
S. MI WILKES

whose rooms crowded with every descr;ntion of :
home-1nanufact ared and imported.
WILKES PATENT BED SPRING!
which is universally recognized by the sick and well
to be only comfortable Spring Bed in the market
1t can be changed in second to throw your body in
any desired position and is being extensively manu-
factured, aud guaranteed fit any Bedstead or Cot
They are Warranted for five with usage,
.UNDERTAKING.-P Walnut Rosewood am;
Metallic Cases, always on hand and will be furnshaS
promptly; S. NJ WILKES,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06

H'AkMERS will find at c. L. Weller's Boot Shoe
Il and Hat Store, a large stock of Boots ana
on9es. GOOD Goods and prices low. Give him call
anu puy. april al
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06

100 KEGS OF NAILS Just received and for
IOO sale, by WOODS & sGILKESON
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06

g olution Iodo Bromide eff Calcium comp. For
~ sale by W. F. Tyree, druggist. jan 8
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06
Miscellaneous.
Look Here !!

INTENDING TO MAKE A CHANGE
IN MY STORE ROOM,
ana u being necessary to reduce my STOCK or that
purpose,) much as possible,
Z. WILL SELL FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS,
my stock of
BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS,
Some at Less than Cost for
CASH,
My Stock is large, and embraces
THE VERY BEST CLASS OF GOODS.
Such an opportunity to buy the best goods at low
prices is rarely offered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-06

IINE GOLD PENS-a large assortment,
4 mar 81 HUNTER 8 CO.'S, Booksellers
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III Ouse and Sign FaintinS.-The UNDERSIGNED
~ is now prepared to execute with neatness and
dlspatch HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAIN
TING. All Work done in the best manner and on ac
commodating TERMS G2-Orders from the County,
promptly attenled to. JOHN w CIiNpy
5shy y Main Street. sssnton. v.
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M ew chemical croton choral For sale by W
~ R. Tyree, druggist. ian
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TWO VERY DESIRABLE NEW HOUSES m
i THE CITY OF STAUNTON FOR SALE
Each contains seven rooms with good Cellar and
water in the yard. Price, $500.
TERMS Reasonable. Apply to
apr 23-tf EFFINGER & CRAIG, ATTORNEYS
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-04-23

without louDt one Of the handsomest,
most recherche and superb tlmepleces
that II has ever been our good fortune
TO soc, On the inner face Of the back
Il the following
INSCRIPTION
Presented 10 ID. p, Shepherd, as n to-
ken OF regard and esteem, by his sub
ordinates connected with the seventh
district ofthe Western Union telegraph
company, Houston, Texas, April 18th,
1874.
SUB ROSA.
What followed the presentation we
tell In strict confidence, knowing that
none of our readers will speak of II.
Mr., A. j. Shepherd started TO make q
few brief remarks, but Just as he got rs
far rs "ladles and gentlemen"-we
presume he thought he was making II
u temperance lecture-a mysterious
series of sounds were heard In IN nd
Joining room that made one think Of
skirmish firing, and directly tray full
of long stemmcd goblets, filled with
amber wine of the mellow vintage Of
champagne, was passed around and
the jocund jests were hushed In pleas
ant smiles rs we drank to the health
and future Of the recipient Of the
watch.
MANY ToAsTs
Were drank to the "Flock of the Shep-
herd" "nhe hope that the black sheep
would soon be sheared;n "rhat the Cur
tses might be few, but the oourtesies
many in the future to the Western I'M
ion telegraph boys;p "ro A. b. Small,
not a pressman but an expressman;n
"To Mr. Shepherd, while he didn't
need watching, nevertheless was well
ed, and that he might find other
friends TO watch him in the FUTURE"
'"ro the Press of Houston. To this we
replied in so elegant, beautiful and ar
tistic manner that we are 10th to as
tonish the world with our eloquence
and will, therefore, not give our re-
marks. Mr.. Sam w. Small, of the
Houston Telegraph, also replied in his
always felicitous and appropriate style.
AFTER THE FESTIVITIES
Mr.. Shepherd and the gentlemen of
the office showed the guests present
through the office, and explained all
the mysteries Of telegraphy In so lucid
a manner that we are satisfied, so far
as we are concerned, that we could
send an / receive press dispatches az
fdi, if we just knew how to finger the
key, read by sound and arrange the
batteries, with probably IA few other ct
ceteras. The affair was u very pleasant
one In every respect, and all present
were satisfied that II worthy gentleman
had received a just tribute.
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fH7s77 77sss'sH7
TELEGRAPHIC MARKETS.

Special dispatch to the Dallas IIcrald.l -
New ORLEANS, April 22.-Cotton
quiet. Sales, 700 bales last evening;
middling uplands lie.
Exchange 46@47; sight, par; gold,
13s@l3s.
GALVESTON, April 22.-Cotton nomi.
nal and unchanged. Good ordinary,
l54c; middling, III.
Gold, l2!,
LIVERPOOL, April 22.-Cotton easy
but not quotably lower. Sales, fol-
speculation, $4,000 bales; for export,
5000 bales.
New York, April 22.-Cotton mar
ket dull, nothing doing; prices un'
changed.
Goldl3S@l3S. Exchange unchanged,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-04-23
A SPECIAL from Washington says

A SPECIAL from Washington says
that the senate judiciary committee
would hold special meeting on Tues.
day last, to consider the Flanagan bill
to redivide Texas into new judicial dis.
tricts, The dispatch says:
''The majority of the Texas delega.
ton in the house have agreed to sup
port this measure, with one or two
amendments, the principal ones OF
these being to include Dallas in the
eastern district, instead of the western,
and make it one of the places for hold
ing court, instead of Tyler. 1t is also
proposed to hold court at Brownsville,
in the western district, instead of Cor
pus Christi or Indianola."
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The Military telegraph.

Mr.. Giddings, ON Monday last, put
through the house the bill to build q
military telegraph line on the Texas
frontier, from Fort Sill to the Rio
Grande.
AS reported from the Indian COM
mittee, there Is an appropriation OF
5000. 600 to construct the line. 1t went
ON the general calendar, and required
two-thirds vote to take 1t up and pass
II. No debate was in order, but, by
unanimous consent, few minutes
were allowed Giddings to explain the
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-04-23

without louot one OF the handsomest,
most recherche and superb timepleces
that II has ever been our good fortune
TO see. On the inner face Of the back
II the following
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-04-23

"G. A. TowNsENp,' says a Wash
ington correspondent, "having receiv-
ed some tempting offers for literary
work, contemplates an early retire
ment from journalism" While con.
graduating the journalists, we offer
our sincere coincidence to the HcraH.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-04-23

Importance OF having the line huilt In
order 10 prevent succenslnl Indian
raids, and Gunckle obtained time
enough 10 make u sharp attack
on the measure, saying that Gen
eral Reynolds lind informed the mill
tary committee that the line could be
put up for $4,000,
The Texas members insisted that
Reynolds estimate was for line
shorter, but there was no chance for
explanations before the call of ayes and
nays began. The bill was obviously
going to be beaten then.
Gunckle agreed TO Withdraw hlsop-
position II the amount was reduced To
100000. This compromise was ac-
cepted by Giddings, whereupon the roll
call was stopped, and the bill allowed
to pass without further resistance.
IT. on further examination, the appro-
priation Is believed to he insufficient,
the senate will probably restore the
original amount.
The Texas delegation deserve much
credit for the thorough manner In
which they had previously acquainted
members of conservative views with
the merits of the measure. They fore
saw that there would probably be no
opportunity to explain them when II
came up for action.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-04-23
TELEG RAPHlC.
ARKANSAS.
SklrmIsh Between the Forces OF
Baxter ana Brooks.
Major Shall and Several Others
Wounded.
Intense Excitement In Regard 10
the Termination OF the
Contest.
Special dispatch to Tho Dallas Herald,l

SHREVEPORT, La,, April 22.-lt is
reported here to-day, that sharp little
sklrmish took place abeut Ave o'clock
yesterday evening, between Baxter and
Brooks forces at Little Rock, in which
Major Shall and several Others were
wounded. Major Shall died this morn
ing,
Much excitement prevails and great
anxiety is felt 10y the better class of
people as to the result Of this unfortu-
nate trouble.
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was completely taken by surprise, not
having the slightest inllling of what
was on hand, and manifested his as
constituent very palpably at seeing so
unusual a gathering in the office on a
Sabbath morning, not only ofall the
attaches of the office, but of press re-
porters, and a few Of our leading and
solid citizens as well.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-04-23

THE New England Methodist confer
ence has adopted the report Of its COM
mittee on temperance, which con-
tanned resolution, among others, that
as patriotic citizens, philanthropists
and ministers of the Lord Jesus, we
can hold no attitude towards this vast
system of iniquity other than that of
total abstinence from its use, and In
favor of legal prohibition of the sale of
intoxicating drinks. A resolution was
passed that the custom of adopting
means TO raise money in fairs and fes-
rivals, which involves anything in the
nature of chance or gambling, should
be discontinued, and that railroad cor
porations be requested to prohibit the
sale Of prize packages in their trains;
also to discontinue running of cars that
are used for the Illegal purpose of
gambling, and to prohibit the sale of
liquors Oh night palace-cars,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-07

his cause in Massachusetts," Sanborn-
THAT is not unusual Everybody who
knows me knows that / do that anyhow.~
Mr.. Foster-"Have you paid money TO auv
one which you had any reason to believe
was going directly or indirectly to any men,
Der of congress?" Sanborn-"No. sir -
Have you any objection to giving us de-
tailed statement of the expenditures
you have nader" Sanborn-'sYes, sir.
l have. It seems as though ought TO do So
| bought the information aud paid for it
from strictly confidential sources" Mr. Fos-
teri should like to know how much YOU
contributed TO that Butler fund in MaSsa-
chusetts?'' Sanborn :" II could not have
been much to the Butler funds. do not
recollect how much 10 the general fund.-
Mr.. Wood-'W advised You not to put in
your statement to-dsy?" Saaborn-sSev-
eral lawyers" Mr.. Wood-"Did any men,
Der of congress advise you?'' Sanborn-
81 think one member of congress
Mr.. Wood-"Who was that?'' Sanborn-
81 think it was General Butler" Mr..
Wood-'Then you have taken Mr.. Wood
bridges advice and not Butlers?'' Sanborn
Yes Sir" On the cross examination by
Mr.. Beck. SanbOrn admitted that this list of
railroads in default furnished by him TO the
department was made up from Appleton's
or some other railroad guide and
that as to about 40 OF the
593 companies on the list he had no
knowledge at all, but put them in on the
assumption that they did owe back taxes.
He had objected, he said, to putting any
roads on the list except those he knew to
be in default, but he had been overruled by
his attorney; and afterwsrd on offering to
revise the list, he had been instructed by
officers of the treasury department to let
them all go in. He was pressed to state
which officer of the department had given
this advice, but he could not recollect. He
mentioned Mr.. Pescott as one of the at
torneys who had advised him,to make out
the list from the guide, but be declined TO
state the name of the other. who, he said,
was a New York man and did not wish to
be mixed up with this business. The exam
ination of Sanborn will be continued to-
morrow.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-07
A BIT OE RANK.

A London letter to the New York Tribune
says: Earl Spencer. the late Lord Lieuten-
ant of Ireland, has been offered Marquis
ate as a recognition of his services in a trou-
blesome and disagreeable Office, but has de-
clined the honor, preferring to remain an
earl. Marquis-or. as it Is more correctly
spelt, marquess-is comparatively new
dignity in England, and has rather been
Stunned than courted by the nobility. 1t
was created by royal prerogative, and raised
in rank above the title of earl. The first
marquis was the Marquis of Dublin, in
Richard us time; and the dislike to the in
novation is shown by the opposition
which the Earl of Somerset, who had
also been made marquis, but in the
next reign had been deprived of the
title, offered to the petition of the Commons
that he should be reinstated in the dignity.
altogether unknown to his ancestors, and
that therefore he neither craved it nor in
any wise would he accept of it." A mar
quis is most honorable and an earl only
right honorable, but both are addressed by
the sovereign as ''our right trusty and en-
tirely beloved cousin;" duke being fright
entirely beloved" and a viscount or baron
being only swell beloved" The earl's robe
is the same as dukes or marquis, except
the first has only three guards of ermine
and geld lace. His cap is the same as theirs.
In saxon times the dignity of earl was one
of the highest eminence, and implied i'm.
portant territorial authority. One of the
disadvantages of being a marquis is that
your younger sons are called Lord John or
Lord Thomas, whereas an earl's younger
sons are merely honorables, much more
convenient title, especially if they have to
do anything for living. j. II. +.