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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-03-26

Cease No. SIG
IN THE DISTRICT COURrOF THE UNITED
STATES. for The Western District Of Virgiui -
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of N. B. Mead bankrupt.
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, A Berlin, Of Rockingham
county, Va, hereby gives mott of his appoint
ment rs assignee of the estate Of N. Mead.
of Frederick county. in said district, who was,
t,e 18th day of December, d., 1878, adju ig-
cd a bankrupt his own petition by the district
court of said district. I.+
Dated, Harrisonburg. March IS, 1874.
mar 26-3t F. BERLIN, Assignee.
Cease No. 543)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE UNITED
States. for the Western District Of Virginia -
In Bankruptcy. AS
In the matter of Parker Damewood bankrupt
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, Clifton G HILL Of New Cas-
tie, Craig county, Va hereby gives notice of
his appointment assignee OF the estate of Par
ker DamewGod. of New Castle Township. Craig
county, in said district, who was, on the LIST day
of December, a. d.. 1873, adjudged a bankrupt
on his own petition by the the district court of
said districf.
Dated. March 20, 1874.
mar rs st C. G.. HILL. Assignee.
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l, VIM. c. Eskridge, Cashier of the National
Valley Bank OF Staunton, Va. do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true, to the best OF
my knowledge and belief.
VIM. C. ESKRIDGE, Cashier.
STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF AUGUSTA.
Sworn to and subscribed before me. this 25th
day Of March. 1874.
N. ?. CATLETr, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest.
John Echols.
A. ". Mcclure Directors.
r. W. Burke,
mar 26-1t
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UNLOWER POTS-In Lava and Clay.
L. SWINGING BASKETS, in Wire and Lavs.
BATHS. for Infants, Children and Adults
TOILET SETS, in Tin. French and English
China, and white Granite besides a large as
sor,ment of
Qneensware and House. furnishing Goods,
just in, and for sale at greatly reduced prices. at
The Nev Qaeensware Store of
mar 26-2t j. s. L[PSCOMB
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Tease No aa6
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF UNITED
States. for the Western District OF Virgini..-
In Bankruptcy
In the m s'ter Of John Francisco, bankrupt
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned Clifton G. Hill of New Cas-
tie, Craig county. Va. hereby gives notice of his
appointment assignee OF the estate of John
Francisco. of Allegheny Township, Craig coun
~, in said district. WHO the l2rh day
December, d, 1877; alugel bankrupt on
his own petition by the district court OF SAID dis
frict.
Dated. March 20, 1874
mar 26-3t e. G. HILL, Assignee
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Ee,V Advertisements.


Cease No. 56l
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITE
States for the Western district OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Geo. II Hainas. Bank rtpt.
10 whom it may concern:
The undersigned Berlin, Of Rock ne lam
county. Va. hereby gives notice Of his appoint
H-nt as Assignee OF the estate of @. H. Hsines OF
Frederick county, in said district who was. on III
Yen day OF uee., D. 1878 ad]ndged u Bank
rupt on his own petition by the District Gour,
of said district.
Dated H.rrisonbnrg. March 49, 1874
mar 26 81 +. A BERLIN. Assignee
n;a.e M 557
IN THE DISTRICT E'URT OF THE UNITED
States, for the Yesfer" District OF virginia -
la Bankruptcy
In The matter Of Leonard O. Watson, bankrupt.
To whom it NAV concern ::
F The
undersigned. " R Hyde, Of Staunton August
county Va hereby gives notice at his appoint
ment as Assignee OF the estate Of Leo ard Z.
Watson at Bath county in said district who was
ON the 18Th day of Dec. Ap. 1873. atJudged
a Bankrupt on his own petition by the District
Court Of said district
Dated, Staunton w. March 20h, 1874
WI. 3 HYDE
mar 26-3t Assigned
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AN ACCIDENT. Lone GLADE, VA.
Marcn 18th, '7f.-Mr. Joseph Wenser. a
resident of Augusta county, residing near
Spring Hill was throvn from his sawmil!
op Tuesday last, falling distance of 20 fe, t
perpendicular on bed Of stone in the tail
race about 10 or II INCHES under water. =
He was badly bruised and received a cnns;d.
erAble wound on the head but no bones were
broken He was in the act OF turning n
large log on the carriage of the sawmill
Standing facing the log and drawing heavily
with ti-nber hook, the end Of the log hav
irg caught on tooth of the saw, and when
it passed tnrced very suddenly and threw
him backward with such rapidly that he
could not recover. There was no one e|se
present After he recovered little from
the shock. he walked to the residence of his
son. distance Of five hundred yards where
he was cared for and soon conveyed tohis owl
residence and examined by Or. G. NJ. ire
Wy. Mr.. Wenyer is II years of age weigh
ing about 236 pounds, aud how a man Of
that weight could have fallen that Distance
upon such place without being crushed to
death appears te be mystery.
LEWIS A. WRgaEp,
j. A. Jones has been appointed . nota-
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CTATEMENT OF CONDITION OF THE Ma
y rlONAL VALLEY BANK OF STANTON.
In THE STATE OF VA, AT THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th,
1874
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DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF 1.-THE
IL FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STAUN
TON" AT STANTON, IN THE STATE OF
VIRGINIA, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON
THE 9TH OF FEBRUARY. 1874.
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pOarders Wamted.-F gentlemen
- can be accommodate ted with board and lodg-
ing upon reasonable terms Rooms are pleas
ant and neatly furnished. Neighborhood good.
Apply to W. o. THOMAS,
mar &C. I'm or address Post Office box 49,
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M cCORMICK'S .Plows and Pillow Castings al
lsl ways kept on hand, by
mar 26 WOODS g. GILKESON,
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Case No 5z9.J
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States. for the Western District of Virgsnis.-
In Bankruptcy.
la the matter Of James B. Moore, IT., BAakS
rnpt ST. 3d
10 whom it may concern:
Tbs undersigned. Berlin. Rockingham
s"ns'y, Virgiaia hereby gives asties Of his Ap-
po'nimsnt as Assignee OF the Estate Of James b.
" nofr, j., Of Bath csun'y. in said District, who
was, on the 18th day Of Nov. A D., 1873. adj
JAGGED = Bankrupt his own petitio. by the"
Distti"t Cruyt Of SAID Dsrrist
Dated. HarrisoaburR, March Goth 1874
mar cost F, BERLIN, Assigned
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TelC Advertisements.

Case No. 58l.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western district of Yirginia.-
In Bankruptcy.
In HE matter of Jonas Bodel Bankrupt.
Te whom il may concern
The undersigned F A. berlin, of Harrisonburg,
Rockingham county. Virginia. hereby gives ne
tice of his appointment as Assignee of the es-
tate OF Jonas & dell. of Shenandoah co., in
said district. VINO was. on the 3lst day Of
Dec.v A D. 1873 adjudged Bankrupt on his
own petition by the district court OF said district
dated HAIrIsonbnrg, Va March Is. 1874.
mar q, A REHLlN Assignee.
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j. A. Jones has been appointed nota-
r, , Lie H., Hi~hla..G e,,nr.4..
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White, nr. Maria
The above letters called for within thirty day
will be sent to the dead letter Office. Persons calling
for Thorn will Please say that they advertised.
JOHN A. HARTMAN PM
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VezU advertisements.

~ ARDEN Rakes, Hoes and Forks, just receiv-
VI ed and for sale cheap. by
mar rs WOODS & GILKESON.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18
Annual Report Of the Secretary of the
Treasury.

After showing the total receipts aud expen-
ditures for the past fiscal year, enIing June
80 1873, to have been S453, ,365. 56S. 80 and
1902 936. 873, 76, respectively, leaving balance
in the treasury of $3.50, 73l, ,694.63, at the date
named, and that the net revenues were $685.
478 1861 06, while the ordinary expenses were
$287, 1873. S73. rs, leaving a surplus revenue of
80, 344, 882 80, the secretary says:
For the current fiscal year, Judging from
the actual receipts and expenditures for the
first quarter, and from the estimates of the
same for the remaining three-quarters, the
estimates being based on the assumption that
congress will not increase the expenditures by
deficiency or other appropriations, it II eX-
pected that the revenues will amount to 52S4,-
Sl8 258 80 and that the ordinary expenses will
be 1926, ,315 1912 which will leave a surplus
revenue of $4,000, 1867 to be applied to the
sinking fund.
The sum Of S31, ,O96, 545 will be required
under the law for this fund, and, therefore,
unless the revenues shall increase beyond the
amount anticipated there will be deficiency
in the sinking fund account for this year OF
S22, 093, 74S.43
1t is estimated that the receipts for the is-
cal year, ending June 30 1876, will be S293,-
000 900, and the ordinary expenditures. S272,-
778 000 On this point the secretary remarks
''Should these estimates of the revenues and
expenditures prove to be approximately cor
rect, there will be surplus of revenue OF
about 800, ,222. 600. The amount necessary for
estimates OF expenditures, and to provide for
it the sum of 49, l40, ,9l4 will be required.
The surplus revenues which can be applied to
this fund GO 220 000) will be insufficient to the
extent of 81, 920, 914, and there will therefore
be deficiency of that amount.
During the past fiscal year, the public debt
has been reduced So, 1852, 447.65
The secretary here gives history OF the ne
gOtations by which S55, 900, 600 of the public
debt refunded at per cent.
RESUMPTION OF sPECIE PAYMENT.
This, the most important topic touched upon
in the report, is elaborately. and ably treated.
The secretary says:
ITO attempt the enumeration of the com
plicated mischiefs which flow from an unstable
or inconvertible currency would carry this re-
port to inexcusable length, and after all,
would be but repetition of what has been
often said. No nation can long neglect the
wholesome maxims, founded upon universal
experience, that uphold public credit without
suffering financial disturbances and bringing
serious consequences uUon it's people. 1t will
not be denied that the existing issue Of legal
tender notes, as a circulating medium, would
never have been made except in the great
emergency of a war involving re less an issue
than the preservation of the nation. Whether
the argument in support Of the validity of the
legal-tender acts be rested upon the war pow
ers conferred on the government by the oon-
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18

"A drowning Englishman in Mime
sofa managed to throw his pocket-book
and account-book out on the firm ice
before he went down for the last time.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18

"A Virginia paper has noticed thaS
laws are changed as soon as the people
become familiar with them.
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JUsr about this time many fat COB
bier is wondering about the liberal
heartedness Of its owner about feeding,
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18
TURKEY.

1t has been deemed advisable to ex-
ercise the discretion conferred upon the
executive, at last session, by accepting
the conditions required by the g vern-
ment of Turkey for the privilege of
allowing the citizens of the United
States to hold real estate in the former
country, and by asserting to a certain
change of the jurisdiction of the courts
in the latter. A copy of the proclama.
ton upon these subjects is herewith
communicated.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18

There has been no material change in
our relations with the independent
states on this hemisphere, which were
formerly under the dominance of Spain.
Marauding on the frontiers, between
Mexico aud Texas, still frequently takes
place, despite the vigilance of the civil
and military authorities in that quarter.
The difficulty of checking such trepasses
along the course Cf q river of such
length as the Rio Grande, aud so often
fOrdable, is obvious. It is hoped that
the effort of this government will be
seconded by those of Mexico to the
efectual suppression Of acts of wrong.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18
EXTRADITIOS.

Since my last annual message, the exchange
has been made of the ratification of treaties
of extradition with Belgium, EcquadOr, Peru
and San Salvador; also of treEty of COM
merce and navigation with Peru, and one of
commerce and consular privileges with San
Salvador all of which have been duly pro-
claimed, as has also declaration with Russia
with reference to trade marks.
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I had confidently hoped at this time
to be able to announce the arrangement
of some of the important questions be-
tween this government and that of
Spain, but the negotiations have been
protracte1. The unhappy internal dis
sensions of Spain command our pro
found sympathy and must be accepted
as perhaps cause of some delay. An
early settlement, in part at least, of the
questions between the governments is
hoped. In the meantime awaiting the
results of Immediately pending negoti-
ations. defer a further and full COM
munication on the subject of the rela-
tions of this country and Spain.
THE RIGHT OF REPATRIATION.
have again to call the attention OF
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THE FEDERAL TREASURY.

The report of the secretary Of the treasury,
which, by law lis made directly to congress,
and forms no part of this message will show
the receipts and expenditures of the govern
ment for the last fiscal year, the amount Te-
amount paid out for each of the departments
of the government. 1t will be observed from
this report that the amount of receipts over
expeditures has been but 81, 344. 882 80 for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1874 and that for
over expenditures will not exceed S9,0300U0.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18
IRANT'S POLICY.

further interference on the part of the gen
eral government to protect citizens within a
state where the state authorities fail to give
protection. This is a great mistake. While
remain the executive all the laws of congress
and the provisions of the constitution. includ-
ing the amendments added thereto, will be en-
forced with rigor but with regret that they
should have added one jot or title to execu-
tive duties and powers, let there be fairness in
the discussion of southern questions, the ad
vocates of both or all political parties giving
honest, truthful reports of occurrences, con-
demniug the wrong and upholding the right,
and sOon all will ba we'll
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NATIONAL FINANCES.

Executive Mansion, Dec. 7, 1877.
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THE COLOR LINE.

Under existing conditions the nero votes
the republican ticket because he knows his
friends are of that party. Many good citi-
zen votes the oppo-ite, not because he agrees
with the great principles of state, which sepa-
rate parties, but because generally, he is op-
posed to negro rule. This is a most delusige
one. Treat the negro as citizen and voter,
as he is, and must remain. and soon parties
will be divided on not the color line but on
principles. Then we shall have complaint
of sectional interferenCes
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18

The deplorable strife in Cuba contin-
ues without any marked change in the
relative advantages of the contending
forces. The insurrection continues, but
Spain has gained no superiority. Six
years of strife give the insurrection a
significance which cannot be denied.
It's duration and the tenacity of its ad-
herents, together with the absence of
manifested power of suppression on the
part of Spain, cannot be controverted,
and may make some positive steps on
the part of the other powers a matter of
self-necessity.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18

The amount awarded to the govern
ment of Great Britain by the mixed
commission organized under the acts Of
the tre7tise If Washington, in settle.
ment of the claims of British subjects
arising from acts committed between
April IS, 1S41, and April 8, 1885, be-
came practicable under the terms OF the
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, SINKING FUND BEHIND

In view of the large national debt existing
and the obligation to add one per cent. per
annum to the sinking fund, a sum amounting
now to over S34, 600, 900 per annum, l submit
whether the revenues should not be increased
or the expenditures diminished to reach this
amount of surplus. Not to provide for the
sinking fund is partial failure to comply with
the contracts and obligations Of the govern
ment. At the last session of congress a very
considerable reduction was made in the rate of
taxation and in the number of articles sub
mitted to taxation the question may we'll be
asked whether or not in some instances un-
wisely.
In connection with this subject too, the
opinion is that the means of collecting the
revenues, especially from imports, have been
embarrassed by legislation as to make it ques-
tionable whether CIR not large amounts are not
lost by failure to collect, to the direct loss of
the treasury and to the prejudice of the in
terests of honest importers and taxpayers
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18

The strife in the Argentine republic is
to be deplOred, both on account of the
parties thereto and from the probable
effects on the interests of those in the
trade in that quarter, of whom the Uni
ted States are among the principal. As
yet, so far as I am aware, there has been
no violation of our neutrality rights,
which, as we'll as our duties in that res
pect, it shall be my endeavor to main
tain and observe.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-12-18

The report of the secretary of war, herewith
attached. and forming part of this message,
gives all the information concerning all the
operations, wants and necessities, and con-
tains many suggestions and recommendations
which l commend to your special attention
There is no class of COVE rnment employees who
are harder worked than the army officers and
men. none who perform their tasks more
cheerfully and more efficiently, and under cir
cumstances of greater privatiOn and hardships.
Legislation is desired to render more efficient
this branch of the public service. All the re-
concentrations of the secretary Of war l re-
gard as judiclous, and l especially commend
to your att tention the following
BELKNAP's RECOMMENDATIONS.
The consolidation of government arsenals
mileage to officers travelling under orders the
exemption of money received from the sale of
subsistence stores from being converted into
the treasury; the use of appropriations for
the purpose of subsistence stores, without
waiting for the beginning of the fiscal year for
which the appropriation is made; for addition
al appropriations for the collection Of torpedo
material; for increased appropriations for the
manufacture of arms for relieving the vari-
Gus states for Indebtedness for arms charged
to them during the rebellion; for dropping
officers from the rolls of the army without
trial for the offense Of drawing pay more than
once for the same period; for the discourage
ment Of the plan to pay soldiers by checks,
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1t is with regret that announce that
no further payment has been received
from the government of Venezuela on
account of awards in favor of the citi-
zens of the United States. Hopes have
been entertained that, if the republic
could escape both foreign and civil war
for a few years, its great natural re-
sources would enable it to honor its OBJ
legations. Though it is now understood
to be at peace with other countries, a
serious insurrection is reported to be in
progress in an important region Of that
republic. This may be taken advan-
tage of as another reason to delay the
payment of the dues of our citizens.
CUBA.
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In accordance with section of the act ap-
proved June %, 1874 appointed board to
make a survey of the mouth of the Mississip9i
river with view to determine the best method
of obtaining and maintaining depth OF water
sufficient for the purposes of commerce, etc,
AID in accordance with an act entitled an act
to provide for the appointment of commits
sion of engineers to investigate and report
permanent plan for the excavation Of the alu-
vial BASIN of the Mississippi river subject to
inundation, appointed commission Of en-
gneers. Mother board has yet completed it's
labors When their reports are read they will
be forwarded to congress without delay.
L. S. GRANT,
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A nation dealing in currency below
that of specie in value, labOrs under
two great advantages First, having
no use for the worlds acknowledged
medium of exchange, gold and silver,
these are driven out of the country
because there is no demand for their
use. Secondly, the medium of exchange
being of a fiuct8tinQ value, for it is
only worth Just what 1t will purchase
Of gold and silver metals, having an
intrinsic value inst in proportion to the
honest labor iJ takes to produce them,
a large margin must be allowed for
pretit by the manufacturer and prOdu-
Ger. In the months from the date of
production to the date of realization,
interest upon capital must be charged,
and the risk Of huctation in the value
of that which is to be received in pay
ment added. Hence high prices act as
a protection to the foreign producer,
who receives nothing in exchange for
the product Of bis skill and labor, except
currency good at stable value the
world over.
THE POOR MAN BEARS THE BRUNT.
1t seems to me that nothing is clearer
than that the greater part of the burden
Of the xisting prostyatlon, for the want
Of a sound financial system, falls upon
tho wOIkingmGu. who must. after all,
produce the wealth, and ths salaried
man who superinteIds and conducts the
business. The burden falls upon them
. two ways By the deprivation of
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treaty within the past year, and was
paid upon the 2lst day of September,
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

n@LFoR SALE.-A very desirable
farm Of 24O acres in the town of Welch on
the Hastings road. 8 miles from Red Wing,
Dwelling house, granary, fruit trees in
bearing, shrubbery, &c., sc. l3Oacres un-
der cultivation, and 80 of timber Will
sell the whole or part.
Inquire of E. c. Howard on the place, or
E. J. Hodgson, Red Wing, MINI.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23
OFFICE OF Co. SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS, GooDHUE COUNTY,

OFFICE OF Co. SUfER1NrENDENr
OF SCHOOLS, GooDHUE COUNTY,
Red Wing, Minn., Sept. 10th, 1874. }
Notice is hereby given, that meetings for
the examination and licensing of teachers
for the common schools of this county will
be held as follows, to wit:
. At Cannon Falls, on Saturday, Oct. Sd.
At Zumbrota. on Tuesday, Oct 9Th.
At Red Wing, on Wednesday, Oct. 7th.
Exercises to commence at 9 A. NJ. each
day. Applicants for certificates will find it
for their interest to be punotual. School
officers and the public generally are invited
to attend.
2w J. W. HANCOCK, Supt.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23
a6THE DIAMOND PLow which il

~THE DIAMOND PLOW which is
warranted to scour in any soil, is the light
est draft plow in use owing to its shape and
exceeding hardness does superior work
in both sod and stubble, is the most dur
able, and the best, and therefore the cheap
est plow made, besides, it is sold by Nelson
& Peterson at their new store opposite the
Post Office, and you can call and examine
and see for yourself. 6w44