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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

CONVENTION OF VALLEY COUNTIEs.-The
Fincastle Herald furnishes us the information
that the members of the Legislature from the
Valley have determined that convention OF
in September to take into consideration the ex-
tension of the Valley Railroad, and other mat
tiers connected with leysinterests.
This suits us very WE'LL and we hope the en-
tire Valley will now settle down on this prop
osition as fact, staqnton the place, and Sep
TENDER The time. Keep it before the people,
and send good rneii as delegates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14
Bankrupt HoMeste:.ds.

:: In the U. S. Circuit Court, sitting in Rich
mond, on Thursday, Judge Bond, in the case
of G.. w. Scott, bankrupt, of Prince Edward
county, OIL petition from the District Court,
overruled the decision of Judge Hughes allow
ing bankrupt homestead exemption of five
hundred dollars against Judgment liens.
Ii seems to us that this question of the con-
stitutioliality of the homestead feature of the
bankrupt law ought to be settled without de-
lay. Expectation was general that Chief JUS
tice Waite would set the matter at rest last
week, as several cases were ready to- be sub
mitted to him, Involving the points upon which
Judge Bond has decided adversely to Judges
Rives and Hughes. 1t is to be hoped when he
returns to Richmond, June 4th, he will remove
all doubts upon this very important point. 1t
would be remarkably strange state of affairs,
il the Judiciary Committees of the House of
Representatives and the Senate OF the United
States, the Congress itself, the Attorney Gen
eral, the President. and every Judge who has
passed upon the Bankrupt law and declared it
constitutional, except Judge Bond, should be
wrong, and Judge b. right. He seems to pro-
ceed upon the hypothesis, that there is nopow-
or under the Constitution for Congress to pass
law impairing the oblgation'of contracts.
Congress certainly has the power to pass u uni
form. bankrupt law by specific and express
warrant of the Constitution. The present law
hts beel decided over and over again to be
..uniform,' and that is really the only point in
C )ntroversy. A bankrupt law means the im-
p l;rment of contracts. It is enacted for that
pu pose, and it would be no bankrupt law did
it not do Sd.
: If. ;Ju lge: Bond is right, then the bankrupt
law is anoutrlgeous fraud upon THE people.
and Congress, the Attorney General, the Pres
lent, and all the judges who havepassed on it.
are parties to 1t is well deyised scheme
10 swindle an impoverished people who have
honestly sought its protection to shelter their
ia miles, and have expended their money in
bankrupt " proceedings with the assurance
that their honissteads Would be secured. We
entertain no deubt Of the result. and are salts
fled Judge Waite will reverse Judge Bond. and
sustain the high authorities which have hereto
fore given their sanction to the ceRstitgtiopa.-
ty OF the bankrupt law,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

FRACTIONAL CuRRENcY.-Tlse fractional
currency received from the printing division
for the week ending the 9th amounted to $685.
900; shipments. $4,000; shipments OF notes,
81, 017, 5O0i amount Of bonds received by the
Treasurer for national hank circulation, $780,
53O,sOc, and for public deposit, SIG So, POO;
internal revenue receipts. POT; for the
month, 81, es3. 4e3; for the fiscal year, $50, $685.,
o47 outstanding national bank circulation,
s3ts, s5s, sos,
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lease No. 6l9l

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the Pod dav
OF April 1911 warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
VILE Rockingham county, Va, who has been a.
judged bankrupt on his own petition That the
erty belonging to said bankrupt to him or Tor his
use ana the transfer OF any property by him, are
lorDldden by law -That meeting OF the creditors
one or more assignees Of his estate will he held at
Court OF Bankruptcy to be holden at the office Of
the register III Bankruptcy, in Harrisonburg Va,
before e Douglas Gray, ESQ.,, Register, on the 10th
Gay OF Juiy' a. d.. 1874, at 10 o'cIbck a. m.
may 14-2t Us. Marshall for sa IL nistri.+
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Tease No. GIL

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That ON the 2ist day,
OF April, 1874, warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
against the estate OF Moses Sweet, Of Brownsburg
Roc bridge county Va who has been adjudged
~ any debts and the delivery of any properly be-
the 70 sald bankrupt to him for his USE and
Ean taw That meeting of the creditors Of said
NOR. aapn 10 prove their debts and chose one or
ster in to be holden at the ONCE
douglas Gray Esq, Register on the 10th day of In ~
~ a. a., Is ~ at 10 O'Clock a. m. A. S. GRAY.
may l4-SC U. =. Marshal fbr said District
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14
THROUaHTO DANyILLE-

w ASHINGTON CITY, VIRGINIA MIDLAND
w AND GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
Double and Daily Trains between Washington and
Lynchburg North and South and daily through to
Danville' commencing Sunday, May 3rd 1874. Pas
Senger Trains runs as follows:
MAIL TRAIN
Leave Washington daily, from the corner of 9Th
and streets, at 7,05 a. M, Alexandria 755 M and
arrive at Lyfrchburg 40 p and at Danvlc at 835
p. IN. IS
Leave Danville, daily, at 500 a. M, Lynchburg at
8, Is a. arrive at Alexandria at 545 d. M and Mt
Washington e24p. Ils -" -
This train makes close connection, both North and
South. with Manassas Division and Warrenton
trains, both East a.sd West. Also, at DanyilIe to
New Orleans and all points il the South Atlantic and
Gulf States
49, EXPRESS TRAIN
Leave Washington daily, excepting Sunday night.
at 7oo p H. Alexandra p. M, and arrive at Lynch
burg !, 90 a. m, connecting with Chesapeake Ohio
trains, both East and West.
Leave Lynchburg daily, excepting Saturday night
at 1920 a. M, arrive at Alexandria Gas a. m, and
Washington at IS a. M, connecting at Charlottes-
the West Passengers for Richmond, by this train
take the accommodation train at Gordonsyille at 6
a. M, and get to Richmond $50 a. IN,
BON me Mall and Express trains connect, at
all the Southwest, and, at Washington, with trains
to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, and the
North and Northwest.
MANASSAS DIVISION
Leave the Junction at 800 a. H. arrive at Strasburo
III p. M, leave StraSburg Junction at D. M arr.
rive at Manassas at 4,20 p H. connecting with fhe
main line to Washington and the North. At Stras-
burg, good connections are made to Harrisonhurp
Staunton and the West, and to Winchester Har-
per's Ferry, &C., East. $500
Through tickets and baggage checked to all prom
inent points. ]. NJ. BROADUS
may l4-u General Ticket Agent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

Hon. J. L. Harris has introduced in Con-
gress a bill to modify the internal revenue laws
so as not to require renewed license of account
OF change by death or change in the name
of firm. This Is animportant bill, and should
receive Immediate and favorable action.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

A Granger friend, who honestly thinks he
is doing himself and the country a good by
joining the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, re-
marked to us the other day-that the only fear
he had of its success was that there were not
'brains' enough in it. 1t was most too large
a concern for. the amount of brains, to be
healthy. There is great amount of truth in
the remark. A large percentage of the old par
ty hacks have gravitated to it, such for instance
as Lewis E. Harvie and w. I. Sutherlin in Vir-
ginia, but we do not find the names of any of
the leading thinkers of the day connected with
II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE: That On the 20th day
OF April, 1874 warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
Rocklngham county, Va. who has been adjudged a
Banarnpt on his own petition That the payment Of
ing to said Bankrupt to him or for his use and tho
transfer OF any pfepcfty by him. forbidden BY
rupt to prove their debts and choose one or more
Asslgnees OF his estate, will be held at Court Of
Bankruptcy to be holden at the office of the Regis
ter IN Bankruptcy, in Harrisonburg, Va before C.
douglas Gray, Esq., Register, the 10th day Of
July, a. d.. 1874 at 10 O'clock a. m.
A. s. GRAY
may l4-2t U. s. Marshal for said District
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may 14-2t
Tease No. 618I

iCase No. 618J
THIS Is To GIVE NOTICE, That on the 21st day
of April, 18Th Warrant in Bankruptcy was issue3
against the estate OF E. L. Houff, of Mt Sidney.
Aagusta county, Va, Who has been Judged bank,
debts and the delivery Of any properly belonging to
said bankrupt to Min or Tor his USE and the transfer
meeting of the Creditors of said BANKRUPT, to
prove their debts and choose more Assignees
OF his estate. will be helu at Court Of Bankruptcy
to be holden at the Office OF the Register in Bank
ruptcy. in IIarrisonburg, Va, before C. Douglas
Gray, Esq. Register, on the 10th day of July a. d.
1914, at ~ o clock a. m A. S. GRAY,
may l4-2t u s. Marshal for said District
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

The cru SADIE againt the liquor vendors in Ohio
and Indiana, has largely degenerated into suits
for SANDER, neighborhood feuds, general ill
feeling and rather dirty politics. All excuses
will correct themselves. The grangers had bet
ter take warning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

Ex-senator and General Robert Toombs, of
Georgia, on Saturday, in company with an olo
citizen OF Washington, paid visit OF respect I'd
President Grant. General Toombs remained
more than an hour, and expresses himself much
pleased with the cordial manner in which he
was received. The conversation was on past
and present topics.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

The eastern bound morning train on the
Washington City and Virginia Midland railroad
ran off the track Saturday near Rockffsh depot,
at the eastern base of the Blue Ridge. The
engineer, two conductors, and baggage master
were injured. Three passengers were hurt,
Including Hon, J. H. Gloss, member of Con-
gress from Alabama. No one was seriously
injured by the accident, except the palace car
conduaetor. The train was All hour behind time
in arriving III Washington. This is the first ac=
cident that has ever occurred on this road to
iniure any one.
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Tease No. 549]
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States
for the Western District of Vain Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Henry Quaintance, Bankrupt
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: y.f'
The undersigned, Horatio G. Moffett of Rappahan-
mock county, Va, hereby gives notice Of his appoint
ment as assignee OF the estate Of Henry Quantance
OF Rappahannock county, in said district, who was
on the 9th day of December, a. d., 1873, adjudged
Bankrupt on his petition by the District court
CT said district
Dated, Harrisonburg, May sth 1874
HORATIO G. MOFFETT
may l4-st Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

The general term OF the Supreme Court al
New York has given decision in the great
California land case brought by Ex-Governor
Price, of New Jersey, against Gen. Erasmus
Edmund Scott. The decision directs Judgment
against Reyes and Scott for the full amount,
with interests and costs. amounting in all to
about sa5o,ooor The slit was beglm in 1851,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

vNO POOR PENMEN.-A good plain handwriting
i acquired by regular attendance without fail in
four weeks Instructions given of one hour and a
half each day or evening to persons OF all ages
course Of lessons requests early applications Also
writes Visiting and Invitation Cards fancy Or plain
He also exhibits the Lords Prayer, written times
in the size of a gold dollar. JUSTUS HABICH
National House, Main ST., opposite Valley Bank.
may Alt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

Tease No. 5SI1
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States
Tor the Western District of Vain Bankruptcy
In the matter OF James E. Broy, Bankrupt
TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, Horatio G.. Moffett of Rann.
hammock county, Va. hereby gives notice OF his an
Polntment as assiehee OF the estate of James i,
Broy of Rappahannock county in said district WIZ ~
was, on the 18th day of December a. d., 1873 adudr
court of said District ~ NV D"'i1e'
Dated Harrisohburg, May 9TH 1874 -,
HORATIO G. MOFFETT
may A4-oC Assignee.
I adj es Misses and Childrens Hose Kid c.lo,..
~ Isle Thr cad Gloves and Gauntlets..
may IL w. H. WELLER
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lease no. GIL

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the ,atb H..
OF April, 1874. warrant in Bankruptcy was issnay
against the estate of VIM. ID. Anderson, of Veronu
Augusta county, Va, who has been adiudged hsnss
rupt his petition THAT the payment Of ann
debts, and the delivery of any property beioneinss
fer of any property by him, are aofbidden by law -
That meeting OF the creditors OF said Bankrupt I'd
his esae viii be- held It Gon IT n
to be holden at the office Of the Register in Bank.
ruptcy in Harrisonburg, Va, before C. Douglas
Gray, Esq, Register the 10th day of July, a. d.
1874, at 10 O'Clock, o. IN. A. S. GRAY -
may 14-2t U. s. Marshal fof said District
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

The petition of Alice Mason Summer, former
ly married to the late Senator Summer, for per-
mission to change her name to Alice Mason.
was granted by Judge Ames in the Probate
Court at Boston yesterday
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14
nay 14-2t US. Marshall for said nistri:t
lease No. 62O1

IHlo rs ~ GIVE NOTICE That on the 28th day
OF April 1914, warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
asinst ane estate OF William A. Evans, of Winches-
bankrupt on his own petition That the payment
OF any debts and the delivery of any property be-
the transfer OF any property by him. are forbidden
by law That meeting of the creditors Of said
more assgnees OF his estate will be held at court
Of bankruptcy to be holden at the office OF the Reg
Douglas Gray Esq, Register on the 10Th day OF in.
ly a. d.. 1874, at IL O'Clock a. IN. A. s. CRAY
may LIT U. S. Marshal for said DistriA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

A reflective Illinois farmer has been propos-
ing to himself the conundrmm Does it pay to
belong to the Changers? and the result of his
cogitations is that it does not. 1t strikes him
stituted by the farmers, but by a few interested
men who wanted to benefit their own pockets.
Next, he is mildly solicitous as to what has be-
come of all the money that has been paid into
the organization. Taking the statement of
Master Adams that there are one hundred and
twenty thousand oranges In existence, with an
average of fifty members to each, and figuring
up the entrance fees and dues of all, he esti-
mates that over two and a-half millions of dol
lars have been paid into the treasury Of the
Order. me writer continues ny asking, What
does this enormous sum of money go to?''-
Probably many Changers have asked themselves
questions very similar.
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New advertisements.
lease No. 6lal

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the Ia, dav =.
April, 1874 warrant in Bankruptcy was issynei
against the estate OF Stephen Myers Of Buffalo GAP.
rupt his petition That the payment Of an,
and the delivery Of any property belonging to-
fer OF any property by him. are forbidden by law
That meeting OF the Creditors Of said BANKRUPT. to
prove their debts and chppsc or more AssSsssso
Of his estates will be held At Court OF Bankrutssss
to be holden at the office Of the Register in Bank
ruptcy, ~ Harr!isonbnrg Va, before c. Douglas
1874, at 10 o'clock, a. IN. A. s. GRAV W
may l4a2t T. S. Marshal Tor said Distrist
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

BANKRUPT PETITIONERS. have been
requested to state by the Register in Bankrupt
cy for this District that it is very important for
those who have filed their petitions in bank
ruptcy aud intend to file petition for dis
Charge, that it be done as soon as practicable.
If the petitioner purposes to get ia discharge in
bankruptcy at all, it is to his interest that he
after having filed the first petition.
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Tease No. 6I4l

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 9Th day
OF April 1914 warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
against nn inc estate OF W G. uardesty p O. Summit
Folnt, Clarke county, Va who has been adiudged "A
bankrupt on his own petition THAT the payment OF
any DEBTS and the delivery OF property belong
ing 70 SAID bankrupt, to him for his USE and the
5ransfJr o1Eany property by him, are forbidden by
law LIhat meeting of the creditors of said Bank
aupI, 10 prove their debts and choose one or more
asslgnees OF his estate will be held at court of
Bahkruptcy to be holden at the Office of the Regis
ter IN Bankruptcy, in Harrisonbu va before C.
Douglas Gray ESQ; Registers on the 10th day OF Jn-
ly, a. O. 1911, at 10 O'Clock, q, nj A. 8. GRAY
may Hat U. =. Marshal Tor said District
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTs.-The re-
ceipts OF internal revenue thus far for the fiscal
year are $50, 100000, leaving sl4, 600 600 to be
received during the remainder of this month
and June to reach the estimate made by the
Commissioner of $780, 600, 900 for the fiscal year
ending with June. The receipts since the LIST
May, 1873, they were sl2, 355. O00 May is the
heaviest month in the year, when special taxes
are paid. 1t is estimated that the receipts Tor
the present month will be $40, 100000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

A New STATE.-It is said that the PROPOSE
ton to admit the Territory OF New Mexico as
State in the Union will be favorably report
ed by the Committee, and that Congress will
endorse the report. New Mexico contains a
population of about 100000, not more than
5000 of whom are Americans. The ratio of
those who can read and write is one to twenty
of the voting population. The great mass of
the people are totally and wilfully ignorant Of
our laws, adhere to their old customs, are
thriftless, idle and have no proper concep-
ten of the duties and obligations Of citizenship.
The country generally is sterile, the mineral
deposits rcrpaying, and take it all in all, will
make as povefty-stricken State as the mind
Of man can conceive. If the voting population
become acquainted with the fact that they will
have to support their OWE government by tax
alton, they would by large majority prefer to
remain in Territorial condition. Political
demagogues and place hunters are at the bot
tom OF the movement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

Mrs. saml Amiek and Son were drowned
last week in Meadow river, Faye.te county,
" lie attempting to cross it in elace,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

tIoeK & LADDER COMPANY, ATTENTION =!
We are requested to announce that there will
be a turnout Of the Staunton Hook & Ladder
Company on next Friday evening. 1t is desir-
ed that there be full attendance of members.
We hope they will appear in greater force than
heretofore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

On the 9th at Chicago, the State Farmers
Association of illinois met and determined to
organize an independent political party to be
composed of all industrial organizations. This
is the kind of non-partizanism that the Grangg-
ers are developing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

Jpo, A. Parker has been appointed post aaas-
q at Rockbridgs Baths.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

NOTICE.-This is to notify the public that G. w
~ PARKER, is no longer my agent. All persons
indebted to G. " Parker as my agent since the LIST
White in whose hands the accounts have been plao-
ed and settle. d. N WI SON
apl 30-3t
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CATHOLIC FAIR.

The LADIES of the Catholic Congregation will
hold FAIR on the grounds of the church,
TUESDAY,. MAY 26th.
Arrangements have been made to make the occa-
sion of the most attractive attended in this
city. REFRESHMENTS Of all kinds, including sub
stantias and delcacies, will be furnished and FAN
CY ARTICLES of every description, embracing also
works of ART, will be exhibition and for sale
The object is to raise funds to complete the PAR
SONAGE, and therefore the Committee feel at liberty
to appeal to all who friendly to church enterpri
ses to favor them with their presence and patron
age. MRS. KATE B. KENNEY,
MRS. KATE HILBERT,
MRS. G.. F. KING,
MRS. B. F. PLANT,
may lat Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

AS usual, w. S. Stutz is the first in the mar
ket with fresh Tom atoes. A nice lot just re-
ceived, and ali other fresh vegetables received
every morning.
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A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS OFFICE TO
"A W.T. r. , Taken up by Joseph Harri,
the following description viz A black Mare. about
fifteen hands high white spot on right shoulder and
ankle pulled, supposed to be fifteen years old, and
appraised at $3S, by Jas N. Mitchell. John B. Smith
and L. A. Lghtner before VIM. +. Smith, ]. P.
An Extract-TeSte.
may 43t JOS. B. WOODWARD, Dep. elk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-14

BILL ARP, in gush of patriotic affection for
that he was willing to sacrifice the last QUE Of
his dear wife's relations and consgn them to
the agonies of the last ditch, to achieve South
ern independence. In the same generous and
self-sacriticing spirit a number OF the Conser-
vative leaders in the recent Legislature pain
fully and tearfully solicitous about the ''honor
of Virginia. are anxious to tax the property
of all their wives relatives, and every body
else's, except their own, to pay the interest on
the public debt and maintain the credit Of the
State Blessed patriots >,