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~ Daily Subscribers to the Argus, ,cho
do not receiUe their papers regularly and
promptly, are requested 70 report at the
business office.
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food, under the delusion that ''God has di-
rected her to fast for forty days" She
has now been without food or any nourish-
ment for several days, and bids fair to
keep up this suicidal purpose to her own
destruction despite the commands or coax
ing of her friends. Mrs. Shaffer was re-
strained of liberty last week, and is the wo-
man spoken of by your Des Moines cores
pondent, the wife of w. III. Shaffer who
burned their dwelling at Calamus, in this
county. on the 18th, leaving both desti-
titute even of change of clothing, under
the impression that it was the Lords will.
She will be sent to Mt. Peasant to the
State asylum.
New YORK, June 23-Thomas Dsnney,
ex-president of the stock exchange, has re-
turned from tour of observation through
the west, most of his time being spent 10
Illinois and Indiana. He gives glowing
accounts of the condition of the country,
and says crops will be larger than for two
years past. He says that labor is abund
ant, consequently there is a great deal of
building going on-particularly in Chica-
go and ST. Louis. He passed over Is
railroads. and reports their physical condi-
ton excellent. Mr. Denney is known as
an unbiased observer and conservative,
consequently his report has great weight
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NTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
a States, for the Western District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Edmund W. Bayly, bankrupt
At Harrisonbu:g, the 10th day of april, a.
d., 1875.
To IVhom 1t Nay Concern:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit: the 9th, day Of May, A.
D. 1874, filed in said district court by Edmund
W. Bayly,of A1gTsta county. il said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress entitled can act to es-
tablish more uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United STATES" approved March
I'd. 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof,
from all his debts and other claims provahe un-
der said act, and that fine Sd day OF May, A.
D.1S75' a. 10 o'clock A NJ. before c. Douglas Gray.
one of the Registers of SAID court in bankruptcy
at his Office in Hgrrsonburg, in said district, IS
the time and place assigned for the hearing o. the
same; when and where you may attendant show
cause If any you haze, why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors vi said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register ia Bankruptcy for ~. cong dist of Va
apr % 2t
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docket case. No. BEL

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
: States, for the Wes Germ district of Virginia -
liz Bankruptcy.
In the matter O., William H. Harrison, baak-
rupt.
At Harrison ourg, on the 18th day of April a.
D., 1875.
To Whom it May Concern
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has be- ~ to wit: on the 10Th day of May, A. D :,
1877, filei in said District court by William H..
.rrison, of Rappaha neck, in said District, who
mas been heretofore duly declared bankrupt un-
der the act of Congress snfiled IAN act to estab-
lish more uniform system e bankruptcy
throughout the United Sta es, approved March
ID, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable I'm
der said act and that the Sd day of May, A. D.,
1876, at 10 o'e eek a. m, befcreC Douglas Gray,
one Of the Registers of said Court in bankruptcy
at his Office Ia Harrisohburg, in said District is
the time and place assigned for the hearing Of
the same when..and where you may attend and
show cause. Il any you have why the prayer Of
said petition should not be granted.
| You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be he'd ut the same time ard place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in bankruptcy for 7th cong. dist of Va.
apr 22-2t
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Docket case, No. a20.
In the District Court of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia.-ln Bank
ruptcy
In the matter of Daniel Baugher, Bankrupt,
At Harrisonburg, on the 10th day OF April,
A. D. 1875,
To suhon, it may Concern
Please to take notice hereby. that petition
has been, to wit: on the Oath day of October.
A. D., 1874, filed in said District Court by Dan
iel Raugher of Rockingham County, in said Dis
trict, who has been heretofore duly declared
Bankrupt under the Act of Congress entitled
Is An Act to establish more Uniform System of
Bankruptcy throughout the United states, APP,
proved March End. 1867, for discharge and
certificate thereof, from all his debts and other
claims provable under said Act, and that the Bird
day Of May. A. D., 1875. at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
before G. Douglas Gray, one Of the Registers Of
said Court in Bankruptcy, at his Office = Har-
risonburg, in said District, is the time and
place assigned for. the hearing OF the same
when and where you may attend and show cause,
If any you have, why the prayer OF the said Pc
tition should not be granted. i. j.; -
You are also hereby notified, ltaat the second
ana third meetings;o the creditors Of said Brink
riu;;p5t will be held at the same time aad place.
| q DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy, for the 7tn congress
J sional diatr.ct Of Virginia, Apr. 2c-ot
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Docket case No. 366 \

In the District Court of the United States for
the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Daniel Michael, BanE
rupt-In Bankruptcy.
At Harrsonburg, On the 10th day Of April.
A, D., 1875.
To Whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby. that a petition
has been, to wit: on the Both day of April, a. d..
1874, filed in sail District court by Daniel
Michael of Augusta County, in said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared ,nkrupt un-
der the Act of Congress entitled can Act to Es-
tablish more Uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved Mar I'll
I'd, 1867, for discharge and certificate the, eof
from all his debts and other claims proyall lie un-
der said act, and that the 81 day o. MAYA
d., 1875. at 10 o'clock q NJ, before &. Douglas
Gray, one of the Registers Of said curt in bank
ruptcy, at his Office in Harrsonbp @, in said dis
trict is the Tins and place assign ed for the hear
ing Of the same; when aud where YOU NAV at
tend and show cause, if any you have, why the
prayer of the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby pstifed, that the secon.
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank
supt will be held at the same time and PLACE.
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy, for thu
apr 22-Zt 9TH Con'l D. st. of Va
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.NezD Advertisements.
TDocket case No. 272. ]

TDocket case No. 272.
In the District Court Of the United Safes Tor
the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of William G. Plerce-bank-
rupt--In Bankruptcy.
a At Harrisonbnrg on the 10th day Of April,
A. D., 1876 49,
To WHOM TT May CoNcBRN; -.
Please to takenotice hereby, that petition mas
been. to wit: on the 2zd day Of July, a
D.. 1874 filed in sid District Court BY e.
Pierce, of Clarke County, in ssia District VINO
has been heretofore duiy declared bankrupt I'M
der the Act of Congress el'titled AN act TO rs
tablish more Uniform System OF ba4ksqpa oS
throughout the United statess approved aa.o
I'd, 1867 for discharge and Cert uca1e ',iefeo
from all his debts and other claims FroVacie ~
der said Act, and that the Sd day o. way
A. D.. 1875, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, before y. Duu?
las Gray, one of the Registers Of said Coui' =:
bankruptcy, at his Office in Harrisonburg. -
said District, is the time and place assignedaor
the hearing of the same when and where you
may attend and show cause, if any you have, why
the prayer of the said Petition should not be
granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second and
third meetings of the Creditors of said bankrupt
will be held at the same time and place.
G. DOUGLAS GRAY.
Register in Bankruptcy for TIN Cong. Dist. OF Va.
Ovu
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Docket case No. $50.

In the District Court of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of Hezekiah Orndof and wife,
Bankrupt-In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 10th day of April,
A. D., 1875.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition
has been, to wit: on the 18th day of Sept, A. D.,
1874, filed in said District, by H. Ornaoff & wife
ofShenandoah Co.. who have been heretofore duly
declared Bankrupt under the Act Of Con-
gress entitled can Act to Establish more
Uniform System of Bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1851. for a
discharge and certificate thereof, from all their
debts and other claims provable under said Act,
and that the Sd day Of May, A. D., 1875,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, before G. Douglas Gray one
of the Registers Of said Court in Bankruptcy, at
his Office in Harrisonburg, in said District is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same; when and where you may attend and
show cause, if any you have, why the prayer Of
the said Petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy, for It'll Cong. Dist. OF
Va. apr22-2w.
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ssYE OLDE Folks CREATE CONCERTO. ~
AS was anticipated, the Chapel of the D.. D. &
B. Institution was crowded on last Friday
night eye Olde Folks Concerto was the
attraction, and almost every one seemed deter
mined to be present at the novel (paradoxical
as the adjective may appear) entertainment.
After the audience had, been packed away
as comfortably as could be expected, ''yc
MEME and women singers" headed by Chen
aniah Billings, the Timeist, marched solemn
ly up the aisle, and as they ranged themselves
on the stage in front of the organ, a murmur of
applause arose from the assembly, but whether
it betokcned admiration or surprise, we have
not the leisure to argue; however, after it had
subsidized, the audience settled themselves down
to severe scrutiny and attentive contempla-
ton of these ancient habiliments Of s'the saint
ly days of yore. 'sfTe have no disposition to de-
scribe those toilets. The queens language
would fail us did we venture such recklessness.
For what expression could be used for the
waist of dress that had been Intercepted in an
attempt to form a necklace, about the time it
had half completed the job; or for quantity Of
powdered hair, built after the similitude of the
tower of Babel; or for u bonnet whose shape
and dimensions bore a striking resemblance to
the Gulf of Mexico, done up in colors; or for
any Of those fashionable odds and ends of the
third quarter of the eighteenth century, OF
which picture books give us no adequate idea.
but which were presented in all the gorgeous
ness of life, on Friday night.
The music as we'll as the costumes, was ex-
traordinary Nearly all of the best vocal tai
ent in the city were engaged IN the singing,
and the hymns and s'worldlie' songs selected
were the very expression Of melody In our
humble opinion. modernized music can boast
of no rivals to ssJohn Anderson" apd sRobin
Gray" 'sLogie O'Buchan, /" Saw zee We lass"
ssJess:e's Dream ssRobin Adair.'' "The Irish
Emigrant's Lament, pc last Rose of Summer"
and other old songs whose sweetness addressed
itself to the feelings of every hearer, and re-
calls many pleasant scene that has long since
been numbered with the things that are
past.''
The ssLystc'' was very long, numbering
twenty four pieces, all Of which were most
charmingly rendered, as might have been ex-
pected from the accomplished musicians who
sustained the leading parts. we hear but one
opinion, and that was that our citizens had
never attended an entertainment SO entirely
acceptable, and one so universally appreciated.
We learn that the concert will be repeated at
ne distant day, and we have no doubt but that
the Chapel will again be filed to its utmost Ca
oacity At least it ought to be, for the oppor-
tun tiles for enjoying such treat are few and
far between.
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New Advertisements.
DocL Of case. No. 349.


In the DISTRICT curt of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter Of John Kennedy alias John Il.
Kennedy, Bankrupt. in Bankruptcy
At Harrisonburg, on the 18th day of April,
A. D., 1875. ..
To actom sqndy concern: !.
Please take notice hereby, that petition has
been. to wit GU the 9th day of April, A. o.,
1874, filed in said District Court by John Ken
nedy alias John H. Kennedy, of Augusta Coun-
ty, in said District, who has been heretofore du-
~ declared Bankrupt under the Act of Congress
entitled can act to establish moro uniform sys-
tenn of Bankruptcy throu ghout the United States"
approved March I'd, 1857, for discharge and GER.
tifcate thereof from all his debts and other
claims provable under said Act, and that the
srd day of May. A. D, 1875, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ. fore c. Douglas Gray, one Of the Reg
listers Of said Court in Bankruptcy, at his Office
in Harrisonburg, in said District, is the time and
pi.ece assigned for the hearing Of the same !;
when aud where you may attend and show cause,
if anv ,su have why the prayer of the said Pc
tit;on ssou ID not be. granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings, of the Creditors OF said
Bankrunt will be held ut the same time and
place. nonGr IL op.v
Register in Bankruptcy, lar the 9Th Congress gr
sional District of Va. GAFi.
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Docket Case No. B5s.

Docket Case No. G55.
In the District Court of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia.-in Bankrupt
cy.
In the matter of Samuel Bly,, Bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, on the 10th day of April, A.
D 1875.
To Whom 1t may Concern:
Please to take notice, hereby that petition
has been, to wit on the 9th day of June, A. D +,
1873, fled in said District Court by Samuel BLY,,
of Shenandoah, in said District, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the
Act of Congress entitled san act to establish a
more uniform system of bankruptcy throughout
the United States, approved March I'd, 1867,
for discharge aud certificate thereof, from all
his debts and other claims provable under said
at. and that the Sd day Of May, A. D., 1875, at
~ o, ,lock A. NJ, before G. Douglas Gray, one of
Tho Peg sters of said court in bankruptcy, at his
office in i,,arrisonburg. in said district, is the
time and Mace assigned for the hearing of the
same. when md where you may attend and show
cause if any you have, why the prayer of the
said petition should not be granted
Yoa are also hereby no tiaed, that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same tim ana place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in bankruptcy for 7th co., 9. a,se T.. OF
Virginia apr ut
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PRoMorED.-Capt. Bolivar Ward, come

PRoMoTED.-Capt. Bolivar Ward, connect
ed with the Valley Branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, has been recently promoted to
the position of Conductor of the Accommoda-
ton train between Staunton and Iarper's Fer
~. The company has not in its employ, a more
gentlemanly and efficient officer. and the pro-
motion of Capt Ward will be received by the
travelling public generally, and his friends in
particular, as a proper recognition of an in
tellgent and accommodating official.
The Valley Road is well differed and the
conductors on the various trains running be-
tween Staunton and Harper's Ferry are gen
tlemen in every sense of the word who study
the interest ST the corporation and the comfort
of the public. Capts. Barley and Smith, of the
regular passenger trains are unusually popular
with all classes Of citizens, and deseryedly so.
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SHAD AND WORKMANSHIP you want
Fresh SAad and Vegetables, snch as Spring
Onions, Lettuce, Kale, &C., and at the loces1
market price, don't forget to call on your
aep friend, who will guarantee satisfaction.
Also Bunch fish of all kinds, received daily, at
e. D. Pcarman's Fish and Vegetable Depot, at
Mrs. Bolen's corner, Augusta ST., opposite
Court House.
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The third Sunday in April is regarded by
inany of the 'oldest Inhabitants as the s'turn-
ing point in the gardens and orchards. In
this locality the gardens were not far enough
advanced to be seriously damaged by the ex-
traeriinarily cold weather last Sunday, and
for seve raj days previous. We fear the fruit
has been irreparably injured for this year.
Sunday last, which was the third Sunday in
April, was a genuine winter day-as disa-
greeably cold, as any Chat we had during the
winter months.
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TIE 10TH OF APR1L.-Last Monday, the
10Th inst; was the day fixed upen by Rev. Mr..
Thurman, and maintained by Rev. Geo. I1oller,
as the period of the millennium-when tempe
raj rulers were to give up their wicked reign e
the Prince OF Peace, and the lamb and lion lie
down together and little child lead them
These seers. however. missed their calculations
and the day passed off without any unnatura
developments, if we except the fierceness o.
the weather.
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VALLEY RAILROAD MEETING.-An adj
iourned meeting of the Stockholders Of the Val
ley Railroad was held in the Tom Hall, on
Tuesday at 2 O'Clock, p. m.
On motion, J. Fred Effinger was called to
the chair and the editors of the city papers
present requested to act as secretaries.
Col Hartman moved that committee of three
be appointed to ascertain whether quorum
was present. The chair appointed Col. M. G..
Hartman, Robt. Burke and L. X. Menifee, who,
after brief retirement, reported that there was
not quorum present.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet
in the Town Hall on Thursday the goth Of
April, at IL o'clock m.
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w. S. Stutz daily receives prime Roe and
Buck Shad, small fish and vegetables of all
kinds, which will be sold at the lowest posi-
BILE price. He solicits the patronage of all and
will labor earnestly to reader satisfaction.
Slut; always comes out victorious in every
thing he undertakes, and as he proposes TO sell
the best fish at She lowest prices, all will con
suit their interest by calling on him.
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GONE N. 3. Shepherd. contractor for the
large building, to be used as il High School, at
Union, W. Va, left on Wednesday, with II or
Is hands to begin the work. 1t would not take
Shepherd long to tear down che wi ole OF I'm
gest to the council Of that worthy town that
the job be awarded him at once. He will 10 1t
cheap, and no man in the States can do it bet
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Too LATE.-Our Lexington correspondence
was received too late for publication. We re-
greet this, as it gave a graphic description of
the Lee sarcophagus, which we know would
have proven very interesting to our readers.
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SURGICAL OPERATION.-A difficult surgical
operation was performed by Drs. A NJ. Henkel
and Webb, upon the eye of Mrs. Saufiy, of
Rockingham, one day last week. Mrs. S. ha l
gotten some lye under her eyelid,S which so in
famed it that the lid adhered to the ball, rem
dering it necessary to sever them with the knife,
which was successfully done by the above man,
ed physicians.
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We call attention to the advertisement OF
Foster & Co.'S. Auction Sale of fine whiskeys,
wines. &c. Any one who desires to purchase
first class stock or a small quantity of good
liquors. will find it to his interest to attend this
sale. See advertisement.
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Mrs. Lavinia Dunlap, widow of Robert Dun
lap, decd, died at her residence, in Fairfield,
Rockbridge county, on Saturday last at an adj
vanced age. She embraced religion and united
with the Methodist church. under the ministry
of Rev. DR.. Martin, the present pastor of the
Methodist church, in this city.
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REMINDER.-Parties subject to the payment
of the U. S. Special taxes should remember
that the law is very severe on those who fail to
pay for and procure their license before CONT n
uing or beginning business on the first day OF
May. Gst your license now.
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The Presbyterian pulpit was occupied on
last Sunday morning by the Rev. Arthur
Mitchell, of Chicago, and in the evening by Rev.
James Taylor, of the same city, both of whom
preached excellent sermons.
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Loeb Bros. are now receiving thciI
Spring and Summer Goods for ladies and gen
tlemen, consisting of every variety and quality
suitable to this market. The senior partner
has been in the eastern cities for the past four
weeks making selections with great care, in Or
der to purchase the very lest. Their line of
Cloths and Cassimeres, is unsurpassed, and hay
ing all the facilities connected with the Mer-
chant Tailor business, they are ready to receive
orders for suits, &c: Give them call. 1t
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Mr.. Thomas Tresidder will shortly open a bar
In the Globe Saloon, OH Augusta street, recent
1y occupied by the Smith Brothers. He pro-
poses to keep on hand fine assortment of good
whiskeys and wines, which will be sold at the
lowest prices.
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RECEIPTS. ladies of West Augusta
Lodge, No. 2e, /. O. G. L. realized $l07. 50
from the fair held on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday last.
The .ecepts of the Old Folks Concert, for
Friday night, were about 1925. This fund is for
the benefit OF the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION.
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The prayer meeting held in the Town Hall,
predecessors either in attendance or interest.
Mr.. Guy Cochran presided, and addresses
were delivered by Rev. J. I. Miller and Mr.. j.
w. Todd. Prayers were offered and several
beautiful hymns sung.
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We are pleased to learn that the Goodson
Gazette will hereafter be published semi.
monthly. We infer from this that the enter
prise has proven success, and hope it may
ere long appear weekly.