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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-21

Judge Bond, of the United States Circuit
Court, has reversed the ruling Of the Judge
Hughes, made in the District Court, in which
Judge Hughes held that it was not competent
for one member OF a firm to waive the right OF
home stead as to the other member of the firm
by executing firm note for goods witlla ''walv-
er of homestead"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-21

From information received at the Navy De-
partment it is accertaned that the certificates
OF indebtedness. issued by G. N. Pinney. clerk
to Pay Inspector Spauldiug, will amount to
about s75O. 900. The loss. however, will be up
on individuals and not upon the Government.
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The New York Herald, Of yesterday, pub
fishes two column advertisement, purporting
to be the ''offical drawing Of the lottery, the
large majority OF the prizes being 500 AMI $500.
Attached to the advertisement are the names
of Hon. James Barbour, President; Judge w.
G. Williams, vice-President. and the Secretary
and Trustee of the Association.
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The Richmond Wing is offered for sale by
Col. j. C. Shields. We are sorry. but hope it
may fall into hands as worthy as those OF the
present proprietor and tina its future may be as
bright as its past. The wing is one OF Ehe
State Illustrations,
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DON CARLOS.

the premium ugly man, is still with him, and
devoting his entire attention to the repair ald
cleaning Of all kinds of Jewelry, silver ana goa
Ware. Watches and Clocks. His work is OF the
very best and he understands his business
thoroughly, and work always warranted.
Mr.. HIRsH respectfully asks an examination
of his extensive and multifarous stock OF
goods, satisfied that he will be able to please all
Who nav call may7
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HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

Canned Fruits, Gc.-lonatoes, DR.. Ken
nerly, diploma; apples, DR.. Kennerly, 1st:
peaches, Mrs. G. barlIlart, LIST; ounces, Mrs.
4 Barnhart, lst; Damsons, Mrs G. Barn
hart diplomas; backberries, Mrs. G.. Barn
hart, lst; whortleberres, Mrs. G. Barnart
Isl; grapes, Mis-. G. Barnhalt, lst; corn, Mr..
g. BarnIn.rt. LIST; largest collection, Mrs. G.
Barnhart, LIST, aud special silver teaspoons;
dried apples, Mrs. G. Barnllart, Isl; dried
cherries. Mrs. c. IL. Armstrong and Mrs. e.
Barnhart. LIST; apple butter, Dr.. Kenner!y, lst.
Bread, &c.-Bread, DR.. Kennerly, LIST, and
special silver sugar dish; sponge cake, Mrs. A.
A. Srroul, Dip; jelly cake, Mrs. N. P. Cat
lett, dip; pound cake, Mrs. A. A. Sproul, dip,
and special silver cake basket and Gen. Ech-
OTIS special silver cake basket; fruit cake. Mrs
II. J. Lusllbaugh, diploma, and who exhibits
the greatest variety.
Preserves. &c Peach preserves, Mrs. Robt.
W. Burke, lst, and special silver preserve
stand; apple preserves, Mrs. A. A. Sproul,
Dip; ounces, Mrs. Win. NJ. Simpson, Dip;
preserved pears, Mrs. w. N. Simpson, dip;
preserved tomatoes, Mrs. A. A. Sproul, Dip;
jelly, Mrs. A. A. Sprou. Dip; largest collec-
ton Of preserves, Mrs. A. A. Sproul, Dip: CT,
cllmber pickle, Mrs. A. A. Sproul, Dip, and
special silver pickle stand. Irish potatoes.
Mrs. j. NJ. Schreckise, LIST; best and largest
collection of vegetables, LIST and special silver
celery glass; chow chow, Mrs. NJ. j. McCue,
dip, largest collection Of pickle, Dip; tomato
pickle, Miss A. E. Hendren, diploma; pump
kins, Mrs. &. Julian Pratt, Dip; sweet pota
toes oaml Frank, Dip; beets, Mrs. E. Clemo-
ford. Best u varieties Of apples, II. c. Kin
dig. lst, and special silver fruit sand; basket
Of grapes, Mrs. G. Barrl,art, Isl.
Butter, &c.-Lard, Mrs. A. A. sproul, and
Mrs. II. B. Dunlap, lst, aud special dozen
prize knives; butter. Mrs. |. j Parkins, soci-
ety's premium and Mrs. &. Julian Pratt, LIST.
and special silver butter dish; honey, w. IL.
Norman, LIST; homemade soap, Dr.. Kenner-
~, LIST; ham, Mrs. W. F. Smith, society's pre-
MUM, and Mrs. l. j. Parkins, special dozen
silver forks; cheese, Mrs. |. j. Parkns, lst.
CROPS
Farm Crops.-WLite wheat, W. II. Peyton,
1st and special set OF decanterS, red wheat, E..
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STANTON, VA
JOHN D. CROWLE, Proprietor
This well known house having recently changed
hands is prepared to accommodate transient and
permanent boarders at reasonable. rates. The table
will be supplied with the best this and othermarkets
can afford Polite servants always ready to wait
upon the guests and every attention will be paid to
their comfort. A share of the public patronage is
respectfully solicited. Omnibus to and from the De-
pot free of charge. -
nov 14-t JOHN u. ChOWLE.
National Hotel,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
F. TENNEY & CO., Proprletofs.
nov 2l-tf
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Hotels.
nHE SPOTS WOOD HOTEL,
i HarrisOnburg, Va,
CT LICK. PROPRIETOR.

G. B. LUCK, PROPRIETOR.
The new Hotel THE SPooTswooD, under my pro-
pretorShip is open and ready to receive VlSlt-
ors and guests. The establishment has been rent
ed from the cellar to the roof and is in complete or
tie EN- phatically new house, and it is de-
dermined to make it stand as one OF the very pest
kept hotels in the State The proprietor has had
very enlarged experience for Is years as MOTEL ana
springs proprietor, having kept the old ..olum blan
hotel, and the new Spotswood Hotel at Richmond
destroyed by fire in December lS70l and the Jor-
dan Alum Springs in Rockbridge. He is quite sure
he may claim, here in the Valley OF Virginia. to be
able to keep hotel. He therefore invites the peo
pie of Rockingham and the adjoining counties anu
the travelling public generally to call at the opoI.
wood and see whether he does not Wen unooiSo1ii"
the business of his life. n,,a tho
1t is scarcely necessary to say that the Iaole ~,
Parlors and the Chambers will always pe lounu
THE proprietor. in conclusion, is quite sure the
neone of the Valley will cordially sustain this eff
fort to establish hrst-ciass Hotei, such US the
Spottswood shall e, in Harrisonburg,
MY Omnibus will Always be ready to convey pas
sengers to and from the Spotswood.
novls Proprietor of Spottswood.
----------- VI
merican Hotel.
A Immediately at c. Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA
McCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Proprietors:
The Propretors in resumng the management INT OF
this we'll known and popular hotel 50 long and1avor
ably known to the travelling PUBLIC, promise IN Lne
future to retain the reputation the American mas
borne, as a FIaST-CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality Immediately at the Railroad Depot rem
ders it convenient stopping place Tor persons Oh
business or in search OF health
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
All the offices of the Telegraph and Stage lines run
ming to this town are adjoining this house.
Rg-A first-claSS Livery Stable, conducted by Pa
Ao0-0' 10 MECH EsNEY s. co.
/ NB-Citizens of the county will be furnished din
der at so cents, and Horses fed by Pat OTooe at Y
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Livery.

1924 1874.
DHssKEsS LIVERY STABLES.
u SfauntOn, Va.
~ In entering upon the new year, -
The subscriber has had his New Stahles arrahge9
for tha accommodation of his growing custom; ana
calls the particular attention of his friends and the
public to his unsurpassed facilities for carrying OH
his Livery on an enlarged scale.
HEis Stables
orc antire1v new the floors adapted to the comfort
of horses and his Sheds fitted up for the protection
Of vehicles from the weather
He wishes to remind the public that ms conpie PEE
outfit of new BUGGIES, CARRIAGES. HA'hn
PHAETONS, SC. in neatness and ease OF moving
are not to be equalled by any Livery in the VaI'v'
He can accommodate persons with superior RID
ing and Driving Horses. both gentl" and FAST.
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms.
OFFICE near the Bridge. (aaeao butldtn9)
jan Aft Ell d. ni>A1
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j ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON. VA
OFFICE on Augusta street, in the room occupied
:? iy us0's' v '' ~
MEADE F. WHITE.
M Atforney-at-LaW.
sTAUNTON, VA.
COURTS Augusta, Rockingham and H df II
Counties. W. -
Wm: a Hudson ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta and adioin-
Jig counties. Prompt attention paid to collectens'
Office with w. A. Pratt. aug 2o-ly
r Emmett Guy.
u ATTORNEY AT LAW
STAUNToN, VA.
Office opposite Court House Yard
Special attention paid to Collections
nov Ally
WIN. Patrick.
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts Of Augusta and Cir
cult Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims
sept lily Office with H. B. Niche.
Drestom A. Baylor,
L ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STANTON. VA.
Practice in all the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
oFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his faith
Col. Geo Baylor, decd, on Augusta street, oppo-
site the Court house. nov l0-ly
WYNN. IT. CRAEG.
w Successor to Trout g. Craig,)
Attorney AT law,
sTAUNToN, VA.
,1,:,, ,,,oo+;oo in +ba Courtc If Aupusta and adj
Joining Counties
rs Special attention given to Collections. ga
OFFICE in the building formerly occupied by Trout
! s. Craig. sep @o-u
V1FFfNGER, CRAIG & GRATTAN,
A THORN EYS All LA w.
sTAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in Augusta, Rockbridge Rocking
ham, Highland, Allegheny and Bath
Special attention given to the collection Of debts
and prompt returns made. sep30-sf
r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms
L and am prepared to make out the necessary pa
pers for any desiring claim the benefits OF the
Bankrupt Act.
will also attend to making. out and forwarding d
the apnicaons Soldiers OF the OF 1872 or thelI
Congress ALEX. Fl. FULTz.
march eff Attorney at Law.
j. Amber Smith,
LAW OFFICE, RICHMOND. VA.
After the 9TH Of March neat shall the acttut
2,rnctice of the lao.
Will practice in United States District Circuit ano
Suureme Courts and all State Courts also before the
DEPARTMENT ats Washington, ID. O.
BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE MADE SPECIALITY
p. O. Address until 9Th Of March, 1875, Washington
D.
dec3-tf
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StNqt7atO31 Cards.

iuly ly Main Street. StauntOn, Va.
Wagon Making and BlacExsmithing.-The
wv -'sianea. formerly of Churchville, has open
ed Wagon Making and Blacksmithing establish
ment on New Courthouse street. Staunton, Va, next
door to the Carriage Factory of Captain Waters
he is prepared to execute all work in his line, out OF
good material in the best and at low figures
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted.
also manufacture Fesiegs patent Lifting Jack.
the greatest thing out and indispensable to farmers
generally. Call and see it.
feb 13-tf JAMES M. LICKLITER.
ITO THE PUBL1C.-The undersigned, having
| purchased the interest of Mr.. F. 0. Hydenrich
in the Tin and Stove business heretofore conducted
by them takes this method of informing the public,
that he is now prepared to do all kinds OF
ROOFING, GUTTERING. &C,
And manufacture Tinware of all descriptions. He
will also keep constantly hand all descriptions OF
Stoves, including the best patterns of
COOK, PARLOR, s. OFFICE STOVES, CRATES, &C.
He respectfully asks continuance of the patron
that has heretofore generously been extended to
him. A. GRUBERT.
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Harness.-Busgy harness, G. T. switzer, di-
plema.
Cabinet Work Suite of furniture, j. A. &
Y. NJ. Bickle. tlipoma; picture frames, Mrs. W.
A. Reid, diploma; sash blinds, &C., II. j. Lush
baugh Bro, diploma; chairs, S. M. Wilkes,
diploma; ftrn-<tand, Chas. W. Alexander; di-
piom.; self-waiting table w. W. Patterson,
diploma; invalid bed, W. Ii. Bickard, Mont
gomery. Md, diploma; bee hive, Curtis &
Child, diploma.
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Professional CGTds.

j ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE on Augusta street, in the room occupied
by George C. Jackson, Esq.
iY9
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HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms,
L and am prepared to make out the necessary pa
pers for any desiring to claim the benefits OF the
Bankrupt Act.
will also attend to making out and forwarding
the apnlcations of Soldiers OF the OF 1872 or their
widows, for the Pension granted by 2 late Act OF
Congress- ALEX. I'll. FULTz.
march 9-tf Attorney al Lay"
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Whiskeys, &c.-Whiskev. j. Bnmgarlner
& Sons, LIST; peach brandy, Burke & Bradley,
diploma; apple brandy, Burke and Bradley,
diploma; grape wine and current Wine, Mrs.
G. Earnhart; blackberry wine, DR.. Kenner-
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VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
Staunton, Virginia,
NOT ONE TO SPARE.

to many Of our readers but it will he read again
and again. It tells how poor man and his
wife refused the offer of q rich friends COM
Portable provision, if they would give him one
of their Children
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Mr.. EpIToR:- Being constant reader
OF your valuable paper, and observing
the correspondence from different parts
Of the county, am lead 10 believe that
some of your readers have forR tten the
old relis6ls Province of Ireland
Since the war-like proclamation OF
Spotted Tail Chief, and others ruling
spirits in adjoining territories have
taken "A firm stand for their rights. Gov.
Keen has been very lenient with his
subjects. lie sells bi,ters at reduced
price for cssh. and is very cautious about
any thing being let cut on wager.
--Our merchants all seem to be doing
a lively bueiness. although two of the
firms change hands 20 often that il 10
difficult for An outsider to keep posted
~ TO who 10 the proper owner.
The OIL stor. off. G. Stewart 4 Co.
is now owned BY the Thomas beys. Ad
and Ab are good clever fellows. and il
seems 10 10 them gecd to wait on the
ladies' with their new goods just arrived
from the Queen City--especially when
they get ssuint At the grecnbacks.
The whole OF The Armstrong store
has gone into the hands of Dick, his
brother II. prefcrring more active call
ing, to-wit: that of farming and grow
ing little responsibilities. Dick il n
careful financicr and seems determined
to sell goods as cheap ne any house in
town, no, excepting the strong firm OF
Dillen, Norman a Co.
The Grange store keeps a good as
sortrncut oil all kinds of goods, and
suppose All the merchants IN our village
patronize the Courier. Ii Is an easy
matter, even for n stranger TO recognize
the ruling spirit in the Grange firm
they seen. to all bow to the largest in
stature, and the whole company seem 10
be active, vigiant and bold In all their
dealings. This firm is destined TO rule
I the trade at this point a their motto i.
THE Almighty Dollar" One Of on,
citizens. last week, intruded upon Their
rights by stopping up their pathwa,
with fence. All that was necessary
was notice from the leader. The ole
fellow backed oil and moved out th,
next day.
A csse of assault and battery cam,
before Esq. Dilleu last week that ecips
ed the Beecher and TiIion scandal
stephen Rose. Esq, managed the cas-,
\ for the plaintiff with 4 great deal OF
shrewdness, but his Honor fined the de.
fendant only S. for playing OF on his
wife and then thrashng her FOR 1t. The
supposition is that Gov. Keen will have
tito take The case under marshal law ol
the citizens Of Topeka will apply Goa
of tar and feathers to the wretch.
| ireland, May 4, rs. Ajax.
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For the Jsspsr Csarisr. 4
Meeting Of County Board Of Ed
ucation on the 1st day Of May,
1875.
House called to order by President
Brundick.
Clem. Luken was chosen Secretary
pre-. TEN.
On motion the following schedule OF
prices TO be paid teachers was adopted
for next year:
$l.oo for teachers holding six months
license: $l.75 for teachers holding
Twelve months license S2.OO for teach
Iers holding eighteen months license
$225 for teachers holding twenty-four
months license.
On motion by Mr. Green the fol-
lowing gentlemen, Messrs. DR.. Mona
han, Nj. Fisher and Il. X. Rrund:ck were
appointed 10 draw rules and req u 'siious
Tor the government Of the schools with
IN this county. and report at Septem-
Der Ine. ting, 1878.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That we will give the p.t-.
rons Of each school disirict In this conn
|iy the power TO elect q teacher nj suy
meeting, and that tho Trustees shall e,n-
Iploy said teacher so elscte l, provided
lhe or ,hs has received majority OF ths
votes IN the district of those ats ched 10
said district.
Adjourned to meet on lst Septena-
Der, 1875.
=. Il. BRUNDICK, Pres.
CLEk. LUKEx. Sec pro TEN.
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Fer the Jasper Courier.
Dedicated to Boston Charlie.

Fer the Jasper Courier.
Dedicated to Boston Charlie.
l want the readers Of the Courier to
understand,
Rose Cinnamon dwellsth near the viii
age Of sand;
Although Boston Charlie SO boldly did
saw.
Rose was residing on the Loogootee
stage-way.
Since Charlie has written I'm certain he
don't know,
Who il is that is writing about the troupe
of Black Joe;
And should ] ever join some musical
troupe.
I'D solicit Boston Charlie to join in the
whooP.
Boston Charlie I think has brothers FIVE
And only one sister is now alive;
His name IL is similar TO that OF man.
Who hoops up the barrels now guess il
you can.
Boston Charlie believe is one out OF
four,
One name have given, and III mention
three more.
In windin. s'ream you could find one
name,
Who with Rosa has won both honor
and lame.
We believe The other one now is view
ing the land,
And lie once belonged TO the minstrel
band;
The name Of the other might plainly be
When the forests are decked in robes OF
green.
We learned young gent from the town
Of J.
Supposed Rose Cinnamon nothing more
could say:
But Charlie has named another go plain,
I'm at liberty now 10 write you again.
Are the citizens OF P convinced by
this time,
That Angelirc Red Pepper is no name
of mine9
Charlie. YOU too would have done well
in your rhyme;
Had YOU never have quoted that Miss
Angeline.
Now Won who are innocent he not angry
nor fret,
But forgive your friend Rose, and her
rhyme forget;
Viva voce, kindly will bid you fare
well RosE CINNAMON.
Porlersville, May Sd. 1875.
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FcT the CsuFier
FROM FERDINAND STATION

The complaints made against me az
agent at Ferdinand Station are withou,
foundation and beyond the truth, con-
seguently IL is not worthy OF notice.
But advise you to give the devil his
dues, in this case. But not all devils, rs
some OF us would be driven ont OF the
United States and perhaps out OF the
world.
| try 10 be 4 friend to all, but when
nv enemies drop in, without cause
they are welcome 10 all they can make.
Peace, Harmony and & ood viii is N y
mstto. L. E..xILLISsToS,
Ag't c., r. & 4. w. X. r.
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The surveys of the Cincinnati. Rock
port a. South- Western Railroad have
been completed. and maps, profiles and
estimates sent in for inspection. ! am
in hopes there will be no further delay
i'm the early completion of the road, as
III will be the lite OF our county. You
would be like bird freed from its cage !;
YOU would have liberty and free access
TO tho world. II is true the rich can
have access TO the world now. but ii is
tar beyond poor mans ability consc-
Iquenily he has TO sell the products OF
king the nett profit, while the poor man
has the gross labor OF his years woSs.
They can all soc it, bat have been uuable
to help themselves until now: so freeze
Ito il now while you have chance. III
YOU don't sustain it in its infancy it will
be useless 10 do il hereafter. Can you
name place or city where railroads
have not proved success 20 the country
around it! You might say Indianapolis
as il has only about nineteen railroads
and still holding out its arms for more.
Now suppose you hold your arms out
for one. and when YOU get il perhaps
YOU will want another, and in course q
time become indianapolis No. 2. Blu
Iyou must not wait for some one 10 star
you. Start yourselves, and the balance
will follow like sheep, for they will sec
/. is TO their interest to do SO.
\ Waiting never made country T; II hal
been tried, but to no avail. 1t 10 like ,
. horse race stop your horse and yoi
lose the race. SO my advice would b'
TO keep the horse going while it's started
:. &. A. WELLINGTON, Asst Eng.
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The New Railroad Project.

From tho ' asenBes san: AN effort
Is being made . bnii a road from Ev-
10 Warrington, from thence TO
this county and from
this point to snnect with the n. i G..
at Carlisle. A petition Is now Oh die at
the Auditors Office, asking tAst the
appoint day for an
election, when il will be determined
whether Wtdu-r Township will donate
$1,000 to the new enterprise, or not
The petition Ia signed BY . suUbF ef
Anrpsss~s.
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For the Jasper Courier.
Resolutions Of Coincidence Of
Warrick Lodge, No. $40, I. o.
u. r..

Resolutions Of Coincidence Ol
Warrick Lodge, Ne. $40, I. .
d. II.
WHEREAs, An All Wise Providence
has removed from cur midst cur be-
loved brother, James NJ. Murry there,
fore, be 1t
RESOLVED, That this lodge has lost q
benevolent brother, the community q
good citizen, and his family a tender
father and kind husband.
RESOLVED, That we will ever cherisf
a fond recollection of our brother who
has fallen by the hand OF death.
RESOLVED, That we tender our heart.
felt sympathies to the grief stricken
widow and fatherless children In this
their hour Of deep affection.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be
published in the Boouville Enquirer
Rockport RepubIican-Journal, Rockpo
Democrat aud Jasper Courier. and that
a copy Of the same lie transmitted 10
the family OF the deceased.
W. Ii. McVAY,I
J. v. MOORE, Com.
L. NJ. Nancy,
Poke Patch, May !, 1875.
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C- The Beard OF Commi .soners have
ordered an election on Tuesday, June
!, 10 take the sence Of the people OF
Washington and Vcale Townships On
the proposition to Donate two per cent.
tax TO aid the proposed Evansville.
Washington and Chicago Railway. The
road is to be 100 miles in length 1t
will run from Evansville to near Petcrs-
burg over the old Straight Line bed 50
as TO take In Petersburg thence to this
city where IL will cross the O. 4 NJ,
from this place TO point a few miles
southwest OF Edwardsport, whse IL
strikes the indianapolis and Viucennes
Railroad. From Washington a branch
diver2es TO Carlisle. and then across the
Wabash to connect with the Chicago,
Danville and Vincsnaes Railroad. Geo.
B. Hopkins, OF Wisconsin, is to be
President. asd the enterprise is backed
by heavy capitalists, including George
l.. Dunlap, Harry II. Smith and Lucisn
l'rilton, who are amply endorsed by
George l.. Otis, OF the Commcrc al Ma
tional, and g. j. Gage, Of the Arst Ma
ltienal BANK, of Chicago. Peter
ISemonin, OF Evansville. John Ii. Miller,
Of Petersburg, aud Elisha Hyait. OF this
city, arc to be Directors In this State.
The two per cest. taN in this township
will amount TO $4,000. In Vcale town
ship the tax will be nearly Ss,U00.--
Davies Co. Democrat.
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8JPresident Nckeen, Of the Wanda
liza line has purchased control Of the l..
4 G. railroad. and Evansville refuses 10
be com lorted by the prospect that pre-.
sents itself. for Mr.. Mckeen is to be-
come president of the company, and
Shrader super ntcndent, aud they will
move the machine shops and genera
Offices 10 Tcrre Haute. Terre Hauts
bears the Incidental honoS With beccm.
ing meek ueW.