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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11
A ssisnee's Sale of Clarke
a County Lands.

The undersigned, as Assignee OF VIM. g. Hardes-
ty bankrupt, aud by virtue of an Order OF the U. s.
District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Of date the 10th of February 1875, will offer for saS
at public auction, in front of the Courthouse in
Berryvie, Va, on
FRIDAY, the End day of APRIL, 1876
land surrendered by said Bankrupt, c. insisting OF
resides, containing
1927 ACRES,
known as pheasant Vale" adjoining the land OF
John p. Rely, John Roland, and others. This tract
is very productive limestone land within t.ZO mikes
of Summit Point Depot, on the Winchester and for
tomac Railroad, with an ample supply of Tinber
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
good Barn. and all the necessary ont-buildings.
2nd. An undivided one-teoth Interest OF tract
of $50 Acres adjoining thesfnds on John Pierce, ST
and j. w. Russellthe anterest ia be sold being the
interest of Bankru IT. dosived from his father Rich
ard Hardesty, decd The improvements on TINS
tract
a GOOD STONE HOUSE,
with necessary Stabling and out-buidings, 1t is
situated aboWq IL miles from Spot Springs on the
winchester and Berryyille Turnpike.
The sale will be made free fresn liens The title
believed to be perfect, Such title is in the A.
sgnee will be conveyed to the purchaser.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourth cash. the balance
credit of Six, twelve and eighteen mcnths, the
ty for the deferred payments, and the title to he
retained till the whole of the purchase money shall
have been paid.
mar ll-tds A. w MCDONALD, Assignee
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New Hampshire.

me election in New Hampshire yesterday
was Tor Governor, Railroad Commissioner
three congressman, five members of the State
Council ald county officers. The result was
aookeu for with interest," on account Of the cleo
ton beng the opening OF the campaign of 1879
since 1871 the State has been pretty evenly ai-
ylded politically. In that year the Democratic
candidate Tor Governor received majority of
2'i6| and in 1878 the Republican major
ity was 2.0o7. Last year tile vote for
Governor stood: Weston, Democrat. IS. 1913.
McCutchinsy, Republican,, 81, 1873; Prohibition,
2,03|, scattering, II. A majority of all tire
votes cast is required in New Hampshire for
the election of State officers by popular vote,
otherwise the election is thrown into the Leg
stature. This was the case in 1874, when Yves
ton. who received plurality, was elected by
the Legislature. In 1871 The vote for Congress-
men resulted in Democratic majorities of $50
in the First District, $40 in the Second, and 1872
i'll the Third. In 1878 the Republicans obtain
ed 37o majority in the First District and in
the Second, while the Democrats had ,33S ma
jority in the Third District. This year Repub-
licans, Democrats and Prohbitionists did not
support their nominees with the enthusiasm
which they had previously shown. The can
didates for Governor were Person G.. Cheney.
Republican, Hiram r. Robert, Democrat, and
Nathaniel White, Prohibition. In the three
Congressional districts full tickets were nomi-
mated by each party.
The dispatches reporting the. result Of the
election will be generally surprising. The
most that the Republicans hoped for was to
carry such Il close contest that the Governor
ship would be left to the Legislature to decide.
But instead Of such doubtful victory as that
would have been, the Republicans have carried
the State on their general ticket, secured a
large majority in the Legislature, and elected
certainly two, and perhaps all three Congress
men.-B0ltimore AMERICAN 10TH
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mar 1l-3t
Lot Of Land in Harri-
sOMburg for Sale.

By virtue of decree rendered OF the - day OF
March, 1875, in the matter of John H. Wartmann:
bankrupt, in Bankruptcy, by the District Court OF
the United States for the Western District OF Va.
we, the undersigned will sell on the premises IN
Harrsonburg, at public auction, at O'Clock, on
SATURDAY, the 10th day of APRIL, 1875,
the ve-sixths {5e OF the Six Acre Lot which is sit
uated on High street in front of the residence of
F. A. Daingereld, which seth was heretofore knock
ed off to Fred HughsoD, but not confirmed.
TERMS.-The sum of $500 cash in hand on day of
gale and the residue in four equal annual payments
with interest from day OF sale bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred payments and the
title retained as further security.
j. S. HARNSBERGER,
Vim. B. COMPTON,,
mar l1-tdS Com'rs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

PLEAsANT.-It is pleasant in these days of
bitterness, among churches as well as Dol.
iticians, to note the cordial greeting given to
Bishop Peck, of the NJ. E. Church, recently, BY
the clergy and members of the Southern Meth
odist church, in RicnmoEd, Va.
The New York Methodist, DR.. Crooks, Edi-
tor, says .'this is much better than strychnine
and cannon, and laundering along the line.''-
Bishop Peck is man Of peace and of fratcrnal
spirit, and in Richmond met with great kind
ueSc
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The Democrats have two judges in Connecti-
cut who are now running for political Offices
while refusing to relinquish their seats on the
bench. One of the Inconvenience is that OF
presiding in the trials affecting the qualifca-
lions Of electors who will be called upon soon
to vote either for or against the Judge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The Warrenton Index learns that the public
graded schools of Warreaton,. TIE average at
tendanceon Which exceeds 200 pupils, have
host and perhaps irtstiievably, the apportion-
ment accrtling in IA rs from the Peabody
fnnd, because of the failure to apply in time
for it, and the consequent non recognition by
the State Superintendent Of their needs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The Legislature of the State orsevcral years
past has been doing business rather earelessly
and the consequence is that each succeeding
Legislature has to s'amend and re-enact'' the
acts OF its predecessor. The bill in relation to
levying and assessing taxes for 1875, is now in
the hands Of the Government, but it has been
found to be unconstitutional; in that it says
magiSteriul districts shall elect commissioners
of the revenue, whereas the constitution says
the commissioners shall be elected by the coun-
ties. The Senate passed resolution recalling
the bill from the hands OF the Governor, but
the House doubling the constitntionality and
ACCESSIBILITY of the Senate's action refused to
cenclr. The Governor will have to veto the
bill.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

POSTAGE ON MERCHANDISE TO BE ONE CENT
AN OUNCE.-Tlle scheme (which failed during
the consideration of the post-office appropria-
ton bil-to increase the rates of postage oh
third-cass mailablc matter from one to two
cents per ounce-was carried on Wednesday
night by the persistent. efforts Of, the express
companies. They have been unceasing in
their pressure here as the session drew to a
close
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

/. NEW HAMPSHIRE ALL RIGHT THE cleo
ztion for governor i'll New Hampshire, on the
lican candidate; also majority Of the Legis-
l..ture, and the three congressman. The
present governor is democrat. Ehis is the
first gun for 1876.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

TRUE SYMPATHY.-Th Rev. D. W. Arnold.
a member of the Baltimore Conference, Meth
odist Episcopal Church, and we'll known in
this section of Virginia has been for some
time Frustrated with disease. His conference
which closed its session in Winchester a few
day ago, in view Of his condition, physical and
financial and to show their high appreciation
for him, generously and nobly presented him
with voluntary contributions amounting to
$1,000
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Mr.. David Chalmers, ono of the oldest citi-
zens of Halifax county, died on Friday night
last, from the effects of a fall. Mr.. Chalmers
was widely known throughout Virgin lie
represented Halifax county in the Legislature
the first year Of the war, and, prior to that
time often participated in the councils of the
old Wing party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The standing committee of the diocese Of
Central Pennsylvania has refused to CONFIRM
the election Of DR.. De Koyen as Bishop of ILL
nos. The standing committee Of the diocese
of Louisiana took the same action.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

1t is now stated that Gen. Butler will posi-
bly, be returned to Congresstfronl tile LIST Dis
trict of Massachusetts. in pace.nf Mr. ..Buffin-
ton, recently deceased. 10 receive the nomi-
nation Of his party, he will have toremoye in
to that district, which, it is said, hesswill do
$50 there is prospect.of the irrepress;ble still
having the opportunity to keep Congressilively.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

AEhe House of Delegates reduced the charge
Eof $4,000 made by John O. Stegar,. for services
in the examination IF the basementoffiees, ant
which was recommended by the Governor and
I. Treasurer. to $500.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Last year in an economical spasm Congress
cut down the number of reports of the COM
missioner OF Education to be printed 2,50o.-
At its last session Congress authorized the
publication of $4,000 of the Connss;ener'ssxe-
port for 1874.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Senator Gordon and Representative Lamar
made democratic speeches in New Hamsshise
on Monday last, and on Tuesday the State
went Republican by an overwhelming maiori-
ty-Governor, Legislature and all the Con-
gressnlen Republican.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

A BRAVE LADY.-The Alexandria Gazette
Of the 9th inst, has q report from Fanquier
county, Va, stating that on Saturday last a
cclored man named IIaines went to the house
Of his mistress, between Markham and Pied
mont, and Selling Ratchet made murder
GUS assault upon the inmates. the woman and
her two children, cutting and slashing them
terribly. The woman resisted him and fought
him from the house to q straw rick near by,
where il was ended by splitting his head open
with an axe, and stretched him dead at her
feet. The woman, too was hurt seriously,
and the children so badly that they will proba-
" die
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The people of many localities in eastern, vir-
ginia, notably Charlottesville, Alexandra, land
Richmond, are trying to get UP first-class
sensation about the Civil Rights Bills. AS yet
they have signally failed BY persistent eff
forts, they may succeed in provoking one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

SHEEP KILLED BY DoGs.-Mrs. J. R. E.
Coffnan, widow, near Dayton, Rockingham
county, had twelve out of thirteen of her sheep
killed by dogs within the last three weeks. Sew
nights afterwards, leaving hut.a solitary buck
to represent the whole flock Of lost sheep. The
buck would have shared the same fate, but it
is presumed he fought off the vicious dogs and
thus saved his carcass and;liis life. Mrs. Coff-
man hal agreed to sell the sheep. at So piece,
to be delivered in Il few days. They had been
we'll fetl4and were i'll good condition.--Rock-
in9h0m Reqister.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The appropriations recently made by the
Legislature allows $50 to such Virginia soldiers
who were permanently disabled in the late war
in arm or leg, rs can furnish 4 certificate from
the clerk of their county or co poration court
that they have never received all artificial
PIT vioEs act.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Mr.. Peter Kephart, formerly of the well
known firm Of Kephart and Dairy, confecton-
ers and fruit dealers, Of Baltimore died in that
city ON Thursday last. He was at the time of
his DEATH and for nine years previous, Piesi-
dent of the Howard Bank. He was in his fifty
fifth year, and died of paralysis.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11
THE GRANGER RAILROAD LEG?sIATIo7

The GRANGER RAILROAD LEGISLATION.
dispatches from Wisconsin report that the
compromise bill as between the railroads and
Legislature. The terms Of the bill are not
precisely known, but in a general way, it is
said that the bill authorizes an advance in rates
to the figures which ruled before the Potter act
was passed. However this may be, it is known
by the we'll informed that the railroads west
of Chicago are doing better than popularity sup
posed. On the eight months business of the
Northwest road there has been a reduction in
expenccs Of 500. 600.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The Civil,service Males and regulations, as
applied to the government departments, haze
been abolished.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Senator Ferry has been elected President pre-
tenn Of the Senate, beating Senator Anthony
one vote in~caucts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

A ssignee Sale of Valuable
n Real Estate ia the County
of Augusta.
AS Assignee of the estate of Samuel K Taylor.
Bankrupt and acting under decree of the District
Court the United States for the Western District
of Virginia. entered on the 10th day of February,
1875, the undersigned will, on
MONDAY, MARCH 22d, 1875,
in front of the Courthouse in Staunton at II o'clock
a. m, offer for sale to the highest bidder,
THAT VALUABLE FARM,
on which the said Samuel X. Taylor now resides.
situated about three miles Northwest OF Staunton.
and adjoining the lands OF A. H. Price, and others,
consisting OF
zoo ACRES
of fine limestone land, which there is a first
class Orchard, aneverTailng Spring and plenty OF
good Timber.
The improvements substantial
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
good Barn, and all necessary out buildings.
mar list HARVEY RISK, Assignee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

A correspondence has taken place between
Mr. Garrett, President Of the B. & 0. r. r.
and Mr.. Jewett, President of the Erie Rail
road, in which the latter suggested arbitration
as a settlement of the difficulties between the
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Com
panies, and rendered bis services in-such medi
atons. MIR. CARROTS reply declares that as
condition to such a'eompfonise the Baltimore
and Ohio must first be allowed to have access
teNew York, and until that is granted he de-
clincs to enter into negotiations. Mr.. Scott
having been autographed to, replies that he has
not corresponded with Commodore Vanderbilt
on this subject. The Baltimore ard Ohio has
not made any further reduction in passenger
rates, and has no intention of doing so.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

PUBLIC SCHOOL TENT BooKs.-Thc State
Senate Committee on Public Institutions has
reported a bill making.is obligatory upon the
Board of Education to give to the school boards
of counties, cities and towns as wide aiscre-
ton in the selection of public school text books
as may be allowed by the existing book CON
tracts, and providing that after the expiration
Of the present contract the selection of such
text books shall be made by the county and
city school boards for their respective schools,
who shall have power to make contracts for
the same under the restriction that no contract
shall be made for less than three years. The
Board of Education shall make such regula-
lions as will provide against too sudden and
frequent changes and the introduction Of i'm
proper books.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Hon. Horace Maynard, of Tennessee, has
been appointed Minister resident OF the United
States at Constantinopie.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

One Of the quartette babies Of the Hahn
family, Baltimore, died of catarrh on Tuesday
last, and two others are sick.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

EAST year West, Virginia lost three thousand
Sheep. killed by worthless dogs, ana Southwest
Virginia claims to have safe.esscYen greater
;.4ss.2, ll,n il, s.,le cause.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The Governor has appointed John A. Car
son, of Allegheny county, notary public.
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The Ohio Republicans have determined It

The Ohio Republicans have determined tt
make the coming political canvassin that State
an active one. and to get the State out of the
hands Of the Democrats. Speaker Blaine has
promised tospend ten days in the State, and
Vice-President Wilson will make several
speet hes if his health will permit. Senators
Conkling, Logan. General Hawley. Represeil-
tative Frye, in addition to many other promi-
ncnt speakers, will participate in the campaign.
The impression among Ohio politicians is that
Governor Allen will be renominated by the
Democrats for the GovefnorsIiip. and that ex-
Senator Wade will be unanimously nominated
by the Republicans, and that an ole-tilne con-
test will ensae- Mr.. Wade is sevcnty-five
years of age, and Governor Allen is his senior
by Il few years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Governor Ingcrsoll, of Connecticut, has APP
pointed the26th instant.as.a day Of fasting,an
prayer
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LADIES.

Unavailable letters remaining in the P. O., Staumton
Va, March II, 1875.
y P Crabbin, Richmond; Cen John Eaton Div.
Bureau of Education. Washingto D c.; DR.. John G.
Humphreys. Greenville, Va. r. w Jones. Allegha-
ny Station, Va; Miss Matilda jackson, Waynesbor-
opgh Capt. Arch Kinney, Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

THE APPROPRIATIONS following are
the amounts, as nearly as could be 4asccrtalned,
at the time oflthc adjournmentof Congress, of
the appropriations made in the several bills
named We copy from the telegraphc cores
pondence from Washington of the Baltimore
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Judge J. J. Martha, Sixth Auditor of the
Treasury, has been appointed Postmaster at
Montgomery. Alabama, and ex-representative
Sheats, OF that State, succeeds Judge Martin as
Sixth Auditor.
Judge Martini is an elegant gentleman, and
his retiring from the position he has so
acceptaBly filed, in Washington, will be a
source OF regr.t to those having bushes with
that office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

Mrs. Gcrsitt Smith died at her~residence, in
Pcterboro, VT. on Saturday last, aged. Il.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The next session OF the Baltimore NJ. E. Con-
ference. South. will be held in Winchester, Va
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.Ne,v I advertisements.

NOTICE.-I have my accounts made off to this
IN date, and all persons knowing themselves in
debted to me are requested to come forward and
settle Immediately In future, shall sell only for
cash, except to those who pay promptly.
mar 11-2t II. A. GLENN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

NEW SPRING GOODS!
Davis A. Kayser,
Has Just opened large lot of
NEW SPRING PRINTS.
"COLLINGWOOD' ALPACA AND OTHER
GOODS,
TO WHICH HE ASKS ATTENTION.
mar 11-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

The United States District Court, Judge
Rives, presiding, will meet in Lynchburg on
the 10th inst.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11
A ssignee's Sake
N of House and Lot

4 SSISh1C 8 SSstFc
n of House and Lot
in WayneshOrO'.
BY virtue of decree of the District Court OF the
United States for the Western District OF Virginia
rendered the 9Th day OF March, 1915, will. as
Assignee in Bankruptcy OF John A. Mann deceased
proceed to sell to the highest bidder in front OF the
Court -hou in Staunton,
SATURDAY, the 9th day of MARCH, 1875,
the House and Lot in Waynesboro', now in the pos
session OF the widow of John A. Manu. decd.
TERMS-One-fourth in cash, and the balance on
a credit of six, twelve and eighteen mouths, the
purchaser giving bonds with ample personal sccur'-
ty for the deferred payments, and the title to be
tanned until all the purchase money is paid +
A. 8. MAUZY. Assignee
mar ll-3t of John A. Mann, decd.
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s1427S4.ON0

The River and Harbor bill. Notwithstanding
the great number of amendments in the Senate
last night. was finally passed with the addition
of near 5000, 900 over the amount in the bill, as
it came from the House. The I[ennepn Canal
item was struck out. and the Eads jetly item
retained. The Deficiency bill, it is thought,
may be something less than s2.2oo,ooo. Out
side of the regular appropriation bills, the a
mount appropriated for relief bills and private
claims cannot. it is believed, exceed s2l2l 900.
The aggregate of the appropriation this year,
rs compared with those of last year, it is
claimed, will show reduction this session of
more than S. 900, 900, land po ssby of 81, 100000.
The Senate changed It's usual habit and for the
first time in many years reduced tine aggregate
amount appropriated by the Sundry Civil bill.
Although there were 12o amendments made to
this bill:nsthe Senate. the changes show re-
duction Of the aggregate amount.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

THE NEW POSTAL CARDS.-The new postal
cards will be unlike those now in use. The
color will be violet blue. The border and all
directions Us to where and how to write name
and address will be dispensed with A mon
ogram formed OF the letters gu. 81 will be
printed on the card in black ink. This will be
on the upper left-hand corner, across which
will be the words '.posta! card" The vignette
Liberty, with her luxurant tresscs hanging
down her back and confined by a cap-adorns
the upper right-hand corner. The new cards
will be identical in size with the old ones.
They will cost 81 80 thousand to manufacture,
and will'be ready for the delivery by the mid
( die Of April.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-11

ANDREW JoHNsoN.-Thc New York Trib-
une's Washington correspondent has sent an
account Of long interview with Senator john
son, who said s. l can give no pledge OF my
future course. l cannot say that will act
with one party or with the other. we have TOO
much of party, and propose to bind mysel1 IN
advance to no theory of party policy. nave
| neEer done so in the past, and do not lntehd
to do SO in the future. [ shall support such
measures as appear in my Judgment best for
the country, caring not whether it is a Demo-
cratic measure or whether it was supported by
Republicans. will never place myself in
position where | must do thing because it is
party measure or oppose thing at party's
dictation. place the country above party. .
Mr.. johnson could not say whether lie would
participate in the debate OH the Pnelfback res
olution. Being asked if he would not in his
new position, have an opportunity to pay off
some old scores, and if he did not have n mass
of facts against the leaders OF the parties OF to-
day. he said: "Whatever [ may have do not
say, bat shall use nothing. My service in the
Senate will not be a personal II: Enc. ] do not
represent myself, but Tennessee. The country
has now nothing to do with my personal mat
tiers, and With what has passed. l have no en-
emics 20 pNnish, or friends to reward. have
burie resentmcnts, and have forgotten the
ill-treatment OF individuals. If can perform
the duties that are now before me as conscien-
tiously and clearly as sec them at this mo-
ment, shall accomplish as much as human
vanity may seek to attain"