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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-02-11


SOIREE AT THE V. F. I.--ss Business before
pleasure" was one Of the first, as well as one
Of the hardest, Of those many lessons which
the old field school master endeavored to stamp
on our not too retentive memory. We deemed
it q sad world, when forced to postpone cham
pion game of hop scotch, just as we were about
to enter ''heaven," to assume the lcgrimmed
back spelling book OF untidy reader, and those
same rebellious thoughts thrust themselves
upon us, when, on last Friday night, we found
that business engagement conflicted with an
assured pleasure, for Soiree at the Virginia
Female Institute is the synonym of enjoyment.
BY those more fortunate than ourselves, we
arr told that the entertainmcnt was as fresh
and charming as could be-the newspaper part
being bright and spicy; the music such as
could have been expected from those accom-
plishcd pianists and vocalists. and the recita-
tions, particularly those of little Miss Daisy
Gordon, fattering compliments to the elucu-
tionary talents Of the fair raciters.
Eiris makes tine second time we have been
disappointed in being able to enjoy the enter
tanments at this school and we hope it may
be the last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-02-11

In another column will be fennd the adVer-
tisemement OF the Stock Sale. The managers
announce that they intend to make these sales
permanent institution, and as they are men
OF energy, means and business capacities, We
have no doubt but their purpose will be accom-
plishcd. We don't see why it should not
They advertise and sell all stock free Of charge,
and by these liberalities, induce both buyers
and sellers. Already many purchasers from a
distance have found it to their advantage to at
tend these sales regularly, and great many
dealers who have stock for sale, recognize the
fact, that this is about the best place to dispose
of them. Staunton is centrally located, and as
it is the largest town in the valley, and being at
the intersection of two railroads, is the most
proper place for holding stock sales, the bene-
fits of which are diffused from Roanoke to Fred
erck.
We hope that the grangers Of Augusta and
other counties will lend their assistance to the
establishment of permanent stock Market at
this place. A little enterprise and interest in
this matter. will be of great benefit to all class
cs interested.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-02-11
StauntOn Market, Feb. IL.

CORRECTED EVERY WEEK BY p HoeE BROTHER.
wE0T EcATE PRICES
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
Miners Sentenced.

CLEARFIELD, Pa, June 15.-The
thirty-two striking miners who were
found guilty last evening of conspiracy
and riot, were called for sentence this
afternoon. Judge Orvis divided the
criminals inte three classes, and pro-
nounced sentence as follows:
The first class consisted of John Joice
President of the Miners Union OF this
region; John j. Maloney, Secretary;
Ralph Parks, George McGowan, Thos.
Burchdall, and Matthias Mayer, who
were sentenced to pay the costs OF pro-
secution, S25 fine and to undergo an
imprisonment of one year.
The second class consisted of thir-
teen others, who were sentenced 10
pay costs of prosecution, fine of $S5
each, and Imprisonment for sixty
days.
The third class consisted of thirteen
On whom sentence was suspended, ii
being considered that they were con
trolled by the leaders.
Mr.. Schruban, of Lafayette, Ind,
has patented a tounge-supporter.
Montgomery Blair names Garret and
Tilden us Presidential ticket.
Belgium and Holland are disposed to
abolish silver coinage.
The convicts in State
prison are holding fair.
Is 1t possible that there was not
enough in Boston to stimulate Grant
to attend
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
A NEW INVENTION
Greater. discovery of the. Pacific coast.
-
THE Gel hDhAFED
Trade and n. ri. Sal. Marx.
HORsEsM EDIClNE-
ID r. 1858.

This medicine is without dispute one OF
The greatest external preparations in the
World for man or beast, 1t is gaining a great
or reputation in r shorter time thar an,
other remedy over has. by performing su:b
Blood aud Bone SPAWN. and all external Dis
eases uf the Horse, and is q, certain cure for
Chronic Kheuma matism. Diptheria and Sore
Throat of all descriptions In persons. No
tamil v should be without 1t as household
Uedi inc to apply to,and all horsemen should
rave il in their barns or stables. as one OF the
best horse medicines now in use. See circu-
lar or pam phlst for full particulars. For sale
by Druggists generally.
Manufactured by
FRANCIS d ELDhlDGE,
North Front street. Philsdelphia
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
Money az Grdsshoppers.

FARMERS REArING A LARGE CROP AT A
HIGHER PRICE THAN THEY GET Fo.-
THEIR GRAIN.
Special Despatch to tie Chicago Tribune.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, June II. - Blue
Earth county has paid up to-day $l5,-
600 for the destruction of grasslloppcrs
at the rate of $1.00 per bnshel. The
farmers are running traps propelled by
horse powers in which they catch FIVE
to twenty bushels per day. Two hun
dred bushels were brought into Manks.
to yesterday, where /, 800 bushels have
been buried in one trench. All the
hopper counties, except Niccolet, are
paying rewards for hopper destruction
The total catch in Brown county yes
terday was 1913 bushels. A meeting,
representing Blue Earth, Brown, Mic
olct, and LeSeur counties, was held in
Mankato yesterday, which adopted re-
solutions reciting that the grasshoppers
in this State are confined almost exclu-
sively to the counties named that il
is demonstrated that they can be most
ly destroyed, and the major portion OF
the crops saved.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
Bitter, LU q Boa Constructor.

Theodore f. Kristen, who has snake
and animal store at No. so Chatham
street, New York, went to Kennedy Il
MONEYS house, at Roosevelt and
Front streets, a few morning ago, to
examine box of boa constructors. The
lid of the box was taken off and Kir-
stem reached in to get snake. The
snake also reached out for him. The
boa, about eight feet long, fastened its
jaws in Kirsten's arm, and bit through
two arteries. 1t lashed itself about the
room, and Mr.. Kristen relieved himself
only by choking it off. This is the
second encounter he has had with boas.
Last summer serpent % feet in length,
the largest boa ever brought to this
country; broke out of Its cage and at
tackled him in small room, knocked
him down and sat on him. The snake
killed itself before it could be cap.
tured.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
West Chester Centennial.
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL CELEBRATED.
IN WEST CHESTER.

West Chester, the home of Mad
Anthony Wayne, whose homestead,
still In the family, is at Paoli, Just
north of the town, Thursday celebra-
ted the one hundredth anniversary of
the battle Of Bunker Hill, by one of the
grandest military and civic demonstra-
tions ever witnessed there. The cele-
bration began Wednesday evening, by
the display OF flags and the paradtng of
troops. Next morning, at sunrise, a
salute of Griffin's battery, of Phoenix
vlile,4 guns and SO men, awakened the
town. AT o'clock the streets presen.
ted scene of gayety; flags hung sus-
pended across the streets and waved
from attic windows, bunting was dis
played in profusion, and dpatriotic mot.
toes greeted one on every hand. The
of1ce of the Duty Neaos was the most
handsomely decorated building in
town, while the Republican Office dis
played large flag. Business of all
KINDS was generally suspended. The
anniversary was gotten up by the "Cen-
tennial Minute Men" of w est Chester,
organized to celebrate the anniversary
OF the Revolutionary battles. Among
its members are the Congressman, mem
bers of the bar and all the leading
citizens.
At2 2p. m. the procession was formed
In the following order:
Chief Marshal (Gen. John r .Dobson,
and aids. Escort Washington 1roop);
Pioneer Corps; West Chester Cornet
Bank; Centennial Minute Men; orator.
poet and committee in carriages ;muui-
cipal authorities in carriages; Tenth
division Pennsylvania N ationalG
civil organizations; Major Sweeney's
citizens.
The procession marched through the
streets of the town. 10 the
carriage with the orator and poet were
Hon. Wayne McVeagh and other dis
'inguished gentlemen. In the evening
lie anniversary was continued bya
mass meeting at Horticultural Hall,
where John j, Pinkerton, Esq, deli.
yered an oration, and Edward p.
Needles, Esq, read poem. There
we're thousands of strangers IN the
own, ,and about two thousand military
md citizens in line. The day was fine,
IND everything passed of satisfactorily,
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19

A piece of iron held between the
tech In peeling onions averts tears.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
HOTELS.
WTEsTERN HOTEL,
N. W. COR FOURTH AND ORANGE SITS.

"EsTERN HOTEL,
N. W. COR FOURTH AND ORANGE sTs.,
c. ]. KYLE. PROPRIETOR.
The above House has been put IN complete
repair Tor the reception Of guests, where
thoy viii receive all the accommodations OF
0 FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
var filled with choicest wines, liquors, cigars,
&c., and the table supplied with a Q best the
market affords. Transient and pcrmanen
Good stabling and attentive hostlers. A lIb.
solicited.
aug2-dtf
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
EFFERsON HOUSE,
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE,
JOHN w. GRAY. puopptvro,

''tN W. dIlAHs PROPRIETOR
This largo and beautifully situated bouso
mas been put In the very best repair for the
reception OF visitors, who will find at it all the
accommodations OF FIRST CLASS HOTEL /.
IL commands fine view of the Delaware Bay,
and Ia one OF the most pleasant and deIIghtf.,i
places in the State for excursions or pic.nics.
Ine mouse is kept in the best style, the bal
niled with the choicest wines. liquors and
malt drinks, and table supplied wifi the sub
sionists can arrive by boat or rail. Parties
VINO wish to go fishing or boat riding on the
NOBLE Delaware, can be accommodated with
suitable boats. The patronage of the public
is respectfully solicited.
yZ2|H J. w. GRAY.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-19
the sTockWELL
Self Lighting Gas Burner.

Diploma Awarded by American Institute, lsH
FRICTION MATCHES SUPPLANTED
For Gas Lighting Purposes.
Instant Lighting by the ordinary turn OF
the key.
PRINCIPLE - REPEATING PERCUSSION.
The trouble, inconvenience and annoyance
oecasioned by the use OF Friction Matches IN
properly by the careless and accidental use
Of matches (amountinH to millions annually
can be effectively prevented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31

REMARKS The offerings of Wheat on Change
to. day were very light, and prices are not ma
teraly alt"rod sales Of strictly prime lots
white and rcd at l29. Corn continues active,
and the marke. is firm; offerings of 1884 bush.
OILS mixed with sales at IS and ST. Offerings Of
$50 bushels Oats, with sales Of u damaged lot al
81 Nothing doing in Rye.
FLOUR IssPkcrInN.-J. 5. Taylor, Flour In
speclor of this city, inspected 1854 barrels OF
Flour of all grades, during the quarter ending
March 3lst, 1875.
GEORGETOWN Coal TRACE The George
town correspondent Of the Washington Star
says:
the coal shipping from Georgetown, con-
sderlng the genera dullness in business. is be-
ginning hopefully. Rays docks have already
this week loaded aad dispatched to New York
and ports on Long Island Sound, four schooners
tone OF them of nearly 8OO tons capacity with q
total tonnage of between 1GO0 and lTUO tons.
Other vessels will follow in order No boats
have yet been loa led at Cumberland nor will
there be any till some settlement Of the freight
troubles has been arrived At"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31
County Items.

REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
Last Friday evening the members OF Excel
sor Lodge gave pleasant surprise party to
MIR. Ansel Watrous and family, who next week
leave for the Keystone State, their new home,
at the residence of Mr. S. B. Corbett 10 Airing
ton. The evening was spent 10 conversation,
music, and good cheer, and at late hour the
surprisers, after bidding the surprised a fare
we'll returned to their homes well satisfied.
The Arlington Turnpike Company are ready
to receive bids for working their road for the
year ending April I'd, 1876, aud it is to be hup-
ed the contract will be awarded to party who
will realize his duty and do it. The cut IN
Fort Runuou hill, which was lett in an uuhn-
ished state last fall, is now being completed.
and Messrs. West and Heimer will have it open
for travel 10 short time, aud the travelling
public will then,
with one accord, praise the Lord,
TO see the curse removed.
While hundreds of eager seekers of gold are
giving Gen. Sherman more trouble 10 the west
than the similar individuals are giving Ulysses
at Washington, MIR. Andrew Garlic is quietly
huding specimens on his tarm near CarIln' $
Springs. Mr. e.. is fine gentleman, and none
more deserving OF Dig UouanZa tuau ne-
gluckaut!
A judge in Arlington had knotty case last
week. Wishing to lower fence he dug away
the dirt from the posts SO as TO cut their bot
toms off ia povcl idca.) The shades of night
overlook him and be adjourned the case till
early morn That night the March wind like
an unwclcome visitor came, aud the fence got
tired and laid down. When the judge arose
he did ut break the I'D commandment audi
bly,, but perhaps his thoughts We're now here
beside the cogtaticns of that judge. The fence
is up DOW and the judge wiser man.
Mr. Richard O,Dywd left the county last
Friday Oh a trip to the other side Of the Allan
tic, and does not intend to return for several
years. He carries with him the we'll wishes Of
his many friends.
The Columbia School has such reduction
of its scholars that there is danger OF its being
c.used. 1t is to be hoped parents will avert
this worst of evils by taking more practical in.
terest 10 their childreu's preparation Tor useful
lives. There is nothing the people of this
couoty neglect more. and no better argument
in favor of compulsory education than the care
less Indifference of parents 10 this respect.
The President has appointed Col. Fred. W.
NJ. Holiday, of Frederick county, commits
sioner to the Centennial Exhibition tlom the
State of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31
Letter from LeeSburg.

Correspondence of the Alexandria q .zette.
LEEsBURG, LoUDoUN Co.. Va, March 81.
On Saturday evening, about : clock, The cry
of fire and the simultaneous bursting out Ut a
bright fame 10 the northwestern part OF the
town alarmed our people very much; the tire
engine was soon on the ground, but owing to
the door of the cistern being too close to the
hydrant, was sometime in getting to work.
The stables on the Blnu's lot, and that of
Powell Harrison, were destroyed the former
with some straw and blind horse belonging
to Joseph Waters. Mr.. Harrison lost some
hay, ia ton or two, but saved his horse, cow
and carriage. Cause supposed to be u pipe
which dropped fire in Waters stable, and
burned gradually 80 as TO silhe his horse beture
il reached the straw, as the horse was dead
when Mr.. Harrison reached The stable The
old Methodist Church, about sixty yards dis
taut caught on the roof, but Was immedlately
exringushed by MIR. Edward Thompson aud
MIR. W. II. Thomas, who climbed up ladder
to the roof.
MIR. John Hoffman, at the Plains. lost some
forty mlddllngS OF bacon. The thieves,
unknown, and, 50 far as know, unsupported,
broke hole through brick wall large enough
to admit the body of man. MIR HIS horses
were found 90 Sunday morning in town, but
many suppose this to be blind 10 turn suspl-
con from other regions.
Two negroes engaged in an affair OF fisticuti
to. day, and are now enjoying equal rights Ii,
the place OF public amusement sometimes
called Jail.
Spring is backward. but give her time and
"elherial .midness may again be sung.
ALIQUIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES.

10 the Senate, on Monday night, bills we're
passed to amend the Code in relation to the
removal of voters from wards 10 which they are
registered; end to amend the Code in reference
to the powers Of city school boards OF trustees.
Th. amendments proposed by the House to
the bill in relation to grand jures were concur
red 10.
The Senate bill to enlarge the accommoda-
tious of the Eastern and Western Luuatc Asy-
lums was taken up, provision for the pur-
chase of the old Randolph Macon College build
ing. in Mecklenburg county, for a lunstlc asy-
lum adopted, and the bill then rejected by a
vote of ayes Is to noes H.
The Senate bill to amend and repeal certain
sections of the Code in relation to the assess
ment of the lands of the Commonwealth, failed
for want of constitutional majority.
10 the House of Delegates the joint resolu-
tions 10 relation to the National Exchcquer
we're deieated-syes AZ, noes Al.
A bill to amend the charter of the towo OF
Ashland in regard to the sale of liquor, was,
after long discussion, dismissed.
10 the Senate, yesterday, 40 adverse report
was returned On the bill to provide tor the
working of the roads 10 the county OF Shenan
doah.
A report was presented on the subject Of a
site for new Lunatic Asylum, aud was laid on
the table.
The bill to regulate the appointment of
Boards OF Public institutions, Was ordered to
its engrossmeot; also bill Incorporating the
Grand United Order Of Sons and Daughters of
the Living Council Of the Cross
Bills were passed amending the Code 10 rela-
ton 10 assessment of lands of the Common
wealth; facilitating immigl alton; Incorporating
the Border Grange Warehouse and Supply
Comuany, and amending the Code 10 regard To
the recesses of Circuit Courts.
Pending the consideration OF the bill appro-
priating the public revenue Tor 1874 10, the
Senate adjourned.
In the House of Delegates the Senate bill to
prevent the further burial OF convlctS within
the corporate limits Of the city OF Richmond
was placed on the calendar; also the bill lncor-
porating the Virginia State Grange Ut the
Patrons of Husbandry.
The Senate Joint resolution 10 reference to
the statue OF Gen. Stouewa jackson, present
ed Richmond city by English subjects, was
placed on the calendar.
The House refused to take up the bill amend.
ing the Code IN relation to canvassing election
returns.
The House eogrossed bill appropriatipg
the public revenue Tor the fiscal year 1874 rs
was passed-yeas SO, nays II.
The House amended the Senate's amend
ments to the general tax bill, to which the lat
ter will agree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31

The second trial Of Lycurgus Little, for the
murder of his brother Clinton, 10 Clarke coun-
ty. Va, is proceeding before Judge Turoer at
Winchester, Va. Judge Turner in this In
stance, as he did on the first trial, condemns
the reporting of the testimony for newspaper
publication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31

The thaw is general all along the Su<que-
hanna, and the appreheusous of dagger from
freshets and movements of ice have not been
realized. The gorges are dissolyipg gradually
under the influence Of the warm SUI, and the
vast heaps are running down with the current
and melting away as it bears them along Ii
the ueigbborhood of Havre de Grace aud Port
Deposit there is 40 logger any peril:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31

A profound sensation has, it is stated, been
created at Madrid by formal accusation by
Gen. Concha of Gen. Jovellar, who preceded
him as Captain General Of Cuba, of being the
cause of the incficiency of the Goveromen
troops 10 that island, also condemning his con
duct as Minister of War, which position he
Joyellar, DOW holds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31
Ky Green d. Wise.

Real ESTATE agents and AuctIOneerS.
GALE OF A BKlCk DWELLING AND
- LOT OF GRUU ND-By virtue of decree
of the Corporation Court for the city OF Alex.n.
dris, Va, At its NJ arch term, 1875, in the cause
of james Nj. >teuart, Sergeant, Committee OF
James H. Biggs the uad r,igned will oier for
ise by pIGe sue'Gn IN front 81 Inc
the 9Th day of April, 1875, at II o clock n the
LOT OF GROUND, with the two story Hssss
BRICK DWELL Nc thereon, situated LEE
Oh the west side OF Alfred street, between Cam.
eron and QXeen streets, belonging to said james
H. Bggs.
T, rms of Sale: One half of tho purchase mon
ey in cash, and the other half in six months
with interest from the day of sale the bonds Of
the purchaser TO bs taken, with good security,
and the title to be retained until all the purchase
money is paid. JAS. N. STEUART,
NH l6-eots Sergeant Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31
HUCTIOT S8LES

H'RUSI Ek,S SALE OF A VALUABLE
4 FARM IN LnUDOUN COUNT BY
virtue of n deed of trust from w O. Ferguson
and Il. Kendall Wyntcr, dated the 70 ii div Of
July, 1870, duly recorded in the land records of
Loudoun unity, vs., aud at tho request of tho
party secured thereby. will otr:r for sale by
public auction, in front OF the Pvstohce At Gull
ford station, On the Washington and Ohio Rsil-
road, at u O'clock m. on THURSDAY, the
18th day of April, 1875, AL Of that CERTAIN
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND. ia said
county, lying about ID miles north of Guiiford
staff N, on tie W. s. .. K. T., bounded IN The
south by tue old Braudock road and on the
north by the Georgetown and Leesburg Turn
pike, containing w acres, with the BUILD
lNGo and apI urLeuances thereto belonging
The land is well fenced, and has II FRAME
DWELLING, with eight ,om', kitchen, out.
houses, barn. stables, or h.rds, &c
Terms: Cash Us to $1,000, " tn interest from
the I'd O. October, 1873, and $500, with inter-
est from ID October. 1877; the residue in three
equal annual instruments, with interest from the
day Of sale Conveyancng at the cost OF the
purchaser E. WARNER, Trustee
Loudcun co NH 21-2awls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31

Colonel Frobel, United States engineer, who
il engaged 10 the survey Of the proposed llne
of the Atlantic and Great Western water route
will indicate 10 his report aroute copnectlpg the
Mississippi river with the Atlantic, commenc-
ing at Cairo. ILL.,, and ending at parien, ia
The distance is 1000 miles, 900 OF which are
navigable rivers, leaving only 100 miles OF art'-
fetal warter ways to be made through country
presenting no engineering difficulties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31

The Legislature has passed the bill restoring
the jurisdiction of the county courts in felony
cases. In felony cases whereof the punish,
nent is death the accused upon arrangement
may elect to be tried in the circuit court. The
county court Judges are to get no extra pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-31
.T.ExANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81 1875.

The Secretary of the Treasury yesterday d.
rec,ed the withdrawal FROM the available cur
rency balance of the Treasury, 81 ass, 900 legal
tenders and that they be Cancelled and destroy
ed the same being eighty per cent of addl
tional circulation issued to national bands dur
iDg the present month. UutiI further fedemp'
tons under the act providing therefor are or
dered, the amount of United States notes out
standing and to be issued as circulating me-
dium shall not exceed the SUN of $379, 226, 9O0