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STANLEY IN AFRICA-7reaehery Of
she -Adt'ces.-H. h. Stanley, the com.
mander of the New York Herald and
London Telegraph ex xpedition in Cen
tral Africa, forwards another letter
from that country. 1t is mostly taken
up with records of explorations. and
does not contain much matter of the
ed.
Mr.. Stanley states that at one point
MS party experienced treachery and
nostillty on the part of the natives.
While sailing quietly near the shore.
exchanging friendly greetings with
them, his party was suddenly attacked
with shower of large rocks, several
OF which struck the boat: but the
helm being quickly put hard up"
they sheered from shore 10 a safer dis
tance, but not before one of the ma
tives was laid dead by shot from one
OF StanIey's revolvers. At an another
point, while bargaining for some pro
visions, the natives began TO Law hand
on everything. Upon being warned
away they ieered and Immediately
seized their spears and shields. while
one canoe FASTENED away with some
beads tLey had stolen, and which a
man insolently held up to view. Mr.
Stanley says Mt this he fired and the
man tell dead in his canoe. The others
prepared to launch their spears, but
the repeating rifle was too much fer
the warriors, and three were shot
dead on the spot, whilst the Others
beat hastY retreat.
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pHlLADELPHIA, WILMINGTON IL BAL
l. TlMORE RAILROAD.
NOVEMBER ~ Ih7a

Trans leave Wilmington % follows for
Philadelphia and intermediate stations, TOO,
slo 300. 952, 1870. a. m. 2.Oo. 4.i0 7.20 $50,
y. m.
Philadelpnia and New York, Isl, a. N. !;
l2l4. l2.37, $40 p. m.
baltimore and intermediate stations. 1882,
% a. N. 500, p. m.
Baltimore and Washington. IL So, l.5j. 9C5,
a m. 1856, LA. 500, 40, p. IN.
Trans Tor Delaware Division leave for
New Castle. 800, $40. 9.3J, O. In. LBS. 60
p. m.
harrington and intermediate stations, see
$50, a. m. $40 y. m.
Delmar and Intermediate station 500. $50.
a Tn-
SUNDAY TRAINS
Philadelphia and intermediate stttlons, e.l0
a. m.,t.tJ, $50, p. NJ.
philadelphia and New York, l.Sl, a. IN.
baltimore and Washington, 1879, IL
a. m.
For further information passengers are re-
terred 10 the time tables posted at tho depot.
II. y. KkNNEY. superintendent.
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HOTELS.
JEFFERSON HOUSE.
NEW CASTLE, DELAWlRE,
JOHN w. GRAY. PRopRrrro,

JOHN W. GRAY. PROPRIETOR.
This largo and beautifully situated house
has been put IN the very best repair for the
reception OF visitors, who will find at it all the
accommodations OF a FIRST-CLASS HOTEI :.
1t commands fine view OF the Delaware Bay.
and Is one OF the mo- pleasant and delightful
places In the state for .vcursions or pic-nics
The house is kept in the Sest style, the ban
nlled with the choicest wines, liquors and
malt drinks. and table supplied witt. the sub
stantlals and luxuries OF the market. Excul
slohlsts can arrive by boat or rail. Parties
who 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.
iv22 Il W GRAY
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NEW MEXICO'S CATTLE KING
From tie Denrer Neus.


To the southwest of Santa Fe, near
Fort Stanton, is the famous Chisum
cattle ranch, containing about sixteen
hundred sections of land, on which
MIR. Chisum has at this time 90. 900
head of cattle. He claims that he can
NIL an order for 40, 600 beeves sent him
by telegraph from New York on ten
days notice. Be this as it NAV. he ia
the cow king" of Mexico, to use
provincial phrase. He EMPLOYS in all
about one hundred "cow BOYS" and
Cow punchers;" and in other words
he employs mounted men to picket
the ranch day and night, winter and
summer, to see that the cattle do not
stray oil the pasture selected by him
tor his own use. And like a sentipeI
walking his beat, the cattle guards
ride up and down the lines and are
relieved with due regularity. In the
fall, about this time they have tho
cattle drives, which means taking
these vast herds from the distant
ranches to market. They find a ship
ping point now at Wichita or Great
bend, in Kansas, or at Granada or
Las Animas, in Colorado. And when
ever 1t is known at which point the
Important "drives" will strike, there
is where the vultures are found. The
cattle men are rough, generous and
often lntemperatc, and the gamblers
and prostitutes of the entire land LOOK
forward to fall trade with great antici.
pations. Very often the officers of the
law are set at defiance, the cattle men
andllicentious women run the town
and the entire proceeds OF 10. OOl
oeeves are squandered in single
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n. a "A "a sos
Manufacturer aud Optician.

SPECTACLES - Pebble, Dia- -xsesNans
mond. Crystal and pira5ols Stone, ~ar' sS-
in Gold. Silver aud Steel f-ames.
EYE GLASSES, of the frs. water. made in
the best manner and warranted to os wha.
they are represented or NO sale.
Orders received and Glasses furnished to
suit all eyes.
will a'sa call n tke res; len ,as as gentle
men in the country aud city.
t.. l. ~ - -
No. D. Front street.
Wilmington. Del
OLD GOLD AND SILVER taken in N
hsnse. nox- ga
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can be computed on Interest. Usury
forfeits all the interest paid.
wyoming Territory--12 per cen
but any rate may be agreed upon in
writing
Upper Canada-6 per cent, but
parties may agree upon any rute.
Lower Cenada-6 per cent, but any
rate may be stipulated for,
The Currency act of Congress limits
national banks to rate of per cent.
In the District Of Columbia Congress
allows a rate Of 10 per cent. The State
laws are all more liberal than the act
OF Congress. and there, it is thought by
many, injustice is done the national
banks.-FHlu. Ledger.
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& esfenee JILes. &c.

A sSIGNEE'S AND COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IN GREENE COUNTY, VA.
Pursuant to decree of the United States District.
SQUIRT for the Western District of Virginia, render
ed January co. 1876 in the matter of Mark F. Fnks,
bankrupt, the undersigned will Offer for sale upon
the premises
SATURDAY, the LIST dayof MAY, 1875,
the following valuable and highly desirable real es-
tate be onging to the estate Of said bankrupt viz
First. The Mansion House Tract containing e65
Acres, lying on. the Fredericksburg Road, seven
miles east Of Stanardsville
Second: Tract of 1881 Acres in said county, ad-
Joining the lands OF Timothy MahoRey, and others
These tracts of land will be sold either in gross OF
IN parcels to suit the purchasers plats of such
parcels will be exhibited on the day of sale If the
sales are not completed on that day, the selling to
sold.
TERMS:
onsfourth OF the purchase money cash in hand
residue IN three equal annual payments. bearing in
terest from day of SALE the purchaser to give bonds
Win GOOD personal security and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
WILLIAM o. FRY, Com'r,
~ JOHN PAUL Assignee
har zo-l1 OF Mark Il. Finks. Bankrupt.
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,apl SGT
docket Case No. $751;

docket Case No. 545.J
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TEL UNITED States
for the Western District of Virginia-In Bank
fNptcy.
In the matter Of William Peters, Bankrupt
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 9Th day
of Dec'ber 1878, warrant OF bankruptcy issued
of the District Court of the United States for the
western District of Virginia, against the estate of
VIM Peters, OF Harrisonburg, in Rockingham Co.,
his own Petition THAT tae payment of any debts
and the delivery of any property belonging to such
Bankrupt, to him. or for his use, and the transfer
of any property by him, are forbidden by law; and
that meeting OF the creditors of said Bankrupt, to
prove their debts, and to choose one more
Assignees of his estate, will be held at Court of
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office of the Reg
lister in Bankruptcy at Harrsonburg, Virginia. be-
fore c. Douglas Gray. Esq, Register in Bankruptcy
for said District the 30th day of April d. 1875,
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
A. S. GRAY,
Ap7-2t U. S. Marshal for said District
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We buy our Goods at Auction Houses and who
has ever attended these auctions will notice how
prices fluctuate and will mark the steady downward
tendency sale after sale, and day after day straight
through the season. aording to real judges of goods
capital chances to underqnote the regular market
by at least 20 to 35 per CENT and to sell to the pub
lie, and to men to the retail at less than the
price at the mill.
AN IMPORTER. HARD UP,
will offer goods at cost to raise money, but when
Note is due tomorrow and money must be had he
tumbes his goods into the auction rooms where
cost or no cost,
THEY MUST GO.
We buy them at nearly our oaon Price.
WE BUY OUR GOODS CHEAP
and our profits already saved and made, giving
MUST CRUSH THE OPPOSITION.
who will at start the cry that our goods are
ton for us, without the expense of advertisng-so
by iudicious management we may easily turn the
in harness upon double duty.
To-day a Wooden Mill stops, tomorrow their
goods goo, VIII be displayed in the auction room and
fails, their stock goes to the same place and sold at
an immense sacrifice. So day after day, through a
dozen auction houses. these bursting merchants and
these moonshine millionaires go crushing through
at prices that bewilder both buyer and seller only
to prove that in this advanced age OF stubborn and
unyielding fighting, it is your duty to make every
edge cut, and to take advantage OF every chance
these giant engines afford.
WE DO NOT PRETEND
nor do we wish to lead the public to believe that
we keep full or regular assortment of goods
buy everything at auction if get it belew its
value, without regard to getting up an assorI ent-
but whatwe have got will be sold at astonishingly
low prices.
Our present stock consists principally OF
Gentlemens Undcrgarments,
JOt1, III Ut.
Caps Notions, and all kinds of Boots and
Shoes, Ladies' Shawls, large
assortment OF Furs,
principally misses and chldrens'.
OUR AUCTION SALES will continue as heretofore
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, to commence at
7 o'clock in the evening, except at the monthly
courts, when we will have our auction sales in dav
.,ime and commence at 10 O'Clock in the morning.
Submitted to the cash trade, by
oct % e. IT. HIJRN co
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4 saign ee's Sale
GA of Clarke County land

ba The ne as Assignee OF John W. Beer
1s}ret Court Tor the Western District of virginia
,,hI; +i ~ March 1878, will offer for sal3 at
Befryville, Va, on IVY III
FRIDAY, the Esd of APRIL, 1875.
between the hours OF II a. M end / D. m tha t.nd
surrendered by said bankrupt being the tract 1no1
Inc SAID Beemer now resides, situated Oh the
Wlncnester and Berryville Turnpike withi1f one
Iourth OF mile OF the town of Berryyille and Con-
tanning about 208 Acres. 'iiAe "AA CON
comfortable VI euoSefnCiai ana
DWELLING HOUSE.
WlJ =, 'front.' and rear portcos and handsome lawn.
s.aolnG granarles and other necessary nfbnild-
wants OF the farm. 0enq ior tle
in a aaa f naturally very productive ana is now
Oh the most desirable farms in the county
LEX Ms-The sale will be made free o. liens. for
one7oufth cash and the balance on a credit of sjx
b@nde ;f S months the purchaser giving
WIN ample personal security for the deferred
payments and the legal title to he retained until
inc whole Shall have been paid
apl lids ~ ~ A. s;mn1o
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docket case No. 64s.]

IN the District Court of the United States, for the
Western District of Virginia.--In Bankruptcy
In the matter of James NJ Peaco Bankrupt.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 18th day
of February, 1875, a warrant OF Bankruptcy is
sued out of the District Court of the United States
for the Western District of Virginia. against the
estate OF Jas NJ Peace, of Waynesboro, in the coun
~ of Augusta, in said District, who was adiudged
Bankrupt, on his Petition That the payment
OF any debts and the delivery Of any property be-
longing to such Bankrupt, to him. or for his use
and the transfer Of any property by him. forbid
den by law and that meeting of the creditors OF
said Bankrupt, to their debts, and to choose
one more Assignaes of his estate. will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office of
the Register in Bankruptcy in Harrisonburg, Vir-
ginia, before C. Doug Gray, Esq, Register in
Bankruptcy for said District, the Both day of April
.. d. 1875, at 10 O'Clock, a. N.
A. S. GRAY.
apl 8-2t U. S. Marshal for said District.
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n lFE INSURANCE AT ACTUAL COST.

THE VIRGINIA PROTECTION LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
presents the greatest advantages ever offered to tho
1sople OF the Valley for life insurance IT insures
At much less than half the cost of the old system
rna gives the policy holder ample security Its
principles are sound-its managers are good men
=; GILLIAN is their Agent at Staunton He
ztaaaKc pleasure In explaining its plan to YOU Of
zee. opposite Young Mems Christian Association
.Ess.eaHe rs crn
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THE FIRST NATIONAL Bank having been
L consolidated with the National Valley Bank
of Staunton a movement has been set on foot by
business men OF the town and county for the organ
ization of new Bank. About Fifty thousand Dol
when the necessary amount is reached. Stock lists
will be found at the office OF Mayor Nichs K Trout,
N p Catlett, D. G. McGuffin, VIM. L. Bumgardner, p
Hoge s arms n5es = C. Palmer Alex B.
John Towberman, A, S. sproul, G. W. Swoope, G. r
Palmer, and others. . feb
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Bankrupt Notices.
docket case No. 65ll

In the District Court of the United States for the
Western District OF Virginia-ln Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF James P. Byers, Bankrupt,
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 18th day
OF March, 1875 warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
sut of the District court OF the United States
Tor the Western District OF Virginia, against rs,
;susta county, Va, who has been adudged bank
tapt on his own petition That the payment OF any
auch bankrupt to him or his use and the transfer
Of any property by him. are forbidden by law That
C. meeting of the Creditors of said Bankrupt, to
prove their debts and choose more Assignees
of his estate. will be held at Court 81 Bankr4ptcy
ruptcy. in Harrisonburg, Va before c. Douglas Gray
ESQ.,. Register in Bankruptcy for said District, on
A. s. GRAY,
npl SIT u S. Marshal for said District.
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A ssIGNEE's SALE OF REAL ESTATE
- Byvirtue of a decree of -1he Dist Court Of
the united States, for the Western District Of Vir
glnla IN tn matter Of John Maloney, Bankrupt, I
THURSDAY the 10Th dAy OF APRIL 1875,
in the town OF New Market, fllenandoah county. Va
sell at public auction, valuable HOUSE and LOT,
navlhg az necessary conyeniences and improve
ments, situated i'll the town Of New Market, sShen-
andoah county, Va, on the following.
TERMS.-One fourth Cash and the balance
credit ofslx, Twelve and Eighteen months. the pur
chaser CRYING bonds with ample personal security
for the deferred payments and lien to be retain
ed on 1hespFoperty as ultimate security
JOHN PAUL Assignee,
OF John Maloney, Bankrupt.
apt 8+tds
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Docket Case No. 60

IDocket Case No. 652.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
J. States for the Western District of Vain Bank
ruptcy.
.la the matter Of Marcellus c. Gay, bankrupt.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 18th day
of March 1875, a warrant of Bankruptcy issued
the western District of Virginia, against the estate
OF Marceus G. Gay, of Harrisonburg, in the county
of Rockingham in said District who was adiudged a
bankrupt on his own Petition That the payment
of any debts and the delivery of any property be-
and the transfer Of any property by him forbid
den by law and that meeting of the creditors Of
She more Assgnees of his estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office of
xhc Register in Bankruptcy at Harrisonburs Vir-
ginia. before C. Douglas Gray, Esq, Register in
Bankruptcy for said District, on the 3sth day Of
April, a. d. 1876 at 10 O'Clock a. m.
A. s. GRAY,
apl SGT U. S. Marshal for said District.
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ssigsaGe's Sale OF Real Estate
\ i'm Clarke County Vn

A ssigsaae's Sale of Real Estate
"A in Clarke County. Va.
AS Assignee of the estate of VIM G. Pierce bank
rupt, and in pursuance of order made by the Uni
of Va, will on
SATURDAY the 17h day of APRIL, 1875,
in front OF the Court house in Berryville Clarke
county. Va. sell at public auction q tract of land
containing $500
EIGHTY (sO) ACRES,
lyng about two miles west of Berryvilla adjoining
Ihe lands OF Henry F. Montgomery, and others. The
Land is OF good quality and has on it r.
GOOD IMPROVEMENTS.
OF six, twelve and eighteen months the nnrchasert
giving bonds with ample personal security for tha
security. JOHN PATT ssianaa
mar 25-fds OF William G.. ri rec BANKRUPT D
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
~ STAUNTON, VA. April 7th 1878

" STANTON, VA. APRIL It'll 1875
In the District Court of the United States for the
Western District OF Virginia,-In Bankruptcy
In the matter of j. 7. Mitchell, Bankrupt.
By Decree rendered in this matter at the october
Term. 1874. in said Court it ordered that this
matter be referred to Charles W S. Turner of Staun
ton. Va, who was thereby appointed Special Com
missioner for the purpose Of asccrtaining and re-
porting the liens and their priorties the lands
mentioned by said bankrupt in his schedule in this
cause with any other matters deemed pertinent, or
required by any party Interested Notice is hereby
given that on SATURDAY, the list day of MAY,
1870 Will proceed to execute the above recited or
der at the office OF Thomas ID. Ransom i1the CITY of
btaunton va. {. w. s. TURNER, 1
oPi o4t Special Com'r.
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Docket Case No. 65O.]

Docket Case No 65O1
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
J. States for the Western District of Vain Bank
Fuptcy.
In the matter of w. E. Randolph, bankrupt.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 9Th day OF
March, 1875 q Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
4oat of the District Court OF the United States for
he Western District of Virginia, against the estate
sof W. 4. Randolph, of Berryville Clarke county. in
said District who Was adiudged Bankrupt on his
soTn petition: That the payment of any debts and
Che delivery of any property belonging to such
Bankrupt to him. or for his use and the transfer OF
amy property by him, forbidden by law and that
n meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt to
prove their debts, and to choose one more Assig
hees of his estate will be held at Court OF Bank
1nptcy, to be holden at the office of the Register in
bankruptcy at Harrisonburg, Va, before c. Doug
a2ict, the 80 day Of April d. 1876, at 10 O'Clock
~ A. s, GRAY.
sapl8 -2t U. S. Marshal for said District.
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docket Case No 649l


In the District Court of the United States, for the
Western District of Virginia-In Bankruptcy.
In.the matt er OF Ell A. CARRIER, Bankrupt.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the End day
of March, 1876, Warrant of Bankruptcy was
issued ouof the District Court OF the United states
estate of Eli. A. CARRIER. OF Mount Sidney. Angus
tn county. in said District, who was adjudged a
Bankrupt, on his own Petition That the payment
of any debts and the delivery of any property be-
longing to such Bankrupt. to him, or for his use,
hidden by law and that meeting of the creditors
of said Bankrupt to prove their debts and to choose
more Assignees of his estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office OF
The Register in Bankruptcy at Harisonburg, Wit
Bankruptcy for said district. on the 3Oth day OF
Al rl, a. d., 1876 at 10 O'clock a.
4. S. GRAY,
api s-ss U. S. Marslf flor said District,
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:. =" ao'. II. c. JONES.
~. burg, Va.,) GENERAL COMMISSION MFR
GH I ~ WASHINGTON, d. G., sell on consignment
a'vss sdoGK smbracng tat Cattle Sheep, Hogs
Flour, Bacon, Mill-feed, Wool Green and Dried
aruif Lumber Butter Eggs, Poultry &C. Mark all
Close attention given to sales and proceeds Pa
turaed promptly. Refer to your nearest Bankers
may l4-ly 3. M. & H. c. JONES'
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chesapeake and Ohio Esaflroad.-On and after
~ Sunday, March 21st, 1875, Passenger Trains will
follows
FROM sTAUNToN-WEsTWARD
Leave Stanton, l145 D. M
Arrive White Sulphur, 4,19 a. M
Hinton, $50 a.
KanaWha Falls, $50 a. IN.
Charleston, ii, so a. m.
Huntington, $50 p
Cincinnati, 500
EASTWARD.
Leave Stanton 1lC0 a. m. 2,15 a. M
Arrive Charlottesville, LIS p. All a. m.
Lynchburg, 500 p. m. S,55 a. IN.
Gordonsyille, 2.30 p. $50 a. m.
Washington, 1850 p. M 750 p.
Richmond, $40 D. M. $40 d. m,
Train leaving Staunton at II As p m, runs daily to
Hinton, and between Hinton and Huntington, daily
Except Sundays)
Train leaving staunton at s15 M, runs daily
" ll,00 a. m, - =
Except Sunday
Passenger Coach will run on Freight train between
Stanton and Mi lboro leaving Staunton daily Tex
cept Sunday,) at SIS p
Trains stop at all regular stations
Rg-For rates, Tickets and information, apply to j.
w. HOPKINS Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
Taos. DoD4MEAD. G.. p. Ticket Agent.
Gen. Supt. OF Transportation. IS
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of all grades and prices, cheaper than ever.
His business intercourse for over twenty-five
years with the people Of this section, justifies
him in assuring them that he has made his pur-
chases to suit their tastes. He knows what
they want, and has the very articles to supply
them.
His stock of Gold and Silver Watches, jew
elry of all descriptions, and Clocks of various
styles and patterns, Vases, &C., &C., cannot be
surpassed in this or any other market.
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DON CARLOS.

the premium ugly man, is still with him, and
devoting his entire attention to the repair and
cleaning of all kinds of Jewelry, silver and gold
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 multifarious stock of
goods, satisfied that he will be able to please all
who may CALL may Z