The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-22

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A POUND PARTY.-On Wednesday morning
the members of the Presbyterian church, OF
this city, gave their beloved pastor, the Rev.
VIM. E. Baker. what is called ''pound par
ty,'' at which every one was supposed to make
present of something weighing not less than
one pound, but as much more as might be de-
sired. Almost every family in the congrega-
ton was represented and the number Of packa-
ges received was between % and 800. Dress
es, sacks and all kind of wearing apparel, to-
gether with turkeys, chickens, fruits, preserves,
pickles. catsups and every imaginable article,
useful ana ornamental, were heaped up in the
greatest prof,lsien at the parsonage, and it will
keep Ms. Baker busy for the next fortnight in
storing them away. The school girls contri-
buttons filed conspicuous corner and en-
braced many dainty presents which only the
best OF taste could have selected.
These little gifts, small in themselves. are elo-
quent tributes to the worth and work of Mr..
Baker, who, both as pastor and friend, has en-
deared himself to the hearts of our whole COM
munity, and demonstrate that his christian
labors and example are especially appreciated
by his church.
May he and AMI his amiable wife live to see
the reIurn of many such happy occasions.
SUPERVISORS MEETING.-The Supervisors
of the County met on Wednesday Of last week.
Present, John Paris, President, S. A.
East, w. Crawford, W. T. Rush, H.B. Seig
and j. s. Ellis.
The School Board reported and recommen-
dcd levy OF county tax of cents, and also
a district tax of cents, for school purposes
The district tax last year was 4 cents.
The report showed that but little building
had been done last year, owing to the fears
existing as to the provisions of the Civil Rights
law. In South and AiiduIe River Townships
there had been self-imposed tax, by which
considerable progress had been made in build
anss, leaving balance OIL hand in those town.
ships, which will enable them to get along
without an increase Of the district tax. But
in the other four townships, such was the ur-
gent need of buildings, that the tax wolld
have to be increased to meet the emergency.
The laying of the tax for schools was post
poned until the next meeting.
County levy was also deferred until the next
meeting.
Accounts amounting to SOL were allowed
on the depositum of the levy of 1871.
A. Blauth was ordered to be paid $500 for re-
pairs of the Middlebrook road.
CITY COUNCIL met on Tuesday. night. Pres
ent-Bickle, President, Kayser, Abby, Evans,
Witt, Burke and Funkhouser.
Proceedings of last meeting read and approx
ed.
The Finance committee reported nitmber
of petitions, which reports were adopted.
A number OF petitions were presented ani
properly referred.
The reports Of City Treasurer, superintcn
dent of Water Works and Ovcrseer Of thc Poo
were presented and approved.
Mr.. Burke offered a resolution, instructing
the Finance committee to ascertain the exact
amount of the city's obligations funded and an
funded, due and to become due, and to report
to future meeting of the council Adopted.
The report of the City Attorney upon the
Sims order business was laid upon the t. BILE
Mr.. Evans offered resolution that the AS
SCISSOR be required to report whether he has
given in any tax on personal property at a less
rate than the State tax. within the past two
years<and if SO, whose property was SO given
in and the amount. Adopted.
Col Hartman appeared before the council ant
stated that he had received letter from 9
Eynchbarg firm relative to the negotiation o.
the water bonds, and said that he had no doub
but that'thcy could be disposed of at 80 cents
lie urged the early commencement OF the work
Gen. Echo1s having arrived, stated that in &C
cordance with the instructions Of the council
he had proceeded to Baltimore for the purpose
of negotiating the bonds, and that he had fount
F. no easy matter. Baltimore was OVERLOADED
with Bonds of every descr: pton. HI
had conferred with one firm, HambletoI
&, Brother. who had made specalit,
nj Water bonds, and had successfully negotia
ted the water bonds Of Indianapolis and Nor
folk. which nctted only S29 cents. brothc
Of the members Of this firm was by profession
a hydraulic engineer, and had been consultih!
en- 9incer on the works of the two cites named
This last named gentleman proposed to TAX
the contract for the construction OF the work
at this place, and take the city bonds in pay
ment. Both the Banker and the Engineer ex
Beet to be in Sfaunton on next Wednesda!
and make an examination OF the grounds, &c
ON motion the council adjourned to mee
this evening at three O'clock. p. M, at which