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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-02

paid no more tax to keep the roads in order,
under the present system adopted by the last
Legislature, than he did who did not own a
foot of land, or a hoof of stock-that ten days
of his time could be required to work the
roads for his neighbours teams to pass over,
when he did not travel it except on foot. This
is but all illustration of the operation OF the
law
Then, the dog tax is source of a great deal
of dissatisfaction, and Mr.. Koiner will come
in for good share of the complaint house
dog is an Indispensable appendage to every
country house, and a good dog is an invallia-
bic piece Of property. The poor man who is
not able to pay these extra taxes for the priv
legc of keeping dog, and working the roads,
does not like the idea of having his faithful
guard killed, when it is impossible for him to
satisfy the tax-ticket, and he does not intend
that such shall be the case, if his vote will pre-
vent it.
These are matters that come home to the fire.
sides and home circles of the people-the mas
ses-the laboring elements. This class is dis
satisfied with the course of several of the rep
resentatives on these questions, and will not
support them il nominated. The best course
to pursue, therefore, is to get good men to an
nounce themselves in advance of the meeting
of the convention, and independent of the ac-
ton of that body. We have no personal ends
to accomplish in suggesting this course, but
we believe the people ought to have the oppor-
tunity, as they certainly have the right, to
vote for candidates of their own choice, and
not such as may be forced upon them by the
arbitrary action of few men calling them
selves convention.
There is no necessity for this convention,
and believing that the people are opposed to it,
we will aid them in the election of any good
men who will declare themselves Independent
candidates in advance of the meeting of that
body.
Come on, gentlemen, and show your hands
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Correspondence.
STAUNToN. VA, Aug. I'd, 1878.

STAUNToN, VA, Aug. I'd, 1875.
MAI. A. KoINER My Dear Sir: 1t was
rlmored about Staunton that it is your purpose
to oppose me for the Senate. 1t is also said
That you will not announce yourself through
the newspapers, but that your friends will pri-
vately make known your Willingness to accept
the position. have not the slightest objeo-
ton to your running for the Senate instead OF
the House; hut as am the Incumbent of the
position, shall insist that all objections to my
course shall be made known, and that I shall
have an opportunity of defending myself before
the people. Justice and fair dealing demand
that at least this much shall be accorded me-
will be obliged if you viii: let me know by
return mail whether or not it is your purpose
to allow your name to be used in this connec-
Gion. Respectfully.
ALEX. B. COCHRAN.
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The inf1ationsts are attempting to make
some capital out of the failure of the Bank of
California, and the temporary suspension of
two other Gold Banks in San Francisco. There
is nothing unnatural or surprising in the COL
l,pse of the Bank of California, and the fact of
its failure is strong argument against trading
upon fictitious capital. The Bank went into
wild speculations in wheat, mining stocks, pol.
tiles, and everything else. Its reckless ven
lures were not successful-depositors lost con-
tidence, and when they demanded their money
the Bank did not have it. The fact that IFS
assets are only 81 100000, while its liabilities
are $l4,OO0,O 900, shows what kind of business If
transacted. The laws of trade were VIOLATED
and the penalty had to be paid. Dishonest
purposes moved the leading mind in the con-
troll Of the institution and the day of retribu-
ton had to come.
An Inflated currency brings about generally
the very speculative spirit that ruined the Cali
fornia Bank, and which caused the collapse of
the great house Of Jay Cooke & Co., as we'll as
that of Stirling, Ahrcns & Co., of Baltimore,
more recently. 1t was trading on false capital,
and like causes will continue to produce like
effects, in all the avenues and departments of
trade.
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sept Pct

TN the District Court OF the United States for the
i Western District of Virginia-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of William H Marsh ALL Bankrupt.
At Harrsonburg, in said District on the Both day
of August A. D., 1874.
Take Notice-An order has been issued that all
the creditors of VIM. H. Marshall, Bankrupt appear
before c. Douglas Gray, Register in Bankruptcy, at
his Office in Harrisonburg, Va, on the 3Oth day Oh
sentember A. D. 1875, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and show
Cause if any they have why the Real Estate OF said
Bankrupt consisting of 22M Of land IN
not be sold, free of liens, by John Paul, Assignee
in Bankruptcy, OF the said VIM. H. Marshall, and ar
ter Satisfying the liens the surplus il any, OF the
proceeds of sale may be distributed ameng the gem
eral creditors whe have proved their DEBTS
septs2t Register in Bankruptcy.
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GENTLEMEN.
: VezO Advertisements.
Excursion to Washington.

On THURSDAY, September 3Oth 1875, Grand
Excursion will leave Staunton for Washington city,
and will return on the Saturday following.
ROUND TRIP TICKETS $500.
The object of this Excursion is to secure funds to
aid in the erection OF the new Methodist Episcopal
Church, colored, now under construction. Seven
Thousand dollars has already been expended in qui-
datlon OF the debt contracted, and there anoth
er payment of $1,000 due on the LIST of October the
ommlttee believe it can be raised in this way. Be
sides helping in the furtherance OF worthy object
all persons who may avail themselves of this Ex-
curslon, will be more than repaid for their time and
money as 1t will give them opportunity O, visit
ing the great sights Of the capital or if they
spend day and night in Baltimore
For Tickets apply to the following Committee,
Rev. =. Steele, r. J. Shelton, A. w. Brown w. w
Lewis, W G. Elliott, 0. f. Johnson, +. T. Ware,
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docket Case No. 6a7.l

docket Case No. 657.l
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Vain Bank.
ruptcy.
In the matter OF Henry A. Buck, Bankrupt.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 18th dav
OF August. 1875, warrant of bankruptcy was issued
out of the District Court of the United States for the
Western District Of Virginia. against the estate Of
Henry A. Buck, of Front Royal, in Warren county.
his own Petition THAT TIE payment of any debts
and the delivery of any property belonging to such
Of any property by him, forbidden by law; and
that meeting OF the creditors of said Bankrupt. to-
prove their debts and to choose more
Assgnees of his estate, will be held at a Court Of
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office Of the Regis,
ter in Bankruptcy at Harrisonburg, Va, before G.
Douglas Gray, Esq., Register in Bankruptcy for said
District the 18th day OF September, d. 1876 at Id
O'clock a. m. y
A, s. GRAY
aug 26-2t U. s. Marshal for said District
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Virginia
In Bankruptcy
In the matter OF Gordanus Dovel, bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, in said District, the 30th day
of August, a. d., 1875.
Take Notice-An order has been issued that all the
creditors of Gordanus Dovel. b'kt, appear before
G. Douglas Gray, Register in Bankruptcy at his office
In Harrisonburg, Va on the 3Oth day of Sept. d.,
1876 at 10 O'Clock a. M and show cause, II any they
ing OF four hundred and fifty three and nnety-four
one hundreth 45s s4loo( acres OF land situated in
tmated value of $1,000 should not be sold free Of
liens by j. G. Newman, Assignee in Bankruptcy, Of
said Gordanus Dovel, and the liens transferred to
the fund arising fromsaid sale.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
sept2-2t Register in Bankruptcy.
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VIEGINIA.-In the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, June Term, 1875
"Ordered, that the Clerk of this Court cause list
OF the stricken from the Docket during this
ter under 8, chap ILL., of the Code of 1873. and
which have not been re-instated on the Docket, to
be published once week for four successive weeks,
j.. some newspaper published in Staunton. with \
notice to all parties interested that they may be
nstated for good cause shown within one year from
the time they were so stricken off,"
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lDocket Case No. 347.]


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States for the Western District OF Vain Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter OF r. II. 30 udn, bankrupt.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 26th day
of July 1876 warrant of Bankruptcy was issued
out of the District Court of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia, against the estate
8 f. Ii. E,,ssaiIt IF Mari.n5ville in the county OF
Henry. i'll said District who has been adjudged
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
den by law and that meeting OF the creditors of
said Bankrupt to prove their debts, and to choose
one or more Assignees this estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office OF
before L. NJ. Shumaker, Esq, Register in Bankrup
cy for said District the goth day September, a.,
-0''' AS. GRAY,
sept 2-2t U. S. Marshal for said District.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of George W. Dovel Bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, in said District the 3otl day Ct
Angus a. d., 1875.
Take Notice.--An order has been issued that all
the creditors of George w. bowel, bankrupt, ai-
pear before c. Douglas Gray, Register in Bankrupt
cy, at his Office in Harrsonburg, Va. ON the 30h day
Of September, d. 1876 and show cause. if any they
have. why the real estate of said Bankrupt-consist
ing of tracts lots of land situated in the
ty of Page and State OF Vrginia-one OF which con-
tains 98s acresthe other 1875 of the assessed
value OF $lO5l so 1907 should not be sold by by ]. g.
W. bowel free OF liens and the liens transferred to
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Sept 2-2t Register in Bankruptcy.
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Docket Case No. 2sa

docket Case No. 263.l
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE r1NrrEn
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF James Rea, bankrupt
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the aoth aav "a
December, 1872 Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
out Of the District Court OF the United States for
of JamesRea, OF winchester in Frederick county,
in said District who adiudged Bankrupt on his
own petition: That the payment OF any debts and
the delivery Of any property belonging to such
any property by him. are forbidden by law sand that
a meeting Of the creditors Of said Bankrupt, to
of his estate. will be held at Court Of Bank
ruptcy to be holden at the office Of the Register in
Bankruptcy in Harrisonburg, Va, before c. Dong,
las Gray Esq, Register in Bankruptcy for said Dis
trict on the It'll day OF September, d. 1875 at 10
o'clock, a. A. s. GRAY
aug 26-2t U. s. Mar shall for said Dist, ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-02

GAUGER's FEEs.-The Richmond Dispatch.
III It's Washington items, has the following !:
Hereafter gaugers' fees will be computed up
on each days work, as follows First ten gal
Ions loc.; next twenty &C., next one hundred
t.; next two hundred &c.; next five hundred
To-; all over 1000 per day 1-12c. On all
spirits withdrawn from warehouse the fees are
to be One-ffth of one per cent. per gallon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-02

LADIES'.

LADIES.
Alexander, mrs Winnie Jackson, Miss Agnes
3lshop, mrs Lucy Johnson, miss Sarah
Crosby, mrs Mary King, mrs Agnes M
Cleary, mrs Kate Reid, mrs Edward
Carson, mrs LiliaS Robinson mrs Mary Jane
Fishburn, miss Belle Smith, mrs Mary
Firebaugh, mrs Kate Tolson. Nancy
Coins, miss Amy Williams, mrs Eyely
Gardener. miss Fannie White, Eliza
Grant, miss Meelie Wood miss Sarah M
GENTLEMEN.
Baylor, B Gilmore Samuel
Bailey, Lewis Henkle, David
Cameron, Chas Hawl, VIM
Colester, Ar1nSter Jackson, Thomas
G ummins, D Jefers, E J
Culr, W Turner, C B
Criddle, w Watson, David
Davis, Ambrose
The above letters, if not called for within thirty DAYS
Will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they advertised.
3. M YOST. P. M
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Woltz seeing snakes is easily accounted for.
We noticed, several weeks ago, a package,
marked to ~. w. Woltz, Covington, Va, c.
o. D.-from VIM. Wholcy, Dealer in best Liq-
uors, &C., Stanton, Va.'' We would not be
surprised if that package didn't contain sever
al snakes, and Wolff, in order to have some
finn, let one of them out. 1t looks suspicious.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-02

The Dispatch has great deal of nonsense in
a very small space under the caption, s'thc les
son both moral and financial" Bank failures
and individual failures have occurred ever
since society was organized, in the same way
the Bank of California failed, without refer
cnce to the kind of currency it traded in. A
'stupendous business created and conducted up
on expanded, or inflated credit, must, Of ne
cessity, sooner or later collapse, and that sys-
tenn Of finance or that character of currency
that creates wild spirit of speculation. cult
Yates the habit of credit, will work the greater
harm to the people. That irredecmable paper
money does this there is no question and that
gold and silver operates more conseryatvelv,
there can be no doubt, What the country wants,
and what it must have to build up solid pros
perity is that basis for a circulating medium in
which there is the least fuctuation-a standard
of value that will give substance and durability
to trade.
The collapse of the Bank of California had
nothing to do with the currency. 1t failed in
obedience to an memorable law of trade, and it
is nothing but superlative demagogism to at
tempt to make capital out of it to Justify the
imitation notion of the spcndthrifts and bank
ruptS.
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The Happy Family.

AS a part Of the current history of politics in
this county,w we publish to-day correspondence
between Judge A. B. Cochran and Maj. A.
Augusta. 1t is not our purpose to. express an
opinion as to the merits of this tussle between
two prominent members of the Conservative
party, and were it not that we should miss an
opportunity to commend rising patriot, we
would make no reference to it. The GOODNESS
with which Mr. Koiner assumes that he and
President Madison occupy the same relation to
insatiate office-seeking, and gives the people of
good old Augusta the information that they
have at least one disinterested statesman in
their midst. Whether this will be appreciated
OF not, remains to be seen.
There is something very attractive in the idea
OF Mr. Koiner attending to his grass and corn
and beans, and pumpkins, and being unexpec-
tedly hustled away from them to take charge
of the ship of State. A similar instance occur
red in the early history OF Rome, and it is
cheering to reflect, that the spirit of Cincinnati
us has descended through the long roll of years
upon one of the sons of Old Augusta While
not intended for any such effect, we doubt not
the Granger, will look approvingly upon this
hayseed allusion, as it gives evidence that a
man can NOW grass and be statesman and
patriot at the same time.
AS piece of caastic sarcasm, probably there
has been nothing to equal the letter of Mr..
Koiner since the days of Junius. Indeed, we
think the facile pen of that inimitable writer,
as we'll as the dusty garments of the Roman
plownan, and the dsinterested and sclf-sacri-
fcing patriotism of the American President,
have all crystalized around the massive brow
OF Mr.. Koiner,and if the Conservative party fail
to recognize these commanding attractions, it
will be great oversight, if not u calamity to
the State
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-02

We understand that Hon. John L. Harris,
member of Congress from this district, has ac-
ceptcd an invitation to speak in Ohio during
the progress of the Gubernatorial canvass in
that State, in the interest of Gov. Allen. He
will leave Virginia sometime after the middle
OF September.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-02

The specie exports through New York last
week were s444,S 1853, Of which $4,000 were
gold coin. The remainder consisted of silver
bars. :,
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Vain Bank

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Vain Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of Charles Batis bankrupt.
At Harrisenburg in said District on the 3Oth day
of August, a. d., 1875.
Take Notice-An order has been issued that all
tha creditors of Charles Bats, bankrupt, ap-
resr before G. Douglas Gray, Register in Bankrupt
~, st his once in Harrisonbnrg, Va, on the 36th
shyw cause any they have Why the real estate Of
said Notwithstanding of one House and lot in
New Hope, adjoining the lands OF Barger, and 9TH
ers. Forty acres OF land owned by petitioner, ad-
joining the lands OF Col Kerr, and others, Augusta
county, Va. Twenty acres OF land owned by petit
TONER adjoining the land OF Stout, and others. Au-
gusta Co., Va Fhteen acres OF land, adjoining the
lands of Eaklc, and others, Augusta county, Va.)
should not be sold free of liens by John Paul, AS,
signeein Bankruptcy of the said Charles BATHS, and
the liens transferred to the fund in Court.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
sept Pct Register in Bankruptcy
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The County Conservative Convention.

The county and city Conservative commit
ty u vote Of seven to three determined to call
a convention to nominate candidates for the
House Of Delegates and the State Senate. The
committee is constituted Of two representa-
tives from each township, and two from each
ward of the city of Staunton. There are six
townships and two wards, requiring Il repre-
sentation OF sixteen committeeman. There
are two vacancies, one in the End ward, occa-
stoned by the death of Col. J. Is. Baldwin, and
one in North River township, caused by the
death Of j. G. Futon, Esq. The representa-
ton in the meeting OF the committee was as
follows: Warsl No. l, John Echos and-M. G..
Hartman; 2nh ward, w. A. Burke-one va
cancy; Beverly Manor, James Bumgardner,
Jr., and j. Wayt Bell; Rivcrheads, A. S.
Turk-W. Il. Rush was absent; Pastures, w.
n. Tate and F. F. Sterrett; South River, G.
A. Bruce and DR.. I. w. Shelton; North River,
J. G. Fulton, decd, and Jno. e. Mills absent;
Middle Biver, C. S. Roller and DR.. j. r. Stout,
both absent.
The gentlemen present determined to call n
convention of the Conservative party of Augusta
county, to meet in Starmton on the End of Oc-
tober, to nominate three candidates for the
House of Delegates, and one for the Senate
The township meetings, to appoint delegates to
the Convention, will be held, on the 25th inst,
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sept 2-2t
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States, for the Western District OF Virginia.
Tn po,,E rrurf

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States, for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy
In the matter of Samuel H. Lambert Bankrupt
At Harrisonburg, in said District, the 3Oth day
OF August. A. D., 1875.
TAKE NOTICE-An order has been issued that all
the creditors of Samuel H. Lambert t, bankrupt ap-
pear before c. Douglas Gray, Register in Bankrupt
day of September, d. 1876 at 10 o'clock, A NJ, and
show cause, if they have, why the real estate OF
N Augusta county, Va, containing 6lh acres. adj
Joining the land Of Job Cowger Madison Lotianu
and Others near the Harrsonburg and Warm Spring
Turnpike. valued at $3.50. Also 4 acre lot in the
village OF Moscow, adjoining the lands Of u John
should not be sold, free of liens, by John Paul. AS
signee in bankruptcy OF said Samuel IAN H Lambert n
of the proceeds may be distributed among the gem
eral creditors who have proved their debts
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
sept 2-2t Register in Bankruptcy
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STUDENTS APPoINTED.-Mr George lay
lor, son of S. K. TAYLOR, and Mr.. Wallace r.
Whtmore, son of Martin Whitmore, have been
appointed by the County School Board, as State
students to the Virginia Agricultural and Me-
chanical College, at Blacksbdrg. There is one
other vacancy from this county which will be
filed on the 9th Of September. Applicants
should report to the County Superintendent
before the time fixed for the appointment.
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Mr. and Mrs. Satoris sailed on the Baltic for
England Saturday. The President and party
sailed down the bay with them,
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XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Ofice OF the Circu
Court for Augusta ConntY August alst III

VIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit
Court for Augusta County, August 3lst, 1875
Louisa f. Rogers in her right. and Henry
Miller Rogers. James Robert Rogers and Ida Luela
Rogers, infants by Louisa Z. Rogers, their mother
and next friend, Plaintiffs
Ambrose H. Rogers. Andrew jackson Rogers, Ma
than Reeves, and Elizabeth Reeves, his wife, Isaac
N. Rogers, Jacob Andrew Rogers. Kncad, and
Cynthia Harriet, his wife, Samuel v. Rogers. snmn-
ell Simpson. and Mary Catharine his wife, George A.
Rogers, and Lucy A. his wife. Grandson Rogers,
end Elizabeth s., his wifr. William H. Mozingo. Ma
than Reeves, late Executor, snd VIM. L. Mowry,
Sheriff of Augusta county, and such, Adminis
TRAITOR de bons with the will annexed, OF Andrew
B. Rogers, deceased. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object OF tits suit is to obtain q settlement
and distribution of the estate OF Andrew B. Rogers,
decd and the sale Of his real estate.
The Defendants Andrew Jackson Rogers. Samuel
v. Rogers George A. Rogers, and Lucy A.. his wife.
and VIM. H Mozngo, not having entered their APP
pearance and it appearing by affidavit filed that they
are presidents OF the Commonwealth of Virgin
ia: 1t is ordered that they do appear here within
one month after due publication OF this notice and
do what is necessary to protect their interest.
Teste,
sept2-4t j. N. RYAN, Cl'k.
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The Mark Lane Espress says the English
wheat crop has been gathered in better condi-
ton than was anticipated, and will compare
favorably as 20 quality with last year. It
notes decline in wheat in London, and in
the price of flour at Paris.