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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-26

OF course, we want to see Kilkenny Kat
fight among the Conservative politicians OF Au-
gusta county. We shall make no concealments
about this. If they would bite and claw until
not even the ends Of their tails were left we
should look on with not only the suprcmest in
difference but with secret delight--a plcasurable
'strue inwartness." But we want to see fair
tussle-no gouging Or under holds. And for
this reason we should like to know why it is
that neither the Spectator nor the Vindicator
is disposed to do Senator Cochran justice, or
even give the opinions entertained Of his servi-
ces to the State blythe Conservative press OF
the State-some OF the editors of which were
members Of the Legislature with him, and hid
the best opportunity Of judging Of his useful
ness to- the commonwealth. They, especially
tire Spectator, will catch up every little squib
about other public men Of Augusta, and give II
prominence, but not a word in favor, Judge
Cochran. But the fact is, Judge Cochran has
never been favorite with the little rings in
this county, which have had their origin with
the schemers about the Staunton curb-stones.
He has not danced when they tiddled, and has
chosen to base his ASPIRATIONS upon hSneF
grounds than a conformity to the whims and
caprices Of few political tom-tits, that flutter
and buzz around the Court house and the
wards, whenever a political campaign is iDau-
gurated. Identifying himself, in his Legislative
course, with the people of the county, to them
he has looked iorean approval Of his course, and
not the supple-jacks Of party who, by "ways
that are dark" concert their plans in secret
conclave, and thrust them upon the people,
whether they want them Or not. 80
II the fight is free one Tor legislative hon
ors, by all means let it be fair one. Let
each man stand upon his record. and go before
the people in the light Of day, fearing nothing
but Misrepresentation and asking nothing but
justice.
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SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING YOUR DRY
GOODS OF -.
LEVY BROTHERS,.

Colored Grenadines at 6A, 8H, 10 and 1211c worth
more than double the money; These prices are
fixed extraordinarily low to close out the whole
Fancy Grenadines sss, 10, and laAc yard worth
Rich styles Fancy Grenadines at lsss, TO- u.s. 3d. and
35c, worth from rs to Soc;
$2s5 per y:rd-t.,ia embraces not only the cheap
| est, but jest ASSOC ed stock ever offered in this
Lawns at 81, l2,s. 1eas, worth rs, and 3oc;
WashPoplins, best goods manufactured, at 1sA and
Black Alpaeas from &c g sl5o per yard This en-.
Black ts Skis at
er variety than at any other establishment in
Remnants Of Dress Goods of every description be
sold at less than half value;
Australian Crepe at So co. and 75c worth g. 49, ard
Eombazres and othe- goods for mourning;
Crepe Wells in 81 qualities and Sizes also Iu as
HemssitcheG, r oe-Border, colored Border, and
k Ssd X lies
Also, E,ack Lace scs-is and white Lace and Muslin
Sash Lbons al a5 CO. 49, 40 and SOC and up to slss
r R6bons om ha inch to
seven inches at the lowest prices;
Rues st Sc per dozen worth worth G sc apiece
have lace edges; "
Linen Collars 81 At So 7sc u per dozen-worh u.
seloPes and ss anu en-
Soaps, Extracts, and Toilet Water manufactured by
Colgate
Brushes-Hair. Tooth, Nail and Cloth Brushes.
Lunch Baskets, satches, shapl-straws, Trunks, and
Unbeaehed Knitting Cotton, 8, 4, and strand at IS
Beached knitting Cotton, all Sizes in balls, at eoc
Machine Needles at . and DC;
Machine Oil in large bottles at l5c;
C!ark's and Coafss Specification at Toe per dozen;
Mattang. oh-Cloths, Rugs, Carpets, Mats and Has,
in
be found an exact imitation OF lace shades, now
So fashiopable; :
Cornices. Bands. Loops and Hooks:
Embroidered Curtain Muslin, one yard wide at Csc
liam Net for Curtains from zoe up to $loo per
Hamburger Lace Curtains from "a to $50 per set for
two wineows Hamburger Lace Lambrequins
rom $3.50 up to IS pair-all very cheap and de-
Calico Collars and Cuffs at lee a set, worth soc;
Wool Table-Covers at 81, worth $3.50;
Fl n1o at great bargains; .,,..o.
Napkins A boyles towels and Tray Cloths in great
Honey Comb be quits at 81 worth siss pf4' ssi
Crochet quilts at q, 80 aud u worth $50 andss
Kid Gloves in al qualities from 75c up to o. s5 pair.
Lisle- Thread Gloves and Gauntlets from 25c up nj
Buck Gauntlets in all Qualities,
CheviOt Shirtings at l29, 1884, and 25c per yard
EedTick in all qualities from 0c to SOC per yard;
Linen and Cotton Sheetings and Pillow-C- sings at
bargains
Bleached and unbleached Cottops at SIC up to the
best manufactured;
Linen Carriage busters in great variety;
ReadyM Made Dresses for ladies in all OF the latest
styles. from $3 to $25;
A full assortment Of Entertainments at e4traordi-
nary low prices;
Lace Points and Jacsets in great variety very cheap
MerinO Shirts for men. women and children;
Elastic and Leather Belts in great variety,
Corsets in great variety from Acc up to &c pair;
Dmity Bands at I'll per dozen worth l5c apiece
Fens and Fan Chains in great variety at
LEVY BROTHERS.
l0l7 and 1919 Main street
eu&e Richmond, Va,
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Neau Z advertisements.
docket Case No. 81,

docket Case No. 657.1
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 dey
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 the payment of any deb.s
and the delivery Of any property belonging to such
Of any property BY hi ~ are forbidden by law; and
that meeting OF the creditors Of said Bankrupt 70
Assignees OF his estate, will be held at Cou of
Bankruptcy to be holden at the olce Of the Regis
ter in Bankruptcy at Harrisonburg, Va, before c..
Douglas Gray Esq, Register in Bankruptcy for said
District, on the It'll day OF September 1876 at 10
O'Clock, q. m.
A. 8. GRAY,
aug 26-2t o. 8. Marshal for said District,
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A ssignee.s Sale of Real Estn te
II in Pace CGssatY. Va,
A ssignee.s Sale of Real Estate
~ i'm Rockingham County. Va

In pursuance Of a decree OF the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western DStrict OF Va, in the
matter of George Messersnith, bankrupt, l WILL as
assignee of said Bankrupt, on
{ FRIDAY, September 18th, 1875,
n 'front.' Of the Courthouse in HAREIsoNBURG Va
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
the following valuable Real Estate to wit:
ONE HOUSE ANDlOT
on east Market street. in the town OF Harrisonburg,
adjoining Abner Nicholas, and Others one 1t OF
land containing ~ living on the Kratzer road,
tract Of land adjoining that just described, contain
ing 70 ACRES. !.
TERMs-One-fourth cash, the balance on credit
six twelve and eighteen months, with interest iro n
day Of SALE the purchaser giving bonds with ample
personal security for the deferred payments and the
title retained as ultimate security
JOHN E. ROLLER, Assignee
. aug 2G-tdS OF George Messersmii Il, b'kt.
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Geo. A. Bruce, john J. Cupp, and DR.. j.
r. Stout are mentioned as candidates for the
Legislature. They are all good men, but will
they suit the horny-fsted Changers? DR.. Stout
especially, would be very creditable represent.
alive, as he is gentleman of varied informa-
Zion, liberal views and clear convictions.
But, gentlemen, don't TRUST yourselves to the
mercy of the ring. Things are cut-and-dried
here.
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It is about time the aspirants for Legislative
honors were defining their position on the dog
law. Mr.. Koiner had better look out There
is music in the air about this matter. The
'.honest watch dog cannot be snubbed and
and tramped upon, If he is a dog.
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Docket Case No. 1881
= DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITE

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i STATES, for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In tas natter 0; James Rea bankrupt.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 3oth day oil
December. 1872 Warrant in Bankruptcy was issu Il
the Western District of Virginia, against the estat
Of James Rea. OF Winchester, in Frederick county,
own petition: That the payment Of any debts rad
the delivery OF any property belonging to sue.
aav properly by him. are TO hidden by law and that
meeting Q; the creditors OF said Bankrupt, 10
p owe e. debts, and to choose one more Assig-
OF his estate will be held at Court OF Bank
-uptcy, to be holden at the Office Of the Register in
Bankruptcy in Har.isenbu,g, Va, before G. DOUG
trict, the 18th day of September a. d., 1c75 at 10
o'clock, a. m. A. 8. GRAY,
aug &c ct q. s. Marshal for said Dis iict.
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Mr.. Stuart doesn't want to go to the United
States Senate now, oh, no. He. prefers the
completion Of the James River Canal. That's
patriotic.
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DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
for tne western District OF Virginia

II COURT
l for lne western District OF Virginia.
To Thomas Kinney and Elias Chappalear. and to
whom 1t may concern, Gree,ing
Notice IS hereby given, that on the lst day Of
~ barrels and two casks contcin;ns about twenty
fhree gallons Of Brandy Thomas inzey and Elias
VIZ annSaiaar claimants-were seized by the Marshal
of fhe limited States for said District forfeited to
the nse OF the United States and e is lbelled
and Prosecuted in tlis Court in ne name of the
inited States for condemnation for the causes in
the said Libel set forth, and that said cause will
stand for trial at the Courtroom in & sisonburg,
on the 18th cay OF October next, WIG where al
persons are warned to appear to snow cause why
Condemnation should not be deereed, and to inter-
yene for their interests.
Dated 18th day OF August. 1875.
A. s. GRAY,
U. s. Marshal for Western District Of Va.
aug 26 ct
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/ ssignee's Sale Of Real Estate i'm
4 ROCKINGHAM COaDty. Va.

n Rockingham COanty, Va.
In pursuance OF decree OF the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District of Virginia, in
the matter OF Peter N. H. Pickering and John N.
Pickering. bankrupts will, as Assignee for said
LankruptS. on
FRIDAY, September 18th, 1875,
in front OF the Courthouse in HARRisONLURG, Va.
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
The following valuable Real Estate to wit
Two tracts OF land one containing SO Acres, and
he oter Acres, both situated in the Eastern part
OF the County of Rockingham, near McGaheysville.
This is desirable property and will be sold on the
following terms.
One-fourth cash on the day OF sale. and the resi-
the purchaser giving bonds with approved security,
and the title retained as ultimate securi ~.
JOHN e. ROLLER. Assignee
OF Pm. H. and j, N. G. Pickering, b'ks.
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II Mr.. Keiner will deliver lecture on the
Lava Beds, and explain their ingredients and
how they could be put to use, we might hoist
his name1at the head of our columns.
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do not hesitate to express the opinion that
our patriotic Governor will do all in his power
to push it forward.
Very truly yours, &C.,
ALEXANDER Fl. Fl. STUART.
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Blanch, Tray. and Sweetheart will be after
Mr.. Koiner, and give him some trouble. The
''honest watch dog'' is a fearful factor in poll
tics.
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The people are not much in a humor for be-
ing gyved and bound by the few wire-pullers
who make up conventions. The ring mama
gers had better let them alone, or there might
be some trouble in the happy family.
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Unavailable letters remaining in the P O., staunton
Va, August &C. 1875.
Mrs. Sarah Brown, Glandoff p. O., Va; Conway Ell.
Us, Grant county, KY; Miss Bette Cranen, Staun.
ton, Va; Ms. Jennie TilieE. Hamburg; Mrs. Fran
ces Owens: Joseph Jones, harrisburg, Tenn: John
F. Rison, Danville. Va; Mrs. Il. F. Richardson
Staunton, Va.; Miss Stinson & Co., Portland, lie.
John w. Widde,, Upton, Pa.
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1t was a long time before the Democratic
press would admit that the Republicans had
PEELED to acknowledge it. but in doing SO, say
it was not party test. Oh, no! Yet every
man who voted against the Convention and for
the Republican candidates were designated as
belonging to the NEGRO party'' or carpet
bagger."
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TADITA Parties wanting inform? ION
OAORGlAabout Georgia or Florida.
AND should subscribe for the
MI nDTn MORNING NEWS. published at
NLORlDASava Ga. Daily $1,000 .
Weekly 81 90 per annum. Advertisers desiring GUS
s.ners in these States should use it's columns tits
best paper in the Southeast. Specimen copies sent
ae on receipt Of cents. Address ]. H. ESTILt,
vannah Ca aug ~
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aug 2o-td.
A ssi2nee:s Sale of Real Estate
IL in ROckinsl ham County, Va,

IN pursuance Of q decree OF the United sates DIS
trict Cout for the Western District Of Virginia, in
the matter OF J. J. Littell, bankrupt, TWILL as AS
sgnee of I'D Bankrupt, on
FRIDAY, sept ember 18th, 1875,
il front OF tn, Court house in HAERIsoNEURG, Va,
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
the following value Die Real Estate to wit
FOUR LOTS
IN the town OF McGaheysville, and the interest OF
said ]. J. Littell, in two lots. lying in New Ha
ven and the other in Port Republic, purchased ~
Littell in 1860, at a sale for delinquent taxes.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash. and the balance on a
credit OF SIX Twelve and eighteen months, the pur
chaser giving bond. with ample personal security
for the deferred payments, with interest from day Of
SALE and the title to be retained by Assignee
til the whole OF the purchase money hes been paid
JOHN E. ROLLER. Assignee
aug 26-tds OF ]. j. Littell, bkt.
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Some of our horny-fsted friends, are busy
button-holing the sovereigns with reference to
the next House of Delegates. We are afraid hay
seeds won't win this time, especially if they go
into the ring trap, called a convention. Let
us have a sweep stakes.
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There are too many horny-fistea aspirants
for Legislative honors. They will be beaten
cut of their boots.
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We would suggest to the Conservative
Committee that meets next Monday in Gen.
Echols; back room, that they take a new de-
parture. and let us have sweep stakes this
fall-cntries free for all.
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What will Senator johnson do now? Mr..
Stuart has foored him on the letter business,
and Judge Harris is going to deliver an ad-
dress right mp IN the. Senator's own section,
next week, before some agricultural associa-
ton. Mr.. johnson is ledged in on all sides
by these meddlesome fellows, but Billy Malone
and his Norfolk mud turtles may pull him
through.
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A ssigneo's Sale Of Real Estate
~ i'm Rockingham County.

A ssignee's Sale Of Real Estate
n i'm Rockingham County.
IL pursuance OF decree Of the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District Of Virginia. in
the matter Of Job Cowger, bankrupt, will, Assg-
nee Of said Bankrupt. on -
THUR0DAY, the 10th day of SEPTEMBER
1875 in front OF the Court house in STAUNTON, Va
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
the following Zeal Estate to Wit: Two tracts Of
land, one tract containing i3
1l7A ACRES,
lying on tie Harrisonburg and Warm SPRINGS Turn
pike adjoining the lands Of John Bunsshrey Jas H.
and Preston TodG and oilers, in the cornty Of Au-
eus.a; the other tract is
ONE-EIGHTH
Of undivided tract of land lying in the county Of
Rockingham. near the Head Waters of Brery
Branch, adjoining the lands of Joshua Cupp, Daniel
Hisey, and Others and formerly belonging to Sam'l
Lambert, decd, and
CONTAINING 113 ACRES.
TEEMS-One-fourth cash, The balance ere lit
of six, Twelve and eighteen months, with interest
from day Of sale, the purchaser giving bonds w III
ample personal security fer the deferred payments,
and Inc title retained as ultimate security.
JOHN Z. ROLLER, Assignee
aug Pods OF Job Cowger. O'kt.
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LADIES'.

List Of Advertised Letters, Aug. ssth, 1875
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A ssignee's Sale of Real Estate
II In Augusta County

"A HI Augusta COuMGy.
In pursuance CT = dec ee of the United States Dis
trict Court the Western District OF Virginia, in
the mater of Jonathan M Snipman, bankrupt: l
will, as Assignee for said bankrupt. on
THURSDAY, the 10th day of SEPTEMBER.
1875 in front of The Courthouse in STAUNSON Va.
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
the following Real Estate to wit
HOUSE ANDsLOT
situated in Sangersville, Augusta county, Va.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash, and the balance on a
credit Of six twelve and eighteen months, the pur
for the deferred payments and the title to be ret
ed by the Assignee, until the whole of the purchase
money shall have been paid.
JOHN E. ROLLER Assignee
aug 26-sds of Jonathan NJ. Slipman, b'k't
A ssignee's Sale of Real Estn te
~ in PAGE CCssnty, Va.
In pursuance OF decree OF tine Unite i States Dis
trct Court for the Western District OF Va in the
matter OF Joseph Samuels bankrupt, WILL As
sgnee of said Bankrupt,
a. the Shenandoah Iron Works.
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTIO-T
tie following Real Estate to wit:
1858 ACRES OF MOUNTAIN LAND,
lying in Page county, near the Shenandoah Iron
t. Works.
TERMS One foui IN cash, and the balance a
credit OF twelve and twenty four months, with inter
est from the day of SALE the purchaser giving bond
and tn. title retained by the Assignee until
the whole Of the purchase money shall have bt en-
paid. JOHN F. ROLLER, Assignee
aug acids of Joseph Samuels, b'k't.
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TVHE COLD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
/ Near Goshen, Rockbridge county, =;
will be opened on the 10th OF JUNE. by 81
VIM 3. JOHNSON, Jr.

Board $40 per mont, with a reasonable deduction
for families. Per week, Sl3,0o, per day $500.
may 27-u
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established on a firm basis, and we are all de-
termlned that her fair name shall not be tar
nished by reputation of her just debts, yet we
all desire to see these ends accomplished with
the least burthen that may be possible to her
people. .s;;:.
| think am not over sanguine in believing
that the completion of the canal to Clifton
Forge would not only add largely to the taxa
BILE value Of property along the entire line OF
the canal from Clifton Forge to Richmond land
especially in Lynchburg and Richmond,) but
that it would cause marked increase in the vai-
/ lie of ten millions of stock which the State
holds in the canal, and in all probability rem
der the canal source of revenue to the Com
moEwealth. The only point remaining to- be
considered is, can the work be constructed, and
| if so by what means?
| answer: 1t can be completed, and almost
without expense to the State, by means ct the
labor OF the cOnyiets who are now confined
in the penitentiary at a heavy expense to the
/ State.
Probably five or six hundred convicts could
be advantageously employed on this impor-
| tant work. They could be supported for less
in the interior Of the State than at the pentell-
| tiary.
| 1t may be supposed that there is some con-
stitutional difficulty in toe way, arising out Of
sections IA and Is of article x. of the C0nstitu-
| ton.
! A careful examination of those Eectfons will,
Think, satisfy every fair-minded man that no
such difficulty exists. e'as,s -s4e4s-f. +.
The prohibitions Of those clauses do. not, by
any fair construction, apply to case like the
| one suggested. Sg E.
The State is substantially the owner of the
/, James River and Kanawha canal. Her best
interests are connected with its completion
Five hundred and eleven thousand dollars
($5l1 900 of her money have been expended
west Of Buchanan, which will be lost unless the
work is completed.
We now propose that the labor OF the con-
victs in her penitentiary shall be utilized to
save this large expenditure from total loss, and
to add greatly to the value of the stock which
she holds in the canal company.
If this labor be not thus employed it will
probably to great extent remain idle, and be
a source of heavy expense to the State.
1t occurs to me that steps should be taken by
the cities of Richmond and Lynchburg and
the officers of the James River and Kanawha
Company to bring this matter prominently b.
fore Lhe public. 1t should be discussed freely
before the people and by the press, SO as to
elicit an expression of public sentiment.
Measures ought also to be adopted to call the
attention Of the General Assembly to it at an
early day OF the next session. 50 as to secure
prompt action. If the Legislature willauthor-
ize the Governor to employ all the able-b0died
convicts who can be conveniently spared to
work on the canal, its completion within two
years may be regarded as an assured fact.
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The letters il not called for within thirty
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons caioe
for them will please say that they are advertised.
T. M YOST. p. NJ
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this deficient link.
1t seems to me that Virginia occupies, in re-
lation to this subject, the position of man who
had at great cost built nine spans of an inn
portant bridge, and then let the whole remain
comparatively useless by reason Of his failure
to complete the tenth span. which was necca-
sary to finish the work
Let us pause moment and consider some O.
the important Virginia interests which would
be largely benefited by this comparatively in
expensive work. will glance at them under
the following heads:
LIST. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad COM
pany.
I'd. The iron and agricultural interests from
the Allegheny to Richmond.
81. The James River and Kanawlla COM
pany.
18th. The diminished cost Of coal along the
entire line Of improvement from Clifton Forge
to Richmond, and the impulse which would bs
given to the manufacturing and commercial ill-
terests, especially of Lyncllburg and Richmond,
by cheap fuel for their Inhabitants, and MAX
ing them entrepots of heavy coal trade.
9th. Its Influence on Norfolk by making her
all important coaling station for ocean steam
erS.
9th. The effect of the improvement in in
creasing the taxable value of property along
the entire line, and the augmentation Of the
revenue OF the Commonwealth.
have already stated that the steam-power
which is sufficient to draw twenty-five cars
from the Ohio river to Clifton Forge can draw
but twelve cars over the heavy grades to be en-
countered eastward of Clifton Forge in cross
ing the range of the North Mountain end Blue
Ridge. 1t is useless, therefore, in the present
condition of things, to attach more than twelve
cars to all engine, because they could not be
carried through. But if the canal were COM
pleted 10 Clifton Forge the full complement OF
twenty-five cars could be brought to Clifton
Forge, where thirteen could be left to discharge
their freight into the coal-boats. and the engine
would pass along the line with the remaining
twelve cars. In this way the capacity Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio road to transport freigh