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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-12-14


CORPORATION CoURT.--The December
term OF this Court held its session last Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday, and then adjourn
ed.
The customary list OF '.leeds and other
writings" were reported as admitted to rec
ord, followed by accounts against the Com
'nonwealth in favor Of Tailor. Sergeant and
/ Eputy Sergeant.
The last will and testament of Candacy
Payne (colored,j appointing J. E. Guy as Ex-
ecutor. was proven and admitted to record;
and VIM. f. Asst, Jos L. Asst, David F. Ro-
sen, Robt. Anight!y and Peter Wilson were
appointed to appraise her estate.
Joi,a n. Carroll, Treasurer, ap pointetl az
his assistant. Z. N. Cushing. who was sworn
in, and Is now ready to receive taxes.
VIM. Skeen was granted license to keen
en ordinary with the privilege OF retailing
Wines &c., on New Street.
Several erroneous assessments of taxes
were corrected.
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DEATH OF JACOB ILLIG.-Mr. Jacob II
lig, long citizen Of Stanton, and highly
esteemed, died in this city on Wednesday
morning the 18th, at the residence OF DIR.
N. B. Smart, aged Il years. He was
German ty birth, and came to Stanton for
ty-eight years ago, with John L. Schercr,
Esq, and made his home with and was en-
ployed by the late Col. John F. AS, rs a
miller and afterwards in the butcbering bus
mess. lie was quiet, genial. honest citizen.
and leaves an unapproachabe name. He
was member the Masonic Fraternity, and
will ba buried to-day Mt 10 O'Clock, with the
ilonors Il that order.
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. october &c, 1876
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeyes at 75a&5 Is; generally rated first
quality at 75as4 rs medium to good fair quality
at 00a$0 co. general average OF the market to day
80 60 extreme range of prices 300a$5 IS. Nest
the sales were from 1926 to 81 10 per 100 pounds.
COws.--We quote Mich Cows at $95aa5o per
head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.--We quote Sheep at a5c,
per gross. Stock Sheep 00a$3 90 per head
Lambs aaS3 so per head, as to quality.
Hods.-We quote at SO0a$9 90 net.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET October 2G.-Eeef
Cattle $500. extra $500: Sheep 4c 5A Lambs 800
a$425per head Hogs % per 100 Ds and Cows
and Calves 30a$55.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET Oct. 2s-Sales
OF Cattle at G0a5,O0 Sheep to Sc, per b gross
Lands 90 to "a, per head Hogs from 8 a o..
Cows AMI Calves 30a$6j.
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DEATH OF Hon. JACOB SHAvER.-Hon
Jacob Shaver died at his residence in Eure-
ka, Nevada, Nov. 22d. Mr.. Shaver was a
native Of Rockingham county. Va. and a
brother Of Mr.. Zeb. u. Shaver, of Augusta
county He removed to the west, after
graduating ut Washington College, and OBJ
tanning certificate to practice law. lie held
the position of Judge in his adopted county;
then, VIC believe 4 territory, and also, we
think Il delegate in Congress. He was gen.
tleman OF mar y noble qualities, and the an
nouncement Of his death will cause pain with
many cid friends and acquaintance.
NUMBERING THE HoCsEs.-Alr. A.. w.
Smith, the new superintendent Of the Water
Works, has conceived and is now about exc
cutting a system OF numbering the houses in
Staunton. The centre from which the num-
bering will commence, will b, at the inter-
section OF Main and Augusta streets, Miss
Brooks building. lin which the VIRGI MAN
office is locatcd,) and running east and west
and north and south from that point. The
number wil! be inscribed on piece OF tin
4 x inches in size. and the figures will be
about II inch. The convenience of thus
Indicating the residences and business houses
will be apparent to all. and we have no doubt
our citizens generally will cooperate in the
suggestion We are q CITY, and so being
recognized, We should assume all the para
phernala incident thereto.
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Builders. contractors. carpenters, or par:
ties contemplating building, are welcome t.
examine and avail themselves of the use Of
over one hundred new and beautiful designs.
at low ana moderate cost, Of dwellings.
churches and school houses, at the Office Of
the Stanton Planning Mill Company, corner
Church and Middlcbrook streets. Greatly
reduced prices on doors, sash, blinds, mould
iugs, ETC., Of white pine. Low estimate,
given for all finished work, connected with
housebuilding, in any part of the State.
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THE VALLEY RAILROAD,
TO THE CITIZENS OF BALTIMORE CITY AMI
THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.


THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
juncture has come in the affairs of this i'm
portapt enterprise to which, as one Of its original
never tired and never means to tire of proper eff
fort-to further and speed its completion to Sa-
lem-I desire to invite the earnest attention of
every person and party oncerned In the fate and
fortune OF the road.
In the 81 ions o. the Legislature of 18s5-e6
with the ai9 OF the Hon. Nicholas K Trout, then
a mem Der OF the Senate OF Virginia. and the Hon.
Jno. s. Baldwin. then Speaker of the House OF
both OF them representing the County of Angus
ia, a charter was obtained for building tn Valley
Railroad from Harrisonburg to Salem, q char
ter was lso obtained to build the road from Win
bers in both branches efte Legislature, then re-
presenting the Valley Of Virginia. after the char
ter was obtained, which was, as far as they pro-
vided for q railroad from Harpers Ferry to Staun-
ton, had long been sought tor even as far back as
when the Baltimore & Ohio r. r. was first com.
menced. and when 1t was proposed to build this
road via. Staunton, instead Of Wheeling and an
offer OF 50 cts bonus on each passenger was offer
ed to Virginia for the rightofway. It refused.
In 1865 was elected President OF the Valley r. r
Co. and after doing all tnat thought Uas posi-
bic for me to accomplish, wrote Gen. Robert E.
Lee letter proposing to resign the Pres ency
OF the road and asking him to socept it. have
appended copy of his reply to me upon receipt Of
ed President OF the Road, the faculty Of hashing-
ton & Lee University unanimously passing reSo-
luton requesting Gen. Lee To accept the Presi-
dency OF the Valley Railroad.
LEXINGTON, VA, 3ast May, 1879.
Ny dear Coiopeli
/ have Just received your letter OF the 27th Inst
and therefore cannot get my reply 70 YOU, az tne
relinquish position in which You have labored
so hard and successfully, In my favor, but see nc
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LOCAL.
Arrival and Departure Of Mails

The trains on the Chesapeake and Ohio kali
road arrive and depart as follows from Stauntoh
Mail train arrives from the East at 4:20 p. NJ
Leaves for.the West at 4:25 p. m. Arrives from
the West going East. at 9a5 a. IN. Leaves al ?i"-
Express train from the East arrives at 500 a. m
Leaves for the West at 5:45 III. Arrives.from the
West 1890 at night. Leaves at 1905 q. IN.
The Valley NIaiI train leaves at G:5u a. n ana ar
riyes at IN m. Accom- mediation train ltafes at
Q. m , and arrives at II a. IN.
Lexington mail, By way OF Greenvilc arrives NJ
= D. M and leaves at a. m. daily except sunuat.
Beverly mail, by way of Churchville and sfr e.o
ling Springs arrives at p. m. and leaves III a'V
A. m daily except Sunday
MIddIebrook mail arrives Mondays; W euuesuays
and Fridays at IL a. Leaves same Gays =. IN.
Mount Scion mail arrives Tuesday and Fridays.
af II =. m. ard leaves same days at r. IT.
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OYSYERSt OYSTERS - OYSTERS
The very best i'll of the market. received
4laily, by Pcarman
Y. N. c.. A. PRAYER MEET1NG.-At the
4. NJ G. A. meeting Sunday evening, con-
Quoted by Capt Ransom. short, spirited ad
dresses were delivered by the leader. and
Meesrs. Geo. Harrison, W. J. Nelson, r. B.
Coleman, A. ". Simpson. VI. G. Hartman,
and l.. Peace.
The lesson read Was the 4tif chap OF james,
The last verse which furnishes most appro-
pirate text for this particular time. And at
she conclusion OF the exercises, Il special
committee. consisting OF } W. Todd, N. G.
Harman and 4. NJ Simpson was appointed
to raise Il fund to enable tic regular .'Relief
Committee to give prompt and substantial
all to the poor around rs.
The attention OF the public is respect fully
Called to this movement, and those who feel
disposed to give, will please leave the con-
triontions at the store Of Mr. j. W. Todd, or
aiand it to member of the Committee dur
ing this week.
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ANOTHER LARGE HoG,-Joseph Harrison,
(colored.) resi- ling near Greenvile, killed a
Hayes hog last week, 10 months old, that
brought the scales down to the 524 pound
notch. He killed larger one last year, and
would have had another one OF equal size,
but for having it stolen last summer. ''Uncle
Joe. - learned how to feed hogs in Rocking
ham. and never fails to furnish an item, each
year, to the press, Of an extraordinary por-
ker
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To LOT OWNERS. the last meeting Of
the City Council r committee was appointed
to procure accommodations for the colored
free school in the northern part of the city.
The committee, we understand, contem.
and the erection Of suitable buildings, anti
all persons having land in that part Of tln
city which they desire to dispose of, AM
which wonld answer the purpose, will find i!
to their interests, perhaps, to call on thu
committee, Of which Mr.. J. w. Todd is chair
man, between this and Tuesday night.
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| CASES IN USURY.--Tha cases OF the Ma.
tional Valley Bank VS.. Hartman ct al, which,
| have engaged the attention OF the Circuil
Court for some weeks past, were decided on
Monday last-Judge Mclaughlin rendering
/ his decisions in accordance with the follow.
ing principles:
LIST. The law controlling National Banks.
is the National Barking act, which declares
| forfeiture OF all interest. az to discounts,
at a greater rate than that allowed by the
law of the State in which the bank is oper-
ated.
End. The discount Of note and all renew.
ais thereof. are one continuous transaction
hence Il note discounted at q greater rate
than per cent. before Il greater rate was
authorized by the Virginia Constitution, con.
tinued to be usurious as to Mi interest, not
withstandng the subsequent legality OF that
rate.
3rd. Tie present Constitution OF Vr-
ginia, went into effect prior TO November.
1860, Che Judge did not decide the precise
time when the Constitution did 60 into ef.
feet. that not being necessary 20 the dccis-
ion OF the case.)
18th. That payments OH account of dis
count Of nsnrions notes, are not to be consid.
cred as payments of the unlawful interest,
but Us money held by plaintiff to Defendants
use, which defendant is entitled to set off
against principal of the note.
9Th. The five years statnte OF Limitation
applies to such set off of illegal interest paid.
DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT AT the
Lunatic Asylum, on last Friday night, the
patients anil number of invited guests en-
joyed rich treat in the performance of the
laugtiable drama OF '1roodles' by ladies
and gentlemen of The city. 1t is A play
which calls into requisition diversity OF tai
ent from grave 10 gay. from Lively to
severe" end its rendition served to stamp
with emphasis the dramatic ability OF the
performers,
The important character of Mrs. Toodles,
was assumed by Miss Sc I'm, who on
frequent occasions, heretofore, has rendered
similar parts with such gratifying success,
and so natural did she appear IS the great
auction attender, that one might have been
induced to believe that TO purchase articles
which might be needed ''and would be SC
handy to have about the house, was the
chief end of woman and the greatest cross OF
man.
The character Of Mary IS not easy to rem
der, but Ny Cd, gave 1t admirably, and
more especially was it deserving OF praise
since the part of sweetheart is supposed te
be a scarce opened volume to freshly erafl.t.
ated young ladies'
Mr.. De, was Toodles up and down, and
particularly down. It. is difficult to imagine
an enthusiastic advocate Of temperance sc
thoroughly familiar with the varied attitudes
and peculiar characteristics Of those weak
kneed gentlemen that fondlc lamp-posts, but
one bad but to see to appreciate the supreme
happiness. ana entire Indifference to sur
roundlngs which invariably attaches to that
class.
Charles FentoH WINS successfully perform
ed by l.. R--n, as were also the other cfa..
acters as follows: Farmer Acorn. Mr.. W.
B. Ny; George Acorn, C. N. WI; Law
yer Glib, Mr. Nm, and Farmer Fenton, S..
N. W-d.
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OYSTERS OYSTERS. = Our friend G..
ID. Pearman. is leading the town, receiring
daily the best to be had. Jest tJy them and
he convinced.
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CHRISTMAS OYSTERS !.-Don't fail
to leave your orders in tilnc with Geo. D..
fearman' corner Maia aud Augusta Streets.
skating mas been excellent, bnt the ice
gatiercrs have interfered very much.
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CHILD BURNED.-A little boy aged about
three years, son of Mr.. Robt. Shelton, of
this city, was badly burned on Friday last.
The mother was out Of the room, and it is
supposed the child was playing with the fire,
when his clothes caught, and the blaze soon
spread all over his person. lie ran into the
yard, and his grandmother put out the flames.
He was burned badly On the upper part Of
the body and face. DIR. Henke attended him.
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Advertisements inserted at Sl00 per square Tor
hrst insertion. and fifty cents for eaah subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly hsliyeaf'y.
and yearly advertisements
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Job Work.

NC have fIow OF the best appointed
JOB OFFICES in the Valley. and can turn
out as neat work rs can bc executed in the
State. We have ad.lcG numerous fonts OF
type to our heretofore well selected assort-
ment. and can promise satisfaction to all
who will favor lis with their work.
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OYSTERS. OYSTERS !.-Don't fail to
leave your orders with Pearmaa, aud get the
best.
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REPORT OF PRINCIPAL OF THE D., D. 6,
B. INsT1TUTIoN.-T The report of Capt. G.
D. Mccoy, Principal of the D., D. & B. In
'titution, the statistical features of which
AVE been published in this paper, is very
entertaining and embraces much of general
interest. In commencing he says: 1.-THE in
.titution has closed its thirty-seventh fiscal
'eir. Beginning in 1899, with only two pu-
ills in each department, it has gradually ex-
tended its field of labor and usefulness. I'M
Ter the fostering care Of the State, until now
its rolls for the past year contain the names
II 127 actual pupilsa larger number than
for any previous session, and quite az many
ls there was accommodation for As the
scholastic and fiscal years do not correspond
the latter embracing parts OF two sessions
the catalogue we publish always contains
larger number Of names Of pupils than are
ever actually in attendance at any one
timc.''
The health OF the Institution has been re-
markably good. Only two deaths have oc-
curred.-one at the Institution and one
whilst the deceased was spending the vaca-
tion at home.
Several suggestions are made with refer
ence to the course CT instruction. The studies
in the various departments have been pursued
without serious interruption, and the progress
made nas been good. The two examinations,
Intermediate and final, were rigid and gave
evidence of well directed labor on the part
OF the instructors, and, in the main, of
due diligence on the part of pupils. At the
close OF the last session, diplomas We're
awarded to two pupils in the blind depart
nent and six in the deaf mute department.
To attain this honor in the blind department
examinations must be satisfactorily passed
in a course Of study as extended and as
thorough as that Of the best high schools in
the land, and the graduate can be depended
upon to do credit to the Institution, whatever
position he occupies. In the deaf-mute de-
partment, the course embraces only the usual
branches of q common school educatlon.-
This is not secured.by the hearing and speak.
ing child in six or seven years, and certainly
no sensible person can expect it Of deaf
mute, with all his disadvantages, in that short
period. They do accomplish wonders, and
when they leave school are enabled to make
their way comfortably through the world and
to communicate with speaking people in per-
fectly ineligible, il not always in grammat-
ically correct language.
All encouraging account OF the work shops.
operated by the pupils, is given. The Institu-
ton itself Is the chief consumer OF the me-
chanical department, which Is solf-support-
ing.
Reference is made to the benefits secured
BY the enlargement Of the Institution and the
additional facilities afforded thereby, but
complaint Is made of the Inadequate sup
ply Of water, and remedy suggested.
The report Of the President, Wnl. Frazier,
Esq, to the Board Of Visitors, pays merit
ed compliment to the efficient management
of'the Institution, and urges upon the pa
rents and guardians of tn unfortunate chill
dren, the Importance Of p.ating Them under
the care OF the State.
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TEXAS LAND COMPANY SWINDLE.-The
postmaster at Denison City, Texas. writes
to the Chief Of Police of Cincinnati in reply
to-a letter making inquiry about the Texas
Land Company. that it is sWindie, ard
that as fraud it ranks No. L." He says the
Company have no lands in that county, and
40 "Monied City" except on paper We
mention this matter, for the benefit Of those
in this county who have invested their money
in this fraud.
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FACTORY CLOTH

FACTORY CLOTH
ASSIMERES
Splendid Goods at Il, 20 and &c per yard
Factory Cloth at 40, 50 and Gee per yard
Cassimeres at any price-to suit everybody
OUR STOCK OF
Trunks,
Satehels,
and Valiscs,
is complete We sell them cheap, and mark name
on free OF charge.
The truth is, we sell everything at cost
FOR ClSH ONLY,
We don't intend to credit anyone at these low
yrices. Bring your money we are confident
you will buy before you leave.
Our Motto Ia
BIG BUNDLES FoR LITTLE MONEY.
ali We ask Of our friends 10 o call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, and we will prove what We ad-
vertise. We will do what we say, ana
FILL NOT BE UNDERsOLD
by any Housa In Virginia.
/ Thanking you for paat favors we semain
/ Very respectfully,
LOEB BROTHERS,
Corner Of Main and New Streets,
dec1 stauRton, Va
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markets.

Our Markets are frmer this week for breadstu is
land ne notice some advance Small products
are without change in prices sc
C. A. RICHARDSON.
Grocer and Produce Deaf r,
corner OF Main and Augusta Streets
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SUDDEN DEATH OF \ CIIILD-On Fri
day morning last thu infant child, agel one
month, of Henry a. Bear, Teacher in the
Deaf mute Department Of the d. d. & q
Institution, that was in good health the day
before, was found dead in its bed. The be-
reaved parents have the sincere sympathy Of
the community, in this sad dispensation of
Providence.
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The Ghost Show was one of the best enter.
tainments everin Stanton.
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CARPETS.
Rugs and Oil Cloths.

Rag Carpet, Wooden filing only Soc per yard
Hemp Carpet. good quality, 90 and s5c per ya1d
Wooden Carpets, mixed ply. 25 to Coo per yard
Wooden Carpets. 2 ply, IS to soc per yard.
Extra Superfine Carpets, fworth 1925 and sI,4e.)
Sl00 to $l.10 per yard.
Three-ply Carpets, best sls5 to sl.S5 per yard.
Brussels Carpet, best, *l.a5 per yard.
Good quality Foor Oil Cloth only foe yer yard 2
Rugs and Mats at all prices
"A and 81 Table olcloth, from 40 to 60c yer yard
Window Shades in paper, linen and wood oil pr.-
ceS.
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REV. DIR. IIoGE, OF Richmond, will deliv-
or. in Stanton on the night Of the 22d inst,
his famous Grafton on "Stonewall jackson"
for the benefit OF the ID Presbyterian
Church DR.. uoge's reputation, as an Ora
tor. is far-famcd, and we doubt not the
theme Of his discourse and the object it is in
tended to benefit will attract Il large hearing.