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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03
StauntOn Market, Aug. 8.
CORRECTED WEEKLY By P. B. Hose.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET July 27. I516.-Prces
to-day for Beef Cattle ranged follows Best Beeves
at oOas6 50; generally rated first quality at Gas6
medium to coed fair quality at 5Oa$5 co. ordinary
thin Steers. Oxen and Cows at 62a$4 rs general
erage of the market to-day IS 81 extreme range of
prices 3,62a$6 So Most of the sales from LIS
IS Is per 100 pounds.
Cows.-We quote Mich Cows at ss5as45 per head
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote Sheep at AZ ale, per
b gross Stock Sheep 00a$3 Is per head. Lambs Cd
50 IS per head, as to quality.
HoGs.-We quote at 9OOaSa IS net s-,s
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET. July 27.-Beef Cattle
$400, extra $500 Sheep 4hc s; Lambs 300a$5G0 per
head; Hogs sIl per 100 lbs, and Cows and Calves
30a$60
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, July. s7-Sales of
Cattle at 50a6G0 Sheep to &c, per b gross; Lands
70 to $500 per head. Hogs from 81. Cows ami
Calves 20aS45.
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PERSoNAL.-We had Il call from our genia
friend, Gen. w. Skeen, of Allegheny, las
| Monday. We tried to convince him, as an ole
line Wnig, that he should support Hayes and
Wheeler. He has taken the matter under adj
visement, and may tie Lord help him.
Rev. W. B. MeGivray, of Richmond, arrived
in the city, Friday, and is visiting his relatives
in the county.
Gen. r. D. Liley has returned to this city
from the Centennial, where be remained two
weeks.
Prot. trasburg, brother OF Our friend and
contemporary of the Spectator, Mr.. Davi,; E.
Strasburg, is Oh a visit to his relatives in this
vicinity. It is under ad.iscment in the Uni
ted Brethren church, OF which Prof. Stfasburg
is member, to establish at Winchester school
of high grade, and if arrangements are made
to that end, it is expected Prof. Strasburg will
be associated with the enterprise.
Rev. Samuel McCune and wife, of McDowel,
Highland county. were on visit to Rev. Nc
Duff Simpson last week. Mr.. McCunc preach
ed in the Second Presbyterian church on Sum
day.
U. S. Senator Randolph, Of New jersey, is
visiting Staunton, and stopping with 4. II.
Fultz, Esq.
COL James Q. Broadhcad, of st. Louis, is
sojoarning with his family, at the Parrish
House, in Charlottesville. He is native Of
Albemarle.
Col. W. s. Gilman and Maj. James Dooley,
representatives it the Legislature from Rich
mond, are in this city visiting their relatives
and friends.
Capt. C. r. Mason and Messrs. Chas. E.
Hoge. D. O'Connor and Alex. Hartman have
returned to their homes, having finished their
contract on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Capt. W. S. and W. B. Lurty were in the
city Wednesday. Capt. L. was on his way to
Abingdon, on official business OF the U. S.
Court.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03

,DYsPEPsIA.-Americans are particularly subject to
sick headache, habitual costiveness heart burn wa.
t ,;s trash coming up Of the food coated tongue
heart and all other diseases OF the stomach and Liy
e ;,, Two doses IT GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER will re-
ste you at once and there positively is not case
IN the United States 1t will not cure. II you doabt
this, go to your Druggist. W r. Tyree. and get q
IS cents. ii1nn ! On,
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Deaths.

Near Dovesville. Rockingham county, on July
18th. 1876, Polly Witze, wife of John Wtzel aged
81 years. 1880 0>fi
, George W, Crawford. died on the 18th ut at the
mousse OF his sen-in-law, Moses j. Ludwiek, near.
Brownsburg aged II.
IN this county, July 18th, Jonathan Sheets in the
18th year OF his age. - ~
Near Ottobine, on the evening OF the eth ult
Rebecca Jane, wife of John G. RiVercomb ~
Died in Philadepia at the residences Of Mr. w w
SelDert, on the 18th ult., Miss SaIie W. Jordan of
Rockbridge, daughter of Samuel Jordan ESQ aged
20 years. $500 a % oo
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DEATHs.-Col. Andrew Keyser, promi-
nent citizen OF Page county, died recently at
his residence in that county, aged 70 years.
Joel Maack,. Of Page county, died on
Monday the 2dtli, aged s. years,
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Sallie Stegle. wife
Of Mr.. Charles B. Steglc. died very suddenly
At Mr.. Franklin Koiner's on Saturday las, OF
hemorrEage of the lungs. She was buried on
Sunday, from Round Hill Chapel, Rev. Mr..
Grabill preaching the funeral sermon. She
was consistent member of the Methodist
Church
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LOCAL.
The Campaign.

The VIRaINIAN will be furnished to sub.
scribers from now until the 18th of November.
lot n'ty cents. We make this proposition to
"aoie those who wish to keep posted during
the progress Of the Presidential election con-
test, to do so at small cost. Send in your
amcS.
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Stau,ton. VA.
Arg. 3, 1876.

IRE FORMERS. We would suggest to tI,;,
curb-stone statesmen that they re form the
reformcrs. The slate they had fixed up Oh
Court day, was slightly smashed by the un-
expected appearance of Harris. The people,
with the exception OF the curb-stone tlibo,
were nearly all for Harris, and consequently
the programme of the Reforners went by de-
fault. Let them reform OIL another basis, and
try some other dark lantern trick.
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All goods delivered free Of charge by
C. G. WHEAT.

PAINFUL ACCiDENT.-Mr Chas. D. Stone
burner. foreman OF the VIEGINIAN Office, had
one of his fingers broken and the end of an
ether very badly cut, while working the job
press last Friday. DR.. N. McChesney dressed
the hand. and thinks it will not be necessary
to amputate the finger.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03

Politics IN RocKINGHAM. Our Harrison
burg correspondent gives a glowing account OF
Wheeler, in that place on Monday last. The
finest feeling prevailed, and stirring speeches
were made by Capt. Lurty and Col. Gray.
The Democrats seems somewhat depress-
ed and Indifferent in that locality. The fail
IRE of their meeting OH Saturday last is a very
significant straw.
We will publish the formal account ofthe Re-
publican meeting, as furnished by the Secreta-
ry, Mr.. w. p. Grove, next week, as our col
umns this week, are crowded.
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Rev. DR.. Manly left the city on last Tuesday,
to spend week or two at the White Sulphur
Springs; he was extended the invitation by
the congregation, that he may recuperate his
health-as a token of their appreciation OF his
srduous labors. It is expected that the Rev.
J. B. Jeter, Of Richmond, will occupy his pull
nit on next Sabbath
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ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE.-Considerab ex-
element was caused on the streets Friday last,
by the report that a negro man had attempted
to violate the person Of a young daughter OF
Mr. John Hussy, living some two or three
miles Northwest Of the city. The report
proved true, the circumstances being as fol-
lows: The young girl was in the cornfield
close to her fathers house gathering beans,
when the negro approached her and threw her
violently against the ground. She at once
comprehe nded his diabolical intent, and
screamed at the top of her voice, at the same
time struggling to her feet. He then
knocked her down the second time, and
swore that he would kill her if she
did not yield. Being very strong and Wig
orous, and with the courage which the
necessities OF the situation demanded, she sue
ceeded in thwarting her assailant. The fend,
after finding himself bafiied and unable to ac-
complish his purpose, attempted to quiet her
alarm, by telling her that he had no intention
of injuriDg her, and that all he wanted was
someti ing t. eat. He said he was a convict
escaped from the railroad, and that he had
been furnished with the clothes he wore by a
friend. The young girl then told him to come
to the house with her and she would get the
provisions, but he OF course refused and took
another direction. From Miss Hussy's de-
scription and from the fact that he was III the
neigborhood, there can be no doubt but that
the scoundrel is Nelson Watkins. a negro WHO
served out term in the county Jail for
an offence similar to this last.
The officers OF the law are now on his track,
but so far, he has succeeded in cvading them.
1t is to be hoped that he may be captured, and
dealt with as the outrageous character of his
offense demands.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03

DESTRUCTIVE FLOOD AT GREENvILI.E-
Loss OF LIFE.-A destructive food occurred
in the vicinity of Greenville, in the upper por,
ton of this county. on last Saturday. The
rain came down in torrents swelling the
streams, and sending them far beyond their
banks. South River was higher than ever
known, and swept away fences, crops. etc.
The lanyard Of W. r. Smith, ESQ.,, in Green
vile, was flooded and much Of his leather car
ried off.
At the time it commenced raining, a colorcd
Sunday school was picnicing near the village
and two boys and two girls who were with the
party, sought shelter in one of the cabins
which had been erected by railroad contract
ors. They had scarcely gotten in before the
lightning struck the cabin, setting it on fire,
and throwing door upon one of the girls,
which igni.ed her clothing. The other glrl's
clothes also caught, but she ran out in the rain
and the flames were extinguished. The boys
escaped without injury and ran off.
y he girl upon whom the door fell, was nam
ed Laura Smith, and SO severe were the inj,l-
ries she received. that she died on Sunday at
two O'Clock i'll the morning. Her companion,
though badly burned will recover.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03

SAMPLE CoUNTER.-Cook It Baker, offer
rare bargains at their sample counter. This
new firm is keeping abreast OF the times in
taste and enterprise, and present che of the
aicest and most attractive assortments OF goods
in the city. Call and see them.
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MO3'Eets.

Cur markets without material change this
week. Old stock OF flour nearly exhausted. New
Hour Offering freely at quotations. Prime wheat in
good demand Oats and corn dull and not much Of
fered for sale. Small products in fair request at
good rates. Our market is well supplied with LIGHT
products.
C. A. RICHARDSON, a'
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
corner of Main and Augusta Sreets
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03

CONGRESSIONAL The Congressional con-
test in this district promises to eclipse in inter
est and excitement the Presidential struggle
The nominating convention which meets ir
this city on the 1st OF September will doubtless
be a lively affair, as the friends of the cantli.
dates seem to cling to their favorites with a
tenacity worthy of a better cause. Gen. Ech-
OILS has formally declined to allow his name to
be used before the convention, and will doubt.
less support vigorously, Captain Bumgardner,
who in response to numerously signed petit
ton, announces himself in the last Spectator.
Already the whippersin and liners are plying
their vocation with unusual activity, and the
Bumgardner chorus is chimed around on the
street corners generally
The friends OF Harris are not quite so DEM
nnstratiyc, still they are working with zeal.
The garden seed which that sagacious states
man has sown broadcast over the district will
bring il: an abundant harvest.
What Mr.. Southall's chances are, is matter
OF conjecture i'll this part of the vineyard, while
Paul, O'Ferral and other aspirants, it is sener-
ally believed, will run on the ticket Of ''any-
thing to beat HARRIS" ,~..>..
VALLEY RAILRoAD.AThere is considerable
travel now going over the Valley Railroad, as
we'll as freight. and the prospect is fair for
even the temporary lease Of the road to prove
r-numerativc, or, at least, safe. Were traffic
contracts to exist between the management of
the Baltimore & Ohio and Valley Railroads, it
public, and further the interests OF both inn
provements, az well rs the people OF Baltimore
and the Valley. We cannot understand, in
the view OF fairness and the courtesy that is
usual, if only rs a matter OF policy, between
corporations of this kind. why traffic con-
tract has not been entered into. Unless it is
the purpose of the B. & o. Company to
maintain hostile attitude to the Valley
Road, for no other reason, than that it is not
under its control. and that it is its policy to
break it down if possible, we cannot see why
an equitable arrangement cannot be made for
freights and passengers.
The Valley Read, as we are pleased to state,
is well differed, the superintendent, assistants,
conductors and agent, are all gentlemen Of ex-
perience and well adapted to their positions.
We hope an early arrangement will be effect
ed between the corporations for through traf-
fc and travel, and that the great corporation
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will rise
above any trivial and unworthy spirit in the
premises. L. is To the mutual advantage Of
the companies ..and the people they represent,
that harmonious understanding should exist
in the interest Of the trading and travelling
public, as we'll as the corporations. Let COM
mon sense and common fairness, and not spite
and ill-feeling prevail, SO that all the interests
invested may be subserved.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03

TRINITY CHAPEL.-A correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch, writing from Milboro
Springs, over the signature Of "E.H.F.' says
must tell you something that will interest
all Episcopalians at home before branching off
about something else. Ga my way to the
mountains [ stopped a day and night in
Stanton, so as to break the journey; for it
was vefy hot then. Ga Thursday morning 1
went over, in company witha number of other
persons, to see Trinity chapel. Mr.. Hullihen's
new lecture-room and Sunday school, which
has lately been fully completed. !. L went to
the parsonage. which has also been lately built,
and is just in rear of the church proper, TO get
the keys from the pastor. While standing in
his study-door talking with me, he said. 81
nope you will like it. DR.: Minnegerode, CT ST.
Paul's church, in your city, said to me not dong
ago that he felt as if his comb had been COM
pletely cut. He thought that his chapel, (St.
Andrews was hard to- beat, but that nine was
tile prettiest chapel i'm the diocese And
may add that Trinity church in Stanton is not
like many other churches in the diocese-ttlere
is no big debt hanging over it, and this beaut-
full new chapel has been fully paid for.
I am no architect, and therefore don't pro-
pose to offer description Of the building. I
will say, However, that the :smemorial win
dows,' which are particularly striking, are of
fine stained glass, and each one bears the name
of some well-known Episcopal resident OF
Stanton who has died in the past few years.
The windows may be said to be the property
of the deceased's families, as they paid the eX-
pense of putting them in
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The barn OH the farm Of DR.. j. r. Woods,
near Ivy Depot, Albemarle county, was struck
by lightning Thursday last, and entirely con-
sumed. Nine celebrated Cotswold sheep and
valuable OK were killed.
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The friends and pupils 0. the Lutheran Sun
day School held picnic in tie grove west OF
the city on Friday last. The attendance was
large and the day universally enjoyed.
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The postofice at Mint Springs in this county
has been discontinued for want ola candidate.
The papers now 20 to Stainton.
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This section was visited by a copious rain on
last Saturday night and Sunday. Vegetation
was revived and the farmers faces were wreath
ed in smiles as they came into town on Mon
sflov
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Col. o'Ferrall announces himself a candi-
date for Congress in this district, subject to tile
decision OF the Conservative Convention.
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A CAED.

On or about the 18th of February. 1875, there
was an attachment put into my hands by VIM.
H. Cook, against E. w. Grinstead on which
an order was issued by Judge Smith for the
sale OF certain property, which sold at tho,
June County Court day. for the benefit of the,
said w. FL. Cook. E. NJ. Cushing, the regular.
auctioneer, being absent attending the funeral
of brother mason, + employed RIP. Eubank
a common crier, to sell the property. In adj
diton to the property levied on, the said Cook
had small remnant OF store goods which he
wished sold after the sale of the property lev
led was concluded, Which Mr.. Enbank also
sold, and pail him the commission due on
all the property sold that day. in proof of
which the following affidavit is introduced.
make the foregoing statement Of facts that the
public may see the extent Of my violation OF
law, ana for which have been Indicted by the
grand jury. Respectfully,
w. A. REED.
Staunton. Va.
Ar. 3, 1876.
STATE A Dr vIhe douyTr To Wit:
RMS DAY r. F. Eubank personally appeared before
me and made oath that William A. Reed paid to
cent commission retained by said Reed on the
amount OF the proceeds Of the sale of the property OF
Nm f. Cook, sold by me at public auction on the
2Sth of June, 1875.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF July, 1876
JAM BUMGARDNER, JK., N. P.
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The County Conservative Committee have
appointed Saturday, August, Goth as the time
for the selection Of delegates to the Congress-
ional Convention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-08-03

Loeb Brothers have replenished their empo
rum with rare and attractive lines OF new
ssOOde. See advertisement.
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The camp meeting at Striblins Springs, un.
der the auspices OF the United Brethren, will
commence to-day week.
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The ladies' Of Mint Spring and vicinity will
hold pic mic OH next Saturday.
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Pomona Grange for Augusta county, will
hold an important business meeting on Satur-
day, the 18th.
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Country vegetables are now abundant in the
market and selling cheap.
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There was large excursion to Weyer S Cave
on Saturday last
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An excellent entertainment was given at the
residence Of John II. Crawford, Esq, in the
lower end OF the county Oil Friday night last.
A number of Staunton bellies and beaux atten-
.led, and we are creditably informed, that the
appctites OF the young gentlemen gave rise to
the opinion that Staunton boarding houses are
but preiaces to starvation. This belief is posi-
lively untrue as can be proven by the testimo-
ny OF their fellow boarders Who pronounce
the bill Of fare excellent.
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You will find Groceries at prices TO satisfy
you, as C. C. Wieat's. Augusta Street. Give
him call.
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You can find yonr Groceries at moderate
? rices at G. c. WHEAT, Augusta st,
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A meeting OF the County Conservative Com
mittee will be held at the Office Of Shelley &
Bumgardner to-day.
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1t Is q pleasure to show goods ut
q &C. WHEAT's. Augusta St.
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERs.-The follow
ing officers of the Mizpah Lodge, No. 116, 10.
G. L. were installed on last Tuesday night:
Prof. A. J. Turner, Worthy Chief Templar !;
J. Durrit Hopkins, Worthy Vice Templar; W.
N. Bryan, Secretary; E. NJ: Cushing, Chaplain;
Geo. II. Hudson, Financial Secretary; P. N,
Powell, Treasurer; John W. Bryan, Marshall !;
Sandy Wilson, Guard; w. B. Taylor. Sentinel.
The following are the officers-elect Of West
Augusta Lodge, No. 26, /. 0. G. T., who will
be installed next Saturday evening:
John NJ. Hinkle, Worthy Chief Templar !;
Mrs J. NJ hinkles Worthy Vice Te%plar
don, Financial Secretary James W. Newton,
Treasurer; L. M. Reynolds. Chaplain r. w.
johnson, Marshall; VIM. Parker, Guard; VIM.
Beard, Sentinel.
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C. C. Wheat will sell Sugars, Teas. etc., al
the lowest prices.
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parties in the synod, and, at the same time,
prevent latitudnariansm and guard against
ecclesiasticism. Up to this time the subscrip-
ton of certain articles of faith was more desir-
able in procuring the protection of the civil
magistrates, than to guard against heretical
members. But such grave hercsies had ap
peared In the British churches, which furnish
ed good many ministers to these colonies, it
was clear, that unless some safeguard was
adopted, there would no bounds to the influx
of heterodOX teachers, who, in consequence of
the unsoun.iness of their faith, were.o often COM
PEELED to leave the churches in the old country.
In Scotland and Ireland, Arianism had SO seri-
riously affected the ranks, that subscription
to the Confession of Faith was required Of the
ministers, and it was evident Chat in America
some such measures must be adopted, and yet
there were many in this country strongly ops
posed to that severe church discipline and gov
eminent, which, in the days of Cromwell, lost
England to the Presbyterian church. 1t was
finally agreed to adopt the Westminster cate
chism and confession of faith, andall ministers
ard candidates were required to give their as
sent thereto, except in the case of non-cssen-
tial articles, when the Presbytery had power
to determine whether these article: should be
signed or not. With the exception of one dis
senting voice the synod unanimously passed
the articles thus framed, and it has since been
known Us the adopting act.
The evils which this act was intended TO
prevent seemed to increase, as the tide OF i'm
migration was now setting in more rapidly,
and an overture was sent TO the synod requir-
ing all ministers to sign the confession and
form Of government, not in TIE systematic
form prescribed in the adopting act, but Oh
the ipsissin,a uer6G principle, and this proved
the heginning Of the difficulties which cullni-
mated in the division Of the church, as there
were many who objected to such rigid ecclesi-
asticislm. This difficulty increased when
Whilefield itinerated through the congrega-
tons Of the synod, contrary to . rule which had
been adopted.