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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

General ]. D. Webster, Collector of Intern
al Revenue of the Chicago District and form
erly Chief OF Artillery staff to General Grant,
died in Chicago on Sunday morning last. He
was the father Of Mrs. Geo. Wickes, of this city.
Ars. Wlckes was summoned by telegram and
left for Chicago on Monday.
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docket ease y

IDocket case SC.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE UNITED
States tor the Western District OF Vain Bank
ruptcy.
III the matter of Thos II. Shelton Bankrupt.
Western District OF Virginia. IS:
THIS Is 70 GIVE NOTICE That on the 4th day
of Mar. 1876 a warrant Of bankruptcy issued
Of the District Court the United States the
Western District of Virginia, against the estate Of
Thos. II. Shelton OF Nette Ridge, Patrick county,
in said district who is adjudgcd Bankpt, ON
his own Petition THAT TIE payment OF any debts
Bankrupt 10 aim or for his use and the transfer
Of any property " him are forbidden by law; and
that meeting OF the creditors Of said Bankrupt, to
prove their debts, and to choose
Assignecs Of his estate, Will be held at Court of
Bankruptcy, to be holden st DanviiIe. Va, before
L. A. Shumaker, Esq. Register iii Bankruptcy for
said District on The sth day OF March, A. D. 1876.
at II o'clock, N
a. S. GRAY, l.
16-2t u s. Marshal for said District.
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INoeke1 Case No

IN TIE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Vain Bank
rGptcy.
In the matter OF John VI. Compton, bankrupt.
western Di strict OF Virginia. S.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. That on the 4th day
OF Mar, l376. warrant Of Bankruptcy issued
out OF the District Court OF the United States for
tbs Western District of Virginia. against the estate
OF John w. Compton, of Chatham. in the county of
Pittsylvania, in said District, who is adjudged q
bankrupt Oh his own Petition:-That the payment
of any debts and the delivery OF any property be-
longing to such Bankrupt, TO him, for his use,
and the transfer OF any property by him are forbid
den by law and that q meeting OF ne creditors OF
said Bankrupt, to prove hei1 debts and to choose
one more Asslgnees OF his estate Will be held at
a Court OF Bankruptcy, 10 be holden at Danyile.
Va, before L. NJ. Shunaker, Esq. Register in
Bankruptcy for said District, the 1lth day of
April, a. d. 1875, at IL clock
A. S. GRAY,
mar l6-2t U. S. Marshal for said District.
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.NeU .AdUertisen1e71tS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Va
In the matter Of James NJ Carter Bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, in said District, on the l4th day
of March, a. d., 1876
Take Notice--An order has been issued that all
the creditors OF James NJ Carter, bankrupt, appear
before c. Douglas Gray Register in Bankruptcy, at
his office in Harrisonburg Va,on the 14th day OF Ap
d., 1875, at 10 O'Clock a; M and show cause, II
bankrupt, consisting of undivided dover in
terest held by Mrs Carter in Frederick lex county %
by John Paul, Assignee in Bankruptcy of said Jas
W Carter, and the liens transferred to the fund in
Court.
mar ls-st Register in Bankruptcy.
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At the Fmdicator office, posted on the bi-
letin board, is coffin. We have heard of peo-
pie heretofore arranging their burial phara-
phernalia in advance of interment, and we
have no doubt the ''organ'' of the Conservative
party. and at the same time its undertaken,
has ''taken time by the forelock'; for fear, that
in short time there will not be enough of
them even to make a respectable funeral pro-
cession.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

We notice in the Louisville Coswier-Jou4aal,
an advertisement to Jacob C. Hupman, form
erly of this county, stating that the exec
utor Of his uucle's estate, Mr, Nicholas Sncad,
has 500 legacy in trust for him. The atlver
tsement is inserted to ascertain the where.
abouts of the beneficiary of the legacy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

GEN. 'LoRING, well known as a Confeder-
ate officer, and was in command of the Egyp-
tan army. and in command at the recent
battle between the Egyptians and Abysin-
Mans when the former were successful. Five
thousand Abyssinnians were killed, and the
loss of the Egyptians was also vasy heavy,
General Loring escaped alnlulrt.
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SHOWER OF FLEsH.-A shower OF flesh.
from cloudless sky, recently occurred in Bath
county, Kentucky. Same Of the particles were
submitted to Prof. Lawrence Smith, the scien-
fist, who. after examination, says: ''In my
mind this matter gives indication Of being the
dried spawn Of Batrichian reptiles doubtless
that CT the frog. They have been transported
from ponds and swampy grounds by currents
OF wind, and have ultimately fallen on the
spot where they were found. This is no isola-
ted occurrence Of the kind. [ have come across
several in the course of my reading. The OH
ly one can now fix the date of is recorded by
Musclionbracck, as occurring in ireland, in
1861
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As- CAssIMEREs. CAsSIMERES.-Al large assert
ment of Cassimeres for boys and mems wear
A large assortment OF Cloths, Tweed and Satlnets
A large assortment of Blankets
A large assortment of Conlfortables;
A large assortment of Quilts at
. LEVY BROTHERS.
Note Papers very cheap.
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sz,- WHITE cA,5pR1c tn,rtv-tbree inches W

co WHITE CAMBRIA, thirty three inches wide,
at SIC worth l21ac;
Lonsdale Cambria at 15c per yard;
Check Muslins at 25c worth 35c per yard;
Check Nainsook at CSC worth SOC per yard;
Tuck Cambfics in all qualities
Swiss Nainsook Null and Tarleton Muslins in all
qualities, at
mar Is LEVY BROTHERS.
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Assignee's Sale
OF
RIE AL ESI AL Il
Fauquier County. va,
Assignee's Sale

In pursuanance of order Of the Q. s. Dist. Court
for the Western District OF Virginia, in the matter
Of Macon Jordan Bankrupt, will as assignee OF said
bankrupt on
TUESDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL. 1876.
on the premises sell at public auction tothe highest
bidder the following valuable real estate.
Ninety eight acres of land more or less situated
in said county, adjoining the town OF Salem, aud is
the same inherited by said bankrupt from his faith
err estate This very desirable property, and any
one wishing to purchase real estate, vii DO we'll TO
call and examine the bove property before the day
OF sale.
TERMS :-One fourth OF the purchase money cash,
and the residue in three equsl payments, at six.
twelve and eighteen months from day OF saie-the
ments with good personal security, (Which Bonds
are interest from dte) and fhe ntle TO be re-
tanned until all the purchase money is paid
E.JONEs ARMSTRONG, Assignee
mar 1G-tds or Macon JORDAN, BANKRUPT
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No money has been stolen from the U. s.
Treasury by the crime of Belknap. His offence
was in accepting bride for official favor
Farther. his conduct was a moral betrayal OF
high official trust, and an act of personal
treachcry to the President
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90 EXCELLENT cA11cozs at 81 and exc per

ay EXCELLENT CALICoEs at 6A and eAc per
yard;
Lancaster Cambrics at Zoe per yard
Percales at l2ls, Is, 1875 and zoe per yard;
shirtings and sheetngs Wholesale prices;
Richardson's Irish Linen, the best manufactured,
retailed at the price, and by the piece at less
Cneviot Shirtinss at l2&, 1914 70 and aao;
Bed-riek from 10 to SOC per yard
Linen Tablet Cloths two yards long at II worth sl 50
Cotton Diaper at 81 for a piece OF ten yards worth
&l,5N. at 5l,a5 worth $l75:
per dozen.
III ordering goods 10 be sent by mail send sufH
cient money TO pay the postage in fall
LEVY BROTHERS.
lolT and lo2a Main street,
mar ls Richmond. Va.
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BELKNAP INDICTMENT Washington dis
patch of the 18th, says that 'Dstrict Attorney
Wells had an interview with the Attorney
General last night in which he recounted the
difficulties in the way Of procuring an indict-
ment against Gen. Belknap. Mr.. Wells said
he had seen ali the members OF the committee,
and cannot obtain from them any testimony.
Marsh having fled, cannot be reached, and
as the case now stands he cannot get au in
dictment.''
This is the result OF the haste, If not criminal
completely OF Mr.. Clymer, in dscharging
Marsh. 1t looks badly, to say the least, after
the pompoas presentation of the case before
the Senate, by Mr.. Cfymer, with the Commit.
tee at his hee's. The country is not prepared
to believe that the absence of evidence to con-
yict is the result OF accident. The Committee
had the case in their own hands. They could
have retained the witness, Marsh, and by exer-
cising the Judgment and vigilance due to so
grave a matter, obtained sufficient evidence to
bring Belknap to trial and punishment
But to effect a party benefit in the New Hamp-
shire election, they rushed the case before the
public, only i'll the end, to make lamentable
| farce out OF it.
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IDncEat caSa No

LDocket Case No. !
In the District Court of the United States for the
Western District OF Virginia.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of John S. Dillon, Bankrupt
Western District OF Virginia, SIS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 18th dag
of March, 1876 i'll Bankruptcy was is
sued out OF the District Court OF the United States
for the Western District Of Virginia, against tho
estate Of John S. Dillon. OF TrayorsvilIe, Henry
county, Va, il said District who was adludged
bankrupt on his own petitions That the payment
OF any debts and the delivery OF any property be-
longing to such bankrupt, to him, or for his use,
and the transfer OF property by him, forbid
den by law That e. meeting OF the Creditors OF
said Bankrupt to prove their debts and choose ono
or more Assignees OF his estate, win be held ut
Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the office Of
the Register IN Bankruptcy at Daaville, Va, be-
fore L. NJ ShumakeP, Register i'll Bankruptcy for
said District, on the It'll day Of pril, a. d.,
1878. at II o'clock A. S. GRAY,
mar le-2t U. s. Marshal for said District.
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as- NOTICES on Perforated Paper-ffty-two
different notices in stock;
Book and Bible marks
Worsted and Silks for embroidery at
= LEVY BROTHERS.
Note-Papers in great variety very cheap mar Is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

Ho.y. Mr.. BIACI1BURN's TESTIMONY Mr..
Blackburn, of Kentucky, democratic member
of the committee to investigate the War De
partment, in reference to the Belknap expo
sure, said on the floor OF Congress: II am the
last man who would introduce one atom of
politics III this discussion. 1t is not admissible
here. The Republican members of the com
mttee were as earnest and honest in the pros
eeution of this inquiry and in the presentation
OF this report as the members representing the
majority OF this House. We have seen no dir
ference in the committee room. appeal to
the members Of the House that there shall be
no difference manifested here"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

81 STRIPED HOSE for ladies' and children;
Balbriggan Hose---bleaehed and unbieached:
Socks for boys and men;
Gloves for men, women, and children, at
LEVY BROTHERS.
Note Papers very cheap. mar II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

ORANGE COURT HOUSE AND HARRISON
BURG RAILROAD COMPANY essrs. Rob-
ert A. Banks, George Booten, Thomas L.
Grasty, S. X. Phillips, z. j. Armstrong, w.
II. Ftzhugh, A. Wellington Wallace, W. NJ.
si5ert, John P. Aylor and Erasmus Taylor ap-
ply to the General Assembly for charter to
enable them to construct a railroad from Or.
angc Court House, through the counties OF
Madison and Rockingham to Harrisonburg.
5hc road may pass shall be authorized to vote
subscriptions to tile capital stock of the com
pany, in form and manner as prescribed BY
law regulating county subscriptions to incor-
porated companies Vhig.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

80 CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHs, MATING,
MATS aud RUGS
Brussels, Three. Ply Ingram, Vienna, Hemp, and
Venitian carpets:
Tapestry and Velvet Rugs;
Cocoa, Velvet, Brussels and Wool Mats;
Ol-Cloths and Druggets. at
LEVY BROTHERS,
Note Paper mar 16
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Docket Case No.

Western District of Virginia-In Bankruptcy
In the matter of VIM. D. Terry Bankrupt
Western District OF Virginia. S.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 4th dav
OF March, 1875. Il warrant of Bankruptcy was is
sued out OF the District Court of the United States
for the western District OF Virginia against the
estate OF W D. Terry of Ricevie in the Co. of Pitt
sylvania, in said district, who was adjudged
banhrnpt: on his own Petition That the payment
longing to such Bankrupt, to him. or for his use
ana the transfer ct any property by him, forbid
den by law ; and that d meeting OF the creditors of
said Bankrupt, TO prove their debts and to choose
one or mere Assgnees of his estate will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the office of
the Register in Bankruptcy at Danville, Va,
before l. N. Shumaler. Esq, Register in Bankrupt
cy for said District on the 9Th Gay OF April d. 1876,
at Il O'Clock,
4. 8. GRAY,
mar 1927 U. S. Marshal for said District.
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docket case Np. ss2.l

docket case No. 2s2,} esfs crs@.r a
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED Fl
L States rthe Western District of Vain Bank
ruptcy. - =
In the matter OF Albert G. wager, bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, on the 10th day Of March, a.
d.. 1876 - 800 -
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: i4
Please to take notice hereby that a Petition has
been, to wit: On the 2Gth day OF FEB a. d. 1874 filed
in said District Court by Albert G. wager Of Madison
county, Va. in said District, who has been hereto
fore duly declared Bankrupt under the Act Of Con-
gress entitled An Act to establish more unflofl
systea OF Bankruptcy throughoutthe United STATES,
approved March I'd, 1851, for discharge and certH
cate thereof. from all his debts and otherciai PROV
able under said act and that the 18th day OF APRIL
q d., 1876 at 10 clock m before o. douglas Gray
one of the Registers Of said Court in BaFkgpptcy at
his Office in Harrsonburg in said dstrlch IS the time
and place assigned for the hearing ct the same;
] when and where you may attend ana sh9w cause, if
any you have why the prayer OF the said petition
| should not be granted. -----s.-.s~-v
You are also hereby notified. that the second and
1 third meetings OF the creditors OF said Bankrupt,
! will be hela at the same time and place.
4 o. DOUGLAS GRAY,
/. mar l6-2t
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rs DRESS GOODS. DRESS GOODS.

A large assortment of Ladiea Dress Goods, suit
able for the present and approaching season.
Black Silks very cheap. We show the BEST 81, sc
Gros-Grain ever offered i'll this city.
Black ground whitestripe silk at 9Gc per yard worth
slz5;
Fancy and colored Silks at great bargains at
LEVY BROrHERS'.
Note Papers very cheap. mar l5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

Aa- HIGH-TOP CoMBS-a new assortment;
Brushes of all kinds
Colgate's Soaps, Extracts and IG,eg W 1 az
Note Papers in great variety mar Is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

10 NOTTINGHAM LACE-CURTA1NS,
and Nottingham Laces for Curtains;
Nottingham Lanibrequins;
Crotchet, Nottin CHAM and Lace Tides;
Window Shades, Cornices Curtain Loops, and fix
lures in general for Curtains and WinuowShadcs at
LEVY BROTHERS.,
Note Paper. mar 1G
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MR. LAMAR's CANDoR.--In course OF the
debate in Congress, OH the 9TH, growing out OF
the Bellrap affair, MI. Lamar, of Mississippi,
said Il will state here that toward the Repub-
lican party Of the country have no personal
animosity or ill-feeling. lam indebted to that
patty for the right Of standing here on this
floor to-day as Representative in part Of my
State; and l say that it was an act OF magma
nimity on their part to extend to me thatpriv
ilege, whatever may be my opinions as to the
wrong done me and my people in imposing
these disabilities upon us. Viewing it from
your stand point, it was magaannous act.
l believe there is no Republican on ti4is floor
who has any disposition to screen this distn-
guislled general who has recently been expo
sed in this terrible crime. The calamity is so
great, the fideous ruin into which he has fall
len is such as to make him sacred from attack,
and all that we can do is to let the law take its
course, feeling 10 sentiment Of indignation
against the unhappy man, 20 sentiment than
that Of comm :serltion."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

GOVERNOR LETcHER.-The Enquirer of
the 18th, in its "Capital Topics, y has the fol-
lowing in reference to Governor Letcher;
The friends OF Governor LetcF er in the
Legislature are greatly encouraged by the com
tinued and marked Improvements in his condi-
ton. Yesterday he sent word to two of his
elderly friends in the House, who on Friday
INDUCED IN sharp words in debate,
that he would he up soon and set them right.
A gentleman Of this city yesterday sent some
jelly to him by servant, and at the same time
gave the latter couple Of p,ayer-booss and
some pipes and tobacco to take to his residence.
The servant, However, misunderstood instruc-
tions, and insisted en- leaving prayer-books
and all with Governor Leicher.
Resolutions will be introduced in both
Houses OF the Legislature requesting Govern
or Kemper to pay out Of the Contingent fund
the expenses Of Governor LetcFer during his
illness: This is but a thoughtful and proper
act of kindness to one who has served Virgin
ia so long, and with such conspicuous ion
esty, disnterestedness and ability.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

Che DEMOCRATS are very unhappy about the
blander, 10 say the least, of Mr.. Clyner in
letting the witness and criminal Marsh escape.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-16

B. T. Keeny, living near sedalia, Missouri,
mas been arrested on suspicion OF having re-
ceiyed portion OF the money stolen frou, the
Huntington Bank of West Virginia last Sep.
TENDER. He received package containing
s., 900 from his brother, John b. Keeny, living
near Huntington.
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Unavailable letters remaining III the ?. o., Staunt0n
Va, March l6. 1875.
MI Harry Davis Nelly's ord, Nelson county. Va;
Miss Eliza Davis; Lincoln Avenue, Woodside; MISS
Mamie Farrow, No. 2, East 18th street pr: j. r. 3
Houston, cor South Broad and Drayf on. savannah,
Ca: Mrs T. II. Kellogg No. 3l2, Byrd street, be-
tween 3rd and 4th, Richmond, Va; Robt s McGor-
mick room l. Chicago, ILL.,: Mr.. j. f. Smith, ArboI
Hill; MISS Rocksy Brown Waynesboro', Va; Postal
card to W. L. Mowry, Sheriff.
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"Iet no guilty nan escape, . and the '.Unz
ion the Constitution and the enforcement of
the Laws, = constitute the fundamental IDEAS
of the Republican party.
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TRUSTEES SALE

recently owned and occupied by s. j. Smith, and sold
by me as Trustee, to John w. Roa leap The Houne
IS new and convenient, and situated near The
LUTHERAN AND METHODIST SCHOOLS
in an accessible and healthy portion of the city.
TERMS.-Cash in hand for costs of suit and sale
and sufficient to satisfy three bonds each of
100 with interest thereon from the 9TH day of june
1875 until day of sale, and for the residue on such
time as shall be prescribed by the personal repre-
sentative OF John w Roadcap, deceased, W.. d,
Reynolds, Sergeant City of stanton; personal Sc
curty being required on the bonds for the residue
and title retained as ultimate security.
j. FRED. EFFINGER, Trustee.
H. NJ. Cushlng Auctloneer. mar L. ids
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ADVERTISED LETTERS, MAR. 1s, 1875

LA DIES.
Brown, mrs Ellen 2 Gordon, miss Alice
Brown mrs Farla jackson, miss Silvia
Bowling. miss Mollie King, mrs Agnes NJ
Creigh mrs Cyrus Mcclure, miss v
Cary, Henrietta col Parks, mrs Virginia
:.-.'..i. miss Jenet Smaes, mrs Mary
Campbell miss Sallie Slower, miss M
Dunn, mrs Anna r Slower, miss Anna
Dowell, miss Ida L Tapscott, miss Mary G
Dawson, miss Mary Taylor, mrs Mary
Faulconer, mrs Bette Watts, miss Alice
FERGUSON miss Willie White, miss Emma col
GTENTI. EMENs
Baskins, James Douglas, Geo
Bechos, H Edwards, James
Brubeck, j L Echles, r j
Cary, Presley HER, M 5
Cook ] w Murphy, Edward
The above letters if called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons calling
Tor them will please say that they are advertised
S. III. YOST. p. NJ
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Dir. Randall is preaching re.reuchnent and
economy. He was reminded the other day of
the salary grab, and the facility with which! he
pocketed and KEEP. tbs back nay. He didn t
like it. lie said lie had taken it. and thought
1t was right, bnt the people had expressed
their: dissent, and therefore he wished to con-
form TO tIatvertlict, MIR. White, of Kentucky,
Il Republican. asked him il he didn't think the
people would be better satisfied, if he would
re turn the grab. He replied that is was t'none
oi his business. and that he did not want any
miserable man to talk about his conscience -
To talk about Mr.. Randal's conscience, after
this exhibit, would look like very small bust
ness, bit people will sometimes interest them
selves about even small matters.