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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

The Second Presbyterian Church is al
most completed The furnace was placed
in position last Tuesday, and the church
will be ready for occupancy abont the first OF
January.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

Go to the oyster supper TO morrow night
at the Stutz building, and encourage the H.
dies in their iaudabie purpose.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

ELECTION OF BANK D1REcToEs.--On
Thursday last, the vacancies in the Board OF
Directors of the Augusta National Bank, oc-
easioned by the death of Thomas X. Meni.
fee and the resignation Of Maj. Ed McMa-
hon, were supplied by the election Of Robt.
l.. Parrish of Covington and c. s. Baker, of
shis city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30
markets..

Our Markets are irmer this week for breadstuffs
and we notice some advance. Small products
are without change in prices, &C.
c. A. RICHARDSON
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
corner OF Main and Augusta Streets
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR. CHOICE
FAMILY FLOUR !!-Just received, anoth-
or lot Of that Patent PRocEss family flour.
This flour is made from selected white wheat
Every barrel warranted to give satisfaction.
For sale by
G.. A. RICHARDSON
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

A TEMPERANCE PRAYER MEETING was
held ut Mizpah Hall Sunday evening last. 1t
was co nducted by Mr.. Garland Blind Toby.
who real and commented on the 1st Chap
Ter Daniel. and was followed by Mr.. i. NJ.
Simpson. Prayers were offered by Mr. TO
bert O. Haires. Heber ker and \. u. Siup-
son. The meeting will be conducted next
Sabbath hy Mr.. W. j. Nelson. who wiii read
tho 1ItI Cnanter OF ST. Luke
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

Up TO Tuesday evening there had not been
a single corporation prisoner in Jail for five
days. Such an absence OF city boa:ders is
almost unprecedented, Tor even Cynthy
Kurtz, don't remember when it occurred be-
fore. All praise TO the efficiency of the po-
lice
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

PARLOR SUPPER.-The ladies OF the
Episcopal Church will give a parlor supper.
and refreshments at the residence OF n. P
Catlett, on Friday night next. The pro-
eeeds are to be applied 10 re-carpeting the
Church. 1t vii. doubtless be a delightful AZ
fair, and the evening cannot be more pleas
antly spent than by attending.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

BACK TO Ills OLD QUA
Estes, the prisoner who escai' ~t 'i','' NV
cou.tv Jail on last Thursday week. A'fa WHO
was sentenced to four years impris ~ta'c''e
-one In the Jail and three in the peni. e'''''-
ry. voluntary returned and gave himself up
to the authorities on last Friday night. Th '
reason he assigned for this extraordinary
conduct. was that after thinking over the
matter he came to the conclusion that he had
done wrong and that it would De BEST Tor
him to return and serve out his sentence. he
and Wooddell after effecting their escape went
ont to the mountains near Wood0ell's home
and remained for week. He says that
Wooddell will shortly give himself up.
1t was never presumed thas Estes had
.uuclt sense, and this last move of his demon.
strates that the presumption WAS not without
GROUND. He could easily have gotten into
the mountains of West Va. and have eluded
the Officers. Il he had been 50 disposed, or il
possessed of ordinary sense. The weather
was getting too cold though. and he would
rather be learning a trade than wandering
around through the mountain snow.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

A CGRRECTIoN.-In our report Of the
Council proceedings last week, in noticing the
discussion between Messrs. Evans and Todd,
it was stated that the resolution. advocated
by Mr.. Todd and opposed by MFR. Evans, was
voted down. 1t should have been, was with
drawn, with he understanding that. the meas
ure it was intended to accomplish would re-
ceive u favorable report at the next meeting,
f. .1n Che committee in whose hands 1t was.
Tho tepor;al OF the ViRaINIAN was una
,,o;,,.t ts- absent from the meeting, and in
,xa,t;,x, " proceedings from the clerk the
fo,,o..: Nprnings misunderstood tina: por
zion referring w Ni'e Nteo"9a'o"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

Pay your taxes to-day. II you wantto save
i've per cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DIR. Rnifner saws:

Dr.Ruilner says:
The local reports reached this office with
their usual fulness; but they are greatly ab
hrevlated in this in accordance with the in
tlmatlon given last year that complete returns
need not be published more than once in three
years. Should more detailed information be
desired on any point it can be obtained ftom
the reports on file.
The following brief summaries, rs well as
the written reports Of our county and city
superintendent, show that the public school
system has during the past year increased in
usefulness ard popular favor even more rap
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

CIRCUIT COURT.--Thc Fall term OF the
Circuit Court has been protracted. Several
cases of importance are now pending, chief
among which is that of the Valley National
Bank as. NJ. G. Hartman and others, in which
the claim OF usurious interest is made. Able
and exhaustive arguments have been made
by G. NJ. Cochran for the plaintiffs and Judg-
Sheffey for the defendant. The Judge has
not yet rendered his decision, and further ar
gument will BE- heard. The other case which
is If great interest to many citizen of Staun-
ton, is that OF DR.. VIM. Chapman and others
Us. City Of Stauntoli, in which the plaintiffs
deny the right of the city to assess proper
ty holders for street improvements made in
front of their property. Messrs. Shelley and
Bumgardner, and Hudson are counsel for
the plaintiffs and Maj. Elder, City Attorney,
for the defendant. The decision Of Judge
Mclaughlin has not been delivered, but he
has intimated that the claims nf the plaintiff
will be sustained.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

,oe,,,,,,,,, 4fsOCERfES!! GROCER
rps,,, ,..,., esI of Staple and Fancy
Groceries for sale at tn, >'o'D .as' pi.o0'
by C. A. AssoiiahD0oN'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30
VIRGINIA INSTITUTIONS.

REPORTS or PUBLIC SCHOOLS INSANE
ASYIU8lS-DEAF. DUNE AND BLIND IN
STfTCTIoN UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
AND VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
We take from the Richmond papers OF
Monday, the following abstracts Of reports,
made OF the various State Institutions
The reports Of most of the departments
Of Stale government, and OF all the boards
of State institutions for the fiscal year end
ing September Both, have been submitted to
the Governor and printed, to be laid before
the General Assembly. A number Of thest
have been furnished to the press by the kind
ness Of Major Z f. Walker, Superintendent OF
Public Printing From the vast array OF sta
tistical matter. recommendations, and other
material which they contain. sc have select
cd such facts ard figures rs seem to be most
worthy Of the attention nj the tax payers and
general public:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

1 HAVE MANY FARMS and Town Properties
on hand for sale, which do not appear in this col
umn. Parties wishing to purchase would do well
TO call and see me before making their purchase
as am certain they will save money.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

THRENCH CASSIMEREs, for men and boys. Just
II received Mt w. u. WELlERsS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably In Advance
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

y. NJ. YOsT & son. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-30

UN ICEeoDAi NIG6I
The council completed the Water Ordinance,
and fixed the salary OF the Engineer of the
water works at 5000 per aunum. and Of the
Fireman ut $40 per month. Both officers
will be elected at the regular meeting Oh
Tuesday night next, at which time all appli-
cations for the position will be examined. =
Those who contemplate applying should not
fail to have their applications on file.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01
THE THIRD PARTY.

Some light has been thrown on the in
tentions of the political conference which
has been called to meet in the city of New
York, on the 9TH of May. "Carl Schurz
one of the signers of the call, says of the
gentlemen who will meet at tnst confer
ence, that they are not ambitious to or
ganize or lead third party movement, but
for the sake Of the country they want
both parties 10 do the best they can, while
Schurz and his friends will do the best they
can. He says if nothing huta choice OF
evils is left them, they will be bound to
content themselves with such choice.
He says further, that the movement will
be neither to attempt to coarse, not to die
tate, nor to assume any authority over the
Republican or any other party. They
will nearly exercise their rights as Amer
ican citizens openly to state their opinions
on public affairs, and to declare what
course they may think it their duty te
pursue under cert lin circumstances; sc
that their subsequent conduct may not b
surprise to anybody, every one taking
part until being bound only to the dictate
Of his conscience, and not by verdict of
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

majority if he does not agree With i: The
edidF Of the HssninS Pes, shoth( igner|
Of Tie call, wanuely sbdOrs4s Mr.. 1hurz'l !
views, and says d1eading ,edibrialA, that
the gentlemen ofthe eonfersnce aak for re-
form within the parties II itacan y had,
but reform at al risks II either Of the
parties will give them reform well and
good; but if neither Of them is wise
enough to dc it. the. time for new move
ment will have come. yr~r,,
We have here given the readers Of the
the HERALD,a brief, butcorrect statement
of the objects and purposes Of the leading
spirits Of the so-called third party. The
above clearly indicates that there is a
large body of independent men who will
at the coming Presidential election sup
port that party whose candidate is such as
to inspire confidence and respect. There
must be that in the action Of the party
that will win, which will convince the in
dependent voter that it can be trusted.
The men selected for President and Vice
President, must be those whose reputation
are above reproach, and in whose lives
are to be found practical evidences, not
simply of fpolitical ability, but Of states
manlike wisdom, coupled with unbending
and unimpeachable integrity. The men
will hold the balance Of power in the
coming contest, will be those whose minds
have been made up to the fact that the
country is in a desperate condition; that
lhe affairs Of the country have been gross
ly mismanaged; that reform in every de-
partment is absolutely necessary, and that
their support will be given to the party or
organization that gives the strongest as
surance that it will aid in bringing about
the desired change. 4' 's+
Republican journals are attempting to
laugh to scom the idea of anything like an
independent movement, but nothing is
more certain than that public sentiment is
undergoing a gradual, but none the less
certain and decided change. Men who
years ago were ready to make any sacr-
fee for party now stand aloof and are
calmly awaiting the results Of the
coming national conventions. The
infamous corruptions Of the administra-
ton have SO thoroughly disguised them
that they are prepared to Welcome a
change of rulers, provided such change
will give fair promise Of improvement in
government management "s.'l
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01
MAY DAY.

May LAY was Aoi"oAAY ueoAe"soo w oAie
of the most splendid and pleasing Of cur
festal rites. The observance Of May day
was custom which, until the close Of the
sixteenth century, alike attracted the at
tention Of the Royal and Noble, as Of the
Peasant class; and there was scarcely
village in the land but had its May-pole
and the appropriate games and dances.
The srigen Of these festivities has been
attributed TO othree different sources, Classic,
Celtic and Gothic. The first appears to
establish the best claim to the parentage
of May day rites. 1t is very clearly a
relique ofthe Roman Floralia, which were
celebrated on the last four days of April,
and on the first Of May, in honor Of the
Goddess Flora, and were accompanied
with dancing, music, the wearing of gar
lands, strewing off, flowers &c. The Bel
tain, or rural sacrifice Of the Scotch and
Irish tribes, while Pagans on this day were
for the purpose Of propitiating the various
noxious animals which might injure or
destroy their stocks and herds
The Gothic anniversary or May-day
makes near approach to the general pur.
pose of the Roman Floralia, and was in.
tended as a thanksgiving to the sun, il
not for the return of flowers, fruit and
grain. yet for the introduction Of better
season for fishing and hunting. 1t wal
considered the division of winter and sum
mer, allusively to which there was sport
full war between two parties, the one il
defense of the continuance Of winter, tn
other for bringing in the summer. TIL
youths We're divided into troupes, the on
in Writer leaving the other in the ga
habit of spring. The mock battle was al
ways fought boldly; the spring was SUI
h to obtain the victory which they cell
y brated by carrying green branches wit
p many flowers, and singing the Song
q Joy, of which the burden were somewh
:. in these terms: n-U
= eve have Brought the Summer Home
1t With those, the simplest modes of Gel
1t hrating the rites Of May-day, was ancicn
e ly united with the Morris dance: consisiir
Y of several characters which were oftt
l
Of varied in number, application, ard dreS
% The Morris dance is without doubt d.
e. rived from morisco, a dance peculiar
II the Moors, and generally termed Il
c. Spanish Morisco, from its noloricty
lie Spain during the dynasty Of that peor
" in the Peninsula. The Morris dan
r. usually consisted Of the Lady Of the Ma
rs the Fool, or domestic Bufoon Of tt
at Fifteenth and Sixteenth centuries,
to Piper and two, four, or more, Nor
SO dancers. They were originally dressed
be Moors, with blacked faces, but thu
1g habit came afterwards to any species
es suitable fantastic dress, and their busint
"a was to dance around the May-pole.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01
THOMAS FRANCIS BAYARD,
THE LATE CHIEF JUSTICE.
PRESIDENT /!

Like a soldier Chief Justice Gilpin
died. At his post he fell. With the un-
sullied ermine upon his shoulders, he died
in the exercise of his duties, he received
the dread summons to meet his God. If
lust judgments are conducive of righteous
ness, there can be no doubt that Judge
Gilpin was ready to answer for his stew
ardship. No purer, or more incorruptl-
ble judge ever sat upon bench Of justice.
In private life, he was christian gentle
man, no higher compliment can be paid.
He was legal conservative Of the hard
est and most immovable kind. Law was
to him no Science; it was collection Of
common decisions, which were judiciously
applied to every case they could bear
upon, caring little and thinking less Of the
philosophy of their application, by alter
ed times, duties and customs. If it was
decided to be 50 in one Of the year books,
or in some old Black letter report, it had
to be 90 in Delaware. Thus judged, Chief
Justice Giipin was an able judge-great
he was not, as he lacked the one element
which alone must mark character with
the stamp of greatness genius. Like the
overwhelming majority Of men thoroughly
honest; and who have..been the recipients
Of adulation, he was apt to form likes and
dislikes, and to let them apparently in
fuence, not his judgments or decisions,
but his manner to lawyers practicing be-
fore him. This lessened as it always does
the morale of court, and it is fruitful
source Of dissatisfaction. We sincerely
hope that in this respect his successor viii
not in this regard walk in his footsteps.
We are in the midst of an age o
growth, and progress. In the
domain Of science, its disciples and de
votees daringly investigate by nev
methods, and wiring from nature her stoni
est secrets. In art, manufactures and navi
CATION onward, upward, forward are tn
triune watchwords. The science of juris
prudence alone stands still! That
stands still in Delaware, is fact, an
one which is extremely injurious to tn
interests of the people. Taking wild
and broad view Of the great duties ca
upon Chief Justice, and taught by tt
example of the good and pure man, VIZ
has left us , we trust the Governor wi
exercise great good judgment in Il
selection of a successor TO Judge Gilpi
Age is not essential in a judge. v
know judges under thirtv-five years of al
well, and ably performing duties quite
responsible as any our Chief Justice wi
ever have to perform.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

THE New York ladies are endeavoring to
secure for shop women the privilege of sit
ting down, when their duties do not require
them to stand. They propose to enforce
their request by patronizing only such shops
as comply with such ordered regulations.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01
n f. KUNKEL'S BITTER VINE OF
H. IRON

IL lRON
E. F. Kunxel's celebrated Bitter Wine of
Iron will effectuaily cure liver complaint,
jaundice. dyspepsia. chronic or nervous
kidneys, and all diseases arising from
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such as constipation. fatulence, inward
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ofthe stomach, nausea, heartburn, disgust
for food, fullness o. weight in the stomach,
sore eructations, sinking or f1uttering at
the pit of the stomach, swimming of the
head, hurried ar difficult breathing, futter.
ing at the heart, choking or sut1ocating
sensations when in lying posture, dim
ness of vision, dots or webs before the
sight, dull pain in the head deficiency Of
perspiration, yellowness of the skin and
limbs, etc., sudden fushes of heat. burning
in the flesh, constant imaginings of evil
and great depression Of spirits. Price 81
per bottle. Beware of count erfeits Do not
let your druggist palm Off some other pre-
paration of iron he may say is as gsOd, but
ask for Kunkers Bitter Wine of Iron.
Take no other. Kunkel's Bitter Wine of
Iron is not sold in bulk-only in 81 bottles.
| E. F.. Kunkel. Proprietor, No. 259 North
Ninth street, Philadelphia Pa.
Sold by all druggists and dealers every
where. ---
entirely removed with purely vegetable
medicine, passing from the system alive.
No fee unless the head passes. Come and
refer to patients treated. DR.. f. F. KUN
phia Adv ce free. Seat, Pin and Stomach
" orms removed. Ask your druggist for a
bottle or KUNKELs Worm Syrup. Price
| 81 per bottle, 1t never fails.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

b. H. CoLcLAzsR' Esq, who has had
|6arge2 Che city or lod depastnentg Of
The Hp1ALD, with q Brief intaehission,
since y vas founded, has &Fesigned hk POT
tion. WI part with him with regret and
kind feslhgs for his future. welfare. He
was faithful and capable attac1e of the
HERALD, and we trust he may be successful
in the profession he has chosen. This week
he commences thestudy of law at Dover, and
We bespeak success for Mr.. Z, ifhe uses biz
energy and application as well as they were
used while city editor of the HERALD.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

JUDGE SPEIR, of New York city, in the
modification of the injunction against the
Gilbert Elevated Railroad Company, has
given rapid transit preliminary victory
over the horse car monopolies, Instead of
rapid transit receding, it is put step for
ward, which will be gratifying to the peo-
pie of that populous city. ,.,.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

THE new railroad between Philadelphia and
New Yerk, after many years delay, has
been completed. The road passes through
country that has been without railroad
facilities, and to whose development 1t will
contribute largely. There is sufficient trat-
ic on the line between the two points to
make the road paying one.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

If THE people of Pennsylvania are not
ashamed of their Legislature, they must be
impervious to feelings Of shame. The per-
formance of the Legislative Boomerang
Circus the other evening, with it's super
fluffy OF clowns was disgraceiul in the ex
treme, t.'eT.I'. '..
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

Gen. Boughton rendered his resignation
as Clerk of the Military Committee of the
House of Representatives, which was ac-
cepted, and the committee decided to aban
don any further investigation Of the charges
against him. There was no public good
to be served, because the offences charged
are barred from prosecution by the statute
of limitation.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-01

THE Tammany Ring of New York and
the Pilgrim Ring Of Philadelphia, for sys-
tematic stealing have been excelled by the
Pittsburg Water Works Ring thieves.
Pittsburg for its size bears off the palm for
having the champion Ring of thieves. The
testimony taken by the Pennsylvania Le-
gislative Committee beats anything in the
history Of the Tammany or Pilgrim frauds.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-08-23
PATENT APPLICATIONS.
PATENT APPLICAT IONS.
Application for Patent.
Bald Eagle Mine.
NOTICE NO. ssl.
U. S. LAND OFFICE,

Eureka. Nevada, July IS, 1876.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN A.. Benedict, A.. K. Titus, r. P. McDan-
iel and Samuel Cooper, whose postofice adj
dress is Eureka, Eureka county, New, have
this day filed their application for a patent
for eleven hundred and seventy-eight linear
feet of tho Bald Eagle mine or vein bearing
silver, with surface ground ono hundred and
Twenty-Five feet in width, situate, lying and
being in Eureka Mining District, county of
Eureka and State of Nevada, and known and
designated by tho field notes and official plat
on hieIn this Office as Lot No. So, on unsur-
veyed lands.
The exterior boundaries Of said Lot No. 80
being as follows, to-wit:
Compromising at a post markell N. E. corner
81 Bald Eagle, whence the summit of Ruby
Hill, No. ], bears N. 16 deg s min. w., 1901
feet, and the flagstaff in the town Of Eureka
center Of Bald Eagle shaft No. i bears $. j dr..
=, 357 feet, and running thence. LIST S. ~ Dig.
E., .17S feet to post marked s. e. corner
Bald Eagle. thence I'd S. $50 W., 125 feet to
post marked S w. corner Bald Eagle; thence
3D. n. TX deg. W., LIS feet, to post marked
N. w. corner Bald Eagle; thence 4th N. 1874
deg. E., l25 feet to place Of beginning, con-
tanning 1887 acres.
This claim is bounded on the north by the
Gray Eagle; on the south, by the Red Bid; on
the American Eagle and the Blackstone.
Tho location of this mine is duly recorded in
the Recorders Office Of Eureka Mining Dis
trist. page 220 in book Z.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion of said Bald Eagle mine or
said mining ground as herein before described,
are required to file their adverse claim with
tho Register Of the United States Land
Office, at Eureka, in the State of Nevada,
hereof, or they will be barred by Virtue Of
the provisions Of tho Statute.
jyl4-god D. b. IMMEL. Register.