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REV. c. p. McARrHY's DISCLAIMER.
No. l CorTAGK PLAcE, BLEEcKER sTRgEr,l
NEw YoRK, Oct 10, 1877.
The Rev. G. p. Mccarthy wishes II understood that
The New York herald., 1877-10-16

but while he was endeavoring 10 hold him Burns fol-
lowed the complainant and interiered in such a way
that the thief was enabled to escape IL charged
that Burns was confederate the complainant having
testified that he and the thief sIandng together
beside him al the time the watch was stolen The
prisoner was convicted and remanded for sentence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

PERsoNA1.-Col. P. Donan, one of the
most brilliant and eccentric writer's of the
day, was in, the city this week, and favored
us with call. We have been reading the
Colonel's effllsions for number of years,
first as editor Of the Rebel, published in st.
Joseph, Mo-, then the Lexington (Mo.) Cau-
casian, and afterwards the Danville (Va.)
Ne,os and Raleigh IN. CO. Sentinel, We did
not expect so mild-mannered man as we
found him, judging from the fierce phillip
pics of his pen. He has abandoned journal
ism for fear, he alleges, of becoming as cor
rupt as the politicians he had to deal with as
editor. He now makes Newport, KY, his
headquarters, but radiates from that point
to the Springs during the summer and to
the Plains in the fall. We are apprehen-
sive that the profession of law, which he has
chosen, will assist him much more rapidly
in the descending scale than journalism.
Mr.. W. s. Martin, of New York, is now
visiting his brother, Rev. Jno. S. Martin, of
this city.
Maj. J. W. X. Moore, proprietor of Ork-
ney Springs, was in the city yesterday.
John Towberman, Esq, returned on last
Sunday morning from three weeks tour
through the Western States. He comes back
satisfied that Virginia is a better place to live
or die than the prairie country, and that
farming pays better here than there. He
gives some interesting information of the
condition of things in Illinois, and thinks
the people of his own State, Notwithstanding
their misfortunes, are better off generally
than those of the West.
Hon. Jno. Randolph Tucker, was in the
city Wednesday, attending the session Of
the Supreme Court.
Judge VIM. j. Robertson and Jno. b.
Speice, Esq. of Albermarle, were in the city
this week, attending the Supreme Court.
Col. Darlington, of Richmond, was in the
city Wednesday.
We notice the arrival at Washington Of
Maj. J. w. Newton and Robt. j. Irving, Of
Staunton, as representatives to the Sover-
eign Council Sons of Jonadab, now in ses-
sion in that city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS. Su.
preme Court OF Appeals Of Va. commenced
its annual session in this City on Monday
last, all the judges, except Judge Anderson,
being present, viz: Judge Moncure, Presi.
dent; Judges Christian, Staples and Burks,
The following are the proceedings up to this
morning:
MoNDAY-Boyce Il Wright VS.. McCaw,
from the Circuit Court OF Clarke county.
On motion of Appellees, Rule was awarded
against Appellants to show cause why they
should not be required to execute new Ap-
peal bond.
TUEsDAY-Hanna VS.. Miller, Clark &
Hall, from the Circuit Court of Augusta.
The Appellant not appearing, rule was
awarded to show cause why the case should
not be dismissed at next term.
Jno. II. Crawford VS.. Geo. I. Shower and
ais from the Circuit Court of Augusta. This
case was ably argued by Geo. M. Cochran
for Appellant and II. B. Niche for Appel
lee.
WEDNEsDAY-Th case Of Crawford VS..
Shower was continued and argued by Geo.
M. Harrison and Hon. A. III. H. Stuart for
VIM. Crawford and Judge Shelley for Geo.
T. Shower. To-day Judge VIM. J. Robert
son, of counsel for the Appellant, will con-
clude the argument.
Jno. B. Speice, ESQ.,, of Albemarle, quail
fed to practice in this Court
Petition of Chas. T. Workman, executor
of Gabriel Workman. for an appeal, &C.,
from decree Of the Chancery Court Of Rich
mond, il the case Of Farrar VS.. Farrar's
guardian, &C., refused by all the Judges.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

Y. NJ. C. Am INTERESTING OCCA-
sION.-Last Sabbath was the first meeting
of the Young Mems Christian Association
when the ladies were in attendance. At
the appointed time, A o'clock, the room was
well filled with ladies and gentlemen, and
the services were promptly opened by Prof.
J. J. Ladd with singing and prayer. He
then read the XVI chapter of Acts, COM
menting on various passages as the reading
progressed. showing close study of the
lesson and instructive research. Prayers
were offered by Heber Ker and A. NJ. Simp.
son, and short and feeling addresses appro-
pirate to the subject under consideration de-
livered by W. A. McCue, Heber Ker and
Rev. w. T. Richardson. The entire SER
vices were very interesting, and especially
was the singing, under the direction of Jno.
W. Abby, feeling and inspiring. The Asso-
citation was dismissed with the benedction
by Rev. W. I. Richardson, to meet next
Sabbath evening at o'clock, when II. NJ.
McIlhany will conduct the services, reading
the XVII chapter of Acts.
1t has not been determined as yet to invite
the attendance of the ladies regularly, their
presence being intermitted TO: the next
meeting. We hope, however, that it will be
the pleasure of the management to have the
Association opened every Sabbath for them,
for their influence everywhere and upon all
occasions is for good. We are sure no one
who was present on last Sabbath can arrive
at any other conclusion than that the blend
ed voices and devotions of both sexes added
interest to the services.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13


THE ORKNEY SPRINGS HoMICIDE.-Our
Harrisonburg correspondent mentions the
death of Co.'s johnson, resulting from a rem
counter with Capt. John Avis, at Orkney
Springs on Friday last, the 9TH inst. We
have learned from Capt. Jack Moore, the
proprietor of the Springs, the particulars
Of the difficulty, and from them there is no
question that Capt. Avis acted entirely in
self-defence. Some six months ago, Capt.
Avis, who is Commissary Or Steward at Ork-
ney, had given orders that johnson should
not have any liquor at the Springs. This
incensed johnson, and he frequently threat
ened to kill Avis, in consequence. He placed
himself in position to waylay the Captain
shortly after the order forbidding liquor be
ing sold to him, and made an assault, after
night, with stick. Avis wrenched the stick
from him, or got possession OF it in the
scufle, and inflicted severe punishment on
johnson. From that time until the rencoun.
ter last Friday, johnson had frequently
threatened that he would kill Avis, and on
Friday last said that he would kill him be-
fore he went to bed. Avis had passed into
the store and through the main room, into a
back room. johnson came in the front
room, and started to follow Avis, when he
was stopped by the Clerk, with whom he
had a scufile, the Clerk endeavoring to keep
him away from Avis. In the meantime,
Avis, who knew nothing of the cause Of the
scuffie, passed out again. johnson got away
from the Clerk, and started after Avis, who
was in advance some distance, unaware of
the purpose of johnson. He was called back
to the store, and met johnson, by whom the
with the fist. The two clinched, and in the
attempt to part them, both fell. While on
the ground, Avis picked up a stone and
struck johnson on the head. They were
separated, after much difficulty, when john
son again seized Avis in the collar, and
dragged him to the ground, when Avis
again struck him twice with the stone he
had in his hand. This closed the conflict,
although johnson still continued to breathe
threats Of vengeance and murder. johnson
was not stunned by the blows he had re-
ceived. He went about in the rain, and
continued to inhale liquor which he had pro-
cured from an outside source. His wounds
were dressed by force. he refusing to con-
sent to any surgical attention. He finally
became FRUSTRATED, and died Sunday morn
ing from the effects. no doubt, OF the wounds,
dissipation and exposure. There was no
fracture of the skull.
Capt. Avis was well known in this city
during the war as Provost Marshal. He was
the Tailor of John Brown, and we believe his
hangsman. johnson was huckster OF milk
to the cabin visitors of the Springs, but had
no employment at or connection with the
establishment. He had been married, but
we learn did not live with his wife.
The statement given to us cxenerates
Capt. Avis from criminal intent in the un-
fortunate affair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13
Arrival and Departure of Mails.

THE trains on The Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road arrive and depart as follows from Staunton .
Mail train arrives from the East at $3.50 p m.
Leaves for the West at 335 p. m. Arrives from
the West going East. at 1o25 am. Leaves at 1880
Express train from the East arrives at ESQ a. m
West at 1910 at night Leaves at 1915 a. m.
The Valley Mail train leaves at 1880 a. M and ar
rives at 1926 p. Accom- mediation train leaves at
$40 D. m and arrives at 9:20 a. m.
Lexington mail, by way of Greenville arrives at
8. D. m and leaves at a. M, daily except Sunday.
mall by way Of snS ea ana a @
a. m. daily, except Sunday,
Middlebrook Mail arrives Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, at p m. and leaves Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at am.
Mount Scion mail arrives Tuesday and Fridays,
at IL a. M. and leaves same days at 1 p.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

V777but it can be made in three months
say Of st9 yg 'is * r nny
to work steadily at the employ
ment that we furnish. $66 per
week in your own town. You need not be away
from home over night. You can give your whole
time to the work, or only your spare moments.
We have agents who are making over $40 per
day. All who engage in it can make money fast
At the present time money not be made so
easily and rapidly at any other business. It costs
nothing to try the business. Terms and IS outfit
free Address at once, H HALLETr & Co.. Port
land, Maine. July 19-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

STAUNToN ENTERPRISE. -Messrs. Cook
Is Baker have received some beautiful silks,
manufactured at the celebrated looms of
.Gunet & Co., of Lyons, France, upon their
order through Messrs. Jaffard & Co., the
well-known New York importers. The pat
terms are very neat and handsome.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13


DIRECTORY MEETING.-A meeting OF the
Board OF Directors OF the Baldwin Augusta
Fair was held on Saturday last. The fol-
lowing members were present: A. A.
Sprou, President, A. W. Hartman, J. D.
Craig, J. II. Parkins, W. L. Bumgardner
and j. II. Waters.
The admitTance fee for schools was fixed
at % cents per pupil, and for the privilege
of keeping stand on the grounds, ten dol
lars will be charged, except in the cases of
churches. when only S.. will be charged.
Jno. j. Larew was appointed chief of Po-
lice and E. NJ. Gushing, ticket agent.
There IS every prospect of successful
exhibition, and the farmers and citizens gen.
orally are urged to do all in their power to
make it surpass its predecessors. A COM
mittee OF three was appointed by the Board
to take into consideration some satisfactory
to settle up the Indebtedness
OF the fair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

LEXINGTON PRESBYTERY met at Beverly,
Randolph county, West Va, on last Thurs
day, the 9th inst. Rev. Mr.. Rosebro preach
ed che opening sermon on the parable of the
great supper, from the xiv chapter of the
gospel of St. Luke. Rev. G. L. Brown was
elected Moderator, and Revs. Junkin and
.McCutchen clerks. Twenty ministers and
Some fifteen elders were present, and large
attendance of people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

My wife has been suffering for several years
with Neuralgia, Dyspepsia and general debility of
health, and we have tried great many medicines
has given more relief than any other medicine
she has taken. We believe it to be q No. family
medicine and cheerfully recommend 1T to all who
suffer with pains and aches OF a chronic nature
B. D. BOWMAN,
Rockingham county, Va
For sale by JAS. HAYNES, West End, near Byers
Eakles Branch Store. Agents wanted in Au-
guSta county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

RosH HAsHANA.-The Hebrew New
Year, Rosh Hashana, occurred Saturday
last, the celebration attending it commen-
cling in the synagogues all over the world on
Friday evening at shutdown. It was the first
day of the Tishri, Of the year 563S, and it is
believed that on this day the world was Gre
ated. A holy convocation was ordered by
the law, and in obedience to it the stores Of
all the Jews in the city were closed and d.
vine service was held. The day is also called
Yom Truch, as the sounding of the cornet
was ordered, and Yom Hazikoran, the day
OF the memorial, as it is intended to recall
to the remembrance of Hebrews the light in
which the Lord regarded the piety of their
patriarch ancestors, and that their children
should endeavor to merit this favorable re-
membrance.
The first ten days of Tshri are called as-
res Yemy Thesura, the ten penitential days,
and the Sabbath occurring Sept. Is, is called
Sabbath Shuya. This name is derived from
the Haphtorah, or conclusion, the reading of
which is a part of the New Year service in
the synagogues. The history is that An
tiochus Epiphanes, after conquering the
Egyptians, made war with the Israelites,
and conquering them, gave orders to burn
all their books and prohibited the reading of
the weekly portion Of the Pentateuch. The
Israelites then selected certain chapters from
the books Of the prophets corresponding as
nearly as possible to the text Of the Penta
touch, and these chapters were read instead
and called the Haphtorah- reading
on this occasion. Monday, the Sd Of Tishri,
is the fast OF Guedalyah, in remembrance Of
his assassination. The Orthodox Israelites
celebrated two days, Saturday and Sunday,
beginning at sunset Friday evening and
closing at sunset Sunday. In this City, how
ever, only one day Saturday was kept, SER
vices being held in the new Heidenrich
Building, conducted by Maj. Hart.
Monday next will be Yom Kipoor, or Day
of Atonement. Services will be held in the
same building Maj. Hart and Louis Cohen
officiating.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

DEAF AND DUNE AND BLIND INSTITU-
TIoN.-The exercises of another session be-
gun with an unusually large attendance for
the first week. Admission has been granted
to about twice the usual number of new pu-
pills, the majority of them being blind-a
condition OF things very different from what
has existed heretofore. -Goodson Gazette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13
MOfrJNgeS.

On the 18th, by the Rev. Father Fitzsimmons.
Mr.. Chas. s. Crowder to Miss Mollie R. French,
all of Staunton, Va.
the residence Of Il. A. fefnewell' Geicerviiie Kv
Mr.. w. Worth Patterson. OF Ohio, and Sallie E
Geiger, Of Canonsburg, KY.
In Alexandria, August 3Oth. 1877, by Elder F. NJ
Perry, of Luray. Elder John Clark Editor OF ''Zi-
on s Advocate Front Royal, and Miss Melissa
Moore, of Fairfax county.
August 28th. in Lexington, Va, by Rev. j. L.
Kirkpatrick, D. D., assisted by Rev. F. p Mullal-
ly, D. D., Charles A Graves Professor OF Law in
Washington Lee University, and Miss Lizzie
Turner. youngest daughter OF Rev. ]. L. Krkpat-
rick, D. D.. Professor OF Moral Philosophy in the
same Institution.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

A MUSICAL PRoDIGY.-There is most
remarkable musical genius in Staunton. in
the person OF little Virgie Hoge, daughter
OF Mr.. Chas. E. Hoge, child not yet eight
years of age. Besides being performer of
merit, she has extraordinary talent as a
engaged at that work. She will come into
a room, without any preparation, and going
to the piano will play beautiful airs OF her
own composition. Some of the airs have
been caught and written by older persons
who hear her, and are excellent composition.
Her remarkable gift has attracted the atten-
ton and excited the wonder of all the con-
noisscurs in music in the city, indicator.
FATAL ACCIDENTAL SECTION MASTER
FALLS AND BREAKS HIS NECK.-On Sum
day last, Mr.. F. NJ. Ashe, Section Master at
North Mountain Station, Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad, came to Staunton on one OF the
freight trains to get some medicine for his
wife. Between II and l at night he was on
the caboose of another train which was NOV
ing out SLOWLY TO give way TO the express
train. Mr.. Ashe heard the express coming,
and fearing it would run into the freight,
stepped off, as he thought, to the side of the
track, but /. so happened the train he was
on was moving over the trestle bridge in the
western suburbs of the city. and falling
about twenty feet, broke his neck, causing
instant death. Several of the hands imme-
dately went to him, but life was extinct.
There was slight cut across his face, but
very little blood, his head and shoulders
striking the ground, breaking his neck.
Mr.. Ashe had been in the employment of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Company for sew
eral years. He was an Englshman by birth,
and leaves a wife and seven small children.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13
Job Work.

We have now one of the best appointed
JOB OFFICES in the Valley. and can turn
out as neat work as can be executed in the
State. We have added numerous fonts Of
type to our heretofore well selected assort-
ment, and can promise satisfaction to all
who will favor us with their work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13
docket case No. 565.

docket case No. 565.]
| THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States for the Western District of Virginia
In the matter OF Simon B. Jennings, Bankrupt.
At Harrisburg, Va, on the tn day of September,
TO Whom 1t Nay Concern:-
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
Deen, to wit on the 4th day OF Sept, D. 1871 filed
In IN SAID District Court by Simon B. Jennings, OF
Kocklngham Co, Va. in saididstrict, who has been
heretofore ne duly declared bankrupt under the Act
OF congress, entitled IAN Act to establish more
Uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
uniIed states, approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
ana other claims provable under said act and that
cne IN gay Of october AID, 1871 before c. d. Gray
one OF the registers OF said court in bankrunt-
~ at MS office in Harrisonburg Va in said dis
ip y me Time and place assigned for the hear
ing oitne same; when and where you NAV attead
a of h sae ss gaase Il any you have
You are also hereby notified, that the Sd and I'd
heid at the Same time and place
G. DOUGLAS GRAY
e~ mo 4a9s Registerin Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

sYELLoW BIRD. THAT very celebrated
formerly sold by C. 7. Cochran, sole agent,
can now be found only at G. NJ. FIFER &
Co.'S. 1t only needs test, and is pronounced
the VERY BEST. FIFER &c CO.,
M & Main Street
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

DRY GoODS.-We call attention to the
advertisement of F. NJ. Young in another
column. His goods are all fresh and desi-
rable. and our patrons can rely implicitly
upon any representations he may make with
reference to them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

The VIRGINIA HOTEL HoP.-The most
brilliant and successful affair of the kind,
and we speak with a unanimous society
opinion to sustain us, was given at this House
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Crowle on the eve
ming OF the 9th inst. We regret that it oc-
cured at an hour so late as to preclude men
ton in our issue of last week. The enter
tainment was rendered the dancing clubs of
the city, and will constitute most conspic-
uous and notable Inauguration OF the social
season. The spacious dining hall Of the
building had been thoroughly prepared and
afforded ample room for the fascinating an
nouncement, and an excellent orchestra had
been provided for the occasion. BY o'clock
the parlors of the House were thronged with
company such as one rarely sees. Our
local array of beauty and style was strength
ened by numerous accessions from neigh
boring States, and friendly rivalry seemed
to exist as to who should outshinc the other
in all the captivating graces and blandish-
ments of the Southern beau monde. The
toilettes of the ladies were conspicuously
elegant and appropriate, while the gentle
men yielded completely to the requirements
OF Society's mandate and appeared in the
conventional full dress. The programme for
the evening was faithfully observed and,
under the supervision of the accomplished
hostess, everything moved on with signal
smoothness and harmony. Promptly at II
n fha frni off In a.,
tireless feet of the walters and the gay pro-
cession headed for the supper room. Here
the browning triumph of the evening was
beheld in table, which for ornamental fin
lsh and prodigal abundance has never been
approached by anything save fashionable
wedding banquet. Huge pyramids of cake
and towering stands Of iellies, fanked by all
the fruits and CONNECTIONS which local and
foreign markets could supply, broke upon
the astonished vision, and after every couple
had been seated they refrained for a long
time, out OF pure aesthetic tenderness, from
marring the artistic excellence of the ar
engagements. 1t didn't require very ex-
travagant range of Imagination for bach
elor, with bright-eyed beauty at his side,
to feel that he was happy in new matrimo-
NAL honors, and that he was presiding at his
wedding feast. After supper the dancing
was resumed with increased ardor and con-
tinued until the morning was well advanced.
The theme for several days after was the
brilliant success of the affair, and congratu-
lations to the generous host and hostess were
numerous and sincere. The thanks of the
Clubs are also due to the entire staff of the
house for unremitting and courteous atten-
ton during the entire evening.
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Markets..
STAUNTON MARKET, SEPT. IL, 1877
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY G. A. RICHARDSON.
WHOLESALE PRICES
Markets..

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Sept. 5.-Beef-cattle
Prices to-day range as follows
Best BeeVeS BIO 20
Generally rated first quality ...........4 75@ 80
Medium or good fair quality. .........3 75@ 80
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows. 3 00@ 8 IS
General average OF the market..........0 600 0 90
Extreme range OF prices. ..............3 009 rs
Most OF the sales were from .........4 00@ 90
Total receipts for the week 2413 head. Total
sales zO01 head.
There was a decided falling off in the number of
the receipts and offerings this week as compared
with those OF last week. The quality of the Of
ferings was not as good as last week. Prices OF
all grades showed an improvement of bake, as
to quality The market was fairly active through
out, closing firm at the advance established in the
beginning. Quotations Sass 81 per 100 pounds
Sheep and Lambs.-There has been some i'm
provement in the tone and activity Of the sheep
market as impaired with that of last week, good
sheep and lambs being in fair demand, and stock
sheep in more demand than for several weeks
past. Common sheep are quite dull. There has
been an improved Eastern demand for good fat
sheep, as also good lambs. We quote sheep at
abe per Id gross; stock sheep at PASS s5 per head.
and good feeding sheep at 4a44c; Lambs 4a5kc
per lb gross. Receipts this week s406 head.
HogS-The demand has been fairly active this
week, being fully up to the supply, the mark ct
opening at LaAc better figures than last week,
and continuing to the close at the advance es-
tablsh The receipts generally were fair as to.
quality, the general run, with the exception OF
few light hogs, being fully up to the quality OF
last weeks offerings We quote at 7a7Ac per lb.
net Receipts this $3.50 head.