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A Suggestion.

We suggest to the Democrats Of Virginia
that they dispense with the fornlallty OF q
Convention to nominate candidate for
Governor, and that the State Central Com
mittee present the name of Judge William
j. Robertson, of Charlottesville, in the name
Of the people, and regardless Of party, to be
voted for. While Judge Robertson is de-
mocrat, he Is not a partizan. He has never
been associated with the caucus managers,
nor participated in ring manipulations, He
Is gentleman OF such commanding intellect
and elevated character, that machine politics
would bound away from him for want Of
congeniality. He would administer the af-
fairs of the State as patriot and not par
titan, and give to all the people an admins.
tration that would be above the petty influ-
ences of rartizan malignants.
If it Is the purpose Of the more reasonable
of the democratic party to support the Pre-
sident in the policy he is seeking to inaugu-
rate in the South, the candidacy of such
man as Judge Robertson, without the inter-
vention of partizan caucus, would be an
important step in that direction. 1t would
give assurance that the miserable caucus
system, by the operation of which so much
harm has been accomplished to all the inter-
ests of the Commonwealth, had been dis
pei,sed with, and the people left free to de-
signate gentleman for Governor who would
study their interests, instead of the PARTIAL
ties and preiudices of the trading politicians.
We simply throw out the suggestion to the
Democrats, in a spirit OF disinterestedness,
for we know the leaders of that organization
are too much engaged just now III maturing
their schemes for personal ends, to think of
anything SO catholic and just. If che people
will take hold of the idea, the politicians will
surrender, for they cannot oppose PROPOSE
tion that has the sympathy and support of
the better elements of the party.
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The Monroe Register suggests the name
of Gen. Jno. Echols, of Stanton, as prop
er person for Governor of Virginia. Stranger
things have happened. We incline to the
opinion that the friends of the gentlemen
who are seeking the nomination will fail to
agree upon either of them, and that some
one who has been quietly attending to his
own business will be taken up to settle the
difficulty,
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1t is now stated by authority that the va
cancy on the U. S. Supreme Bench, occa-
stoned by the resignation of Judge David
Davis, will not be filled until the meeting of
Congress. The Judges of the Supreme Court
have informed the President that there is no
necessity for haste in the appointment.
There are numerous applicants for the posi-
ton, and among them are Judges Rives and
Hughes of Virginia, who are being pressed
by their friends.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, April II, 1877.
VIM. K. Cemmer VS.. VIM. Arehart ct al, now
pending in chancery in the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta.
All persons parties to or in anywise interested
in the above Untitled cause, and all lien creditors
OF said VIM Arehart, will take notice that in pur-
court on the the 9Th day OF March, 1877, shall at
my office, in Stanton, on
FRIDAY, MAY 18TH, 1877,
proceed to take, state and settle an account show
ing LIST, the real estate belonging to the said VIM
Arehart, together with the fee simple and annual
rental values thereof. I'd, The liens binding said
realty and the order of their priorities. Sd. Any
other matters deemed pertinent by me or requir-
ed by any party in interest," to be stated At which
time and place you are required to attend.
j. W. GREEN SMITH, Comr.
W. E. Craig, Pc apr ls-t4
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In the District Court of the I1rited States forth
Western District of Virginia.-In Bankruptcy
In the matter of Henry C. Douthas, Bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, IS:
THIS IS TO GIVENOTICE, That ON the 10th day
of April, 1877, warrant in Bankruptcy was is
sued out of the District Court of the United
states for the Western District of Va. against
the estate OF Henry c. Douthat, OF Clifton Forge
Alleghanycopnty,Va Vain said District, who was ad-
judged bankrupt on his OWN petitions: That the
payment of any debts, and the delivery of any
property belonging to such bankrupt, to him, or
for his USE and the transfer of any property by
him, are forbidden by law: That a meeting OF
the Creditors OF said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts and choose one or more Assignees OF his
estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy. to-
be holden at Charlottesville, before E. W. Ear
on the 9th day of April, d.. 1877 at 70 O'Clock
m A. s. GRAY,
apr IL st US. Marshal for said District
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The effect 4pqp the grain market of the
war news from Europe, was very percepti-
BILE in Baltimore. On the 18th, 100000 bush
els of corn were sold, 200, 900 more than ever
knowp before in one day-eQ cents per bush
ell being the price,
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Political Complications.

The indications plainly point to rupture
in the Republican party, and an element Of
opposition to the administration lead by
Senator Blaine, Wendell Phillips, Ben. Wade,
and others of extreme views. 1t is stated
that public meeting is to be called in New
York for the purpose of giving tangibility to
the views these gentlemen represent. While
this is to be regretted, we cannot say that it
is entirely unexpected. 1t is not strange
in pursuing the policy the President has
marked out for the Southern States, that he
would be able to do so without encountering
opposition from certain elements in both
parties. The path he has chosen is diff
cult one-it conflicts with the prcconceiyed
notions of some who have heretofore ardent
ly supported the Republican party, and
must necessarily encounter the opposition Of
others whose personal ends are not sub
served by it. The line of duty as indicated
by the President, lies between the extremes.
Appeal must be made to the Conservative
portion of both parties, and the highest con-
siderations Of patriotism demand that he be
sustained by 1t. The peace OF the country
is involved, and the question is to be solved
now whether there is conservatism enough
in the nation to work out the ends of peace,
through the policy the President has adop-
ted. He has but one cardinal guide, and
that is the Constitution. Strictly adhering
to just Interpretation of that he may safe
ly repose upon the Intelligence and virtue
of the people, without regard to party, to
sustain him. The popular heart yearns for
peace and quiet. 1t is tired of strife and
contention business interests demand that
halt be called to partizan rancour and the
experiment be made whether the people are
in the interest of the public good.
The President has recently stated that the
ideas that he is seeking Co reduce to practice
are not new. In the campaign in Ohio for
Governor in 1875 he announced them. He
repeated them in his letter accepting the
Presidential nomination, responding to one
Of the resolutions adopted by the Conven-
ton. He more fully proc aimed them in his
inaugural address. which was favorably re-
ceived by both parties, and hailed as the
first tangible step towards reconciliation be-
tween the sections, and pacifcation Of the
troubles OF the country. He would have
been false to his pledges, false to his own
conscience, had he not at least made the eff
fort to give practical application of the theo-
ry he had declared in the administration of
the affairs OF the country. He cannot ignore
the fact that he is President of the entire
nation. Although elected by party, his
administration must embrace the interests
of all the people, and aim to encompass the
welfare OF all classes and sections. Adopt
ing policy that will lead to this end, and
pursuing it with unfaltering step, he will
be upheld by the people, and his endeavors
will be crowned with success, we hope.
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docket Case No. 454]
N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
4 States for the Western District OF Vain
Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Robt. P. Eubank, bankrupt
At Harrisonburg, Va, on the 18th day of April
q. d., 1877.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a Petition has
been to wit: on the sob day of March, a.d 1877 filed
ia Co. Va, in said district, who has been here
tofore duly declared Bankrupt under the Act of
uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the
United States, approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act, and that
the 9Th day OF May, a. d., 1877. before c. D. Gray,
one of the Registers of said Court in Bankrupt
cy, at his office in Harrisonburg, Va, in said dis
trlct is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing. of the same, when and where you may attend
and show cause, if any you have, why the prayer
OF the said petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified. that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr I9-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
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NOTICE.
U. s. INTERNAL REVENUE
s 2 e IAL TAXES.
May |, 1877, to April 80. 1879

-
The Revised Statutes of the United States, Sec
tions 1882 1881 $685. and $685. require every person
ment which renders him liable to a SPECIAL
TAX, to Procure and Place COrspieuOusIy
STAMP denoting the payment of said SPECIAL
TAN for the Special Tax Year beginning May /,
1911 9sfore commencing or continuing business after
A return, as prescribed on Form II, is also re-
CURED by law OF every person liable to Special
The taxes embraced within the provisions of
the law above quoted are the following, viz:
Rectifiers,.. 5000 90
dealers, retail llquor.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. rs 90
Dealers wholesale liquor. .............. 100 90
DeaiefS IN malt liquors. WholeSale.... so 90
Dealers in malt liquors, retail. -........... 20 90
Dealers In leaf tobacco ............... 80. 25 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco ............ 500 90
And on sales of over $1,000, fifty cents for
every dollar in excess of $1,000
Dealers in manufactured tobacco. ....... 90
Manufacturers Of stills. ...............:.. 30 o.
ANA 1or each StlH manufactured. 20 90
And for each worm manufactured. 20 90
MahuiacturefS OF TOBACCO. 10 90
ManulactGreIS "a cigars. 10 co.
Peddlers OF tobacco, first class more than
two horses or other animals) ....... so 90,
fedalefs 81 OF TOBACCO, second class 1.-TWO hor-
Peddlers OF Tobacco, third class q horse
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class Ton foot 10 w.
or public conveyance) observation-disclosures. 10 OOl
Brewers of less than 500 barrels so 90.
Brewers OF 500 barrels more. 100 Oc,
Any person so LIABLE who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject
to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any OF the special
Taxes named above must apply to J.. M. Irvine,
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue at Staun-
ton from April 18th to April 3Oth 1871 at Mllers,
Hotel and after that date. to Collectors Office.
in Harrsonburg, Va, and pay for and procure the
Special Tax Stamp or Stamps they need. prior to-
May 1, 1871 and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Special Tax Stamps will be transmitted by mail
only on receipt from the person or firm ordering
the of specific directions so to do, together
with the necessary postage stamps or the amount
required to pay the postage. The postage on ono
stamp is three cents and two stamps six cents II
it is desired that they be transmitted by register
ed mail. ten cents additional should accompany
the application,
GREEN B. RAUM
Commissioner OF Int. Rey.
Office Of Internal Reuenue,
Washington, Dc Jan. %, '77S
mar % -2W-apr 19-2w.
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John W. Manck is appointed postmaster
at Greenmount, Rockingham county, Va,
vice John E. Sanger, resigned. George W.
Whitaker is appointed postmaster at Rogers
vile, Frederick county, Va, vice II. j..
Rogers, resigned.
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Mr.. Peachy Rice, an old and hi ghly re-
spected citizen of Harrisonburg, died at his
residence in til at place on the 18th inst.
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Assignee's Sale
OF
EALESTATE
Augusta County, Va.

Pursuant to decree in the United States District
Court for the Western District of Virginia, will
as assignee of Stephen Myers, bankrupt, sell at
public auction on
THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1871.
at the front door of the Court House in Stauni3i,
Va. free of all liens and eacymbrances. the real
estate of of said bankrupt, viz: A one fourth in
terest in
100 ACRES OF LAND
belonging to the estate OF his grandfather George
Keller, decd, lying and being IN Augusta county.
on the waters of Buffalo Branch, 9 miles west of
Stanton, adjoining the old Gardner tract, Jacob
Ruff and Others
TERMS OF SALE.-One fourth cash, the balance on
a credit of six, twelve ano eighteen months, with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser CIV
ing bonds, with ample personal security for the
deferred payments, and the title retained as uti-
mate security.
JOHN E. ROLLER, Assignee
apr. 19-3t of Stephen Myers bK't.
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Docket case No. 667J
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District of Vain Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of Champ Shepherd, Bk't
Western District of Virginia, IS:
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 9th
Gay OF April. 1877, warrant OF bankruptcy
was issued out OF the District Court of the United
STATES Tor the Western District of Virginia against
Inc l estate OF Champ Shepherd, OF ,BerryviIe
Clarke county, in said district, who has been
t aha9udged bankrupt on his own Petition: That
ene payment OF any debts and the delivery of any
I0r mis- use and the transfer of any property by
tii' are forbidden by law; and that meeting OF
GHe creditors OF said Bankrupt, to prove their
o e and to choose one more Assignees of his
ees1ate will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to
Se modem at Harrsonburg, Va. before c. Douglas
trlct, on the 18th day of June, a d. 1871 at 10
A. s. GRAY,
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The Petersburg Post very frankly states
that 1t is the duty Of the democratic men,
bers of Congress to support the President
in his Sonther II policy.
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On Tuesday there was slight decline in
the corn market in Baltimore, and the gen
eral feeling was very calm in regard to all
kinds of produce.
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE
Re al NJ . ta tie.
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.


/ Pursuant to decree in the United States District
Court for the Western District OF Virginia, TWILL
as assignee of Isaiah Wad bankrupt, sell at
public auction, on
THURSDAY. MAY 10th, 1877,
at the front door of the Court House in Stanton
Va, free Of al liens and encumbrances, the real
estate OF said bankrupt consisting OF tract of
sc ACRES OF LAND,
situated at the foot of North Mountain, upon
which said bankrupt now resides, and adjoining
the lands of, David Miller, Henry Clemmer and
others.
TERMS.-One- fourth cash, the balance on a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from.d day OF sale, the purchaser giving
ferred payments, and the title retained as nlti-
mate security. JOHN E. ROLLER, Assignee,
apr l9-tds Isaiah Waid, b'k't.
A CURIOUS CHALLENGE.
The public are hereby notified that the follow
ing challenge is made in good faith, and that W e
will be the last to cry,
"HOLD McDUFF.'.
We emphatically assert that
"BATLEY'S SALINE APERIENT."
ut only so cents per bottle.
is equal in size, quantity and quality to any Dol
lar Aperient in the world, anu we challenge any
and all such proprietors to full, fair and severe
test in every sense of the word, the medical pro-
fession to render the decision.
''IrUtA is Mighty and Will Preyai1.'e
Baiey's Saline Aperient is safe, pleasant, and
etfectual effervescent purgative being as pleas
ant and sparkling as glass of soda water. It COR
reefs acid or sour stomach and heart burn, cures
sick head ache, relieves constipation, acts gently
the kidneys, is cooling in feyers and is the best
and cheapest puggative known. Why pay one
dollar when you can procure Just as much FOR so
cents Call on agent below and look at it,who
will also sell to the country trade al manufacture
ers' prices. w. n, TYREE, Agent,
Staunton, Va.
foEJ, T. NROMGOOLE, & co.
apr BIN Louisville, Ky.
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Gov. Colquitt, of Ga, on Sunday went to
2 c9lored church, and preached IN earnest
sermon to the eoloreq attendants:
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TOMMIsSloN ER'S SALE OF
~ A VALUABLE HOUSE ANU LOT,

1 1OMMlSSlONERS SALE OF
~ VALUABLE HOUSE ANTp LOT,
A.. BY virtue OF decree eff the Hastings Court for
tne CITY OF Staunton, rendered at the November
son, Sheriff, SC. VS.. Jos. A. Logan, will sell at
public auction, in front of the Court house. in
the city OF Staunton Va, on
SATURDAY, 18th of APRIL. 1877
at O'Clock, p. M, the House and part of the Lot:
purchased OF John B. Evans and lately occupied
by Joseph A; Logan, as residence. Said proper
~ IS situated at the intersection of Augusta and
Ereueflck streets, and runs north wardly to the
plecker building, thence eastwardIy to a point
by said Logan, and that on which a brick house
mas recently been erected, thence southwardy
thence westwardly to the beginning
IEkMS.-Costs OF suit. sale and resale includ-
credit OF SIX, eighteen and thirty months. the
purchaser to execute bonds with approved person
al security, bearing interest from date of sale and
Title retained as ultimate security
MAI ss-tds ROBERT CRAIG, com'r.
POstpOnememt.
pu ns to decree OF the Hastings Court for
1914 the ABOVE sale is postponed until
SATURDAY, APRIL 2lst, 1871
apr. Lids ROBT. CRAIG, Com.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
David W. Fadeiey =" d. April i''h' 1911
r. D. Hills Admir- &C.
All persons parties to the above entitled cause
now pending in chancery in the Circuit Court of
augusta, and all creditors of R. D. HILL dec a. are
nereDy nQEned that in pursuance OF decree rem
dered in said cause by said court on the 18th OF
March, 1877, shall at my office, in Staunton on
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 1877.
proceed to take an additional account of debts
against the estate of said r. d. Hill dec'd tooetb.
er with an account of any other matters Which
may deem pertinent or any party in interest may
require. At which time and place YOU are reouir.-
ed to attend. j. W. GREEN SMITH Com
w. q. craig, p. a. apr 19-4w..
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There has been no definite action taken
by the Commission sent to Louisiana by the
President.
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Hon. John A. Kasson, of Iowa, has been
rendered and accepted the position Of u. s.
Minister to Spain.
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Docket Case No. i
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District Of Vain
Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Philip H. Oliver Bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, IS:
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 18th
day of April 1871 warrant of Bankruptcy was
issued out of the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District of Va, against
the estate of Philip H. Oliver. of ----in
the CO. OF Cumberland in said Dist. who has been
payment of any debts and the delivery OF any
property belonging to such Bankrupt, to him. or
for his use, and the transfer of any property by
him, are forbidden by law and that meeting of
the creditors OF said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose. one or more Assignees of
said Bankrupt, will be held at a Court of Bank
rruptcy to be holden at Charlottesville, Va, be-
fore +: W. Early, ESQ, Register in Bankruptcy
for said District, on the 33th day Of April, A. D.
1877at IL O'Clock, m.
A. s. GRAY,
apr 19-2t q. S. Marshal for said District.
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WezU advertisements.

VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.
In the Clerks Office Circuit Court of Augusta
County, April 18th, 1877.
Christian Landes, Plaintiff,
Eli March, Defendant.
In CHANCERY.
&The object of this suit is to enforce the vendor
lien, to secure the amount due for the purchase
money OF lot of land sold by the plaintiff to the
defendant and to attach the real estate of the de-
PENDANT, to secure and satisfy the debt due from
defendant to the plaintiff
Inc Defendant, Eli March, not having entered
ms appearance and it appearing by affidavit fled
that ne is nonresident Of this State it is order
ed that he do appear here within one month after
due publication of this notice. and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest
Teste,
Shelf & Bump.q in. RYAN. Clerk.
apr l9-4w
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Fist of Letters Remaining in the E'ostO f.
APRIL 10, 1877.
LA DIES.
Armstrong, Miss Eliza jackson. Miss Mary
Burk, Mrs. Jane Loving, Mrs. Annie (col.
Baily, Mrs. " Livick, Mrs. Jennie A.
Bragg. Miss Mary Lewis, Miss Maggie
Campbell, Miss Mollie Mann. Miss Ida j.
Carter, Mrs. Mary Ann. Powell, Mrs. Eliza
Clarke, Mrs Sallie A. Pendleton. Miss Louisa
Davis, Miss E. NJ. Scotland, Mrs. Ed (co)
Desper, Miss Fannie Stribbling, Mrs. Eenriet
Graves. Mrs. Eliza. Stribbing, Mrs. Mary
Henry, Miss Z. Scott Mrs. Maria
Harmon, Miss Molief Thacker, Mrs. Mary S.
GENTLEMEN.
Bell, DR.. John Morris, Henry
Coleman, Mack, (col) Mooford, r.
Edwards, s. H. North, F. A.
Froney, Thos. Owens, J. w.
Greiner, G NJ. Richmond, L. It. C.
Graves, M. Taey, Geo. Il.
Hartman, j. w. WiSeman. Chas.
Johnson, Jerry
The above letters if called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that theyare advertised
s. NJ YOST. P. NJ.
Unavailable letters remaining III the P. o., Staun-
ton, Va, April 10. 1877.
DR.. A. G. Koner, No. Kindersptal G.. Alser-
ground Vienna.
James M. Paris. Fulton st. N York.
Miss Ella R. Thomas, Staunton, Va.
MI. ThOS. Cash,
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The next Congress will have six demo-
cratic majority.
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Eist of Letters Remaining in tila EsossD f.
flee at Stauntots, Augusta County. Va.
APRIL 10, 1877.
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Office Of Internal ,Rereaue, B
Washington, DC, Jan. %, IT'S
mar 22-2w-apr law.