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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

We have not only professed Independence 0
political organizations, but We have acted upo1
our independent Judgment; never claiming t.
| hold a neutral position. we have hahituaIly eX
| pressed decided opinions upon the great aues
| tions political social, and financial, that have in
| terested our countrymen. 1t is our purpose tt
h conduct the newspaper business like any othel
legitimate business, claiming nothing that doe,
not o G ness, men, ana submitting to nc
OF matters seeking public favors.
We claim for the Cincinnati COMMERCIAL the
| any journal issued in the Ohio Valley, which is
| geographically and by weight of population, the
l heart of the Republic, and politically where the
| ruling power concentrates.
| The Cincinnati COMMERCIAL is sold through
more than five hundred agencies i'll the States OF
| Ohio, Indiana. Kentucky, West Virginia, South
ern Illinois and Tennessee, and there is special
| demand for it along the great navigable rivers
| from Pittsburg 10 New Orleans The TERRITORY in
which il is the favorite journal commandinp a
constituency without distinction OF party is that
within one days Journey by railroad from Cincin-
natl.
1t is our special mission to gather and publish
the news OF the day, and in addition to the facli-
ties OF the Press Association, have arrange
ments for Special Telegraphic Dispatches from
all points OF unusual interest and we maintain a
corps OF correspondents whose ability. integrity
and industry are conspicuous and OF wide reputa-
ton
In the controversies that have shaken the coun-
try during the last year. WI. have taken n definite
part advocating the representative men and the
measures whose success We held would promote
the highest interest of the whole country; and In
legality. order and peace.
The Presidential dispute settled the great
questions before the country will be the question
OF Finance. We for the restoration OF the bus
mess Of the country by the resumption OF specie
payments upon the old specie basis, which in
cludes the reinstatement of the American silver
dollar in the coinage, and the maintenance of the
double standard of gold and silver-that the coins
IN which contracts are payable shall be precisely
those that were lawful tender when the contracts
were made.
AS a business newspaper the Cincinnati Con-.
n NIpln anti oxry,1J1
taken in the compilation of the Market Reports
that they may be always full, late and worthy Of
entire confidence.
than the reputation OF the COMMERCIAL for enter
prise in collecting the news. and honorable deal
ing with the people in publishing it fairly.
Advertising rates from 10 to 100 cents per line
according TO display and position-the best terms
offered 6y any frst class journal, character and &C.
tent of circukuti0n considered.
All applicants furnished with specimen copies
free of charge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

A late book is entitled Half Hours with
Insects" WHAT IL lively half hour one can
have with bee i.
Husbands and fathers will be pleased to
learn that ''smaii checks . are to be FASH
ionable for silks next summer.
An Irish gentleman, hearing of friend
having a stone coffin made for himself, ex-
claim d: BY me sowl, an that's good
idee. Shure, an stone coffin nd last a
man his lifetime
A blubbering little fellow explained his
tears to q companion g Pa sent me after
some Goldfish for breakfast, an went tishin'
and was gone all day, and now we have
been havin' some bull dozin'''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
Dasture Lot near StaumtOn
L For Sale

By virtue of the decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta county, entered oil the 18th day Of June
1876 in the suit OF Moons admir- VS.. Moons
widow &C., the undersigned Comm'r, will pro.
ceed in front OF the Court House OF Augusta
county, on
MONDAY, MARCH 10Th. 1871,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder q
A LOT OF ACRES, nooDs AND 10 POLES
OF land, situated just north of Staunton, near the
McAdamized road, adjoining the lots OF N. X.
Irout's estate, H. NJ. Bell and George g. Bunch,
with an outlet by 40 foot road to the McAamZed
road. This is the lot No. Of the Moon lots sold
to o. c. Morris and sold for his default In pay
ment of purchase money
money cash on day OF sale, is per cent to be paid
in sixty days from day CT sale and the balance In
one and two years from day OF sale. with interest
on all the deferred payments for which bonds
with approved security will be required and the
legal title retained as ultimate security.
feb. 22-tds H. NJ. BELL, Comm
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VALUABLE LAND
Near the Toll Gate,

ON THE VALLEY TURNPIKE MILE FROM
STAUNTON, FOR SALE.
By virtue of the decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, entered on the 18th day Of No
vember, 1876 in the suit of Lushbaugh vs. Har-
ceed in front OF the Court House of Augusta Co.,
ON MONDAY, MARCH 10th, 1877,
tosel at public auction to the highest bidder,
36l4 ACRE0 OF LAND,
lying on the west side of the Spring Kill road,
near the toll gate, on the Valley Turnpike. The
land will be divided and sold into lots If deemed
desirable, plat of which will be exhibited on
day of sale.
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough cash in hand to
pay costs OF suit and aeand the balance in equal
instruments upon credits OF six. eighteen and
thirty months from day of sale. bearing interest,
Tor which bonds with approved personal securi-
ty will be required and the legal title retained
ultimate security. HIM. BELL,
feb 22-tds Commissioners
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GOVERNOR HAYES REPLY.

COLUMBUS. O., Feb. %, 1911.
SlR-Governor Hayes directs me to say that he
is very much gratifed by your friendly letter OF
Feb. 81, and to assure you that Its suggestions
shall have due consideration.
Very respectfully,
E. LEE, Private Secretary.
Col. 2. Donan, Newport. Ky.
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mo. 1881.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Benjamin s. Slower. Bankrupt
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. John z. Roller of Harrison
burg. Rockingham county, Virginia, hereby gives
notice OF his appointment as Assignee OF the Es-
tate OF Benjamin S. Slower of Page County, in said
District, who was on the 18th day Of September,
ton by the District Court OF said District
Dated Feb cath, 1871 JOHN e. ROLLER,
mar l, 5% Assignee.
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Hoe. L. B. Douglas publishes card in
which he expresses his regret at the remarks
tie made to Mr.. Lamar, and gives utterance
to his appreciation OF the high character aud
"nselfih patriotism of the Mississippi states
man. The card of Mr.. Douglas is credifable
10 his courage and sense Of honor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

TN THE DISTRICT CoURT.oF THE UNITED
i States.-In Bankruptcy
In the matter of William McFall, Bankrupt.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, John E. Roller, OF Harrison
burg Rockingham county, Virginia, herepy.giyes
notice Of his appointment as Assignee of the Es-
said Dstrict,wf wason the 18th day OF Apri,a d..
1873. adjudged Bankrupt on his own petition nv
the District Court OF said District -
Dated Feb 9th, 1877. JOHN f. ROLLER
mar NV Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Hilton Regard 10 Party Facor aad nth the Coa
slant Purpose Of rendering Service to tie People
al Large, and Of Shnriasg the Profit that comes
fhgn80h iHe Gener0{ ITfjfu-e
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

And Con- rients upon il According to the yrut
in the Interest of the Public
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TN THE DISTRICT CoURr OF THE UNITED
l. States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF John D. Sites Bankrupt
To..WHoM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Undersigned. John Roller, Of Harrison
burg, Rockin CHAM county Virginia, hereby gives
notice OF his appointment as Assignee of the Is.
tate sof John D. Sites, of Rockingham county
IN said District who was on the 9Th day of April
A. D., 1872, adiudged Bankrupt on his own petit
ton by the District Court OF said District
Dated Feb. oath, 1877. JOHN E. ROLLER.
mar l3W Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Mr.. Abram S. Hewitt, chairman of the
National Committee Of the Democratic party.
has resigned that position.
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lease No. 1871
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i StateS-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of David Gilmer, Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned John Z. Roller of Harrison
burg, Rockingham county, Va, hereby gives
notice Of his appointment Assignee OF the estate
Of David Gilmer, of Rockingham Co. in said Dis
trfct.who was, on the 1st day OF February ad 1872
adjudged bankrupt on his own petition by the
District Court of said District.
Dated Feb 24th, 1877.
mar l-3w JOHN E. ROLLER, Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The Richmond Wig has become so ex-
treme and bitter in the expression of its
views. that its advocacy of any measure is
damaging. While the intentions of the man.
agement are no doubt good, the manner Of
conveying them to the public is offensive.
fsif as much to this, az anything else.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
Gale of HONse and Lot
~ in Mt. SisTunv


In pursuance of q decree rendered at the No
vember term 1876, OF the Circuit Court of Angus
ia county in the cause of Ross vs. Bell shall sell
at public auction, in front of the Court House in
Staunton, to the highest bidder,
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1877,
that desirable little home in Mt Sidney, Augusta
county, Va, recently occupied by Joseph H. Bell
BESIDES the dwelling. there is q cabinet shop on
the premises. -Np W
TERMS OF SALE Enough cash in hand to paw
costs of suit and sale. and the residue in four
equal annual installments. to be evidenced by the
bonds OF the purchaser, bearing interest from day
OF sale, personal security required and title re-
tanned as ultimate security ]. r. GUY.
feb I5-tds Commissioner
BLANkHrs;c Comfort.
Sheetings,
Cottons.
Calicoes,
ana many other New Goods,
Just received at
moves. WELIER,s.
DOR BARGAINS IN
4 cASHMERES AND BLACK ALpACAs.
inst received, go to
ioV 70 VIII. WELLER's.
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1877. 1877.
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" WON'T GO TO FLORIDA"
.Asagnee's Notices.

mo 69I
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States In Bankruptcy
In the matter of Jno. Doflemoyer, Bankrupt.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The undersigned, John E. Roller, of Harrison
burg, Rockingham county, Virginia, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as Assignee of the Es-
tate OF John Dofiemoyer, of Page county, in
said District, who was. on the Both day of June,
A. d. 1871, adjudged Bankrupt on his own Pc
tition by the District Court OF said District.
Dated Feb 9th. 1877 JOHN Z. ROLLER,
mar LIST 3w Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

In entering upon the New Year, It affords me
pleasure to extend to my many old and true
friends its cherry greetings, and wish them peace
plenty and prosperity during its passing DAYS.
There is nothing more pleasant than to n8ht our
battles DER again. and to recount the evidences
OF friendship which marked the varying incidents
and events OF the checkered life we have lived
we drop tear over the departure to the shadowy
realms OF some noble soul, leaving q vacuum In
community difficult to fill and give smile at
the remembrance OF hearts made glad BY two
congenla spirits united. to battle together HES
tempests and crosses. We read in these but q
photograph OF the future. We will pass to that
bourne whence no traveller returns" and be civ.
en- in marriage, Just as those who have gone be-
fore us.
And this reminds that we must be up and
doing while it is called day. and make provisions
LOT the wants OF the times in which we live. To
that end. have laid in the f..
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Proprietors OF the Cincinnati Commercial
Office. Potter's Building, corner Fourth and Race
streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Nowhere is power given to either house Of
Congress to pass upon the election, either the
manner or the fact, OF electors for President and
Vice-President; and il the Congress OF the United
states, either one or both houses. shall assume
under the guise or pretext of telling counting
vote to decide the fact OF the election OF elect
ors who to form the college by whom the
President and Vice President. are TO be chosen
then they will have taken upon themselves au-
rEority for which /, for one, can find no warrant
in this charter OF limited powers
Where the partisanship OF the decisions of
the Electoral Commission lies we leave our
readers, with these expressions of opinion
before them, to decide. 1t is only to be re-
srettcd that these reasons which 4. one time
convinced one of the ablest Democratic
members Of the Commission did not con-
tinue to impress his mind with the same
force after his appointment as member of
the Electoral Commission.
, 1877-03-28
Janus August Garde
Gouernor Of the Danish Wet India Islands,
Chamberlain,

Commander Of Danne6rog and Dannsbrogrmaad,
EaAKE KNOWN: On the most submissive representa-
"a ton Of the Ministry of Finances His Majesty the
King has been most graciousy pleased by Resolutions
OF 2lSt February a. c. to sanction the following Ordinance
concerning alteration of the Ordinance of 25th March
1872 relating to the Organisation of the military force
in ST. Croix, passed by 3rd discussion in the Colonial
Council of ST. Croix the 18th December 1876.
The Governor Of the Danish West India islands finding
that circumstances warrant it shall be empowered to
deyIate from the enaotments contained in Ordinance OF
25th March 1872, : 8, by which the military force in
st. Crcix is distributed to the 8 military stations of
Chrlstlansted, Frederiksted and Kingshil to wit in such
q manner, that the military Stations of Frederiksted and
kIngshlIl or one Of both, be discontinued, ia which case
the Governor shall, moreover, be empowered to reduce
the normal strength of the force as determined in IL Of
the Ordinance, by Withdrawing = lieutenants, l military
Judge, 1 surgeon, | hospital sergeant and not more than
AZ non commissioned officers, dfummers and priyates.
To which oil concerned have to conform.
The Government ofh D anib Wet India Islands.
s.. Thomas the 2oh March 1877.
Under my Hand and the Seal Of Government.
AUG. GARDE.
, 1877-03-28
NOTICE.

Ut is hereby made known that His Ma
Ajesty the Kicg has been g%racjously
pleased by Royal Resolution of 10th
January last to recognize Mr. J. w.
WILLARD as Consular Agent in St. Ctoix
for theUnited States of America.
Presidents Secretary's Office, st. Croix,
22nd March 9877.
S. w. A BRAKLE.
, 1877-03-28
Janus August Garde,
Gonvernsuv for de dansk-restindisE Ger,

hdmmsrheYre,

Commander qf Donnsbrog og Daanebrogsmaad,
NJ0R V%ITTERL1GT: Paa Finantsministeriet derom
nedlagte alIerunderdanigste Forestilirg har det be-
haget Hans DIajest@t Kongen we'd AJlerh6ieste Resolution
at glide Februar d A. allernaadigst at stadfaste f6lgende
at Coloniairaadet. for ST. Croix we'd 3dje Demanding den
lsde December 1876 yedtagne A~nordning angaaende
Forandring al Aaordning 25je Marts 1872 ON Organism
tionen Of den miiitoire Stytke paa St. Cfox.
Den Anordning ON Ofgaoisationen at den militaire
Styrke paa st. Crox at 25de Mafts 1872 tastsatto
FordeIing at Styrken til 0ens 3 miItaire Punkter,
Christiansted, Frederiksted og Kingsail., skal Gouverneu-
rem for de Observation-Disclosures Ger, naar han finder, at
Observation-Disclosures tiliado DIET, we're benyndi3et til at
fravige, saaledes at De militia Statjouer Flederiksted
OK pea Kiug5hjll, eIler hyiiken8omheIst at dem indJrages,
OF skol der saa Tilfpide tiliee kunne fade Afgarg
Sted den Anordaingeos | normercde Stgrke At ,
Lieutenanter, l Auateur, L9ge, 1 Syg2sergeaot og
indtil AZ Underoffcorer, Spilcnrnd og Nenigc.
Hvorcfter ale Vedkommeade sig have at rette.
Commemorate 61 De dansE resaadjsEs Or,
81. Thomas, den code uo1ts 1877.
Under mi" Haamd og Gouvernementet segl.
AUG. GARDE.
, 1877-03-28
Proclama.

III E og Enhver, der matte
LII have noget at fordre i Boet
efter afgangne Planter HUGH Percy,
indkaldes herved med 6 Maaneders
Varsel til at anmelde og bevislig-
, 1877-03-28
PGOClalna.

j. og Enhver, der MATTE
I'll have noget at fordre i Boet
e(ter afgangne Piaatageeier CHRI-
STAN CLINDINEN, indkaldes herved
med 3 Maanedars VarseI til at an
meIde og be~visIiggj0re deres Krav
for undertegnede Skifteret.
Christiansteds Skifteret den 2lde
Marts 1877.
II. A. JURS.
, 1877-03-28

MR NE af-
" gangne Planter II. PERcY's ODDS
DO indkaldes herved til en- Session,
der vii blive afhoIdt i Boet paa n
dertegnede Skifterets Contoir Ons~
dagen den l8de April d. A. Efter-
midday Kl. l, for at forhandIe ON
forskjellige Anliggender Boet vedr6-
rende.
Christiansteds Skifteret den 22de
Marts 1877.
, 1877-03-28
CARL ~HATTENSEN.

RHE s in the
Estate of the late Mr.. III. PERCY
are hereby summoned to a meeting to
be held at the undersigned Dealing
Courts Office on Wednesday the
18th april next at ! O'Clock p. m, in
order to deliberate on different
matters concerning said Estate.
Chrlstiansted's Dealing Court the
22nd March 1877.
II. A. JURs.
, 1877-03-28
Bekjen 6tgjoTeIse.

E T Diet under lode Jauuar d. A. har
az behaget Hans Majest.et Kongen al
lernaadigst at anerkjende Er. ]. w.
WILLARD, som de Forenede Skaters Con-
sular Agent paa St. Croix b:inges heryed
til o%fentlig Kundskab.
Presidentskabs Secretariatet ST. Croix
den 22de Marts 1877.
S. w. VAN BRAKLE.
, 1877-03-28


concerning alteration Of the
Ordinance of 25th March 1872
relating TO the organisation
ofthe military force in st. Croix.
2lst February 1877.
, 1877-03-28


sngaaende Forandring nf
Anordning af 25de Marts 1872
ON Organisationen af den
militaire Styrke paa St. Croix.
21de Februar 1877.
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RERNUpA. 81. THOMAS AND IVES isDits-THE
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Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1877-08-25

send IL your meme, and Ne NIla I
Won ss Of charge. ~
es,p sl,'sS eise Is w your aeiehborhaed Z good can
FaHsing
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1877-08-25
TIne Worla,s sygeet Teotll.

The world is getting q sweet
tooth of uncommon Dimensions.
The use Of sugar is increasing
everywhere, and the first effect
of an increase or return Of pros-
perity anywhere is an increased
consumption of sugar.
Tn Europe they are using 50
much OF it that Cuba, the Wes.
Indies, Java, Manila, etc, cant
supply a thithe Of the demand,
and they make it therefore out
of the beet root. The sugar made
|of it is not equal to cane sugar,
but the more they eat Of it the
better they ike ii. Men, it seems
are but children of larger
growth.
In France they indulged THEN
asweet tooth to the following
tune
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1877-08-25
Extract Of Proceedings of the
school Beard Of Assumption at
its session of August Is. 1877.

Resolred. That the trustees in
each ward are instructed and eIn-
powered 10 provide and locate
school houses in their respective
wards, by rent or otherwise but
in no case shall a rent of more than
ten dollars per month be exacted !;
and in case II should become neces-
sary to build they viii submit an
estimate of the expense to this
board for approval.
ResolUed further, That the trustees
are also instructed to ascertain
what school farnilnres are now to
be found in their ward, to make q
list of what is required. and mike
d report to this board at its next
session.
Resotued further, That the above
resolutions be published oncein tbs
PIONEER Of Assumption, and the
Secretary is Instructed to forward
a copy of said paper to one OF the
trustees III each ward.
j. E. LIE BLANC,
Secretary.