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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-06
For the VALLEY TIRG1NiAN.
Communication.

I noticed in your last issue q call on John
Echols for the Senate, Marshall Hanger,
VIM. T. Rash and VIM. Crawford FOR the
House.
This ticket strikes me as being peculiarly
fitted to the times. In the first place, all the
men spoken of have been successful in their
business. which is one guaranty of capabili-
ty to manage that of others. In the next
place, they are all farmers or interested in
real estate to Il considerable extent, and
must feel any tax they levy. In the next
place, they are all men of sound morality
and good hard sense. Now to individualize
a little. Whatever the conflicting views as
to ultimate courses, all are agreed it the
creditors can be brought to a more favorable
adjustment, that we should accept it. Now,
who so capable Of conducting the negotia-
ton on our part as John Echols? All who
know him at all, know that he would be the
man not only for the county but the whole
State. His whole past life, his position in
monetary circles, and his acquaintance with
moneyed men. as we'll as his well-known
business qualifications, point to him as the
proper man for the Chairman of the Finance
Committee of the Senate, left vacant by the
death of the lamented Judge Cochran.
But besides a contemplated arrangement
with the creditors, there is vast room for re-
CrencnmenC III administering Lnc SOVeIIl-
ment in the House and Senate themselves.
The clerks, the pages, the clerks of commit
tees are all overpaid the amount of public
printing greatly more than needed; the sta
tionery and perquisites more than used, and
there are numberless items in which shrewd
business men could lop Of expense and stop
leaks. Now, who is so apt to do this as
Rush and Crawford. il on the proper conf
mittces? All who know thcp know that
they are two of the most efficient and active
members Of our board OF Supervisors, which
has reduced the expenses OF our county so
much, notably in the matter of the Poor
House, from an average cash outlay OF Sc, ZOO
to 81, 100, and at the same. time given the
paupers equal, il not better fare and accom-
modations, and with all these reductions,
they now have from $40, 900 to $12 900 ahead,
so that if not used for additions to county
building, the next levy will not be over .
cents. There is no reason the expenses Of
running the State government should not
be reduced to what it was in 1860, for the
State before division, and think with leg
islature of such men as Echols, Rush and
Crawford with such IL speaker as Hanger to
put them where they will be most useful.
we can do it. RETRENCHMENT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-06

HARRIsoNBURG PosT OFFICE.-Our Har-
risonburg correspondent has on several occa
sions made complaint because the post Office
at that place was closed during the time the
mail is being opened. We know something
about that office, and do not blame the post
master. There is no more accommodating
official in the service than Mr.. Sullivan, and
if the citizens Of the place will assist in keep
ing the boys quiet, so that he can properly
attend to his duties, we have no doubt the
doors would be cheerfully left open all the
time during office hours. For two years our
business called us to the post Office in Har-
risonburg during the daily opening OF the
mails, and the conduct Of the boys was SIM
ply outrageous. The citizens must blame
themselves, and not the postmaster. We
have no doubt the police could suggest a
remedy until the proper behavior is OBJ
served. There is no reason or justice in the
complaint
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The Presidents Visit,

It is expected that President Hayes will
pass through Virginia between the 2lst and
25th OF September, on his return from a visit
to Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, and stop
at several of the more important cities. The
people OF Richmond, in anticipation of this
event, are taking steps to extend to him the
Inequalities OF that city, and welcome him
to the Capital of the Old Dominion. Such
manifestations are in the right direction.
Although many of those who will lead in
the proposed demonstration, were opposed
to his election, and are now identified with
the party of the opposition, yet they recog
nize in the administration Of President
Hayes spiritof Cancellation and justice to
all sections of the Union that must command
the respect of all fair-minded men.
The fact is, there is very li..le now to di-
vide parties as they have heretofore been Gi-
vided. The causes which have heretofore
operated to arouse sectional feeling, have in
a great measure disappeared, and the alb
sence of everything like partizan politics in
the policy of the administration has drawn
the people closer together and removed all
excuse for well meaning people not coop
crate in promoting the peace and pros
perity of the entire country. Here in Vir-
ginia we want cessation from partizan strifes,
we want harmony with the government and
harmony among ourselves that the energies
and intellecus of all who are truly devot ed
to the old Commonwealth, may be directed
to her advancement in material wealth.
President Hayes has offered the olive
branch to all the people of the South. He
has faithfully carried out the promises he
made in his letter accepting the nomination
of the Cincinnati Convention and in his in
augural address, and the Southern people
and especially Virginians, would do great
injustice to themselves did they not in the
warmest and most earnest manner recipro-
cate the sentiments he has announced and
which Inspire his administration.
Should the President visit Richmond we
hope his reception will conform to the pro.
verbal hospitality of our people, and give
assurance that they appreciate his efforts to
alIay sectional asperities and effacc the re :
membrancc of past differences.
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WINCHESTER, August 81, 1877.

WINCHESTER, August ~, 1877.
To MEssRs. JN0. ECH0Ls, VIM E. CAMERON, JOHN
E. PENN, Committee.
the platform and conveying to me officially notice
the State OF Virginia for the office of Governor
thank you for the courteous and compliment
tary terms in which you have discharged that du l.
ty.
accept the nomination with full sense of the
responsibility it brings.
The convention felt this as keenly as myself,
and the platform indicates determination to re-
member the history OF Virginia and to preserve
tnviolate her public faith and credit"
Now that our Commonwealth has fully put on
the habiliments OF sovereignty, assumed the con.
troll OF her own affairs, and become co-equal in
the Union Of States. we are more Immediately
confronted with o question which rises in impor-
lance above all others. and demands speedy set
tlement. am sure the people are ready to meet
it, and are now resolved, that whatever plan be
adopted with regard to the disposition of the
Public Debt. it shall be such as will secure the
approval Of the right thinking everywhere and
accord with the dignity and honor OF the State.
true and wise Representatives should be chosen
for our next Legislature; on them in chief meas
ure will fall the work OF solving this question.
doubt not the people are alive to this; and that
that body will be composed OF men, who will have
in view the memories and resources OF Virginia
and will once more establish the Commonwealth
upon her ancient foundations and open up to her
future in wealth, culture, and power more bril-
liant even than her past
Very Respectfully,
FRED. W. NJ. HOLIDAY
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The Fair-Augusta and Rockingham.

We rccur to the Agricultural, Horticul-
tural, Mechanical and Stock Exhibition that
will take place at the Baldwin Augusta Fair
Grounds at Staunton Oh Sth, 9th and 10th of
October, and again urge upon our citizens
the Importance Of active cXertions to make
it the best they have ever had. Not only do
we expect that Augusta county will be cred
itably represented iii all departments of the
Fair, but anticipate all unusual interest to
be manifested by adjoining counties. In
deed, the interests and pursuits of Augusta
and Rockingham being so nearly identical,
it would be a happy combination weie the
two counties to join in the control OF the
Fair, with a conjoint management, and
stimulated by common purpose to make it
the Fair of the State. Were Augusta and
Rockingham to bring to the enterprise their
combined energies and public spirit, as well
as full representation of their products, we
might safely conclude that no Exhibition
outside of Richmond could equal it. There
is no good reason why these two affluent
and intelligent counties should not come to-
gether In this industrial undertaking, and by
uniting their capacities, effect an Annual
Exhibition that would not only be crcdita-
BILE, but pride to both. We throw out the
suggestion, in the hope that it will be taken
up by such men in our neighboring county
as John F. Lewis, F. A. Daingerfield, W. s.
Lurty. Geo. Chrisman, DR.. S. II. Motfett,
John II. Ralston, VIM. NJ. Sibert, Jacob
Cowan; II. L. Shoup, Peter S. Roller, NJ. NJ
Sbert, and others of the progressive and
live farmers and stock-brceders of Rocking
ham, and thought over and acted upon at the
approaching Exhibition. A comparison OF
views with the present Directory and the
leading farmers of Augusta, we have nc
doubt, would bring about an understanding
and cventuate in the establishment of
magnificent Fair, the honors and benefits Of
which could be equally claimed by these two
grand counties. The effect would be tt
bring the citizens of each closer to the ot!, Ter
stimulate commcndable emulation. an(
result in mutual advantage.
What say our Rockingham friends to tn,
suggestion?
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Met ON the Bridge,

'Charlie," said Betsey Jane as they met on the
bridge, II lave favor to ask of you What is
it ?'' said he.
81 wish you to get me a bottle of Bailey's Sa-
line Aperient, it will cost only so cents.' What
you want with it % Il want it to cure my head
ache, and for my heartburn and sour stomach.
Aunt Lucy cured herself with it, and says it is4
perfectly splendid to take
MURDER WILL OUT.
After so long time our people being
taught by sad experience that the effect of very
active medical agents is detrimen tai to the sys-
tenn. Do not debilitate. For constipation. tor
pid liver, headache acid stomache, heartburn,
biliousness, dyspepsia and all complaints
quiring the use of a purgative, Bailey's Saline
Aperient, costing only so cents, acts like charm
1t is mild, cool and efervescent
A COOLING AND SPARKLING PUR-
GATIVE
Bailey's Saline Aperient is warranted equal to-
the best in quantity and quality 1t is cheaper and
better than nauseating pills, or troublesome Seid
litz Powders. 1t cleanses and tones the stomach
and bowels fefresheS the weak and feeble. regu-
ates the flow of bile, operates favorably upon the
kidneys, is cooling in fevers and delights the
and delightful Aperient no lady will do without it,
VIM r. TYREE, Agent,
apr.19-4m Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-06

FOR EIGN WHEAT CROP.-From all
reports received it seems to be an assured
fact that the British harvest this year will
be light one, the wheat crop especially.
The harvest in France is also defective, and
the Russian fields are going to waste owing
to an insulficiency of hands. The German
crop is looking well. We have this year one
OF the finest crops ever garnered, and it is
the importation of wheat from America will
exceed last years supply by two million
quarters Chicago Inter- Ocean.
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Commissioners, Sale of
" Two Valuable City Lots.

In pursuance OF DEGREES of the Hastings Court
for the City of Staunton, rendered at the May an6
July terms. 1877, in the causes of Kings Admir-
VS.. Kings widow ct ais, Lambert vs. Kings Adm
ct ais. and Garner VS.. Kings Adm r ct ais, we will
on SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 9Th, 1877,
at P M, in front of the Court House in Staun
ton, sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
TWO VALUABLE LOTS
belonging to the 9. +. King estate, one on Reser
voir street, between the lots of M. G. Bales ant
T. w. Lambert, the other on Richardson street
between the lots OF Raymond Dunn and j. w
Teabo and known as lot No. 81. A part OF the lat
ter is the same conveyed by c. T. King to Corne
liza F. King.
TERMS OF SALE:-Euough in hand to pay tn,
cost OF sale. and the residue in three equa
bearing interest from day of sale, to be secured
by bonds with approved security and title retain
ed as ultimate security. ROBT. CRAIG,
j. M. QUARLES,
N<,,1
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Colonel Holidays Letter of acceptance

RICHMOND, VA, August 24th, 1877.
Col. F. W. M. HOLIDAY,
Winchester, Va,
DEAR SIR:-By resolution OF the Convention OF
the Conservative party of the State of Virginia
which assembled in this city on the 9Th inst. the
undersigned were appointed committee to mott
~ you officially Of the fact of your nomination as
the candidate OF the party for the office of Gov
ernor OF the State, and to request your accep-
lance OF said nomination. We take great pleas
ures in discharging the duty devo1ved upon us
and beg to assure you OF the earnest desire en-
tertained by the people of the State, as expressed
by their delegates, that you will consent to occu.
py the position to which you have been assigned.
We have the honor Of enclosing to you here.
with the platform Of principles adopted by the
body which we represent, which we doubt not will
meet with your approval.
We are most respectfully,
your friends and ob't serv'ts.
JNO. ECHOLS,
WIN. E. CAMERON,
JOHN E. PENN.
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE
Re al E . t "a t e
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY.

By virtue ola decree of the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District of Virginia,
in the matter OF st. C. Detamer, bankrupt, will,
as Assignee of said bankrupt. on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1877,
in front of the Court House in Harrsonburg, Va,
sell at public auction, the following real estate,
to witt
A HOUSE AND LOT CONTAINING " ACRE
OF land, situated near Dayton, Rockingham Coun-
ty, Va.
TERMS:-One-fourth cash. the balance on a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser to give
sonai security and lien retained as ultimate Sc
curity JNO. PAUL, Assignee
aug 23-tds .of st. G. Detamer bankrupt
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Docket case No. 597]

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States, for the Western District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of James Anderson, Bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg Va, on the 4th day OF Sept,
AID, 1877.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition has
been to wit On the 9th day of March a. d.. 1877.
fled in said Dist Court by James Anderson. OF
Rockingham Co, Va, in said District who has
Act OF Congress entitled AN Act to Establish a
more Uniform System OF Bank'cy throughout oo the
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other claims proyable under said act d hat
one of the Registers OF said Court in Bankrupt
cy, at his office in lHarrsonburg, Va. in said dis
tric 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.
C.COUGLAS GRAY,
sept 9th Register in Bankruptcy
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docket Case No. 60

D0CKeG CaS6 b7UJ
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF
Vain Bankruptcy.
In the matter of David W. Swecker, bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia. IS:
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 4th day
OF July, 1871 Warrant in Bankruptcy is
sued out OF the Dist. Court OF the United States
for the Western District of Va, against the es-
land CO., in said District, who is adiudged Bank
rupt on his own petition: 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 any property by him. are fol
ors of said Bankrupt. to prove their debts, and
to choose one or more Assgnees of his estate
will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden at Harrisonburg, Va. before C. Douglas
Gray, Esq, Register in Bankruptcy for said Dis
trict on the 4th day of October, d. 1877, at 10
o'clock O.. m. A. s. GRAY,
sen e. 81 u s. Marshal for said District.
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sent 6-3t


Docket Case No. 645]
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter OF John s. Johnston, bankrupt.
in Bankruptcy.
nat .Harrisonburg, on the 27th day OF August,
A. D., 1877.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition has
been to witt the 18th day of October a.d 1875 filed
in said Dist. Court by John S Johnston, of Clarke
Co.. Va. in said District, who has been here
tofore duly declared Bankrupt under the Act OF
Congress entitled 'An Act to establish a more
uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March 3D. 1867, for q dis
charge and certificate thereof from all his debts 81
the 27th day of Sept a. d., 1871 before C. D. Gray
one OF the Registers OF said Court in Bankrupt
cy, at his office in Harrisonburg, Va in said dis
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear;
ing OF the same, when and where you may attend
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.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
SAINT 2w Req i'm RankruDtcV.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-06

DOCKS AND BIBLES AT HALF COMMISSION,
~ and to Preachers at cost. Soliciting them to,
introduce and take subscribers also at half COM
mission. and will furnish the books and we will
divide the half commission.
There is a book sold by Mi. Towberman and
RAIDER and Yorbrough, and Mr.. Myers, at Harri-
sonburg, and others, who may not know that
Goodspead has taken these sermons as published
to the world and had them published in a book
The Inter Ocean" says none is authorized except
the Great Joy, for the sermons delivered in Chi
cago. hope these agents will tell all they know
about their books not being full and altogether
correct
Wagons ordered at per Ct or sold at Henkers
at 10 cent, and if you want fertilizers or your
life insured in the best insurance company in the
world, call on JAKE MYERS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-06

The City Council of Augusta, Ga, which
is entirely Democratic, has passed series of
resolutions highly complimentary to Presi-
dent Hayes, and inviting him to visit the
city during his Southern tour.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-06

Baltimore & Ohio shares closed again
Tuesday at lO5@1l0, and there was fur
Their advance i'll Marietta and Cincinnati
bonds, the second selling up to 80, and the
thirds up to %.
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dor Barter or Sale.

1 have about 50 Acres of Good Land. with
comfortable improvements, fine spring and spring
house convenient to the house, and all necessary
burg. Va in good neighborhood, which desire
10 exchange for property in Staunton, or will
sell at reasonable price 1t is fine location for
blacksmith, wagon maker or cooper, OF all three
of them. wv
AS wish to remove to Staunton to follow my
business. blacksmithing, will make favorable
trade With any one desiring such property, or
will sell at fair price,
ANY person wishing to trade or purchase can
address the undersigned at Brownsburg, Va.
June 2l-n NJ B. CASH.
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Docket Case No. Gill
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District OF Vain

II States for the Western District q Vain
Bankruptcy.
In the matter of F. Key Meade, Bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, IS:
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 27th
day of August, 1877, a.warrant OF Bankruptcy was
issued out OF the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District of Va. against
the estate of F. Key Meade, of Wildwood,
in the county of Clarke in said Dist, who has been
adjudged Bkt, on his own Petition 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; and that meeting of
the creditors of said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more Assignees OF
his estate, will be held at Court OF Bank
ruptcy, to be holden at Harrisonburg, Va, before
C. Douglas Gray, Esq, Register i'll Bankruptcy
for said District ON the 9Th day of October, D.
1S77.at 10 O'Clock, am.
A. s. GRAY,
sept est Marshal for said District.
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lDOCKeJ case NO. 063.j
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Simon B. Jennings, Bankrupt.
At Harrisburg, Va, on the tn day of September,
A D, 1871
To Whom it May Concern:-
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit on the 4th day of Sept, D. 1877. filed
i'm said District Court by Simon B. Jennings, OF
Rockingham Co, Va, in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
of Congress, entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof from all his debts
aud other claims provable under said act and that
the 4th day of October, 1871 before G. D. Gray,
one of the Registers of said court in bankrupt
cy at his office, in Harrisonburg, Va, in said dis
trict, the time and place assigned for the hear
ing the same; when and where you may attend
and show cause ii any you have why the prayer
OF the said petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the I'd and Sd
meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt will be
held at the same time and place
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
A Dur, RooiSf in Ranlr IlI,tc
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We were somewhat out of humor with the
Dispatch last week. This week our pity is
excited. We cannot fire at a " dead duck. -
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The Virginia Coffee Pot.
MANUFACTURED BY
J. G. GROVE,

N. AUGUSTA ST., Sta UNION, W..
1t is with pleasure give this certificate
We have used the above named Coffee Pot, OF MI
J. C. Grove and consider it the best one we have
ever seen. It takes less coffee and makes better
article than any other pot ever used by US.
P. H. Woodward, DIR. B. P. Reese,
S. C. Baskn, II. P. Cease
VIM. H. H Lynn, S. H. Lusbaugh,
John j. Ladd. Jos, H. Earman,
J. L. Timberlake, Geo. A. Hanger.
M. S. Cease, Sam1 K. Taylor
D. E. Strasburg.
EE~ State and County rights for sale.
j. C. GROVE,
aug 23-3m Staunton, Va.