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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12
Democratic Convention.

The State Central Committee OF the Dem
ocratic party Of Virginia have fixed the Sth
day OF August as the time and Richmond as
the place, to hold Convention to nominate
candidates for Governor, 1t. Governor and
Attorney General, to be voted for at the
election next November. Gen. Taliaferro,
the chairman of the Committee, stated that
the meeting was called at this early day,
and duriag the session of the Legislature, to
secure large attendance, and that he had
thought Of calling it sooner, Immediately
after the inauguration of President Hayes,
for the purpose Of giving tone to opiaion
and directing public sentiment. He was
fearful, at one time, that the policy Of the
President would have a tendency to injure
the party, and that strict party discipline
was necessary to counterfeit such a result.
These were frank declarations of Gen.
Taliaferro. He is an old Democrat, devo-
ted adherent Of the caucus system, and be-
lieves in the party lash. 1t remains to be
seen whether the Old Bourbon Democracy
is to perpetuate its harmful tactics in Vir-
glna, and square everything connected with
the States interests down to caucus edicts.
The basis of representation in the Conven-
ton has been fixed, for every one hundred
Conservative voters, one delegate and one
alternate, which would give 1906 delegates
to The Convention. Augusta county will be
entitled to 81 delegates; Bath 6; Highland Z;
Albelnarle %; Rockingham 81; Rockbrldge
%; Shenandoah q; Page 10, and SO on, IN
proportion to the democratic vote.
1t would present a lively scene to have
about fourteen hundred uEtamed democratic
statesmen in one body. each one stuffed
with combustible material and ready to ex-
plode at the slightest provocation. We have
lively remembrance of democratic Conven-
lions OF much less dimensions and preten-
sions than this one will be, and if the dis
charge of eloquence OH this occasion is to be
nproportion to the members present, we muy
safely anticipate an cXhalation unparalleled
in the political annals of the Commonwealth.
Each candidate will have his devoted fol-
lowers: Gen. Malone, Gen. Taliaferro, Col.
hAoAluhy, nAttJ. DdllcJ, IT'LL. ICTry3 anu llu-
merous others will be represented by ardent
and earnest friends, and the fight will be of
no ordinary character. Gen. Malone is a
lively candidate, when he goes in for posi-
ton in earnest. He generally takes his
friends in hand, instead of placing himself
in the hands of his friends, and dire cts his
own campaign and tactics. He has expe
rience and ability, and will handle all Of his
forces with aggressive purposes and relentless
will. 1t will require the ingenuity Of the
combined opposition to hold him in check OF
defeat his plans; and it is not unreasonable
to predict that he will carry off the prize, in
the final struggle.
We shall watch the developments of the
Canvass with considerable interest, and
keep our readers advised of the prospects of
the respective aspirants.
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docket case No.

In the District Court of the United States for the
Western District Of Virginia-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Henry c. Douthat, Bankrupt.
Western District OF Virginia, IS:
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 10th day
of April, 1877, warrant in Bankruntey was is
sued out of the District Court Of the United
States for the Western District of Va, against
the estate OF Henry G. no9that, Of Clifton Forge
A1leghanyiscd lain said District,w was ad
indeed q bankrupt on his own petition; That the
PAYMENT Of any debts, and the delivery of any
tor his use, and the transfer Of any property by
him, are forbidden by law That meeting 81
the Creditors of said Bankrupt to prove their
DEBTS and choose one or more AssaAgnees OF his
estate, will be held at Count Of BankEuptey. TO
., De mol holden at CharlsstesyAe before p " Ear
on the oath day Of April a. d. 1877, at u o'clock,
m. s"' - A. s. GRAY
apr ~ at U. 8. Marshal for said District,
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Hon. Ran Tucker favors the Texas Pacific
Railroad, and says he will lend his hearty
support to all reasonable internal improve
ments. This is proper but it is surrender
of Mr.. Fuckers old democratic notions. He
thus favors Republican policy, just as he IA
vors Republican policy in supporting the
President in his dealing with the Southern
question. Mr.. Hayes makes but one condi-
ton, and that is the enforcement OF the
laws, and the protection OF the rights OF all
classes Of citizens under the laws. Mr..
Hampton says that will be his policy, and
Mr.. fucker supports Hampton. So Mr..
Tucker and Mr.. Hampton find themselves
squarely upon the platform as procttced by
the Republican partys apl heretofore pro-
fsssed by the Democrats. but pot praeticed.
Mr.. Tucker is getting along very well, and
with his bright intellect, will improve as he
gets accustomed to that way of thinking. Ali
he has to do is to drop his political nominal
ism. and he will SOON become good Re-
publican.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, April 5, 1871
70 McCorkle & Bro.
VS..
Geo. W. Arehart.
All persons parties to or interested in the above
entitled cause now pending in chancery in the
Circuit Court OF Augusta an all lien creditors OF
the said George L.Arehart are hereby notified that
in pursuance Of an order rendered in said cause
by said court the 10Th OF March 1871 SHALL at
my Office in Staunton
FRIDAY, MAY 18TH, 1877,
proceed to take state and settle an account
Of the real property belonging to said Are
hart, together with its annual rental and fee SIM
pie values, and the liens thereon in the order of
their priority. stating specially to which of
said liens the homestead is waived, and such 9th
er accoants as are deemed pertinent by Comm'r.
or either party may require, at which time and
place you required to attend.
J. w. GREEN SMITH, Comr.
Ell. CIR. & Graf p.q. apr. 12-4w.
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+ COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Gfonnton Io

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Staunton, Va. April 18th, 1871.
wv Id. Bell &c. VS. II. Reids Admir-. &c. and VIM
L. Mowry, Sheriff of Augusta county, and as
such Admir- OF James Med. Moffett. SEN, dec'd =,
and ais. VS.. John McCue s Admir- SC.
All persons parties to or in any wise interested
in the above entitled causes now pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta will take notice, that in
pursuance of decree rendered in said causes by
said court the I'd day of April 1871 shall at my
Office in Staunton, on
MONDAY, MAY 14TH, 1877.
proceed to consider the exceptions taken to my
report heretofore filed in the said causes of w. j.
d. Bell SC. VS.. B. 7. Reids Admir- &C., and will
modify said report in any particular that 1 may
deem proper, and will then and there take any
legal testimony that may be offered before me by
any of the parties to these SUITS bearing upon the
matters involved. AT which time and place you
are required to attend
G. NJ. Harrison p.q J.W. GREEN SMITH.
apr 124w Comm r.
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VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.

NIRGINIA-IN VACATION.
In the Clerks Office Circuit Court of Augusta
County, April 10th, 1877.
Susan James, Plaintiff,
Job Turner, Marshall Hanger, Trustee in Deed
from Job Turner) E. Mcmahon and N. H. Hotch-
kiss, Defendants
In CHANCERY UPON AN ATTACHMENT.
The object of this suit is to attach estate or
debts Of JOB Turner (who is non resident) in the
hands of. or due from, said co-defendants to pay
the Plaintiffs claim for $500 with legal interest
thereon from June 8th 1854, till paid. and the
costs of suit and attachment, subject to the fol-
lowing credits endorsed on bond to wit Sl8 co.
Aug. 1st, 1856 $18 90, Aug lst 1885, $l8 co. Aug LIST
1857; Sl8 co. August LIST, 1885, $40 90 January 18th,
1870; 1874, August, SIS 90.
The Defendant, Job Turner, not having entered
his appearance and happening by affidavit filed,
that he is non resident 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,
Jas. v. Brooke, p.q in. RYAN, Clerk.
apr 12-4w
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Mn7'2.S0ges.

On the Goth of March, by the Rev. Joseph Funk
houser, G. w. Carrier and Henrietta Thomas-all
OF Rockingham county.
Near ST. Mary's Church, on the 29th of March,
by Rev. FL. Tallhelm, Mr.. Solomon v. Pence, to
Miss Virginia c. Tisinger, all ofShenandoah Co.
At the Reformed Parsonage, in Woodstock, on
the 18th OF March, by Rev. G. FL. Martin. Mr.. Jno.
Orndoff to Miss Martha E. Racey, both of Shen-
andoah county.
In Rockbridge, on the 18th of March, at the res
ldence OF the pride 8 father, by Rev. G. w. Hum
phreys, Mr.. John G. Adair to Miss Maggie r. Nc .
Curdy. 4'-''
IL In Staunton, on April 9Th, by Rev John s. Mar
IN IN, geo. M; Earman to Miss Lucy E. Matthews,
daughter OF Henry H. Matthews, all of Staunton.
On March 9th, in buggy in the orchard at the
residence OF the minister, by Rev. Joseph Funk
houser, CHRISTIAN W. r. Gather and Ida +. Lewis
all OF Rockingham.
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South Carolina Complications,

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times gives the following rs evil
dence that Gov. Chamberlain las changed
sue in South Carolina affairs. At first, he
announced that he would abandon the Gu
bernatorial contest in that State. but SUISSE
qucnt causes or influences have brought him
to different conclusion:
Friends of Gov. Chamberlain state that he
has concluded to resist the claims of Hamp-
ton to the Executive office of South Carolina
by every means known to the law, and that
he has been promised pecrniary aid by 4
number of Northern Republicans. Judge
Carpenter, who presideS over the Circuit
Court at Columbia, some time ago decided
that neither Chamberlain nor Hampton was
legally declared Governor for the current
term, and that until, the result of the last
election can be legally ascertained and pro-
mulgated, Chamberlain under the law holds
over. They say Hampton will have to !nsti-
tute proceedings against Chamberlain in
Judge Carpenters court, and even should
decide in favor OF Hampton, an appeal
would be taken to the Supreme Court, which,
in consequence OF the existing vacancy in
that court, and the fact that the two Su-
prene Judges are divided in their opinions
between Hampton and Chamberlain, could
not adiudicate the question. Chamberlain
friends claim that if he can raise the funds
to pay the salaries Of members of his Legis-
lature, he can hold them together, and thus
prevent Hampton from obtaining a quorum
of the legal Legislature, and delay, if not
entirely defeat, the election of Judge to
complete the Supreme Bench. This. they
say, would prevent legal decision from be-
ing obtained, and if Hampton will adhere to
his pledge to use no violence, the controver-
sy may be continued by Chamberlain for all
indefinite period.
Later intelligence satisfies officials high in
authority at Washington that Mr.. Chamber
lain will not make as determined opposition
to his supercedure in office as the above arti-
Gle would indicate. just previous to his de-
parture for South Carolina he showed IL
disposition to yield to the pressure against
him, but nevertheless he will resort to such
means as will, with show OF law, relieve
him from his present. position without APP
peariny to readily submit.
Still latter advices inform us that the
troops were withdrawn from the State
House Oil the 10th inst, and that Gov. Cham
berlain quietly relinqushed his claims to the
office of Governor. Everything passed off
peacefully. The archives of the State were
delivered to Hampton yesterday. The
President was highly delighted at the peace
full termination of the contest.
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Docket case No. 329.

lDocKeL case NO. 329.
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF. THE UNIT Ell
l. States for the Western District OF Virgil ia
In Bankruptcy. Ai''
In the matter of Philip Koontz. Bankrupt
at Harrisonburg Va, on the 18th day OF mil
AID, 1877. piii'
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petite has
been to wit On the 11thday of April, a. d., 1871
filed in said Dist. Court by Philip KooJItz 81
Page, County, Va, in said District, who has s
been heretofore duly declared Bankrupt under the
Act OF Congress entitled AN Act to Establish
more Uniform System OF Bank'cy throu ghout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867. for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his dehts
and other claims provable under said act ar that
the 9Th day OF May, a. d., 1877, before c. d. GRAY
one of tile fRegsters of said Court in Bankrunff
cy at his office in Harrsonhurg. Va, in said dis
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing of the same when and where you may attend
and I show cause if any you have why the prayrr
Yon are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meeting OF the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place
G. DOUGLAS Ora Y,
apr l2-2w Register in Bankruptcy,
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Docket case No. 246I
N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE JTNITED
i States, for the Western District of Virginia
In Bankru ptcy.
In the matter OF W. W. Benson, Bankrupt.
A. D 1871. a " apr
To W7tana it 1fzy Concern:-
Please to take notice hereby, that pet,t5
been to wit: on the 18th day 81 Aug, An, on has
IN saia p Us Court hyW Bensono1 III Med
tSas eay eefssa aa se Aa Of
uniform system of bankruptcy ,sablish more
ehasa for ds
ana SfhsE claims proys ands frem al his ebts
One OF the .ResisterTas ~ before G. Douglas Gray.
cy at his office n TSa or said court in bank rapf-
ing 81 the me- d place ASSIGNED Tor he hear
Of the netis ys' il any you have why the prayer
You ara %. should not be granted.
ard thirJ c.so hereby notified, that the second
rupt VIII IN etings OF the creditors OF said Bank
7" Ill DE hsld at the same time and place.
apr - Own C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

Henry Wade, Of Botetourt, recently lost by
death from diprheriia all Of his children, six
in number.
Isaac Irving Iilte, OF Clark county, died at
Mellopvile, Orange county, Florida on the
18th Of January last Of neuralgia Of the heart.
The farm known as Oliver Hill, in Ches-
tertield county, containing 2G0 acres, has
been sold to w. A. Harrison for $1,000.
An agricultural society has been organized
in Powhatan county, with Wilson Winfree
as president.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

The Democratic press is congratulating it.
self that Mr.. Hayes is carrying out Demo-
cratic Policy in the South. If it is in tha t
way they propose to case over to the support
Of the administration, well and good. But
it is we'll enough to inform them that Presi-
dent Hayes is carrying out his own policy,
as declared in his acceptance letter, and re-
iterated in his inaugural address.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

The liquor dealers OF Richmond held a
meeting on Monday last, to consult as to
the propriety Of contesting the constitution
ality of the "Moffett punch bill.'' 1t was
determined to appointa committee to confer
with counsel on the subject, and if deemed
necessary to call convention of the trade
to be composed of all dealers in the State,
with view to raising funds to defray the
expenses Of contest before the courts, if it
should be deemed advisable to make it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

The Turkish Porte has refused to sign the
protocol prepared and approved by the great
powers of Europe. This action renders war
between Turkey and Russia inevitable. The
lmmnence of hostilitics caused gold to 60 up
on Monday one-half to one cent on the dol
lar, selling at Al to S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

Col. n. D. Meade has resigned the posi-
ton Of Chairman Of the State Executive
Committee Of the Democratic party. on ac-
count OF his health. He has been very 40.
tive and efficient worker for his party.
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NO9'Eets.

Our Markets are firmer this week for bread
stuffs-and we notice some advance Small pro-
ducts are without change in prices, &c.
c. A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Dealer
corner OF Main and Augusta Sreets
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Deaths.

Died in Staunton on Sunday morning last, of
consump tion, Mr.. Howard Grove, aged about 40
years.
Atthe residence of his son-in-Iaw, VIM Lilor
near Mint Spring, on the 4th inst, Mr.. Frederick
Bosserman, in the 9lst year of his age. He was
soldier OF the war 1872
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

WONDERFUL SUCCESs.-It is reported that b.
in the United States, reached the immense sale of
10000 dozen per year. Over 5000 Druggist have
ordered this medicine direct from the Factory at
Woodbury., n j., and not one has reporteda sin
gle failure but every letter speaks of its aston
tied on the breast, consumption, or any disease
Of the throat and lungs. We advise any person
that has any predisposition to weak lungs, to go
to their Druggist W Tyree and get this medicine,
inquire about it. Regular size, rs cents Sam
pie Bottle, 10 cents. Two doses will relieve any
case. Don't neglect your cough. nov 3O-eow
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

The whole village OF Gloucester Court
House, except about five acres Of ground,
was sold last week, under decree of court,
Mr.. Dixon, OF New York, becoming the pur-
chaser at $14,500.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

The Legislature discussed the Canal lease
bill for two months and passed it. The
Governor spoiled all this hard work by de-
claring the law unconstitutional, and there
fore vetoed it. And yet the Legislature is
composed of two-thirds lawyers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

James T. Brown, Petersburg builder,
fell from an addition on the Ettrck Cotton
Mills on Thursday and received injuries from
which he died in a few hours.
John Taylor, Esq, of Rappahannocl1 coun-
ty, grandson of the distinguished John lay
lor, of Caroline, died last month in the six
ty-scventh year of his age.
List of Letters Remaining ia the pOstDf-
flee at StauntOn, Augusta County, Wa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

Bishop kavanaHgk has appointed Rev. A.
roe Bouce presiding elder for the Lewis
burg District, to fill the vacancy occasiored
iby the death of Rev. Mr.. Coe.
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LA DIES.
Brookes, Miss Jane Keys, Miss Mary
Brislin, Miss Maggie s. Powers, Mrs. Alfred
Cave, Jane (col] Powers, Mrs. Beck d
Carter, Mrs N. Pendleton, Louisa v.
Dodd, Mrs Emma Sheldon. Mrs. Annie
Fry, Miss Hardinia Siling, Mrs. Bette
Grifford, Mary Ann Smith. Mrs. F. A.
Greaver, Mrs NJ j. Smith, Mrs. Hester
Honseman, Miss N. Strauther, Mrs. Sarah
Henson. Mrs. Sarah Tompkins, Miss M. A.
JONES' Mrs. Hannah
GENrLEMEN.
Bell. Col VIM. S. johnson, Melyill
Conley, Edward Jesse, w. Ii.
Carter, Morgan Miles, Jacob
Chrismond, Thos Mangans, Robt.
Dickerson, Preston Moore, Robt
Edwards, ). H. Newton. F. J.
Flippin, Scott OFT, Enos
Gearheart, A. j. Powell, Chas. W.
Gillian, Jno. Powell, Mr..
Gaines, Robt. Parish, Robt
Houtf, B. F. Price, Richard
Hackett, Jas. Richardson, Sam. p.
Hoard, Miles Smith. Jas. F.
The above letters if not called within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons cali
ing for them will please say that theyar advertised.
s. M. YOST. P. M.
UNAVAILABLE letters remaining in the P. o., Staun-
ton, Va, April IL, 1877.
John A. Dobson s. Co., Baltimore, Md
Miss Mollfe T. Grow, Doulinsville, Va.
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Frances T. Anderson, Jr., has been ap
pointed Postmaster at Glennwooq, Rock
bridge county, in place of Joseph T. Ander-
son, resigned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

There is nothing Of definite interest from
louisiana. Both Packard and Nichols are
stubborn, and will consent to no concessions.
The commission is quietly at work. to see
if they can find solution of the dificutries.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

-A@olored man. named Joseph Gibson, OF
charlottesville, Va, was stricken down with
spleuriy or Monday, in Baltimore, and had
80 be conveyed to the hospital.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-12

The President will soon adopt rule which
will rid him of the continuous flow of Office
seekers to the Executive Mansion. He will
require them to submit their app LEGATIONS to
the heads of departments in which they seek
position, and will not hear the petitions in
person Of the applicant. He will admit
friends Of the applicants, to learn the charac-
ter and qualifications of those asking posi-
tiens, the better to enable him to decide up
on the recommendations when they come to
him from the respective Secretaries.
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docket case-No. 1891


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE TT u1TrD
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of VIM G. Whitmer, sanJ ,rnnt
At Hal risonburg, Va, on the 18th day Of A%r;1
a. d., 1877. ' " app"
To aoh ona it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby t nat ne tition bos
been to wit: on the oath day of arch ad 1s77 flea
in said District Court by Wm.t iWhitmer of Rock
ngham Co,Va in said distric who has he s hora
tefore duly declared banl 1rupt under the Act
OF CONGRESS ifngr entlted AN &C to establish more
uit5 system VI p,aA :uptcy throughout tn
VI United states approved March I'd 1861 for dis
ana a anu IN reof from all his debts
the 18th tn gay DAY Of MAY a. 1s77 before D. Gray
cy his office Han isonb u u said @
n nie e. t sh tn ame M aaa place for
and Is show cause il you have Why the prayer
VI 5ne s ar peotton should not be granted
~, do4 "a are also ne .eby notified, that the second
anu t NIT ~; eeeng OF the creditors of said Bank
rupe Will NC Eeld at the same time and place.
,oo C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
app AS-"" Register in Bankruptcy
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The Governor has refused to pardon Sam'l
sooner OF Page county, sent to the Pcnitep-
clary Tor three years, for larceny.
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Otway Byrd. aged eight years, son of Col.
VIM. Byrd, of Winchester, was on Monday
last playing with stick, the handle of a
whi:ewash brush, and accidentally thrust
the point in his bowels, not however break
ing the skin. Shortly afterwards he was
taken with hemorrhages and died OH Tues
day night.
Mr.. James E. Goode, well-known Rich
mond job printer, has been sentenced to jail
fo- nine months and to pay fine of $500 for
the unlawful shooting of VIM. Ellis Jones,
another job printer. The quarrel grew out
of bids for the State printing.
The conservative State convention is en-
titled to ,401 delegates, though it is not pro-
bable more than 500 will attend. The con-
vention meets August s.
The Richmond liquor dealers have dcterm-
ined to raise $4,000 to fee counsel to resist
the Moffett whiskey law.
A whale thirty-nine feet long. grounded
and was killed on Monday on York Point,
Porquason river, York county.