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Smyrna times., 1877-07-04
A PoWder-Mill.

powder-mill is not in the least like
other mills. Instead of one great build
ing, it is composed of many rough-looking
little esheds,-sometimes as many as seventy
or eighty. These are long distances apart,
separated by dense woods and great mounds
of earth, so that if one "house " is blown
up, tho others will escape like fate. OF
some the walls are built very strong, and
the roofs very slight, in the hope that if an
explosion happens, its force will be ex.
pended upward only. Other houses have
enormous roofs of masonry covered with
earth; the roofs of others are tanks kept
always full of water.
The constant danger inseparable from
the work would be greatly increased were
there not strict rules, always enforced. No
cautious visitor can be more careful than
the workmen themselves, for they know,
it an explosion happens, it will be certain,
instant death to them. So no lights or fires
are ever allowed; no one lives nearer the
mills than can be helped; some of the
buildings are carpeted with skins, and the
floors are kept always flooded with an inch
or two OF water; and in front of every door
is shallow tank of water Before enter.
ing, every person must put on rubber shoes
and walk through this water, for the nails
in boot-heel might strike spark from a
bit of sand or gravel, which might explode
single grain of gunpowder, and cause
widespread disaster. So the rubber shoes
worn IN the mills are never worn elsewhere
Ahen, too' every one is expected to keep
ms wits about him; there is never any loud
talking and laughter, and no one ever
thinks of shouting. Yet, with all this
extreme care, explosions sometimes occur
and then there is seldom any one left to
tell how it happened.--,S. Nicholas for july
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Thirty-one carloads of tea left San
Francisco for the East on fast freight time
on the 18th ult.
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"nen you have nothing to say, say
no'ningi weak defense strengthens your
opponent, and silence is less injurious than
bad reply.
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What word contains all the vowels in
their proper order?-Facetious
Smyrna times., 1877-07-04

Out Of season-An empty pepper.tox.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29
STANTON MARKET, NOV. 90. /,
ECTED WEEKLY BY c A. RICHARDS
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, November 26th =
Beef Cattle-owing to the heavy rainfall the past
days, and the consequent stoppage of trains on
most OF the roads: there have been comparatively
few offerings and buyers have taken hold lightly
and only in ccses where compelled. so that the
market though it advanced Nc, was very slow.
Such Of the butchers could have held off until
further arrivals come to hand, as expected, in a
day or two. Wequote at 3a$6 per 100 lbs.
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best Beeves at 25aS6 90; that generally
rated first quality 25a$5 IS; medium or good fair
quality 90a$a 25; ordinary thin steers, oxen and
cows 00a$3 3d. general average of market this
week; extreme range of prices 00a$6 90. Most
Of the sales from so to 81 IS per 100 lbs or
the receipts head came from Ohio, 1870 from Fir-
ginia; 8 from West Virginia; So from Maryland;-
from North Carolina;-head from Tennessee Isl
from Kentucky, and l6 from Pennsylvania-total
receipts for the week 942 head against 1922 last
week. and slOs head same time last year. OF the
offerings 800 head taken by Baltimore butch
ers, 20 sold to Washington city dealers, 256 to
speculatOrs-total sales for the week ia head,
against 29l5 last week, and Sl53 head same time
last year.
Swine.-There has been very light run of hogs
thus far this week. as of other stock, on account
OF the storm, and sales show an improvement as
far as they have been made but most of the butch
ers and others awaiting further arrivals to
the extent of several thousand, expected in day
or two. With their advent our quotations. 5A a6A
cents per ID net can scarcely be maintained. The
receipts ofswine during the past four weeks, ex-
elusive of the present. have amounted to 81 ,691
head against q, 406 the same period last year. A
continuance of this increase will give an opening
for our packers, as well as spectators for EaS-
tern markets. The former took some 1900 during
the past week, while greater numbers have been en-
head. against $50 last week, and 1919 head same
time last year.
Sheep.-The receipts have been quite light. and
the quality very Indifferent Prices, in view of
the quality, show no appreciable change. We
quote butcher sheep at 3ha4A cents per lib gross
lb if here Receipts this week 1908 head. against
40l5 last week, and 29l4 head same time last year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29
New York Times.

We publish elsewhere the prospectus OF
the New York Times for 1878. We COM
mend the paper to the people Of this section
OF Virginia, and wherever the VALLEY
VIRGINIAN circulates The Times is The
ablest and most reliable paper published in
the United States. Its editorials are written
with care, and great ability, discussing all
public questions upon their merits. and indie
pendent Of and divorced from any mere parti-
zan consideration. It's correspondence, both
home and foreign, is both instructive and in
teresting. Its reviews of the markets, and
selected and original articles affecting the
farming interests are full and complete.
Indeed, we regard it as the best paper we
have ever read, containing more substantial !
information than any other journal pub
lshed in the United States. We commend
it to our readers everywhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29
Riches.

There could be no more striking illustra-
ticn Of the curse of riches than is given in
the Vanderbilt trial now progressing IN New
York, TO which reference is made in sev-
eral articles on our first page. Vanderbilt,
senior, labored through a long lifetime to
accumulate his millions, which only serve
now to expose the immoral life OF the great
millionaire, and to dtaw upon his family the
gaze of the world as the curtain is torn from
the inner life there lead.
The popular delusion that riches bestow
pleasure and bring contentment will never,
however, be dispelled. It has been the am
bition OF man to achieve wealth, notwith-
standing the evidences that crowd upon
every community that dissatisfaction, disap-
pointment and misery follow its acquire
ment. Yet we pursue it with insane
energy, sacrifice comforts, harden sensibili-
ties, and pervcrt the moral forces of our
nature TO its attainment, only for the
coveted fruit to turn TO bitter ashes OF our
lips. Men become irrational in their greed
to grasp riches and in their use, losing sight
OF tue memorable fact that if they do not
take to themselves wings and fly away, they
have to be parted with at the tomb, and left
with their train of miseries to aff1ict those
who fall heir to them, and worship them as
the golden calf
If men could only bring themselves to
dispense the surplus of their wealth to re-
lieve the poor, to assuage the suffering of
those less favored in worldly goods, and
contribute to the comfort of their fellow
men, thus charging their own capacities for
enjoyment while other hearts were being
made glad-blessing the giver and receiver
how much remorse would be driven away
and how many pleasant influences would
warm and brighten the closing hours of
life
And wherever society exists there ale OBJ
iects of charity-those placed here, we some
times think, for the purpose OF testing the
humane sense of their fellows, and their
annreciation of the advantages fortune has
given them, .'rhe poor we have always
With you,'' and to give to the needy, by
whatever agency the need may have beeh
inflicted. is to give to Him who went about
doing good, and even gave His life for the
redemption of the world.
Let these thoughts be taken up land
studied at the threshold OF the winter sea-
son--when the sufferings OF the poor are
he more severe and acute. There are very
low of ms who cannot spare something from
,ur nos sessions Tor the comfort of those who
10 60 been frowned upon by fortune. The
.ch NAV thus turn their wealth into bles-
;n IN, IN instead of curses, and lay up treas
rec where moths do not corrupt. nor |
hieyes break through and steal.
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MNT7'GOQeS.

y
November l, in Mt. Crawford, by Rev J. G, Hem
Near New Hope, on November 18th, r. r. Mes
Augusta county.
Myers, Mr.. John A Thompson and Miss Virginia
A. Via, all Of this county.
At Long Glade, on November 18th. by Rev A,
D. CARRIER, Mr.. Samuel H. Good and Miss Virgin
ia F. Hottinger all Of this county.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. w. A. Whitescarver,
Samuel Beall and Miss Sophia NJ, daughter of
Col 7. ]. jackson, all of Rockingham
November 5th, at the residence of the bride
father by Rev. F. H. Richey, Mr.. Abraham d.
Ralston and Miss BERTHE E. Nisewerner.
On November LIST, near Swoope's Depot, by Rev
ID. B. Ewing, John H. Ralston and Miss Sarah p
Hamilton, daughter OF John D. Hamilton.
Near Staunton. November 1st by Rev. Levi
WenEer, Peter Smith and Miss Sarah M. Sheets
daughter OF Jacob Sheets. all of Augusta county.
In Staunton, on November 18th. by Rev. John s.
daughter of Mr.. Henry r. Matthews, of this city
In Stanton, on November It'll, by Rev. John s
Martin, Mr.. James s. Via and Miss Carrie Snapp
daughter of Mr. A. X. Snapp-all OF this city.
Near Middlebrook, November 9Th, by Rev Mr.
BushUng, Mr.. Millaro F. Polmer and Miss Ella B.
Clemmer, daughter of VIM. X. Clemmer. Esq.
On Wednesday. November 18th, at the resi-
dence OF Samuel r. Sterling, Esq, by Rev. w. G.
Eggleston, Edward s. Conrad and Miss Virginia
s., daughter OF A. B. Trick, Esq, all of Harrison
burg.
In Stanton on Tuesday evening, November
goth. at the Methodist parsonage, by Rev. John
beth Taylor, daughter of Henry Taylor-all OF
this city,,
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Flood in Big Calf Pasture Valley.
DEERFIELD, Nov. 26th, 1877

Editors Virginian:
This Valley big Calf Pasture) was visited
last Friday night by one OF the most disas-
trous floods ever known here. 1t commenced
raining on Wednesday night and continued
with slight showers until Friday morning,
when il commenced TO fall in torrents, with
heavy N. f. wind. By dark the waters
were rising rapidly. BY midnight the peo-
Pile could plainly see that if the storm should
continue much longer their stock and
every thing, would be swept away by the
raging torrent Many Of the citlzents left
their homes. some taking their stock with
them. At 2 o'clock Saturday morning the
rain ceased to fall; the moon shone our once
more, then could be seen corn shocks, fod
der, fencing. &c., passing off. 1t would be
useless for me to give names of those who
have been damaged. Some have lost nearly
all of their corn crop. while Others loose Sc
riousy by having their fencing and soil
washed away. 1t has left the roads in a
dreadful condition. almost impossible. We
have not heard any news Of the flood far
down the river, but from what it was here,
| fear the damage done must have been
fearful indeed. 5.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29
Spicey Debate in the Senate.

The debate in the United States Senate
on Monday last attracted large attendance
of spectators, including many members of
the House OF Representatives. The major
ity and minority reports in the Kellogg
Spofford case were presented, and ordered
to be printed. A motion to proceed with a
consideration Of the report was objected to-,
and went over. The unfinished business be-
ing the resolution of Mr.. Thurman to dis
charge the Committee Oh Privileges and
Elections from the further consideration of
the case OF M. G. Butler, of South Carolina,
Mr.. Davis, OF Illinois, stated his reasons for
voting for the resolution, and Senators Pat
terson and Conover each in turn defined
their positions, contending that Butler was
elected by legal Legislature, and should
occupy the seat to which he had been elect
ed. Mr.. Edmunds followed and alluded to
newspaper reports that Senator being
Under indictment for the alleged crime of
bribery in securing his election must either
vote for the admission Ola certain applicant
or 40 to the penitentiary. Mr.. Patterson
said that il the Senator alluded to him as
making bargain Of that kind he said what
was not true. Charges of IL like nature and
on similar Authority were made by Mr.. Cor
don against Republicans. Mr.. Edmuuds
proposed an amendment to the pending
resolution proposing an inquiry into the
matter. This was opposed by Mr.. Thurman
ana others. a vote was taken, aad the
amendment was rejected-yeas- ~, nays
30. motion for an executive session was
defeated by the same vote. Mr.. Wadegh
defended the Committee on Privileges and
Elections, stating that there had been no
unnecessary delay, and read from the brief
of Mr.. Corbin. Several motions to adjourn
were negativcd. A motion to go into execu-
tive session was carried by the casting vote
Of the Vice President, but on the reopening
of the doors the contest was continued, in
terspersed with moioas for recesses and adj
journments, all of which failed to pass. MIR.
Wadleigh again took the floor and rehearsed
the Hamburg massacre. He had read ex-
tracts from the report of the Senate investi-
eating committee on the subject.
The Senate was in session at 8 a.. IN. Tues
Gay. fierce sparring occurred between
MessrS. 1IAar, CT Massachusetts,, and Ransom,
of North Carolina, and at the conclusion of
an excited speech by the latter, he fell cx-
hausted and was carried out in Il fainting
condition.
After continuous session Of twenty eight
hollrS ttn Senate adiour,n,} n A o,olorl- =, ~,
OH the 9th, after adopting the resolution of
Mr. Thurman to discharge the Election
Committee of the Butler Corbin case Con-
over and Patterson voted with the Demo
Gratis, giving them 20 to ~. The next move
was to get Il direct vote ON the admission of
Kellogg as United States Senator from Lou
isiana. The Democrats will try to give the
Butler case the precedence. and another
stubborn struggle was expected yesterday
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29

Loss OF A MAN-oF-WAR-On the oath
instant the United States steamer Huron,
which left Hampton Roads on 23rd, went to
pieces two miles from the life-saving. station
No. z, and near Kitty Hawk. One hundred
and five souls were lost. She had a crew OF
one hundred aud thirty-five. Thirty were
saved, but very much Frustrated. Great
excitement prevails in Washington, where
the officers and crew lad many relatives and
friends, and blame is placed upon Congress
for not voting the estimates for the life
saving stations, so as to keep them in order
the year round.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29

ANY ONE TROUBLED WITH A Cough
Or COLD, throat, breast, or lung trouble,
will avoid much suffering and risk by the
timely use of ''Dr. Swaynes Compound
Syrup OF Wild Cherry an old and wcli-at-
tested remedy. For weak lungs, bronchitis,
nervous debility, it is unequaled as a tonic.
Being the favorite prescription OF one Phil
adelphia's most eminent physicians, it can
be relied on. Sold by lending druggists.
In Richmond. at the drugstore Of Bodeker
Brothers, l444. Main street, above St. Char
les Ijofrl, and W. r. Tyree, No. Maiu ST.,
Stau.t.on, Va.
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Deaths.

Joseph Frey, aged 10 years, months and 20 days,
He was a consistent member Of the Mennonite
Church for many years. Harrisonburg papers
please copy.
Near New Hope, ENovember goth, 1877, of Heart
disease, David Kerr. aged 10 years, 5 months and
6 days. He was for forty -three pears Ruling Ell
der in the Augusta Presbyterian Church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29

GEN. GRANT.-Gen. Grant was the guest
OF NJ. Glrardin at dinner in Paris Tuesday
the health OF the host thanked him for af-
fordibg him the opportunity to sit at the
same table with Gen. Grant. He praised
Gen. Grants political career, and showed
how the General, obe1ienJ to the laws Of his
country, while he understood the impor-
lance and dignity OF the army. never per-
mitted it to assume supremacy over the
civil power
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The Richmond Dispatch displayed great
energy in gathering and publishing full
account Of the damages by the flood from
all portions of the State. Its supplement
was very full. and was sought after with
aYidtV.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Henry Benson, Bankrupt,
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, T. L. Niche, of Charlottes-
vile. Albemarle county, Virginia, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as Assignee of the Es-
tate OF Henry Benson, of Charlottesville, Va
in said District, who was, on the day of
a. d., adiudged Bankrupt on her own petit
ton by the District Court OF said District
Dated Nov. 18th, 1871 Z. L. NICHE,
nov 80 3w Assignee.
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Representative Banning, Of Ohio, has in
troduced Il bill providing for the repeal OF
all special taxes on brewers, rectitiers, liq-
uor dealers, manufacturers and dealers in
tobacco and CIGARS
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UNCONSTITUTIONAL Allen, City Eng;-
neer, and also late Engineer of the Water
Works, has accepted a lucrative position in
Louisiana, where he will take charge of a
corps locating new railroad. The posi-
ton was wholly ulls ought and its tender a
surprise. Mr.. Allen is thoroughly compe-
tent engineer, and will reflect credit on
himself and profession wherever he goes.
General Jno. Echols returned to his home
on Monday from visit to New York,
whittier he had gone to consult IL physician.
Judging from appearances, his trip must
must have proven beneficial.
The Rev. Mr.. Chester, who has been
called by the congregation of the 2nase Pres
byterian church Of this city, preached in
teresting sermons in that church last Sun
day morning and night to large congrega-
tions. Tie is young man, and earnest in
the work before him.
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FRANcE.-The Budget committee OF the

FRANCE. Budget committee OF the
French Chamber of Deputies on yesterday
consulted upon Tho question Of refusal to
vote the Budget unless a Republican Minis
try is formed. The probability OF a state
OF seige being declared is 6. topic of discus
sion among the newspapers, together with
the probability of the army taking the side
OF the President OF the Republic in case of
a conflict. Insulting placards against the
President have been posted at ight in Paris,
| and many arrests are made for seditious
cries and insulting and resisting the police.
The poorer classes throughout France are
suffering from the long continued depes-
sion of trade and all the industrial interest.
| The distress in Paris is calculate to excite
pity and alarm.
Mr.. Eustace Gibson informs the public
through the Huntington Advertiser that he
is not dead, us was announced by us a few
weeks ago. Our information was gotten from
an exchange to the effect that M. Eustace
Gibson was dead, and died Of heart disease,
and thinking that there was no one else who
bore that name, we wished to bury him de-
Gently by giving him the benefit OF Il notice.
We are pleased to learn that it was not the
Speaker of the House of Delegates of West
Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-29

TIE EASTERN WAR.-There has been
nothing decisive from the Eastern war since
our last issue. Peace rumors arc current,
and it is also rumored that the Russians
two divisions OF the Imperial Guard-have
crossed the Balkans. Russia is stated to
favor peace, and wants to leave England
out of the negotiations altogether. These
are mere rllinorS however
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NezO advertisements.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Armstrong Mcguire, ban1r'pt
To whom it may corncern
The undersigned. T. L. Niche, of Charlottes-
vile, Albemarle county, Va, hereby gives notice
OF his appointment as Assignee of the estate of
Armstrong Mcclure, of Giles county, Virginia.
in said District, who on the day of
A. D., adjudged Bankrupt on his own petit
ton by the District Court Of said District
Dated Nov 9th. 1871.
nov 29-3t L. L. NICHE, Assignee.
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FoE SICK OR NERVOUS HEADACHE, cos
tive lbit, inactive liver, and TO ward of
NAL 80 fevers ''Dr. Swayne's Tar and Sar-
sar,rr Pills. are very effective. They
act !, ny, without any gripping or unpleas-
ant sensation whatever, leaving no bad eff
feet, rs is the case with blue-mass or calome.
Prepared only by DR.. Swayne & Son, Phil
adelphia, and sold at % cents box by Bod
eker Brothers, 1444. Maiu street. Richmond,
an9 W. r. Tyroe, No. Main Street. Staun-
ton, Va, and all leading druggists.
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AA3kA3tA3is not easily earned in these times
W. ~ /but it can be made in three months,
an 4 by any of either sex, in any
" D part of the country who is willing
to work steadily at the employ
ment that we furnish. $3.50 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 500 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. 1t costs
nothing to try the business. Terms and $5outfit
free. Address at once, H. HALLETT s. Co.. Port
land, Maine. July 19-1y
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IADIFS.

Fist of Letters Remaining in the Port OF
flee at StauntOn. Augusta County, Wa.
NOV, 80, 1877.
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The above letters if not called within thirty days
viii, be sent to the dead letter office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that they advertised.
s. NJ. YOST. P. NJ.
UNAVAILABLE letters remaining in the p. o. Staun
on, Va, November 20. 1877.
Jno Robertson, Kerr's Creek, Rockbridge Co,
Va. s
J. Fred Eifinger, Stanton. Va.
Miss Kate V Ruhl, S. F. s., Staunton. Va.
Postal Card, Dear Jennie signed W. D. Good
viii
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NO.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of VIM. E. Williams bankrupt
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, 7. L. Niche, of Chrrlottes
Vile, Albemarle county. Virginia. hereby gives
notice of his appointment as Assignee ct the Es-
tate of William E. Williams Of Giles county,
Virginia, in said District who on the
day of "A. D., adudged Bankrupt
District.
Dated November eth, 1871
nov 29-3t TIL. NICHE, Assignee
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Bishop Marvin, of the Methodist Church,
died at St. Louis on the 9th. He was the
brightest ornament of the church.
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M0TEetS.

There has been very little if any change In
the market since our last issue. Prices seem
to be firm, but no extraordinary activity in
transactions. We quote Flour. extra, at
So 60 to s. Go, with 75c off for super and 75c
added for family. Wheat at 81 20 to 81 %,
and not much doing. Corn. old, 55c, new,
45c. Oats, % TO Soc. Pork, dressed, So 80.
STAUNTON MARKET. NOV. 90. 1877.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. RICHARDSON.
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Second Hand School Books /!

at GREATLY REDUCED PRIC Els can be bon gh
sept 4th at QLIVIER'S BOOK STORE.
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WANTED

WANTED
Proposals will be received for furnishing
IOO, 900 Feet of White Oak Timber per
month,
to be delivered the line of the C. & o. R. r., to
be inspected at point of delivery.
For information apply to VIM. l.. Rawson,
Staunton Planning MILL Staunton, Va, or by letter
TO PORTER, JONES s. RA1GUEL,
100 North Delaware Av..
nov 22-2t Philadelphia, Pa