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A Cruel Thrust.

The sincerity of the affection OF the North
crn democrats and supporters OF Fildcn for
the South may be judged by the following
extracts from an editorial article in the New
York San. Before the election, the San,
was quoted in the South as one of the
staunchest defenders of that section. 1t GER
tainly was one Of the ablest and most indus
trious Of Tilden's supporters, and excessive
ly clamorous for ''solid South" Referring
to the appointment OF an ex Confederate Of
ficer and democrat to the position of Post
master General, by President Hayes, it says:
The first practical triumph of the rebellion
now bids fair to be achieved under the adj
ministration OF Mr.. Hayes. What the rebels
failed to accomplish by force OF arms, they
are about to initiate by cunning arrange
ment in the Postolfice Department, at the
head of which a former rebe! officer has
been placed. The old scheme of John c.
Calhoun to establish dual government, as
the first and fatal step in the direction of an
ultimate separation has been revived, and is
to be applied to one Of the departments pos
sessing the most extensive power and pa
tronage. We are to have, in effect, u duct
Posto1ice Government.
And concludes the article with the follow
ing significant sentence:
With the very first Introduction of a rebel
into the Cabinet, we witness the introduce
ton of rebel principles and projects also.
Our democratic friends may take these
paragraphs and think over them. They
come from one Of their staunchest northern
allies, and reflect the inner feeling Of the
party in the North which has been fondling
''solid South for the past six mouths. in
the interest of Samuel j. Tilden. Our Vir-
ginia Democratic exchanges make no refer
ence to the Suns insult, because it comes
from protested friend, and certainly an
ardent admrer of Samuel ]. Tilden.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-22

WASHINGTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE of
the A. NJ. E. Church, met III Iynchbufg on
the 18th inst, Bishop Amos presiding. At
ter harmonious session, it adjourned on
Saturday last. Rev. Robert Steele returns
to stauaton, where be has so acceptably
served the people for tire past two years.
Rev. ". W. Foreman, presiding elder of
this district last year, goes to Lynchburg
station. =
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1t is be,ieyed an extra session of Congress
will be called to Eaeet the latter part of May.
or early in June. An animated contest will
be had for the Speakership, with the posi-
biiity of liberal Republican, such as Mr..
Foster, OF Ohio, being elected. With such q
result. new era you'd dawn for the South.
certainly.
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MARRIAGES..

On February the 18th, at the I'd Baptist Church
Richmond, Va, by the Rev. w. Mcdonald Chas
1. Beazley, OF the C. s. o. R. R., to Miss Bell G
Burke, of Richmond, Va.
At Staunton. Va, March 18TH, by Rev. w. f.
Baker, Mr.. Perry s. Cunningham to Anna t..
daughter of William H. Corbin, Esq.
In Rockingham, on the 4th inst. by Rev James
f. Gllmer William Lamb and Lurena Roadcap.
At Broadway, Rockingham, on the 9Th inst, by
Rev. ID. L. Wilson, Stuart H. Butler and Rose Nj .
CaSSler.
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Deaths.

At ''Brdwood, "Albemarle county, Va, on the
22d of February, Mr.. Wm Taylor, aged rs years.
At Canton, Miss, on the night Of the 21st o
February. 1877, Samuel Handy son of Judge Han
dy, of Mississippi, in the 42d year OF his age This
gentleman, since the war, resided in the town OF
Harrisonburg, and was favorably known for his
exemplary habits. He leaves a widow, the daugh-
ter of DR.. VIM. Miller, decd, and sister OF Mrs.
T. Harris.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-22

The more the politicians give out sheir
suspicious of the sincerity Of the President
in dealing with Southern matters, the
stronger becomes the faith of tue people that
he is In earnest. Fhe politicians and the
people are about dissolying partnership.
which means bankruptcy for the politicians.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-22

| APPOTNTMENT.-The many friends of
Hon. J. w. Marshall, recently First Assist
ant Postmaster General, will be pleased to
learn that he has been appointed Supern-
tendent of Railway Service, with headquar-
tiers at Washington. The pay attached ito
this position is larger than that of Assistant
Postmaster General, and the duties more
congenial to the taste of Mr.. Marshall.
Mr.. D. G. Potts, a straight democrat, was
appointed postmaster at Petersburg, in place
of DR.. Jos. Jorgensen, resigned to take his
seat in Congress The nomination was not
confirmed by the Senate, because of objec-
ton presented by Mr.. Blaine to its ilnme-
diate consideration. This had the effect to
delay action day, and in the meantime the
Senate adjourned sine die.
The Richmond State, of Monday, came out
In new dress. The type upon which it is
printed enables the management to give the
patrons of the paper much more reading
matter than before, and gives it a fresh ap-
pearance, indicative of prosperity. It is ably
edited, and controlled by excellent judgment.
II
The Chronicle says that the Albemarle In
surance Company has determined to rein
sure its fire risks, and concentrate. it means
and energies in banking business. Plans are
being considered to enlarge its capacity. Mr..
Drury Wood has been elected President.
Gen. Peter C. Johnston, an elder brother
of Gen. Jos. e. Johnston, died in Abingdon
on the 10Th, at the residence of Senator j.
w. Johnston, in the S4th year of his age.
He was an excellent citizen and able lawyer.
Col. Fred. Holiday, of Frederick county,
is looming up as the next Democratic candi-
date for Governor of Virginia. He is an
elegant gentleman, without fear Or reproach,
and would make good Governor.
Jno. S. Macgill, Esq, of Frederick coun-
ty, died on the Sth inst, in the 18th year Of
his age. He was type of the "Old Virginia
gentleman" cultured, dignifed, and of spot
less name and reputation.
Miss Lizzie Van Lew is to remain post.
master at Richmond, and Capt. Wilson at
Lynchburg. DR.. Jorgensen is renewing the
fight against Mr.. Potts at Petersburg.
Col. NJ, D, Ball is mentioned il con.cc-
ton with foreign Mission. He is gentle
man of culture, high character personally,
and emnently deserves official recognition.
Mr.. Joseph Miller, son of Mr.. Peter Miller,
OF Woodstock, graduated at the Baltimore
College of physiciaas ard Surgeons, at the
recent commencement OF that college,
Mr.. G. II. Bowman, of New Market,
graduated at the recent commencement of
the Baltimora Dental College.
The Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Com
pany have established an Office at Broadway,
Rockingham CO., Va, with Robt. Mofiett as
operator.
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VALUABLE LAND
Near the Toll Gate,

ON THE VALLEY TURNPIKE 1 MILE FROM
STANTON, FOR SALE.
By virtue of the decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, entered on the 14th day of No
veiaber 1876. in the suit OF Lushb augh w.. Har-
man, the undersigned commissioner, will pro
coed, in front OF the Court House OF Augusta Co.
ON MONDAY, MARCH 18th. 1871,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
361l ACRES OF LAND, R
lying on the west side of the Spring Till 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 sale,and the balance in equal
instruments upon credits OF six eighteen and
thirty months from day of sale. bearing interest,
for which bonds with approved personal securi-
ty will be required and the legal title retained as
ultimate security. Ell. NJ. BELL.
feb 22-tds Il Commissioner.
P0sfpOnealent.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
MARCH oath, 1871. H. NJ. BELL,
mar l5tds .u- Commissioner.
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We Lave received as all exchange several
copies Of the Petersburg Post, edited by our
old friend, Major Robert Glass. Mr.. Glass
is tcrse and fQFcble writer and independ-
ent thinker, and the Post is well gotten up.
The local department. is admirably eon-
Quoted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-22

The Southern democrats in Congress, l1ore
particularly those from the Cotton States
and of old Wing procliyitics, are giving pref
ty plain indications that they are tired Of
NQstlern Democracy.
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Col. MosBY.-It is stated that the fIiei.tls
OF Col. J. S. Mosby are pressing his claims
for the position of Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral of the United States. He is endorsed,
personally and professionally, by a number
OF the first lawyers OF Virginia. We hope
the President will make the appointment for
professional, personal and political reasons,
all Of which combine in his recommendation.
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Ve1O advertisements.
Gsaia OF House and Lot
~ IN Mt. sid rcy.

~ IA Mt. sidney.
In pursuance of decree rendered al the No
velnber term, 1915. OF the Circuit Court of Angus
Ia county, IN the cause OF Ross vs. Bell shall sell
az pubic auction, in front of the Court House in
Stanton, to the highest bidder,
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1877,
tnat desirable little home in Mt. Sidney. Augusta
comfy. Va. recently occupied by Joseph Fl. Bell.
the premises.
TERMS OF SALE :-Euough cash in hand to pay
COSTS OF SUIT and sale. and the residue in four
equa annual lnstallments. to be evidenced by the
ponds OF the purchaser, bearing interest from day
OF sale, personal security required and title re-
tanned as ultimate security j. L. GUY,
feb i5-tds Commissioners
Posap0mcMRent.
me above sale is postponed until MONDAY,
MARCH s6th, Court day. at the same place.
j. Z. GUY,
mar 10 --lW Commissioner.
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4 commissioners Sale
~ of Valuable Real Estate.
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
1775 Acres.


IN AUGUSTA COUNTY. VA.
2775 Acres.
BY virtue OF decree of the circuit court o
Rockingham county. rendered on the 9th day of
p sf Ss R The HMhanrsy suit
Gray, Exor of Elizabeth p Williams, decd, &c, y
will, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 18th, 1877,
offer for sale, upon the premises at public auc-
ton, the valuable body OF land on South River in
Augusta county, OF which Mrs. Elizabeth P. Will
liamS, widow of Cumberland D. Williams died
seized known as
..EsELyIDERE FARM
situated about IA miles from Staunton, 10 miles
from Waynesboro', and miles from New Hope
Said lands consists OF the Farm proper contain
ing 7z5 ACRES, more or less, about $50 acres of
which is cleared-a considerable portion being
River Bottom, and all lying well and easy of cui-
tivation. (Ihis tract is composed of two original
tracts, purchased by Cumberland D. Williams of
John Clemens andwife. containing respectively
AS andis0o acres) On this tract there is neat and
we'll built
IRA ME u DWELLING HOUSE
and necessary out-buildings. The dwelling [ is
well located on an eminence on the East side of
South River, and commands a fine view of the
River and adjacent country.
Also tract of 1000 ACRES, more or less of
woodland, lying North and Northeast of the above
described tract; large portion of this tract is
well timbered with pine, oak and other
woods valuable e as saw timber the other growth
the furnaces and forge at Mt. Vernon Iron Works
for coaling purposes. This woodland lies we'll
and is. for the most part smooth, and when clear
ed OF its timber will be valuable for farming pur-
poses. There is upon this tract iron ore OF good
quality, the extent of the deposit unknown, the
bed being entirely undeveloped
The above described lands will be sold in parcels
to suit purchasers. plat showing the parcels into
which the original surveys have been divided,
may be seen at any time at my office in Harrison
burg. and will be exhibited on the premises on
the day of sale.
TERMs.-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs
OF suit and expenses OF SALE (say about $780, and
the residue in four equal annual payments, bear
ing interest from the day of SALE the purchaser
or purchasers to give bonds with good personal
security and the title to be retained as ultimate
security.
FOXHALL A. DAINGERFIELD
mar 15-4t Commissioner
E M. Cushing, Auctoneer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-22

The Baltimore Conference of the NJ. e
Church South at its recent session in Alex
andria unanimously appointed Rev. Jno.
Landstreet as the agent of the wesleyan
Female Institute" of this city. The Alexan-
dria Gazette says: 'This is regarded as a
good appointment, and it is thought he will
do good work for the college he represents.
His genial manners, his popularity, energy
and perseverance give assurance of his sue
cess"
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Markets..

Oar Markets are not SO firm this week for bread
stulfs-and we notice some decline. Small pro-
ducts are without change in prices, SC.
c. A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Dealer
corner OF Main and Augusta Sreets
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Prime. .........................2OH q
Choice to fancy. .21A@
Gold. go days|

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, March 16.-Prices
to-day range as follows: Cattle, very best 4Aa5k,
good 4a44 ordinary 3Aa4; Calves, best 6a7, Good
sac. ordinary 4a5; Sheep, best 5a6A, good 4a5N,
Hogs, live, best 6Aa73a, Good 6aGs4, dressed hogs
CAT cows and calves $25 to 50.
The arrivals OF good cattle this week were very
slow, most of the cattle being ordinary in conse-
quence OF which the market was dull, most of tn
butchers having gone to Georgetown last week
and bought q two weeks supply. The demand of
that grade OF cattle was not very great, although
lot of prime cattle would sell readily at our out
side figures. Hogs were in good supply, and sold
quite readily at quotations. Sheep are not in
much demand, and sell very slow. Good cows and
calves in demand.
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Mr.. LeEis Meyers, who lived near New
Market, Va, diea ep he l4th inst.' aged
about 40 years.
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Political Events


The Baltimore american Of the 2lst sum-
nlarizes the latest political news as follows :
As far as the public are permitted to
know, there was but little progress made
yesterday in the settlement of the Louisiana
and South Carolina troubles. and if the Pre-
siIlent ever contemplated the withdrawal of
the troops from these States, he seems to
have changed his mind. The Cabinet was
in session five hours, but adjourned without
coming to any decision upon the Southern
question. In the meantime the President
has revived his scheme for the appointment
OF q Commission to proceed to New Orleans
and effect Il compromise between the rival
Governments, If any settlement other than
through the surrender OF one or the other
party to the dispute is possible. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Ameracan tele-
/ graphs that at the earnest solicitation of the
President, Vice President Wheeler has con-
scented to act as Chairman of such Commits
sion, and that the other members will be
Senator David Davis, Judge e. lockwood
Hoar, Ex-Governor Brown of Tenncssee, and
Kenneth Rayner, of North Carolina.
Hon. Stanley Matthews was elected yes
terday by the Legislature of Ohio to succeed
Mr.. Sherman i'll tie United States Senate.
Nearly all tile Democrats voted blank tick
cts. The election will be ratified in joint
convention of the two Houses to-day. The
Pennsyl vania Legislature elected the Hon.
J. D. Cameron to succeed his father In the
Senate, and the result will he announced in
the joint convention to-day. AT a caucus of
the Republican members of the New York
Senate held last night, it was determined to
reject the nomination of General Mcclellan
as Superb tcndent of Public Works. An
other South Carolina. Judge has decided that
1 Hampton is the legally elected Governor of
the State.
THE US. DISTRICT COURT for the West
ern District Of Virginia met in Lynchburg
on the goth, Judge Rives presiding. Several
cases OF Importance will be brought before
the Court at this term, in which many OF the
prominent lawyers of the State will appear.
The case OF the executors of the estate of
Sam'l Miller, deceased, ofLynchburg, against
the United States, involving $40, 900 taxerro
.neously assessed and collected of that estate,
will be tried. Judge Robertson, Hon. r. T..
w. Duke, Col. Robert Ould, Mr.. Southall
and others will represent the Miller estate,
and Capt. WIS. Lurty and D. Shelley Lewis,
Esq, the U. S. Government. The case of
the .. S. Government against the officers Of
the Charlottesville National Bank, on cri-
minal prosecution, will also be heard. Judge
Shet1ey, of this city, will appear as one of the
lawyers for the defence, and Capt. Lurty
and Mr.. Lewis for the Government. The
case is set for Friday, the 23d inst.
Capt. II. II. Riddleberger is candidate
for Commonwealth Attorney in Shenandoah
county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-22

Hon. Lewis Mckenzie is spoken Of as
Third Assistant Postmaster General. We
hope he will get it.
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List of Letters Remaining in the PosfSsf-
flee at StauntOn, Augusta County, Va
MA DC
LADIES'.

LA DIES. .A
Alexander Miss FannieHa1l Mrs. Sue M
alexander, MISS f. Jackson, Mrs. Chas.
Brown. Miss j. jackson, Mrs. Mary
cary, mrs H. johnson, Mrs. Rebecca
CHRISTIAN, Mrs. Nick Lomax, Miss A. R.
Crosby, Miss Sue nj Morris Mrs Sarah
Carr, MIS- WatSie Peters, Mrs. Christian
Fry, Miss A. Walker. Mrs. VIRGINIA
Fry, Miss Julia Woodman Mrs John
Harman Data Whitlock Miss Emma r
Henderson, Mrs. E. A.
GENTLEMEN.
Black, Joseph johnson, Morton
collins, b. +. Keller, FIG.
carter, L. Key, James W.
Crenshaw, W. G.. Miiey James
Glendy VIM. Simpson. w. II.
Herndon, j. N. Taliey Jessie
Johnson, James WhiteSell, John w.
jefferson, John ID. Walker, Andrew
The above letters, if not called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons call
ing for them sill please say that they are advertised
s. M. YOST. P. M.
Unmallable letters remaining in the P. O.. Staun-
ton, Va, March 20, 1877.
Miss Missouri Goodburn, Colerstown, Rock
bridge county. Va; Robert Bonner, Cor of Will
liam and Spruce street, New York City; Boston
B. Rule, Staunton, Va. T.. Dermead, Baltimore
Nd; Miss Bette E. Patterson, North Garden, Al
bemarle county. Va. -
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COMMISSIONER NOTICE
" Staunton Va, March 10Th, 1877
In pursuance OF decree of Hastings Court rem
dered on tn 10th OF February 1871 in the Chance
~ cause of Simon H Hilb VS.. Gabriel Hrsh ct ais.
will proceed. at ny office, in Staunton, on Mon
real estate owned by Gabriel HIrsh, in said city
and county Of Augusta. its fee simple and annual
rental value. the liens and their priorities bind
ing same.
Given under my hand March 10th. 1s77
JN0. w. STOUT.
Coy,,y,, ,v; Ttl,,
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srAUNroN MARKET, MAR. ae. 1877.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. RICHARDSON
WHOLESALE PRICES.

ALEXANDRIA, March 16.-Flour is scarce and in
demand, and prices are advancing Wheat is
steady and firm though receipts have fallen off
sales were made to-day at 150@l56, as to quality,
sold at 157 yesterday. Corn continues dull,
with sales at 48 and so; offerings light. 1873
oats 80; these were not choice articles. Country
produce fir;ner.
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U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE
SP ECEA14 XES.

May l, 1877, to April 80, 1878.
The Revised Statutes of the United States, Sec
lions 3237, 1888, and $685. require every person
ment which renders him liable to SPECIAL
TAX. to Procure and Place CorspicuousIy
in his Establishment or Place of R,.simeS
a MP denoting the payment of said SPECIAL
I TAX for the Special Tax Year beginning May l.
1871 6Gore commencing or continuing business after
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 m
D D' retail llquor. ..-.............. rs 90
Inealers WnoieSale Ilquor.. -............. 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors. wholesale, so 90
Dealers III malt liquors, retail. -.......... 90 90
dealers IN lear tobacco. -. 25 co
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 r 90
ManuIacturers OF stills ...:............... so 90
And for each still manufactured ~ 20 90
,, anu tor each worm manu1actured....... 20 90
Mahuiacturefs OF tobacco. 10 90
N NJ anuIacturerS OF cigars 10 90
Peddiers OF tobacco, first class (more than
two horses or ether animals ... 20 90
Peddlers oftobacco. second class two hor-
SEES or other animals) Observation-Disclosures. 81 on
Peddlers of Tobacco, third class Il horse - "
or other ANIMAL Observation-Disclosures. Is 90
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class ION foot "
or pubic conVeyance) .................. 10 90
Brewers OF less than 500 barrels. ...... so 90
Brewers of 500 barrels more........... 100 90
Any person so liable, who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subie ct
to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the special
Taxes named above must. apply to ]. NJ. Irvine,
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue at Staun-
ton from April 10th to April 30th, 1877, Millers
Hotel and after that date, to Collectors Office,
Special Tax Stamp Stamps they need, prior to
May l, 1877, and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
Special Tax Stamps will be transmitted by mail
only on receipt from the person or firm ordering
the same OF specific directions to de-, together
with the necessary postage stamps or the amount
required to pay the postage. The postage on one
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. Rev.
Washington, DC, Jan.2a rs
mar 22-25Y-anr 19=2W
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miscellaneous.
THE OLD RELLABLE
LAND OFFICE.
=
miscellaneous.
=. %. Price /,

HARRIsONBURG. VA. II
oFFICE-sIBERT BUILDING, ROOM NO. 1.
SECOND FLOOR.
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LYNcHBURG MARKET. March 15-The market is
quiet and unchanged. Wheat l20@140 for fair to
good Corn 5e@55 for white. and 1900 for yellow
winter.
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RICHMOND MARKET, March 15-The market for
grain is quiet but frm the offerings being very
limited. Sales Of white wheat at 100 for prime
and red at 49, 5S and 100 for good to prime Sales
OF white corn at So. and mixed at 5O@51. Sales of
spring oats at $685. and winter at 40.
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WezO Advertisements.
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